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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1929

Page

10

U S Invites Allies for Naval Conference

The United States plans a naval reduction conference with Great Britain inviting France Italy and Japan. London is the expected host with invitations likely issued by Britain. The talks aim to complement the Washington arms treaty and involve signatories including France and Italy despite ally tensions.

United Presse Washington France Italy Japan United States Great Britain MacDonald Charles G. Dawes London England

Board of Works orders $8000 in legal ad fees collection

The board of works ordered collection of about $8,000 from contractors for legal advertising costs on public improvement projects since May 1928. Steps to collect the fees followed advice from city counsel after contractors failed to pay as specified. Formerly property owners were billed for advertising along with other costs.

Board of Works Oren S. Hack City Corporation Frank Joyce

Woman Sues Auto Owner for 15000 Dollars

Mrs. Pearl Dunn sues Michael Sabilosky for 15000 damages in superior court alleging injuries from an automobile collision on January 21 at the West Twenty-ninth Street and Indianapolis Avenue intersection. She claims the defendant operated his car recklessly and that injuries are permanent.

Pearl Dunn Michael Sabilosky Washington Boulevard Superior Court

Indians to Enroll in Public Schools

Interior Department announces Indian children will attend public schools where possible. Applicants will answer questions on home life, resources, and distances to explain why their child should attend public school. If the case shows public school is appropriate, admission to an Indian school will be refused. The policy aims to expose children to white peers and broader life views.

Bul Nited Presse Washington Interior Department

Boston musician slashed in Brussels attack

William Botell a 20 year old Boston musician playing in Brussels remained in critical condition after Gustave De Greef allegedly slashed him with a razor following a jealousy dispute. De Greef tried to cut his own throat but was restrained by attendants. Botell had been in Brussels two months and planned to return to the United States soon.

United Press Brussels Belgium William Botell Boston Gustave de Greef de Greef Botell de Greaf Brussells United States

Playground for Boys Millionaire Tract in Ozarks

Springfield Mo Aug 24 L A Jones of Bristow Okla millionaire oil man and philanthropist has purchased a 1064 acre tract in the Ozarks to aid boys who work their way through school. An administration building dining hall dormitory cabins lake and swimming pool will be erected on the site.

United Press Springfield L. A. Jones Bristow Okla Ozarks

Alleged corn thieves held by armed trio until deputies

Marion Silvers and his son George Friday night detained five men accused of petit larceny after finding them removing twenty four ears of corn from a field half a mile south of stop four. Deputies arrested Harold Garrett Carlos Post Earl Burdsall Edward Schweiz and Harry Sieg on the scene.

Marion Silvers George Harold Garrett Hawthorne Lane Carlos Post East Washington Street Earl Burdsall Emerson Avenue Edward Schweiz Burgess Avenue Harry Sieg East Washington Street Silvers Aisson Stop Four

Stolen Automobiles Reported by Owners in Several States

Police receive theft notices listing owners R. B. Laycock of Washington boulevard with a Chevrolet sedan 19 686 from New York and Pennsylvania streets Sam H. McIntire of Union street Columbus Ohio with a Chevrolet coach 746 771 from Capitol avenue and Washington street J C Westerfield of Morristown Indiana with a Ford coupe 737 429 from Teeth street and Capitol avenue and Berman Crews of Ellisburg Kentucky with a Chevrolet touring from Georgia.

R. B. Laycock Washington Boulevard New York Pennsylvania Sam H. McIntire Union Street Columbus Capitol Avenue Washington Street J. C. Westerfield Morristown Ind Teeth Street Berman Crews Ellisburg Georgia Street

Police recover two stolen cars and liquor from Oakland and De Soto

Officers traced a Rural Route B Oakland brougham to 1501 Southeastern avenue and a Ford coupe license 719 543 found at 2135 Sheldon street. Eight quarts of alcohol were in the rear of one car. The stolen license was issued to a woman on Parke avenue for a De Soto sedan.

J. H. Jefferoes Oakland Southeastern Avenue Sheldon Street Parke Avenue de Soto

Desert Trekker Targets Photographer in Tongonoxie Shootout

Charley Hubricht, a desert wanderer, clashed with photographer H. G. Demerritt after a dispute over a 50 cent photo fee. Hubricht fired a .22 at the camera, prompting deputies to intervene as the town weighed his fate and possible travel to New York for fame.

Tongonoxie Kan Charley Hubricht Charley H. G. Demerritt Hubricht Trader Horn Demerritt New York Gotham

Man of Future to Live Forever Says Scientist

Cambridge report on August 24 cites Professor F A E Crew of Edinburgh University predicting permanent youth and possible eternal life. He cites experiments such as extending worm lifespans through starvation and replacing protein loss as methods to halt aging. He argues knowledge will expand control over biology and environment, aligning science with religion on eternal life.

United Press Cambridge Eng F. A. E. Crew Edinburgh Uni

Model Indiana farm replica at state fair centerpiece

A one tenth size replica of an Indiana farm home, surrounded by Hossier farm flowers and fruit, will anchor the agricultural and horticultural building at the state fair August 31 to September 7. The exhibit is built with cooperation from the Indiana Horticultural Society and the State Florists' Association, designed and built by Professor W. Q. Fitch of Purdue University and Paul Mather of Valparaiso.

Indiana Indiana Horticultural Society State Florists’ Association W. Q. Fitch Purdue University Paul Mather Valparaiso

Auto hits 5 year old in Anderson injuring boy

Times Special reports in Anderson Indiana on August 24 that an automobile driven by Owen O'Neill of Fort Wayne struck and injured Harry Reddick, age 5, near the boy's home.

Times Anderson Ind Owen O'Neill Ft. Wayne Harry Reddick

Threat to sidetrack tariff bill stirs congressional nerves

Washington reports that Republican leaders threaten to sidetrack the tariff bill until after the January 1 deadline. James Watson, floor leader, says the bill will not be held indefinitely yet will not be rushed. Democrats fear delay could shift action past the 1930 elections, while farm bloc members insist on the agricultural provisions.

United Press Washington Senate James Watson Congress Watson

Roads To Be Clear For Labor Day Traffic

All unpaved roads have been dragged and put in good surface condition for Labor Day traffic by A H Hinkle state highway department maintenance superintendent. Work on main highways will largely avoid traffic disruptions. When patching pavement or extending culverts, operations will pause for the day. Hinkle ordered workers not to apply oil on roads before Labor Day and to clear weeds and brush from berms and side ditches.

A. H. Hinkle State Hinkle

Contests At Rhodius Pool City Meet Scheduled Sunday

Officials at Rhodius park pool announce a city-wide swimming meet for Sunday at 2 p m. Entries divide into juvenile under 12 junior under 16 and senior over 16. Events include 20 yard free style 40 yard freestyle 40 yard back stroke 40 yard breast stroke diving and more with boys and girls in each group. Special exhibition diving by 9 year old Bobby Lile. A novice event pool game and medley relay also on the program. Director is Norman Hammer with Mrs Euna Burns matron and Rhodius life guards in charge.

Rhodius Park Norman Hammer Bobby Lile Hammer Euna Burns Rhodius Life Guards

Indiana girls enroll in state fair home economics school

Registration begins as about one hundred girls from across Indiana join the Indiana board of agriculture sponsored two week program. The curriculum covers food preparation meal service home nursing and sewing with several events including a dinner tea religious services talks and a luncheon for state lawmakers wives and guests.

Indiana Board of Agriculture and Harry G. Leslie Leslie Lena 8. Mann Gilyman Ill Ada Schweitzer Charles Brandon Booth Carl Chiller Pennsylvania Railroad Indiana Theater Management

Kentucky pilot killed in German crash near Fulda

Joseph Gross of Louisville Kentucky was killed when his passenger plane crashed in a forested mountain near Fulda while en route to Frankfort am Main. Three passengers also died and a fourth person was seriously injured in the crash reported today by United Press.

Bu United Prese Ae Berlin Joseph Gross Louisville Gross Frankfort-Am-Main Fulda

Liquor Drill Tests Prohibition Tactics in New York

In New York, about 35 000 speakeasies stage raid drills to simulate police raids. Patrons tipple is dumped, tables cleared, and staff don kitchen aprons as cleaners stand by near the register awaiting arrest. The drills mirror life boat procedures with swift, disciplined actions to deter raids.

United Press New York

Four Injured in Auto Collision In Indianapolis Area

Two girls released from city hospital after Friday crash while five others remain hospitalized with cuts and bruises from traffic incidents in and near Indianapolis. Leona Dillinger 16 of 1966 Winter Ave was cut on the head when her parents car collided with a hog truck at Massachusetts Ave and Sherman Dr. Dr and Mrs C W Douden and Mr and Mrs W W Gaunt of Louisville Ky were injured when their car hit an auto carrying Indianapolis Negroes near Edinburg. Miss Viola Blythe 16 and Miss Genevieve Reckel 15 of Valley Mills were discharged after minor injuries from a crash at Lynhurst Dr and Morris St.

City Hospital Indianapolis Massachusetts Avenue Sherman Drive Leona Dillinger Winter Avenue C. W. Douden W. W. Gaunt Louisville

Indiana Junior Order and Daughters Elect New Officers

At the Denison hotel state conventions in Indiana more than 300 members elected new officers. Dr. William C. Squires became state councilor of the Junior Order, while Mrs. Anna Malcom and others were named to key posts in the Daughters of America including state councilor and associate positions.

Order of United American Mechanics The Daughters of America of Indiana Denison Hotel Daughters of America Anna Malcom Indianapolis Pearl Taylor Jeffersonville Olga Haga Margaret McKay Terre Haute Cora Andrews Aurora Ida Hottinger Muncie Lucille Isenhart Hartford City Inside Sentinel Marie Huffman Idianapolis Outside Sentinel William C. Squires Richmond Leroy R. Smock A. J. Minnewitch Fr. Wayne Daniel Cook South Bend W. E. Blackburn Lawrenceburg Stanley Powell Rising Sun John Flinn Elwood Dr. Squires Charles L. Kelley Maywood

No Hazing at Iowa City Opens New Freshman Welcome

In Iowa City Aug 24 hazing at the University of Iowa is declared a thing of the past. Freshmen may expect a friendly greeting from an upperclassmen committee led by Emerson W Nelson Cherokee former Hawkeye all western football star as chairman cherishing a new start for newcomers.

United Press Iowa City University of Iowa Emerson W. Nelson

Anderson Woman Dies in Sudden Home Death

Anderson Indiana, Aug 24. Mrs Hazel Coffman 36 wife of Earl Coffman died unexpectedly at her home here.

Anderson Ind Hazel Coffman Earl Coffman

Million Dollar Spokane Fire Destroys Mills Hospital

Fire swept a ten acre area in eastern Spokane injuring six firefighters and a 72 year old woman while destroying mills offices and Paine sanitarium. Firefighters and volunteers moved bed ridden patients to safety as gale winds fanned the blaze for five hours, with no lives lost.

United Press Spokane Wash Great Northern Railroad Paine Sanitarium

Board approves partial plans for city hospital ward unit

The board of health tentatively approves three stories of a proposed ward at the city hospital while awaiting final word from Dr. Christopher Parnell, Rochester, about a ten story unit. Architect Arthur Bohn drew the plans for the three story phase.

City Hospital Board of Health Christopher Parnell Rochester N. Y Arthur Bohn

Health institute to be held for Sisters at community center

About 100 members of the Teaching Order of Sisters will attend a health institute sponsored by the Marion County Tuberculosis Association at the Catholic community center 1010 North Pennsylvania street from Aug 27 to 29. Association leaders and physicians will discuss public health problems with speakers including Dr. F R Henshaw dean of the Indiana University School of Dentistry Dr Alfred Henry of Indiana University and Dr Herman Morgan secretary of the Indianapolis Board of Health.

Marion County Tuberculosis Association Catholic Community Center North Pennsylvania Street F. R. Henshaw Indiana University School of Dentistry Alfred Henry Indiana University Herman Morgan Indianapolis Board of Health

Two men held on narcotic charges in Marion County

Joseph T. Dawson and Alton Whitlock, both Negro youths, were jailed in Marion County facing federal narcotic charges. They pleaded the cocaine they sold was ground-up aspirin tablets. Each was held under $2,000 bond as narcotic agents insisted the substance was cocaine.

Joseph T. Dawson Senate Avenue Alton Whitlock Illinois Street Marion County

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