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Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1928

Page

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Dailey Urges Patriotic Republicans To Help Indiana Vote Democratic

In Salem Indiana Aug 31 1932 Democratic nominee Frank C Dailey blasted Republican machine control and called for Republicans to put state welfare above party. He urged a house cleaning and a Democratic victory to redeem Indiana while praising Governor Smith and pledging reforms.

Times Salem Ind Indiana Dailey Alfred E. Smith Jackson Harry G. Leslie

Times Artist Sketches Veterans' New Leaders

Pen and ink sketches show the new national leaders of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and its ladies' auxiliary elected today. Eugene P. Carver of Boston becomes commander in chief of the V F W succeeding Frank P. Strayer of Indianapolis. Mrs. Bessie Hanken of Revere elected national president of the ladies' auxiliary.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies’ Auxiliary Eugene P. Carver Boston Mass Frank P. Strayer Indianapolis Bessie Hanken Revere Coolidge Wright Bessi Hanken Claypool Ada Harrison Long Island N. Y Dora Raffensperger Harrisburg Martha Hyde Annapolis

Boston Man Elected National Commander in Chief

Eugene P. Carver of Boston Massachusetts narrowly won the national commander in chief position by the slimmest margin, present senior vice commander, in a surprise overnight race. West contender lost a stiff contest with only two votes beyond the required threshold.

Eugene P. Carver Boston Mass

Diana Seeks Suitors for Transcontinental Wife Hunt

Miss Helen Davis, 32, posted an ad seeking four women to join a cross country hunt for a suitable husband. The plan starts in Washington with a sedan journey stopping wherever Cupid leads then continues to Los Angeles. Each recruit must bring $200 for expenses and the group aims for a brunette, educated man over 40 who will fund the education of her 18 year old brother.

Ashington Helen Davis Cupid Los Angeles Miss Davis Washington Post England Davis The Post

Police Lengthen Day for State Fair Coverage

Police Chief Claude M. Worley announced a twelve hour shift Saturday to station a large detail at the State fair. The entire 3 to 11 p m crew will operate from the fairground under Capt. Walter Claffey and return to regular schedules on September 9.

Claude M. Worley Walter Claffey Worley

Stock Market Soars As Veterans Conventiion News Dominates

UPI reports a broad market advance led by Radio shares near 224 after a 6 point early gain. General Motors, Allied Chemical, Coty, Chrysler, Sears Roebuck and U S Steel rise while Schulte United Cigar merger rumors lift activity. At the veterans’ encampment in the Armory, Kelley narrowly defeats Carver for department commander in Portland, with ballots showing intense excitement and multiple officer elections.

United Press NEW York General Motors S. Steel Allied Chemical American Can Coty Chrysler Sears Roebuck Schulte United Veterans of Foreign Wars Carver Patrick W. Kelley Portland Ore Armory Kelley Joseph H. Hanken Rever Mass Massachusetts Pennsylvania

Quiz widowed bride questioned after husband found murdered

In Steubenville Ohio Mrs Agnes Perkins Freiling 34 was taken to the police after the body of her husband John Freiling 173 a wealthy retired merchant was found shot to death in their home. Coroner A L Bell said the man was murdered and the body lay across a bed with a revolver at the foot.

Steubenville Ohio Agnes Perkins Freiling John Freiling Freiling A. L. Bell

Children Agree to Share Care for 75 Year Old Mother

Five children of Augusta Miller, about 75, met in Municipal Court on non support charges and agreed to take turns caring for their mother. Judge Cameron urged happiness for Mrs. Miller. Officers testified she was found in a shack and the children had offered to pay $1 a month but had not yet.

Augusta Miller Clifton R. Cameron Chris Cordes Carson Fred Cordes Herman Cordes Sofia Brier Minnie Miner Pleasant Run Blvd Brier

Gates of States Record Fair Opens Saturday

Gates of the state's record fair opens Saturday at 6 a.m. CST with exhibits of Indiana agriculture and industry, racing, vaudeville, and Midway rides. Boys and girls clubs day features calf, pig, and poultry displays, with 12 and under admitted free. Grand Circuit races total 1356 entries and prizes total 162,698.88. Attendance firms aim near 300,000 as Purdue and Indiana universities showcase educational displays.

Indiana Levi P. Moore Rochester Fair Board WLS Chicago WKBF Indianapolis WKEF Johnny Jones Carnival Company Purdue

Tragedy as Pennsylvania Train Hits Car Near Marble Cliff

In Marble Cliff near Columbus Ohio a Pennsylvania train struck a car carrying Mr and Mrs Andre Carmichael and their daughter Edith en route to a family reunion in Hartford City Indiana. Mrs Carmichael was killed instantly and Mr Carmichael died five hours later from a fractured skull and injuries. Edith was cut and bruised but chiefly shaken.

United Press Columbus Ohio Andre Carmichael Edith Hartford City Ind Marble Cliff Carmichael

U S Fleet Begins Pacific Training Run

The United States battle fleet departs San Francisco for speed tests and gunnery practice off the Pacific Coast. Seven battleships, thirty four destroyers and a dozen supply ships, led by the U S S California, will steam from the Golden Gate after shore leaves were canceled and sailors recalled.

United Press San Francisco United States Battle Fleet Pacific Coast U. S. S. California Golden Gate

Public welfare rules allow toddler to smoke cigars

Public welfare officials ruled they cannot stop three year old Bobbie Quigley from smoking a daily cigar after a chain of family incidents led to the child enjoying cigars. A doctor said he is hale and hearty despite the habit.

United Press Ashington Bobbie Quigley Bobbie Edward Quigley Quigley Dad Bobbie Hale

Slayer Urges Speedy Hanging Ends Wallace Gaines Execution

WALLA WALLA Wash Aug 31 Wallace Bob Gaines was hanged at the Washington State Penitentiary today for the 1926 murder of his 19 year old daughter Sylvia. The trap was sprung at 4 06 am and he died at 4 14 am. He showed no emotion and offered no confession to spiritual advisers during the night. His last words were Please get this over as soon as you can.

United Press

British L-55 crew to be buried in England after Baltic recovery

The L-55 crew, recovered from the Baltic after a decade, are en route for burial aboard the Truro at Kronstadt. Thirty eight coffins hold skeletons found in the sunken submarine. Russians show military respect as the remains are prepared for transport to England for burial.

United Press Moscow Baltic Sea Kronstadt Kaporsky Bay England

Clark Takes Oath as Under Secretary of State

Washington Aug 31 J Reuben Clark sworn in as Under-Secretary to replace Robert E Olds and will act secretary for two to three weeks Kellogg absent Muncie Ind Aug 31 Henry Arbogast 19 Parker killed five miles east in motorcycle sidecar collision with automobile driven by George Thomas rider Carl Routh 18 Parker injured as are Thomas and his three children

United Press Washington J. Reuben Clark Robert E. Olds Kellogg Times Special Muncie Ind Henry Arbogast Parker Here George Thomas Carl Routh Thomas

Traugott search halted suspects arson in store blast

City detectives and fire marshals hunted for Edward Traugott, partner in the Traugott Clothing Store, after a Sunday night blast and fire wrecked the store and nearby Em Roe Sporting Goods. Paul Scharffin, injured in a crash, led officials to the fire scene and potential leads. Libowitz faces arson charges as investigators pursue the case. Mrs Traugott refused to comment as relatives shield details.

Traugott Scharffin Indianapolis Edward Traugott Paul Scharffin New York Storeytown Pittsburgh J. W. Reed Chamber of Commerce Statehouse Washington St Em Roe Sporting Goods Harold Libowitz Jefferson Ave Ira M. Holmes Libowitz City Hospital Holmes Harry Sussman James A. Collins John Willis Willis

Join the Parade to Welcome Home Local Baseball Team

A Chamber of Commerce parade to honor Indianapolis baseball players follows a close finish in first place. The community shows support to boost civic spirit and back the team as they strive to regain the lead. The parade starts at North and Pennsylvania Streets at 1 o clock tomorrow.

Indianapolis Ball Park Chamber of Commerce North Pennsylvania Sts

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