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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1927

Page

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Jackson Opens Last Fight to Prevent Trial in Bribery Case

Governor Ed Jackson seeks to stop a criminal trial over an alleged bribe offer to former Governor Warren H. McCray. Judge Oscar Montgomery to hear a plea in abatement Monday, with defense arguing jurors were improperly selected and prosecutors unqualified. The indictment was upheld despite defense errors cited.

Ed Jackson Warren H. McCray Oscar H. Montgomery Montgomery Jackson Republican George W. Coffin Robert I. Marsh McCray Indiana James E William J. Mooney W. C. Thiele Charles Bernloehr Mooney Thiele Bernloehr Johnson and Holtzman James E. Armitage Ku Klux Klan

Reverend Declared Assumed for Fraud In Indiana Scam

Frank McKibben of Kokomo is jailed in Shelbyville on charges of obtaining money under false pretenses by posing as a reverend for a non existent charity named the Indiana Charity Welfare and Relief Association. Authorities say no such organization exists and he is not an ordained minister.

Kokomo Shelbyville Ind Frank McKibben Indiana Charity, Welfare and Relief Association Shelby County McKibben

Conservation talk by Richard Lieber in Muffton meeting

Richard Lieber director of the State conservation department will discuss conservation and the public estate at a nature lovers meeting in Muffton Indiana next Monday.

Muffton Ind Richard Lieber State Conservation Department

Marion County State Bank Xmas Savings Club

The Marion County State Bank announces the Xmas Savings Club now being organized with details in the advertisement. Members can join through the bank's savings plan and benefit from holiday saving opportunities.

Marion County State Bank Xmas Savings Club

Mayor Slack Publishes Limerick Contest Lines

Page 13 features Mayor Slack’s choice of opening lines from Limerick Larry’s verse for the three week contest. Readers are urged to compare their entries to the near winner and try again with tips from the prize lines.

Mayor Slack Larry

Driver Held In Fatal Accident

Police chief reprimanded Maj. Lewis Johnson for departing from standard procedure in handling a manslaughter charge against John A. Boyd age 61 of 4306 Broadway. Boyd’s car struck and killed 84 year old Mrs. Fredericka Matthe of 3403 College Ave yesterday. Ward noted the case was delayed and Boyd was told to go home and report later before being brought to headquarters and released on own recognizance.

Claude M. Worley Lewis Johnson John A. Boyd Broadway Boyd Fredericka Matthe College Ave Woriey Worley Johnson

90 Day Sentence Suspended for Armitage Contempt Charge

With the acquiescence of the State Judge James A. Collins suspended James E Armitage ninety day contempt of court sentence today. Willam H Armitage paid the 500 dollar fine and claimed no immunity for his brother's testimony in the Duvall trial. Prosecution said they had no objection to the suspension due to Armitage’s fragile health and risk of death in jail.

James A. Collins James E. Armitage Armitage Willam H. Armitage City Hall Shank Duvall James Armitage William H. Remy Emsley W. Johnson John W. Holtzman

Howard County grand jury opens probe of American Trust Bank

Times Special from Kokomo Indiana reports the Howard County grand jury has begun an investigation into the affairs of the closed American Trust Company Bank. The inquiry is expected to take about two weeks.

Kokomo Ind Howard County Grand Jury American Trust Company Bank

Santa Claus Films Arrive by Plane for Indianapolis Show

Hundreds of Indianapolis children watched as The Times staged the first aerial Christmas show at Stout-Cox airport Mars Hill. Lt Halstead piloted a plane carrying Santa films from Eskimoland with stunts and a movie reel of Santa in his toyshop and reindeer. The films will screen at Zaring Theater and Irving Theater with Holly Berry reporting from Eskimoland.

Indianapolis Stout-Cox Mars Hill The Times Santa Claus Halstead Times Polar Expedition Eskimoland Holly Berry Special Times Berry Alaska Santa Halsted Arctic Explorer F. E. Kleinschmidt Zaring Central Ave Fall Creek Blvd Irving Theater Irvington Santa Claus’ Palace

Hog Prices Slide on Indianapolis Livestock Market

Hog prices eased by about 15 cents on the Indianapolis live stock market at Union stockyards with a top of 8.90 and most 180 pound plus hogs around 8.75. About 7,500 head were received and 357 were held over as the Chicago market opened slow with 11,000 in pens and 7,000 hold overs. Best heavy hogs were 10 cents higher early at 9. Salesmen asked 9.25 and up for top butchers. Calves fell 50 cents to 15.50 for the best. Other livestock were steady and nominal.

Indianapolis Union Stockyards Chicago

Stock Market Calm Amid Speculation Warns Caution

In New York the current market shows calm appraisal but no basis beyond temporary speculation. Officials hint at renewed prosperity, money remains abundant, and buying resumes. With Congress about to meet, sharp turns and sudden ends to rallies are possible. traders are urged to exercise unusual caution.

New York Congress

Ex-Bootleg King to Take Stand Monday in Remus Case

Cincinnati December coverage reports George Conners, Remus henchman, may conclude testimony today as defense asserts Remus insanity before the murder of his wife Imogene Remus. Conners details fear and domestic talks with Mrs Remus during the Price Hill shooting aftermath.

Cincinnati George Conners Remus Imogene Remus Price Hill United Press Dee George Remus Imogene George J. Connors Conners Franklin L. Dodge, Jr Dodge Connors John H. Druffel

Senators Collide as Opening Session Approaches

Washington dec 3 the opening of the seventieth Congress sparks backstage turmoil as Republican Reed threatens a filibuster while Independent Republicans demand recognition. Curtis and Ware Smith seek a peace plan but the leadership faces hard bargaining over the oath of office and eligibility. Independents press for farm relief civil liberty limits and a Central America policy inquiry as a date for action is sought.

Paul R. Mallon United Press Washington Senate David Reed Pennsylvania Ware-Smith Curtis Kansas Reed Vare Smith Illinois Ware Tee Apenetize Central America

Jury hears Beach hid after murder in New Jersey court

Mrs. Helen Parker testified Willis Beach hid in her Lenbrook Heights Pennsylvania home from Sept 27 to Oct 5 while New Jersey officers hunted him as a witness in the murder case of Dr. William Lilliendahl. The defense cited the concealment to challenge a Baltimore meeting claim by Beach.

Sam Love United Press Mays Landing N. J Helen Parker Lilliendahl Willis Beach Lenbrook Heights New Jersey William Lilliendahl Margaret Lilliendahl Beach Baltimore Samuel Bark James

Ford Model A debuts attract large crowds at State Fair

Nineteen thousand people viewed the new Model A Ford cars at the State Fair Grounds Auto Show. Dealers expect about 75,000 total visitors before closing Sunday night. Eleven city Ford dealers will display a five model lineup next week.

State Fair Grounds Fair Grounds

Death of Pretty Teacher Feared From Blast Bond Set

Iola Bradford a 23 year old school teacher was badly injured in a schoolhouse blast. Hiram Reed 24 is held on $45 000 bond at La Salle county jail as authorities weigh his confession about dynamiting the stove to force marriage before the baby is born. Grace Johnson 9 was unhurt. Bradford is the daughter of a retired Presbyterian minister.

United Press Dana Iola Bradford Hiram Reed Mossville Reed la Salle County Authori Ty Her Miss Bradford Little Grace Johnson Hiram Iola

Debtors Audit Reveals Elevator Realty Ties to Bank

Court hearing details how J. F. Wild & Co. State Bank assets funded debts of Elevator Realty Company, a bank subsidiary. Judge Dunlavy questions director Kern and accountant Davis as the receivership fight unfolds, with grand jury scrutiny and asset sales continuing.

J. F. Wild & Co. State Bank Elevator Realty Company Superior Court William O. Dunlavy A. 8 Lesh Harry Meloy Otto B. Kern the Realty Company Stephen M. Davis Ruckle Sr Bank and Realty Company Thomas A. Daily Charles T. Hanna Meloy Kurt F. Pantzer Kern Marion County Grand Jury Geacar William H. Sheafferto Dunlavy Davis Indianapolis Real Estate Board Pantzer Beech Grove Indiana J. F. Wild Wild

Bank Examiners Had No Details On Wild Transactions

State Examiner Luther Symonds said bank examiners could not analyze every transaction at Wild due to the bank handling about 1,000 daily dealings. He noted the bank’s affairs were removed from state oversight once receivership began.

Luther Symonds Symonds State Department

Bank Notes Backed by Accommodations Draw Fire

Depositors accuse the bank of using accommodation notes to cover losses after $271,000 in bonds were stolen in 1926. Notes renewed in June sparked public protest talk, with plans for a meeting. Shareholders fear only 93 cents on the dollar for each deposit.

Martinsville Telephone to Move Into New $100000 Building

Martinsville Indiana report states the Martinsville Telephone Company will move into its new one hundred thousand dollar building tonight. Open your Christmas savings account at Fletcher American National Bank, see Page 4 advertisement.

Martinsville Ind Martinsville Telephone Company Fletcher American National Bank

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