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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1929

Page

5

Rum Dealing Ring Near Arrest Claimed in Indiana

Officials in Newcastle report nearing exposure of a large liquor ring active across eastern Indiana cities including Anderson Muncie and Richmond. Herbert Webster Richmond reputed leader is said to have fled to New York. Richmond Negro Robert Smith hurt in a wreck tied to the case denies involvement and memory of the incident while liquor allegedly found in the wrecked car. Federal agents John Wilke and Walter Jenkins suspect Webster heads the operation and finances bootleggers in the area.

Live Snevi Newcastle Ind Indiana Herbert Webster Negro Richmond New York Robert Smith Smith John Wilke Walter Jenkins Federal Prohibition Anderson Muncie

Montrose Heads Group For Armistice Day Committee

Frank A. Montrose of Indiana Bell was elected general chairman of the Indianapolis Armistice day committee at a Chamber of Commerce meeting attended by twenty nine civic and fraternal organizations. A permanent general Armistice committee was formed with delegates from the Grand Army of the Republic Veterans of Foreign Wars United States War Veterans American Legion and other groups. Colonel Oran Perry Civil War veteran and monument superintendent was honored in a memorial resolution.

Frank A. Montrose Indiana Bell Telephone Company Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce Grand Army of Republic Veterans of Foreign Wars United States War Veterans American Legion Oran Perry Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument

Officials to discuss bus and truck operator reciprocal pact

James L. Bradley leads Indiana license officials to Frankfort Kentucky for a conference with Indiana Ohio and Kentucky officials to seek a reciprocal bus and truck operator agreement. Kentucky police have arrested Indiana operators for lacking Kentucky licenses in what is described as retaliation from a prior license war with Ohio Michigan and Indiana.

James L. Bradley Indiana Ohio Kentucky Frankfort Michigan

MacDonald Installed as President of Indianapolis Medical Society

Dr. J. A. MacDonald was installed today as president of the Indianapolis Medical Society after being elected Tuesday night at the Athenaeum. Officers named include Dr. H. Joseph Barry as first vice president and Dr. Harry J. Weil as second vice president with Dr. Chester A. Stayton as secretary. Ten delegates and alternates were chosen for the state convention. Dr. S. W. Herrington of the Mayo Clinic spoke on Diaphragmatic Hernia.

J. A. MacDonald Indianapolis Medical Society Athenaeum H. Joseph Barry Harry J. Weil Chester A. Stayton S. W. Herrington Mayo Clinic Rochester Minn

Stuart Is Appointed to National Education Advisory Panel

Milo H. Stuart principal of a technical high school is named to the national secondary education survey advisory committee. The panel, organized by the bureau of education under the department of interior, will include thirty educators to assist Dr. William J. Cooper.

Milo H. Stuart Bureau of Education Department of Interior Stuart William J. Cooper

The New Tarzan Picture Story opens Monday in The Times

The Times announces a new Tarzan picture story beginning Monday December 9. The feature spotlights Edgar Rice Burroughs as author of Tarzan of the Apes and The Return of Tarzan and invites readers to see the story in the paper.

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Deputy coroner appointment to fill vacancy debated in county

Political leaders scramble over selecting a deputy coroner after Ola B Powers death leaves Keever with the post. Samuel T Campbell and William Hamilton are named prospects, with Hamilton backed by county commissioners and auditor. Keever meets with Commissioner Snider with a decision likely by Thursday.

Charles H. Keever Ola B. Powers Keever Samuel T. Campbell William Hamilton Fourth Ward Hamilton Harry Dunn

Real Silk Hosts NA C A Chapter and Guests in Indianapolis

Real Silk Hosiery Mills entertained the Indianapolis chapter of the National Association of Cost Accountants and friends of members this afternoon. J A Goodman welcomed guests at 3. A factory tour and talks by P Fifer and M N Carpenter were planned. Dinner at 6 followed by a dance.

Cost Accountants Indianapolis The National Association of Cost Accountants Friends of J. A. Goodman P. Fifer M. N. Carpenter

INN MEN IN SESSION PLANS FOR CONFERENCE

Plans for the Indiana Hotel Men's Association annual convention on December 13 were announced after a Tuesday officers meeting. Paul Q. Richey, Chamber of Commerce president, will give the opening address at a Severin luncheon, with afternoon business sessions and a hotel dinner dance. Officers will be elected the next day as delegates' wives are invited to a luncheon bridge.

Indiana Hotel Men’s Association Paul Q. Richey Chamber of Commerce the Severin

Disposal of New Bond Issue for Marion County Home

County commissioners, under state tax board order, prepared to sell a 139000 bond issue to fund an addition to the Marion County Board of Children’s Guardian’s home. They had abandoned an illegal plan to award the contract before selling bonds, may re-bid as two factions clashed over the award to the second lowest bidder.

State Tax Board State Board Marion County Board of Children's Guardian’s Clinton H. Givan John Shearer Charles O. Sutton George Snider

Break at Muncie jail leads to strict discipline

A mutiny at the Delaware county jail in Muncie Indiana prompted iron handed discipline. Leader Harold Poe and accomplice William Warfel faced charges while Trevett Baker Irvin Jones and Albert Nickerson refused to join. Privileges were banned and meals from outside blocked after the attempted kidnapping of Deputy Sheriff Brammer’s son Jackie.

Spectet Albert Nickerson Baker Nickerson Poe Jackie Brammer Jacob Brammer

Street Signs to Be Erected by City Firm

The board of safety recommended awarding the contract for 1700 street signs to K. E. Erickson & Co. after a conference with the city council safety committee and assistant purchasing agent Charles Steeger. The city will buy 1000 red and yellow stop signs with a red bull's eye on cedar posts at a bid of 4996 dollars. 700 parking signs will lack the bull's eye.

Board of Safety Today K. E. Erickson & Co Massachusetts Avenue City Council Charles Steeger Joel A. Baker Steeger Safety Board

Optimists Club to Hear Myron Green On Business Outlook

The Optimists Club holds its first one hundred percent attendance luncheon at the Claypool with Myron R. Green of Fletcher American National Bank discussing the country’s financial future in The Business Outlook. The program will be broadcast on WKEF starting at 12 45 p m due to heightened interest in finance from recent stock movements.

Optimists Club Claypool Myron R. Green Fletcher American National Bank WKEF

Yuletide Candy Makers Stir Ups Big Sweets Stockings

Readers glimpse holiday confectioners at work in the city. Harry Van Sant stirs syrup at Dilling and Co. candy plant while Isabelle Robinson samples saccharin and Mae Leppert packs hard candy. Child Bobbie Lupear longs for a candy cane near a barber pole.

Bobbie and Mary Harry van Sant Prospect Street Dilling & Co Chocolate West Morris Isabelle Robinson Orleans Street Mae Leppert Talbot Street

Emmelmann Returns as County Bridge Inspector

Wayne Emmelmann, defeated Republican candidate for city clerk, resumes duties as county bridge inspector at 214 dollars a month after a leave of absence. Samuel G. Campbell had served in the role during his absence, drawing 220 dollars from Sept. 16 to Oct. 31, with overlapping pay totaling 130 dollars. Campbell, chairman of the Fourth ward, west side, was appointed fourteen days before Emmelmann left.

Wayne Emmelmann Emmelmann Samuel G. Campbell Campbell Fourth Ward West Side

Death of F. L. Beals From Exposure at Home

F. L. Beals aged 70 of 714 Cincinnati Street died in city hospital after being found unconscious at home Tuesday. Neighbors saw a light but had not seen him for days. a letter and money lay at his side. Coroner C. H. Keever planned an inquest to open today. Beals was believed to be a yearned printer.

F. L. Beals Cincinnati Street City Hospital Beals C. H. Keever

Appellate Court Denies Appeal Over Suspended Judgment

Indiana appellate court holds suspended sentence cannot be appealed in a criminal case and dismisses Harriet Adams of Indianapolis for neglect charges. Fire destroys paintings at Cowes castle damaging works by Sir Arthur Cope and a portrait of King Edward VII.

Adams Indiana Harriet Adams Indianapolis Cowes England Cowes Castle Royal Yacht Squadron King George Arthur Cope Edward VII

Girl Scout’s Christmas Cookie Day Aids Charities

Louellen Trimble of Indianapolis raised 1035 dozen cookies for the Girl Scouts semiannual cookie day. Buyers donated all cookies to charities and Louellen apportioned them to Indianapolis Orphans Home Flanner House Sunnyside Sanatorium Wheeler City Mission Riley and City Hospitals Christamore Settlement and Old People’s Home. Committees led by Mrs C Willis Adams announced chairmen including Mrs Carl Wallerich downtown booths Mrs Arthur Krick motor corps Mrs George Denny school orders Mrs G H A Clowes factory orders and Miss Lorena McComb church and club orders.

Louellen Trimble W. H. Trimble Washington Boulevard Indianapolis Girl Scouts Louellen Indianapolis Orphans Home Flanner House Sunnyside Sanatorium Wheeler City Mission Riley Hospital City Hospital Christamore Settlement The Old People’s Home C. Willis Adams Carl Wallerich Arthur Krick Motor Corps George Denny G. H. A. Clowes Lorena McComb

Indianapolis Named for Cruiser Replacing Obsolete Battleship

Representative Louis Ludlow announced at his request and with input from Indianapolis citizens that the Navy will name a new cruiser Indianapolis. The old battleship Indiana’s silver service, loaned to Indiana after its sinking, may be transferred to the cruiser. It remains under government title and is held in trust at the Governor’s mansion. Active supporters included Dr. F. W. Fitch and Paul Richey.

All Times Washington Louis Ludlow Indianapolis Secretary of the Navy Indiana Spain F. W. Fitch The Optimist Club Paul Richey Chamber of Commerce

Indiana Bell reorganizes staff transfers in Indianapolis region

Indiana Bell announces a series of management shifts led by Russell Hirschman moving from India napolis division cases manager to district commercial superintendent in Kokomo. Marcus Blinn becomes cashier of the Indianapolis division as part of broader personnel changes including W H Archer Fred C Schultz J O Emond and Walter Moore assuming new roles in Unit 1 and directories supervision.

Indiana Bell Telephone Company Russell Hirschman Indianapolis Kokomo Hirschman South Bend Marcus Blinn W. H. Archer Fred C. Schultz J. O. Emond Walter Moore

Tom Mix Riders Drift From Dream Theater to Federal Court

Gene and Tenney, 11 and 13, along with Wayne and Orville, 15, were linked to a Dyer Act violation after a.Brightness theater outing to see Tom Mix. Judge Baltzell ordered Gene and Tenney held in East St. Louis jail while Wayne and Orville faced federal processing.

Mix Tony Hollywood Dream Theater Brightwood Tom Ene Tenny Wayne Orville Toledo Ill Dyer Kern Gene Tenney East St. Louis Baltzell Tom Mix

BANNER RADIO EVENT OF 1929 AT LYRIC THEATER

Indianapolis hosts a massive radio endurance event at 7 30 p m with Milton Cross announcing The Times Lyric Sylvania contest offers a radio set as top prize Nearly 200 entries expected as contestants register by 6 p m at the Lyric ballroom Vendors and sponsors include Duco Wagner Howard and Crosley with police protection and taxis for late finishers

Indianapolis Milton Cross Mike Sylvania Foresters Times-Lyric-Sylvania Cross Times Lyric Ballroom Lyric Theater Radio- Keith-Orpheum KKBF Atwater Kent Wagner Radio Company Howard Steman Radio Company Duco Corporation Times-Sylvania-Lyric Duco Coporation Lyric-All American Radio Atwanter Kent Gibson Company Fada Radio Griffith Victor Distributing Company the Victor

Recreation survey luncheon to review city facilities

A joint luncheon of the Indianapolis recreation survey committee and the Council of Social Agencies will discuss city facilities and needs at 12:15 next Tuesday at Christchurch parish house. Topics include the public library art institute children's museum and recreation in industry.

Indianapolis

State game wardens arrest 258 in November for fish and game law violations

Time special wardens arrested 258 people in November for fish and game law violations. Department director Richard Lieber reports fines and costs totaling 4 957.69 paid by 240 convicted. sixteen cases remain untried and two were dismissed.

Richard Lieber

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