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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1928

Page

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Murder of 7 year old boy shocks Secaucus meadow search

Detroit police report Peter Kudzinowski confessed to kidnapping and slaying Jooseph Storelli a 7 year old New York boy. The body was found near the Susquehanna railroad embankment with throat cut and bloodstained knife nearby. A murder warrant was issued as Jersey City officials plan grand jury action.

United Press NEW York Jooseph Storelli Secaucus N. J Detroit Peter Kudzinowski Susquehanna Bridge Leo S. Sullivan Jersey City Kudzinowski New Jersey Underwood Susquehanna Railroad Roy Lambert Roy Rogers Dzinow Scranton Joseph Storelli Magdalena Joseph East Side Joseph M. Saccaro Grand Central Station William Hogue John Underwood John Stork Secaucus Meadows Hogue

Man charged with involuntary manslaughter in fatal hit and run

Grover Williams 44 of 39 North Boston avenue faces an involuntary manslaughter charge after police say his car struck and killed Alvert Elff 44 of 44 West Thirteenth street on Saturday. Williams was arrested Wednesday.

Grover Williams North Boston Avenue Williams Alvert Elff West Thirteenth Street

Del Rio Near Death as Poison Complications Rise

In Berlin on December 6 physicians said Jaime Del Rio writer and former husband of Dolores Del Rio faced a grave prognosis after septic poisoning followed an operation. The motion picture star’s ex-husband’s condition drew headlines in the era.

United Press Berlin Jaime del Rio Dolores del Rio

Heywood Broun to Begin Daily Back Stage Column

Heywood Broun, noted writer and columnist, will start a daily feature next week on Monday December 10. The column will explore politics, authors, athletes, and behind the scenes of major world events.

Haywood Broun America Heywood Broun

Hope Renewed for British King as Illness Eases

London reports the king shows gradual improvement as the infection in his lung becomes more localized. The royal household awaits Prince of Wales arrival by mid next week while Queen and Princess Mary resume public engagements, and doctors brief morning status amid fluctuating condition.

Keith Jones United Press London Prince of Wales Africa Princess Mary Northampton Lord Dawsor of Penn Sir Stanley Hewett

Kidnap Diamond Dealer in Flint Heist

Police sought two bandits who abducted a diamond dealer from a crowded depot in Flint. They grabbed $17,000 in diamonds and $1,700 in cash after forcing James Frankel of Cleveland to a hidden yard spot. one thief brandished a gun and ripped open his vest for the loot.

United Press Flint Mich James Frankel Cleveland Frankel

Colorado college cancels all formal parties for rest of year

Colorado Springs reports all formal college parties for the rest of the school year are cancelled except the junior prom because of excessive liquor drinking during last month’s homecoming celebration.

United Press Colorado Springs Colo Colorado College

Explosion at Kill-All Disinfecting Plant Kills Four

An explosion at the Kill-All Disinfecting Company plant in New York injures several and leaves fifteen unaccounted for. The one story building in the upper east side industrial district and an adjacent junk firm were demolished, with Groans of the injured still heard as ambulances removed the dead. A third building housing the Acme Furling Company was also badly damaged.

Py United Press New York Kill-All Disinfecting Company Kill-All Upper East Side Acme Furling Company

Flow of Black Gold Triggers Wichita Oil Fever

Wichita and surrounding countryside shake with oil fever as three wells near the city pump about 10 000 barrels daily. Drilling continues within sight of pay sand on three other sites as hotel lobbies buzz with fortune talks. Lease buyers royalty holders and company officials race to claim profits.

United Press Wichita Kan

Couple Die in Wabash Train Crash at Grade Crossing

Lafayette Indiana December 6 Mr and Mrs Joseph Rodecker ages 60 and 58 died when their automobile was struck by a Wabash freight train at a grade crossing in Lafayette. The accident occurred today at the crossing near the city.

Lafayette Ind Joseph Rodecker

Bookie King Freed After Kidnap in New Albany Case

Louisville bookmaker Ed Alvey known as the king of gamblers returns home after a Monday night abduction near his residence. He says abductors blindfolded him, rode in multiple cars, and released him without paying ransom. A decoy lured him, a bloodstained green sedan was found, and officials fear a murder attempt.

United Press Louisville Ed Alvey Alvey New Albany Ind Cincinnati

Weather outlook: slight warmup to near freezing today

United States Weather Bureau head J. H. Armington predicts a fair but only slightly warmer period tonight and Friday. Overnight low reached 18 degrees, 5 degrees above Wednesday's 13, with a daytime high near 32 to 34 and a tonight low around 25.

J. H. Armington United States Weather Bureau Armington

Wife Dead While Husband Hitches Home to Tell of Loss

December 6 report from Philadelphia details William T. Love, once a Galesburg real estate speculator, en route to tell his wife he was broke. His wife, unaware, had been fatally struck by a car last Saturday and died from injuries. Love did not know of the death as he traveled.

United Press Philadelphia Potter's Field William T. Love Galesburg Iil

B R R R IS VICTOR Freshmen win in chilly Butler pushball fray

The annual freshman sophomores pushball at Butler University ends with neither side possessing a ball. Freshmen claim victory by unity while a lone sophomore endures the cold and hails his team’s effort amid the wind and frost.

Butler University Jim Runyan Butler U Soph

Auto race driver sued for divorce

Mrs Helen A Schneider wife of Louis F Schneider automobile race driver and former Indianapolis policeman filed for divorce in superior court charging cruel treatment. She seeks $10000 alimony custody of 3 year old daughter Mary Ellen and a restraining order. A recent municipal court case saw Schneider convicted of assault and given 30 days on the Indiana state farm. He finished second in this year’s Speedway race.

Helen A. Schneider Louis F. Schneider Indianapolis Superior Mary Ellen Schneider Indiana Schneiders North New Jersey Street Balsam Avenue

Farm relief held up in short congressional session

Washington December 6 The house agricultural committee failed to adopt a farm relief program in the short session. Chairman Haugen said after an executive meeting there was grave doubt an adequate bill would pass this session. J C Williams was reappointed to the State School for the Deaf board by Governor Ed Jackson.

United Press Washington House Agricultural Committee Congress Haugen J. C. Williams John C. Williams Anderson State School For the Deaf Ed Jackson

Kills Upon Request A Youth Confesses Shooting Farmer

Ray Feather off aged 19 confessed to Sheriff Lloyd that he shot and killed Jacob Konchler after being invited into the farmer recluse's home. Feather said Konchler promised his farm in debt if he killed him and the phonograph was played while the shot was fired.

United Press Logan Ray Featheroff Jacob Konchler Konchler Featheroff W. R. Lloyd Lloyd

Carillon Class Banquet Speakers Final Degrees Tonight

The Rev. Frank Lee Roberts, pastor of Central Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church, will be principal speaker at the Carillon class Scottish Rite convocation banquet. The last three degrees will be conferred today on both sections of the class.

Frank Lee Roberts Central Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church

Business man slain. clerk shoots auto dealer in street

W. L. Shippy, a grocery warehouse clerk, shot and killed G. Hall Davis, an Atlanta automobile dealer, in a downtown street today. He surrendered at a police station after remarking that he would prevent Davis from "breaking up another home."

Triangle United Press Atlanta W. L. Shippy G. Hall Davis Shippey

Indiana Daughters push flag oath for teachers

The Indiana Daughters of the American Revolution plan a bill to compel all Indiana teachers to take an oath to the flag and Constitution. Regents are urged to personally solicit legislative support. if they cannot meet legislators, a local chapter member should do so. Also announced was President Coolidge's Feb. 25 visit to Vincennes for the George Rogers Clark memorial dedication.

Indiana Indiana Daughters of the American Revolution Indiana Council of the Organization Columbia Club Truman C. Yuncker Greencastle Yuncker Calvin Coolidge George Rogers Clark Vincennes Charles Carlisle South Bend Legislative Committee

Shumaker Brief Filed in High Court Contempt Case

The Indiana Anti Saloon League official Dr. Edwards Shumaker faced a high court contempt matter after a state supreme court sentence. The brief argues the governor exceeded constitutional power in pardoning him and attacks Attorney General Gilliam while outlining two legal propositions about the state's moves and pardoning scope.

State Supreme Court Edwards&. Shumaker Indiana Anti-Saloon League Indiana Shumaker Supreme Court Jackson Arthur L. Gilliam State of Gilliam

Gas poisoning at School 58 sickens 15 pupils in annex

A coal stove in an annex at School 58 on Linwood Avenue and Michigan Street released carbon monoxide, making 15 fourth graders ill and prompting treatment by Dr. A. A. Hollingsworth. Officials blamed improper firing and called for safer heating or steam systems, while noting the broader issue of portable classrooms in Indianapolis.

Linwood Avenue Michigan Street A. A. Hollingsworth East Warren Russell South Colorado Street Carl W. Burton Bureton Burton Hollingsworth Roy Russell Indianapolis Rudolph Bowers

Frame U. S. Bill to Ban Masks of Ku Klux Klan

Washington December 6. Representative Victor Berger introduces a federal bill to punish masked highway wearers with up to 5000 dollar fines and ten years in prison or both. Berger says the measure re enacts key 1870 71 Klan acts and aims to curb disguises by two or more persons on public highways.

United Press Washington Victor L. Berger Socialist Wisconsin Berger Ku Klux Klan

Senate Defers Vestris Probe Action on Disaster

Washington December 6 Senate commerce committee deferred action on two resolutions seeking a Vestris disaster inquiry. Members requested transcripts from the New York hearing before deciding on a congressional investigation.

Washington Senate Commerce Committee Vestris New York

Unclear OCR time data fragment from 1911 source

Fragmentary lines read as times and numbers including 6 a m 18 10 a m 28 TB Mroee 1911 Micree 90 8 a m 20 12 noon 32 9a m 23 1p m 34.

Mroee Micree

Drug Makers Meet opens in Indianapolis club

The semiannual meeting of the American Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association began at the Indianapolis Athletic Club. National officers attended and local plant inspections were planned with firms Pitman Moore Lilly Swan Myers and E C Bundy on the tour. Local arrangements were coordinated by James E Bartlett R M Cain and C M Bundy.

American Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association Indianapolis Athletic Club Pitman-Moore Company Eli Lilly and Company Swan- Myers Company E. C. Bundy Company James E. Bartlett R. M. Cain C. M. Bundy

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