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Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1929

Page

2

Man Believed Alive After Ozark Murder Hoax Trial Set

Connie Franklin returns alive in Mountain View Arkansas as five men accused of torturing and killing him face December 16 trial. Prosecutor Hugh Williamson vows they will pay with their lives. Witness Tillir Ruminer, who sparked the case, refuses to recognize him.

United Preas Franklin Tillir Connie Lonesome Pine Connie Franklin Johnson State Star Reuben Harrell Harrell Williamson Joe White Herman Greenway Alex Fulks Bill Younger Hubert Hester

Chrysler Building Named World’s Tallest Structure

New York. Walter P. Chrysler announced the Chrysler building, now fully steel constructed, rises to 1,030 feet and becomes the tallest structure ever erected. The tower surpasses Paris Eiffel Tower and other famed skyscrapers, redefining global height records.

Times New York Walter P. Chrysler Chrysler W. P. Chrysler Building Corporation Paris Eiffel Tower Eiffel Manhattan Company Woolworth

Annexation discussion for Lynnhurst area set for Tuesday

A joint meeting of Wayne Township Civic League and Lynnhurst Civic League will discuss annexing territory west of Tibbs avenue Lynnhurst drive Michigan street and Morris street into Lynnhurst at School No 14 at 8 Tuesday night. William E Harding secretary says sentiment generally favors annexation after a long pending question.

Tibbs Avenue Lynnhurst Drive Michigan Street Morris Street Lynnhurst Wayne Township Civic League Lynnhurst Civic League William E. Harding Wayne Township

Murder Trial Near End in Brown Case

Charles Brown, 45, faces a second degree murder charge for shooting his wife Alma Brown, 45, five times at their home. The defense sought an insanity verdict but the judge overruled the motion. The state began rebuttal after the defense rested with closing arguments due this afternoon. Brown did not testify as to why he shot his wife in the back.

Charles Brown New Jersey Alma Brown Brown Thomas E. Garvin Paul Rhoadarmer William R. Ringer T. Ernest Maholf

Montclair man killed in 500 foot Nuanu Pali fall

William F. Russell twenty three from Montclair New Jersey died in a five hundred foot fall at the Nuanu Pali cliff near Honolulu. attached to the coast artillery unit since May he had been an honor student in chemistry at Cornell Columbia and Michigan universities. It was believed he slipped while hiking and lost balance at the edge.

United Press Honolulu T. H William F. Russell Crescent Street Montclair N. J Russell Coast Artillery Cornell Columbia Michigan

Misconduct charges dropped for Martha Crenshaw in divorce case

New York reports that 19 year old Martha Crenshaw, daughter of Mrs. Margaret Crenshaw West, had misconduct accusations withdrawn after medical testimony. Attorney Kenneth Walser asked the jury to refrain from judging the daughter and to consider dropping charges against the mother as well.

United Press New York Martha Crenshaw Margaret Crenshaw West Bessie Arnold Henry Potter Arnold Kenneth Walser Ray H. Arnold Miss Crenshaw Mrs. Arnold Mrs. West West Walser

Marmon-Roosevelt Jubilee Showcases 1930 Models

Marmon motor dealers at the state fairgrounds celebrate the 1930 Marmon Roosevelt jubilee. The event runs through Tuesday with a noon luncheon addressed by Walter C. Marmon. Delegations from most states and several foreign countries attend, with speakers including G. M. Williams A. R. Heiskell W. D. Teague Frank L. Hambly and others.

Marmon Motor Company Fairground Walter C. Marmon G. M. Williams A. R. Heiskell W. D. Teague Frank L

Famous Driver Teddy Tetzlaff Dies in Los Angeles

Teddy Tetzlaff, 46, once a leading American racing champion, died at his Artesia home. He had suffered a spinal injury in the Los Angeles Phoenix road race eighteen years earlier and had been prominent for his speed championship wins over Ralph De Palma.

United Press Los Angeles Teddy Tetzlaff Artesia

My favorite Bible Passage and civic note

A reader cites passages from Matthew about treating others as you wish to be treated and about the Lord's Prayer. The note includes a reference to Dr. Mariam Van Waters, referee of the Los Angeles juvenile court.

Dr. Mariam van Waters The Los Angeles

Farms Drain Population Across Decades

Agriculture Secretary Hyde reports farm population fell to 27.5 million on Jan 1 1929 from 32.1 million in 1910. Net rural losses include 598 thousand moving to cities in 1928, while city to farm moves totaled 1.36 million, with farm land values down about 20 percent since 1924.

Scripps-Howard Washington Hyde

Ortiz Rubio proclaimed winner in Mexico City parade

The election of Pascual Ortiz Rubio as president was proclaimed publicly across the nation with combined military and civil ceremonies in Mexico City. Thousands of troops led by General Eulogio Ortiz and Genaro Vasquez joined the capital’s demonstration.

United Press Mexico City Pascual Ortiz Rubio Mexico Eulogio Ortiz Genaro Vasquez Federal District United Press Hot

Six Annapolis Midshipmen Among Rhodes Scholars

Swarthmore Pa December 9 six midshipmen from the United States Naval Academy are among thirty two new American Rhodes scholars who will reside at universities in England next fall. The Academy led the list and this marked the first year Annapolis men entered the Rhodes selection.

United Press Swarthmore United States Naval Academy University England Academy Ust Frank Aydelotte Swarthmore College Rhodes Annapolis United States Military Academy

Rhodes Scholarships for Western Universities

Scholarships founded under the will of Cecil Rhodes provide $2,000 per year for three years. Recipients are chosen for intellect character leadership and interest in sports at universities in the far west.

Far West Cecil Rhodes

Stars conquer colds with Ayer's Cherry Pectoral

Hospital physicians approve the remedy for home use to relieve head colds coughs and chest colds quickly. Lila Lee the leading lady reports relief after each 15 minute doses for three hours ending in a restful night and rapid recovery.

Ayer Lila Lee

Alice White Ends Threatening Cold After Dance

Hollywood star Alice White credits Ayer's Cherry Pectoral for rapid relief from severe cold after a overheated dance. She describes taking the remedy every 15 minutes at first then every few hours, with fever fading and voice clearing by the next day.

Alice White

Robert Montgomery Recovers Fast Using Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral

Actor Robert Montgomery followed physicians advice for a cold after exposure in the studio and chilly night air. He took Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral in 15 minute intervals and reports rapid relief, enabling him to return to work the next day.

Mr. Montgomery Ayer

Armstrong finds quickest way to end bad cold on set

Hollywood star Robert Armstrong recovered from a chest cold with Ayer's Cherry Pectoral. He received double strength doses every 15 minutes until congestion eased. Within hours his voice improved and he could continue filming. Doctors praised the remedy as fast and safe for head colds and coughs.

Robert Armstrong Hollywood

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