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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1929

Page

3

Sixteen Arrested in Indiana Mine Clash

Labor strife at two southern Indiana coal mines led to sixteen arrests on assault and battery charges. Eight union and eight nonunion workers were detained. warrants were issued for a man and wife. Governor Leslie and local officials faced calls for more deputies as plans were discussed for possible National Guard help.

Indiana Harry G. Leslie Warrick County George Ward Adjutant-General’s Office Evansville Mars Hill Indianapolis Manford G. Henley Robert L. Stillwell Boonville John Bull Andy Joe Collins Clem Williams Ed Spencer John Enlow Ed Anderson Clyde King Raymond Sloan Russell Hawkins Edward Stamps Stamps Clem Doane Jacob Hargrave Newbury Anne Posey Thomas Hadley Henry Rice Chester Lynch Jack Washington Richard Kennedy Lark Spradley John Joseph Jr Thomas Rowe United Mine Workers of America William Stamps A. R. Seals Rowe Millard McMillan Doane McMillan Monroe House Coal Company Dewey Willy Company Paradise Hillenbrand Coal Company Sharon Newburg

Car Crash Injures Man at City Intersection

Charles Bruns, 45, of 1214 South Meridian Street, was cut on the head when thrown through the windshield of a car driven by Albert Faulstrick of 717 Sanders Street. The vehicle skidded at Madison and Morris and struck a pole. Bruns was taken to City Hospital.

Charles Bruns South Meridian Street Albert Faulstrick Sanders Street Madison Avenue Morris Street Bruns City Hospital

First Dance Scheduled by Scottish Rite at Cathedral

Scottish Rite members and ladies will attend the first in a series of Rite social affairs at the cathedral Friday night. Dancing in the cathedral ballroom and entertainment in the auditorium will comprise the program. Granville Richey chairs the arrangements committee with J. Harry Holtman as vice chair. other members include Turley Joan, Robert W., Charles T. Langmaid, Arthur Simpson, and Garland M. Stewart.

Granville Richey J. Harry Holtman Turley J Oan Robert W Charles T. Langmaid Arthur Simpson Garland M. Stewart

Fear of mob violence and gang reprisals in Indiana crimes

Authorities shield informants and tighten security as William King and Joe Saracino face charges linked to the Gas City payroll robbery and a Columbia City bank raid. Saracino fears lethal retaliation and resists extradition. White fights extradition while all are tied to the Gerald Chapman-Dutch Anderson gang backdrop.

William King Wheeling W. Va Joe Saracino St. Clairesville Indiana Saracino King Grant County Marion Gas City Jacob Campbell Joe White Gerald Chapman Dutch Anderson Chapman New Britain Conn J. Fred Binder Columbia City Columbia State Bank J. M. Haynes Auburn Whitley Ralph J. Probst Whitley County White

Funeral Services for Ralph Jones at Bethel A M E Church

Funeral services for Ralph Jones, 19, a Crispus Attucks high school student and cadet captain, who died at his home on 2719 Shriver Avenue, will be held at Bethel A M E Church at 2 p m on Wednesday.

Ralph Jones Crispus Attucks High School Shriver Avenue Bethel A. M. E

One Check on Auto Thefts

Greencastle Indiana December 10 Bert E Buis of Coatesville a DePauw University student had his car stolen while he attended classes He was not worried noting the thief would not get far as the gas tank was nearly empty Police found the car abandoned west of Greencastle on the National Road

Greencastle Ind Bert E. Buis Coatesville de Pauw University Buis Here

Times Official to Be Honored at Farewell Dinner

The Indianapolis Times honors Clem D. O Rourke, longtime circulation manager, as he departs to helm the Cleveland Press. A Severin Inn dinner gathers about ninety staffers and guests with performances by Miss June Carr and L La Granna, Stern and Casso, Miss Ewing Eaton, Walter Jackson, and Jim and Walt of WFBM fame.

Indianapolis Times Clem D. O'Rourke Times Cleveland Press Severin Inn June Carr Five and Ten Follies Indiana L. LaGranna Follies Stern Casso Ewing Eaton Lyric Theater Walter Jackson Jim Walt Wfbm Fame

Scout Court Slated At First Presbyterian Church

The last court of honor for Indianapolis Boy Scouts will be held at the First Presbyterian church at Delaware and Sixteenth streets at 8 p m on Wednesday. Advancements include Donald Staley to first class Palmer Ward to second class and installation of Scout Fred Willis as a member of troop No 74.

Indianapolis First Presbyterian Church Delaware Sixteenth Streets Donald Staley Palmer Ward Fred Willis

Young Mob Sought Loot Then Murder in Indiana Robberies

East Chicago police reveal a group of five youths aged 15 to 17, led by Frank Ring, confessed to multiple crimes from box car robberies to two murders. Zalinski killed Mrs Mary Flazyk, 38, during a store robbery. Herndon, 48, was murdered at a drink parlor. Ring faces robbery charges. others named are Joe Jacobs Tony Laconic Alfred Shone.

Bu Times Chicago Ind Frank Ring Joe Jacobs Tony Laconic Alfred Shone Walter Zalinski Mary Flazyk William Herndon Flazyk Herndon Zalinski Shane

Senate clash targets Hoover era figures and Grundy

Washington dispatch reports bitter exchanges as Senate lobby probes implicate Joseph Grundy and Calvin Coolidge in tariff and funding questions. Harrison urges Coolidge stay out of Gillett seat race amid editor group ad controversy.

Gillett United Press Washington Senate Hoover Calvin Coolidge Joseph P. Grundy Gov. Fisher Pennsylvania Massachusetts Minnesota Caraway Senate Lobby Investigating Committee Grundy William S. Ware Fisher

Arm Doubly Broken In Auto Cranking Incident

Walter Bitner broke his right arm in two places while cranking his automobile in Noblesville Indiana. The accident occurred on December 10 as Bitner attempted to start the car.

Noblesville, Ind Walter Bitner

Indiana School Enrollment Rises While Expenditures Fall

The 1928-29 Indiana school report shows enrollment up by 5,943 while total expenditures declined by 1,990,222. Capital outlay dropped 1,207,770 and instruction costs per pupil rose to 60.09 with administration at 2.18. Bonded debt reached 65,151,816.55 and state funds totaling 1,109,848 were distributed amid investment concerns.

Indiana Roy P. Wisehart Marion County Indianapolis

Farm Woman Beaten by Unknown Intruder Near Anderson

Mrs. Samuel Quinn, 42, was struck on the head after a rap at her back door seven miles west of Anderson, Monday night. She believes the assailant was a man. he fled before her husband could reach the kitchen. The couple has no known enemies or reason for the attack.

Bar Times Anderson Ind Samuel Quinn

Ben Lindsey Fights Ban Placed on Him by Colorado Court

Ben B Lindsey founder of the juvenile court system challenges the Colorado supreme court ruling barring him from practicing law in Colorado. His attorneys will seek a rehearing while the court cites violations of oath through accepting 47500 in gifts tied to a will case for W E D Stokes heirs. Lindsey defends his actions as in the children's best interests and recalls past political pressure and a 1927 bonfire of court records.

Ben Lindsey Colorado United Press Enver Ben B. Lindsey Colorado Supreme Court Supreme Court Lindsey Helen Elwood Stokes Samuel Untermeyer New York Ku-Kklux Klan Denver

Petty Seeks Berth After State Farm Release

Edmer H. Petty former deputy sheriff who served a thirty day prison term at the Indiana state farm for drunken driving while operating a sheriff car lingered in the county commissioners office seeking a new payroll berth. He paid a $100 fine for the Millersville bridge crash on June 6 and did not appeal. Petty, once ward chairman of the county Republican party, was discharged after his conviction.

Indiana State Farm Edmer H. Petty Millersville Bridge Petty State Farm Republican Party

Butler Women Elect Leaders At University Clubs

Miss Bessakee Reavis and Miss Georgia Holder have become presidents of two major Butler University women’s groups. Reavis leads the 60 member Women’s Glee Club planning a state tour. Holder heads the Woman’s League which sponsors the ladies petition June day and the freshman scholarship cup award.

Suit Against Insurance Order Advances Briefs

In Suit of the Automobile Underwriter Inc for injunction to block enforcement of a reciprocal automobile insurance order by state insurance commissioner Clarence Wysong, attorneys were ordered to file briefs. Oral arguments were heard Monday by Special Superior Judge Linn D. Hay, with Judge James M. Leatherspoote granting a temporary restraining order against enforcement of the order the document holds.

Automobile Underwriter, Inc Reciprocal Automobile Insurance Companies Clarence Wysong State Insurance Commissioner Linn D. Hay James M. Leatherspoote

Mysterious Rockford Teacher Murder Ties To Eccentric Dentist

Rockford Illinois December reports a teacher Miss Cordelia Gummensheimer found slain in her third floor apartment by an iron pipe. Eccentric dentist Dr Floyd Leech, near the scene with a checkered Hollywood past, is in custody though no direct evidence ties him to the crime.

Anl United Press Rockford Cordelia E. Gummensheimer Rockford High School Floyd D. Leech Hollywood Film Colony William D. Knight Hollywood Leech Northwestern University Miss Gummensheimer Glen Wiseman Tarpon Springs Fla Gummensheimer

Radio theft delayed by suspicious house visit

Mrs Harold Holton of 1210 Bosart Avenue thwarted a burglary when a man claiming to be a radio company agent sought a radio for repairs. She called the firm and the man disappeared during the call, leaving no loss.

Harold Holton Bosart Avenue Holton

Prowler Driven Off After Woman Fires At Suspect

Mrs. Mary Bushong of 1405 North Tibbs avenue reported a prowler entered a rear garage and fled after she fired a revolver. Neighbors heard shots from a passing automobile as police investigated the incident.

Mary Bushong North Tibbs Avenue

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