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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1928
Page
11
A column argues for pitcher batting and suggests one writer for the pictures while another pens the copy. It mocks critics as standpatters and predicts pushback labeling it un baseball as debate grows across the country.
Babe Ruth, aided by eight attendants, rises from a bench to bat in the ninth inning. He smashes a two two count ball over the right field fence for a key hit, as New York fans cheer a dramatic rally led by Ruth and the Yankees.
The author argues fans seek heroic feats to elevate dignity, citing caught liners and prodigious plays. He defends John Heydler’s mass psychology view while endorsing reform in sports and even poker’s rut, urging better games and rejecting the slavish pot-betting of “jacks or better.”
A statewide business survey reports the merger of Case Electric Corporation of Marion with Apex Electric and Radio Allied Manufacturing of Chicago forming the United States Radio and Television Corporation. The new firm, with assets over 2 million, will boost Marion and Wabash through expanded production and cabinet work.
Washington dispatch reports House leaders plan a special session in April to take up farm and tariff legislation. Target dates are April 10 to 15 with hearings to begin January 7. four committees will handle the program to avoid cross legislation as Hoover signals support.
United Press reports mutiny feared aboard the Carrisso as it neared Honolulu. A crew trouble message asked for a Shanghai Chinese interpreter and was sent to local police and ship agents Fred L. Waldron Ltd. The vessel, en route from the Gilbert Islands to San Francisco, is due at daybreak.
Bridgeman, Mich. sheriff and deputies raided the lunch room of Constable Earl Wydersall and found several cases of whisky and beer. Wydersall was arrested and charged with violating Michigan prohibition law.
Rear Admiral Charles P. Plunkett told Columbia University students that president Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler knew nothing about naval affairs and should visit a country whose navy he could support.
The Times invites readers to participate in a ten day psychoanalysis stunt by John G. Bretzenheimer. Daily photographs at Washington and Illinois and Washington and Meridian will show public strain while readers diagnose themselves or others. Three daily prize pairs of Apollo theater tickets and two $5 book awards for best overall essays are offered.
Leon Elliott 21 of Speedway bound over to the grand jury by Municipal Judge Paul C Wetter on charges including driving while intoxicated assault and battery failure to stop after an accident and drunkenness related to a hit and run involving Po lice Sergeant Frank Woolen last month
President-Elect Hoover has decided to reappoint Secretary Mellon to the cabinet and Mellon has agreed to accept. The treasury post was discussed among senators to end gossip about Mellon retirement. Reports also said Hoover was indifferent to Mellon due to his not fully endorsing his candidacy.
Three men identified as John Otele Lester Woods and Holly McKissick were bound over to the grand jury after police recovered a pushcart of auto parts worth 200 dollars stolen from the Isadore Marcus accessory shop at 915 North Capitol Avenue. Otele and Woods pled guilty while McKissick claimed he was paid to push the cart and did not know the source of the goods.
Funeral services for Father Edgar C O Connor 32 assistant to the bishop of the Indianapolis diocese will be held Monday at the Cathedral. He died Thursday in St Vincent's hospital of pneumonia after two days illness. The body will lie in state Sunday afternoon. Recitation of the office of the dead is at 9 30 Monday morning followed by high requiem mass at 10. He is survived by his mother two sisters and four brothers.
Archaeologists in Scotland report the discovery of five cinerary urns containing cremated bones dating to 800 BC. The urns and remains have been moved to a Glasgow museum after four days of exploration.
Edward B. Raub Sr. asks Indianapolis to relieve the city plan commission of zoning duties and create a board of zoning appeals. He calls for acquiring land along both sides of streams for parks, purification, protection, and beautification to prepare for a 800000 population by 1948. He plans to present proposals to the city council soon.
Frank J. Lapin a 44 year old Chicago bond salesman returned a $2 000 diamond ring to E N Bunnell a Hammond area auto dealer after being questioned about its loss. Bunnell declined to press charges as Lapin awaited further inquiry.
Four boys from Indianapolis began a world tour but their trip ended in Columbus Indiana as police captured them Thursday night. The group included George Brill Jr 12 and Paul Brill 10 of 2205 East Garfield Drive with Clinton Marshall and another boy known as Swan riding in their car owned by George Brill Sr.
Canon City, Colorado, December 14. Warden Francis E. Crawford, who has presided at two hangings since taking charge of the state penitentiary, voices strong opposition to capital punishment. He says murder arises from emotion and that the death penalty does not deter crime.
Washington reports prices from 50 to 1000 dollars paid for federal offices in South Carolina over years. Representative W F Stevenson alleges rural carrier postmaster and cotton census enumerator appointments required cash. Talbort blamed for patronage, and collectors found in many counties. Brookhart urges affidavits for DOJ action, citing Mississippi investigation and Perry Howard trial.
France rejects the United States extradition demand for Henry M. Blackmer the Teapot Dome witness The decision comes from the court of accusations and reaches the justice ministry The foreign office notifies the American embassy leaving Blackmer free to travel without a passport visa to other European countries
Brooklyn report says One-eyed Connelly, a self styled champion gate crasher, was jailed for blocking traffic while acting as a walking advertisement. Sentence suspended.
In London on December 14 the unemployment insurance board ruled that a worker dismissed for smoking at work will not receive unemployment dole for the first three weeks. The decision applies to those dismissed for nicotine use while on duty under the Irish Free State scheme.
In Chicago on December 14 Joyce Larkin and Beatrice Treuter, both 19, clashed with Sam Meyer after a car collision. The women abandoned diplomacy and peppered Sam and his companion with punches until a police officer ended the brawl. The men were booked for disorderly conduct.
Fussell T. MacFall, head of a Indianapolis Engineering Society committee, says the 25 year contract does not block immediate redemption of the $2,000,000 Citizens Gas Co common stock or transfer of the gas plant to the city. He argues the city can enforce claims while trustees redeem stock and wind up the company by Aug 30, 1930.
Charles F. Werner of Evansville Ind was named first assistant attorney general of Indiana by attorney general elect James M Ogden effective Jan 1 He is a Michigan graduate and former deputy prosecutor and federal bankruptcy referee Werner succeeds Edward Frankling White who served sixteen years Merl Mall also named deputy attorney general Wall prosecutes Cass County and may serve as a staffer in the attorney general's office
Mt Katahdin in Maine appears to have shrunk slightly upon remeasurement. Twenty two years ago it stood at 5275 feet and a recent survey shows 5268 feet.
New York coast guard crew seized the rum runner Harbour Trader off Rockaway inlet reducing Christmas liquor supply by 1500 cases of Scotch and rye whisky.
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