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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1929
Page
10
Salvatore Mastroianni, once charged in the Billy Ranieri kidnapping and linked to an extortion plot, was shot four times in his Chicago poolroom. He is hospitalized and expected to recover. A guard was absent, and motive is uncertain, with possible ties to past gangland attacks.
Deputy sheriffs and police across southern California hunted six narcotics patients who fled Spadra narcotic hospital after cutting telephone wires and climbing a high fence. The escape marks the third breakout in a month and the fugitives are described as highly violent.
Benson Boring aged 20 son of Dr William A Boring a leading national architect fell eleven stories to his death from his parents New York apartment on Wednesday He was a Harvard junior and archaeology student He reportedly grew ill after returning from a party and appeared to fall while leaning from his bedroom window
Coastal inlets along the Gulf are scoured by boats seeking derelicts after last weekend’s storm. Three tug crew members died from exposure after hours in the icy current near Port O Connor.
A dated notice lists multiple marriage licenses issued to residents including Stanley Heckman and Verna Cooper, Milton Elrod Jr and Olive Mattox, Robert Marbury and Vivian White, Emily Brossma and Elisabeth Kahl, John Wayne Omstead and Gladys Bruce, J Carter and Adah Benson, J Carter and Alvina Rus.
Edward Dalglish 17 and Richard Prendergast 16 faced morals court in Pittsburgh after being charged with chopping two cherry trees on private property. When asked why, they replied they did it to make hockey sticks. the magistrate dismissed further action with a light remark about shinney.
Fishing the Air features Phil Ohman Victor Arden duo with Brown novelty Rag Doll and Rubinstein Melody in F as Lehn and Fink Serenade on NBC Thursday at 7. Columbia Symphony broadcasts Dvorak Carnival Overture on WFBM and CBS at 5 pm. Rudy Vallee and orchestra sing sentimental songs on NBC Fleischmann hour at 7. Billy Hillput and Scrappy Lambert perform love songs on NBC Smith Brothers program at 8.
NBC and Columbia network lines list Thursday evening performances including Aida from the Metropolitan Opera cast, Seibelings Singers, and Victor program. Highlights include Humperdinck Hansel and Gretel and the Sea Gull scene from Eva Le Gallienne production. Proms feature Kiss Me Again and At the Brook from Seiberling program.
Aided by good atmospheric conditions Europe and America exchanged Christmas radio programs for the first time. Eindhoven Berlin and London programs were broadcast nationwide by NBC with full clarity. Henrik Van Loon sent greetings from Holland to President Hoover. Berlin and London music highlighted the offerings. Trans Atlantic telephone traffic rose 300 percent above average. San Francisco wished London a merry Christmas and Mexico spoke to Madrid.
Christmas day tragedy ends in Jones household murder scene. Dr B J Jones 52, his wife 32 and George Lane 14 found dead. doctor and wife slain in garage and basement. weapon appears to be hammer and iron bar. suspect described as a Negro servant. Separate item notes new bridge work in Vincennes, Indiana, across Snapp Creek costing 9 951 dollars.
Radio listings reveal a dense 1940s style schedule with CBS NBC and local programs. Highlights include the Symphony orchestra and Civic Repertory theater segments in Indianapolis, late evening True Detective mysteries, weather updates, and multiple orchestra broadcasts. Antonio Wile from Washing Po and various WFBM related segments appear alongside national NBC system programs and regional musical ensembles.
A dense listing of CBS programs and local talks for Friday morning and afternoon. Highlights include Nelle Vinick beauty advice, Aunt Sammy hour, Navy band, organ recitals, and stock market updates with Indianapolis from the air segments.
William B. Hollingshead, 81, once reputed inventor of the disc phonograph record, was found dead near a road outside Mt. Vernon New York. He was reputedly wealthy, once worth about $500000, and held a Franklin Institute medal for perfecting a printing device.
A vivid claim envisions a future of entertainment beyond current dreams, describing a vast, cinematic spectacle that dwarfs past experiences. The language suggests an era of unprecedented scale and marvel, aiming to excite readers about forthcoming artistic innovations.
Distinct station listings show 10:00 Ee System on WEAF and 12:00 NBC Central Farm and Home Hour. Columbia Farm program at 3:00 with NBC WJZ O. S. Symphony orchestra to TAM and 3:00 NBC WJZ Pacific Feature hour to WLW plus a US Navy band on Columbia Network.
A burglar took trousers from James Harmon of 164 Blue Ridge road after being interrupted at his home. No other items were stolen and the intruder fled.
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