Third Time in a Week at Standard Oil Station Held Up
A lone bandit robbed the Standard Oil filling station at Twenty Ninth Street and Capitol Avenue in broad daylight. Cash loot totaled 30 to 35 dollars with receipts scant elsewhere. The attacker fled on foot after forcing the attendant to open the safe and grab a handful of small bills, coins, and one dollar notes. Other victims reported included a man who had only three pennies, a merchant police officer stripped of his revolver, and a purse with 2.80 dollars seized from Mark Hafner. A shawl worth 500 dollars was also reported stolen from the Severin dining room area.
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Standard Oil
Twenty-Ninth St
Capitol Ave
L. E. Fear
Finley Ave
Fear
Lieut. O. D. Thomas
Robert Fowler
Eastern Ave
New York St
Fowler
Brookside
Commerce Aves
Mark Hafner
Walcott St
Tenth St
Hafner
William Thompson
Cornelius Ave
Fortieth St
Boulevard PL
Severin
Tessie Silverstein
Charleston
W. Va
Hoosier Briefs Spark Bright New Year Hopes
McGrawsville expects a brighter year as Peru Electric Light Co installs transformers to provide electric lights. Birch Graves of Windfall claims Crosley Radio Corp uses a radio device he invented. Anderson firemen averaged more than a run per day with 385 alarms answered. Voyle Vandeventer’s home was the last. Columbia City receives fox shipments. twenty pairs delivered to a local ranch. Evansville’s Black Annie ends eleven years of service as police chief orders a new patrol.
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McGrawsville
The
Peru Electric Light Company
Anderson
Voyle Vandeventer
Evansville
Annie
Harry Anderson
Christmas stories span crimes to joy across the globe
A string of brief Christmas era items reports accidents births deaths and oddities from New York to Buenos Aires. Eskimo acrobat hurt in New York City adds to a day of seaside misfortunes while a mother dies after drinking polish in Mineola. Other items note executions and joy in Marshall Michigan a long walk for a retiree in New York and a minister’s 77th birthday.
Snow Closes Streets as Indianapolis Cleared After White Christmas
Snow halted traffic across Indianapolis with 4.3 inches Saturday, easing to 3 inches by Sunday. Fifteen large city trucks and crews worked to remove snow and ice, while traction companies faced broken wires and delays. trains ran but buses suffered, marking the heaviest Christmas snowfall in Indianapolis since 1916.
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Indianapolis
United States Weather Bureau
Bureau
Indiana
Indianapolis & Cincinnati Traction Company
Greensburg
Interstate Public Service Company
Union Traction
Snow Bound In Ohio As Storm Paralyzes Routes
Snow and sleet crippled Ohio travel December 27 with impassable highways and damaged communications. Railways and steam lines delayed, poles toppled by sleet, and two deaths reported though many accidents occurred among hundreds stranded Christmas celebrants.
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United Press
Columbus
Ohio
Two Dead in New York Ice Storm
New York was slick with ice as a storm caused two deaths and many injuries. One fatality came from a fall on ice and another from an auto accident due to slippery conditions. Four people were seriously injured by falls and three men were hospitalized for exposure. The storm began as rain then froze into ice and snow. The city, after the weather cleared, drew crowds to parks to view the sparkling scenery.
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Buy United Preas
New York
Propose Hanging Three Officials In Lindstrom Murder Case
State's attorneys prepare to seek the death penalty for three people in the Lindstrom murder case. Soren Patrick, a former jail inmate, confessed to clubbing Lindstrom over a debt with $1,000 life insurance as motive. Mrs Lillian Fraser sought release from jail and desired the insurance payout. Mrs Catherine Cassler named Patrick as a contact.
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United Press
Chicago
John Lindstrom
Lindstrom
Soren Patrick
Lillian Fraser
Katerine Cassler
Hebron
Ind
Fraser
Mine disaster dependants receive 11.25 gift
Petersburgh Indiana December 27 Times Special dependants of Francisco mine disaster victims received 11.25 each as Christmas wages from Gray stripping mine employees. A total of 1525 dollars was contributed.
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Petersburg
Ind
Francisco
Oldest School Book Disclosed In 1660 Episcopalean Catechism
The Times contest reveals a 1660 Episcopalean catechism owned by Felix N. Rutter of 1168 S Sherman Dr. The book, likely among the oldest in the country, was used in his family since the American Revolution. It features woodcuts including John Rogers burning in 1554. H. A. Hanson of All Saints Episcopal Cathedral confirms its age.
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Times
Hooster
Elwood
England
Oliver Cromwell
Felix N. Rutter
S. Sherman
John Rogers
H. A. Hanson
Broadway
All Saints Episcopal Cathedral
Pygmies' Women Remain in Hiding in New Guinea
A Smithsonian letter from Dr. Matthew W. Stirling details the Stirling expedition to wild Dutch New Guinea. The report describes four foot tall pygmies, their diet, social habits, and a sign language used between groups. Women remain unseen by the expedition.
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New Guinea
Times
Washington Bureau
New York Avenue
Washington
Dutch New Guinea
Smithsonian Institution
Stirling
United States
C. G. Rawlings
Dr. Stirling
Rawlings
Smithsonian
H. S. Harrison
Central Africa
East Indies
Africa
France
Great Britain
Captain Rawlings
Roumania Seeks U S Friendship After Queen Marie Visit
Interest in the Society of Friends of Roumania grew after Queen Marie's Indianapolis visit. Alic J. Lupear, chair of the Roumanian State committee, notes hundreds of letters inviting membership to promote mutual knowledge of histories literature art and language while fostering industrial and cordial ties between Roumania and the United States. A meeting for Indianapolis supporters will be held after Jan 1.
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Society of Friends
Society of Friends of
Lupear
Society of Friends of the United
Lee
Pal Forty-Fourth St
New York City
Be Better and Happier Is Wish of Local Pastor
Dr. Frank Cc. Wicks of All Souls Unitarian Church outlines a 1927 program in the Indianapolis Unitarian Bulletin. He urges readers to collect past memories both joyful and sorrowful, distill wisdom from mistakes, and face the new year with hope and courage aiming to become better and happier.
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Cc. Wicks
All Souls Unitarian Church
Indianapolis Unitarian Bulletin
Wicks
Indiana Legion aids 2000 veterans and families in past year
About 2500 veterans in Indiana received major benefits including compensation, hospitalization, insurance, burial allowances, and relief. more than 2000000 dollars total aided by the American Legion rehabilitation service. The U S Veterans Bureau paid nearly 4 million dollars in Indiana claims last year with 8216 veterans drawing compensation and about 707 claimants treated monthly.
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Indiana
Indiana Department of the American Legion
J. H. Klinger
Department of Rehabilitation Committee
Charles R. Bird
Greensburg
Ethel L. Tierney
Indianapolis
United States Veterans’ Bureau
Legion
John H. Ale
Ale
Bureau
Two Drug Stores Scene of Blaze
A fire starting from a discarded cigarette stub in a woman's dressing room at Hook Drug Store on Pennsylvania and Ohio Streets caused three to four thousand dollars in damage from smoke and fire at 4 a m today. Firemen fought heat and smoke in the basement blocking stairs. Holes were battered in the sidewalk glass and water poured in. The Bankers Trust Building filled with smoke. The drug store basement served as a stock room per manager H G Kennedy. A separate fire caused 550 damage at Johnson Pharmacy 1101 W Thirtieth St at 7 a m today.
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Hook
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Bankers Trust
I Couldn’t Find My Home He Rides a Streetcar
A disheveled man on Christmas morning tells a reporter his long, futile search for his home. He describes six nearly identical houses and sleeping on a city streetcar until daylight, hoping to avoid further trouble with the police.
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College Ave
Indiana Senate Leadership Solidifies With Nedil Prospects
Indiana political observers predict Nedil will gain majority support for president pro tem as he consults with Lt. Gov. Van Orman and helps frame the Senate slate. The session likely features regularity, limited Bolshevik-style bills, and continued calls for budget expansion despite talk of cutting pork.
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James J. Nedil
Whiting
Senate
Indiana
F. Harold van Orman
Senate Committee
Denver Harlan
Wayne County
Gone but Not Forgotten Automobiles Reported Stolen
Police report a list of stolen vehicles linked to multiple owners. Raymond Miller of 2719 Roosevelt Ave owns a Ford vehicle with plate 511-796 from East and Michigan Streets. Lee Sinclair of Crawfordsville Indiana owns a Chevrolet from Capitol and Market Streets. Harry Snider of New Augusta Indiana owns a Ford with plate 10-878-27 from Capitol and Market Streets. Harry E Willett of 5627 Winthrop Ave owns a Chevrolet with plate 6485-27 from Ohio and Capitol Avenues. Calvin H Baker at English Hotel Essex owns a vehicle plate 638-860 from Ohio and Illinois Streets. Harold C Springer of New Bethel Indiana owns a Chrysler plate 601-401 from Pennsyl vania and Maryland Streets. Dr Forrest Odell at 8406 Roosevelt Ave owns a Chevrolet plate 583-704 from New York and Pennsylvania Streets. Michael Smith of 1218 Wright St owns a Ford plate 690-240 from 1835 Barth Ave.
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Raymond Miller
Roosevelt Ave
Ford
East
Michigan
Lee Sinclair
Crawfordsville
Ind
Chevrolet
Capitol Ave
Market St
Harry Snider
New Augusta
Harry E. Willett
Winthrop Ave
Ohio St
Calvin H. Baker
English Hotel
Essex
Ohio
Illnojis
Harold C. Springer
New Bethel
Chrysler
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Forrest Odell
New York
Michael Smith
Wright St
Barth Ave
Funeral for paralyzed Martin Mohr 15 in Petersburg
Funeral services were held in Petersburg for Martin Mohr, 15, who died from injuries suffered in a September auto accident and had been totally paralyzed since the crash.
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Times
Petersburg
Ind
Martin Mohr
Louisville Professor Siff Dies By Own Hand In Chicago Stopover
Professor Louis B Siff 65 head of Louisville mathematics killed himself in his Severing hotel room after a lonely Christmas. Police found $28000 in bonds and 1172 in cash ruling out murder. Coroner opened inquest and funeral plans were arranged with dean Warwick Anderson handling arrangements and bequeathing estate to the university.
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Louis B. Biff
University of Louisville
Paul F. Robinson
Louisville
Wapite
Leo Sandman
Professor Sift
Chicago
Warwick Anderson
University
College of Liberal Arts
Anderson
University of Nebraska
University of Maine
Siff
Wil A. A. to Start agitation over registration committee
The Wil A. A. led by President Hugh Hirshon will push for changes at the next A. A. U. quarterly meeting. The agitation targets appointive rather than creative status within the committee.
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Bu Times
New York
Wil A. A
Hugh Hirshon
Barber Ends Own Life After Political Loss
Everett Root a 42 year old barber shot himself in Richmond Indiana after losing his bid for county recorder. His widow and two children survive the tragedy and despondency over the defeat was blamed.
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Richmond
Ind
Everett Root
Barber
Beware the Cough or Cold That Hangs On
An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a new two fold medicine for persistent coughs and colds. It claims to soothe inflamed membranes, inhibit germ growth, and aid recovery with creosote as the active ingredient. Money refunds offered if symptoms aren’t relieved per directions.
After the Flu you need a tonic to restore strength
The ad argues that after influenza the body is weakened and urges S. S. S. as an unequaled tonic to rebuild energy and vitality. It claims S. S. S. helps form red blood cells, supports nourishment, and is time tested. The product is herbal and sold in two sizes at drug stores.
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S.S.S
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