Severe Cold Grips Indianapolis Breaking Records
The article reports Indianapolis and region in a deep cold wave with a low of 5 below zero as the coldest point in the state. It notes rising temperatures later, worsening clouds, more snow, and widespread hardships including coal shortages, illnesses, and strain on transit services with trolley and train delays. It cites weather official J. H. Armington and details city-specific temperatures, rail impacts, and welfare cases.
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Lindbergh Heads to Florida for Airmail Route Start
Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh left Curtiss Field alone for Miami on February 1. He will begin a new air mail service on Monday using a Curtiss Falcon open plane to inaugurate the first airmail route from the United States to Central America.
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Grand Jury Nears End in Angola Crime Ring Probe
The grand jury investigation into Steuben county's crime ring near Angola, Indiana, is expected to conclude today as witnesses finish testimony. Special prosecutor Theodore Redmond of Kendallville indicated final remarks may occur this session.
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Loot Farmersburg Bank Bandit Wounded During Heist
In Farmersburg Indiana on February 1, a bank robbery at Farmersburg State Bank netted about 1000 dollars. One bandit was seriously wounded by town marshal Robert Mahan as the trio fled in an automobile followed by authorities and citizens. Cashiers and customers were not harmed.
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Black Pigeon mystery thriller starts in The Times
The Times begins the year long mystery murder tale titled Black Pigeon with installment one on page 13. Readers are invited to follow murder and love as the story unfolds across future pages and to watch for liberal prize announcements for incorrect solutions.
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Extinguish Auto Fire Hits Downtown Early Morning
Firefighters tackled a minor vehicle blaze on Ohio and Illinois streets caused by a short circuit. Walter Wire of 6328 College Avenue owned the car. The incident briefly tied up traffic with limited damage.
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Indiana Senate passes bill shifting control of state institution
The Indiana Senate approved the Moorhead Lochard bill 32 to 15, removing the State Colony for Feeble-M minded at Butlerville from James Jackson's control and placing a new superintendent selection under a trustees board. Debates charged mistreatment of inmates and criticized current administration. supporters cited reduced per capita costs. The measure also creates a bi partisans board of trustees for the Knightstown Soldiers and Sailors home. In Riverside New Jersey a teacher resigned after punishing a student with tissue to stop noise.
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Indianapolis
J. Francis Lochard
Milan
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Gary
Byron Biggs
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Lee J Hartzell
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House Military Affairs considers Madden bill
Washington February 1 by a 13 to 7 vote the house military affairs committee decided to reconsider the Madden bill. The action signals a renewed push on defense legislation and sets the stage for further debate and potential amendments.
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House Military Affairs Committee
Lifeboat Raised From Sevier Tragedy off Georges Banks
Lifeboat from Groton trawler Sevier surfaced in a fish net on Georges Banks with crushed air tanks. Coast guard officials say this strongly suggests the Sevier was sunk. The vessel with twenty two aboard, including Captain Thomas Miller of New York, was last reported January 13 at the fishing grounds.
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Trains Crash Head-On in Kentucky Killing Six
A freight and a passenger train collided head-on at a curve near Henderson Kentucky. Six crew members from Louisville died and Charles Root was seriously injured as both locomotives overturned. Officials attributed possible mixed orders as the cause. no passengers were killed or injured.
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Hewitt Macey
M. I. Buckley
Charles Root
Saloon League Padlock Bid Fails in Hays Wilson Case
A motion to padlock the home of Hays Wilson, a messenger for ex mayor John L. Duvall, failed after Superior Judge Linn D. Hay dismissed the case. Wilson and his wife were arrested in a raid at 1448 Martindale Avenue two months earlier.
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Wilson
Martindale Avenue
Fire damages duplex in North Philadelphia blaze
Sparks from a roof started a fire on a duplex at 2915 17 North Pennsylvania Street causing about 1000 dollars damage. The tenants Russell Townsend and J P Monaghan occupied the building.
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J. P. Monaghan
Missing Terre Haute girl Edith Mae Dierdorf believed not in river area
A posse of 600 searchers probes Busseron Maria creeks for 10 year old Edith Mae Dierdorf of West Terre Haute missing since Sunday. Bloodstained bag targeted as a blind and rewards total 1000 dollars. Meanwhile in Tenn police pledge promotion for any officer who shoots a bandit as crime waves surge.
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United Press
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Government launches air aided drive against rebels in Mexico
The government announced a drastic campaign to crush rebels and bandits in Mexico City. Airplanes will be used on key fronts and the administration hopes to break up bandit bands by May, after two months of negotiations failed to pacify them.
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Old Plates on Autos Taboo Drives 1929 License Crackdown
State police chief Robert L. Hume announced a nationwide drive against motorists without 1929 license plates. Local police will assist in arresting those who have not purchased new markers as the secretary of state reports higher license issuance this year despite many drivers yet to obtain them.
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Messenger Loses Payroll in Subway Saves City Funds
A messenger left payroll totaling $20,000 for 200 health department workers in a subway car. A subway guard found the checks and returned them to the city, preventing a loss.
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United Press
New York
Health Department
Mystery couple delays honeymoon as Coulter wedding unfolds
Ruth McConnell wed Kenneth B. Coulter at 4 15 pm Thursday in a simple ceremony at Roberts Park Methodist Church as secrecy shrouded the event. The bride wore blue chiffon with shower roses and orchids while the couple, under public scrutiny, planned a New York departure that never occurred due to cold weather and Coulter's wheelchair.
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Beating Law in Tilt: Phayer Wins Another Delay
Charles Phayer, an alleged St. Louis gangster free on 10 000 bond over a Broadmoor Country Club holdup, had his Feb 5 case continued indefinitely after prosecutors could not confirm identifications. Phayer had been released to attend his wife’s suicide funeral.
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Assassination Attempt Foiled on Papal Legate in Spain
A man accused of aiming to kill Monsignor Frederico Tedeschini papal nuncio to Spain was arrested by Madrid police. A policeman spotted the suspect level a pistol at the legate who was driving through a park near the Franco Spanish border on February 1.
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Cal's Mechanical Horse to Be Turned Out to Pasture
The White House mechanical horse given to President Coolidge will be turned out to pasture after March 4 and crated for return to Northampton Massachusetts. The gift impressed observers as a versatile exercise device that saved the President time and aided his personal routine.
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Pat Harrison
Woman and Doctor Lovers Pay Lives on Gallows
Ada Bonner Le Boeuf and Dr. Thomas Dreher were hanged at Parish Prison Franklin La after a long murder case. Le Boeuf cried as the trap opened while Dreher protested his innocence and spoke of meeting Ada in Heaven. The lovers had lured James Le Boeuf to his death in 1927 and faced stays before final execution.
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Thomas Dreher
Franklin
James le Boeuf
United Press Parish
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le Boeuf
Dr. Dreher
J. J. Rosseau
M. Horton
Martel
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UCLA Pi Delta Epsilon Fraternity Abolished
Los Angeles campus chapter of Pi Delta Epsilon the national journalistic fraternity is abolished by the university board due to alleged obscenities in the annual razz sheet Hell's Heels. Six students are dismissed and three suspended for participation in the publication.
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United Press
Los Angeles
Cal
University of California
Pi Delta Epsilon
University
Hell's Heels
Beating Jail By Death In Newcomerstown
Charles Buzzard a 45 year old steeplejack and ex convict died after a half hour gun battle with Coshocton county authorities in Newcomerstown Ohio He shot himself after firing the last bullet as Sheriff J R Storer and a deputy tried to arrest him on charges of stealing His wife pleaded for surrender
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United Press
Maps Beauty Project Plans for Fall Creek Bank Beautification
Harrison and Turnock, architects, submitted to Mayor Slack a proposal to beautify the north bank of Fall creek between Central and College avenues. The plan includes a playground boathouse a community building and multiple landscaped tracts. The mayor indicated the building will be erected and the tract beautified but did not disclose the project cost.
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L. Ert Slack
Fall Creek
Central
College Avenues
Slack
Indiana Assembly Adjourns for Weekend Recess
Both houses of the Indiana legislature adjourned today and take a recess until Monday morning at 10 o clock after bustling sessions.
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Stoves Sought as Quick Sell At Local Ad Page
Five stoves advertised in a single offer drew immediate interest with six buyers within hours. Times ads reach over 250 000 daily readers, promising quick sales. Call Riley 4551 for extra cash or to place a selling inquiry.
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