Yeggs Blow Safes In Illinois Street Shops
Yeggs blow safes in two Illinois street stores and fail to take loot. Police report wires and explosives left behind, with a getaway car seen and a woman entering it. Earlier, four youths were bound during an Omar Baking Company robbery attempt, with no loot secured.
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Rite
South Illinois Street
Rite’s
Ilinois Street
Omar Baking ‘Company
East Sixteenth Street
C. A. Denton
West Twenty-eighth Street
Apt
Mlinois Street
John F. Greer
R. D. Evans
Central Avenue
Victor Houson
Roy Barrett
Orville Hudson
Evans
Aley
Illinois Street
Bank Closing Is Fatal
Pierceton Indiana February 17 1933 Charles Weaver an elderly resident of Pierceton ended his life by hanging after the Pierceton State Bank failed to open and after reports that the bank had been taken over by state examiners. The tragedy followed the bank closure and the loss of his lifetime savings.
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United Prose
Pierceton
Ind
Health chief outlines school nurse work for 6400 children
Dr. Herman G. Morgan reports 49 nurses treated 6400 children in schools last year. Defective teeth were treated in 10,447 children, and 4200 children suspected of contagious diseases received care, reflecting broad pediatric health efforts.
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Herman G. Morgan
U S Steps Up to Aid in War on Racketeers
Chicago crime crackdown expands to federal level as immigration officers join the drive. Irene Berent and Barbara Mayer, both 23, among suspects amid a crowd of hundreds arrested, with 14 year old Myles Clark among those seized. Over 500 crimes cleared, 200 men sent to prison as drive continues.
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Chicago
United States
Irene Berent
Myles Clark
William Russell
Irene
Barbara Mayer
Dorothy Andrus
Winifred Down
Winifred
Taft Condition Unchanged After Night Says Bulletin
Washington feb 17. Former Chief Justice Taft remains in the same condition as before. He slept well through the night of doctors report two physicians signed the bulletin stating no change in his status.
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Washington
Taft
ENVOYS SEEK COMPROMISE WITH JAPAN
London reports a first private meeting among American British and Japanese delegates at St James Palace to ease the 70 percent naval ratio dispute. Stimson MacDonald Wakatsuki Matsudaira Takarabe Robinson Reel joined by others in bid for compromise on auxiliary vessel shares.
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London
Japan
United States
Great Britain
St. James Palace
Stimson
MacDonald
Reijiro
Wakatsuki
Robinson
Reel
Tsuneo Matsudaira
Takarabe
Flock of bluebirds herald spring in University Heights
Residents report a flock of bluebirds arriving to signal milder weather as temperatures rise above freezing. R. J. Dearborn of 4100 Otterbein Avenue notes the birds' arrival alongside forecasts of continued warmth tonight and Tuesday.
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University Heights
Sound
R. J. Dearborn
Otterbein Avenue
Eight Found Guilty in Whisky Ring Conspiracy Trial
Eight men including a former sheriff were found guilty by a federal court jury in Oklahoma City for conspiring to violate federal liquor laws in oil fields. Four others were acquitted. The sensational trial drew a cross section of defendants from Pottawatomie county oil centers, dance hall girls to officers, linked to a large whisky ring.
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United Press
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Pottawatomie County
Explosion at Baldwin home tied to textile strike unrest
In Marion North Carolina on Sunday a wing of R W Baldwin home was dynamited with no injuries. Baldwin, president of Marion Manufacturing Co, may be linked to ongoing strike disturbances as authorities search for dynamite crews.
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United Piece
Marion
N. C
R. W. Baldwin
Baldwin
Marion Manufacturing Company
Confesses Killing of City Merchant in Holdup
George Williams and Charles Hannick, jailed in Cleveland on first degree murder and band robbery charges, allegedly confessed to Baden store murder at 3501 East Sixteenth Street during a March 3 1928 holdup. Police link their confessions to multiple robberies in Pittsburgh Minneapolis Wheeling St Louis Cleveland Columbus Indianapolis Cincinnati.
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Frank Baden
East Sixteenth Street
George Williams
Charles Hannick
Cleveland
Williams
Hannick
India
Rebeis
Baden
William Shields
Columbus
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Minneapolis
Wheeling
W. Va
St. Louis
Indianapolis
Pajamas and Slippers Highlight Indiana Shoe Show
The Indiana Shoe Travelers Association convention at Claypool features a fashion display of embroidered slippers to match women’s pajamas. E. C. Smeltzer of Best-Ever predicts pajamas will remain fashionable with matching slippers. About 1,000 shoe dealers attend the sessions opening today.
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Indiana Shoe Travelers’ Association
Claypool
Grant
Richmond
Milady
E. C. Smeltzer
Brooklyn
N. Y
J. P. Lucas
Selby Tru-Poise Company
Marott Shoe Company
Riot arrests follow Hammond protest clash with police
Four people are free on bond after riot charges linked to a Hammond confrontation between police and alleged radicals, many teenage girls, following a Young People's Communist League meeting. Detectives threatened to arrest a Chicago man for unfit remarks, prompting a crowd to form before dispersal with no injuries.
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United Press
Hammond
Ind
Young People’s Communist League
Eric Thomas
Chicago
Tariff Victory As Senate Weighs Hollow Steel Duties
In Washington the bipartisan Senate coalition won a 39 to 38 vote on Senator Barkley’s amendment in the tariff debate. The measure cuts the house added duty of 13 to 10 cents per pound on hollow steel bars and hollow drill steel for products over 4 cents per pound, while existing duties ranged from 3 to 10 cents per pound to 20 percent.
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United Press
Washington
Senate
Barkley
House
Prince Ali reports stolen car in Indianapolis theater district
The seer Prince Ali, performing at an Indianapolis theater, found his car missing from a downtown parking spot after wake up. Police had already seized the vehicle earlier, suspecting it was linked to a pair of safes blown by yeggs in Illinois street stores.
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South
Illinois Street
Solomon
Prince Ali
Indianapolis
Tom, Dick
Harry
Yeggmen
Ilinois Street
Pilot Killed in Catapult Blast at Guantanamo Bay
Lieutenant James Maser, senior aviator aboard the battleship Nevada, was killed in an explosion of powder from the ship's airplane catapult during flying practice. Maser was supervising the catapulting when the accident occurred. two fliers on the plane were unaware of the tragedy until returning.
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United Press
Guantanamo Bay
Cuba
James Maser
Nevada
Maser
McNaught Named Roll Clerk in Barrett Law Department
Frank McNaught of 2354 Kenwood avenue was appointed roll clerk in the Barrett law department by the board of works. Mrs Frana McCabe of 20 Johnson avenue was named works board stenographer. Albert H. Lesche, city purchasing agent, named William Gibson, Sixth ward Democrat, as assisting purchasing agent.
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Frank McNaught
Kenwood Avenue
Barrett Law Department
Board of Works
Frana McCabe
Johnson Avenue
Works Board
Albert H. Lesche
William Gibson
Sixth Ward
Firemen Blamed for Job Grabbing in Indianapolis
Central Labor Union filed protest with Mayor Sullivan over firemen holding outside jobs during and after duty hours. Investigation cites Lombard listed as a naturopath, paid as a fireman, and active in off duty work. Allegations include daytime music and night orchestra jobs, with two firemen reportedly living outside the city and not paying local taxes.
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Indianapolis
Civic Commission
Central Labor Union
Reginald H. Sullivan
Participa
Earl R. Lombard
Lincoln Street
Safety Board
Lombard
Meningitis Toll Rises With Weekend Deaths in City
Total meningitis fatalities reach seventy three since December 9 after two more deaths at City Hospital. Names include Clorine Brewster and John Bratton. Health commissioner orders fumigation and cultures as new cases bring total to 117. Separate La Porte losses report two fatalities from weekend violence and a train collision killing a 13 year old.
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City Hospital
Clorine Brewster
Minerva Street
John Bratton
East Morris Street
City
Herman Gaell
James Carter
South West Street
John Taylor
North
Delaware Street
Paul Rogers
Moreland Street
Clara Rogers
Maxine Brewster
United Press
LA Porte
Ind
Howard Slater
Westville
Alvin Jonnshallis
Porter County
Temperatures Logged For Morning Hours
A brief temperature record shows readings from six to twelve noon with values around 32 degrees at 6 am and 8 am, rising to 45 degrees by noon, then climbing to 99 at 10 am, indicating rapid warming after dawn.
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Miocco
Chicago Gunman Berg Hangs Self in City Jail After Train Escape
Michael V. Berg, 45, a Chicago gunman suspect, hanged himself in a Chicago city jail cell after fleeing from a Monon train in Indianapolis. He had been captured after leaping from the moving train and fought arrest, with thirteen officers needed to subdue him. Police say he feared going insane and confessed to police he believed rivals would kill him.
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Chicago
Michael V. Berg
Monon
Indianapolis
Berg
Willim Norman
W. A. Clary
City Hospital
Thirty-eighth Street
Thirty-fourth Street
Isaac Ammerman
East Thirty-fourth Street
Fred Simon
Forty-second Ward
Hunt Fruitless For Boy's Body In Ohio Yard
In Wooster Ohio deputies digging since dawn failed to find Melvin Horst four year old in Charles Hanna yard. Hanna claimed Earl Connold killed the boy and buried him there, but authorities doubt the tale and found it false after hours of digging. Hanna was questioned overnight and returned to jail as hope faded.
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United Press Wooster
Charles Hanna
Melvin Horst
Hanna
Earl Connold
Connold
Roy Horst
Melvin
Wayne County
Cold snap ends as temperatures rise above freezing
A weekend freeze loosens as the thermometer climbs to 35 at 9 am and forecasts show gradual warming. Indianapolis expects unsettled cloudy night with generally fair Tuesday. lows tonight 35 to 40, statewide conditions similar. Weekend lows reached 13 above Sunday morning and 7 pm.
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Indianapolis
J. H. Armington
United States Weather Bureau
Hearing on salary demurrers in County Clerk suits
Twenty seven employees sue County Clerk George O Hutsell asking the court to mandate approval of salary items in the current budget. Superior Judge James M Leathers will hear the demurrer for county council county commissioners and County Auditor Harry Dunn. A separate note reports Forward Indianapolis campaign workers have $11232 in new subscriptions at a noon luncheon, totaling $52800 to date.
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George O. Hutsell
James M. Leathers
County Council
Harry Dunn
Hutsell
Indianapolis
Lost Zeppelin at the South Pole Serial Promises Drama
The Times previews a new serial titled The Lost Zeppelin to begin Thursday in noon and pink editions. An epic tale of peril romance and heroism follows explorers aboard a drifting Zeppelin at the south pole amid radio distress and a love triangle. A film premiere and a city contest for children are noted.
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South Pole
TIMES
Washington
Lyric Theater
Two Injured In Detroit Grocery Store Bomb Blast
Two young women were hurt when a bomb exploded at Tony Lafata’s grocery in Detroit early today. Alice Nickel, 17, and Mrs Frances Bernandino, 21, were thrown from bed and taken to receiving hospital where Bernandino suffered a broken leg. Neighbors say Lafata had received threatening letters.
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United Preas
Detroit
Tony Lafata
Fire Damages Garage and Home in Separate Incidents
A sheet metal garage building of the A. B. Keeport Company at 620 North Senate Avenue sustained a fire causing about 1000 in damage. An overheated stovepipe is blamed. A separate fire at 714 Torbett Street, home of F. Allen, was ruled incendiary after traces of inflammable material were found, with about 25 in damage.
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A. B. Keeeport Company
Senate Avenue
F. Allen
Torbett Street
Paris Premier Tardieu presses on after illness vote
In Paris on February 17 Premier Tardieu's government sought a confidence vote on a minor issue. He remained away from the chamber due to illness and the government won by a narrow majority of twenty votes.
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United Press
Paris
Tardieu
Step in Style: Times presents Arthur Murray dance lessons
The Times previews a dance lesson feature by Arthur Murray the internationally renowned expert. The third installment appears on Page 5 with clear illustrations and diagrams and instructions to start dancing now. Twelve lessons are planned in the series.
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The
Times Daily
Arthur Murray
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