Fire Watch Tower at Orchants Bank to Close
The fire watch tower atop the Orchants Bank building, established in 1911, is closed by order of the safety board. Three long serving firemen from the 1929 payroll face uncertain salaries as city funds shift. officials discuss special appropriations while the tower is retired for economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orchants Bank
Board Safety
Gouncil
Harry 2. Voshell
Ia Yy Cook
Joseph Adey
Jo Weinsing
Gamewell
Voshell
Safety Board
Council
State Board of Accounts
William B. Griffis
Weather report from Indian City Airport at 9 30 A M
Conditions at Indian City Airport show temperature 32. Barometer 29.86. Wind west ten mph. Ceiling 700 feet. Visibility one mile and decreasing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianics
Barometie Presse
Lieutenant Ulm Receives Pilot Wings After Southern Cross Flight
Ulm finally earns pilot wings after crossing from America with Kingsford Smith in the Southern Cross. He later flew solo a stormy sea passage to New Zealand, co piloted the monoplane and proved efficient. Back in Sydney he resumes the Southern Cross and gains his pilot license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jey
Ulm
America
Uadron
Kingsford-Smith
Australa
Air Force
Smania Sea
New Zealand
Kingsforditch
Southern Cross
Sydney
Marathon money tied up in talkathon dispute
Winners Betty Wil and Howard Williams owe promoter Milton Crandall $200 after a talk marathon that earned nothing for their prize division. Jeanette Marlow claimed the full prize, leading to a confrontation and a postponement as lawyers were summoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
Betty Wil
Howard Williams
Milton Crandall
Crandall
Betty Wilson
Williams
Jeanette
Millis Advertising names new staff and promotions
Norman Heffron of Dayton is appointed vice president in charge of advertising production at Millis Advertising, effective on the 15th. Heffron comes from the Geyer company. prior work includes Lord & Thomas in Chicago. Additional appointments: Maxwell Jake, assistant vice-president and for copy. Loyd J Wilson, assistant secretary. Arthur J Spicer, Cincinnati, director of mechanical action. Robert E O Hara, reporter for The Times, assistant editorial director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Heffron
Dayton, C
Millis Advertising Company
Robert E. Hall
Heffron
Geyerpany
Dayton Advertising Cominy
Lord & Thomas
Chicago
Maxwell Jake
Tor
Copy
Loyd J. Wilson
Arthur J. Spicer
Cincinnati
Robert E. O’hara
the Times
Astant
Gas tragedy in New York claims eight lives family discovers danger
Michael Rindone, 12, survived after visiting his grandmother as a gas leak killed eight members of the Rindone family in a sealed East Tenth Street tenement. Police believe three stove burners caused the oxygen shortage leading to the fatalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
Michael Rindone
East Tenth Street
Graldia
Minnie
Michael
Mary
Eda
Edward
Josephs
Rindone
Joseph
Joseph Jr
Miller to reopen law office after retiring deputy prosecutor role
William B. Miller, retiring criminal municipal court deputy prosecutor, announces he will reopen his law office at 56 Lemcke building. In three years he prosecuted 10 000 municipal cases. Municipal Judges Wetter, Cameron and Police Chief Worley thank him for cooperation. Miller admitted to the county bar in 1923 and is a Benjamin Harrison Law School graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. Miller
Criminal
Lemcke
Miller
Paul C. Wetter
Clifton R. Cameron
Claude Worley
Benjamin Harrison Law School
Havana New Year Host
The Prado dazzled as more than 10,000 Americans celebrated returning to Havana for the New Year. Havana, dubbed the Paris of the west, showcased special cabaret programs and a crowded national casino as revelers hoped for good luck in the new twelve months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Prose
Havana
Prado
Paris
National Casino
Ohio State Treasurer Buckley Indicted On Liquor Conspiracy
Ohio State Treasurer Bert B Buckley formerly of Indianapolis was indicted by a federal grand jury in Columbus on a liquor conspiracy charge. The case alleges he conspired to profit from the beer trade of Jackson Brewing Co Cincinnati and other establishments at 2.50 a barrel. Buckley, a Republican, was reelected treasurer this fall and has ties to the 150 000 funds. A purse and a 350 diamond ring were stolen from Mrs Williams Parkison 806 Eleventh Street Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert B. Buckley
Ohio
Indianapolis
Columbus
Jackson Brewing Company
Cincinnati
Buckley
New Orleans
National Convention
William Parkison
Eleventh Street
New Boss Ind. Jan LNs Clin Sathia Fire Accident
A kerosene stove fire exploded three weeks ago as Sathia used kerosene to start a blaze in a stove. The incident occurred in Indiana and involved a new boss or supervisor mentioned in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ind
Jan
Lns
Clin
Sathia
First Woman Sentenced Under Michigan Habitual Crime Law
Mrs. Etta Mae Miller, 48, mother of ten, was found guilty as an habitual criminal for selling liquor. Judge Charles B. Collingwood sentenced her to a life term at the Detroit house of correction, despite her insistence of innocence. She faces the rest of her natural life behind bars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Prose
Lansing
Mich
Michigan
Detroit House of Correction
Etta Mae Miller
Paris Plans Major Water Supply From Loire Valley
Paris aims to add 4,000,000 cubic meters of water daily by tapping a subterranean Loire basin two miles wide between Gien and Nevers. A 150 foot dam near Roanne would create a 60,000,000 cubic meter reservoir, with a 13 foot diameter aqueduct and filter beds to deliver the water to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Loire
Gien
Nevers
Roanne
Tde
Church Pastor Reports Stray Incident at Eleventh and Broadway
The Rev. W. D. Shannon of 637 East Eleventh street, pastor of a Negro church at Eleventh and Broadway, reported today to police that a stray incident occurred nearby. Details remain unclear from the available text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D.shannon
East Eleventh Street
Eleventh and Broadway
Indiana Legion Sees 10 Gig Gain in Year
The Indiana Department of the American Legion reports strong gains in membership and services for the year ending, with expanded facilities for veterans and community aid. Officials highlight relief to orphans, disabled veterans, and widows, plus plans for a new three million dollar veterans hospital in Indianapolis and state support for education and rehabilitation programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred A. Wiecking
Bluffton
Exserviceman
Indiana Legion
National
United States Veterans’ Hospital
Indianapolis
Legion
George A. Bowman
Knightstown
Service Department of the Legion
Department
Ross A. Cooper
Carmel
Indiana
United States Veterans’ Bureau
Service Department
Paul V. McNutt
Bloominton
San Antonio
Tex
Frank M. McHale
Logansport
McNutt
Forest A. Harness
Kokomo
Indiana Department of the Legion
Soldier and Sailor Orphans Home
Robert W. Bushee
Ossian
Man charged with moral murder in Canton wife case
J W Heldman a Lorain furnace salesman was bound over to the grand jury after a preliminary hearing before Justice Smyth in Canton. He was remanded to jail without bond as prosecutors withhold evidence deemed highly tangible to be presented when the grand jury convenes. The charge stems from the death of his wife Margaret and is described as a moral murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Canton
Ohio
J.wilbur
Heldman
Lorain
Margaret
Donald Smyth
Henry W. Harter
Beldmaner
Pa Oenceoe
State Officials Take Oath In Supreme Court Office
Attorney General James Ogden Appellate Judge Elmer Lockyear and Noel Neal took oaths in the clerk of the supreme court’s office. Chief Justice Clarence R. Martin administered the ceremony. They were elected on the Republican ticket last fall and were joined by relatives and aides for speeches and a reception with apples and cigars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Ogder
Elmer Q. Lockyear
Evansville
Noel Neal
Noblesville
Charles L. Biederwolf
Supreme Court
Clarence R. Martin
Supreme Bench
Lockyear
Francis M. Thompson
Versailles
Neal
Ethan A. Dausman
Goshen
Ogden
Arthur L. Gilliam
South Bend
Alfred E Smith leaves governor's office after six years
Alfred E. Smith resigns as New York governor amid farewell events. He jokes about Roosevelt’s letters, thanks Frank Roosevelt, and bids farewell at the executive mansion. He notes leaving his dog Jeff behind as he starts a new life in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Albany
N. Y
Alfred E. Smith
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Smith
Executive
Frank
Executive Mansion
Roosevelt
Capitol
Jeff
Smiths
New York
Road system change urged for Marion County
John E. Shearer, newly sworn in county commissioner, urged funding a comprehensive road improvement program for Marion County through direct taxation rather than bonds. He proposed a county road patrol, temporary superintendents, and a plan aligned with state highway maintenance with Purdue University input. He urged a long range program benefiting all communities and pledged nutritious food for the county poor following a grand jury suggestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
John E. Shearer
Shearer
Engineering Department
Purdue University
Marion
Marriage Licences Listed For Numerous Couples
A list of marriage licenses includes Clarence Roose and Mary Webb in DeNTONF, Scaine Wecetaarian and Grace Putnam in Caroline, Melvin Lester and Luella Gray in Cincinnati, Jesse Brooks and Susie Jasper in Massachusetts, Derby McMonigle and Leong Kelley near East Vermont, Joseph Ellis and Callie baa in Owen county, Frank and Irma Ronde near Alexa, and several others with partners from Park Street, Portla, and Acton Indiana among the locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Roose
Dentonf
Mary Webb
Burden Parkway
Scaine Wecetaarian
Caroline
Grace Putnam
North
Melvin Lester
Cincinnati
Luella Gray
North Senate
Jesse Brooks
Massachusetts
Susie Jasper
Derby McMonigle
Aoe
Leong Kelley
Charles Simmons
Vermont
Helen Street
Fast Kenwood
Joseph Ellis
Owen County
Callie Baa
Denigon Hote Frank
Mis
Eastonto
Irma Ronde
Abeo
Alexa
Ice
Martha Willamson Backsalston
Ussell Palmer
Stari Mills
Margie
Mare Mneth Mick
Emma White
Hutold Beals
Josephine Pace
Fe Wade
Cornell
Anna Wi Mis
Mertindale
Pers
Mary Wagoner
A. Washin Bier
Aoa
Flo Bape
Bae
Parrk
Ni Vanit
William Ae
Building Permits Issued for Station at 1031 Shelby
Permit records show a service station at 1031 Shelby Road with related building activity. Details are limited due to fragmented OCR text and may reflect early permit listings in the local docket.
Peace near in South America prompt for Pan American talks
Pan American conference in Washington hopes to announce a New Year peace gesture for South America. A protocol between Bolivia and Paraguay awaits signature to create an investigative commission, assign responsibility for recent border incidents, and seek a peaceful settlement.
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United Press
Washington
South America
Bolivia
Paraguay
Diez de Medina
Eligio Ayala
Association to Meet for Home Builders Centerpiece
The Indianapolis Home Builders Association will meet at 6 30 p m Wednesday at the Marott to discuss the model home built each spring as the centerpiece for the Realtors Home show at the fairgrounds. New officers include President William L Bridges Vice president Co 3B Durham Treasurer C Grinslade Secretary Harry Miles Directors H M Graves and Frank Thorp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Home Builders’ Association
Marott
Fairgrounds
William L. Bridges
Co. 3B
Venus Sisters Lead Women in Greece Census Margin
The article notes Greek women outnumber men by 52 214 according to the latest census with 3 128 449 women and 3 076 235 men. It also reports a fire at the Plaza garage records in the Harry F Wood Taxi Service at 30 West Vermont Street damaged by a blaze near a heating plant in the basement Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EG Breen
Sisters of Venus
Greece
Plaza
Harry F. Wood Taxi Service Company
West
Vermont Street
Thoxine Prescription Promises Fast Sore Throat Relief
An ad touts Thoxine as a famous physician’s prescription for quick sore throat relief. It claims faster action than gargles and salves, relieving soreness and addressing the internal cause with a safe formula. It mentions cough relief and lists prices like Quickfig and $10.
Beveridge Praised by Historian at AHA Convention
Dr Worthington C Ford lauded Albert J Beveridge at the American Historical Association meeting in Claypool. Ford, chosen by Beveridge’s widow to finish the late senator’s Lincoln biography, recalled Beveridge’s shift to Life of John Marshall and his happiness in scholarly friendships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert J. Beveridge
Worthington C. Ford
Massachusetts
American Historical Association
Claypool
Ford
Beaveridge
Lincoln
Worthington
John Marshall
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Superen
George Merte
Wash
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Boy
Cuba
Ohio State
Department of Indiana of the American Legion
James M. Ogden
Genevieve Brown
Plain AL Smith
Goombs
Shelby
Seip
Marege
Nowelling
Tee Giured
Dan V. White
Ed Jackson
Venus’ Sisters
Beveridge
American Association At
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L. A. Downs
Illinois Central System
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