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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1929
Page
6
Times Special reports a reapportionment bill likely ready by Friday for floor action after a House Census Committee meeting. Republican leaders back the bill as it moves to the rules committee for debate, with only minor changes to speed post 1930 census reallocation of House seats.
The article notes the committee will have its report ready for the 1930 short congressional session, with membership unchanged and other aspects similarly continued.
Paris based Madame Fraya predicts a dramatic year with the death of a king, political upheaval in France, scandals in finance and society, numerous aviation and transportation accidents, several deadly disasters including one in America, rising crime and divorces, and a generally dear living with bad business. American women are described as especially fortunate in love.
Cassius Graham, chief of the inspection division, directs the demolition of the Pixley Long block on the south side of the square in Ft Wayne. The building, a landmark, has faced a five year pend ing case in the fire marshal's office.
Steuben county officials deny that a grand jury has been called to probe an alleged crime ring. Judge Clyde C. Carlin and special prosecutor T A Redman say the panel is not in session and will not convene until enough evidence warrants it. They acknowledge possible use for a bank robbery and murder case but deny current action.
Daniel O. Griffith of Terre Haute was named file supervisor in the automobile license division under Secretary Otto G. Fifield, succeeding William S. Schmidt of Indianapolis. P. L. Hartzell of Fort Wayne was appointed assistant in the division.
New York detectives raided 34 alleged speakeasies in the metropolis seizing bottles and charging proprietors with liquor violations. Thirty nine arrests were made with possible further poison law charges if wood alcohol is found. Harlem raids accompanied the operation.
In 20 years soothing invisible Zemo has seldom failed to relieve stubborn eczema and itching skin. The antiseptic liquid quickly banishes pimples and rashes, offering clear skin. Safe Zemo should be kept at hand. available in drugstores for 35c, 60c, and 1.00.
December 1928 proved the mildest in thirty years in Pike county local observers report. Dandelions and violets bloom in secluded spots, robins linger northward and hop about as winter seems to have vanished.
An intruder gang wrecked a shop while Carrie Cook, a friend of the literati and alleged purveyor of illicit drink, fainted. A policeman struggled to revive her amid the commotion.
County clerk George O Hut Sell told treasurer Clyde Robinson that $60,449 was paid into the county clerk’s office over the last three months. Of this, $25,828 came from municipal court fines costs and forfeitures and $6,394 covered municipal ordinance violations. The remaining $27,166 derived from courthouse courts and offices.
An advertisement promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a safe vegetable remedy to regulate stomach and bowels in children six years and up. It claims improvements in digestion, liver function, and breath, noting the olive color and priced at 30 and 60 cents.
An advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as a fast cure for colds and flu with a simple tablet form. It claims relief within hours and urges readers to buy for 35c from local druggists.
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