Dale Indicted on Defense Fund Conspiracy Charges
Mayor George R. Dale and three city officials face twenty six indictments by the Delaware county grand jury for conspiracy to commit a felony. The charges allege a defense fund scheme taking ten dollars a month from eight firemen and ten percent of wages in 1932. Also named were City Attorney Carey Taughenbaugh and others, with bond set at six thousand dollars each.
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Muncie
Ind
George R. Dale
Delaware County Grand Jury
Lester Holloway
Glenn Butts
Carey Taughenbaugh
Dale
Taughenbaugh
Holloway
Butts
Carl Taylor
Massey
Governor McNutt Names Special Judge in Muncie Ouster Case
Governor Paul V. McNutt appointed John S. Larry of Logansport as special judge to hear the Delaware superior court ouster case against Mayor George R. Dale of Muncie. Counsel for city councilmen objected to Judge William Pickens after a favorable demurrer ruling for Dale. Pickens was removed, but no replacement was named within five days, leaving Dale facing the ouster order.
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Circuit Court of Appeals
Chicago
Dale
Pickens
Indianapolis
Paul V. McNutt
George R. Dale
Muncie
John S. Larry
Logansport
Delaware Superior Court
William Pickens
Dales
Abandon Air Service From Indianapolis to Detroit
Transcontinental-Western Air will discontinue the Indianapolis Detroit passenger line effective Wednesday. Local traffic manager Russell W Barratt announced the move citing no stated reason but presumed to reflect inadequate traffic. The route began October 1 with one daily round trip using fast cabin planes.
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Indianapolis
Detroit
Russell W. Barratt
Transcontinental-Western Air
Barratt
Child's Pet Dog Returned After Lost Ad
A small female fox terrier with eight black spots on its back was returned to its child owner after a Times lost ad placed on Saturday. The dog was found Sunday morning at home, the owner noting the ad cost 36 cents for 13 words.
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Times Lost
Maryland
Little Fox Terrier
the Times
John Galsworthy Dies After Lingering Illness
English writer John Galsworthy died at 65 in Hampstead after a prolonged illness linked to cancer. His decline followed a November illness that prevented him from accepting the Nobel Prize in Stockholm. The Forsyte Saga creator, renowned for natural dialogue, leaves wife and nephew at his bedside.
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London
John Galsworthy
Galsworthy
Stockholm
Shaw
Kipling
Hampstead
Japanese Advance on Jehol Reported by League
W. W. Yen, representing China at the League of Nations, said three Japanese army divisions totaling about 30 000 men are moving by train from Korea to Manchuria to attack Jehol. The units named are the Eighth Tenth and Fourteenth divisions and they should reach firing positions within a week.
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United Press
Geneva
Korea
Manchuria
Jehol
League of Nations
W. W. Yen
Nanking
House Shuns Away Beauty Shop Bill
The house indefinitely postponed consideration of the beauty shop bill without discussion. Backed by organized cosmetologists, the measure has failed passage in other sessions. Also postponed were bills on compulsory school vaccinations and hospital medical histories for evidence in damage suits. a chain store tax bill and a 5 cent per pound margarine tax advanced to lag.
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House of Representatives
Tol Ag
Judge questions bank receiver in damages suit
Brandt C. Downey the bank receiver testified in circuit court denying commissions on diverted insurance policies. The suit by J. S. Cruse Realty Co. seeks 10000 damages claiming a renewal business contract was sold by Downey for 2000. Downey also affirmed he is treasurer of Cooling Gramm e Mumford Insurance Co and owns 12000 in stock. The judge questioned Downey about the bank real estate department sale.
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Washington Bank and Trust Company
Brandt C. Downey
Downey
J. S. Cruse Realty Company
Cooling-Gramme-Mumford Insurance Company
Earl R. Cox
Deadline extended for 1933 auto license plates grace period
Secretary of state Frank Mayr Jr and license bureau head James Carpenter extended the purchase deadline for 1933 auto license plates during a conference. They did not set a firm expiration date for the grace period, but believed about fifteen days would be allowed before arrests proceed.
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Frank Mayr Jr
Secretary of State
James Carpenter
Mayr
Carpenter
Glass Bank Bill to Hearings Promised by House Panel
The House banking and currency committee agreed to begin hearings on the Glass banking bill. Speaker Garner pledged consideration if the committee reports favorably. Chairman Steagall said reform legislation will include much of Senator Glass's bill and be formulated in the committee.
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Glass Bank
United Press
Washington
House Banking and Currency Committee
John N. Garner
House
Banking and Currency Committee
Steagall
Carter Glass
Crossword Fans Enter Greatest Puzzle Contest of the Decade
Crossword fans are urged to visit page 12 for details of a major contest with prize money. The notice says entrants still have time to enter.
New Cabinet to Include Progressives
Berlin reports say Hitler seeks centrist support on day one as communists and socialists call a general strike. Centrist leaders weigh joining the government while abstaining in Reichstag votes. Clashes erupt outside Berlin with two dead and several wounded.
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Berlin
Adolf Hitler
Hitler
Hamburg
Ludwig Kaas
Ministry of Justice
Johannes Bell
Reichstag
Elbing
Alfred Herzog
Blumenthal
Former Kaiser and Crown Prince Satisfied Over Hitler Appointment
Doorn Netherlands January 31 Former Kaiser Wilhelm and his son the former crown prince welcomed Adolf Hitler’s appointment as German chancellor. Wilhelm believes Hitler can maintain law and order. They noted Wilhelm will not return without an invitation from the German government and stressed the question also depends on influential Centrists who opposed his return.
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United Press Doorn
Kaiser Wilhelm
Adolf Hitler
Wilhelm
Hitler
Germany
Five Men Injured In Auto Truck Collision
Five men were injured in a foggy collision on the National road three miles west of Bridgeport. Driver S F Metzshher, 45, suffered a leg fracture and internal injuries and is at St. Vincent's hospital. David M Havard, 43, was cut on head and face. Two hitchhikers riding in boxes to keep warm, Roger Robinson, 21, and Bernard McEwen, 19, were bruised but untreated. Truck driver Harry M Fudge, 49, of Eaton, Ohio, had an arm bruise.
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National Road
Bridgeport
S. F. Metzshher
Eastern Avenue
St. Vincent's Hospital
David M. Havard
Trowbridge Street
Terre Haute
Roger Robinson
Bernard McEwen
Berea
Harry M. Fudge
Eaton
Auto mobile output in U S and Canada rises in December
The department of commerce reported United States and Canadian automobile production for December at 109 542 units, up from 61 761 in November. The increase reflects seasonal demand and factory activity.
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United Press
Washington
United States
Canada
Department of Commerce
Prohibition Faces Third-Party Push Says Dr Crain
Dr James A Crain a noted prohibition leader told a dry meeting at Roberts Park M E church that old parties offer little hope for the cause and he would back a third party if formed on dry principles The National Conference of Organizations supporting the eighteenth amendment president presided over the state group meeting as advocates forecast possible special Congress by mid April and continued pressure on Indiana lawmakers over the beer bill amid executive pressure
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Dr. Crain
Drys
James A. Crain
National Conference of Organizations
Roberts Park
M. E. Church
National Conference
Washington
Evans
Indiana
Secretary of State
Loan bill vote due in senate limits rates for small loans
The senate is set for a final vote on a Dennigan sponsored bill on third reading. It would cap rates at 2 percent for loans of 300 dollars or less, replacing the present 12 percent monthly limit. Three related economy bills, including clerical and sheriff allowances, accompany it for passage.
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Senate
William P. Dennigan
Vincennes
Dennigan
Thirty Hour Week Bill Receives House Labor Backing
Washington January 30 The House Labor Committee favorably reported the Connery thirty hour work week bill designed to spread employment It bars interstate and foreign commerce of products from factories where workers exceed thirty hours weekly Opponents questioned constitutionality Penalties include a minimum $1000 fine or up to three months in jail
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Washington
House Labor Committee
Connery
Senate
Communists Blamed for South Bend Riot Demonstration
Chief Mike Morrissey denounced the South Bend demonstration of about 5,000 jobless as a communist-led "demon stration." Morrissey, sent by Governor McNutt, said many participants admitted weekly pay from the Communist party. Police and sheriffs mobilized, with 35 special deputies sworn in and full force ready amid threats of violence.
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Mike Morrissey
South Bend
Morrissey
Paul V. McNutt
Communist Party
Protest Over Noise Vandal Raids Reported at Minerva Street
Mrs Elizabeth Potter filed a police report alleging vandals tear down a house at 425 Minerva Street. She said thieves come every morning between 5 and 6, using axes to remove wood and disrupt the neighborhood.
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Elizabeth Potter
Minerva Street
Jury awards Miller damages from Tom Mix in contract suit
In Erie Pennsylvania on January 31 Colonel Zack T. Miller Oklahoma rancher former 101 Ranch operator was awarded 66000 damages from film star Tom Mix for breach of contract in a 342000 suit. Deliberations lasted over eight hours with testimony from circus experts cited. The case had previously seen an initial 90000 damage ruling and a later retrial granted on appeal.
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United Press
Erie
Zack T. Miller
Oklahoma
101 Ranch Circus
Tom Mix
Miller
Mix
Postal Clerk Ends 43 Years Service
Benjamin J. Lantz 65 of 2208 North Talbot Street retired after more than forty three years with the postal service. He began Aug 31, 1889, served as downtown carrier until 1906 when he lost a foot in an ice accident, then worked as a clerk in the directory section. He watched the force grow from about fifty to nearly five hundred carriers.
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Benjamin J. Lantz
Talbot Street
Lantz
Railroad and firm results show 1932 gains across sectors
Illinois Central reports 1932 net operating income of 12 578 554 up from 11 847 418 in 1931. Western Pacific posts 1932 income of 518 117, above 263 270 in 1931. Chevrolet Motor reports January retail sales totaling 12 743 in second ten days, up from 10 162 in prior ten days. Loblaw Grocertorias reports January 7 month income of 91 502, up from 5 140 prior month. Norfolk Western posts December net income of 2 050 901, above 1 475 748 in December 1931.
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Illinois Central Railroad
Western Pacific Railroad
Chevrolet Motor Company
Loblaw Grocertorias, Ltd
Norfolk & Western Railway
Hoosier's Auto Built in 1895 Wins Prize
An Indiana Duryea from 1895, owned by Glade Ralihan of Kendallville, was shown as the oldest car in the Midwest at the National Automobile Show in Chicago. It still runs under its own power. Second place went to Earl Brander of Rockford, Illinois with a 1897 Duryea.
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Chicago
Indiana
Midwest
Glade Ralihan
Kendallville
Ind
Earl Brander
Rockford
Ill
Beer Bill Fight Delayed as Lawmakers Recommit
Indiana lawmakers delayed action on the beer control bill sending it back to the public morals committee. Amendments seek to curb the excise director’s power and add county option provisions. Rep J Ryan and Rep Edward Stein led the move with support from Rep Lenhardt Bauer and Rep Virgil Simmons.
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Public Morals Committee
Frank McHale
Virgil Simmons
John Ryan
Terre Haute
Edward H. Stein
Bloomfield
Wilfred Jessup
Centerville
Lenhardt E. Bauer
J. Clinn Ellyson
Hammond
Stein
Wets
Ryan
Bauer
Circuit
Superior Court
Indiana
H. H. Evans
Rep
Newcastle
Evans
Eugene Martin
Wayne
Woman Dies by Own Action After Flames Incident
Mrs. Nettie Calavin Davis, 40, burned by her clothing during a self inflicted attempt at death, ran into the street on Sturm avenue and collapsed. She was rushed to city hospital in critical condition after a truck narrowly avoided running over her.
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Nettie Calavin Davis
Sturm Avenue
Anna Brollis
Mitchell
Rail Aid Refused by Banks Interferes with Rail Financing
Washington January 31 Chairman Albe Pomerene of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation told a senate sub committee banks are holding cash in cold storage and refusing to fund railroads. Chairman James Couzens accused the RFC of failing to enable the roads to pay banks, while Kennedy said some collateral accepted by the RFC lacks market value because it is not exchange listed.
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Washington
Albe Pomerene
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Senate
James Couzens
Pomerene
Couzens
Pomeren
Myles Kennedy
R. F. C. Kennedy
Business Failures Fall Below Last Year in Week
United Press reports that business failures remained below year earlier levels with 702 insolvencies last week, compared with 812 in the same week of 1932, per Dun and Co. data.
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United Preas
New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Steel Fence to Protect Fall Creek Safety Trees
The safety board approves cable fences with steel rails along nine street ends to shield dangerous Fall Creek banks after the Evans couple drowned Jan 21. Neons at Talbot street end will warn drivers. rails donated by Indianapolis Railways, Inc. and other materials by Hoosier Motor Club with city labor.
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Fall Creek
Mike Morrissey
Safety Board
Talbot Street
North Creek
Walter Evans
Richmond
Morrissey
Kenwood Avenue
Talbot
Alabama
New Jersey
Birchwood Avenue
Washington Boulevard
Charles R. Myers
Indianapolis Railways, Inc
Hoosier Motor Club
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Forsyte
Coombe
Surrey
Harrow
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Soames Forsyte
Arizona
Joseph Conrad
Conrad
South Seas
Mittee
Garner
Ruse
Bethane
EAD
Frederick Kuh
United Press Staff
Stock Exchange
Kaiser
Flying Squadron Foundation
Zack Miller
Morrisey
Hoosier’s Auto
Earl Crawford
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