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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1927
Page
1
Commander Richard Byrd surveyed the damaged America monoplane after landing in thick fog near Ver Sur Mer France. The crew escaped ashore in a collapsible boat as French officials and the U S embassy saluted the heroic effort and Byrd awaited guidance from Wanamaker and Whitehouse.
Commander Richard Byrd told United Press the dramatic story of América landing on the English coast at Verdun France after nineteen hours at sea with no gasoline. He said the ship was sacrificed to avoid harm and the crew pumped up an inflatable craft to reach shore. Balchen piloted earlier with Acosta, and Byrd attempted to chart while the compass spun. He had sent an SOS before landing to locate a safe place.
Ey Byrd described the North Pole like endurance in a voyage that ended in the sea. He said the mission yielded valuable scientific data on fogs and cloud conditions and aimed to map favorable weather heights for trans Atlantic air travel.
Elmer L. Lewis of Hamilton Ohio files a suit in Washington County Pennsylvania for 180000 claiming his wife was killed and his family injured when a train struck his car on July 24 1925. He seeks 100000 for himself 30000 for his wife and 25000 for each daughter in what is described as the county's largest suit.
Acting for the Indianapolis school board President Theodore F. Vonne gut today filed before the Supreme Court an appeal from an injunction that restrains the board from preventing unvaccinated children from attending school. The injunction was obtained by Walter E. Baum as a taxpayer and was granted by Judge James Leathers in Superior Court.
American Marines are being sent to seize the San Aldino gold mines in Nicaragua after a loan dispute. The mine is owned by an American named Butters, and the move follows a State Department agreement.
Park Superintendent R Walter Jarvis urged residents to utilize the citys extensive park and recreation system to beat the heat. Recreation Director Jesse P McClure noted hundreds of children participate daily while thousands use pools and beaches. The system offers fifty seven playgrounds, shaded benches, picnic grounds, and new comfort stations and shelter houses along Riverside.
Boston July 1 Prison gates close behind Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti as they are moved from Dedham jail to Charlestown State Prison under heavy guard. If no gubernatorial intervention occurs, they face execution in the electric chair August 10 for murders committed over seven years ago.
In Springfield on July 1 a one man Chicopee Springfield trolley car collided with a five ton motor truck. Fourteen people were injured two critically including truck occupants Michael Sweeney 64 and Michael Moriarty 30 taken to Mercy Hospital in critical condition. Twelve trolley passengers suffered minor injuries. driver Frank Rosse me is 28 was held on $800 bond for reckless driving.
An aerial skyrocket exploded last night and lodged in the roof of W. M. Alexander at 833 West St. causing over 200 dollars in damage and destroying the roof. No injuries reported.
Special Criminal Court Judge Cassius C. Shirley overruled defense motions to quash three corruption probe charges against Mayor John L. Duvall and set September 12 for his trial. Prosecutor William H. Remy will choose which affidavit is tried first. arraignment was waived and not guilty pleas entered.
Chief Justice William J. Lindsey set September 12 for the retrial of Russell Scott, former Canadian millionaire and convicted murderer, in a sanity case arising from his claim of insanity while jailed. Scott, who escaped hanging, appeared in court with colored glasses and a new mustache. He refused to talk to reporters.
Barney Ungerer 68 of 1947 Park Ave died Thursday. Funeral services will be at his home at 2 p m Saturday with burial in Crown Hill cemetery. He was born in France and came to the U S at age nine, later settling in Ohio and then Indianapolis since 1880. Survived by widow Stella and son Bernard and a daughter, all of Indianapolis.
The Coakley family mourns eight year old Robert who died after diving into 35 feet of water to rescue his five year old brother Harry at a gravel pit in Capitol City. Harry survived after rescuers pulled him from the water and revived him.
Grotto drill cup went to Blue Devil Zouaves of Grotto Indianapolis at the Cleveland Ohio convention. They posted 98.6 to beat Yusef Khan Grotto Akron 97.1 and Nazir Grotto Canton 96.2 for top honors. Amron Grotto Zanesville won class B with 97.3. Cala Khan Cincinnati and Kalliopolis Washington DC tied for second 96.9. Lalla Rookh Grotto Rochester won best marching drill corps with Sahara Hellcats Indianapolis second.
Dick Grace of Pasadena plans a trans Pacific flight but weather holds at Barking Sands Kauai. Flight manager Lieut E B Koger says the attempt is postponed until at least 2 p m Honolulu time as winds must fall below ten miles per hour.
Brig. Gen. Dwight E. Aultman commander of Fort Benjamin Harrison has come back from Washington and will soon depart for Fort Russell in Cheyenne Wyoming to take command there. He plans to leave Indiana within two weeks and noted he does not yet know his successor.
Milwaukee officials consider adding aviation to the public school curriculum following a recommendation by Walemar Wehe, retiring president of the Milwaukee school board.
Hundreds of children in swim attire enjoyed cooling sprays of water at Indianapolis fire stations on Mayor Duvall's orders and The Times suggestion. Firemen will repeat the event today from 3:30 to 4 p m with hose nozzles activated for the public.
A dagger was found on a window sill at 1640 Union St after $8 was stolen during the night. Police report Mrs. J. A. Pateneude and her son John, 13, saw a man climb out the window but did not alert authorities.
Richmond Virginia was chosen to host the 1928 Grotto convention of the Mystic Order Veiled Prophets of the Enchanted Realm during the Supreme Council session held in the city. The selection was announced at the meeting and projected for July 1.
Indianapolis police were asked to watch for four men in two new Buick sedans who gagged and bound a watchman at Remington Indiana ninety miles northwest of here and looted a drug store of 300 dollars worth of stock. Sheriff Rouse of Jasper County reported the robbery. The watchman was seated in front of the store at 3 a.m. when the bandits seized him. The loot included an adding machine fountain pens flash lights fishing tackle kodaks and perfume.
Rapid City dispatch notes President Coolidge charms reporters and camera crews by staging daily photo opportunities. He greets Senator Norbeck, recounts fishing, models Western hats, and attends a church visit in Hermosa, providing ready-made news and pictures for the press.
D. C. Stephenson, prisoner in Indiana, agrees to talk to newspapers but offers no new corruption specifics. He demands a private interview with a lawyer of his choosing and criticizes the board’s inquiry while signaling potential further statements on political corruption.
Funeral services for Mrs. W. Woodward 2689 who died Friday after a long illness will be held Sunday at Flanner and Byds Mortuary. She was a Native Indiana and funeral arrangements were announced.
Fraternal lodge notices from Indianapolis organizations are requested to be mailed to The Times in advance for weekly printing. Secretaries should send advance notices of lodge activities and accounts so items arrive by the afternoon deadline. late items may be covered only if written and timely.
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