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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1927

Page

3

Private Life of Helen of Troy Satire Preview

Menelaus returns to a changed household and debates with Eteoneus over Orestes and Hermione about infidelity and new ideas after Troy's sack. Helen arrives home with Paris, sparking reflection on loyalty, prudence, and shifting traditions in a wry exchange.

Helen OF Troy John Gasking Frat National Pictures Inc Menelaos Eteoneus Sparta Orestes Ashua Mynelaos Menelaus Hermione Ancien Helen Clythemnestra Aegisthus Agamemnon Iphigeneia Achilles Aulis Eee Ae Clytemnestra Paris Troy

Firebug grilled on arson ring and church burnings claim

Detectives John White and Charles Sumner grilled Maurice De La Tour seeking admission he is part of a nationwide incendiary ring blamed for thousands of church fires over 27 years. He denied links to Ray Marsden of Flint and defended facing habitual criminal charges.

John White Charles Sumner Maurice de la Tour Canada de la Tour Ray Marsden Flint Mich Sandusky Ohio Carey Marsden Worley St. Patrick’s Our Lady of the Lourdes St. Joan of Arc White Sumner Georgia

Birds Banded by Indiana Group At Semiannual Meeting

About 650 birds across thirty species were banded in the past six months. The Indiana Bird Banding Association held a semi annual meeting at 8S. E. Perkins home in Indianapolis. The Inland Bird Banding Association plans an annual meeting in Milwaukee this fall. About twenty five representatives live in and near Indianapolis.

E. Perkins Pennsylvania St Indiana Bird Banding Association Inland Bird Banding Association Milwaukee Perkins Indianapolis

Suits Seek 40000 Damages From Union Trac tion Co

In Anderson Indiana on July 1 lawsuits filed claim the Union Tram Union Trac tion Co caused a collision at a crossing on June 20 injuring four people from St. Augustine Texas who were attending a Church of God camp meeting. H. E. Barrett seeks 5000 for himself and 5000 for his wife. Lena Roberts requests 5000 for herself and 25000 for an injured daughter.

Soveciad Anderson Ind Union Traction Company St. Augustine Texas Church of God E. Barrertt Lena Roberts

Byrd Completes Trans Atlantic Flight Sealed With Radio Aid

Commander Richard Byrd finishes trans Atlantic flight amid bad weather and sea landings, hailed as a practical step in ocean air travel. The voyage demonstrated reliable air cooled engines and extensive radio communication linking Roosevelt Field and RCA, with scientific data aiding future planning.

United Press Washington Richard Byrd Byrd England Naval Roosevelt Field Radio Corporation of America America T. T. Craven Mhotor Atlantic Warner

Heat Wave Relief Tonight After 89 Degrees in Indiana

Indiana endures a severe heat wave with 89 degrees at 9 am and a new season high of 94.3 in Fort Wayne. three deaths and multiple prostrations reported across the state. cooling trends from northwest expected late tonight as thunderstorms may follow in the cooler spell.

Indianapolis Weather Bureau Mercury J. H. Armington Nebraska Dakotas Indiana Armington

Chicago Heat Wave Report Affects Dozens of Victims

Heat wave traps numerous victims in Chicago with no relief promised until tonight. Showers expected to cool conditions did not arrive, while the Midwest endures sweltering heat despite some relief in parts of the region.

B 'Gited Middle West

Illinois explores electrocution as state execution method

Springfield July 1 United Press reports a bill passed by the Illinois Legislature would replace hanging with electrocution as the legal method of execution if Governor Len Small signs it before adjournment.

Bu United Press Springfield Ill Illinois Len Small

Circus Mother Sees Sixty Dancers Shine On Train Departure

Emma Stevens, matriarch of John Robinson's Circus, speaks of her sixty female performers as the finest, most disciplined troupe. She praises Ione Carl for bold feats and notes the strict, clocked life, trunks as living spaces, and the girls’ strong morals amid touring hardships.

Eldora Field S'long Indianapolis John Robinson Emma Stevens Tiny America Arnica Stevens Ione Carl Kankaket John Robinson Circus

FILL LEGION BOATS

National commander Howard P. Savage warned Legion members that July 15 is the last day to reserve for the France convention. Ships like the President Harding will sail from New York on Aug 10 with Sept 1 to 10 departures for most vessels and return sailings to Nov 3. The Leviathan plans Sept 10 voyage, and Sept 19 to 28 features an elaborate program during a city holiday in Paris.

Howard P. Savage American Legion Legion France Savage President Harding New York Leviathan

Raid Nets Choice Wines and Whiskies

Federal agents acting on a search warrant at the home of William E. Brezette uncovered a basement room stocked with valuable steins cruets and decanters. A dust-covered stash valued at 1200 dollars included eight-year-old Canadian whisky Pernod absinthe Rob Roy ale various cognacs and other spirits totaling many quarts and pints.

William E. Brezette Keystone Ave Fifty- Fourth St Prohibition Paris

Fire Marshal Orders Gas Station Plan Approvals

State Fire Marshal Alfred Houston today ordered all filling station plans with storage tank capacity above 4000 gallons to be submitted for approval.

Alfred Houston

Body found after missing teen disappearance in Anderson

White River at Anderson Indiana recovered the body of J B Wooten an 18 year old Black male who had been missing since Tuesday morning authorities investigated the drowning found near the riverbank and notified family and services

All Anderson Ind White River J. B. Wooten

Byrd Recalls Escape After Atlantic Flight

Commander Richard E. Byrd summarized the last hours of the America flight to France from Ver Sur Mer France. He described landing failures skidding into the sea and a rescue by rubber boat. Byrd and George O Neville reached a fisherman's cottage in the village after a weary night.

Ver-Sur-Mer France Richard E. Byrd Paris Byrd America Lieut George O. Neville Bert Acosta Bernt Balchen United Press Neville Bonnet Acosta Balchen

Two Injured in Separate Auto Accidents

Miss Ruth Swarthing, 48, of 1114 W Tenth St, and Ernest Walker of Danville Ind, were injured in late Thursday auto incidents. Swarthing stepped from a curb into a car driven by Miss Elsie Johnson of 617 E Twenty Third St at Tenth and Illinois. Walker, driving one car, collided with George Wolf of 912 Edgewood Pl at Guilford Ave and Fall Creek Plvd. Both were treated at the city hospital and sent home.

Ruth Swarthing Tenth St Ernest Walker Danville Ind Swarthing Tenth Illinois St Elsie Johnson E. Twenty-Third St Walker George Wolf Edgewood Pl Guilford Ave Fall Creek Plvd

McClure Beach May Not Open Until Sewage Fixed

Recreations Director Jesse J McClure warned that McClure Beach could stay closed all summer if the Board of Works does not install more adequate sewage pumps at Fifty Fourth and Meridian Streets. Dr Herman G Morgan reported water remains impure despite recent pumps and chlorination. The board pledged to act quickly to boost capacity to stop seepage into White River for the safety of children.

Board of Works Fifty-Fourth Meridian Sts McClure Beach Recreations Jesse J. McClure Herman G. Morgan Park Board Morgan Virgil Vandagrifft McClure White River Vandagrifft

Park board approves auto purchases for recreation dept

The park board authorized buying two Ford roadsters for the recreation department with bids at 397 from Co O Warnock Smith and Moore and Carr Auto Sales. Robert Nipper and Walter Floyd will receive new cars while Lola Pfeifer gets a car from Nipper. Director McClure to assign watchmen at Williard and Ringgold parks with replacements named Swails and Leslie.

Indiana Business Digest Summary Charges Growth in June

The Indiana Clipping Service reports 502 new Indiana businesses opened in June with 214 in Indianapolis. It details nine ownership changes in Indianapolis, forty three relocations, and thirty expansions.

Indiana Indianapolis Indiana Clipping Service

Pennsylvania Street Group Names New President

Harry W Wert of Pearson Pland Co sales manager becomes president of the Pennsylvania Street Business Association succeeding F C Shinke of Walkover Shoe. Annual meeting at Spink Arms. Edward Hart and Eugene Short named vice presidents, Eugene Short re elected treasurer, Carl Etter recording secretary. Will Hough becomes a new director replacing C Rol tare Eggleston. other directors reelected.

Harry W. Wert Pearson Pland Company F. C. Shinke Walkover Shoe Pennssylvania Street Business Association Spink-Arms Edward Hart C. Rol Tare Eggleston Keith

Twins Finish Long Hudson River Swim in Record Time

Bernice Phyllis Zitzenfield 13 and her sister completed a 162 mile Albany to New York swim. They exited the Hudson at the Battery at 4 51 pm after about 3 days and 20 minutes in the water. Their time eclipsed the previous best set by Mr. Schoemmel last year. The sisters, exhausted but eager, planned Channel training later in the summer in France.

United Arena New York Bernice Phyllis Zitzenfield Albany-to

Spiegel Buys Half Interest in Aetna Trust Building

R W Spiegel acting for Continental National buys undivided half interest in building and site at Aetna Trust and Saint Pennsylvania Avenue. Purchase price reported as 116000. Transaction completed with Edward Schmidt and Mahlon E Bush noted in probate records on a Wednesday.

Aetna Trust Sa’ N. Pennsylvania R. W. Spiegel Continental National Edward Schmidt Mahlon E. Bush

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