New York Freight Hike Hits Indiana Retailers
Interstate Commerce Commission increases 12 cent per 100 pounds freight on first class goods to New York affecting Indianapolis and Indiana firms. R B Coapstick of the Indiana State Chamber of Commerce notes higher costs for boots and shoes and compares rates to Chicago and Kansas City, highlighting reduced spreads westward and added costs to retailers.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
New York
Interstate Commerce Commission
Federal Commission
R. B. Coapstick
Indiana State Chamber of Commerce
Commission
Washington, D. C
Coapstick
Boston
Pittsburgh
Western Trunk Line
Kansas City
Chicago
Missouri City
Infijianapolis
Windy City
Miss Victory Contest Leads Thelma Patterson to Top Spot
Thelma Patterson leads the Miss Victory vote in the Veterans for Foreign Wars event at the State fairgrounds for the Siege of 1918 show. Virginia Scott climbs to second with strong ballots while Dorothy Rudolph trails in third. candidates and vote counts listed.
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Virginia Scott
Dorothy Rudolph
Ft. Benjamin Harrison
Thelma Patterson
Veterans For Foreign Wars
State Fairgrounds
Lillian Smock
Della Stahl
Helen Malless
Renee Jean Scheed
Ella Moore
Mina Mae Dodd
Edna &Chaub
Betty Schier
Wynema Jane Linton
Viola Heady
Mitzi Meredith
Gladys Kontz
Vena McCormick
Lela Laepsky
Last Rites Set for Pastor Walter S. Smith
Last rites for the Rev. Walter Scott Smith 85 who died Monday in Milroy Indiana will be held in Milroy at 2 Wednesday with burial in Arlington Indiana. He was the first superintendent of public schools in Marion county and pastor of Christian churches in several sections of the state. His last permanent pastorate was Milroy. He resided in Indianapolis on several occasions. The widow Mrs Rose Smith survives him.
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Walter Scott Smith
Milroy
Ind
Arlington
Marvelous Radox Footbath Promises Quick Corn Relief
Soak feet 20 minutes nightly for 3 or 4 days to loosen corns and calluses. Oxygen in Radox allegedly lifts roots and tissue for easy removal. Available at Hook's Dependable Drug Stores and other drug outlets.
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Hook
Rest Ordered for Lila Lee by United Press
Hollywood star Lila Lee has been ordered to take a complete rest in Arizona due to overwork over the last year and a half. Doctors warn against continued work or serious consequences could follow. A divorce suit between Miss Lee and James Kirkwood is pending, with custody of their small son at issue.
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United Press
Hollywood
Cal
Lila Lee
Arizona
Screen Capital
Miss Lee
James Kirkwood
Taxi driver held in Gary election fraud case
Gary police arrest Anthony Martinelli 24 a State Cab driver for allegedly transporting five woman repeaters to the May 6 primary. He claimed payment to hide in Michigan and did not name the payer. First defense witnesses test in the Carlson OMalia election fraud case.
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United Press
Crown Point
Ind
Gary
Anthony Martinelli
State Cab Company
Benton Harbor
Mich
Martinelli
Joe
Joseph Carlson
Owen O’malia
Evelyn O'Malia
O’malia
License plan condemned by Gary officials in English barrier case
Gary officials including City Judge Herman Key and deputy prosecutor Clarence Bretsch condemned the license system. The criticism followed Manuel Fernandez appearing in court charged with reckless driving and showing he could not understand speak or write English.
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Gary
Ind
Herman Key
Clarence Bretsch
Manuel Fernandez
Vesuvius erupts with lava from multiple sources
Naples Italy July 8 Mount Vesuvius is active with lava pouring from the main cone through a 30 meter wide vent and from three other sources and the side cone. The eastern crater section is already filled with lava.
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Bu United Press
Naples
Italy
Mount Vesuvius
Ed Brannam Survives Third Bandit Attack At Home
Ed Brannam, 79, is recovering after a third bandit encounter at his home in Edinburg Indiana. Two men tied him and obtained 75 cents and a revolver while trying to force the hiding place of money. A brief summary notes repeated robberies and Brannam's ongoing ordeal.
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Times
Edinburg
Ind
Ed Brannam
Death of George Chaves at Fountain City Home
George Chaves aged 51 died at his niece Mrs Tony Burden home in Fountain City Indiana. He is survived by two sisters Mrs Ella Gains of Chicago and Miss Eva with the surname unclear Charles Thoenpenss.
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Times
Fountain City
Ind
George Chaves
Tony Burden
Ella Gains
Chicago
Eva Ee Eure Charles
Thoenpenss
Hoosier Bar Members Gather for Bloomington Meeting
Bloomington hosts the Indiana State Bar Association in July with over 500 attendees expected. Delegates include judges and attorneys. city leaders and university officials welcome them. An extensive social schedule features teas, golf, swimming, a barbecue, and a closing banquet.
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Timea Special
Bloomington
Ind
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Oscar H. Cravens
Chamber of Commerce
William Lowe Bryan
Indiana University
John F. Regester
Monroe County Bar Association
Eli F. Seebirt
South Bend
Brown County
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Municipal
Graham Hotel
University Commerce
Indiana Farm Bureau to Host Summer Training Sessions
The Indiana Farm Bureau will hold its second and third summer training schools at Hanover College July 29 30 and Ball State Teachers College Muncie July 31 August 1. The program features H R Nevins Lewis Taylor James R Moore M Cliff Townsend W H Settle Mrs Charles W Sewell W P Dearing Rev John S Van Orman and Ross F Lockridge on topics from insurance taxation publicity leadership rural church relations to a proposed new state constitution.
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James R. Moore
M. Cliff Townsend
Lambert rides in plane to mark auto milestone
In Anderson Indiana John W Lambert who built the first gasoline powered car rode in an airplane for a forty fifth wedding anniversary celebration Mrs Lambert refused the flight Elwood B Haynes of Kokomo is claimed to have built and operated a car in 1891 the Smithsonian later received Haynes car Lambert could not deliver his vehicle for exhibit Governor Leslie's day at the Anderson Free Fair hangs on acceptance of Mayor Mellett invitation
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Ind
John W. Lambert
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103-Year-Old West Virginian Shares Views On Life
John L. Skinner, age 103 of Fairmont, West Virginia, formerly Hartford City, Indiana, offers views on prohibition hard times and politics while visiting his son in Indianapolis. He recalls tobacco use since 1862, his railroad career including early double tracking, and his membership in the G. A. R and Moose Lodge.
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Fairmount
W. Va
Hartford City
Ind
G. W. Skinner
Dudley Avenue
Indianapolis
Tye
Skinner
Charles County
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Washington
Baltimore
Moose Lodge
Indiana Secretaries Set Bedford Convention Dates
The Indiana Commercial Secretaries' Association meets in Bedford July 16 for its sixteenth session with a mill and quarry tour in limestone country. Subjects include old age pensions, a proposed constitutional convention and taxation. Speakers include Lawrence Whiting William Bosse and A L Taylor. A banquet features toastmaster George T Hitz with committee leaders Russell Thompson Robert Littrell and Bosse. Mrs Kenneth Andrews plans women visitors entertainment.
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Bedford
Ind
Indiana Commercial Secretaries’ Association
Lawrence Whiting
Chicago
Indiana Limestone Company
William Bosse
Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce
Oldest mail carrier still relies on horse in Evansville
Evansville rural mail carrier Charles Jurgens, aged veteran of 28 years, still uses a horse and buggy for his route. He travels eighteen miles daily, praising the method for following the route without guidance and allowing him to sort mail after leaving the post office. Weather and a runaway have not halted him, and he has never failed to cover his route. In Richmond Indiana, 48 workers will be idle several weeks after the McClelland Casket Company plant burned. In Petersburg, Phillip Hagemeyer, 30, farmer, died suddenly after helping his wife put their six children to bed.
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Evansville
Ind
Charles Jurgens
Jurgens
Times Special
Richmond
Indc
McClelland Casket Company
Petersburg
Phillip Hagemeyer
Death notices for George Bauman of Anderson
George Bauman 70 retired farmer died after a long illness. He leaves widow Anna a daughter Mrs Margaret Ole and three sons Fred Louis and Albert Indianapolis.
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Anderson
George Bauman
Anna
Margaret Ole. Anderson
Fred
Louis
Albert
Indianapolis
Hangman Ellis Faints at Ontario Execution
Ontario hangman Arthur Ellis collapsed after springing the trap on Mike Smith who was executed for fatally shooting John Ivanetz a Winona fruit farmer. Smith had contested the murder charge and maintained innocence as Father Shaughnessy led prayers and the doomed man murmured.
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United Press
Hamilton
Ont
Arthur Ellis
Ontario
Mike Smith
Ellis
Smith
Father Shaughnessy
Jesus
John Ivanetz
Renewal of Steel Merger Trial Set After Manchester Death
The Youngstown Sheet and Tube Bethlehem Steel merger trial resumes in Youngstown Ohio with James A. Campbell expected as the first witness. Campbell, longtime board chair, previously took full responsibility for the merger as Cyrus S. Eaton interests seek to block the deal.
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United Press
Youngstown
Youngstown Sheet and Tube- Bethlehem Steel Corporation
Leroy A. Manchester
Sheet and Tube
Manchester
Cyrus S. Eaton
James A. Campbell
Sheet and Tube Board
Campbell
Marion youths face hearing for alleged attack on Sylvia Nash
Don Jackson and Guy Spahr both 21 await a hearing on charges they criminally attacked 18 year old Sylvia Nash after she accepted a ride. The alleged incident was reported in Marion Indiana. The report notes the date as July 8.
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Bu Times
Marion
Ind
Don Jackson
Guy Spahr
Sylvia Nash
Webster and Stark clash in Webster blackmail trial
The eighth day of the Webster illegal blackmail trial ends with near fisticuffs as Prosecutor Judson Stark accuses defense attorney Ira Holmes of coaching the defendant. If found guilty, Webster faces two to fourteen years and fines up to five thousand dollars.
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Holmes
Webster
Irving Webster
Indiana Journal
Ben Newman
Judson L. Stark
Ira M. Holmes
Indiana State
Sumner Clancy
George Rinner
Thomas J. Murphy
John Bangert
Howell Ellis
Public Service Commission
Traction Sale Approved for Union Traction Company of Ind
Madison circuit court approved the sale of Union Traction Company properties to Midland United Company of Chicago, an Insull subsidiary, for 3,923,933. Judge Carl W. Morrow set ten days to finalize payment and sale, with final action expected July 17 and receivership costs estimated at 300,000. Mortgage debt totals 15,848,000 with other claims listed. receiver Brady to receive only the sale price to pay debts.
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United Press Anderson
Ind
Madison
Union Traction Company of
Indiana
Arthur W. Brady
Midland United Company
Chicago
Insull
Carl W. Morrow
Brady
Traction Company
Life Term For Slayer In Noblesville Court
Thomas Smith of Indianapolis pleaded guilty in Hamilton circuit court to first degree murder for the ax beating death of Luther Hunt. The court sentenced him to life with a ten year recommended release and a leniency recommendation.
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Indianapolis
Noblesville
United Press
Ind
Thomas Smith
Hamilton
Smith
Luther Hunt
Hunt
Vacation contest letters celebrate home centered summers
Readers submit diverse perspectives on beneficial vacations with many praising staying at home. ROM A W MARTING recalls a garden retreat with family help and modest income from the plot. ROM MRS NELSON ELLIOTT extols home life with a baby and a budget saved on travel. ROM J WILSON WHITE cherishes relaxed days under trees and nature’s music. The Times invites submissions for best vacation experiences and snapshots.
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Times
Nelson Elliott
Julian Avenue
Miss Ann
Indianapolis
Limits on Loads Set for Old Bridges in Madison County
Madison County road superintendent William Dillon posted signs at the Main Street Twelfth Street and Hamilton bridges over White River to restrict loads to five tons on the older steel structures. New cement bridges can carry twenty to thirty tons as trucks use paved highways. The move follows the collapse of the Madison Avenue bridge weeks ago, which will be rebuilt at $142,000 after the north span failed under a twelve ton load.
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Bay Times
Anderson
Ind
William Dillon
Madison County
Main Street
Twelfth Street
Hamilton
White River
Madison Avenue
Funeral services for Katherine Langjahr held Wednesday
In Lebanon Indiana funeral services for Mrs Katherine Langjahr former president of the Indiana Rebekah assembly will be conducted Wednesday afternoon with officers of the organization taking part following a prolonged illness.
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Lebanon
Ind
Katherine Langjahr
Indiana Rebekah Assembly
Langjahr
Chicago Churches Study Crime Conditions in City
The Chicago Church Federation starts a secret inquiry into Chicago crime to answer who is to blame and whether officials and the underworld are linked. The study, led by Rev. Frank E. Jensen, will issue factual statements and, by fall, findings and recommendations. Alderman Arthur F. Albert may testify.
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United Press
Chicago
Chicago Church Federation
McSwiggin
Lingle
Arthur F. Albert
Frank E. Jensen
Mt. Zion Lutheran Church
Church
Political Action Commission of the Federation
Dog Bites Official. Rabies Treatment Question Arises
Vern Ruble Monroe County prosecuting attorney was bitten by a dog and questioned whether he must undergo rabies treatment. He expressed concern for the animal's well being rather than sympathy. The incident occurred in Bloomington, Indiana.
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United Press
Bloomington
Ind
Vern Ruble
Monroe County
Ruble
Konjola Promises Relief From Wide Range of Ailments
A long advert claims Konjola cures stomach, liver, kidney, and bowel ills as well as rheumatism neuritis and nervousness. It cites a Mrs Stella Boots of Indianapolis who says her indigestion kidney trouble and weight loss improved after three months of use, with the Konjola Man selling the remedy at Hook Dependable Drug Store.
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Illinois
Konjola
Hook Dependable
Washington Streets
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