Indicted U S Judge Ross dies in car crash tragedy
Federal Judge J W Ross, recently indicted in the People's Savings Bank failure, died early today in a car crash. The Western Tennessee district appointee's neck was broken and lungs filled with water as his vehicle plunged from a bridge. Grand jury had indicted Ross and three bank officials for embezzlement forgery and breach of trust over fraudulent drafts.
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United Press
Jackson
Tenn
J. W. Ross
People’s Savings Bank
Ross
Western
Tennessee
Daugherty
Madison County
Grand Jury
People’s Saving Bank of
People’s Bank
Dr King and Governor Discuss Board Demand for Resignations
Secretary William F. King of the State board of health met with Governor Jackson to decide on a motion from the board demanding the resignations of two long serving employees. Richard White of Columbus Indiana and C L Hutchens of South Bend head of the northern territory of the pure food division. The vote was three to two and was seen by some as a political move against Dr. King.
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William F. King
State Board of Health
Jackson
King
Richard White
Columbus
Ind
C. L. Hutchens
South Bend
Northern Territory
Pure Food Division
White
Dr. King
Agreement Seems Unlikely as Wage Conference Opens
In Atlantic City on July 9 twenty two mine operators and sixty United Mine Workers representatives opened their wage conference. John L. Lewis was to deliver the keynote speech. Miners seek a 10 percent raise while operators push for a wage cut.
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United Prise
Atlantic City
N. J
United Mine Workers
John L. Lewis
Stirrin the Dope becomes sport page regular feature
Vedder Gard’s entertaining sports column, once in the Pink Edition, becomes a regular sport page feature in all editions. Read the best sports column in Indianapolis as it moves to the Sport Page nationwide.
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Vedder Gard
The
Pink
Indianapolis
Word Battles Mark Hearing On Bus Lines In Indy
Lawyer clashes liven a public service hearing on South Side Motor Coach proposals to create bus routes between Indianapolis and points south. Objections delayed testimony as city plan counsel admits two commissioners instructed protest against downtown street usage. Beech Grove Traction witnesses claim service is inadequate while coach company witnesses say it's poor.
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Public Service Commission
South Side Motor Coach Company
Indianapolis
Clyde H. Jones
John W. McCardle
Stephenson to See Attorneys in Hamilton Jail
Attorneys for D C Stephenson Earl Klinck and Earl Gentry charged with murder of Miss Madge Oberholtzer planned conference with their clients in the Hamilton County jail Noblesville today. Eph Inman chief defense counsel said no action would be stated until after the conference. Judge Fred E Hines called a July 22 vacation term in Hamilton Circuit Court easing the defense’s tangle from Monday’s adjournment until October. Defense may pursue a change of judge.
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D. C. Stephenson
Earl Klinck
Earl Gentry
Madge Oberholtzer
Hamilton County
Noblesville
Eph Inman
Fred E. Hines
Hamilton Circuit
Hines
Youth movement urged to lead Christian world mission
Rev. Mark F. Sanborn urged 5 000 Baptist Young People's Union delegates to form a national Christian Youth Movement in America and evangelize the world in this generation. He called for one new convert per Christian per year and stressed brotherhood, justice, righteousness, and peace. Edna Amstot of Kansas City named life work secretary. Los Angeles chosen for next convention. delegates from across the U S and Canada attend.
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Christian Bodies
Christian Youth Movement In
America
Mark F. Sanborn
Detroit
Mich
Baptist Young People's Union
Cable Tabernacle
Sanborn
Christ
Tropics
Edna Amstot
Kansas City
Los Angeles
Cal
United States
Canada
Indiana
Iowa
Charles W. Gilkey
Jesus
J. E. Dillard
Birmingham
Ala
Rookies Begin Basic Infantry Training at Ft Harrison
More than 1200 young men arrived at Ft Benjamin Harrison to start basic infantry instruction with the Citizens Military Training Camp. They were transformed from civilians to khaki soldiers and began the routine of military life. Strenuous training starts next week as additional delegations are expected, and the rookies will be sworn in Friday by Lieut. Col. E. J. Nowlen.
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Ohio
Ft. Benjamin Harrison C
E. J. Nowlen
Herman King
Peru
Citizens Military
Ft Benjamin Harrison
Citizens
Humidity Drives Heat in Indianapolis Summer Day
The Weather Bureau notes humidity at 81 percent at 7 pm with 91 degrees at 1 pm in Indianapolis. The city endures high heat with a forecast of little change and possible Friday thunder storms.
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United States Weather Bureau
Indianapolis
Board rejects high ship bid for 200 vessels
The Shipping Board rejected the high bid of 1 350 000 by the Boston Iron and Metal Company for 200 ships to be scrapped. Admiral Palmer was instructed to continue negotiations until July 16 and new bids from Henry Ford or others can be considered.
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United Press
Washington
Shipping Board Today
Boston Iron and Metal Company
Baltimore
Shipping Board
Admiral Palmer
Henry Ford
Heatwave Grips Southwest With record Highs
United Press reports describe blazing skies and 102 degree readings in the Pan Handle Valley and 106 in parts of the state. Dallas reached 101 while San Antonio Shreveport and Kansas areas stayed well above 100 provoking heat prostrations and rising death tolls.
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United Press
Great Southwest
Pan Handle Valley
Texas
New Mexico
Dallas
San Antonio
Shreveport
Kansas
Grain Marketing Company Dissolved After Merger
Final dissolution of the Grain Marketing Company was announced on the Chicago Board of Trade floor. Armour & Co. assumed all future transactions of the company at the opening of business. The $26 million firm resulted from a merger of four leading elevator interests a year ago.
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United Press Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade Today
Armour & Co
Floods Cut Roads and Halt Traffic in Japan
A Tokyo dispatch reports Nagoya cloudburst flooding many homes and halting traffic. Widespread floods hit northern Japan with the main railway submerged after three days of heavy rain. A heat wave in Tokyo caused two deaths.
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United Press
London
Nagoya
Harassed Pedestrians Seeks Best Harrowing Experience Letter
The Harassed Order of Pedestrians offers a contest for the most harrowing experience as a pedestrian. Open to all members of the group, letters must be under 200 words and sent to The Indianapolis Times care H Gk. Submissions follow a prize list and a rousing call to claim notoriety on sailing the asphalt.
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Ross H. Garrigus
Indianapolis Times
H. Gk
Harassed Pedestrians Seek Dues and Support
A quirky appeal invites men to join the Harassed Order of Pedestrians in Indianapolis. Members are urged to send a cent or stamp for dues and share crossing-safety suggestions. The blustery call emphasizes solidarity against motorists and a “million strong” pledge to walk safely together.
Colored bandit linked to north side robberies and assault
Olin Simuels, 26, colored, held on $5,000 bond for vagrancy and accused burglaries, matches descriptions of suspects in fifty north side robberies. He was identified by James and Mrs Lahy after an early morning arrest near Fall Creek Blvd. Police found a gun, stolen money, and a purse hook, and Simuels allegedly menaced Mrs Lahy during the burglary. A separate report notes councilmanic turmoil over Laurel Hall's rent value and city paving issues including Prospect Street and Finch Park lighting.
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Earl Dunn
Missouri St
Marion Gibson
Rader St
Dunn
Fall Creek Blvd
Olin Simuels
California St
James D. Lahy
Udell St
Lahy
North Side
Jerry Kinney
Simuels
Kinney
Bee Longwood
Herbert Fletcher
South East St
Ray
Park Department
Finch Park
Fletcher
State
Spann Aves
Shank
Pleasant Run
Pope unaware of Governor Al Smith during Rome trip
New York dispatch reports that the Pope had no knowledge of Governor Al Smith during a Rome-visit by his daughter. The Vatican’s awareness of Smith was minimal, contradicting delegate concerns about papal influence on the White House.
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New York
Vatican
White House
al Smith
Rome
State Ave resurfacing planned soon says board of works
Dr. M. J. Spencer announced that State Ave from Washington to Prospect will be resurfaced shortly. The damaged thoroughfare had been slated for later work with uncertain timing. Mayor Shank noted Laurel Hall sale or lease may be dropped if the 658 acre tract owners demand too high.
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M. J. Spencer
Board of Works
State Ave
Washington
Prospect St
Shank
Laurel Hall
Stoughton Fletcher
Scopes Evolution Trial Nears Clash on Core Issue
Dayton Tenn July 9 The Scopes evolution case nears trial with William Jennings Bryan leading the defense of fundamentalists arguing the core question Is there a God If evolution is true then there is no God Bryan asserts he can prove evolution false Judge Raulston arrives to preside as courtroom tensions over the central issue intensify ahead of the hearing next day.
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William J. Losh
United Press State Correa
Dayton
Tenn
Raulston
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Darrow Declares Defense Theory On Major Issue
Clarence Darrow proclaimed in Chicago that civilization will be on trial at Dayton as he boarded a train to speak on his defense theory amid mounting public attention. A United press dispatch notes his remarks outline a legal and philosophical stance appealing to jurors and citizens alike.
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United
Chicago
Civilization
Dayton
Clarence Darrow
Council Fight Highlights City Paving Debates
Council members claim on State Ave resurfacing soon, marking a victory for the council. Otto Ray harps on administration, denouncing street material and police appointment process. William Freeman defends the board of works saying campaign promises are not public necessities. Mayor Shank notes possible drop of Laurel Hall purchase proposal as owners set price at 1 million dollars.
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Laurel Hall
Shank
Edwin D. Logsdon
Indianapolis
Otto Ray
M. J. Spencer
Board of Works
State Ave
South Side
William H. Freeman
Darrow Defends Free Speech in Trial
Remarks from Darrow emphasize defending free speech and honest study as central aims of his participation. He frames the trial as a test of civilization under threat.
Bryan Reveals Aim in Scopes Trial Context
Dayton Tenn July 8 Bryan declares the fundamentalist movement aims to compel Bible teaching in public schools and to establish Christianity as the state religion. He frames the prosecution as seeking legislative control over education and suggests removing federal and state constitutional protections to uphold this program.
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Dayton, Tenn
Bryan
Mireos Scores Lone Point Amid Quiet Noon
Fragmentary sports notes show Mireos with a lone point as the game progresses toward a noon mark. The lines suggest a sparse scoreboard and limited action from other players.
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