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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1929

Page

9

U S May Open Distilleries for Medicinal Whisky

ADoran will survey medicinal liquor stores to decide if distilleries should reopen. Officials estimate 15 million gallons in storage, possibly 10 million after losses, with a decision tied to Treasury plans for a first legal batch since 1922.

Uawerd Cwenerer Allanee Washington James M. Doran Ders Treasury Heads United States Pharmacopeia Doran Congress Mellon Prohibition

Races Continue at Kennel Club Track

Promoters of the Indiana Kennel Club plan nightly races at the Allisonville road track starting at 8 30 with betting booths closed until a court case is settled. On Friday about 1500 people visited the event while only two sheriff's deputies and no police were present.

Indiana Kennel Club, Ltd Allisonville Road John J. Darmody

Bankrupt three file petitions in federal court

Three people in Columbus Indiana filed voluntary bankruptcy petitions in federal court as Citizens National Bank of Hope Indiana entered receivership. William C. Galbraith farmer listed liabilities of 41561 with 9407 assets and notes held by the bank totaling about 14000. Charles F. McCallie real estate agent listed 33130 liabilities and 10407 assets. he was a bank director. Charles G. Irvin Hamilton county farmer listed 17251 liabilities and 14210 assets.

Citizens National Bank of Hope Ind Columbus William C. Galbraith Charles F. McCallie McCallie Charles G. Irvin Hamilton County

Optimist Club Leaders Address Local Meeting

Nicholas Noland of Dayton Ohio international president of Optimist Clubs and Harlington Woods of Springfield Ohio spoke at a joint meeting of Anderson Muncie Lafayette and Springfield clubs at Grandview park clubhouse. Woods discussed optimism in his address.

Anderson Ind Nicholas Noland Dayton Harlington Woods Springfield Anderson, Muncie Lafayette Grandview Park Woods

Doctors Live Shorter Lives Than Laymen Says Morgan

Dr Herman G Morgan says a Metropolitan Life survey shows doctors average 68 years, two years less than the general policy holder. He cites long education and hours, infection risk, heart disease, and stress from responsibility as factors. he warns of a future when overdosage could be ethical if unbearable.

Herman G. Morgan City Health Board Metropolitan Life Insurance Company Morgan Medical Journal Dr. Morgan

Czar Dead Eleven Years In Moscow Detachment

Moscow reports mark the eleventh anniversary of the execution of the imperial family at Ekaterinburg on July 13 1918 by order of Soviet authorities. The press largely ignores the date though informed circles doubt any surviving member.

United Press Moscow Ekaterinesburg Nicholas II

Death by Own Action Lake To Be Fenced In Muncie

The Lake near UNCIE in Muncie Indiana will be closed to the public with a high fence after a stone quarry near the city limits was sold to the Central Indiana Gas Company. Several people have died there in recent years, some accidents and some suicides, prompting the fencing and swimming prohibition.

Times Special UNCIE Ind Muncie Central Indiana Gas Company

Wood Shoe Nails Fuel Bekescsaba Power Plant

Steam in Bekescsaba's electricity plant boilers has been fed by Russian wooden shoe nails. A consignment of 700 cases was rejected by Hungarian merchants due to nail sharpness, then sold by customs as fuel for the plant.

Bekescsaba Hungary Russia

World Scientists Gather for Cape Town British Association Meeting

Cape Town hosts the South African meeting of the British Association for the Advancement of Science from July 22 to 27 with international participants from England and the United States. Sessions move to Johannesburg and Pretoria August 5. Sir Thomas Holland will preside and discuss mineral science at the July 31 address in Johannesburg. The Earl of Athlone will open proceedings with remarks on Africa and Science.

Science Service Cape Town South Africa England United States Equator British Association For the Advancement of Science Johannesburg Pretoria South African Association For the Advancement of Science British Association British Isles George Darwin H. G. J. Moseley Thomas Holland Imperial College of Science William Bragg Glasgow Earl of Athlone South African Association

Eagles 10 Picnic Preparations Set for Indiana Aerie Event

Indianapolis aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles hosts an all Indiana Eagles picnic at Columbia park Sunday for about 5000 attendees. Secretary Wilbur H Miller says committees will direct visitors from Eagles temple at 43 West Vermont street to the park. State officers expected include Stoehr Hudson Journey and Browning among others. A six piece orchestra will provide music for afternoon and evening dancing. The picnic is public.

Columbia Park Indianapolis Aerie Order of Eagles Wilbur H. Miller Eagles Temple West Vermont Street William ‘A. ‘Stoehr Cormnersville John B. Hudson Lafayette

Debutante Dorothy Wilson Improves After Car Crash

Evanston July reports Miss Dorothy Wilson a 20 year old debutante from Pasadena and Chicago hurt in a collision with Miss Helen Hertz daughter of John Hertz. Doctors say a second transfusion unlikely unless complications arise. Hertz and her parents visited the Evanston hospital with flowers.

United Press Evanston Ill Dorothy Wilson Pasadena Cal Chicago Helen Hertz John Hertz Marcus H. Hobart Miss Hertz Evanston Hospital

Gas secretary discusses gas manufacture at Lincoln Club

F G Rastenburg, secretary of the Citizens Gas Company, spoke on gas manufacture before the Exchange Club in Lincoln. Nearby, the state department of conservation released nine thousand fish into Frankfort area streams and gravel pits, while vandals are blamed for dynamiting streams in Michigan township.

Citizens Gas Company F. G. Rastenburg Exchange Club Lincoln Times Frankfort Ind State Department of Conservation Michigan Township

Farm Hand Killed as Auto Hits Man. Seven Hurt

A pedestrian died and four others were hospitalized after traffic incidents Friday night. William Miller, 69, Rural Route 1, Box 379, was struck on State Road 31 and killed instantly. Frank Good suffered a skull fracture after being struck on New York Street. Stanley Piper, 33, of Versailles Ky, crashed into a bridge abutment on State Road 52. Beech Grove resident F A Pohl, 136 North Seventeenth Street, was arrested on drunkenness charges after his car collided with Lloyd Pierman’s, injuring Mrs Emma Wolff. Pohl faces manslaughter charges connected to a Beech Grove crash in March. Pierman, Thelma Micks, Edith Micks, and Herr Harmon were treated for injuries.

Southport William Miller Miller Mary Woerler Frank Good New York West Street City Stanley Piper Versailles Traders Point Piper F. A. Pohl North Seventeenth Street Beech Grove Lloyd Pierman Sturm Avenue Sherman Drive Raymond Streets Emma Wolff Wade Street Pohl John Windhurst Pierman Thelma Micks Edith Micks South State Street Herr Harmon

British Foreign Chief Guarded by Police at Hotel

An armed guard was placed over the St Ermins hotel residence of Arthur Henderson the British foreign secretary after a man demanded to see him and drew a pistol. A second man named Henderson was also refused access.

United Pt London St. Ermins Arthur Henderson Henderson

Reunion Planned for Former Dubois County Residents

Former Dubois county residents living near Indianapolis will hold their annual all day reunion on Sunday July 21 at Garfield park. A basket dinner follows at noon and a short business meeting will be held. Officers include R. J. Dearborn president Flora Whaley vice president Charles Hoffman treasurer and Walter N. Mann secretary. Social committee members are Mrs Edward J. Seitz Mrs Homer Kivett and Mrs Lulu Vehling.

Dubois County Indianapolis Garfield Park R. J. Dearborn Flora Whaley Charles Hoffman Walter N. Mann Edward J. Seitz Homer Kivett Lulu Vehling

Cadets Complete Final Tryouts for Ft. Harrison Meet

Captain Don P Branson overseeing final tryouts for the citizen's military training camp track and field meet at Ft Benjamin Harrison. Preliminary sessions were held earlier in the week as cadets begin the last month of training with a short hike. an overnight encampment was abandoned due to wet grounds.

Don P. Branson Ft. Benjamin Harrison

Mrs Mary Watson to Mark 97th Birthday in Marion Home

Marion Indiana July 13 Children of Mrs Mary Watson Grant county s oldest resident plan a July 21 birthday observance at her home. Mrs Watson born 1832 has resided in Grant county since 1837.

Marion Ind Mary Watson Grant County Watson

Pastor Bruner Authors Church Membership Book

Greencastle Indiana July 13 The Rev B H Bruner pastor of the Christian church here is the author of a book to be published in September titled The Meaning of Church Membership.

Times Special Greencastle Ind B. H. Bruner Christian Church Here

Blue Sunday aid sought from Hoover on DC blue law

The Lord's Day Alliance asks President Hoover to issue a formal statement on the Lankford bill creating a Sunday prohibition in the District of Columbia. Sponsors seek a clear stance, hoping it becomes a national model. Church leaders and alliance members pressed the issue amid campaign pressures.

Scripps-Howard Netweepaner Alliance Washington White House Lord’s Day Alliance Hoover District of Columbia Congress Prohibition James Cannon Jr Virginia Canon Chase Brooklyn David G. Wylie H. L. Bowlby Lord's Day Alliance

Youths use car as security for gasoline theft

Two Chicago youths James Conachan and Jerry Moore left their automobile as security after buying fuel at a Colorado Springs station and drove off without paying. A quick phone call led to their apprehension. They claimed only 11 cents remained, promising to return for the car.

United Press Colorado Springs Col Chicago James Conachan Jerry Moore Here

Railroads Face Suit Over Freight Overcharges

G It tenbach Company of Indianapolis sues six railroads in federal court to enforce an interstate commerce commission order for 198 dollars in damages. The defendants include Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago and St Louis Chicago Indianapolis and Eastern Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Los Angeles and Salt Lake and Union Pacific for alleged freight overcharges on stone shipped to Los Angeles.

Interstate Commerce Commission Los Angeles G. Ittenbach Company Indianapolis Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago St. St. Louis

Jail Reform Plan Delays City Budget Requests

City safety board delays funding for a 25 000 jail improvements while William F. Hurd, the city building commissioner, inspects the jail after Councilman John F. White calls the facility unsafe. Hurd’s report may approve moving cells, adding exits and a jail elevator, with no action on Gamewell system relocation. Safety board appropriations will be sent to the city controller once the report is acted upon.

Board of Public Safety William F. Hurd Hurd The Safety Board John F. White Claude M. Worley White City Hall

Hurd Proposes Seven Inspection Districts for City

William F. Hurd building inspector says city redistricting to seven inspection districts replaces five due to extensive building in annexed areas. He requested seven inspectors, two more, in the 1930 budget to handle the expanded workload.

William F. Hurd Hurd

Indiana industrial board hears Hughes burn compensation case

Horace Yergin, Indiana industrial board member, heard evidence in Anderson on July 13 in the case of John Hughes of Alexandria seeking compensation for burns from a burst pipe that released boiling asphalt, injuring him on October 28 while employed by street contractor James P. Fisher. Hughes was burned from head to foot, losing an eye and one ear.

Times Anderson Ind Horace Yergin Indiana Industrial Board John Hughes Alexandria James P. Fisher Alexanderia Hughes

County residents seek paved east road petition pledge

Anderson Ind July 13 Madison county residents from Adams township will ask the county council at a special meeting to act quickly on petitions for two county road segments and a paved road east from Emporia to the Henry county line urging favorable action.

Specia Anderson Ind Anderson Elwood Summitville Adams Township Madison County Council Emporia Henry County

Booze Buyers Fenced With Bonds In Liquor Raids

Police use sworn statements from raiders who testify about liquor purchases to prosecute bootlegging. Judge Wetter endorses $100 vagrancy bonds to compel attendance, after Sergeant Morrisey shows a new “memory freshener” method.

Michael Morrisey Morrisey Paul C. Wetter

Royal couple save two from drowning at sea

Norway’s crown prince Olaf and Crown Princess Martha were hailed as heroes after rescuing two people from a drifting boat near the Bygdoe rocks in the Oslo fjord. They retrieved the rudderless craft and returned to shore.

Prince Olaf Norway Princess Martha United Press London Olaf Martha Copenhagen Oslo Bygdoe

Fire toll rises to fifteen in Kent theater tragedy

A fire during a comic presentation of The Fireman's Wedding in Gillingham Kent killed fifteen people. Another fireman died from injuries, raising the toll.

United Press Gillingham Kent England

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