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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1928

Page

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Indiana G O P backs Hoover in state race

Indiana Republicans push prohibition as key issue with Herbert Hoover to mobilize support for the state ticket. Governor Ed Jackson condemns Al Smith on liquor stance and praises Harry G. Leslie while editors weigh cross currents and loyalty to the Hoover platform.

Robert Beard Wyandotte Ind Prohibition Indiana Herbert Hoover Indiana Republican Editorial Association West Baden Corydon Ed Jackson Wyandotte Lodge Republcan Party E. E. Neal Noblesville Jackson Alfred E. Smith Harry G. Leslie Hoover Ed Bush Salem Kansas City Coolidge E. S. Shumaker Leslie al Smith

Public appeal in hunt for two murder suspects

Detective Chief Jerry Kinney urged the public to aid police in locating two coatless bandits linked to the murder of Motor Policeman Paul Miller last Tuesday. Citizens reported sightings across the city including an arm sling and bloody shirt. Authorities noted other fugitives from Pendleton and named three escapees wearing overalls in a storm escape.

Paul Miller Jerry Kinney F. W. Watson Eighteenth St Waverly Ind Indiana State Reformatory Pendleton William Poland S. Warman Ave Indianapolis Warren Luther Gates Lafayette, Ind James Louks Cicero

Boiled Eggs Sickened 200 Picnickers at Maryland Rally

200 picnickers, mostly children, fell ill at Marshall Hall Maryland on the hottest day of the year after a Central Union Mission event served boiled eggs. Eleven remained in hospitals with one in serious condition as ambulances ferried casualties to Washington.

United Pres Washington Maryland District of Columbia Marshall Hall Charles McAlester Central Union Mission Capital John S. Bennett Calvin Coolidge

Gas Hawk Kidnap Attempt Stuns City

Police pursue a gray-haired man dubbed the gas hawk after he abducted 12-year-old Helen Clossin at Twenty-Sixth and Meridian. The blue Essex coach driver dragged her into the car and drove to Broad Ripple before returning the girl to Thirty-Second and Meridian. He is described as middle aged with gray hair a livid facial scar glasses and dark clothing.

Helen Clossin Kenwood Ave Twenty- Sixth Meridian St Broad Ripple Thirty-Second Meridian Sts

Three Houses Entered in Friday Burglaries

Burglars entered the home of George McHaffey at 711 E Twenty Third St and $20 was stolen. L B Schick at 3706 N Drexel reported his residence entered and ransacked with loot about $112.50. Mrs Alice Demoss at 2821 Central Ave had her purse stolen containing $45.

George McHaffey E. Twenty- Third St L. B. Schick N. Drexel Alice Demoss Central Ave

Saint and Sinner debuts with Tarvers’ changing fortunes

ONY TARVER is one of the two heroines of the new Saint and Sinner which starts in The Times on Monday July 23 with Tony's mother Peg Tarver. The Tarver family rose from straitened means to prosperity and Mrs Tarver struggles to adapt to their new status.

Times Tony Peg” Tarver Tarvers

Two Year Old Hit by Car In Critical Condition

Richard Prosser aged two of 915 Elm Street remains in critical condition at city hospital after being struck by an automobile driven by Lenora Scriven of 35 North Keystone Avenue in front of his home Friday. Investigating officers say the child ran into the street.

Richard Prosser Elm St City Hospital Lenora Scriven Keystone Ave Reidy and Lansing Marjorie Slinger Prospect St Virginia Cook Columbus Ind Peter Voris Central Ave E. F. Schad Vermont St Twenty-First St Harold Floyd North St Virginia Ave Maryland St Samuel Harland Oliver Harland N. Pensylvania St

Judge calls search law in dry case a disgrace

Special Judge Emsley W. Johnson dismissed Ed Bergen’s charge for prohibition law violation saying police entry without a search warrant is illegal. He condemned lack of warrants and cited Supreme Court rulings, discharging the defendant but lamenting enforcement obstacles.

Emsley W. Johnson Ed Bergen W. St. Clair St Bergen Supreme Court Johnson

Market Stagnation Signals Cautious Liquidity Policy

In New York July 21 the market shows a few favorites rising while most stocks drift. Trade volume falls to year’s low despite easy money. The public appears committed, awaiting higher prices to take profits. We advocate continuing liquidation until a clear broadupturn emerges.

New York

Hussey Admits Killing Novelist and Affinity

Dr. Virginia A. Hussey confessed to killing her novelist husband and his alleged lover Grace Sauveur in a case linked to domestic strife. Police searched the Parkersford home for bodies but found none as Hussey, jailed, said she riddled her husband and shot the other woman.

United Press Norristown Virginia A. Hussey Lindley M. Hussey Grace Sauveur Venezuela Hussey Parkersford Dr. Hussey Hhe

Indiana Drug Executive Named Finance Director for Democratic Campaign

William J. Mooney Sr. Mooney Mueller Ward Drug Co president has been named director of finance in Indiana for the national Democratic campaign. Reappointment by Herbert H. Lehman national finance director was made on recommendation of Indiana National Committeeman Charles A. Geathouse.

William J. Mooney Sr Mooney- Mueller-Ward Drug Company Indiana Herbert H. Lehman New York National Finance Charles A.geathouse

West's Daughter Here Delights in Interior Appointment

Mrs Helen Louise Cannon of 3530 Balsam Ave Chicago is Roy O West's only daughter. West, a Chicago attorney active in Republican politics, became secretary of the interior succeeding Herbert Work by President Coolidge on Friday. He is noted for his role with De Pauw University board of trustees in Indiana.

Helen Louise Cannon Balsam Ave Roy O. West Chicago Interior Herbert Work Coolidge Friday Cannon West Indiana de Pauw University Board of Trustees

Heat and Storm Fatalities Hit Indiana Farmland

In Indiana within 24 hours a man died from heat near Connersville while shocking corn. A woman at a restaurant suffered heat prostration but recovered. Thunderstorms caused thousands in damage in Grant and Howard counties with downed lines and uprooted trees. Fruit crops in Howard suffered as cherries and peaches blown off, corn leveled near Greentown. Heat slowed farm work in Bartholomew County as livestock perished in extreme heat.

Indiana William Meyers Connersville Maude Johnson Grant Howard Howard County Greentown Richmond Washington Batholomew County

How the Market Opened

New York July 21 early stock market dealings were quiet with little feature except heavy buying of Warner Brothers Pictures A which rose nearly 2 points to a new high for the year. General Motors Radio and other motors steadied while steel and several industrials showed fractional gains.

United Press New York Warner Brothers Pictures A General Motors Radio Case Threshing Machine International Harvester Union Carbide Agai Allied Chemical Chrysler Kennecott Greene- Cananea Montgomery Ward Sears-Roebuck Wall Street Journal Financial Review Today

Boy Injured at Rhodius Park Pool

Leonard Oliver, 12, of 22 E Adler St., is in city hospital with a sore chin after striking the concrete bottom at Rhodius Park pool Friday. He was injured while playing in the water and was treated today.

Leonard Oliver E. Adler St City Hospital Rhodius Park

Holmes Exits Indianapolis Mayoral Fight After Court Ruling

Indiana Supreme Court denied Holmes claim to mayor, ruling he had no legal right to the office or to act as mayor. Hogue’s claim remains under court review as final decision on Indianapolis mayor looms.

Ira M. Holems Indianapolis State Supreme Court Holmes Joseph L. Hogue John L. Duvall Duvall Hague High Court L. Ert Slack Hogue Slack Appellee Slack Appellee Appellee Hogue Appelles Samuel Lewis Shank

When Mishaps Come Are You Ready

Summer accidents loom as crowds gather and outdoor days wear on. A ten part First Aid in Emergencies series by Science Service offers essential steps to take when someone is hurt, starting in Monday's Times.

The Times Science Service the Times

Airport for City Assured by Civic Body

Indianapolis will gain a suitable municipal airport after a Friday conference with Mayor L Ert Slack and chamber officials. The chamber will assume city responsibility for securing an adequate airport until city action. a committee will coordinate with the city and a live prospect for a large airplane factory spurs steps. Representatives of a new company will visit next week to view sites. The chamber’s aeronautical bureau may be asked to survey potential locations.

Indianapolis L. Ert Slack Chamber of Commerce Industrial Commission of the Chamber Slack Chamber Aeronautical Bureau of the United States Chamber of Commerce

Supreme Court denies Stephenson rehearing in Oberholtzer case

Indiana court records show D. C. Stephenson, former Klan leader, has one option left after the Supreme Court declined to rehear his habeas corpus petition. His appeal remains pending before the Supreme Court from Hamilton County’s life sentence for Madge Oberholtzer’s murder.

D. C Harry L. Crumpacker la Porte Superior Court Stephenson Hamilton County Crumpacker Supreme Court

Couple Struck By Trolley At Delaware and Virginia

Harold Floyd aged 21 and his wife Jessie 19 of 112 West North Street were bruised after being hit by the rear of a Prospect street car turning the Delaware Street corner onto Virginia Avenue. Motorman C. J. Reading of 2116 Ringgold Street operated the car.

Harold Floyd Jessie W. North St Prospect Street Delaware St Virginia Ave C. J. Reading Ringgold St

Watson To Leave Today For Washington After Eye Infection

Senator James B. Watson is departing for Washington following an eye infection caused by a cinder. He also commented that the Supreme Court’s refusal to increase the penalty for Superintendent E R Shu maker's contempt was justified.

James BE. Watson Washington Watson Supreme Court E. R. Shumaker

Souders Improves after Detroit Racing Injury

George Souders, racing driver, seriously hurt last Sunday, shows great improvement but experiences temporary unconscious spells. Doctors report a fractured arm and brain concussion. Wife and mother travel from Lafayette, Indiana, to be with him. a special nurse attends due to severity.

United Press Detroit George Souders Highland Park Hospital Souders Lafayette Ind

Shumaker Appeals Contempt Conviction Up to High Court

Indiana Anti-Saloon League head Dr. E S Shumaker considers appealing his contempt conviction to the United States Supreme Court after the Indiana Supreme Court upheld the $250 fine and sixty day sentence. Attorney James Bingham Sr plans to file a writ of certiorari if advised by Shumaker and the league board.

E. S. Shumaker Indiana Anti-Saloon League League United States Supreme Court Supreme Court Shumaker Indiana Arthur L. Gilliam James Bingham Indiana Supreme Court Dr. Shumaker United States Court State Supreme Court Board of The Bingham Ed Jackson Martin Jesse EE. Martin Ethan Miles Anti-Saloon League Miles Gilliam Arthur B. Robinson James E. Watson Republican Party Watson Henry Lane Wilson Mexico Robinson Clyde Walb Leavenworth Federal Prison

Leg Broken in Cave-In at City Construction Site

Paul Buxton, 30, of Homstead Hotel, N. New Jersey, suffered a broken leg and severe bruising after a six foot trench cave-in at Fifty Seventh and N Meridian Streets. He was employed by Vogel Construction Company and taken to city hospital for treatment.

Paul Buxton Homstead Hotel N. New Jersey Court Sts

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