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Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1929

Page

5

Snook Murder Trial Set For Wednesday in Columbus

Dr. James H. Snook former Ohio State University veterinary professor faces a first degree murder charge in Columbus. Trial is set for Wednesday at 9 am after defense dropped insanity hearing, with self defense and emotional insanity as key possible pleas. The 48 year old is accused in the slaying of 24 year old Theora K Hix, a medical college student with whom he had a three year clandestine relationship.

Pres Columbus James H. Snook Ohio State University Snook Henry Scarlett A.urder Snook Theora K. Hi Miss Hix

Girl, 17, Sets Manhattan Island Swim Record

Miss Lillian Garrick, 17, of 115 West Seventieth Street, swam around Manhattan Island in 11 hours 26 minutes to set the women’s record. The feat surpasses the previous mark by 2 hours 45 minutes, making her the third woman to complete the circuit. Garrick also claims women’s records for Yonkers to the Battery, the Battery to Station Island, and New Rochelle to Sands Point and back.

New York Lillian Garrick West Seventieth Street Manhattan Island Lottie Schommel Iramar Pool Yonkers the Battery Station Island New Rochelle Sands Point

Cornerstone Laid for St John’s Church in Leon

The cornerstone for the new St John’s Evangelical church at Leon ard and Sanders street was laid with a project cost of £125,000 and completion expected by January. The event drew about eight hundred people. Speakers included Rev W A Scheer of St Matthews Kentucky and Rev Ernest A Peipenbrock, with Rev Robert C Kuebler Rev Frederick R Davies and Dr Ernest N Evans assisting.

St. John’s Evangelical Church Leonard and Sanders Street W. A. Scheer St. Matthews Ernest A. Peipenbrock Robert, C. Kuebler Friedens Evangelical Church Frederick R. Davies Zion Evangelical Church Ernest N. Evans

City to Stop Rubbish Dumping in Sewers

Indianapolis officials launch a general anti litter campaign to keep sewers open. Street Commissioner Charles A Grossart cites sidewalks and gutters as dumping points and warns violators face prosecution and a $50 fine. The effort aims to reduce sewer clogging by about 25 percent.

Charles A. Grossart Indianapolis Department

Mardi Gras Friday Sherman Emerson Celebration Speakers

Mayor L. Ert Slack and Governor Harry G. Leslie will speak at the Sherman Emerson Civic League Mardi Gras event on Fast Tenth Street between Riley and Linwood Avenues. Friday's program begins at 6 p.m. with Arch Hinch hosting Indiana night.

L. Ert Slack Harry G. Leslie Sherman-Emerson Civic League Tenth Street Riley and Linwood Avenues Leslie Arch Hinch Albert Neuerberg Slack

Church Class Picnic At Idlewold Near Pendleton

The Minute Men Inc young men’s class from First Baptist Bible School spent a weekend outdoor picnic at Idlewold near Pendleton. Activities included baseball swimming boating and golf with a hillside Sunday school after breakfast and a fried chicken dinner for about fifty guests.

Minute Men, Inc First Baptist Bible School Idlewold Pendleton Hillside

Hospital aid urged as aviation grows in Indianapolis

Frederick E. Schortemeier, Indianapolis attorney and former secretary of state, says citizens should support a $300,000 drive for the Indiana Christian hospital even as the city pursues aviation growth. He notes industrial expansion increases hospital demand and praises the hospital’s 25 year record.

Indianapolis Frederick E. Schortemeier Schoriemeier Citizens Committee Indiana Christian Hospital Schortemeier

Gasoline Fire Makes Man a Living Torch

Kendallville Indiana May 22 Henry Voelker 54 was badly burned when a gasoline container exploded after he bought fuel for his car. Riding companion Willis Witsaman 25 escaped. Voelker died later in hospital as officials fight to save him.

Rulized Kendallville Ind Henry Voelker Voelker Willis Witsaman

New York to Alaska Round Trip Flight Ends in Crash

Captain Ross G. Hoyt of the US Army flier was forced to land near Yar mount British Columbia after fuel shortages and fatigue. The uninjured pilot wrecked his plane on the return flight from Nome Alaska to New York, part of a test to measure north west frontier travel efficiency.

Ross G. Hoyt Nome New York Edmonton Alberta United States Army Flier Alaska Yarmount British Columbia Here Hoyt Mitchell Field L. I Vanderhoff Alaskan White Horse Yukon Northwest Frontier

Man Dies Placing Flower on Friend’s Grave

Chicago July 22 Owen Mc Mahon 55 dies of heart attack at cemetery while placing a geranium on the grave of his old friend Michael O'Brien. McMahon had lived as a lodger in the O'Brien home and remained after O'Brien’s death a few weeks earlier.

Chicago Owen McMahon Miachel O’brien McMahon O’brien O'Brien Owen

Exploding Relic Marks Mt Washington Cog Railway Anniversary

Old Peppersass, the first engine to climb a mountain, exploded on Jacob's ladder during Mt Washington ceremonies. Reporter Daniel P. Rossiter of Arlington Mass was killed and three others injured. Twenty people including three governors were stranded on the summit awaiting rescue as the locomotive failed to descend.

MT. Washington N. H Daniel P. Rossiter Arlington Mass

SMALL STILLS NOW SUPPLY LIQUOR STOCKS

Washington reports a shift from large moonshine stills to many small operations spread across a wider area. Prohibition officials say dispersal makes seizures harder and cuts risk of losing entire supply lines. The trend predates the Jones law and reflects year ending June 30, 1928 through 1929 figures.

Sevipps Harvard Newspaper Alliance Washington Prohibition Bureau

Hay Fever and Asthma Treatment on Free Trial

D. J. Lane of 1413 Lane Building St Marys Kan offers a free trial bottle of his asthma and hay fever remedy sent by mail. If you are satisfied you pay $1.25. the user marks satisfaction as the judge. Send name and address and indicate your ailment.

D. J. Lane Lane Building St. Mary's Kan Stuart

U S Bull Fighter Honored in Spain

Sydney Franklin of Brooklyn, famed bull fighter, was carried from the ring on cheering shoulders after killing a bull with a single stroke. He dedicated the bull to Commander Raymon Franco and Guipuzcao province’s beauty queen amid a jubilant crowd in San Sabastian on July 22.

San Sabestian Spain Sydney Franklin Brooklyn Franklin Raymon Franco Guipuzcao

Things a Cook Should Know Sugar as Flavor

Sugar is a flavorer that enhances cereals fruits vegetables sauces and meats. A dash added during cooking reveals delicate flavors brightens fruit acids and improves color and appeal of stews roasts and gravies. Good food promotes health says the Sugar Institute.

The Sugar Institute

Konjola Promises Cure in Local Advertiser Feature

A promotional piece extols Konjola as a 32 ingredient remedy for stomach liver kidneys and nerves. The Konjola Man at Hook Dependable Drug Store Indianapolis explains its claimed history and benefits citing Mr Jason A Hooten who reports relief after five weeks of use and weight gain.

Hook Illinois Washington Streets Indianapolis Jason A. Hooten Orchard Avenue Konjola Konola Hook Dependable Drug Store

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