Police training school to open in sixty days
Indianapolis police will start a local geography based training program including physical culture law target practice observation and first aid. Major Lewis Johnson will head the effort and the course aims to build a thorough scientific approach to policing for new appointees and veterans alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude F. Johnson
Lewis Johnson
Los Angeles
New York
Louisville
Major Johnson
Bedroom Thief Alarm Works
E H Schroeder of 2200 Churchman Avenue used a rope tied to a chicken coop door and a chair in his bedroom as an alarm. Last night thieves toppled the chair. he fired several shots but police said he missed as the thieves fled on foot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Schroeder
Churchman Ave
Schroeder
Copeland Says Al Smith Not Repeal Leader
Senator Copeland declares Governor Smith’s wet position favors Volstead Act modification to allow non intoxicating beers and wines. He cites a nationwide survey of states backing Smith totaling 306 electoral votes, exceeding the 270 needed for victory.
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AL Smith
Copeland
United Press
Washington
New York
Smith
West
Mason and Dixon Line
Coolidge
Beavn
Tammany Hall
United States
Democratic Party
Tammany
Solid South
New Jersey
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New Hampshire
Delaware
Maryland
Nevada
New Mexico
Arizona
Wyoming
Tennessee
School Board Considers 19-Room Addition at Broad Ripple High
A Broad Ripple school board meeting featured a request for a 19 room addition to Broad Ripple High. Citizens presented a petition with 400 signatures from locals gathered Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broad Ripple High School
Broad Ripple
Stolen Cars Belonging to Local Residents Reported
Police report multiple stolen vehicles tied to residents in Indiana and nearby areas. Esker Brown R R L Stilesville Ford 503 843 from Capitol Ave and Maryland Sts F B Kester 205 N Warman Ave Nash 562 743 from Washington and Tilmois Sts. Thomas Ford 912 Broadway Ford 513 279 from 156 Black ford St Raymond Herring Westport Ford 178 199 from Ohio St and Capitol Ave Clarence Newcomb 1129 Laurel St Ford 595 095 from Sanders St and Madison Ave William H Martin 440 Massachusetts Ave Chrysler 18185 from Vermont and Capitol Ave R H McKinney 1663 Union St Essex 693 937 from 1100 8 Meridian St Crescent Oil Company Wyoming and West Sts Dodge from 800 Massachusetts Ave
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esker Brown
Stilesville
Ind
Ford
Capitol Ave
Maryland
F. B. Kester
N. Warman Ave
Nash
Washington and Tilmois
Thomas Ford
Broadway
Blackford St
Raymond Herring
Westport
Ohio St
Clarence Newcomb
Laurel St
Sanders St
Madison Ave
William H. Martin
Massachusetts Ave
Chrysler
Vermont
R. H. McKinney
Union St
Eessex
Meridian St
Crescent Oil Company
Wyoming
Weet Sts
Dodge
Back Home Again Automobiles Recovered in Greenwood
Automobiles reported found by police belong to Thorns Strewberry of Greenwood Indiana found at 315 West Ohio Street J P Dorrell 2008 Prospect 81 found at Keystone Avenue and Pleasant Run Boulevard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thorms Strewberry
Greenwood
Ind
Ohio St
J. P. Dorrell
Ford
Keystone Ave
Pleasant Run Blvd
Buchanan Kin Annie Buchanan Dies at 90 in Philadelphia
Annie Buchanan 90 niece of former President Buchanan and Stephen Foster died at her Philadelphia home. She belonged to a prominent family and had long been active in religious and philanthropic work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Philadelphia
Annie Buchanan
President Buchanan
Stephen c. Foster
Needle in Cape May woman gone unnoticed half a century
CAPE MAY N J Mrs George Mc Neil swallowed a needle over fifty years ago no ill effects followed. She recently felt hip pain and a doctor removed the needle confirming the long dormant incident after a period of worry and forgetting.
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Cape May
N. J
George McNeil
Lindy’s Flight Sparks Stampede for Army Flying Cadets
Washington reports a surge in youth interest in Army flying training after Lindbergh’s historic flight. About 800 applications to the cadet course, roughly double last year, flood in as recruiting emphasizes San Antonio training and a Marshfield California school open this November.
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United P
Washington
Army Air Corps
Army
San Antonio
Marshfield
Cal
Flying Corps Reserve
Lindbergh
Army Training School
Spring Rainfall Sets New Mark
Indiana's March May 1927 rainfall exceeded all prior records for those months Meteorologist J H Armington notes rain on forty four of ninety two days with many days to come. The heavy rain damages corn and leaves 160 000 Indiana growers thirty days behind in ploughing.
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Indianapolis Weather Bureau
J. H. Armington
Weather Bureau
Indiana
Armington
Rainfall Record Tumbles in Madison May 8
A spring weather event at Madison Indiana reported a 4.09 inch fall in twenty four hours. The record reflects heavy rainfall across the area with significant storm activity on that date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Ind
Mystery shot through wall near Wheasley home
A bullet pierced the kitchen window of Ray Wheasley at 2230 Winter Ave Tuesday night narrowly missing family members and lodging in the opposite wall. Wheasley fled out the back door and police were summoned to the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Wheasley
Winter Ave
Wheasley
Realty Trade Topic On Real Estate Policies At Meeting
Realty Trading will discuss How to Make a Real Estate Trade at the Indianapolis Real Estate board meeting Thursday at noon. Speakers include Z B Hunt Paul L McCord E K McKinney and Walter White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Real Estate Board
Chamber of Commerce
Z. B. Hunt
Paul L. McCord
E. K. McKinney
Walter, White
Meeting Tonight of Indianapolis Sheet Metal Contractors
The Indianapolis Sheet Metal Contractors Association schedules a meeting at the Denison hotel at 8 tonight. The gathering aims to discuss upcoming projects and industry matters with members in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Sheet Metal Contractors Association
Denison
Four Walls Can Make a House But It Takes a Woman to Make a Home
A period ad style testimonial praises Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for women's health. Mrs. Frank Dindore of Lancaster Ohio and Mrs. Epward Persina of Sturgis Michigan share experiences of improved energy, stamina, and easier childbirth after using the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Utica
Michigan
Frank Dindore
Lancaster, Ohio
Sturgis
Lydia BE
Forbes
Epward Persina
Sturgis Ave
Plane ghost sighting near Transylvania sparks awe at sea
On May 30 the Cunard liner Transylvania reported a light in the southern sky east of the ship off the Irish coast. Cadet King saw a moving light rise to altitude and vanish eastward, observed for ten to twelve minutes by two aboard. Officers suggested a naval aircraft during fleet exercises.
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David W. Bone
Cunard-Anchor
Transylvania
Europe
Brtena
Belgium
London
New York
United Press
Charles E. Dune
Berkeley
Cal
King
Jews Plan First Community Drive in Indianapolis
Plans for Indianapolis Jewish Community Chest campaign were outlined at a Tuesday meeting at the Elks Club. The goal was set at 80 382 dollars. Speakers included Ralph Bamberger campaign chair, Albert M. Rosenthal director, J A Goodman president, and Samuel Frommer publicity manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Jewish Community Chest
Elks Club
Ralph Bamberger
Albert M. Rosenthal
J. A. Goodman
Jewish Welfare Fund
Samuel Frommer
Rosenthal
Vote Split Halts Shortridge Heating Cut
Indianapolis school board factions blocked a $358 000 reduction in the Shortridge High School heating and ventilating project. The board, after a tax board approved $230 000 bond, debated excluding temperature control toilet ventilation and steam pipe line covering. Minority member Fred Bates Johnson led opposition with Charlies R. Yoke, while Theo dore F. Vonnegut and Lillian Sedwick supported the cut. Charles W. Kern shifted to support the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Shortridge High School
Fred Bates Johnson
Johnson
Charlies R. Yoke
Theodore F. Vonnegut
Lillian Sedwick
Charles W. Kern
Vonnegut
Sedwick
Paddling Saves Boy After Money Theft Incident
A mother and teacher intervened to avoid juvenile court for an 8 year old pupil at School 4 after the boy admitted stealing money from Miss Monica Rice. The teacher requested no arrest and the boy was returned to his mother who planned to involve the father when he arrived home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
An &S
Monica Rice
Injured Racers Improve After Speed Way Crash
Henry Kohlert 34 of St. Charles Illinois seriously injured in a speedway race crash Monday remained unconscious until recovery and asked who won. Jules Ellingboe and Norman Batten also injured with Burns and serious injuries. all three hospitalized at Methodist Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Kohlert
St. Charles
Kohlert
Ill
What Traffic Will Bear
Rail freight rates aim to maximize total traffic rather than squeeze each item. Rates are moderated to develop volume, benefiting both producers and railways through shared overhead and improved efficiency. The current structure results from years of study, with managers urging readjustment when commerce lags. L. A. Downs Illinois Central System president. Chicago June 1, 1927.
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James Lee
Mildred
Detroit
United State Customs Border Patrol
Robert Clancy
Federal District Attorney
Larning
Rith
Isadore Feibleman
District Grand Lodge No. 2
Independent
Order of B'nai B'rith
Toledo
Benjamin Achtenberg
Kansas City
Sam J. Sievers
St. Louis
Leonard Freiburg
Cincinnati
Buchanan
Webster the
Belden Stratford
Lincoln Park
America
Chicago
Lindy
Stampede For Sky
Lancaster
Ohio
Yogi
Hari Rama
India
Atlantic
Vis
Aetna Trust
Ana Pea
TNT
L. A. Downs
Illinois Central System
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