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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1927
Page
3
Reported by a friend, a life threatening condition of Goodrich was treated with cognac as a last resort while the governor lay near death. The account describes alcohol aiding a cure and the unusual medical measure being shared as a remarkable rescue.
J T Moorman, Goodrich ally and Republican treasurer, testifies a state official quietly ordered cognac as a life saving measure for former Governor James P Goodrich. The official supports the claim though withholding his name stating two bottles were obtained on medical advice.
Witness testifies in Michigan suit to dissolve the House of David that Benjamin Purnell alias King hid in the colony during four years while sought on charges. He says Purnell locked in a basement trap door to a hidden room and used a hidden passage to evade authorities.
Petitions signed by resident property owners were filed with the board of works asking to include concrete in bids for paving materials. The board had recently dropped concrete from the specifications, and City Engineer Frank C. Lingenfelter noted that if the petitions bear the majority of owners, the board may reconsider the change.
Ellis Searles of the United Mine Workers Journal warned Exchange Club members that Bolshevism seeks a foothold in America. He claimed a communist ambassador operates in Mexico to spread propaganda in Latin America and urged vigilance to protect the nation.
The State tax board will hold a June 21 hearing to consider readjustment of assessed real estate valuations under the 1927 Legislature. The session covers property listed on county records as a whole and excludes individual taxpayers.
Mrs. Ella J. Harvey faces displacement as Indianapolis park board seeks her 2806 Ralston Ave property for a Douglas Park expansion. Appraised at 550 dollars, she must move by January, though she cannot find another home at that price. Harvey, widowed two years, with a 16 year old son, sought help from President John E. Milner after a difficult winter illness and leg injury.
A somber note on progress as communities face displacement and loss while modernization reshapes livelihoods. The piece laments social costs and the quiet suffering of those pushed aside.
Frieda Hempel, famed opera and concert singer, claims Augusta Heckscher promised 48000 yearly for life as valuable consideration. The amended petition alleges Hempel limited engagements to stay in New York, fulfilled her part, while Heckscher failed to pay.
Mrs Rose Wilton Festa, one of the Wilton sisters, describes her husband Charles Festa a gambler who failed to support her and their 2 year old child, pawned her clothing and jewelry, and abused her when she refused him money. The case was continued by Circuit Judge John P Jeffries to June 24 to hear the defendant's testimony.
Pyke Johnson of the National Automobile Chamber of Commerce says the auto industry will not use threats of broad tariff reductions to remove the passenger car sales tax. He notes rising foreign tariff pressure with recent increases in Spain and threats in Argentina France Switzerland Norway and others, and says joint action to lower tariffs is not favored.
School board approved erecting a bronze tablet at School 34 to honor Eleanor S. Skillen, after whom the school is named, to ensure all tributes at the schools conform.
Frank Waller of 2527 North Wheeler Street built a miniature car for amusement that he says is practical. It features a 10 horsepower 4 cylinder motorcycle engine, capable of about 30 miles per hour and 35 miles per gallon. The chassis measures 4 feet by 2 feet.
Harvey Hartsock of the Link-Belt Company denounced parties as undermining voters and praised city managers. He cited a system where ballots favor party picks and warned officials face pre election favors and corrupt practices. Meetings announced include Edwart Work at 220 S Belmont and church mass meetings across the week.
Hungarian screen actress Wilma Banky and actor Rod La Rocque announced plans to wed in Hollywood on June 26. Their romance began a few weeks before the engagement was announced on April 10. Neither has been married.
A. G. Perrott of the Indianapolis police department was placed in charge of organizing the State bureau of criminal identification created by the 1927 Legislature. He became acting superintendent with potential to be named superintendent. Authorities said he may return to the city force without losing standing. The new staff includes Forest H. Huntington Chauncey A Manning Oliver P Wright Albert H Schoffield.
The Calumet district death toll rose by two from separate Friday crashes in Gary. Ruth Jarrett nine was struck by a South Shore interurban while chasing a streetcar to school. Victor Battles died when his car collided with a Gary street car, injuring two companions and two passengers.
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