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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1928

Page

8

Fortune Quits Memorial Job and Hints at Feuds

Clem J. Richards of Terre Haute becomes president of the George Rogers Clark Memorial commission to end internal conflicts. Fortune, retiring president, cites aggressive antipathies from Dr. Frank Culbertson and Ewing R. Emison. Culbertson defends, Emison praised by supporters, as changes occur in Indiana’s memorial panel and its federal commission slate.

Clem Richards Terre Haute Clark Commission Clem J. Richards George Rogers Clark Memorial Commission William Fortune Indianapolis Frank Culbertson Ewing R. Emison Vincennes Fortune Culbertson Emison Commission Richards James Albert Woodburn Bloomington Indiana University Frank C. Ball Muncie William H. Book Indiana Commission Anna Studebaker Carlisle South Bend Thomas Taggart Lew O’bannon Corydon Richard and Lee Burns Federal Commission

Loot Found From Auto Burglary At Fortieth Street Store

George D. Peck found a Willys Knight sedan backed into his grocery alley containing cigars lard meat and cigarets valued at 85 dollars. Burglars fled before escaping with loot. A suitcase and clothing valued at 185 dollars were taken from H G Fisher's car at Meridian and George Streets. A typewriter worth 65 dollars was stolen from a men's dormitory. Thurman Smith and Katherine Statler were sentenced in Shelby Circuit Court to two to fourteen years each for forgery and fined 10 dollars plus costs.

George D. Peck E. Fortieth St Willys-Knight H. G. Fisher Rochester N. Y Meridian George Sts Paul Krider Indiana Central College Shelbyville Ind

Ox gall aid claimed to boost liver function in ad

A vintage medical ad touts ox gall as a natural liver stimulant to prevent toxic buildup from poor habits. It promotes Dioxel tablets as ten drops of ox gall per tablet and pledges quick results. Readers are offered a free sample through Haag Drug Co.

Middle Fife Haag Drug Co

Campaign Quiz Nears Recess in Senate Hearing

United Press reports the Senate Campaign Investigating Committee plans to end its hearings in Washington today after hearing six witnesses. Senators Goff of West Virginia, Sackett of Kentucky, and Representatives Burton and Brand of Ohio are among those expected to testify as the panel seeks to wrap up before the GOP and Democratic national conventions.

United Press Washington Senate Campaign Investigating Committee Senator Goff West Virginia Sackett Rep Kentucky Senate Hoover Burton and Brand Ohio Government Printing Office House

Urges Specialized Clinics for Unwed Mother Babes

Aerie No 211 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles reports new officers led by William Beswick as worthy president after Monday’s installation at the Eagles Temple 43 W Vermont St. The item notes ongoing control by the new administration.

Jail 3 For HoldUp At Brookside Drug Store

Police seek three bandits who robbed E M Siler at 2802 Brookside Ave Monday night. Robberies tied to auto banditry case against George Webster. Suspects described as three men in a car. early arrest anticipated. Arrests include Ellis Scales Joe Nasby and Frank Brown in related theft at 429 Muskingum St. and 224 N Senate Ave. incidents.

E. M. Siler Brookside Ave Robert Robbins Oriental St Brookside Robbins George Webster Senate Ave

Merchants elect Goldstein president and officers chosen

Albert S. Goldstein of Goldstein Brothers was elected president of the Merchants Association at a directors meeting Monday night. W. E. Balch continues as manager in his twenty second year. Officers named include Herman P. Lieber vice president Samuel L. Hahn secretary and Frank D. Stalnaker treasurer. Directors named include Ayres Gay Brown Kahn Taylor and Vonnegut.

Albert S. Goldstein Goldstein Brothers Merchants Association W. E. Balch Herman P. Lieber H. Lieber Company Samuel L. Hahn Selig’s Frank D. Stalnaker Indiana National Bank Frederick M. Ayres L. S. Ayres and Company G. A Gay Pettis Dry Goods Company Arthur G. Brown Marott Shoe Company Edward R. Kahn Peoples Outfitting Company Carl A. Taylor Taylor Carpet Company George Vonnegut Vonnegut Hardware Company

Veteran physician Caleb Ritter dies at 73

Dr. Caleb L. Ritter, 73, longtime Gosport physician, was found dead from a heart attack in his basement. Funeral services start 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in Gosport with burial in Gosport cemetery. He served 37 years in practice, presided over Owen County Medical Society, and belonged to Indiana and American medical groups. Surviving: daughter Mrs. Thomas Dodd. sister Mrs. Charles B. Naugle. brother Dr. Christian C. Ritter.

Caleb L. Ritter Gosport Ind Ritter Dr. Ritter West Newton Owen County Medical Society Indiana Medical Society American Medical Association Pythias Methodist Church Thomas Dodd Charles B. Naugle Indianapolis Christian C. Ritter

Hugh Brown Elected Head of Bank Group

Hugh Brown of Fletcher American National Bank was elected president of the Indianapolis chapter American Institute of Banking at the annual meeting Monday night at Spink Arms. Edward B. Funk presided at a banquet. Forty bankers attended. D. E. Overmire was elected vice president and Miss Mary Dennis was named secretary and treasurer.

Hugh Brown Fletcher American National Bank Indianapolis American Institute of Banking Spink Arms Edward B. Funk State Savings and Trust Company Institute F. W. Hitzeman Old National Bank Ft. Wayne Ind C. Oliver Holmes Indiana Bankers’ Association D. E. Overmire The Peoples State Bank Mary Dennis Bankers’ Association

Indiana firemen convention due here July 17 18 19

About 4000 people are expected for the Indiana fireman convention to be held in Ter re Haute. The Shrine Temple will host the business sessions with bands from Muncie Lafayette and other cities providing music for the program.

United Press

Public clinics urged for prenatal care at Florence Crittenton confab

Dr Herman G Morgan of the Indianapolis health board stressed prenatal and postnatal care for unwed mothers during the Florence Crittenton Mission conference closing session at the Marott. Speakers included Dr Kenosha Sessions and Mrs James Hartford. moving plans for the Florence Crittenton Home were announced amid talks on mother and child responsibilities.

Herman G. Morgan Crittenton Marott Indianapolis Public Health Board Florence Crittenton United States Kenosha Sessions Indiana James H. Hartford Columbus Ohio John A. Brown State Charities Board PF. S. C. Wicks All Souls Unitarian Church Jean Cole Washington, D. C Elizabeth Pungee Wheeling W. Va

Honor for former provost at Indiana University Club luncheon

The Indiana University Club adopted a tribute resolution for Dr. Samuel E. Smith Indiana University provost who died last week at its season finale luncheon at the Columbia Club. Dr Edward T Thompson who has succeeded Robert E Neff as administrator of Indiana University hospitals was introduced to members.

Indiana University Club Samuel E. Smith Indiana University Columbia Club Edward T. Thompson Robert E. Neff Indiana University Hospitals

Nomination of Dailey in First Vote Predicted

Supporters predicted Frank C. Dailey would win the Democratic State convention on the first ballot with 800 votes claimed at the outset. Delegates meet at Cable Tabernacle to select 11 state offices, with Fredrick’s backers seeking second choices to foil Dailey.

Frank C. Dailey Cable Tabernacle Dailey John E. Fredtic Kokomo Fredric Earl Crawford Milton George R. Dale Muncie Fredrick Frederick van Nuys United States Thomas Taggart Evansville Ora C Joseph Shea Indianapolis Irtin Boonville William Ft. Curll Petersburg A. C. Wood Angola J. Pe Oe Tipton Samuel E. Cook Uniin Albert Stump

Free ride ends with missing cash in car

Miss Mabel Kindred of 230 East Pratt Street says a man offered a ride to three women during rain after leaving home for work. She reports alighting downtown and leaving her purse and $73 in the car, implying a theft or loss during the vehicle ride.

Mabel Kindred E. Pratt Sr Apt Kindred

Purse Snatcher Fails As Man Fleeed After Following Woman

A Black man pursued a woman to her home on Monday, shouted at her and attempted to snatch her purse from under her arm, then fled. Police investigate the incident and seek information.

Indiana State Adds Two Plays to Culver Literary Day

Night report shows Mrs. Gertrude Bartlett at 111 E St Clair St telling police a thief failed to grab a purse and fled. Indiana State has submitted two extra plays to Culver Literary Day contest. "Cobwebs Across the Moon" by Kenneth Gantz of Jasonville and "One Morning" by Allen Richardson of Terre Haute.

Gertrude Bartlett E. St. Clair St Times Special Terre Haute Ind Indiana State Kenneth Gantz Jasonville Allen Richardson

Man crashes into police car in intoxication case

Clinton White of 20814 W Morris Sr drove into a police car led by Sergt Frank Reilly Monday night. He faced charges of driving while intoxicated and lacking lights. Officers recovered liquor in his car and charged White and three passengers with operating a blind tiger and intoxication.

Clinton White W. Morris Sr Frank Reilly White Martin Cahill Meridian St Charles Harris S. West St Gerald Isreal S. Randolph St

Wanted 50 Thousand Skinny Men

An advertisement proclaims McCoy's Tablets can help underweight men or women gain at least 5 pounds in two months. It cites an Atlantic City case of 28 pounds gained, promises an ironclad guarantee, and offers refunds if the weight gain and health improvement are not achieved.

Atlantic City McCoy Hook’s Degonsente Hay Stores Vf Drug Store

Graduates Receive Law Degrees at Harrison School Ceremony

Thirty four students were graduated Monday evening from the Benjamin Harrison Law School at the Columbia Club. Former Supreme Court Judge Fred C. Gause delivered the commencement address. Roy A. Holtzclaw, president of the graduating class, gave the valedictory, and Dean W. W. Thornton conferred the degrees.

Benjamin Harrison Law School Columbia Club Supreme Court Fred C. Gause Roy A. Holtzclaw W. W. Thornton

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