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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1927
Page
1
Five agents known as undercover sleuths operate in this city for the United States. The notice highlights their presence and official role while avoiding sensational detail.
Five undercover federal agents have operated in and near Indianapolis for several days on a secret mission, reportedly led by a top national secret service official. The U S attorney’s office says they were unknown to local officials and may follow up on the Squibb liquor theft and possible political corruption links.
William V. Dwyer and Edward C. Cohran must serve two year federal prison sentences after the U S Supreme Court denied their appeals. The men were central figures in a million dollar New York liquor smuggling ring that bribed coast guard crews and conspired to violate the Volstead act. No further appeal is possible.
Mrs. Howard P. Savage wife of the national commander of the American Legion and assistant general manager of the North Shore Electric Lines of Chicago died in Sacred Heart Sanitarium Milwaukee at 4 a m Sunday after several weeks illness. Funeral planned Wednesday from Aherns Chapel Chicago.
The page lists hourly temperatures with times across the morning, noting 49 at 10 a.m., 52 at 11 a.m., 54 at noon, 63 at 9 a.m., 55 at 1 p.m., and 64 at a later hour, indicating a warming trend through the day.
Berlin June 6 A broken propeller forced the Bellanca monoplane down near Forst Prussia. Charles A Levine and Clarence D Chamberlin spoke by telephone from Cottbus after meeting delays and described their flight in despite the setback. They praised the Wright motor and cited the smooth crossing with strong winds requiring altitude changes. They planned to fly to Berlin later that day and to celebrate with beer and sausages upon arrival.
Postponement granted in Criminal Court delaying arraignment of Mayor Duvall and City Controller William C. Buser on election expense statement fraud charges. Duvall reportedly away at the International Police Chiefs convention in Windsor Canada and not expected back before Thursday. Special Prosecutor Holtman requested the delay to allow selection of a change of judge.
Eight month old Patsy Schaffer daughter of Mrs Verlin Schaffer 1101 Beville Ave put a live electric sewing machine cord plug in her mouth Sunday while the other end was connected causing lip burns treated at Methodist Hospital The incident serves as a warning about electrical safety for infants.
John O Banion aged fifty nine faces murder charges for fatally stabbing James Sparks forty three after an argument at Mary Pfieffer home on Southeastern Avenue. Judson L Stark led for the state with Deputy Paul Rhoad presenting closing arguments. O Banion’s attorney H B Pike argued the defense.
Secretary of State Kellogg sent a congratulatory message to Clarence Chamberlin via Ambassador Schurmann in Berlin. He praised the New York to Germany flight as a splendid achievement and an impetus for commercial aviation. Kellogg said Chamberlin would be remembered as a pioneer in linking Europe and the United States.
Building permits for the first five months of 1927 show a 2 108 200 increase over last year according to Building Commissioner Bert J Westover. Valuation to June 4 totalled 10 795 683 and the week ending June 4 reached 1 596 395 versus 348 448 a year ago. Westover issued the Scottish Rite Realty Company a 1 100 000 permit for a new Rite temple at North and Meridian Streets.
Preparation for Earl Russell 45 of 1069 Eugene St to face a first degree murder charge for slaying his wife with a butcher knife. The trial opens next Monday in Greenfield after a venue change. Prosecutor William H. Remy and Deputy Paul Rhoadarmer will present evidence before Judge Arthur Co. Van Duyn. The killing occurred August 17, 1926, and Russell's defense is expected to rely on insanity.
Authorities seek Leroy Eugle and Carl Martin of Lancaster Pennsylvania and Lloyd Carter of Yeddo Indiana who escaped last night by removing jail bars. Two are charged with automobile thefts and Carter was arrested in Indianapolis last week on a forgery charge.
The Indianapolis Times unveils the Ionic No. 5 type to improve readability alongside a new conservative headline style. Readers are invited to compare the clearer print with other papers and note the editorial aim for a tighter, more entertaining, and informative newspaper.
Judge Ben B. Lindsey loses his seat on Denver's Juvenile Court as the U S Supreme Court denies review of the Colorado Supreme Court ouster. The ruling ends Lindsey's challenge to the election contest decision and sets a final mandate within twenty five days.
Indianapolis Power and Light Company advances a project at Morris Street yard comprising a garage a warehouse and an administration building to cost over 400000. Norman A. Perry president says the aim is to centralize city scattered departments. The garage nears completion the warehouse is under construction and the administration building will be finished this summer. A brick heating plant will stand behind the trio of structures.
Indiana Hotel Brokers announce plans for a nine story hotel at Capitol Ave and Market St opposite the Traci tion Terminal. Built in telephones and radios will be standard. William E. Russ, Indianapolis architect, is finalizing plans. Ground clearing of the current bus terminal and stores will begin in ninety days.
Louis E. Sarlls, Evansville city clerk, appeals a Vanderburgh Circuit Court order to call a city manager election. He refused to call the election citing insufficient time to verify petition signatures after a sufficient petition was filed. The case advances to the Supreme Court.
Mrs. Clarence D. Chamberlin and Mrs. Charles A. Levine planned to sail tonight from Brooklyn to Berlin aboard the Berlin liner as guests of the German government. A $500 check awaited Chamberlin's wife. the trip followed their husbands' successful transatlantic flight and prompted emotional reactions from Wylda Chamberlin and Grace Levine.
Bids for the College Ave bridge repair were opened by the board of works. Flood Prevention Engineer Harvey Cassidy will review bids from Edward F. Smith Company city 50896 Meade Balch Construction Company city 59954 Kress Overtz Company Pittsburgh 69847. The Smith firm also offered an alternative design of 64783 to reshape the pier noses.
Twelve members of the New York and Brooklyn Junior Chambers of Commerce arrived by airplane for the national junior convention in Omaha Nebraska to be held Wednesday Thursday and Friday. They were met at the Speedway by a local delegation and given a city tour this morning. The New York group led by William H. Harrison president planned to depart for Omaha today.
A historic flight log tracks the Columbia’s daylight time journey from New York to Europe. It records hops from Roosevelt Field to Massachusetts and New York coast, dawn to night sightings near St Pierre and Cape Race, then over Ireland and England to Helfta and forced landings near Forst Prussia.
United Press reports Captain Charles A. Lindbergh, returning from Europe, attended brief religious services aboard the U S S Memphis en route to Washington D C. He heard wireless updates on the Columbia’s Atlantic crossing as haze hid the Bellanca plane. The Memphis sailed at 23 knots despite a 30 knot wind.
Hollywood report details 19 year old Patricia Marshall who penned a letter joking about death by own action by Poison. Police say she committed suicide by poison after an earlier dose. Dr Sydney Weinberg treated her before she died.
Dr. W. R. King a plantation owner faced a Federal Court trial for peonage in Thens Georgia. James Felton a Black worker, alleged 17 months of enforced labor on King's plantation where about fifty Negroes resided, prompting a state and federal probe initiated by Governor Walker.
In Berlin observers note the Aviators fail to close the 80 mile deficit to the goal. The report highlights the persistent distance and analyzes factors slowing progress.
Clarence Chamberlin and Charles Levine aimed from New York to Berlin in the Bellanca Columbia. After a 3,905 mile nonstop flight they ran out of fuel near Helfta and landed near Forst, propeller broken but crew unhurt.
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