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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1927

Page

7

Minister Praises Present Age at Manual Grads Ceremony

Rev. Jesse P. Bogue of Knoxville told 368 Emmerich Manual graduates at Cable Tabernacle that the current era is a wonderful time to live. He contrasted the pyramids built for selfish ends with modern electricity and praised opportunities. The event featured music by the school orchestra and choirs. diplomas were handed by Theodore Vonnegut as George Fink received the Riley medal.

Jesse P. Bogue Knoxville George Fink James Whitcomb Riley Shortridge Caleb Mills Gldys Kinney Jeanette Waughten Elizabeth Dalman Thurman Bridge Edward Cohn

New faces at the Statehouse prompt GOP primary chatter

Republicans push a reform image as William F Hodges and others emerge as gubernatorial possibilities. Hodges may challenge for governor while Wood stays in Congress. Democrats also court the First District seat with Joseph M Cravens Bruce E Cooper slated to oppose Rowbottom in the primaries.

Statehouse William F. Hodges Gary Hodges William R. Wood Wood Congress Demos Joseph M. Cravens Madison Odges Harry E. Rowbottom Evansville Toom Bruce E. Cooper Stewartsville Rowbottom

Special Session Looms for Flood Legislation

President Coolidge favors calling Congress in November if government departments provide sufficient information to draft Mississippi flood relief measures. Senate Finance Chairman Smoot will meet with the President to discuss issuing such a call.

Coolidge Congress United Press Washington Ite House Mississippi Smoot Senate Finance Committee

Sleepwalker found on roof near Manayunk home

Philadelphia June 7 A missing 45 year old man George Fiski was located asleep on the roof of the dwelling adjoining his Manayunk home after a burglar was heard on the roof. Fiski could not explain his disappearance claiming memory loss and unknown ascent to the roof.

United Press Philadelphia George Fiski Tis Manayunk Home Wiski

Chamberlin Plans European Flight Return Trip

London June 7 Clarence Chamberlin has expressed determination to fly back to the United States. The Berlin correspondent of the Exchange Telegraph company reports a take-off likely from London and a circuit of eight days around Europe visiting Berlin Vienna Rome Paris and back to London.

London Clarence Chamberlin United States Berlin Exchange Telegraph Company Chamberlin Europe Vienna Rome Paris

Rome Dailies Praise Bellanca Flight

United Press ME June 7 reports Italian papers laud Bellanca non-stop flight from New York to Germany, calling the crossing surpassing Lindbergh and crediting Bellanca’s design of the Columbia.

United Presa Bellanca New York Germany Lindbergh Giornale D'Italia Chamberlin Columbia

Chicago's Oldest Native Born Resident Dies

Chicago's oldest native born resident Edward Beaubien died yesterday at age 91. Born in a Clark and Madison Street fronting house, he had long been honored by the Old Settlers' Society.

United Press Chicago Edward Beaubien Clark and Madison Sts Old Settlers’ Society

City officials clash over gasoline tax funds for asphalt plant

City Engineer Frank Lingenfelter and Councilman O Ray Albertson spar over using gasoline tax money to operate the city asphalt plant. Lingenfelter cites a state opinion and reports 91 tons laid at $822, while critics question legality and prefer contracting. The council votes to delay action on the resolution opposing operation of the plant.

Frank C. Lingenfelter Lingenfelter O. Ray Albertson Albertson Boynton J. Moore Lawrence F. Orr Edward Raub Raub Board of Works Claude E. Negley Otis Bartholomew Negley

Woman Dies of Burns In Family Fire Near Kimmel

Mrs Emma Byrd 18, a farm wife near Kimmel, died from burns after pouring oil on kindling to start a fire for dinner. The oil enveloped her two month old daughter Dorothy May who slept in a chair near the stove. Emma carried the baby outside and cried out as her husband, working in a field, rushed to help.

Timea Special Wayne Ind Emma Byrd Kimmel Dorothy May

Reservations open for Paris American Legion convention

Howard P. Savage national commander announced reservations for the Paris convention must be filed with the France department officer by July 15 to be accepted.

Paris Convention of the American Legion Howard P. Savage Legion Department of France

Law Knights Break Calm of Sylvan Oasis Drinking

Sheriff Omer Hawkins and deputies raided a sylvan oasis described by complainants as the west side brewery where people swam fished and drank beer. They found 244 quarts of beer 44 gallons ready to bottle 30 quarts on the stove 388 empty bottles a capping machine and other equipment. Mrs Charlotte Black 32 is held as operator of the frame dwelling site near Speedway City Eagle Creek.

Omer Hawkins West Side Hawkins

Daisies Make Up Commencement Chain at Vassar

Daisies were scarce in Poughkeepsie so New Jersey supplies filled the Vassar College daisies chain for commencement. Twenty four attractive sophomores were chosen to carry the chain during class day exercises in the open air theater.

United Press

Gilliom Refuses Indiana Whisky Debate With Pro-Volstead Leader

Attorney General Arthur L. Gilliom declines a scheduled debate with W Clyde Martin of Palmyra on medicinal whisky. Gilliom backs amending prohibition to allow physicians to prescribe whisky and says he does not recognize the debate topic.

Arthur L. Gilliom W. Clyde Marttin Palmyra Pro-Volstead Association of America Gilliom Martin Cael Armamenat

Readers praise The Times new easy to read type

A flood of readers acclaim The Times modern type Sonic No 5 praising its legibility and reduced eye strain. Officials and professionals from Optics to public service laud darker, clearer characters aiding reading at night and for the elderly.

Times L. Willis Bugbee Continental Optical Corporation Oxford University the Times William A. Boyce JR Carlton M’culloch Roy E. Denny Werbe & Miessen Pennsylvania St Herman G. Morgan City Health Board Virgil Vandagrifft Works Board John J. Collins Walter White Fred Drinkutt William C. Buser Wayne Emmelman Claude M'Coy Board of Safety John W. Friday Board of Works Macklin Mack City Plan Commission A. W. Brayton Grier M. Shotwell Fletcher Savings and Trust Patrick Fox E. J. Gausepohl Washington St J. Lindsay Guilford Ave John Sluss New City Trust

Culver Graduation Honors 32 Cadets at War Arsenal

Hanford MacNider assistant secretary of war awarded graduation certificates to thirty two Culver Military Academy cadets and distributed cups and medals to top honor winners at the commencement exercises on Monday. He arrived by plane from Washington and was later driven back after an aerial exhibition by his pilot.

Culver Ind Hanford MacNider Culver Military Academy MacNider Washington Culver Black Horse

Arsenal Tech to Present 750 Diplomas Thursday Night

Commencement exercises at Arsenal Technical High School will award 750 diplomas to January and June graduates. Charles W. Kern will distribute diplomas. Dr. Herbert L. Willits of the University of Chicago will deliver the address.

Arsenal Technical High School Cable Tabernacle Charles W. Kern Herbert L. Willits University of Chicago

Cobb le to Fight Move in Cass County Securities Case

Chief Examiner Earl Coble of the secretary of state's securities division traveled to Logansport to oppose habeas corpus proceedings for C. C. Alfred and wife held in Cass County jail on charges connected to securities law violations in the Bravos Valley Development Company. Coble says Hoosiers lost more than $12,000 in the project.

Frank Wright Times L. S. Bowman Earl Coble Securities Division Secretary of State Fred Gladden John J. Brown State Tax Board George Snider Cassius L. Hogle Frank Green Edward Holl E. Palmer Thomas Cheney Jesse M'Murtry John L. Nislack Arthur Dinsmore Me Inc Coble The Secreary of State Logansport C. C. Alfred Cass County Bravos Vallley Development Company

French War Minister Sees Limited Transatlantic Air Threat

Paris June 7 The French Minister of War Paul Painleve says American isolation is not endangered by the Spirit of St Louis and Columbia flights. He foresees future aviation doubling progress before transoceanic bomb drops by armies, with passenger planes and floating islands for crossings. He outlines approaches for attacking air forces and the need for stronger engines and larger fuel loads.

United Press Paris St. Louis Columbia Paul Painleve Europe Asia Atlantic Pacific New York M. Painleve America

Public hearing set on Monument Circle bus ban

Councilman Robert E. Springsteen sets June 15 for a public hearing on an ordinance to bar buses from Monument Circle. Robert Armstrong of Peoples Motor Coach Co. urged delay to heed 30,000 bus riders. Springsteen, attending after illness, defends action while Otis Bartholomew and Edward Raub offer cautious notes.

Robert E. Springsteen Monument Circle Robert Armstrong Peoples Motor Coach Co Springsteen Public Safety Florida Otis Bartholomew Edward Raub

Evansville College President Resigns to Lead Hamline

Alfred F. Hughes, head of Evansville College since 1916, was named president of Hamline University. The board announced his election to succeed Dr. S. F. Ferroot, whose resignation became effective today after a noon meeting. Hughes is an Ohio-educated clergyman with ties to Wesleyan University and Boston University School of Theology.

Bu United Press ST. Paul

Levine Confesses Slayings Across Florida CaseNotes

B F Levine admits killing Herman Merrell and four family members in one atrocity and is linked to the Bee Rowell killings. Deputies report he also was the previously unidentified ax slayer. Rioting followed Levine’s arrest, with mobs attacking Hillsboro County jail for three nights seeking vengeance.

United Press Tampa Fla B. F. Levine Herman Merrell Levine Bee Rowell Rowell Hillsboro

County Officials Set Bid For Annual Coal Contract

County commissioners will open bids Wednesday for the annual coal purchase contract. County Auditor Harry announced the line item last year stood at about 50000 dollars.

Harry

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