G A R Encampment Nears Closing With Parade
Martinsville Indiana June report covers the fiftieth annual G A R state encampment including a five mile parade with about fifty floats from civic fraternal and business groups Fort Morrison Indianapolis troops and a band participate Commander Paul V McNutt will deliver the camp fire address broadcast on WFBM Judge J W Williams presides Five officers and five council seats to be chosen with candidates Hale McNair Brown favored More encampments possible as aging veterans dwindle obituary notes include Mrs Laura Crusefield elected department president of the Ladies of the G A R Mortality projections from the census bureau foretell a sharp drop in living veterans over the next few years
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Temes Spreial
Martinsville
Ind
Ft. Morrison
Indianapolis
Paul V. McNutt
American Legion
Camp Fire
WFBM
Ivian
J. W. Williams
Sesson
Council of Administration
State Department
Charles B. Hale
Logansport
F. M. McNair
Phil W. Brown
Franklin
Hale
Anderson
Wabash
Richmond
W. F. Molyneaux
Gary
Laura Crusefield
Princeton
Crusefield
A. Gordon
Muncie
United States Census Bureau
Molyneaux
Indiana
Peters Quizzed by Jury in Ballot Bribery Probe
R Earl Peters of Ft Wayne, Democratic state chairman, testified before a federal grand jury in South Bend regarding bribery and illegal voting in Lake County during the November state and presidential election. The probe cites alleged “floaters” arriving for ballots in Gary and Hammond as part of broader investigations led by George Rulison with DOJ agents also reviewing an orange county whisky still seizure linked to underworld figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fu Tomes Sueetat
South Bend
R Earl Peters
Ft. Wayne
Lake County
Peters
Burns
Gary
Hammond
Calumet District
George Rulison
Oliver M. Loomis
Floyd Hartzes
Robinson
Loomis
Arthur Robinson
Department of Justice
Rulison
Beeen
Grand
Oklahoma City
Washington
Arthur R. Robinson
Disciples of Christ editor resigns post in June meeting
Dr. W. R. Warren editor of Worldall and secretary of the United Christian Missionary Society resigns to devote time to an eight million dollar ministerial pension campaign. Executive committee accepts resignations of others and names new department heads. Ora E. Banta, 44, Marshall Indiana, dies from skull fracture after auto crash near home June 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Warren
Worldall
United Christian Missionary Society
Disciples of Christchurch
Society
Glenn McRea
S. W. Hutton
Department of Religious Education
M. E. Saddler
Virginia
Virgil A. Sly
Rocky Mountain
Ora E. Banta
Marshall
Ind
St. Vincent's Hospital
Humiliation Suit Withdrawn After $10 Payoff
Mrs. Irene Hanscom filed a $5,000 claim against George L. Hohn alleging unwanted advances during a move. The suit, filed January 30, 1928, was dismissed after a written agreement paid $10 and halted litigation. Hanscom also released Hohn from further claims over $22 paid to a piano mover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Hanscom
East Fall Creek Boulevard
George L. Hohn
South Bradley Avenue
Superior Court
Shank Transfer and Storage Company
Annette Searle
Hanscom
Maple Road
Hohn
Hahn
Teachers Approved For Public Schools By Board
The school board approved additional teacher appointments across several categories. Appointees include assistant supervisors Alleene Hoch Laura Holden Myrtle Mize Belle Scofield Marie Stewart Janet Keller Lois Keller and Lorean Wingerd. Music Maude Delbridge Helen Hollingsworth Lulu Kanagy Lorie Krull Isabelle Mossmen Adelaide T Riley Louise Swan Geraldine Trotter Eva Storey. Physical Training Floyd Church Helen H Karp Irma Iselin Louise G Earle Mabel McHugh Anne Morgan Leo Rasaco Curt Toll. Handwriting Hazel M Alcorn Madie Mitchell Emma Peed M Edith Robinson Lettie M Trefz. Salesmanship and Part Time Continuation Ruth Boyer Bertha Mallory Louise A Ross. Educational Museum Alma B Rogers R H Rae M E Hilton Mary Jane Paro.
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Alleene Hoch
Laura Holden
Myrtle Mize
Belle Scofield
Marie Stewart
Janet Keller
Lois Keller
Lorean Wingerd
Maude Delbridge
Helen Hollingsworth
Lulu Kanagy
Lorie Krull
Isabelle Mossmen
Adelaide T. Riley
Louise Swan
Geraldine Trotter
Eva Storey
Floyd Church
Helen H. Karp
Irma Iselin
Louise G. Earle
Mabel McHugh
Anne Morgan
Leo Rasaco
Curt Toll
Hazel M. Alcorn
Madie Mitchell
Emma Peed
M .Edith Robinson
Lettie M. Trefz
Ruth Boyer
Bertha Mallory
Louise A. Ross
Alma B. Rogers
R. H Rae
M. E. Hilton
Mary Jane Paro
Burglars Loot Pianos Cigars and Stores
Burglars entered Dave Valentine restaurant at 1423 East Twenty-fifth Street and forced open a player piano cash box and a cigaret vending machine, stealing money from both and a tax of cigars. A sack of money was also stolen from an A and P store at 2634 North Harding Street, manager John Gould unable to state the amount. In Princeton Indiana the June 12 report notes Oakland City College will continue intercollegiate athletics with B C Pinnick kept as athletic director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Valentine
East Twenty-fifth Street
John Gould
A. and P
North Harding Street
Police Capture Bulll Snake in Chicago Restaurant
Detectives and eight officers cornered a six foot bull snake that slithered into a downtown Chicago restaurant. Officers fired as the snake rested in the basement, producing a crowd and rumors of gunfire before the reptile, with bullets through its body, was taken to police HQ to be stuffed and displayed as police prowess.
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Chicago
Widening Plans Begin for East New York Street Relief
City Engineer A H Moore started widening East New York street in reachable sections to ease east side congestion. The project relies on a depleted street widening fund, with temporary relief possible. The Michigan street car track strip will be resurfaced, and English avenue, Delaware street, and Washington boulevard also face summer paving or widening plans.
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New York Street
East Michigan Street
A. H. Moore
Michigan Street
English Avenue
Southeastern Avenue
Brookside Road
Delaware Street
Washington Boulevard
Twenty-eighth
Thirtieth Streets
Special Judge Sought in Evansville City Scandal Case
Mayor Herbert Males seeks a special judge citing unfairness by Circuit Judge Charles P. Bock in a conspiracy to commit a felony and mis conduct in office case. Males's son John C. Males is also seeking a special judge amid embezzlement claims and false claims charges. Other city officials are indicted over alleged sewer construction overcharges totaling a million dollars. all are on bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
Herbert Males
Charles P. Bock
John C. Males
Waterworks Board
Poolroom Owners Fined for Gambling in Indiana Avenue Raid
Earl Sears and Art Deer proprietors of a poolroom at 206 Indiana avenue were fined 30 dollars and costs each after a May 11 raid by Sergeant Dan Cummings for keeping a gambling house. Twelve to fifteen patrons faced suspended fines and ten day jail terms. A second raid May 13 by Sergeant Frank Riley prompted fresh appearances. Ole Kegel, former German war ace, flew again in Kokomo after four years on the ground, prepping for a commercial career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Sears
Art Deer
Indiana Avenue
Dan Cummings
Paul C. Wetter
Sears and
Frank Riley
Air Kokomo
Ind
Ole Kegel
Storm Toll from Midwestern Tornadoes and Winds
Violent storms swept eight states from Wisconsin to Illinois and Minnesota, killing at least ten people in 24 hours and causing widespread damage. Tornados struck Cokata and Kingston Minnesota. deaths occurred in Elk Horn Wisconsin and other towns. A Cedar Rapids area plane crash injured three, and Mankato suffered about 500000 dollars in damage.
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Chicago
Middle West
Illinois
Iowa
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Dakotas
Nebraska
Indiana
James Bay
Canada
C. A. Donnel
United States
Cokata
Kingston
Minn
Waukon
Edward Rupp
Elkhorn
Wis
John Schmidt
Esther
Thomas Templeton
Cedar Rapids
Clarence Calybaugh
Davenport
Edward Canty
Nashua
Des Moines
Sioux City
Mankato
St. Paul
Lake Front
Flanders chain letter warned by postal inspector
Postal Inspector A C Garrigus urged the public to ignore a new chain letter called the Flanders chain. He noted numerous complaints about subtle threats of bad luck and advised not to spread or respond to the message. The letter claims luck after sending it to five friends.
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Flanders
A. C. Garrigus
Garrigus
Flanders Fields
Tsetse Fly Declared Menace to Mankind
Dr Rod eric Rae of Indianapolis public schools told the Universal Club at the Columbia Club that the tsetse fly spreads sleeping sickness with no known cure. He warned the threat is imminent, citing a Crawfordsville child’s death, and urged ongoing public education with sterooticon slides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roderic H. Rae
Indianapolis
Universal Club
Columbia Club
Crawfordsville
City Health Committee Eyes Five-Story Hospital Wing
In a Tuesday session the city council health committee signaled support for a five story outpatient addition at City Hospital, at roughly 40000 more than the four story plan. The four story option totals about 516000 and the committee kept architect fees for the main ward plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Health Board
City Council Health Committee
City Hospital
World Gives Quarter in Haute Court Scene
Charles Stevens faces Deputy Prosecutor Sam Davis over a mooching claim. Stevens says he only asked for a nickel to travel from Terre Haute to Oakley, Illinois where he has a job. Judge Sam Beecher tells attorney Paul Mullikin to give Stevens a quarter and releases him with caveat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times Special
Haute
Ind
Charles Stevens
Sam Davis
Stevens
Terre Haute
Oakley
Ill
Sam Beecher
Paul Mullikin
Jury Near in Curry Trial in Indiana
In Greensburg Indiana on June 12 attorneys signaled a jury of twelve from the regular panel for Herschel Curry 18 charged with first degree murder. The venue had been moved from Bartholomew county after a fatal March 4 dispute over wages with Hubert Taylor. Opening statements may begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reensburg
Ind
Herschel Curry
Curry
Bartholomew County
Hubert Taylor
Farmer
End Audit of Firm Seeks Levies on Defunct Insurance Subscribers
Garrett W. Olds as receiver advances preparation to levy assessments on about 200000 subscribers of the defunct Federal Automobile Insurance Association to cover deficits. Final audit shows deficits of 1064511.86 and assets of about 70009. judge Byron K. Elliott presided. Olds declined to comment on assessments. The firm was among the largest reciprocal insurers in the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Automobile Insurance Association
Garrett W. Olds
Jack Hayes
Byron K. Elliott
Olds
Two Sought in Resort Killing Sparks Witness Hunt
In St Joseph county the sheriff prosecutor and coroner search for a man and a woman said to have witnessed a fatal brawl at Ethel Boyer's roadhouse in Penn township. The victim, Edward J Bankert Mishawaka poolroom operator and politician, was killed during the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
St. Joseph County
Ethel Boyer
Penn Township
Edward J. Bankert
Mishawaka
State Attorney's
Howley O. Burke
Elkhart
Alex Sievers
Marvin Cramer
Blankert
Harry Taylor
Panhandle Judge on Trial for Killing His Son-in-law
Amarillo Texas June 12 ex Judge R H Hamilton goes on trial for the murder of Tom Walton a 21 year old college student and son in law. The case tests unwritten law and self defense as Theresa Hamilton testifies and Walton had threatened Hamilton. A public fund supports the prosecution while two outside firms aid the district attorney.
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R. H. Hamilton
Amarillo
Tex
Tom Walton
Theresa Hamilton
Thomerson
Henry S. Bishop
NEA
Texas
M Hamilton
Hamilton
Theresa
Panhandle
Walton
Judge Hamilton
Ed W. Thomerson
H. G. Hendricks
Warrington Pastor Albert Small Dies at 61
Warrington Indiana June 12 The Rev Albert Small 61 pastor of the United Brethren church in Warrington died of heart disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrington
Warrington, Ind
Albert Small
United Brethren Church
Prison head Fogarty dies by own hand blamed on ill health
Edward J. Fogarty 63, warden of the Cook County jail and former Indiana state prison head, died by suicide at a South Bend home. Officials cited ill health and rumored ouster as factors after a nervous breakdown following a heavy transfer task. Funeral set for Saturday at St Joseph Catholic Church.
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United Preas
South Bend
Ind
Edward J. Fogarty
Cook County
Chicago
Indiana
Michigan City
Charles Keller
Mr. Fogarty
Fogarty
John E. Treager
David Moneypenny
Michian City
Traeger
Moneypenny
Federal Penitentiary
Atlanta
A. F. Miles
Indiana State
Fogarty Commended as Officials Mourn His Death
State officials and officers joined in praise of Fogarty and expressed sorrow over his death. Governor Harry G. Leslie offered condolences, calling him a valuable man and a high type of citizen, with deep sympathy for his family in their trouble.
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State Prison Board
Board of State Charities
Fogarty
Foegarty
Harry G. Leslie
Baltimore & Ohio Pledges Aid In Anti Smoke Campaign
The Baltimore and Ohio railroad pledged cooperation with the Indianapolis Smoke Abatement League to reduce smoke from trains and the Belmont Avenue power house. J. F. Hodapp ordered firemen to aid the abatement drive or face discharge. B and O officials met Roy O. Johnson, the league manager, at a conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Today
Indianapolis
Belmont Avenue
Michigan Street
J. F. Hodapp
Cincinnati
Roy O. Johnson
Three Indicted for Slaying in Detroit
Detroit june 2 an indictment returned charging Ralph A Wood Herbert L Sullivan and Cecil W Holt with slaying Ambrose L Hagerty The indictment was brought by Circuit Judge Harry J Dinger man from his investigation as a one man grand jury Holt was arrested at his home Sullivan at Wood s real estate office Wood is not in custody yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Preas
Detroit
Wood
Ralph A. Wood
Herbert L. Sulllivan
Cecil W. Holt
Ambrose L. Hagerty
Harry J. Dingerman
Holt
Sullivan
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R. Earl Peters
Disciples OF Christ
School Board
U. K
Snike
Serpent
East New York
Michigan
Mid-West
Rockville
Times
Mary Frances Whalen
Park County
Miss Whalen
Mullikin
Federal Auto
Howard Payne Baptist College
Appeals Commission
Texas Supreme Court
Mary Pickford
University of Texas, At
Austin
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