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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1930

Page

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Beech Grove Raid Scare Ends With Family Terror

An early morning home invasion at Ben T. Baker’s Bethel and Southern avenues house left the Baker wife and two children confined to a bedroom under gun threat. Deputies suspect hi jackers sought a false address, leaving a large gray touring car seen nearby and two drugged dogs recovered later. Baker works as yard manager for People’s Coal and Cement Co.

Beech Grove Ben T. Baker Bethel Southern Avenues Baker Louie Frittsi Maple Street Lquer Bethel Avenue Henry Krukemeier Baker House Bakers People’s Coal and Cement Company

Sidshow operator pleads guilty to public nuisance

Clarence McClug operator of a carnival sideshow featuring a rat eater pleaded guilty before Special Judge Paul Rochford in municipal court. Judgment was withheld and he was restrained from presenting his show in Marion county Pending further action.

Clarence McClug Paul Rochford McClug Marion

Baseball Pinks Bring Early Diamond News

The Times offers early, compact baseball updates with key plays, pitchers, and turning moments. Readers get breaking details on how wins were built, including notable errors and clutch moments, beyond the box score.

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Beauty and the Bathing Pool Opens in Garfield Park

Miss Patricia Jane Saunders first swimmer at Garfield park pool as city dedicates the $45,000 facility. Mayor Sullivan to speak at Sunday dedication with open public opening Monday. Frank B. Hunter designed and built the pool.

Bauty Garfield Park Patricia Jane Saunders North Meridian Street Pat W. Harrison Marsh Reginald H. Sullivan Frank B. Hunter

Reed 10 Vote Yes on Tariff

In Washington June 12 Senator David A Reed of Pennsylvania signaled he would vote for the Smoot Hawley tariff in the Senate. Senator Norris of Nebraska condemned the bill as protection run wild, calling it indefensible and built to favor powerful interests.

Caltemprees Washington Senate David A. Reed Rep Treasury Mellon Norris Neb Smoot- Hawley Isness

Wreck Averted As Signals Alert Engineer Near State Ave Crossing

Railroad workers who lit signals for a fast Pennsylvania passenger train stopped the locomotive within feet of an overturned gravel truck at the State avenue crossing. Truck driver Joseph Duffy, 27, of 1546 Tabor street was slightly injured. He claimed the crossing lights were not operating, a statement disputed by railroad men and a watchman.

Pennsylvania State Avenue Joseph Duffy Tabor Street

Blaine urges Senate cite Bishop Cannon for contempt

Senator Blaine accuses the Senate lobby committee of dodging its duty and moves to cite Bishop James Cannon Jr. to the Senate for contempt after he refused to answer questions. The motion was deferred for a later full meeting.

Unitedress Washington Blaine Rep. Wis Senate Lobby Committee James Cannon Jr Senate Caraway Cannon

Fletcher Savings Bid Wins $39,000 Bond Issue in Marion

The Fletcher Savings and Trust Company of Indianapolis was the successful bidder on a $39,000 bond issue offered for sale here by Ray E. Norman city clerk. Proceeds will repay remodeling Civic hall into city offices.

Times Marion Ind Fletcher Savings and Trust Company Indianapolis Ray E. Norman Civic Hall

Senate Defies Hoover in Sea Pact Paper Vote

Senate Foreign Relations Committee adopts a 10 to 7 resolution asserting the Senate's right to secret London naval conference papers withheld by President Hoover. Borah to send copy to Hoover and Secretary Stimson. action not sent to full Senate. Hoover signals he will continue withholding the papers.

United Press Washington Senate Foreign Relations Committee Senate Hoover Borah Stimson Agade Johnson Moses la Follette Robin Dem Mont Robinson Ark Ould White House

Press Inquiry On Fairfax Pinthis Collision Details

Testimony before a federal board cited orders not to broadcast collision details2s. Fairfax master Brooks defended his actions amid SOS and speed disputes as 47 lives were lost near Scituate. Survivors Iona Brown and Sara Poynton described chaos aboard the liner in Massachusetts Bay.

United Press Boston Federal Board J. Wesley Geneken Baltimore Fairfax Achie H. Brooks Scituate Washington Massachusetts Bay Iona Brown Sara Poynton

Edward Kraft to Serve Man­s slaughter Sentence in Fort Wayne

Edward Kraft, a well known Ft Wayne bowler, must serve a one to ten year sentence for involuntary manslaughter imposed by Allen circuit court. A petition for rehearing by the supreme court was denied. Kraft was convicted of striking Charles Pens with his automobile in fog on January 16, 1926, Pens dying the next day.

Edward Kraft Ft. Wayne Allen Supreme Court High Court Kraft Charles Pens Pens

Mobile postmarks shift in Hoosier road murder case

Mobile police report Harold Herbert Schroeder of Mobile wrote three letters to his wife after the May 31 highway murder. The burned car near W23 May 31 contained a body not identified as Schroeder, and matching clothing analysis questioned the body. A Indianapolis postmark letter and Nashville air mail letter surfaced, suggesting Schroeder alive. Sheriff Winkler planned Indianapolis trip to pursue leads.

Mobile Ala Fred Simon High School Road Harold Herbert Schroeder Schroeder R. N. Harger Indiana University School of Medicine Warren Burch Chiefon Burch Harry Bendel George Winkler Terre Haute Indianapolis Simon Lynn L. Sams Elkhart

Census Revisions Raise Twelfth Ward Figure to 6644

Final revised census returns for the Twelfth ward show 6644 residents, up from 6607, an increase of 37. Supervisor Delbert O Wilmeth announced the update this morning and said the ward and township are being rechecked quickly. In Evansville Indiana, a 6 year old boy James Earl Daugherty died after a log dragged over him by two mules on a lumber mill site, authorities reported Wednesday.

Delbert O. Wilmeth Washington Wilmeth United Press Evansville Ind James Earl Daugherty

Times Playground Page to feature Indianapolis recreation news

The Times will publish a weekly playground page covering Indianapolis recreation centers. Beginning next Wednesday June 18 the feature will run weekly until schools reopen, showing pictures team standings and game scores along with news of other sports.

Times Indianapolis Times Playground

Queen Marie Arrives in Bucharest to Welcome by King Carol

Dowager Queen Marie reached Bucharest from Germany at night and was greeted with the highest honors by her son King Carol II. The arrival marks a formal welcome ceremony reflecting royal ties and national respect.

United Press Bucharest Romania Marie Germany Carol II

Funeral of Tribune reporter as 655 gang members jailed

Chicago on June 12 observed a grand funeral for Alfred Lingle while police hailed a major roundup that jailed 655 gang members in twelve hours. Officials pledged a relentless drive to purge the city of violence as the mass procession moved past Garfield Park with police, firemen, and civic leaders in attendance.

United Press Chicago Law and Order Alfred Jake) Lingle Chicago Tribune Lingle Star Garfield Park Detective Bureau William F. Russell Great Lakes Naval Training Station Illinois Naval Reserves Edward A. Maloney

Trip for Indianapolis Youth to Ocean City Vacation

WEEX offers a free trip for a city child not over 14 with chaperone to Ocean City New Jersey for a national tourney. Winner represents Indianapolis against about sixty cities to compete for the marbles crown. City meet winners head to Ocean City June 21 for a tour featuring Revolutionary War scenes and safe activities under supervision.

Ocean City N. J United States Valley Forge

Sharkey Schmeling Fight Draws 75 000 To Yankee Stadium

Jack Sharkey weighed 197 pounds and Max Schmeling 188 as 75 000 fans filled Yankee Stadium for the heavyweight title bout. The event expected to generate over 1 000 000 dollars with ringside seats up to 125. referees to be chosen last minute, and bets around 8 to 5 in Sharkey’s favor amid strong US interest in keeping the crown in America.

United Press New York Jack Sharkey Max Schmeling Yankee Stadium Ball Park Sharkey Schmeling Gene Tunney Mayor Walker Hurley Central Park Bostonian Jack Dempsey Boxing Commission Madison Square Garden Milk Fund Committee

Chicago Police Tighten Watch on Gangsters in City

Police Chief Jerry Kinney ordered Indianapolis police to watch for fleeing Chicago gangsters. He warned any recognized gangsters will be arrested immediately and given a hot reception.

Chicago Jerry Kinney Indianapolis Kinney

Fragmented Weather Table Fragment

OCR fragment shows partial times and numbers likely from a weather or timetable. Readable items mention 6 a m 63 10 a m 74 11 a m 8 a m 67 12 noon 75. Unable to determine full context or location due to missing surrounding text.

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Nationwide NBC Blow by Blow of Sharkey Schmeling Fight

A 7 30 p m blow by blow NBC broadcast of the Sharkey Schmeling heavyweight title fight will air nationwide. WTAM WWJ WSAI WGN KTHS KYW WLS WSJM WHAS WDAF WJZ KDKA and short wave W2XAP W2XAC will carry the event with the RCA hour to follow.

National Broadcasting Company Sharkey- Schmeling WTAM WWJ WSAI WGN KTHS KYW WLS Ws5m WHAS WDAF WJZ KDKA W2xap W2xac RCA

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