Bootleger Testifies Banks Aided Bootlegging Ring
William Caine or William C Davidson testified before the House Alcoholic Liquor Traffic Committee, charging that national banks in California Oregon and Detroit handled cash for bootlegging deals. He named officials like General Lincoln C Andrews and Wayne B Wheeler and described a Crawford County Ohio hub for liquor distribution. The witness claimed extensive conspiracies and sought attention from legal authorities and prominent figures, while some lawmakers supported his claims.
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William C. Davidson
Los Angeles
William Caine
Lincoln C. Andrews
Wayne B. Wheeler
California
Oregon
Detroit
Mich
Davidson
Crawford County
Ohio
Washington
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Great Cardinal Visit Opens Holy Name Cathedral
Cardinals of Rome led by Cardinal Mundelein arrived in Chicago in red robes amid fog and rain. A procession through Michigan Boulevard to Holy Name cathedral drew vast crowds as Mass and prayers followed formal welcomes by Cardinal Mundelein and Cardinal Bonzano.
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Mundelein
Pius XI
Cardinal Bonzano
Michigan Blvd
Holy Name Cathedral
Chicago
Odd tomb is prepared for ashes in Franklin New Hampshire
Franklin New Hampshire June 17 Wishing to have his last resting place different from the conventional P L Kennedy 78 year old agnostic has erected a tomb to receive his ashes at death The walls of the sepulchre which is fashioned somewhat after a prison cell are decorated with pictures of Robert Ingersoll and Thomas Paine.
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United Press
Franklin
N. H
P. L. Kennedy
Robert Ingersoll
Thomas Paine
Police and church men clash over policing politics in Downey case
The Downey Avenue Christian Church Men's Club asks Chief Johnson to back reforms removing police from politics and elevating merit in promotions. The letter defends Mr. Remy, says he praised a capable chief but blamed political meddling, and urges cooperation between police and the prosecutor's office.
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Chief Johnson
Downey Avenue Christian Church Men's Club
W. H. Remy
Remy
Downey Avenue Men's Club
Noah Simmons
Polk
Webber-Casey
W. C. Holman
Harris
Baltzell
C. W. McPhail
2000 See Red Cardinal Special Pass Through La Porte
The Red Cardinal Special passed Laporte at 7 40 a m without stopping. Nearly 2000 residents and visitors gathered to view the train as it swept through the city.
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United Press
LA Porte
Ind
Laporte
Nine cardinals greet South Bend on brief stop
A crowd of over 10,000 gathered at the New York Central station as the scarlet seven coach cardinal special train stopped for ten minutes. Cardinal Bonzano gave a benediction before the train continued to Chicago for the International Eucharistic Congress.
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United Press
South Bend
Ind
Chicago
New York Central
University of Notre Dame
Dehn Cardinal Bonzano
George Cardinal Mundelein
Elkhart Welcomes Papal Delegation With Gifts
In Elkhart Indiana a papal legate was greeted by 1000 to 2000 locals after a 15 minute run from the previous stop. Cardinal Bonzano received a golden trumpet from a local Elk hart donor and a ceremonial bouquet of American Beauty roses was presented by Mayor Chester R Montgomery.
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A. m
Elkhart
Ind
Cardinal Bonzano
Chester R. Montgomery
New trial sought for Nelson Fleenor in assault case
Marion Indiana June 17 A new trial was sought today for Nelson Fleenor 38 of Gas City convicted of assault and battery with intent to murder Fleenor shot and wounded Otie Mae Creek a 22 year old stenographer who reportedly rejected his attentions The conviction carries a prison sentence of two to fourteen years.
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United Press
Marion
Ind
Nelson Fleenor
Gas City
Fleenor
Otie Mae Creek
Auto theft tied to two cars in Beech Grove
Beech Grove police blasted the scene after Patrolman James Farrell found a stolen car reported by Ray H. Mount at Pike Street and Ralston Avenue. Investigators tied the Mount vehicle to another stolen car linked to Reese E. Adams and noted tampered plates from dealers. Police said the same men likely stole both autos.
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Reese E. Adams
S. Eighth St
Beech Grove
Ind
James Farrell
Ray H. Mount
Vermont St
Pike St
Ralston Ave
Mount Auto
Adams
Mount’s Auto
Auto theft charges filed against three youths in Indiana case
Charles Reddington aged 17 of 1456 S Belmont Ave and Paul Minter 18 of Maywood were charged with vehicle taking today by State Policeman Charles Bridges. They and Ray Minter 19, brother of Paul, are accused of stealing a car owned by Morris Freeman 1288 Oliver Ave and driving it to Waverly Indiana. Detectives Lansing and Maas questioned the trio.
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Charles Reddington
S. Belmont Ave
Paul Minter
Maywood
Charles Bridges
Ray Minter
Morris Freeman
Oliver Ave
Waverly
Ind
Lansing and
Maas
Mrs. Margaret Fahenstock Stokes Weds Lieut Holcombe
Mrs. Margaret Fahenstock Stokes of New York Washington and Newport married Tuesday in Newport to Lieut. Benjamin L. Holcombe junior aide to President Coolidge. The wedding linked prominent social circles in Newport with national political circles.
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Times
Newport, R. I
Margaret Fahenstock Stokes
New York
Washington
Newport
Benjamin L. Holcombe
President Coolidge
Jean Bodine to Face Harlem Court Over Burlesque Show
In New York Jean Bodine 23 vows to prove she wore a silk union suit during a nude burlesque bathtub performance. Police testified she appeared nude though she claims to have worn a silk garment. Magistrate Marsh postponed the decision until Monday as the case unfolds in Harlem court.
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New York
Jean Bodine
Jean
Harlem Court
125Th St
Earl Carroll
Third Inspection District
Eve
Marsh
Bondsmen barred from signing bonds in municipal court
Judge Dan V. White barred forty five bondsmen from signing bonds in municipal court alleging they failed to provide bonds when defendants did not appear for trial. Only six bondsmen remain on the eligible list. Police headquarters bondsmen have troubled authorities for years and the ruling is expected to curb their activities.
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Dan V. White
Myers Named Editor of Liberal Religious Journal in KC
Joseph Myers Jr a longtime Indianapolis newspaper man has been chosen as editor of The Christian a liberal weekly journal of religion to be published by Dr Morris Jenkins in Kansas City Missouri Myers starts July 1 with offices at the Linwood Boulevard Christian Church where Jenkins pastors Myers holds Phi Beta Kappa from Wabash College 1916 and a Divinity degree from Transylvania College 1919 He previously led a Disciples church in Kansas City and served on The Kansas City Post staff before moving to Indianapolis in 1921 He now serves as executive secretary for Indiana of the League of Nations Nonpartisan Association and his successor was to be chosen in September with the association headquarters at the Occidenta l Pidg.
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The
Urris Jenkins
Kansas City
Linwood Boulevard
Church of the Disciples of Christ
Kansas City Post
Indianapolis
Indiana
League of Nations Nonpartisan Association
Alva W. Taylor
Board of Social Welfare of
Disciples of Christ
Pidg
Rebuild Drill Tower Planned After City Garage Move
Firemen rebuilt the drill tower removed when the city garage was built on the grounds behind the central fire station at New York and Alabama Streets. The six story tower will be erected at Station 30 on New Jersey and South Streets.
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Central Fire Station
New York and
Alabama Sts
New Jersey
South Sts
Prowler Tears Shirt In Night Window Scuffle
Robert Calvelage of 2243 N. Pennsylvania St reports a prowler tore his shirt during a window peeping incident late Wednesday. Calvelage said he tried to capture the intruder, who fled after failing.
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Robert Calvelage
Pennsylvania St
Calvelage
Hod Eller Reimbursed After Rum Runner Chase
Connersville residents raise 80 dollars to reimburse Hod Eller Indianapolis officer who lost his purse during the pursuit of a rum runner. The incident occurred here recently and funds were gathered by local citizens.
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Connersville
Hod Eller
Indianapolis
Indianapolis Girl Named Grand President of Sorority
Miss Helen Seward of Indianapolis elected grand president at Psi Iota Xi national convention in Wayne Indiana. Officers chosen at the convention on Wednesday.
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Indianapolis
Bu_Times Special
Wayne
Ind
Psi Iota Xi Sorority
Helen Seward
Taylor University awards diplomas at four day commencement
Forty graduates were awarded diplomas Wednesday at Tay lor University after a four day commencement program in Marion Indiana.
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Marion
Ind
Taylor University
Ford Runs 57 Miles on Gallon of Gas
An automatic self regulating device by John A. Stransky claims autos run 36 to 67 miles per gallon. It purportedly removes carbon and spark plug trouble, eases overheating, and can be installed in five minutes. Available to distributors with a sent sample risk.
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John A. Stransky
Stransky
Pukwans
South Dakota
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