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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1927

Page

16

Petition Planned Over Property In Steve Case

Governor Jackson and attorneys plan petitions for special findings on possession of D C Stephenson property after an all day hearing in a $12 082 damage suit brought by Nettie Stephenson Brehm. The case involves a Lexington car trade and a Studebaker linked to Stephenson with disputed testimony and a $1000 cash payment claimed by Jackson.

D. C Stephenson William L. Taylor Jackson Lexington Studebaker Stevenson Fred Butler Taylor

Britons Leave for Coolidge Naval Parley at Geneva

London dispatch reports Britain's naval delegation led by W. C. Bridgeman sails for Geneva to negotiate limits with President Coolidge. UK aims to concede on battleship and submarine cuts but resist reducing cruiser numbers beyond essential for empire trade and anti submarine defense. The talks hinge on tonnage by classification versus fixed tonnage.

United Press London Great Britain Geneva Britain France Admiralty United States Hugh S. Gibson Belgium Italy Japan Uged

Burglar Fleeing After Gunfire At Sun Clothing Store

A Negro burglar escaped amid bullets after being caught trying to enter Sun Clothing Store at 405 W. Washington St. Patrolman Shaw reported the man ran and was seen clutching his side as if shot. Earlier, the suspect allegedly stole $2 from Home Restaurant at 326 W. Washington St.

Sun Clothing Washington St Shaw

Dirigible Los Angeles Confined For Refueling and Overhaul

The dirigible Los Angeles was confined to its hangar at Lakehurst New Jersey on June 17 for deflation of its gas bag. Helium will be re purified and the ship overhauled, keeping it out of service for about a month.

Los Angeles United Press Lakehurst N. J

Radio Amateur to Broadcast Storm Warnings From Greenland

Paul C Oscanyan Jr of New York sails to Greenland to set up a radio weather station at the North Pole of Winds. He and Prof. William Herbert Hobbs will issue 48 hour storm warnings for the northeast Atlantic and Europe, aiding ships and aviators. Oscanyan, 27, will live in a wind swept ice cap outpost with a small power plant and radio gear.

NEA Hemisphere Atlantic Paul C. Oscanyan, Jr New York Greenland Oscanyan North Pole Europe Nungesser Coli Paris William Herbert Hobbs University of Michigan Hobbs Prof Antarctic Holstenborg Paul Oscanyan, Jr W. H. Hobbs

Suspect Held as Strangler in Winnipeg Case

A man giving the name Earl Nelson was identified as the strangler murderer sought in the Winnipeg killings. Police say Adrian Harris is the U S suspect linked to murders in the United States. Nelson, captured near Killarney Manitoba after a long manhunt, faces formal charges for the deaths of Lola Cowan 14 and Mrs Emily Patterson.

Bu United Press Winnipeg Man Earl Nelson Adrian Harris United States Lola Cowan Emily Patterson Nelson Manitoba Killarney

Peeping Tom Reported In Disguise At Home

Police were alerted Thursday night to a man dressed in a long dark coat and dress with a red shawl over his head, described as a Negro in disguise peering into a window at R. A. Graham’s home on Twenty-First Street and Alabama Street. He fled when spotted.

R. A. Graham Twenty-First Alabama Sts Graham

Byrd Flight Delayed by Mid Atlantic Storms

Two storms in the mid Atlantic halted the start of Richard E. Byrd’s non stop New York to Europe flight. Weather observers said conditions would not clear for at least forty eight hours, delaying any attempt from Roosevel field. Byrd remained prepared to fly as soon as weather allowed and had no definite plans beyond reaching Paris. About 5000 people gathered at Roosevelt Field on a rumor of an impending departure.

United Press New York mid-Atlantic Byrd Europe Newfoundland Ireland Richard E. Byrd Paris Roosevel Field

Rhinelander Residence Report Quiet in Reno

Reports that Leonard Kip Rhinelander has set up residence in Reno to seek a legal separation from Alice Rhinelander were unverified. A Japanese servant at a Reno cottage said the master’s description matched Rhinelander, but he did not know the employer’s name.

United Press Reno Nev Leonard Kip Rhinelander Alice Jones Rhinelander Rhinelander

Beach reopen despite health board order at McClure Beach

McClure Beach on White River Blvd and Twenty-Sixth St opened today by the park board after health chemists declared water satisfactory. Recreation Director Jesse McClure ordered the opening. concession owner James Angelo provided a chemist’s certificate. Meridian St resurfacing bid by Indiana Asphalt Co. at $61,161 deemed low by Park Engineer J. E. Perry.

McClure White River Blvd Twenty-Sixth St Park Board Board of Health Jesse McClure James Angelo Meridian St Fall Creek Thirty-Eighth St J. E. Perry Perry Indiana Asphalt Company

Yeggmen Foiled at Allied Coal Office Breakin

Yeggmen disabled the Allied Coal and Materials Company branch office safe at 2112 Northwestern Ave Thursday night. The safe was dragged to the coal yard and battered open but only a small amount of money and some papers were taken, said manager William Lewis of 1902 E. Washington St.

Allied Coal and Material Company Northwestern Ave William Lewis E. Washington St

Actress Fages Jury Los Angeles Trial Begins

First testimony in the Dorothy Mackaye case was due today as an eight woman and four men jury was chosen in Superior Judge Charles Burnell's court. Defense questioned jurors about potential influence of moral relations with Paul Kelly on verdict.

United Press Los Angeles Dorothy Mackaye Ray Raymond Charles Burnell Paul Kelly

Riders Get Permit To Use Riverside Park Bridle Path

The Indianapolis Saddle Club at 1254 W Twenty-Third St gains permission to continue using the Riverside Park bridle path. Club president John A. George and Dr C O Bonham Mooresville agree to protect park property after prior officer-ordered removal over shrub damage.

Indianapolis Saddle Club W. Twenty-Third St Riverside Park John A. George C. O. Bonham Mooresville

Benjamin Purnell Choreography Testimony At House Of David Case

Ruth Bamford Reed testified in the Michigan court suit to disband the House of David cult. She described King Benjamin Purnell attempting a hula hula dance for young women at Shiloh and recounting purification rites. She said she grew up in the faith and was among his favorites while noting his poor piano playing.

Benjamin Purnell House of David Shiloh Ruth Bamford Reed Detroit Benjamin

Youth Dies After Street Car Crash in South Bend

Rudolph Pozsgi aged 15 died at Saint Joseph Hospital from injuries after a street car carrying him collided with a truck in a South Bend business district. The report notes the cord du Roy as the first corduroy material once worn by French kings.

Bu Times South Bend Ind Rudolph Pozsgi St. Joseph Hospital France

New Dry Czar Takes Charge In Prohibition Effort

Seymour Lowman of Elmira New York assumes effective command of the government's prohibition forces, directing 15 000 personnel across the prohibition bureau coast guard and customs. He plans a strict businesslike approach while deferring day to day Volstead Act duties to Dr J M Doran and remaining accountable to the administration.

United Preas Washington Seymour Lowman Elmira N. Y Prohibition Gen. L. C. Andrews America Lowman Prohibition Bureau Coast Guard New York Nathan Miller J. M. Doran

Indians Demand Ouster of Burke and Meritt

A. A. Grorud, attorney for the Flathead Indians of Montana, asks Senators to remove Indian Commissioner Charles H. Burke and assistant E. B. Meritt. He accuses them of negotiating with the Rocky Mountain Power Co to lease a Flathead River power site, depriving natives of hundreds of thousands of dollars in future earnings. The letters target Senators including Borah Curtis and Frazier, chair of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee.

United Prep Washington Charles H. Burke E. B. Meritt A. A. Grorud Flathead Flathead River Grorud Muscle Shoals

Opening statements in IndianapolIS death case

Greenfield Indiana June 17 The States attempt to convict Earl Russell of Indianapolis of killing his wife began in Circuit Court. Prosecution opened the case after three days of jury selection. The defense followed this morning. Mrs Russell's throat was cut with a knife.

United Press Greenfield Ind Earl Russell Indianapolis

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