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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1927
Page
11
Farmers and producers join a Chicago held series running to July 16 designated the Radio Institute of Cooperation and spread via WLS. Opening speaker was William M. Jardine with future talks from industry figures including Herman Steen. Performances aired on WCCO WGHP WLW WTAM and WEAF with orchestras and instrumental acts.
D tailored broadcasting schedule lists multiple stations with performances, programs and bands, including Frances Papsoe soprano, The Four Our Government talk, Eddie elkns Orchestra, Winnipeg Salon Ensemble, The Cameo Trio, Pryor's Concert Band and organ concerts. Germany's post office gears as bill collector and newspaper subscription agent.
United Press reports that new immigration quotas take effect June 30 and liners will sail July 1 with crowded steerages. Ellis Island is prepared as quotas for many European nations are exhausted. Germany Britain and Ireland among the largest waiting groups.
Former Princeton mayor Charles A. Niemeier arrived under guard to face embezzlement charges. He claimed a larger shortage may involve others and hinted at future disclosures. Niemeier denied taking city funds, said he might post bond, and criticized political enemies.
In Wauwatosa on June 22 a work crew digging a water main lateral found an old cartridge belt with about fifty 30-30 rounds buried six feet deep. Stanley Nogal struck a cartridge to test if live, tearing his right thumb while a nearby worker narrowly escaped injury.
Berlin reports a German scientist tested animals reactions to moving pictures. Dogs showed no interest or response to on screen images while cats reacted strongly to other animals. Wild birds were color blind to films. ducks and chickens panicked at hawk imagery. reptiles were fooled. Toby the dog snapped at pictures of worms and flies.
White Plains police report three complaints from Mount Vernon residents about disruptive sounds. A woman asked that wood sawing next door be stopped to hear live coverage of Colonel Lindbergh’s reception. Another caller complained of noisy robins and phoebes. A third sought action against a singing pipe and rain noise.
Jay E. White invites General John J. Pershing to speak at the Indiana department American Legion convention in South Bend scheduled July 24 to 26. The Post-American Legion commander noted Pershing’s leadership of the American Expeditionary Forces during World War I.
Witness questioning in the William D. Shephard case proceeds Monday in Chicago. The hearing, at 1351 Consolidated Building offices of Frank C. Dailey, precedes the trial on the late Billy McClintock will. Charles C. Farman and Isabelle Pope figures appear in the cross exchange surrounding the McClintock will case.
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