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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1924

Page

5

Kinney predicts new arrests in Ayres' robbery

Detective Inspector Jerry Kinney, who leads the Ayres store robbery probe, says several arrest-worthy crews are developing in Chicago Detroit Toledo and St Louis to identify the six-man yegg gang. Thompson 27 was arrested after a chase near the store and his car matches a prior collision vehicle. Police link a speeding car pursuit near Emrichsville bridge and a later hold up with four men to possible Ayres suspects.

L. S. Ayres & Co Jerry Kinney Kinney John Mullin Chicago Detroit Toledo St. Louis Gang of Yeges Chitwood and Maas Thomas Thompson George Cianciolo Bertha Cianciolo Thompson Mitchell Nayrocker Speedway Rd John Orebaugh Ohio St Emrichsville Bridge Ayres Gaylord Herrod Hiatt St

Fire damages Indiana State Farm building at Putnamville

A early morning blaze at the Indiana State Farm in Putnamville caused heavy damage to the one story brick laundry bath house tailor shop and barber shop areas with up to 1500 gallons of canned rhubarb lost Spontaneous heating is suspected after the fire discovered at 315 am by the night watchman Prisoners aided in containing the flames until Greencastle and Brazil motor units arrived Officials expect major reconstruction with funds from the governor's emergency and contingent fund and a formal investigation will follow No insurance coverage is carried on state buildings.

Indiana State Farm Putnamville Greencastle Brazil Frederick E. Schortemeier Emmett F. Branch Ralph Howard Branch Schortemeier Lesh Howard

Bobbed Hair Blamed. Husband Sought in Slap Incident

Police chase Granville Padgett of 929 West Twenty Seventh Street after he slapped his wife when she bobbed her hair on Friday night and fled according to investigators.

Granville Padgett Twenty-Seventh St Padgett

Shoe maker Elias Peacock released from Julietta Asylum

Elias Peacock age 69 of 1221 Eugene Street was released today by Superior Judge Clinton H. Givan on a habeas corpus writ. Peacock had been committed to the Julietta Insane Asylum on May 5.

Elias Peacock Eugene St Julietta Clinton H. Givan

Jury Drawn Names Ordered for July Grand and Petit Jurors

Judge James A. Collins ordered Jury Commissioners E. A. Hendrickson Alex R. Holliday and County Clerk Albert Lesche to draw names Monday for a grand jury and a petit jury to convene July 7.

James A. Collins E. A. Hendrickson Alex R. Holliday Albert Lesche

Morgan Goes to Prison for Bank Robbery

Dan Morgan, one of three alleged bank bandits captured at Frankfort, was moved to Michigan City to begin a two to fourteen year sentence after a quick fifteen minute verdict. Charles Norman was sent back to Newton, Kansas, to face similar charges, while the third suspect remained jailed.

United Press Delphi Ind Dan Morgan Frankfort Michigan City Charles Norman Newton Kan Morgan

Gasoline tax case advanced in State Supreme Court

The case challenging the State gasoline line tax law moves forward in the State Supreme Court at the request of South Bend interests who assert unconstitutionality. A ruling is not expected before October when the court reconvenes after summer adjournment on Friday.

State Supreme Court South Bend Supreme Court

Temperature Spikes Shatter Heat Records After Rain

Temperatures surged today after a heavy morning rain with new heat records anticipated. Noon reading hit 85 degrees, up nine in an hour, 11 a.m. marked 76, and by 1 p.m. the mercury reached 87.

Debate on Klan Issue Hovers Over Democratic Gathering

The New York convention hall trembles as leaders debate postponing a Klan issue. Delegates fear riot and bloodshed while hopes rise that delaying until Monday may cool tensions. A Walsh nomination revival is discussed amid Catholic and anti Klan dynamics.

Lowell Mellett New York Madison Square Garden Resolutions Committee God McAdoo Smith

Credit Men to Lunch With Indiana Association

The Indianapolis Association of Credit Men is invited to a luncheon by the Indiana Purchasing Agents Association at the Severin on Tuesday. Paul Stokes, economist for the National Retail Hardware Association, will discuss insights from government and trade reports.

Indiana Purchasing Agents Association Indianapolis Association of Credit Men the Sever Paul Stokes National Retail Hardware Association

Second drowning in White River near Ravenswood

Carl Holtman 18 of 1310 Marlowe Ave. remains missing after a swimming outing in White River at Ravenswood. Deputies and jail trustees searched all night with no body found. Roy Whitney 19 and George Bernard ? rescued from the river and hospitalized.

White River Ravenswood Carl Holtman Marlowe Ave Marion County Roland Snider Hans Claussen

Cape Elizabeth Two Lights Replaced by Modern Ocean Beacon

The Two Lights at Cape Elizabeth Maine end a 95 year era with the eastern light extinguished June 14 and the western June 20. A single new light of 140000 candle power now marks the coast, while the old tower remains as a day warning and potential emergency reserve.

Portland Maine Cape Elizabeth

Freight Car Repairs Rise in U S June 1 Totals

Freight cars in need of repair on June 1 reached 189 219 or 3 per cent of total, up 7 075 from May 14. Heavy repairs numbered 138 536 or 6 1 per cent, light repairs 60 683 or 2 2 per cent, with increases since May 15.

Car Service American Railway Association

Governors Swap Roles at Park Line Photo Op

At Yellowstone Park a signpost marking the Montana Wyoming line split two governors. Governor Dixon stood on the Wyoming side while Lieutenant Governor Story leaned on the Montana side. Story noted the shifting authority as Dixon prepared to return to Montana.

Yellowstone Park Wyoming Joseph Dixon Montana Story Dixon Montana- Wyoming

Three Men Arrested in Girl’s Alleged Throw From Car

Police arrested Andrew Tooney John Strange and Elza Kirby after a 19 year old girl reported being thrown from a car. The girl identified three men at Meridian and Morris Streets and on Friday night was found near Pleasant Run Blvd. She was taken to the Detention Home and officers recovered a necklace and pocketbook believed to belong to her. Police seek the remaining suspects.

Pleasant Run Blvd Frank Notter Meridian Morris Sts Andrew Tooney Congress Ave John Strange Fifty- Second St Elza Kirby Fifty-Second St Strange

Catfish Dominate Okeechobee Trade Over Big Game Fish

At Lake Okeechobee from August to May, 6.5 million pounds of catfish were harvested and shipped to distant markets, delivering about 1 million dollars in cash returns while barracuda tarpon and sailfish attract sport anglers at Florida resorts.

Okeechobee Fla Florida Lake Okeechobee

Avalon Country Club Opening Delayed to July 4

The informal opening planned for this afternoon and evening is postponed due to weather. The committee will use the delay to stage an extensive fireworks display.

Avalon Country Club

Judge refuses to void coal freight rate order in Indiana

Superior Judge Linn D Hay refused to annul a Public Service Commission order lowering coal freight rates between Indiana points. The B and O and eighteen railroads appealed, but Hay said the rate cuts align with downward trends and do not prove inadequacy. He added the order should stand unless shown clearly inadequate beyond comparisons to presumed adequate current rates.

Linn D. Hay Public Service Commission Indiana Judge Hay

World Attacks Senator Ralston At National Convention

Indianap lis journalists from New York Chicago and Washington camped around Senator Ralston asking for a statement on his nomination prospects. He declined comment saying a formal statement would come if the nomination reaches him. A New York World reporter noted Ralston’s distance from the Klan issue and his good humor amid photographers at his Hoosier country home.

Indianapolis New York Washington Chicago Ralston New York World Hoosier

Butler growth urged by mayor at welcome celebration

Mayor Samuel Lewis Shank pledged support for Butler growth including campus access roads and a lake project. Governor Emmett F. Branch spoke as a parade led by police and fire bands moved through city streets. Civic leagues and churches participated in the North Side community pageant and a 100 piece orchestra accompanied an event titled The Value of an Education at Fairview Park.

Ernoon Welcome Butler Fairview Park Butler Shank Emmett F. Branch City Hall North Side Haughville Civic League Riverside Civic League Mapleton Civic League Israckside Civic League Southeastern Civic Improvement Club New York St Pennsylvania St Vermont St Meridian St St. Clair St Capitol Ave Forty-Sixth St Park Kenop Ashjian Megan Bulie Williams Victoria Montani Sonia Neff

Colored man held on vagrancy charge after chase

Ralph Lyburtus, colored, 742 N California St, is held on a high bond for vagrancy. Southport policeman John Orme followed him from 1114 N Illinois St to the front porch and fired. Lyburtus was captured blocks away.

Ralph Lyburtus California St John Orme Southport Lyburtus Illinois St Orme

Man Taken After Fall At Lumber Yard

George Tout 63 of 435 W Liberty St broke his left hip today while helping unload lumber at Buddenbaum Lumber Co at Pine and New York. He was taken to City Hospital and held on a drunkenness charge by Officers Oakley and Mangus.

George Tout Liberty St Buddenbaum Lumber Co Pine and New York Sts City Hospital Oakley and Mangus

Water Company seeks rehearing on assessment values

The Indianapolis Water Company filed for rehearing on its tax assessment before the State Tax Board to lower valuation for taxes. The city also seeks rehearing to lower the assessment, arguing that tower value lowers rates. The company seeks an $18,500,000 rate making valuation while taxes target under $15,260,400.

Indianapolis Water Company Today State Tax Board Taylor Groninger Water Company Public Service Commission Commission Tax Board Geiger

Huckleberries and produce price list at city market

The city market opened with huckleberries at 30 cents a pint from southern Indiana. Red raspberries 30, black raspberries 15, honey dewmelons 30 a pound, watermelons 1.25 large, peaches 10 a pound. Fresh limes 50 cents a dozen, various vegetables priced low, and fruit such as California cherries 50 a pound and cantaloupes 15 cents for large sizes.

Indiana California

Bad Check Charge Filed Against Claude Farber in Indiana

Claude Farber, 24, of Leesburg, Ind, was held by police on a charge of issuing bad checks totaling $67 to Hoffman Pharmacy at 2960 College Ave. He signed a statement admitting other bad checks.

Claude Farber Leesburg Ind Hoffman Pharmacy College Ave Farber

Motorist Arrested After Collision in Noblesville

Tom Gaines of Noblesville driving a car owned by Russell Eller struck a car parked at 1520 Bellefontaine Street belonging to William Hill. Gaines was arrested on a charge of driving while intoxicated and failure to have a license.

Tom Gaines Noblesville Russell Eller Bellefontaine St William Hill King St Gaines

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State Farm Asylum Kansas AL Smith Walsh Booms Walsh William G. M'Adoo M’‘Adoo Holtman Holtmain Glenn Noble Roy Whitney Elder St Tenth St Whitney George Bernard Colored, 914 N U. S Boss Avalon Victoria Ontanit Fairview Hay Senator Ralston New Butler Fairview Welcomes University United States Samuel Lewis Shank Indiana Trust For Savings
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