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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1930
Page
1
The body of Dr. James Howard Snook, electrocuted for the murder of Theora Hix, was buried at Greenlawn cemetery at dawn after a final meal and calm moments. The case concludes with the former professor paying with life for the crime.
In Columbus Ohio Dr James Howard Snook the veterinary professor was executed in the electric chair for the murder of his illicit sweetheart Theora Hix Ohio State University student The night before his death he hosted his wife and four others at a dinner in the prison cell The execution followed a swift conviction after appeals to Ohio courts and the U S Supreme Court failed Snook died at 7 10 p m after a solemn last meal and prayers by Rev Isaac Miller and prison chaplain K H Wall
Frances Williams, star of George White's Scandals, is named as defendant in a $100,000 alienation of affections suit filed by Bertha Jones, wife of pianist Alan R. Jones, against the Pittsburgh and Beaver Falls native now in Fifty Million Frenchmen. The filing was before Judge George W. Moore.
United Press reports a mixed opening on the New York Stock Exchange as week end profit taking nudges many shares lower. Some gains include American Telephone up to 241 1 2 and American Smelting, Kennecott, International Nickel, and General Electric higher. utilities steady with American & Foreign Power at 94 and North American at 116.
Carollyn E. Crump 44, Chicago promoter and head of Indiana Real Estate Securities Corporation, found guilty of selling insolvent securities. Judge Collins denying leniency fined 1000 dollars and sentenced to state prison one to five years. accomplice Mark W. Bemis escaped penalty by turning state's evidence.
The Old Underwriters Inc filed articles of incorporation with the secretary of state to form an auto mobile insurer. Home office will be in Merchants Bank building and 10,000 shares no par value will be issued. Francis N. Daniel H. Ray Goodwin and Dwight S. Ritter signed the incorporation papers.
Timothy P. Sexton, a Democrat candidate for county treasurer, will begin his campaign tonight at Denison. Speakers will include John E. Smith Charles E. Cox and Mrs. W. C. Smith.
In the air at 9 30 a m conditions show west wind 12 mph pressure 29 96 at sea level temperature 45 ceiling 2500 feet visibility three miles field good
A man outside a telephone booth in a subway station fired at a man named Donaldeshley 29 injuring his right side. He fled the scene and was hospitalized preventing him from making calls for some time.
Dunedin New Zealand prepares a grand welcome for Rear Admiral Richard E Byrd as the City of New York carrying the Byrd Antarctic expedition reaches harbor. The Dunedin Chamber of Commerce Harbor Board and officials join the American consul in hosting a nationwide civic reception. Arrival date unrevealed.
Forecasters predict a strong cold wave will arrive tonight, bringing temperatures down to 20 to 25 degrees. Winds will rise this afternoon and become strong tonight, with possible peak winds Sunday. The cold spell, likely to last into Monday, should hit northern Indiana hardest and avoid snow statewide.
Eleanor Johnson a 22 year old University of Michigan student from Flint ended her life in an Ann Arbor apartment by inhaling gas after writing a note saying she had nothing to live for. The note addressed to her parents gave funeral instructions.
Bruce Hunter, formerly assistant recreation director and recently replaced by the Sullivan administration, is employed as physical director of the Lafayette Y M C A. He begins new duties this month after training at the University of Pittsburgh and Silver Bay New York.
Defiance Ohio reports a five hour standoff as Hubert Floehr 60 barricaded his home after killing his wife. Police guardsmen and volunteers used a dynamite blast to end the siege, killing Floehr and wounding two others including Newel Littlefield.
Sixty pastors and many local leaders will gather in Roam on Wednesday March 5 for the annual Logansport conference of the North Indiana Methodist district session.
William Howard Taft’s condition worsened as doctors said his fight for life neared its end. He remained semi conscious and weak, able only to sip nourishment, with son Robert A. Taft and numerous officials visiting quietly at the Taft home in Washington.
Hollywood reports grand opera star Mary Lewis has signed a talking film deal worth about 4000 dollars for each minute she appears on camera. Pathe studios announced the arrangement, with executive E B Derr keeping the exact terms private. Lewis will depart for a singing engagement before returning to begin filming.
Manual Training wins 15 to 14 over Shortridge in the Indianapolis sectional first round at the Technical gym. Led by Regenstrief, Manual roars back from a 11 4 deficit to advance and face Southport in the semi finals later today.
More than 300 pigeons burned to death in a fire destroying a pigeon house owned by Wesley A Rhode hamel at 5537 Broadway. Damage to the structure and birds exceeds $1,800 and the origin is unknown. The state fire marshal will investigate.
Hogs drop sharply at the Union Stockyards with prices about 35 cents lower than Friday's best. Bulk hogs 150 to 275 pounds sold $10.55 to $11.15, with 4,000 holdovers and 1,329 other receipts. Cattle receipts 200, veals down to $14, calf receipts 300. Sheep market nominal at 100 head. Chicago hog receipts 12,000 including 9,000 direct. holdovers 7,000. Market steady to strong but 10 to 15 cents lower than Friday’s best.
Cyrus H. K. Curtis publisher receives gold medal from Harvard advertising awards jury for distinguished contemporary service to advertising. Award notes his strict adherence to high standards of reliability in advertising throughout his career.
In Clinton Green Township 26 Mecca 25 Horace Mann Gary 28 Hobart 10 LL 15 across sites with scores reflecting regional high school performance. The sparse OCR shows team showings and points in matchups at multiple venues.
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