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Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1927

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Reed Wins Victory in Senate Jam

In Washington on March 2 United Press reports Senate vote 56 to 25 to take up Reed's election investigation resolution. Senator Reed of Missouri gained floor time after weeks of filibuster, with Watson and Robinson of Indiana voting against.

United Press Washington James A. Reed Missouri Senate Watson and Robinson Indiana Reed Pennsylvania Gould Maine Senate Foreign Relations Committee David A. Reed Pittsburgh Philadelphia House

Death by own action ends life of 73 year old man

Frank Pyles aged 73 died at city hospital after slashing his throat at his daughter Cur tis Paris's home on MacPherson Street. Neighbors Samuel G Smith and his son Raymond found him and police blame despondency over his wife's recent death for the self inflicted wound. Surviving son Herbert Pyles is 27.

Frank Pyles City Hospital Curtis Paris MacPherson St Samuel G. Smith Boulevard Pl Raymond Pyles Herbert Pyles Cornell Ave

Jury Deliberations Resume in Daugherty Miller Fraud Case

The jury in the alien property conspiracy trial resumes deliberations after failing to reach a verdict overnight. Harry M. Daugherty former attorney general and Thomas W. Miller former alien property custodian are accused of conspiring to defraud the government in the American Metal Company deal.

Ly United Press New York Harry M. Daugherty Thomas W. Miller American Metal Company

Sacred Monkey Honored as Holy Figure in Pandharpur

In Pandharpur near Bombay, villagers beat tom-toms to honor a sacred monkey that died six years ago. The animal is revered as the reincarnation of a great soul and celebrated as a holy figure in the town.

Bombay India Pandharpur Here

Lenten Service Fellowship of Prayer Honored National Devotions

The Times and the Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America publish twenty eight denominational Lent devotions titled The Fellowship of Prayer. Rev Charles Emerson Burton created the daily readings with themes Holy Spirit led to spiritual life and weekly topics. Each day includes Bible passages comments hymns prayers and personal prayer prompts and will run on the editorial page throughout Lent.

the Times Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America Fellowship of Prayer Charles Emerson Burton D.C New York City Federal Council Commission On Evangelism

Arrest Four of Men Drivers

In New York State 1926 traffic offenses saw 26 percent of male drivers arrested, with 2.2 percent of women drivers. A Sinclair and Standard Oil report notes women’s carefulness in repairs and gasoline purchases. Of 555,927 licensed men, 149,175 faced arraignment with 95.5 percent convicted, while 86,028 women had 1,675 court appearances with 86 percent found guilty.

Timea New York New York State Sinclair Standard Oil New York City

Naval instructor to resign after cribbing probe at Annapolis

An instructor at the United States Naval Academy will resign April 1 following an investigation into December examinations. Secretary Wilbur said the instructor oversaw papers and bore responsibility for their safekeeping after a midshipman sold copies of the questions. The midshipman will be dismissed and several others demoted.

Naval Academy Au Unted Washington United States Naval Academy Annapolis Secretary of the Navy Wilbur

Jury views detention home site fire danger seen

Marion County grand jurors oppose moving the Detention Home to Holloway Apts at 225 E Michigan St and favor keeping the Capitol Ave location. They cite fire risks, lack of space, and high rent, noting the present home is cheaper and better suited. They consider a special report to Judge Collins.

Marion County Holloway Apts Michigan St Capitol Ave Charles Sutton Cassius L. Hogle James A. Collins Charles Clark Linton A. Cox Morge and Sutton Frank J. Lahr James F. Edwards Horace Carey Duvall Carey

Senate Deepens Ties With Sigma Nu Phi Honorary Member

A delegation from the Sigma Nu Phi legal fraternity granted honorary membership to U.S. Senator James A. Reed of Missouri, today in Washington marking a ceremonial recognition by the organization.

United Press Washington Sigma Nu Phi Legal Fraternity James A. Reed Missouri

Efficiency tips from North Dakota housewives club

At a Barnes County Profit and Pleasure Club meeting Edna Harshman demonstrated ginger bread making to show how to reduce steps in the process. The session highlighted cutting red tape and streamlining cleanup to minimize effort.

United Press

Miners hiss Baldwin at Welsh mine disaster visit

In Cwm Ebbw Vale Wales police protected Prime Minister Baldwin and Mrs Baldwin as grieving miners hissed and booed during a visit to the scene of yesterday's mine explosion that killed fifty two men. Rescue crews worked through the night with twenty eight still trapped and all hope abandoned.

Baldwin United Press Ebbw Vale Wales

Otto Stant’s dog drives a small time business tale

In West Orange New Jersey Otto Stant claims ownership of a dog and a delivery venture for three neighborhood grocery stores. He has a $2 note at the West Orange Trust Company and plans a dog house and a red wagon for business use with a family advised to look to Otto for repayment.

United Press West Orange N. J Otto Stant Otto West Orange Trust Company Adam Hess Chester Forsythe

Ex-Treasurer Franklin MacVeagh Struck by Car

Franklin MacVeagh 87 former secretary of the Treasury under Taft is in serious condition after being run down by a motor car in Chicago last night. Witnesses say he stepped into the street and the driver was not held by police.

Franklin MacVeagh Taft Autonu United Press Chicago

Twins Add Two To Happy Horsley Family In Indiana

Mrs. Harry Horsley of 5640 Guilford Ave. Welcomes twin girls Margery and Mildred four months old, bringing the brood to thirteen living children and one set of twins. Father is a brick contractor, family spans from four months to 21 years, with seven children still at home and several in school.

Harry Horsley Margery Mildred Guilford Ave Indiana Horsley Methodist Hospital Irene Eunice Olivé Virginia

Assembly Today Deliberations On Large Appropriation Bill

Both houses met at 10 a m to discuss a 49 million dollar appropriation measure. Senate continues examination while House reads bills for passage including Holmes eugenics sterilization proposal and a treasurer salary plus delinquent tax commission. Lockard bill allows under 16 drivers to travel to school with secretary of State permit.

Holmes Eugenics Marion County Lockard

Hourly Temperatures Report for 2010

Readable fragment shows hourly temperature readings for a given date with values like 20 11 a m 29 22 12 noon .4 33 and 28 20 11 a m 29 22 12 noon. The data indicates a sequence of time stamps and temperatures likely from a weather log.

Bride Forced to Leave as Immigrant Deportation Severs Couple

Theodore Poehlmann of 4020 Rookwood Ave. faces separation from his bride of six months after immigration authorities order her deportation. Mrs. Poehlmann, who entered as a tourist with a six month permit, sails to Bremen March 5 from New York to begin the process of reentering as a regular immigrant. The couple, both artists, hope to reunite this year, awaiting quota decisions and potential delays.

Theodore Poehlmann Rookwood Ave Poehlmann United States Immigration Department New York Bremen Germany America Poehlmanns

Gale Lashes Norfolk Seaport During Strong 60 MPH Wind

A gale of about sixty miles per hour struck Norfolk shortly before 10 a m causing waterfront flooding as water rose two feet in streets along the Elizabeth River. Weather bureau had warned of the worst gale in years and traffic was disrupted across the city.

United Press Norfolk Elizabeth’ River Chesapeake Bay Weather Bureau

Indiana House considers impeaching Judge Dearth over jury irregularities

Judiciary A of the Indiana House recommends impeachment of Circuit Judge Clarence W. Dearth of Muncie for alleged suppression of free speech and jury irregularities. The committee reviewed testimony and documentary evidence, proposing a three Democrat three Republican board to conduct the trial in the Senate.

Clarence W. Dearth Muncie Judiciary Indiana House of Representatives House Indiana Dearth Joe H. Davis Delaware County Senate J. Glenn Harris Edward E. Eikenbary Fabius Gwin David H. Byers Russell W. Smith Lawrence E. Carlson Delph McKesson Charles la Follette William Henry Harrison Harris Judge Dearth John W. Scott Gary

Coolidge Hopes for Three Power Talks Falter

Paris reports and informed diplomats say President Coolidge may not realize a three power conference on naval limits as Italy and France refuse to join. Britain backs limits but will balk if France refuses to discuss submarine caps. Japan also resists extending capital ship ratios to auxiliary ships without France and Italy.

United Press Paris Coolidge Italy

Local Man Injured in Evansville Auto Crash

B. Co. Van Hook of Indianapolis, 40, an official of Premier Refining Company, is in serious condition at a local hospital after a Tuesday night crash near Evansville Indiana. Initially thought fatal, doctors today expressed hope for recovery.

Bu United Preas Evansville Ind B. Co van Hook Indianapolis Here The Premier Refining Company

Talbot Imposter Charge Before Veterans Committee

The House veterans committee heard chairman John son of South Dakota claim Jerry Talbot who says he lost his WWI identity is an imposter. Johnson asserted Talbot’s real name is ee Dubois Jr, alleging multiple aliases and a lost identity tale amid wartime claims.

United Press Washington Jerry Talbot House Veterans’ Committee Johnson Rep South Dakota Talbot Eee Dubois, Jr

Effort to Oust Utilities Board Faces Legislative Dead End

The House rejected the judiciary committee’s indefinite postponement on the Bender Mendenhall bill and sent it back, making passage unlikely this session. Support grows for Harland and Nejdl measures to empower and enforce Public Service Commission actions with court appeal options and rate-order mandates.

Public Service Commission House of Representatives House Judiciary Senate J. Glenn Harris Gary Charman Bender-Mendenhall

Navy bill signed authorizes three new cruisers

President Coolidge signed the naval appropriation bill in Washington on March 2, authorizing the construction of three additional cruisers as part of the fleet expansion.

United Press Washington Coolidge

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