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Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1927

Page

7

Reed gains ground as Senate battle over credentials rages

Senator Reed repels attacks on his investigation resolution after an all night session. Senator Reed faces a new challenge from Senator Reed who presents credentials for Senator elect Ware, fueling a dramatic confrontation amid extended filibuster tactics.

United Press Washington James A. Reed Missouri Senate David A. Reed Rep Pennsylvania William S. Ware Reed John S. Fisher Pinchot Ware Congress James Reed Cameron Arizona Wadsworth New York Cole L. Blease South Carolina

Impeachment Inquiry Cites Judge Dearth Misconduct

Testimony before a committee alleges Judge Clarence W. Dearth used unlawful methods to confiscate newsboys papers and suppress a paper. It cites irregular jury drawing and improper jury impaneling linked to corruption in office and threats to juvenile offenders.

Judge Dearth Delaware County Francis A. Shaw Muncie John Hampton Dearth Shaw Joe H. Davis Johnny Maines Indiana Clarence W. Dearth

Impeachment Proceedings Move Against Judge Dearth

Delaware County Indiana faces a historic impeachment of Circuit Judge Clarence W. Dearth over press suppression and jury panel irregularities. The board of managers will file articles after hearings, aiming for a Senate trial once ten days’ notice is given, with March 15 as a possible trial start if articles are filed Thursday.

Senate Muncie Indiana Board of Managers Darth

Dearth Back Home After Hiring Indianapolis Lawyers

Judge Clarence W. Dearth impeached by the House returns to Muncie from Indianapolis where he retained lawyers Ralston Gates Larry Van Barnard to defend him.

Muncie Indianapolis Times Special Ind Clarence W. Dearth House of Representatives Indianpolis Ralston, Gates, Larry, van & Barnard

4G Endangered as Graft Drift Near Hatteras Shoals

Two barges two lightships and the steamer City of St. Louis with forty six men drift offshore near the Hatteras shoals after a fierce northeaster. The British steamer King David went aground off Cape Henry and later was freed. Other vessels reporting distress include the Firmore Sulamerco and Maracaibo. Coast guard had no safety reports at noon. A small hotel and one cottage were swept into the sea at Hampton Beach by an abnormally high tide.

United Press Norfolk City of St. Louis Hatteras Shoals Atlantic King David Cape Henry Firmore Baltimore Daiquiri Sulamerco San Pedro Newark N. J Maracaibo New York Curaco Coast Guard Hampton Beach N. H Sea Front Boulevard

Snow Buries Norfolk as 22-Year Storm Paralyzes City

Norfolk was snow buried today in a rare 22 year storm. Treacherous conditions disrupted traffic as high tides and a 40 mile gale flooded low areas. Schools and department stores closed yesterday afternoon.

Bu United Press Norfolk

Impeach Plea Moves Toward Muncie Judge Dearth

A long dispute over judge Dearth in Muncie spurred a push for impeachment after reports of abuses in jury selection and press suppression. The Indiana Legislature held hearings as Times reporters faced courtroom tactics while citizens petitioned for removal.

Ernest Pearson Times Muncle John W. Scott

Impeachment Resolution Moves to Remove Judge Clarence Dearth

The Indiana House adopted a resolution impeaching Clarence W. Dearth, judge of the Delaware Circuit Court in the forty sixth judicial district. It calls for six managers to prepare articles of impeachment, preserve them at the Senate bar, and prosecute the case.

Clarence W. Dearth Delaware Circuit Court Forty-Sixth Judicial Circuit Indiana House of Representatives General Assembly State of House Senate

Compromise Attempted in Muncie Case Revealed

Word reached Muncie near noon Wednesday as Dearth, for the first time, gave evidence of realizing that he was up for something.

Muncie

Impeachment Motion Shocks Muncie Judge

A Muncie judge faces impeachment after a committee report based on local testimony urges removal. Dearth refuses resignation. the committee demands action within an hour. The debate hinges on a single sentence from The Times editor as political tension erupts.

Dearth Muncie Scott Times Ira Mendenhall Washington

Reed, Watson clash in Indiana Klan remarks in Senate probe

Senator Watson of Indiana testified before the Reed election probe committee regarding a bid to label him a Ku Klux Klan member. Senator Gooding of Idaho accused the Reed panel of leveraging Watson’s Indiana visit to imply Klan ties.

United Press Watson Indiana Senate James A. Reed Gooding Idaho Reed Committee Reed Indianapolis

Bar Association backs attorney in ouster bid against two judges

Indianapolis Bar Association members met at the Columbia Club and passed a resolution endorsing Otto Gresham for presenting a complaint to the Indiana House seeking the removal of Judge James A. Collins and Judge Lynn D. Hay. Speaker James B. Brewster had filed the complaint weeks earlier. no action was taken. Governor Jackson and others attended as guests.

Indianapolis Bar Association Columbia Club Otto Gresham Indiana House of Representatives James A. Collins Marion County Criminal Court Lynn D. Hay Superior Court James B. Brewster Dem Corydon House Harry G. Leslie Gresham Chicago Leslie Jackson Gilliam

Chicago Officials Weigh Accidental Poisoning Theory

Chicago health authorities consider accidental poisoning by boric acid in drinking water as the likely cause of five infant deaths in a hospital ward. Nurses will testify, and one burial is halted as coroner and doctors debate whether a boric acid solution mistaken for water caused the deaths.

United Press Chicago Hermann Bundersen Oscar Wolff Bundersen Jean Franc Barbiri Evelyn Kathryn Anaglostopoulos Baby Gallanis Lillian Estella Steele Cohn Baby Galitz

Opposed Armies Clash in China Amid Political Strife

Cantonese and Northern forces clashed near Sun Kiang as Chang Chung-Chang moved to recapture territory from Marshal Sun. In Hankow dissension split Reds and Moderatists, delaying a Nationalist executive session. Tokyo sent two cruisers with 500 marines to Shanghai as a precaution.

Shanghai Sun Kiang Chang Chung-Chang Chang Marshal Sun United Press Hankow Executive Council

Cleveland Times Publication Ends After Five Years

The Cleveland Times, a morning paper, suspended publication with the current edition. The front page notice from the Cleveland Commercial Publishing Company states the venture failed after five years and that the signature of Samuel Scovil, president, was transferred to the Cleveland Plain Dealer, another city morning publication.

United Press Cleveland Ohio Cleveland Times Today's Times Cleveland Commercial Publishing Company Samuel Scovil Good Will Cleveland Plain Dealer

Indiana Grottos invited to state ceremonial banquet

Lawrence W. Drapier of Sahara Grotto invites Indiana Grottos to a March 29 ceremony in Indianapolis honoring Frank P. Walther. Ten Grottos may send monarchs, with about 600 candidates expected for the ceremonial class.

Indiana Grottos Indianapolis Frank P. Walther Lawrence W. Drapier Sahara Grotto Indiana State Council Raymond F. Murray Sahara Charles G. Walsh

PLAN FIREMEN TESTS FOR MENTAL EXAM IN SHORTRIDGE

Due to many police department applicants failing mental tests after medicals, firemen mental examinations will be held first next Saturday at Shortridge High School. Secretary A. J. Allen of the civil service commission said about two hundred are expected to take the test. The promotion exam for patrolman to sergeant, the second of its kind, is set for Sunday.

Shortridge High School A. J. Allen Civil Service Commission Allen

McCray Hopes for Return to Indiana From Prison

Warren T. McCray, former Indiana governor now in Atlanta federal prison, told Walter J. Dixon of Kokomo that he hopes to return to Indiana, rebuild his finances, and pay creditors. He said he lacks support from pardoning officials and cites a belief that a pull would follow.

Vimes Atlanta New England Walter J. Dixon Kokomo Deaphalt Paving Company Florida Dixon McCray Indiana

City Market Introduces New Foodstuffs This Week

City Market adds Argentine peaches at 15 cents each or 26 cents for two, asparagus 25 cents per bunch, fresh mint 10 cents per bunch, Argentine honeydew melons 1.25 dollars, German entlive 20 to 25 cents per head, pineapples 50 cents each, and sassafras 5 cents per bunch. Tomatoes fall to 30 cents per pound and peas rise to 20 cents per pound. Spinach 15 cents per pound, artichokes 15 cents each, and Spanish Bermuda onions 5 to 10 cents each.

Artidoles Bermuda

Loan Measure Ready for Governor Signature in Blackburn

The Blackburn Senate bill regulating building and loan associations clears House after negotiations. It sets a 60 cent fee per $100 stock sold, replacing the prior rate of 60 cents per $10, with an 80 to 0 vote in the House and awaits the Governor’s signature.

Blackburn Senate

Fatal Shooting Probed in City, Husband Held

Coroner Paul F. Robinson investigates the fatal shooting of May Bartlett, 30, at 1434 Mill Street. Her husband, John Bartlett, 36, is held pending an inquest after claiming the shooting was accidental.

Paul F. Robinson May Bartlett Mill St John Bartlett

Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription Praised by Elkhart Mother

George Travis Jr reports improved health after using Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. He describes nervous weakness and fatigue, then recovery and a healthy baby, endorsing the remedy for mothers. A trial package offer is advertised via mail request.

Mudge Dr. Pierce

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Gary Clarence Dearth Judiciary Chamber of the Representa Cerin Clell Maple Virginia City Indianapolis Times Mussolini Lake County Lemuel A. Pittenger I. N. Trent The Roy W. Howard Robert P. Scripps Scripps-Howard J. Glenn Harris Arthur L. Gilliam Ralph Kane Davis Indiana House Gary Delphisl McKesson Plymouth David H. Byers Vincennes William Henry Harrison Milton J. Sallwasser la Porte Lawrence E. Carlson Huntington Sallwasser House Judiciary A Freckles Blosser Ossit Pring Friends of Dearth E. W. Grove China Key To Wwgray Kokomo Man George Travis, Jr
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