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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1929

Page

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Foch Laid To Rest In Grand Paris Funeral

Marshal Foch lies in a narrow crypt beside Napoleon in Paris Val de Grace as crowds estimate near 1,000,000 kneel in prayer. The prince of Wales attends with President Doumergue and Pershing among dignitaries.

United Press Paris Marshal Foch France the Invalides Napoleon Foch Prince of Wales Saint Michels Saint Brieuc King George Welsh Guard Abbe Verdrier Cardinal Dubois Pius XI Doumergue John J. Pershing Pershing Cardinal Lucan Rheims God Bless Foch Metz

Death plot tied to Governor in ouster bid

Louisiana impeachment charges allege Governor Huey P. Long sought to hire an assassin to kill State Representative J. Q. Sanders and leave his body by the road. The impeachment committee holds affidavits detailing the plot and accuses Long of bribery and abuse of power amid legislative turmoil in Baton Rouge.

United Press Baton Rouge Huey P. Long Louisiana General Assembly House H. A Battling) Bozeman Long National Guard House of Representatives Bozeman J. Q. Sanders Cecil Morgan Bozeman Hald Sanders

Open Burglar Trial Delays in Ollis Case

William Ollis, 30, of 1614 Naomi Street, is tried on habitual criminal charges for alleged August 1928 burglary of Thomas Skinner at 1006 South Sheffield Avenue. A diamond ring valued at 600 dollars and clothing were taken. Detective William Miller and Nickel Plate detective George Kinney testified. Skinner identified Ollis.

William Ollis Naomi Street Ollis Thomas Skinner Sheffield Avenue George Kinney Nickel Plate Railroad Nickel Plate William Miller Skinner

Bandits Rob Cutler State Bank for $2000

Three unmasked robbers entered the Cutler State Bank at 9 30 a m and escaped in an automobile with 2000 dollars. Miss Ruth Draper, an employer, was alone in the bank at the time of the robbery.

Cutler Ind Cutler State Ruth Draper

Arguments Heard In Ratcliff Murder Trial In Williamsport

Kenneth Ratcliff stands trial for the murder of Victor M. Briggs a wealthy farmer found dead on his porch with bullet wounds Ratcliff testified he did not know Briggs and denied a $5000 offer to kill him The defense surprised by calling Ratcliff as a witness today in Williamsport Indiana proceedings

United Press Williamsport Ind Kenneth Ratcliff Victor M. Briggs Briggs Ratcliff

Two Meat Market Operators Fined for Pure Foods Violation

John C. Ein, operator on Sena avenue, and Ber on avenue, were each fined $10 and costs by Municipal Judge Clifton R. Cameron after J. R. Dunwood, city chemist, reported finding sulfates in hamburger samples from both markets.

John C Ein Olita Sena Ber Clifton R. Cameron J. R. Dunwood

Tunney tips singer 1000 dollars in Seville festival

Gene Tunney, former heavyweight champion, gave the singer of the Spanish song Fandenguillo $1,000 after enjoying the tune at a Seville festival. Tunney and his wife are vacationing in Seville.

United Press Seville Spain Gene Tunney Fandenguillo Tunney

FLYING PAIR MISS RECORD IN BRAZIL TRIP

Captains Francisco Jiminez and Ignacio Iglesias landed at Camassary air drome Bahia after departing Seville Spain, nearly 800 miles short of their Rio de Janeiro goal. Iglesias ill but not serious, plan two day stopover before continuing. Plane and motor praised by mechanics as Spanish officials host a grand reception.

United Press Bahia Brazil Francisco Jiminez Ignacio Iglesias Seville Spain Camassary Iglesais Rio de Janeiro Nelson de Guillobel Aero Club of

Bevans Flies West East Hop Grounds Near Willard

Okey Bevans attempting a nonstop solo flight from Los Angeles to New York landed on a ranch near Willard New Mexico three miles southwest after misjudging cloud height and failing to gain altitude. He departed Willard at 10 30 a m for Amarillo Texas.

United Press Willard N. M Okey Bevans Los Angeles New York Here Bevans Amarillo Tex

Officer Turner Robinson Suspended Pending Trial

Patrolman Turner Robinson was suspended from the police department by the board of safety after charges filed by Police Chief Claude M. Worley. He faces trial on April 2 for conduct unbecoming an officer subordination and intoxication.

Turner Robinson Board of Safety Claude M. Worley

Slay Woman in Dry Raid on Residence

A dry raid in Aurora Illinois ends with the death of Mrs De King and serious wounding of her husband after gas and gunfire. Their 9 year old son Gerald wounded Deputy Sheriff Roy Smith while seeking help. Kane County prosecutor George D Carbury leads the liquor law crackdown. John H Glazier named new grand master councilor of De Molay in Kansas City.

United Press Aurora Ill Joseph de King de King Gerald de Kings Roy Smith Smith Mamma Robert A. Milroy United States District Attorney Milroy George D. Carbury Kane County Geneva de Molay Kansas City John H. Glazier New York A. G. Cochran St. Louis Order of de Molay National de Molay Glazier

Murdered husband confessed by unfaithful wife in New England case

Olive Adams confessed to police that she finished her 32 year old meteorologist husband Harry E. Adams by dropping chloroform on a handkerchief over his face after learning of his infidelity. She was arraigned for murder and held for April criminal court. The death was initially ruled accidental despite questions from investigators.

Conn New England Olive Storey Adams Harry E. Adams United States Weather Bureau Vermont Olive Adams Criminal Superior Court

Judge ignores Jones law penalties in California bootleg case

Superior Judge James L. Allen of Orange County refused to apply the Jones law penalties in the W. P. Snyder bootlegging case. He said the Wright act oversteps California’s constitutional rights by accepting federal Volstead amendments, so the five year jail term and ten thousand dollar fine were not imposed. The ruling follows the state supreme court’s pending decision.

United Press Santa Ana Cal State Supreme Court James L. Allen Orange County California Allen Sunset Beach Collins W. P. Snyder Snyder

Whiteman on WFBM Tonight Paul Whiteman Hour Hookup

Beginning at 8 tonight WFBM will join the Columbia hookup for the Paul Whiteman old gold hour regularly. Blythe Q Hendricks director of the Indianapolis Power and Light Company air radio station announced for.

WFBM Columbia Paul Whiteman Blythe Q. Hendricks Indianapolis

Fur Thief Strikes Mildred in Subway Theft

Mildred, a Judson hotel worker, loses a platinum fox neckpiece to a stealthy thief on a subway platform. The incident delays her, sparks anger at a passing stranger, and ends with police detaining a suspect as bystanders crowd the scene. The tale unfolds amid city transit chaos and fashionable pressures.

Mildred Qhe Judson

Nebraska students form beer club to curb whisky habit

J. E. Taminosian a former Omaha dry cleaner and evangelistic worker testified to a district court jury that he merely acted as custodian of beer for a group of University of Nebraska students forming a club to break the habit of drinking whisky and alcohol, denying he manufactured beer.

United Press Lincoln Neb University of Nebraska J. E. Taminosian Omaha Tamfhosian

Graf Zeppelin Dips Over Jerusalem Amid Welcome Crowd

TheGraf Zeppelin commanded by Dr Hugo Eckener flew over Jerusalem at 715 p m after a windy Atlantic crossing. Hundreds of thousands lined the streets and waved from the dirigible’s cabin as it marked the first postwar sighting over the Holy City.

Jerusalem Atlantic Ocean Lakehurst N. J Friedrichshafen Germany Holy City Hugo Eckener Eckener

U.S. Destroyer Robert Smith Arrives at Mazatlan Harbor

The U S destroyer Robert Smith docked in Mazatlan Sinaloa on March 26 after sailing from San Diego at the request of American Consul William Blocker amid fears for American lives and property during the ongoing rebel battle.

United Press Mazatlan Sinalo Mexico Robert Smith Sandiego William Blocker

Street Levy Urged for City Street Widening Plan

City Councilman Albert F. Meurer urged a five cent property tax levy to fund street widening in Indianapolis. He spoke before the Scientech Club at the Chamber of Commerce noting rising real estate costs and urging timely purchases. He called for rerouting downtown streetcars to reduce congestion on Washington Street.

Albert F. Meurer Scientech Club Chamber of Commerce Indianapolis Meurer Washington Street

Trainmen charged with manslaughter in Brocourt wreck

Three trainmen face manslaughter charges and a May 14 trial date after a collision of west bound and east bound trains at Brocourt last Wednesday that killed fourteen. Coroner's jury pinned blame on Engineer L. W. Alexander Fireman E. V. Riley and Brakeman E. C. Correy, the surviving crew member.

United Press Party Sound Ont Brocourt L. W. Alexander E. V. Riley E. C. Correy

Mule Inherits Land and Bank Account in Oklahoma Estate

In Chickasha Oklahoma on March 26 the will of W H Draper left his twenty seven acre homestead and a $2000 bank account to his mule Jack. The eccentric Harvard graduate's estate is managed by an administrator who tracks the animal s expenses for corn and hay.

United Press Chickashaw Okla W. H. Draper Harvard Jack

Small Traders Suffer as Market Crashes Rally Ends

New York reports a 20 percent call money rate the highest since 1920 as the stock market breaks, wiping out profits for small and large traders. Brokers rush to fill orders while banks pull funds, grain and cotton markets weaken, and the tape runs late amid a sweeping downturn.

New York Stock Exchanges Chicago New York Cotton Exchange Stock Exchange

Wheat slips after early session surge in Chicago

Chicago March 26 wheat fell nearly five cents a bushel from an early peak as liquidation and selling pressure emerged amid stock market weakness and higher coal prices.

Chicago

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