High Court to Rule on Booze Buyers Guilt
The Supreme Court will hear arguments on April 28 over whether purchasing liquor violates the Volstead act. Alfred E. Norris of New York and James F. E. Farrar of Watertown Massachusetts face test cases as the government seeks to extend liability to buyers who procured alcohol from bootleggers. Farrar's Boston indictment was quashed but the DOJ appeals to settle the issue.
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High Court
Washington
Supreme Court
Alfred E. Norris
New York
James FE. Farrar
Watertown
Mass
Norris
Philadelphia
Farrar
Boston
James M. Morton
Department of Justice
The Silver Cord Opens Friday at Civic Theatre
The Civic Theatre presents The Silver Cord by Sidney Howard in its sixth 1929 30 season production for an eight night run starting Friday. Cast includes Mrs Grace Clarke Pierce Vera Cox and Lauren Stokesbury with George Somnes choosing the cast.
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Civic Theatre
Sidney Howard
Lucky Sam McCarver
Ned McCobb
Theatre Guild
Willard Mack
Howard
New York
John Golden Theater
Guild
Eure Wu da Livocup
George Somnes
Grace Clarke Pierce
Milton Steinberg
Morris- McKee
Vera Cox
T. J. Sinclair
Lauren Stokesbury
Nightclub acts and theaters listed for city venues
The Circuit shows include Scotland at the Circle Party Girl at the Ohio Be Yourself at the Palace Loretta Gray at the Lyric The Sky Hawk at the Apollo burlesque at the Mutual and George Fares at the Colonial.
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Scotland
The
Circle
Ohio
Yourself
Palace
Loretta Gray
Lyric
Sky Hawk
Apollo
the Mutual
George
Colonial
Senate Fight Over Parker Nomination For Supreme Court
Washington March 26 A senate fight looms over Federal Judge John J Parker of North Carolina as critics oppose his confirmation to the Supreme Court citing a 1927 Fourth Circuit ruling on injunctive limits on union coal miners. AFL leaders plan to object before the judiciary subcommittee led by Senator Overman with Borah and Waterman.
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United Arena
Washington
Senate
John J. Parker
North Carolina
Supreme Court
Charles Evans Hughes
Parker
Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals
West Virginia
American Federation of Labor
Edward Terry Sanford
Tennessee
Richmond Leader Dies At 70 In Civic Work
John Zwissler of Richmond Indiana aged 70 long active as a baker and civic leader has died from heart disease. He directed the South Side Improvement Association and was a prominent figure in lodge activities.
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Richmond
D‘es
Ind
John Zwissler
Baker
South Side Improvement Association
Belgian Roll tests Chrysler cars for shock
Chrysler engineers use the Belgian Roll to simulate road shocks on a random final-assembly car. The test twists, bounces and strains the vehicle on eccentric rollers while devices record strength of wheels, axles and body. It leads to redesigned fender braces, sheet metal, radiator supports and bolt patterns to better resist road stress.
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Chrysler
Untitled note on materials enhancing driving strength
Fragment describes materials altered to increase strength beyond normal expectations and notes potential hidden indications of weakness. The passage suggests engineered improvements aimed at improving performance beyond typical standards.
Earl Mushlitz to Speak on Modern News at YMCA Event
Indianapolis Star assistant managing editor Earl Mushlitz will address the Bible Investigation Club of the YMCA on modern news. A bean supper will be served after the talk tonight.
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Earl Mushlitz
The
Indianapolis Star
Bible Investigation Club
Point Up Appetite With Cascarets Before Bed
An old advertisement urges taking cascaret candy tablets before bed to stimulate digestion and appetite. It claims cascara strengthens bowel muscles and promotes bowel movement, with cascading benefits for bilious, gassy, headachy conditions. The piece pitches Cascarets as a dime buy for all ages.
Judge Spanks Vice Crusader for Art Raid
Timothy Murphy art connoisseur vindicated after a raid by John S. Sumner head of the Society for Suppression of Vice. Sumner and aides raided Murphy's Broadway gallery showing Rembrandt and Goya works at Times Square. Indecent pictures charge dismissed.
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United Press
NEW York
Timothy Murphy
John S. Sumner
Society For Suppression of Vice
Simpson
Sumner
Aids
Murphy
Broadway
Rembrandt
Times Square
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NEA
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Scripps-Howard
Playhouse
Gillette
John Drew
Trelawny
Wells
Joseph Jefferson
William Gillette
Mr. Gillette
Indianapolis
Hadlyne
Conn
Sherlock Holmes
Arthur Conan Doyle
John Miltern
William Postance
Sidney Prince
Wallis Clark
Montague Shaw
Brinsley Shaw
Henry Lambert
J. Augustus McKeough
William H. Barnard
Burford Hampden
Byron Russell
Alfred Ansel
Donald Campbell
Dred Tasker
Herbert Wilson
Peg Entwistle
Roberta Beatty
Kate Byron
Dorothy Peabody Russell
Rose Kingston
A. L. Erlanger
George C. Tyler
Jane Cowl
Guy Standing
Jenny
English’s
Charlie Davis
Indiana
Cohens
the Kellys
Mayer
Wash
Times
Riley 5551
Indianapolis Times Circulation Department
Judge Brews
India
Ameer Ali Syed
Left
Governor- General of
Satyendra Sinha
Raipur
House of Lords
Sir Claud Jacob
Center
Indian Office
Chryslers
Riley
Toy
Carl H. Wallerich, Inc
Meridian AT
ST. Joseph
Carson Brothers
Shelby Street
Washington Auto Sales
E. Washington St. Riley
Plymouth
To. B. Factory
JUDGE
VICE
Crusader For Art Raid
Atwater Kent
DEE Jewelry CO
Illinois
St. Claypool Hotel
Martin
Rosenberger
Wall Paper Co
S. Illinois St
Delaware St
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