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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1930
Page
15
A store burglar fled after dropping loot when Patrolman Norman Bennett pursued and fired several shots but failed to catch him. The burglar was cornered at Zimmermann department store and escaped on Fourteenth and Brooker streets.
A promotional feature extols Konjola as a permanent health remedy with multiple ingredients aimed at liver kidney and bowel relief. It recounts a testimonial from James Poe a Pennsylvania Railroad engineer in Indianapolis and invites readers to meet the Konjola Man at Hook's Dependable Drug Store offering free samples.
A social secretary recalls lavish habits of wealth and status seekers. A bootlegger host spends massively on guests and travel. a Newport dowager with 90 million negotiates gifts, lists, and social rivalries, revealing how prominence fuels power and envy in high society.
An opinion from the attorney general clears the path to test the 1929 statute standardizing terms for county prosecutors. Secretary of State Otto G Fifield may not need to certify probate candidate names in thirteen counties, risking their removal from the general ballot unless courts act. Counties involved include Vanderburgh, Switzerland, Jefferson, Brown, Johnson, Owen, Monroe, Tippecanoe, La Porte, Elkhart, LaGrange, Steuben, Allen, Grant, Henry and Fayette.
Mrs. Kate Jones King 64 of 5929 Central avenue died Thursday after a long illness. The Crawfordsville resident and Wabash College professor for 30 years was active in Family Welfare Society until 18 months ago. Funeral Saturday 2 p.m. at Crawfordsville Presbyterian Church with burial there. Born in Youngstown Ohio she is survived by four daughters Mrs. John Hamman Plainfield New Jersey Mrs Horace Campbell Fo Chow China Mrs Arthur Lacey Indianapolis and Miss Ruth King New York. Farewell dinner for four members was given by the True Blue Club at 1305 North Delaware Street Thursday.
Radio listings for Friday show WFBM broadcasts from 5:00 PM with Indiana University extension course and Don Bigelow's CBS orchestra lineup, plus NBC programs and a Drew era concert notes. American Osteopathic Association delegates from Indianapolis head to Philadelphia for July meetings with talks on standards and research.
Radio program grid lists times and acts from 4:00 PM to 1:00 AM including Orchestras, choirs, NBC programs, weather forecasts, and university talks. Featured groups include Howard Trio, Jane Froman, Crosley Burnt Corkers, and Hotel Gibson ensembles with multiple repeat time slots and announcements.
NBC WJZ presents the Pickard family with city service from WEAF and Columbia U Army band. The schedule includes Famous Loves Lola Montez at 7:45 pm and a concert hour featuring contralto Lilian Knowles.
Berlin reports Germany will push trans Atlantic aviation leadership using the Graf Zeppelin trip to South America and Lakehurst, the Do X seaplane with American motors, and an interrupted airways mail route from Germany to the Canary Islands and Brazil. German officials foresee several large ventures in coming months.
Junkers Company announced the G-38 giant airplane broke two world records in official trials at Dessau. The craft reportedly achieved 108 mph over a 100 meter triangular course with a five ton load and 128 mph on a straight course with the same load. It is described as even larger than the DC-X Dornier Wal seaplane capable of 169 passengers last October. The DC-X is slated to fly to the United States next summer with passengers.
United Press reports say the senate lobby committee will begin inquiry next week into rich financing of wet and dry propaganda organizations. The hearings will include Horace D. Tait’s charge that foreign liquor interests are aiding campaigns against prohibition.
Richard Edwards, promotion manager of the Mad Marathon at Cable Tabernacle, and his wife Mildred Edwards settled their dispute. Under the agreement he will pay $45 monthly for child support for their two children. Withdrawal of charges of child desertion in criminal court is expected.
Police report two vehicles stolen. A Nash coach from 605 North West Street and 89 328, owned by Dr. R. B. McArthur of 25032 North Western Avenue. A Ford coupe from 23 West Henry Street and 750 225, owned by Ivan Tarpey of 1517 South Randolph Street.
Police recover five stolen vehicles belonging to Bronson Lightfoot of 1412 East Twenty fourth street Dodge road ster Bert Mackley of 853 Birch Essex coach found near Oliver avenue and Harding street Robert Sloan of 524 North Liberty street Ford coach found rear of 1247 Riesner street Verna W West 1123 Park avenue Ford coupe found at 1550 Columbia avenue Artie Stewart Frankfort Indiana Chevrolet truck found near reduction plant
Eight students complete a six year Hebrew course and receive diplomas at the Kirshbaum Center. Speeches by Meyer Callin and Rabbi Milton Steinhere, prizes from Mrs. Louis Wolf and Mrs. Rudolph Dumont, and cantorial selections by Cantor Myra Glass and the Beth El choir.
Dublin reports President William T Cosgrave's government resigns after a Dail Eireann defeat. Fianna Fail accepts responsibility to form a new cabinet and nominates Eamonn de Valera, currently in Chicago, to lead a new administration.
Eamon de Valera halted at the Sherman hotel in Chicago and said he would form a new cabinet in Ireland if Fianna Fail selects him to succeed William T. Cosgrave, who resigned after his government’s defeat in the Dail Eireann. De Valera reported receiving several telegraph messages from Fianna Fail leaders.
William H. Harrison an attorney announces for the Republican nomination for state representative from Marion county. He served in the 1927 house and was a member of the board of managers in Judge Clarence Dearth impeachment trial and served on Judiciary A and criminal code committees.
Ten young men and ten young women are wanted for special sales work at 115 Pembroke Arcade. Pay is daily. Applications accepted Saturday and Sunday from 9 to 6.
The Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago and St Louis and Co will auction two unclaimed coal cars on Monday April 7 1930 at 10 a m at Virginia Ave team track roppate Kothe Wells Bauer Co. Cars N W 90874 consigned J R Morris from Delbarton W Va billed 940 Lbs Mine 962 and PRR 284036 from Eureka Mine W Va billed 55000 Lb. Sold as is where is with 48 hours free unloading time if not switched purchaser pays costs. Inspection two days prior. Cash or certified checks due at sale. Freight Claim agent KiVance.
Washington report notes House plans votes next week on sugar lumber and cement rates in the tariff bill. Speaker Longworth aims to secure 100 percent Republican backing and passage within a month. The measure is seen as a key issue in the November congressional elections.
A three scene comedy will be presented at 8 tonight by the Parent-Teacher Association of Pleasant Run at Warren Central High School. Howard E DeGolyer directs. Music by the Warren Central High School band and quartet.
Sealed bids for one 1.5 to 2 ton truck for garbage and ashes collection at the Sanitary District of Indianapolis must be received by the Board of Sanitary Commissioners at City Hall by 10:00 A. M. April 17, 1930. Each bid requires a $100 bid bond. The board may defer action or reject all bids. President B J T Jeup signed. Indianapolis Sanitary District. Indiana. State notices confirm dissolution of Indianapolis Toilet and Apron Supply Co. and sale of Wayne Township school bonds for Bridgeport and Garden City projects. Town of Speedway calls special meeting for 1930 budget adjustments with multiple appropriation items.
Sealed proposals will be received at the State Highway Commission Indianapolis Indiana until 2 00 p m 1930 for road oil and bituminous materials applied to road surfaces in several districts with invitations and bid dates listed. Also bids on various grades of tars and asphalts delivered in barrels and tank cars for minor road repairs. Proposal blanks and specs on file at the commission office. Prospective bidders specify invitation number when requesting blanks.
A dense clipped listing with funeral homes and directors, embalmers, and undertakers. Includes addresses such as 3321 W Ray St and 931 N Delaware, plus business names like FEENEY & FEENEY and HISEY & TITUS. Also features ads for Magnolia trees, landscaping, aviation ads, and local services.
A dense block of vintage classified style ads lists services from rug cleaning and feather mattress work to building, guttering, paper hanging, and moving. Local firms advertise remodeling, landscaping, painting, plumbing, and storage with contact details and prices.
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