Stephenson Postpones Evans Suit in Federal Court
The $125000 damage suit filed by D. C. Stephenson, former Klan grand dragon, against H. Wesley Evans was postponed to May 19 in Federal Court. Attorney Daniel L. Bock withdrew, while Charles J. Orbison consented to the delay. The case may be dismissed if not tried then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C. Stephenson
Klan
Indiana
H. Wesley Evans
Daniel L. Bock
Kresge Bldg
Stephenson
Charles J. Orbison
Evans
Bock
Federal Court
Orbison
Robert C. Baltzell
Walter Bossert
Liberty
Ind
Toledo
Ohio
Bossert
John 8. Hunt
Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland
Nettie Stephenson
Brehm
Jury drawn for Greenfield murder trial in Henry County
In Newcastle Indiana on May 12 efforts continued to secure a jury for Alvin Hilligoss 48 of Greenfield charged with murdering Harry Roberts last November The Henry County court reported one venue exhausted and another likely to be called before the panel is completed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Proas
Newcastle
Ind
Alvin Hilligoss
Greenfield
Henry County Court
Hilligoss
Harry Roberts
Two Children Injured Prompting Parental Caution
Two children lie in city hospitals after separate auto incidents. Melvin Rader, 4, is in critical condition with possible skull and internal injuries after a run over by a car driven by Everett Harrison. Charlotte Moore, 9, is treated for brain concussion after being struck by a city truck. driver Arthur Bruner is held. Police renew warnings to parents and drivers amid rising injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Rader
Birch Ave
City Hospital
Everett Harrison
Holly Ave
Charlotte Moore
Brookside Ave
Arthur Bruner
Arbor Ave
Ben Campbell
Tavell
Franklin
Ind
Booze Arrests by Horse Thief Officers Voided
Criminal Judge James A. Collins discharged Philip Borenstein on charges of operating a blind tiger after an appeal from a city court where he had been fined 100 dollars and costs plus sixty days in jail. Testimony showed Horse Thief Detective Association members arrested him without a warrant along a public highway and confiscated a pint and a half of white mule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
James A. Collins
Philip Borenstein
Borenstein
Foster J. Regan
Roy Shuman
Ray Evans
Horse Thief Detective Association
Primary probe by grand jury may be asked
Evidence of irregularities in the recent primary election may be laid before Prosecutor William H. Remy with a view to grand jury action. Frank P. Baker said there were too many mutilated ballots in the Third precinct Third ward. He cited blue pencil marks and reports of double voting by absent voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Remy
Frank P. Baker
Third Ward
Baker
Ralph A. Lemcke
Election Board
City police launch cleanup after bootlegging find
City police begin a cleanup drive in the district where bootleggers were discovered. Authorities say the operation targets bootlegging networks and seeks to restore order and safety for residents.
Plan Close Check Up on Booze Arrests Tightens Police
The Board of Safety and Chief Herman F. Rikhoff move to curb bootlegging with a new policy. Inspector John White will report patrolmen in districts where liquor arrests occur. Patrolmen may get aid to arrest bootleggers, and names of officers will be disclosed. First suspension under the policy: Patrolman Frank Allen 60 days for drunkenness and neglect of duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman F. Rikhoff
Board of Safety
Rikhoff
John White
Remy
William H. Remy
Frank Allen
Kefttwood Ave
Sergt
Don Tooley
N. Holmes Ave
Fronzo Wagoner
Leeds Ave
Dan O'Neal
Pumper Company 4
Crawfordsville Jaunt On Tap For Chamber Delegation
Second courtesy trip of the year under the Chamber of Commerce wholesale trade division will visit Crawfordsville on Wednesday. A large delegation will ride a T. H. I. E. Traction Company special car leaving at 1 20 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce Wholesale Trade Division
Crawfordsville
T. H., I. & E. Traction Company
Knights Hold Grand Parade at Indiana Templar Conclave
Two thousand Knights in full regalia, led by fifteen bands, attended the grand parade through downtown Indiana as part of the seventy first annual Grand Commandery of Knights Templar conclave. Adjutant General William H. Kershner named grand marshal. drills and a Red Cross conferral followed at the Masonic Temple and events at Murat Temple and Scottish Rite Cathedral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Commandery
Knights Templar
Indiana
William H. Kershner
University Park
Elwood Bernard
Order of Red Cross
Raper
Masonic Temple
Edward J. Schoonover
Murat Temple
the Severin
Scottish Rite
Bank Bandits Rob Wadeeville Bank in Midnight Holdup
Police across southern Indiana pursue three men and two women after a gunpoint raid on the Wadeeville Trust and Bank Company. The robbers forced cashier L p Cox and his wife to the bank, opened the outer doors, cannot time lock, and escaped with 75 in nickels and pennies and two pistols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Evansville
Inid
Indiana
Wadeeville Trust and Bank Company
Wadesville
L. P. Cox
Cox
Diamond Ring Offered by Police Captain Zener
Captain John Zener seeks to sell a five and a half carat diamond once worn by D. C. Stephenson former Ku Klux Klan grand dragon. Stephenson reportedly pawned the ring for 1500 dollars and is jailed on a murder charge involving Miss Madge Oberholtzer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Zener
D. C. Stephenson
Ku Klux Klan
Zener
Stephenson
Madge Oberholtzer
Wife Meets Wife in Odd Street Encounter
Robert Hallam, 88, walking with his two week bride Pearl Hallam, 22, was intercepted by his former wife May Hallam, 29, at the corner of Ohio and Meridian Streets. A fight ensued until separated by Hallam. May blamed the newer wife for the breakup. Hallam posted bond for all three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Hallam
N. Dearborn St
Pearl Hallam
Ohio
Meridian Sts
May Hallam
Illinois St
Pearl
May
Robert
Poice
Hallam
Judge raps shebas in car theft case trial
Judge James A. Collins denounced “shebas” in court and urged police to compel girls in stolen car cases to appear. He said many of these girls are responsible for boys stealing cars during the trial of Carl Jennings 20 and Harry Ash 17 of 921 North La Salle Street. The hearing was continued to Wednesday.
Nominating Committee for Indianapolis Board of Trade Elected
The nominating committee for the Indianapolis Board of Trade will be chosen on Wednesday. A slate of officers to be elected in June will be prepared by the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Board of Trade
Missing trio reported. police seek three children
Two boys and a girl are missing. The children named are Joe Lettiss, 13, of 1821 Southeastern Ave, Clovis Hunter, 10, of 1629 Heefgan St, and Fila White. Police request information from the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Lettiss
Southeastern Avge
Clovis Hunter
Heefgan St
Fila White
Frost damages crops across central Indiana
Frost hit central and northern Indiana Monday night with light frost in Indianapolis and heavy, killing frost in several areas. Vegetables especially tomatoes and beans were harmed. lowest reading 28 degrees in some wheat fields. Forecast calls for higher temperatures and cloudy skies to prevent further frost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Indianapolis
United States Weather Bureau
Bureau
South Bend
Marion
Royal Center
Angola
Wheatfield
Columbus
State record claimed by Noblesville farmer for corn planting
Noblesville Ind May 12 Fred Harger farmer believes he set a state record by planting twelve acres of corn in five hours without changing teams. The field was square and the work was completed Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noblesville
Bu Times
Ind
Fred Harger
Hourly Temperature Readout From Morning Hours
Readings show 10 am 60 degrees, 11 am 63 degrees, noon forecast 65 degrees with moon symbol noted and morning temperatures 42 to 48 degrees range.
Lawyer Pays Fine for Poor Man Guilty of Petit Larceny
County attorney R C Camerson dug into his pocket to cover a $1 fine and costs for John Arthur 41 found guilty of petit larceny. Criminal Judge James A Collins imposed one day in jail but Arthur had no money to pay the fine, so Cameron provided the dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cc. R. Camerson
John Arthur
James A. Collins
Cameron
Family softens judge by saving Read from heavy sentence
A wife and five year old child influenced Criminal Judge James A. Collins to spare Alvin Read from a harsh punishment. Read, 27, was fined 10 dollars and costs and jailed ten days for receiving stolen goods tied to $43.44 from Avram Lascu of 427 Washington St. James Bair, 20, admitted taking the money. judgment was withheld for Bair during good behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Read
James A. Collins
Read
Avram Lascu
Washington St
James Bair
Lascu
Bair
Is It Ghosts? Dog's Lamp Triggers Police Capers
A resident, H. Bassett, found a blinking light in a second floor bedroom and called police. Lieutenant Thomas led a cautious sweep as officers saw the same phenomenon. The family dog lay on the bed with a wire to a lamp, and every move made the lamp flash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eles H. Bassett
New Jersey St
Lieut. Thomas
Girl 19 Takes Poison in Apparent Suicide Attempt
Thelma Banta of 243813 E Washington St was hospitalized today after taking poison at the home of Mrs. Margaret Graham, 885 N Farfield Ave. Police say the act was intentional but recovery is believed possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelma Banta
Washington St
Margaret Graham
N. Farfield Ave
United Mine Workers Meet On Strike Conditions
The International executive committee of the United Mine Workers of America discussed current strike conditions across the nation. Active strikes exist in West Virginia Canada Kentucky and Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Mine Workers of America
West Virginia
Canada
Kentucky
Tennessee
New Arrests Expected On Federal Prohibition Indictments
Five persons were taken into custody Monday in Ft Wayne Indiana as federal indictments charged violation of the prohibition laws. William Pappert head of the city police detectives had already been arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bu United Press
FT. Wayne
Ind
William Pappert
Music Council plans emerge from chamber meeting
A meeting at the Chamber of Commerce at 8 15 p m Wednesday will discuss forming a music council. Invited representatives include Indianapolis Teachers Federation Matinee Musicale Mendelssohn Choir Oratorio Society Little Theater American Guild of Organists Musicians Union and others led by Horace Whitehouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Music Council
Chamber of Commerce
Indianapolis Teachers’ Federation
Matinee Musicale
Mendelssohn Choir
the Oratorio Society
Little Theater
American Guild of Organists, Musicians’ Union
Horace Whitehouse
Anthracite Operators Plan United Front Over Wage Demands
Wallace Gordon Merritt of New York, attorney for the anthracite operators, told delegates at the National Retail Coal Merchants' Association convention in Atlantic City that miners' wage conference next August should not bring unreasonable demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Atlantic City
N. J
Wallace Gordon Merritt
New York
United States Coal Commission
Merritt
National Retail Coal Merchants’ Association
Kidnapping Sparks Wide Search In Gibson County
Wilburn Unthank aged 10 and sister Emily 7 vanished from their father Welzie Unthank home in Princeton Indiana. A neighbor saw a car enter the yard and occupants take the children. Police and neighbors scoured Gibson County but found no trace. In La Porte Indiana Myrtle Vardaman 15 has been missing from school for over a week and police across nearby cities continued the hunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bu United Press
Princeton
Ind
Wilburn Unthark
Emily
Gibson County
Welzie Unthank
United Press
LA Porte
Myrtle Vardaman
Texas Dean Named Attorney General of Porto Rico
George Butte, dean of the University of Texas law department, was named attorney general of Porto Rico. The appointment takes effect May 18 and was announced at the White House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
George ©. Butte
Law Department
The
University of Texas
Porto Rico
White House
Wide brimmed straw hats spark season revival
In Indianapolis stores, official straw hat season opens May 15 with flat wide brims from 2 1/8 to 2 3/4 inches. Men join the trend seen in ladies, bands in subdued shades, flat foot shapes remain popular, and sport hats like panamas bangkoks leg horn will follow later. Some buyers note fall brims may reach three inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Hindenburg Sworn In as President of German Republic
Berlin May 12 Paul von Hindenburg took the oath as president before the Reichstag amid cheers and flags from old Imperial supporters. He vowed to dedicate power to the German people and uphold the constitution, while the crowd chanted hohes. Police cordons maintained order as he departed to the Wilhelmsstrasse palace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press Staff
Berlin
Reichstag
Paul von Hindenburg
German Republic
Hindenburg
Ebert
Old Empire
Wilhelmstrasse Palace
Rotary session ends with Indiana Rotary day observance
After a two day Rotary Club conference executive problems were discussed and the session closed with Indiana Rotary day observance. A luncheon at Claypool hosted guests from the Indianapolis Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Claypool
Indianapolis Club
Boy Bitten by Dog lights up local incident
A dog owned by Walter Newsom at 11 Arch Street was held under observation after it attacked Scott Douglass aged 9 of 830 North East Street on Monday. The boy was taken to Celty hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Newsom
Arch St
Scott Douglass
East St
Celty Hospital
Trotsky Elected to New All Russian Executive Committee
Moscow May 12 The all Russian soviet congress elected Leon Trotsky to a new executive committee marking his first political recognition since returning to Moscow. The body also named 300 prominent Russians including Premier Rikoff and Gregory Zinoviev.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preas
Moscow
Leon Trotsky
Trotsky
Premier Rikoff
Gregory Ziniviev
Rum ships off Nova Scotia pressed by U S dry navy
In Glace Bay two rum ships anchored off the Atlantic coast faced Canadian patrols that blocked liquor sales to local boatmen. Crews offered liquor at 12 a case. authorities expect a night sale under cover of darkness and rough seas. The ships reportedly carried many brands including champagne, with rum at six dollars a gallon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Prear
Debt Funding Commission Plans U S Position on French Debt
Washington May 12 The debt funding commission prepared a full and authoritative statement of the United States position on refunding the 4 billion dollar French debt. Ambassador Herrick will present the memorandum to Finance Minister Caillaux today or tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Herrick
Caillaux
United States
Debt Funding Commission
State Department
Caillaux Seeks Dawes Funds To Stabilize French Debt
Paris reports Finance Minister Joseph Caillaux outlines a plan to use France’s Dawes annuities to rebuild devastated areas and amortize inter allied debts. The Painleve government backs the plan, with resignation looming if any part fails approval. Washington would oppose linking France’s debt with reparations talks with Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Paris
Joseph Caillaux
Finance
Chamber of Deputies
Painleve
Caillaux
Dawes
Chamber
Premier Painleve
Catholics Plan for Extension by Knights of America
The supreme council of Catholic Knights of America in session at Spink Arms considers extending the organization by 190 percent over three years. Reports, resolutions, and officers’ election were on the program as about 300 delegates attended. Dr. Felix Gaudin of New Orleans spoke at a banquet Monday night at Claypool, praising recent growth.
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Catholic Knights of America Supreme Council
Spink-Arms
Felix Gaudin
New Orleans
Claypool
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