Ambush Ends North Side Gun Duel. Three Killed
Chicago police from the state's attorney's office ambushed a band of robbers and a racketeer in Jack Hayes's beer and gambling resort flat. Two robbers and the racketeer died after a furious gun battle. Hayes was fatally shot. One gang member, a Negro porter, died instantly. Two gunmen escaped in a waiting car after detectives fired into the vehicle and smashed a window. Officer Joseph Altemmier was wounded. Hayes was identified by Mrs. Hayes as one of the robbers' targets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Chicago
State's Attorney
North Side
Jack Hayes
Joseph Altemmier
Hayes
Seven Arrested in Gaming Raid Linked to Victim Complaint
After a gambling house complaint, police raided a site and arrested seven men including the victim. Frank Stowski of the Salvation Army home said he lost between 700 and 800 dollars in two months. Arthur Deer of 206 Indiana Avenue faces operating a gaming house charges. others named include John Oliver, Nat Bess, Charles McClay, Paul Horneck, Earl Sears, and Stowski, all charged with gaming and visiting a gaming house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Stowski
Salvation Army
Arthur Deer
Indiana Avenue
John Oliver
Rochester Avenue
Nat
Bess
Charles McClay
Spring Street
Paul Horneck
Earl Sears
Roosevelt Hotel
Stowski
Wesley hotel clerk charged after assault incident
Harry Blackell a night clerk at the Wesley hotel on Sixteenth Street and North Capitol Avenue was arrested after a fight in which police say he broke James Dye's ankle. Dye 28 of the Wesley was knocked down and sent to the city hospital with charges of intoxication and assault and battery against him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Blackell
Wesley
Sixteenth Street
North Capitol Avenue
James Dye
Blackwell
Dye
City Hospital
John D. Decker Dies In Florida At 69
John D. Decker longtime Indianapolis resident died Saturday at his Melbourne Florida home after a long illness. He worked in the Big Four railway telegraph department, retired on pension in 1925, and moved to Florida for health reasons. Born October 5 1855 at Lackawaxen Pennsylvania he came to Indianapolis from Cleveland in 1891.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Decker
Indianapolis
Melbourne
Fla
Big Four Railway
Florida
Lackawaxen
Cleveland
Indiana Under Quota for Citizens' Military Training Camp
Indiana trails other states in enrollment for the Citizens' Military Training camp at Ft. Benjamin Harrison. The June 20 to July 19 period is the enrollment window and Indiana’s quota of 1,200 is 90 percent filled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Fifth Army Corps
Ft. Benjamin Harrison
Dowager Begum of Bhopal Dies at 72 After Operation
The dowager Begum of Bhopal died today in Bombay at age 72 following an operation. She abdicated in 1926 in favor of her third son due to old age. She was the fourth woman to rule Bhopal, a Central Indian Agency state of about 7000 square miles with around 700000 people.
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United Press
Bombay
India
Begum of
Bhopal
Central Indian Agency
Flaming Torch Found at Lumber Yard Sparks Arrest
A gasoline soaked torch was found under pine lumber at Balke & Krauss lumber yards 427 West Market Street Sunday night. Charles Ketrow, 56, of 405 Blackford Street, former night watchman, was arrested in connection with the inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balke & Krauss Lumber Yards
West Market Street
Charles Ketrow
Blackford Street
Guild to Give Party for Sunnyside TB Patients
Members plan a Tuesday night party for patients at the Marion County Tuberculosis hospital Sunnyside to provide entertainment and cheer during treatment. The event aims to lift spirits and foster community support for residents receiving care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Sunnyside
Indiana party chairs named across counties Saturday
Indiana Republicans and Democrats chose county chairmen at meetings. The lists include Alfred M. John John Campbell and numerous officials across Adams Allen Bartholomew Clinton Crawford Dewey Dubois Hamilton Hancock Harrison Hendricks Huntington Jackson Jefferson Johnson Lake Madison Marshall, and more, with many not yet elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Adams Allen
Bartholomew Benton
Linn S. Kidd Clinton Crawford Blackford
Saleaseat
B. Irwin L. L
Jener Daviess
T Vance
Segadence Pountgin
Franklin Fulton
Grant
Greene
Hamilton Hancock
Harrison
Hendricks
Gibson
Huntington
Gary R. Rudice Jackson
Tavis Carter Josep
Glen McColly
J. Frost Jefferson
Harry E. Wells Jennings
Arthur E. Hut Johnson
George Jeffrey Bob Com
Charles Freeman Kosciusko
Morrison Rockhil Lagrange
Herman Harkins Bakery
Lsesssee Oseeesss
Ernest W. Force la Porte
Lawrence Madison
Sherman Harlan Marion
Eeclyde
E. Robinson Marshall
John W. Hildebra
Edmond Freund
Ctieracoogs
Raymond Curtis Pulaski
Frank J. Koepka Putnam
A. R. Chenoweth Randolph
Charles Beeson Ripley
Bueschin
Dena
Harvey Cowing Sonte
Syddentin
C. Morgan
Ralph Adams Spencer
G. F. Huffman
St. Joseph
William
Bertie Starke
Oscar B. Smith Steuben
Corneal Bratton
SBA
Charles W. Thomps
Switzerland
James G. Sharp
Tippecanoe
E. Adams
Dudley Fielding
Mikado Presented by DePauw Music School
DePauw University school of music staged The Mikado over the last three days with students in major roles. Yum Yum was played by Dorothy Deamer, Pitti-Sing by Virginia McKittrick, and Peep-Bo by Genevieve Schlosser, with a chorus featuring Georgette Rogge and Ruth Myers among others. Professor Charles Pearson directed and Miss Edana Bowles taught voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lar Times
Greencastle
Ind
de Peuw University School of Music
Yum-Yum
Pitti-sing
Peep-Bo
Koko
Titipu
Dorothy Deamer
Rochester
Virginia McKittrick
Edwardsville
Ill
Genevieve Schlosser
Indianapolis
Mary Jennings
Newcastle
Georgette Rogge
Ruth Myers
Morristown
Deborah Hoopengardner
Ossian
Mildred Willis
Dana
Claribel Davidson
Betty Cherney
Gary
Irma Bratton
Ft. Branch
Mildred Stutz
Arcanum
Rowena LaFuze
Liberty
Charles Pearson
Edana Bowles
School of Music
Deborah Hoppengardner
Mildred Wills
Chriel Davidson
Netty Cherney
Proposes U. S. Gun Sale Ban
New York Police Commissioner Grover Whalen urged a federal law to curb organized crime by banning indiscriminate gun sales nationwide. He called for federal action as a precursor to uniform state firearm laws in his crime statistics report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
Grover A. Whalen
Beleves
Whalen
Tanker Edward L. Shay Rescues Seven Off Bahamas
The tanker Edward L. Shay reported to Tidewater Oil offices that she rescued seven people from a sinking launch off the Bahamas Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Edward L. Shay
Tidewater Oil Company
Bahamas
Lobby is defended in press by Dr. Ernest H. Cherrington
Washington May 12 Dr Ernest H Cherrington of the Anti Saloon League defended lobbying as a prerequisite of representative government He said until supermen and superwomen are chosen to legislative bodies citizens will feel justified in presenting their attitudes toward proposed legislation amid senate lobby committee scrutiny
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutitted
Washington
Ernest H. Cherrington
Anti-Saloon League
Senate Lobby Committee
Cherrington
Tax panel rejects Indianapolis park bond bid
State tax commissioners announced they would reject a $75,000 bond issue proposed by the Indianapolis park board for Pleasant Run boulevard paving. Commissioner Phil Zoercher said bids could be improved to benefit taxpayers noting Abel Brothers bid $45,290 for eight inch concrete in two courses. He favors a one course pavement to save several thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Park Board
Pleasant Run Boulevard
Phil Zoercher
Abel Brothers
Zoercher
Damage case begun in Bedford suit over 125000 breach
A thirteen year old breach of contract case seeking 125000 was started before Superior Judge James M Leathers with jury selection. The Bedford Stone Construction Company filed the suit in 1913 against Washington Realty Company of Indianapolis and has faced repeated delays due to legal maneuvers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Leathers
Bedford Stone Construction Company
Washingon Realty Company
Indianapolis
Pulpit Exchange Eyed by Methodist Bishops in Indy and DC
Bishops of the Indianapolis and Washington areas prepare to approve a pulpit exchange between Dr. Virgil E. Rover, longtime pastor of Meridian Street M E Church, and Dr. A B Woodward of Wilmington Delaware. Meridian Street church board voted Sunday to authorize the exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Washington
D. C
Methodist Episcopal Church
Virgil E. Rover
Meredian Street
M. E
A. 8. Woodward
Wilmington
Del
Meridian Street
Woman Names Man as Killer in 1928 Holdup Slaying
Mrs Florence Simon 29 alias Mrs Florence Bowley 1417 St Peter St alleges she knew a bandit among the trio that killed Paul T Pulliam in the 700 block Ft Wayne Ave on Nov 19 1928. Police report the two suspects held on $10 000 bond after a Sunday night arrest following a quarrel in which she blamed a former lover. She previously served six months for killing her husband in 1921.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Simon
Florence Bowley
St. Peter Street
Paul T. Pulliam
Pulliam
Bair Motion Picture Theater
Ft. Wayne Avenue
Simon
Lawyer Pays Court in Embezzlement Case
Disposition of an indictment for embezzlement against attorney Steven A. Clinehens was discussed as he paid $209 of the $900 alleged embezzled from a client. Judge James A. Collins ruled the indictment remains alive, with a possible settlement if restitution is made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steven A. Clinehens
West Fortieth Street
Clinehens
Court of Criminal
James A. Collins
Collins
Bitter impeachment fight against Louisiana governor opens
Governor Huey P. Long faces impeachment efforts as anti administration forces press the charge over road funds and highway standards. The bid includes removing Speaker J B Fournet and revival of previous accusations of intimidation, misappropriation, and undisclosed conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huey P. Long
Baton Rouge
Long
Charles P. Manship
J. Y. Sanders Jr
Pet Parade Entries Run Near Forty Ahead of Junior League Show
Forty entries have been received for the Junior League pet parade to be held at 1 p.m. May 24. Betty Lee Hoffman of 646 East Thirty-third Street grooms a lamb for the contest as Marion county children aged two to sixteen race their pets. The parade will form on Maple Road boulevard and proceed to the state fair Coliseum where the rodeo unfolds. Horse show officials report 350 entries by today’s closing time at 107 North Pennsylvania Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Lee Hoffman
East Thirty-third Street
Herman Wolff
Marion County
Maple Road Boulevard
State Fairground
Charles Latham
Pennsylvania Street
Open House Held at Indianapolis Hospitals for National Hospital Day
Indianapolis hospitals hosted open houses this afternoon with programs honoring National Hospital Day. Methodist Hospital dedicated a new unit and the Thomas T. Taggart memorial floor for children, while Indiana University Hospitals and others welcomed visitors with entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Methodist Hospital
Thomas T. Taggart
Indiana University Hospitals
Indiana
Christian
St. Vincent's Hospitals
Evansville College President Elected Leader of Association
Dr. I. E. Harper, president of Evansville College, was chosen president of the Church College Presidents' Association at their Lincoln meeting. The gathering brought together church college leaders to discuss higher education matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Church College Association
I. E. Harper
Evansville College
Church College Presidents’ Association
Mothers Will Sail Archatted by New York
Two parties totaling 262 Gold Star mothers from across the nation gather in New York for the second pilgrimage sailing to French war cemeteries this summer. They will depart aboard the liner Republic at midnight May 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
France
Republic
Ancient Nebuchadnezzar Temple Found at Ur of the Chaldees
The University of Pennsylvania Museum and the British Museum report uncovering a 2500 year old temple in Ur of the Chaldees. Discovered in the inner court of the northern harbor, the temple was restored fifty years after its initial building. Walls reach nearly twenty feet with good whitewash remaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania Museum
The
Museum
British Museum
Mesopotamia
Nebuchadnezzar
C Leonard Woodley
Woolley
Nabodinus
Iraq
Golf course blocked by city park board at Fall Creek fairground
The city park board ordered work halted on a miniature golf course at the Indiana fairground property along Fall Creek boulevard. No permission was obtained from the park board which governs within 500 feet of all boulevards. Gilbert Snyder of 1815 College Avenue was elected president of the Mallory Social and Dramatic Club, succeeding Frank Gilberti.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Fairground
Fall Creek Boulevard
City Park Board
Park Board
Gilbert Snyder
College Avenue
Mallory Social and Dramatic Cub
Frank Gilberti
Legion Post to Conduct Memorial Day Services at Floral Park
La Velle-Gossett Post 908 of the American Legion will lead Memorial day ceremonies at Floral Park cemetery on May 25, with an airplane dropping flowers at 3 p.m. The post will observe Poppy Day on May 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Post
Floral Park Cemetery
Census gain in Decatur township 1930 census preview
Preliminary 1930 census shows Decatur township population at 2 710, up from 1 636 in 1920, a gain of 1 074. Census supervisor Delbert O Wilmuth reported 218 farms in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Township
Delbert O. Wilmuth
Rebuild Model Home Draws Crowds At Wynndale Exposition
Sunday crowds gathered at Wynndale to view progress on the model home centerpiece of the Realtors Home Complete Exposition at the fairground. The structure on Knolltown Road between Wilshire and Wynndale will be offered for sale upon completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wynndale
Knolltown Road
Wilshire
Wynnedale Roads
Gift of Gold Trumpet Presented to Band Director
Fred Jewell, director of the Murat temple band, received a $250 gold trumpet during a regular rehearsal on Sunday from members of the band organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Jewell
Murat Temple
Westinghouse to electrify farm tests near Pittsburgh
The Westinghouse Electric Company will conduct an experimental farm project at Jeanette, Pennsylvania to show electricity can aid farming. The farm will electric generate milking, cooling, bottling, cleaning, grinding, hoisting hay, heating water, hatchery work, and other tasks to improve efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
Westinghouse Electric Company
Pittsburgh
America
W. S. Rugg
Westinghouse
Westinghouse Company
Jeanette
Firm Reorganizes as Merchandising Co Under New Law
H. P. Wasson & Co. reincorporates with 14 000 shares of 100 each. Jackson Carter, attorney, says move uses new law allowing merchandising firms to buy real estate and securities. The Arm, first incorporated in 1901, lists Gustave A. Efroymson as president, Louis Wolf as secretary, Frank R. and Jennie E. Wolf, Meyer Efroymson as incorporators and officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Wasson & Co
Jackson Carter
Arm First
Gustave A. Efroymson
Louis Wolf
Frank R
Jennie E. Wolf
Meyer Efroymson
Broad Ripple Park Pool Filling Schedule
Water pumping to fill the Broad Ripple park pool will start Tuesday from deep wells at 400 gallons a minute. Ten days of continuous pumping are needed to complete filling. The park opens for the day Sunday May 25, with formal opening scheduled for Saturday May 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broad Ripple Park
Theft reported of $300 in guns and gear from car trunk
G. H. Lewis of Pennsylvania hotel reported last week a theft from the trunk of his auto stored in a downtown garage. Guns and hunting and fishing equipment valued over $300 were taken after thieves used the ignition key to unlock the trunk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Lewis
Pennsylvania
Framed Plea Fails to Sway Grand Jurors in Liquor Case
Carl Wallace, indicted on liquor transporting charges, was convicted by a federal jury after a defense claiming officers framed him and witnesses including a policeman testified. Judge Robert Baltzell will sentence Wallace this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Wallace
Wallace
Robert C. Baltzell
George Washington
J Olin R
Hazel Bolin
Ferracane
North Side
Indianapolis
Robert
Florence Glover
Leslie Hall
Bernice Kemp
Morris Davis
Maxwell Ramsey
Carey and
Rose de Hoff
Pilot Knocks Out Passenger and Lands Plane
Elbert Tex Anding of Waco Texas fought off a passenger who tried to seize control of the ship at 3000 feet. The pilot knocked the man unconscious and landed safely. The assailant, after exiting, hurled a rock at the craft and fled. no one aboard was hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bu United Press
New York
Elbert
Tex
Waco
State chief confers with stocks attorney in hearing
Earl Coble chief examiner of the state securities commission conferred with Maurice Mendenhall attorney for the Boston Stock Exchange today in record to hearing on retention of the Boston exchange license. Mark Rhoads securities commissioner had ordered officials to appear May 14 to show cause why they should no longer be licensed. Hearing postponed after talks with Boston officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Coble
State Securities Commission
Maurice Mendenhall
Boston Stock Exchange
Boston Exchange
Mark Rhoads
Securities Commissioner
Exchange
Securities Commission
Coble
Boston
Four Last Dance Grind Contest in Cable Auditorium
Two couples remain in a mad marathon dance contest staged by the Nottingham Post and American Legion in Cable tabernacle after promoters axed rest periods to end the show due to an expired lease. A $1,000 prize awaits Roy Gibson and Josephine Pablick or Herman Marsh and Ethel Chappell, both pairs from the host city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nottingham Post
American Legion
Cable Tabernacle
Roy Gibson
Indianapolis
Josephine Pablick
New York
Herman Marsh
Ethel Chappell
Rainbow Wins 100 Mile Pigeon Race From Jeffersonville
Rainbow owned by W. S. Wyeth of 5250 College Avenue won the 100 mile race from Jeffersonville to Indianapolis sponsored by the Indianapolis Racing Pigeon Club. Weather was rain and cloudy for most of the journey. Next Sunday pigeons race from Bowling Green Kentucky to Indianapolis a 200 mile event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffersonville
Indianapolis
Indianapolis Racing Pigeon Club
Rainbow
W. S. Wyeth
College Avenue
Bowling Green
Speedway golf course manager mourns theft of clubs
Chuck Garringer the Speedway course manager at 1322 West Thirtieth street reported burglars broke into the locker rooms and stole his golf clubs balls and equipment valued at 300.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speedway
Chuck Garringer
West Thirtieth Street
Garringer
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