Indianapolis Pushmobile Classic Challenges Indiana Mayors
Mayor Shank issues a statewide challenge for the Fifth Annual Pushmobile Classic on June 16. Indiana mayors must enter teams to compete against veteran drivers Rodney Drance and Donald Miller, with 220 yard races, age limits, and June 10 entry deadline and June 13 qualifying in Indianapolis. Finalists race June 16 with prizes and details via promoter William A. Jacoby and The Indianapolis Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Hammond
Evansville
Ben Davis
N. Linwood Ave
Hoosier
Shank
Indiana
T. Samuel Lewis Shank
Rodney Drance
Donald Miller
Miller
Linwood
Michigan
New York Sts
William A. Jacoby
Attorney Called In Cult Case In Michigan
United Press reports in St Joseph Michigan that H T Dewhirst house of David attorney was summoned to explain irregular affidavits before Judge Harry Dingeman during a one man grand jury probe. Olaf Brewitz notary testified conflicting accounts about affidavits from a colony doctor and nurse regarding Etta Dolph Smith the girl bride mother who later fled the colony.
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United Press
ST. Joseph
Mich
H. T. Dewhirst
House of David
Harry Dingeman
Olaf G. Brewitz
Brewitz
Etta Dolpha Smith
Dewhirst
L. B. Estes
Florence McCaslin
$50,000 for divorce in alleged scheme
New York May 22 United News reports Robert S. Hirsch a wealthy clothing dealer offered his wife Adele 50 000 to divorce him. Adele Hirsch sues Klora Cahan wife of an art dealer for alienation of affection claiming she is the third woman. The Hirschs have two children.
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United News
New York
Robert S. Hirsch
Adele
Two Auto Collisions Reported In City Streets
W W Tomlinson on Rural Route A turned in front of 1214 E Washington St Tuesday night and was struck by a car driven by O J Allison of 109 N Gale St. Tomlinson’s car damaged. Eugene Cartmell of 136 S Elder Ave collided with James D Kennedy of 1209 N Illinois St at Washington St and Capital Ave. Damage slight.
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W. W. Tomlinson
Washington St
O. J. Allison
Gale St
Tomlinson
Eugene Cartmell
S. Elder Ave
James D. Kennedy
Illinois St
Capital Ave
Local man detained in hotel bill dispute. another arrested on child neglect charge
Clark Ormsby, 44, salesman at 3119 Boulevard Pl, was arrested by Detectives Church and Sullivan, sought in Logansport on a hotel board bill controversy. Ormsby proclaims innocence. Connersville authorities arrived to return Ebenzer Cooley, 38, arrested by Detectives Glenn and Golder, wanted on a charge of neglecting a minor child.
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Clark Ormsby
Boulevard
Church and Sullivan
Logansport
Ind
Ormsby
Connersville
Ebenzer Cooley
Glenn and
Golder
Cooley
Gypsy Flees In Auto After Man Robbery in Crawfordsville
Detectives pursue a gypsy woman who robbed a man of 60 dollars Tuesday night in Crawfordsville. Mayor Berry reports the escape in a car with three men. Police inform Indianapolis department.
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Crawfordsville
Berry
Indianapolis
Poppy Sale Promoted by Veterans of Foreign Wars
National Poppy Day events on Memorial Day promote selling silk poppies by local youths. Proceeds split 60 percent to VFW relief funds and 40 percent to French war widows and orphans. French-made poppies symbolize ongoing gratitude for World War service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans of Foreign Wars
United States
Harding
Col
T. L. Huston
France
Indiana Central Plans $2,000,000 Expansion
Indiana Central College trustees announced a ten year building program costing about $2,000,000. A new men’s dormitory for 115 men will start this fall, followed by a women’s dormitory next year. A $100,000 United Brethren Church will be built on campus and German and Spanish will be taught next year. The treasurer E W Emory resigned and a successor will be named this fall.
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E. W. Emory
Garrett C Ulrey Dies After Short Illness
Garrett C. Ulrey 38 of 1604 N Rural St died early today in Robert W. Long Hospital from toxic conditions. Funeral services likely Saturday at his residence with burial in Mooresville cemetery. He was a lifelong Indianapolis resident, machinist for the Pennsylvania Railroad, and a member of Modern Woodmen and Red Man. He is survived by his widow Relda Ulrey three sons his mother Mrs Mary Alrey two sisters and two brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrett C. Ulrey
Rural St
Robert W. Long
Mooresville
Ulrey
Indianapolis
Pennsylvania Railroad
Relda Ulrey
Mary Alrey
Oklahoma
War Mothers Guest Leaders Speak On Mothers
Mrs. J. W. Pohlman hosts the Marion County chapter of American War Mothers at 2 p.m. Thursday at 2323 Central Ave. Assisting are Mrs. J. L. Alexander, Mrs. L. B. King, Mrs. W. P. Newman, Mrs. Mary Daugherty, Mrs. Thomas O'Dell, Mrs. Martha Passawiter and Mrs. Emma McKhaman. Rev. Lewis H. Brown of St. Pauls Episcopal Church will speak on Mothers. Decorations and refreshments will feature national colors.
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J. W. Pohlman
Central Ave
Marion County
American War Mothers
J. L. Alexander
L. B. King
W. P. Newman
Mary Daugherty
Thomas O'Dell
Martha Passawiter
Emma McKhaman
Lewis H. Brown
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Cities Bid for Assembly Showdown Among Four Cities
Four cities vie to entertain the next Presbyterian General Assembly with Grand Rapids favored by many, joined by San Francisco Atlantic City and Baltimore. The committee planned to report to the assembly. Robert Carver was found guilty of violating prohibition law, fined $10 and costs and sentenced to four months on the Indiana State farm by Judge James A. Collins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian General Assembly
Grand Rapids
Mich
San Francisco
Atlantic City
Baltimore
Robert Carver
Indiana
James A. Collins
Casper Kleifgen to be buried after Circle Theater death
Casper Kleifgen aged 66 of 402 Orange Street died at the Circle Theater Tuesday afternoon from heart disease after a two year illness. Services will be held at his residence at 1 30 p m followed by burial in Crown Hill.
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Casper Kleifgen
Orange St
Circle Theater
Crown Hill
Masons Inspect Franklin Home On Grand Lodge Visit
The Grand Lodge of Indiana Free and Accepted Masons visited the Masonic home in Franklin during its 100th annual meeting at the Masonic Temple. A hospital for Masons and families may be established in Marion County, with Articles of Incorporation filed for the Memorial Hospital Association. Charles A. Lippincott of South Bend was elected grand master, with Lea Dinwiddie deputy, Albert W. Funkhouser senior grand warden, and Will Co. Geake trustee.
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Grand Lodge of
Indiana
Free and Accepted
Masonic Temple
Franklin
Grand Lodge
Marion County
Memorial Hospital Association
Charles A. Lippincott
South Bend
Lea Dinwiddie
Albert W. Funkhouser
Evansville
Wiii Co. Geake
Ft. Wayne
Indiana University Students Charged in Kidnaping Case
Warrants issued against three Indiana University students charging them with kidnaping Halson V. Eagleson a Black student in Bloomington. The alleged abduction occurred last fall before the Indiana Purdue football game when Eagleson was lured to the outskirts of town and arrested by Owen County authorities. He was jailed in Spencer County until the band trip to Lafayette was lost.
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Times
Bloomington
Ind
Halson V. Eagleson
Eagleson
Indiana University
Indiana
Building permit refused for business building at Roosevelt and Keystone
City plan commission denied a permit to A. J. Aldridge to construct a business building at Roosevelt and Keystone Aves. The commission said an amendment to the zone ordinance allowing more ground for business use could be recommended if district property owners petition the city council. The panel, acting as board of zone appeals, heard about thirty minor petitions Tuesday.
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Roosevelt and
Keystone Aves
A. J. Aldridge
City Plan Commission
Board of Zone Appeals
Benefit Ball Draws 600 At Lincoln By Local Post
The local post of the National Disabled Soldiers League held a Tuesday night benefit ball at the Lincoln. About 600 attended after an opening entertainment. Music was by the 139th Field Artillery orchestra conducted by Frank Dillatore.
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National Disabled Soldiers League
Lincoln
139Th Field Artillery Orchestra
Frank Dillatore
Edward J Hutzel Dies After Service at NCR Dayton
Edward J. Hutzel age 35 died after seventeen years of service with the National Cash Register Company in Dayton Ohio. He formerly lived with his mother Mrs Mary Love at 913 Elm Street.
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Edward J. Hutzel
National Cash Register Company
Dayton
Ohio
Mary Love
Elm St
Agile porch thief steals $550 box of valuables
A porch climber entered the Reichwein home at 121 N East St and stole a box holding $550 in fifty dollar bills jewelry and papers. Police Schulz and Weddle investigated after being alerted at 1 30 a m Reichwein found the loss after returning from a fishing trip Tuesday evening. Two witnesses Jacob Mann and Mary Buck heard a disturbance at 8 30 p m. A second theft report listed three diamond rings valued at 800 from 429 N Meridian St attributed to Fred Bentrup of De Luxe Coupe Body Co.
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William F. Reichwein
N. East St
Schulz and Weddle
Reichwein
Jacob Mann
Mary Buck
Mary EB. Buck
N. East
Columbia
Fletcher American National Bank
John Hoffman
Willam F
Elsie A. Reichwein
William Reichwein
Mary E. Buck
National Union Insurance Society of Toledo
Eichwein
Richwein
Fred Bentrup
Pennsylvania St
de Luxe Coupe Body Company
Meridian St
Worker hurt in plunge at Indiana Bell building
William L. Bain, 64, fell from a fourth story window to a skylight at the Indiana Bell Telephone Company building. A safety belt may have failed. a wire screen cushioned the fall. Miss Elsie Neff, nearby in the cashier’s cage, was cut and shocked. Bain suffered broken collarbone and shoulder bones. He was taken to the city hospital. company president C H Rottger oversaw relief.
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William L. Bain
McLain 5
Elsie Neff
N. State Ave
Bain
Indiana Bell Telephone Company
Neff
Fire destroys relic of pre war days at Posey homestead
Old Posey homestead near Petersburg Indiana once a depot on the Underground Railroad was burned. Negrons were hidden inside while en route to Canada. The house contained secret passages and tunnels including one to White River used to ferry runaways into Knox County. John Posey built the tunnels. Loss placed at four thousand dollars by occupant Ale McKee.
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Frank S. Posey
Ale McKee
House Construction That Reduces Heating Costs
Purdue University engineers issue a bulletin by Prof. J D Hoffman on practical home building tips to lower yearly fuel bills. The bulletin, issued by the engineering extension service, can be requested from Purdue.
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Timea Special Lafayette
Ind
Engineering Extension Department
Purdue University
J. D. Hoffman
Engineering Extension Service
Purdue
Prohibition Debate Highlights Women’s Views in Chicago
Mrs. Thomas G. Winter, national president of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs, argued here that prohibition is a man’s law and driven by economic reasons. She noted women as a group favor prohibition though enforcement is weak and the 18th Amendment preceded women’s full voting rights.
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United News
Chicago
Thomas G. Winter
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Mrs Leeds Turns Evidence Over to Lawyer In Love Baby Case
Florence Leeds plans to use 200 letters from James A Stillman to support a potential suit for her five year old son Jay and to prove Stillman promised to care for the child. She says she would marry the banker if freed to do so, while her parents split on the idea with threats of bodily harm from the father if Stillman neglects his duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Preea New York
Florence Leeds
James A. Stillman
Stillman
Mr. Stillman
Little Jay
J. Ward Stillman
New York
Thirteen Involved By Love Tangle In Court
In a juvenile court case a five plus five family entanglement centers on Ernest L. Jack and Mrs Mabel Grenz with her husband Gustave opposing. Affidavits allege neglect and assault with marriages and divorce filings tied to claimed romantic entanglements. Jack faces possible return to Canada after serving six months on a prior sentence.
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Ernest L. Jack
Denison Hotel
Mabel Gremz
Carrellton Ave
Gustave Gremz
Jack
Frank J. Lahr
Mrs James Ogden Heads Shortridge PTA
Mrs James Ogden began her duties as president of the Parent Teacher Association at Shortridge High School. She was elected Tuesday night at Caleb Mills Hall with officers including Dr C H Winders and Mrs Sa ward Brown as vice presidents. Prof A A Potter of Purdue University commented on education as the foundation of civilization and future structures.
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James Ogden
Shortridge High School
Caleb Mills
C. H. Winders
Saward Brown
R. C. Leavitt
W. Borncamp
C. R. Cook
H. H. Wheeler
F. L. Elwood
A. A. Potter
Purdue University
Writers Club Elects Ida Helphinstine President
Miss Ida Helphinstine was elected president of the Writers' Club at a meeting in the Indiana Artists' Club rooms Tuesday night. Officers include Mrs. L. D. Owens first vice president Mrs. John A. Dyer second vice president Miss Helena Frey third vice president Mrs. Myrtle Johnson recording secretary Mrs. Scott Bicknell corresponding secretary and Scott Bicknell treasurer. The annual banquet will be held next month.
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Ida Helphinstine
Writers’ Club
Indiana Artists
L. D. Owens
John A. Dyer
Helena Frey
Myrtle Johnson
Scott Bicknell
Board of Safety to Probe Testimony in Anderson Case
Times Special report from Muncie Indiana on May 23 says the board of safety will thoroughly investigate testimony from Circuit Court about Oscar Anderson charged with pandering. He alleged certain officers in uniform visited his place and often telephoned police headquarters from there. He was also said to have been tipped before raids.
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Times Special
Death of Civil War veteran Joseph Swigert
Joseph O. Swigert aged 77 a Civil War veteran and pension attorney died at home 2924 College Ave after a six month illness. He lived in Indianapolis since 1868 born in Franklin County PA enlisted in the Illinois Cavalry at 17. Survived by two daughters Mrs B T McCamm on and Miss E E Swigert of Indianapolis and son Earl A Swigert of Chicago. Burial at Crown Hill with services conducted by Rev C E Bacon.
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Joseph O. Swigert
College Ave
C. EB. Bacon
Crown Hill Cemetery
B. T. McCammon
E. E. Swigert
Indianapolis
Earl A. Swigert
Chicago
Stabbing Incident At Golden West Cafe
Miss M. B. Herbert a 21 year old colored woman from 928 Indiana Ave said she was stabbed by James Morris 27 of 628 N Senate Ave after seeing her dancing with a stranger at the Golden West Cafe Morris followed her after leaving the cafe and she is in serious condition at the city hospital.
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M. B. Herbert
Indiana Ave
James Morris
Senate Ave
City Hospital
Morris
Golden West Cafe
Shortridge Team Posts Strong Rifle Meet Score
Shortridge's national rifle meet score of 5415 points was announced today as about thirty six high schools competed. Top shooters included James Bugbee with 568 of 600, and John Butler, Jasper Cummings, and Carey Dunn scoring 544. Results will be sent to Washington, D. C. for final announcement.
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Council Bluffs
Washington, D. C
Shortridge
James Bugbee
Parks Ave
John Butler
Jasper Cummings
Carey Dunn
ASK REGULATION OF STEAMSHIP RATES
James G. Thomas opens the first annual convention of the Associated Traffic Clubs of America at Severin with 150 delegates from 42 clubs. W. J. L. Banham presides. Resolutions urge Congress to grant ICC full jurisdiction over steamship rates and push central publicity for railroads. Ban on amendments adopted. George M. Barnard to speak on plans and aims. Senator Simeon D. Fess will address the outlook.
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James G. Thomas
Indianapolis
Claypool
Associated Traffic Clubs of America
Simeon D. Fess
United States
Ohio
Engineers Gather for National Convention at Purdue
About 300 stationary engineers are expected for the nineteenth annual State convention of the National Association of Stationary Engineers at Purdue May 28 and 29. Prof. G. A. Young will preside with welcomes from President E. C. Elliott and Mayor George R. Durgan. Monday speakers include Morse Dellplain and Fred R. Low. Tuesday features J. W. Keller and Prof. H. C. Pfeffer with presiding professors A. W. Cole and L. V. Ludy.
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Lafayette
Ind
National Association of Stationary Engineers
Purdue
G. A. Young
E. C. Elliott
George R. Durgan
F. T. Clifford
Kokomo
H. D. Wallace
Anderson
Dean A. A. Potter
Morse Dellplain
Hammond
H. C. Marsh
Milwaukee
Fred R. Low
New York
Co. C. Douglas
Chicago
J. W. Hays
Michigan City
S. W. Parr
University of Illinois
J. W. Keller
H. C. Pfeffer
A. W. Cole
L. V. Ludy
Evans Moves to Dismiss Ten Gambling Case Charges
In Criminal Court Judge James A. Collins hears motions to drop charges against three colored political leaders William H. Jackson Henry Fleming and John Wilson for keeping gambling houses. Further dismissals anticipated for Lewis Butler Alexander Nichols Jackson and Walter Churchill after Robert Page's case ended unsuccessfully for the prosecution.
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William H. Jackson
Big Jack
Henry Fleming
John “Fawn” Wilson
James A. Collins
Lewis Butler
Alexander Nichols Jackson
Doc Nichols
Walter Churchill
William P. Evans
Collins
Robert “Rufe”’ Page
John Overton
Page
Evans
Colins
Claude M. Worley
Harry “Goosie” Lee
Archie “Joker” Young
John Neeley
William Lancaster
William
Bummer" Carter
William H. Armitage
Shank
Payne brothers charged with illegal tavern activity
William Payne aged 20 and John Payne aged 29 were arrested Sunday on blind tiger charges at 532 and 525 East Court Street. William was fined 100 dollars plus costs and sentenced to thirty days at Indiana State Farm in city court. John Payne was discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Payne
E. Court St
John “Babe” Payne
Indiana State Farm
John Payne
Dr Orth’s Stomach Remedy marketed with money-back offer
Walter L Main of Geneva Ohio testifies after years of stomach trouble. The ad claims quick relief or refund and notes druggists nationwide will honor the guarantee. Henry J Huder and Hook Drug Co are cited as suppliers in the advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry J. Huder
Hook Drug Company
Hang Dug Company
Clark & Cade
Elmira man praises Marshroot 777 for kidney relief
Dr. Daniel G. Carey of Elmira believes Marshroot 777 aids many kidney and bladder issues. J V Van Atta reports bed confinement 26 weeks followed by renewed health after treatment, noting improved appetite color and mobility. medicine sold through drug stores to help patients.
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Daniel G. Carey
Elmira
N. Y
Carey
J. V. van Atta
Hook
Pearson Drug Co
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