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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1927
Page
1
Attorney General Arthur L Gilliam drew praise and criticism for a letter revealing that he and the Governor violated dry laws to save loved ones with medicinal whisky. Physicians backed him while officials and leaders called for enforcement. The public weighed in as debates stretched into political campaigns.
Premier Baldwin told the House of Commons that the government would break official diplomatic and trade relations with Soviet Russia unless disapproval is granted on Thursday. He said a Scotland Yard raid on the Arcos Trading Company exposed Soviet military espionage links and Communist activity in China and elsewhere. Trade facilities would be arranged if a break occurs. Labor MPs interrupted the debate during Baldwin's remarks.
The Santa Maria hydroplane commanded by Francesco De Pinedo was sighted in tow by the ship Infantia Vesagres near New York at 12 50 p m Greenwich time. Ballast details indicate the tow vessel was a sailing ship and the garbled transmission suggested the Infante Sagres as the likely name.
Hourly temperatures record a rise from 69 degrees at 8 am to 70 degrees by noon, indicating a warm morning pattern. The data reflects a light warming trend with no significant fluctuations in the observed period.
Judges announce five probation workers will be assigned to municipal and criminal courts after a Monday conference. An officer will serve each municipal court and one for Criminal Court, with salaries capped at 2000 dollars yearly. Two municipal roles go to women and two to men. the Criminal Court officer is expected to be a Negro.
Solon J. Carter recounted a letter from Attorney General Gilliam noting that illegally obtained whisky saved Mrs. Jackson and three Gilliam children. He cited a daughter’s pneumonia episode where a hospital needed whisky to save her life, arguing a law blocking doctors from such needs is dangerous. Carter linked two similar instances from friends.
A fishing boat report to French maritime authorities claimed a vessel towing a white hydro plane with a French tri color rudder was seen near Start Point at 12:30 p m Sunday. Authorities investigate if it could be the missing Nungesser and Coli trans Atlantic aircraft.
Paris dispatch reports Charles Lindbergh declining film and lecture offers to resume air mail work. He says flying is his life and hints he will not attempt further long flights, though he plans to check a Ryan monoplane at Le Bourget and see Europe briefly before returning to America.
Mrs. Evangeline Lodge Lindbergh rejects a film bid worth over 100000. Acting Mayor John C. Lodge says the offer was huge and Eva refused after being consulted. She plans to travel modestly to greet her son in New York, teaching at Cass Technical High School by day.
T. D. Lee and Mark Weaver led field activities as the building department issued permits in the east side storm devastation zone. Building Commissioner Bert Westover said permits issued on the spot would help residents rebuild and repair without delay.
Indianapolis officials and citizens discuss whether breaking the Volstead law could save a life. Statements from Grace Altwater, Rep Frank Wright, Dr William King, and Lawrence Orr reflect strong opposition, personal willingness to break the law, and medical ethics stance.
A National Opportunity Contest entry from Indianapolis seeks a contestant to be Miss Indianapolis. The entrant requests inclusion in the contest managed by the Indianapolis Times and mentions a potential contract with Publix Theater Corporation for a long tour if selected.
The Times seeks Indianapolis Miss Indianapolis for a national revue "Young America" with a 19 week or longer contract. Applicants must be beautiful talented and personable, no professionals. Submit a photo for auditions June 6 Circle Theater. winner to New York for rehearsals June 24 and July 9 Paramount Theater appearance before a nationwide tour.
President Coolidge approves a tribute proposal by The Indianapolis Times and Scripps-Howard papers to ferry Charles Lindbergh and his plane home from Europe aboard a warship. Naval officials consider using Destroyer Division 25 or cruiser Memphis for the voyage with a New York welcome expected.
City managers report a citywide ward precinct structure will be perfected before June 1. The Frank E. Gates campaign committee at Chamber of Commerce reviewed Roy Lewis and Mrs Lehman Dunning work as organizers. The system, with men and women organizers in each ward, is nearly finished and neighborhood meetings ahead of the June 21 election were discussed.
In Knoxville Tennessee on May 24 Sam Phillips 27 a textile mill worker killed his younger brother Floyd 19 and sister Louise 22 with an ax at their home near the railroad tracks then threw himself in front of a Southern Railway train His decapitated body was found on the tracks and officers identified him from a rent receipt in his pocket
President Coolidge tentatively chose the Black Hills of South Dakota for a summer White House but will not finalize the decision. If accommodations fail, Colorado Springs may be selected instead and officials are studying options.
Wayne B. Wheeler, general counsel of the Anti Saloon League, condemned Attorney General Arthur L. Gilliam for seeking to modify Indiana's bone dry law to permit medicinal liquor sales. He said Indiana has long opposed medicinal liquor and cited public health policy and mortality concerns.
The McCrae levee on the Atchafalaya River broke early today flooding Point Coupee Parish and 2,000,000 acres of textile land. No deaths. 105,000+ people to evacuate as six more parishes face inundation and the sugar bowl lands become a giant lake.
Flames engulfed the naval tanker Neches carrying 75,000 barrels of fuel oil off San Pedro California but crew members restrained the blaze quickly with only minor damage reported.
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