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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1927
Page
5
Property owners filed petitions to include concrete as a paving option for nine new streets. The board of works voted to keep concrete out, citing taxpayer interests and bids. City Engineer Lingenfelter backs asphalt, while concrete interests warn prices rise when not specified.
Five Indianapolis luncheon clubs were to hear a speech promoting the campaign Buy a Piece of Indianapolis. Speakers included Emerson W. Chaille H T Hottel H L Richards William L Bridges and Don Rider at respective club meetings. A local resident, William Bivens 8, delivered the first campaign banner attached to balloons released Saturday morning.
The fifteenth anniversary of Technical High School will be celebrated with a banquet at the Columbia Club tonight. Speakers include Milo H. Stewart principal toastmaster Meredith Nicholson ex Supreme Court judge Charles E. Fox Mrs Esther Fay Shover Dewitt S. Morgan and William Herschell. Attendees will be students alumni parents and friends. Arsenal Technical grounds are open for public inspection this week.
Dennis Rock a former Royal Air Force flyer departed Croydon airdrome at 10 35 am on the initial leg toward Port Darwin Australia He aims to complete the journey in staged 300 mile hops via Paris Cairo Delhi Singapore and the Dutch East Indies in a light two seater with a 30 horsepower engine.
Dr. Herbert Jennings of Johns Hopkins warned that future generations may lose the power to resist extreme temperatures due to clothing and housing. The session at the National Tuberculosis Association discussed disease decline, education in medical schools, and a daily conference bulletin.
A reader letter and editorial discussion question Gilliam’s actions in a legal case while Shumaker declines to state league actions. The three page statement defends whisky as medicine, arguing pure grain alcohol is equally effective under Indiana law, and notes ignorance of conditions involving the attorney general’s children and Governor Jackson’s wife.
In Indianapolis a man named Martin Flynn, hospitalized with amnesia, regains memory after The Times published his photo and publicized his plight. Aunt J. P. Fagan of 2816 BE Vermont St identifies him, recalling life details. Emery Sharp also visits the hospital and confirms their long acquaintance. Flynn has a wife and baby in New Albany and is separated.
Claude C. McCoy was elected president of the North Side Lions Club at a Monday Columbia Club meeting. McCoy, secretary of the board of safety and president of the East Side Boosters Club, succeeds Lawrence Ginger. other officers include Frederick E. Schortemeier and John C. Springer as vice presidents and Dr. Paul Blakeslee as secretary. He and George Hill will attend the International Lions convention in Miami on June 16 and aim to bring the next state convention to Indianapolis. the state session is set for Martinsville June 6-7.
Doctors defend whisky prescriptions while criticizing Indiana law as impractical. Dr Gifford cites caution with patient privacy. Dr Segar recalls a fever case where liquor aided recovery, lamenting legal barriers. Other officials offer no comment.
The United Presbyterian Church general assembly opens in Washington for seven days with main talks on merging with the Southern Presbyterian Church and the scope of its foreign mission policy. Some oppose the broad mission policy given the denomination's about 175 000 members. Tomorrow night a moderator will be chosen to succeed Dr. G Hutcheson of Pittsburgh.
The Sahara Grotto hosts a Veiled Prophets party at the English theater tonight. Grotto stunts and novelties will liven the program as the Sahara jazz band performs between acts.
New York begins preparations for a historic homecoming for Charles A. Lindbergh with ideas ranging from a Broadway triumphal march and city reception to an outdoor event at a stadium. Plans depend on his June return aboard the Leviathan and potential government guest status on a warship. Mayor James Walker pledged city cooperation once dates are set.
A seven year old, Reginald Phillips of Cairo, Til, ran the Cairo Chamber of Commerce yesterday during business hours. He read a letter from the Indianapolis Chamber offering Cairo use of its committee rooms, and replied with greetings to the local boys.
Physical examinations were held at the North American Gymnastic Union gymnasium for thirty-one aspirants. Civil service clerk A. B. Good stated that twenty-two of the thirty-eight firefighters who passed the mental tests also passed the physicals.
Washington May 24 The government weighs special legislation to decorate Charles Lindbergh for his Atlantic flight. Congress may not convene until late year and military rules complicate awards since the flight was not in active combat. Senators Reed and Morin push a bill while regulations may block other honors.
State Senator William P. Evans son in law of former Governor War ren T McCray now serving a sentence at Atlanta penitentiary for using mails to defraud denies Indiana Bar Association president Pickens claim that McCray was expelled from the Hereford Society. The national secretary of the American Hereford Cattle Breeders Association says McCray was never expelled and there are no minutes showing trouble. Former A U S district attorney Clarence W Nichols urges parity in parole consideration.
Bu United Press reports Governor Alvin T Fuller will decide the fate of Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti personally. No impartial commission will review the case, a letter from the governor disclosed in response to the defense committee request.
Sergt Alvin C York of Tennessee known as World War's greatest hero will visit Indianapolis to speak at the Armory Sunday at 2 30 p m under the Marion County American Legion. He will recount his feats of killing 25 Germans taking 132 prisoners and capturing 35 machine guns and discuss the Alvin C York Industrial Institute project at James town. Admission is free.
A union committee of current and former Indianapolis Street Railway workers will seek higher wages. The group, chosen by officers, plans to petition Superintendent James F. Tretton and President Robert S. Todd, with the public service commission, amid a recent 8 cent raise for an extra worker.
Judge James A. Collins questions George Bridgewater over a $400 bond for a gypsy woman held on theft charges of a Negriss diamond ring. The woman, Mrs. Mary Stanley, had predicted trouble earlier. She was found guilty of petit larceny, ordered to repay $70, fined, and given a suspending sentence if she left town.
The Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce convention bureau announced a housing bureau to aid race visitors without hotel rooms. Manager Henry T. Davis urged households to open their homes during the May 28 30 race period. Only newspaper coupons will serve as official room listings. submit to the Chamber. Downtown headquarters will handle room assignments and listings include name address room type and price.
Russell V. Duncan an Indianapolis attorney remained in custody after failing to post a 15000 appeal bond following a three year federal sentence for misappropriation of an income tax refund check. He could not obtain securities or a bondsman to guarantee his liberty.
A Springfield store owner, A. M. Utt, reports a robber demanded money. Utt, missing a arm, replied he had only one dollar and the bandit insisted on taking what was available. The exchange ends with the bandit noting business is business.
A spring thunderstorm with 42 mph winds struck Indianapolis and the district Monday afternoon causing property damage including roof loss at 51 N Keystone Ave and the Kirk building on 22 E Washington. One man, Walter Vandergriff, 54, was blown from a roof and injured. five seriously hurt tornado victims were improving at City Hospital and St. Vincent’s Hospital.
United Press reports King Ferdinand, in failing health for over six months, has relapsed and is believed to be in serious condition. Foreign physicians who treated him in winter have been recalled.
The Gilliam appeal seeks to loosen Indiana's bone-dry law to allow medicinal whisky. Treasury plans to issue 3,000,000 gallons yearly for medical use, while figures like Dr. Clarence True Wilson and G F Hickley weigh in on constitutional limits and abuse safeguards.
Four men were arrested early today by Sheriff Patrick O Connor and squad in a raid on Maurice Span's home. Span 35 faced liquor operating charges and the others were held on vagrancy. All were jailed on 5000 bond. The trio identified as James Jacobs 30 Frank Moore 25 and Elmer Russell 21, were being checked for links to recent hijacking activity.
John A. Kingsbury, Milbank Memorial Fund director, told Indianapolis social agencies that adding twenty years to life expectancy is possible in fifty years through better individual and community health. David H. Holbrook of the National Social Work Council also spoke.
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