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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1926
Page
1
A rhapsodic analysis questions why con men like Herman Kruger and a self styled lordhood ensnare women across major cities. It cites his arrest in a barber shop, compares him to famous criminals, and warns that crime flourishes without swift, bold detective work amid organized policing.
At 3 30 a.m. a man named P A Love at 112 W North St was found asleep with a gun by his side after shots were fired by a prowler. Arme reported the incident and Lieutenant Claffey’s squad located Love and confirmed the gun.
The Indiana Republican resolutions committee meets to draft the party platform amid a battle between President Coolidge and senatorial candidates James E. Watson and Arthur St. Robinson. Delegates expect a slap at Coolidge as farm tax and World Court positions split leaders. Watson’s attendance and farm tax planks loom large amid Farm Bureau pressure.
Police sought Betty Lou McKenzie three after she was rushed from Minnie O Nan's home in Alabama Street in an automobile by a man and a woman. The woman was identified as the child's mother Maxie Feltzer. Grandmother W A O Nan took the girl to her mother in law's home. The man allegedly pointed a gun at Mrs O Nan. The girl had been adopted by great aunt Ed McKenzie after Harold McLain's death.
Federal, state and city law enforcement teams searched today for the killer of Thomas Langford 28 a federal prohibition agent shot and fatally wounded late Tuesday while guarding a confiscated still in Springfield UL The investigation targeted the slaying which occurred during a raid on illegal liquor operations.
A DeHavilland plane from St Louis crashed at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway after a motor exploded and caught fire at about 1000 feet. Pilot Bob Blair and aerial photographer Cornelius Gundlach were hospitalized with injuries.
Times reports Senator Watson of Indiana urged in the Senate a Dawes Stamp farm relief plan. The export corporation would buy surplus crops, stabilize U S prices, sell abroad, and levy an equalization fee on U S producers to cover losses. The plan mirrors Haugen and current Senate proposals and challenges administration stance.
Mrs John Dickinson Sherman of Washington, president of the General Federation of Women's Clubs, urged women to understand men and exchange views with both sexes. She spoke at the federation’s annual convention in Atlantic City asking for mutual respect and closer cooperation at home and in the community.
A group of Republican editors pressed Governor Jackson to appoint a three member inquiry committee to investigate state departments and a clashing highway commission and board of accounts. They urge party management changes and a public facts audit to restore confidence ahead of the fall campaign.
Tom Scaife the custodian of the bathtub testified Ginger ale filled the tub during Earl Carroll party proceedings. Hawley sought money claiming publicity and threatened grand jury testimony if paid. Scaife recounted multiple offers from Hawley and noted Carroll's defense as plausible.
Union leaders asked today for a federal inquiry into wage and working conditions in the textile aluminum and steel industries. The measure calls for a Senate labor committee investigation into labor practices and conditions.
Mrs. Frank Elliott, wife of the record holder for 250 miles in 1926, watches her husband at a 104 mile per hour practice lap at the Speedway. She says race wives view racing as work and notes the key moment is when the red flag drops. She carries a stop watch and understands car mechanics, having helped with the Los Angeles car rebuild.
Federal officials in Vanderburgh County seek leniency for Chicago Prohibition Agent Frank Rifford who is indicted on criminal attack and robbery charges. Evansville Journal ex-editor A B Sanders faces extortion perjury forgery indictments. A district attorney conference included prohibition administrators and local law enforcement. Neither Rifford nor Sanders have been arrested.
The Weather Bureau’s red thermometer hit 89 degrees for a new seasonal high Tuesday and 86 at 1 p.m. today. The forecast shows little change with possible showers this afternoon or evening, though certainty is uncertain. Meteorologist J. H. Armington cautioned uncertainty in rain arrival.
A group of 50 to 60 wealthy Indianapolis businessmen plans to organize the Indiana Liberty League to repeal drastic Wright law provisions. They aim to extend membership statewide, counter Anti-Saloon League influence, and seek a 1928 statewide referendum on Prohibition. Approval came after Senator Edge proposed a general election referendum.
Ly diana youths planned to make a home movie shows using stolen reels from local exchanges. Fire Chief Horace T. Carey said inspectors recovered three rolls in the 10 block of N Noble St and questioned three boys at School 9. A student from Technical High School assisted an arrest at a home on E North St where three rolls were offered. Carey ordered destruction of the films and warned of risk from keeping them in homes.
Readings list hourly temperatures with values around 67 at 6 a.m. rising to 84 at 10 a.m. then 85 at 11 a.m and 76 at noon. Additional figures include 81 and 86 for later hours, indicating steadily warm conditions throughout the morning.
Official report from Hokkaido records 100 bodies recovered after Mount Tokachi eruption. Twenty survivors badly injured and 200 lightly hurt. Red Cross workers and troops continue relief efforts as eruptions subside.
New York capitalist W E D Stokes who died ten days ago left nearly his entire estate valued at 7 to 8 million dollars to his son W E D Stokes Jr from his marriage to Rita de Atosta Lydig. Helen Elwood Stokes is not mentioned and has three children.
Knox County sheriff Roy Chambers is arrested on a federal conspiracy charge alleging bribe taking from bootleggers and resort owners. The indictment lists 25 Vincennes residents and two other Knox officials, with broader ties to a large liquor bribery ring.
Dispatches from Fez confirm Abd El-Brim will surrender tonight after a two year campaign against French and Spanish forces in Morocco. French prisoners have been delivered across the line.
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