Indiana Prison Board to Probe Stephenson Treatment Allegations
The Indiana State Prison board of trustees will ask the state board of charities to investigate D. C. Stephenson's alleged cruelties and isolation. Stephenson seeks a ninety day parole claiming conspiracies and life threats, naming Warden Daly and trustee Moorman. He accuses Hiram Evans and politicians of a $100000 fundraising influence on his trial and says he lost over $209000 in confinement.
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Board of Trustees
Indiana State Prison
State Board of Charities
D. C. Stephenson
Stephenson
Walter Daly
John Moorman
Board of Charities
Moorman
M. E. Foley
Indiana
Hiram Evans
Army Dirigible Flies Over Indianapolis City
The Army dirigible TF-1 passed over Indianapolis shortly after 8 30 am today witnesses in Beech Grove first saw the ship then residents in the southwest section of the city watched it Wessing over Fort Benjamin Harrison air field officials said the craft likely headed from Wilbur Wright Field Dayton to Scott Field IL attendance in the fire tower atop Merchants Bank Building reported the dirigible moving south then abruptly westward.
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Indianapolis
Beech Grove
Ft. Benjamin Harrison Air Field
Wilbur Wright Field
Dayton
Scott Field
Merchants Bank
As Fast as the Race Speedway Time Trials Continue
The Times previews ongoing speedway time trials this afternoon and Saturday with a graphic story of yesterday’s thrilling performances. Late editions will cover the aft noon trials while it remains hot and Monday’s race day brings full, expert coverage.
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Times Sport
The
Times
Aftnoon
the Times
Paris Flight Hero Invited to New York Spokane Sky
Charlie Lindbergh may race coast to coast this fall after receiving a special invitation to the New York to Spokane air derby starting Sept. 20 with 33 250 prizes. Stops include Chicago St Paul Fargo N C Glendive Butte Mont as the Spokane meet features civilian and military aviation races.
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United Preas
Lindy Loses Duel to French Aviator in Paris
Paris dispatch reports Capt Charles Lindbergh losing a duel with a French aviator during a press event in Paris on May 27. Lindbergh, famed for New York to Paris air mail service, was praised by authorities as a leading flier of his era.
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Lindy
Knite
Paris
Charles Lindbergh
New York
Twelve Arrested in Anti-Speeding Drive
Police began the annual pre Memorial Day anti speed campaign with twelve motorists arrested for speeding. Morris G Young 27 of 411 N Drexel Ave Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce official nabbed by Motorcycle Policeman Jacob Hudgins. Others named include John Ellis Anthony Thomas Frank Fleming H Benner Lawrence Gray Harry Gizendanner Howard Niemeyer Kenneth Meyers Gus H Nees John S Summers Robert Parks.
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Morris G. Young
N. Drexel Ave
Indianapolis
Shriver Ave
Harry Gizendanner
Ashland Ave
Howard Niemeyer
R. R. P. Box
Kenneth Meyers
Brookville Rd
Gus H. Nees
St. Paul St
John S. Summers
East St
Robert Parks
State Ave
De Pinedo Safe Aboard Ship Towed to Azores
London May 27 Italian flyer Francesco De Pinedo was reported safe by Captain Bianchi of the Italian steamer Superga. The Superga was towing De Pinedo's airplane Santa Maria toward Horta Fayal in the Azores Islands.
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United Press
London
Bianchi
Superga
United Press Today
Francesco de Pinedo
Santa Maria
Horta
Fayal
Azores Islands
Liberal Leader Slain by U S S Commander in Nicaragua
In Leon, Nicaragua, May 27, Francisco Sequeria Caballo, liberal leader, was killed by Commander Richardson of the U S S Galveston in self defense. The Galveston, stationed at Leon, reported the incident saying Caballo attacked Richardson before the shooting.
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Bu United Press
Managua
Nicaragua
Francisco Sequeria Caballo
Libeeral
Leon
Richardson
Galveston
Caballo
Shumaker and the Indiana dry law political clash
The piece details Reverend E S Shumaker of the Anti Saloon League blocking an amendment to Indiana’s bone dry law urged by Attorney General Gilliam. It cites letters and statements on medicinal whiskey, Governor Jackson, and reactions from league officials and supporters, highlighting political pressure and secrecy surrounding the issue.
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Gilliam
E.S. Shumaker
Anti Saloon League
Indiana
Offcial League
Shumaker
League
Indianapolis News
Indiana Anti-Saloon League
Harry Franklin
Indiana Personaliberty League
Jackson
New York City
Robbers Strike Preacher's Home on Washington Street
Police searched Thursday night for thieves who broke into Rev. W. F. Farmer's home at 5816 East Washington Street and ransacked the house while the minister was away. Officers could not confirm the losses due to the minister being out of town.
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W. F. Farmer
E. Washington St
State School Enumeration Reaches 842 888 in Report
The superintendent of public instruction shows 842 888 students aged 6 to 21 in the state. Three townships in Jefferson County did not report. The present total rises from 26 654 in 1926 to the current figure.
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Superintendent of Public Instruction
Jefferson County
Kingdom for Horse Auto Makes Cry
ENCH LICK Indiana May 27. The automobile industry laments pushing horses toward extinction as there are few left to provide horse fat needed for many lubricants. Dr M R Schmidt Whiting lubrication expert told the Society of Automotive Engineers convention here today.
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United Press
Ench Lick
Ind
M. R. Schmidt
Whiting
Society of Automotive Engineers
Wives of Race Car Drivers Speak on Fate and Fear
Mrs. Duray Mrs. Hepburn and Mrs. Lockhart share views on racing danger from the grand stand. They note drivers qualify Thursday and Lockhart sets local track speed records while their husbands race.
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Leon Duray
Ralph Hepburn
Frank Lockhart
Fleet Motors
Grand Stand A
Duray
Leon
Authorities to Guard Speedway Against Drinking Problem
Sheriff Hawkins and fifty deputies will monitor the Speedway Monday to deter drinking. He expects limited success and says any violators will be arrested. Major Greene's guards will assist where possible.
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Omer Hawkins
Speedway
Hawkins
George
Greene
Prayer Sermon Highlights Healing Over Whisky
Rev. Charles A. Shreve preached at the Indianapolis Gospel Tabernacle that prayer and Jesus Christ offer healing for the sick and afflicted. He cited Governor Jacksons wife as an example who avoided whisky and recovered from pneumonia through spiritual healing.
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Jackson
Jesus Christ
Charles A. Shreve
Washington, D. C
Jesus
Indianapolis Gospel Tabernacle
Fragmentary Daily Schedule Fragments From Historical Page
The readable lines show scattered times from early morning to afternoon with numerical data and map observations. Specific events or activities are not clear due to missing context and fragmented OCR text.
Army Air Visitors Arrive For Indianapolis Race Meet
Air service officers and aviation figures will attend the Indianapolis speed trials at the Speedway Monday. Visitors include Capt. Arthur Stevens and Capt. Arthur McDaniels with Lieut. Robinson from Kelly Field, Jimmie Doolittle of McCook Field, and General Gillmore. Dozen more aviators expected. planes land at Schoen Field and Stout Field.
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Indianapolis Motor Speedway
United States Army Air Service
Army
Schoen Field
Ft. Benjamin Harrison
Stout Field
Indianapolis
Walter Peck
Speedway
Arthur Stevens
Amazon River
Arthur B. McDaniels
Charles McK. Robinson
Kelly Field
Texas
Jimmie Doolittle
McCook Field
Doolittle
Andes
General Gillmore
Army Field Service
Dayton
Major Hoffman
Cincinnati
Maj
A. Robins
Wright
Edward Laughlin
City Health Plan Pushes School Vaccination in Morgan City
Dr Herman G Morgan urges the city board of health to require vaccination of all school children to curb smallpox. He says the board can bar unvaccinated children from schools and cites 150 quarantined cases and a dozen new ones daily with two deaths. One case involved School 67 at 3615 W Walnut St.
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City Board of Health
Herman G. Morgan
Morgan
W. Walnut S&i
Indianapolis
Ruth Snyder Appeal Defers Chair Death
Ruth Snyder and Henry Judd Gray await the death penalty for murder. An appeal was filed in Jamaica and copies sent to the district attorney. The appeal stays execution automatically and must be presented to the Court of Appeals within thirty days unless extended. Gray's counsel has not yet filed.
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Cates
Island City
L. I
Bonatue
Ruth Snyder
Henry Judd Gray
Albert
Jamaica
Court of Appeals
Gray
Ship of Explosives on Fire Near Cuba
A steamship named Point Lobos was on fire near Cape San Antonio, Cuba, with explosives and charcoal in its cargo. Charcoal was being discharged to prevent ignition of the explosives, per Swan Island radio advisories via Tropical Radio.
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United Press
New Orleans
Point Lobos
Cape San Antonio
Cuba
Swan Island
Bible Race Timed by Cuckoo Clock in Owensboro
Owensboro hosts a nonstop Bible reading service at Central Presbyterian Church from Thursday morning, scheduled to end Sunday. A cuckoo clock marks the end of each fifteen minute reading period.
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United Press
Owensboro
Central Presbyterian Church
Gas Company asks delay on new rate amid tax rise
Citizens Gas Company sought a 30 to 60 day postponement of the June 1 gas rate cut after the State board of tax commissioners raised assessed valuation by 1 million dollars. Clarence L. Kirk said the delay would allow readjustments as the company faces higher taxes and potential revenue impacts. The commission weighed the request after noting the rate cut had been agreed in conference but not ordered.
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Citizens Gas Company
Public Service Commission
Indianapolis
Clarence L. Kirk
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Ton
Howell Ellis
Gas Company
the Times
Speed Heaven Around Corner Race Director Comments
W D Edenburn of the American Automobile Association warns of a future with front drive autos and superchargers on super roads with speed laws lifted. He predicts tire changes will rise as the 600 mile gas derby tests tire construction and balloon tires.
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W. D. Edenburn
American Automobile Association
Indianapolis Speedway
Edenburn
Britain Breaks Off Diplomatic Ties With Moscow
Great Britain formally notified the Soviet charge d affaires of its intention to break off diplomatic relations with Moscow. The note delivered at Chesham House ends the friendly relationship. the Commons backed the government 357 to 111 before the action.
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United Press
London
Great Britain
Moscow
Chesham House
House of Commons
Britain
Russia
Poppy Sales Saturday Rally for Disabled Veterans Relief
Indianapolis residents will be invited to buy poppies Saturday from the American Legion auxiliary and the Veterans of Foreign Wars to aid a relief fund for disabled veterans. About 200000 poppies will be sold by the Legion group and thousands by VFW, with all proceeds aiding wounded veterans.
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Indianapolis
American Legion and Auxiliary
Veterans of Foreign Wars
New Boulevard Voted By Park Board
The park board approved a new boulevard south of Pleasant Run between Madison Ave and Meridian St. Park Engineer J E Perry’s plan calls for a forty five foot thoroughfare costing $26 000. Bids for resurfacing Meridian St between Fall Creek and Thirty Eighth St were authorized. Residents opposed a widening plan which was dropped.
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Park Board
Pleasant Run
Madison Ave
Meridian St
J. E. Perry
Fall Creek
Thirty-Eighth St
Must Have Brains Ambition Too
Mrs William Laimb eer former head of the womens department National City Bank told W C A members that women soon will be mens equals in business. She added brains and ambition must supplement charm smiles and a pleasing personality before equality is achieved.
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Unitel Press
York
William Laimbeer
National City Bank
Duvall and Buser Hire Attorneys for Election Fraud Defense
Eph Inman John Ruckelshaus and Michael Ryan have been retained by Mayor John L Duvall and City Controller William C Buser to defend against election fraud charges. Inman previously represented D C Stephenson in the Noblesville murder case. Buser and Duvall were arrested May 17 and will be arraigned June 6.
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Michael Ryan
John L. Duvall
William C. Buser
Inman
D. C. Stephenson
Noblesville
Stephenson
Madge Oberholtzer
Ruckelshaus
Ryan
Indianapolis
Buser
Duvall
Holtzman Visits City Officials Over Concrete Paving
Former Mayor John W. Holtzman, attorney for concrete interests, met with City Engineer Frank C. Lingenfelter to learn his stance on concrete as paving material. The Board of Works recently dropped concrete from the four approved materials following Lingenfelter’s recommendation.
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John W. Holtzman
Frank C. Lingenfelter
Lingenfelter
Board of Works
Holtzman
Frank Cones
Works Board
Cones
Otis Dodson
Rehearing Sought in Bus Merger Case in Indianapolis
The Indianapolis Street Railway Co. seeks rehearing on the Public Service Commission approval for issuing 500000 in notes and purchasing Peoples Motor Coach Co. The petition, joined by about 100 citizens, argues an overhead saving of 55000 and a further 100000 savings by eliminating feeder-line competition.
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Public Service Commission
Peoples Motor Coach Co
Indianapolis Street Railway Co
Dale's Wife Plea Seeks Clemency From Governor
Mrs. George R. Dale wife of the Muncie editor asks Governor Jackson for executive clemency after losing appeals in the Indiana Supreme Court and the United States Supreme Court she faces a ninety day sentence at the State farm set to begin June 5 Governor Jackson refused to meet under the new law the State farm must act on pardon or parole petitions.
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George R. Dale
Muncie
State Farm
Clarence W. Dearth
Indiana Supreme Court
United States Supreme Court
Jackson
Dale
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