Memorial Day Observances Rise Across Indiana
A two day tribute to war heroes begins in Indianapolis with Civil War survivors leading Monday parade from New York and Meridian Streets to Crown Hill cemetery. Memorial day ceremonies honor veterans of the Civil War Spanish American and World Wars with church services and aerial floral tributes.
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New York
Meridian Sts
Crown Hill Cemetery
Indiana
Meridian St. Bridge
Fall Creek
The
Sons of Union Veterans
C. BE
St. Matthews Episcopal Church
Albert L. Pauley
Claudia K. Kerther
Flowers
113Th Aero Squadron
Floral Park Cemetery
William F. Russell
Indianapolis Motor Speedway draws nation for speed show
Thousands from across the United States converge on Indianapolis for the Memorial Day speed classic. Meanwhile four armed robbers strike the Lapel Bank, escaping with 3500 to 4000 dollars before fleeing toward Indianapolis in a Buick coach. Police spread out along routes into Indianapolis, seeking the gang and a stolen license tag. The bandits are linked to Walter Agnew of 1808 Tabor Street through a used license issued to a Chevrolet coupe.
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Indianapolis
America
Athens
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Anderson
Madison
Hamilton County
Claude F. Worley
Lapel and
Bank of Lapel
Walter Agnew
Tabor St
Agnew
Forest Fire Threatens San Isabel Reserve Amid High Winds
At least 5,000 acres of San Isabel National Forest land burned as a blaze driven by strong winds roared through the area near Bubbl o, Colo. Fire fighting crews including 600 men and 40 convicts worked to trench and clear timber while forest supervisor H. E. French warned there would be no stopping the fire unless winds eased.
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Nited Press
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State Penitentiary
Canon City
Poppy Sellers Storm Streets To Aid Wounded Veterans
Two war veterans groups American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars and auxiliaries sold remembrance poppies in downtown streets before 7 am to raise funds for wounded veterans. Friday parade drew attention with music from Shortridge High School and Ft. Harrison bands while Lieut. Earl Halstead dropped circulars along the march line.
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Chicago Grain Opening Sees Mixed Early Gains
United Press reports Chicago grain futures show advances in wheat and corn with May and July contracts higher while oats hold steady or rise modestly. Provisions trend higher as trading begins for May 28.
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United Press
Chicago
Missing Indiana teen located after 12 hour search
Gerald Brown, 15, left his Hartford City home to attend school on Capitol Avenue and did not arrive. Police reported he was found in Hartford City after a twelve hour search, traveling by bicycle.
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Fair and Warmer Race Outlook for Indiana Holiday
Metrologist J H Armington said Monday should bring fair warmer conditions after a slow moving storm exits Sunday. Twenty one drivers qualified today for a four lap event at ninety mph plus. crowds and hotels fill as the Indy speedway prepares for the three day event with notable visitors from General Motors Champion Spark Plug Goodyear and more. Lockhart Duray De Paolo Hartz and Urs are among favorites as Indianapolis gears up for the upcoming race.
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General Motors
Detroit
Albert Champion
Champion Spark Plug Company
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Dayton Engineering Company
Delco
H. A. Little
Goodyear Tire Company
Gustave Pabst Brewing Company
Milwaukee
Wis
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Flying Ace
Harry Miller
Lockhart
Duray
de Paolo
Hartz
Urs
Speed
Indianapolis
Central W C T U Protest Over Gilliam Bone Dry Stance
Central W C T U members met Mrs D O Wilmeth to protest Attorney General Arthur L Gilliam's opposition to the dry law as written. The group passed a resolution condemning press reports of his stance and contrasted his views with the National Constitutional Liberty League position on modification. Gilliam defended limited medicinal whisky while opposing full repeal.
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Arthur L. Gilliam
D. O. Wilmeth
Carrollton Ave
Spek
National Constitutional Liberty League
Gilliam
Jackson
League
Schortemeier
E. 8. Shumaker
Indiana Anti-Saloon League
How the Market Opened
The final session of the week showed no decisive forward setup on the New York Stock Exchange. Early dealings saw gains in leading industrials rails and oils with Motors irregular but General Motors leaders rising over a point. Baldwin hit a prior high, General Motors started at 195% and climbed to 196% up 15% points.
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New York Stock Exchange
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Idwin Locomotive
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Wabash
Dow, Jones and Company
Lindbergh Lands in Belgium for Royal Reception
Capt Charley Lindbergh and his Paris plane arrived in Brussels at Evere airfield to a grand welcome. King Albert to decorate him with the Order of Leopold as thousands crowd the capital. Lindbergh later heads to London with ceremonies planned at the embassy and Parliament.
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United Press
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Brussels
Belgium
Charley A. Lindbergh
Paris
Leopold
Albert
le Bourget Field
Evere
Lindbergh
Order of Leopold
King George
Charles Lindbergh
London
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American Correspondents Association of London
Shim
Lady Astor
House of Commons
Air Council
Albert Hall
Myron T. Herrick
Times Speedway Time Trials Coverage Preview
The Times publishes ongoing time trials with full qualification details in all editions. Eddie Ash and Blythe Q. Hendricks head veteran race experts to report live and deliver a Final Sporting Extra with the complete race story and pictures.
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Eddie Ash
Blythe Q. Hendricks
Wheat Opens Higher on Bullish Crop Outlook
Chicago reports a bullish start as traders price in the smallest crop in years and expect higher prices ahead. Weather shows little change, Liverpool and Chicago futures push grain values up modestly while corn rises after a strong six week run.
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United Press
Chicago
Liverpool
Flooding Hits New Iberia as Louisiana Town Struggles
Flood waters from the Bayou Des Glasses and the crevasse at Melville extend deep into southern Louisiana. A small town, New Iberia, is inundated with evacuation efforts under way for women and children as men stay to defend homes.
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New Orleans
Bayou Des Glasses
Melville
Louisiana
New Iberia
Carroll Very Ill in Prison Report
Earl Carroll New York theatrical producer is in critical condition from a physical and mental illness, Atlanta doctors say. Dr. McGehee notes immediate action is needed for recovery and he cannot yet identify the cause. Medical team will send their report to the U S Department of Justice. No verdict on clemency for perjury is given.
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Atlanta
Earl Carroll
New York
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Carroll
Fred C. Williams
South Carolina State Hospital
James Fouche
Columbia, D. C
Department of Justice
Washington
Charities Board to Act Soon on Steve Stephenson Case
Indiana officials plan a full investigation into abuse and plotting allegations against D. C. Stephenson, the former Indiana Klan boss serving a life term for murder. A mandamus petition seeks access for Stephenson and his stenographer to meet with Warden Daly. The inquiry aims for a July 1 report to Governor Jackson and the pardon board.
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Supreme Court
Robert Moore
Walter H. Daly
Charities Board
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Hiram W. Havas
National
Atlanta
Committee On
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Bluffton
William J. Sayers
Friends Church
Muncie
Francis H. Gavish
E. C. Rumpler
Indianapolis
Charities
Morris M. Feuerlicht
Florence H. Ham
No Probe Move Believed Near
Special Deputy Prosecutor John W. Holtzman said affidavits in the political corruption probe will not be returned for at least ten days. He added no affidavits will be filed without strong evidence and no witnesses were certain to be called today. Mayor Duvall and city controller William Buser face arraignment in Criminal Court on June 6 for allegedly fraudulent election statements.
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William ©. Buser
Crossing Bells Signal Keeper's Illness at Monon Crossing
Motorists waited as the Monon Railroad crossing bell rang for over thirty minutes at the Sixteenth Street crossing. Daniel W. Stonesifer, 74, tower man, was found slumped in a chair by Grant Gohen of Polar Ice and Fuel. He was taken to city hospital after a rope lowering. doctors diagnosed a heart attack and his condition was serious.
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Polar Ice and Fuel Company
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Woman Hurt by Auto Near Spann Apts in New York and Delaware
Mrs. Mary E. Keyser Spann Apartments New York and Delaware Streets suffered a broken left leg when struck by an automobile near her home Friday afternoon. She was taken to city hospital.
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Spann Apts
New York and
Delaware Sts
City Hospital
Four Fires Suppressions Mark McLean Place Fires
Indianapolis fire prevention operative D E Green requests detectives to assist after four fires were put out at 153 McLean Pl in twenty four hours. The incidents have raised incendiary suspicions and are under investigation by the Fire Prevention Office.
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McLean Pl
E. Green
Indianapolis
Courtesy Wins Mercy As Polite Bootlegger Is Fined
Frank Shock 44 of 1627 N Talbott St hailed by police as the citys most polite bootlegger after a raid on his rooming house Thursday night was fined 300 and served ninety days on the on and 250 fine by Municipal Judge Paul C Wetter Friday.
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N. Talbott St
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Paul C. Wetter
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