Man in Black Kidnap Slays 7-Year-Old in Toledo
Toledo police hunted a “little man in black” who abducted 7-year-old Dorothy Selangowski from her bed, beat and strangled her, and left the body on her grandfather’s porch. A bloodstained sedan, possibly the car used, was found nearby as detectives pursued leads and witnesses.
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United Press
Toledo
Ohio
Toledo Police Department
Dorothy Selangowski
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Stella
Leona
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Alex Selangowski
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Dobryzinski
Lees
Daylight Saving Time Confessions From Indianapolis Residents
Fifteen interviews reveal varied plans for the extra hour after daylight saving begins in Indianapolis. Citizens report activities from tennis and walks to work on lawns, shopping, haircuts, and simply watching daylight, with mixed notes on adjustments and enjoyment.
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Ndianapolis
Times
Dorothy Bartle
Tacoma Ave
Dick Elrod
Park Ave
Betty Springer
Guilford Ave
Minister Refuses to Bail Son in Drunken Driving Case
Harry Watson, son of Rev. Elwood Watson, was jailed for driving while intoxicated after the minister refused to pay the fine. The minister stated he would be false to his profession if he helped his son gain liberty.
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United Press
Hammonton
N. J
Harry Watson
Elwood Watson
Youth Pleads Guilty in Fatal March Crash
In Criminal Court on Monday Judge James A. Collins sentenced Joseph Fultz, 20, of 1424 S Kenyon St, to one year in Indiana State Reformatory for failure to stop after an accident. Fultz drove the car that struck and killed Mrs. Mary Luker, 37, of 2401 S Meridian St, mother of two, at Raymond and S Meridian Streets on March 25.
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James A. Collins
Joseph Fultz
S. Kenyon St
Indiana State Reformatory
Fultz
Mary Luker
S. Meridian St
Raymond and
S. Meridian Sts
Three Indicted With Liquor Charges Arrested by Marshals
Three persons named by a federal grand jury on liquor charges were arrested today by deputy U S marshals. The detainees are John Matellich of 1155 N Holmes Ave Susie Larkin of 1014 E Fifteenth St and Virgil Lee Cash of R R C Matellich posted 2500 bond and was released.
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United States
John Matellich
N. Holmes Ave
Susie Larkin
E. Fifteenth St
Virgil Lee Cash
R. C. Matellich
Congress Adjourns As Senate Backs Boulder Dam Halt
Washington May 29 Congress ends a 24 hour filibuster on Boulder Dam with a 46 to 35 Senate vote and 155 to 9 House approval adjourning at 5 30 p m EST. Tempers flare as Johnson seeks post session action while Bruce blocks a vote.
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Boulder Dam
United Press
Washington
Congress
House
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Bruce
Maryland
Robinson
Dawes
Speedway Fans Begin to Crowd for Big Race
Dawn found a weary queue forming at the Speedway grounds with cars lining up overnight. Early arrivals include William Cleveland Ronald Stang and Edward Hartman of Sandusky Ohio who reached the gate at 11 30 Monday night and others from Crystal City Missouri and Indiana. A Terre Haute man Wendell Freeman arrived at 9 Monday evening with Hap Kruzan owner of a coupe and spectators built a platform on their car to view the race from above.
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Speedway
William Cleveland
Ronald Stang
Edward Hartman
Sandusky
Ohio
William
Jones
Z. A. Fortney
Crystal City
Wendell Freeman
Terre Haute
Hap Kruzan
Sullivan
Ind
Witnesses Describe Webster Crash And Flight In Marion County
The Marion County grand jury heard testimony about Irving Webster 47 who allegedly fled a Sunday crash. Witness J E Ryles 73 S Sherman Dr and Patrolman Bertram Walker testified that Webster struck a parked car on E New York St and drove off. Webster's case was continued to June 15 and bond was reduced from 1100 to 600 after a night in jail.
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Marion County Grand Jury
Irving Webster
Thirty-First St
J. E. Ryles
S. Sherman Dr
Bertram Walker
Ryles
Webster
E. New York St
Washington St
Emerson Ave
Walker
Pleasant Run Blvd
Butler Ave
Paul Wetter
Wetter
Utilities Split Over Senate Probe in Washington
Telegrams show how a joint committee of national utilities associations tried to block a Senate investigation of the power industry. Wires directed meetings of power lawyers, coordinated briefs against the Walsh resolution, and guided appearances before the Senate committee as the resolution moved to the Interstate Commerce Committee.
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United Press
Washington
Joint Committee of National Utilities Associations
Senate
Federal Trade Commission
Utilities
Walsh
Josiah P. Newcomb
Interstate Commerce Committee
Senate Committee
Commission
Polar airship Italia feared lost off Spitzbergen
Dim wireless signals point to the last polar dirigible Italia possibly landing in northern Spitzbergen as rescue ship Citta Di Milano remains jammed in ice off Amsterdam Island. An Alpine chasseurs expedition is planned by land and sea with a trapper guide to Roede Bay as weather forecasts suggest wreck near Spitzbergen or New Friesland. Oslo and Oslo-backed nations marshal expeditions to seek General Umberto Nobile and fifteen aides.
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United Press
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Spitzbergen
Citta di Milano
Amsterdam Island
Amsterdam
Roede Bay
The
Geophysical Institute At
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New Friesland
Oslo
Norway
Italia
Umberto Nobile
Smallpox Ban Shuts Public Meetings in Shoals
By Times Special Shoals Indiana May 29 health authorities ban public gatherings including a Memorial day program Wednesday due to the spread of smallpox.
Rickenbacker Speaks on Transportation at Rotary Luncheon
Captain Eddie V. Rickenbacker, WWI ace and Illinois Motor Speedway president, addressed Rotary Club guests at the Claypool luncheon today. Thirty visiting Rotarians attended as Capt. George Haldeman Major Reed Chambers and Captain A B McDaniels joined as honored guests. Rickenbacker spoke on Transportation by Land Water and Air.
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Illinois Motor Speedway
Rotary Club
Claypool
George Haldeman
Reed Chambers
A. B. McDaniels
Rickenbacker
Patrolman’s Trial Set By Safety Board
Patrolman Carl W. Wilson faces manslaughter charges in the death of Paul Connor of 549 Goodlet Ave. after a Thursday night incident on Toledo Street. The Safety Board will hear the case June 12 with Chief Claude Worley noting improper revolver use and board president Fred Connell praising suspension. H. Cornelius was named a Gamewell division repairman on Superintendent William Griffis’s recommendation.
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Carl W. Wilson
Paul Connor
Goodlet Ave
Board of Safety
Claude M. Worley
Fred W. Connell
Worley
Wilson
Connor
Toledo St
H. Cornelius
Gamewell Division
William B. Griffis
33 Racers to Face Flag in Sixteenth Speedway Classic
Thirty three speed machines prepare at Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the 16th Memorial Day 500 mile motor classic with a $20 000 first prize and a 50 000 total purse for the top ten. Qualifying was paused by weather as five cars remain to attempt trials with Lt. Lester Maitland signaling the start and Joe Dawson piloting the pacemaker. The event features a 1 500 piece band parade and numerous trophies including the Wheeler Schebler cup and Prest-O-Lite brick with historical notes tracing past winners from 1911 onward.
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Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Lester Maitland
Joe Dawson
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Elgin
Henry Kohlert
Pete de Paolo
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de Paolo
Cliff Woodbury
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L. Strauss & Co
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Daytona Beach
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Ray Harroun
Dawson
Crowds descend on Indianapolis for the great 500 race
Thousands arrive for the annual Indianapolis 500 amid a carnival atmosphere. Hotels, clubs, and homes prepare to host visitors from across the United States and abroad. Special trains, bus shuttles, and Big Four shuttle services will move fans to the Speedway starting early Wednesday. The city braces for two days of racing, revelry, betting, and busy entertainment options as Hoosier Motor Club posts 600 signs to guide travelers.
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America
Speedway
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