City Manager Form Gains Backers In Indianapolis Survey
A city survey shows Indianapolis citizens favor the city manager form amid dissatisfaction with municipal efficiency. Leaders delay campaign until after elections with plans for education efforts and a speakers' committee to discuss the businesslike government option. Members include J W Esterline Edward O Snethen James H Lowry Mrs Ada Finfrock and Mrs Christian Olsen.
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Indianapolis
J. W. Esterline
Esterline-Angus Company
Edward O. Snethen
James H. Lowry
Ada Finfrock
Christian Olsen
Snethen
Dwight D. Ritter
Grassyfork
Ritter
Cleveland
Ohio
James I. Cissette
Beecher St
Almus G. Ruddell
S. Meridian St
Imbeciles in Power Warns Teachers Meeting
Dr. A E Wiggam warned Milwaukee teachers that society faces decay from weak minds and called for assertive mating to weed out the weak. He urged strategic selection in the population as a remedy for a decadent civilization.
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Milwaukee
Wis
A. EE. Wiggam
Indiana's diversified wealth praised by state chamber
The Indiana State Chamber of Commerce reports Indiana has the most diversified wealth among states. Urban real estate, industry, farm wealth and personal property share the total, with farm income and population figures highlighted. The bulletin says Indiana remains resilient if one industry falters.
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Indiana
Indiana State Chamber of Commerce
Illinois
Ohio
Michigan
Tokio arms parley idea indorsed
The Times reports strong backing in Tokyo for holding the next arms conference there rather than in Washington or Geneva. Roy W. Howard and an Indianapolis Times editorial circulated by Nippon Dempo endorse Japan taking the initiative, with the Japan Advertiser calling it a master stroke and likely to dispel fears of militarism.
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Tokio
Washington
Geneva
Scripps-Howard
Roy W. Howard
Japan
Indianapolis Times
Nippon Dempo
Japan Advertiser
China
Russia
Year's auto death toll jumps to 56
Three elderly people died in auto accidents this year, increasing the toll to fifty six. Kate Hanney, 56, died at St. Vincent Hospital after a collision on Central Ave. Carrie Smith, 70, died after being struck on Delaware St. by Harry Posthmer. Perry Wheaton, 78, died at city hospital from injuries suffered when hit Oct. 22 on Madison Ave. Drivers face involuntary manslaughter charges as police file charges and coroner investigates.
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Kate Hanney
Buckle St
St. Vincent Hospital
Carrie Smith
E. Vermont St
Perry Wheaton
Madison Ave
City Hospital
Brookside Ave
Central Ave
Radio Parties To Hear Times Ai Program In City Homes
Radio fans plan tonight’s WFEBM broadcast of The Times studio program from Severin. The Victor Herbert Ensemble led by Kerner and Leane will perform with tenor solos by George W. Kade and Berta Miller Buick at the Baldwin Grand. Harvey W. Wright to showcase a musical saw and broom violin in a novelty act as part of a likely hour and a half show starting at 9 p.m. and using a Baldwin Grand on all Times broadcasts.
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Indianapolis
Indianapolis Times
WFEBM
Merchants Heat and Light Company
Times
the Severin
Victor Herbert
E. Ke, Kerner
Edmund Leane
George W. Kadewell
Berta Miller Buick
Harvey W. Wright
Rain Forecast for Indianapolis Tonight and Saturday
The weather bureau predicts rain for Indianapolis tonight and Saturday with temperatures around normal. Early observations show 7 am temperature at 37 degrees, about 3 degrees below normal, and Wednesday rain measured .03 inch.
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Indianapolis
Weather Bureau
Dawes Leaves Indianapolis as He Seeks Senate Reform
Vice President Charles G. Dawes departed Cincinnati after a quiet morning at the Clay pool. In Indianapolis he urged reform of Senate rules at Cadle Tabernacle before about 8,000 in attendance. He argued unlimited debate concentrates power with individuals and minorities and vowed a fight to expedit e business.
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Charles G. Dawes
Cincinnati
Dawes
Senate
Cadle Tabernacle
T. R. White
Meridian Heights Presbyterian Church
E. Ross Bartley
Indianapolis
the Tabernacle
Nicholas H. Noyes
Chamber of Commerce
United States
Ways and Means Committee Retains Corporate Taxes
The House Ways and Means Committee voted to retain current taxes on corporations and capital stock. It raised the earned income threshold for small businesses from 10 000 to 20 000. Income tax exemptions were increased, cutting $200 000 000 in taxes yesterday.
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Bu_United Presse ASHINGTON
House Ways and Means
Woman reports missing husband in rural area
Mrs. Robert Luckett of R. R. D. bobx 874 asked police to locate her husband aged 26 who left at 6 p m Thursday and has not returned. Authorities were notified for aid in locating him.
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Robert Luckett
Congressman Ralph Updike Injured in Covington Auto Crash
Congressman Ralph Updike of Indianapolis and three companions were injured in an automobile accident near Covington Indiana while en route to Chicago. Edgar Updyke and Ned Russell suffered serious internal injuries. Police Sergeant Thomas Bledsoe and the congressman had minor injuries. The car left the road after failing to negotiate a sharp curve and overturned three times landing in a ditch. all four were taken to a Danville hospital for X rays and treatment.
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Danville
Ralph Updike
Indianapolis
Covington
Ind
Edgar Updyke
Thomas T. Bledsoe
Ned Russell
Chicago
Russell
Updyke
Bledsoe
Updike
Chapman Must Hang for Murder, Supreme Court Rules
Hartford November 6 United Press Gerald Chapman the Prince of Ban Dits faces execution at Wethersfield prison on December 3 for the murder of a New Britain policeman. The Supreme Court decision on file here today found no error in his trial.
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United Press
Hartford
Conn
Gerald Chapman
Prince of
Wethersfield Prison
New Britain
Supreme Court
Shank Plans Year-End Cleanup Before January First
Mayor Shank announces a four year clean sweep from his desk with his secretary and Police Captain Roy Pope confirming the plan. He says he will coast until January 1 and then be ready to depart.
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Shank
Florence Peckman
Roy Pope
Truck men to present pleas to public service commission
Indianapolis truck operators present complaints of indiscriminate arrests by Ohio authorities for driving without Ohio certificates. The commission may seek recourse through the Interstate Commerce Commission or discuss a reciprocity agreement with Ohio.
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Indianapolis
Public Service Commission
Ohio
Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Tribute for 47 slain prohibition agents at convention
Forty seven Federal prohibition agents slain in line of duty were honored as heroes at an Anti-Saloon League convention in Chicago. About 1,500 delegates bowed in silent prayer as Rev. M P Boynton urged Americans to serve the government like soldiers defending the Constitution.
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United Press
Chicago
Prohibition
Prohibition Movement
M. P. Boynton
United States
Boy 7 Shoots Sister 5 in Detroit Incident
Detroit surgeons fought to save Mary Safon five as her seven year old brother Peter fired a shot to the head after she called him a monkey. The attack occurred in Detroit Michigan with Mary listed in critical condition as doctors held slight hope for recovery.
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United Press
Detroit
Mich
Physicians
Mary Safon
Peter
Explosion injures seven at Yaw man Erbe plant
Rochester officials report seven teenagers were injured in an explosion at the Yaw man Erbe manufacturing plant today. Fire crews contained the blast as investigators begin examining the scene for causes.
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United Press
Rochester
N. Y
Real estate brokers sentenced for mail fraud scheme
Clarence Kirschner William Sheldon and Solon Freeman Terre Haute brokers pled guilty in Federal Court to using the mails to defraud John W and Mrs Emma Hahn of a 280 acre Montana farm in exchange for a worthless Martin County property The case led to Sheldon being jailed for contempt after arguing with District Attorney Albert Ward Bonds were raised and the defendants face sentencing by Judge Robert C Baltzell on Nov 16 The Hahns aged about 70 were said to be nearly penniless and were assisted by Ward who described the case as heart rending as he offered the couple lodging and witness fees for their day in court
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Clarence Kirschner
William Sheldon
Solon Freeman
Terre Haute
Lectm
John W
Emma Hahn
Montanna
Martin County
Robert C Baltzell
Clarence Nichols
Sheldon
Albert Ward
Ward
Federal Bldg
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Thirteen Break Jail Via Roof at Dade County Jail
Thirteen prisoners fled from the Dade County jail in Miami Florida by smashing the roof during repairs and sliding down a carpenter scaffold to liberty. Earlier a fight with guards left two inmates dead.
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United Press
Miami
Fie
Dade County
Liberty
Fund effort gets off to flying start
The Community Fundopened its sixth annual campaign at noon with $62,580 raised from ten donors. Subscriptions through the special gifts division rose 36 percent over last year. Clock readings at Monument Circle marked progress toward $650,662, with notable gifts from Real Silk Hosiery Mills and the Indianapolis Foundation among others including Acme Evans Company and State Automobile Insurance Association.
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Dick M Er
Alfred Kauffmann
Riley
Claypool
Fred Hoke
Homer W. Borst
Monument Circle
Kauffmann
Kentucky Ave
Washington St
Indianapolis Foundation
Alphonso P. Pettis
James E. Roberts
Delavan Smith
Acme- Evans Company
Edgar H. Evans
I. E. Woodard
J. A. Reis
Everett C. Johnson
Hugh Patten
J. L. Lippincott
Oscar Mathews
J. E. Nichols
Advance Paint Company
Fire Kills Six Of Kemp Family In Ralston Spa
Albany dispatch reports a fatal blaze at George Kemp’s home in Ralston Spa killing six of a seven member family. Beatrice, 16, escaped in night clothes but likely perished, after awakening others and fleeing. Firemen found six bodies in a room near an exit, indicating smoke suffocation before the fire spread.
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United Press
Albany
N. Y
George Kemp
Ralston Spa
Beatrice
Deputy Sheriff James Carter Recalled in Stephen Son Case
Marion County deputy James Carter testifies he was with Stephen on a pivotal day, disputing claims about his alleged henchman. The defense seeks to establish alibi credibility as the trial continues.
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James Carter
Marion County
Klinck and deputies seek alibi in Oberholtzer murder case
In Noblesville Indiana defense lawyers call Deputy Earl Klinck’s alibi as key witnesses start testifying. James Carter places Klinck near the jail on March 15 and back at lunch and prison duties that day as prosecutors press the state’s path to Miss Madge Oberholtzer’s death.
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Times
Noblesville
Ind
Earl Klinck
D. C. Stephenson
Earl Gentry
Madge Oberholtzer
Irvington
Ira M. Holmes
Klinck
Carter
Indiana State Farm
Madge
Greencastle
National Rd
Memorial Park Cemetery
Frankie Knight
Indiana Woman's
Union Station
Mr. Johnson
Kokomo
Mercy Slayer Seeks Smart Jury for Trial
In Tolton Colorado November 6 farmers and laborers struggle to grasp the defense planned for Dr Harold Blaser the mercy murderer of his deformed daughter Hazel 32 as defense counsel seeks a venue change to Denver and an unusually well informed jury opinions diverge on the “compassionate crime” amid slow jury selection for the chloroforming death.
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Tierce
Tleton
Colo
Harold Blaser
Hazel
Denver
Louis Mowry
Pay Guts To Be Discussed By State Finance Panel
State finance committee will hear arguments Saturday on restoring salaries of state employees cut from 6000 to 5000 dollars a year and on reinstating those discharged. Public service commissioners led the challenge with an attorney general ruling adverse to the cuts. The fire marshal’s department and insurance department also protest layoffs while the secretary of State objects to police dismissals.
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Gram
Public Service
Attorney General
Insurance Department
Secretary of State
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