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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1929

Page

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Market Steady as Trading Returns to Normal

New York stocks move back toward normal with sales of 2 737 000 shares and a generally easier tone. Steel weakens after opening high while General Electric dips toward 190 as call money slips to 5 percent and loans outside the exchange rise to 4 percent. The administration signals plans to stimulate business without creating a new organization, aiding bonds and government issues as Hoover plans business conferences.

United New York Stock Exchange United States Steel General Electric United States Hoover Secretary of Commerce Lamont

Firemen Shovel Hot Coal From Basement Basement Block

Water failed to extinguish a blaze in fifty tons of coal stored in the basement of a six story apartment building. Fire chief ordered firefighters to shovel the coal into an alley for two and a half hours then shovel it back into the basement once smoldering ceased.

United Press Evanston

Ocean liners delayed by heavy seas and fog

Trans Atlantic passenger liners face delays of twelve hours to two days in New York docks. The White Star liner Olympic shifts docking to Wednesday from Tuesday while the French liner France is due Tuesday night or Wednesday morning due to rough seas and fog in ship lanes.

United Preas New York Olympic France

Villa Hermosa Wreck Off Tabasco Coast Claims 18

The Villa Hermosa steamship foundered after four days of storms off the Tabasco coast. Twelve passengers and six crew members are reported lost, per Universal correspondent in Mexico City citing interior department reports.

Tabasco United Press Mexico City Villa Hermosa Universal Department of the Interior

Senate Postpones Sugar Debate to Tackle Tariff Schedules

The senate delayed its debate on sugar rates to finish less controversial tariff schedules first. Purpose is to accelerate progress on the tariff measure as a whole.

Senate United Press Washington Senate Today

McManus Seeks Trial for Rothstein Murder in New York

The state advances to put George McManus on trial for the 1928 Rothstein murder as court opens. Prosecution, led by Anthony Pecora and J H Banton, outlines witness lists and motive while McManus and his attorney James Murray prepare defense asserting police aims to shield others.

New York George A. McManus James D. C. Murray George Clark NEA Service-Indianapolis Times McManus Arnold Rothstein Anthony Pecora J. H. Banton Morris DE Haven Tracy United Press George McManus Titanic Thompson Alvin C. Thomas Milwaukee Rothstein Joab Banton James J. Walker Joseph A. Warren Warren Grover Whalen Whalen Hyman Biller Biller Gues

Dawes Meets MacDonald in Brief London Visit

Ambassador Charles G. Dawes called on Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald in London as talks on Anglo American naval negotiations continued. The meeting lasted about thirty minutes.

United Press London Charles G. Dawes Ramsay MacDonald

Secretary of War James W. Good Near Death at Walter Reed

President Hoover and cabinet members monitor Good's condition as physicians fight septic poisoning from an infected appendix after surgery. Good remained alive at daybreak despite dwindling hopes, with Oxygen used to prolong life and family at his bedside.

United Press Washington James W. Good Walter Reed Hospital Just Good Hoover Curtis Edward E. Gann

Government official rejects secrecy on dry killings report

Assistant Secretary Lowman denied charges by the Association Against Prohibition Act that federal prohibition officials withhold facts on killings. He stated no reason exists for concealment and asserted officials have not. The pamphlet Reforming America With a Shotgun cites alleged suppression and admission of facts. Mrs Lenna Lowe Yost of the WCTU praised rapid progress in enforcement as the pamphlet published.

United Press Washington Association Against Prohibition Act Lenna Lowe Yost

Snow Likely Tonight With Cold Tuesday Morning

Snow is expected tonight as rains turn to snow and temperatures drop sharply. Meteorologist J. H. Armington predicts sub freezing readings early Tuesday morning, a statewide condition with temperatures ranging from the low forties through the noon hour.

J. H. Armington Armington

Spanking Drives Girl to Death by Her Own Action

A 13 year old girl Jane Leah Lepley died of a self inflicted gunshot wound after his spanking by her father Clarence Lepley in Hamilton Ohio. The coroner reported the girl killed herself Sunday night with a revolver her father had given her following a lie accusation.

United Press Hamilton Jane Leah Lepley Clarence Lepley Ed Seria Chum Lepley Jane Cook

Eight Baran children left father to face missing mother tragedy

In Blue Island eight Baran children mourn their mother Victoria Baran killed in a hit and run. Heroic neighbors and the family reel from the shock as Herbert Baran faces the loss after a car struck Mrs Baran and sped away. Alda Koehn later reported the incident to police.

United Press Hicago Baran Blue Island Herbert Baran St. Francis Hospital Victoria Baran

Fund Drive Teams Give First Report

Evanston officers report a dramatic fingerprint episode during a funds drive. Joseph H. Jackson asked for cream colored spats in a men’s store but left with a full dress suit and a tuxedo while staff searched for the spats. At police HQ he resisted prints, was taken to St Francis hospital, strapped in a chair, and ethered. prints then came out fine.

United Press Evanston Ill Joseph H. Jackson Hubert Kelsh Jackson Kelsh St Francis Hospital

Auto Starter Bomb Is Fatal

Andrew Legos secretary of the molders union died from injuries after a bomb exploded when he stepped on the starter of his car in Marion Indiana. The bombing also killed two men at a union meeting in the labor temple. Police suspect the same assailants but hold no labor trouble evidence. A $1500 reward remains for arrest and conviction.

United Press Marion Ind Andrew Legos Legos Molders’ Union

Community Fund drive kickoff in Indianapolis aims for 786 853

J. I. Holcomb chaired the first daily report at the Claypool as subscriptions total 137 123 90 toward the tenth annual drive. Thirty five social agencies share the goal with 2 000 volunteers carrying the load and a closing date set for November 25.

J. I. Holcomb Drive Claypool Indianapolis Hugh McK. Landon Community Fund United States Polk Sanitary Milk Company Landon Holcomb Indiana Circle Apollo

Woman Hurt as Sheriff’s Emergency Car Hits Pedestrian

Mrs Maude Clark 48 of R A 8 Box 69 was seriously hurt when a sheriff’s emergency car, rushing to a nearby attack, struck her at Illinois and Maryland streets. Deputy Sheriffs Fox and Combs took Clark to city hospital after finding Nancy Morgan 54 injured in Mickleyville. Morgan said boarder Graydon Cummings 23 robbed her, bound her with wire, and stole $100. Morgan remained in serious condition with internal injuries. Police and sheriff’s office searched for Cummings.

Maude Clark Illinois Maryland Leyville Fox Cummings City Hospital

FLEE KENTUCKY JAIL

Madisonville Kentucky police hunted sixteen prisoners who escaped from the county jail by removing door locks and boring through a twelve inch brick wall. Most served misdemeanors and seven were Black. A seventeenth escapee was captured in Earlington. a prior escape occurred on November second.

United Press Madisonville Earlington

Doctor Treats Lindy in New Jersey Office Statement

Charles A. Lindbergh is under treatment by Dr. Walter Phillips of Englewood New Jersey. An assistant would not disclose the ailment or duration of treatment. Lindbergh could not be located. reports cite a shoulder injury while friends deny it.

United Press New York Charles A. Lindbergh Walter Phillips Englewood N. J Phillips United Press Today Lindbergh

Cal Berkeley UC Hospital Fire Rescue Stuns San Francisco

In a dawn blaze at the University of California hospital, 120 nurses, doctors and volunteers evacuated 194 patients from the X ray room blaze. Juanita Costenborder sounded the alarm and, despite gas and flames, patients were moved to safety.

United Press San Francisco Cleveland Clinic University of California Hospital Juanita Costenborder Charles Brennan Katherine Fores Miss Costenborder Cleveland Hospital Brennan Russell Jaelke John Logan John Richard

Rubio Elected Mexican Chief in Rioting Election

Pascual Ortiz Rubio wins the presidency of Mexico as nationwide rioting and fraud allegations shadow the vote. Death toll reports range from eight to twenty-six with many injured, while Vasconcelos supporters contest the result and claim voting was blocked.

United Press Mexico City Pascual Ortiz Rubio National Revolutionary and Administration Mexico Jose Vasconcelos Ortiz Rubio Vasconcelos

Surcouf Submarine Cruiser Launched at Cherbourg

The French submarine cruiser Surcouf was launched at Cherbourg on November 18. It surpasses U S and British subs by about 1000 tons and is designed as a global defense vessel. The craft can circumnavigate without refueling and carries a seaplane with broadside bow and stern torpedo tubes and an armored deck for protection.

United Press Cherbourg France America Great Britain

Hunt Maniac Slayer in Rhineland Ravages

Berlin led police from across the Rhineland into a major manhunt for a suspected nineteen victim murderer known as the ripper. Officials said the search covered all towns and buildings with emphasis on public houses as hysteria gripped the region.

United Press Duesseldorf Germany Berlin Rhineland

Robbery at Colonial hotel poolroom nets cash and gems

Eight men bound and gagged as two bandits with automatic pistols robbed a poolroom in the Colonial hotel early today. Over $315 in money and diamonds valued at about $1,000 were taken, with victims reporting various diamond and cash losses.

Colonial Hotel Joe Guiffre Guilford Avenue Chubby Scruggs

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