23 Nov 1929
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1929
Page
1
Newfoundlanders begin general relief work along the Burin peninsula after an earthquake and tidal wave. Twenty eight dead are listed with many unaccounted for as outside aid arrives to shelter feed and rebuild. A Newfoundland dog saved a child before perishing.
Hog prices remained steady with Friday’s average at the city stockyards. Bulk of 160 to 300 pounds sold at 9.40 to 9.50, butchers scarce. Receipts about 6,000 with 165 holdovers. cattle light with steady indications. vealers 15.50, sheep and lambs 12.50. Chicago hogs 15,000 receipts with 5,000 holdovers and bids around 9.30 to 9.40 for 190 to 215 pounds.
Verne Hall the 26 year old bandit who was given a life term for slaying Ulysses Goble chose Marquette Prison over Jackson. He said long term inmates at Marquette would let him keep friends longer since Jackson holds mostly short term inmates.
Hourly readings show 6am 21, 8am 23, with a low 26 and a high 29 noted in the record. The fragment documents early day temperatures with minor variation.
Indiana and Purdue prepare for their storied rivalry with a large turnout of fans by car and rail. Governor Leslie leads a box of honor including university and railroad leaders as the Boilermakers aim to remain unbeaten. Notre Dame also seeks a critical win against Northwestern.
Two thousand volunteer workers in the tenth annual Community Fund drive were granted a brief vacation for football games. Pledges total $565,311.79, about $225,000 short of the $786,853 goal. Fund president Hugh McK. Landon extended the campaign to November 27 as attendance at games reduced participation. Next workers’ meeting is Monday at Claypool noon to boost subscriptions toward $650,000 or higher.
Chicago reports at the Association of Railway Executives meeting that the industry plans a budget exceeding 1 billion dollars for 1930 improvements. A bureau study shows 1929 nine month capital expenditures at 573.8 million, up 73.7 million from 1928, with total 1929 spending near 800 million.
LYDE WHITAKER of 1154 North Concord street planned a modest holiday feast buying a chicken and a turkey. Thieves stole the chicken on Thursday and the turkey on Friday, leaving Whitaker with no meal. He offered a lead about a gobbler missing its right toe. Police suggested he worry about the missing meal.
By Times Special Newcastle Ind November 23 The death of Dr J F Hardesty age 80 a physician here for fifty years occurred at his home yesterday He was president of the city board of health.
Gail Alger 17 and Lowell Edwards face trial in criminal court before Judge James A. Collins for auto theft of a car owned by Lester M. Rhoads at 2020 Brookside Avenue on June 2. Both defendants plead not guilty. Gene Alger and wife Josephine are detained at Vernon awaiting December trial on a Paris Crossing State Bank robbery charge.
At 9 30 a m wind southwest eight mph the barometer 30 29 inches temperature 28 degrees ceiling and visibility unlimited field good
In Marion North Carolina the second trial of Alfred Hoffman and three strikers proceeds swiftly after a nonsuit in summer rioting and resisting officers cases. The jury of Burke county citizens is seated amid motions for a bill of particulars and the right to face accusers.
The November term opens with Judge Julius C. Travis of La Porte named chief justice of the supreme court, succeeding Willard B. Gemmill. Judge Charles F. Remy of Indianapolis becomes chief judge of the appellate court, replacing Willis C. McMahan. Noel C. Neal of Noblesville is named presiding judge in the division. Pending supreme court cases include the Stephenson murder appeal and former mayor John L. Duvall’s jail sentence.
Chiang Kai-Shek announced on his return from Henan that the civil war in China is over and cease-fire is in effect on all fronts. Feng Yu Liang forces withdraw toward Shin as government negotiators reportedly discuss terms including about 2.5 million dollars in payments.
Roy Johnson manager of the Indianapolis Smoke Abatement League asked for citizen cooperation at the Chamber of Commerce open forum on Friday. A meeting of firemen was also discussed as part of the effort to reduce smoke.
Carry High Insurance New York reports John Barrymore as the most valuable film star by life insurance value at 2 million dollars. Norma Talmadge Constance Talmadge Mary Pickford Douglas Fairbanks Eric von Stroheim and Will Rogers each listed at 1 million dollars.
Impersonator Zellner will present a program at the season's third YMCA Big Meeting in English's Opera House. Romance history and Scripture will be featured with special lighting effects. The orchestra begins at 3 p m and doors open then.
The George McManus trial for Arnold Rothstein’s death paused for a weekend recess while firearms experts test a prosecution pistol and assess a distinctive bullet groove. Defense expert Albert H. Hamilton conducts independent tests. juror illness could delay or halt proceedings.
In Troy New York at the hillside Catholic asylum the blaze forced the evacuation of 180 orphan children. The four remaining stories of the five story building were threatened by the fire which continued to rage at 10 oclock. An explosion in the boiler room is suspected as the cause.
The committee choosing a site for the five power naval conference in January has definitively chosen St James Palace. Royal permission is required before cabinet approval of the venue.
A blazing firestorm along a lengthy ridge devastates Montara Belmont and San Carlos with flames racing through forests from Oregon to California. Two hundred soldiers rush from the Presidio to aid, as Oakland and East Bay utilities battle the blaze threatening homes in San Leandro and surroundings.
Indiana state highway commission weighs a 2 million barrel cement contract for 1930. Bid from Marquette Cement of Illinois undercuts Indiana firms by 5 to 10 cents per barrel for 32 delivery points. Officials hint Hoosier firms may share the award. plan to meet the low price while avoiding a lawsuit.
Indiana reports ideal conditions as temperatures rise past freezing with clear afternoon skies. Forecaster J H Armington predicts unsettled weather Sunday and a possible continuation of cold temperatures into next week in Indianapolis.
Heavyweight boxer Charles F. Wiggins known as Chuck quit Marion county jail after sixty days serving a two month sentence nine charges including assault and battery and profanity. He planned a hunting trip north likely to Michigan and hinted at fighting again abroad. Sheriff George Winkler wished him luck and offered front row seats.
Paris reports Georges Clemenceau's breathing growing feeble with death imminent. Doctors said kidneys failed and he could live at most 24 hours. Family prepared for immediate burial in Vendée, while vigil continued through a night of rain and suffering.
First report since the tenth annual Community Fund drive began a week ago notes an attempted fraudulent collection of pledges. Two men in an automobile visited Mrs. E. J. Fitzgerald at 260 Parkview Avenue Priday and claimed to be collectors of last year’s pledge. She asked to see her husband and they disappeared.
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