Pseudo Cops Debate Authority Of Horsethief Detectives
City officials consider the 1907 horsethief detective act invalid for motor vehicle arrests unless detectives wear a state uniform. Assistant City Attorney Smiley M. Chambers cites 1927 and 1929 statutes to limit power and recommends amending law. Safety board seeks county cooperation to curb vigilante activity on the north side.
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Secretary of State
Smiley M. Chambers
Board of Safety
Chambers
Fred W. Connell
Safety Board
Board of County Commisioners
The Happy Parrot and The Cock Eyed World in Indianapolis
Walter D Hickman reviews The Happy Parrot by Robert W Chambers a tale of pirate days leading to the war of 1812 featuring Jack Strake and Cynthia. Published by D Appleton & Co priced 2 50. Indianapolis theaters present The Cock Eyed World at the Apollo and The Awful Truth at the same venue.
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Robert W. Chambers
Walter D. Hickman
Happy Parrot
Jack Strake
Jack
United States
Jefferson
Congress
Cynthia
Chambers
D. Appleton & Co
Indianapolis
Apollo
Military court established in Borger Texas
In Borger Texas Brigadier General Wolters disarmed town officers and set up a military court to pursue corruption. About 100 Methodist ministers prayed for Borger while soldiers patrolled streets to enforce martial law and hunt the liquor and gambling operators.
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Amarillo
Guy W. Green
Jacob F. Wolters
John A. Holmes
Borger
Senate committee study of power and communications begins
The Senate Interstate Commerce Committee will study power, radio, telegraph and telephone activities. William C. Green of St Paul was named special counsel and should begin around October 15. The investigation, authorized by Senator Couzens, could last through winter and perhaps into next year. Lake Superior depth noted at over 5,400 feet in places.
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Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
William C. Green
St. Paul Attoreney
Couzens
Michigan
Best Sellers Preview of New Napoleonic War Novels
A roundup of upcoming titles including Field of Honor by Donn Byrne from Century priced $2.50, The Dark Journey by Julian Green from Century, Hans Frost by Hugh Walpole from Harper, Miack Roses by Frances Brett Young from Harper, Penrod Jashber by Booth Tarkington from Doubleday Doran, and The Uncertain Trumpet by A. S. M. Hutchinson from Little Brown at $2.50.
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Donn Byrne
Jonathan
Harper
Penrod Jashber
Booth Tarkington
America
Doubleday Doran
A. S. M. Hutchinson
Little Brown
Estate Valued at 500 Probate Admits Delicatessen Bandit
The estate of rage R. Reuter, 23, alleged delicatessen bandit, valued at 500, was admitted for probate Tuesday. Reuter was slain early Sunday by a policeman after he and another man terrorized residents in the 2300 block on Indianapolis avenue. A brother, Henry W. Reuter, 373 Oliver avenue, was named administrator.
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Rge R. Reuter
Reuter
Indianapolis Avenue
Henry W Reuter
Oliver Avenue
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RI Ley
Indiana
Ideal Furniture CO
W. Wash. St.i
Davenport
Draper
West Washington Street
Jorrers
Totts
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