02 Oct 1930
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1930
Page
1
Indianapolis Times six months daily average circulation report ended October 1 1930 lists figures for October 1929 through October 1925. The statement covers October 1929 October 1928 October 1927 October 1926 and October 1925 and compares daily averages.
Frank G. Morrison sworn as Business Manager of The Indianapolis Times. The statement lists publisher Indianapolis Times Publishing Co and owners including The Indianapolis Times Publishing Company, Boyd Gurley, G. B. Parker, and others, with stock holdings and addresses across Indianapolis, Cleveland, Wilmington, Cincinnati, and New York. It notes several parent and subsidiary companies and security holders. The document covers ownership, management, and circulation disclosure required by law.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 1st day of October 1930 W B Micewanger Notary Public My commission expires January 29 1932 14 458 Frank G Morrison Business Manager signed and sealed by notary public in official record context.
City council will study a proposed taxicab ordinance regulating safety boards licensing meters and rates. The measure backed by four companies aims to raise minimum fares tighten insurance and curb cut throat practices with a new 95 cent first mile 10 cent per half mile scheme and a 50 cent first mile 30 cent additional mile cap. Yellow Cab lines plan to align with Chicago and Pittsburgh standards lowering to 25 cents quarter mile 10 cents each half mile.
Jimmy Doolittle, noted flyer and Shell representative, will arrive this afternoon to meet the city works board and officials associated with the municipal airport about gasoline service at the new air field.
The United States Weather Bureau expects showers and cloudy skies with higher temperatures for Indianapolis and surrounding areas tonight or Friday. Unsettled weather continues across Indiana with near normal temperatures and showers probable in most sections.
Marion county orders vacating the five story men's building at the poor farm within ninety days after a fire marshal finding. Plans call for six new brick two story structures including dormitories, a chapel and hospital, funded by a $198000 bond issue.
President Hoover and Mrs Hoover arrived in Cleveland for a two mile parade through downtown. A mounted escort saluted them as Mayor John D Marshall and Walter W Head greeted the couple before Hoovers economic speech tonight. Mrs Hoover had traveled from Bedford after a Girl Scout convention in Indianapolis.
Fifteen libel suits filed by Gus Nations, former federal prohibition enforcement agent, against newspapers printing an article by Mrs Mabel Walker Willebrandt, former assistant attorney general, have been settled out of court, Nations said.
A major blaze at the Wood-Mosaic Company plant in New Albany caused about 200000 dollars in damage. The fire raged overnight consuming 1,500,000 feet of flooring, large lumber piles, and several box cars.
Piperno and Co. is suspended from the New York curb exchange after announcing an inability to meet its obligations. The move follows regulatory actions and signals financial distress at the curb firm.
Dr Serge Voronoff stated by telephone that Zara Agha the 156 year old Turk would be an excellent subject for rejuvenation operations if he recovers from injuries after a New York automobile accident. Voronoff offered to perform the procedure free upon full recovery and normal aging condition.
Matthew H. Camden, 611 North Pennsylvania Street, a realtor, was stricken with paralysis during a Superior Court hearing before Judge James M. Leathers. Described as serious, Camden was taken home by city ambulance after appearing as an appraiser in an Indianapolis Power Light Company condemnation case.
St Joseph Mich Oct 2 A jury found L C Holland of Gary Indiana former Lake county assistant prosecutor guilty of negligent homicide in the death of Mrs Mary Maines of Chicago who died in an auto crash on a highway south of St Joseph last year. Holland disappeared after the accident but was later arrested.
Plans promise a radical overhaul of transit with high speed one man street cars on new overhead lines, curbside buses, and removal of outlying tracks. The Midland United Company backs the $9.315 million rehabilitation fund plus $5.503 million in underwriting for Indianapolis Railways Inc and Traction Terminal Corp.
Gordon Stewart Northcott was executed at San Quentin Prison for the murders of three boys, including Lewis and Nelson Windsor and an unidentified Mexican youth. His mother, Louise Northcott, was convicted with him as the case unfolded through Sanford Clark's testimony.
Mount Vesuvius erupted near Naples on October 2, drawing thousands who watched the cone through the night. Officials noted no immediate danger of lava overflow as the spectacular display continued.
Lloyd Brown of 2111 North Meridian Street was charged with petit larceny after stealing 75 decks of playing cards and 5 alarm clocks from Walgreen Drug Company. He received 120 days at the state farm and a $25 fine plus costs. Brown faced the municipal court today.
Raymond street bridge over White river, closed a month for reflooring and repairs, will be opened Saturday A H Moore city official announced today.
Frank Frisch doubles in the first inning to set a new World Series mark as the Athletics defend the title in game two at Shibe Park Philadelphia. George Earnshaw starts for the A's with Gabby Street’s Cardinals facing Flint Rhem in front of about 33,000 fans amid clear, warm weather.
South Bend police grilled Henry Siwinski 22 as the newest suspect in 17 year old Alice Waltman’s knife murder. Investigators note a quoted utterance attributed to Siwinski near the coffin. he denies it. Initial belief he was the victim’s former sweetheart faded as claims point to her sister Henrietta and possible motive.
In the six game, Frisch drove a double for his forty third World Series hit, and Cochrane homered twice. Adams, Simmons, Foxx and Hafey produced runs as the Cardinals and Athletics exchange scoring in a tense series inning by inning recap.
Marion Indiana October 2 The long awaited grand jury finding on the lynching of two Negroes August 7 will likely be announced Friday as the jury reconvenes after a two day recess. Additional cases were said to have been called to the jury's attention.
In Bucharest on October 2 rumors circulated about King Carol and Queen Helene’s marriage with no sign of reconciliation. Reports suggested Helene may not leave the country, yet officials indicated ongoing estrangement and uncertainty about the royal couple's future.
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