Lynching aftermath arouses deadly gun battle in Indiana
In Marion Indiana on a Sunday gun duels erupted as a posse captured a drink crazed Negro in a cornfield. Two patrol officers and a Negro girl were wounded while the gunman and his son were struck and later taken to Pendleton reformatory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Ind
Pendleton
Chester Marley
Don Everhart
Hezekiah Burden
Marie Carter
Madison Avenue
Anderson
Burden
Suspect Sought in Stabbing of Indianapolis Officer
Police pursue Fred Primus of 1944 Vandes Street on assault and battery with intent to kill and drunken driving after Patrolman Martin O'Brien was stabbed following a Saturday auto crash. Primus’s car collided with O'Brien’s vehicle driven by his son. the other driver, identified as a Negro, delivered the stab. O'Brien is a suspended officer amid a wave of indictments of eighteen Indianapolis police on federal liquor conspiracy charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Primus
Vandes Street
Martin O'Brien
San
Primus
O'Brien
Indianapolis
Ladies' Day at Exposition Showcase of Indiana Appliances
Great grandmotherly excitement for feminine emancipation surrounds Miss Esther Wall at the annual Indiana industrial show. She handles the first Indiana made cook stove now owned by the Indianapolis Stove Company. Center photo features Miss Gertrude Phillips admiring heating appliances as autumn mornings grow cold, with Nob litted Sparks auto heater. Right photo shows Miss Marie Wurstler displaying a globe exhibit from the National Map Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Wall
North
Alabama Street
Indiana
Indianapolis Stove Company
Gertrude Phillips
Union Street
Noblitt-Sparks Company
Marie Wurstler
New Jersey
National Map Company
Riley Day 10 Observed at Riley Home Ceremony
The eighty first anniversary of poet James Whitcomb Riley’s birth will be marked with a 10 30 a m service at the Riley home on Lockerbie street. Meredith Nicholson will address several hundred school children and Hugh McK Landon will preside. School No 9 pupils present a program and city school children may tour the home at 2 pm without charge. Riley died in 1916 and would have turned 81 on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Whitcomb Riley
Riley
Lockerbie Street
Meredith Nicholson
Hugh McK. Landon
Lockerbie
Hotel Vige Charged in Vice Probe Appeal
Attorney General James M. Ogden faced an appeal from Charles B. Gifford a former Indianapolis resident accusing hotels in the city and nationwide of vice conditions. The letter included pamphlets claiming booze parties corrupt bellboys and staff at many prominent hotels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Ogden
Indianapolis
Charles B. Gifford
Chester Avenue
Cleveland
Ogden
Gifford
Jennings Sues Railway for 75000 Damages
Vaughn M. Jennings an Indianapolis brakeman filed suit in superior court seeking 75000 against the Indianapolis Union Railway Company for permanent injuries from a fall from a box car at the East Street crossing a year ago. He alleges fellow employees neglected to throw a switch allowing a fast moving car to crash into a locomotive, throwing him to the ground with extensive injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaughn M. Jennings
Indianapolis
Indianapolis Union Railway Company
East Street
Jennings
Duty Before Freedom Negro Awaits Sheriff Return
George Washington, a Black man indicted for the murder of Edward Pearson, walked out of the Scott County jail on a $10,000 bond. He said he would not leave until the sheriff returned, explaining he needed to "take care of the prisoners and deputy sheriffs."
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Scottsburg
Ind
George Washington
Edward Pearson
Washington
Aged Merchant Dies in Columbus Hospital
Mark M. Morgan aged 76 formerly a merchant at Lafayette and Indianapolis died in county hospital after a two week illness. He moved to Columbus nine months ago to live with adopted daughter Mrs. Robert Barnaby. He is survived by Mrs. Barnaby and two other daughters Mrs. Maro Bwyer of Lafayette and Mrs. William Elliott of Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ind
Mark M. Morgan
Lafayette
Indianapolis
Robert Barnaby
Barnaby
Maro Bwyer
William Elliott
Coca Cola Bottling Plant Under Construction at 860 Massachusetts Ave
Construction of the Coca Cola Bottling Company two story building at 860 Massachusetts Avenue progresses with a $300000 estimated cost. A garage serves as general offices while work continues. main building began Sept 1 and should be ready March 1. Architects are Rubush and Hunter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coca Cola Bottling Company
Massachusetts Avenue
Rubush and Hunter
Lafayette Bus Line Plea Is Presented
A third petition to establish a Lafayette to Indianapolis bus line was filed with the public service commission by Jack Schott of Indianapolis. Hearings begin for abandonment of the T. H., I. & E. line while the commission also weighs two other petitions for service on the same route from Greyhound and Red Ball Transit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Indianapolis
Public Service Commission
Jack Schott
Greyhound Bus Company
Ward B. Hiner
Red Ball Transit Company
City Leaders Review Streetcar Rehabilitation Plan
Mayor Reginald H. Sullivan plans a conference within ten days with the works board city controller and corporation counsel to discuss the Insull plan for rehabilitating the Indianapolis Street Railway Company. The reorganization proposal announced last week through Falsey Stuart Co. is being studied by Sullivan controller William L. Elder corporation counsel Edward H. Knight and board of works members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reginald H. Sullivan
Works Board
Indianapolis Street Railway Company
Falsey, Stuart & Co
Sullivan
William L. Elder
Edward H. Knight
Board of Works
Clear Oakie Of Link To Woman's Death By Own Action
Toledo coroner ruled Jack Oakie free of further questioning in the death of Mrs Marion Lowry found in her apartment after a party he had attended. The coroner said Oakie was only a casual acquaintance and could not shed light on the case. A verdict of death by own action was returned.
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Toledo
United Press
Jack Oakie
Marion Lowry
Frank G. Kreft
Oakie
Sullivan county pageant portrays 1812 to present history show
A historical pageant in Sullivan Indiana will present changes from 1812 to today at 7 30 PM with a half block stage and a cast of 400 ranging in age from 6 to 60. The pageant queen contest winner will be announced. Sponsors include the Sates and Pro Andrgal Women Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Ind
Sullivan County
T. Sates and
Procagnal Wome Club
Tie Begeant
Brown defies court over road project appraisals
State highway director John J. Brown said he will refuse to pay 1950 for appraisals on seventeen properties along State Road 31 near South Bend. He argues the court overcharges and vows to fight the bill unless a damus action stops it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Brown
State Highway Department
St. Joseph
Brown
South Bend
Four Die as Wheel Flies into Spectator Stand at Indiana Races
A speedway accident in Brazil Indiana killed Mrs. Charles Wood 36 and Charles Dorsch 9 and fatally injured Frank Brunette 37. Several others including Paul Gaddis 7 Ralph Bowen 28 and Ives Russell South Bend were hurt. Driver Bob Carey escaped with minor injuries. Another fatal crash near Greensburg killed Edward Weisner 16 as Orville Bowers car skidded into a fence where Weisner sat.
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Brazil
Charles Wood
Charles Dorsch
Terre Haute
Frank Brunette
Paul Gaddis
Ralph Bowen
Carbon
Ives Russell
South Bend
Grand Stand
Bob Carey
Dayton
Greensburg
Edward Weisner
Orville Bowers
Budget Appeals Heard By Board On Friday
The Indiana state tax board schedules hearings on local budget appeals with two sessions. Sanitary district appeal is set for 10 a.m. and civil city appeal for 2 p.m. on Friday. The board rejected Brooklyn Morgan county's 10 cent tax levy request after finding sufficient funds to cover the coming fiscal year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana State Tax Board Commission
Sanitary
Brooklyn
Morgan County
Outing Attracts 300 Walton League Members At Monticello
Three hundred fifty pounds of fish and four bushels of potatoes were cooked Sunday to feed more than 300 Illinois and Indiana Izaak Walton League members gathered in Monticello Indiana. Activities included boat racing surf riding horseshoe pitching bait casting and trap shooting. H H Evans of Newcastle Indiana spoke on Waltonism as the sole address on the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walton League
Monticello
United Press
Ind
Illinois
Indiana
Izaak Walton League
H. H. Evans
Newcastle
Indiana Fish and Game League
Cops Shoot Ex Convict in Wild Chicago Chase
Chicago police shot Joe E. Jenek an ex convict and parole violator through the head after a wild west side automobile chase on Sunday He was taken to Bridewell hospital where officials said he probably would die
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United Press
West Side
Joe E. Jenek
Brideweill Hospital
Hobbs Family Stranded En Route To New Start
In Shelbyville Indiana C L Hobbs 40 faced unemployment and near poverty. He and wife Mrs Hobbs left New Palestine seeking work but their car stalled after reaching Shelbyville. Hobbs a garageman before losing his job now contemplates next move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Shelbyville
Ind
C. L. Hobbs
Mounds Park To Join Indiana State System
Mounds Park near Anderson Indiana will be transferred to the Indiana state park system Tuesday. Evans W Woollen will keynote the dedication program with the topic Monuments of Indiana's Past. Governor Harry G Leslie will deliver an acceptance speech for the state. The park features a major prehistoric earthwork on 256 acres overlooking the White River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Ind
Mounds Park
Here
State of Indiana
State Park
Evans W. Woollen
Indianapolis
Indiana Historical Society
Indiana
James J. Netterville
Madison County
Arthur W. Brady
Union Traction Company of
Wilson Newton
Madison County Board of Commissioners
Harry G. Leslie
Richard Lieber
State Department of Conservation
West Fork
White River
Traction Company
Department of Conservation
America
8. C. Sherone
Suit at Greencastle May Set Precedent
Samuel C. Sayers sues Morton Wells of Bainbridge in Putnam circuit court seeking 48.40 for premiums paid for insurance alleging practices of recording premiums as paid may force repayment. Wells denies fault and seeks 500 in damages for alleged harm to his grocery and meat market patronage.
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Times Specialk
Greencastle
Ind
Putnam Circuit
Samuel C. Sayers
Morton Wells
Bainbridge
Wells
Blue Laws Evade Orange Sunday Movie Ban
About 1200 people filled a section of the Palace theater in East Orange while 900 seats remained empty due to a local blue law banning Sunday movies. East Orange recently revoked its Sunday prohibition, allowing theater showings elsewhere in the town.
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United Press Orange
N. J
Palace Theater
East Orange
Orange
School Men to Meet in Nashville Indiana
A meeting of the School Men's Club of nine central Indiana cities will be held in Nashville on Tuesday. Superintendent Clemments of the Nashville schools organizes the program featuring old time fiddlers. A president and secretary will be elected during the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Ind
Indiana
Clemments
Woman killed by train near Kneipp sanitarium in Rome City
Miss Marie Ostheimer 33 daughter of Louis Ostheimer 1605 East Michigan street was struck and killed by a Pennsylvania railroad freight train while crossing tracks near the Kneipp sanitarium in Rome City. Coroner Harold Shew ruled the death an accidental incident after evaluating personal crisis theories.
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Kneipp
Rome City
Marie Ostheimer
Louis Ostheimer
East Michigan Street
Pennsylvania Railroad
Harold Shew
Flames Destroy Garage and Truck at pickle plant
A two story garage and a truck were destroyed by fire of undetermined origin at the W. D. Huff man pickle plant on 320 West St. Clair street Saturday night. Loss was not stated in the readable text.
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W. D. Huffman
West St. Clair Street
Cardinal Hayes to Lead Notre Dame Dedication
Cardinal Hayes of the New York diocese is to officiate at the Notre Dame law school building dedication in South Bend Indiana. He travels from New York by George McDonald's private car and will be escorted around campus with officials. Gilbert Keith Chesterton will deliver a six weeks lectures and Rev Charles L O Donnell notes the expansion need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times Special
South Bend
Ind
Law School
University of Notre Dame
Patrick Cardinal Hayes
New York
George McDonald
Notre Dame
St. Mary's College
Gilbert Keith Chesterton
Charles L. O'Donnell
Not Nero Debunked Fire Myths Across Rome and Chicago
The article debunks the idea Nero burned Rome blaming a hot dog stand near the Circus Maximus and a corrupt Roman fire chief Flaccus Curticus for arson profiteering. It links similar myths to the 1871 Chicago fire and notes fire prevention education by Z C Sanderson and officials in several Indiana towns.
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Daniel M. Kidney
Ero
Rome
Circus Maximus
Nero
Flaccus Cutrius
Chicago
Sanderson
Republic
Coliseum
Appian Way
Flaccus Curticus
Flaccus
Arson Blamed in Third Fire at New Albany Mills
Increased guards were posted at several New Albany factories after the third fire in a week caused 100000 in damage to the Wood Mosaic Company plant. Police suspect an incendiary as a firebug and say total losses exceed 500000 in days. Night watchman Harmon Young reported being shot at near the mosaic plant before the blaze. A separate report said an attempt to set fire at Indiana Veneer Panel Company occurred Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New Albany
Ind
Wood Mosaic Company
Harmon Young
Mosaic
Indiana Veneer Panel Company
Judge Overrules Houston in Population Listing Suit
Judge Frederick L. Siddons ruled in district court that the city of Houston may not intervene in Atlanta’s suit seeking a population figure of 360 692 rather than the 270 367 reported by the census bureau. He said Houston’s interests suffer no clear injury from Census Director Steuart’s refusal to recognize a “greater Atlanta” in official tabulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Frederick L. Siddons
District Supreme Court
Houston
Tex
Atlanta
Bureau
Siddons
Wiliam M. Steuart
Greater Atlanta
Abandoning of Electric Lines Opposed in Indiana Hearings
Opponents rally in Martinsville and Crawfordsville as Terre Haute Indianapolis and Eastern Traction Co faces hearings on abandoning two divisions. Mooresville and Brooklyn residents object citing 40 local wages and five daily mail cars. tax loss to Morgan county cited as well. Chambers of commerce and city council back opposition with businessman delegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute, Indianapolis & Eastern Traction Company
Martinsville
Indianapolis
Crawfordsville
Mooresville
Brooklyn
Jere West
Indiana Public Service Commission
Morgan County
Chamber of Commerce
City Council
Probation Praised as Prison Reform Extension Highlighted
Winthrop D. Lane of New York praised Indiana penalties work under the Wickersham commission survey. He noted needed parole agents and that adult probation is in its early stage in the state. Lane, a Fort Wayne native, is son of Chester T. Lane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Winthrop D. Lane
New York
Wickersham Commission
Hoover
Lane
Ft. Wayne
Chester T. Lane
Brown to Tax Parley in Columbus With Ohio Groups
State highway commission heads to Columbus Wednesday to confer with an Ohio legislative committee and a committee from the Ohio State Chamber of Commerce on proposed tax law changes. Brown, former Indiana tax board chairman, known as a tax authority, will lead the discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Brown
State Highway Commission
Columbus
Ohio Legislative Committee
Ohio State Chamber of Commerce
Brown
Indiana State Tax Board
Cascarets Promise Quick Relief From Constipation
When feeling out of sorts with headache dizziness coated tongue bad breath and low energy the ad claims constipation is the cause. Take Cascarets tonight for faster relief with improved appetite digestion and regular complete bowel action after subsequent doses.
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Stendaughter
Herbert Cameron
Claude Deeter
Mary Ball
Tony Hennigan
Hennigan
Everhart
Fred Gibson
Gibson
Hotel Vige
Clear Oakie
Court
State Tax Commission
Cardinal Hayes
Z. C. Sanderson
Office of
Alfred E. Houston
Saunderson
Clinton
Kokomo
Peru
Connersville
Greenfield
B. F. Jacques
Aetna Trust and Savings Co
N. Pennsylvania
Lupia E. Pinggam
Wickershaw
Highway Chief
Ohio Group
Levy
Fletcher Trust Banks
A. B
Vonnegut
E. Washington St
W. Wash
Haag’s
Atwater Kent Radio
Public Service Tire Ca
New York St
Lincoln
Dcu
Ape & Marine
Washington SL
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