Boston Street Party Damps City After Legion Meet
Wild scenes in Boston during the American Legion convention left downtown streets littered with paper, tipped cars, and bonfires. Police battled boisterous crowds while bootleggers faced arrests and city officials urged liquor discipline amid a mass gathering.
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United Press
Boston
American Legion
Legion
Hotel Statler
Legionnaires
Special Congressional Committee
Lubitsch Socks Writer and Is Punched by Wife as Film Elite Watch
Hollywood reports a nightclub incident where director Ernest Lubitsch punched Hans Kraly after suspecting insults in German. His wife Helene Lubitsch joined the fray defending Kraly, claiming love for him and denying Kraly’s role in their divorce.
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Film Elite Watch
United Press Hollywood
Helene Lubitsch
Ernest Lubitsch
Hollywood
Lubitsch
Kraly
Mrs. Lubitsch
Labor Day at Exposition Highlights Indiana Industrial Exposition
The first annual Indiana Industrial Exposition at the state fairground marks Labor Day with a reduced 25 cent admission and a program honoring legislators. Governor Leslie and lawmakers may be invited to sustain future expositions at no cost, while Gordon Harpers band provides music. Three loving cups prize best booths and a fourth for the top parade float as the event runs through Saturday night.
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Indianapolis
W. A. McCurry
Harry G. Leslie
Gordon Harpers
Crime Wave Tied to Robber Barons Privileges
Colonel Robert I. Randolph of the Chicago Association of Commerce blames the national crime surge on a willingness to pay tribute to liquor barons and to buy special privileges, as reported in New York on October 8.
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United Press
New York
Robert I. Randolph
Chicago Association of Commerce
Judge overrules bid to drop mining wage suit in Indiana
Federal Judge Thomas W. Slick overruled a motion by the Indiana Coal Operators' Association and United Mine Workers District No. 11 to drop Princeton Mining Company's suit. The company alleges discrimination blocking a night shift operation.
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United Press
Evansville
Ind
Thomas W. Slick
Indiana Coal Operators’ Association
District No. 11
United Mine Workers of America
Princeton Mining Company
Phillips Milk of Magnesia Promoted for Acid Indigestion Relief
An old advertorial touts Phillips Milk of Magnesia as a safe, efficient remedy for excess stomach acid. It claims one spoonful in water neutralizes much stronger agents and relieves symptoms within five minutes, urging readers to choose this proven method over crude remedies.
Lack of Funds May Halt Two City Projects
City officials report financial strain could delay two major improvements. Engineers M. T. Bebee and A. H. Moore say funds cover through Jan 1, with Belt railroad elevation costing about 12 million dollars to finish by 1940 and possible bond issues increasing interest. Opening New York street to the Big Four line may stall at Randolph to State due to bond limits and fund gaps.
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M. T. Bebee
A. H. Moore
Bluff Road
Meridian Street
Indianapolis
Kentucky Avenue
New York Street
Randolph Street
Big Four Railroad
H. B. Steeg
City Plan Commission
State Avenue
Steeg
Sixteenth Street
Delaware Street
Northwestern Avenue
Commission
AFL Hears Filipino Bar Plea at Boston Convention
Resolutions urging immediate Philippine independence and exclusion of Filipinos from the United States were submitted to the American Federation of Labor convention in Boston. Sponsored by Davis Levine, Charles Childs, and N. E. Williams, the resolutions cite self determination and claim Filipinos are unassimilable and exploited by labor hirers.
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United Press
Boston
Philippine Islands
United States
Convention of American Federation of Labor
Davis Levine
Washington State
Charles Childs
California
N. E. Williams
Oregon
Pacific Coast
Philippines
American Federation of Labor
Welch
Congress
Four Men Held in HoldUp Conspiracy
Four men were held today on robbery and conspiracy charges in a weekend holdup. Police allege they went to Joe Moore's home at 1256 West Twenty-third Street, robbed him of 56 dollars at gunpoint using an auto crank. Named detainees are Ralph Lee, 30, 546 East Ohio Street. Leonard Scott, 20, 140 North Blackford Street. James Havens, 19, 1311 West Twenty-third Street. Gene Hacker, 21, 426 South Warman Avenue.
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Joe Moore
West Twenty-third Street
Ralph Lee
East Ohio Street
Leonard Scott
North Blackford Street
James Havens
Gene Hacker
South Warman Avenue
Chiropractors Elect Rushville Man President at Convention
The Indiana Chiropractors Association wrapped up its twentieth annual convention in Fort Wayne with officers elected and Indianapolis chosen as the 1931 meeting site. President is Dr. H. V. McCully of Rushville. vice president Dr. Carl J. Goebel of Fort Wayne. secretary Dr. O. G. McKeever of Indianapolis. board members include Dr. Paul J. Goebel and Dr. C. L. (last name truncated).
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United Press
FT. Wayne
Ind
Indiana Chiropractors’ Association
Indianapolis
H. V McCully
Rushville
Carl J. Goebel
Wayne
O. G. McKeever
Indi
Paul J. Goebel
C. L
All's Forgiven in Hollywood as Rascoes File Intent to Wed
Barbara Bedford and John A Rascoe both film actors filed notice of intent to marry in Los Angeles today. The couple had prior marriage and recent divorce records.
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United Press
Los Angeles
Barbara Bedford
Violet Rose Rascoe
John A. Rascoe
Flying squadron of customs agents to patrol Atlantic coast
Washington reports the establishment of a special flying squadron of fifty customs agents and four navy destroyers added to the coast guard fleet. The unit will patrol the Atlantic coast for liquor smuggling and narcotic law violations, with part already on duty on both coasts and remaining assignments made where most effective.
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United Press
Washington
Navy
Coast Guard
Atlantic
F. X. A. Eble
Pacific
Court Orders Track Repairs for Indianapolis Street Railway
Circuit Judge Harry O. Chamberlin grants a receiver power to spend 42 200 for track repairs with 255 000 more approved for recent months. Planned improvements include Illinois and South streets intersection and the Ohio Illinois Illinois Indiana avenue junction. The court insists safety requires prompt work as inspected by the judge.
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Indianapolis Street Railway Company
Harry O. Chamberlin
Chamberlin
George C. Forrey
Fletcher American National Bank
Forrey
Illinois
South Streets
Ohio
Indiana Avenue
State Parks To Be Topic At Columbus Conference
Richard Lieber director of the Hoosier division will outline Indiana conservation department actions at a regional state parks meeting in Columbus Ohio. He cites growth from under 3 000 acres in 1919 to over 36 000 acres in a game preserve and 8 000 acres in ten public parks with modern hotels under construction at four parks and 450 000 paid admissions this year.
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Indiana Conservation Department
Richard Lieber
Hoosier Division
Ohio Valley
Fish and Game Division
Great Dunes
Lake Michigan
British strive to build a wear proof car for lasting power
British motor car makers and metallurgists pursue a no wear vehicle to outcompete American exports. They cite a light aluminum alloy and a hard scratch resistant steel as key advances to reduce fuel use and wear. If successful, the car could last three to four times longer than rivals.
Testimony Convicts Speakeasy Owner as Judge Warns City Man
Harvey E. Hicks 51 of 5523 University Avenue will avoid underworld dives if he follows Municipal Judge Paul C. Wetter after testifying against Mary Greer 43 proprietor of a speakeasy at 2218 North Arsenal Avenue. Greer is fined 100 dollars and 30 days in jail. Hicks provided information leading to a raid after being found drunk in his car on September 18. Judge Wetter dismissed Hicks's drunkenness charges after he turned state’s evidence.
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Harvey E. Hicks
University Avenue
Paul C. Wetter
Hicks
Mary Greer
North Arsenal Avenue
Wetter
Indiana social work conference elects McGonagle president
Charles A. McGonagle of Ft. Wayne was chosen president of the Indiana state conference of social work at the closing session. Other officers include Fr. S. Sheehan Gary J. S. Russell Greensburg Miss Lena Reading Terre Haute secretary W. A. Hacker Indianapolis Miss Hazel Hansford Madison and John A. Brown Indianapolis. Death Held Accidental. Loganport verdict finds Joseph Fraser 61 railway mail clerk dead in gas filled room at home.
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United Press
Gary
Ind
Charles A. McGonagle
Ft. Wayne
Indiana State Conference of Social Work
Fr. S. Sheehan
J. S. Russell
Greensburg
Lena Reading
Terre Haute
W. A. Hacker
Indianapolis
Hazel Hansford
Madison
John A. Brown
Logansport
Joseph E. Fraser
Kreisler to Perform Only Indiana Concert at IU
Fritz Kreisler, renowned violinist, will give his sole Indiana concert Thursday evening in the Indiana University men’s gymnasium Bloomington. The engagement draws music lovers from Indianapolis Columbus Bedford Spencer Bloomington Greencastle and other southern Indiana cities. Dean B W Merrill oversaw bringing the famed artist to the IU fall music series after years of effort.
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Bloomington
Ind
Indianapolis
Columbus
Bedford
Spencer
Bloomfield
Greencastle
Indiana
Indiana University
Fritz Kreisler
Kreisler
B. W. Merrill
America
City Doctor Dies in Suicide at Home
Dr. John P. Nicodemus aged 52 shot himself at his residence 1117 North Keystone avenue shortly after noon Tuesday. Funeral rites set for 2 30 p m Thursday with burial in Washington Park cemetery. He, reportedly despondent over his wife Catherine s long illness, left a widow and a sister as survivors.
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John P. Nicodemus
North
Keystone Avenue
Washington Park Cemetery
Nicodemus
Catherine
Fletcher Place Methodist Church Hosts Pastor Reception
Members of Fletcher Place Methodist Church held a reception in honor of their pastor, celebrating leadership and community bonds within the congregation.
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Fletcher Place Methodist Church
Perry Resigns IPL and Named Successor at Directors Meeting
Norman A. Perry resigns as president and director of the Indianapolis Power and Light Company founded in 1888 by his father. Clifford L. Harrod, the company manager, succeeds him as president. The change was announced after a directors meeting on Tuesday and Perry will join Utilities Power and Light Company as vice-president.
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Utilities Power and Light Company
Norman A. Perry
Indianapolis Power and Light Company
Clifford L. Harrod
Community Fund Names District Captains for Campaign
Samuel D. Mueller announced the ten district captains for the Eleventh Annual Community Fund campaign to canvass gifts October 17 through 27. The list includes District 1 leaders Scott Brewer and others, District 2 head Sidney A. Stout, District 3 L. D. Bell, District 4 C. F. Ferris, and District 10 Roger Walcott among the named coordinators.
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Community Fund
Samuel D. Mueller
Scott Brewer
Grier M. Shotwell
Evans J. Woollen Ji Ae . Tharp
Perry E. O'Neil
I. G
Sidney_ A. ‘Stout
George A. Smith
Charles H. Jansen
H. E. Caland
W._E. Jackson
Ache
Farquant
L. D. Bell
W. Randell
Birney D. Spradling
Leonard Straus
Erwin Vonnegut
W. L. Appel
C. F. Ferris
M. Knigh
Dan W. Flickinger
Charles E. Baker
The
Sparks
J. G. Wood
Alex Corbett Jr
V. Gilpees Oath
McCann
Ene Hrnady
C. G. Baker
G. Ittenbach
Steve Edward Emery
Luther Shirley
A. Head
E. A. Ogle
Roger Walcott le Roy G. Gardner
J. E. Mendenhall
Henry M. Jameson
Hal Benham
Leland Crawford
Forest Thorne
Robert D. Robinson
J. Perry Meek
George Flaherty
J. Harry Holtman
Clyde Wands
Gas Station Robbery Stuns Attendant in Indiana Street Break-in
Police sought a bandit after Madison Siler, attendant at a Sinclair station on Indiana Avenue and Locke Street, was robbed of 45 dollars Tuesday night. Siler said he was opening the safe for change when the robber forced him into a lavatory and locked the door.
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Madison Siler
Sinclair
Indiana Avenue
Locke Street
Siler
What the Normal Man Should Weigh
Leonard Williams M D outlines a normal weight for men by height and age 45 plus typical indoor clothing. He lists heights from 5 ft 7 in to 5 ft 11 in with corresponding weights and promotes the Kruschen Method for fat loss, recommending a four week trial and a daily dose of Kruschen Salts.
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Leonard Williams
M. D
Henry Ford Unmoved by Millions Despite Fame
Oswald Garrison Villard portrays Henry Ford aboard the S S Bremen as a humble, optimistic figure unaffected by wealth. He notes Ford’s simple character, enduring popularity, and concern that vast riches not corrupt his patriotism or self esteem while navigating public scrutiny and a major reception in Germany.
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Oswald Garrison Lard
the Nation
United Press
S. S. Bremen
Henry Ford
Europe
Germany
America
Midas
Satan
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