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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1929

Page

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Chokes Girl and Remains With Body Overnight in Hotel

Dexter Dayton a 25 year old Kansas City insurance man confessed to choking Marjorie O Donnell 24 in a fashionable hotel room over a quarrel about another man He planned suicide afterward drank liquor to fortify his courage and slept beside the body until police were summoned Dayton identified himself as J M Burton of Baltimore and the couple checked in in evening dress Reports say the missing or misused name and the motive were linked to a broader pattern of violent crime and a recent strangulation case nearby with a nurse murdered and a bank clerk indicted

United Press Washington Dexter Dayton Kansas City Marjorie O'Donnell Dayton Lorenzo Jones Jones Tye Miss O’donnell Interstate Commerce Commission Ft. Leavenworth John O'Donnell Oil City Virginia McPherson McPherson Miss O'Donnell National Geographic Magazine J. M R. C. Burton Baltimore

Ford tour hops short with 28 planes departing Camden

A large corps of mechanics tunes up twenty eight planes at Camden airport as the Ford reliability tour begins. The two shortest hops start from Philadelphia with next stops at Baltimore and Richmond Virginia the overnight control point. John Livingston leads the tour in a Wright engined Waco biplane.

Philadelphia Richmond United Press Philadelphia Corps of Mechanics Camden Baltimore John Livingston

Indiana Day Declared for December 11 by Governor Leslie

Governor Harry G. Leslie designates December 11 as Indiana day to mark the state's entry into the Union on December 11, 1816. Proclamation issued today to honor the anniversary and commemorate the milestone.

Harry G. Leslie Indiana The Union

Suit Seeks Ouster of Michigan City Manager

A federal suit aims to return former Democratic officials to power in Michigan City, arguing the city manager law is illegal and that ex Mayor Fred Miller's administration should resume control. Attorney General Ogden insists current city manager officials stay in place until the January 1 transition following the November election.

Michigan City Arthur L. Gilliam John Yeagley South Bend Fred Miller Miller State Supreme Court James M. Ogden

Colonel Perry III Exhibits Long Civil War Service

Colonel Oran Perry 91, long time superintendent of the Soldiers and Sailors monument, is critically ill with heart disease. A Civil War veteran, he enlisted April 19 1861 and was discharged July 5 1865 as a colonel after commanding the Sixteenth and Sixty-ninth Indiana regiments. He later worked with the Pennsylvania Railroad for 35 years and served as Indiana adjutant general 1902 to 1911. He authored Indiana in the Mexican War.

Oran Perry Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument Central Avenue Perry Indiana Pennsylvania Railroad

Slayings Trial Under Fire as State Closes Case

In Charlotte, Oct. 9, the state prepared to rest in the murder of Gastonia Police Chief O. F. Aderholt at the Loray mill. Testimony included unrelated references as officers Roach Hord and Gilbert faced character witnesses and defense attempts to undermine their credibility.

United Press Charlotte N. C Gastonia O. F. Aderholt Loray Mill Adam Hord Adam Elizabeth Church Cleveland County Hord A. J. Roach Tom Gilbert Tom Phifer Red Hendricks Red Aderholt Gilbert S. C. Davis O. L. Olymph George Carter Carter

Fall Ill Forces Temporary Halt in Fall Bribery Trial

Former Interior Secretary Albert Fall was deemed too ill to attend court prompting Judge Hitz to appoint Dr. Stirling Ruffin to assess him. Fall suffered a coughing spell and lung trouble after being escorted from the courtroom. Trial to resume Thursday pending the doctor’s report with possible indefinite postponement if condition worsens.

United Press Washington Interior Albert B. Fall William Hitz Stirling Ruffin Fall Cabinet H. T. Safford

Detroit nonpartisan primary yields decisive mayoral clash

Detroit voters cast more than 172000 ballots in the nonpartisan primary. John W. Smith led the mayoralty ticket with 71417 votes, while Charles Bowles gained 53222 to win the other nomination alongside him. Mayor John C. Lodge trailed with 38420 votes.

Detroit John C. Lodge Charles A. Lindbergh John W. Smith Smith Charles Bowles Recorder’s Court Lodge

Tragedy in Sacramento Man Kills Lover Then Self

Robert Gallo aged 45 shot and killed his partner May Gigardee 23 in a hotel room after finding her with L E Tucker. Gallo wounded Tucker fatally and then fatally shot himself.

United Press Sacramento Cal Robert Gallo May Gigardee L. E. Tucker Tucker

Minister Held on Mann Act Charge in Detroit

Rev. James W. Barber, 34, former Elk City Oklahoma pastor, jailed in Detroit on Mann Act charge. Wife and four children in Elk City. Witness Mrs. Lottie Sparks of McAllister, mother of three. DOJ seeks transfer to Oklahoma for trial. Barber allegedly met Mrs. Sparks in McAllister and lived with her in Detroit after moving from a camp meeting.

Rulnited Presse Detroit James W. Barber Holiness Church Elk City Okla Federal Department of Justice Lottie O. Sparks McAllister Thomas E. Wilcox Department of Justice United States Court Barber Oklahoma Sparks

Girl's cries told in Pantages case

A spectator testifies in Los Angeles as Eunice Pringle, 17, describes being assaulted by Alexander Pantages in a secluded room at the Pantages theater. Witnesses recount screams from the mezzanine and hallway as Pringle fled, collapsing in apparent distress.

United Press Los Angeles Pantages Alexander Pantages Eunice Pringle C. W. Hale Hale Louis Fisher Frederick T. Wise William Gordon W. C. Hale

Fourth in The Times dog series by Indiana expert Jillson

The Times presents the fourth article in a dogs series by Helen B. Jillson, Indiana’s leading canine authority. She shares guidance on the best time to adopt a family pet and explains why adoption matters.

the Times Indiana Helen B. Jillson North Delaware Street

Fire on U S Ship Iling Struck Six Times by Chinese Artillery

The American steamship Iling was fired on six times by Chinese troops 219 miles above Hankow on the Yangtse river. Consul General Frank Lockhart informed the State Department that there were no casualties and that he protested to the Chinese commissioner for foreign affairs.

United Press Washington Hankow Yangtse Frank Lockhart State Department Lockhart

Auto crash near Gary leaves two dead two injured

Two killed and two hurt in a Gary interurban collision last night. The dead are Peggy Hughes, 13, and John K. Hall, 30, both of Gary. Peggy Hughes’s parents, Jack and Peggy, are hospitalized with rib fractures and possible internal injuries. Another daughter was unhurt.

United Press Gary Ind Peggy Hughes John K. Hall Jack Hughes

Glee Club to Appear at Shrine Luncheon

Manual Training high school's glee club of sixty five voices will entertain Shriners at the Caravan Club luncheon at the Murat temple Thursday. The chorus directed by Miss Louise Ewing will perform the entire program and prizes are to be awarded for attendance.

Shrine Manual Training High School Glee Club Shriners Murat Temple Louise Ewing

Glossbrenner Platform Talk Shaping Indianapolis Mayoral Campaign

Republicans prepare a 24 hour platform draft for Alfred M. Glossbrenner as he outlines his mayoral program during twelve ward meetings over three weeks. Democrats plan a Tomlinson Hall mass meeting with Reginald Sullivan and a keynote by Frederick Van Nuys as L Ert Slack and others attend.

Alfred M. Glossbrenner Thomas Batchelor George W. Coffin Young Voters Clyde Robinson Tomlinson Hall Reginald Sullivan Sullivan Frederick van Nuys Samuel Ralston L. Ert Slack Albert Stump Senate James E. Deery

Cubs Aim to Tie World Series as Malone Faces Earnshaw

Philadelphia Athletics still lead the 1929 World Series after winning the opener 3 to 1. Chicago Cubs count on Pat Malone to even the series while Connie Mack sets George Earnshaw to oppose him. Cloudy Chicago weather and a 60 degree forecast greet game two.

Frank Getty United Press Chicago Philadelphia Athletics Chicago Cubs Pat Malone Malone Connie Mack George Earnshaw Athletics Mackmen Howard Ehmke Ehmke Cubs Connie Ed Walsh White Sox Rogers Hornsby Hack Wilson

Indicted in Stabbing Case in Greene County

Wayne Lucas 35 faces two to fourteen years if convicted of involuntary manslaughter after a Greene County jury returned the indictment. Oliphant 18, a high school student, was fatally stabbed during a mob fight two weeks ago. The grand jury also heard liquor law violation evidence gathered by federal and county authorities.

Bu United Press Bloomfield Ind Wayne Lucas Greene County Guard Lucas Delmar Oliphant

Police admit failure in hunt for Detroit boy

Detroit police confess bafflement in the disappearance of Jackie Thompson a 5 year old son of a wealthy realty man kidnapped by two men on September 30. State county and city officers have not located the boy.

United Press Detroit Jackie Thompson

Condition of Dr. Shumaker in Indiana Anti-Saloon League update

Condition of Dr. Edward S. Shumaker, superintendent of the Indiana Anti-Saloon League, remained grave as he battles an incurable liver disease. Dr. C R Sowder states there is no cure, while Dr. C H Winders was named temporary superintendent and will lead during the illness. Miles notes the league plans no election recommendations for Indiana city races.

Edward S. Shumaker Indiana Anti-Saloon League Broadway Shumaker Charles R. Sowder C. H. Winders Indiapolis Church Federation Ethan A. Miles Winders Indianapolis Downey Avenue Church Federation Northwood

Rominger Named National Party Mayor Candidate in City Election

Wiley J. Rominger was named today as the National party candidate for mayor in the city election on November 5. National chairman John Zahnd announced the choice. Other city posts include Lillie M. Sterns for City Clerk and a slate of district council candidates led by Mabel La Rue First district Charles L. Baxter Second Bert Decker Third Louis J. Denzer Fourth Benjamin A. Long Fifth Chauncey B. Reddick Sixth. Candidates meet at 7 p.m. at 205 Holliday Building.

Wiley J. Rominger National Party John Zahnd Lillie M. Sterns Mabel la Rue Charles L. Baxter Bert Decker Louis J. Denzer Benjamin A. Long Chauncey B. Reddick

Boy Held by U S on Dyer Act Auto Theft Charge

James Poe, 16, of Chicago, held in city prison for federal prosecution under the Dyer act. He allegedly stole a automobile a month ago in Lyons, Illinois, drove to Marion county, Indiana, and abandoned it. He was arrested in Noblesville but escaped from the county jail. He has two prior automobile theft convictions.

James Poe Chicago Lyons Marion County Indiana Noblesville

Versions conflict in mill killings at Marion mill

In Marion North Carolina the defense in a commitment hearing for sixteen sheriff's officers and mill workers accused of murdering five men at a Marion mill presents a revised account. Defenders claim strikers fired first and that Sheriff Oscar Adkins fought to prevent further violence while state witnesses place him at the mill gate shooting.

United Press Marion N. C Oscar Adkins George Jonas States Adkins W. F. Harding Cowan Smitty

Ralph Capone Held on Tax Swindle Charge

Ralph Capone brother of Scarface Al was jailed in Chicago facing federal tax evasion charges. He allegedly tried to pass tickets to his wife at arrest time, remarking perhaps she could use them. Meanwhile, Guggenheim nomination to Cuba was approved by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

Chicago Ralph Capone Scarface al Guggenheim Washington Harry F. Guggenheim Cuba Senate Senate Foreign Relations Committee

World Series Big Board Returns in Philadelphia and Chicago

The Times reports the player board will operate Friday for game three in Philadelphia and again this afternoon for game two in Chicago with a crowd larger than Tuesday. Viewers will see each move moments after it happens and be Be The Times guests for the remaining games.

Times Philadelphia Chicago

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Leslie Virginia Cherrill Charlie Chaplin Buster West Hollywood Perry III Lindy Sweetheart U. S Glossbrenner Sahm Albert Sahm Democratic Progressive League Arthur R. Robinson Maurice E. Tennant George H. Batchelor Batchelor Republican Legal Committee Martin Hugg Grossbrenner Marion County Good Government Club Combs Roy T. Combs Councilmanic To Lincoln Harry E. Yockey Roy Egbert Clifford E. Keane Eighth Ward Republican Club Howard Meyer McKinley Club East Michigan Street Earnshaw Foxx Homer Charley Root Jimmy Foxx Shumaker Report U.S
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