Florida’s social strain cracks under tourist boom
A Floridawide social crisis emerges as rapid tourism and advertising draw thousands seeking quick riches. Agencies overflow with beggars, tens of thousands seek charity, and hospitals, sewer, and inspection shortfalls strain resources. Officials warn the influx harms public peace and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorida
Peninsula
South
Florida
Tampa
Emily Wilkins
Family Service Association
Plaza Firm Is Defended At Hearing Inindiana War Memorial Case
The case centers on Walker and Weeks Cleveland architects who designed the World War Memorial Plaza. Attorney Samuel Downen defended them against license revocation alleging the Rivet Grip steel specifications were not biased or illegal. Fourteen witnesses testified including Charles G. Joseph who charged the specifications restricted bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Weeks
F. R. Walker
Walker & Weeks
Cleveland
Samuel Downen
State Engineers’ Registration Board
Charles G. Joseph
Indianapolis
Engineers’ Board
Joseph
State Board of Accounts
Rivet Grip Steel Company
Ohio
Dowden
Armen H. Tashjian
Rivit Grip Steel Company
Tashjian
Prohibition Agents Told to Toe the Mark in Indiana
Deputy Administrator Ansel R. Harris warned federal prohibition agents to toe the mark or lose their jobs. He said reorganization information should reach headquarters from Chicago by Thursday. Twenty eight men work from the Indianapolis office, and Harris did not expect many changes there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ansel R. Harris
Harris
Chicago
Indiana
Indianapolis
Alex McCabe Frees After Acquittal in Crown Point Murder
Valparaiso Indiana October 12 1927 Alex McCabe the Chicago gunman cleared for the first time in a year by a jury that acquitted him Saturday night of the murder count tied to the killing of Thad Fancher Crown Point attorney during a road house robbery The three trials had probed the case with McCabe free to go after the verdict
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bu Times
Valparaiso
Ind
Alex Mcabe
Chicago
McCabe
Thad Fancher
Crown Point
U. S. Investigator Slain in Chicago Car Theft Case
Federal investigator Edward C. Shanahan was shot and killed by Martin J. Durkin during a night arrest attempt. Durkin, wanted on a California theft charge, fired six times when confronted, then fled in a stolen California car later found abandoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
United Press
Chicago
Martin J. Durkin
Edward C. Shanahan
Durkin
California
Shanahan
Senators Hope To End Series This Afternoon
Washington hosts Pittsburgh in game five at Griffith Stadium as the Senators seek a series clinch. Coveleskie expected to start, with Marberry and Zachary in relief. Bluege possibly out, Buddy Myer slated for third base if needed. White House party to attend.
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Washington
Pittsburgh Rice
Moore
S. Harris
Carey
Goslin
If. Cuyler
Judge
Barnhart
J. Harris
Traynor
Peck
Wright
Ruel
C. Grantham
Myer
Smith
Ec. Coveleskie
P. Aldridge
Henry L. Farrell
United Press
Senators
Stanley Coveleskie
Pirates
Bluege
Bucky Harris
Vic Aldridge
Pittsburgh
Coolidge
White House
Bell merger approves Indiana telecom acquisitions
The Interstate Commerce Commission approved the acquisition of Independent Long Distance Telephone Company of Indiana by American Telephone and Telegraph Company of Indiana and Louisville Home Telephone Company by Indiana Bell Telephone Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
The
Interstate Commerce Commission
Independent
Long Distance Telephone Company of
Indiana
American Telephone & Telegraph Company of
Louisville Home Telephone Company
Indiana Bell Telephone Company
Dairy Show Opens With Judging Contests at Exposition
The nineteenth annual National Dairy Exposition opened at the State fairgrounds with judging contests for boys and girls cattle, vocational school students, and dairy products. International conventions meet today as cattle parade tonight at 7 45 p m and a horse show follows. Exhibits include 4 million dollars in dairy machinery and a Fountain of Youth milk display. An Indianapolis ice cream exhibit features a Soldiers Monument mold and a 66 gallon brick of cream.
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State Fairground
Coliseum
Polk Sanitary Milk Company
International Association of Milk Dealers
Claypool
International Association of Dairy and Milk Inspectors
Spink Arms
American Dairy Science Association
Severin
Canada
Everglades
Indianapolis
National League of Commission
Indianapolis Trade and Vegetable Growers
Grimes
Parents of Twins Lost at Sea Home
Mr and Mrs Frederick Teschemacher of College Ave return from New London after their 17 year old twin sons were lost in the S 51 submarine disaster. William was recovered and buried in Brooklyn with honors. Frederick remains missing. The parents plan to bury both boys together if possible, criticizing rescue limits and equipment funding.
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Mrs. Teschemacher
William
Frederick Teschemacher
College Ave
New London
Conn
Brooklyn
N. Y
Teschemacher
Frederick
Naval
Greenwood Cemtry
Navy
Rain to continue with showers across Indianapolis
Cloudy skies bring continual showers in Indianapolis today and Tuesday as the U S Weather Bureau reports. Temperatures hover near 48 degrees this morning with little variation expected. Sunday totals reach .18 inch across the Ohio and Mississippi valleys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Weather Bureau
Ohio
Mississippi
J. H. Armington
Condition of Senator Ralston Reported Unchanged
A statement from Senator Samuel M. Ralston's physician Dr. John M. Cunningham said the senator remained seriously ill at home north of the city with uremic poisoning. Family friends noted no change in his condition, despite rumors of death in other parts of the state.
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Samuel M. Ralston
John M. Cunningham
Senator Ralston
Heretic Bishop Brown Deposed by Episcopal Church
William Montgomery Brown, named heretic bishop, was deposed from the Protestant Episcopal Church ministry in New Orleans. Bishop Ethelbert Talbot read the sentence in St. Paul's chapel in the presence of about 150 people. Brown was absent and received the document by registered mail. The action followed his bid for a federal injunction to delay expulsion. a hearing was set for Wednesday.
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United Press
New Orleans
William Montgomery Brown
Protestant Episcopal Church Today
Ethelbert Talbot
Brown
St. Paul’s Church
Madden Raps Army and Navy for Aircraft Waste
Representative Martin Madden of Illinois, head of the House Appropriations Committee, blasted the War and Navy Departments for maladministering aircraft funds. He called the spending a criminal waste and accused department witnesses of blaming Congress for aviation delays, calling them blame shifters.
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United Press
Washington
War and Naval Departments
Congress
Martin Madden
Ilinois
House Appropriations Committee
Madden
War
Navy Department
Drownings After Boat Capsizes Near Melbourne Coast
A Florida yacht trip to view lands offered by a development company ended in disaster as seas swept the vessel and 14 people drowned. Names include Harold Roach and son Donald from Melbourne, and several Kansans. seven survivors injured among the party.
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United Pst
Melbourne
Fla
Florida
Melbourne Bay
Harold Roach
Donald
Harry Coppeck
Kansas City
Miss Dreiling
Breiling
Wichita
Kans
Postponed Again Ft. Benjamin Harrison Army Horse Show
The Ft Benjamin Harrison army horse show was postponed once more due to bad weather and will run another day. The first day program will be given Wednesday while the second day was held Sunday with spectacular riding on the heavy field. The 11th Infantry was the high scorer.
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Ft. Benjamin Harrison
Ammonia Pipe Burst Forces 250 OSU Students Out
An ammonia pipe from the university refrigeration plant burst in the basement of the horticultural and forestry building at Ohio State University in Columbus. More than 250 students fled the building as fumes spread through the structure.
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Bu United Press
Columbus
Ohio
Horticultural and Forestry
Ohio State University
Excusing of Two Prospective Jurors for Opposition to Capital Punishment
The article views the excusal of two jurors who opposed capital punishment as a likely sign of the state's strategy to pursue a tougher prosecution. It discusses potential impacts on trial proceedings and how the juror dismissals may shape rulings and public perception.
Jury Selection Begins in Oberholtzer Murder Case
In Noblesville Indiana on October 12 the circuit court moved quickly to select a jury for the trial of D C Stephenson Earl Klinck and Earl Gentry on charges of murdering Miss Madge Oberholtzer. The state aims for the death penalty and questioned prospective jurors about wealth influence and knowledge of the defendants as the panel nears completion by Tuesday noon.
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Circuit
Noblesville
Ind
D. C. Stephenson
Earl Klinck
Earl Gentry
Madge Oberholtzer
Ralph Kane
Indianapolis
William H. Remy
Marion County
Will M. Sparks
Rushville
Inman
Lew Fenner
Harvey Wall
Oliver New
E. H. Durbin
Emmett Mendenhall
Charles Finely
John Rupe
Herschel Hunter
C. F. Lawer
Walter Sturdevant
Elijah Rushton
Theodore Wachstetter
Talesmen
Kane
Sparks
John H. Kipplinger
Durbin
Hunter
Westfield
Mendehall
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Stephenson
Justin Roberts
Hamilton County
Earl Klinck and
Indianapolis Times
Harold Keats
Engineers’ Registration
Drew
Alex M’cabe
Coveleskie
Aldridge
Walter Johnson
BELL
Commission
Eldora Field
Boston
Bureau
Ralston
ARMY
Army Horse Show
Miss Oberholtzer
John L. Niblack and
William L. Toms
Archie Beaver
Fisher
Harvery Wall
Home Telephone Company
Frank Hunter
Atlanta
Charles Finley
Strawtown
Emory Booth
Fall Creek Township
Eliza Rushton
White River Township
Court Irvin
Mendenhall
Mendenall
Irvin
Fred Johnson
Carmel
Lawer
Rushton
Flapper
ARS
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