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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1928

Page

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Smith Opens His Campaign in Tennessee

Governor Alfred E. Smith launches southern tour in Chattanooga attacking Hoover’s evasiveness and promising Nashville speech. crowds welcome him for a two hour reception and parade before he heads to Nashville for a radio linked address, with Tennessee delegates urging strong turnout.

Smith Tennessee Hoover Chattanooga Paul R. Mallon United Press Tenn Alfred E. Smith South Herbert Hoover Southern Democracy Joe Robinson Nashville Ryman Dayton Scopes New York Dixie Alabama Thomas J. Heflin

Silent Dispatcher Accuses Leslie of 1925 Senator Strike

Bluffton Banner publisher George L. Saunders claims D C Stephenson acted with Harry G. Leslie and F Haro ld Van Orman to pressure fifteen Democratic Senators during the 1925 Dayton session. Saunders says the Penrod gerrymander bill would favor Republicans and that Van Orman, via Stephenson, urged talks with two or more messengers including Omer Hawkins.

Steve Silent Leslie Dayton van Orman Penrod Saunders Stephenson Omer Hawkins Hawkins Marion County Senate House Jackson

Desert fugitive faces thirst and capture in sun

Joe Saliz fled into the desert after shooting a companion and must choose hunger, thirst, or arrest. Sheriff George Ruffner has called in all deputies except Jim McClain, who watches the desert edge where Saliz was last seen and is not to pursue. Saliz was wounded in the earlier gunfight and needs medical aid.

United Press Prescott Ariz Joe Saliz George Ruffner Jim McClain McClain Saliz

Candy Week Ends With Big Saturday Sales Push

Indianapolis retailers mark the last day of National Candy Week with the slogan Saturday is the sweetest day in all the year. Stores nationwide urge customers to share candy to make someone happy in an unselfish way and promote varied sweet novelties to boost weekend sales.

Indianapolis United States

Dress Better on Credit Ad for H. & R. Clothing Co

An advertisement from H. & R. Clothing Co located at 29 East Ohio promotes dressing better on credit terms offered by the retailer.

H. & R. Clothing Co E. Ohio A.alvertisement

Black Eyes Cured in 24 Hours by Electricity

Dr Norman E Titus at the American College of Physical Therapy convention says a current of static electricity can clear a black eye within twenty four hours if treated early. He cites a Chicago polo player who recovered in forty eight hours. Discolored blood is driven back into the veins to restore the eye.

United Press Hicago Norman E. Titus New York City American College of Physical Therapy Titus Chicago

Youth Held By Police After Car Theft Attempt

A 13 year old boy was detained today after attempting to steal the car of James Cardella at 307 N Talbott Sr. The youth was spotted by D L Wells at 3609 E Sixteen St and chased to University Park before being taken to police headquarters.

James Cardella N. Talbott Sr D. L. Wells Wells Cardella University Park

Minor Loses Auto Permit After DUI Charge

Charles Kaser Jr., 16, of 922 N Meridian St, had his minor permit suspended for six months by Judge Pro Tem Charles Karabell in municipal court. The suspension followed a sentence on a charge of driving an automobile while intoxicated tied to an accident from several weeks earlier.

Boy Charles Kaser, Jr Meridian St Charles Karabell

Blind bootlegger Brosius faces police raid and arrest

Blind bootlegger William Brosius discussed his case with his attorney after Sergeant Eisenhut’s team raided his home at 1154 W Twenty-Seventh St and seized ten gallons of alcohol. Lloyd Masters was arrested outside. officers found an underground booze delivery setup under a floorboard. Brosius fears an affidavit and seeks Masters’ release on bond.

Illiam Brosius John Uisenhut Brosius W. Twenty-Seventh St Lloyd Masters Irving Ps Masters Eisenhut

Phayer Denies Guilt In Broadmoor Holdup Case

Charles Phayer 32 of St. Louis pleaded not guilty in Criminal Court to auto banditry and robbery linked to the Broadmoor Country Club holdup on May 30. Judge James A. Collins granted Phayer permission to speak with relatives as defense indicated possible jury trial. trial date to be set.

Charles Phayer St. Louis Phayer Broadmoor Country Club James A. Collins Michael A. Ryan Collins Ryan

Cold Wave Sweeps Midwest Snow Hits Utah Apple Growers

The Midwest faces a rapid plunge from warm autumn into freezing conditions with snow and hail across Utah Montana Wyoming and North Dakota. Chicago's temperature may fall from a record high to below freezing as apple growers in Utah report heavy losses from early snow and unharvested orchards.

Alaska Plains Rocky Mountain Weather Bureau Chicago

Record Oct 11 high tied at 86 degrees top of week

Heat persisted with a forecast of a sharp cool down. J. H. Armington of the Weather Bureau said today’s high likely matches Thursday’s 86 degree record for Oct 11. By Saturday morning the temperature should fall 10 to 12 degrees and by Sunday morning drop about 30 degrees to 35 to 40.

J. H. Armington United States Weather Bureau

Beatty Freed In Thaw Case After Threat Letters

William Beatty, 42, was found not guilty of attempting to extort $5,000 from Mrs. William Thaw and two others. A jury in Allegheny County Criminal Court before Judge J. Frank Graff rejected the charges after Beatty denied involvement in writing threatening letters to force payment at a park.

United Press Pittsburgh William Beatty William Thaw Harry K. Thaw Allegheny County Criminal Court J. Frank Graff Beatty Thaw A. Mansmann H. Goldenson

Suit for $25,000 Filed Over Auto Crash Injuries

William King filed in Superior Court Three a $25,000 suit against Kibler Trucking Company alleging a Kibler truck crashed into his auto on July 5 on State Road 40 east of Stilesville, causing injuries.

William King Kibler Trucking Company Kibler Company King State Road 40 Stilesville

Motorist Risks Life to Save Child in Injury

A woman motorist swerved to avoid a child on a hill, dragging 8 year old Bessie Donohue 20 feet and causing serious injuries. Blanche Verity acted to avert a tragedy, was shaken but uninjured, while the girl suffered a broken leg and bruises near 1110 English Ave.

Bessie Donohue English Ave Blanche Verity Ohio St Bessie

Indianapolis Narcotics Bust Exposed as a One-Ounce Morphine Find

An explosive Indianapolis newspaper story claimed a vast opium ring and arrests at a Pratt Street house. Police later revealed only one ounce of morphine was found in a vacant property, with no arrests or warrants issued and no identifiable suspect.

Resto Indianapolis J. J. Keene Pratt St Keene

Hickman to be executed at San Quentin

Warden Holohan announced a record demand for permits to witness the Hickman execution. With clemency not anticipated, the kidnapping and murder of Marion Parker is slated for October 19. About 1,000 requests were received. only about 200 witnesses will be admitted.

United Press San Quentin Cal William Edward Hickman San Quentin Prison James Holohan Marion Parker Holohan California

Man 67 Seized After Starving Condition Near Market

Joe Wood of 1013 Hasbrook Street was found starving and semi conscious in a south side market basement Thursday night and rushed to city hospital. He said he had not eaten for a week and had been unable to find work for months.

Joe Wood Hasbrook St South Side City Hospital

Stump Opens Marion County Senate Campaign Night

Democratic nominee Albert Stump will address a mass meeting in Odd Fellow Hall Broad Ripple tonight to start his campaign in Marion County He also speaks at a neighborhood group at 550 Minerva Street and earlier addressed Diamond Chain and Manufacturing Co at their plant at noon today.

Albert Stump United States Marion County Odd Fellow Hall Broad Ripple Stump Minerva St Diamond Chain and Manufacturing Company

Fireman Dies After Safety Net Rips In Demonstration

Kenneth J. Flinton, 30, a New York firefighter, died from skull injuries after leaping from three stories during a fire prevention week demonstration. The safety net ripped apart as about 2000 spectators watched, causing panic and fainting among bystanders including Flinton’s wife.

United Press OY N. Y Kenneth J. Flinton Flinton

Spanish War Minister Dies in Madrid Home

The Duke of Tetuan, Spain's minister of war, died at his residence near Madrid today, according to an official announcement. The report came from United Press.

United Press Madrid Duke of Tetuan

Temperature readings by hour from morning to early afternoon

Hourly temperatures show 6 am 66, 10 am 77, 11 am 81, 8 am 68, 12 noon 80, 1 pm 83 with slight formatting irregularities. Numerical values indicate a warming trend through midday.

WFBM Power Increase Hinted by Federal Radio Board

The Federal Radio Commission met to discuss Midwest radio allocations and hinted at decisions favorable to WFBM in Indianapolis. A potential power boost from 1,000 to 10,000 watts and a higher broadcast band position are to be heard by the commission on Tuesday.

Washington Federal Radio Commission Midwest Pickard Indianapolis WFBM

Auto Crash Kills Pair in Terre Haute

A man and a woman died and a third man was seriously hurt when their automobile collided with a Chicago and Eastern Illinois freight train near Terre Haute early today. The deceased were Sam Becker, 35, and Mrs. Martha Bond.

United Press Terre Haute Ind Chicago and Eastern Illinois Sam Becker Martha Bond

Submarine lifeboat Defender launched for ocean salvage work

Bridgeport engineers unveil Simon Lake’s Defender a seven teen year old submarine rebuilt for bottom salvage. The private vessel with a ballast system can hover on the sea floor and deploy divers through a bow chamber. Attendants include Mrs O Shields Mrs Snizek and William Goering.

Graf Zeppelin Aims for New York Ahead of Monday Flight

The Graf Zeppelin, off Madeira after a storm diversion, travels toward the United States on a southern Atlantic route. At 8:30 a.m. sighted over Madeira, the craft may reach New York by Sunday night if winds cooperate, with fuel and provisions ample for the long voyage.

Atlantic Friedrichshafen Germany New York Hugo Eckener Azores United States South Atlantic Madeira Africa Funchal BE. S. T Bermuda Lakehurst N. J Gymeric Castellon Spain Gibraltar Lisbon

Dogs Cats etc Want Ads Highlight Broad Pet Choices

The Times notes a broad Want Ads section titled Dogs Cats etc offering a range of pets. Listings include variety from hunting dogs to collie pups and Chinese chow for different family members.

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