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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1928

Page

7

Stephenson agrees to reveal more on Klan’s Indiana rule

D C Stephenson testifies for over five hours about Klan political power and violence in Indiana while he was grand dragon. He asks Attorney General Gilliam to obtain further documents linking Klan activities to political candidates, hinting at a broader incrimination.

Michigan City Ind D. C Gilliam Stephenson Felix Blankenbaker Terre Haute Hiram Wesley Evans Ku Klux Klan Indiana Pennsylvania Grand Dragon Wizard Evans Ed Jackson Evans Jacks

VerWilKo miracle drug advertised by Indiana doctor

Indianapolis man J. T. McNeely reports dramatic health improvement after using VerWilKo from Goldsmith's Drug Store. Claims stomach pain, neuritis, and nervous insomnia vanished after four bottles. Endorses Vermilya's prescription and urges others to see the specialist with no obligation. VerWilKo advertised as capable of relief for rheumatism indigestion and blood issues.

J. T. McNeely LaSalles St Indianapolis Ind Goldsmith’s Drug Store Alabama Washington Sts Vermilla J. C. Vermilya Bloomington Indiana Middle West Vermilya VerWilKo Goldsmith’s East Washington Alabama St Goldsmith

Public Library Exhibit Showcases Global Hobby Boxes

The first in a monthly series highlights small mystery boxes from around the world, with pieces from Mrs. Josiah Lilly and Miss Atta Henry. Ivory filigree boxes from China and Malta, an Italian bambino lid, a Newport China buffet, Ipswich and Salem pieces, point to an eye catching display. Next month features Miss Lucetta Ohr's china dogs and pewter and old glass exhibits.

Public Library Josiah Lilly Atta Henry China Malta Italy New England Newport Ipswich Salem Lucetta Ohr

351-Foot Well at Sunnyside Sanitarium Finished

A 351 foot well at Sunnyside Tuberculosis Sanitarium was accepted by county commissioners ensuring adequate water for firefighting and patients. It yields about 100 gallons per minute and was water-tested by the state board of health. Officials will add either a steam pump or an air lift.

Sunnyside Tuberculosis Sanitarium State Board of Health

Fire prevention drive to continue through October

Fire Chief Harry E. Voshell announced the campaign will extend into October visiting all schools. Seventy eight schools were visited during Fire Prevention Week and speeches were made in seventeen industrial plants. About 40,405 people heard the appeal as inspectors issued 554 corrections from 7,709 inspections.

Harry E. Voshell Woon Voshell

Katherine Keenan Dies at 21 in Indianapolis

Miss Katherine Keenan, 21, daughter of Mr and Mrs William D Keenan of 327 Layman avenue, died Monday night at home after a three year illness. She was advertising manager at the Indianapolis Star, a Shortridge graduate who attended Butler University one semester before illness. Survived by her parents three brothers William D Keenan Jr Clark J Keenan and Orville B Keenan and sister Mary Frances Keenan.

Katherine Keenan William D. Keenan Layman Avenue Miss Keenan Indianapolis Star Shortridge Butler University William D. Keenan Jr Clark J. Keenan Orville B. Keenan Mary Frances Keenan

Posters Win Prizes in Indiana State Contest

Three Indianapolis school children earned recognition in the annual state poster contest sponsored by the Indiana University extension division. Donald Brown of Valley Mills took second in Seventh and Eighth grades, Louise May Bulander of John Strange won third in the primary group, and William Barfield of Kaystone received honorable mention in that group. Winning posters will be exhibited Friday at the Severin in connection with the state Parent-Teachers meeting.

Indianapolis Indiana University Extension Division Donald Brown Valley Mills School Louise May Bulander John Strange School William Barfield Kaystone School

Cadle vows suit over boxing at tabernacle

Cadle Tabernacle founder E Howard Cadle consults his lawyer and dons gloves for a ten round bout after learning the Walter Q Gresham post VFW rented the hall for a boxing match. He plans to fight in court Wednesday while the VFW presses ahead with Wiggin versus Rosales as Montgomery backs them and claims proceeds aid an orphan home.

E. Howard Cadle Cadle Tabernacle Mammon Cadle Walter Q. Gresham Veterans of Foreign Wars Tabernacle Morris M. Feuerlicht Clarence Darrow Ivery V. F. W. Post Chuck Wiggins Rosy Rosales Cheorge N. Montgomery Montgomery V. F. W. Helpes

Realtor Funeral Held for Indianapolis Dealer Benedict

Funeral services for William H. Benedict 65 an Indianapolis real estate dealer who died Saturday were held at 2 30 this afternoon at the home 2324 North New Jersey Street Burial was in Crown Hill Cemetery

William H. Benedict Indianapolis North New Jersey Street Crown Hill

Indiana Teachers Gather For 75th Annual State Convention

More than fourteen thousand educators converge in Indianapolis for the 75th annual Indiana State Teachers Association convention spanning three days. Key events include a Thursday 4 p.m. general meeting at Cadle Tabernacle, district elections for nominating committees and delegates, inaugural address by President C. E. Hinshaw, and joint Friday meetings at Cable Tabernacle and National Guard Armory with lectures on Education in Flux, Business and Education, and International Understanding.

Indianapolis Indiana State Teachers’ Association Cadle Tabernacle C. E. Hinshaw Kokomo High School National Education Association General Assembly Hinshaw Charles F. Miller Flora L. Rogers Crawfordsville Frederick A. Barker Arsenal Technical High School Loftus D. Coffman University of Minnesota Cable Tabernacle National Guard Armory Tabernacle Belle O'Hair R. B. von Klein

Free Trial for Asthma and Hay Fever Sufferers

A self help offer promises a free trial of a breathing method to relieve asthma and hay fever without cost or time loss. It targets chronic and recent cases, includes hopeless cases, and urges immediate mail coupon submission to begin. The ad emphasizes relief from wheezing and difficult breathing and claims no payment is required.

Indiana Parents Teachers Convention Opens With 800 Attendees

About 800 delegates from the Indiana Parent-Teacher Association gather at the Severin for a three day convention focusing on education’s home link. National staffer Mrs G E Byrne discusses publicity and a banquet at Claypool Hotel will cap the event with speeches and music.

Indiana Parent-Teacher Association Severin G. E. Byrne Dayton National Association

Nephew of writer Lew Wallace dies after heart attack

Indianapolis attorney Lewis Wallace 70 nephew of General Lew Wallace died two hours after a heart attack in his office. Native of Indianapolis he lived at 946 North Meridian and had prominent Marion county legal career. Survivors include son Warrack Wallace and daughter Lydig Wallace Dreschler. Funeral plans pending. Police report multiple car thefts across city and surrounding areas.

Lewis Wallace Lew Wallace Methodist Hospital Mr. Wallace Indianapolis Butler University Indiana Wallace North Meridian Street Fletcher Savings and Trust William Wallace General Wallace North Delaware Streets Benjamin Harrison United States Cornelia Butler Ovid Butler Butler College Marion County Warrack Wallace North Talbott Street Lydig Wallace Dreschler Sacramento Cal Col United States Army

Revival speaker urges Bible reading in public schools

The Rev. E. W. Petticord of Columbus Ohio argues that reading the Bible should occur in public schools while conducting a revival at the First Evangelical Church. He says government is founded on the Bible and plans two talks on soul winning and the Holy Ghost.

E. W. Petticord Columbus First Evangelical Church

Woman Dies of Crash Injuries in Roachdale Collision

Mrs. Ora Staggs, 50, of Roachdale, died Monday night at Robert W. Long hospital from injuries suffered in an automobile accident in Roachdale several days earlier.

Ora Staggs Roachdale Robert W. Long

Stolen Cars Recovered by Police Across City

Police recover several stolen vehicles including a Ford roadster at Washington and Blackford and a Ford touring at 4851 English Avenue. Margie Stottler of Windfall and Robert Stubot of Indianapolis identified as owners. a Graham Paige sedan found on Washington Street Bridge. another Ford touring left abandoned on Hanson Avenue with parts stripped. An incorrect address appears on the title for 1822 Congress Avenue.

Standard Sanitary Mfg. Company Senate Avenue Ford Washington Avenue Blackford Street Margie Stottler Ford Touring English Avenue Fred Sublette Central Avenue Auburn Kentucky Avenue Robert Stubot Congress Avenue Graham-Paige Washington Street White River Congress Ave Hanson Avenue Michigan Street

Primary day kidnaping trial reopens in Chicago

Sixteen defendants linked to Morris Eller and Judge Emanuel Eller face conspiracy charges after Paumpey Cornelius testified two men kidnaped him on primary day to suppress votes. Cornelius identified Johnny Armando Peter Pacelli and Joe Breklaw as participants. The case alleges armed intimidation at a Twentieth ward political event.

United Press Chicago Paumpey Cornelius Morris Eller Emanuel Eller Twentieth Ward Cornelius Johnny Armando Peter Pacelli Joe Breklaw Edwin J. Raber Eller

Smith speech in Al La Porte pledges Prohibition enforcement

Mrs Nellie Tayloe Ross former Wyoming governor praised Governor Alfred E Smith saying she believes he will keep his word and enforce the prohibition law honestly and better than under the Republican regime at a October 16 event in Al La Porte Indiana.

LA Porte Ind Alfred E. Smith Nellie Tayloe Ross Wyoming Smith Ross

How's Your Stomach Treatment Ad Promises Relief

An advertisement offers a mail order cure for stomach troubles including indigestion and nervousness. Theodore H. Jackson of Syracuse New York guarantees results with prepaid delivery and requests one dollar after proof of effectiveness.

Theodore H. Jackson Stratford Bldg Syracuse N. Y

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