Shumaker Doubts Court Action After Wet Judge Claim
In Muncie Indiana anti saloon league head Rev E S Shumaker predicts the Indiana Supreme Court will delay action in his contempt case until after the election because several wet judges are up for re election He says he may have made remarks about Governor Jacksons pardon but doubts the quote He criticizes Attorney General Gilliam and warns of prohibition peril if Governor Smith wins the White House.
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Indiana Supreme Court
E. S. Shumaker
Indiana Anti-Saloon League
Muncie
Shumaker
Arthur L. Gilliam
Indiana State Farm
League
Ed Jackson
David A. Meyers
Arthur Gilliam
King Arthur
Indianapolis
Roberts Park
M. E. Church
al Smith
New York
White House
Smith
Supreme Court
the Times
Wireless telephone tests slated on air mail route
United Press reports Bell laboratories will test wireless telephone equipment on the Chicago to San Francisco air mail route. The trial aims to allow direct talking to regular telephone subscribers, enabling voice communication over the air mail network.
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United Press
New York
Bell Laboratories
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Chicago-San Francisco
Jaworski Receives Death Sentence In Court
Paul Jaworski, wounded murderer, was sentenced to die in the electric chair in the Allegheny county criminal court five minutes after entering the room. Judges Drew and Graff imposed the sentence for first degree murder of Isaiah Gump, a payroll guard, on December 24, 1925.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Paul Jaworski
Allegheny County Criminal Court
James B. Drew
J. Frank Graff
Jaworski
Isaiah Gump
Allegheny County
State Supreme Court
Samuel Gardner
John S. Fisher
Drew
Graff
Supreme Court
Cleveland
Ohio City
Nineteen Bodies Recovered From Vincennes Building Collapse
In Paris suburbs near Vincennes nineteen bodies have been recovered from the ruins of a building under construction that collapsed last week. Rescue teams continue to search for additional victims as officials assess the site.
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United Press
Paris
Vincennes
Smith declines comment on midnight polls proposal
Governor Alfred E. Smith said he has not received an official request to extend polling hours in New York state to midnight to handle expected high voter turnout. He noted he would act if and when the measure is presented to him.
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United Press
Albany
N. Y
Alfred E. Smith
New York State
Former Police Chief Thomas Colbert Dies at 70
Thomas Colbert 70 of 5339 Broadway died suddenly at home at 5 15 am after a 45 year career in police and government service. He served as patrolman sergeant and captain before becoming police chief and later detective chief and statehouse custodian. Survived by widow seven children and one sister. Funeral 10 30 Wednesday at St Joan of Arc with burial Holy Cross.
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Thomas Colbert
Broadway
Colbert
Clifton R. Cameron
Thomas R. Marshall
Statehouse
United States Revenue Department
Indiana State Reformatory
Pendleton
Ind
Police Department
Clara
Walter
Leo
Emma
Catherine
Bank Manager Foils Bank Fraud At Point Of Revolver
Fletcher Savings and Trust manager Albert Johnson confronted a suspect, Nathan Hardesty, at a bank after warning him about confidence games. Johnson trailed Hardesty to an alley, restrained him with a revolver, and guarded a concealed envelope while police arrived. A second suspect from Georgia offering guardianship of funds evaded capture.
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Albert 5S. Johnson
Fletcher Savings and Trust Company
Johnson
Nathan Hardesty
Cornell Avenue
Hardesty
George Jacobs
Kansas City
St. Louis
Georgia
Jacobs
Bad Business Year Is Shown To Be Fallacy
New York October 22 The National Association of Manufacturers opened its thirty third annual convention with a survey of four thousand member replies showing 1926 is not a presidential bad year for business. The results indicate better current business prospects employment conditions inventories wage levels and labor demand than a year ago.
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New York
National Association of Manufacturers
Slaying Trial Opens For Young Farmer In Tipton
Bay United Press reports in Tipton Indiana on October 22 that Lester Manis, a young farmer, goes on trial for manslaughter over his wife Blanche Manis's death. The defense claims Blanche jumped from a car during a quarrel, while authorities believe she was struck on the head with a blunt instrument.
Classified Ad Boost for One Day in The Times
An advertiser touts a one day run of a want ad in The Times costing 45 cents. It promises quick buyers with ready cash for household articles. Call Riley at 5551 to place an ad and even charge it.
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Times
The
Riley
Fourth Vote Machine Placed For Practice In City Hall
County election commissioners placed a fourth voting machine for practice in a storeroom in the 6200 block College avenue. County Clerk George O. Hutsell said the machine was placed in Washington township at the request of Democratic and Republican chairmen. Other machines have been placed in the Woman's Department Club, city hall, courthouse, and at 1702 North Meridian street.
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Block College Avenue
George O. Hutsell
Washington Township
Woman’s Department Club
North Meridian Street
City Hall
Marathon hoofers endure 447th hour at Tomlinson hall
Seven weary couples trudge the Tomlinson hall dance floor as the marathon hoofers enter the 447th hour of the grind. Crowds pick favorites and scan for signs of weakness while the dancers strive to hang on until the music ends.
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Tomlinson Hall
Indianapolis Opens Daily Air Service to Detroit Chicago and Louisville
The inaugural Airway service at Capitol Airport connects Indianapolis with Detroit Chicago and Louisville using three Ryan brougham planes. Mayor Slack and Chamber of Commerce head C L Harrod join the first passengers. Weather delays and limited initial runs alter departures. fares range from 10 to 30 dollars with 25 pounds free baggage. Jose plans expansion to Cleveland Cincinnati and St Louis.
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Indianapolis
Detroit
Chicago
Louisville
L. Ert Slack
C. L. Harrod
Chamber of Commerce
Capitol Airport
Thirtieth Street
Lafayette Road
Midwest
Ryan Brougham
Union Station
Heath
Allen
West Baden
Ft. Wayne
South Bend
Two Democratic speakers set for Indiana campaign events
John W. Davis, the 1920 presidential nominee, will address South Bend via radio Tuesday night. Richard Cleveland, Grover Cleveland’s son, will speak in Decatur Tuesday, Greencastle Wednesday, and Brazil Thursday as part of the Indiana campaign blitz.
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Indiana
John W. Davis
South Bend
Richard Cleveland
Grover Cleveland
Decatur
Greencastle
Brazil
Jack Dunn Dies After Fall From Horse in Baltimore
Jack Dunn owner and manager of the Baltimore Orioles collapsed and died near Baltimore while attending field trials. A clever manager in his prime, Dunn had refused offers from major leagues and begun his career with Binghamton before stints with the Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Giants.
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United Press
Baltimore
Jack Dunn
Baltimore Orioles
Dunn
Binghamton
Brooklyn Dodgers
New York Giants
City inaugurates first regular air passenger service
The city launches its first regular airplane passenger service at Capitol airport today. A delegation and visitors, including Austin, W. R. Allen of L. S. Ayres & Co., Lt. E. H. Jose, A. D. Heath, pilot Fred Lanter, Seth Klein, Mayor L. Ert Slack, chief pilot Edward M. Johnston and Miss Mary Bostwick, are pictured near the inaugural flight.
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Capital Airways, Inc
Chicago
Elmer H. Jose
Detroit
Louisville
Edward M. Johnston
A. D. Heath
A. D. Heath Machinery Company
W. R. Allen
Capitol Airport
Legion Fights City Boxing Ordinance Resistance
The American Legion protests a city boxing ordinance, alleging broad powers over match management at the Armory, commissions for boxers, and a 5 percent tax as discriminatory. Mayor L Ert Slack plans to decide by Friday, remaining silent on his position. The Legion says the measure harms boxing progress and public interest.
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American Legion Benefit Fund Trust
L. Ert Slack
the Legion
Legion
Detective Caught in Death Case Sinks to Atlanta
J Harvey Smith, ex detective in Indianapolis, wanted for questioning in the death of Genevieve Stults whose lime covered body with skull battered in was found near here last week has been apprehended in Atlanta. He waived extradition and will likely be returned to Indiana. Stults disappeared March 28 from South Bend. body found near here later. Charles L Reyher and wife Anna were arrested after the discovery. Mrs Reyher paid a private detective $50 to persuade Stults to leave town.
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United Press
Ind
J. Harvey Smith
Genevieve Stults
Atlanta
South Bend
Charles L. Reyher
Anna
Raids Seize 790 at Camden County Roadhouses
New Jersey state police raided seven Camden county roadhouses after midnight, seizing 790 joy seekers and transporting revelers and proprietors to police courts. About half were released soon after the weekend sweep left many frightened by the crackdown on midnight closing law violations.
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United Preas
Camden
N. J
Camden County
New Jersey
Bath dream ends with forced lock intrusion
Lester Meadows of 536 North Illinois Street woke after police forced a bathroom door lock Sunday night to arrest a dream that turned real as he was taking a bath. The landlady called police who awakened him.
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Lester Meadows
North
Illinois Street
Barbers Seek Indiana Licensing Law at convention
Delegates of the Associated Master Barbers of America gathered in Claypool to push Indiana license legislation for barbers. The bill would require licensing exams, basic education, and craft knowledge, joining 21 states with similar laws. About 200 master barbers attended with social events including golf, banquet, tea, tours, and a theater party.
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Barbers of America
Indiana
Claypool
Guy Slagle
Indianapolis
Master Barbers
Slagle
Coffin Municipal
John Herron Art Institute
Indiana Theater
Fire prevention drive visits five area schools
Fire Chief Horace Carey led a campaign with the fire prevention department to the cities five schools 28 81 77 83 and 63. Attaches gave lectures on fire hazards and staged playlets. More than 50000 home inspection blanks were distributed this week and the effort continues through October with visits planned to additional schools on several days this week.
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Horace Carey
Carey
Vridey
Little Flower
Death of Mrs McHuey After August Fall
Mrs Josephine McHuey age 78 of 1835 North Pennsylvania street died Saturday night at home from injuries suffered in a fall last August. She sustained a broken shoulder and internal injuries in the accident.
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Josephine McHuey
Pennsylvania Street
Bridge Puzzles Begin In The Times Tuesday
The Times starts a new daily Bridge Puzzles series with thirty problems showing the final plays of a hand. Each puzzle has a unique best finish, a layout to study, and the solution printed with it for self checking. The first puzzle appears Tuesday.
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the Times
Times
Graf Zeppelin Visits Northwest Indiana Thursday
The Graf Zeppelin will visit Indianapolis Thursday instead of Wednesday on its trans Atlantic flight route. Hugh Allen of Goodyear announced the new itinerary. The airship will pass over Pittsburgh Columbus Cincinnati Indianapolis Terre Haute St Louis and Scott Field before overnighting at Scott Field and returning via Chicago Milwaukee Detroit Cleveland Akron Buffalo Niagara Falls Syracuse Albany and New York. Spectators on roofs may glimpse the dirigible as it slows to allow viewings and letters to Germany are distributed to Indianapolis residents.
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Indianapolis
Hugh Allen
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
Hugo Eckener
Lakehurst
N. J
Pittsburgh
Columbus
Cincinnati
Terre Haute
St. Louis
Scottfield
Illinois
Scott Field
Chicago
Milwaukee
Detroit
Cleveland
Akron
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Syracuse
Albany
New York
Germany
Permit Bridge Suit Tests Indiana Kentucky Bridge
Kentucky wins Supreme Court permission to file an original suit against Indiana and citizens to test a bridge contract over the Ohio River at Evansville. The move follows Hoosier Motor Club efforts to halt construction funded by Indiana state highway funds. Kentucky plans to seek an injunction to prevent interference.
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Kentucky
Hoosier Motor Club
Ohio River
Evansville
United States Supreme Court
Indiana
Indiana State Highway Commission
Ruling on Klan Plea Delayed in Indiana Court
Special Judge Frederick Van Nuys was set to decide today on a demurrer raised by Attorney General Arthur L. Gilliam against a plea of abatement. The case seeks to revoke the Ku Klux Klan's state charter and oust the group from Indiana.
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Frederick van Nuys
Arthur L. Gilliam
Gilliam
Indiana
Gilliam wins in Indiana Klan charter suit
Attorney General Arthur L. Gilliam won another stage in the circuit court to revoke the Ku Klux Klan charter in Indiana. The court sustained Gilliam's demurrer to the klan's plea of abatement, which argued lack of jurisdiction. A hearing on a motion to strike parts of Gilliam's complaint will follow.
Hoover Foresees Victory As He Presses New York Drive
Herbert Hoover voiced strong confidence in winning the presidency during talks with New York state Republican leaders. He urged continued party work, warned against overconfidence, and avoided discussing oil leases or specific issues, saying stability and prosperity were the main campaign themes. He plans to speak tonight at Madison Square Garden after a reclusive visit to the Waldorf hotel.
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Thomas L. Stokes
United Press
New York
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
Hubert Work
Republican National Committee
B Butadasa
Madison Square Garden
Waldorf Hotel
Borah: Republicans More Than Prohibition Party
Idaho Senator William E. Borah rebutted Democratic national chairman John Raskob calling the Republican party the prohibition party. Borah said Democrats sought tariff ideas from Republicans and that the GOP is broader than a single issue.
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United Press
Dallas
Texas
William E. Borah
Idaho
John Raskob
Prohibition Party of
United States
Borah
Noted novelist Frances Newman dies in New York
Frances Newman, renowned novelist and literary critic, dies at her New York home of a cerebral hemorrhage. A native of Atlanta, she won the 1924 O. Henry memorial award for her short story Rachel and Her Children. Her notable novels include The Hard Boiled Virgin and Dead Lovers Are Faithful Lovers.
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United Press
New York
Frances Newman
Barber shop heater explodes. one dead three women hurt
In Chicopee Falls Massachusetts a hot water heater exploded in a local barber shop. One man was killed instantly and three women were slightly injured as the blast badly damaged and set fire to the building. The incident prompted emergency response and a nearby business advertisement note followed.
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United Press
Chicopee Falls
Mass
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