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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1928

Page

7

Hollywood Movie Schools Victims Called for Jury Quiz

Six women claiming to be harmed by Hollywood movie schools prepared to testify before the Los Angeles county grand jury. The probe, ordered by Deputy District Attorney Ellis Eagan, targets schools that promise stardom in exchange for fees, detailing diplomas and supposed opportunities amid allegations of deceit and manipulation.

Hollywood Cal Los Angeles County Grand Jury Ellis Eagan

Debaters Clash Over Prohibition and Natural Rights

Horace J. Bridges of Chicago argued that the prohibition law violates natural rights and the U S Declaration of Independence. Dr John A Lapp of Marquette University countered that laws can shape behavior but cannot guarantee universal goodness, during the Jewish Community Center open forum debate in Milwaukee.

Jewis Community Center Horace J. Bridges Chicago John A. Lapp Marquette University Milwaukee National Catholic Welfare Conference Lapp Bridges Leonard A. Strauss Jewish Community Center Association

Legal Advice Offered Balloters at Polls

Sixty local attorneys volunteer their services for Marion county voters to ensure rights at the polls. They will assist at voting places and urge prompt reporting of any denial. Keach notes the group aims for an honest election amid concerns about inspectors with criminal records.

L. J. Keach Marion County Democratic Keach

Hold Death Inquest Into Slain Attorney in Elevator Shaft

An inquest will be held into the death of Blackburn Esterline assistant United States solicitor general after he was struck by an elevator cab in the Department of Justice building. Esterline reportedly grew impatient as the elevator operator did not respond to his summons, peering down the shaft before the cab descended and struck him.

United Press Washington Blackburn Esterline United States Licitor Department of Justice Esterline

Farmer Kills Hunter Held In Rochester Tragedy

Edwin Gacon Jr 41 a farmer pleaded not guilty to first degree murder for killing Charles S Capellino 67 a wealthy Italian banker on his unposted farmland near Rochester N Y Capellino was shot with his own shotgun after an argument over a hunting license Gacon said he intended only to wound and tear off part of his shoulder to teach him a lesson Capellino died instantly

United Press Rochester N. Y Edwin Gacon, Jr Farmer Charles S. Capellino Capellino Gacon

Dempsey’s Stage Show Fizzles on Broadway Run

Jack Dempsey's star power failed to boost ticket sales for the play She Big Fight co starring Estelle Taylor. The run will end this week in Hartford after a Broadway and Buffalo debut, with promoters Sam Harris and David Belasco disappointed by the turnout.

United Press New York Jack Dempsey Anal Wise Estelle Taylor Hartford Conn Buffalo New York Philadelphia Sam Harris David Belasco Dempsey

Raskob Maps Busy Weekend Ahead In Campaign

In New York on October 22 United Press reports Democratic national chairman John J. Raskob kept a frenetic pace as Herbert Hoover and the opposition bent toward New York. Raskob dodged questions on oil lease cases and Bilbo’s dance remark. He attacked the Literary Digest poll as inaccurate and released a letter to Republican Chairman Work accusing the party of becoming the prohibition party.

United Prena New York Herbert Hoover John J. Raskob Democratic National Committee Washington Bilbo Mississippi Hoover Literary Digest Work Republican Party Prohibition Party of the United States

Thomas asks Smith to clarify power policy in letter

Norman Thomas, Socialist candidate for President, urged Governor Al Smith to explain his stance on the nations power question. The letter praised Smith for opposing Hoover and the Republican stance on Muscle Shoals and Boulder Dam and questioned whether he would merely keep government power sites or challenge the perceived super power monopoly.

United Press Norman Thomas Alfred E. Smith Smith Hoover Republican Party Muscle Shoals Boulder Dam Thomas

Billy Sunday Coming to Cadle Tabernacle

Evangelist Billy Sunday will speak on Prohibition at Cadle Tabernacle Wednesday evening under a committee led by Charles F. McCampbell. J Russell Paxton of Technical High School will lead community singing with city church choirs joining a voluntary choir. Alexandria Ind October 22 Authorities investigate finding bones hair and quicklime in an old grave in the yard of Frank Bicknell.

Billy Sunday Cadle Tabernacle Charles F. McCampbell J. Russell Paxton Technical High School Ba Times Speciat Alexandria Ind Frank Bicknell

Panzram Held in Salem Slaying Case From 1922

Carl Panzram 35 identified by four witnesses including Walter Crean as man seen with Henry McMahon 12 before his death in Salem. Authorities say he confessed to killing a boy near Boston and another in Philadelphia and will be turned over to Salem officials. He was brought back from Baltimore to face house breaking charges.

United Press Washington Carl Panzram Salem Mass Henry McMahon Bertha M. Luxton Marblehead Margaret Crean Theresa C. Parsons Walter Crean Panzram Boston Philadelphia Cream Panzzram Henry Baltimore

Evangelistic Services Opened by Rev Gerald L K Smith

A series of evangelistic meetings was opened by Rev. Gerald L. K. Smith pastor of University Place Christian Church Sunday night. Floyd Jones directed music and Vern Racquet chaired the administration committee to assist with the services.

Gerald L. K. Smith University Place Floyd Jones Vern Racquet

Macfadden to Speak in Indianapolis on Fitness Talks

Bernarr Macfadden author publisher and editor will visit Indianapolis for two speeches. The 60 year old Physical Culture publisher speaks at the Rotary Club luncheon at the Claypool on How the Busy Man Can Keep Fit at 60. In the evening he addresses All Souls Unitarian church on Maintaining the Spirit of Youth. He arrives with wife and six children.

Bernarr Macfadden Indianapolis Physical Culture Magazine Rotary Club Claypool All Souls Unitarian Church Macfadden

Temperature To Drop Tonight With 12 to 15 Degree Fall

J H Armington predicted cooler weather tonight with rain possible. Today’s high around 56, about 12 degrees above normal. Expect 40 to 45 degrees Tuesday morning with rain overnight. Tuesday looks warmer and will rise modestly by night, following a warm Sunday with an average of 57.3 degrees above normal.

J. H. Armington

McHale Succeeds McNutt as Indiana Legion Committeeman

Frank M. McHale state legion commander today succeeded Paul V. McNutt Bloomington as Indiana national executive committeeman of the American Legion. McHale of Logansport named at War Memorial building meeting. McNutt is national commander elect. Wiecking set 35 000 members as objective at close of 1929. Greenlee Shelbyville continued as state adjutant. A drive to swell Indiana delegation at Louisville convention 1929 will continue through year.

Frank M. McHale Paul V. McNutt Bloomington Indiana American Legion McHale Logansport New Legion War Memorial McNutt Fred A. Wiecking P. E. Greenlee Shelbyville Louisville

Rabbi Dr Elias Margolis Honored by Temple Beth El Zedeck

Dr Elias Margolis of Emmanuel Synagogue Mt Vernon N Y was guest of honor of Temple Beth El Zedeck board. He chairs a United Synagogue of America committee to strengthen religious and social service work of conservative Judaism in the U S and Canada.

Elias Margolis Emmanuel Synagogue Mt. Vernon N. Y Temple Beth el Zedeck Margolis United Synagogue of America United States Canada

Zeppelin Return Flight Mail Surpasses Seven Thousand Pieces

New York reports more than 7,000 items collected for mailing aboard Graf Zeppelin on its return flight. The postal fee is set at 1.00 dollar for letters and 0.50 dollar for postcards.

New York Graf Zeppelin

Motor Truck Congress Opens Tuesday At State Fairgrounds

Thousands of representatives from thirty state motor truck associations will gather in the Manufacturers building at the state fairgrounds for the four day Midwest Motor Truck Transportation congress. Sponsors include Indiana Ohio and Kentucky associations with indorsements from Minnesota Nebraska Iowa Wisconsin the Dakotas and Louisiana.

Midwest Motor Truck Transportation Congress State Fairground Indiana Ohio Kentucky Minnesota Nebraska Iowa Wisconsin Dakotas Louisiana Congress Manufacturers John E. Frederick State Chamber of Commerce

Peace to Be Topic in Indiana High Schools Contest

Bloomington Oct 22 A division sponsored high school debate on American Responsibility for World Peace will headline the Indiana university extension division program. Entries close Feb 24 with local contests through March 15 county March 22 and district April 12 and final April 26. W C Smith lost three teeth and suffered a mangled lip when a crank crashed into his face while starting his automobile and required seven stitches.

Buy Times Bloomington Ind Indiana Adela Bittner Indiana University Extension Division United Press

Officers Close Camp at Fort Benjamin Harrison

The reserve officers and civilians contract camp ended after a map reading drill and compass exercise. The camp opened Saturday with students housed at the officers club and featured a formal guard mounting demonstration by the 11th Infantry. Brig Gen George H. Jamerson and other officers spoke at the Saturday smoker.

Ft. Benjamin Harrison 11Th Infantry George H. Jamerson

Rondthaler Rites Set For Former Indianapolis Pastor

Funeral services for Dr. J. Albert Rondthaler 84 former pastor of Tabernacle Presbyterian Church who died Saturday in Batavia Illinois will be held at 3 Tuesday afternoon in Crown Hill chapel. He left Indianapolis in 1894 to pastor in Chicago and was connected with the Moose heart school at Batavia at his death. Survived by his widow two sons and two daughters.

J. Albert Rondthaler Tabernacle Presbyterian Church Batavia Til Crown Hill Chapel Rondthaler Indianapolis Chicago Mooseheart School

MINE WORKERS MEET

The annual meeting of the international board of the United Mine Workers of America began at 10 this morning at the Merchants Bank building. John L. Lewis, international president, said appealed cases would be acted upon and routine business transacted. Twenty-five delegates from thirty-one districts attended.

International Board of the United Mine Workers of America Merchants Bank John L. Lewis United States Canada

Former Australian Premier Andrew Fisher Dies at 66

Andrew Fisher former premier of Australia died at his Hampstead home on October 22 at age 66. The death was due to a heart attack triggered by influenza.

United Press London Andrew Fisher Australia Hampstead

Also Mentioned on This Page

BY Stanley Bailey State Labor Commission Margaret Russell Eagan Hollywood Filmograph Small Magazine Debater Chicagoan Father Johns Ae Notrength al Smith Monument Circle Hunter Raskob Billy Cadle Charles Smith New York City Little Rock Ark The American Society For the Advancement of Atheism Station WSAI Forhan M’nutt AS Committeman Beth EL Zedeck Host Temple Zep Motor Truck Congress Schortemeier Frederick E. Schortemeier National Association of State Secretaries Kay Rey Design O.K Colleen Moore Jewelry Company W. Washington St Indiana Theatre Ft. Harrison
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