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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1928
Page
6
John Hertz of Chicago reports life threats and a warned kidnapping of his grandchild. Yellow Cab garages were bombed in Chicago and Hertz racing stables burned, destroying seven thoroughbred horses valued at $20,000. Authorities link violence to taxi cab war.
Times Special reports Germany is producing artificial gasoline at about 15 cents a gallon, with Leuna Saxony set to raise output to 100000 tons in 1929. Bergius method improvements kept secret, guarded like war secrets, and visitors face tight passport and personal data checks.
Odds favoring Herbert Hoover rose to 314 to 1 or 3 to 1 according to Wall Street statistics. Several houses in the financial district reported a growing influx of western money signaling shifting sentiment ahead of the election.
Friends of Victor Blanchette report a rapid recovery from stomach trouble backache and indigestion after taking Viuna. Blanchette credits improved digestion sleep weight gain and relief from gas and pains. The ad touts Viuna with a trial bottle offer and money back guarantee, priced at $1 via Iceland Medicine Co. Indianapolis.
Santa Monica California October 24 Mae Murray the actress fainted in police court as she was acquitted on a misdemeanor charge by Jack Donovan actor and architect. She was revived and taken home by her husband Prince David Mdivani. Donovan alleged she forcibly entered his house on March 15 while Murray claimed permission. The judge ruled there was no evidence to support the accusation. Murray said the charge stemmed from spite over her recovery of 32000 dollars paid for a house Donovan owned.
Gaetano Cardinal De Lai vice dean of the Sacred College of Cardinals died today in Rome at age 75. He was created a cardinal in 1911 with the title of Bishop of Sabina.
City hall will close from 10 a m to 1 p m on Armistice day November 12 as the city joins the American Legion in staging a downtown parade. Local officials urge residents to participate and observe early closures.
Washington Oct 24 The closing months of Coolidge presidency show no lull in activity. His schedule through March 4 includes speeches visits and social functions. Armistice Day speech and National Grange address are planned and a vote in Northampton Mass may occur. The social season runs from Nov 8 to Jan 25 with nine White House events and a Thanksgiving at Swananoa Country Club with Governor Byrd.
Ridge mountains near Waynesboro Virginia depart November 28 and return December 2. President Coolidge maintains daily government briefings while fewer callers appear on his engagement list. Mrs Coolidge packs personal effects for moving day still months away.
Rex Mead, 15, received a life term in the Oregon penitentiary for shooting and killing E. D. Dewey, who had mentored him after retirement from a Portland newspaper. The incident followed a beach outing and a quarrel over Dewey informing Rex’s parents.
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