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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1928

Page

8

Smith Begins Final Campaign Swing Through East

Governor Alfred E. Smith launches the final presidential tour from Albany with Mrs. Smith and one daughter joining, proceeding by private car and regular trains to Worcester Springfield Boston and other stops. He plans 138 electoral votes as leverage and pledges rapid campaign speeches across key Northeastern states.

Paul R. Mallon United Press Albany N. Y Alourish Alfred E. Smith Goodoy Springfield Worcester Boston Mass St. Nicholas William F. Kenny Brooklyn Providence Hartford Bridgeport Waterbury New Haven Philadelphia Baltimore Newark Trenton New York City Smith Blackstone R. I Jerry Shelton New Taven South Norwalk

Artis and Robinson to Speak in Indiana

Vice presidential candidates will be heard in Indiana next week. Senator Joseph Robinson will speak at Evansville Wednesday night Logansport Thursday afternoon November 1 and at Fort Wayne Thursday night. Senator Charles Curtis will make his third invasion of the state Monday speaking at South Bend.

Indiana Joseph Robinson Evansville Logansport Ft. Wayne Charles Curtis South Bend

Radio Winners Named in State Audio Contest Victory

Winners identified for the Atwater Kent foundation audition contest by the radio audience vote on WEBF last week. Indianapolis and Gary contestants received top honors. Miss Mary Studebaker Smith of Gary and W. Bromley House at 3003 Graceland Avenue were among the victors. Mrs. Frank B. Hunter, state chairman, announced the results.

Indianapolis Gary W. Bromley Graceland Avenue Mary Studebaker Smith Atwater Kent Foundation Frank B. Hunter WEBF Severin

Urge Hoosier Clubwomen to Support College Bill

Hoosier clubwomen at the Indiana Federation of Clubs convention urged support for the all time health unit bill junior college bill and state cooperation in the Sheppard-Towner maternity act. Mrs Ella B Kehrer led the push for fighting dangerous legislation and visiting the general assembly. Miss Forba McDaniels spoke on women and money noting a shift from spenders to earners and investors. Luncheons were held and reports continued with a 5 45 pm dinner and a De Pauw choir concert at night.

Hoosier Ella B. Kehrer Anderson Department of Legislation Indiana Federation of Clubs Claypool Indiana Bankers’ Association American Home Department Woman's Department Club North Meridian Street de Pauw University Choir

Burial planned for George Barr McCutcheon in Indiana

The 62 year old novelist George Barr McCutcheon died of heart disease during a luncheon with friends in New York. He will be buried Friday in Lafayette Indiana, his hometown, after a last illness that followed eighteen months of treatment. His fame rests on works such as Graustark and Brewster's Millions.

Herbert Hoover New York Smith Boston Hoover United Press George Barr McCutcheon Lafayette Ind McCutcheon

Diamonds in Ring and Pin Trigger Robbery Case

N Everest Newton was charged after alleging he was assaulted and robbed by Harry Hardackre Anna Earls alias Miss Bobbie Wilson and Paul Edson on April 6 at 232 Massachusetts Avenue. Newton said diamonds and about 125 dollars were stolen plus his ring and stickpin valued at 350 dollars. Hardackre admitted selling the items. all were bound over to the grand jury on robbery and larceny charges with Earls held on a robbery charge.

Harry Hardackre Holloway Avenue N. Everest Newton East Eleventh Street Newton Hardackre Anna Earls Bobbie Wilson East North Street Paul Edson Massachusetts Avenue Twenty-first Street Arlington Avenue Edson Paul C. Wetter Mrs Earls

Daily News urges Smith votes for President

The New York Daily News editorial promotes Governor Alfred E. Smith for President, arguing prohibition is the campaign’s sole issue. It notes both Hoover and Smith are capable executives but says their views on other matters are too similar to create real differences.

United Press New York New York Daily News Today Alfred E. Smith the News Hoover Smith

Voter Registration for Pets and Cats Noted in Atlantic City

Prosecutor Louis A. Reppetto charges in Atlantic City that a parrot, dogs and a house, cats and even deceased men and women have been registered as voters. The report highlights irregular registrations and questions of eligibility in the local voting process.

Atlantic City N. J Louis A. Reppetto

Sunday to Speak At Cable Tabernacle Tonight

Billy Sunday, famed evangelist, will deliver a temperance lecture at 7 30 tonight in Cable Tabernacle. He arrives from Memphis this afternoon and departs for New York at 9 50. The event is free with a band escort from the Hotel English at 7 15.

Billy Sunday Cable Tabernacle Tabernacle Charlie Stewart The Memphis Tenn New York English

Stump Speaks on State Farm Relief in Indiana Rally

Times Special reports from Noblesville Indiana where Albert Stump Democratic candidate for United States senator addressed Hamilton county voters. He cites Indiana farm mortgage indebtedness near 140 million dollars and calls for equal economic opportunity. State Chairman R Earl Peters criticizes Arthur R Robinson for bootlegging ties.

Noblesville Ind Indiana Albert Stump United States Hamilton County Stump Arthur R. Robinson R. Earl Peters Robinson Indianapolis

Woman Ended Life Over Fear of Invalid Life

Paris report says 29 year old Maria Berthelot of St. Jean Kerdaniel near St. Brieuc killed herself rather than marry a man who would later have an invalid wife.

United Press Paris Maria Berthelot St. Jean Kerdaniel St. Brieuc

Club Battles Bus Rerouting On N Meridian Street

Attorney Walter Pritchard represented the Hoosier Motor Club before public service commissioners opposing a Peoples Motor Coach Company petition to run buses on North Meridian Street. The hearing heard support from Butler University officials and local business leaders while residents feared congestion and improved service was urged to aid students and events at Butler Stadium. The Riverside route would shift from Delaware Street to Meridian, with eight buses poised to operate within ten days if approved.

Rue de la Paix Walter Pritchard North Meridian Street Pritchard Hoosier Motor Club Peoples Motor Coach Company America David A. Watson Butler University Shortridge High School New Butler Butler Stadium Field House Robert J. Aley Butler Emsley W. Johnson James Tretton Indianapolis Street Railway Company George Marott Marott Hotel Nan Warren Aley Meridian Street Tretton People's Motor Coach Company The Street Railway Company Riverside Meridian Delaware Street Thirtieth Street L. Ert Slack Smiley Chambers City Legal Department Johnson Marott Circle Thirty Sixth Kenwood Avenue Thirty-ninth Capitol Avenue Forty-sixth Sunset Avenue Forty-ninth Capitol Central Keystone

Dailey Rally Draws Floyd County Support in New Albany

Thousands of Floyd County voters packed New Albany theaters to hear Frank C. Dailey pledge to purge Indiana politics of the Republican machine. Roscoe H. Lewis billed him as next governor while Dailey urged home rule and attacked boards and commissions over local oversight.

Bay Times New Albany Ind Floyd County Frank C. Dailey Dailey Roscoe H. Lewis Indiana State Board of Tax Commissioners Chamber of Commerce

Boy Bruised by Car After Street Run In City

Six year old Fred Tegler of 1049 Harvey street was bruised on the legs when he ran into the street and was hit by an automobile driven by Frank Moore of 3311 Carson avenue. Police said the driver was not to blame. In a second incident Emma McBride struck Otto Hayward at New Jersey and Prospect streets. Hayward, 27, of 1353 East Minnesota street, was taken home by officers.

Fred Tegler Harvey Street Frank Moore Carson Avenue Emma McBride Chester Avenue Otto Hayward Minnesota Street New Jersey Prospect Streets Hayward

Safety board, Mayor in secret two hour meeting

Safety board members and Mayor L. Ert Slack refused to comment on a two hour closed session held in the mayor’s office after the regular board meeting Tuesday. They discussed general matters of the department and denied any personnel shakeup. The board has reviewed activity of several policemen and firemen with aims to remove inefficient members.

Safety Board L. Ert Slack Slack

Skunk Casting Called as Slotkin Delivers for Film

In Hollywood a director needing a 15 foot snake or trained animals rings Slotkin’s door. His auto arrives with a dramatic, writhing creature, from bees to skunks, rare enough to be called Noah’s Ark by Photoplay. Slotkin runs an animal casting office in a unique Hollywood niche.

Ollywood Cal Jack Slotkin Slotkin Amer Ica Photoplay Animal Casting Office Hollywood

Six County Road Improvements Planned at $100000

County Surveyor Henry R Campbell and County Auditor Harry Dunn file plans for six road upgrades with costs totaling about 100000 The projects include Capitol avenue Camden street East Seventy ninth Street Hanna avenue East Forty second Street and Ninetieth Street plus a Williams Creek bridge Also included is an unrelated loan ad urging debt relief and small monthly payments for the needy.

Henry R. Campbell Harry Dunn Capitol Avenue Troy Avenues Camden Street Norwood Road Thompson Road East Seventy-ninth Street Allisonville Road Keystone Avenue Hanna Avenue Shelbyville Road Sherman Drive Forty-second Shadeland Avenue Pendleton Pike Spring Mill Road Whitehead Road Williams Creek

Thirteen Arrested in Gambling Bust at Agnes Street House

Police responded to a dice game cry at 538 Agnes Street Tuesday night and arrested thirteen individuals. Mrs Vivian Gamon, 23, was charged with keeping the gambling house. two women were among those detained.

Agnes Street Curtis Barge Vivian Gamon

Leslie Under Coffin's Flag in Indianapolis Campaign Tour

Republican gubernatorial candidate Harry G. Leslie will headline five speeches in Indianapolis on Thursday under George W. Coffin with Alf O. Mercy and Omer Hawkins guiding him between meetings. City venues include Druid's hall and North Meridian street sites with Judge Wetter presiding at Druids' hall.

George W. Coffin S. Jackson Harry G. Leslie Indianapolis Coffin Leslie Alf O. Mercy United States Omer Hawkins Marion County Hawkins D. C. Stephenson Dayton Druid’s Hall South Meridian Street Eighth Ward North Meridian Street First Ward Winter Street Twelfth Street Senate Avenue P. H. C. Hall East Michigan Streets Paul C

Prosecutor Nominee Takes Rap At Remy

Democratic candidate Raymond F. Murray blasted the current prosecutor at a meeting on South Delaware, questioning why the chief deputy was not used in corruption probe cases and accusing funds spent on a special counsel.

Raymond F. Murray South Delaware Street William H. Remy Remy Judson L. Stark Murray

Hoosier Banker Dies in New York

Williamson Barnhart vice president of the National Surety Company is dead in New York a former Huntington Indiana newspaper man. Parents Mr and Mrs W B Barnhart notified locally by telegram.

Hoosier New York Huntington Ind Williamson Barnhart National Surety Company W. 8. Barnhart

Halloween Vigilantism Warns Police Chief Worley

Police Chief Claude M. Worley warns against Halloween vandalism and pledges strict arrests for property damage. He calls for citizens to report pranksters, offers police detail for traffic and crowds, and outlines twelve hour shifts to safeguard downtown while stressing penalties for malicious destruction.

Claude M. Worley

Civic clubs to hear report on utility merger

Indianapolis Federation of Civic Clubs will meet Friday night at the Chamber of Commerce to hear a report from the utilities committee on the proposed merger of the T. H. L. & E. Traction Company and the Northern Indiana Power Company. Chairman A. L. Portteus said several committee members had been away and could not study the issue.

Indianapolis Federation of Civic Clubs Chamber of Commerce Utilities Committee T. H. L. & E. Traction Company Northern Indiana Power Company A. L. Portteus

City Council Studies Hoover Traffic Plan Reforms

City council safety committee, led by Robert E. Springsteen, weighs adopting the Hoover model traffic ordinance with local tweaks. discussion includes street car loops, Washington Street turns, parking bans, and extending loops toward Maryland and Georgia streets.

Robert E. Springsteen Council Hoosier Motor Club Indianapolis Safety Council Herbert Hoover Todd Stoops Washington Street Stoops Frederick Schortemeier The Safety Council Washington Delaware Senate Avenue Schortemeier Springsteen Maryland Georgia New York Street Ohio Herman P. Lieber Lieber Nicholson James P. Tretton Indianapolis Street Railway Company Merchants Association Meredith Nicholson Nicholson W. Connell Safety Board

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