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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1930

Page

5

Building Gains Shown in Indiana Three Cities

A Indiana business survey notes September building totals at 1.96 million, with gains in Logansport Terre Haute and Vincennes. Eight cities exceed August, including Anderson Elkhart Fort Wayne Hammond Indianapolis Logansport Muncie Terre Haute. Coal fields in Pike County show progress with stripping and deep mines, a 75 thousand dollar tipple near Littles, and Servel Inc plans for a million dollar refrigerator ad push.

Charles C. Stone the Times Indiana Logansport Terre Haute Vincennes Anderson Elkhart Ft. Wayne Hammond Indianapolis Muncie Coal Company Pike County Ingle Coal Company Littles Servel, Inc Evansville Calumet Kokomo Reiss Manufacturing Company Master Electric Company of Dayton Bert H. Welchel

U S Hospital Site Appraisers Named

Circuit Judge Harry O. Chamberlin named three real estate men to set the price for a federal veterans hospital site. William J. Rasmussen Albert Uhl and George T. Wheldon were chosen as appraisers. The land includes part of Coffins course and nearby parcels. The park board will sell the tract to Indianapolis citizens for no less than its value, who will then transfer it to the government.

Harry O. Chamberlin William J. Rasmussen Albert Uhl George T. Wheldon Coffins Course Park Board Indianapolis Satelite

Bank Charters Granted and Hearing Held by State Board

Charters were granted for the First State Bank of Decatur and the Commercial State Bank of Hammond at a state charter board meeting Friday. A petition for a charter for the Western State Bank of South Bend was taken under advisement.

First State Bank of Decatur Commercial State Bank of Hammond State Charter Board Western State Bank of South Bend

Divorce Granted to Thomas Fortune Ryan in Sheridan

Thomas Fortune Ryan, grandson of the late New York capitalist, was granted a divorce from Margaret M. Ryan in district court here for desertion. The suit was filed about a week ago, per United Press dispatches.

Bu United Press Sheridan, Wyo Thomas Fortune Ryan New York Margaret M. Ryan United Press ST. Louis Joan Lowell Thomas Buchanan Mexico Los Angeles Eileen Percy Ulrich B. Bush Superior Court

New Emperor Kin of Solomon Crowned in Abyssinia

Ras Taffari, 37, heir of Menelek, is set to be crowned emperor of Abyssinia on November 2 in a ceremony attended by ambassadors from America Britain France Italy and others. The article notes Abyssinia's strategic location and wealth potential while detailing his tactic of balancing Britain France Italy and appealing to the League of Nations and United States for Western aid and investment.

Washington Sheba Ethiopia Solomon Jerusalem Abyssinia America Britain France Italy Ras Taffari Lion Judah New England New York Atlantic Seaboard Florida Africa East Africa Red Sea Gulf of Aden India Sudan Egypt Nile Sahara Desert French Somaliland Italian Somaliland British Somaliland Eritrea Uganda Menelek Solomon the Wise League of Nations United States China

Prosperity Forecast From Steel Leaders At Institute Meeting

At the American Iron and Steel Institute semi annual gathering in New York President Charles M Schwab said the steel industry will meet greater future demand and lead the march to prosperity. Industry heads noted low inventories stable prices and signs of improvement though warning against over expansion. Ingot production this year should total about 40 million tons, near the ten year average.

York American Steel Industry Ity Charles M. Schwab American Iron and Steel Institute Schwab THER E. G. Grace Bethlehem Steel L. E. Block Inland Steel Thomas Gridar Republic Steel

Goliath Made One Error In Bank Robbery Confession

Ralph Ping 25 of Butler Avenue confessed to five other holdups after a court appearance where he was bound over to the grand jury on charges of grand larceny and robbery. His wife and two children attended the proceeding as Ping was escorted back to jail by Patrolman Robert Murnan and Sergeant Charles Hodges.

Ralph Ping Butler Avenue Robert Murnan Charles Hodges Ping

American jail curse on civilization expert says

J Franklin Wright, humanitarian and Pathfinders of America founder, argues the American jail system wounds more lives than any other and urges character engineering in prisons and schools. He speaks in Indianapolis on reform, praising self discipline over authority and claiming habits are thoughts in action.

Sheldon Key J. Franklin Wright Indianapolis Wright Pathfinders of America D. C Walla Walla Penitentiary Washington

Tri Province Sigma Chi Convention Planned Here

Wilson Daily, secretary of the Sigma Chi alumni chapter, will be assisted by Louis Fletcher and Harold L. Ross in arranging the tri province convention of the fraternity here on December 12 and 13.

Wilson Daily Sigma Chi Louis Fletcher Harold L. Ross Tri-Province

Stump calls for constitutional revision in Indiana debate

Albert Stump and Milton Elrod debated at the Optimist Club in Claypool where Stump urged a constitutional convention to rewrite Indiana's basic law. Elrod warned against a convention, favoring amendments or legislative changes, citing cost and political risk. Elrod heads the Back-to-Constitution League.

Indiana Albert Stump Milton Elrod Optimist Club Claypool Stump Elrod League Circle Tower

Two Men Sentenced in DUI Case. Licenses Suspended

Two men received thirty day sentences and one year license suspensions after conviction for operating autos while under the influence. Municipal Judge Paul Wetter also imposed $10 fines for drunkenness and $10 penalties. Carl Snodgrass of 2820 Washington boulevard and Wesley Meister of 1850 Applegate street were involved in crashes at Clifton and Thirtieth streets and at New York and Delaware streets.

Paul C. Wetter Carl Snodgrass Washington Boulevard Clifton Thirtieth Streets Wesley Meister Applegate Street New York Delaware Streets

Walton League to Slap Lieber at Convention

Times Special Gary Indiana October 24 The Izaak Walton League considers a report accusing Richard Lieber state conservation director of using funds for state parks over fish and game propagation and of soliciting campaign funds from wardens. H H Evans backed Bradford for Lieber’s job and urged stronger action.

Times Gary Ind Richard Lieber State Conservation Department Conservation Department Lieber H. H

Universalist Indiana convention names officers this afternoon

The eighty third annual Universalist convention of Indiana meets at Central Universalist church in Indianapolis. Reverend Effie McCullom Jones of Iowa and Reverend A Gertrude Earle of Boston spoke, while Reverend Clinton Scott urged pastors to stir congregations to act on oppression and unemployment. Meetings continue through Sunday.

Universalist Convention Indiana Central Universalist Church Fifteenth New Jersey Effie McCullom Jones Iowa A. Gertrude Earle Boston Clinton Scott Peoria Ill

Weather report at sea conditions summary

In the air weather conditions report for the sea the wind is north west at seven miles per hour with a barometric pressure of 30.12 inches at sea level. Ceiling is unlimited and visibility is two miles with field conditions good.

First Mail Plane to Land at City's New Airport Saturday

City officials and aviation leaders prepare for the inaugural arrival at the new 947 acre airport this Saturday. The ceremony will feature the New York to Los Angeles flight and highlight the field’s taxiways apron and service facilities.

W. A. New York Los Angeles Ben Davis

G O P State Ticket Likely to Be Beaten in Indiana

Indiana voters face a tight race as Democrats forecast victory across many districts with Republicans conceding some losses. Analysts cite industrial unease and farmer discontent, while key districts like the Fifth Sixth Ninth and Eleventh are hotly contested and could swing the House balance.

Indiana Congress Walter Chambers Newcastle Henry Hancock Madison Republican State Organization Albert Vestal House of Representatives Vestal Fred Purnell Attica House Agricultural Committee Harry Matlock

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