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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1929

Page

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Glossbrenner Seeks Negro Votes At Indianapolis Rally

Alfred M. Glossbrenner, Indianapolis business leader, addresses 500 Negro attendees at a Third Ward Republican rally and barbecue on Twelfth Street and Senate Avenue. He stresses business experience, change in city government, and applying sound management to city affairs amid humorous mispronunciations of his name. Also speaks alongside former Mayor Jewett and others.

Glossie Twelfth Street Senate Avenue Alfred M. Glossbrenner Indianapolis George W. Coffin Duvall Indiana Avenue J. D. Johnson Metropolitan Baptist Church Glossbrenner Glossengreener Glossenbrenner Grossbrenner Aarty Charles Jewett Charles Sumner Williams Eaglefeather David Venerable

Execution of Grigorovichi and Twelve Apostles

Two brothers Grigorovichi and twelve members of a counter revolutionary gang were executed by Soviet secret service. They led a group under the banner of a religious sect called Imia slavtzi with refuges in the northern Caucasus mountains and forests.

Soscow Grigorovichi Secret Service Imiaslavtzi Northern Caucasus

Ray Gibbens Quits State Industrial Board

Ray V. Gibbens of Anderson resigns from the state industrial board. His letter to Governor Harry G. Leslie is dated October 18 and becomes effective November 16. Gibbens served since April 22, 1927 after a four year appointment by former Governor Ed Tarkecon.

Ray V. Gibbens Anderson State Industrial Board Harry G. Leslie Gibbens Industrial Board Ed Tarkecon United Brethren Church Jackson Ku Klux Klan Roscoe Kiper Boonville Walter Wills Linton Horace G. Yergin Newcastle W. A. Faust Elwood

Ditemans Ocean Flight Fate Discussed By Fliers

United Press reports mixed messages on Urban F Diteman Jr and his Newfoundland to London missing flight. Maine to Rome flyer Lewis N Yancey says blind ocean flying is dangerous and darkness compounds risk. No verified trace of Diteman’s fate as rumor persists.

United Press New York Urban F. Diteman Jr Newfoundland London Lewis N. Yancey Maine Yancy Roger Williams Pathfinder Atlantic Diteman

Pantages Fate Hangs On Jury Verdict Today

Alexander Pantages faces possible San Quentin or freedom as closing arguments wrap in Los Angeles case. State and defense urge no compromise. jury to hear final instructions from Judge Fricke. If convicted, sentence ranges from county jail to fifty years. Eunice Pringle testified about an August incident. Pantages denied charges claiming blackmail plot.

George H. Beale United Press Los Angeles Alexander Pantages Eunice Pringle San Quentin Penitentiary San Quentin Fall West Frank J. Hogan District of Columbia Court of Appeals Doheny

Bodies recovered as Milwaukee ferry disaster widens search

Chicago October 25 The Milwaukee ferry disaster on Lake Michigan claims more bodies as coast guard ships search the choppy waters. Five dead include Captain Robert McKay. ships and cars were torn from the ferries as the storm struck near Wind Point Racine Wisconsin. United States inspectors opened an inquiry into the wreck.

Unitess Stall Corres Chicago Lake Michigan Grand Trunk Milwaukee Coast Guard Robert McKay Wind Point Racine Wis McKay Great Lakes Ludington Mich United States

Thursday Bad Luck Day Cited For Navy Accidents

Washington reports a trend of more naval airplane accidents on Thursdays than any other day. The article notes Thursday's historical bad luck including a sharp stock market crash and the death of President Harding on a Thursday.

United Press Washington Navy Harding

Proclamation Urges Armistice Day Observance in City

Mayor L Ert Slack issued a proclamation urging Armistice Day observance on November 11 across the city. He asked flags be flown and employers allow workers to participate to honor sacrifices for civilization. Felix T McWhirter named commander of the civic section. B W Breedlove named general chairman.

L. Ert Slack Felix T. McWhirter B. W. Breedlove

Community Fund sets $786 853 goal for Indianapolis drive

Indianapolis aims to raise 786 853 dollars in the tenth annual Community Fund campaign November 15 to 25. Hugh McK Landon fund president says the goal plus volunteers will meet essential social service needs. Since inception the drive has raised about 5 million dollars for local organizations.

Faky Ce Indianapolis Community Fund Hugh McK. Landon Indianapolis Landon Maibers H. C. Atkins Brandt C. Downey Isidore Feibleman J. W. Foster Eugene C. Foster William H. Insley Samuel Mueller Cleon Nate Freeman B. Ransom P. C. Reilly Mark V. Rinehart Almus G. Ruddell Franklin Vonnegut Warrack Wallace John R Welch

Autoist Burned at Puroil Station as Car Fuel Ignites

Theodore Perry aged 18 son of Mr and Mrs L J Perry of 4224 Carrolton street was burned on the face today when a hot manifold on his automobile set gasoline on fire at a Puroil filling station at Forty second street and College avenue. His condition is not serious and he will be returned home this afternoon. The automobile and the filling station were destroyed.

Theodore Perry L. J. Perry Carrollton Street Forty-second Street College Avenue St. Vincent’s Hospital

No Rain Expected for Indiana Football Games This Weekend

Meteorologist J. H. Armington said Indiana will have no more rain for several days. Temperatures are forecast to rise from recent lows to about 50 degrees this weekend, easing conditions for seven football contests.

Indiana J. H. Armington

College Dean Henry Craig Jones Dies in Iowa City

Henry Craig Jones aged 50 longtime law dean at the University of Iowa died at his home after a yearlong illness. Jones began teaching at Iowa in 1922 after posts at Harvard and George Washington and also served as dean at Illinois and West Virginia law schools.

United Press Iowa City eOct Henry Craig Jones College of Law University of Iowa Dean Jones Harvard George Washington University of Illinois West Virginia Colleges of Law

Double Killing in Lushton Narrows Motive to Be Determined

In Lushton Nebraska on October 25 Mr and Mrs Bert Stollar of California were killed and Mrs Harvey Swartz wounded in a shooting at the Swartz home. Stollar and his wife were visiting before presumably returning to California. Officers seek to establish motive and identify the shooter.

Lushton Neb Bert Stollar California Harvey Swartz Swartz Stollar

Meat Packers Institute Elects Officers In Chicago

William Whitfield Woods of Chicago was re elected president of the Institute of American Meat Packers at the annual convention. Frederic B. Snyder of Boston was re elected chairman of the board of directors.

United Press Chicago William Whitfield Woods Institute of American Meat Packers Frederic 8. Snyder Boston

Yo Yo Champions Prepare for City Title Fight

The city’s top yo yo manipulators compete Saturday at the Indiana theater for the city championship and prizes from The Times. First place earns a three day contract at the Indiana theater and 10 in gold, with trophies for other top finishers. District finalists from No. 2 Joseph Johnson No. 3 Richard Dininger No. 4 Frank Techinger No. 5 George Rennick No. 6 Owen Davidson listed with addresses.

Indiana Theater The Times Ritz Joseph Johnson Fayette Street Richard Dininger North Vine Street Frank Techinger Kansas Street George Rennick Williams Street Owen Davidson Ingram Street

Traffic code revision urged after police arrest ruling

City officials debate amending the model traffic code to authorize on sight arrests of violators. Police Chief Claude Worley and City Prosecutor Herbert Spencer push for authority, citing Municipal Judge Wetter’s ruling that arrests before a 72 hour sticker deadline are illegal. Oren Hack studies the ordinance for council as state law may supersede local rules.

Claude M. Worley Herbert M. Spencer Worley Paul C. Wetter Wetter Charles Brown Jeffersonville Edward O. Snethen Chief Worley Oren S. Hack Hack

Evanston Firemen Chase Missing Ladder From New Truck

Crowds watched as Evanston firefighters chased a theft mystery after the new hook and ladder truck arrived at a house on Dempster Street. Flames issued from a second story window as Captain John Mersch commanded a climb. The ladder was missing, and the crew searched for the thief.

Burnited Evanston, Ill Evanston Dempster Street John Mersch

Indiana Anti-Saloon League chief Dr. Edward S. Shumaker ill

Dr. Edward S. Shumaker superintendent of the Indiana Anti-Saloon League is seriously ill with a malignant tumor. Officials said he is not doing well and has grown more restless since Tuesday with spells of hiccoughing, though he retains some vitality despite extreme weakness.

Edward 8S. Shumaker Indiana Shumaker

Fall Found Guilty in Bribe Trial of Interior Secretary

Former Interior Secretary Albert B. Fall was found guilty of receiving a $100,000 bribe from oilman E. L. Doheny. The jury, after 23 hours 50 minutes, recommended mercy. Trial in Washington featured extended deliberations, illness, and dramatic courtroom scenes.

Albert B. Fall Secretary of the Interior E. L. Doheny Elk Hills United Press Washington Interior Mercy Fall Elk Hills California Naval Oil Reserve Doheny Pan-American Company

Bankers Form Protection Committee Amid Market Plunge

New York bankers from J. P. Morgan & Co. Chase National Bank National City Bank Guaranty Trust Bankers Trust and First National Bank have organized a protection committee to guard security values as the stock market sinks with heavy trading.

United Press New York America J. P. Morgan & Co Chase National Bank The National City Bank Guaranty Trust Company Bankers Trust Company First National Bank

Lost carving found at Cleveland Museum amid international dispute

A rare carved ivory Diptych, a renowned work sought by French and Jugoslavian authorities, was found in Cleveland and withdrawn from display pending State Department guidance. The discovery occurred at the Cleveland Museum of Art on October 25.

Cleveland Museum United Press Cleveland Cleveland Museum of Art State Department of the United States

Auto makers plan continued 1929 production curtailment

Detroit reports drastic cutback in motor vehicle output through year end 1929 despite industry calm. September US and Canada production totaled 429 149 vs 436 507 in September 1928, a drop of 7 358 units per Automotive Industries.

United Press Detroit United States Canada Automotive Industries Magazine

Controversy Over Police Chief's New Car Bill

City Controller Holt holds up a $2,650 bill for Police Chief Claude Worley's La Salle sedan bought July 5. He questions separate requisitions for chassis and body to keep total under $2,000 and says council approval is required for purchases above that amount. He awaits legal department guidance after securing a full invoice from Cadillac.

Claude M. Worley New la Salle Sterling R. Holt Joe A. Baker Holt Board of Safety Council City Hall Burke-Cadillac Company Cadillac

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