Indiana War Memorial Trustees Rehire Architects for Plaza Foundation
Indiana World War Memorial trustees vote to retain Walker and Weeks as architects for the Plaza project and hire Dr W T Hatt from Purdue as supervising engineer. Hatt reports revised foundation plans allow any reinforcing steel while Weeks loses Indiana license due to steel company ties. Professor Hart to confer with architects to select final foundation. report due about Nov 17 with bids anticipated after a 60 day bid notice.
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Indiana
World War Memorial
Walker & Weeks
Cleveland
Ohio
War Memorial
W. T. Hatt
Purdue University School of Civil Engineering
Plaza
Walker and
Weeks
State Board of Registration For Engineers
Hart Wil
League halts Greek Bulgarian clash ends incipient war
Paris reports the League of Nations declares a halt to hostilities on the Greek Bulgarian border. Firing has ceased and troops are back on home terrain. Major Giles, British military attache in Athens, is sent to verify Greek troop withdrawals. French and Italian attaches follow.
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United Press
Paris
League of Nations Council
Giles
Athens
Greece
City street cleaning halted after November 15
John F. Walker, superintendent, warned at a city cabinet meeting that the street cleaning department will stop its fall cleanup due to insufficient funds after November 15. About 190 workers will be dismissed and residents are urged not to place leaves on the street.
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John F. Walker
Walker
France Cabinet Resigns Over Caillaux Stand
Paris Oct 27 The French cabinet resigned this afternoon President Doumergue accepted the resignations The cabinet fell after Finance Minister Caillaux refused to resign and allow a new minister to handle finances A second cause was cabinet displeasure at Caillaux’s failure to secure a debt settlement with Washington for France.
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United Press
Paris
Caillaux
Washington
France
America
Duvall Faces Heirs Policy Shift From Fairbanks Family
Republican mayoral candidate John L. Duvall criticized the heirs of late Vice President Charles Warren Fairbanks for backing the Democrats. Duvall asserted party loyalty and predicted his election next week. Charles J. Orbison, former Democrat judge and former Indiana prohibition director, spoke for Duvall at the King Avenue Methodist Church.
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John L. Duvall
Charles Warren Fairbanks
Fairbanks
Duvall
Marion County
Charles J. Orbison
Prohibition
Indiana
Old King Aye. Methodist Church
No Call to Pulpit As Central Christian Considers Candidates
Samuel Ashby chairman of the Central Christian Church board said no call has been extended to fill the vacancy after the death of the 13 Rev Allan B. Philpott. The Rev W A Schullenberger of Des Moines Iowa is among those considered.
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Samuel Ashby
Central Christian Church Official Board
Allan B. Philpott
W. A. Schullenberger
Des Moines
Iowa
Dutch Anderson Linked to Indiana Killing Inquiry
Muncie police report George Dutch Anderson believed in Indiana. Officers say he and a woman named House were seen having lunch in a Muncie restaurant and leaving in a blue touring car. Anderson, ally of Gerald Chapman, awaits appeal on a Connecticut death sentence for a policeman murder and is wanted in Muncie for the killing of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Hance months ago.
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George
Dutch) Anderson
Indiana
Muncie
Anderson
House
Gerald Chapman
Connecticut
Ben Hance
Bandit Binds Three Ransacks Home on Exeter Ave
An unmasked colored bandit bound a man, his wife, and their 16 year old daughter at 2 a m on Exeter Ave. He ransacked the residence, escaped, after attempting to attack the women. Police link him to past robberies and assaults. George Gandolf reported the break in and loss of $6 and a diamond ring.
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George Gandolf
Exeter Ave
Gandolf
Sheriff’s Kin Injured In Auto Crash
Mrs. Daisy Armintrout aged 55 of 6325 North Keystone Avenue, mother in law of Sheriff Omer Hawkins, suffers serious cuts and bruises at Methodist Hospital after being struck Monday night by a car driven by Anthony Worsham of 4325 Guilford Avenue in front of 761 North Meridian Street.
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Daisy Armintrout
Keystone Ave
Omer Hawkins
Methodist Hospital
Meridian St
Anthony Worsham
Guillford Ave
Earl of Stafford Sneaks East After Auto Theft Case
Indianapolis police detain A. R. Palmer who posed as an English nobleman known as Earl of Stafford. He will be sent to Newport News Virginia to answer an auto theft charge. Palmer is accused of passing three $5,000 checks at Morsyth Montana.
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Palmer
Newport News
Indianapolis
Earl of Stafford
A. R. Palmer
Morsythe
Mont
President Proclaims Thanksgiving Day Holiday
President Coolidge proclaimed November 26 as Thanksgiving Day noting the United States has been brought with safety and honor through another year. The proclamation was issued from Washington on October 27.
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United
Washngton
United States
Coolidge
Governor to seek advice on state employee pay
State Auditor Lewis Bowman will meet Governor Jackson on Wednesday to discuss salaries for state employees at month end. The talks follow actions by the state finance committee and a ruling by Attorney General Arthur Gilliam that some pay reductions were illegal. Bowman undecided if his department will follow Gilliam, the committee, or seek a special session. Alfred Houston the state fire marshal will confer with Gilliam on department impact.
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Jackson
Lewis Bowman
State Finance Committee
Arthur Gilliam
Gilliam
Bowman
Alfred Houston
Rich Farmer Sues Wife for Divorce Over Straw Bed
William Shetterly a 71 year old farmer in Anderson Indiana sues his wife Katherine for divorce alleging she forced him to sleep on a straw tick instead of a feather bed. He claims the poor sleeping arrangements harmed his comfort and wellbeing.
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Times Special
Anderson
Ind
William Shetterly
Katherine
Snow and Cold Wave Forecast for Wednesday
A cold wave with snow may strike Indianapolis Wednesday according to the Federal Weather Bureau. Cloudy tonight with possible rain turning to snow. temperatures may fall to around 25 above zero. Nebraska, Iowa, and Minnesota report heavy snow with Havre Mont at 2 above zero and Helena Mont at ten inches of snow.
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Indianapolis
Federal Weather Bureau
J. H. Armington
Nebraska
Iowa
Minnesota
Havre
Mont
Calgary
Alberta
Helena
Brethren Open State Meeting in Indianapolis
The Indiana state congress of the United Brethren Church opened at the First United Brethren church with about 500 expected attendees. An informal council met with Bishop F. F. Fouts presiding, and speakers Rev. J. M Phillips of Dayton and Gov. Jackson with Rev. W. R. Funk were scheduled to speak.
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Charles Evans Pilgrim
Grand Rapids
Mich
Indiana
F. F. Fouts
Indianapolis
J. M Phillips
Dayton
Ohio
Jackson
W. R. Funk
Auto Crashes Fatal. Two Die, Total 51 This Year
Two auto accidents in 24 hours claim two lives. George McCord, 31, of 708 Fletcher Ave., died at the city hospital after a bicycle collision with John Ryan, 18, of 448 Sherman Dr., who is charged with manslaughter. William Daniels, 41, of 941 N Sherman Dr., died after being struck near 65 Sherman Dr. Ryan faces manslaughter allegations.
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George McCord
Fletcher Ave
City Hospital
Massachusetts Ave
Alabama St
Western Union
John Ryan
Washington St
Ryan
William Daniels
N. Sherman
Sherman
Sherman Dr
Prominent Men Linked to Liquor Ring Probe In Indiana and St Louis
A U S grand jury in Cincinnati began investigating a liquor conspiracy with ties to Indianapolis and St Louis. George Remus, the bootleg king, was summoned to testify as federal officials offered no comment. The probe targets alleged financial backers and a large booze ring with possible national reach.
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St. Louis
Indianapolis
Indiana
George Remus
Ward
United States
Albert Ward
Remus
Prohibition
Jury Eyes Convention Liquor Law at Legion Meet
Federal grand jury in Omaha begins inquiry into possible violations of the prohibition law during the recent American Legion national convention. The panel started its evidence hunt today as it probes activities tied to the event.
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U. 8S
United Press
Omaha
Neb
Federal Grand Jury
American Legion
Flagship Seattle Sustains Minor Accident at Sea
The cruiser Seattle, flagship of Admiral 8S. S. Robinson, commander in chief of the U S fleet, had a slight mishap while en route from San Diego to Balboa in the Canal Zone, the Navy Department was informed today.
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United Press
Washington
Seattle
8S. S. Robinson
United States Fleet
San Diego
Cal
Balboa
Canal Zone
Navy Department
Smoke case heard in city court against Kingan & Co
City Judge Dan V. White took the case under advisement until November 12. He heard technical arguments from city officials and Kingan & Co attorneys on conclusions of a smoke test conducted at the plant July 24.
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Kingan & Co
Packers
Dan V. White
White
Kingan
Fragmentary OCR Weather and Time Signals
The readable segments show times and measurements with 6 am 29 etc. Values include 12 and 28 as figures. no clear event or location is present. The text appears to be an OCR mishmash of time stamps and codes with no coherent news item.
Elks Plan First Party at New Club House
The Elks hold their first Halloween party at the new club house this Saturday with a dinner and dance. Chairman E. J. Gausepohl says dancing runs from 8 to 12 p m.
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the Elks
E. J. Gausepohl
Board of Governors
Rural Indiana stills upset by federal cleanup drive
Federal prohibition agents sweep southern Indiana near New Albany under Oscar Holman and Deputy Administrator Ansel R. Harris. Holman reports confiscation of a 600 gallon malt supply and a 50 gallon condenser from the Peterson farm and a 65 gallon still found on the Villers farm. No arrests yet as agents press their pursuit of the white mule through the hills.
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Indiana
Kentucky
Oscar Holman
Ansel R. Harris
Holman
Peterson
New Albany
Villers
Judge Is Kept Home With Severe Cold
Criminal Judge James A. Collins remains at home with a serious cold nearing pneumonia. His physician expects absence from court until Monday. Frank A. Symmes named judge pro tem for arraignment day.
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Collins
Pro
James A. Collins
Frank A. Symmes
Myers accuses Duvall of boss ties in mayoral clash
Walter Myers Democratic nominee accuses Republican John L. Duvall of colluding with political boss Bill Armitage. He blames Duvall for inflated property costs, rising taxes, and alleged misused prepaid Barrett law interest. Myers charges city treasurers hid funds and claims Duvall would not be his own master if elected. He spoke at 2917 Central Ave with council candidates present.
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John L. Duvall
Walter Myers
Central Ave
Bill Armitage
Myers
Duvall
Armitage
George W. Coffin
Toll of Crash of Fast Passenger Over 30 Foot Embankment
A fast passenger train crash near Memphis Tennessee resulted in multiple deaths and injuries. Rescue teams worked through a damaged embankment to recover victims and assess the wreckage. Officials investigated probable causes and possible service suspensions across the line.
Sunnyland Derailment Kills and Injures Scores Near Victoria
Eight known dead and more than twenty injured after the Sunnyland express derailed near Victoria Mississippi. The rear Pullman plunged down a 30 foot embankment dragging cars as high speed caused a tangled wreck. Rescuers and local churches and schools acted as makeshift hospitals for victims from Florida to Memphis and points west.
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United Press
Memphis
Tenn
Sunnyland
Frisco
Victoria
Miss
Florida
Kansas City
Points West
Pullmans
W. G. Davis
Lloyd Wagner
Tupelo
Olive Webster
Oxford
J. Burnett
Newsboy
H. G. Hawthorne
J. F. Thompson
W. A. Hart
U S to Indict Scores for Beer Shipments
Federal District Attorney Olson announced indictments to be filed against Chicago police, politicians and officials from Peoria Joliet and Aurora along with five railroad officers over shipments into Chicago totaling about 800 000 dollars monthly of beer. Investigators say beer from Corning New York was reconsigned to Elkhart Indiana to mislead dry agents.
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United Press
Chicago
Olson
Peoria
Joliet
Aurora
Corning
N. Y
Elkhart
Ind
City police downplay Indiana crime wave says unemployment fuels issues
Police Chief Herman F. Rikhoff told the city cabinet there is no real crime wave in Indianapolis. He noted hardships from unemployment and cited people going to theater rather than home as factors.
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Indianapolis
Herman F. Rikhoff
Shank tells aides they are through as new leaders arrive
Mayor Shank declares his administration finished and urges remaining officials to be ready for a new wave of appointees. Edward Be McBride notes the public would demand Shank again after four years. Fire Chief O'Brien cites twenty one candidates for his post.
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Bill Armitage
George Coffin
Shank
Edward BE. McBride
John J. O'Brien
Streets Preferential Status Recommended by City Board
The board of safety recommended Washington Blvd from Fall Creek to the canal be made a preferential street and urged several intersections to receive the same status. These include W Michigan St at King Ave Massachusetts Ave at Tacoma Ave Hazel at Madison McCarty St Delaware at Merrill Merrill at Pennsylvania Merrill at Delaware W Tenth St at King Ave and Fortieth St at Cornelius Ave.
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Washington Blvd
Fall Creek
Canal
City Council
Board of Safety
Michigan St
King Ave
Massachusetts Ave
Tacoma Ave
Hazel St
Madison Ave
McCarty St
Delaware St
Merrill St
Pennsylvania St
W. Tenth St
Fortieth St
Cornelius Ave
Three Persons Sought In Local Missing Persons Case
Police seek three missing individuals: Clarence Francis, 11, ran away from 929 Edgemont St. Eva Miller, missing from Apt 2, Tenth and Olney Sts. Carl Reiman, 48, of Tuscola Illinois, sought in the area.
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Clarence Francis
Edgemont St
Eva Miller
Apt. 2
Tenth and
Olney Sts
Carl Reiman
Tuscola
Ill
Smallpox Delays Jury Selection in Oberholtzer Case
In Noblesville Indiana on October 27, Judge Will M. Sparks halted jury selection for the murder trial of D C Stevenson Earl Klineck and Earl Gentry due to a Wayne township smallpox outbreak. Prospective jurors from the district were excluded after a social at Bethel M E Church exposed others to the disease. The panel wen t through repeated passes as the state preserves its option for the death penalty if convicted.
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Times
Corres
Noblesville
Ind
Wayne Township
Will M. Sparks
D. C. Stephenson
Earl Klineck
Earl Gentry
Madge Oberholtzer
Bethel M. E
Bert Shackleford
James Bush
Eagletown
Vern H. Fisher
Bush
Indianapolis Street Railway Company
Court Upholds Coffin's Power in City Chair Election
George W. Coffin, Republican city chairman, won a Supreme Court victory. The court ruled the Marion County Superior Court lacked authority to enjoin the seating of twenty six precinct committeemen Coffin substituted for others he had dismissed. He removed factional supporters to secure his leadership over Ralph A. Lemcke.
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George W. Coffin
State Supreme Court
Marion County Superior Court
Coffin
Jewett- Lemcke
Ralph A. Lemcke
Tax engineer named for state tax board
Walter T. Horn of 325 North Colorado Street, an engineer for the public service commission, was named engineer for the State tax board. John J. Brown, tax board chairman, announced Horn's appointment as successor to Harry V. Wenger, who resigned effective November 1. Horn graduated from Purdue University in 1915.
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Walter T. Horn
Colorado St
Public Service Commission
State Tax Board
John J. Brown
Tax Board
Horn
Harry V. Wenger
Purdue University
What would you do with a million dollars story contest
Contest invites essays up to 300 words on what to do with a million dollars. Cash prizes total 100, with first to fifth and twelve $1 prizes. Send to The Times Indianapolis story editor, reading The Times by November 10. Begins November 3 featuring Joanna’s tale.
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Indianapolis Times
Times
Joanna
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