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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1929

Page

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Weekend Traffic Toll Reaches Six Fatalities in Indianapolis

Six people died in weekend crashes in Indianapolis and central Indiana with more than a score injured. Victims include Mrs. Bessie Hamilton, George Barker, Fred Jackson, John Beekman, Verna Bertram, and Clarence Foxworthy, with details of crashes, witnesses, and implicated drivers. Funeral arrangements and investigations proceed as authorities seek the hit and run motorist in Hamilton and Barker cases.

Indianapolis Indiana Bessie Hamilton Washington Street George Barker Fred Jackson Alton Street John Beekman Linwood Avenue Verna Bertram South Pershing Street Clarence Foxworthy New York Street Claude M. Worley Homer Peters Beville Avenue Barker Hamilton Katherine Salisbury Shelbyville Jackson and Beekman Charles Sumwalt Wallace Street Jackson Beekman A. E Dake Sumwalt

World flyer in Ontario faces delays in North American tour

German aviator Baron Koenigthausen, circling the globe in a small monoplane, was delayed by engine trouble in Ontario. After two days held up, he planned to depart for Buffalo with stops at Albany and London on the way to New York City.

United Prescon Ont Baron Koenig Rthausen Buffalo London Albany New York

Opium Case Continues Defense Claims No Chinese Law Violation

In Nanking on October 28 Ying Bao former Chinese vice consul at San Francisco his wife and Suen Foon face opium smuggling charges in the United States. The defense argues the offense did not violate existing Chinese law at the time and the trial is continued.

United Press Nanking China Ying Bao San Francisco Suen Foon United States

Connecticut Senator Criticized Over Secret Lobby Ties

Washington reports allege Connecticut manufacturers gain an estimated 53 million dollars annually from secret Senate Finance Committee schedules. Senator Bingham defends Evanson as secretary, denies lobbyist role, while taunts label him a mere atom on the earth amid tensions with committee leadership.

Tnnited Washington Connecticut Senate Finance Committee Evanson Charles Evanson Tydings Dem Democratic National Committee Connecticut Manufacturers Association Bingham Rep Blaine Senate Connecticut Manufacturers’ Association Finance Committee

Market Crash Drags Down Blue Chips Amid Large Losses

The New York market tumbled with billions lost as United States Steel led declines. Banks once propping the market failed to stem the selloff as blue chips including Westinghouse General Motors Johns Manville and U S Steel fell sharply.

General Electric Westinghouse General Motors Johns Manville United States Steel Steel

Neighbor shoots at prowler. man dies from wound

George Walker, 37, of 1227 West Bay street, died at city hospital from a bullet wound suffered after neighbor Alza O. Starkey, 55, fired at him from his yard. Starkey faces vagrancy charges and potential manslaughter charges. A liquor stash was found. Walker said he was shot because he was drunk.

George Walker West Bay Street City Hospital Alza O. Starkey Walker Starkey Charles H. Keever

Limited is Wrecked in Landslide Near Eastview Kentucky

The New Orleans limited of the Illinois Central collided with a landslide on a sharp curve near Eastview Kentucky. Fireman Co W Burney of Paducah was pinned under the locomotive for an hour before rescue. The engine and mail baggage cars derailed while passenger coaches stayed on the tracks.

United Press Eastview New Orleans Limited Illinois Central Lines Here Co. W. Burney Paducah Burney

Voting Place Help by Phone in City Election

The Times offers assistance for residents unsure of their voting place for the Tuesday November 5 city election. Call Riley 5551 any weekday afternoon between 1 and 5 PM for exact street addresses precinct numbers and word and precinct details to locate your polling location.

the Times Riley Riley 5551

The Avenging Parrot Comes to The Times This Week

The Times previews a second serial in Pink editions starting Tuesday. Anne Austin's mystery The Avenging Parrot debuts, while Sheila continues across all editions, including Pink. Readers will enjoy a double fiction feature with ongoing adventures and suspenseful plot twists.

Times Sheila Anne Austin The

Battle Lines Drews in Fashion War

Long versus short dresses divide Indianapolis society as Miss Ann Wright and Miss Elizabeth Tucker model the contrasting looks. YWCA officials condemn the long style as unhealthy while a photo spread at L. S. Ayres & Co. showcases the era's fashion debate.

Miss Mrs. Indianapolis Miss Ann Wright North Meridian Street Miss Elizabeth Tucker Pennsylvania Street Miss Wright Miss Tucker Indianapolis L. S. Ayres & Co

Marion union official bomb victim in Indiana

Bloodhounds tracked the bombing suspect after a blast in Marion that hurled Andrew A. Legos from his car and blew the top from his home. Legos, 35, secretary of the Mold Makers' Union, remained in critical condition as state agents pursued leads amid labor tensions at local glass factories and a labor temple bombing two weeks earlier.

Marion Ind Andrew A. Legos Mold Makers’ Union Legos Alfred E. Houston St. Elmo Ill Lebanon Virgil Quinn

Accidental Shooting Probe In Clark County

Jeffersonville Indiana October 28 no charges were filed today in the alleged accidental shooting of Daniel Hupp 30, while witnesses Miss Helen Dudley 20 and Miss Louise Kaiser 22 were held for investigation. The pair testified Hupp urged Dudley to point a revolver at him and fire believing it unloaded. the bullet hit his neck. Sheriff Hal K Hughes said no charges would be filed before a conference with prosecutor Walter E Prentice.

United Press Jeffersonville Ind Daniel Hupp Helen Dudley Louise Kaiser Hupp

Momentary Death of Ohio Solon Expected

Senator Theodore E. Burton of Ohio teetered toward death in Washington after a relapse Sunday. Doctors said recovery was improbable as he had influenza and poor health for a year. Secretary Robert Norton said Burton may linger a day at most as President Hoover visited the sickroom.

United Press Washington Theodore E. Burton Ohio Burton Robert Norton Hoover

Death of Perry Tindolph in Vincennes Car Crash

In Vincennes Indiana on Sunday Perry Tindolph 77 retired jeweler and farmer died suddenly while driving his automobile authorities reported.

United Press Vincennes Ind Perry Tindolph

Simplicity Marks Shumaker Rites

Dr. Edward S. Shumaker, Indiana city chieftain and prohibitionist leader, buried in Crown Hill cemetery after services at Broadway Methodist church. Floral tributes and tribute addresses praised his thirty year tenure as state superintendent of the Anti-Saloon League.

Edward S. Shumaker Indiana Crown Hill Broadway Methodist Church F. Scott McBride Anti-Saloon League of America Shumaker League McBride Dr. McBride John W. McFall Broadway Church Howard Russell Westerville, C Anti-Saloon League Ernest N. Evans Church Federation of Indianapolis Elizabeth Stanley Liberty H. H. Fout Edgar Blake

Snook Appeals Unfair Trial In Murder Case

Dr James Howard Snook former university professor and convicted killer of Theora Hix filed a six page petition in error with twenty six reasons why the trial was unfair He attacks Trial Judge Henry Scarlett and County Prosecutor John J Chester whose tactics led to conviction in Columbus Ohio

United Press Columbus James Howard Snook Theora Hix Inamorata Court of Appeals Henry Scarlett John J. Chester

A Great Series on Prisons by Dr. Harry Elmer Barnes

The Times begins a series addressing prison life and crime led by sociologist Dr. Harry Elmer Barnes. He tackles why prisons mutiny and inmates kill and explains broader criminal questions in upcoming articles.

Harry Elmer Barnes The Times

Suit Objections Filed Over Gas Company Intervenor

Federal court objections were filed today by the city to Allen G Williams's petition to be admitted as an intervening defendant in Newton Todd's suit seeking to prevent transferring Citizens Gas Company ownership to Indianapolis. The gas company filed similar objections last week.

Allen G. Williams North Drexel Avenue Newton Todd Citizens Gas Company Indianapolis

Russians Land at Detroit for Ford Banquet

The Russian plane Land of the Soviets landed at Ford airport after noon completing a delayed Chicago to Detroit trip. The world fliers will be hosted by Henry Ford and honored at a banquet tonight before leaving Tuesday for New York.

United Press Detroit Ford Airport Chicago Henry Ford New York

Sheriff barred from homes in tax ruling

Attorney-General James M. Ogden ruled that a sheriff cannot levy on furniture or other property inside a home without the door being open, equating forced entry with burglary. Outbuildings are exempt, but vehicles can be seized for unpaid taxes. The opinion also blocks bond issues on installment plans and states retirement certificates may not be altered after year one.

James M. Ogden James Showalter State Board Ogden Lawrence County

Luminous Paint Victims Near End Of Tragedy

Five women poisoned by luminous watch dial painting near Orange New Jersey worsen as Mrs Quiza MacDonald dies at Memorial hospital. Sister Mrs Albina Larice and others suffer deteriorating health while Katherine Schaub and Edna Hussman show lasting physical effects. The group previously settled claims against the company for 10000 dollars and 800 annual pension plus medical care.

United Press York Orange N. J Quiza MacDonald Memorial Hospital Grace Fryer

Pantages Guilty of Assault With 1 to 50 Year Sentence

Alexander Pantages, famed west coast showman, found guilty of assaulting 17 year old Eunice Pringle after a dramatic jury deliberation of 53 hours. Judge Fricke set an automatic sentence from one to fifty years in San Quentin with a possible motion for new trial and appeal.

George H. Beale United Press Los Angeles Alexander Pantages West Coast San Quentin Penitentiary Eunice Pringle Charles Fricke Lois Pantages Pantages Fricke Carmen John Considine Dixie Martin Rodney Lloyd

Boy Slayers Arraigned In Milford Killing

James and John Mulligan aged 7 and 8 confessed to killing 3 year old Albert Mikenas in a Milford swamp. Judge Robert C Stoddard continued the case for one month on prosecutor Omar W Platt request. Yale University investigators from the institute of human relations will study the boys.

United Press Milford Conn James John Mulligan Albert Mikenas Robert C. Stoddard Omar W. Platt Stoddard Platt Yale University Institute of Human Relations

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