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Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1930

Page

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Leslie Voices Approval Of Coffin Ticket In Indiana Campaign

Governor Harry G. Leslie defended his administration at an Irvington Republican club address. He denied graft, pledged to "straighten out carelessness," and praised the Coffin ticket while attacking Democratic rival Paul V. McNutt.

Leslie Harry G. Leslie Irvington Republican Club George W. Coffin Highway Commission Paul V. McNutt Marion County Coffin Frank Dailey Indianapolis Professor McNutt Indiana University McNutt

McCormick Campaign Spends on Shadowing Nye Probe

Mrs Ruth Hanna McCormick says her Illinois Senate bid has spent about 16000 dollars so far not counting the cost of shadowing Senate committee chairman Nye. Earlier Nye committee testimony showed nearly 350000 dollars in her primary campaign.

Michael Cudahy Muriel Cudahy Los Angeles Cudahy Muriel Evans Young Cudahy United Press Washington Ruth Hanna McCormick Illinois Nye Senate Campaign Expenditures Committee

ENS SIGNS WITH BUCS TO MANAGE 1931 PITT PIRATES

Jewel Ens, manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates, signed today to return as manager in 1931. Sam Dreyfuss, vice-president of the club, announced the decision. A separate item notes a six and a quarter pound turnip grown by William H. Catshall in Dick Johnson township, Brazil Indiana.

Pittsburgh Pirates Bu United Press Pittsburgh Jewel Ens Sam Dreyfuss Times Brazil Ind William H. Catshall Dick Johnson Township

Gem Bandits Escape With $200000 Loot

In New York theaters district jewelry store robbers used a staged postal messenger to gain access. Porter Charles Lewis and another worker were tied with wire while the pair demanded the safe combination. Lewis obtained it by telephone from partner Joseph Rosenthal and the bandits fled with gems valued at $200000 to $300000. Police were summoned after alarms delayed reaction.

United Press NEW York Charles S. Lewis M. Rosenthal & Sons Broadway Lewis Joseph Rosenthal Rosenthal

Geisking kin charged after raid in Louisville

The wife Ruth Geisking 22 of Terre Haute was acquitted while sister and brother Mrs Edward Cass 20 and Charles Geisking were held for Thursday on dis orderly conduct and vagrancy charges after police raided an Ohio river road residence. Liquor was seized. In Alexandria Indiana origin of a fire in an ambulance by Winfrey Son remains undetermined as newspapers were found burning in the vehicle.

United Press Louisville Ted Geisking Indiana Alfred J. Lingle Chicago Tribune Ohio River Road Ruth Geisking Terre Haute Edward Cass Charles Geisking Times Alexandria Ind Winfrey & Son

Rail Employees to Split Work With Jobless Extras

Indianapolis lodge No. 374 Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen plans to lay off three days per member on the Chicago division Big Four to provide one extra month round trip for unemployed extras. The program aims to add about ninety seven workers to receive twenty to twenty three days of work monthly, avoiding furloughs. Frank Wheeler leads the lodge as president and Lester Duvall is treasurer.

Indianapolis Lodge No Brotherhood of Railway Sion Chicago Big Four Railroad Lester Duvall Lodge Frank Wheeler

Charity drive in Indianapolis aims for 125 921 in two days

The Community Fund races to reach 125 921 within two days to add to a total goal of 865 000. Campaign chairman Arthur V. Brown urges broad giving including large and small donors. Large gifts from Norman Perry 2000 Holcomb Hoke 4000 Walter Marmon 3000 and Mrs. Francis G. Sales 1000 join Ford Motor Company workers 3374.80 and others as 50 Indianapolis Orphans Home children donate pennies. A report meeting is planned at Claypool tonight with a concluding session Wednesday at the hotel.

Indianapolis Arthur V. Brown Norman Perry Holcomb& Hoke Manufacturing Company Walter C. Marmon Francis G. Sales Ford Motor Car Company Ewart Link-Belt Company Hoosier Veneer Company Claypool

Nine Dead as Oklahoma Coal Mine Blast Traps 24

In M A lester Oklahoma rescuers with gas masks search the Sample Coal Mine No 1 after an explosion killed five and trapped 24 miners below the seventh to twentieth levels. Fresh air pockets and fumes hinder relief as bodies of four men are recovered and the fate of others remains uncertain.

United Press M’alester Okla Slope Pit J. G. Puterbaugh Curly Donley

Coolidge to Speak on WBZ Radio for GOP Support

Former President Calvin Coolidge will deliver a fifteen minute radio address from WBZ Springfield Massachusetts on Thursday night to back the current Republican campaign. The speech aligns Coolidge with GOP efforts ahead of elections.

United Press Springfield Mass Calvin Coolidge WBZ

Washington Bank and Trust closes to protect depositors

Directors of the Washington Bank and Trust Company in Chicago voluntarily closed the bank and placed affairs under Luther F. Symons, state bank commissioner, after heavy withdrawals on Oct. 27 1930. Thomas D. Barr assumed personal charge, assets near 7.97 million dollars with 2.29 million in deposits and 200 thousand state funds on hand. Officers include J Edward Morris Clifford N Fields Francis W Payne.

The Washington Bank and Trust Company West Washington Street Luther F. Symons State Bank J. Edward Morris Presser State Banking Department State Bank Department Thomas D. Barr Frank Richards Morris Clifton N. Fields Francis W. Payne

Shakedown Probe Targets Martinsville Deputy

Martinsville deputy sheriff Garrett Richards faced allegations of taking 45 dollars from jailed intoxicated youths and Morgan county farmers without trial. affidavits claim fines and costs were recorded by the deputy, with no court entry. Eli Lutz of Indianapolis says he paid 50 dollars for a 45 dollar fine and received 5 dollars in change.

Martinsville Ind John C. Hatfield Eli Lutz Indianapolis Morgan County Lutz Richards Jacob van Bloomington Theen W. G. Bray

Police Asked Not to Interfere in Yocum Kidnapping Case

In Galva Illinois authorities abandon rescue attempts to free Earl L Yocum a millionaire banker after his wife pleads for non interference She plans to meet ransom demands as Chicago visits continue with E A Anderson cashier called to aid in secrecy and to follow the kidnapers orders, while officials warn of drastic consequences if instructions are not met.

Galva Ill Earl L Yocum

Happy news from the Marion county jail

Deputy sheriff and jailer Roland Snyder welcomes a daughter named Levina Margaret Snyder born at Methodist Hospital weighing seven pounds four ounces. The bulletin notes the family is doing well and Snyder shares the joyous event from his work in the jail.

Marion County Roland Synder Methodist Hospital Roland Snyder Levina Margaret Snyder

Rebels Near Goal Reach Sao Paulo for Rio Entry

Van guard of the southern revolutionary armies arrived in Sao Paulo on October 28 in preparation for a triumphal entry into Rio de Janeiro, signaling a significant advance toward the capital.

Rio de Janeiro United Press Sao Paulo

Billy Arnold Declared 1930 Speedway Champion

Billy Arnold 27 of Chicago was formally named the nation's 1930 speedway king by the American Automobile Association. Detroit’s Shorty Cantlon took second, Indianapolis driver Bill Cummings finished third, with Snowberger and Litz in fourth and fifth. Cummings, a rising Hoosier star, completed his first year of big league auto racing after starting on dirt tracks.

United Press Washington Billy Arnold Chicago American Automobile Association William Shorty) Cantlon Detroit Bill Cummings Indianapolis Arnold Russell Snowberger Deacon Litz Cummings Indiana

Be Beautiful Glorify yourself series by Alicia Hart

Alicia Hart's second NEA Service article appears on the Times Woman's page. The weekly series will cover skin cleansing makeup facial stimulation hair care eye beauty harmony hand care and physical exercises targeting arms shoulders hips waist and more with practical tips and routines.

Alicia Hart NEA Miss Hart the Times

Professors Deny Charity Football Gate Shift

Northwestern sought moving the Northwestern Notre Dame game to Soldier Field to boost charity receipts. Big Ten faculty veto. Notre Dame coach Knute Rockne disappointed. critics say faculty wary of gate receipts and precedent.

Big Ten Board Northwestern Notre Dame Chicago Soldier Field Big Ten Dyche Stadium Evanston United Charities Knute Rockne Unema

Hoover denounces Kelley allegations on Colorado shale lands

President Hoover denounces Ralph S. Kelley accusations as reckless and baseless, saying they damage public service. Attorney General Mitchell rejects the charges as unfounded while Kelley defends his view amid a campaign backdrop and a pending justice department report.

United Press Washington Colorado Hoover White House Ralph S. Kelley General Land Office Kelley Mitchell Seth Richardson Department of Justice Geological Survey

Akron Prohibition Efforts Fail as Bootleg Rings Grow

Safety Director H H Arnold declared the prohibition law a failure after reporting 924 known bootleg gambling and vice resorts in Akron. He admitted an inability to close them despite backing the eighteenth amendment in 1918.

United Press Akron H. H. Arnold Arnold

Toy Golf Death Crew

Police believe the murder of miniature golf course owner Joseph Feuerman 40 may be a racket killing linked to muscle in on the business. He was shot near his course as investigators explore organized crime involvement.

United Press New York Joseph Feuerman

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Ens BUCS Porter Rail Oklahoma Coolidge Washington Bank Thomas Roberts Thomas Dilley Earl L. Yocu Happy Snyder Baby Girl George Kirkley United Press Staff Wilbur Justice Department Interior Department Brands Day Law Flop TOY Golf Death Crew
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