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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1929

Page

3

Family Pride Murder Trial in Parker County Court

In Weatherford Texas Judge R H Hamilton stands trial for the May killing of Tom Walton, the son-in-law who married his daughter Theresa. The courtroom drama unsettles families as verdicts loom, with spectators watching the judge and his wife Theresa, widow Grace Walton, and Theresa’s mother during the tense proceedings.

Bull Weatherford Tex Parker County R. H. Hamilton Tom Walton Judge Hamilton Walton Hamilton Theresa Hamilton University of Texas

City Park System Boasts Above Average Facilities

Eugene T. Lies of the Playground and Recreation Association of America urged use of school and college properties for part time park purposes during a City Council of Social Agencies meeting. Lies praised the local park system as far above average. Ford L. Hollweg was re-elected president with Dr J H Stygal Miss Gertrude Taggart serving as vice president and J W Moore secretary and August Fussenegger treasurer.

Eugene T. Lies Playground and Recreation Association of America Lies Council of Social Agencies United States Ford L. Hollweg J. H. Stygal Gertrude Taggart J. W. Moore August Fussenegger

Union Denies Endorsement for GOP Mayoral Candidate

Union declares reports from Republican city headquarters that Hod Carriers local endorsed Alfred M. Grossbrenner false. A resolution under the union constitution states it will not endorse any candidate or party.

Republican Hod Carriers’ Local Alfred M. Grossbrenner Union

Rites Planned for Mrs. Bessie Hamilton in Greencastle

Mrs. Bessie Hamilton 38 of LaVerne hotel was killed in a hit and run on East Washington near Highland. Daughters Velma Hamilton and Edward Stewart claimed the body. Funeral set for Wednesday at 2 PM at Harry W. Moore parlors with burial in Memorial Park. Greencastle drive raises 567 dollars to enroll local Boy Scout troop in area organization.

Memorial Park Bessie Hamilton LaVerne Hotel East Washington Street Highland Avenue Velma Hamilton Broadway Edward Stewart Chicago Harry W. Moore North Gate Street Memorial Park Cemetery Greencastle Ind

Beauty shop widow sparks deadly gunplay in Hollywood

Denise Hornsby of Los Angeles refused reconciliation with her estranged husband Moses W. Hornsby. In a fight that followed, the 43-year-old man shot Denise's son, his companion, and then himself, all seriously wounded. Denise, widow of a French army officer, runs a beauty shop frequented by Hollywood queens.

Denise Hornsby Los Angeles Moses W. Hornsby Hornsby

Twenty-Two Deputy Prosecutors Named to Help Guard City Election

Prosecutor Judson L. Stark announced twenty two deputy prosecutors to assist deputy election commissioners in spotting possible law violations during the city election next Tuesday. The group includes Stark and his entire staff with others receiving special commissions.

Judson L. Stark Stark George Eggleston Harry Gause Vinson Manifold William R. Ringer Paul Rheadarmer Floyd Mannon Victor Jose Jr Charles Karabell James Campbell Sumner Wiltsie Donald French Harry F. Rush James Hatcher Volney Brown Robert Eby J. Carl Vandiver Donald Ream Arthur A. Stettler Wilbur Grant Robert L. Brokenburr J. Montam Frank T. Cisson

Shumaker successor named in Indiana Anti-Saloon League talks

The Indiana Anti-Saloon League moves toward selecting a successor to the late Dr Edward Shumaker with a called meeting of the headquarters committee next Tuesday. Dr F Scott McBride of the national league will review recommendations before final selection. Names floated include Sam McNaught and E A Miles, with Dr Winders guiding the process.

Indiana Anti-Saloon League Edward 8. Shumaker League C. H. Winders Shumaker F. Scott McBride National League McBride State Executive Committee Sam McNaught Iowa Anti-Saloon League Dr. Winders E. A. Miles

Reception Planned for Reynolds Honeymoon Return

State treasurer F S Reynolds and spouse Mr and Mrs will host an informal reception from 2 to 4 p m Wednesday at the office. Mrs Reynolds formerly Grace Banta Urbahns has just returned from a six weeks honeymoon and will continue in office.

State Treasurer Statehouse Associates F. S. Reynolds Reynolds Grace Banta Urbahns

Leaps to Save Honor by El Paso Girl at Juarez Hotel

Elena Montes a 17 year old girl from El Paso Texas leaped from a hotel second story in Juarez to escape Manuel Gutierrez a Mexican customs official who she says threatened to attack her. Montes crossed the border Monday night to attend a party at the hotel.

Texas Juarez Mexico Elena Montes el Paso Tex Manuel Gutierrez Miss Montes

Jewett Attacks Democratic Leaders in City Election Speech

Former mayor Charles W. Jewett assailed Mayor J. Ert Slack and Democratic officials at a North Illinois street rally. He criticized Slack for council appointments by ex Republican John L. Duvall, attacked corporation counsel and urged support for Republican candidate Alfred M. Glossbrenner.

Reginald H. Sullivan Charles W. Jewett North Illinois Street Jewett Slack John L. Duvall John W. Holtzman Oren S. Hack Hack Works Board Dilling & Co White River Holtzman Duvall Sullivan Alfred M. Glossbrenner

Eagles Open Home at Indianapolis Aerie Lodge

The remodeled Indianapolis Aerie lodge home of the Fraternal Order of Eagles hosted 300 members and guests Monday night. The Hawaii trio from the Frankfort aerie headlined, with Royal Garden orchestra and Odd Size Four among other acts. Speakers included Otto Deluse, Wilbur Miller, W. O. Camden, and Dr. Robert Dwyer.

Indianapolis Aerie Order of Eagles Frankfort Aerie L. C. Keys Royal Garden Orchestra Leonord Cook Odd Size Four Joseph Harris Ernest Fuerst Old Age Pension Movement The Eagles Sidney Jerome J. Pierce Cummings Otto P. Deluse Wilbur H. Miller W. O. Camden Robert Dwyer Aerie

Voting Made Easy for You Next Week

Voters are guided through a precinct ballot with party tickets for mayor city clerk and council seats. Instructions cover straight tickets scratching and selecting council at large, school commissioner terms, and the Citizens School committee choices with sample names.

Lions Will Aid Boys Welfare Efforts in Indianapolis

North Side Lions Club members advance plans to aid underprivileged boys with welfare work through fall and winter activities in Indianapolis. A Columbia Club meeting set methods and a Christmas party as a finale. Committee leaders include W Otto Love chairman Arthur Mason and George Leebody.

North Side Lions Club Indianapolis Columbia Club W. Otto Love Arthur Mason George Leebody

Indiana University to Build Chemistry Building

Trustees will review bids for a new $400,000 chemistry building at Indiana University with $180,000 on hand and the rest to be provided by the state on Jan 1. Architect Robert Frost Daggett guides plans as an auditorium for 400 seats is included. Also, a six week old patient in Anderson underwent a major operation successfully.

Bloomington Ind Indiana University Robert Frost Daggett Indianapolis

Canned fruit search uncovers copper wire cache

Deputies from Brown and Marion counties and state police searched homes of Jack Carnes and Owen Simpson at 3 am. They sought pickles canned fruit and auto tires alleged stolen from a relative in Brown county. The raid yielded some items and 1,000 pounds of copper wire. Carnes and Simpson are held pending investigation.

Brown Marion Jack Carnes Jones Street Owen Simpson Carnes Brown County Simpson

Union men to speak against mayoral candidate tonight

Leslie Andrews of Indianapolis Typographical Union No 1 and Thomas Johnson of the Bricklayers Union will address Alfred M. Grossbrenner, Republican mayoral candidate, at 102% South Illinois Street.

Leslie Andrews Indianapolis Typographical Union No. 1 Thomas Johnson The Bricklayers’ Union Alfred M. Grossbrenner South Iinois Street

Switch Wrong Colored Babies Reunite In Cuba Ward

In Avana Cuba two mothers one black and one white regained their own babies after a maternity ward mix up. Senor Perez confessed marital strain over alleged paternity as Bernadina Vega noted her child differed in complexion. After sanitation department examination the mothers agreed to exchange and praised the department doctor.

United Press Avana Cuba Sanitation Department Senora Caridad Perez Bernadina Vega Senora Perez Senor Perez

Labor Union Blasts Alfred Grossbrenner For Mayor Nomination

William Holmes president of the Central Labor Union proclaimed a united front against Alfred M. Grossbrenner the Republican mayoral candidate. He spoke at a Monday night rally in Plumbers' hall 312 East Washington street accusing Grossbrenner of disrespecting workers rights and opposing labor opinions.

Alfred M. Grossbrenner William Holmes Central Labor Union Plumbers’ Hall East Washington Street Holmes Glossbrenner

Wall St. Crosses Sea with Radio Stock Quotations

New York October 27 stock quotations are broadcast to brokerage offices aboard Atlantic liners via radio installed by C. J. Pannill. The move puts Wall Street in step with world progress as ships transmit market data to traders at sea. In Noblesville Indiana October 29 Lawrence Marshal, 18, dies from lockjaw after a hand injury at a newspaper press.

New York the Stock Exchange Wall Street Ocean Atlantic C. J. Pannill Lockjaw Bn Times Noblesville Ind Lawrence Marshal

Veteran Ohio Senator Theodore Burton Dies After Illness

Washington notes the death of Theodore E. Burton at 78 after a month of influenza followed by a relapse. Burton, longtime Ohio Republican leader and Hoover ally, served in the House 1889–1927 and in the Senate from 1928 until his death, a prominent figure in Inter-Parliamentary Union and the Geneva arms talks. Funeral plans include services in the Senate chambers and burial in Cleveland.

United Press Washington Theodore E. Burton Ohio Hoover Robert Baker William Burtoy Omaha, Neb Grace C. Burton D. I. Hassell Simeon D. Fess William T. MacDowell Methodist Episcopal Church MacDowell Senate Cleveland Lakeview Burton Kansas Ci Senai Inter-Parliamentary Union American War Debt United States International Trai Cau Favorit Herbert Hoover

State orders end of outside printing by department shops

An official state order requires departments to stop using printing shops not approved by the board. The instruction notes activities outside the board’s consent and references the state auditor’s office handling vouchers. Haywood Company of Lafayette holds the existing printing contract.

Ang State Auditor's Office Haywood Company Lafayette

Robertson Music House Receivership Case Held in Court

In superior court a receiver appointment for Robertson Music House Inc was discussed. The case involves debts totaling about 2000 dollars claimed by the plaintiff against the firm and its father Robertson. The matter centers on the petition for a receiver to manage the business assets located on Pennsylvania street.

Son's Music House, Inc Pennsylvania Street Robertson Totel Tion Aligen

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Boy Scouts DR. Shumaker Statehouse City AD Agency Harry L. Bird Leonard Shick Millis Millis Advertising Fred Millis Bird Chicago University Leonard B. Shick Eagles Open Citizens’ School Committee Indianapolis Public Schools Samuel E. Garrison Merle Sidener Board OF Issioners Kepner Anderson, Ind Richard Lee Armfield Anderson LABOR Wall ST. Crosses Sea Pannill Theodore Burton Dema Robertson Music House
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