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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1929

Page

5

Ontario Ballot Flood Delivers Conservative Landslide

Ontario voters reelect Premier Ferguson's Conservatives by a sweeping majority in the eighteenth general election. With 106 of 112 ridings counted, Conservatives hold at least 89 seats, Liberal opposition drops to nine, aided by rural districts turning against prohibition and boosting liquor control. Prohibition is deemed unlikely to be seriously debated for a decade.

Hiv United Prena Toronto Ontario G. Howard Ferguson Liberals M. E. N. Sinclair Progressives Independent Progressives United Farmers Ferguson

Arguments Heard On Auto Insurance Case In Superior Court

Arguments on an injunction petition by Automobile Underwriters Inc to block enforcement of state insurance commissioner Clarence Wysong's rule that reciprocal associations may not issue nonassessable policies were to be heard at 2 p m today before Superior Judge Linn D Hay. Judge Leathers had issued a temporary restraining order against the order, citing business impairment, before a venue change petition moved the case to Hay.

Automobile Underwriters, Inc Clarence Wysong Byuperior Linn D. Hay Hay James M. Leathers Leathess Wysong Insurance Commissioners

Former auto dealer and salesman dies in Indianapolis

John H. Ashley 67, longtime Indianapolis auto salesman and businessman, died at his daughter Mrs. A V Binney’s home in Indianapolis. Funeral services set for Friday in Kokomo with burial in Crown Point cemetery. Survivors include two daughters, three sons, two sisters, and his wife.

John H. Ashley Indianapolis A. V. Binney West Thirty-ninth Street Kokomo Crown Point Ashley Presbyterian Church Binney Frank Derrickson Flint, Mich Roscoe C Ralph W Glenn R. Ashley Dora List Galveston Ind J. W. Mourehouse

Butter Heist Shocks Indianapolis Police

A truck loaded with butter parked in an alley between Meridian and Illinois and Washington and Market streets was stolen early today. The Wadley Creamery Company truck, from North Street near the Big Four railroad, was found on Bright Street with part of the butter missing.

Indianapolis Meridian Illinois Washington and Market Streets Bright Street Wadley Creamery Company North Street Big Four Railroad

Red Cross to Reorganize Madison County Chapter

Anderson Ind November 31 J A L Sayer chief clerk of the American Red Cross will visit November 8 to aid reorganizing the Madison county chapter A successor will be named to James A Van Osdel who resigned as chairman months ago.

Fil Times Anderson Ind J. A. L. Sayer Washington, D. C American Red Cross Madison County James A. van Osdel

Embezzler Calm at Prison Gates

Oscar Grant, once clerk of Newcastle Indiana water department, began a two to fourteen year sentence in the state prison for embezzling 13 821 dollars. Sheriff says he showed no emotion as doors closed. Bonding company notes Grant maintained innocence and will not contest a 5 000 dollar bond forfeiture.

Newcastle Ind Oscar Grant City Water Department Cannon Henry County Grant Aetna Casualty and Surety Company

Frank E. Strouse to Address Indiana Optimist Club Lunch

Chicago special representative of the general manager of the Pennsylvania Railroad and Western Region athletics chairman will speak at the Indiana Optimist Club luncheon Friday at the Claypool. The talk is titled Coast to Coast by Train and Plane.

Frank E. Strouse Chicago Pennsylvania Railroad Indiana Optimist Club Claypool

Denial of Coffin Influence Murmurs in Airwave Debate

Judson L. Stark Marion county prosecutor denied Coffin controlled the nomination of Alfred M. Gloss brenner for mayor in a WFBM broadcast. He urged support for the Citizens' school ticket and warned against politics and whispers in schools, saying education must be above suspicion.

Coffin Alfred M. Glossbrenner WFBM Judson L. Stark Marion County Stark Citizens

Extradition Papers Signed for Clarence H Loucks Return

Extradition papers for the return of Clarence H. Loucks to Detroit on a charge of removing contract property were signed today by Governor G. Leslie. Loucks has been held in the county jail.

Clarence H. Loucks Detroit G. Leslie Loucks

Alliance charged as Deery cites Coffin backing

James Deery, former city judge, charged at noon today that Alfred M. Grossbrenner and George W. Coffin understand each other perfectly. He said Coffin sponsored Grossbrenner for mayor and that the candidate runs to serve Coffin and save the city, not to serve it.

Alfred M. Glossbrenner George W. Coffin Indiana Democratic Club James Deery Coffin Grossbrenner Deery Businessmen's Committee Iity

Liquor views stressed in murder case in Indiana

In Valparaiso Indiana Oct 31 lawyers for Nick Sudovich reputed Capone lieutenant seek to bar jurors with liquor law prejudice trial opens with defense questions about convict testimony. Judge Crumpacker sustained a state objection on weighting convict testimony as evidence and Armstrong a life prisoner may testify for the state in the Marevich slaying case. Sudovich is defended by William J McAleer and others in the high profile murder prosecution.

Times Special Valparaiso Ind Nick Sudovich Indiana al Capone Chicago Porter Sudovich Akron Marovich Grant Crumpacker Veniremen A. Armstrong Marevich Lake County South Bend Armstrong Oliver M. Loomis Oliver Starr William J. McAleer Harry Diamond

Police Stumped by Tessie Billie Blue Identity

Police seek to confirm the identity of a petite blonde 18 year old who gave the name Tessie Billie Blue and a New York address after arriving at police headquarters five days ago claiming she stranded in Paris Illinois. She has $4 left and bought a ticket to Indianapolis and asks Sheriff Winkler to find her a housekeeping job there. She remains in the county jail as authorities with social agencies question her.

Tessie Billie Blue New York Paris Ill Miss Blue Indianapolis George L. Winkler

Envoy to Visit City for Trade Club Luncheon

Business executives and the World Trade Club of Indianapolis will meet next Wednesday with Halleck A. Butts United States commercial attache at Tokyo. Butts will speak at the World Trade Club luncheon at the Claypool and confer with local exporters in the Commerce Department offices at 317 Chamber of Commerce building.

World Trade Club of Indianapolis Halleck A. Butts United States Tokio Butts World Trade Club Claypool Kenneth H. Dame Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce Department of Commerce Chamber of Commerce

Death by own action by drowning recovered body of Edward Feldman

The body of Edward H. Feldman aged 59 was recovered in Evansville Indiana after he died by his own actions by drowning in the Ohio river. The incident occurred in Evansville with investigators reporting the death as self inflicted. Feldman resided in the city and his passing is noted in local records.

Evansville Ind Edward H. Feldman Ohio River

$8000 verdict to Cinderella in breach suit

Chicago jurists awarded Elfriede Worthmann, a Berlin medical student, $8000 from August Deverman, operator of popular price stores, after she testified he promised marriage and gifts. She met him in 1926 while en route to America. She was 19. he was in his early forties. The case involved an estate on the Rhine. Also in Evansville, Miss Josephine Reitz, 80, dies at her home, sibling Francis J. Reitz, former National City Bank president, present.

United Pre Chicago Elfriede Worthmann Berlin Columbia University Medical School August Deverman Deverman Worthmann Rhine Tim Evansville Ind Josephine Reitz Francis J. Reitz The National City Bank

Helen Oelheim to Be Guest Soloist With Fada Orchestra

Contralto Helen Oelheim will be the guest soloist with the Fada orchestra next Tuesday at 9 in a Columbia network broadcast over WFBM Indianapolis. She first appeared in New York with the Rochester Opera Company and later became a leading artist with the American Opera Company before entering broadcasting.

Helen Oelheim Fada Columbia WFBM Indianapolis Miss Oelheim New York Rochester Opera Company American Opera Company

Four Wards Unite for Propylaeum Rally Tonight

LeRoy New and his brother Edward New sons of Edward F. New of 423 East New York street will entertain at a citizen's school committee rally for Second Third Seventh and Eighth ward voters tonight at the Propylaeum 1410 North Delaware street.

LeRoy New Edward Edward F. New New York Street Citizen’s School Committee Propylaeum North Delaware Street

Death of Civil War veteran James F. Paul at 85

Francisco Indiana reports the death of James F. Paul a Civil War veteran aged 85 at his home after illness. He leaves a widow and four sons two of whom live in Evansville. The event marks the first death in his family in the forty years since his service.

Francisco Ind James F. Paul Evansville

Realtors Stage Ninth Annual Home Exposition

The Indianapolis Real Estate Board announced the ninth annual Home Complete exposition will run April 5 to 12 at the Manufacturers building, state fairgrounds. It opens Saturday April 5 and closes Sunday April 6, with doors reopening for the week until the following Saturday. Dan W. LeGore chairs the committee and J Frank Cantwell returns as director for 1930.

State Fairground Indianapolis Real Estate Board Chamber of Commerce Dan W. LeGore J. Frank Cantwell

Halloween revels draw crowds and restrict street traffic

Indianapolis parties include the Columbia Club supper ball with 300 couples and dancing, Woodstock and Avalon clubs hosting masquerades, Bruce Robinson Post American Legion mardi gras ball, and multiple orchestras. Police Chief Worley bans traffic on Washington Street to ease crowding. streetcar rerouting and extra owl cars planned.

Columbia Club Indianapolis Athletic Club Woodstock Country Club Avalon Country Club Bruce P. Robinson American Legion Tomlinson Hall Frank E. Long Indiana Roof Ballroom Claude M. Worley

Mothers Bear School Ticket Banner Campaign

A group of Sevent Ward mothers from PTA units at Schools 2 and 9 carry a banner saying Our Schools for Our Children Not for Politicians to back citizen school committee candidates. The photograph lists sixteen mothers including Mrs Iva Lloyd Merle Harris Viva Youngman and Winifred Car.

Seventh Ward Citizens’ School Committee Iva Lloyd Merle G. Harris Viva Youngman Winifred Car

Kirby to Be Next Witness in Senate Lobby Inquiry

John Henry Kirby of Houston Texas multimillionaire and head financier of the Southern Tariff Association will testify today before the senate lobby investigation committee. He follows Joseph R Grundy president of the Pennsylvania Manufacturers Association in the hearing. J A Arnold executive secretary and prime mover of the southern group is also due to testify.

Scripps Toward Washington John Henry Kirby Southern Tariff Association Senate Lobby Kirby Houston Tex Joseph R. Grundy Pennsylvania Manufacturers’ Association Southern Association J. A. Arnold Arnold

Mayor Slack to Speak on Air and at Four Democratic Meetings

Mayor L Ert Slack will address listeners on WFBM from 6 40 to 7 10 tonight supporting the Democratic city ticket. Four other meetings are planned at 8 pm at 2405 Station street with Slack Sullivan Headrick and Deery, at Thirteenth street and Senate avenue with Myers Slack Sullivan Headrick and Clark, at 802 West North street with McGee, and at 419 Agnes street at 8 30 pm with Slack Sullivan and Rev Banks.

L. Ert Slack WFBM Democratic City Station Street Slack Reginald Sullivan William D. Headrick James E. Deery Thirteenth Street Senate Avenue Walter Myers Sullivan Headrick Salem D. Clark West North Street Thomas D. McGee Agnes Street O. H. Banks

Candidates to Speak at Junior Republican Rally

Junior members of the Columbia Club will hear Republican city candidates at a rally in the criminal courtroom. Alfred M. Grossbrenner, mayoral nominee, Charles W. Jewett, and council ticket members will speak Friday night.

Columbia Club Junior Republican Committee Alfred M. Grossbrenner Charles W. Jewett Councilmanic

U S Warships Speed Toward China Front

Six United States destroyers head to Shanghai to aid in case the Chinese revolt escalates, reinforcing Yangtze river gun boats as Chiang Kai-Shek seeks unity amid rebels led by Feng Yu-Hsiang and Yen Hsi-Shan. The article notes Manchuria’s three provinces could tilt the Nationalist cause.

William Philip Simms Scripps-Howard Washington United States Shanghai Yangtze Chiang Kai-Shek China Yangtze Valley Mississippi Valley Hankow Chicago Feng Yu-Hsiang Marsh Yen Hsi-Shan Shansi Chiang Yangtze River Nanking Manchuria Chang Hsueh-Liang Chang Tso-Lin

Stocks break will aid city bond sale

City hospital bond issue of 875000 to be bid by City Cont Sterling R. Holt on December 2. Holt reported eight inquiries and noted bankers urging 4 percent interest while he declined to fix above 4.14 percent. He said bond sales should go smoothly amid current street activity.

City Hospital City Sterling R. Holt Holt Chicago New York

Judge Praises Glossbrenner at College Rally

Supreme Court Justice Clarenc M. Martin joined Republican speakers praising mayoral hopeful Alfred M. Glossbrenner at a rally held at 4213 College Street. He warned that Coffinism won’t sway voters and stressed that election outcomes depend on the choices of Republican supporters.

Supreme Court Clarenc M. Martin Alfred M. Glossbrenner Lican Martin Glossbrenner 4213 College

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Red Cross Butler University Butler Democratic Club Gwendolyn Shhort West Helen Arzet Northwestern Avenue William Sonday Central State Hospital Alliance Charged Doff Arch Grossman Norman Perry John Ruckelshaus Claude Worley Indianapolis Athletic Club-Columbia Club George Marott Ruckelshaus Chief Worley Cinderella Washington Street Pennsylvania Monument Circle Indianapolis Street Railway Ter Maude Smith Yvonne Jacobs Edna B. New Charles Radding Esther Matthews Leila Goldsberry Charles Bolser George McCammon W. E. Punk E. W. Ross Pearle Dohne Viola Greenwell Maud Miller Julian Wetzel Russell Willson Merle Sidener Samuel E. Garrison Southern Tariff Group Junior Republican Group U. S Field Judge
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