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Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1930

Page

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Coffin Clique Backs Local Five as State Ticket Falters

Marion county Coffin Organization deserts the Republican state ticket led by Otto Fifield and Archie Bobbitt to focus on Coffin’s local candidates for judge of the criminal court sheriff county clerk and county commissioners. Thirty seconds shorter.

Marion County Coffin Organization Otto G. Fifield Archie Bobbitt Marion County Coffin Criminal Court Fifield Bobbitt Roy Wisehart Wisehart

Halloween Prank Wagon Nearly Stopped Capitol Limited

In McKeesport Pennsylvania on Halloween morning a heavy wagon was rolled onto Baltimore and Ohio rails as a prank by boys. Police found and removed it before the Capitol Limited traveled from Chicago to New York, narrowly averting disaster for scores of sleeping passengers.

United Press

Jobless in Protest at Rumor of Labor Importation

Seven hundred unemployed marched on the statehouse in Columbus Ohio after rumors that Cleveland labor would be imported to raze old buildings for a new 3,000,000 state office building. Governor Myers Y. Cooper was not in his office and the crowd dispersed once told only local labor would be used.

United Press Columbus, CO Statehouse Cleveland Myers Y. Cooper

Oklahoma City Oil Gusher Threatens Wholesale District

A wild No. 1 C. E. Stout gusher sprayed oil and gas over downtown Oklahoma City's wholesale district causing traffic stoppages. Firemen and oil workers fought to control the well as 2,500 children faced school closures and rail service was disrupted. Estimated output reached 96,000 barrels daily with 65,000,000 cubic feet of gas.

United Prear Oklahoma Natural Gas Company Wild Mary” Sudik

Rebels Fail In Attempt To Kill King King Boris III Marries Again

In Sofia on October 31 King Boris III and Princess Giovanna were unharmed after a royal train near Philippopolis was fired upon by unidentified rebels. A guard was wounded but the couple, with Princess Eudoxia and Prince Cyril, proceeded to Sofia where they renewed wedding vows in an Orthodox ceremony. Macedonian insurgents led by Ian Mihailoff pursue autonomy, conducting attacks from their mountain strongholds as Bulgaria tightens crackdowns.

United Press Sofia Bulgaria Boris III Macedonia Philippopolis Giovanna Italy Black Sea Madole Quen Eudoxia Cyril Ian Mihailoff Internal Macedonia Revolutionary Organization

Clothing in burned car not that of missing Syrian man

Mrs. Mabel Davis of Liberty Ind says the clothing found in a blaze on High School road May 31 does not match Allis Shaya, a Syrian man missing from a rooming house since April 21. A key and rosary said to belong to him were found in the charred auto as Harold Herbert Schroeder of Mobile Ala faces first degree murder charges in Marion county jail.

High School Road Allis Shaya Mabel Davis Liberty Ind Marion County Shaya North Alabama Street Ollie Mays Fred Fox Harold Herbert Schroeder Mobile Ala

Poison study by author saves Stanford student life

Charles Norris, a novelist, arranged for guidance from Dr. Granville C. Wood to learn about a subtle poison and its antidote. The plan to kill Marion Kenrick, a Stanford student, was thwarted when the antidote was obtained and administered, and the student was expected to recover.

United Press Palo Alto Cal Charles Norris Marion Kenrick Stanford Norris Granville C. Wood Wood Kendrick

False! Jail and derailed teeth headline odd arrests

A collage of quirky crime notes from Oct 31 covers Philip Barry’s false teeth episodes ending in jail after a bottle toss, Theodore Sherwood’s bath permit protest, Mrs. Peters’ shoplifting fraud for beauty products, a Deaf Mutes political rally, and Edgar Sickler’s tree-sitting downfall.

Bishop Cannon in Hospital After Uncertain Condition

Bishop James Cannon Jr of the Methodist Episcopal Church South remains confined at Sibley hospital with condition described as uncertain. Physicians report concern over his health after a period of illness.

United Press Washington James Cannon Jr Methodist Episcopal Church (South Sibley Hospital

City Football Clash Aids Charity Fund

A Thanksgiving high school football game between Shortridge and Cathedral in Butler Bowl aims to raise funds for unemployment relief in Indianapolis. The Legion of One Hundred, backed by the Chamber of Commerce and city officials, targets about 35000 dollars from gate receipts and box auctions.

Indianapolis Shortridge Cathedral Legion of One Hundred Chamber of Commerce Indianapolis Commission For Stabilization of Reginald H. Sullivan Paul @. Richey W. H. Trimble Legion Paul C. Stetson George Buck Brother William G. M. Williams Washington

New Augusta City to Celebrate Seventy First Street Pavement

New Augusta will celebrate the completion of the Seventy First Street road pavement Saturday afternoon with games contests and a barbecue. The new highway connects state Routes 52 and 29. Kenneth Hightshue serves as general chairman of the celebration.

New Augusta Kenneth Hightshue

Weather report for 9 a.m. with light northwest wind

The 9 a.m. air report notes a northwest wind of 10 mph, sea level pressure 30.37 inches, temperature 34 degrees, unlimited ceiling, visibility five miles, field conditions good.

Jungle Hunt for Missing Archaeologist Endsafd

A fragmented report describes Erich von Harben, a young archaeologist, venturing into a vast land with canyon roars and a void beyond the plateau. Tarzan enters the jungle alone to search for him, spear in hand.

Erich von Harben von Harben Tarzan

Halloween Costumes Turn City Beauties Into Make Believe

Clerks survey Halloween costume choices at city stores with models posing in outfits such as hula dancer, pirate, clown and other disguises. Photos feature Bernice Hughett Mae Ladin Jean Davison and others. Police restrict downtown parking tonight.

Bernice Hughett Wm. H. Block Company Mae Ladin Delaware Street Jean Davisson Kelly Street Jerry E. Kinney Cornelius McGreevy Marcella Orford Rose Netherton Betty Helm

Henry C Smithers Dies at 90 Former Councilman and Builder

Henry C. Smithers 90 former city councilman and Civil War veteran died at the Columbia Club after a long illness. He founded the Henry C. Smithers Roofing Co and was active in Masonic bodies. Survived by nieces and nephews including Emma L. Clinton Jennie Bouvey and Helen Eby.

Henry C. Smithers Columbia Club Indianapolis Smithers Michigan Road Emma L. Clinton Jennie Bouvey Helen Eby Edna 5 S. Severin Golden Hill

Jewelry Loot After Brief Absence From Apartment

Mrs. Bertha Klein of 811 South Illinois Street left her apartment for ten minutes to use a neighbor’s phone. A burglar used a pass key to enter and steal jewelry valued at $140, according to police.

Bertha Klein South Illinois Street

Nail campaign lie cited by Stanton over Ludlow land claim

Howard M. Stanton of 23 North Pennsylvania Street sends a letter asserting that Louis Ludlow and family owned forty six acres in Washington township Marion County for years and paid taxes and mortgage interest, refuting claims Ludlow bought property only after nomination.

Louis Ludlow Marion County Howard M. Stanton North Pennsylvania Street Stanton Ludlows Washington Township

Scripps to be honored in Ohio journalism hall of fame

The late E. W. Scripps founder of the Scripps-Howard papers and James M. Faulkner Cincinnati Enquirer political editor will be inducted into Ohio State University’s journalism hall of fame in Columbus. The honor recognizes Ohio newspapermen with national or international reputations.

Hall of Fame Ohio United Prear Columbus E. W. Scripps Scripps-Howard James M. Faulkner Cincinnati Enquirer Ohio Journalism Hall of Fame Ohio State University

Marion bomb widow sues for damages

Mrs. Erma Legos widow of a man killed in a series of Marion bombings files suit in Grant circuit court seeking 50000 damages alleging false arrest and imprisonment. Defendants include Mayor Jack Edwards Police Chief Lewis Lindenmuth city council members two police board members and a former member. The bombing occurred a year ago and she was held prisoner affecting her beauty parlor business and property.

Times Marion Ind Erma Legos Grant Jack Edwards Lewis Lindenmuth Legos

NAB Fourth Suspect Arrested in City Robberies

Two more bandit suspects in city prison joined two men arrested early Thursday and police said they cleared up nineteen hold ups since Sept. 2 with their arrests. Ray Langdon and Arthur Leut held confessed several grocery and pharmacy robberies. Late Thursday afternoon two police squads arrested Wilson R. Fox 19 R. R. 18 Box 191.

Ray Langdon Arthur Leuthold Wilson R. Fox R. R

Snoopers Track Liquor Purchases in Senate Offices

An undercover federal prohibition agent was placed in the senate office building at the request of Vice-President Curtis to curb bootlegging to senators. The probe yielded a customer list of lawmakers buying liquor, now with high officials in multiple departments, while Doran says details must come from Curtis.

United Prear New York Evening World Washington Senate James M. Doran Curtis Capitol Hill United Press Doran George Cassiday Capitol Prohibition Treasury Department

Purdue Train Crash Remembered On 27th Anniversary

Surpayette Indiana October 31 1930 Twenty seven years ago today a special football train carrying the Purdue university squad and rooters crashed into cars in the north Indianapolis yards killing seventeen. Governor Harry G Leslie then a Purdue player was among those injured seriously. Several team members a coach and a trainer were killed. The Memorial gymnasium at Purdue was erected as a monument to the dead. The accident occurred October 31 1903 the birthday anniversary of John Purdue founder of the university.

Purdue Indiana University Puredue John Purdue University

Wife Won't Lie Woman Testifies Against Husband in Holdup

Mrs Jean Chariton identifies a gun and mask allegedly used by her husband Michael in a holdup in court. She testifies she sensed something was wrong that night and declares she would not lie for anyone.

Mate Tinie Rear New York Jeannie Chariton George Washington

Delay to Broad Ripple branch library opening announced

A remodeling program delays the Broad Ripple branch library opening at 912 East Sixty-third Street. The branch will serve about twenty thousand residents in northeastern Indianapolis and is now planned to be ready December 1, announced city branch library supervisor Cerene Ohr.

Broad Ripple East Sixty-third Street Indianapolis Cerene Ohr

Ewald Jurors Indict Secret Papers to NY Justice

The extraordinary Ewald grand jury investigating alleged purchases of offices in New York County handed up a secret indictment to Court Justice Philip McCook. Those named in the indictment will be arraigned before Justice McCook at 2 30 pm.

Supreme Court Justice of New York Bay Unite Press Ewald Grand Jury New York County Philip McCook Tnose Mice Cook

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Coffin Clique BY Ben Stern Securities Commission Aids H. Nathan Swain Colum Oklahomas Torch Clew Saves Man Jos Angeles Philip Barry Phil London George Bernard Shaw Savoy Hotel Tennyson Tos Angeles Theodore G. Sherwood Wilbur Curtis Sherwood Chicago Golden M. Peters Lansing Mich Michigan Edgar Sickler Edgar Hoover United Preas New Augusta H.C. Smithers Edgar Rice Burroughs the Times Ludlow Long Scripps TO Handled By Ewald
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