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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-09-13
TWO PERSONS MISSING

Indiana Wire Mills Master Mechanic
at Muncie Vanishes.
Local police have been asked to
watch for Harry Houk, As, master
mechanic at the Indiana Steel Wire
Mills at Muncie. who suddenly dis
appeared Monday. Houck Is be-
lieved to be Ill.
No reason is assigned by the hus-
band Of Mrs. Nellie Martin, 81, Of
1920 Ray ST., for her disappearance.
She left home Monday.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-09-13
MADISON LED AT FAa
County Attendance Cup Winner
Announced by Barker.

Madison County won first attend
ance prize at the Indiana State fair,
Secretary E. j. Barker announced
today. Second place went to Ham
ilton and third to Boone. Each will
receive silver loving cup. Mad
ison's attendance was 1922; Ham
ilton. 6.526. and Boone, 1884.
Marion County is not eligible to
compete, but attendance from Ma
rion County was 1923. which was
471s per cent of the total.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-09-13
AvIATRIx ON HER WAY
Miss Elder Planning Paris Hop, Is
Flying to Wheeling.
Ry United pyess

By Untted PTea8
PORTSMOUTH, Ohio. Sept. 49,
Miss Ruth Elder hoped of today
for Wheeling on the next to the
last leg of q flight to New York,
where she expects to attempt a nom
stop trip to Paris.
After comforting with hackers in
Wheeling, Miss Elder and her pilot.
Capt George Haldeman will leave
tomorrow for Roosevelt field, ". Y,
and prepare to start the trip to
Paris, Sunday.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-09-13
ABANDON SEA COLLEGE
University AfIoat" Project Fails to
Attract Enough Students.

BIZ United Press
NEW YORK, Sept. l3.--An in
sufficient enrolment of students In
the co-educational Floating Uni
versity" Of the liner Aurania for an
around-the-world cruise. has caused
its organizers to abandon the
project. Letters and kilograms
have been sent out to the parents
of 214 boys and girls enrolled to sail
on the Cunarder next Oct. Is.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-09-13
MORE TRAFFIC COPS ON
WorIey Adds Four Men to Sunday
Night Shift.

Additional traficmen will be as
signed downtown on Sunday even-
tngs to relieve congestion at busy
corners, Police Chief Claude NJ
Worley announced today.
Beginning Sunday officers will be
stationed at Capitol Ave. and
Washington St.. Illinois and Mar
get Sts., and Washington and Penn
ylvarlia SITS.
They will work from $50 p. m. to
|# p. m.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-09-13
women sIudy campaIgn TactIcs

BU UHNe1 Prf66
NEW YORK, Sept. 1S.--A Repub-
lican women's school Of politics is
the latest thing to teach them the
art Of campaigning. The instruc-
ti1n wilt be under the direction OF
Mrs. Arthur L. Livermors.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-09-13
DivoYce? No!
Bp Times SeecsdI

BIZ Times SnecidI
EVANSVILLE, Ind, Sept. IS.
MY sweet, darling husband"
is the salutation Mrs. Ezra
Lively used in letter to JEFF
Lively after they had sep
arated. iCrcuit Judge Charles
Book drew an admission from
Mrs. Lively that she wrote the
letter, then refused to grant
her a divorce.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-09-13
MINE PEACE DELAYED
Efforts to Settle Coal Strike Re-
ceive Setback.

By United Press
CHICAGO. Sept. 1S.-Efforts to
reach settlement of the central
western States bituminous coal
strike received setback today
when Illinois operators rejected a
tentative proposal Of the miners.
The. entire controversy was
thrown back into the joint sub
committee Of the conference, which
was to meet today in an effort to
reach another basis Of possible set
tlement.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-09-13

the this morning the State
examination prospective jurors the trial of Mayor John Duva
left rights farmer; Otto Buescher
Paul morcan Clarence W. Springer
George G. Cannon Diamond Chain Company Inspector and Will
liam ] Powers doughnu broker.
right: carpenters William
Price, dairy Brinkmeyer wholesale
VanzegernO truck farmer Fred Bnnnger farmer and Frederick
purcashng agent
Attorney w. A defense a characteristic
as he he
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-09-13
BURNED BOY IMPROVES
2-Year- Old's Clothes Ignited While
Playing Near Bonfire

Although critical, the condition Of
William Keys, Jr., 2. 142 w. Four
teenth ST., burned Monday when
his clothing caught on fire while ne:
was playing near bonfire in the
rear of his home, is improved slight
ly today. city hospital doctors said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-17

ON CITY HALL
New Structure Being
Erected at Pharr,
Costs sJ,0-0

PHARR. Nov. 1.-THE contract
for the Pharr city hall was awarded
70 a. Brown, contractor Of this city,
who was low bidder. and work will
begin Immediately upon the con-
struction. The fire hall will be con-
structed on Cherokee Avenue. just
a half block off CAGE boulevard, on
the lot formerly used BY the city for
the municipal waterworks.
The building will be Of brick and
concrete. two stories high. arranged
so that the lower floor will be used
to house the fire departments
equipment and the upper floor viii
be a club room and sleeping quarters
for the firemen- TIE building will
also contain cells for the city Jail.
The building Is to be modern in
every respect and " to be rushed 70
completion in order that the equip
mcnt Of the fire department may be
suitably housed. The estimated cost
cf the building j. $4,000.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-17
FLASHES OF LIFE
tBy The Associated Press)

(By The Associated Press)
NEW York; seems strange
IN view Of Queen Marie's tour, but
virtually every male in Bucharest
except the newsboys is wearing a
monocle. The news comes from
the Rev. John H. Lsthrop, who has
been visiting there.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-17
OPERA GIVEN
AT EDINBURC
Performance of Sing
ers A-piauded at
Presentation


EDINBURC, Nov. 17.-Five hun
dred persons gathered in the EGin-
burg Junior college auditorium here
Wednesday night for the second pre-
%sentation in the Valley by the Civic
Grand Opera association Of Aida. :"
which was presented the previous
night at Mercedes.
The audience although smaller
than expected, expressed its appreci-
alton Of the excellent production,
featuring Marta Marcelli. and Rama
nc Nave. the latter AZ Mexico City.
A 2O-piece orchestra from Houston
IL used with the production. The
tenor. Navas il acclaimed the coming
Caruso BY the Latin countries In
which he has sung the past few sea
sons. Miss Marcelli took the role Of
Aida. and Mrs. Hazel Carlisle, Of
Mercedes. a contralto, sang the part
of Amneris.
The sets. which added to the pa
geantry OF the colorful costumes.
were made in New York. The Nile
scene in particular received much ap-
plause. The c~horuses, which have
been in training since June. showed
unusual finish and blending.
The voice Of the Valley product.
Mrs. Carlisle. was rich in its deep
c~ontralto notes. and was unusual
for its strength.
Nava has a bell-like note in his
rich. clear voice. Control and
strength marked his performance.
Miss Marcelli. neice Of Hector Cor
jux. the director, makes a beautiful
Aida. Kyle Tinker on Edinhurg,
the baritone sang the kuhfan slave
king with sincerity and surencss,
and a fine baritone voice.
The opera will be presented Thurs
day night IN San Benito and IN
Brownsville Monday or Tuesday ~
next week. according 10 present
plans.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-17
Is THERE NO RELIEF FROM
SKIN TORTURE?
Must I Continue 60 Suffer che UnhsarubIc Itrhiarf

Are you one OF those unfortu-
mites who are going through life
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. years it has been giving re-
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gratitude prove its worth.
Il feel so happy for what S.S.S.
lk15 done for me that / want
E-hers to know about II. I suf-
red twenty long years from
f-oma- At times the itching was
-15ea able During that time, I
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-17

used all kinds OF salves without
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was cured Of this dreadful dis
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one suffering from eczema, be-
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for what il has done for me-"
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S.S.S. is purely vegetable. +
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Of medicinal plants and herbs and
gives 10 Nature what she needs
In building you up so that your
system throws of the cause.
S.S.S- is sold at all good drug
stores In two sizes. The larger
IL more economical.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-17

CINCINNATI.-There was an ex-
ira guest at Irene Normile's we'd
ding. Her father is a tentative
juror in the Remus ease and the
only way he could attend the fes-
tivjtics was in custody Of a deputy
sheriff.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-17

NEWRY. County Down, Ireland.
says all policemen have
big feet? At a masquerade ball,
the colleen who won the prize for
the daintiest ankles turned out
to be one Of the finest"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-17

NEW YORK.-Presumably there
will be some nifty Christmas pres
cnts in Admission. Ala. and pos
sibly Balboa. Ruth Elder will
have three weeks off from her
stage lob az Christmas time in or
der to visit relatives. Her sal
AIRY az $1,000 a day a. Flaming
Rutnr plus $1,000 already earned
from various sources minus this
and that-oh guess IL yourself.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-17
'Edcouch Feels
Building Boom
Especial TO The Herald

EDcoUCH, New. I7.-Plans fer
the erection Of four new business
buildings here have been launched
by business interests. All the struc-
lures are either under construction
nc the present time. or will be with
In the very near future
Included in the building program
are plans for a local office OF the
Ric Grande Valley Telephone COM
pany. N site for which has been pur-
chased. The plans for the building.
which will cost about $4,000. are be-
ing drawn b. . Dallas architect
Other buildings are n warehouse
and packing shed for Jill Brothers.
which will be completed within 10
days; and a community house. which
was started Monday. This building il
being erected through the efforts Of
the local chamber Of commerce.
which raised the necessary funds by
popular subscription.
The Missouri Pacific is also lay
ing additional track along It's main
line 70 accommodate the recently
completed Beaumont Crate and Bas-
ket factory.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-17
BABY BOY BORN

Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Monsess are the
parents Of a baby boy born Tuesday
night at the Mercy hospital. They
have named him Edward Stanley.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-17

NEW YORK.-Elizabetb Hines.
musical comedy star, protege Of
George NJ. Cohan, has just been re-
vealed as a secret bride. Since Aug
ust Is she has been Mrs. Frank
Rigg Warrior. Her husband is en-
gagged in banking, and since she
is happiest when sticking to her
work she intends to return to the
stage.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-17
HERE'S Scent FARE

BELFAST-0wing 20 competition
Of bus owner in Northern Ireland,
IL is now possible TO travel 81 miles
for z cents.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-17
Hidalgo Men to
Serve Sentences
STANLEY

In the report Of proceedings Of
the court Of criminal appeals az
Austin Wednesday il was stated that
the cases against Canuto Silva, Ger
ardc Zamora and Jose Quintanilla
were dismissed when transcript was
adjudged insufficient.
The appeal OF the men was dis
missed, and not the charge against
them, with the result that they must
serve the 30 year sentence for rob-
berry of Meyer Redman, Houston
salesman who disappeared in the VAL
ley about two years ago..
HOLLYWOOD, Calf, Nov. 16.-
Pl-Reports received at Fox Film
studios here today said Gene Cam
eron. movie comedy actor. had been
killed in an automobile accident near
Phoenix, Ariz.
Cameron has played numerous
leads for Fox films.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-17

LEEDS. Eng.-Because he doped n
dog before a race. the Greyhound
Racing Association has disbarred a
prominent owner.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-17

LONDON.-Twelve marriages per-
formed by Rev. Gwydye Williams, a
bogus minister. have been declared
Illegal.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-17

HAVRE.-When it comes to lit
erary pursuits. Nine. Paul Claudel
is a good cook. She intends 70
keep house in Washington for her
husband, noted author and French
ambassador. Leaving for New
York she revealed that before they
became engaged Nj. Claudel asked
her. Are you a blue stocking"
and he was intensely relieved TO
find she wasn't.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-17
CHURCH BEING WIRED

Los FRESN0S. Nov. 1.-The Los
Tresnos Methodist church ard the
parsonage are being wired this week
for electricity.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-09
AT THE STRAND

Tonight will mark the final ap- pearance in New Britain of the fam ous Dr. Pauline. who has mystified audiences at the Strand since Mon- day
 Tomorrow will begin an entirely new program with many conspicu- ous features assembled on the bill. The feature photoplay will be Jackie Coogan in Johnny Get Your Hair Cut" This is the newest film made by the famous Kid" It marks his first appearance on the screen in a year. Jackie really is shown hav- ing his famous locks shipped in this picture, but one finds him the same grand Kid of yore.
 The vaudeville for the k-end bill is headed by the famous Johnny Barry and Co. in a skit by Wm. K. Welles, entitled 'I'll Kill Him." Johnny is one of the famous Barry family-probably the most gifted of them all as comedian. Other acts on the bill for Thursday will in clude Newhoff and Phelps; Day sisters and the Russland orchestra, Fulton and Mack; Senna and Denny.
 A special morning performance will be given for children on Satur- day morning at the Strand. The program will include Jackie Coogan in Johnny, Get Your Hair Cut"
New Britain herald., 1927-02-09
Avoid Ugly PiIrlp|es

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New Britain herald., 1927-02-09
STATE THEATER

Don Juan. What adventurous and romantic fancies that name conjures up in the minds of the lit erature lovers of all nations John Barrymore! What a very incarna- ton of the spirit of romance and adventure that name represents to all lovers Of the stage and screen the world over.
 Therefore, 1t Is with pardonable pride that the State management presents the super production of Don Juan" starring John Barry more, which comes 10 the State theater, Hartford, Conn.,. on Sunday February 18th.
 This inimitable love chronicle artfully combining intimacy, action and splendor, loosely adheres 10 the tradition of Don Juan Tenorio grandee of Spain. upon which Moli- ere, Balzac. Byron. Gorilla and many others have based enduring contributions to the worlds classics. The original musical score accom- panies the picture. and will be played by the State Symphony or chestra under the direction of Bert Williams.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-09
ALASKAN ROBBERY
 TRIAL IS SLATED
"The Black Bear' and Con- panion Accused in SSS,000 Theft

Fairbanks, Alaska, Feb. g LP - Reproduction of one of those dramas of the far north which have become famous in poetry and song is promis- ed for tomorrow. when Nellie Beat tie, known in the gold camps of Alaska for a quarter of century as The Black Bear" will go on trial. accused of stealing S3S,000 in gold from a dog sled carrying the mails across the interior four years ago.
 Accused with the 50 year old woman is William C. Shirmeyer. 70, an innkeeper who is said to have confessed to federal officials that Nellie Beattie and he "pinched the poke" His case is scheduled for a later date, a demurrer having been filed in his behalf.
 The story dates back to December 30, 1922. On that night, William F. Duffy, government mail driver, stop ped with his dog team at Shirmey- CTS roadhouse.
 On the sled he carried s30,000 which was being sent from a Seattle. W aSn., Ddnk 10 IHoiildS Y hilhcii' mining operator at McGrath, in the Idatarod: $2,250 from a New York fur manufacturing concern to Ed Gjollme, a trapper; and other mail containing about Sl,000. The "Black Bear and another woman were pas sengers on the sled.
 The next morning the pouch and it's contents were missing.
 Postol Inspector S. T. Pinkham of Seattle spent three months travel
New Britain herald., 1927-02-09
.EX.C0P IN COURT
 FOR MARKER TRICK
Uses One Plate Each on Trucks,
 Hiding Bare Space

William Doherty. aged 2S, of III Bassett street, former policeman. removed a set of markers from his automobile truck when 1t was put out of commission temporarily, and evaded the law. according to the po- lice. by fastening one of the num- Der plates to the front of a truck, and the other to the rear of a third truck. By keeping the tail board down on the truck having the plates in front. and throwing a blanket over the radiator of the truck carry ing the plates in the rear, he j. capped detection until yesterday aft ernoon. according to the police, as the tail board hid the absence of a rear marker and the hanging blank ct covered the absence of a front marker.
 Yesterday afternoon. Detective Sergeant George C. Ellinger went to the freight depot, where the two trucks were unloading grain. Do- herty was there, as was Baden Thompson, aged 27, of 12 Maple street, an employe of the former po- liceman. Sergeant Ellinger asked Thompson for his operators license and Thompson is said to have re- piled that he lost it several weeks ago. According to the records of the state motor vehicle department, there Is no license in Thompsons | name.
 In police court this morning. Do- 1 herty pleaded not guilty to the
New Britain herald., 1927-02-09

charge of operating an unregistered truck. and Thompson, charged with operating without license and reg istration, also pleaded not guilty. On request of Attorney Thomas F. Me- Donough, both cases were contin- ued until tomorrow morning.
 Joseph Albert. aged 57. of 151 Arch street. pleaded not guilty to the charge of non-support. He has been out of employment for several weeks and only went to work in a factory yesterday. His wife testified that he left Dec. Is. 1926. and has contributed only s10 since. She asked $10 week for the support of her children, aged 13 and II years.
 Judge Hungerford ordered Albert to pay s10 a week and post a bond of s100 or go to jail for thirty days.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-09
WESTERN STATES
 IN STORMS GRIP
Snow and Sleet Sweep Rocky
 Mountain Area

Kansas City, Mo. Feb. L11 - Snow and sleet swept out of the Rocky Mountain region today on five state front bringing freezing temperatures to the middlewest and southwest after more than week of unusually mild winter weather.
 Starting in Canada Sunday the storm moved southward through Montana, Wyoming and Colorado leaving a heavy blanket of snow and forcing thermometers to sub-zero marks. Preceded by sharp drops in temperature, the cloud banks rolled slowly over the Dakotas, Nebraska. Kansas and Oklahoma yesterday, to cover the southern part of this sec lion with two or more inches of snow of rain or sleet
 Snow continued in Kansas and parts Of Missouri and Oklahoma to- day with the mercury varying from l5 to 30 degrees above zero.
 Rain or mist was general in north crn Texas with Abilene reporting a temperature of 34 above at midnight IS compared to 64 at noon yester- day
 Although freezing temperatures were forecast for the middle west to- day, a return to higher marks was promised for tomorrow due to the passing of the sub-zero siege in the mountain states. At midnight several Montana and Colorado points re- ported the mercury stood at l5 above with predictions for rise today
 Motorists stranded in the eastern Utah desert since Friday, last, today were being hauled to firm highways by teams The automobiles were mired following a thaw. Several women and children were reported to be suffering from exposure.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-09
Spring Styles for Men
 Have Athletic Look

Pittsburgh, Feb. 9-Spring styles for men are based on an attempt to make the wearer appear alert and strong as an athlete. That was the consensus of opinion expressed by delegates to the Merchant Tailor De- signers' association, in convention here. Coats will be tailored with high, wide shoulders and wide lapels: trousers will have narrow hips and will be straight hanging. they say. Patterns will be louder than ever, and green seems the fla vorite color.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-09
Five Sailors Rescued
 When Barge Catches Fire

Lewes, Del, Feb. P)-Five mem- bers of the crew of the barge Marie c. Beasley, of Norfolk, were rescued by the tug Ballenas. of New York. early this morning when the barge caught fire and sank 10 miles south of Fenwick Island lightship. accord ing to radio messages received here.
 The barge is said to have been owned by Fred Beasley of Norfolk, while the tug was owned by the w. E. Rector company. of New York.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-09
U, s, WarshiR Ready

Washington. Feb. 9-American warships will be used If necessary to protect Americans endangered by the revolution in Portugal.
 Actual sending of ships from the European squadron, however. will wait upon request of American Min ister Dearing at Lisbon, who has been driven from the American le- gation by gunf1re.
 American ships availab ble for the purpose are:
 Cruiser Memphis at Alexandria Egypt, flagship Of Admiral Guy H. Burrage: destroyers Fisherwood and Case at Tripoli: destroyers Toucey and Breck at Naples; destroyers sharkey and Lardner at Villefranche
New Britain herald., 1927-02-09
REPORTS CONFLICT
 IN OPORT0 REVOLT
But US. Is Ready to Send War. ships to Portuguese Waters

London, Feb. 3 LPl-A Lisbon dis patch to the Star filed in the Portu- guese capital today, says:
 lighting has been proceeding in Lisbon for the last 40 hours. and continues, All cable and wireless stations are in the hands of the government"
 An Evening News dispatch from Vigo, Spain, says 60 were killed and several hundred wounded during the fighting at Oporto. The city was oc- cupied yesterday afternoon when the revolutionaries there surrend- cred.
 Before surrendering. the revolu- tionaries asked that all sergeants. corporals and private soldiers in- volyed in the uprising be freed from responsibility for il. The govern ment commander agreed except with reference to the sergeants.
 During the fighting. grenade burst in an asylum for girls, killing one and wounding another.