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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-11-01
'FRANK,' MUTTERS FURNACE
VICTIM; VIOLINIST SOUGHT

LAKE BLUFF, Ill, Nov. l.
Authorities today were on the verge
of accepting the love-test story of
Alfrieda Knaak to explain her
burns in the Lake Bluff police sta
tion furnace, when she sent them
off on an altogether new line of
inquiry.
"Oh. Frank threw me down" +"
said the pretty 29-year-old book
agent, during a brief period of con-
sciousness in her room at the Alice
Home hospital in Lake Forest.
The only Frank" that police were
able to connect with the life of the
furnace victim was Frank P. Mandy,
a teacher of violin, who shared a
studio in Waukegan with Charles
w. Hitchcock, the instructor, in pub
lie speaking with whom Miss Knaak
claimed to have an astral love-"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-11-01

hume opened thirty kilograms Of
fering him jobs in Europe and
the United States, ranging from
stage and film offers to animal
training, cabaret work, numerous
industrial positions, and a scholar
ship in a trade school.
= =
II HAVE no plans yet" Terhune
Asaid, "but I will refuse all
European offers and return to the
dear old U. S. A. within a week."
Terehune looked freshe than
any Of the passengers. He was
neat and his ruddy face shones al
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-11-01
EVANSVILLE TO
Get AIR MAIL
New Route Opens Nov. 19,
Official Announces.

BIZ United Press
WASHINGTON, Nov. Air mail
service from Chicago to Evansville,
Ind. will be established Nov. 19, Act
ing Postmaster General Glover an
nounced' today.
Glover said no definite date has
been set when complete service on
the Chicago-Atlanta route, which
the Chicago to Evansville, Qnd.) line
is a link, will be inaugurated.
The contract was awarded to the
Interstate Air Lines, Inc, Of Chi
cago.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-11-01
SMALL BOY SHOOTS SELF
WITH GUN KEPT BY MOTHER,
FEARING VENGEFUL ENEMY
$4,000 FOR CORNER
Standard Oil Pays High Price for
Station Lease.

Standard Oil Company of Indiana
has obtained a twenty-f1ve-year
lease on the southwest corner of
Sixteenth street and Capitol ave-
nue. for an oil filling station.
Frank Wo1ling, realtor, negoti-
ated the lease from DR.. ]. F. Barn
hill, owner. It was said the lease
will total about $4,000.
Erection of a $4,000 service sta
ton of Bedford limestone, in keep
ing with the appearance of sur
rounding buildings is contemplated.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-11-01
Wires Torn Down; Snowfall
Blocks Traffic on
Roads.

Bp United Press
LINCOLN, Neb., Nov. IAN early
season blizzard swept across Ne
braska from the northwest today,
blocked roads, delayed trains and
crippled all lines of communica-
ton.
A rising wind carried light rain.
Falling temperatures rapidly changed
the rain into snow in the eastern
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-11-01
STOP FUNERAL; BODY NOT
MATE IDENTIFIED BY WIFE

to Negley is striking, and Negley's
friends and members of his family
were amazed to learn of the dis
covery which established Beyond
doubt the mistaken identity.
Negley, an elevator operator at the
Van Camp Company, left home two
years ago and was gone two months,
the wife said.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-11-01
NEWTON BAKER BETTER

Still Confined to Home After
Nervous Breakdown.
By United Press
CLEVELAND, o., Nov. New
ton D. Baker, Secretary of War in
the Wilson administration who
suffered a nervous breakdown sew
eral weeks ago, is still confined to
his home here, although his condi-
tiont is believed not serious.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-11-01

Out of town telephone calls are
quick, dependable, personal. Basic
rate to Chicago only $1.05.-Adv.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-11-01
ZEPPELIN BACK
HOME;;. RECORD
SET BY FLIGHT
Completes Ocean Crossing
in II Hours; Proves
StormWorthy.
BY ERIC KEYSER
United Press staff Correspondent

DnlteO EEeSS OtdH correspondent
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., Germany
Nov. 1.-The Graf Zeppelin was
grounded outside her hangar here
at 7:09 a. m. today, completing q
voyage of approximately 4,4O0 miles
from Lakehurst, N. j., in II hours
and Is minutes.
1t was the second round trip in
history across the Atlantic ocean
by an airship, and the fifth cross
ing.
The Graf Zeppelin, largest dirig-
ible ever put in service and the first
transatlantic air liner, broke the
record for a fast dirigible flight
across the ocean.
The best previous time was made
by the British R-34, when she flew
from Long Island to Pulham, Eng
land, in, 1919 in seventy-five hours
Commander Hugo Eckener said
that in normal weather the Yep
pelin could have reached Friedrich
Shafen fifteen hours earlier.
1OSSeu Dy StOrm
The Graf zeppelin's flight was
remarkable, not only for its speed
but for the stability and endurance
shown by the airship in making
her way through severe storms
which beset her almost from the
time she left the American coast
until she crossed the coast OF
France, near Nantes, at 1:25 p. m.
Wednesday.
Eckener said the Graf Zeppelin
was tossed around like BALI or
her return trip.
Eckener described the voyage
briefly to a group Of guests gath
cred in his honor at his home today
DR.. Eckener said terrific gale
Off Newfoundland, having a velocity
of forty meters OBI feet) a Sec
ond, pressed the Zeppelin downward
toward the ocean. For two hours
the dirigible was tossed to and fro
he said.
Passengers Enjoyed Trip
Atmospheric conditions some
times rendered it difficult to ascer-
tain our position near Newfound-
land" Eckener said. 1--WE replie5
partly on the cliffs and other land
marks.
"The wind repeatedly drove u,
from the land towards the sea
Gusts like whirlwindS pushed the
airship up and down."
Those Of the zeppe1in's twenty
four passengers VINO we're inter-
viewed expressed enthusiasm ovei
the thrills Of the crossing.
II call this luxurious travel
George Grouse, Of Syracuse, N. Y.
one of the passengers, told the
United Press. 1T was Just com
Portable as a Pullman. Nobody was
airSick. Occasionally we saw ship.
tossing on the sea below us. We
felt less ;Motoin in the air thar
those fellows on the water"
Mrs. Clare Adams, of Tanners
vile, Pa, the first passenger to land
said she was delighted to be ir
Europe.
II am fearfully hungry" she said
"The trip was cold and especially
trying during the smashing gale
off Newfoundland. Otherwise Il
was fair"
Plenty to Drink
Paul Marko, Brooklyn business
man, spoke of the excitement of the
trip.
There was plenty to drink aboard
all the time, including champagne,
he said. Nobody slept Wednesday
night, owing to the excitement oi
seeing land and the expectation Of
arriving in Friedrichshafen. How
ever, we organized a dice game while
flying over France"
The Graf Zeppelin was greeted
by an enthusiastic crowd of 100o(
when she arrived here.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-11-01

Keeping
q tryst
1Oith death
at city
hospital,
Mrs. Mildred
HGnIeg, 2S-
yeGr-oLd
1OidoW gayly
G1Udits the
knowledge
of aOhether
she IS to
IiUe or die
after q
suicide
attempt.
Richmond planet., 1928-07-07

starting point in life so to speak
one cent in cash and two diplomas.
He became a bell,hop in New York
hctel. 29th and Broadway. The fast
life IN this city did not appeal to
him and he returned to Richmond
Va. He applied for positioa in the
public schools of this city and was
given an appointment at the old East
Erd School, now the George Mason
School, January 1 1882 at $50 20
per month. He still occupies that
Losition with greatly different su:'
round,ngs For 46 years ne has served
satisfactorily in this position and Is
che Of the most honored end highly
respected instructors in the system.
From the lowest to the highest
g-ades in the elementary department
he has served under eleven different
principals, all of whom recognized his
rare ability for this particular kind
of work. He started the first night
school in the East End. He was
among the first teachers in the Va
cation School in that section and to.
day enjoys the unique distinction OF
being principal and teacher with IL
teachers and with over 500 pupils IN
attendance.
Richmond planet., 1928-07-07
rev. ]. ANDREW
BOWLER HON0RED
Popular Divine Receives Coveted DE-
6ree.z Vir6inid Union University
OOnferS the Title.
(snecial bv John Mitchell, Jr.)

(special by John Mitchell, Jr.
Upon the, occasion of the Twenty
ninth annual Commencement OF VIZ
ginia Union University, Wednesday
evening June. 6 1928 a signal honof
was conferred upon Rlchmonde-'
who for more than a quarter OF
century. in an humble capacity mas
trod the path of duty and won ais
way practically unnoticed ana un
sung. Recognized for his worth bE
those who have known his ability
end observed his career, he sprang
suddenly in the limelight. appeared
upon the stage wearing q cap anc
gown. and amidst the plaudits OF the
assembled throng received the non
orary degree of Doctor OF Divinity.
l had known john Andrew BcWler
during the course of lifetime ana
I have observed his spotless career.
Honor and an upright -ife nave
been to him his most valuable assets.
As an organizer he has been a sur
prise to many. AS a man or lndom-
it;.b will, he has been a study. AS
a student. he has won unstlnted
praise. AS Christian gentleman he
| has enjoyed the respect ana es-
teem of his fellows. His work on
Church Hill in tho upbuilding OF
MI. Olivet Baptist Church is SUPERB
! He has seen many dark days ana ne
/ hiss basked in the effulgent sunshine
that follows persistent effort. j..
This then brought feeling Oh
pride to the many friends OF TINS
citizen. whose remarkable services
lied at last been recognized by one
of the leading educational lnstiiu-
tions in this country. John Andrew
Bowler was born in Richmond. va
March /, 1852; his mother being
Emily C. Bowler, beloved c2ughter
. CT Mortimer Bowler, Young Bower
sew the light of Gay as the first pat
Ties of the Civil War for the pos
session of this city were bong
fought. His parents were slaves :.
Northern teachers took fancy TO
Young Bowler when he was only nVe
years of age and taught him speech
o. Abraham Lincoln. His voice
. SO>reQ JHSH puA poSSS "A'N
instructed in singing and became he
prize pupil to show off, when V s
i+ors came. by his apt powers OF CID
icution and his versatility and power
! in muse. Miss B. L. Caneday' <
White teacher tock g marked interest
ia him during these days.
Young Bowler attended tie pubic
schools of Richmond first at the Old
Navy Hill School and then in the old
wooden structure reside the Normal
and High School on Twelfth Street.
u was known as Miss Hancock G
School. He graduated from tho Nor
nal and High School On Twelfth
Street in 1877. He wanted to secure
higher education and in order Sc
10 do he blacked boots and sold
newspapers on the streets of this
civ: He entered and completed q
course in the Richmond Theological
Institute. completing a course there
in 1881.
II NAV be we'll to state tnat his
moroy gave cut while he was in the
graduating class and in order to re-
plenish his funds. he shovelied Snow
urtil his hands werc frosted. Wher
he received his diploma, his hands
were still sore and he had just one
penny in his pocket. This was his
Richmond planet., 1928-07-07


In receiving this call, Rev. Smith,
who is only 81 years old, enjoys the
distinction of being the youngest
man in the entire connection who
has been so signally honored.
The calling of Rev. Smith is the
second attempt to secure leader
since the death of DR.. Norman. The
first being DR.. Harrison of Hous-
ton, Texas, who was unable to ac-
cept at that time.
Rev. Smith has come to no decision
as yet regarding the call. The MEM
bers of his Richmond charge are loud
in their plea for him to remain with
them. But because Of the very large
opportunity for service, he said that
he would just have to give it his
earnest and prayerful consideration.
Richmond planet., 1928-07-07
Metropolitan Bap. church
Calls Rev. E. g. Smith
Noted South Richmond Divine
Receives High HOnOrs= Asks
Time to Decide

recently been rendered a call to the
pastorate of the great Metropolitan
Baptist Church, Washington, D. C.
This Church is one of the largest
churches of the Baptist connection
The membership is reported to be
seven thousand. 1t was formerly
pastored by the late DR.. NJ. W. D.
Norman.
Richmond planet., 1928-07-07

found Friday morning, June 2sth'
and was alive when carried to st.
Philips Hospital, where he later
died; his remains being turned over
to Funeral Director Robert c.. Scott,
who is holding the same with the
Richmond planet., 1928-07-07
WAIST MURDER?


hope that ha may be identified and
his relatives located. The mans
head was crushed by the impact Of
the fall. Any one knowing Of any
person missing should call up City
Coroner James NJ Whitfield or Ro-
aert c.. Scott Randolph 20f3.
Richmond planet., 1928-07-07

Coroner James M. Whitfield Is not
satisfied in his own mind that the
colored man found badly injured in
Fulton was not showed or thrown
from the viaduct. He could have
fallen from the trestle. He was
Richmond planet., 1928-07-07

Charles Kennedy's son is dead in
Baltimore. Mr.. Kennedy at one time
resided at 400 E. Clay ST., but is not
there now. The young man was
drowned at the Bethlehem Steel Co.,
and is holding the remains awaiting
word from his parents.
Richmond planet., 1928-07-07

Mrs. Lizzie B. Hairston, of Brook
lyn. n. Y, is in the city with her
daughter, Miss Grace Peyton, the
guests of Mrs. Luvenia Burrell, 1901
n. 4th Street. -,.-,,----
Richmond planet., 1928-07-07

Mr.. Edward j. Cook who was op-
Grated upon recently for appendicitis
at the Retreat for the Sick is at home
again.
Richmond planet., 1928-07-07

Mrs. Fannie M. Drew has returned
to the city after spending two weeke
in the Middle West. She attended
rhe Commencement at Wilberforce
University, Wilberforce, Ohio, nes
Alma Mater and also visited Cleve-
land and Pittsburgh. While in Pitts.
burgh she was the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles A. Perry.
Richmond planet., 1928-07-07
PROMINENT RICHMOND PASTOR
CALLED TO WASHINGTON, D. c.

Rev. E. C. Smith, pastor of the
Second Baptist Church, South Rich
mond, Va, A. B. from both the Vir-
ginia Theological Seminary and Col
lege and the Virginia Union Univer-
sity, B. D. Virginia Seminary, has
Richmond planet., 1928-07-07

John Andrew Bowler founu the
saving grace of the Lord and was
converted at the tender age OF nine
wears. He was baptized by the late
Rev. James H. Holmes. D. D., and be-
came a member of the First Baptist
Church in 1871. He has filled every
CONTINUED on page 81
The Washington times., 1928-07-31
FURL0IIGH HIT
BY WORKERS

a depressing effect upon the
morale Of workers III the Bureau
81 Engraving and Printing II pre-.
dicted as the result of the fur.
Tough order issued by Director a..
w. Hall, to 90 into effect tomorrow.
Women employed In the money.
making establishment already are
overworked. Miss Gertrude McNalIy,
secretary of the Federation of Fed
eral Employees. declared today. she
thinks the furIough system prob
ably will increase the strain on IN.
dividual employees.
Luther w. Steward, federation
head, says the furIOugh program +
'.unscientific. and probably will re-
suit, as it has in the past, in an
epidemic OF overtime work and the
canceIling Of annual leaves for
workers.
Under Director Halls plan, the
plate printer win be furloughed one
day out OF eight for the remainder
of the year. or "a days In all. The
other employees will lose one day in.
"a, or 1871 aItOgethep. He adopts
this system as better than a reduc.
ton Of personnel. 1t is not likely
that any organized protest will be
made by. the employees 10 Director
Hall, inasmuch az there ii no
desire on their part TO renew the
conditions which existed in the
Bureau OF Engraving and Printing
under previous regimes.
The Washington times., 1928-07-31
UNIT
ME- RGES WITH
DODGE
By international News service

BY lnteFma GlOnM News Service
NEW YORK, July 81. The Chrys.
Ter corporation has acquired the prop.
critics Of the Dodge Brothers corpora
ton, it was announced BY Walter r.
Chrysler,. The merger makes the
Chrysler corporation $400, 900 900
organization and third largest auto
manufactures In the world.
Contamination OF the merger wa s
effected two months after first sub.
mission OF details to the stockhoId-
ers, the delay being due to the fall
ure OF all classes OF Dodge stockhoId.
ers to manifest the so per cent ap.
prevail insisted upon by ChrysIer.
Approval Voted
Dodge stockholders met 1T Balti-
more and voted approval 81 the
merger as announcements was made
that last minute deposits had
brought the total over the required
amount.
The enlarged Chrysler corporation
has permanent assets Qf approxi-
niately $4,000, 900, working capital
of $4,000, 900: total resources OF
SRI. OOO, 600: distributor dealer
organization OF 1000: a. manu-.
featuring capacity Of 100000 cars
and trucks and gross business 1T
$500, 900 900.
5000 Employees
The combined enterprise has
funded debt OF S61 10000 and 4.42O
shares OF common stock selling iii
the markets for about $500. 900 900.
1t will have 10000 stockholders
and $4,000 employees.
Dodge properties give the ChrysIes
corporation some eighteen modern
plants. Trade status of Dodge and
its cars win remain undisturbed
and All dealers are being notified
10 that effect BY B. E. Fields. vice
president In charge of sales of
Cilrysler.
The Washington times., 1928-07-31
u. e. Society Woman Held
For Tearing Down SIGN

motel sign that directed motor.
ISIS 10 caravansary in Wiscoa sset
NE. so offended the eye of Miss
FRANCES A. Sortwell, whose sum.
mer home Is nearby, and whose
winter home here is at 34i0 Volta
n. N: W., that she tore it down,
AND thereby hangs a tale.
The hotel keeper had Miss Sort.
We'll summond into court. charging
her with malicious destruction Of
MS property. She pleaded not
suHty ana asked for a continual nee.
although saying she would wilIineiv
go to Jail il she could keen tha
sign down permanently. W
Miss Sortwell IL a society woman
of Cambridge, Mass, who has heen
spending her winters in Washing.
ton and is we'll known in George
town circles.
The Washington times., 1928-07-31
Son of General Stephan
Named for Camp Honor

Harold r. Stephan. 1910 AIbemarle
st. n. W., son of Maj. Gen. Anton
stephan, commander of the District
National Guard, has been named the
honor student from Virginia Poly
tecnnic Institute in the reserve Off
GERS training camp unit at Fort
Leonard Wood, Nd.
In letter to Major General
stephan, Col. A. F. Dannemiller.
camp commander, said: THE stu
uent VINO Is outstanding in soldiery
qualitles In each of the school groups
- designated as the honor student.
As there are 40 students here from
the Virginia Polytechnic institute
the young man faced considerable
competition.
Slephan was an honor student at a
former citizens military training
camp.
The Washington times., 1928-07-31
Park Sleepers Freed;
Court Rebukes Police

NEW YORK, July Sl.-- atrolman
Esau. IL the Arsenal police station
"a. II Yorkville court with four
,,,sn whom he had arrested for
sl.ssni,,s an benches in Central Park
F.vnIaining the charges Of vagrancy
~ had lodged, he told Magistrate
Tt,on,as McAndrews that his SUI.
nsrinr officer had ordered him TO
clean up the park.
Geo hack to your superior Of.
f;ner. the magistrate said, dis.
u el,s !, ,.viue the men, land tell him
fhat Magistrate McAndrews does
not want his time wasted hearing
such charges.
The Washington times., 1928-07-31
Cripple Hangs Himself
From Top Of Freight Car

PoTTsVILLE. Pa. July 81. De.
spondent because Dc bis crippled
condition, Lawrence Branx. 2s, 81
81. Clair. ended his life ~ hanging.
Railroad men with whom he for
merry associated found his body
suspended BY q rope from the top
of q freight car. He had used the
brakes Of two freight cars from
which to suspend the rope.
BraIlz, a World War veteran, was
employed as switchman, d posi-
ton given him after he had lost d
leg IN a railroad accident year
ago.
The Washington times., 1928-07-31
Col. and Mrs. Hartman
Not Badly Hurt in Crash

Col. and Mrs. E. A. Hartman.
1902 Eighteenth ST. n. w, were
not severely injured in the train
wreck at Cortena, Calf, last Sun.
day, additional advices reaching
friends today said.
Reports that Mrs. James Craig
Peacock. ~ West Irving ST., Chevy
Chase, Nd, had been injured were
denied in telegram received by
her husband last night.
The Washington times., 1928-07-31
1900 Attend Opening of
st. AnthOny's Carnival

The lawn fete and carnival of st.
Anthony's Catholic Church, Tenth
ana Monroe Streets Northeast.
winch opened last night with an
attendance OF more than 500 con
tinues until Saturday.
All features of the old-fashioned
circus are in the carnival. which
ls under the direction of the Rev.
Patrick E. Conroy, pastor OF the
church.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-26
LAREDO CONSUL PACKS UP
LATE BULLETINS
MISS GLEIrz FAILS IN CHANNEL SWIM

MISS GLElTZ FAILS IN CHANNEL SWIM
26(AP)Miss Mercedes Gle
the Irish channel between
Patrick o'clock this afternoon Miss GIeitz
gave up miles off the
Of swimming slightly
than IL hours
GREENWICH VILLAGERS TAKEN IN RAID LECTURED, FREED
NEW YORK July 26(AP)-Fortyfour and arrested
after lecture
havior
OUTLAW PARIS
PARIS July 2s-(AP)-The multiea
Kellogg and the foreign ministers the other
Kellogg America but understood
office Ambassador Paul Claude result Of his
with the state has received
his definite promise to take part In the OCCASION
RESERVE DISTRICT DEPOSITS
Federal Reserve bank Dallas deposits member
billion dollars
did
banks
the Dallas bank
RIVER TAXED FLOODS
26-(APDr ]. L. Cline weather
Rainfall "a hours
the nesmabe
maize small grain in Central and West Texas.
START DEEPENING GALVESTON CHANNEL
GALVESTON, 26-AP-Conra
announced today by Major Milo
The will approximately s62O0o Four million
mat will be
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-26
ANTI-AL Dem
URGES VOTING
Alvin Moody Says No
Bar to Scratching
Smith Later

HOUSTON, July 26.-(P)-Alvin S.
Moody, chairman Of the anti-Smith
democrats OF Texas, today issued a
statement asking Texas voters to go
to the polls next Saturday and dis
regard the democratic primary
pledge. selecting their favorites for
the democratic nomination to va
rious posts. The statement also
asked them TO vote against Smith Of
New York for president in Novem-
Der.
Mr.. Moody said in part: "In or
ganizinE to. defeat the candidacy Of
Governor Smith in Texas, democrats
are giving up none of their allie
glance 70 the democratic party. We
hold that Governor Smith has re-
pudiated the party obligations by
repudiating its platform, and there
fore not only has no claim on the
support Of the democratic voters. but
should properly expect democrats 70
oppose him.
at is very important that the
right kind of men should be kept in
office in Texas. The anti-Smith
democrats include in their numbers
many thousands Of the very best
democrats and very best citizens of
the state. They should not allow
any sophistry about the party pledge
20 keep them out OF this Saturday
primary"