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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-06-09
HOT DOG Man SHOT
IN HEAD; WIFE IS HELD

Four young men assisted Mrs.
Pappas in bringing her husband
to the hospital. They arrived about
/ a. M, and half an hour later
they disa appeared, the hospital au.
thorities said. They called the po-
lie
While a search for Mrs. Pappas
WIS under way, she reappeared at
the hospital, and told the police she
Continued on Page ., Column ~
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After speeding to Emergency Hos
pital III an automobile with her
wounded husband, who was shot at
North Beach, Md, Mrs. Emma Pap
pas, 2S, was held today while police
investigate her story of the shoot.
ing. She said the husband shot
himself
Her husband. Emmanuel A. Pap
pas. who conducts a hot dog" stand
at the beach, is in a serious condi-
ton from a pistol wound in the
head
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-06-09
ARLINGTON PARK RESULTS

FIRST RACE-Six furlOngs
witdrakc CnardyD. ...,$3.%4 S2.9G S2.52
Donna santa (WoID 5.la 3.I4
Minstrel Boy az. JOnes) 4.32
odd Fellow H. Roycrofter Majestic
Tea BAN. Ben Handiey, sincerely also
ran. Time, l;14 IS.
SECOND KACE~~Fiye -eighths mile:
Creaa CElston) ......tlO.4S S6.0S $4.49
MaRrhal Seth (Depma) SIS 4.64
Frank d. (WoIfD .... 5.2G
Evelyn L.. Mazzie, Sentry Lass. Glad
Effort, Billy Basil, La Sagette. and
Eddie Lehman also ran. Time 1;01 8
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-06-09
TEXAN TIES PADDOCK
1OO-YD. DASH RECORD

The Texans great performance. in
which he equalled the worlds record
of Charlie Paddock, Southern Cali
fornian, made him certain COM,
petitor for America at the Olympic
games in Amsterdam this summer.
D. Kane, of Ohio Wesleyan, had
the honor of scoring the first vic
tory in the finals.
He won the 120-yard high hurdles
over Penquite, of Drake. second,
and Trumble. of Nebraska, third.
His time was HAT. Cooper, the
Michigan star. ran fifth.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-06-09

SOLDIERS FIELD, CHICAGO.
June 9.-Aubrey Bracey. a frail
youth from Rice Institute, thrilled
5000 fans today when he tied the
worlds record in winning the 100.
yard dash in nine and three-fifths
seconds at the annual national
collegiate A. A. meet.
Bracey, whose time established
a new meet record led all the way
and the Southerner came home
with comfortable lead over Simp-
son, Ohio state. second, and Foster,
washington State, third.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-06-09
PROCTOR, FACING CHAIR,
GIVES BOYS WARNING

which I encountered and which have
brought me ruin.
Three years ago 1 was happy.
care-free school kid. just like thou
sands right now. Had l looked
into the future and visioned the
grim shadow of the electric chair
before me / would have laughed
Continued on Page 2, Column 81
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her with attention and layished gifts
upon her.
She announced her engagement
to her friends. her petition. filed
by Attorney T. Morris Wampler,
states. but on May IS. the de-
PENDANT refused to keep his promise
to marry her. lie also refused to
explain his action, she alleges, and
purposely concealed his whereabouts
from her.
The humiliation and embaErass-
ment she has suffered should an
title her to 500, 600. she claims.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-06-09
BY GEORGE r.. HOLMES
international News Service

KANSAS CITY, June 9.--The
fight between the adherents of Her.
bert Hoover and the hard pressed
anti.H Hoover allies for control of the
Republican national convention is
growing in bitterness and intensity.
1t is reaching the stage of per-
sonalities-always sure sign OF
desperation on both sides. Hard
feelings that may blossom in No
vember are being engendered. Harsh
words seldom heard at Republican
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-06-09
By LOUIS a. BOUCHER

CHICAGO, June 9.--The Griffmen
today won. the final game Of the
series with the White Sox.
The attendance was light and
lacking in enthusiasm for anything
but the antics Of Uncle Nick Altrock
and Senior Al Schacht. who always
20 big here.
OF Tom Zachary opposed Grady
Adkins for the horne boys
First Inning
wAsHINGTON-Rice opened the
game with Texas Lacquer to right.
Harris singled to left, Rice stop
ping at second Barnes forced Rice,
Adkins to Kamn1. GosIin lifted to
Reynolds. Judge dropped one in
front of the plate and Adkins threw
him out. No runs, two hits, no
errors, two left.
CHICAGO-Metzler hit the first
pitched ball for a single to center.
Clancy sacrificed. Bluege to Judge.
Reynolds singled TO left center,
scoring Metzler. Reeves took Falk's
pop fly. Kamm lined TO Harris.
One run, two hits, no errors, one
left.
Second Inning
WASHINGTON Reeves flied to
Falk. Cissel threw out Bluege.
kenna singled to center. Zachary
singled to left close to the foul
line. sending kenna to third. Grouse
picked Kenna off third with throw
TO Kamm. No runs, two hits. no
errors. one left.
CHICAGO-Zachary knocked down
Redfern's bounce and threw him
out. CisseI fouled to Judge. Grouse
dropped a Texas Lacquer single on
the right field foul line. Harris
threw out Adkins. No runs. one
hit, no errors. one left.
Third Inning
WASHINGTON-Rice flied 10
Falk. So did Harris. Barnes singled
to center. Goslin popped 10 Red
fern. No runs. one hit, no errors,
one left.
CHICAGO-Metzler lined to Cos
lin. Reeves threw out Clancy.
BIuege threw out Reynolds. No
runs, no hits, none left.
Fourth Inning
WASHINGTON threw out
Judge on close play. Reeves tripled
to the right field corner. Cissell
threw out Bluege, Reeves remain
ing on third. kenna doubled TO the
board in right field center scoring
Reeves. Zachary singled to right
scoring Kenna. Reynolds made a
fine running catch of Rice's line
. drive on the foul line. Two runs,
three hits.
CHICAGO-Zachary threw out
Falk. Goslin took Kamm's fly. Red
fern singled 10 left center. Zachary
tossed out Cissell. No runs, one
hit.
Fifth Inning
WASHINGTON - Harris walked
Barnes singled to right. Barnes
pulling up a second. Gosiin flii
into double play Clancy TO Cissell
TO Clancy. Harris reached third
Judge singled through the ho2
, scoring Harris. Reeves forced Judge
to Cissell unassisted. One run, two
hits.
CHICAGO-Zachary tossed 0ut
Grouse. Reeves threw out Adkins
MetZler walked. Clancy singled tC
short left, Metzler stopping at sec
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-06-09
Friends Give Surprise
Fete to w. r. Stitely

Employees of the office of the
chief clerk OF the office of the
United States Attorney today gave
surprise party in honor of VIII
mer r. Stitely. assistant to the
chief clerk. Stitely is IS years old
today
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-06-09

source, the commander of the Citta
di Milan established wireless COM
munication again with the Italia's
crew at IL a. m. They gave their
position as 80 degrees and lis
Continued on Page 2, Column II
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John Proctor. aDditin0 eIectrocRtio
in the Jail here for murder Of a
policeman, has 1c,itten his oWH Undt
plea for public sympathy.
BY JOHN PROCTOR
I am not seeking sympathy
only ask for justice. But IL the law
SAYS | must pay with my life for a
crime / never committed, want
young men TO avoid the pitfalls
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-06-09
5 HELD FOR FRAUD VIA MAILS

NEW YORK June 9-Three Albany today were
indicted by Federal grand jury here charges Of using
the mails to defraud in connection with the operation OF
what is commonly known the Albany baseball pool
The pool which went under the of O. G. and B A. a.
Pool offered $4,000 in prizes each week According to
Federal authorities the operators made several million dol
lars through the pool Those indicted were Matthew ~
Dugan, Sam Cohen, and j. ]. Kelly.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-06-09
BANK STATEMENTS

Washington Clearing House,
$3.50 ,357 .O8.
New York Clearing House bal
ance, S1O4, OO0. 900.
New York Clearing House eX-
changes, $1.243 ,O00, 900.
Treasury balance, &26, 1868. 1858.
. Customs receipts. S1O,622, 377.71.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-06-09
PARAMOUNT RESULTS

FIRST RACE-FiYe -eigaths mile.
Nolsei (Cavens). ..... 1882 e2.42 81. a.
Georgie Herget IFFancis) 3.3S 2.96
FIXING (HorvathD ..... 1913
Marguerite Wiilet. Oakland, Kind
Words and Vera &. also ran. Time.
.0A rs
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-06-09

For your Paris mailing address
ton Bureau. No. 2 Rue de Ia Paix.
Located iD the fashion center Of
Paris-at Place VendOne. A com.
Portable meeting place for friends
abroad. Home newspapers, maya.
zines. helpful travel Information.
etc, No feeG-nO charges.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-06-09

her legs were broken, and II II
feared her back was badly
hurt. she was brought into
the hospital by ambulance.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-06-09

KANSAS CITY. Mo. June 9.-The Federal Government
today welded budgeon against bootleggng activities
Kansas City during the Republican National Convention by
obtaining % temporary nunctions against liquor selling
many dus stores soft drink paor barbecue stands and
pxivate residences.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-06-09
MOBILE And II men
SAFE; DIRIGIBLE LOST
IN ARCTIC, IS REPORT

LONDON England June 9.-The Polar exploration balloon
Italia which forced down by storm north of Spitz
bergen May 2 gone pieces under the batteng gales
wind snow according Central News dispatch from
Kings Bay today quoting wireless the supply ship
Ctta D Mlano is reported have picked up from the
Italia s
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-06-09

Mrs. Ada NJ. Wertman, 20,
$40 Seventh st. N. r., was
seriously injured when a large
limb below down on her from
a tree on Hams Point. Both
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-06-09

The entire rev of the Italia-1S
men including Gen. Umberto Mobile
ARE alive. according to the mes
sage, sent by Gen. Mobile himself.
The expedition landed upon an
ice field that is drifting, according
to the latest message received from
King Bay. According TO this
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-06-09
THAW OFF FOR PARIS

CHERBoURG, France, June 9.-Harry Thaw who was
barred from entering England left the liner Aquitania
when arrived here this afternoon and started
Ia al automobile.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-06-09

Only few spectators were
present in the courtroom Hoff-
mans counsel, William 3. Leahy
and Harry w. Nice, the latter Of
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-06-09
DR.. HOFFMAN PLEADS
GUILTY TO DEATH OF
ELEANOR H. Lehman

DrIous w Hoffman, under Indictment for first degree
murder in connection with the Eleanor N Lehman 26
tvs while undergoing treatment in his Office on
March s last TO-DAY withdrew his plea Of mot guilty and
pleaded guilty degree murder before Justice
Frederick N SIddons in District Supreme Court
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-06-09
7EATs WELsH STAR

HELEN WILLS DEFEATS WELSH STAR
LONDON, England, June 9.-In exhibition tennis
match at Stamford Hill today Miss Helen Wills defeated
Weshman, D. H. Williams. 81, ga
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-06-09

Baltimore, were present with the
defendant. Hoffman's wife and
CONTINUED on Page 2, Column %
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TOTALS ................31
Barrett batted for Grouse in seventh.
Berg batted for Adkins in seventh.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-08-11
TOWNS GET AUTHORITY
FOR BOND ISSUANCE
Salem and Syracuse Arrange to I'm
prove Water Plants.

The towns of Salem and Syracuse,
Ind, were given authority by the
public service commission Friday to
issue bonds to finance Improvements
in their respective water plants, as
required by the State board of
health.
The town of Salem will issue and
sell $4,000 in Az per cent bonds,
and Syracuse will issue and sell
$4,000 of 6 per cent bonds.
Commissioners were divided in
their vote on petition of the Decatur
County Independent Telephone Com
pany Of GreenSburg, for an increase
in rates. but a majority refused the
increase, allowed a partial increase,
figured depreciation at only 4 per
cent and reduced maintenance ex-
pense figures. A 7 per cent return
ON a valuation of $4,000 and a 6
per cent depreciation rate were
asked.
Commission formally approved a
contract between the city of New
castle and the Interstate Public
Service Company for electric cur
rent for street lights and other mu-
nicipal uses.
James S. Morris of Noblesville was
granted a certificate to operate a
passenger bus line between Indian
apolis and Elwood.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-08-11
MILLIONS SPENT
ON U. S. ROADS
States Take Part in Great
Program.

BIZ Times Special
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11.-During
this year the United States will
spend $1,36O,O OPS, 776 building and i'm
proving highways.
Part of the money will come from
the Federal treasury, part from the
States.
When this work is finished the
United States will have 100000 miles
Of surfaced roads. The Federal aid
road system, comprising more than
$4,000 miles of interstate trunk
lines, will be two-thirds complete.
These figures were made public
by the American Automobile Asso-
citation after a countrywide survey.
Expenditures for construction and
maintenance will be greater by
S225, 100000 this year than in 1927.
The total of all types of highways
to be constructed by the various
States in 1928 is 1000 miles.
States are building nearly two
miles Of highway for every mile
built with Federal cooperation, the
association estimates.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-08-11

American Estates Company three
bedroom, frame bungalow with two
car garage, 81 Berkeley Rd., and o.
L. Wetzel bought from the organiza-
ton a five-room bungalow, $40 E.
Fortieth st.
A two-story frame residence. 1872
Pleasant ST.. was sold through the
American Estates Company, to Ed
ward Cunningham, and a residence,
1880 Dawson ST., was bought by Al
bert A. Henderson from Howard
Amos.
Deals Total $4,000
Sales aggregating $4,000 have
been closed by the firm of Gregory
e. Appel, Inc, according to E. E.
Brodbeck, manager of the real es-
tate department.
Recent sales of the American
Town Lot Company amounted to
SAL 900 in subdivision lots and $25,-
500 in brokerage deals, according to
Arthur o. Main, general sales man
ager.
Fifty-six lots in the company's
various subdivisions were included
in the sales. Members of the sales
force who closed deals included c.
L. Davidson, A. M. Jennings, Wal
ter Saunders, E. L. Matlock, Paul
Bridegroom, o. P. Smith, Ben Kin
nick, Marie Keller, G.. o. Sullivan,
T. r. Jones and w. L. E1ill. Broker
age deals were made by Hill and
Jones.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-08-11
ASK FREIGHT TARIFF
ON FURNITURE DROPPED
Indiana Shippers Seek Order From
Commerce Commission.

Suspension of freight tariffs on
furniture to become effecting Aug. %
was asked Friday in a petition by
the Indiana State Chamber of Com
merce to the interstate commerce
commission on furniture shipped
from Indiana cities to Mississippi
and Missouri River points, st. Paul,
Minneapolis and Duluth, Mimi, and
Chicago. and also on furniture
shipped from Indiana manufacture
ing points to Indiana cities, &C
cording to w. H. Arnett, managing
director of the Chamber.
r. B. Coapstick, traffic manager
of the State chamber, attended
meeting of the furniture man
ufacturers of the United States.
Wednesday in Chicago. Delegates
decided to hold further conferences
to decide the matter.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-08-11
HOME BUILDING
IN CITY BOOMS
PERMITS SHOW
81 Houses, to Cost $685.
$50, Are on Construction
List for Week.

Although no large business or in
duStrial projects we're started dur
ing the week, residential building
permits made big jump, according
to compilations by the Indianapolis
Real Estate Board.
Permits for thirty-four houses, to
cost a total of $265, $50, were issued.
Of this number, six ranged in price
from $4,000 to $4,000. Several
storerooms, a garage, and a new
$4,000 church, 80 Bradshaw ST.,
brought the total to $294,059.
Despite a somewhat spotted con-
dition in the local realty market
generally business in some quarters
was reported unusually good, &C
cording to the boards weekly sur
vey.
Deals totaling $4,000 since Aug.
were reported by statesmen of the
real estate department of the Wash
ington Bank and Trust Company.
$4,000 in Lot Sales
Lot sales amounting to $4,000
we're reported by Tom L. Dillon,
manager, and Earl S. HeasSler of
the lot department of the Union
Trust Company.
George T Whelden, secretary of
the Allied Investment Company, an
organization of realtors, reported a
number of purchases. One of the
largest single purchases was a tract
100 by 600 feet fronting both Me-
ridian and Illinois SITS, south of
Forty-Sixth ST., bought from E.
Kirk Mckinney and Walter T.
White, joint agents.
A single residence, TIC Park Ave,
was bought from Mrs. Thomas
Wynne and the following rental
properties were purchased from the
Fletcher Saving and Trust Com
pany: 2109-11-13 Chase St; 1885
Chase ST.; 1885 E. Michigan st., and
1145-47 Vandermann Ave. A single
residence, 1916 N. Beville Ave, was
bought from the j. S. Cruise Com
pany.
Many Sales Closed
Sales, totaling $64,450 have been
closed in the last two weeks by the
American Estates Company, accord
ing to Joseph j. Argus, president.
Included in the deals was the pur-
chase by DR. Henry r. Alberger Of
a five bedroom, center-hall type,
brick veneer residence, with tiled
roof, 1886 Washington Blvd, from
william r. Teel.
Gladys Hawkins bought from the
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-08-11
New High School for Girls

LAFAYETTE, Ind, Aug. IA
high school for Catholic girls will
be opened here this fall with rooms
In the new st. Francis Normal
School and College building. A
four-year accredited course will be
offered.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-08-11

Holding fish and frogs heads in
the mouth Of children suffering from
whooping cough is an old cure"
still practiced among the peasantry
Of western Ireland.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-08-11
Plans $4,000 Sewer
BIZ United Press

BIZ United Press
HARTFORD CITY, Ind, Aug. H.
Relief Of faulty sewer conditions
which result in flooding Of base
ments here is to be obtained with
new trunk sewer. Action to this
effect has been taken by the city
council which is preparing to have
constructed a sewer costing about
$4,000.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-11-09
SECUREDATA
FOR HEARING
or c. Is Preparing
channel Informa-
ton For [. S.

large mass of data has already
collected for the hearing on the
'0"nsville port project to be held
the federal court room November
oy Major Milo p. Fox, district
~sineer, G. G. Richardson, man
-ser OF the chamber of commerce,
reported Friday.
me data will include a complete
se.iptlon of the modification de-
su' a statement as to the econo-
IN transportation charges and
ms mat will be effected BY such
~uiIications, the Transportation
snu terminal facilities that will be
hp.o'ided and the cooperation the
extend. -"
one feature of the report will be
.a advantages that will accrue to
ae entire Valley and northern Mex
oy reason of the modified plan.
pIractically all departments OF the
townsville Chamber Of Commerce
now engaged in preparing this
sa1a n getting ii into concise form
.0r presentation, the work recurring
ton. anu i"'es'iga-
Much interest is being evidenced
me city and surrounding coun-
, relative TO the hearing TO be
~.onoucted by the army engineers.
sne chamber Of commerce reports.
many inquiries having been received.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-11-09
ARMISTICE TO.
BEOBSERVED
L~egionnaires to Put
On Parade Monday;
To Have Talks

Although all churches In the city
will observe Armistice Day, Sunday,
with special services and sermons
appropriate for the day, Monday has
been selected as the official day for
the American Legion Armistice Day
parade and public speakers program,
Plans for the Monday celebration
were completed at a meeting of the
Brownsville American Legion lost
held Thursday night.
The parade will form ut the high
school on Elizabeth street and will
travel down Elizabeth to Levee. and
to the Missouri Pacific park, where
the speakers program Is to be held,
Participation of troops from Fort
Brown in the parade is to be asked
of Col. VIM. I. Johnston, command
ing officer. by a committee named at
the meeting. In addition to this, ex.
service men. veterans of. all wars
and the Legion Auxiliary are to take
| part in the parade. The schools are
I to be asked to enter and the Boy
Scouts will have a section in the pa
rade.
The Legion section will be led By
the bugle and drum corps.
The parade is to move promptly al
10 a. m. and after il is d~isbanded a
the Missouri Pacific park tw.
| speeches of ten minutes each are q
be delivered. Names of speakers are
TO be announced later.
All banks in the city are to bt
closed in observance Of the day Mon
day.
The American Legion Post coop.
Grated with the Brownsville publ,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-11-09

en- blind overnight three weeks age.
At present no IL In Rochester,
MIMI, hospital where Il was reported
his eyesight is returning, without
danger Of permanent blindness. Spike
0'Donnell told police BE believed his
brother was poisoned
ANY way you look at II, N looks
wrong he said. Tommy went 70
bed one night with nothing the mat
ter. and woke up blind I think some
body put something in his milk to
kill him."
Tommy. II was explained, has been
on a milk diet for treatment OF
stomach trouble. Spike said he
thought someone had switched milk
bottles on the O'Donneii's back porch,
leaving a bottle containing poison.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-11-09
Princess Murat,
Former US. Girl,
Is Given Divorce

PARIS, Nov. 9.-(R Princess
Murat, born Helena Mcdonald Stallo
Of Cincinnati, has been awarded q
divorce from Prince Michel Joachim
Murat on the ground Of abandon
ment. She married the descendant Of
Naroleon's general and the king Of
Naples at Paris on February IL, 1913.
Prince Murat was sentenced TO
eight months in prison in Paris in
November, 1925 on the complaint OF
the Countess dc Salverte, who, il was
stated, gave the prince 100000 francs
worth Of jewels to be pledged TO
provide her with funds for oper-
atoms on the bourse. IL was testi-
fled that the prince took the jewels
TO London, pledged them there and
sold the pawn tickets.
Princess Murat arrived in America
in December, 1925. In March, 1926.
she became n gown saleswoman IN a
Fifth Avenue store in New York.
She inherited a fortune from her