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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-07-24
Ma Nature
Takes Drink
Police Sergeant Believes
Lightning EVaporated
95 Barrels of Water,
Saving Pumping Task.

I ONG years on the police de-
IL partment have taught Sergeant
George R. Liese, 2109 Barth avenue,
not to be superstitious, but one OF
natures pranks performed in his
own back yard while he was on
vacation had him scratching his
head today.
Liese started to clean out a 100
barrel cistern. He had dreaded the
job because of the necessity of
pumping out the water. When he
started on his vacation more than
three weeks ago the well had about
ninety-f1ve barrels in it.
He raised the cistern lid to see
how much Of a job was ahead Of
him and discovered the concrete
tank was dry.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-07-24
BY KEITH JONES
United Press stan Correspondent

7 ONDON, July 24-Whether the
l. expression dirty liar" was
quite as biblical as contended,
especially when flung at a lady,
a viscountesS and member Of
parliament, was a subject of con-
siderable debate today as a result
Of the fiery argument between
Jack Jones, Laborite, and Lady
Astor at whom the remark was
directed.
1t was during one of the hottest
verbal bombardments ever eX-
changed between those two men,
bers Of parliament that Jack
Jones accused Lady Astor Of be-
ing dirty liar" The exchange
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-07-24
KOS CASE NEARS JURY AS
STATE ASKS PRISON TERM

Trial of Max S. Kos, "a, of 245
West Thirty eighth street, insurance
salesman, who is charged with aU-
tomobile manslaughter, neared the
jury this afternoon as the state
argued for the conviction and SEN
fencing of Kos to one to ten years
in the Indiana state prison.
Paul Rhoadarmer, chief deputy
prosecutor, opened the final argu-
ments for the state by urging Kos
conviction on the grounds that he
admitted while testifying in his own
behalf that he had taken one drink
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-07-24

Liese was reluctant to believe the
intense heat of the lightning had al
most instantly eyapOrated the
ninety-five barrels of water.
Weather bureau officials said they
never had read anything scientific to
support the theory lightning might
dry cistern, although there are
cases on record where tornadoeS
have sucked open wells dry.
lightning does some queer
things, though. and we will not go so
far as to say that lightning did not
dry the we'll" bureau official said.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-07-24

Of gin prior to the accident that
caused the death on New Years eve
of Carl Fulkerson and William R.
Osborne, street railway employees.
Ira M. Holmes, defense counsel,
stressed Kos war record in his ar
gument to the jury. He averred that
many of the states witnesses had
told conflicting stories regarding
the alleged intoxicated condition Of
his client.
Judson L. Stark, prosecutor, closed
the arguments for the state
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-07-24
SHOOK GOES
ON TRIAL FOR
CO-EDDE:ATH
Ohio State Professor Is
Nervous as Choice of
Jury Begins.
BY MORRIS DE HAVEN TRACY
limited Press staff Correspondent

COLUMBUS, O., July 24-Profes-
sor James Howard Shook, former
Ohio State university professor,
went to trial here today for the mur-
der of 24-year- old Theora HiX, med
ical student at the university.
Judge Henry Scarlet opened the
trial at 9 a. m
Fully two thirds Of the 200 spec
tators were women. A surprising
proportion of the audience was
composed Of girls of college age.
Melvin T. Hix, father of Theora,
and his wife, were in the court by
$50 a. m. The former Flushing, N.
Y, school teacher wore a somber
black suit, white shirt and stiff black
bow tie, which contraSted sharply
with his snow white hair.
His wife wore a blue and pink
f1oWered dress and blue hat.
IF God is willing" said Hix, "T
will be here every day until this is
ended and justice done"
Shook Is Nervous
Shook was dressed in gray, with
red and white tie spread over the
bosom of his white shirt. He was
freshly shaven. A light Immediately
over his head illumined like a
cupola his shiny bald head and gilt
tered in his Spectacles.
The jury filed in and calling the
roll began Immediately. There were
sixty-nine men and sixteen women
on the panel.
Shook hardly glanced at the
veniremen, ranged standing outside
the rail, but kept his eyes on his
hands, which he twiddled a bit
nervously. His attitude in general
was calm and depressed
The business of selecting the jury
began Immediately. Edith DySinger,
a portly, black-haired spinSter,
nurse by profession, who had no
qualms about capital punishment,
was the first person called for
examination as a prospective juror.
Shocks interest in the proceedings
seemed to quicken when John F.
Seidel, his attorney asked her:
Nov if the situation were re-
versed and you were the defendant
here would you be willing to have
Mr.. Shook as a Juror"
Miss Dysinger thought while and
then said:
eyes"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-07-24

Lady Astor turned to a neigh
Dor and whispered something.
Apparently Jones overheard the
whisper, for he flared up and
shouted:
81 am not drunk and I'll tell
her it's a dirty lie"
The house echoed with shouts
of order, but Jones continued:
i have had experience with
this lady for months and I am
beginning to resent it. She does
not speak to me. She talks un-
der her breath"
Lady Astor shouted: Il didn't
say it,
Eyes, you did" Jones shot
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-07-24
The Noble Lady Whispers Dirty Lie 4

back. 1T is quite common thing
for Lady Astor, under her breath,
to talk about drunkenness when
I am speaking. I will tell her
to her teeth 1 am better man
drunk than she is sober"
The chairman immediately
asked Jones to withdraw the ex-
preston he had used against the
lady member of parliament.
Jones said:
Il withdraw the phrase dirty
liar, although it is quite bib
lical."
Lady Astor withdrew semi
VIGOROUSLY from the heated de-
bate, because she did not with
draws the charges of corruption.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-07-24
WITCH CAUSES ARREST
Family of Flees Evil Eye Land
in Psychopathic Ward.

bU JHIftd FTtSS
DETROIT. July 24.-Roy Tomlin,
26: his wife. Della, IS, and their
five children rushed to police for
protection from a witch. Their
automobile broke down on the way
to a police station and they blamed
this on the witch. When they
could not identify the witch, the
husband and wife were placed un-
der observation in a pSychopathiC
ward.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-07-24
Sanity Angle Stressed

Hix leaned far forward in his seat
and exhibited exceeding interest.
Seidel took pains to ask whether
Miss Dysinger had any prejudice
against an insanity defense or a
plea of defense, indicating those
defenses would be basic in this case.
Miss Dysinger was passed after
forty-fve minutes of questioning
and became juror one.
Myron D. Hartle, metal worker,
next called, opposed capital punish
ment, and was excused as was
Joseph j. Mcdowell, an engineer
and James E. Light, a shoemaker;
Ralph Upham, an electrician, and
Robert E. Dobner, clerk. H. F. Dick
inson and H. T. Mann, salesman,
were excused because of prejudice.
Mrs. Leona Biven, mother OF one
son, said she had no objections to
capital punishment. She was passed
for cause and took the seat OF
temporary Juror Two.
John V. Carr, portarait artist
married and the father Of one
daughter, was passed for cause as
court recessed at noon.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-07-24
IF OUR FRIENDS INSIST COUNCLMEN WILL RUN GAN

November election but few have
indicated their intentions of be-
coming candidates.
Party leaders are awaiting some
indication of the intentions of the
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-07-24

take twilight sleep. This she did
and never has been normal since.
She is suffering from tuberculosis.
I have tried by all means at the
command of medical science to hep
her"
She accompanied me here on a
business trip. Gold strike me dead
if I have not told the truth" he
said
If your wife is entitled to mercy,
she will get it in this court" said
Judge Clifton R. Cameron, deferring
Judgment until Thursday.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-07-24
Swimmer Badly Hurt

KENDALLVILLE, Ind. July "a
w. H. Pfeiffer, IS, Indianapolis, q
decorator who has been working
here, is in a critical condition as
a result Of injuries suffered when
he dived into shallow water while
swimming at Sylvan lake. His left
side is paralyzed. Physicians fear
a part Of the spinal column is frac-
tlued
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-07-24
Deer Herb: H07U About
.JObOn YOre Farm Bored?

yXTAsHINTON July request
the board has been received
THE State Department. United States Government The letter
with original spelling follows:
anderson, julie
deer
you a days the
relief bored but herd nothing from whats the matter
there the of the
the farmers the south
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-07-24
Miners Return to Work

BV United Press
TERRE HAUTE, Ind, July "a
A controversy which stopped oper-
ations at the Saxton mine has been
ended and the miners have returned
to work. Workers employed at the
shaft had refused to work after
owners discharged the mipe cona-
mlttee. -..~ia-.-.a. -. .. .----t t<.-.---. -
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-07-24
BB United Press

bN NtIfU PFCSS
LONDON, July 24.-Premier j.
Ramsay Macdonald, announcing
that he expected to come to the
United States next October, told the
house Of commons today that as
soon as Anglo-American differences
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-07-24
Acid Burns Fatal to Bear
Bv Times Special

BIZ Times NpecldI
CONNERSVILLE, Ind, July "a
A pet bear which severely injured
Miss Kathryn Newell recently is
dead as a result of burns when acid
was poured upon it by unidentified
persons.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-07-24
CHILDREN DIE IN FIRE
Babies Are Burned when Kerosene
Can ExplodeS.

Rv United Press
BAY CITY. Mich. July 24.-The
infant daughter and 3-year-old
baby boy OF Mr.. and Mrs. Emil
Martin were burned to death here
early today when a fire started by
kerosene explosion destroyed
their home.
Martin had gone to work leaving
an oil stove burning near kero-
sene can which exploded. The
mother escaped without burns but
is suffering from shock.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-07-24
EMPLOYEES WILL PICNIC
r. & O. Outing to Be Held at Gin
cinnati Zoo.

Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Com
panv veterans and employees OF In
dianapolis will join employees IN
other cities of the railways south
western district in an annual outing
at the Cincinnati ZOO next Satur-
day.
A special train will leave Indian
apolis at ITO Saturday morning.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-07-24
FAMED SURGEON WEDS
DR.. Joseph Blake Divorced by Wife,
MarrieS Nurse.

EASTBROOK, Me, July 24.-Dr.
Joseph A Blake, famed surgeon, to-
day, confirmed reports that he had
been divorced by the former Mrs.
Clarence H. Mackay and had mar
ried nurse who, prior to the we'd
ding, was Miss Florence Drake Of
Toronto.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-07-24

ing members Of the council elect
ed four years ago.
The seven others resigned fol-
lowing the bribery scandal and
their successors were named from
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-07-24
AGED MAN DROPS DEAD
Dan Bowers Claimed by Heart At
tack.

Dan Bowers. 73. of 1921 East
Sixteenth street. dropped dead on
the sidewalk on Sixteenth street
near Columbia avenue at 12:45 p. m.
today. Police believe heart disease
caused his death.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-07-24

indianapolis City Manager League
which will enter a slate in the
campaign.
1t is likely that there will be
scores of independent candidates
in the race.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-07-24

the list Of leading citizens rec
commended by civic BODIES.
At feel that I've done enough
of this kind of work and am will
ing to let some one else have
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-07-24

BIZ United Press
ST. LOUIS, July 24.-Pounding
out the hours with monotonous regu-
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-07-24

BIZ United Press
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-07

A delicious and tempting warm
weather CONNECTION that is truly 50
good you can hardly stop eating 1t
after the first piece. Each box con-
tains 10 individually wrapped pieces
in IS different fiavors-it is whole
some as well as delicious.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-07

naents, 1918 Harvard street, win be held
at her late residence at o'clock this
afternoon. Interment will be in the
Washington Hebrew Congregation
Cemetery.
Mrs. Block, who was born In Balti-
more, In 1878. came here when 8 years
OF age. She survived bysa daughter,
Mrs. Ruth Block Shapiro; sister, Mrs.
Daniel Schiller and four brothers, Isaac,
Emanuel, Aaron and Evan Hartstall,
all Of this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-07

property owner, apparently with the aid
Of your department: has succeeded IN
ing up the stream where children of
certain families play In Summer time
at and near Rock Greek and Norman
stone drives" the communication read.
You have "a hours to get the water
back in that stream" the card con-
cluded.
Col. Grant made this comment In
showing the card to newspaper men:
"It illustrates how angry people sonie-
times get without troubling 20 find out
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-07

Commerce Commission 70 aid market
ing Of wheat In Oklahoma ana Kansas
was sought by Senator Smith w.
Brookhart. Republican, Iowa. in tele-
gram tonight TO the commission.
In Oklahoma and Kansas ! find
most critical and distressing wheat sit
uation Mt the present moment" Sena-
tor Brookhart said in his telegram.
Great quantities of wheat already are
threshed. The elevators are filled and
much 10 piled on the ground.
The market Is inadequate and the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-07

ings and Parks, by an irate citizen who
sent an ANONYMOUS communication to
the oficial In the form of postal
card which Col. Grant showed news
paper men yesterday.
The communication, which was adj
dressed to the Commissioner of Pub-
lie Parks" the newest of a variety OF
titles by which Col. Grant has been
addressed. complained of the diversion
of water in the vicinity Of Rock Greek
and Normanstone drives.
"A reporter again desires to call your
attention to the fact that 'highbrow'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-07

You will fand In each neighborhood a
Peoples Drug Store, where you may obtain
fresh Kodak film; and where you may
after the pictures have been taken bring
them for prompt efhcient developing and
printing service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-07

who really Il to blame for an object
ionable condition which Is as harmful
10 this once In this case as to the
complainant
The director refused to act In the
matter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-07
Mattress Company Head Dies.

NEW YORK, July 8 0P.-Edwin A.
Ames, president of the Osternoor 81 Co.
mattress firm, and the Brooklyn Dime
Savings Bank, died today at his home
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-07

railroads are not. furnishing the car.
demanded"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-07
|. C. C. ASKED FOR HELP
TN MARKETING WHEAT
Senator Brookhart Says Cars Are
Needed by Oklahoma and
Kansas Growers.
Kansas Grove

By the Associated Press.
GUYMON, Okla, July 6.-"Speedy
and drastic action by the Interstate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-07
RITES FOR MRS. BLOCK.
Funeral Will Be Held Tomorrow
At Residence.

Funeral services for Mrs. Frances n.
Block, 81 years old, who died Friday
at her home In the Embassy Apart
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-07
ANONYMOUS CARD ORDERS
GRANT TO REPLACE WATER
1rate Citizen Complains of Diver
zion of Stream In Vicinity
of Rock Geek.

"You have "a hours to get the water
back In that stream" was the mandate
given to Lieut.. Col. u. 9. Grant, Sd,
director Of the Once Of Public Build
New Britain herald., 1929-09-06
DOUBLE FEATURES AT CAPITOL

Buster koaton battles with rum runners. naNisatrs q burning and deserted ship through storm. wrocks a thratcr and a night club. and iudUlecs ln other strenuous and hilarious adventures in his latest Mcro-GoldWyn-Moyvr comedy "Spitc Marri@gg" nos playing at the Capitol thrat"r.
 Through tn" comedy runs some thing unusual in Kcaton pictures in the way of & very poignant little heart interest story, and sometimes even while laughing at Buster one feels f very powerful sympathy for him and his lolr.
 Dorothy Sebastian is the heroine as the actress and Leila Hyams plays 9 painted blonde vamp. Ed ward Earle is convincing as q stage leading man in the backstago the atrical episodes Of the picture. and William Bochtcl. John Byron and others of note are adequately cast.
 The co-featuro offers "A Danger ous Woman," an all talking drama with Baclanoya, Give Brook and Neil Hamilton. Beginning Sunday for run of all next week the Cap itol will offer Al Jolson with Davcy Lee in the new Nitaphonc hit Say It With Songs"
New Britain herald., 1929-09-06
FIRE STARTS IN TRUCK,
 TWO GARAGES DESTROYED
Double Blaze on Eurritt Street Causes Damage of $2G0-Onc
 Car Undama@ed.

Two wooden garages at &&6 and 352 Burritt street were burned and a truck destroyed early today, the total estimated damage being $200, according to Chief W. J. Noble of the fire department. It is believed the truck. which was owned by J. Nunzio, started the fire in the build ing at &3S, and the other building caught from it. A car which was in the latter garage was taken out un- damaged.
 The fire department was called by a "still" alarm at 5:37 o'clock and three minutes later an alarm was rung from Box 3G. Officers Cornelius Keough and John Kranzit saw the fire and learned the details,
 John S2yrzska owned the garage in which the truck was housed, while the other one was owned by K. Bednarsczyk and w. Bialobzeski,
New Britain herald., 1929-09-06
IIoyIp BURIED A~JNl

Waterbury. S.ut. C N.Ir - T"o bottles of beer 2G years old, ara buried 26 feet rom rh" z'.a"~ la Fulton park. il WIS rEna.sd l" Fred Veest, who mriol tha ".r"A~. ure" himself ny wjstaE" II" la" put the beer into B w@5 ro ro" when the rope holding 'h" m'E.' broke. Later th. well was #l."l n and so was the beer.
 The H.raIl Cl1Ssjr.I Al D.rt is the largest in the city,
New Britain herald., 1929-09-06

was advised of the need of funds he with the assistance of the parishioners donated a large sum to the institution. Father Bojnow- ski is an alumnus of St. Mary s seminary and is greatly interested Tn it's activities. The institution, at the time when Father Bojnowski was a student, was located at Detroit Mich.. but was transferred to Or chard Lake. for the convenience and comfort of the students. It con- sjsts of a high school, college and seminary.
 The New England club enjoys a membership of more than 100 and is one of the largest of its kind connected with the institution! It was formed by tn" students of the school from this city, who were once members of the St, Elizabeth Ora matic Circle of tn" Sacred Heart church. Its popularity induced stu dents from other cities in New Eng land to become members.
 Tho club renewed it's activltHes about a month ago and gave plays in Providence. Boston, Springfield Central Falls, R. l., and Ia"tuc"et' k. l.
 Tine majority of the members talk ing part in the play are from this city and are assisted by Deacon Julius Pac son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pac of oG2 High street, who is a student at St, Mary's seminary
New Britain herald., 1929-09-06
SEMINARY ACTORS
 ID PRESENT DRAMA
Students of $. N2gy'S College
 LDDa2? Here Sunday

Tho New England club of tn" St. ATarv's college, Orchard Lake, Mich.' which has giver a number of plays in New England cities to reduce mortgages on the St, Mary's institu- tions, will give their final play In this city on sunday night at 7:%o at the general assembly hall on Gold street.
 The New England club is com- poscd of students of the St. Mary s institutions and travels during the summer months. All districts of the United States are represented by similar clubs formed at the instltu- ton which travel in their respective districts during the summer.
 Since the erection of new oditic's at the institution cali for help was sent out by the authorities there 10 all the alumni in various parishes
 When Rev. Lucyan HojnowsAi pastor of the Sacred Heart church
New Britain herald., 1929-09-06
SOPHIE TI CkIR AT S1 RAND

Last nights audience at the Strand theater gave uproarious ap- proval 10 "Honky Tonk', Warner Bros. latest talking, singing, Vita phone picture which features So- phie Tucker, Hast of the red hot mammas.'
 The supporting cast includes Lila Lee, Audrey Ferris, George Duryra Mahlon Hamilton and John T. Alur ray. There is a captivating beauty chorus 10 add 10 the gaicty of the night club scenes. Leslie <. Bar rows wrote the story Of "Honky Tonk" which was adapted for the screen by C. Graham Eakcr. Lloyd Bacon is responsible for the excel lent direction.
 Sophie Tucker is the inimitable and inextinguishable center of the show-singing five new Agcr and Yellen songs: I'm Doing What I'm Doing for Love-" "I Don't Want to Get Thin" I'm l'oathcring a Nest for Little Blue Bird" Hes a Good Man to Have Around" and I'm the Last of the Red Hot Nam mas"
 The vaudeville program is headed by Oscar Stang's orchestra with An drew Basso, soioist Other acts in- clude Archer and Belford in the comedy offering, The Piano Tun err" three KaswelI Sisters "Queens of the Air" Chapclle and Stinctte Harmony as You Like It," and senna and Weber in This and That"
 Beginning Sunday for four days the Strand will offer Joan Crawford in Our Modern Maidens" with Anita Page, Doug. Fairbanks, Jr, Rod LaRocque and Josephine Dunn,
New Britain herald., 1929-09-06
Four in Launch Saved
 After Drifting in Fog

Boston, Sept, UPD Alter thelr disabled motor launch had d"itted hclplcssly for hours in a thick | g. three Boston theatrical ma1 and a six-ycar-old boy were rescued ny coast guards four miles off Graves Light late yesterday
 Those in the boat were E, l.. Give, actor producer of the Copley thcatcr; his son, the manager Of the playhousc, and Thomls O'Brien, an other thcatcr employe.