Indianapolis Times, Volume 44, Number 149, Indianapolis, Marion County, 1 November 1932 — Page 2

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EXECUTED BY GANGSTERS AS WIFE LOOKS ON Machine Gun Fire From ‘Nest’ Across From Home Mows Down Man. Bn t pitrd Prrm CHICAGO, Nov. I.—A dozen discolored machine gun shells and a vague description today gave police their only clews in the gang execution of Roland McKenna, 28, by gunfire from a sniper's ambush. A salvo of machine gunfire from a gun nest across from his home killed McKenna Monday night as he waved a home-coming greeting to his wife and mother-in-law, who were waiting dinner for him. The death was believed by police to be in revenge for McKenna's activities in connection with the kidnaping of wealthy gamblers for ransom.

He was known as a minor gangster, connected with Danny McGeoghan’s south side beer forces. Recently, police said they received a mysterious message that if they did not arrest McKenna for his abduction activities, he would be slain. Detectives considered it likely McKenna wad concerned in the kidnaping for $50,000 ransom of John Lynch, racing news service official, last year. The machine gunners apparently had kept vigil at the nest in a sec-ond-floor apartment across the street from McKenna’s home for more than a month. The fiat was rented early in September by a man of v, horn only a vague description was available. Nearly every night since that time three or four men had gathered in the apartment, neighbors said. After the slaying, which occurred as Mrs. McKenna and her mother were looking from the window of the home, four men ran from the building and escaped in an automobile. In the flat, police found machine gun and shotgun shells. A cot was the only furniture of the apartment. CUMMINS CHARGE IS DISMISSED BY COURT Shooting Held Accidental by County Authorities; Hearing Off. Hearing of Mrs. Ethel Cummins, 44, of 4166 Washington boulevard, arrested following the death of her husband, L. G. Cummins, 45, of a bullet wound! had been set for Monday before Municipal Judge William H. Sheaffer, but inquiry revealed that a charge of vagrancy against, her had been dismissed Oct. 25. Authorities hold that the shooting, which occurred Oct. 22 at the Cummins home, was accidental. The couple, it is asserted, struggled for possession of a revolver with which Mrs. Cummins said she intended to end her life, and the weapon was discharged. A bullet entered the husband’s abdomen, bringing death the next day.

ALL THE WORLD AND POPE LOVE A LOVER Newlyweds Get “Easiest Breaks’ in Pontiff’s Audiences. By United Press ROME, Nov. I.—The concession of cheap tickets to newly married couples of all nations by the Italian state railroads and the pope's condescension in receiving them has caused a regular invasion of.honeymooners in the Vatican of late. If all the world is supposed to love a lover, it would appear that the pope does not seek to make any exception for himself in this respect, for the honeymooners who come for an audience are treated with special consideration and the formality of the audience is reduced to the minimum.

CANADA NAMES HOLIDAY Nov. 11 to Be Remembrance Day in Dominion. Bn Timm Special OTTAWA, Canada, Nov. I—Nov. 11 will be observed as a national holidav throughout Canada this year, it is known as Remembrance day. Formerly, Canada celebrated Armistice day and Thanksgiving day jointly, the date always falling on the nearest Monday to Nov. 11. From now on, however, Nov. 11 will be celebrated separately. Thanksgiving day in Canada now is observed on the second Monday in October.

FLOGGING SUSPECT OUT Alleged Ringleader of Night Riders Freed on Bond. Bn f nitrd Prr * JACKSONVILLE. Fla.. Nov. 11.— W. A. Jackson, railroad machinist, alleged ringleader of the nightriding band of floggers, who have terorized residents here for three weeks, today was freed from Duval county jail on $5,000 bond. Jackson and eight other alleged floggers were indicted by a grand jury Monday and five men arrested. Four others still are at liberty, police announced today. SEA VETERANS TO MEET tVorld War Naval Men to Effect Organization Here Nov. 9. Permanent organization will be effected when World war naval veterans meet in Indianapolis Nov. 9-13. to renew' acquaintances. Robert O. Levell, Newcastle, chairman, announces. Headquarters will be established at the Claypool and members of Veterans of Foreign Wars. Disabled American Veterans of the World War and the American Legion will be special guests. f COLLEGE BOY IS KILLED Earlham Freshman Loses Life When Auto Hits Bridge. By Time* Sprcinl RICHMOND, Ind., Nov. 1. George Brown, 19, Pendleton, a first-year student at Earlham college, was killed instantly Monday night when a car in which he was riding mushed into a bridge near P m - \

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left to Right Miss Bcttv Brown, Miss Elizabeth Wa<son, Representative Louis Ludlow, and Mrs. Malott White.

The ticket sale for the charity football game between Washington and Tech high schools at Butler bowl the afternoon of Nov. 11 forged ahead today with members of the Indianapolis Junior League canvassing the city. The league is sponsoring the event, funds of which will be turned over to the Emergency Work Committee, Inc., for aid of the needy unemployed during the winter. Three members of the league

EAGLES’ HEADS MUST GO ON TRIAL NOV. 14 Ruling in Mann and Hering Case Handed Down by U. S. Judge. Bn I nitrd Press NEW YORK, Nov. I.—Conrad H. Mann, Kansas City business man and head of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, must go on trial Nov. 14 on. charges of violating federal statutes prohibiting lotteries, Federal Judge Francis E. Cafley ruled today. Judge Cassey denied an application for a writ of demurrer. With Mann will be tried Frank E. Hering, editor of the Eagles magazine, Bernard C. Maguire and Raymond Walsh. They were indicted with Senator James J. Davis of Pennsylvania and several others in connection wit-* charity balls conducted by fraternal organizations which the government contends were lotteries.

TWO HIT-RUN VICTIMS Neither Victim Able to Describe Cars to Police Probers. Two men injured Monday night when struck by the automobiles of hit and run drivers were unable to give descriptions of the cars to police. Neither man was hurt badly Those struck were Martin Enoch, 41, of 4301 East Thirtieth street, injured at Capitol and Indiana avenues, and Frank Anderson, 67, of 414 North Illinois street, at Ohio and Illinois streets. BOARD AID PROMOTED P-. ■ Illinois Mari Is Named Treasurer of Federal Farm Commission. B>i United Press WASHINGTON. Nov. 1. —The federal farm board today appointed Harry N. Weygant, Moline, 111., as treasurer of the board. He formerly was assistant treasurer. Bandits Rob Man of $1.90 Two young bandits obtained $1.90 Monday night when they robbed Daniel Stokes, R. R. 4, Box 25, after picking him up in an automobile at Washington and Harding stress, he reported. The robber who drove the car displayed no weapon, but his companion drew a revolver. Stokes told police he was forced out of the car after the robbery.

EXCURSION RATES STILL GOOD You’ll save two dollars out of three, making November trips by Greyhound. .. and won't that saving come in handy for Christmas! Scores of nearby towns, all great cities, servec on frequent schedules. One Wav Hound Trip CHIC AGO $4 in |6.00 | ST. I.OHS ’. S.OO 7.50 CINCINNATI 2.75 4.15 DETROIT 6.(Ml 9.00 NEW YORK 18.00 27.00 WASHINGTON 15.00 22.50 LOS ANGELES .'56.50 65.70 LOW ONE WAY FARES TERRE HALTE 51.75 RICHMOND 1.75 Traction Terminal Bus Depot Illinois and Market Streets Tel. Riley i:.MI Denison* Hotel, Tel. Lincoln 2222 Corner Ohio and Pennsylvania Streets Fletcher Saving* and Trust Cos., Bankers Trust Cos.

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GIRL, U. WEDS; JAIL HUSBAND Irate Father Demands Court Annul Marriage. Argument of a divorced father and mother over what is best for their 14-year-old daughter, which brought them into Juvenile court many times, Monday interfered with the girl’s marriage, landing her young husband in' jail. Mrs. Marie Robertson, 14, a bride of three weeks, clung to her mother, Mrs. Flossie Woolbright, 717 East Ohio street, while her father. John Woolbirght, 1246 Udell street, demanded that Judge John F. Geckler annul the marriage. Her husband, Ramon Robertson, 17, of 1442 Herschell avenue, where the couple had started housekeeping. was sent to jail, pending trial on the father's complaint Friday. Neither parent had approved the marriage, license which was obtained Oct. 10, when Robertson swore his bride was 18, according to testimony.

358 NEW BUSINESSES REPORTED IN INDIANA October Spurt Is Listed in Latest Issue of Paper. During October, 358 new businesses were started in Indiana, according to today's issue of the Business Digest, published at 215 East New York street. Eighteen businesses were expanded during the month; 107 moved and fifty-four changed owners. Among the new business, the most numerous came under classification of grocery, fruit, meat and poultry markets, with thirty-nine. Restaurants and lunchrooms were second with twenty-nine, and miscellaneous agencies and offices, with twentyfive, were third. LEGAL ADVICE ASKED Safety Board Acts to Collect Delinquent Market Rents. Advised that rent of some stand holders at city market is in arrears for a total of $8,882.75, part due July 1 and the remainder bn prior dates, the safety board today referred the matter to the city legal department for advice. Some board members discussed the possibility of evicting the defaulting stand holders. The amount due is represented in more than 250 separate accounts.

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