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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1925
Page
1
The state and defense expect to accept the jury today as the Blackburn murder trial proceeds in a dance hall death. A self preservation plea is indicated, signaling potential mental state considerations for the defendant.
Charles F. Coffin is named chairman of the executive board as part of a drive by the Citizens Committee of 1,000 to collect 20,000 signatures for a special election on a city manager government for Indianapolis. Fred Hoke is vice chairman and E O Snether is secretary among 22 named members, with the full 50 expected.
An SOS from a ship sinking near Kingston Ontario on Lake Ontario was picked up by an amateur radio operator in Cleveland at about 8 am. The message said water flooding and no gas. No sinking reported to Kingston authorities.
Eight days remain to enter The Indianapolis Times Industrial Essay Contest. Students from Indianapolis high or preparatory schools may submit up to 200 word essays on Why Industries Should Come to Indianapolis for prizes of 15 10 and 5 dollars.
In Cincinnati today twenty four police officers and seven city agents admitted guilt on bootlegging and bribery charges as trials in the federal graft probe began. Thirty nine of the original seventy one indicted remain to be tried, with six officers already pleading guilty last week.
The Times invites all Indianapolis boys and girls under 15 to a free 10 a m showing of North of 36 at B F Keith's theater this Saturday. Free tickets available from Marble Editor at The Times, entry blanks on Page 9, thanks to Rosare Eggleston. Neighborhood marble tourney begins next week with more entrants listed.
Indianapolis residents flock to the State fairgrounds for the fourth annual Home Complete exposition. The event opens Monday with a luncheon for out of town realtors and speeches by Frank H. Gates and Walter Curdes. The Lil House o Dreams offers a compact five room bungalow with budget features and a spacious back garden, plus craftwork displays and decorative photography throughout the show.
The Dorothy Ellingson sanity case in San Francisco nears verdict as the State contends she was sane when she killed her mother. Policewoman Kate Sullivan testified the defendant was normal and coherent except for a fainting fit during custody.
The Indianapolis chapter of the American Red Cross reported the Southern Indiana tornado relief fund at 89 100.53 dollars with hopes to exceed 100 000 dollars. Officials said donations could push past the six figure mark as the appeal continues.
Charges of operating a blind tiger were dismissed by Criminal Judge James A. Collins on Monday. Leroy Todd, a taxicab driver of 2034 N. Illinois St., appealed a $100 fine and 60 days sentence from city court and his mother pleaded for him, saying he helped support her.
Hearing on prison abatement filed by Ephliman for Davis C. Stephenson and Earl Gentry and Earl Klenck, indicted jointly on conspiracy to kidnap Madge Oberholtzer of 6802 University Ave. Stephenson faces additional counts of assault with intent to commit a criminal attack and kill, malicious mayhem, and kidnapping. Klenck, a former deputy sheriff, and Gentry appeared after surrendering Monday.
La Porte Indiana residents split on the daylight saving plan prompting the city council to place the question on the May 5 primary election ballot.
Police describe a man seen at 2402 N Alabama St claiming to inspect light fixtures. Witness N D Nowacki reported seeing the man run from a vacant Bloomington home. A rug valued at 75 dollars was stolen from 5815 Central Ave belonging to H L Baughman.
Countess Caroly arrived in Washington to plead with the State Department for permission for her husband, the exiled Hungarian president, to visit the United States next fall un gagged. She aims to clear political gag order conditions and secure a speakerly chance for him in the United States.
Indianapolis board hears about canine killings at the city pound. Dr. Elizabeth S. Conger describes dead pets from gunfire and urges more staffing and funds. Police chief ordered to investigate as 1,200 dogs entered the pound in eight weeks while only one truck served the facility. The board approves raising the pound budget from 3,500 to 6,000 annually.
In Steubenville Ohio authorities suspect a blaze at the Stanton Motor Company building late last night was retaliation against two star witnesses in the Gerald Chapman mail bandit trial. Loss is estimated at 200000 dollars. Witnesses J H Snyder and Miss Katherine Bourne testified Chapman used a stolen car from the garage in a New Britain Connecticut department store robbery that killed Patrolman James Skeily.
Miss Emma Wrenn a 60 year old woman from Union Mills is in a hospital in La Porte with severe burns on her legs and back after her dress caught fire while burning leaves. Death is expected.
Film star Jackie Coogan won six cents in Supreme Court New York damages from Adam Bach Handkerchief Manufacturing and Weyant Company for using his name in advertising without permission. The case against both firms was pursued by United Arena.
Reports say E. E. Kuhns deputy sheriff for nine years has resigned over political reasons but remained on duty at the Courthouse today. Sheriff Hawkins would not confirm. Clifford Kealing, Third ward Republican chairman, resigns amid revelations in the D C Stephenson affair and allies with George Coffin. George Snider, county Republican vice chairman, says Kealing is fired and Hamilton becomes Third ward chairman.
William R. Blackburn 56 of 609 Congress Ave faces murder charges in the Oct 25 1924 Athenaeum dance shooting that left John P. Martin 24 of 2524 Central Ave dead. Trial opened in Criminal Court before Judge James A. Collins with self defense as the likely defense and Virginia Reddick 19 among key State witnesses.
Margaret Dobbs of 815 8S. Sheffield St. filed in city court accusing Ernest Dobbs of a lazy husband charge after he claimed they were not married, though she believed they were. He testified he was not married.
Mrs Barbara Gilson a 29 year old campaign worker opposing the city to buy the street car system was found beaten and gagged in a garage. Her sister discovered her after hours with a severe head bruise and ether sutured cloth in the mouth. Police maintained riot prevention at polls.
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