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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1925
Page
1
Sleeping car porter testifies two men and a hatless woman boarded a train from Indianapolis to Hammond on March 15. The statements support parts of Miss Madge Oberholtzer's claim and implicate D. C. Stephenson and two others in a conspiracy related to the case.
Miss Madge Oberholtzer aged 28 of 5802 University Ave is reported in worse condition with pyelitis developing and fever rising. Dr Kingsbury notes she has been unconscious eight days and may be seen by Dr H O Mertz again.
Miss Oberholtzer alleges she was kidnapped and forced into a train stateroom with two men after registering with a companion as Mr and Mrs W B Morgan at the Indiana Hotel in Hammond on March 16. Hotel records corroborate a morning arrival by Stephenson Gentry and a young woman. witnesses note no disturbance until the afternoon when the party left by car. Indictment abatement pleas filed by Eph Inman challenge sufficiency and grand jury makeup.
Queenie the aicedale dog rode to a Fletcher Seed and Oil fire on squad wagon No. 1. The blaze caused $250 damage. She fell under the rear wheel on returning to Cornell and Massachusetts Ave, died in the arms of firemen. Her death mourned as a real fireman’s end.
Prosecution and defense prepare for the next court clash in the Shepherd case. William D. Shepherd, once from Indianapolis, is set for arraignment before Chief Justice Jacob Hopkins in Chicago. If unopposed, the judge will fix trial date after the plea. Attorneys seek delay and bail via Illinois Supreme Court appeal.
Edward Beary. 42. of 1713 Alvord St. bound over to the grand jury on eight charges from two auto accidents about a month ago. Alleged drunkenness and driving while intoxicated, failure to stop after an accident, assault and battery, and vehicle taking. Police allege the auto was stolen from William Hoyer.
Timea special report from Fort Wayne Indiana says Perry J Archer a 62 year old businessman committed suicide at his home on Tuesday due to ill health and deep despair.
In a Criminal Court trial for second degree murder, defense lawyers for William R. Blackburn press the self-defense plea. State witness Ralph Purcell testifies about delivering a revolver to Blackburn at the Athenaeum hall to guard receipts during the dance. The case centers on the October 25, 1924 shooting of John P. Martin.
Bloomingto n IN April 8 Dean Roscoe Pound of Harvard Law School is selected to give Indiana University commencement address this year.
Paris April 8 Finance Minister De Monzie intervened to avert a crisis as Bank of France directors delayed resignations after accusing Premier Herriot of not delivering the finance bill. Monzie secured a ten day extension, while the chamber and finance committee eyed a tentative plan amid opposition.
Gerald Smith age 16 and Leslie Bradbridge age 15 were riding bicycles toward Shortridge High School when a police emergency halted them at Ft. Wayne Avenue and St. Clair Street. Smith crashed after crossing the path, with injuries not specified.
A Ford touring car carrying twelve people, their household goods, and Ginger the dog arrived in Indianapolis from Paris, Illinois. Led by R. A. Maynard with his wife and seven children plus the Minks, the group planned to settle in Indianapolis. Firefighters at Fire Station 13 aided them after a money delay, raising about $6 and inviting them to cook lunch at the station.
The State board of health moves to replace secretary Dr William F King whose term ends in 1927. Republicans back Dr James A Turner of Nashville for the post while Dr Samuel G Rouse and Dr Hugh A Cowing also figure in the talks. Dr Adah McMahan of Lafayette will see her term expire next week as the statutory board comprising the Governor the State auditor and the secretary of State selects new members.
Gilbert Hooks 22 colored of 400 W Eighteenth St was killed after an attempted gun grab during a confrontation with Edward Bolden 30 colored of 315 W Fifteenth St at the home of Joe Henry White 31 colored of 313 Corn St. Bolden faces a murder charge. White was found at a table. Bolden fired wounding White, and Hooks was shot while trying to take the gun. Hooks died hours later at city hospital.
Interstate Public Service Company completed negotiations to take over the Jackson Highway Bus Company lines serving Indianapolis to Seymour. Harry Reid, president of Interstate, announced the acquisition. Buses will run from the Kentucky Avenue station.
Flowers fill the Irvington home of 28 year old Madge Oberholtzer as friends pay tribute while her condition worsens. Doctors say a slow poison from an alleged attack by D C Stephens on March 16 threatens her recovery and timeline.
Perry H. Crane Indiana Farm Bureau Federation secretary said sixteen more tractors with plowing equipment were shipped to the tornado struck region. Crane and W. H. Settle traveled to Chicago to arrange extra gear to protect the melon crop, the season’s chief money crop. International Harvester in Chicago donated twelve outfits, Griffin received some, and J. I. Case Co. in Racine sent four for Princeton.
Greensburg plans a tribute to Daniel Davis a G A R veteran Saturday with a Woman's Relief Corps dinner and reception in his honor marking his hundredth birthday.
Indiana visitors flood the Home Complete Exposition at the State fairground as spring home fever grows. Real estate leaders dine with the Real Estate Board, with Frank E. Gates delivering welcome. Over 20,000 attendance marked Tuesday night, posters prize awarded to George J. Moss. Thursday focuses on Home Builders and Lumbermen, while Friday features a music program broadcast from House a Budget Built.
Maholm files suit in Superior Court to force the city election board to place his name on the Republican primary ballot for city judge. He challenges a recent law limiting the court to Governor appointments and abolishing the old city court. Attorney General says no fall ballots will list city judge candidates.
Victor J. Miller Republican captured the St Louis mayoralty by 3 196 votes in yesterday's election. His opponent William L. Igoe Democrat and former Congressman drew the largest Democratic vote for mayor in the city's history.
Candidate Duvall Mayor Shank and Bill Armitage back the city manager change as a 1,000 member Citizens' Committee files for a special election. The move aims to halt the city primary while questions about legality and timing loom, with Coffin confident of success and candidates vowing to continue campaigning.
In Constantinople on April 8 a communique reports that over 1,000 Kurdish rebels under Sheik Said were killed and hundreds wounded in fighting with Turkish regulars at Guendji. Turkish forces captured Guendji after heavy losses on both sides, with Kurds routed.
The Times theater party starts at 10 a m Saturday at B F Keith's North of 36. The third annual marble tournament features Kennard Ong and Ross Beaver among entrants under 16. Prizes include a trip to Atlantic City a bicycle a gold medal for city champion a radio set and runner up silver medal plus bronze medals for district winners.
The Thirteenth ward Civic League led by President Joseph L. Doerr will meet at St. Roch's Church tonight to discuss annexing the area bounded by Southern and Hanna Aves., Meridian St. and Bluff Rd. The move would bring hundreds of people and valuable property into the city.
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