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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1925

Page

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French Premier Herriot unveils finance plan and confidence vote

Premier Edouard Herriot presented in the deputies chamber a postwar finance program calling for an inforced loan and currency inflation. He cited France's heavy postwar debts and warned the treasury's desperate state while facing jeers and calls to resign as a confidence vote loomed.

United Press Paris Edouard Herriot Chamber of Deputies Chamber France Herriot Frances

Children Die in Auto Fire in Saginaw Michigan

Katharine Clements age 5 and sisters Elaine 5 and Betty Boyd 4 died after a car carrying naptha gasoline caught fire. Father Lawrence Boyd tried to save them and fell from the running vehicle as flames engulfed the rear seat. Governor Jackson was in Knights town touring the State Soldiers and Sailors Orphans Home.

United Press Boyd

Ohio Governor's Son Fined in Delinquency Case

Hal Donahey son of Ohio Governor was found guilty of contributing to the delinquency of Lillian Vogel age 15. He was fined 100 dollars and costs and placed in juvenile court custody until age 21. Lillian was also placed in custody until she reaches adulthood but not fined. Judge Clarence Graham presided.

United Press Anesville Ohio Hal Donahey Lillian Vogel Lillian Donahey Columbus Clarence Graham Executive Mansion

Shepherd case report due in Chicago exhumation awaited

The coroner's chemist will report whether poison caused the deaths of Mrs. Emma McClintock and Dr. Oscar Olson. Exhumations were ordered by Justice Harry Olson amid fears for the doctor and Mrs. McClintock. William D. Shepherd faces trial for killing Billy McClintock to seize the estate, with bail appeal pending before the State Supreme Court.

United Press Chicago Emma McClintock Oscar Olson William D. McNally McNally Oscar Wolff Harry Olson McClintock Justice Olson Billy McClintock William D. Shepherd Shepherd Billy State Supreme Court Supreme Court

Three Drivers Fined in City Court Race Speeding

Judge Delbert Wilmeth fined three motorists in city court for speeding. Harvey Lindsay of 2425 Highland Pl., Ray Phillips of 32 W Pratt Sr., James Cecil of 1240 Oakland Ave., and Charles Bowers of 2431 Missouri St. each paid fines and costs.

Delbert 0. Wilmeth Arvey Lindsay Highland Pl Ray Phillips W. Pratt Sr James Cecil Oakland Ave Charles Bowers Missouri St

Marble Party Entry Draw for Times City Marble Tourney

Times Marble Party at Keith's Theater Saturday brings Indianapolis youths under 15 to sign entry blanks for the City Marble Tournament with a chance to win a trip to Atlantic City, a bicycle and a gold medal. Eggleston and the Famous Players Lasky Corp present film North of 36 as a lure. Ed O Neel will explain prizes while Kennard Ong and Ross Beaver discuss last year’s city champion status and the Atlantic City trip funded by Secripps-Howard and Atlantic City hosts. The event includes a 9:45 a.m. arrival and 10 a.m. transfer to Keith's for activities and practice for district tourneys starting Monday.

Times B. F. Keith T Theater Indianapolis Times City Atlantic City Times Office Keith Keith’s Rostare Eggleston Famous Players Lasky Corporation Eggleston North ED O’neel Kennard Ong Ross Beaver Secripps-Howard

Reindictment of Stephenson Discussed in Indiana Case

Discussion centers on whether D. C. Stephenson former KKK leader in Indiana will be re indicted for murder if Madge Oberholtzer dies Prosecutor William H Remy and assistant Charles E Cox note justice may lead to a murder charge Stephenson faces assault and battery with intent to kill malicious mayhem kidnapping and conspiracy charges. Oberholtzer remains unconscious with poison effects lingering and Kingsbury says recovery unlikely.

Ku Klux Klan Indiana Madge Oberholtzer University Ave Stephenson Miss Oberholtzer Charles E. Cox William H. Remy John K. Kingsbury

Dim Eyes Brighten as Stirring Days of '65 Recalled

By Ruby Weir, sixty years after Appomattox General Lee surrendered to Grant marking the Civil War’s end. In Marion County about 400 Grand Army of the Republic members. Roughly 200 can travel to the G R Home on Illinois Street to relive battles through cards as age and death take their toll.

Ruby Weir Appomattox Courthouse Virginia Robert E. Lee Ulysses S. Grant Marion County Illinois St Grant Grand Army of the Republic

Fragmentary OCR Teases Local Item From Page

An unclear OCR line presents fragmentary text including scattered letters and numbers. The readable content is minimal, offering no clear event, names, dates, or places to identify a specific news item or outcome.

Frisco Matricide Trial Notes Insanity Claim

In San Francisco on April 9 Dorothy Ellingson, a 17 year old matricide, is declared insane as the jury deliberates the case. The report notes the ongoing trial and the defense seeking a mental evaluation.

United Press San Francisco Dorothy Ellingson

Child Burns to Death in Indiana Back Yard Fire

Mary Beatrice McFarland four dies from burns after clothing caught fire while playing with matches in Newcastle Indiana back yard. Funeral planned at Nazarene Church. In separate item a jazz dancer verdict affects murder case against her mother.

Newcastle Ind Mary Beatrice McFarland Joseph McFarland Nazarene Church

New Charges Split Rhoadarmer Row Over City Arrests

A dispute between Deputy Prosecutor Rhoadarmer and the police over late slating of speeders resurfaced with new charges against officers. Police Chief Rikhoff ordered motorists slated at headquarters, while Rhoadarmer cites misdated arrests and potential political favor. Three more speeders were named for charges.

Paul Rhoadarmer Polices Department Rhoadarmer Herman F. Rikhoff William S. Remy Michael Glenn Glenn Mary Moore Accident Prevention Bureau Rikhoff Morrissey Charles Bowers Meridian St Harold Wysong N. Denny St Bernard Marley N. State Ave

Poisoned Rats Fail to Kill at County Courthouse

A county courthouse plan to poison rats backfired as a large rat flock fed on poisoned bait and survived. A stenographer lamented the result while spraying perfume to mask the odor around the building.

Hancock County

Home Builders and Lumbermen Exhibit at State Fair

Home builders and lumbermen packed the Home Complete Exhibition at the State Fairground where thousands visit daily through Saturday. The model house shows a $1,400 furnishing cost with art plaster and iron grill details. The living room breakfast and bedrooms feature modest, cheerful decor including a tiled bathroom and a gleaming kitchen with a fine stove.

Indiana

Smoke Screen Denounced in Political Tactics

Backers of business government deny delaying reforms and denounce attempts to throw up a smoke screen. The clashes center on transparency and urgency in policy moves and the role of political maneuvering.

Citizens committee vows special election on city manager plan

Petition drive for a city manager vote will be filed by April 15 with 20 000 voter signatures. Leaders deny reports of postponement and say more workers are in the field than ever as the campaign intensifies despite attacks on the plan.

Citizens Committee Edward O. Snethen J. W. Esterline Esterline-Angus Company Charles F. Coffin Marc Antony

City manager plan hailed as modern reform in Indianapolis

State Senator Winfield Miller asserts the Indianapolis charter is outdated and supports a city manager system with seven commissioners and a hired manager. He argues the plan reduces partisan politics, emphasizes business administration, and allows flexible tenure based on performance. Over 300 cities have adopted the plan.

Dianapolis Winfield Miller Miller Ohio Dayton Indianapolis

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