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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1925
Page
1
An investigative report decries the Marion County Infirmary sick ward as bleak and dirty with overcrowding. The superintendent's wife defends current buildings and pleads for improvements rather than new construction. The county seeks a special election on city government change despite political opposition.
City manager election petitions called for instant action by circulators at 407 Meyer Kiser Bank Building. Officials warned the large task of 20 000 valid signatures hinges on all workers submitting lists now and using ink for signatures by Saturday night for bulk sorting and checking.
Eleanor Hopwood seven year old from 3727 Kenwood Avenue was bruised on face and body after being struck by Cecil Jenkins twenty five of 130 West Thirtieth Street while crossing the street near her home.
State tax commissioners considered the valuation of Illinois Bell Telephone Cos. serving Lake County cities to determine taxes for the current year. Attorney H. W. Paddock represented the company.
In Sullivan Indiana on April 10 officials of the Vandalia Coal Company declined to discuss reports that the company failed to pay miners on Wednesday. J B Orr of Pittsburgh was named president, succeeding Alfred N Ogle of Indianapolis.
L. G. Robinson at 1330 N Senate Ave reported his store was found open and $10 in counterfeit bills were missing from the cash register. The incident was reported to police for investigation.
Meteorologist J. H. Armington forecasts a return to fair conditions this weekend after a two day rain spell. National Weather Bureau notes .71 inch of rain in 24 hours, with floods in Pike County streams and widespread rainfall across the state. Spring drought has damaged wheat as March and early April run below normal.
At the Marion County Infirmary most women keep long hair with only Bella Keller adopting a bob. Mrs. Fred Clark says the sanitary measure is voluntary, not compulsory, with some board members supporting the policy and others undecided about it.
About 3,000,000 1 cent stamps and 3,000,000 4 cent stamps are on hand in Indianapolis as new postage rates take effect at midnight April 14. Postmaster Robert H. Bryson says fifty supervisors will receive instructions on the rate changes. Addressees with insufficient postage must pay the difference. Businesses should ensure reply cards have proper postage on return mail.
Rain today and yesterday may save Indiana's wheat crop after a period of severe drought. Federal statistician M. M. Justin says the moisture could avert further losses and help prospects for the grain in many counties.
Indianapolis florists report a strong Easter rush with abundant high grade stock. Prices are steady to easing from last year, with gut lilies at 6 to 8 dollars a dozen and lily plants from 1.50 to 15 dollars, tulips 1.50 to 2.50, roses up to 19, carna tions 2.50, and various plants priced accordingly. Eggs in retail stores run 28 to 35 cents a dozen.
D. C. Stephenson former Klan grand dragon in Indiana faces trial on charges of kidnapping and assault of Madge Oberholtzer 28 at 5802 University Ave. The article notes the defense will begin with a move planned for Saturday as the case proceeds.
The condition of Miss Oberholtzer, after alleged poisoning and attack, was not improving. Dr. John K. Kingsbury reported a rising temperature to 103.14 degrees and said she was not as well as in prior days. Doctors J A MacDonald and H C Mertz will join consultation.
Judge James A. Collins will hear pleas in abatement filed by Eph Inman for Stephenson and co defendants Earl Gentry and Earl Klenck in Criminal Court. The defense challenges indictments and grand jury makeup citing hearsay rumors from Oberholtzer matter. further motions to quash or demurrers may follow if abatement fails. Charles E. Cox and William H. Remy plan continued conferences and formal filings.
The Indianapolis chapter of the American Red Cross reports contributions to the relief fund for tornado survivors in southern Indiana totaling $102,620.70 as of today.
Federal Grand Jury to investigate alleged narcotics violations by Dr. Harry R. Spickerman of Muncie Indiana who had 2000 morphine tablets seized and bonds set. Dentist Clendes E Simmonds also faces grand jury inquiry after $500 in dope seized from his office. Chapman was captured Jan 18 after leaving Spickerman home and shipments between the two spurred government action. Spickerman is charged with dealing narcotics unlawfully selling to addicts and transporting narcotics in interstate commerce. Ulmer calls Spickerman "one of the biggest handlers in dope in the Middle West."
Attorney assisting the prosecution called the fatal shooting of John Martin at the dance hall inexcusable. The case proceeds as details emerge about motive and a possible motive in the incident.
William R. Blackburn, 56, on trial for second degree murder in Indianapolis, faces a late verdict with defense urging self defense and accidental shooting. Prosecutor Ryan pushes for manslaughter two to twenty one years, detailing the Oct 25 1924 dance shooting at the Athenaeum that killed John P Martin.
In Chicago on April 10, the defense for William D. Shepherd announced plans for an immediate trial after the Illinois Supreme Court refused bail. Shepherd, charged with killing Billy McClintock, will be arraigned next Tuesday before Judge Jacob Hopkins. A coroner report linked mercury poisoning to Mrs. Emma McClintock, Billy's mother, as investigators prepare further examinations.
Babe Ruth showed significant improvement after a night at St Vincent's Hospital following a fall in a Pullman car wash room. He suffered neck on the head indigestion and influenza but the head injury was not serious. Ed Barrow said Ruth would be placed on a strict diet and not played in the opener unless fully recovered.
Police monitored areas around Pennsylvania and Meridian streets and New York Street for a man who has repeatedly insulted women. Two women reported being accosted Thursday night and described the same suspect to investigators.
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