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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1925
Page
7
Last call for the Indianapolis Times Industrial Essay Contest inviting all Indianapolis high school students to submit essays on Why Industries Should Come to Indianapolis. Essays must be mailed or delivered by midnight with a 200 word limit and single sided ink or typewritten pages. First prize 15 dollars, second 10, third 5.
Criminal Judge James A. Collins sentences five colored men after guilty pleas. Richard Valentine 16 receives one to four years at Indiana State Reformatory for grand larceny. Henry Graves 27 gets one to five years with $100 costs for fraudulent check. Emmit McCutcheon 35 faces one to five years and $100 costs for issuing fraudulent checks. LeRoy Peters 20 and Robert Blythe receive one year each at Indiana State Farm for burglary.
A temporary section of a new Detroit Edison Company dam near Ypsilanti gave way, flooding several thousand acres in the Huron Valley between the dam and Lake Erie. The six mile artificial lake released its waters through a 150 foot breach during the night, while Ford Motor Company's dam downstream opened gates allowing the flood toward Lake Erie seven miles away.
Constitutional lawyers argued in the United States Supreme Court over the President's authority to remove public officials he appoints. The case involves Frank S. Myers former Portland postmaster seeking 8838 dollars after his ouster by President Wilson. Separate remarks noted women’s status in India as described by Dr. Charles R. Cook at a Service Club event.
Banner Furniture Co. unveils its seven story building at 31 S. Meridian St named for founder C. E. Whitehill. The Gothic exterior extends through the facade with indirect lighting and displays on each floor. Public reception is held daily this week with an informal opening at 7 30 p m on April 18. Future plans include constructing adjacent buildings on the former site.
Miss Oberholtzer, a Indiana educator, was attacked on March 16 aboard a train to Hammond. Indictments include Stephenson for assault with intent to kill and conspiracy, with two deputies charged for conspiracy. Her condition worsened, a blood transfusion was attempted, and authorities pursue a murder charge while seeking bail decisions.
Police report lists stolen cars linked to owners Floyd Scott J D Adams Co Herbert Owens Edward Tamic Frank Reimer A C Baumgart C H Teaster Max Gellan Edward Dicks with addresses across Ford Overland Nash and Beech Grove. Details include license status and cross streets from various avenues and streets.
Police report found vehicles belong to Firestone Tire and Rubber Company at 3504 Evergreen Ave Lexington. A Ford truck recovered near 1286 S Meridian St Loganport and Edward C Ott of that address was arrested.
The Parent Teacher Association of Indianapolis will elect officers on May 27. Mrs N O Tracey was named chairman of the nominating committee with members Miss B A Wyrick, Mrs J H Dunne, Mrs Francis O Rouke, and Mrs Edward W Springer named to the panel.
Blanche Marie Lawson twenty four of Ft Wayne Ind pleaded guilty to grand larceny before Criminal Judge James A Collins. She was fined one dollar and costs and sentenced to six months at the Indiana Women's Prison. Burglary and petit larceny charges were also filed. She said she did not flee upon discovery claiming the right in me won.
Miss Oberholtzer born November 10 1897 in Clay City Indiana moved to Indianapolis as a child. She studied at Butler University and joined Pi Beta Phi. She served as secretary treasurer of the Teachers and Young People Reading Circle of Indiana and worked as a lobbyist at the 1925 Legislature. Survived by parents Mr. and Mrs. George E. Oberholtzer and brother Marshall of Linton Indiana. She taught night school at Manual Training High School and held a position with the Teachers and Young People's Reading Circle of Indiana from November to her death.
Frank Walters alias Stone of 318 West Ohio Street was ordered returned to the Indiana State Reformatory to complete a one to five year term by Criminal Judge James A Collins. Walters was paroled last December after a February arrest on a still charge. Landlord Mrs Mary Bohr who was arrested with Walters failed to appear and her $200 bond was forfeited.
The Central Labor Union of Indianapolis plans to boost interest in trade and technical schools. President John E. Smith announced an education committee including Emil Salsbury of the Stone Cutters' Union William Lieb of the Molders' Union and Frank Hackett of the Paperhangers' Union.
The Indianapolis Water Company will pay taxes on a valuation of $15,500 for 1923, an increase of $1,000,000 over 1924. The State tax board today set valuations for other utilities, including Kokomo Gas and Fuel Company at $375,000 and Indiana Gas Transportation Company of Ft Wayne at $207,890.
Mrs. Vern Booth suffered severe head injuries when a board fell from a church tower window at the Methodist Church in Sharpsville Indiana on Sunday. The hit was partly cushioned by light wires and she was being treated for injuries.
Miss Kathryn Reider of 1540 N Meridian will become secretary to Dan V. White the special city judge. Prosecutor William H. Remy announced the move as White plans to open court on the third floor of police headquarters on April 20.
Chauncey M. Depew, turning 91 on April 26, argues in Collier’s Weekly that eating is America’s curse, not drinking. He recounts diet changes after age 60, poultry only after 65, and quitting wine at 88, maintaining total abstinence except a glass for colds.
An armed posse chased Kin Wagner, an escaped convict, after he opened fire in Kingsport injuring a policeman and killing two officers. Police and bystanders were shaken as the man fled toward Virginia.
Advertisement touts Laxative Bromine Quinine Tablets as a safe preventive for colds grip or influenza. Claims proven efficacy and notes the box bears the signature of E. W. Grove. 30c.
In Cincinnati on April 14, testimony in a trial of three policemen alleges a permit system graft. Prosecution says bootleg king William Dillars paid nearly 200000 for police protection of liquor interests while US Attorney May promises hundreds more witnesses detailing protection payments of 1000 to 3500 dollars weekly.
Adolphus Robbins 60 of 1829 Spruce Street was treated at St Francis Hospital for a fractured skull and injuries received Monday night when struck by a car at Sherman and Raymond Streets. Dr A J Adh...an said Robbins was brought to the hospital by Elmer Brakemeier 2133 North Emerson Avenue as police sought Brakemeier for assault and battery charges.
Indiana and corn belt cattle on feed run 88 percent of last year at this time, per M M Ju atin, Indianapolis agent for the cooperative crop reporting service. The Chicago market saw the largest well finished steer receipts from December 1 to April 1 in five years, with the average weight at its peak.
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