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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1925
Page
1
D. C. Stephenson and two co defendants remain in Marion County jail with bail denied for at least six more days. The case hinges on custody responsibility and alleged kidnapping as prosecutors seek murder charges in the Miss Madge Oberholtzer death.
About fifty insurance company representatives met the State industrial board as Dixon H. Byrun announced plans to round up thousands of Indiana employers not in compliance. Henry Hummhhouser cited 15 000 noncompliant firms. Frank M. Chandler of Travelers' Liability Insurance named to lead the cooperative effort. Bids for a three mile paved highway in Lake County will open May 6 connecting five arterials to Chicago and Michigan routes.
D. C. Stephenson ex Klan leader sits in county jail on murder charges with two aides Earl Gentry and Earl Klinek. They share a cell at night under guard fearing trouble from fellow inmates. Stephenson requests a shave and clean clothes while deputies note prisoners receive meals from friends and relatives.
The Wheeler trial in Great Falls, Mont focuses on discrediting George B. Hayes the star witness as the defense seeks to undermine his claim that Wheeler tried to involve Hayes in a oil permit deal. Wheeler to testify about his work for Gordon Campbell and deny recognizing Hayes.
Edwin S. Booth, indicted with Senator Wheeler and Gordon Campbell for conspiracy, asks District Supreme Court to quash the indictments. He claims several DOJ officials including William J. Donovan were present in the grand jury room when only the Attorney General, the district attorney, witnesses, and specially authorized personnel could enter.
John Thomas Shaw, 23, colored, charged with murder, will be tried in Morgan County Circuit Court Martinsville after Judge James A. Collins granted a change of venue. Shaw was convicted in Criminal Court for killing Mrs Helen Hager Whelchel on November 28 1923, but granted a new trial by the State Supreme Court. Prosecutor Remy said he would seek a governor order to keep Shaw in Marion County jail until trial. Trial date to be set by Morgan County Court calendar.
Mrs Elizabeth Atkinson of 962 Lexington Street says she was named a vice president of the Duvall-for-Mayor Club and assigned to the speakers bureau by the Lemeke forces, but she did not authorize use of her name.
Police kept close watch on bootlegging suspects as memories of the Forrestal and Leathers cases resurfaced. Two men said they mistook him for the person they intended to knock off, prompting renewed warnings and vigilance.
Police prepared for an intracity clash as two young men in a sedan allegedly threatened a motorist and hinted at a hijackers war. Officers linked the incident to bootlegging feuds and noted prior killings tied to rum runners. Detectives and a booze squad surveilled suspects amid reports of car stops and searches.
A jury in Criminal Court found Robert McGaughey 25 of Acton Indiana not guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the death of Georgia Steffe who was killed July 4 1924 when McGaugheys car collided with her vehicle at Prospect and Laurel Streets. Martin Garvey and George Rinehart were involved. Garvey died later at the city hospital. The verdict was read after two hours deliberation.
American expedition leader Donald F. McMillan will lead a June polar voyage aboard two metal amphibian aircraft. Navy aviators under Lieut Com Byrd will pilot the planes capable of landing on water or land with folding wheeled gear.
The weather bureau records the highest temperature of the season at 1 pm today with 81 degrees. A reading from 1 pm Tuesday shows 55 degrees. Forecasters warn of continued warmth tonight and Thursday.
A hold up man tried to rob John F. Ellsworth at 617 Lockerbie St. Ellsworth struck the robber and walked away leaving him on the street at Liberty and Market. He did not notify police immediately. A burglar took a violin from Louis Condon at 1126 E Ohio St. A thief took a $32 watch from Frank P. Bittersman at 126 W Walnut St.
Seymour April 22 Sheriff Sneed investigated a spree by eighteen high school and town boys at Brownstown after parents reported they became intoxicated on white mule bought from a Medora bootlegger.
United Press reports Captain William Schoemaker revealed a plan by Henry J. Fernkes to descend on a Loop bank with nine associates. The scheme featured gas attacks, masks, firearms, and simultaneous exits, aiming to seize notes and gold. Fernkes faces murder indictments in New York and was recently captured.
Vienna reports the Zankoff government is arresting Russians throughout Bulgaria with habeas corpus suspended. Officials assume Russians are guilty unless proven innocent. In Athens Petrini and Grat zaroff were killed in fighting. clashes continue in upper Tjou maja and Kuatendi. Greek observers say Boris asked Zan koff to resign, which he refused. Jugoslav gendarmes and infantry reportedly pursued an agrarian Communist band from Salonika into Bulgaria.
A letter to J. Edward Morris from Frank S. Fishback, Chamber of Commerce president, urges Indianapolis citizens to back the May 19 opening of the new bus terminal at Senate Ave and Maryland St in Times Square. He argues that well-run bus lines will serve a central, accessible region and urges broad citizen cooperation.
Field examiners for the State board of accounts will file an audit of books in the adjutant general's office within ten days under Harry B. Smith. Reconciliations show several thousand dollars unaccounted, triggering trips to Washington to verify military materials including uniforms purchased through a local house.
Dana Peck an Alexandria auto salesman formerly with May Chevrolet is sued in Madison County Superior Court for 548 12 by Thomas Armstrong who suffered serious burns when a lighted match Peck allegedly flipped on him while Armstrong worked on a car. Armstrong had oil soaked clothing flames and insurance paid indemnity under Indiana Workmen's Compensation act.
In Cincinnati on April 22 fifty nine policemen and dry agents faced Judge Smith Hickenlooper for bribery and bootlegging crimes. Sunderman received eighteen months and a $2000 fine after confessing to over $17000 in bribes. Lieut Aubrey Houston got the same sentence.
City track elevation engineer H. G. Wray announced completion of plans to elevate the Belt railroad across the south side from W Washington St to Keystone Ave. The $14,000,000 project aims to remove grade crossings, boost south side growth, and add real estate value. A new White River bridge and nineteen overhead crossings are included. Bid advertisements would follow approval by the board of works.
Paris April 22 A rough and tumble battle royal broke out in the chamber of deputies during the election of a speaker. Deputy Balanant mounted the platform behind temporary President LaFont. Left deputies charged down cuffing opponents and LaFont suspended the session. Painleve won a 304 to 218 confidence vote and faces the Senate tomorrow with attacks likely on finance minister Joseph Caillaux.
Indianapolis Kiwanis guests attended a luncheon today at City Hospital. After the meal Dr Cleon Nafe announced an initiative and upcoming plans for the club.
Tonight the city council meets in special session to set polling sites for the May 6 primary. Five majority members back a list by Ben H. Thompson, while four minority members aim to block it and may force another session before Friday’s deadline. Coffin defends his independent list supporting Lemcke ally and says the task is customary and necessary.
Twenty seven men and four women from Gary Indiana including former mayor Roswell O Johnson face immediate arrest for violations of national prohibition laws. Prison terms range from one year and a day to eighteen months with fines up to 2900 dollars. Sentences include transport to Atlanta Federal Prison and confinement in Marion County Jail.
A city meeting in the Shank administration occurred behind locked doors at the office of city controller Joseph I. Hogue. The session reportedly sought to halt an investigation into the record of a city firman at Station 18 by Fire Chief John F. O'Brien with attendees including William H. Armitage and John Zener. Police Chief Herman F. Rikhoff and Wise, secretary of the board of safety, were present. The discussion referenced a dispute between O'Brien and Zener.
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