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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1925
Page
1
Coroner visualizes the victim as a 20 year old flapper who was to become a mother. Authorities believe two men were involved in the killing and burning of the young woman whose body was found near Chesterton. Witnesses report seeing a scene of picking flowers nearby.
Police captain indicated the burned and mutilated body found near Chesterton could be the Indianapolis girl missing since April 11. The mother described a 16 year old, 130 to 135 pounds, with black eyes, dark hair and olive complexion, wearing an orange hat, black dress, light coat with gray fur trim, and brown slippers.
Police theorize the victim was linked to a criminal by marriage or romance and was killed for knowing too much. Chief Connolly suspects the victim may have been Gus Saunders’s wife, a Chicago gang member, while Saunders serves time in a Wisconsin prison. He notes the woman might have been pregnant and ready to inform on others.
Patrolman Frank Shaw used a ladder of bread boxes to reach 1816 Lambert Street, saving Walter Warmoth and his wife from a grocery fire. Fire Captain Lewis of No. 19 says wiring defect sparked the blaze, stock damage about 250 dollars.
Crown Point Ind April 28 Grand jury will report Friday in the case of Mrs Anna Cunningham of Gary Ind alleged to have confessed to poisoning three of her children Testimony was taken Monday.
Two Kokomo brothers aged 18 and 22 were arrested on vagrancy charges and held on $5000 bonds as suspects in the South Kokomo Bank robbery. Kokomo officials planned to identify the men later today.
A Monday night dance hosted by Colored Shriners at Tomlinson Hall ended in loss and dispute. Police say 41 people reported clothing theft totaling $642.50 after 2 a.m. when wraps were retrieved. A quarrel over ownership of a hat sparked gunfire at two nearby addresses.
Louis Owens 30 of 277 W Ray St faces a verdict in the murder trial of George Robinson 43 of 2134 Park Ave both barbers at L S Ayres Co locker room Dec 6 1924. Prosecution seeks first degree murder while defense cites Owens World War service and self defense.
A man aged 25 to 30, described as refined, woke with amnesia at 5 am in Union Station. He wandered city streets, sought help from a patrolman, and was taken to police headquarters. He wrote Chicago and Philadelphia as first thoughts. Chicago and Philadelphia authorities were notified. He is about five nine with blond hair and wore Chicago and Philadelphia labeled clothing and a woman’s Masonic ring.
Franklin Wiles, 19, a factory worker in Kokomo Indiana, shot himself after leaving a note claiming nobody loved him and alleging his girl had double crossed him. The death occurred April 28 and was reported by United Press.
H Virgil Moore a jazz orchestra leader received a six months jail term and a $500 fine after juvenile court convicted him of child neglect. He and his wife described a troubled home including a gun threat and coerced phone call involving a teenage girl.
London announces return to gold standard as Winston Churchill, chancellor, introduces next year’s budget in a crowded House of Commons. Bank of England permitted to export bullion starting today, sending the pound to a fresh high of $4.82 in the foreign exchange market.
Frank D. Noble 28, manager of the Henry Clay shoe store in Fort Wayne Indiana, confessed he and not bandits looted the safe of 416 dollars. Police found the money at his home after he had claimed two men slugged him and robbed the shop.
Indiana Supreme Court affirmed Marion Circuit Court ruling denying Saul I Rabb's bid to have his name placed on the primary ballot for city judge. The decision tests the 1925 law abolishing the Indianapolis city court and creating a four judge municipal court not yet in effect.
In Noblesville on April 28 Claude Jones of Indianapolis was sentenced to five years in prison for passing a fraudulent $29 check to a local merchant drawn on an Indianapolis bank.
Dick Miller of the Chamber of Commerce concedes a plan to build a million dollar coliseum on the Shortridge High School site at Pennsylvania Avenue between Michigan and North streets. The arena would seat 15 000 to 18 000, with Caleb Mills Hall remaining as a school board headquarters. Mayor Shank questions the size and notes Shortridge will move to a new building at Meridian and 38th Street.
A State policeman rode as a Paul Revere on a motorcycle to ensure new acts become law. The act must be promul gated by the Governor after receipts from county clerks confirm copies are on hand. Only St Joseph County had not notified the Secretary of State Schortemeier.
A Sexton-for-Council Club supporting E. W. Sexton for the Democratic nomination for council has been formed. John F. Garrett serves as chairman of the organization.
Fragmented weather data shows temperatures around 49 to 59 degrees with moon phase noted and unclear city or date references.
Miss Jewell Barker ages 15 rode a bicycle in knickers, provoking Puritanical neighbors. Her father John Barker, 53, was beaten in a mob attack after warnings, with two men in custody and four others under surveillance. Jewel abandoned cycling amid fear of further harassment.
Flapper Fanny states that when love is new kisses last longer and words are few, but as love fades kisses shorten while words multiply. The witticism contrasts affection with speech as love evolves.
Candidates sharpened attacks at noon and evening meetings with Jewett denouncing Wilmeth and exposing Lemcke ally Duvall. Wilmeth hit back by radio against Lemcke and Duvall. Rucker belittled Lemcke’s Shank-Armitage ties while Myers urged a cleanup of the political cess pool. Frye's campaign team labeled Lemcke a millionaire dude and criticized Duvall.
A 12 year old, Homer Gentry of 311 Douglass St, said five youths followed him downtown Monday night and forced him to surrender $2 intended for his parents furniture bill.
Business firms in the city back the C. M. T. C. camp to be held at Ft. Harrison this summer. Capt. Harold W. Webbe, adjutant of the Indianapolis recruiting district, assigned to the C. M. T. C. by Col. Robert S. Woodson, announced today.
The Interstate Commerce Commission authorized Albert P. Burke of Cincinnati to act as treasurer of the Evansville and Terre Haute Railway and seven other lines in four states. Burke was also authorized to serve as director or officer of ninety eight railroads nationwide including Evansville Mt. Carmel and others.
Opposition leaders call for a mass general walk-out to protest the warlords election and demand deportation of royal family and monarchists as tensions rise across the capital.
Communists threaten a general strike on inauguration day May 9 and demand dissolution of security police, confiscation of princely fortunes, expulsion of ruling houses, eight hour day, and tax relief. Socialists warn workers against the Hindenburg program as Berlin brews with Republican discontent.
A Windsor Randolph County blaze destroyed four business buildings and two dwellings in the early morning. The fire started in a grocery and spread quickly prompting Muncie fire crews to assist volunteer brigades. Damage was estimated at 30,000 to 50,000 dollars with the town nearly wiped out. origin under investigation.
Arguments on motion to admit D C Stephenson and two co defendants to bail will be heard by Judge James A Collings in Criminal Court Friday. Stephenson, former KKK Indiana grand dragon, and aides have been jailed since April 20. Resolutions expressing regret at Miss Madge Oberholtzer death and support for Prosecutor Remy were adopted by Butler College women students. A fund to aid the prosecution grows, says Thomas C Howe. Separately A F Cowan and R E Johnson filed appearances in Superior Court One for Stephenson in a separate divorce suit filed by Mrs Nettle Stephenson Brehm seeking 9596 support for Florence Catherine Stephenson.
A fire at the Leonard Stove and Range Company plant in Washington Indiana caused about 30000 in damage. Fire Chief Gates suspects incendiary origin after his home was entered and a fire alarm signal disconnected shortly before the blaze. The Leonard Range Company is in receivership.
Miss Esther Stevens aged 20 from Liberty Street and James R. Hornbeck aged 22 of East Washington Street were released by City Judge pro tem Gar rett Olds on condition they travel to Terre Haute Indiana to marry. They were arrested in a box car Monday night. The girl said they planned to work and save to wed. If they keep the promise they will not be prosecuted.
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