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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1925
Page
6
Police report a busy weekend with multiple break ins and robberies. Losses approach $3,000 with rugs stolen from Henry Shaw and personal property taken from several residences and businesses including a taxi driver and a theater owner. Two suspects described as colored men were involved in multiple incidents.
Police in Hlwood Indiana checked the ownership of an auto used by three bandits who tried to rob the Ilwood post office. An exchange of shots with officers in an alley behind the post office led to the bandits’ escape. The recovered car contained tools and ammunition and bore a Chicago license.
The Indiana National Guard formed at Camp Knox Kentucky for a two week training program. Major General Robert H. Tyndall and Adj. Gen. William H. Kershner toured the camp by automobile. Indianapolis guard units marched to the station at 7 30 Sunday morning.
Twenty three people, including thirteen children, faced danger after a bomb exploded in an apartment house in Brooklyn. The blast damaged floors and ceilings while investigators believe the devices targeted Marie Digiacci, the building owner, who was away for the weekend. In La Porte Indiana, L C Schenck, a Meyer Lindort dry goods merchant, suffered cuts and bruises after stepping into the path of a motorist R E Horter from Pine Lake.
Walter Schultz of 652 E Tenth St suffers severe burns to arms and face from a gasol ine can explosion in his kitchen on Saturday. Firemen report only minor damage to the home.
Autos driven by Mrs. O. E. Anthony of 308 BE Twenty-Eighth St and Robert Hiner of 22 son of W B Hiner owner of the Red Ball Bus Lines at 4417 Central Ave collided at 34th St and Boulevard Pl Sunday. Hiner was charged with speeding.
Dr. H. W. Evans imperial wizard of the Ku Klux Klan from Washington D C is expected to speak at a Noblesville Indiana chautauqua on Sunday Also listed as speakers are Charles J Orbison of Indianapolis and Mrs Robert Gill of Texas.
The annual reunion and basket picnic of the Daviess County Association will be held next Sunday afternoon at Brookside Park. Rain on Sunday forced postponement of the outing.
Boston August 3. Train service between Lynn and Boston received electric lighting replacing oil lamps in the so called lover's tunnel. Commuters report a brighter ride though some fear a strike among the lovelorn as romance stays alive on the illuminated cars.
Governor Jackson told Disciples of Christ delegates at Bethany Park Ind that the greatest honor is to be reared as a real Christian. He said parental complaints about children reflect on parents if true. The conference will conduct daily studies and discussions on young people's work throughout the week.
Gus Lacy 17 of 2453 N Oxford St John Dudley 17 of 1113 Hudson St and Theodore Redding 16 of 1333 Yandes St all colored are in custody on high bonds for vagrancy tied to an attempted hold up of Frank Cullavan 1472 Roofsvelt Ave near Massachusetts and College Aves early Sunday. James Modlin colored of New York York St and Capitol Ave is held on vagrancy after Patrolman DeBarr found him with two suits claimed stolen from Ernest Ryan's tailor shop 206 N Capitol Ave
Leonard Hundt seven suffers two inch skull hole after being kicked on his La Porte County farm. Surgeons removed a large skull bone fragment and say he has a slight chance of recovery. He is the son of Louis Hundt of Union Mills.
Pastors from this city and statewide announce the annual Bible conference at Lake Winona from August 14 to 23. Indianapolis and Marion County expected to attend along with the summer school of sacred music opening August 10. Speakers include Dr Samuel William Hughes Dr J Ethys Davies Dr Henry Howard John McNeil and others with Dr A T Robertson presenting on The Virgin Birth of Christ.
State apiary inspector Charles O. Yost reports Indiana will produce at least 4 000 000 pounds less honey than the usual annual yield. Dry weather damaged white and alsike clover reducing nectar while sweet clover supplied most honey. Prices are expected to rise in the fall.
Bloomington reports plans for a State child health clinic as part of the Indiana University exhibit at the upcoming State Fair in Indianapolis. Other university divisions will also stage exhibits with the journalism department fielding the largest.
Police bulletin lists vehicles reported stolen with license numbers and owner addresses in Indianapolis. Names include Joseph Gordon Riverside Park Ford and G W Mass Emerson Ave Ford along with others from Virginia Ave Harrison St and Market and Delaware Sts.
Police report cars identified as belonging to Lance Hoffman of 514 E Miami St Ford at 512 E Miami St rear Fred Maas R R P Box 583 Ford near Delaware St under Union Station elevation Chester James 1439 N Capitol Ave Ford west of city and H FxA Gray 2041 Roosevelt Ave Ford at East and Washington Sts.
Search is being made for two youths who fled after being fired upon by John Carr at 1414 N Dearborn St. The pair were found trying to steal auto accessories. James Carr chased them. one youth leaped into a awaiting car while James was knocked from the running board.
In Swampscott Massachusetts Calvin Coolidge marks three years in office amid broad public acclaim likened to the era of Good Feelings. The president has taken active leadership of the party with William M Butler as national chairman while Frank Adams of Iowa remains connected to the party’s leadership changes.
Coroner Paul F. Robinson investigates the sudden death of 65 year old Mrs. Mary Elmore of 1048 East New York Street. Neighbors report she felt ill while carrying a heavy basket near her home and died shortly after being helped inside. Surviving sons are William Walter and George.
The Indiana Association of Insurance Agents postpones its annual convention to Oct 26 to 28 in Fort Wayne Indiana. The change comes after a meeting of the executive committee and Indiana Fire Prevention Association inspection plans for the city. Fort Wayne may shift National Fire Prevention Day observance from Oct 9 to the new dates.
Secretary of Labor James J. Davis is expected to decide soon on an invitation to speak at the union Labor Day observance on September 7. Plans for the day were discussed at a Sunday meeting in Denison and a complete program will be announced soon.
Boonville, Ind. Aug 3 Prosecutor W. W. Martin announced that the town faces a major liquor scandal after Clarence Grub Hunt, a prominent farmer, was arrested on sale and transportation charges. Hunt posted $1,000 bond with a trial set for Aug. 11. Martin said more than twenty leading citizens may be arrested for violating the state bone dry law. Twelve boys admitted they acted as go betweens in liquor operations.
Police hold 18 year old Raymond Norris of 617 Marion Ave on a vehicle taking charge. He allegedly stole Walter Chadler’s car from Capitol Ave and Washington St in Bicknell Saturday. Firemen from engine house No. 13 at Kentucky Ave and Maryland St caught him when the auto stalled.
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