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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1925
Page
1
Situation described as not as serious as painted with a boost for Indianapolis, indicating the move to end rush ten south may be less critical than initial reports suggested.
A 70 citizen dinner at the Elks Club set Greater Indianapolis Week from August 16 to 22 to boost optimism and local business. Mayor Shank declared the event after noting Floridaitis claims and a reported $500,000 in losses to Florida over fourteen days, with about 30,000 people leaving the area. Corroboration questions linger as Chamber secretary Reynolds urged caution while urging local opportunity awareness.
John Berry of the board of safety said this week a plan to replace downtown traffic officers with stop-and-go electric police will start with a traffic check at the Washington and Alabama and East streets intersection to locate the first signal. The initial test of the WALK sign for pedestrians will occur at one of those two intersections instead of Ohio and Meridian.
ABY ELIZABETH B KOOS, 15 months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Koos of Terre Haute, swallowed a safety pin while playing. Doctors at Methodist Hospital operated after it lodged in her throat and was pushed into the stomach before removal. The child was resting easily and to be kept at the hospital for several days.
Michael Smule Vitz of La Porte filed for divorce from Anna Smule Vitz in Circuit Court. He seeks custody of their two children after twelve separations ended their marriage, per Times Special from La Porte on August 5.
In Columbus Indiana on August 5 United Press reports Bartholomew County Sheriff Arbuckle releases prisoners with a lasting pleasant scent by using a guaranteed odor disinfectant intended to resemble perfume. The initiative aims to improve inmate conditions and public perception as inmates leave the jail.
Hammond police say they saved 12 year old George Cain from death after his mother Mary Cain attacked him with a shovel. Neighbors were alerted by Mary Cain’s cries as she went into a frenzy and the deaf and dumb boy could not call for help.
James Hawkins a 26 year old colored man of 33 W. Pratt Street was arrested early today on Capitol Avenue while carrying several suits of clothes valued at 300 dollars reported stolen from Mrs Leah Davis and Walter Davis of 1723 Cornell Avenue Police say motor policemen Golder and Everson searched the north section of the area for clues.
Senator Smith W. Brookhart, Iowa Republican, moves into the lead over Daniel Steck as four more counties are added to the tally. The 38 counties counted show Brookhart with 130,711 votes to Steck's 126,397 in the Senate race.
Washington Aug 5 Henry Ford today was the largest individual ship owner in the world The Shipping Board accepted his bid of 1706000 for 200 merchant marine vessels The board acted unanimously Ford's offer was the highest of sixteen bids
Since May 19 the first permit to carry firearms was issued in Marion County under the recent act. Two hundred twenty seven men have been granted permits, with personal protection cited in nearly all cases. Most recipients were bank or filling station employees or traveling salesmen.
Baltimore deputy sheriffs will have badges taken away for violations of the Volstead act Sheriff John Vottee announced. Maryland officials emphasize passive resistance to Prohibition measures and Potses statement stressed no arrests by staff will be tolerated.
Governor Jackson monitors a storm in the State board of health over secretary Dr. William F. King amid impeachment talk. Deputy Attorney General Edward M. White discussed the issue with health officials as debates over salaries and census funds unfold. King defends his actions citing board approval and federal funding limits. If King ousted, board members discuss Dr. John H. Green as possible successor.
A gray-haired man about 70 was found dead from poison in Holy Cross Cemetery at Kelly Street and Bluff Road. Deputy Coroner Elmer Kunkhouser said the body appeared to have been dead some time, with a note in his pocket asking to be disposed of. A partly emptied poison bottle and a Wilmington, Delaware hat mark were found.
Riley playground kitten ball team features ace pitcher Helen Neese of 1132 Oliver Ave. The Riley squad is favored for the city championship after sweeping the Military playground in a doubleheader 12 to 3 and 6 to 3. West side league results boost hopes for August finals and a chance at individual medals.
Nell Gordon writes from Omerset Indiana about visiting Frances Slocum Trail sites near Peru and Somerset. She notes the cemetery, the Frances Slocum home graves of Frances Slocum and She po nah, and the Monument Spring nearby. The Frances Slocum Trail Association plans park development to handle tourist visits. Camp Bundy, Miami chief and Slocum’s grandson, was away in Washington.
Ratifications exchanged at the State Department confirm the open door and tariff agreement for China with eight other powers. Participating nations include Great Britain, Japan, France, Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands and Portugal. China will convene a general customs conference in three months, with a expected meeting in Peking in October.
Approximately fifty workers were injured when two crowded street cars crashed head on on the far South Side. Twenty two were taken to hospitals and both motormen suffered serious injuries. One car turned a corner as the other struck it.
Exceeding July 1924 by seven million dollars, Gary Indiana reports bank clearings of $23,986,660. The first seven months of 1925 total $160,333,712, a new high mark for the period.
A fragmentary hourly temperature log lists readings around 8 to 12 o clock with values near 71 to 89 degrees at unspecified locations. Names and codes appear garbled, offering limited clear context or place.
Private services for James T. Eaglesfield 69 retired lumber dealer were held at his residence with burial at Crown Hill. Born Sept 29 1855 in Eaglesfield Indiana he attended University of Michigan law class of 1880 and held roles in Delta Upsilon Woodstock Club and Indiana Lumbermen's Insurance. Survived by son Robert D. Eaglesfield and four daughters in Charleston West Virginia New Haven Connecticut New York City and Terre Haute Indiana.
Three firemen were seriously hurt when a fire truck responding to a call collided with an old delivery truck at a boulevard intersection in Springfield. The engine overturned, and the three men were rushed to a hospital in critical condition.
Atlantic City Aug 5 The adjournment of the anthracite wage parley sine die has raised the chance of a strike by 158,000 miners on Sept 1. Both sides expected a quick resumption, as talks were adjourned subject to the call of either side through the chairman. The break in negotiations followed a miners motion Tuesday evening unanimously adopted after leaders and operators reached a deskdock.
Federal authorities arrested Kitty Gilhooley, dubbed the queen of narcotics, in a luxuriously appointed narcotic palace. The raid yielded about $200,000 in morphine opium and cocaine, plus $10,000 in ornate pipes weighing instruments and related accessories. Warrants for a score of major dope peddlers were issued nationwide.
Martinsville Indiana hosts the annual encampment of the Uniform Bank Knights of Pythias with a colorful parade this afternoon. Supreme Vice Chancellor Richard Witte of Milwaukee and Dore Irvin, Indiana grand chancellor, were scheduled to speak after the parade. Luther Dennis of Franklin was to perform a balloon ascent and parachute leap this evening. A drill contest offering 3000 dollars in prizes is planned for Thursday.
John Ray of New Albany has been appointed state oil inspector to replace L. N. Millikan whose term ends September 1. Ray chairs Floyd County Republican committee.
Judge Hines refuses to entertain the defense motion seeking to bring all three defendants to the bar at once. The ruling sets a staged arraignment plan as prosecutors outline expected timelines and court procedures.
Noblesville Indiana August 5 After refusing to meet a motion for immediate joint trial of D C Stephenson ex Klansman Earl Gentry and Earl Klinck held on first degree murder charges the court called a special adjourned term to begin Monday to dispose of the case The move appears to be defense strategy with a likely motion for a change of venue and a prejudiced judge affidavit to delay and reset proceedings
In a crowded Chicago courtroom Russell Scott heard witness after witness declare him sane and able to understand his death sentence. State witnesses disputed prison insanity claims while Mrs. Scott and jail officials testified to his insistence on being sane as Judge David stayed execution pending counsel's sanity plea.
Paris reports that the council of ambassadors instructed the allied military committee to begin evacuation of Düsseldorf Duisburg and Ruhort, towns in the Ruhr area occupied by the allies since March 1921.
A new essay contest for Indianapolis boys and girls under 18 offers $10 for the best piece on The Future of Indianapolis, $5 second, $3 third, and several $2 prizes. Essays due by Aug 18 to The Times, one side only, mailed or delivered. Winners announced at Hoosier Post lawn fete in Spades Park Aug 22. Judges include Fred J. By ers, adjutant and quartermaster of the We.
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