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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1922
Page
5
Indiana lawmakers head to Indianapolis with a strong push to cut government expenses and reduce taxation, minus new burdensome laws. Education, reducing bureaus, and a soldier bonus dominate talks, with proposals including a gasoline tax, public service commission reforms, and possible sales tax funding for the bonus.
William Carpenter pleaded guilty to intoxication and driving while under the influence. Mayor Robert W. Morris fined him $25 and costs and ordered the car’s use denied for sixty days. The mayor said the penalty will continue until similar violations are stopped in New Albany.
Newark reports the death of Dr. Royal M. Whitnack known as the baby’s doctor. He treated thousands of newborns, but a blood poisoning infection from a patient proved fatal after fourteen operations failed. Services in Newark churches honored his work for 27,000 births.
Miss Gladys Cooper a 16 year old from Lima Ohio was detained at the detention home while Joseph Snyder 25 a married man was jailed awaiting Lima officials. Snyder faces a desertion charge. Cooper initially denied knowledge of Snyder but later led police to him.
G W Summers aged 45 died in a local hospital after being struck by an unidentified automobile. Cause of death was internal hemorrhages. He leaves a son Roscoe of Portland and a daughter Waneta of Indianapolis.
Joe Viva, 40, an employee of the Steel and Tube Works of East Chicago, was struck and killed when he attempted to cross New York Central tracks in front of a fast train in Hammond. Witnesses reported the fatal incident occurred today.
Mary Koeindorfer, 17, was found on the bathroom floor in her South Bend home. Authorities say fumes from a water heater caused her death.
Morton S. Hawkins a 42 year old millionaire and manager of Hawkins Mortgage Company won an appeal in the Federal District Court at Atlanta declaring the divorce by his 16 year old wife Mrs Fannie M Hawkins illegal and dissolving a 75000 alimony judgment An injunction against divorce in Jay Circuit Court was dissolved citing lack of legal service and Hawkins plans to continue suit in Adams County with a likely trial this month
A. R. Thomas of Leesburg claims his cat Sir Thomas is the largest housecat in the State, tipping the scales at seventeen and a half pounds and famed for having fought and defeated many dogs and cats in the township.
In Warsaw Mrs. Mabel A. Keirn filed a petition asking an injunction against her husband to restrain him from speaking to her pending the divorce trial. In Evansville detectives endured a dish barricade during an arrest at a restaurant on N. Third St.
Petersburg reports Frank a Scotch collie starved by grief after master Joseph Hawkins dies. Seymour notes a tame cub bear belonging to Dr. D L Pratt roams woods after breaking its chain. residents form a posse to capture it. Brazil tale recalls a hold up at Grant Coal office where Miss Anna W Novotney helps thwart the robber. Evansville comedian George Miller claims to sneeze out loose teeth. Noblesville recounts Amanda Brenner leading three men and two dogs in a rat contest that fatally harms 190 rats in one day. Crawfordsville notes a special judge halting trial to address a drunken juror and an ensuing inquiry. Ad ends with cold cure claim for Brom Quinine.
A city car bears the name of the city in large letters by decree of Mayor Shank and over objections. The dispatch notes official endorsement of the vehicle's designation and its use for municipal purposes.
A new high for daily fires was set with 68 alarms from 7 am yesterday to 7 am today, beating the 63 from Feb. 16. Nine calls occurred from 7 to 9:30 am, most caused by sparks on roofs or defective flues from heavy winter firing. The largest loss was $1,200 at William Swain’s home, 21 W Twenty Seventh St, with total damage of $2,690.
At the Indiana State Association of Township Trustees convention in Indianapolis, Lew Lewis of Manila urged repeal of the state teachers retirement fund law and cited a Grant County petition. A legislative committee will be formed from each district to draft bills based on convention resolutions.
Diplomatic representatives of the allies and Germany have placed the European crisis before the United States. Geddes reported to London and Hughes. Germany outlined reparations terms rejected by the Allies. White House says the administration is seeking an adjustment, Hughes ready to act if needed. Clemenceau blamed for much of Europe's trouble.
The Indiana State Beekeepers Association will hold its annual meeting at the Statehouse December 21 and 22 in the Senate chamber. Secretary Treasurer C. O. Yost announced today that beekeepers from across the state have promised to attend.
Indianapolis patrolmen on overnight beats describe burglars and bootleggers as desperate as they braved freezing wind. Officers in Irvington and downtown report biting chill, with one venturing between boxes to stay warm while others note shifts and frequent reports kept them moving.
Traffic Captain Michael Glenn urged motorists to heed slow down signs near schools saying a child's actions are unpredictable. A officer stood at Ft. Wayne Ave and Delaware St plus a crossing guard during hours, with new traffic posts at Sixteenth and Meridian Sts and Alabama and Maryland Sts.
The Indiana public service commission ordered lower intra state brick freight rates after a hearing prompted by a Oct 16 petition from railroad firms. The cut largely affects the Wabash Valley area and aligns rates with those west of the valley into Illinois, taking effect Jan 15.
The youth killed near Switz City last week by a Pennsylvania freight train was identified today as John Myers of Indianapolis. He is the half brother of E. C. Myers of 1502 Belmont Ave. The remains were sent to Indianapolis for burial.
Governor McCray issues requisition on Governor Small of Illinois to extradite Charlies H. Pike held in Chicago on a Gary warrant charging bigamy.
George T. Gilbert will address the National Association of Stationary Engineers at a public meeting Thursday at 8 p m in the Hume Mansur Building.
City Councilman Otto Hay observed jaywalking in Washington Street from a traffic tower for two hours late Tuesday. He is contemplating provisions of an ordinance to make mid block crossing and moving through intersections against signals an offense.
City employees will hold a dinner at the Columbia Club on the evening of December 28. Charles E. Coffin, president of the board of public works, announced today. Reports of municipal progress during the year will be made.
Lawmakers indicate they will introduce measures to repeal the tax law and the primary law. Proposals include turning auto registration funds to counties, a soldier bonus, public utility local control, a gasoline tax, a state normal school at Michigan City, truck weight limits, and home rule for taxing units.
A 4 am reading of eleven degrees marks a new winter 1922 low, surpassing the December 1921 record of twenty one degrees. By 9 am the thermometer stood at fifteen, with clouded skies and a warming trend expected to bring snow tonight or tomorrow and rain later.
The coldest winter spell hits the eastern and central states with single digit and below temps. Detroit records eight degrees above zero as snow and high winds sweep through. New York nose dives to 21 degrees with sharp wind and coal demand rising. Chicago endures eight above with forecast warmer weather Thursday. Kansas City and surrounding states see gradual warming after near zero conditions.
A thief took Mrs. Anna Morris’s car parked near Delaware Street and Washington Street last night. The vehicle was owned by Morris who lives at 513 West Ray Street.
Two strangers arrested at Seelyville confessed to attempting to wreck the Pennsylvania passenger train No. 21 at East Glenn Ayer Indiana after a two hour questioning by a railroad detective and Seelyville marshal. They said they were I W W sympathizers. A railroad track walker found a track coupling minutes before the train’s scheduled arrival. The suspects were jailed in Vigo County.
The planning commission approved five filling station locations at Belmont Ave and W Michigan St, Randolph and E Michigan Sts, Tibbs Ave and W Michigan St, Shelby and Payne Sts, and South and Delaware Sts.
More than 150 church leaders from 100,000 Protestant churches gathered at the First Baptist Church for the Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America annual meeting. The three day session will cover international relations prohibition evangelism social service and related issues. Bishop John M Moore opened with devotions and Dr. Robert E. Speer was to address the committee at 4 p.m.
Grover Hudelston of 588 S Addison Ave reports a tire and rim stolen from his parked car overnight. Police note the incident occurred in front of his residence and investigations are ongoing.
An advertisement promotes Creomulsion as a remedy for chronic coughs and colds. It claims creosote heals inflamed membranes and kills germs, with a twofold action and system-building benefits. The ad guarantees satisfaction and offers a money refund if symptoms persist after following directions.
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