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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1925

Page

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Schwab hints Indianapolis as site for new Stutz industry

Charles M. Schwab told Stutz dealers in Indianapolis that the city would likely host a new Stutz industry employing hundreds. He praised Indianapolis as a business center and asked B. Moskovics to survey sites. Stutz dealers gathered for a convention with a new vertical eight suspension model to be unveiled Jan. 4.

Charles M. Schwab Stutz Motor Car Company Indianapolis B. Moscovics Stutz Company Schwab Chamber of Commerce Claypool Moskovics New York

Boston socialite Eleonora Sears completes 45 mile walk

Miss Eleonora Sears, a Boston society woman, arrived at Beacon Street at 12 06 p m after walking forty five miles from Providence in 11 hours 6 minutes She had wagered she would cover the distance in 15 hours finishing four hours 54 minutes ahead of schedule and is a close friend of Alice Roosevelt Longworth.

Alice Longworth United Press Boston Mass Eleonora Sears Boston Society Beacon St Providence Sears Alice Roosevelt Longworth

Indiana backers back Moore for short term Senate bid

Indianapolis friends of Robert Moore a Michigan City attorney back a Republican candidacy for United States Senate for the short term If Moore runs he would meet primary opposition from Senator Arthur Robinson who was appointed by Governor Jackson after the death of United States Senator Samuel M Ralston

Indianapolis Robert Moore Michigan United States Moore Arthur R. Robinson Jackson Samuel M. Ralston

Nurses Return to Duty At Methodist Hospital

Nurses at Methodist Hospital, who had walked out over 12 hour on call duties, have returned to work. Superintendent Dr. George M. Smith announced plans for conferences to settle call misunderstandings and restore eight hour straight service.

Methodist Hospital George M. Smith Smith

Five Suspects Held In Weekend Holdups Probe

Five men were held on vagrancy and related charges as police investigated possible links to weekend robberies. Roger Netter reported being struck on the head near S East Street track elevation. Netter identified three men arrested in railroad yards, with two others captured after a shotgun was found in their car following a $90 hold up at a Western Oil filling station.

Roger Netter W. Michigan Sr S. East St Ranoh Bourff Noble and Washington Sts Western Oil and Refining Company Tenth and Dorman Sts

Inquiry Under Way in Texas Triple Slaying Case

In Stephensville Texas on December 14 the county grand jury began an inquiry into the triple slaying and cremation of F M Snow five seven and his step son wife and mother in law.

United Press Stephensville Tex F. M. Snow

Santa's Aids Help 28 Needy Families

The Times and the Christmas Clearing House provide for 28 needy families this Christmas as daily lists offer eligible recipients. Sorority groups pick families for food, toys, and clothing baskets, factory workers supply for two families, and more requests come in as readers extend help.

the Times Christmas Clearing House Fam Ious Hsts

Quick Work Urged In State Highway Trial

Indiana legislators respond to the road commission question urging prompt action. Officials debate whether to hold a general assembly investigation or a costly special session, with calls for a speedy trial or formal inquiry and concerns about accountability and motive.

State Highway Commission General Assembly Indianapolis Times Road Commission Marion County Assembly Indiana Perry W. Rowe Wayne Highway Commission Clydee Cooper Terre Haute Marié James J. Nejdl Whiting Perry Johnson Atlanta C. Oliver Hulme Gary Charles A. Batt John W. Kitch Plymouth

Cadman to Speak on Good Will in Cable Tabernacle Meeting

Dr S Parkes Cadman from New York will deliver a message of better understanding among Americans at a Good Will mass meeting in Cable Tabernacle Tuesday night. The event draws leaders from Jewish Catholic and Protestant groups with clergy luncheon at Claypool and prayers by Rabbi Morris Feverlicht and benediction by Monsignor Gavish. A choir directed by Willam C Hitz will perform with Joe Overmyern singing and Mrs Hitz and Mrs Duthie on the organ.

Dr. S. Parkes Cadman New York Cable Tabernacle Dr. Cadman Earl Conder Church Federation Conder Claypool Frederick D. Leete Morris M. Feverlicht Indianapolis Joe Overmyern Willam C. Hitz

Aged Pair Foil Armed Bandits In Logan Bank Heist

Night Marshal John R Armstrong aged 65 and his dog encountered three men loitering near the town despite a 3 am escape plan. Armstrong fired at the bandits after they ordered surrender. a shotgun blast shattered his leg and may require amputation. Mrs. Copeland aged 76 was injured when startled by the gunfire as lights were shot out. The robbers fled after the commotion.

John R. Armstrong Armstrong Joe Copeland

Navy Dry Squad Seizes 213000 Cases of Liquor

Washington reports the Navy dry squad confiscated more than 213000 cases of genuine liquor in the fiscal year ending June 30. Admiral F L Billard of the Coast Guard released the annual findings today.

United Press Washington Navy Dry Squad F. L. Billard Coast Guard

Bank Robbery at Tipton Farmers and Merchants Bank

Three bandits robbed the Tipton Farmers and Merchants bank just after opening time, taking about $1,200 in cash before fleeing in an automobile toward the Ohio state line.

Tipton Michigan Tipton Farmers and Merchants Bank Ohio State Line

Hit and Run Driver Kills Darlington Man

Darlington Indiana December 14. Police search for the driver of a vehicle that struck and fatally injured Christopher Rhoades aged 64 then fled the scene. Rhoades was walking on a local road when hit the car left without stopping prompting a statewide effort to locate the suspect.

United Press Darlington Ind Christopher Rhoades

Senator Edge to address modification of Volstead act

Washington February 14. Senator Edge of New Jersey announces plans to speak in the Senate on modification of the Volstead act as part of the push to legalize beer manufacture. The wet bloc plans a barrage against Prohibition.

Edge Senate United Press Washington New Jersey

Bottle on hip taken by principal at school

Principal XTRA finds full bottle on Shortridge student’s hip. The student refuses to surrender, claiming the bottle is a Christmas present for a girlfriend. The principal warns that carrying perfume to class is not allowed and suggests leaving presents at home.

Shortridge Prince Lewis H. Dirks Dirks

Mystery Surrounds Death Of Local Janitor John Gabriel

Coroner Paul F. Robinson sought the cause of death for 52 year old janitor John Gabriel of 1154 E Ohio Street. Police were summoned after Z W Leach and Mrs Pearl Ketler found him lying in a pool of blood. They reported a possible bandit strike and Gabriel may have fallen at the scene in Washington Street area.

John Gabriel Ohio St Paul F. Robinson Z. W. Leach Pearl Ketler Gabriel Kees Meek Washington Sts

Navy Secretary Wilbur Defends Aircraft Policy in Report

Secretary of the Navy Wilbur delivers annual report praising naval aviation progress and insisting Shenandoah disaster responsibility lay with Lt. Cmdr Lansdowne who could have altered the trip. He notes Hawaiian maneuvers and Australian cruise proving fleet fitness and urges personnel rise to 86,000 and larger Annapolis classes despite higher costs.

United Press Washington Wilbur Navy Department of Responsibility Shenandoah Lansdowne Annapolis Naval Academy

Investigation on patient removals at Julietta County Hospital

The Indianapolis Council of Social Agencies executive committee adopts a resolution urging the county board of charities to investigate removing patients from Julietta County Hospital for the Insane. It deprecates undue haste and calls for authority to review patient numbers types and future provisions.

County Board of Charities Julietta County Hospital For the Insane Indianapolis Council of Social Agencies

Four Indiana Cadet Candidates Named for West Point Exams

The War Department announced four Indiana boys selected to take examinations for West Point next March. The contenders are John L. Kays of Princeton, George F. Schultz of Bloomington, George F. Dietz of Indianapolis, and Bernard W. Griffey of Indianapolis.

Timea Washington Indiana West Point War Department John L. Kays Princeton George F. Schultz Eighth St Bloomington George F. Dietz Colleeg Ave Indianapolis Bernard W. Griffey Ashland Ave

Youth shoots sister in Terre Haute hospital

Clara Hoopengarner, 5, of Taylorsville, is in serious condition at St. Anthony Hospital after a bullet wound inflicted when her brother Joshua Hoopengarner, 16, accidentally discharged a firearm. Terre Haute, Ind., Dec. 14. Police investigate the incident.

Terre Haute Hospital Timea Special Terre Haute Ind Clara. Hoopengarner Taylorsville St. Anthony Hospital Joshua Hoopengarner

Two youths arrested for burglary at hardware store

Two youths aged 13 and 15 were arrested Sunday night and held on burglary and larceny charges. Patrolman Schlangen said they entered Omar Rettig hardware, 3636 Roosevelt Ave, and stole guns, cartridges and toys later recovered by police.

Schlangen Omar Rettig Roosevelt Ave

Blizzard traps four near Denver as search continues

A blizzard that began yesterday noon trapped three boys aged 8 to 11 and Chester Samulson, 35, northwest of Denver. They left home to hunt and have not been heard from as rescuers hunt in harsh conditions.

United Press Denver Colo Chester Samulson Here

Nye Denied Seat By Senate Elections Committee

The Senate Elections and Privileges Committee voted nine to two against seating Senator designate Gerald P Nye of North Dakota. It will recommend to the Senate that Nye cannot be seated as Governor Sorlie had no power to appoint him under North Dakota law.

Senate Gerald P. Nye North Dakota Sorile Nye

Drunken Driver Sought After Fatal Pendleton Pike Crash

Police and Ft. Benjamin Harrison officers sought a driver believed drunk after a car struck two soldiers on Pendleton Pike near Oakland, killing Private Charles E. Hearn and injuring Private Fred M. Harden. A night watchman reported a three-man car with broken lights seeking water moments earlier.

Ft. Benjamin Harrison Pendleton Pike Oakland Charles E. Hearn Dalton Mass Fred M. Harden Indianapolis Frank Wallace Beville Ave E. Tenth St Forrest Swank Wallace

Dean of Women Resigns at Ohio State University

Miss Elizabeth Conrad, dean of women at Ohio State University, resigns at the trustees' request amid an investigation into campus drinking. She says she was asked to resign for general inefficiency and unsatisfactory work, noting she has seven years of sobriety. The resignation follows a governor ordered probe sparked by professor Horton liquor violations.

United Press Columbus Ohio Elizabeth Conrad Ohio State University University Board of Trustees Miss Conrad Donahey Dabney Horton

Think Devil Dogs Aren't Hard

In Boston on December 14 a camel fell on Private Frank Donlin of Quantico Virginia causing serious injuries. Doctors said he had only slight chance of recovery but he is reported virtually recovered. Veterinarians say the camel will die from internal injuries sustained in the fall.

United Press Boston Mass Frank Donlin Quantico Donlin

1911 Model Saloon Sign Valued at $20, Fraternity Letter Adds

An old 1911 saloon sign with the inscription Rules of This House is valued around $20 and drew several offers. Boaz Jr., a sign painter, gifted the relic to Tau Kappa Tau at Butler and Lafayette, Indiana, after it hung in J Berkowitz’s saloon on W Washington St. The list of rules prohibits minors, loafing, intoxicated drinking, boisterous language, and mooching, and notes a police alarm box for enforcement.

B. Boaz, Jr Pembroke Arcade J. Berkowitz Washington St Boaz Tau Kappa Tau Fraternity Butler University Ave John Ryan Lafayettte Ind

Police arrest twenty six drivers for speeding and intoxication

Fifteen drivers were charged with speeding and four with driving while intoxicated by police over the weekend. Five more alleged speeders were slated today. Cesar A. Brown, 56, of Noblesville, was charged with failure to stop after an accident.

Cesar A. Brown Noblesville

Firemen battle creosote blaze at Big Four yards

Firefighters reported thirty one fires in twenty four hours ending today. A massive fire at the Big Four receiving yards Emerson Ave and Pendleton Pike Sun day caused fourteen thousand dollars in damage to four freight cars several hundred gallons of creosote and damaged railroad tracks after hot coal dropped from a passing engine ignited the pool. Firemen laid four thousand feet of hose and used gravel to suppress the blaze drawing thousands of onlookers.

Emerson Ave Pendleton Pike

Franc Falls Lower Amid French Political Unrest

The franc dropped to 27.75 to the dollar in Paris as Finance Minister Loucheur faced weak political support. The rate suggested a difficult week ahead for him and the Briand cabinet amid mounting instability.

United Press Paris Loucheur Briand

Temperature readings for Massena area

Hourly temperature data shows 6 am 29, 10 am 38, 11 am 84, 12 noon 36. Massena area note indicates similar readings with partial times.

Massena Thisesee

Pinchot Plans Extra Session on Coal Strike

Governor Pinchot said in Harrisburg today he would sign a call for a special session of the Pennsylvania Legislature to address the anthracite coal mine strike. The plan included the possibility of declaring the mines a public necessity and placing them under public utility regulation.

United Press Harrisburg Pinchot Pennsylvania

Petting Girls Stab Man and Flee in Woods

A man near Hurlock Maryland lies in critical condition after a petting party in a woods turned violent. Three girls in an automobile lured him, then restrained him while a hat pin was used in the stabbing before the trio fled.

United P Salisbury Hurlock Federalsburg

Tax Act Comes Up for Repairs in House Debate

The $325 million tax reduction bill faced House debate with limited hope for changes. Amendments expected target higher surtax up to 25 or 30 percent, larger inheritance tax, and repeal of automobile and excise taxes. Automobile associations pressed to repeal the 3 percent passenger car tax.

United Press Washington

Koch Accepts Mandate To Form German Cabinet

Berlin December 14 The president asked former Interior Minister Koch to form a new cabinet after Luther. Koch accepted the mandate and began assembling a broad coalition including Stresemann's party the Centrist Democratic and Socialist parties for the new government.

United Press Berlin Hindenburg Koch Luther Stresemann Folk Party

Court Sees Rum King's Wife Weep In Indicted Ring Trial

In Federal Court 28 defendants face charges in a vast St. Louis to Indianapolis booze conspiracy. Mrs. George Remus, famed bootleg king Remus' estranged wife, cried during proceedings as Remus himself was not present. The case, transferred from St. Louis, centers on replacing water for whisky in the Jack Daniel distillery, with about forty witnesses planned and a trial likely to last a week.

St. Louis- Indianapolis George Remus Cincinnati Oho Remus Jack Daniel St. Louia Lem Motlow T. A. Heffernan Thomas J. McAuliffe Leonard Stone Frank Hoffman H. L. Dahlman John B. Marshall Russell Moritz Washington United States Albert Ward Alexander Cavins William Mitchell St. Louis Indiana George Snider Marion County Ben Doncaster John Marcus National Rd Indianapolis Snider Ohio Death Valley” Farm Bert Morgan Atlanta Federal Penitentiary

Summerall Returns as Prosecution Witness in Treason Case

Maj. Gen. Charles P. Summerall testified as a prosecution witness in a Honolulu defense case. The day featured witness examinations about Hawaiian defenses and questioned Colonel Mitchell who was accused of treasonous conduct connected to War Department actions.

United Press Washington Charles P. Summerall Mitchell War Department

Snow or Rain Expected. Temperature Dip by Tuesday Night

Weather Bureau foresees snow or rain in Indianapolis tonight and Tuesday with a temperature drop from around 28 this morning to about 24 by Tuesday night. The forecast notes a below normal high and continued unsettled conditions through the period.

Weather Bureau Indianapolis United Weather Bureau

Three Are Killed On Mountain Road In Arkansas

A Sunday mountain road tragedy in Arkansas left fur trader Charles Moore and two companions dead from gunfire. Authorities found the trio half a mile distant, with evidence suggesting foul play and a possible robbery gone wrong.

United Press Ark Charles Moore

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