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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1923
Page
1
President Coolidge commuted the sentences of all war time prisoners in Federal jails convicted at Chicago Kansas City and Sacramento. No conditions were attached to the clemency per the White House statement announced at the White House session.
A special venire of fifty men was ordered to select a jury for John Thomas Shaw 24 charged with the murder of Mrs Hiene Whelchel 22 of 1854 Applegate St The trial starts Wednesday with potential Monday drawing The defense is aided by attorneys W S Henry and Joseph K Brown along with H B Pike and C H Thurston Local testimony suggests Shaw could not drive and Albanian James Hunky John 403 W Maryland St is connected to the case.
Willam Winters, 23, of 61 E Frank St and John Farricane, 6, of 67 N Bradley St received reformatory terms of one year apiece from Criminal Judge James A. Collins. Sheriff Snider caught them after a two mile chase in the city’s east part on Sept 19.
Lemuel A. Bolles national adjutant of the American Legion denounced President Coolidge's release of thirty one political prisoners. He said the Legion at every convention has gone on record against such action.
Chicago’s Leo Koretz, famed as a master swindler, allegedly lived a dual life as a wealthy club man by night and a traveling salesman named Al Bronson by day. Investigators seek to solidify his conviction and trace the $5 million oil stock fraud linked to the Bayano River Trust of Panama.
Marion County commissioners awarded a contract for pauper burials to Royster and Askin. The firm offered to handle all funerals for fourteen dollars if the casket is under five feet. amounts above that ceiling are thirty two dollars. The fee covers embalming burial clothes digging a grave furnishing a lot and a casket.
County commissioners defend a $130,000 one story brick poor farm building while the board of charities condemns it as loathsome and cow-barn like. Inmates endure odors as old quarters remain in use and debate over planning and cost continues amid public scrutiny.
More than 1500 Times carrier children filled the first floor of B. F. Keith's for a charity show staged by Keith stars. The event, featuring five acts and a full orchestra, was donation only with Universal's Baby Peggy film The Darling of New York highlighted by Master of Ceremonies Phil Brown and acts by Billy Glason Heras and Wills.
Robert Todd Lincoln, son of Abraham Lincoln, arrives at the White House in a vintage limousine and leaves a card for President Coolidge and Mrs. Coolidge. Once a prominent statesman, he now leads a hermitlike, recluse life and rarely travels from seclusion.
Prof. Herman J. Young of Indiana University psychology will address a luncheon of the Indiana Alumni Association at the Lincoln next Monday. Former students and friends attending the mental health conference in the city will be guests.
Board of Safety votes to reinstate Patrolman Harvey W Bedford with the case to be appealed to the Supreme Court. Circuit Judge Harry C Chamberlin rules Bedford was illegally dismissed for insubordination tied to a Colfax Indiana warrant service. Lieut Arthur McGee’s dismissal stands.
Governor McCray announced four appointments to state boards. Rush G. Budd of Rushville was named trustee of the Indiana Village for Epileptics at Newcastle, succeeding the late Dr. Wilmer Christian. George E. Nichte of Anderson will replace J. L. Cowling as trustee of the Eastern Indiana Hospital for the Insane. Harvey M. Anthony of Muncie and Harry M. Bell of Logansport were reappointed to the State Board of Registration of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.
Shoppers Downtown reports retail stores will stay open until 6 p m next week and clothing shops will remain open after 6 p m beginning Thursday including Christmas Eve, announced by the Merchants' Association.
Governor McCray has retained Ryan Ruckelshaus and Ryan to assist in his defense in Criminal Court. They will work with James W. Noel and George Barnard who were already retained by McCray.
The weather summary notes warmer conditions today than Friday with 6 a.m. readings around 22 degrees and a 7 a.m. low of 24. Sunday is forecast to be moderate with a possible slight cold wave Monday according to the government bureau.
Settlement nears between Jewett Lemcke and Shank factions to unite against Governor hopeful Ed Jackson. Leo Fesler named treasurer signals coalition. Jackson expected to run, Klan backing favored for Jackson while Shank opposes Klan. Coffin-Dodson faction remains a third power in local politics.
Park board bans bus operation on Meridian Street north of the creek. Bowman and Smith Bowman plan ten buses from Monument Place to Maple Road with a route via Meridian north to Fall Creek or a nearby street then to Central Avenue or Illinois Street and onto Maple Road avoiding boulevards. The change aims to start Sunday morning with several trial routes.
With the Harding Memorial campaign nearing closure Sunday, Indianapolis contributions total $7,543. Campaign headquarters at Union Trust Co and The Times continue to receive gifts as committee members praise results. Major donors include J. H. Trimble, E. C. Atkins & Co, Polar Ice and Fuel, and Frederick M. Ayres. The Knights of Columbus Luncheon Club gave $37.25. The Times also reports a $25 subscription from William H. Avant.
Washington announces nominee John H. Edwards of Indiana as solicitor for the Department of Interior. Edwards formerly lived in Mitchell and Bedford, served in the Indiana Legislature, worked with the post office department, and was legal assistant to Governor James P. Goodrich.
The column quotes Lloyd George denouncing Stanley Baldwin as a reckless amateur after the 1922 political crisis. It argues free trade won a verdict, faults Britain’s protectionist impulse, and notes foreign trade dependence and rising living costs under tariffs.
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