Grand Jury May Probe Julietta Plaza Church Purchase
Marion County commissioners hesitated to approve buying two World War Memorial Plaza churches after a remonstrance from 50 of 154 taxpayers. The panel weighed tax burden against plaza beauty as actions near a year end deadline.
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Marion County
World War Memorial Plaza
Memorial ‘Commission
South‘port
Charles O. Sutton
Southport
Harry Dunn
John Kitley
Sutton
William L. Elder
Bowman ‘Elder
Sam Ashby
Russell J. Ryan
Dunn
Michigan University to revoke fraternity charters
President Little announced that future liquor law violations at the university will lead to revocation of fraternity charters. The statement was made in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on December 16, reporting by United Press J.
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United Press
Ann Arbor, Mich
Michigan University
Little
Remus Testimony Highlights Rum Ring Case
The court heard former bootlegger Remus describe a scam to remove alcohol from barrels and mask strength using liquor bought in St. Louis. He claimed a $125,000 distillery purchase funded by several conspirators and testified amid heavy guard presence as threats to him were reported.
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Remus
St. Louis
Department of Justice
Jack Daniel
Michael Whalen
Morris “Martin
Harry Levin
Jack Kratz
Joseph Connor
Vance Higgs
Leon Garver
Cincinnati Atorney
Whalen
John Marcus
Edward Heininger
T. A. Heffernan
H. L. Dahlman
Lem Marlow
Daniel O'Neill
Garver
Theodore Messer
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Harry Stratton
Bond Boost Highlights Prohibition Case In Indianapolis
Meininger’s bond raised from 7500 to 10000 as authorities relay details of a Inland Empire style rum syndicate. Bank clerks and lawyers testify on the distillery sale for 122000 while Hellmich and Morgan face questions over testimony inducement. Witnesses describe Jack Daniel supply linked liquor seized near Cincinnati. case moved from St. Louis to Indianapolis.
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Meininger
Simon T. Hickman
Remus
George Winkler
Prohibition
St. Louis
Arnold J. Hellmich
Internal Revenue
Indianapolis
Hellmich
A. R. Harrris
Albert Ward
Bert Morgan
Morgan
Death Valley
Cincinnati
John B. Marshall
George Snider
Roland
Jack Daniel
Dodge Brothers to Cut Car Prices Secretly
Dodge Brothers announce a price reduction on motor cars not to be publicized until January seventh. Buyers between now and that date will receive a refund of the reduction amount, the company states.
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United Press
Detroit
Mich
Dodge Brothers Today
Dodge
Judge Collins Rejects Change of Venue in False Claim Case
Marion County Judge Collins overrules a plea for change of venue in a false claim case against George A. Weaver and Windsor J. Weaver. Prosecutor Remy notes possible grand jury inquiry into Julietta county hospital closure plans. Auditor Dunn orders patient removals except epileptics to Newcastle. Remy to press December 28 trial. defense seeks February or later in local court.
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Julietta
County Hospital For
William H. Remy
Remy
Harry Dunn
Benjamin Potter
Indiana Village
Newcastle
Jame A. Collins
Criminal Court
Marion County
Collins
George A. Weaver
Windsor J. Weaver
Merle N. A. Walker
Wea
Plang
Walker
Focal Court
Weaver
Noyes Elected Chamber President Amid Julietta Asylum Debate
Nicholas H. Noyes of Eli Lilly and Company is elected Chamber of Commerce president for next year. Debate centers on Julietta Asylum in Marion County to house pauper insane. commissioners blame lack of funds and plan for state or council action before year end. North America’s water power listed at 60 million horsepower with Detroit factories employing about 377 thousand workers.
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Chamber of Commerce
Nicholas H. Noyes
Eli Lilly and Company
Julietta
Marion
John Kitley
County Board of Correction and Charities
Kitley
Cassius L. Hogle
Charles O. Sutton
John McCloskey
North America
Detroit
Kaplan cleared to fight featherweight limit at Garden
Manager denies rumors that Louis Kaplan cannot make weight. Kaplan weighed 127 pounds at week start as he prepares to defend the world featherweight title against Babe Herman this Friday at the Garden.
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Louis
Kid) Kaplan
Babe” Herman
New Garden
Kaplan
City Murders Show Decrease in 1925 Police Report
The 1925 annual police report notes fewer murders and reduced traffic deaths in Indianapolis. Highlights include total arrests at 2,640, vehicle taking 189 cases, burglaries 155, homicides 26, and strata of felonies and misdemeanors. Convictions reached 94 burglaries and 353 miscellaneous felonies.
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Indianapolis
Detective Bureau
Bertillon
Herman F. Rikhoff
Police Accident Prevention Bureau
Sergt
Mary Moore
Rikhoff
Sergis
Harry Smith
Jack O'Neal
Shank Denounces Klan Bid in City Hall Tie Up
Mayor Shank rejects a City Hall faction alliance with Arthur B. McGee and Klan leader Harvey W. Bedford. He vows he would not join them and aims to unseat George W. Coffin as Republican city chairman. The board of safety adds two policemen, replacing two discharged officers.
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Shank
Arthur B. McGee
Harvey W. Bedford
City Hall
Republican Party
George W. Coffin
Board of Safety
Ernest L. Kingaton
Charles P. Hanrahan
Ohio St
Robert A. Long
S. East St
McGee and
Bedford
Marion Police Gain Pension Credit Ruling
Marion Indiana police, previously discharged without cause, win a pension credit ruling from Attorney General Arthur L. Gilliam. The State Supreme Court reversed the discharge, reinstated the officers after four years, but they had not been paid. The AG says those four years and twelve months should count toward the twenty years needed for pensions.
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Marion
Ind
Arthur L. Gilliam
State Supreme Court
Gilliam
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