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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1925
Page
6
United Press reports Senator Thomas J. Walsh denouncing three Borah proposals to limit American participation in the world court. He vows a speech to oppose the reservations when the Senate resumes the debate amid the Coolidge plan supporters.
The Public Service Commission granted Greenfield Telephone Co an rate increase of ten to fifteen percent effective immediately. The change will raise about 3100 annually for an eight percent return on a 120000 investment, with 4000 yearly set aside for depreciation. The commission criticized the firm’s records kept at Attica Ind and ordered corrective actions.
A brick was hurled at the residence of Mrs Lovie Thomas a colored woman at 628 Be Wabash Street. Police sought clues and witnesses but no suspects were identified in this incident.
Optimists prepare for their annual Christmas party for 250 to 300 orphans from Indianapolis institutions at the Travertine Room in the Lincoln Tuesday. A. E. Smith chairs the committee with members including A. A. Mundt and J. D. Blue. Gifts are provided by the club with Santa Claus Lew Lewis. orphans will sing carols and receive presents. Special streetcar service will transport the children to the Lincoln.
The public service commission granted a 2 cent transfer charge increase for 1926 for Indianapolis Street Railway and related lines. Passengers will pay 2 cents for transfers after December 31, with one re-transfer allowed. Officials cited need for additional revenue amid market rumors of potential Insull acquisitions, which were denied.
About 400 messengers and news boys will attend a dinner for under privileged boys at the Y M C A Tuesday night hosted by J J Appel of Gregory Appel. This is the eleventh annual dinner with final plans by newspaper and telegraph company managers and boys work officials including Ss P Matthews and J N Logan.
American firms prepare to grow rubber in the Philippines, aiming to end British control. Companies announce large plant plans and fund raises, including 2,000 shares of stock and bonds totaling $200,000. Bonds cost $400 each. preferred stock sold at 2 for $100 and common stock issued to employer only at 4 for $100.
Criminal Judge James A. Collins discharged Edmond Padgett a former barber after testimony that his shop contained several bottles of liquor though Padgett denied knowledge. He had earlier been fined 100 dollars and costs and sentenced to thirty days in jail for the offense.
Shortridge High School senate elected Maurice Feuerlicht president for the coming year. Other officers are Edward Cohn vice president Collier Young secretary and Harriette Perkins page. The senate was organized in 1887 by Miss Laura Donnan history teacher who is censor. Many prominent men and women have received training in the senate.
Speakers at a fire department dinner rated municipal politics, with Coffin faction supporters prominent. John A. George urged city support for Chief John J. O'Brien after 35 years service as he backed Jesse D. Hutsell for fire chief. Mayor elect Duvall and Coffin failed to attend. Capt. Oscar L. Rupp led arrangements.
Brig. Gen. William G. Everson will discuss When Uncle Sam Rolls Up His Sleeves at a Sunday afternoon meeting in English's Ogden Junior Chorale under Mrs James M Ogden will sing Christmas carols and the Y M C A orchestra will play for the event Women are invited for the first time this year.
Walter Denton age 47 of 1122 King Avenue died after a crane ran over him while he was repairing a boiler at the Beech Grove Big Four shops. Coroner Paul F. Robinson reported Denton, a Big Four employee, died Friday at Methodist Hospital from fatal injuries.
Charles Mohler of Hammond was to be returned to Indiana State Prison to finish the remainder of his sentence after a parole violation tied to a robbery. He allegedly held up Bert Brennan and stole $110.
Police report lists several automobiles stolen from private properties including David Davis of 517 W Merill St Ford 563-546 Ira Butler 1711 W Morris St Chevrolet 502-172 and Albert Reinker 1621 8S Meridian St Chevrolet. One vehicle owned by Glenn Kantz 242 Parkview Ave was located at Shelby and Prospect Sts.
Washington December 19 news release from Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Andrews announces prohibition regulations prohibiting whisky brandy or gin in medicinal preparations. The rules take effect February 1 1925 and apply to all medicines toilet waters and flavoring extracts not fit for beverage purposes except in specific cases.
Judge James A. Collins discharged William Miner and Charles Pettit who were charged with drunkenness. Both had appealed from city court where they were fined $25 and sentenced to thirty days. The officer testified they were not drunk at arrest and the judge praised efforts to help the afflicted.
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