Blocked Probe Factions Rally at Columbia Club Caucus
Faithful Republicans at the Columbia Club met to halt a probe into Indiana’s alleged political corruption. Led by Sen Fred M Dickerman and allies Arthur R Robinson and George W Coffin, the group opposed investigations and urged focus on courts rather than legislative probes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends of the
Indiana
Columbia Club
Fred M. Dickerman
Indianapolis
Arthur R. Robinson
George W. Coffin
Benjamin R. Inman
Danville
Jackson
Harry Fenton
G. O. P. State Central Committee
Schuyler C. Haas
Coffin
F. Harold van Orman
Croarkin to plead not guilty despite confession in murder case
Harold J. Croarkin, who confessed to murdering 6 year old Walter Schmith, will enter a not guilty plea at arraignment. His lawyers say no million dollar defense and the plea aims to raise an insanity question, citing a statement they say shows awareness of right and wrong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Chicago
Harold J. Croarkin
Walter Schmith
John J. Byrne
William V. Daly
Croorkin
Clorkin
Crowe
Illinois
Son of Coolidge Cast in Romance with Florence Trumbull
Washington reports a growing romance between Florence Trumbull, daughter of Connecticut Governor, and John Coolidge, son of President. Florence joined Mt. Holyoke Choral Society on tour and dined at the White House with the Coolidges, while secrecy and guards around John sparked gossip of an elopement possibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Trumbull
Connecticut
John Coolidge
Washington
Secret Service
Coolidge
Miss Trumbull
Mt. Holyoke College
Church of the Epiphany
Mrs. Coolidge
Trumbull
Coolidges
White House
Colonel Starling
Amherst
John
City May Seek Casino Gardens Deal For Park Use
Indianapolis officials consider buying Casino Gardens, once the Indianapolis Canoe Club, and converting it into a Coffin golf course clubhouse. Nine acres with potential space for a nine hole course accompany the clubhouse. Owners H D Winnie and M Coffing asked 75000 dollars and refused permission for a filling station there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casino Gardens
Park Board of the Gardens
Indianapolis Canoe Club
Park Department
H. D. Winnie
M. ©. Coffing
Park Board
Duvall
John E. Milner
A. W. Brayton, Jr
Princeton Gym Becomes Glass Modern First Of Its Kind
Princeton unveils a new 150000 dollar gymnasium donated by John D Rockefeller Jr. The glass structure is the first of its kind, with its closest rival the Yest field house in Ann Arbor Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEA
Princeton
N. J
John D. Rockefeller Jr
Yest
Ann Arbor
Mich
Indiana Auto Death Toll Rises to 509 in 1925
Indiana recorded 509 auto traffic deaths in 1925, up from 480 in 1924, with a death rate of 164 per 100,000. Indianapolis had 78 deaths, 21.7 per 100,000, up from 71 and 20.2. National totals for the 1925 United States registration area reached 17,571.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times
Washington
Indiana
Commerce Department
Indianapolis
United States
Christmas Eve caroling by Girl Scouts and Reserves
Girls from the Girl Scouts and Girl Reserves plan a Christmas Eve caroling event on the Monument steps from 4:15 to 4:45 pm, with a full one hour program from 4 to 5 pm led by Boy Scouts brass. About 400 Girl Scouts and 200 Girl Reserves will participate, with a general rehearsal Thursday at Cropsey Auditorium.
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Girl Scouts
Boy Scouts’ Double Brass
Annie Moore Daughtry
Cropsey
Council of Social Agencies
Merger Backer Promises Saving to City Stakeholders
Indianapolis Power and Light seeks to acquire Indianapolis Light and Heat and Merchants Heat and Light for over 38 million with a 55 million capitalization plan. Hearing over jurisdiction and appraisals unfolds as officials, attorneys, and bankers push to resolve the merger amid opposition from civic groups and city counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Power and Light Company
Indianapolis Light and Heat and Merchants Heat and Light Companies
Chamber of Commerce
Federation of
Alvah H. Rucker
Commission
Gilliom
Harley Clarke
Chicago
Frank Wampler
Earl L. Carter
Brick fills Virginia Ave holes after failed repairs
City engineers replacing holes under the elevated tracks with brick after trial of Kentucky Rock asphalt sold by W Todd Young and crushed stone mixture. Republican campaign figures Lawrence Cartwright and others oversaw materials and funding while a question arose at city hall who sells the brick.
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Virginia Ave
Kentucky Rock
W. Todd Young
Marion County
Arthur R. Robinson
Lawrence Cartwright
Republican State Committee
Recorder names aids in Marion County office staff
Recorder-elect Frank Childers announced twenty four appointees for the Marion County recorder’s office to take office January 1. Appointees include chief deputy Earl Kuhns and staff such as William Y. Hinkle Gertrude Cain Francis Hill Mary Couch Charles L. Goth Lillian Bain Rose Klein Nin Oldham Helen Buckner Helen Hyatt Mabel Kestler Ida Schneider Carrie Duncan Owen McGloon F B Spencer Clara Carter Lena Cohen Minnie Cowmer Jessie L Prange and Nettie Justics. A photostatic department will duplicate ninety percent of records.
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Frank Childers
Marion County Recorder-Elect
Recorder’s Office
Childers
Earl Kuhns
Barth Ave
William Y. Hinkle
Nelson Svendsen
Gertrude Cain
Francis Hill
Mary Couch
Charles L. Goth
Lillian Bain
Rose Klein
Zeygebia Fisher
Myrtle Robinson
Nin Oldham
Helen Buckner
Helen Hyatt
Mabel Kestle
Brotherhood elects Claude S Matthews at University Place Church
Claude S Matthews of 4037 Grace land Ave was elected president of the Men’s Brotherhood at University Place Christian Church Monday night. Frank Showers. John F Jenks. Wilbur L Shirley were named vice president secretary and treasurer. A dinner by church women preceded the election and Lieut D Lee Andrews spoke on Death in the Pot. The pastor Rev Gerald L K Smith gave a brief talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Army
Gerald L. K. Smith
Former Chinese Emperor Sells High Treasure for Cash
Henry Pu Yi, once the Boy Emperor, reportedly sells jade, porcelain, and 13 500 ounces of gold from the Forbidden City to satisfy creditors. The sale moves imperial treasures to the Yamanaka Guild in Japan via Salt Administration Bank vaults in Peking, with a secret removal planned to Dairen in Manchuria.
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United Press
Peking
Weking
Forbidden City
Henry Pu Yi
Republic of China
Hsuan Tung
Salt Administration Bank
Japan
Yamanaka Guild
Tientsin
Elizabeth
Henry
C. T. Wang
Dairen
Manchuria
Kroger Grocery Robberies Reported in City
An early robber entered Kroger Grocery at 1508 Roosevelt Ave and stole about $90 from the cash drawer before fleeing, with a good description of the bandit. In a separate incident two Negro suspects obtained around $60 from a Kroger on Thirteenth St and Senate Ave after forcing a man to the floor. A daylight burglary at Kroger on Buchanan St opened the front door and netted about $60 while the manager was away.
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Kroger
Roosevelt Ave
Arthur Masterson
Holly Ave
O. D. Thomas
Masterson
Walter Bartlett
Commerce Ave
Abe Bernstein
Capitol Ave
Bernstein
Ted
Thirteenth St
Senate Ave
William Son
Illinois St
Roy Grant
Southeastern Ave
Roy Michelon
Roland Hotel
Kroeger
Buchanan St
Grand jury probes reports and recommendations issued
The jury concluded 272 cases with 199 indictments and 61 dismissals. It urged county institutions be reviewed early in the term and urged improvements at the infirmary and grounds near the Negro Orphan's Home. It commended Sheriff Hawkins and the police for cooperation and disapproved using the courthouse as a political clubroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Dunn
Negro Orphan's Home
Sunnyside
Omer Hawkins
Indiana Woman's Prison
Police Department
Court House
Remy
Thomas H. Adams
Vincennes
Indiana State Prison
D. C. Stephenson
The
Klan
Stephenson
Madge Oberholtzer
Indianapolis
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Public Service Commission
Perry Johnson
Atlanta
William F. Hodges
Gary
Erief
Johnson
Hodges
Public Service Commissioners
Dickerman
John 8. Alldredge
Anderson
William T. Quillin
Oliver Kline
Huntington
Will Brown
Hebron
John C. Sherwood
Mitchell
Roscoe Martin
Logansport
Hammer
Croarkin
Son OF Coolidge
Capitol Society
Virginia Lacroe
Lausanne
Virginia
Coffin Golf Course
Princeton Gym
Ruth Patterson
Tech Club
Edna Kirch
Jean Anderson
Frances Stalker
Emma Gardner
John W. MacCardle
Clyde H. Jones
Howell Ellis
Berlin
Arthur L. Gilliam
Gilliam
New One
Brotherhood
Claude S. Matthews
University Place Christian Men
Claudes. Matthews
Grace
Lieut
D. Lee Andrews
Prince of Wales’ Dentist’s Aid
K. Paul Ramsay
Philadelphia
Wales
T. Victor Smith
Grogery
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