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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1927
Page
3
Secretary Wilbur says all safety appliances for submarines have been developed and are in use. He defends precautions, notes ongoing inquiry, and states rescue efforts for the S-4 are using the best divers and modern equipment.
Theodore H. Dammeyer of 4460 Broadway, a Democrat, is appointed chief clerk of the city Barrett law assessment bureau by Works Board President Oren S. Hack. The job pays 3600 dollars annually and Dammeyer will take over January 1 from Orville R. Scott. He has State service in Marshall’s administration and has been in real estate. Hack aims to streamline the assessment bureau.
Shriners of Murat Temple begin delivering hundreds of Christmas baskets to needy families at 1 p.m. Saturday from the Murat temple. Fred J. Brinkmeyer oversees packing and distribution with assistants Boyd Templeton Frank V. Martin John W. Stokes Robert L. Elder Clinton H. Givan George A. Hilgemeier William F. Hotz Edgar O. Burgan and E. H. Burgan.
A plea to ensure needy families receive aid this Christmas without duplication. Contact the Christmas Clearing House at 335 N. Pennsylvania St. Main 0382 or Main 0383 to verify assistance and prevent another family from being forgotten.
Governor Al Smith must decide soon whether Ruth Snyder and Judd Gray will die in the electric chair for the murder of Albert Snyder. The pair, under sentence at Sing Sing, have lost their last court appeals and face execution the week of January 9.
Floyd Sink, son of Daniel Sink, identified the charred corpse found in Sink's Woodville home as his father. The trial of Lloyd Kimble, charged with first degree murder, continued as prosecutors detailed kerosene use and an attack with a steel buggy spring before the house fire.
The board of safety orders repainting of traffic signals to black and white with diagonal black lines. Yellow becomes white, the head turns black to heighten red and green visibility, echoing railroad practice and past administrations' colors, as stated by Fred W. Connell.
Special Criminal Judge Frank Symmes sentenced William Streepy to two to fourteen years in the Indiana Reformatory after he refused a suspended sentence. Police found thirty two sticks of dynamite four revolvers and two rifles in his Hoosier Inn room following the August Forty Second Street State Bank hold up, though he could not be connected to the robbery.
Ruth Snyder and Judd Gray face execution after a court order sets their executions for the week of January 9 at Sing Sing. Governor Smith is expected to act by month’s end. The case follows the murder of Albert Snyder in March and the revelation of motive and affair.
Dec 22 Willis named first choice for president by Senator Simeon D. Fess Ohio and Hoover favored as second choice for commerce secretary Fess had hoped Coolidge would seek renomination after consulting Ohio Republicans indicating strong state support for Willis in the GOP lineup
Walter Bishop a radio man on the S 4 submarine that sank last Saturday wrote a graphic prophetic poem about the submarine and its deadly torpedo room. The verses, printed by the Washington Post, describe the danger, sacrifice and secrecy surrounding the Navy vessel and its crews. Isaac N Foster 84 civil war veteran dies at his daughter’s home near Edinburg Indiana after a long life in Bartholomew County.
Indianapolis banks refuse to recognize L. Ert Slack as mayor amid a $23,000 Jackson Street interceptor sewer bond issue bid void for signature concerns. Eugene Sheehan wins the award on his bid if banks stay silent as legal fights continue over mayoral succession and authority.
Oklahoma City December 22 A holiday pause arrives as two court orders restrain the insurgent Legislature after impeachment charges against Governor Henry S Johnston and two state officials. Governor Johnston demobilizes capitol troops and locks chamber doors as the Senate plans to reconvene December 28 to act on the charges.
The zoning appeals board approved Dr. H. Kh. Wheeler’s plat for subdividing 105 acres between Illinois Street and Washington Boulevard along White River. Park board delays ended as Wheeler offered to sell at an appraised price with ten years to pay.
James Louis Bernhardt, 22, killed at Tenth and Warman, will be buried in Crown Hill Cemetery after funeral at Michigan Street M E Church. Frederck Matelic, 61, confessed to shooting in a drunken rage over alleged wife infidelity and was bound over to the county grand jury. Miss Junie Williams, 21, who witnessed part of the events, will follow the coffin.
Edward Gerke, 21, confessed to beating Miss Helen Hyesen, 44, with a hammer in a Brooklyn home while she cared for John de Groot's 3 year old daughter. He faced assault and robbery charges as the victim distracted him until John de Groot Jr. intervened.
The Coolidge family prepares for Christmas as gifts pour in from across the nation. Mrs. Coolidge monitors news of her ill mother in Northampton while John Coolidge returns from Amherst College. A turkey, potatoes, beets, and a Vermont wristlet gift arrive as carolers from the Interstate Commerce Commission Choral Society plan a lawn performance.
A Marion County grand jury may not question United States Senator James E. Watson about matters linked to the six month political corruption inquiry. Watson said he would appear but would be elsewhere until after January 1. The jury plans a final report to Judge James A. Collins by December 30 with a partial report expected Friday.
Thomas C. Howe a Republican former Butler University president and Mark V. Rinehart a Democrat attorney are named as possible park board appointees to fill vacancies. Mayor Slack asks Mary Hoss and Adolph Embhardt to resign January 1. Emsley W. Johnson, a special prosecutor and former board member, is likely to be appointed to replace John F. Milner whose term ends December 31. Michael E. Foley may stay on the board and could become president if he accepts.
Newark dispatch notes Mayor L Ert Slack of Murat Shrine addressing the Caravan Luncheon Club of the Murat Temple during a Christmas program. Also mentions Hart and Joel Ryde Too Much Religion and an automobile license dispute by William Lee who said the Lord appeared to him and advised against signing.
Mrs Evangeline Lindbergh arrived in Tampico at 11 a m in a three motor Ford plane en route to Mexico City to spend Christmas with Col Charles Lindbergh. Crowds gathered as authorities welcomed her with a luncheon at Casino Tampiqueno and plans formed for her onward flight amid fog and travel delays.
More than 200 of Indiana Christian Ministerial Association’s 700 members will attend the mid winter retreat at Third Christian Church Indianapolis starting Monday through Wednesday. Rev J Newton Jessup Lafayette is president and Rev J A Long North Park Christian Church is vice president. Officers to be elected at the spring meeting. A successor to late Rev W E Hackleman Indianapolis secretary and treasurer may be chosen next week. A banquet follows Monday afternoon session and a veterans’ dinner is set for Tuesday night.
King George proclaimed in Parliament that Britain has no plan to augment its naval program even after the temporary failure of the Coolidge cruiser limitation conference. London dispatches report the king spoke today reaffirming Britain’s build strategy.
A. W. Brady receiver for Union Traction Company files a motion in Marion County to strike out the petition of Othniel Hitch of Indianapolis seeking permission to sue in connection with the Sahara Grotto crossing tragedy that killed several members and families.
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