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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1924
Page
1
The article reflects on Christmas as the glad day of the year, emphasizing hope and universal goodwill inspired by a child’s life. It recalls 109 youngsters at Riley Hospital, where nurses bring carols and care, highlighting Ann Louise Bricker and the hospital’s toy-like abundance.
Indianapolis faced the coldest Christmas since 1878 with a low of 5 below in the city and subzero readings statewide. The Government thermometer fell to 4 below from 4 to 7 am, street readings reached 7 below, and car traffic contended with freezing pipes and empty garages as residents bundled up.
Zero weather prevailed across the Middle West following sub zero temperatures. Two deaths in Chicago were attributed to the cold as numerous fires sparked by overheated stoves. A white Christmas observed with no new snowfall, the existing snow preserved by frigid conditions.
J G McDonald 1603 Central Ave suffered a broken thumb after an altercation with Clarence Belt 27 of 528 Udell St. Belt was arrested on drunkenness operating a car while intoxicated and assault and battery after Belt's car skidded into Elroy Boyd 717 N Emerson Ave on Michigan Street Wednesday night. Boyd aided by McDonald was struck and McDonald sustained a broken thumb.
Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb, both serving life for the Bobby Franks murder, marked Christmas with a modest roast pork dinner among 2,000 inmates in Joliet Illinois. A choir performed The Messiah as Leopold's father and brother visited.
Fragmented OCR notes show hourly temperature references with several broken lines and illegible details. Appears to map temperature readings across daytime hours with multiple placeholder terms and misread values.
Sixteen girls and seven boys at the Marion County Juvenile Detention Home received a Christmas tree, chicken dinner, and entertainment. Officials say most youths are awaiting trial or transfer to correction homes, with some cases involving abuse or precarious custody. A Jewish girl remains under supervision after her stepmother’s trial, two misused girls ages 10 and 12 are housed after being left alone by guardians, and a 17 year old West Virginia girl who joined a burlesque show was stranded.
Premier Fan Noli and his Albanian cabinet, fleeing Tirana after rebel forces led by Ahmed Zogu seized the city, are reported to have taken refuge at Va Ilona under Italian protection.
Edward O. Snethen an attorney and president of the Indianapolis Federation of Civic Clubs acted as Santa Claus at a Day Nursery party hosted by the Lions Club on Wednesday. J. K. McDowell led the organizing committee as gifts of every description were distributed to the children.
Inspector Michael Glenn reports his car stolen while at St. Phillip of Neri church at Rural and Michigan streets on Christmas Eve. No trace found. Two motorists arrested for speeding: Robert Jones 21 of 1132 N Temple Ave and Vern Harrington 22 of 1121 W Thirty-Second St.
A Christmas party at a country school seven miles south of Hobart Oklahoma ended in disaster when a candle on a Christmas tree ignited dry pine needles. The blaze trapped about 200 attendees. 32 bodies were recovered, with many more feared dead. Florence Hill, the teacher, perished aiding children as Santa and other staff vanished in the flames.
Five persons burned to death and three injured when a Christmas tree fire gutted the Stamford Inn in Stamford Texas at midnight. The blaze caused about $60,000 in property loss as five water streams proved ineffective against the flames with few guests present.
Elmer Thompson reports a Wednesday night theft of a $6 bottle of perfume and $37.50 from his home at 901 Athon Street. A second theft target was a child’s sled taken from 2615 Ashland Avenue, near the Lutes residence.
Miss Emily Fletcher describes how Christmas traditions endure from her Hoosier upbringing. She recalls family helps the less fortunate, tree decorations with cranberry berries and popcorn, homemade candy, and an early public tree program at Central Christian Church. Fletcher notes the spirit remains similar despite travels abroad.
Jewelry valued at 942.50 stolen from the Gray Gribben Gray Jewelry Company window at 151 N Illinois St. A brick broke the glass to gain entry. Police say the robbery occurred between 4 and 6 a.m. Two dozen items stolen include fifteen watches eleven ladies rings cuff links and five cameo sets. A separate 1 500 worth of jewelry was not taken.
Sheriff Frank Sherrick served turkey at the Noblesville jail as about 100 inmates at the poor farm enjoyed Christmas dinner featuring rabbit, oranges, candy, apples and nuts. The Elks distributed 300 clothing bundles to needy local families.
The Noblesville council approved a park fund ordinance and set aside 12000 dollars as a starter. Officials plan to grow the fund from surplus until it reaches 50000 dollars.
More than 500 bushels of cheer were given to needy homes in Wabash as Murat Shriners with Amos Hack leading a committee handed out baskets containing candy, Nour ham and coffee. Volunteers from Volunteers of America under Major Earl Hites assisted. Names include Ora Owens, T C Rutledge, Robert Elder, Ed Bergen, Fred Brinkmeyer, George L Mass, George Hilgemier, C H Givan and Lloyd Claycomb. Also noted is a Times Special report on Manchester College President Otho Winger and a fund raised by students and alumni to fund his possible European trip.
The Times Santa and helpers delivered toys, Christmas dinners, coal, clothing, house furnishings, and milk to families on The Times list. They assisted the Christmas Cuteep House as well, with mothers and fathers joining in. A boy asked Santa to help others, learning the true meaning of giving. Santa wished everyone a merry Christmas.
A spate of wrecks left eight motorists dead and four others critical as autos collided with trains in Bedford Michigan City Huntington Maxwell and Warsaw. Victims include Mrs Demond Miss Chapman Miss Chapman Mrs Richard son and others on Christmas travel.
Coshocton Ohio December 25 William Green newly elected president of the American Federation of Labor says the 1925 labor outlook is reasonably satisfactory He cites two factors the Dawes plan's stabilizing Europe and no current labor or industrial disturbances in the United States Green plans to move to Washington after Christmas then resign as secretary treasurer of the United Mine Workers of America January 10 with a new successor to be chosen by January 5 following a presidential appointment by Lewis
The United States Veterans Bureau Indianapolis division will move March 1 to the Test Building at the southwest corner of Circle and West Market Street. It now operates from the Meridian Life Building.
Indianapolis celebrated an old fashioned Christmas with clear skies and heavy snow. Carolers visited Downtown and neighborhoods while charitable groups distributed food and presents to the needy. About 200 orphans were entertained by Optimist Club. Toys and gifts went to the Indianapolis Orphans Home and Circle show guests received gifts and candy. Never before had the poor and fortunate been so widely cared for across the city.
About 20000 children were made happy by entertainments at city stations. City-wide parties were successful beyond expectations. Work of spreading cheer was continued by distribution of baskets, according to Chief John J. O'Brien. There will be music and dancing at stations on New Year's eve.
Woodruff Place residents woke to a brass quartet led by town board member Jack Lyider. A. Z. Wilson organized the party Wednesday night with Dr Clyde E. Titus as Santa Claus. Children sang under Mrs Titus guidance as Rev Henry T Graham of Westminster Presbyterian spoke.
Coast guard forces captured five vessels and twenty five prisoners off Sandy Hook as nature failed to bring a white Christmas. Authorities seized holiday liquor valued at five hundred thousand dollars. Exchange Club plans Friday luncheon at the Lincoln with Douglas H. White announcing the secretary and a special program.
In Spencer County Indiana the 150 residents of Santa Claus join a Christmas Eve pageant honoring a local guest of fame. The event includes a gift for each resident and worship across three churches. The town’s historical camp ground, post office, school, and gravel road links to nearby towns underscore a long Christmas tradition.
George Reynolds 17 William Rice 17 and Joh Gasby 17 are held on grand larceny charges after police arrest. Detectives say Rice confessed that he with Gasby and Reynolds broke a show window at Wolf Sussman's Jewelry Store and stole 260 dollars in jewelry.
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