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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1924
Page
1
Indiana board to General Assembly calls for a stronger tax statute with full board power to review and reassess property any time before November 1, enable equalization of county assessments, and require strict budget adherence. Proposals include penalties for failed budget publication and biannual real estate assessments starting in 1929.
William McCarthy age 38 of 5221 Broadway was injured when his car struck a northbound Central Ave street car just south of Thirty Fourth Street. McCarthy was treated at home and charged with driving on the left side. Motorman Frank Thompson age 57 of 4015 Rookwood Ave was charged with assault and battery.
Duke University forms after Trinity College relinquishes its name to honor James B. Duke. Trustees approve transformation with 36.9 million for buildings and 32 percent of a 40 million trust fund, funding expansion including women’s college and new law, religious training, medical and engineering schools.
City officials refused liability for accidents involving three cars damaged while parked on Washington Street by Pumper Company 13 on December 16. Owners Leo McAllister and John F. Rainier prepared to sue as settlement would have to come from city council, while corporation counsel James M. Ogden and assistant city attorney W. T. Bailey said the city was not liable even if cars were parked and unoccupied.
Postmaster Robert H. Bryson announced the postoffice will be closed all day Thursday for New Year’s day with delivery limited to perishable parcels and special delivery mail.
Mrs. Mary Emma Hobough, widow, admits shooting and killing four relatives at a Logansport area farm eight miles north. She says she used a shotgun for the first time and planned no trial, with coroner and officials pursuing an insanity verdict and immediate commitment to a state hospital. Funeral services set for Media Baptist Church tomorrow afternoon.
The weather bureau forecast colder weather for Wednesday with a likely zero degree low by Thursday. Snow or rain was expected today with overnight lows around 26. Government meteorologist J. H. Armington said another temperature drop is coming but not a cold wave, and Indianapolis might again dodge subzero readings in the Northwest.
John Bassler 22, among four victims slain on a local farm, was to marry soon. He visited his sweetheart Dorothy Mahoney 20 before the attack, telling her his sister was “on a rampage” and he had to go home. Authorities believe he was killed on arriving at his residence.
Mrs. Hobough, in Cass County jail, testifies about Henry Bassler and the family dispute linked to a murder. Stanton's verdict cites gunshot deaths inflicted with a .12 gauge shotgun by a person of unsound mind. Prosecutor Bowyer and the sheriff pursue a rapid probe amid religious delusions and claimed mistreatment.
Officials of the T H I E Traction Company and the Pennsylvania Railroad, after talks with State highway director John D Williams and PSC safety director Frank Singleton, presented the issue to road directors. The main dispute concerns how to divide expenses for straightening Road No 10 and eliminating two grade crossings south of Indianapolis.
Detectives found fragments of a broken bottle on the floor where Mr and Mrs Milton Holly were found dead in their New York home. They likely died from gas use by burglars, with bodies discovered late Monday and believed dead since Christmas.
The Indianapolis chapter of the Order of De Molay will mark the second anniversary of the Scottish Rite gift clubhouse at 630 N Meridian St New Year's with an open house from 230 to 430. Adrian Pierce master councilor announced the event. Music arranged by Marshall Dafoe and George Buskirk under the director of Joseph E Reagan sponsor from the Rite. Clubrooms fully furnished by the boys.
The Hawkins Mortgage Company of Portland Indiana was adjudged bankrupt by Judge A B Anderson after an involuntary petition filed May 26 1923. Morton S Hawkins president fled Oct 1 while facing a conspiracy to use the mails to defraud. The firm allegedly diverted about 5 000 000 in stockholders value and fourteen officials and employees were convicted in November.
United Press reports from Chicago on December 30 that American coal miners die four times as fast as British workers. John B. Andrews, secretary of the American Association for Labor Legislation, urged state laws to require rock dust in coal mines to prevent fatal coal dust explosions at the eighteenth annual convention.
The Daily Telegraph reports Moscow travelers say Leon Trotsky the war minister is under arrest and in strict seclusion at the Kremlin after a secret arrest following his refusal to go to the Caucasus.
Federal Reserve Bank reports November payrolls in the Seventh District climbed eight per cent while total employment rose only a tenth of one percent. The gain is linked to longer hours amid expanding industrial demand.
Norman Selby known as Kid McCoy will appeal after a jury found him guilty of manslaughter in the death of Theresa Mars. The verdict, returned after a long trial and twenty four ballots, carries a sentence of one to ten years and will be set by Judge Charles S. Crail on Friday.
A severe earthquake struck Santa Barbara at 4 17 p m and a second tremor at 6 16 p m. The jolts were sharp and brief with no damage reported from either quake.
In Columbus Ohio on December 30 a baby named Betty Jane born to Mr and Mrs J J Stock reportedly arrived with two fully formed teeth. Doctors called the case highly unusual and offered no explanation for the anomaly.
The industries committee of the Chamber of Commerce reports the public service commission reduced electric power rates. W B Harding notes large power consumers may save 7 to 7.56 percent on energy charges with no major rise in demand charges. Off peak rates for Illinois-based industries near peak demand could halve demand charges in winter months.
Donald Vanderveer, attorney, was made permanent receiver for Farmers' State Bank at Milford, which recently closed due to a $260000 shortage. He was appointed by Judge L. W. Rouse on petitions from 175 creditors.
The Public Service Commission orders higher water rates for Indianapolis households starting January 1. The company will implement an increase affecting city residents as part of the state ruling.
Municipal government faces higher costs for fire protection as an official decision criticizes maintenance of the Geist office. Jurisdiction retained amid debate over funding and duties.
Flat rates on dwelling houses rise 25 cents annually. Metered service climbs from 20 to 21 and 14 cents on the first 700 cubic feet and scales to 20,000 cubic feet per month, with the top tier increasing from 9? to 10 cents. Minimum for regular meters up from $1.40 to $1.50 per month.
The Public Service Commission ordered a smaller rate increase for Indianapolis Water Co, aiming for a 6 percent return on a 19 million valuation after an injunction. Rates were deemed excessive, with only 117,990 extra annual revenue approved, offset by cost cuts and disallowing several expenses. The decision, effective Jan 1 with continued jurisdiction through May 1925, targets expenses and nonessential charges while preserving core fire, meter, and flat rate adjustments.
The Indiana State Federation of Labor will back abolition of prison-made goods national eight hour day for women and strengthening of the mechanic's lien and workmen compensation laws at the General Assembly. They oppose a proposed State constabulary bill, calling it impractical and ineffective. Adolph Fritz secretary, quotes.
The city forestry division reports 452 dead trees removed and 211 ordered trimmed for obstructing sidewalks. A total of 853 dead trees were removed by permits and 103 trees of approved varieties planted this year.
The Times publishes reader suggestions for Indianapolis improvements during Mayor Shank’s final year. Citizens propose floodlight cleaning of the Monument, street and utility upgrades, funeral procession priority, lower taxes, rear ashes collection, downtown business expansion, dedicated streetcar service, cleaner streets and repaired properties, and removal of junked cars. All ideas will be forwarded to Mayor Shank, with urgent fixes by The Times’ Mr. Fixit.
The Notre Dame Club of Indianapolis hosts its annual holiday dance this evening at the Knights of Columbus hall. Committee on arrangements led by J Corbin Patrick, Stanley Boyle, Paul Harmon and Joseph P McNamara.
Annual installation of officers for the Joseph R. Gordon Post G A R and W R C No 43 will be held Friday afternoon at the G A R Home located at 512 West Illinois Street.
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