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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1925
Page
1
Mayor Shank voiced support for a recall of circulating petitions and opened headquarters next week to campaign for a city manager form of government. He stated he would back the form that voters deem best, and stressed unity with the Real Estate Board which favors the city manager plan.
Dr. Frank Garland praised Dayton Ohio for eleven years under the city manager system noting efficiency and results surpassing the previous federal plan. Civic leaders including Mayor Shank at a Claypool luncheon heard that while changes may amend the charter the system will endure. Frank B. Gates reported board support for the city manager form and criticized a State Legislature bill to repeal local government options.
Governor Jackson to name expert accountants today to lead an independent probe of the State Highway Commission. The inquiry follows an accounts board report on alleged legal sale of war materials and an overcharge claim of 50 000 dollars in 425 000 dollars of auto parts. The investigation aims to review both the alleged overpayment and war material charges.
United Press reports thirty nine sudden deaths in twenty four hours, the largest day’s record in years. Violence and accidents claim seventeen lives in Manhattan, twelve in Brooklyn, six in the Bronx, and four in Queens.
Frederick Van Nuys, former United States district attorney and ex chairman of the Democratic State committees, joined efforts for Indianapolis city manager government. He spoke at Indiana Democratic Club in memory of Woodrow Wilson, urging voters to abandon political appointments and support managerial reform.
The State Senate voted 38 to 9 to indefinitely postpone the county unit education measure. Senator Lindley attacked state normal schools and praised the current system. Lieutenant Governor Van Orman presided as Nejdl ruled on an appeal, while budget delays aimed to limit highway mileage and fund competing university building programs.
The Federal Relations Committee tied out the federal child labor constitutional amendment without recommendations. The measure was set as a special order for 2 pm Thursday after a public hearing Tuesday, as the Legislature considers ratification.
Mrs James H Taylor the first woman member of the city plan commission assumed duties today in Indianapolis WN Pennsylvania St widow of Dr J H Taylor and named Tuesday to succeed Carl F Walk who resigned Taylor a Republican is known for civic charity work and prior service on the Indianapolis Free Kindergarten and Aid Society and the Indianapolis Boys Club Thomas L Dillon becomes commission president succeeding Charles E Coffin Gustav Schmidt succeeds Dillon as vice president
United Press reports motions to quash are filed as Mrs Elwood Stokes brings defamation of character charges against her former husband, marking the start of the trial in Chicago on February 4.
Indianapolis announces Miss Mary F. Fifnn, citys first woman fireman, appointed Tuesday by the board of safety and to work under Fire Chief John J. OBrien. She serves as stenographer with substitute fireman ranks to boost pay, using typewriter and pen in lieu of action.
Carrie Fredericks, 25, suffered severe burns from head to foot when her dress ignited while she leaned over a stove. Terrified, she fled to the rear garage where neighbors aided in tearing off the burning garments as flames surged.
Nathan T. Washburn 61 president of Model Laundry remains in serious condition at Deaconess Hospital with a bullet wound below the heart. The shooting occurred Tuesday when foreman William Burns 38 shot Washburn and three others after being discharged. Burns held on $10000 bond for assault with intent to kill. Isaac B. Taylor 66 vice president of the laundry is recovering at Methodist Hospital from a leg wound. Foreman Henry Newkirk 35 is home with a leg wound and Albert Stallings 42 at the Stubbins Hotel with a right arm injury.
Chicago February 4 Federal Judge Carpenter sentenced Col Charles R Forbes former head of the Veterans Bureau and John W Thompson a St Louis contractor to two years in federal prison and a 10000 fine each for conspiring to defraud the Government over bureau hospitalizations. A 30 day stay was granted to allow appeals. The judge denounced the defendants, Forbes nearly collapsing at sentencing.
More than a hundred people are dead as a severe storm strikes Constantinople on February 4. Dozens of houses collapsed and widespread suffering followed, with rescue workers contending with dangerous conditions and a large affected population.
Ohio budget officials plan a $70,000 special appropriation to cover National Guard debts from 1922 to 1924 beyond prior appropriations. About $40,000 stems from back camp pay claims and the rest from armory rentals and supplies. The debts, contracted under the guard during prior administrations, were audited as the Adjutant General and state accounts board implement a new accounting system.
Morton S. Hawkins, head of the Hawkins Mortgage Company, was released on a $30,000 bond after a Tuesday night arrest. He appeals to the United States Court of Appeals in Chicago, with a hearing set for February 9. The writ, issued by Federal Judge Hickenlooper, orders his removal to Indianapolis to answer indictments alleging use of the mails to defraud.
State Senate bill introduced by Senator Payne of Bloomington proposes raising the gasoline tax from 2 to 4 cents. The additional 2 cents would be distributed to counties with 1 cent split evenly and 1 cent based on mileage of improved roads. Cities and towns would also receive funds.
At Tuesday night’s weekly meeting the Junior Civic Club created an order committee to address disorderly children at Sharkiee. A second committee was also established to oversee related civic tasks, signaling a push for structured youth activity and local order.
Senate railroad committee to report favorably today on a crossing safety bill with amendments excluding South Bend from provisions. The plan requires state funding of 60 percent and railroads 40 percent for grade crossing elimination, while South Bend may proceed with an extensive track elevation program already underway.
Indianapolis Mayor Shank accused Rep Clermont Smith of backing a repeal bill to allow Indiana cities to choose a commission or city manager form. He linked the drive to the George W Coffin organization, challenging a public debate and offering to provide a hall. Smith declined to respond.
Two OSU students died and several others fell ill after a deadly poison mixed with medicines at the Free Dispensary, Columbus reports. Dr. E F McCampbell says strychnine was found in the stomach of George Thompson of Canton, redefining the outbreak from meningitis to poisoning. Charles Hull and David Puskin, given no prescription, are identified among those affected.
A jumble of names and numbers appears in the OCR fragment with partial dates and figures. The readable items include A Tseyen Meine Bivensee and scattered digits that suggest a ledger or race tally but lack coherent context or complete facts.
Cavern rescue efforts continue after Floyd Collins is freed briefly only to be re trapped when a tunnel wall collapses. With air cut off, rescuers fear suffocation and have Amputations discussed if no escape. National Guardsmen guard the site as drills approach the trapped man.
Army planes at Bowman Field Louisville were ordered to cooperate with surgeon Dr W H Hazlett to fly from Louisville to Sand Cave Indianapolis to aid in the Collins rescue, but the plan was dropped when Hazlett took a special train.
A new postal salaries increase bill was reported to the House. It provides rate hikes expected to raise 60 million dollars in new revenue and bring total salaries to 638 million dollars. Representative Kelly of Pennsylvania said the measure should win the President's approval, as a substitute for the Senate bill disapproved by the House and President Coolidge.
William Frye of Iona Road east of Arlington Avenue enters the mayoral race as another Republican candidate. Campaign cards bearing his name are circulating, listing W. S. Frye Transfer as the associated business and noting Frye’s address on Iona Road.
The joint legislative committee will rule on the petition of E C Day alleging irregularities by election boards in the George K Denton case. Benjamin M Willoughby election contest decisions due Feb 10 after a public hearing in the Supreme Court chambers at the Statehouse. Judge Fred C Gause filed to dismiss.
A fragment discusses choosing home as the preferred place to stay with a best boy friend after turning down a theater date, reflecting personal relationship tone and social context.
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