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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1925

Page

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Master criminal eyed in Ohio poison deaths at university

Investigation into Ohio State University poisonings narrows to a single mastermind. Police say a "super intellectual" with a twisted aim of spreading death is responsible for strychnine adulteration in dispensary drugs. A 437 grain bottle with 300 grains missing was found in the pharmacy building. John Chester leads the probe focusing on sixty pharmacy students.

Bu United Press Columbus Ohio Ohio State University School of Pharmacy John Chester Dean Clair A. Dye Pharmacy Department

Forbes Prepares to Appeal Case

Attorneys for Col. Charles R. Forbes and John W. Thompson prepared their appeal to the United States Circuit Court of Appeals. They have thirty days to file before beginning two year sentences in Leavenworth, Kansas, after conviction on charges they conspired to defraud the Government with illegal hospital contracts.

Bu United Presse Chicago Charles R. Forbes Veterans Bureau John W. Thompson St. Louis United States Circuit Court of Apporbes Thompson Laevenworth Kaw

Indiana House considers school regulation to align parochial and public courses

Rep Murden of Logansport introduced a bill requiring all private and parochial schools to use public school text books and exams, with licensed teachers and regular state inspections by the superintendent, a move tied to Ku Klux Klan endorsement.

Indiana Murden Logansport State Superintendent of Public Instruction

Professor Irving Allen Fined For Speeding

A Chicago campus incident reports Professor Irving Allen, economics instructor at 657 E Thirteenth St, fined $82 after speeding arrest on Saturday. The judge Delbert Wilmeth issued the fine following a telegram message about devoted students. The professor seeks to identify his so called devoted classmates.

Delbert IC O. Wilmeth Irving Allen Allen Butler E. Thirteenth St

Jackson Signs Bill on Guardianships for Married Women

Governor Jackson signed Senate Bill 57 giving judges discretion to terminate guardianships of females under 21 upon marriage. Senator Lindley Kingman authored the measure.

Jackson Senate Lindley Kingman

45 Doctors Cited in Diploma Mill Licenses Case

Fortyseven physicians were cited to appear before the State board of health to show why their licenses to practice should not be revoked. This follows the diploma mill scandal exposed by the St. Louis Star over a year ago.

United Press ST. Louis State Board of Health St. Louis Star

Shaw Receives Third Stay of Execution in 1923 Murder

John Thomas Shaw, a colored man condemned for the 1923 murder of Mrs. Helen Hager Welchel after her kidnapping on Garfield street, today got a third stay from the State Supreme Court. The stay moved the execution from June 19. previous stays extended from Feb. 20 and then to Feb. 20 again as his appeal remains before the court.

John Thomas Shaw Helen Hager Welchel Garfield East and Iowa Sts State Supreme Court Russell B. Harrison Shaw Supreme Court

Bill to limit attorney general opinions to governor officials

State Representative Carlisle of South Bend introduced a bill to bar the Attorney General from giving opinions on State affairs to anyone outside the Governor and State officials. The measure targets individuals who have previously received advance AG opinions on questions of public interest.

Carlisle South Bend

Senate moves to raise juvenile court probation pay

A bill read by Senator Russell B. Harrison would fund higher salaries for county juvenile court probation staff in counties with 100000+ population. It sets minimums: chief probation officer 2500, chief adult officer 2000, assistants 1800, with Marion County current pay at 1500 and 1100 respectively.

Senate Russel B. Harrison Marion County

Riley Hospital Receives $4000 Building Fund Gift

Mrs. Juliet G. Rogers of 26 Meridian Place donates $4000 to the Riley Hospital building fund, arranged via Dr. Lafayette Page. The gift follows a $1000 donation in May 1923 and funds will support immediate construction work as the hospital reports a waiting list of eighty seven after less than three months of operation.

Riley Hospital Juliet G. Rogers Meridian Pl L. C. Huesmann James Whitcomb Riley

Miner wage fix returns to 1917 scale at Newburg mines

Eugenie Sargeant, a wealthy coal operator near Evansville Indiana, orders a return to the 1917 wage scale for 150 miners at two Newburg mines. Miners voted not to return. no strike is technically in effect, as union benefits are not paid. Sargent had workers leave with tools then offered readmission at old rates.

Evansville Ind Newburg Here Eugenie Sargeant Sargent

Daughter State Witnesses Against Mother at Trial

A daughter testifies against her mother in a murder trial as prosecutors describe the husband’s death and the alleged preparation leading to the crime. The court hears the witness recount key events and motives cited by the state.

Grand mother Clara McCurdy on trial for death of her husband

State witnesses allege Clara McCurdy poisoned William Alli son McCurdy with arsenic in a May 2 kitchen incident. Daughter Myril Haxton testifies she saw her mother mix a white powder and later administered medicine to the dying man.

United Press Papa

Shortest and longest streets in Indianapolis explored

The writer queries city officials and publishers about Indianapolis streets. Meridian Street is the longest at eight and three-quarter miles, while the shortest may be Trenton Avenue at 96 feet long with five houses. Toronto Street or Thiele Terrace could also be contenders.

Indianapolis Post Office R. L. Polk & Co City Directory Meridian St Sey St Princeton Trenton Ave Washington St Meridian Sixteenth St Washington Washington Sts Irvington White River Ball Park Indiana Asylum For the Insane Indiana Toronto St Thiele Terrace Easy St

Evansville Veneer Plant Fire Claims Two Men

In Evansville Indiana a drying plant at the Evansville Veneer Company burned early today killing Charles Wiler aged 45 and John Peacock 42. George Vandever attempted rescue but was burned and later saved by coworkers. Seventeen night workers were present and the loss was set at about 75000 dollars.

United Press Evansville Ind Evansville Veneer Company Charles Wiler John Peacock Night Force George Vandever

Three safes molested in local burglaries

Three safes were forced open Wednesday night at E. Van Atta Lumber Company 2050 Northwestern Ave and at Northern Coal Company Thirtieth St Canal and Stickney Color Co 2245 Valley Ave no theft except $5.38 from the lumber firm The other safes had their combinations hammered off and nothing was taken Overtime Parker Fines Thomas Reilly 35 of 1235 N Talbott Ave appeared in city court today on tour changes of parking over.

E. van Atta Lumber Company Northwestern Ave Northern Coal Company Thirtieth St Canal Stickney Color Company Valley Ave Parker Thomas Reilly N. Talbott Ave

Fragmentary Weather Log From City Bulletin

Readable fragments show hourly temperature notes for a city area with times around morning hours. Entities include place hints and partial readings. exact locations and complete data remain unclear.

Burglar Suspect Identified as Local Woman

Police report a burglar was attempting entry at a residence. Margaret Wagoner, 42, of 2530 Royal Ave., was found at a window and claimed to be home. She was cited on a drunkenness charge.

J. T. Davis Twelfth St Margaret Wagoner Royal Ave

May Wheat Declines at Chicago Board Opening

May wheat opened sharply lower on the Chicago Board of Trade with bids from 1.97 to 1.95 1 2 dollars per bushel, down from the previous close of 1.99 1 2 dollars. The report notes a strong downward start in the May futures contract.

Chicago United Press Board of Trade

Mayor Revives Coliseum Idea for 20000 Seat Arena

Mayor Shank announces plans to build a 20 000 seat municipal coliseum within the mile square with about 2 000 000 dollars for ground and building. He will call city officials to confer and seeks backing from luncheon clubs Chamber of Commerce and other civic groups. A bond issue would finance the project.

Shank Board of Works Chamber of Commerce

Turks Ready to Fight Greece Threatens War

In Angora Fethi Bey the Turkish minister of war declares Greece threatens Turkey and vows to arm to defend sovereign rights. He says no fear of Greece as the government expects a complete break in relations over the expulsion of Patriarch Constantinos.

Preas Constantinople Greece Fethi Bey Angora Constantinos

School bill loses on private religious instruction credits

Acting on recommendations of the committee on education, the House today indefinitely postponed the Tuckerman Senate bill permitting students in State schools to be credited for private religious instruction.

Committee On Education Thec House 'Today Tuckerman Senate

Indiana firm names receiver in insolvency case

United States Commissioner John W. Kern appointed receiver for the Indiana Silo and Tractor Company of Anderson Indiana by Judge Robert C. Baltzell in Federal Court. The petition filed January 12 by Anna C Langtry of New York alleged insolvency.

United States John W. Kern Indiana, Silo and Tractor Company Anderson Ind Robert C. Baltzell Anna C. Langtry New York

City Manager Form Topic Dominates Kiwanis Meeting

A. R. Hattony, political science professor at Western Reserve University and Cleveland council member, will address the Kiwanis Club on the city manager form Wednesday February 11. He helped draft Cleveland and Cincinnati charters and Indianapolis enabling law.

A. R. Hattony Western Reserve University Cleveland Kiwanis Club Riley Claypool Chamber of Commerce Winfield Miller Junior Chamber of Commerce

Memorial Bill Passes for Indiana Veterans Memorial

The Senate approved by unanimous vote a bill allocating 15000 dollars for a memorial to Indiana Civil War veterans in Vicksburg Mississippi. Senator Moorhead of Indianapolis called it our last chance to honor the boys in blue while some remain alive.

Senate Vicksbu Miss Senator Moorhead Indianapolis

Stork Joke Leads to Speed Case Dismissal

Thomas Dillingham, 25, of Holt Road, arrested Jan 31 at Pine and Virginia for speeding seven cars at 38 mph, was discharged in city court speed session after presenting a doctor’s note claiming he was transporting a nurse to a home where the stork was expected.

Thomas Dillingham Holt Rd Pine Virginia Ave

Eugenics Bill Returned for Amendment in Senate

The eugenic sterilization bill, aimed at preventing procreation by the degenerate and insane, was sent back to a Senate Committee for amendment. Senator Holmes, author, said the amendment limits the state eugenicist to inmates of insane asylums and institutions and removes the clause allowing investigation of private families.

Senate Holmes

Crawfordsville Feb actions at Dr George L College event

Fragmentary notes from Crawfordsville Indiana in February reference Dr George L being honored at a college event. The text is incomplete and lacks clear names, dates, or outcomes to confirm details.

Crawfordsville Ind George L Éoshseg Christ

Parked Gum Dispute Ends With Injuries and Arrests

In a dispute over gum stuck on a wall James Wiseman 23 and Alberta 24 Wiseman’s wife were involved. Alberta was charged with assault and battery with intent to kill after allegedly cutting her husband during a heated argument. Police report he slapped and choked her prior to the incident. The account ends abruptly with incomplete details.

James Wiseman Thirteenth St City Alberta Lica

Realtors Oppose Bill On City Government Forms

The Real Estate Board expressed support for postponing action on a bill to repeal Indiana cities right to choose their government form. Dayton's Dr. Frank Garland urged the city manager plan during a Wednesday luncheon at the Claypool Hotel.

Real Estate Board Indiana Frank Garland Dayton Claypool Hotel

Anti Appeal Bill Passes In Senate Action

Senator Barker's bill to bar appeals of public utility rate decisions to the Federal District Court passed the Senate 29 to 10 and goes to the House. The measure, defeated previously by five votes, faces constitutional questions though supporters say it targets interstate challenges while opponents cite rights to state court review.

Barker Federal District Court Public Service Commission Senate House Daily Indianapolis

Klan Bill Wins Favor In Indiana House

By a 64 to 27 vote the Indiana House accepted a minority report backing passage of the Cooper Vigo bill a Ku Klux Klan measure prohibiting public school teachers from wearing distinctive religious garb. The measure replaces an earlier substituted bill tied to forbidding all religious attire in schools.

Indiana House Today Education Committee Ignia Sims Senate Sra

Kentucky Rescuer Says Explorer Trapped Underground

Collins reports a trapped explorer freed after being buried since last Friday morning. He declares the mission his final trip and notes the dangers faced while underground.

Rescue effort continues as Floyd Collins trapped in Sand Cave

Kentucky and federal resources converge on Cave City to free Floyd Collins buried in Sand Cave. Governor Fields and Brig Gen Denhardt coordinate troops, reporters, and supplies amid mounting danger as rescuers fear a possible death in the collapsed shaft.

W. J. Feilds Cincinnati Post H. H. Denhardt Hubert Cherry Alex Chaney Denhardt Newport Governor Fields Lmit New York Chicago Meadows Sand Cave Cave City Dixie Hotel Albert H. Young Bureau of Mines Vincennes Pittsburg Dayton M. BE Cozy Kentucky Fred E. Wittles Ogden College Collins Cave

Local men recall Floyd Collins cave rescue era memory

Maurice Pleak and Jack Miller recall Floyd Collins from Sand Cave Kentucky in Aug 1928. They say Collins guided through Crystal Cave and another cave near Collins while with his father and J Norman Parker. Collins spoke of a possible tunnel from Crystal Cave to Mammoth Cave.

Wittles Collins Wells Maurice Pleak Hoyt Ave Jack Miller Ave Floyd Collins Sand Cave Miller Crystal Cave Kents J. Norman Parker Mammoth Cave

Six men trapped by flames at Milwaukee grinder plant

Fire swept a one story Modern Grinder Company building in Milwaukee today trapping six men believed inside. Fire crews rushed to the scene as investigators probed the cause, with workers on the third floor described as veterans of wartime service. A thief, Theodore Rebenack of 1637 Abet Ave, admitted entering through a coal chute and stealing $20.

Bu United Press Milwaukee Wis Tn Modern Grinder Company

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