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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1925
Page
12
United Press reports Nome Alaska writer McDowell loses wife during deadly diphtheria plague. The dispatch describes the cold rush of dog teams carrying antitoxin and the peril faced by the family, crew, and the town. A daughter is mentioned and burial is planned in Nome.
Ham O'Hara a colored man was held in air here awaiting trial for the murder of his wife. He formerly lived in Evansville and was brought to Noblesville from Indianapolis on a change of venue. Trial date not yet set.
An old ad touts Danderine as a beauty product claiming to transform any girl’s hair into a gleamy mass of shine. It emphasizes quick effects and broad appeal to readers seeking improved tresses.
Forty two motorists were fined in a city court speeders session. Of 101 cases considered, thirty were continued, five judgments withheld, eighteen dismissed and six bonds forfeited. Arrested on speeding charges: Samuel Templeton of Lafayette Indiana, Ed Wilson 18 of 1204 W Washington St, Frank Cain 35 of 520 N Meridian St, Walter Leach 36 of 61 Fletcher Ave, Stanley Astey 38 of 322 Be Neg St.
The Indianapolis Traffic Club announces an immediate membership drive aiming to add 200 members within a month. Leader M O Parker will run the drive with committee heads M A Doebber Ira Guthrie Albert Stump J G Kraemer C Baldridge Le Helm Frank L Sullivan and H Von Miller handling publicity finance law speaker and advisory roles.
A playful quiz item describes girls taking in his twaddle oats overcoats and snicker giggle titter. It mentions a buzz wagon and a place to skate when sufficiently frozen as a humorous prompt.
The majority committee report recommends passage of a measure to relocate the State School for the Blind to property now held by the School for the Deaf in Indianapolis. Native Carlson, a committee member and author of a separate removal bill, signed a minority report for indefinite postponement. The House adjourned until Friday at 10 a.m.
John J. Mullins former employee of the Pred P.O'Brien Motor Company and his sister Mrs. Mary O'Brien were awarded damages totaling 2220 by a jury in Superior Court Two. Mullins claimed a 2000 bonus promise plus weekly salary if he stayed, which his sister allegedly failed to honor.
Police pursue a mystery woman named Mrs Starkey after officers find twelve quarts of King George Scotch whisky two quarts Imperial Scotch nine quarts Gordon gin twelve pints beer and other bootleg supplies in a garage at 42 S State Ave Wednesday. Edward King, the garage owner, rented the space to a woman giving Starkey as her name and reported the break in to police.
Daisy Nesbit reports burglary at a vacant house near Twenty-First and Meridian. She says an occupant from 2218 MN Pennsylvania Sts stole nine rugs four bed spreads eight pillows and six comforts valued at 508 dollars.
A bill introduced in the House by Representative Lafute Liberty proposes a 50000 dollar appropriation for improvements by the State Highway Commission of Forty Second Street between the Monon tracks and the Fall Creek Blvd intersection. The street bounds the state fairground and Blind School property.
The Public Service Commission approved an accord between St. Joseph County commissioners and the Central and other railroads to eliminate the death crossing at New Carlisle. The decision calls for safety upgrades and a grade separation plan.
The House approved a committee report backing passage of the Clark bill authorizing trustees of Central Hospital for the Ihsané to acquire Julietta Hospital from Macions County. The action signals a move to consolidate facilities under a single hospital authority.
Advertisement claims Marmola tablets melt fat, urging overweight readers to visit a pharmacy and buy a box for one dollar. It asserts doctors endorse the product and that the tablets use the same formula as the Marmola prescription.
Noblesville Indiana February reports Judge Fred E. Hines of the Hamilton area died at his home after a long illness. The judge, formerly associated with the Red Men society, succumbed to complications of diseases.
The Senate opened final consideration of Attorney General Stone for the Supreme Court. Senator Norris released a letter from Rep Willis Sears alleging he was shadowed after meeting Col James Owenby, who backed Stone’s opponents. Owenby accuses Stone of involvement in depriving him of millions linked to heirs of J P Morgan.
Death of Monroe W. Bailey longtime Indianapolis real estate dealer and contractor who retired five years ago after thirty years in business. He died January 29 at his home and was buried January 31 in Greenwood. Survived by two daughters Mrs. J. B. Snapp and Miss Irene Bailey three brothers W M Bailey Ellis G Bailey and John M Bailey and one sister Mrs. Thomas J Waisner and three grandchildren.
Judge Robert C. Baltzel will sentence eleven defendants on Friday morning following their juries convictions in a federal court. The group includes LeRoy Brickley Fort Wayne Walter Hetzel Terre Haute George Shirley Indianapolis George Woods Evansville all on counterfeiting charges Frank E Muir Lawrence M Jones South Bend Frank Dailey Terre Haute Moy Horg Moy Toy Indianapolis and Hyman and Emma Haspiel Indianapolis for conspiracy to violate prohibition law and related offenses.
Judge Delbert Wilmeth halted Noel C. White's case after affidavits tied to the December 15 arrest of Noel C. White vanished. A duplicate affidavit was issued and the case pushed to February 28 as police seek missing documents. An affidavit against F N Wild was also misplaced.
Speaker Leslie of the Indiana House declares no omnibus bills this session and that every bill will be voted on separately. He cautions employees against lobbying and says efforts aim to rid the chamber of lobbyists and avoid paying them.
Everett Brooks 17 of Greenwood Shortridge High School was fined 20 dollars plus costs in a speed case in city court. He was cited for driving 35 miles per hour at Washington Boulevard and Thirty Fourth Street.
GREENSBURG Indiana February 5 a new dining room and kitchen for the State I O O F home here to cost sixty five thousand dollars has been ordered by the organization planning the addition to the facility which serves the fraternal order local members and visitors
Grandma used mustard plasters but Musterole offers relief without blistering. This white ointment with oil of mustard is massaged in to ease sore throats bronchitis neuralgia headaches and chest pains. A milder Children’s Musterole is available for 35 cents to 3 dollars.
The St Catherine Dramatic Club presents a three act comedy Sunday afternoon and night at St Catherines Hall Shelby and Tabor Streets. Esther Weimer and Margaret Dwyer lead as Mrs Shhultz and Lieut Brockway with other cast members including Margaret Holzer Lucile Norris. Herman Schulsky serves as club president.
Blanche Galvin, 22, an unwed mother from Atlantic Iowa, testified in a Council Bluffs court on a first degree murder charge over her newborn baby found Oct 25. She described losing time after birth, carrying the infant down stairs, and a blank period before her sister found her. The defense did not reveal the father's name as promised.
Lieutenant Governor Van Orman ordered lobbyists off the Senate floor calling outsiders a distraction to the legislative process. He urged the Doorkeeper to eject any lobbyists using pages to influence votes as the chamber asserted it must be the Senate of the whole state. An ad for a cold remedy follows the political item.
Prosecutor William H. Remy filed a petition for citation for contempt of court against attorney Jesse D. Hamrick of 508 Lombard Building. Hearing set for 9 a m Friday after Hamrick refused to return 200 to Mrs. Anna Hardy of Murphysboro, mother of Kenneth Hardy. Hardy was sentenced 10 to 21 years on robbery charges. Hamrick allegedly told Mrs. Hardy he needed 250 more to defend her son. Hamrick denied his fee was excessive.
A large number of accounting firms have applied to Governor Ed Jackson for the auditing assignment of the State highway commission after a commission request. Jackson told his secretary Pliny Wolford to inform all firms bids will be received and a firm selected from among applicants.
Thirty motor policemen joined the Indianapolis chapter of the American Red Cross for a life saving course to be conducted at the Indianapolis Athletic Club from February 9 to 14.
Public letter urges Hook's Dependable Drug Stores to tout Korene the antiseptic claimed four times as powerful as carbolic acid. It promotes one teaspoonful making a half gallon mouth wash and lists claimed cures from sore throat to boils and eczema, targeting customers and friends.
Funeral services for Daniel V. Reedy 64 of 322 N Arsenal Ave who died Wednesday from heart trouble at Lafayette Ind will be held at 9 am Saturday at Holy Cross Catholic Church Burial in Holy Cross cemetery Reedy Elevator Company founder born Cincinnati Ohio lived here since 1898 He was a Chamber of Commerce Knights of Columbus and Notre Dame Club member Survived by widow two brothers Charles Cincinnati and George Chicago
George Nestra 22 of Lansing Illinois confessed to the murder of Dean O Banion, once Chicago crime chief. Nestra surrendered to Chief John Swanson at Harvey police, was arrested, and to be taken to Chicago for questioning amid claims his life was in danger.
The Indianapolis Community Fund reports January spending of 7106.33 for essentials like bread milk shoes and clothing by six agencies including Family Welfare Society Salvation Army Catholic Community Center Volunteers of America Wheeler City Mission and Jewish Federation. Revere E Jacobs 21 faced a 35 fine and costs for speeding but was discharged on an assault charge after a collision involving a motorcycle radius rod break.
An advertisement touts ox gall as a modern liver booster for torpid livers. It claims bile production prevents poisons entering blood, warning of skin and hair effects, high blood pressure, and aging. It promotes Dioxel tablets with ten drops of purified ox gall and offers a money back guarantee.
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