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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1925

Page

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Psychiatric Probe in Ohio State Strychnine Case

Ex but psychs examine Louis Fish 19 a Canton freshman linked to deadly strychnine poisonings at Ohio State University. Fish admitted obtaining pills but claims they were not identified as strychnine. Police moved to jail as investigations continue into how capsules ended in a quinine bottle. He recounted meeting David I Puskin also from Canton and taking capsules from a bottle labeled quinine.

United Press Columbus Ohio Louis Fish Ohio State University Fish Canton David I. Puskin John J. Chester J . Fish David I. Paskin Chester

Flapper Fanny Declares Kiss Means Broadcast Love

Flapper Fanny says a kiss is love broadcast from one station to another without interference. The remark plays on radio language to describe romantic affection crossing the airwaves.

Shank Seeks City Manager Form for Indianapolis

Mayor Shank urged support from the Indianapolis real estate board Kiwanis Club and others for a city manager government. Petitions for a commission form are circulating. Prof A B Hatton of Western Reserve University will speak on the city manager form at a Kiwanis luncheon.

Indianapolis Real Estate Board Kiwanis Club Shank Indianapolis A. B. Hatton Western Reserve University Cleveland Ohio

Building permits and inspections report issued

Two hundred nine building permits valued at 199 084 were issued last week. Building Commissioner Francis F. Hamilton reported to the safety board. Thirty one first notices were served on violators and eighty two inspections were conducted. Smoke Inspector H. F. Templeton also reported.

Francis F. Hamilton The Safety Board H. F. Templeton

Broken OCR Fragment Signals Local Schedule Notes

Fragmentary text shows numbers and times likely from a public schedule or notice. The readable items hint at a timetable or listing of events without full context or clear subjects.

Muddy Streets Prompt City Fixit Overload

City officials and the fixed rules chief known as Mr Fixit face a wave of complaints as warm weather turns frozen streets and alleys to mud. The street commissioner promises remedies with cinders but warns of delays due to heavy workload. Residents named include Sunset Avenue Forty Sixth Street Olin Plarkett Nelson Street Madison Avenue alley Hoefgen Street Run Boulevard Eastern Avenue Michigan Street Arnolda Street. A petition procedure is outlined to obtain an arc light at Michigan and Arnolda Streets.

Mr. Fixit Madina Shem Indianapolis Fixit Sunset Ave Forty-Sixth St Olin Plarkett Manker Nelson St Arthur G. Schmalz Madison Ave M Ave Hoefgen St Run Blvd H. B. Papireka Eastern Ave Twenty-Fifth Twenty-Seventh ‘St William G. Sheffield Michigan St Michigan and Arnolda Sts Board of Works

Probe of Judge English Urged by House Judiciary Panel

Washington feb 10 House Judiciary Committee backs investigation into improper conduct charges against Federal Judge George W English of East St Louis and approves a report urging no impeachment for Federal Judge W B Baker of West Virginia on prior charges.

United Press Washington House Judiciary Committee George W. English East St. Louis W. EB. Baker West Virginia

Robbers Bind Woman Found Unconscious Home

Mrs. Leona McCollum, 28, of 1214 South Harding Street, was found gagged and unconscious by police inside her residence. Authorities report an emergency response was summoned and investigation into the attempted crime is ongoing.

Leona McCollum Harding St Wa Pe Ts Ena

Indiana Senate advances Cann gas tax measure amid city opposition

The Indiana Senate moved the Cann bill raising the present two cent gas tax by one cent to a second reading despite strong opposition from larger city senators. The minority urged a passage with amendments to direct funds to urban streets, while proponents argued the tax aids county and state road programs and lowers local property taxes.

Senate Indiana Senate Nejdl Whiting Roads Committee Chambers Newcastle Payne Bloomington Senator Daily Indianapolis Lakes County Marion County Cann

Plane Falls Killing Two at Brooks Field

A Curtiss training plane crashed two miles from Brooks Field near San Antonio. Lieut. Arthur L. Foster and Major Leonwright died when the craft burst into flames on impact. Wright's mother is listed as living in Lyons Kansas.

United Preas

Grocer William C Koch Dies by Self Inflicted Gunshot

Despondency over business losses attributed as the probable cause. Koch, a grocer at New Bethel Indiana, died Monday night from a bullet wound to the temple after a year of five fires blamed on misfortunes affecting his store.

William C. Koch New Bethel Ind

Easier to Kill Says Policewoman Leader

NEA summary quotes Harris of the International Association of Policewomen saying independence after World War II has made it easier for women to murder. She notes rising female slayers, cites war-induced independence, war returnees, and loosening restraints as factors influencing attitudes toward killing.

NEA Shington Wsenein Harris The International Association of Policewomen Mahar Tron France New Jersey

Tragic Wreck Claims Six Lives In Chester Area Crash

In Chester area Pennsylvania a motor car and an oil tank truck were struck by a freight engine at a crossing. Four occupants in the car died, the fifth is seriously injured. Both truck operators were killed.

United Press Philadelphia Pas Chester

Rioting in Marseilles Leaves Clergy and Public Injured

United Press reports clashes in Marseilles after Communists attempted to disrupt a Catholic meeting protesting the abolition of the Vatican embassy. Three priests and nearly 100 people were injured, four policemen badly beaten.

United Press Marseilles Herriot Goverment Vatican

Snow Forecast Dampens Spring Hopes

Weather forecast today warns of rain turning to snow and colder air for Wednesday. Early birds may shiver as spring stock and spirits dip on the forecast.

Earthquake Shakes San Francisco Bay Area

An earthquake of mild force and brief duration shook the San Francisco bay region shortly after midnight affecting the University of California and nearby areas. No damage reported and residents describe the temblor as slight with a brief shaking. Authorities monitor for aftershocks and advise calm precautions.

United Preas Ian Francisco San Francisco Bay Region University of California

Junior Chamber to Talk Manager City Government Forum

Letters inviting members of lunch clubs and civic organizations to a public meeting at 8 p m Monday night at the Chamber of Commerce were mailed by George Mize committee chairman. Felix F Bruner editor of The Indianapolis Times will speak. A discussion will follow with another public meeting planned the next week to discuss the commission form of government.

Chamber of Commerce George Mize Junior Chamber of Commerce Felix F. Bruner Indianapolisn Times Mize M. L. McManus Allen A. White

City Council to consider traffic ordinances Monday

Several traffic ordinances based on Board of Safety recommendations will be presented to the city council Monday night. Proposals include one and one half hour parking on Meridian Street from Washington to Sixteenth Street and permit parking on the north side of Pearl Street from Pennsylvania to Illinois Streets, plus restrictions on Bird Street west side and Pearl Street north side from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Board of Safety Meridian , St Washington Sixteenth Sts Pearl St Pennsylvania Illinois Sts Bird St

New York Fogs Again Echo London as City Seethes

In Manhattan on February 10 the city endures a second straight day of London like fog. Traffic incidents occur frequently as elevated trains face disruptions and poor visibility hampers travel across the metropolis.

Manhattan United Press New York London

President Coolidge to Visit Minneapolis and St Paul

President Coolidge plans a tour to Minnesota in June to boost support for the Norse trade and strengthen ties with Minneapolis and St Paul. His visit aims to showcase ongoing economic programs and regional cooperation.

Prvas Shington Coolidge St. Paul Minneapolit Lune’ S

Electrical experiments indicate Collins alive in cave cell

Newspaperman first witness before court martial inquiry into imprisonment of explorer ordered by Kentucky governor investigates claims of Collins being alive and held in a cave cell.

Collins

Special Grand Jury Considered In Collins Cave Rescue

Prosecutor J. Lewis Williams planned to call a special grand jury if testimony warranted action as a martial court of inquiry probed conditions at Sand Cave Kentucky where Floyd Collins was trapped. Witnesses, including Louisville reporter Miller, voiced confidence he remained alive and that rescue work should continue through a new shaft.

Foster Egner United Press Sand Cave Floyd Collins Collins William J. Fields J. Lewis Williams William Burke Miller Louisville Miller Cave Homer John Geralds Jack

Zaring Theater Plans Advance

The Zaring Realty Company plans a new Egyptian style photo play theater at Fallek Blvd and Central Ave with 88 by 122 feet ground area. Incorporators include A C Zaring M A Zaring and Charles L DeHass. Capital is 150000 dollars and property value is about 388000 dollars. The two story building will include ground floor business rooms.

Zaring Realty Company Fallek Blvd Central Ave C. Zaring North Stars Twenty Fifth St Central Ave M. A. Zaring Charles L. DeHass

Mother and son go on trial for murder in San city

A mother and her son faced trial today in San for the alleged murder of James. The case centers on evidence presented at the courthouse and involves police testimony and witness accounts.

James

Amendment aims to depoliticize Indianapolis city government referendum

Proposed safeguard to prevent council presidency from controlling election machinery in a city manager referendum. An amendment would shift control to a bi partisan election board, reducing partisan influence by removing the city council president from appointing the board.

Indianapolis Anapolis

Gotham Band Coming to Indianapolis Concert March 5

The New York City Police Band will give a concert in Indianapolis on March 5 and visit the Indianapolis police department for the day. The band plans a Midwest tour. Director S. L. Debalta met Mayor Shank today to discuss the visit.

New York Police Band New York City Indianapolis

Motorman Roland Sage Freed in City Court

Rol and Sage of 1906 Thulman Avenue, a motorman on a Brightwood street car, was discharged in city court today on a charge related to a February 1 collision between the street car and a city ambulance.

Roland Sage Thulman Ave Brightwood

Jointly Owned Water Well Dispute In City Court

The case centers on Minnie Robertson and Virginia Merriman owners of a South Street well. Hazel McClung filed a slander warrant claiming Robertson ordered her away at the communal water source. Robertson testified McClung obtained access from a joint owner and shouted at her during the dispute.

iMrs Minnie Robertson South St Virginia Merriman South, St

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