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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1925
Page
1
A group of workers sealed a shaft above a cave near Collins. The action aimed to trap a venturer's life, with reports noting dangerous conditions and a rescue attempt underway. Authorities investigated the cave site.
At Sand Cave Kentucky the underground explorer Floyd Collins is found dead after eighteen days trapped in a shaft. Workmen seal the shaft beneath the hill as a funeral in Glasgow Kentucky honors his life and dream of cave exploration.
Emma Baker ten years old died after eleven days of pneumonia while serving as a Times carrier at 2014 Southeastern Ave. Her twin Emmett Baker substituted for her on Monday selling extras about Floyd Collins. He reported selling fifty extras at her bedside before she died at 9 45 p m.
CHICAGO February 18 United Press Andrew Aldridge Sr a salesman of moderate means turns his 17 year old son Andrew Aldridge Jr over to police to face burglary charges tied to a gang led by the Clancy brothers. The elder Aldridge cites Puritanism and duty saying he must do it. The son accompanies officers without protest.
A narrator seeks police service, learning the process involves filling an application, sworn affirmation, reporting for measurement and examination, and possible investigation. The tone reflects ambition amid bureaucratic steps and political realities.
Senator Chambers argues that redirecting all state department revenue to the general fund would invalidate the gasoline sales tax causing postponement of final action on Pittenger's bill. Pittenger's companion bill creating a State budget committee also set as special order for this afternoon.
Representative Duncan of Indianapolis introduced a bill creating two city court judgeships. The Governor would appoint an additional judge immediately upon the act taking effect.
The Central YMCA announces a seven day drive with 100 toy balloons released from the balcony at 4 p.m. Thursday. Each balloon holds a free pass to privileges and some carry free memberships. In two days 462 new members joined. a Friday report and Monday drive close.
Indianapolis board of safety votes to arm two firemen per station with police badges to ensure a constable presence in every city section at all times. The plan aims to speed responses and bolster public safety across districts.
A historical note states that written contracts and agreements for settling labor disputes by arbitration are legally enforceable if properly recorded in the circuit court through a bill of recording.
The Indianapolis Elks dedicate a new 1 500 000 club home at St Clair and Meridian Streets with a terrace pool, lounges, dining area, and 200 rooms. A ceremonial dedication will be planned with Grand Exalted Ruler J G Price attending. officers to be elected March 3 and possession set for March 13.
Judge Ames Collins discussed holding night sessions to speed the Edwin A. Hunt embezzlement trial in Criminal Court. Hunt Latta and Sipe are charged with conspiring to steal 10 000 in county funds. Sipe pleaded guilty and served two years. Jury selection stretched as veniremen dwindled.
Mrs. Antoinette C Hagenwald of Terre Haute, a representative on the joint legislative committee, commented that men would have been laughed out of town for their behavior during the hearing on the State Reformatory trustees, which ended in a described love feast. She likened the men to petty schoolboys, ridiculing their conduct.
In Diarbekir along the Tigris in Kurdestan Turkish officers were ordered to use drastic measures to quell a Kurdish rising. Officials stated bombing the city from the air could be used if needed. Diarbekir has a mixed population of Kurds Armenians Turkomans and Turks and has long troubled Turkish authorities.
A dynamite blast in Pittsburgh's produce district damaged the Landolina, William Penn Trust, and Franklin Savings buildings, with estimated losses of 110000. Firefighters searched rubble for bodies as police detained Angelo Valeti and hunted three other men linked to the bombing.
Invisible empire the Ku Klux Klan sues the Independent Klan of America in federal court seeking 500 000 damages and an injunction to stop use of the Klan name alleging the Independent group formed in Muncie Indiana March 7 1924 by Samuel Bemer derfer J Walter Gibson and James Hildebrand all of Muncie and that they left the original Klan organized in Georgia in 1866 The suit claims the right to the name is worth a million dollars and seeks to curb circulation of alleged defamatory stories.
Logan F. Pierce, son of a Chicago banker, was held on $11,500 bond on a charge of accessory to murder in the death of his bride Nina Harding Pierce a University of Illinois co ed who died after an illegal operation. Lucy Haenow a midwife faces murder charges.
New York February 18 The Jazz age in radio is passing say American Telephone and Telegraph officials after a survey of 64 000 fans. WEAF manager John A Holman cites January results showing 5 percent prefer good music 20 percent talks 6 percent scattered 30 percent 1925 jazz 5 percent good music 45 percent talks 20 percent scattered. Holman notes about 20 million radio fans exist and plans to hook WEAF with eight eastern stations for simultaneous broadcast late evenings.
A house at 125 E. E. Fall Creek Blvd. near Fall Creek, Indiana was repaired by a crew funded by the State of Indiana. The scene drew a curious maid and a foreman who joked about Governor’s mansion standards as ladders and brushes filled the doorway.
After objections, the safety board rescinded the all day one way scheme on Meridian and Capitol and replaced it with a rush hour only plan. The move aims to ease congestion during peak periods and restore flow outside peak times.
Mayor Shank and the board of safety rescinded a Tuesday order making Meridian Street and Capitol Avenue one-way all day. A revised plan limits southbound traffic 7 to 9 am and northbound 4:30 to 6:30 pm with parking allowed on both sides facing the prescribed direction. A one-week trial will be reported to the city council.
The Rev. Peter J. Slane of Osow Michigan was found dead in his hotel room at Coney Island New York. Police believe death may be from natural causes. Three bank books showing deposits totaling 153,433 dollars were found in the room after housekeeper Clara Chase reported no response to knocks. Father Slane, about 70, had received a visit from his priest brother from New York the previous night.
Senator Harrison mocked President Coolidge by calling the hobby horse a new emblem of the Republican party. He argued the horse moves but makes no progress, contrasting it with the elephant and suggesting the steed be placed in the National Museum with Roosevelt’s trophies.
Indianapolis Real Estate Board debated circulating petitions for a city manager as an alternative to the commission form. Mayor Shank backs the plan. H L Richards chairs the civic affairs study. Henley T Hottel notes the board opposes the commission system amid petitions by Police Captain John Zener directed by Shank.
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