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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1925
Page
1
Officials from Indiana University and Wabash College discussed a charity game to aid Sullivan families after the mining disaster. Leaders voiced support, noting the matchup could draw record interest while balancing conference obligations and rest between games.
Washington February 24 promotion of Attorney General Stone to the Supreme Court and the resignation of Ferbert H. Votan as prisons superintendent disrupt Indiana advocates for Governor Warren T. McCray. No formal petitions yet filed for McCray’s release as Indiana forces weigh next steps with federal officials. Representative Will Wood from McCray’s district will not push actively for a pardon move.
United Press reports Senate and House conferees reached a compromise on the postal salaries and rate increase bill. The measure as passed by the House includes the Oddie newspaper rates and a 2 cent special fee on parcel post matter. Chairman Moses said he would present the report in the Senate later today.
Police investigated a dynamite blast used by Columbia Construction Company during sewer work on Riviera Drive. The blast shattered windows in the neighborhood and was reported by resident Oscar Harrison of 919 Riviera Dr. authorities checked for proper blasting permits.
Cecil Drake 35 a farmer of Moral Township Shelby County near New Palestine died at St Vincent's Hospital from a fractured skull after an auto accident on the National road Monday night in which he was struck by another vehicle.
James Russell mine inspector visited the ill fated City Mine at Sullivan on Friday February 13. Fifty one miners were killed exactly one week later when gas in the mine ignited. Albert Dally chief inspector holds the report in Sullivan according to the office here.
Sullivan Ind February 24. Daniel McGarry captain of a mine rescue squad comments on Wheatland explosion. He says the damp heavy atmosphere makes conditions more favorable for disasters and that this is the worst time of year for mine explosions, with more occurring then than any other.
A 1925 Indianapolis and Sullivan appeal requests local and county subscriptions via newspapers to aid the miners relief fund. The note urges immediate contributions to the American Red Cross Miners Relief Fund, with all funds handled by the national Red Cross to support widows orphans and needy families.
Federal and State investigators pause search into Friday’s Wheatland explosion that killed fifty one at the Standard Mining Company. Coroner and prosecutor continue the county inquiry as they expect to resume Wednesday. Relief efforts by Red Cross and state groups proceed. funerals and memorials planned for the dead miners with compensation payments starting Saturday.
The trial of Edwin A. Hunt 61 a real estate dealer of 3939 Washington Blvd proceeds with closing arguments and jury instructions expected this afternoon. Prosecutor Remn and defense counsel Eph Inman argued as witnesses refute Hunt’s claim that Sipe admitted embezzling 35000 annually as county clerk and a 10000 payment to be returned soon to fund two 5000 payouts. The case also involves Richard V. Sipe former county clerk and Will Hi Latta Claypool attorney.
Eddie Ash editor and Ownie Bush join to reveal pre season outlook for the Indianapolis pennant race. Ash will provide expert analysis on the train of the Indianapolis team and forecast the seven other American Association clubs. Readers are urged not to miss Saturday’s Times.
Flapper Fanny asserts the first broadcaster was the first woman who kissed and told, reflecting gendered fame culture in early media.
The deposed boy emperor of China, Hsuan Tung, left Pekin for Japan with a brief stop in Tientsin. Officials in Osaka confirmed his departure saying he is expected to reach Japan after a short stay in Tientsin.
The bill requires all tenancies to be month to month unless defined by contract and moves to the House. Senator Holmes, author, says the measure aims to reduce misunderstandings between city tenants and landlords regarding lease terms.
Indianapolis rushes aid for Sullivan County mine victims with a $100,000 Red Cross pledge and a city driven relief effort. A benefit dance at Tomlinson Hall aims to net $5,000, while English's hosts a Friday afternoon show with theater stars from across the city.
The board of safety extended the one way traffic during rush hours for another week on Meridian Street and Capitol Avenue between New York Street and Thirty-Eighth Street. This extension runs until March 6 and invites citizen suggestions for plan improvements.
Dr. Joseph Eastman announces plans to erect store rooms on the site at 805 807 North Illinois Street. Construction to commence in a few days.
A dust explosion at the Stand ard coal mine in Wheatland Indiana killed Ed Cross and badly burned William Ferguson. One hundred twenty five miners escaped unharmed as the mine fire was quickly controlled. Ferguson and Cross were both residents of Wheatland.
Police urge public help to identify a cowardly hit and run driver described as the killer with a name to be obtained. Authorities vow strict enforcement and public tips to locate the suspect and arrest the offender.
Laurence F. Triggs examines so called killers on urban streets. The piece cites motorist hit and run cases in Indianapolis with details of Charles Miller and Roy Oliver. Marion County Coroner Paul F. Robinson argues for stronger enforcement and mandatory reporting to police.
Police recall cases in Indiana where drivers struck pedestrians and fled, leaving a string of victims. Elizabeth Robinson aged 75, Dolly Mitchell, Josephine Herman, Dale Hill aged 4, Mayer Hesler 7, and Ida May Whitaker were among those killed in accidents from 1922 to 1924, with the killers never apprehended.
Iris Charles Miller, 12, was knocked from his bicycle on W Washington Street by a motorist Saturday. He said the driver saw him and did not stop. The boy suffered a deep arm gash and a head welt, and his bicycle was demolished. He stayed home from school Monday for Washington's birthday program.
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