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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1925
Page
1
Democratic Senators returned home after a visit by D. C. Stephenson political boss. Stephenson arrived in Dayton where Senators Cravens and Harmon were staying at the Miami Hotel. He left for Indianapolis as the striking lawmakers moved.
Missouri cities plan to adopt the city manager form following Kansas City, which voted nearly five to one for the change amid debt caused by political extravagance. St Joseph immediately began a manager campaign after Kansas City’s adoption. The new system becomes effective April 10, 1926 with a charter changes in effect now and first election under the charter in November.
The present cold wave lingers with zero to 16 degree readings across Indiana. Armington forecasts a gradual rise starting Saturday. Wheat and fruit buds show slight damage but are not seriously harmed. local crops show minimal harm from the cold. Many motorists report frozen radiators as the cold persists statewide.
Mrs Ami C. Ruckelshaus files $12 000 damage suit in Superior Court alleging injury in an automobile accident. The plaintiff is wife of attorney John C. Ruckelshaus of 2835 North Meridian. The defendant is identified as Flora Rath of Bigpts.
Russell T. Byers purchased the southwest corner lot at Sixteenth and Meridan Streets from Sterling R. Ho. He plans a one story brick building with four business rooms. Estimated cost about 15000 dollars and completion is set for about May 1. The Tutewiler residence on the site has been torn down.
The ways and means committee recommendation to pass the Pittenger Freeman bill continuing the 6 mill Indiana ward memorial levy through 1931 was adopted by the Indiana House today.
The House passed Lafuse's bill prohibiting drivers who fail to stop after an accident from operating vehicles for set periods. The bill removes the need to prove fault and allows injunctions to bar use of cars up to a year for first offenses and six months to a year for second offenses. Violations carry fines from 100 to 500 dollars and 60 days to six months in jail. A certified injunction would be broadcast to sheriffs and police nationwide.
In Ohio a 50 mile gale and near zero temperatures left Martin Kasar ski, 35, dead from exposure. The thermometer hovered about 10 above zero at noon. Relief was promised within twenty four hours.
Winfield Miller, attorney and sponsor of the law allowing Indiana cities to choose their form of government, will address an open Federation of Civic Clubs meeting at the Chamber of Commerce on the city manager plan for Indianapolis. Citizens are invited to attend and a discussion will follow. Several Indianapolis high school civics students said they would attend. Officers for next year will be nominated, with election to follow.
The Freeman Summy bill granting veterans of the Spanish and World Wars up to 300 dollars faces Senate action after House approval by a slim three vote margin. It awaits 1926 referendum ratification. Governor McCray vetoed a similar 1923 measure on constitutional grounds.
Relief from near zero temperatures may come in the next thirty six hours as the weather bureau predicts higher readings in the eastern district tonight. The brief forecast notes the cold spell easing across the region with gradual temperature rise anticipated by morning.
In Indianapolis at 1041 S Illinois St the Sachs family lived in a troubled house marked by tragedy. William Sachs Jr was shot at 5 20 pm Tuesday and later died in hospital leaving a widow and a young daughter. His uncle Fred Hillman 55 faces murder charges as the case heads to a grand jury. The family had recently moved in April after the deathbed promise from Sachs grandmother to support her son.
James T Grady 26 of 2063 N L Meridian St testified before Coroner Paul F Robinson after his car struck Leon Roush 925 Roache St at Alabama and North Sts Monday night. Grace Roush 24 died. Grady charged with manslaughter. witness G M Jones 634 Lemcke Brig testified Grady drove 45 mph. Roush said speed exceeded limit. Leo Pauley 3113 Buckle St and Morris Nichols 1036 Division St declined speed testimony.
A morning fire caused 6000 dollars damage to two houses at 1123 and 1117 West Thirty-Third Street in North Indianapolis. Nine residents escaped in nightclothes. Byron 10 and Frances 8 were carried from the Cordes home. Firemen blamed sparks from the Cordes roof. roof and second floors of both homes were destroyed. Extreme cold led to twenty two additional calls.
Indianapolis voters decide on a one way traffic rule for Meridian Street and Capitol Avenue this Saturday. Ballots collected at St Clair Street Meridian and Capitol Avenues from 7 to 9 am with Mayor Shank leading the vote and police assisting. A protest committee led by Gavin L. Payne plans actions if the plan is not rescinded.
German President Frederich Ebert experiences a relapse after days of improvement and is described as in grave condition. Doctor Bier cites renewed intestinal activity blockage as the cause affecting his recovery.
Mrs Alice Roosevelt Longworth and her infant daughter Paulina plan to leave the Lying-In Hospital late today if doctors do not change their minds. They will stay a few days at a Chicago hotel before traveling to Washington.
From Pekin Feb 27 United Press reports all hope for recovery of Dr. Sun Yat Sen president of the Southern China government has been abandoned. He is confined to bed with cancer and steadily weakening though still able to take some nourishment.
The Senate approved an amendment to rivers and harbors legislation to provide money to remove the lock and dam at Grand Rapids Indiana, supporting the project as a necessary structure removal.
Washington, Feb. 27. President Coolidge faces a serious test as Congress considers two bills authorizing salary increases totaling over 70 million dollars yearly. The measures would raise pay for Cabinet and Congress members, their secretaries, the Vice President, the Speaker, and hundreds of thousands of postal workers. The postal bill would lift salaries to 68 million annually and postal rates to 59 million annually, with most impact on parcel post.
On motion of State Representative Duncan the Indiana House indefinitely postponed the Cooper Vigo bill restricting sale of prison made products to public and state institutions. Opponents say passage would hinder reformatories and penal institutions from operating on a self supporting basis.
Shank warns schools to keep children on sidewalks until crossing time and urges a campaign to arrest motorists who fail to give hand signals. He cites careless driving as causing more accidents than speeding and vows action to curb unsafe behavior.
Republican political boss D C Stephenson assures Democratic fugitives that a measure they oppose will be dropped. The move restores seating as 19 senators return, shifting political dynamics and signaling retreat from the controversial proposal.
Indiana Democrats retreat after D. C. Stephenson, Republican boss, pledges immunity from arrest. He promises to shelve the Penrod gerrymander bill and quash indictments if needed. Daytime talks in Dayton involve Lt. Gov. Van Orman and Klan figures urging Democratic return.
In a busting clash over a return from Dayton, fifteen bolting Democrats insist the Penrod gerrymander bill remains alive. Republican leaders vow passage, while some senators deny Stephen Stephenson orchestrated the move, calling him a Barnum figure.
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