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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1926
Page
1
County commissioners and the treasurer take office after interim appointments. The board names new appointees as they begin duties, with party leadership signaling continued Republican control for the next term.
The Ciphal courts begin new term with four clerks for judges and five county elected officials installed. Cassius L. Hogle becomes commissioner with Edward A. Ramsay succeeding Mayor John L. Duvall as county treasurer. Reappointments extend to several seven members as duties begin today.
The report shows a rise in gasolines tax receipts for the latest quarter and year ending December 1925, with figures including $791,649.79 in gas receipts and $2,218,229.68 for the year. Consumption reached 75,954,906 gallons, against 6,575.89 in the prior period, and December 1924 totals included $651,984.71.
Nearly two crates of Florida strawberries sold at $2 to $2.50 per quart as buyers planned cocktails or New Year entertaining. Joseph H. Beard of 645 N Temple Ave. said the fruit would be used for cocktails. Jacob Zier noted the price limits ordinary use and that purchases aimed at larger gatherings.
Miss Keough and husband from New York Street welcomed Indianapolis first newborn of 1926 a girl born just after midnight weighing nine and a half pounds at Methodist hospital. George Sibes and Morris Drake households reported other births nearby at Christian Hospital and Long Hospital though by a few hours missed the new year.
Marion County reports a final quarterly settlement for 1925 with a total of 45 744 54 collected in three months. Albert H. Lesche, county clerk, says Harry Dunn received the check and the funds are added to the county treasury. Total turned over to the treasury since the settlement is 105 664 18 with 27 060 11 from fines and bond forfeitures directed to the county school fund. Other receipts revert to the county general fund from clerk and sheriff fees jury fees prosecuting attorney fees docket fees state and county.
Deputy city clerk John Ambuhi signed for fines at Marion County Jail and wrote Goodby on the ledger. He collected four envelopes containing 91 dollars from Deputy Sheriff Roland Snider as his term expired and his last money call.
Plans by the public service commission at the request of the Interstate commerce commission to hear the Central Indiana Railway Company petition to abandon its line between Anderson and Brazil. State evidence will be forwarded to the Federal for decision. Times Special Mansfield Ohio January 1 eight persons injured in a collision between a skidding and steam roller near Joliet ten miles from here.
Police report a new tire stealing method after M. J. Dugan at Quick Tire Service dispatched deliveryman Joe Johnson to Apt 6 844 N Capitol Ave on a phone order. Johnson found no order and returned to find two tires valued at $20 missing from his truck.
Marion County taxes for 1925 rose by 1,205,722.65 over 1924 announced by county auditor Harry Dunn. Total 1924 taxes were 16,839,558.81, rising to 18,045,281.16 for 1926 with distributions to State Treasury and various local coffers.
Charles W. Heaton, 71, of R. R. M. Box 110, died at Methodist Hospital from injuries after a Monon train struck his automobile at Broad Ripple. Mrs Heaton was killed and son Paul Heaton, the driver, was slightly injured. Heaton's leg was broken and required setting several times. The Heaton family lived near Broad Ripple.
A Negro accosted Mr and Mrs Charles Mack at 2524 Paris Ave. and demanded receipts, striking Mack and stealing money while Mrs Mack was threatened. Officer Beeker fired at a hold up man who fled. purse and $3.30 were reported taken by Ralph Demgree. A second man followed Eva Barber home and she lost $6.20. Hattie Burns reported $6 missing after leaving for groceries. Burglaries included a spade pry entry at Thomas Blackwell’s home for $27.50, and thefts from T. T. Watson hardware, Lena Cource, and stores at Central Ave and English Ave totaling small sums.
The public service commission authorized Indiana Service to take over three independent Ft. Wayne bus lines. Two Donzelli routes to South Bend and Marion cost 107000 plus, while Crawford and Sons line to Warsaw sold for 21406 with 10946 for the certificate. Next week petitions of People Motor Coach will be reassigned from Clyde H. Jones.
Charles N. Zepp seventy of 1012 Cornell Ave retires after fifty six years with the Big Four Railroad as an engineer. A. C. Harrison sixty nine of 2685 Station St faces one more year of work after forty one years with the line and a prior eighteen years as a fireman. Zepp quit at 3 p.m. Thursday and both men reflect on retirement plans.
Schloss Brothers Company, 17 21 W Washington St, one of the citys largest clothing stores, will retire. The State Life Building lease has been sold to J G McCrory Stores Corp. Rooms must be vacated by May 1. Schloss cites no location for future plans, though expansion was planned and a new building may rise on Pem broke Arcade site.
Paul Wetter, one of four new municipal judges, began the year by withholding judgment against Nellie Burbridge 37 of 1946 Lewis St charged by railroad detectives with stealing a lump of coal. Wetter’s bench at police headquarters was decorated with flowers from friends.
Indiana is allotted 1,935,890 dollars from the 75,125,000 federal road construction fund distribution. Agriculture Secretary Jardine announced the apportionment in Washington.
Fire swept Belle Union near Greencastle Indiana on Thursday evening destroying a store a telephone exchange and a residence. Damage was estimated at $12000 and the town had no water to fight the blaze.
Start right and tune in at 9 tonight over WFBM to hear the Victor Herbert Ensemble under E E Kerner and the First Presbyterian Church quartet led by Tull E Brown. Soloist Mary Case soprano Norma Mueller alto Thomas R Knox tenor Charles A Clary will perform with two orchestral groups and trombonist Virgil Ont and Edd Leane featured.
Fire Chief John J. O'Brien reports the Indianapolis fire bug remained active over New Year’s Eve. H B O’Connell, owner of a confectionery at 1318 Bates Street, told rescuers his store blaze was set from the side by coal oil and evidence pointed to arson.
Evansville and First district Republicans press lieutenant governor F Harold Van Orman to seek the U S Senate seat in the spring primary. He would challenge Arthur R Robinson appointed to fill the late Samuel M Pratt term in the First district race.
Observers report a rowdy scene at a road house with police in uniform taking notes as ree drivers move on the streets. The incident draws attention from locals and raises questions about event safety and enforcement.
Observers reported exceptionally dry celebrations in Indianapolis at the start of 1926. Sheriff Omer Hawkins and deputies policed clubs and resorts, making arrests for drunkenness and liquor offenses while federal agents disrupted a blind tiger operation on West St. Clair Street. Police noted few drunks, but many partied with home drinks and fast driving as crowds crowded the downtown until daybreak.
Rives Peterson editor of Hardware Retailer spoke at the Indianapolis Athletic Club luncheon. He addressed advertising strategies during a seven day period at Claypooly venue.
An improvised report notes a council head in Mirpr Rt IT WI named for pro tem status amid rumors smoking may be allowed in sessions. The quote suggests smoking helps clear the atmosphere during ticklish points, with the council member inviting a cigar for an average fellow.
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