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Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1925

Page

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Eight Children Burned in Montreal Fires Kill Woman

United Press reports two early morning fires in Montreal claim nine lives including eight children. A tenement blaze in the tenderloin district and a separate north Montreal dwelling fire killed six and three victims respectively. Survivors were rushed to Montreal General Hospital as firemen battled bitter cold and blocked exits.

United Press Montreal Tenderloin Montreal Pera Montreal General Hospital Freda Helen Peter Taylor Manes Rene Thouin Romero Thouin Cecile Thouin Emilienne Thouin Lionel Brault

Shepherd seeks self vindication in ward death case

Chicago January 3 William D Shepherd heir to the estate of William McClintock Jr seeks absolute vindication after coroners report finds Typhoid fever caused death. Shepherd had been awarded 1 000 500 from the boy's estate and accused Chief Justice Harry Olson of malicious charges prompting a libel dispute.

United Press Chicago William McClintock William D. Shepherd Shepherd Mtock Shephat Harry Olson Chicago Bal Court Olson

New York Shovels Snow After Major Winter Storm

A foot of snow blankets New York City as drifts reach six feet in places. Thousands of workers are called to clear the streets and restore transit service after an eighteen hour downfall described as the heaviest in years. One death is reported in the region as a Jersey City laborer, Paunt 0, is buried in a coal pocket.

Preea New York Paunt Jersey City

Small headway for dry law shown by 1924 arrests

Washington reports that prohibition made little headway in 1924 based on 233 916 arrests for intoxication in 35 cities, closely matching 1923. Philadelphia led with 49 501 arrests, while New York City’s five boroughs recorded 10 783 and Boston 39 536, highlighting variations in police methods.

United Press Washington Philadelphia Quaker City Five Boroughs New York Boston Buffalo Middle West Cleveland Chicago South and Seaboard Atlanta

Year 1924 Reserved As Cold Year In Weather Bureau Record

The year 1924 was notably cold with a total deficit of 718 degrees below normal, about 2 degrees per day. December saw a low of 13 degrees below zero, two degrees under the monthly record, and a high of 64 on the 11th, four degrees below earlier December records.

J. H. Armington Weather Bureau

Indianapolis Records Show Arrests for Intoxication Rise

Police records for Indianapolis show 1924 arrests for intoxication totaling 2,929 men and 393 women. Officials note 1923 figures incomplete with an estimate of 2,725 men and 259 women. In 1922, 2,280 men and 212 women were held on intoxication charges.

Indianapolis Herman F. Rikhoff

Remy Reported Better After Illness

William H. Remy prosecuting attorney had grippe since Wednesday and was better today though not up, as reported in his office update.

William H. Remy

Fireman Killed As Apartment Fire Displaces Hundreds

A $750000 blaze in Philadelphia destroyed two adjoining buildings today. One fireman died, two others were injured, and over 200 residents were forced from their homes. United Press reports the fire caused extensive damage and prompted major emergency response.

By _ United Philadelphia

Pair Held on Vagrancy Bond Questioned in Burglary Case

Ralph Baines, 17, of 1449 Churchman Ave, and Thomas Snapp, 17, of 319 S East St, were questioned today by Detectives Peats and Higgs in connection with an old burglary. Detectives said Baines was alleged to be a Navy deserter.

Ralph Baines Churchman Ave Thomas Snapp S. East St Peats and Higgs Baines Navy

Seventy-Five Seek JP Job After Resignation

Center Township justice of the peace William A. Conner resigned today due to ill health. Seventy-five lawyers have applied for the appointment. John McCloskey, president of the county commissioners, said a worthy Democrat will get the place.

William A. Conner Center Township John McCloskey

Fair Sunday Forecast From Weather Bureau

Fair weather expected Sunday with little temperature change. Meteorologist J. H. Armington says highs and lows will range from 28 to 34 degrees. Tonight may bring light snow but no significant accumulation. The same forecast holds for the state.

Weather Bureau J. H. Armington

Rink Estate Settled After Pro bate Court Action

Final settlement of Joseph A. Rink estate shows widow Carrie R. Rink of 4204 N. Meridian St receives 84774.37 in personal property in addition to real estate. She is sole legatee with most of the estate in 98 shares of Rink Cloak House common stock valued at 74850.

Joseph A. Rink Carrie R. Rink N. Meridian Sr Rink Cloak House Corporation

Arrests by city show nationwide totals in 1923 and 1924

The report lists arrest counts across 35 cities in 1923 and 1924, with totals for major locations on the Pacific Coast and across the United States. Cities include Los Angeles Columbus Cincinnati Des Moines Chicago New York Philadelphia Buffalo Albany and others, reflecting a nationwide comparison.

Los Angeles Columbus Ohio Charleston W. Va Canton Dayton Youngstown Toledo Cincinnati Des Moines Oklahoma City Minneapolis St. Paul- Soi Cleveland Chicago Louisville Wheelsas Lincoln Neb Houston Texas Dallas Austin An -Francisco Tacoma, Wash Portland, Ore Denver Atlanta Memphis Knoxville Tenn Wilmington Del Baltimore Birmingham New York Philadelphia New Haven Buffalo Albany Awe Gs Eursatt

Grand Jury Chosen for Marion County January Term

County jurors named for the Marion County grand jury include William B. Westin R O Box 91 Ben Davis Theodore L Mathews 2828 Bethel Ave W C Clapp 6024 E Washington St Walter G Havens J E Krause Washington Hotel now in Florida and Homer McClain Acton Ind They are ordered to report to Judge James A Collins Monday morning A Krause substitute likely drawn.

Marion County William B. Westin R. O. Box Ben Davis Theodore L. Mathews Bethel Ave W. C. Clapp E. Washington St Walter G. Havens J. E. Krause Washington Hotel Florida Homer McClain Acton Ind James A. Collins Krause

Sty Trip to Palestine Talk at YMCA Sunday

Bert Essex Indianapolis realtor will speak on Sty Trip to Palestine before the YMCA Boys Sunday League at the YMCA auditorium Sunday at 2 30 p m. Music by C M Erbaugh and C W Raub. E J Reed continues his serial story. Meeting for boys aged 10 to 15.

Palestine Bert Essex Indianapolis Y. M. C. A. Boys’ Sunday League M. Erbaugh C. W. Raub E. J. Reed

Campaign Story 10 Be Probed by House Committee

Washington January 3. Charges printed in Liberty Magazine under Mary Allen Hulbert claim Repulicans in 1916 sought information to impeach President Wilson. Representative Reed of Illinois introduced action to probe the allegations, calling them harmful to Wilson and the GOP during Hughes campaign year.

United Press Washington Liberty Mary Allen Hulbert Peck Republican Party Wilson House Committee Acnion Reed Illinois Charles Evans Hughes

Slayers Denied Retrial Appeal In Murder Case

In Mount Vernon Illinois on January 3 Rev. Lawrence M. Hight and Mrs. Elsie Sweetin were sentenced for the murder of Wilford Sweetin after a denied retrial appeal. Judge J C Kern sentenced Hight to life imprisonment and Sweetin to 35 years in Joliet. The judge reproached the pair, saying Elsie was as guilty as her accomplice.

Svecia Mount Vernon Til Lawrence M. Hight Elsie Sweetin Wilford Sweetin J. C. Kern

Road Plan Talks Set by County Boards

County commissioners and councilmen planned an informal joint meeting for Saturday January 10 to discuss a Marion County road building plan for 1985. Cassius L. Hogle says the goal is minimal spending, with no new road construction and taxes unlikely to drop if spending proceeds.

Marion County Cassius L. Hogle

Building Values Drop in City Construction Year 1924 to 1928

City building commissioner's office reports total valuation of all building work in 1924 at 25 million 452 thousand 812 dollars versus 27 million 144 thousand 484 dollars in 1928. The year saw about 1 400 more permits than 1923 with residences the largest segment valued at 10 million 249 thousand 509 dollars. Repairs and alterations cost about 2 million 805 thousand 268 dollars and roughly 2 million was spent on public buildings.

Toys in Bassler Home Reveals Large Toy Cache

Loganport Indiana sheriff reports finding many toys and a large doll in the Bassler home. Four family members were killed last week after Mrs Emma Hobough said her parents denied her daughter a Christmas, a motive she cited to authorities.

Times Special Logansport Ind Bowyer Bassler Emma Hobough

First Picture of Mayor and Bride at Their New Home

ERA publishes the first photo of Mayor Shank and Mrs. Shank since their marriage. The couple, living on Golden Hill Drive, take short snow hikes with their wedding chow dog Chink, a present from a friend, for an airing.

Mayor Bride Mayor Shank Golden Hill Dr

Sheriff Sees Prisoners Dine In Quiet Jail Yard

An Indianapolis Times reporter observes Marion County jail inmates eating a sparse dinner under Sheriff Omerkins. The 209 prisoners are led to the third tier, named as former fighters and alleged criminals, as guards supervise. Meals consist of bones potatoes cabbage and bread with daily variations.

Jack Dillon

Mystery on French debt deepens as Herrick reports

Washington dispatches describe Ambassador Herrick in Paris continuing talks with Prime Minister Herriot and Finance Minister Clementel. The fuller report heightens mystery over France's actual position and whether Clementel's memorandum is official, unofficial, a refunding offer, or a new promise.

United Press Washington Herrick Paris State Department Herriot Clementel France

Thief Trap Accident In Muncie Claims Man

David Shockley aged 34 of Muncie died at Home Hospital from shotgun wounds received early this morning. The weapon, part of a trap set by farmer Addie Burke for thieves, discharged when concealed in loose grain. Chester and Nelson Frederick aided Shockley and rushed him to hospital.

Times Muncie Ind David Shockley Addie Burke Burke Middletown Chester Nelson Frederick Shockley

Retired Doctor Jacob H. Harter Dies at 84

Dr. Jacob H. Harter 84 longtime Anderson Pendleton and Veedersburg physician died early today at 614 N New Jersey St He born in Delaware County lived here twelve years a MethIl Church Mason and G A R member Survived by widow Melinda S Harter daughter Mrs A Leatherman and brother Dr W P Harter private funeral 10 am Monday at home burial Crown Hill cemetery

Jacob H. Harter Anderson, Pendleton Veedersburg New Jersey St Dr. Harter Delaware County Methil Church Mason Melinda S. Harter A. Leatherman Broadway P. Harter Anderson Crown Hill Cemetery

Venue Change Granted in Indiana Prisoner Murder Case

Ralph Lee, 19, an escaped inmate from the Indiana State Reformatory, granted change of venue today from Marion County in the murder case of grocer Abner Peek at 344 Speedway Ave. Judge James A. Collins will decide later which county will hear the trial. Defense attorney Ira M. Holmes. Lee was captured in Seattle after his wife told police he had killed a man in Indianapolis.

Ralph Lee Indiana State Reformatory Abner Peek Speedway Ave Marion County James A. Collins Ira M. Holmes Lee Seaattle Wash Indianapolis

Hawkins Denies Justice in Indiana Courts

Hawkins declares no justice in Indiana federal courts. Defins Company faces Dayton jail after failing to post 20000 dollars bail. authorities report ongoing delays in securing release.

Indiana Hawkins

Hawkins Fights Removal to Indiana in Mysterious Case

Morton S. Hawkins former president of the Hawkins Mortgage Co of Portland Ind is jailed in Dayton Ohio. He vows to fight removal to Indiana to the last ditch claiming post office officials orchestrated his troubles. Bond set at 20000 after fugitive status since October and indictment for conspiracy to defraud.

Times Dayton Ohio Indiana Morton S. Hawkins Hawkins Mortgage Company Portland Ind Montgomery County Harry Post Office Albert J. Beveridge Hawkins United States Andrew Indianapolis Judge Geiger Homer Elliott United States District Attorney

Best Switchman Killed by Train

James R. Alhand, 35, a switchman for the Indianapolis Union Railway, was killed instantly when his foot slipped while setting a switch and a box car passed him. The accident occurred on Belt tracks near 8 East Street. Engineer Floyd Winterroad and conductor Leo Corliss were cleared of blame by Coroner Paul Robinson after investigation. Alhand’s body was taken to the city morgue.

James R. Alhand Merkel St Indianapolis Union Railway East St Floyd Winterroad R. Rk. C Leo Corliss State St

Murder total doubles in Indianapolis in 1924 record year

Indianapolis crime and municipal figures show 72 murders in 1924, a new city record. The report lists arrests by department, traffic violations, stolen goods recovered totaling $1.7 million, and talks to about 94,000 school children as part of public safety efforts.

Indianapolis Oscar Ueisser Price Shiele Leer Athletic Clos Ment Ae Est Les Summers

Three Represent U S at Parley

The State Department announced the American delegation to the Paris financial conference on January 7 includes Ambassador Kellogg of London Ambassador Herrick of Paris and Col James A Loan as official observers. The conference was postponed from January 6 to January 7. Kellogg's inclusion signals the use of the London Dawes agreement to claim 250 7 of American war claims from the reparations fund.

Twashington Kellogg London Herrick Paris Col James A. Loan Paris State Department Biel

Mohawk Sinks After Fire At Sea Disaster

Rescue efforts save 2785 crew from the Clyde liner Mohawk after it burned and sank off Delaware Bay. Passengers and crew faced smoke, fire, and gale as three ships responded, with most survivors traveling by train to Jacksonville or returning to New York. A girl strummed a ukulele as a 400 pound passenger slid to safety.

United Press Wilmington Del Jan Delaware Bay Jacksonville Fis New York Florida

State Banks Get Case in Federal Banking Call

A federal call for national conditions as of December 31 was issued by the State banks and trust commission at the close of business today. A slight blaze at City Hall caused minor damage when paraffin spilled onto a lighted surface in the electrical department.

City Hall

Fragmentary legal page item leaves reader guessing

The readable notes show scattered legal references with dates and parties but lack clear names or actions, leaving the outcome and stakes uncertain in this damaged OCR fragment.

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