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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1925
Page
4
Supreme Court has stayed Joseph Parker's execution to May 29 after his Jan. 16 death sentence for the alleged murder of a Terre Haute detective. Edward Barber, Parker's codefendant, is also sentenced to die Jan. 16 but received no stay. both pursue appeals in the Supreme Court.
Ed Mason, 41, described as colored, is charged as a fugitive. He is linked to 412 Toledo St.
The House seeks a conference over Senate amendments to the Hickey bill providing two federal judges for Indiana. Changes would let grand juries in any state area be drawn by judge discretion and allow one district to conduct statewide investigations. Senate action on Indiana judges and a potential successor for Homer Elliott are noted. A Michigan City fireman death is reported as the rail line accident toll rises.
An advertisement touts Epsonade Salts as a tastier form of pure Epsom Salts for constipation and biliousness. It claims doctors and nurses rely on it, tastes like lemonade, and sells at drug stores for a few cents per package.
A riddle asks to divide a 13 by 13 grid into eleven squares by cutting along existing lines. The smallest square may be a single cell. The puzzle hints at a hidden country after inserting a letter to reveal GREECE CRETE. The previous answer referenced RT.
Richard J. Shaw of 5641 Broadway died Tuesday after a long illness. He served as general yardmaster of the L. E. & W. Railroad for seventeen years and previously worked for the Big Four. He organized the Indianapolis Yardmasters Association and helped found the Knights of Pythias Lodge. Survived by his widow two daughters a son his mother a sister and a brother, all of Indianapolis. Funeral planned for Friday morning.
Governor Bemmett F. Branch announces the State School for the Blind site will be referred to the General Assembly opening Thursday. The site committee and Branch disagree on proposed locations. Pressure likely to favor moving the school outside Marion County as in the previous session.
Mrs Franey Percifield Fitzpatrick of Bloomington issued a state wide appeal to find her four children Lizzie Andrews Bell and Earl Percifield who were placed in an Indianapolis orphan asylum and have not been heard from in thirteen years.
The State pardon board will hear thirty nine new clemency applications next week with five old cases reopened. From Marion County are Frank Frolke serving four months with costs for conspiracy to defraud Frank Pierce facing five to fourteen years for robbery and Carl White with five to fourteen years for robbery.
George Speckman of 1039 Ww Michigan St told police he was held up by two colored men at Brigh and Michigan Sts about 7 p m Tuesday and robbed of $3, keys and a watch.
An era style testimonial from Mrs Elsie Ackerman Convoy Ohio and Mrs Litchfield Conn praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound during menopause. They claim increased energy sleep relief stress digestion and reduced pains after multiple bottles.
Police searched for the driver of an auto that struck Mrs. Albert Welchel 35 at 2200 E Washington St. She was hospitalized with injuries to head and body. Several others were injured in separate collisions, with suspects charged with assault and battery where noted.
Dan Vladd, 24, of 108 S Woest St, held on assault and battery and speeding charges after police say his car struck and injured Joe Perkins, 2037 W Washington St, in the 1200 block. Carl Nieman, 4039 Southeastern Ave, was slightly hurt when struck by a car driven by A D Lasley, Box 357 D. Nieman went home. C E Pettit, 1749 S Talbott St, a motorman, is under assault and battery charge as a southbound Illinois streetcar struck Isaac Hall, 65, colored, of 519 Muskingum St, Hall taken to city hospital.
The petition for an accounting by Will W. Gray, trustee for the $2,000,000 estate of James Gray, continued before master in chancery Charles Martindale. Heirs Mrs. Margaret Gary and Mrs. Margaret Gray Patterson allege improper handling and seek removal of the trustee and appointment of a new one.
The Farmers Mutual Insurance Company directors voted to have Hamilton County towns pay for rural fire runs. The company's annual report by secretary M L Cardwell shows 1924 fire losses were the highest in the company's history.
Winona Lake aims to secure a new State normal school through the upcoming Indiana Legislature. A business committee J E Headley James E Blue E A Mast C L Knauss J Q Motto John A Sloane surveyed Indiana education and will push inducements for a northern normal school.
A banquet is set to honor William Green retiring secretary treasurer of the United Mine Workers of America. Green has been elected president of the American Federation of Labor to succeed Samuel Gompers, with Thomas Kennedy of Hazelton, Pa. as an honor guest and successor in District No. 7.
Henry Brown a tailor at 1564 College Ave reported Tuesday night theft from his shop totaling 215 dollars in clothing and trinkets taken.
A coat and a gun valued at 30 dollars were stolen from Guthrie Donahue's home at 822 Bates Street Tuesday night, police were notified today.
A discussion on how postwar freedoms affect youth ethics in modern society. The speaker cites court cases and reformatories, questions the sources of youth laxity, and argues mothers should confront changes like jazz culture and women in business to guide boys and girls toward responsible manhood and womanhood. The article previews a second piece.
Miss Marie Arens twenty of 4823 Central Ave was cited for speeding thirty five mph at Emerson Ave and Washington St. Lieutenant Halstead took her to police headquarters in his car then loaned her seven cents for carfare when he learned she had no way to Butler. Others charged today were Dallas Church thirty and Earl Burroughs twenty six of 1824 Broadway.
Funeral services for Mrs. Fannie Falender 50 of 618 East Fortysixth Street were held at 2 p m at the residence with burial in the Jewish cemetery. She died Tuesday after a year of illness and had lived in Indianapolis 33 years born in Poland. She was active in the Council of Jewish Women Beth El Temple United Hebrew Societies and Jewish Home for the Aged. Surviving are her husband Louis Falender two daughters Miss Tillye Falender and Mrs Harry Lorber four sons Archie Benjamin David and Dr Philip Falender.
Ruth Bungard, 18, daughter of George Bungard city buildings official, died after despondency over ill health. She swallowed poison, ending her life on Tuesday.
An old advertising notice touts Creomulsion as a twofold act medicine to soothe inflamed membranes and kill germs. It claims creosote clears chronic coughs and colds, bronchitis, and throat diseases, with a money back guarantee if relief isn’t achieved.
A drug store ad touts Pyramid Pile Suppositories as the best friend to stop burning and relieve protrusions. It claims thousands testify that the product avoids surgery and offers grateful ease and comfort for hemorrhoids. A 60 cent box is advertised.
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