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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1925

Page

5

New Moravian Church To Rise From Ashes At College Ave

After a fire destroyed the First Moravian Episcopal Church at 02 College Ave a new $50 000 structure is planned with about $30 000 already subscribed Rev Christian O Weber says the site is undecided and the congregation has grown with nine new members last week and seven the previous day He spoke of scripture and divine purpose drawing the community together in trial and renewal.

First Moravian Episcopal Church College Ave Christian O. Weber B. Twenyh St Weber Ezekiel

Homestead Mother Theme Opens City Y M C A Talk

Rev. Robert A. Elwood known as the boardwalk preacher of Atlantic City led a big meeting at the English Terrace Y M C A. He praised the homestead mother as Americas chief asset saying she was old fashioned but right. The event featured a thirty minute concert by the Y M C A orchestra under L A Von Sta.

América Robert A. Elwood Atlantic City L. A. von Stagave

Cres ent Life Speaker Leads Roberts Park Bow League Service

Bertram Day president of Crest Life Insurance Company will be chief speaker at the Roberts Park Bow League service Sunday night. One hundred sixteen persons attended the service Sunday.

Bertram Day Cresent Life Insurance Company Roberts Park Bow League H. One

Shelbyville Pastor Speaks at Y M C A Boys Meeting

The Rev. J. C. Overman of Shelbyville Indiana addressed a Y M C A boys meeting on "Round Pegs in Square Holes." He urged honesty courtesy and courage as essential boy attributes. EB. J. Rood contributed another chapter in the serial.

J. C. Overman Shelbyville Ind EB. J. Rood

Victim in Street Car Hold-Up Dies

Forrest Van Devere a 42 year old conductor on a Lexing ton Ave Summit St street car was shot while trying to stop robbers and died at the city hospital. Clyde Hendrickson and James Hardle received blood transfusions but died in effect. Donald Dickerson released after alibi. William Boyd and another man remain under police surveillance.

Forrest van Devere Elm St Lexington Ave Summit St Clyde Hendrickson Spruce St James Hardle N. Richland St Donald Dickerson Michigan St William Boyd St. Paul St

Hope for Lindley Seen as Republican Governor Takes Office

Dr. B H Lindley Kansas University chancellor who lost a supreme court bid for injunction to halt ouster without hearing is expected to be reinstated by the incoming Republican Governor who takes office today. Lindley a graduate of Indiana University was discharged on grounds of aloofness from students and accused the governor of political motives.

B. H. Lindley Kansas University Kansas Supreme Court J. M. Davis Lindley Indiana University Davis

Indiana Woman's Republican Club Opens Headquarters

The Indiana Woman's Republican Club opened permanent headquaters in Severin Building room 325 today led by president Mrs Vivian T Wheatcraftt of Whiteland. Week by week different members will run operations with Mrs William Gremmelsparger of Indianapolis as first week in charge and Mrs R C Huggins scheduled for the second week. A stenographer will be employed.

Indiana Woman's Republican Club Severin Vivian T. Wheatcraftt Whiteland William Gremmelsparger Indianapolis R. C. Huggins

Second Fire Probed at Franks Dry Goods Loss Ends Block Threat

A second fire in two months damaged Franks Dry Goods Store and nearby buildings in Fort Wayne Indiana with an estimated loss of 500000 as investigators pursue the cause. The blaze threatened the block and follows a prior December 21 fire that destroyed the Boston Store with a 350000 loss.

Rt. Wayne Times Special FT. Wayne Ind Franks Dry Goods Boston

Indiana School Men Club backs standardized county unit schools

The Indiana School Men's Club endorsed standardization of parochial and private schools, favored a school census in August, and supported inspection and uniform markings. The move calls for county unit school law, inspection, and repeal of certain teaching requirements. Action was taken Saturday at Lincoln.

Indiana School Men's Club Lincoln

Governor Ed Jackson Sets Foundational Inaugural Tone

Governor Ed Jackson delivers an inaugural address asserting the oath’s duties, stressing public service to the people, caution against overreach, and a call for conscientious, fearless action. He vows to uphold three branches, resist selfish influences, and seek divine guidance to earn the people’s confidence.

Hamilton Holt Addresses Indianapolis Ministers Luncheon

Hamilton Holt of New York urged United States entry into the world court at a luncheon of the Indianapolis Ministerial Association held at the Y M C A. His main talk will be at Roberts Park M B Church tonight with Bishop Joseph M Francis presiding. Invitations extended to Legislature churches schools and clubs to send delegations. Holt spoke in North Manchester Sunday.

Hamilton Holt New York United States Indianapolis Ministerial Association Roberts Park M. B. Church Delaware Vermont Joseph M. Francis Episcopal Church Holt North Manchester Ind

Burial for Harriett M. Grimes Held at Greenfield

Funeral services for Harriett M. Grimes 54 of 49384 Broadway wife of Peter B. Grimes who died suddenly Saturday in the office of Dr. W P Best were held at 10 30 this morning at the residence Burial was at Greenfield She was a member of Churchman Avenue Baptist Church

Harriett M. Grimes Broadway Peter B. Grimes W. P. Best Bankers Trust Greenfield Churchman Avenue Baptist Church

Marion township institute charges minority group misreported stance

Shelbyville Indiana January 12 members of the Marion township institute organization accuse a minority group of misreporting the organization as opposing the county unit measure to be introduced in the Legislature. They say they had no opportunity to vote on the question.

Shelbyvill Ind Marion Township Institute

Measles Lead List in State Health Morbidity Report

The state health board’s morbidity report for Jan 3 lists measles as the leading communicable disease with 155 cases. Scarlet fever totals reach 149 and chickenpox 128, with Marion County reporting two scarlet fever cases four smallpox cases and no diphtheria or typhoid. Over three weeks diphtheria rose from 42 to 62, scarlet fever from 115 to 149, and typhoid from 3 to 9. smallpox fell from 56 to 50.

State Board of Health Marion County

Police save man found asleep on track after alleged incident

Dick Wayne, 35, from an unnamed city, was found asleep with his shoes off on a track at Bibbee and by police officers Ferguson and Tague who said they intervened to prevent a potential fatal outcome.

Dick Wayne Ferguson and Tague Wayne Bibbee and

SLED COASTER HURT BY TRUCK IN JAMS CASES

A 9 year old boy Shearer of Hillside Avenue was injured when the sled he rode ran under a truck driven by Glenn Turner at Hillside and Langley. Walter Kimberlin 40 faced charges of driving while intoxicated after his car collided with Audie Her’s at Virginia Avenue. Multiple pedestrians including James Redmond and Mrs Addie Selloff were injured by autos at Capitol Avenue New York Street and Massachusetts avenues. The driver in one hit-and-run at Michigan and Indiana failed to stop.

Shearer Hillside Ave Glenn Turner Ingram Hillside Langley Aves Walter Kimberlin Cornell Ave Audie Her Senate Ave Virginia Ave James Redmond Indiana Ave Capitol Ave New York St Addie Selloff Barnett Sts Ella Gillespie Michigan St Massachusetts Ave New Jersey Steve Smith Southport Ind Ind. Driver, Was Slated. ’ Co. Woodruff Stubbins Hotel

Ready Burial Set for Michael J. Ready Wednesday

Funeral services for Michael J. Ready 71 longtime Indianapolis financier will be held at 9 a m Wednesday at SS Peter and Paul Cathedral with burial in Holy Cross cemetery. He died Sunday and was active in the Chamber of Commerce and Catholic welfare groups. Surviving are his widow and three daughters.

Michael J. Ready Pennsylvania St SS. Peter and Paul Holy Cross Cemetery Ready Fayette County Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce National Catholic Welfare Council Peter and Paul Cathedral J. W. Coffield George S. O'Connor Frances

Lee Memorial Opposed by National Auxiliary Leader

Miss Ida Rokes of Boston national commander of the Sons of Veterans Auxiliary denounced a proposed congregational bill to mint silver half dollars sold for one dollar to fund a Gen. Robert E. Lee sculpture. The issue sparked debate at the Sons of Veterans meeting Saturday at the Severin with further discussion Sunday.

Ida Rokes Boston Mass Sons of Veterans Auxiliary Gen Robert H. Lee Sons of Veterans Severin

Inaugural Date Proposed For Marion County Judges

Representative Charlies D D Bebin of Marion County today announced a bill to set January 1 as a general inaugural date for all Marion County judges and appellate court judges. The measure aims to align terms, extending some expirations to December 31 to simplify court record handling.

Charlies DD. Bebinger Marion County

Brown County and Indiana Beauty Spots illustrated talk

Frank Hohenberger of Nashville Indiana will present an illustrated talk on Brown County and Indiana beauty spots Wednesday at the Place M. Ei Church.

Brown County Indiana Frank Hohenberger Nashville Ind M. Ei Church

Coolidge Plans to Direct U. S. Foreign Affairs

President Coolidge moves to personally direct American foreign policy after Hughes resignation. He picks Frank Kellogg as Secretary of State and William Borah to work with him, aiming at stronger arms control, debt talks, and broader European engagement amid global shifts.

United Press Washington Hughes Coolidge Frank Kellogg London State Department Senate Kellogg William E. Borah Borah United States

Rites Arranged for Fire Victim Kenneth Smith

Kenneth Smith 21 of 523 W Twenty Eighth St died after a kerosene explosion at his home. Funeral at Blasengym chapel 2228 Shelby St at 2 pm today, body to Lebanon Ind for Tuesday service. Coroner to begin blast probe Wednesday. His mother Rosa 42 and wife La Vonne 16 were affected.

Blasengym Chapel Shelby St Kenneth Smith Rosa Smith Kenneth

Veterinarians to Convene Indiana Association Convention

Reports of officers will open the Indiana Veterinary Medical Association convention at 1 00 p m Tuesday at the Severin. Dr W B Wallace of Marion president said new officers will be elected. Prof Albert A Hansen of Purdue University will lecture on The Latest Developments in the Poison Plant Situation in Indiana and Canine Disease will be discussed by Dr D M Campbell of Ohio State University. Sessions will last until Thursday.

Indiana Veterinary Medical Association Severin W. B. Wallace Marion Albert A. Hansen Purdue University Indiana D. M. Campbell Ohio State University

Woman Driver Hurt In Alcohol Charge At City Hotel

Mrs Grace Spencer 28 of 428 Vermont St was injured when her car hit a parked vehicle in front of Spink Arms Hotel at 4 am today. She was taken to City Hospital and held in detention ward charged with driving while intoxicated by Motor Policemen Hague and Petit.

Grace Spencer Vermont St P. A. Sharick Spink- Arms

Body recovered attempt for unidentified man in Ohio River note reads I'm crazy

Evansville Indiana January 12. New efforts to recover the body of an unidentified man who stripped and plunged into the Ohio River after leaving a note reading I'm crazy. Authorities search the river and surrounding banks for the missing person.

Times Evansville Ind Ohio River

Colored Family Burned In Caldwell Fire Tragedy

A Caldwell incident reports seven Black people two women and five children burned to passing early pegs when a fire destroyed their home. The article notes the deadly blaze and lists victims by relation and age, urging caution as investigators probe the cause.

United Caldwell MM. J Dan

Thiel to push bill on pressuring candidates

Representative John W. Thiel of Lake County will introduce a bill making it a crime to ask a candidate how he stands on an issue or to influence his vote. He slammed blunt questionnaires as useless and said TV surveys are routinely discarded.

John W. Thiel Lake County

Coroner Reports Rising 1924 Deaths by Homicide and Auto

Coroner Paul F. Robinson files 1924 death toll showing 54 murders and 94 automobile deaths, with railroad fatalities down to 10. Other causes include 16 poisonings, 19 burns, 7 alcoholism, 7 interurban crashes, and 28 accidental falls among 662 total deaths investigated.

Paul F. Robinson Robinson

New Bank Bill Drafted to Tighten State Banking Rules

A proposed banking bill for the State banking department, which oversees 863 banks, aims to align state laws with National statutes and boost security for stockholders and depositors. It limits bank officers to half the bank's capital and requires stock subscribers to be worth at least three times their purchase, with authority sought to hire more examiners beyond the nine currently employed.

State Banking Department Limislo&ns

Frat Fire Probe Into Bloomington ATO House Blaze

State fire marshal investigators probe the Bloomington Alpha Tau Omega fraternity house fire Friday with an estimated loss of 45 000. The blaze began in a broom closet destroying clothing of about 35 members and damaging furnishings and personal effects. Insurance on the building stood at 12 000 with furnishings at 38 000 and personal effects at 10 400.

Alpha Tau Omega Bloomington

Paris Trains Crash In Dense Fog Injuring Several

Three suburban Paris trains wrecked in heavy fog with many injured. The city faced near night darkness as street traffic stalled and buses collided with storefronts amid the confusion. Adv. We will cover De Molay basketball game at the Naval Reserve Building 17-B North St. at 8 p.m. Friday a class of about 150 young men to be initiated at the Athenaeum 401 EB Michigan St.

United Press Paris London wWe de Molay United States Naval Reserve Bidg North St Athenaeum Michigan St

Van Orman Addresses Indiana Inaugural Speech

Evansville speech after inauguration highlights commitment to restraint in legislation, bipartisan service, and upholding laws. Van Orman praises predecessor Emmett Branch and Governor Ed Jackson, emphasizes faith in God as moral foundation, and urges careful reading of bills to avoid personal gain.

Emmett F. Brence ED Jackson Branch F. Harold van Orman Evansville Statehouse Indiana Emmett Forrest Branch

Mrs. McBride Funeral Services Scheduled

Funeral services for Mrs. William P. McBride 72 who died Friday at her Knightstown home after a recent operation at St Vincent Hospital were set for 2 30 p m at the home Burial in Knights Tee She was mother of Bert McBride president of Continental National Bank and sister of Dr J P Kirlick and Jesse Kirkpatrick Indianapolis.

William P. McBride Knightstown St. Vincent's ‘Hospital Knights Tee McBride Bert McBride Continental National Bank J.P. Kirlick Jesse Kirkpatrick Indianapolis

Warship Rushes to Shanghai to Aid Foreigners

A British warship was rushed to Shanghai from Weihaiwei and police and volunteers deployed along foreign settlements after Chi Hsi Yuan seized Nanjing. Hu Pep forces were defeated with a bloodless coup d etat while stray shots hit the French settlement and no foreigners were wounded. Carlisle is en route as Chi and Sun Yuan Fang plan actions against Pekin.

United Press Shanghai Wei Hai Wie Chi Hiseih Yuan Chi Li Hu Pep Carlisle Sun Yuan Fang Chi Pekin

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Y. M. Big Meeting Epworth Y. M- Boys Dr. James Bandit Kansas Indiana Women’s Republican Club Gov. Jackson God of Nations World Court Advocate M. J. Ready LEE Memorial Bill Brown ‘County U. S Dawes Lebanon Oltybagown State” Department van Orman Commonwealth Carlyle California Fletcher Savings and Trust Company Freeh Savings and Trust Company Savings Pennsylvania and Market Streets Oliver Avenue Roosevelt Avenue North Dimes Strip Mort Ureds Tenth Street Washington Street
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