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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1925
Page
1
A police capture in Muncie Indiana led to a Chapman ten suspect being detained and transported toward federal prison. The report notes the arrest as part of a broader federal case, with authorities confirming custody and pending proceedings.
Two Atlanta wardens and local officers pursued Gerald Chapman after his recapture in Muncie Indiana. Chapman, wanted since his 1923 Atlanta hospital escape, faces possible transfer to New Britain Connecticut for a police murder case while under heavy guard in Indianapolis.
John F. Wrassman a 52 year old Pennsylvania Railroad engineer from 22 Hendricks Place died after leaping from his locomotive near Greenfield. He shut off steam set brakes warned the fireman and jumped. Fireman Harry Herron of 4022 Southeastern Ave was injured. Wrassman had spent 25 years piloting locomotives.
A concise guide addresses youth with straightforward advice on生活 decisions and safety. The compact unsigned piece urges practical thinking, prudent choices, and seeking trusted adults when faced with uncertain or risky situations.
In Marion County jail the famed criminal Gerald Chapman, 37, refuses to reveal causes of his life of crime. He dismisses reporters with a bored air and offers little to no advice about staying out of crime. He jokes about Beatrice Fairfax and tucks into jail meal while others mock his evasive answers.
A newspaper column urges Indianapolis to replace partisan city government with a nonpartisan board of directors and a professional city manager. It argues business efficiency, not political brawls, should govern the city’s operations, predicting better stewardship of a $600,000,000 municipal enterprise. It calls for a nonpartisan election of directors and a professional manager to head city government.
In Muncie Indiana on January 19 detective Harry Brown recalls subduing notorious criminal Gerald Chapman with a left hook to the jaw after Chapman fired at a deputy. Brown, six feet one inch and 45, says he pinned the man, knelt on his gun hand, and prevented another shot. Brown was promoted to detective a year ago.
Jan 19. Nine people died and extensive property damage followed floods that swept Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, Louisiana, and Mississippi after ten days of heavy rain. Two trains wrecked and hundreds were left homeless as swollen rivers burst through sections of five southern states. A Southern Railway passenger train plunged through a weakened trestle near Selma killing engineer L. Dunham and yardmaster T. Foster while Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis train struck a slide near Cartersville, Ga., killing engineer H. V. Hartzell and injuring J. M. Cooper.
Mayor Shank declares any city employee who voted for Coffin will be fired once identified, illustrating how politics governs municipal operations over efficiency and policy in city hall. The remark signals a purge atmosphere affecting public service and governance.
Judge Baltzell, former Gibson Circuit Court judge, was sworn in as Federal District of Indiana judge by clerk William P. Kappes before Judge A B Anderson at 2 p m in the Federal building law library. The brief ceremony drew a few friends and marks Andersons promotion to the U S Circuit Court of Appeals. Police blocked Lebanon access routes to pursue two youths who robbed a filling station Sunday night escaping with $20.
Senator Will K Penrod of Loogoo tee will introduce a measure in the Senate to bar the state from acquiring the First Baptist Church and Second Presbyterian Church property on the World War Memorial Plaza site. The draft would have blocked World War commission work in the block until title to all property was secured, but the bill will be redrafted to protect church property without hindering other commission plans.
Private C. H. Burnshire a World War veteran dies in Washington after thirty four operations to save his life since his left leg was shot away at Chateau Thierry nearly seven years ago. The report notes a currency update from London with the postwar exchange rate reaching four dollars and three and four tenths cents.
Frank White housed a stranger wearing an Army overcoat at the Oneida Hotel. The lodger stole $8 from White and disappeared. Police were notified after the coat drew attention to the crime.
Mrs Alberta Robinson aged 29 of Apt 116 Way Cortland was rushed to Methodist Hospital after taking about ten poison tablets. Police report says her condition is serious. Henry Spearing, manager of the apartment, called authorities after she told him she had poisoned herself. Mrs Robinson is described as a widow with a five year old child.
Leonidas N Baxter elected commander of George H Chapman Post No 209 G A R located at 112 North Illinois St with officers James Perry E F Smith as vice commanders George E Gilchrist surgeon Paul F Blank officer of the day James F Bird officer of the guard David Kinney chaplain Thomas H Clapp patriotic instructor Daniel Murray adjutant and B Ly as quartermaster in the ceremony.newsout
A Senate poll shows solons dodging the Speedway bill that stirred last session, after it passed and was vetoed by Governor McCray. Senator Moorhead says he will not introduce it, while Senator Daily would vote for it but not introduce, and speculation centers on Senator Nejdi to present the measure.
Discovery that candelabra of Soldiers and Sailors Monument are in bad condition may prompt replacements that would oppose flood lighting, according to Perry. The note signals potential restoration steps and public safety concerns regarding the monument’s illumination.
Times Special report from Washington notes consumption of cigarets in the United States has quadrupled since 1914. In 1923 more than sixty three billion cigarets were smoked. T. L. Hughes, chief of the tobacco section of the Department of Commerce, cites wartime promotion and increased female adoption of the habit as key factors.
Judges and attorneys from Coffin and Lemaux factions faced Judge Sidney Miller in Superior Court 3 as the two Republican city conventions moved toward electing a mayoral chair. Miller earlier issued an injunction preventing Coffin from removing twenty six precincts, but Judge Givan dissolved it at 12:45 pm. Ralph A. Lemcke won the Lemaux precinct vote, while Coffin supporters backed the same office in separate conventions.
Thomas B. Brown a in town to push a new cigaret tax bill similar to the 1923 measure that failed. The plan reportedly sets 3 cents per package and 1 cent on papers, with proceeds diverted to the school fund rather than the general fund. Brown and ex-Representative John A. Peterson are not in town this session.
Chi Hsieh Yuan forces retreat toward Shanghai after a rapid shift in the battle. Looting and rioting accompany the retreat as Lu Yung Hsiang's troops press the demoralized remnants of Wu Pei Fu's faction, who seized the city ten days earlier.
Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously approved the nomination of attorney Stone to the Supreme Court. The action came amid formal hearings and the nomination now advances to full Senate consideration.
Eleven automobiles added to the police speed squad under Mayor Shank and Chief Rikhoff. Officers ordered to haul speeders to city jail and pursue violators. City Attorney Bosson to draft licensing with physical and mental exams and revocation for speeders, while Shank considers state law if city ordinance fails.
Dr Clifford H Cox aged 85 of 441 Highland Ave becomes the first motorist arrested as antispeed patrols arrest motorists for speeding on Prospect Street near Fountain Square. Other arrests include Theodore Howard 25 of Columbia Ave chauffeur and many drivers cited for speeds from 30 to 45 mph across several streets.
Statehouse reports a bill to ban sports from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Memorial Day. Backers would push observance on the Sunday before or after the date to aid passage.
Dr Carleton B McCulloch was elected a director of the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce to replace Alexander L who is relocating to New York. The action occurred at a directors meeting.
Temperature readings show fluctuations from morning to noon with values around mid thirties to high thirties. Data appears from a weather table listing times such as 10 am 22 7 am 36 and 12 noon 39 with notes of mist and partial entries for Pracadt region.
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