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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1925
Page
10
Chicago dispatch reports Mrs. John Torrio, wife of the slain gang chieftain, placed under guard after police learn rivals plan to kill her to remove the principal witness. Capone and his lieutenant Scarlo Al Capone also guarded following Torrio shooting and Capone’s narrow escape two weeks earlier.
Police closed five soft drink parlors in a week as part of a drive against bootleggers and violators. Gary chemists seized a bottle of liquor with enough poison to kill ten. Mrs. Cora Ballentine of Garrett died at 54 from pneumonia complications. Residents report burglaries and gas thefts in Arford. Harrison Township farmers called for county unit plan reforms.
Indiana reports 7,506 feminine agriculturists with over 6,500 operating farms and 325000 acres improved. Dairying poultry and hog-raising are common, total farm land about 460000 acres, farm value estimated at 60 million dollars. Women cultivate 3.1 percent of farms and 2.1 percent of acreage.
The State Bank of Massachusetts Avenue has been named a state depository, marking a key designation for handling state funds and financial operations. This appointment positions the bank to manage public accounts and related transactions for state agencies.
About 350 banks named depositories. The Massachusetts Avenue Bank will receive up to $10,000 in state deposits. The sixteen banks will receive up to $330,000. Total permitted to go into state depositories rises to about $15,500,000.
The Interstate Commerce Commission suspends tariffs that would raise freight rates from Indiana and middle western points to the northwest for investigation until May 81. George H. Mosser of R. B. Coapstick conveyed the Chamber’s request and middlewest shippers met in Chicago to seek a temporary tariff adjustment.
Delegates from the Hassler shock absorbers distributors will depart Indianapolis tonight to attend the Chicago Auto Show. They completed a two day business session and planned plant visits at Robert H. Hassler Inc. before a dinner at the Indianapolis Athletic Club and a theater visit to Keith's Theater.
Y W C A directors rename Mrs. Fred Hoke as president of the board. Other officers elected at the annual luncheon include Mrs. Brandt C. Downey as vice president Miss Eunice Johnson as assistant secretary and Dr. Kate Williams as treasurer.
Richard A. Kurtz of Union Trust Company markets winter and summer European trips for Indianapolis clients. He notes Holy Year in Rome will draw crowds and conducted tours offer favorable rates. Kurtz also highlights his long experience arranging foreign tours and the firm’s expanded offices at 807 809 S Delaware after moving from Meridian Street.
Louis N Grossman of the Sanitary Washed Wiper Company fosters a unique business niche. Factories and machine shops recognize the need his product fills and have expanded production under his guidance.
The Spink-Army Hotel offers a welcoming lobby described as a home atmosphere with carefully crafted interiors. It provides furnished and unfurnished transient and residential apartments at low prices with top service. A dining room offers table d hote and a la carte service ideal for Sunday dinners or entertaining guests.
In October the Live Wires unit of T. R. Jones Company reorganized as Finance Realty under C. R. Clayton president. Simeon Cox secretary treasurer and Ellen Parker clerk, the firm completed twenty seven transfers totaling $159 700. The policy emphasizes honesty and courteous client service.
Local plumber G. J. Sellmeyer argues good plumbing boosts community health wealth and happiness. He stresses qualified installation and prompt service with four emergency cars and nine skilled workers ready to respond.
The Mercantile Garage at 1258B Pennsylvania St in Indianapolis continues under George Levinson since 1915. It emphasizes storage by day week or month and car washing, aiming for fast service with guaranteed safety while stored downtown.
A veterinary facility lists services including boarding surgery and emergency medicine. It notes a licensed veterinary attendant in charge and highlights specialty care for acute and chronic skin conditions and ambulance service.
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