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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1925
Page
1
United States mobilizes troops in the Philippines to rush to Shanghai amid rising danger. Naval vessels and marines are dispatched. foreign and American forces patrol the harbor to protect foreigners as looting and fires loom. Citizens in Shanghai mobilize to maintain order.
Fifty Russians wearing Chinese uniforms, acting as advance guard for General Lu Yung Heiang, captured Shanghai and occupied the main railway station. They routed 600 Chinese troops and were later reinforced by 2,000 more Russians from the Feng Tien army, amid demoralized defenders.
Official returns show total 28,930,887 votes with President Coolidge leading at 15,729,448. John W. Davis 8,383,531 and Senator La Follette 4,817,858. Louisiana scattering adds 4,063 votes for the independent candidate.
Flapper Fanny remarks that flowers are not precluded by pretense and jokes about poetic expressions. The quip hints at social pressures and fashionable culture of the era.
An advocate argues for a non political General Manager model for Indianapolis. He urges shifting to independent management with a board of directors, ensuring constant accountability and merit based appointments, to improve efficiency and reduce political influence. He calls for timely adoption of reforms to modernize municipal governance.
The Indiana Senate met in secret as a committee of the whole to discuss a state Eugenicist bill introduced by Senator Holmes. It would allow sterilization of potential parents deemed by a court or jury to be likely public charges due to hereditary or mental or physical characteristics.
Washington Jan 29 Thomas W Slick a bench lawyer is expected to become Indiana new judge under the Hickey bill unless the Department of Justice objects. Senator Watson faces Attorney General Stone this afternoon and the nomination will be set if Stone agrees after a survey of Indiana politics.
Frank DB Gates president calls a special meeting of the Indiana real estate board at 4 p m to discuss the city manager plan of government for Indianapolis. Directors and civic affairs committee will attend, with all interested citizens invited to participate.
Wheat and grain markets rose on reports of public buying boosting demand as traders noted cautious warnings. Market edges lower midday as profits and advances faced selling pressure.
Noblesville Indiana on January 29 quotes wheat at $2.11 a bushel the highest since World War II era peak near $2.65. The market notes the level reflects postwar demand and supply conditions.
Chicago reports a wild trading day as May wheat peaks at 2.05 a bushel on word of a world wheat shortage and rich speculators. May wheat then retreats to 2.01. Key figures include Gray Silver of the Grain Marketing Company and notable traders Patten and Cutten denying involvement. Some wealth claims cited, while officials warn caution.
Thousands of Klansmen filled Herrin Illinois to honor H Glenn Two Gun Young a Klansman killed in a pistol duel with Ora Thomas Two others died in the same confrontation Services were held at the Baptist Church and a funeral procession moved to the cemetery where Klansmen conducted rites Mrs Ora Thomas testified at the coroner s inquest detailing her husband s last words and plea for more revolvers The inquest adjourned until Saturday
Conference of executives of the International Advertising Clubs will be held in Indianapolis in October under the direction of Earl L. Ferguson manager of the advertising group. About 1,000 delegates expected to attend.
Miss Louise Wurz leads twenty girls forming the Boys? Girls Junior Civic Club to improve Shelby neighborhood. Members plan street cleanup, library book purchases from plays, weekly dues, passwords and initiation. Speakers will include older residents. Frank Gilberti aided organization.
Reporter Ross H Garrigus tours Dr Ralph H Boyd’s Indianapolis dog hospital at 445 Fifth Street. He describes a place where injured dogs seek help and owners show deep affection, noting the doctor’s kindness and the emotional scenes as animals are nursed back to health. He recalls a woman fainting in the office after an accident involving a small car.
Mrs. Shank injured her ankle leaving the Murat Theater on Wednesday. The mayor, Dr. Shank AYOR SHANK, treated the swelling with ice and was advised by doctors that this was the best immediate action.
A new State World War veterans bonus bill is being drafted and will likely be introduced in the House Friday by Rep Freeman of Kokomo. It would grant up to 300 to ex servicemen with preference to disabled veterans and allow a referendum after legislative passage. The measure mirrors a 1923 vetoed bill, but the old version capped at 250 and included Spanish War veterans.
H. B. Hiner of Hiners Red Ball Lines will start bus service from district to Hanna Ave and Meridian St on Friday. Joseh L. Doerr, president of Thirteenth Ward Civic Club, announced after Thursday night meeting at St. Roch's School. A route survey was conducted and Mrs. Charles Werbe's committee will seek a swimming pool at Meridian St and Pleasant Run Blu. A drive to beautify School No. 22 grounds at Meridian and Kansas Sts is underway. next meeting set for Feb 25 at South Side State Bank, Doer stated.
A report shows requests drop from about 17.9 million annually to around 15 million. The figures reflect a narrowing gap in demand and indicate revised usage patterns across the period.
State budget committee trims capital needs and operating requests for Indiana institutions. Finishing the reformatory project is set at 500000. Highway, Purdue, Indiana University and normal schools face substantial reductions. Some programs and salaries are kept at prior levels. finance reforms shift fees to the general fund.
A gas leak killed six people in a West Scranton house early today. Mr and Mrs Louis Horisini and four children died. Cecil Pry and two children nearby escaped as police suspect a mine cavern caused a bursting gas main that released fumes into the Horisini residence. Neighbors were alerted in time to evacuate.
Lew Wallace, receiver for Hawkins Mortgage Company of Portland Indiana, reviews petitions seeking receiverships against Morton S Hawkins and associates in Indiana towns South Bend Vincennes Elkhart and Michigan City and Ohio cities Dayton Cincinnati and Youngstown. Wallace says Hawkins and Antony Schieb consented as officers though not. Final hearing on the South Bend writ of prohibition is Feb 17. Hawkins currently jailed in Cincinnati on a 30 000 bond in a federal case and indicted locally for conspiracy to defraud. he previously jumped 37 500 bond when trial was set Oct 1 1924.
Snow flurries are predicted for this afternoon with little change in temperatures. The forecast calls for a low tonight between 15 and 20 degrees, while the morning reading was around 22. Expect fair conditions and minimal temperature shifts through Friday.
The Chi Gamma Phi fraternity announced a dance at the Lincoln on the night of February 26.
The Weekly High Page Radio Section appears in the first section of the newspaper. It notes program listings, times, and station identifiers for readers seeking radio schedules.
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