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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1925
Page
1
A powerful storm sweeps the eastern coast disrupting shipping along the Atlantic, causing port delays and hazard warnings for vessels. Lighthouses operate under heightened advisories as crews report rough seas and rerouted cargo traffic.
A severe blizzard battered the Atlantic coast with 60 mph gales, causing ships to be lost or damaged off Sandy Hook and Cape Henry. Ten deaths in New York metropolitan area. fires and accidents struck Brooklyn and North Jersey as a public school adjoining structure burned and a streetcar ran wild. Navy submarine S-48 reported in distress near Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Weather bureau predicts marginal improvement today.
Chicago Jan 30 United Press reports Judge Carpenter warned the jury that Elias H Mortimer is an admitted crook and cautioned on his testimony as it considers the fraud case against Col Charles R Forbes former head of the Veterans Bureau and John W Thompson St Louis contractor charged with defrauding the government by awarding hospital contracts.
Shanghai reports say 15 000 troops occupy the city with 5 000 more due. 1 000 of 3 000 Russian mercenaries have arrived. Lu Yung Msiang supported by Chang Tso Lin controls the city as Gen Chi Hsieh previously seized a surprise position and fled to China.
Government meteorologist J. H. Armington predicts theGround Hog will decide Monday if spring is delayed by shadows. He notes weather conditions are changing rapidly and cannot forecast far ahead. Forecasters expect fair weather today and Saturday with little temperature change.
University of Illinois reports Harold Red Grange football star has signed a film contract and will take a four week absence. He would be paid about 3000 dollars before camera. The university reportedly supports the move, viewing Grange as an asset to school prestige and publicity.
Under special order the House restored a Duncan bill provision to raise Indianapolis police and fire chiefs salaries to 6000 a year. The Fees and Salaries committee had cut it to 4500, with present salaries at 4000.
FE BECOME CITIZENS Wolf Sussman 1538 Thirty Fourth St William Fleming 1132 St Peter St Abraham Saperstine 3038 N Delaware St Benjamin W Seall R F D and James C Watson 241 N Tacoma Ave admitted to citizenship today after examination before Judge Robert C Baitzell in Federal Court. Seall and Watson admitted prior speeding arrests Judge Baitzell warned about speeding saying you might kill someone.
City hall clerks push for higher pay but Mayor Shanick opposes raises. He asked city controller Joseph L. Hogue to oppose the ordinance, noting only a few months remain in office and there is no need for increases now.
Weather fragment shows early morning hours with 19 degrees at 6 am and 10 am reading, noting hazy or misty conditions and rising temperatures. Data appears incomplete with garbled second line but indicates a temperature trend.
A committee presents a plan for a flood monument with lighting to commemorate the event. Details specify location, funding, and construction steps. Community officials endorse the project as a public tribute.
A Chamber of Commerce committee heard a proposal by E A Suker of General Electric to flood the Soldiers and Sailors Monument with a soft glow. The plan estimates 70 000 watts total capacity and a $20000 installation cost with annual upkeep about $1500, replacing failing candelabra with ornamental standards and floodlight clusters to illuminate the shaft and Miss Indiana statue atop.
Portmouth New Hampshire January 30. After a night of stormy seas and heavy snow rescue teams from the coast guard and Ft Constitution saved thirty five crewmen from submarine 8 48. They were taken off in a breeches buoy as the craft remained stuck on a mud bar near Jaffery Point after grounding on rocks. Efforts to refloat the vessel will continue.
George A. Benny president of the Benolite Company of Pittsburgh was found dead in a snow drift near his Edgeworth home. The millionaire collapsed while walking from a train after attending a banquet tendered Hibert H. Gary.
Mayor Shank prepares to launch a campaign for a commission form of government in Indianapolis. He orders Police Captain John Zener to print and circulate petitions. The form names Shank as one of the commissioners.
State Representative Cooper of Terre Haute introduced a bill prohibiting public school teachers from wearing distinctive religious garb and also pins or other insignia during school duties. The measure seeks to enforce neutral appearance in classrooms and may affect dress codes and religious expression.
James E. Elliott of 1124 Hoyt Ave a calm train caller at Terminal Station is described as the calmest man in the city. He responds to questions with exact timetable details and verifies routes to Jackson Ind noting Kokomo line schedules and which cars stop there.
Senate bill 86 seeks sterilization of individuals likely to become public charges such as feeble minded or insane. After two hours of debate, it passed second reading with amendments ensuring arresting eugenicists face jury trial before sterilization and shielding officials from liability. Supporters argue it cuts the source of inmates.
Residents on Madison Avenue breathed easier Thursday after police found no murder. Gordon Coy of 3209 Madison Avenue said friends were celebrating his cousin Guy Coy's marriage at 8211 Madison Avenue when shots were heard.
The House deferred the Elinkle bill creating a state board of movie censors on the recommendation of the public morals committee, delaying its passage. The action reflects concerns over censorship powers and regulatory oversight.
A House bill to legalize bonds issued by Bloomington for its water works was introduced by Representative Harris.
United Press reports Texas rangers ordered to the border to forestall an invasion by Mexican ram runners. Reports from Mexico on suspension of ranger operations due to the San Antonio injunction prompt concerns at Laredo. Fifteen armed Mexicans led by Leon Wil crossed the Rio Grande north of Laredo, a situation flagged to Adjutant General Magee and Ranger Captain W R Wright.
Dr G W Dyer professor of economics and head of social service at Vanderbilt University will address the twenty first annual meeting of Associated Employers of Indianapolis at Caleb Mills Hall Short Ridge High School on The American Theory of Industry. E S Elkus president National Association of Cre ators will speak.
The Indiana Senate passed a bill allowing Indiana A University to grant AI course credit at the Indiana School of Religion near campus by a 57 to 5 vote and sent it to the House. Republican and Democrat senators debated amid a fish story from Senator Durham before a roll call.
Washington January 30. The 68 million dollar postal salaries and rate increase bill will be voted on in the Senate today barring a last minute uprising. If it passes, it will proceed to the House.
Senate bill 20 to bar appeals by public utilities to federal court of rate decisions failed on third reading in the Indiana Senate with 25 ayes 22 noes. Absent were Senators Blackburn Erin and Hill. 26 votes were needed. Senator Branaman called the bill unconstitutional and said the public service commission could function without more law.
W. H. Farley of Dayton Ohio spoke on Business Standards at the Optimists Club Suncheon meeting today at the Claypool venue.
State Senator Cann introduced a bill to raise the gasoline tax by 3 cents, with one third of the funds allocated to counties. The plan creates a gasoline fund with revenues split between counties, highway maintenance, and general state use, drawing contrasts to administration aims to place gas receipts in the general fund. Counties would gain over a million dollars more annually for maintenance under last year’s totals, while administration plans differ.
A downtown building valued at 150000 dollars sits in limbo as J Harry Thompson plans to reopen the Jack O Lantern cabaret as Music Box while disputes over ownership and title surface. Receiver Robert Butler has been appointed for Carlos C Hammond theaters and related businesses in probate court.
New York dated report says Gaston B. Means former DOJ agent was convicted of conspiracy to defeat justice and given two years in Atlanta penitentiary plus a $10,000 fine. Col Thomas B Felder a 70 year old New York lawyer also convicted and fined $10,000. Bail for Means pending appeal was canceled amid the Volstead related violation case.
Frank D Hatfield was elected president of the Better Business Bureau today by directors at the Chamber of Commerce. Robert V Bonner retires as president with Henry L Dithmer Jesse E Hanft and G F Olwin named to key posts as officers. Progress of the bureau over the past year was shown in reports with a note on the number of directors.
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