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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1925
Page
1
Professor Irving Allen 33 driving toward Butler University faced arrest for speeding as patrol officers waited at Emerson and Washington. He rushed to start a crowded economics exam then headed to police HQ where City Judge Wilmeth released him on recognizance.
Athens宣布断绝与土耳其的外交关系引发全国哗然。议会激烈抗议，前国防部长呼吁以武力回应。流亡Ст patriarchate在君士坦丁堡被逐，希腊总统取消外交宴会，修院接待流亡者，局势紧张。同日 Will Hays 在印第安纳州和其他行程被提及。
An unknown climber repelled lightning damaged the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Indiana. He scaled the statue using ropes and poles to paint and repair interior holes, under orders to hold Miss Indiana's hand, while authorities installed new lightning rods.
In Chicago on January 31 Col. Charles R Forbes former head of the Veterans Bureau and John W Thompson were found guilty by a federal jury of conspiracy to defraud the government in bureau hospital contracts. They will appeal on Wednesday and if denied may take the case to the Supreme Court. The verdict carries a maximum two year penitentiary term and a $10 000 fine with both men at liberty on $10 000 bonds.
Londonderry England Jan 31 A Londonderry Burton port express derailed in a fierce storm while crossing the Owencarra via duct in the Donegal Mountains. Three people were killed and ten injured as the train toppled against a stone parapet to avert a 160 foot plunge to the river bed.
Indiana lawmakers press for federal action over alleged irregularities in the state highway commission's sale of war material. A federal grand jury is set to convene February 19, while Marion County's grand jury has delayed action amid other cases.
Washington January 21 House Ways and Means Committee reported a resolution urging the House to return the postal salaries bill to the Senate. The resolution asserts the Senate originated the bill in violation of the House’s constitutional right to originate revenue measures.
Ninety eight colored children were moved this morning from the old Colored Orphans Home at Boulev ard Pl and Twenty-First S to a new facility at Keystone Ave and Twenty-Fifth St. The transfer relocates the children to the updated residence.
Embers of the Chamber of Commerce publicity committee cite photos showing Indianapolis night beauty of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument. A lighting engineer proposes a soft glow from incandescent lamps on surrounding buildings. Ed Hunter B W Breedlove and William A Mayborn serve on a sub committee to push the plan before the State Legislature. About 20000 dollars for equipment and 1500 dollars yearly for maintenance are requested.
Edward Snethen announces a committee led by B E Sexton to study the city manager plan after Friday night discussions at the Chamber of Commerce. The panel will attend a Real Estate Board luncheon Wednesday and report at the federation meeting February 27.
Government meteorologist J. H. Armington warned of a new cold wave Sunday night with temperatures around 10 to 15 degrees. He said extreme cold from the Canadian northwest backs into this region but sub zero temperatures are not expected here, with warmer weather returning later. Little snow is anticipated Sunday afternoon.
Gasoline prices jumped one cent a gallon for the third time in eight days. Standard Oil Company of Indiana announced the rise, with independent concerns following. Low test gasoline now 20.2 cents per gallon while high test ranges 23 to 24.4 cents depending on brand.
Fragmented OCR shows a schedule fragment listing several times such as 6 a.m. 28 and 10 a.m. 47 and 8 a.m. 32 and 12 noon with unclear labels. No clear events, people, or organizations are identifiable from the readable text.
Hugenia Dickson, described as Russian American, was arrested in Berlin on a plan to assassinate Professor Albert Einstein. She had previously been detained in Paris for attempting to attack Ambassador Krassine and claimed Einstein is an Azov provocateur of the Russian revolution.
Richard Tolbert, 65, of 1521 North Western Ave, a longtime federal court messenger, to mark his fifteenth anniversary serving under Judge Robert C. Baltzell and Judge A. B. Anderson. Born March 8, 1860, in slavery near Frankfort Kentucky, he was a janitor in the old Federal Building before 1910.
Morris Illinois report states Wright was fined $1 and costs and sentenced to one year at the Indiana State prison today by Criminal Judge James A. Collins. He faced charges of receiving stolen goods from William Robertson’s store at 549 Fletcher Ave taken on December 16.
John Strothenk 47 of 635 East Market Street was sentenced by Judge James A. Colling to two to twenty-one years in Indiana State Prison after being found guilty of manslaughter for a crash on State Road 12 near Maywood on October 22, 1924 that killed Mrs. Chester Haase and her two children. Attorney Clyde Miller said an appeal would be pursued as other counts remain pending.
John E Frederick president of the State Chamber of Commerce today began a movement against the Ebaugh bill. The measure would prohibit slaughter and meat packing houses soap canning plants and other odor emitting plants within city limits. Frederick warned passage would strike a drastic blow at industry in nearly every Indiana city.
A fast spreading blaze in Chicago apartments claimed eight lives while heroic acts by telephone operators students firemen and police saved many others. Critical condition patients include several residents and responders treated on scene and at hospitals.
Fire authorities investigate a blaze blamed on an overheated furnace. Clothing caught on a projecting rod in a third floor area as firefighters responded and evacuated residents. No injuries reported as flames were brought under control.
Fire swept a 36 unit building in Chicago’s south side killing eight known victims and injuring about thirty others. Telephone girls Rose Baker and Margaret Locke helped rescue four people using an ironing board while University of Chicago students aided victims amid flames. The blaze started in a basement furnace and spread quickly, trapping residents on the upper floors.
Cok Oran Perry superintendent says vandals have defaced regimental insignia and torn off emblems. Frames broken signs moved to mislead visitors and Lincoln wreaths removed. About 100000 last year, including few from Indianapolis, visited by tourists from around the world.
A group described as street wanderers in night attire were found and taken in by a hotel and nearby residents, receiving temporary shelter from concerned locals.
Dr. Frank Garland welfare director of National Cash Register Company Dayton Ohio and former Dayton city manager form of government will address the Indianapolis Real Estate Board luncheon at the Chamber of Commerce Henley J Hottel secretary announced today The City Manager Commission Form of Government will be his topic.
In Rangoon on January 21 report says 92 crew members of the Indian Government sloop Elphinstone are missing after it foundered on the Nicobar Islands. Survivors cling to life boats but none have been reported safe.
A humorous police misadventure recounts a reporter learning alibis from a cop during high speed chases. The piece details encounters with motorists, evasive excuses, and a brusque roadside learning curve in a small town setting.
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