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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1925

Page

6

Court opinion on trial sequencing in Stephenson case

The judge rejects waiving a rule that would force the State to accept a different trial order. He states trying Gentry before Stephenson would prejudice the State and hinder presentation. Defendants’ actions and petitions are described, with commitment to try Stephenson and others fairly, not to try Gentry alone.

David C. Stephenson Gentry Stephenson Stephenston Marion County Madge Oberholtzer D. C. Stephenson Mr. Gentry

Approval of Two City Loans Planned for Tonight

Temporary loans to two city branches totaling 800000 will be requested at tonight's city council meeting. The city seeks 500000 for the general fund and 300000 for the health board, pending tax receipts. A public hearing on the thoroughfare plan including future street widening will be held.

Board of Health Joseph L. Hogue

Ex-Banker to Prison Hiatt Sentenced After Bank Embezzlement

Edgar F. Hiatt of Richmond Indiana former president of the Dickison Trust Company was convicted in Federal Court of embezzling about 650000 and is to be moved to Atlanta Penitentiary. He was sentenced January 26 1924 by Judge A B Anderson to five years and recently denied a petition for certiorari by the Supreme Court.

Edgar F. Hiatt Richmond Ind Dickison Trust Company Atlanta

TUNNELS URGED FOR WALKERS

Indianapolis readers propose traffic reforms to ease congestion in the downtown area. Suggestions include curbside standing, strict speed limits, banning downtown parking, two block bus distance from Washington Street, and halted cross traffic for pedestrian safety. Citizens urged to submit names and addresses for consideration.

Kettles Fly Freely in Somerset Ave Clash

Police report a Sunday night brawl at 1717 Somerset Ave. between Later Pope and John Oltean 1721 Somerset Ave. Pots of hot soup kettles and buckets were used as weapons. Sallie Floria 525 W. Maryland St. was burned. Pope charged with assault and battery. Both victims were admitted to city hospital.

Later Pope Somerset Ave Pope John Oltean Oltean

Graystone Hotel Sold to Investors Realty for 405000

The Graystone Apartment Hotel at 239 N Illinois 8 was sold by Union Trust Company as trustee for the James E Roberts estate to Investors Realty Company. The announced consideration was $405,000. Arthur V Brown, president of Union Trust, disclosed the sale.

Graystone N. Illinois Union Trust Company James E. Roberts Investors Realty Company Arthur V. Brown Trust Company

Police Save Motorists From Trapped Auto On Tracks

Police emergency squad under Lieut. Claude Johnson rescued two men found asleep in a car parked on the T H I E interurban tracks at Lynhurst Drive and Rockville Road. Lawrence Johnson of Union City Ohio and Norman Baskett of Crisman Illinois, both intoxicated, were removed before the interurban arrived.

Claude Johnson

Official's Father Dies in Alpena Michigan

R H Montrose of Alpena Michigan father of F A Montrose general manager of Indiana Bell Telephone Company in Indianapolis died of heart trouble aged 78. He came to America from England at age seven and spent years in lumber before joining Alpena bank. He leaves wife and three children W E Montrose Chicago R J Montrose Kansas City and F A Montrose Indianapolis.

Indianapolis R. HE. Montrose Alpena Michigan F. A. Montrose E. Fifty-Fourth St Indiana Bell Telephone Company Mr. Montrose America England Alpena Bank W. E. Montrose Chicago R. J. Montrose Kansas City

Tribune Tower Opened to the Public in Chicago

The thirty six story Tribune tower in Chicago opened to the public today. The gothic limestone lead and steel structure rises 473 feet on Michigan Boulevard. The Tribune published the cost at 8.5 million dollars and noted the wide view of Lake Michigan from the building.

United Presse Chicago Tribune Tower Chicago Tribune Michigan Blvd Lake Michigan

Race Track Lure Costs Alleged Booze Ring Member Cap tured

Frank Davis an alleged liquor ring member tied to shipments from New Orleans to Indianapolis faces questioning by Federal agents. Davis was arrested Friday at Latonia Kentucky race track by agent Billy Hindel who traced Davis wife from Indianapolis to her husband. Mrs Davis alias Ruth Walker was arrested Tuesday at 1043 North Pennsylvania Street. bonds set at 48000 and 3000 respectively for appearance before the Federal grand jury.

Frank Davis Indianapolis New Orleans Latonia Billy Hindel Davis Ruth Walker Pennsylvania St

Holiday Death Toll Mounts In Indiana Transit and Metro Crashes

A tragic holiday toll includes multiple fatalities and injuries across Indiana. Motormen Charles Powell and Bruce Barrett died after crashes linked to interurban and auto incidents. Four drownings near Gary, a train strike near Brownsburg, and a fatality from a fireworks blaze are reported, with numerous injuries and ongoing investigations.

Leigh Is Made Admiral by President Coolidge

Capt. Richard H. Leigh of the U S Navy has been promoted to rear admiral by President Coolidge. He now faces the task of purchasing new uniforms for his rank.

Leigh Richard H. Leigh U. S. Navy President Coolidge

Auto strikes pedestrians on Meridian Street at Walnut

Gordon Fiscus, 2142 N New Jersey St, driver charged with assault and battery after auto strike at Meridian and Walnut Streets. Injured include Roy York, Herbert Thessing, Frances White head, Lizzie Harris, and others. Multiple drivers arrested, listing Shambaugh Kissick Cook Jones Koehler Turner Boles Theising among detainees.

Meridian Walnut Sts Gordon Fiscus New Jersey St Roy York Warren Ave Herbert Thessing Alabama St Frances Whitehead Boulevard Pl Lizzie Harris Prospect St Gordon Burbridge Detroit Mich Roy Smith Kokomo Ind Albert Goldsby Howard St John Cook Morgan St L. J. Barrett Chicago Ill Shambaugh Palmer St A. F. Kissick Roosevelt Ave Paul Jones Shelby St Walter Koehler Buchanan St Zenas Turner Kentucky Ave William Boles Delaware St Herbert Theising

Twenty-Nine in Hospitals Holdup and Holiday Deaths

United Press reports July Fourth weekend in St Louis district left eleven dead and over forty injured. Six died in car accidents, two drowned, one shot in a holdup, and twenty-nine others hospitalized from burns during merrymaking.

United Press ST. Louis

Thirty Dead in Chicago Holiday Weekend Death Toll

Thirty lives were lost in Chicago over the holiday weekend with eleven drownings ten automobile wrecks six fireworks deaths two shootings and one stabbing. Twenty seven deaths were accidental while police linked a murder and a suicide to Fred Schueling and Suzanne Otten found dead in the girl's home. A drunken picnic quarrel sparked the stabbing victim John Jastisa. Chicago auto fatalities for the year rose to 373 after the weekend toll.

United Press Chicago Fred Schueling Suzanne Otten John Jastisa

Inland Steel Mills lay off about 1000 workers

About 1,000 men at Inland Steel Mills plant No. 1 in Gary Indiana Harbor were laid off today due to slackening advance orders. The shutdown reflects a broader slowdown in demand and affects workers across the plant with undetermined reopening dates.

Steel Mills United Press Gary Ind Indiana Harbor

Robbers Arrested Over St Peter's Treasures Heist

Rome authorities report arrest of robbers linked to Friday night theft from St. Peter's treasures valued at 2,000,000 lire, per Epoca.

United Press Rome St. Peter's Ed Acco

Fireworks Display Shortened by Water Incident at Park

A Broad Ripple Park fireworks program was cut short Saturday when a marine set piece floated into a raft in the pool, prompting rapid action by Dick Edwards an employee and Fred Groves a lifeguard who dived in fully clothed to aid others amid rockets and candles.

Broad Ripple Park Dick Edwards Fred Groves

Town Marshal Shot in Varied July Incident

Versalles Indiana July 6 Tony Moody town marshal was wounded in the leg by a bullet fired during a confrontation with Dennis C Jordan Moody tried to arrest Jordan who was said to be intoxicated.

Times Special Versalles Ind Tony Moody Dennis C. Jordan Moody Jordan

Smoke arrests scheduled as crusade continues in Indianapolis

Indianapolis smoke inspector H F Templeton says arrests of several city business executives will occur this week for alleged smoke code violations. He notes prior warnings failed and arrests will extend through summer if owners do not conform. The Foxworthy trial at Merchants Heat and Light Co. on W Washington St near White River looms large for the campaign.

Indianapolis H. F. Templeton Templeton W. Washington St White River

Buyers Week Plans For Indianapolis Trade Meet

A sub committee led by Louis H. Haerle of Hibben Hollweg and Company planned entertainment for buyers and merchants attending Buyers Week in Indianapolis from August 31 to September 3. The executive committee of the wholesale trade division of the Chamber of Commerce will meet Friday to finalize details.

Indianapolis Louis H. Haerle Hibben Hollweg and Company Chamber of Commerce

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