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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1925
Page
1
In a heated exchange following a judge’s decision to exclude expert witnesses, Darrow remains defiant and stands his ground as contempt threats surface. The confrontation centers on scientific scope and courtroom procedure.
In Dayton Tennessee July 17 the Scopes trial nears dissolution after Judge Raulston bars scientific evidence and allows affidavits to be submitted. Bryan and Darrow clash over cross examination as the court adjourns pending affidavit preparation.
A real estate dealer continues pursuit of a filling station permit on Thirtieth Street despite a ruling from the city zoning body. The case centers on plans for business along N Meridian with municipal authorities reviewing the zoning implications and approval chances.
Indianapolis real estate dealer Frank F. Woolling purchased 117 feet on Meridian and Pennsylvania, and 300 feet on Thirtieth Street, for 49000 in traded property and cash. He plans a filling station and will seek permits, challenging the plan commission for allegedly acting without a quorum.
Joseph Robert Effert, 21, adopted son of Henry Effert of Chicago, pleaded guilty in Fort Wayne city court to poisoning his two cousins Beatrice Clinton, 9, and Rosemary Clinton, 9, after a quarrel with their mother over gambling. He also poisoned their pet cat. Effert, a former prescription clerk, said he acted for revenge and the girls became violently ill but are expected to recover.
Fragmentary weather note shows temperatures from 6 a m to noon with values around 60s and dipping to high 50s. reads 68 at 8 a m and 60 at 7 a m. unclear location or date provided.
A 10 percent wage cut was posted today by four New England wool companies affecting roughly 20 000 to 30 000 workers. The reduction takes effect July 27 and was reported by United Press from Lawrence Massachusetts.
Detectives probed a reported $980 theft from Dave Sutton of Fillmore Indiana. Sutton said he was robbed at the Blue Pig barbecue near Meridian Street and the Canal Tuesday night. Josephine Weber of Davian Beauty Parlor reported the incident.
Marion County bankers meet at 7 30 tonight at the Chamber of Commerce to organize the Marion County Bankers Protective Association. They propose to furnish five armed special deputy sheriffs to each banking community. Each deputy will be a local worker near the bank. Sixty five Indiana counties have similar associations.
Indianapolis awaits a planned morning newspaper to be named the Indiana State Tribune. Democratic leaders pledged several thousand dollars to launch the tabloid, intended as a party organ with aims to prevent control by any single individual.
One man was killed and another seriously injured when a T H J E traction car struck and demolished a milk truck at Gale Indiana about five miles east of Danville Tom Moore 20 was killed William E Eve 25 driver of the truck was injured Moore was an employee of Eve a farmer living near Gale Moore s home is said to be in Kentucky S Oscar Stewart 940 N Oxford St was conductor and Roy J Middlet on 641 Bosart Ave motorman The traction car was en route to Indianapolis at the time The accident happened at 610 a m The traction car was badly damaged
Wabash police released Robert Jackson of Kansas City after Syracuse authorities confirmed he was not Philip Knox Knapp, the taxicab driver killer. Jackson had been arrested because he resembled Knapp and was named in a nationwide search. He then traveled to Peru to rejoin his wife and another man driving across the country in a prairie schooner bodied car.
A call to read the TIMES WANT ADS for used cars, promising excellent values and low-cost ownership. It argues that workmen can enjoy an automobile and increase efficiency, noting many dealers offer affordable terms and good used cars. One Main 3500.
Cannon Ball Baker, famed cross country speedster, 42, was jailed on a speeding warrant dated June 9 charging 54 mph in a built up area around May 29. He posted bond, ordered to city court, after gaining fame with coast to coast time trials then automaker record runs.
William D. Shepherd failed to have Billy McClintock’s will admitted to probate after Judge Henry Horner found a presumption of undue influence though no direct evidence. Miss Isabelle Pope and Billy’s nine cousins attacked Shepherd and his wife, amid recent murder acquittal claims.
Paralyzed from a poisoning by his mother David Cunningham awaits Judge Faith's ruling on testifying in the trial of Anna Cunningham. Prosecutors seek to compel the boy to testify, saying they cannot vouch for him. If allowed, he will be brought in on a stretcher for questioning.
In Waldron Indiana a hearing on the evolution of women rights looms as Norman Kanouse and Earl Aldridge 14 and 17 face public indecency charges for swimming in birth day suits at Cold Springs. The trial to be held in a Justice court with a special hall and Emerson Brunner aiding prosecutor Ralph Adams highlights town debate over girls rights and boys swimming space.
A severe squall with wind and lightning struck last night as tidal waves swept the Lake Ontario shoreline between Charlotte and Forrest Lawn, Rochester. Local reports from United Press describe the hazardous conditions along the lakefront and potential property damage.
Floyd H. Deen fails to win reappointment as principal of Oriole High School Perry county after debate over teaching evolution. New principal G W Strassell cites heated evolution versus Bible discussions at the post office and in town as real issue. State official Sherwood says board cannot intervene. Deen cites Robinson & Beard history excerpts with Darwin photo as basis for teaching. Deen held licenses for literature history civics chemistry. trustee A V Doogs denies evolution motive.
County auditor Harry Dunn announced a proposed special meeting to seek a temporary 100000 loan plus 100000 appropriation. Funds would remodel five two story courtrooms into ten one story rooms and support a county infirmary overhaul. The proposal includes 2500 for the county clerk fee and current expenses as the city replaces courts at police stations.
The Public Service Commission eyed four ninety day bus routes for Peoples Motor Coach in competition with streetcars and prepared orders. Six beginners lines likely faced rejection as officials questioned readiness. Strong opposition from the Indianapolis Street Railway Company and protests from Black residents over racial exclusion marked hearings.
The Post Office Department advertises bids to operate a Chicago to Birmingham air mail route via Indianapolis. Six round trips weekly, about seven and a half hours per trip, speed near 90 mph. Northbound schedule ends in Chicago at 7 15 p m. southbound reaches Birmingham at 1 10 p m. Bids due September 15.
Elkhart Indiana July 17 William H Steinbrenner of Cincinnati was chosen president at the annual session of the Exclusive Distributors Association. Fred Weber of Indianapolis was named vice president at the same meeting.
Rumors say Joseph Bell private secretary to Indiana Klan Grand Dragon Walter Bossert may receive a state appointment. Governor Ed Jackson favors Bell for a motor bus detail post with the Public Service Commission starting August 1, replacing John Parrett. The move reflects backers from Bossert’s circle and shadows an earlier Marion County GOP bid by George Mutsell. Bell previously aligned with D C Stephenson in Indiana Klan leadership.
The Navy airship Shenandoah, after a night and morning adrift through severe storms delaying its return from the Virginia capes, landed safely at Naval Air Station Lakehurst New Jersey and was housed in its hangar shortly before noon today.
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