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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1924
Page
3
Newcastle state chairman Walter S. Chambers accuses Republican leaders in Indiana of graft and mismanagement while praising Democratic organization. He says the Democratic convention will pursue equal rights, Constitution adherence, and broad platform support for good citizens.
County Clerk Albert H. Losche was informed by county commissioners that a dangerously insane man will be kept at the county jail because Julietta county insane asylum has no available facilities. They said they cannot admit more patients as the county council refused emergency maintenance funds two weeks earlier, leading to a clash over the new men’s building reported as faulty.
Police, firemen and city officials sell tickets for performances at Murat Theater this month. Half the proceeds help send the Police and Firemen's Band to Montreal for the police chiefs convention on July 12. Shows include His House in Order Charley's Aunt Secrets and Kempy over the next four weeks. Efforts to bring the 1925 convention to Indianapolis are planned.
Harry Fitzgerald 608 Fletcher Rev. was slated today for an assault and battery charge after his car struck Miss Pauline Finkman 1515 N Capitol Ave as she walked around a street car path. She suffered only slight injuries.
James C. Birt aged 65 was found unconscious in front of his gasoline filling station in Columbus Indiana. Doctors hold little hope for recovery as police believe he was struck by a car.
Ground breaking ceremonies occurred in St. Clair Park as Marcus Sonntag Evansville chairman of the War Memorial commission and officials from the American Legion city government along with Mrs Ann Studebaker South Bend and other members turned the first dirt. Speeches were given by Mayor Coffin Shank and John R Quinn national commander of the American Legion as the first structure to house Legion headquarters was announced.
Gladys Ellis, 21, declared sane by alienists after being found not guilty by reason of insanity in the murder of Miss Louise Richards, a prison matron, killed Feb 25. She is returned to Indiana Woman's Prison to finish a three year petit larceny sentence, Judge Collins noting expert reports on her sanity and risk of recurrence.
The court condemns Gladys Ellis as incorrigible and criminally immoral and urges Indiana to create a dedicated hospital for female criminal insane inmates at the state prison. It warns against placing her in existing insane asylums, noting they are ill suited to restrain her. The judge orders Marion County to return Ellis to custody for the remainder of her three year term.
The estate of Crawford Fairbanks is left in trust and to be divided equally after ten years. A bequest of 250000 dollars is given to the Clara Fairbanks Home for Aged Women.
Delegates and alternates by district chosen Wednesday evening for the Democratic national convention in New York. Districts list names of delegates, alternates with locations including Vincennes Bloomington Indianapolis and Fort Wayne, plus district electors and contingent electors.
Washington dispatch details Herbert Hoover facing a tight battle for the Republican vice presidential nomination. Coolidge aides maneuver while Mondell and Borah among others are sidelined. Hoover’s costly idea of a powerful vice presidency undermines his bid amid internal party conflicts and Cleveland intrigues.
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers in Cleveland adopted a resolution endorsing Warren Stone's policies and backing Senator Robert M. La Follette as the third party candidate. The convention’s action signals full support for La Follette's bid.
The resolutions committee voted 10 to 3 approving a religious freedom plank. The Indiana Democratic platform pledges fidelity to federal and state religious rights, condemns efforts to impose religion or race as political issues, and commits to honest government and defense of constitutional liberties.
Bishop William Ford Nichols of the Protestant Episcopal diocese of California died at St. Luke's Hospital after about a month of illness from abdominal trouble. He was a prominent church figure in California.
Miss Leonie Flugarth of California, renamed Shirley Mason in public, visits Indianapolis to see injured race driver Haran Fengler. Mason denies engagement rumors, explains her move from stage to film, and recalls early acting and a visit to Indianapolis as a child.
George A. Weaver & Son filed to enjoin the State board of accounts from continuing an investigation of the west wing of the new men’s building at Julietta county insane asylum. Hearing set before Superior Judge Clinton H. Givan. field examiners inspect the building on petition by twenty five taxpayers. The contract requires the builders to remedy defects for two years. A three man arbitration panel is ready to fix the contractors’ liability. Orr of the State board said the investigation would not halt without a restraining order.
Senator Shipstead introduces a resolution in the Senate authorizing a special committee to probe the Federal Reserve Board policy. The measure cites an estimated $50 billion shrinkage in farm produce value since 1920, urging an audit by the committee.
In Madison today a Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul train struck a Rockford Illinois car at a grade crossing, killing instantly two men and a woman. The victims were Mr. and Mrs. John Stoneberg and Norman Blumquist, brother of Mrs. Stoneberg.
Ceremony Saturday at 2 30 p m on W Washington Street and White River will unveil a bronze table marking where John McCormick first resided in Indianapolis. Albert E Martz Jr ten son of Fred M Martz of Acadia Indiana will assist with the unveiling and pull aside flags with Mary Louise Briles a great great granddaughter from Central Avenue. The boulder was a gift from R T Hanch and W Morris Sr found on their farm and the tablet from several historic groups including the Indianapolis chapter DAR Sons of the Revolution Mayflower Society Colonial Dames and Alvin Hovey WW FG.
John King aged 47 shot and killed Rev. Michael C. Gilbride 40, pastor, at the King home near Dracut as the priest administered last rites to King’s father. King fled into a field and wounded Capt. David Petrie of the Lowell police before being captured and jailed. Police say the son objected to the priest and shot him when he refused to leave.
E A Graff will award credit diplomas to sixty three continuation class students. Exercises at the Chamber of Commerce at 8 pm with Rev Jesse Bogue speaking on Opportunity. List of recipients includes Agnes Otto Edna Silcox Evangeline Baldwin Thelma Von Spreckelsen and many others. Also note: Persia mineral deposits remain undeveloped but extensive.
A long list of graduates from multiple schools is filed at school headquarters. Names span Schools 49, 8, 69, 38, 16, and 4 with numerous students including Ralph Barnes, Orlin Roe, Glenna Carney, Charles Barnes, Martha Carmichael, and Mary Buchanan among others.
United Press reports a new Coolidge led GOP, with trusted allies running Cleveland convention and a drive to a strictly administrative party. Wilson’s model cited as he sought party unity and conservative policy, with Coolidge determined to avoid senatorial dictation and straddling in Congress.
Mrs Harriet Taylor Upton of Warren Ohio, vice chairman of the Republican National Committee's executive committee, has expressed a desire to resign. William M Butler Coolidge manager announced that Mrs A T Hert of Louisville Kentucky has been recommended to succeed her. Hert is widow of Tob Hert former RNC vice chairman. Bishops Anderson and Schrembs and Rabbi Wise named for convention sessions.
Mrs Myrta Moon of 5001 Marion Avenue was injured Wednesday night after falling from the back platform of a West Indianapolis street car at Marion and Oliver Avenues. She was taken to the city hospital. Conductor William Popejoy, 22, said she stepped off onto the platform. Dwight Price of 324 North Linwood Avenue was charged with assault and battery as a result of an auto crash at Nineteenth and Yandes Streets that lightly hurt Louise Boyer of 1948 Alvord Street.
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