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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1925

Page

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Gunboat 9 Fire Reported During College Removal Incident

U S sailors returned fire during a clash over removal of foreigners from a college. No casualties reported as gunfire erupted near the campus with naval vessels involved.

Japanese Threaten Night Landing at Honan Island

United Press reports that the American gunboat Pampanga and a launch escort were fired on near Whampoa while protecting a Christian college operator. No U S casualties were listed. A second week of American incidents follows prior attacks on a flagged launch carrying Western tourists. The State Department notes a third hospital hit with no injuries.

United Press Hong Kong Pampanga Christian College Honan Island Whampoa Canton Honan Frank Crompton Montgomery Ogden Crompton Pampange Hong Ko State Department Washington

American Justice Makes Diplomatic Move in Shanghai

Student rioters involved in the first day’s trouble were released today by the American magistrate and mixed court on personal bonds to keep the peace in the future. The move was described as diplomatic rather than judicial to impress local natives.

United Press Shanghai

Shoots Chief Ends Own Life In Indiana Garage

John Derrington, garage owner, used the same sawed-off shotgun to kill himself after wounding J. W. Moses, chief of police. Moses shot Derrington in the head on Wednesday. Moses is expected to recover. Derrington’s body was found in his garage rear, having been dead for some time.

United MT. Vernon Ind J. W. Moses John Derrington Derrington Moses

Fire damage estimated at 800 dollars in home blaze

Police investigate origin of the blaze at 264 Good Avenue causing 200 dollar damage to the Nemons residence as officials work to determine how the fire started.

Nemons

Police seek black Studebaker with 543-634 license

A car stolen from Charles Sammons on June 5, a black Studebaker roadster with license 543-634, is linked to a hold-up. Police urge anyone who sees the vehicle to contact headquarters immediately. two bandits were involved and share a similar description.

Studebaker Charles Sammons Graceland Ave

G A R Pilgrimage Plans After Indiana Encampment

Princeton Indiana June 11 The annual State encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic closed today Election of officers was final business Fort Wayne was named convention city for next year After adjournment the veterans will visit Lincoln City to view Nancy Hanks Lincoln's grave Nearly two thousand attended the campfire meeting Mrs Irene Kirkman Coolidge sang patriotic songs Mrs Adah Henderson of Muncie was elected State president of the Daughters of Veterans Other officers named include Cora Virginia Clapp Kate Habig Bliss Brown Elsie Driebelbliss and Alice Riddle

United Press Princeton Ind Grand Army of the Republic Ft. Wayne Lincoln City Nancy Hanks Lincoln Abraham Lincoln Irene Kirkman Coolidge Indiana Adah Henderson Muncie The Daughters of Veterans Cora Virginia Clapp Indianapolis Kate Habig Bliss Brown Gary Elsie Driebelbliss Alice Riddle Vincennes

Bus Hearing Probes New Indianapolis Routes

The Public Service Commission hearing before Commissioner Clyde H. Jones considered The Peoples Motor Coach Company bid for five new bus lines with one alternate while Indianapolis Street Railway seeks to run on four routes now served by the coach company. Witnesses argued the need for northern city service and the adequacy of bus versus streetcar service. the case likely continues Tuesday.

Clyde H. Jones Public Service Commission Peoples Motor Coach Company Indianapolis Indianapolis Street Railway Company Coach Company William H. Latta A. G. Baker Meridian St David Smith Ansil T. Brown Carrolton Ave Ethel H. Warner Street Car Company Brightwood Rverside Park Central Ave E. New York Park and Carrollton Aves Capitol Ave Meridiian St Westfield Blvd Bread Ripple Madison Ave Churchman Ave Kenwood Ave

Widow Alice Wilson Wins Damages in Sargeant Suit

In Jasper Indiana on June 11 a jury awarded Mrs Alice Wilson Boonville widow 2200 damages in a 50000 suit against Eugene Sargeant a wealthy mine operator The verdict followed Mrs Wilson testimony that Sargeant said she did not reveal full facts about a business matter

Bu_ United Preas

Jury Hears Version of Germ Plot in Shepherd Case

In Chicago court, Judge Pison questions William D Shepherd as the prosecution outlines a sixteen year conspiracy to wipe out the McClintock heirs. State's Attorney Crowe details Shepherd's alleged premeditated plan to murder Billy, reveal a will, and gain the million dollar estate, claiming the defendant knew Billy had typhoid and crafted an early alibi.

United Press Criminal Court Chicago Pison McClintock William D. Shepherd Indianapolis Bilry McClintock Olson Shepherd Billly Crowe Billy

Hourly Temperature Report Fragment

Fragment shows an hourly temperature note with a 62 degree reading at noon and a 641 p.m. time point. The garbled OCR lacks context but indicates a temperature log segment.

Nelson Wins State Open in Last Nine Holes Playoff

Chester Nelson of Fort Wayne defeated Herman Fiebig of Logansport in a playoff to claim the Indiana State Open golf title. Nelson shot 76 for the final round, four over par, as the leaders were even at nine holes with 38s.

Bu’ United Press FT. Waynee Ind Chester Nelson Ft. Wayne Herman Fiebig Logansport Nelson Fiebig

Mule for Officers: Man Guilty of Operating a Blind Tiger

Criminal Judge James A. Collins found John Pearson of 2331 E. Washington St. guilty of operating a blind tiger. Officers testified Pearson obtained white mule for them on request. He was fined 100 dollars and costs and sentenced to thirty days in jail. he appealed to city court.

James A. Collins John Pearson Washington St Pearson Collins

School Board Peace With Mayor Amid Extravagance Talk

Assistant city attorney William T. Bailey said he will not draft a resolution criticizing alleged extravagance of the school board, following a cabinet meeting with Mayor Shank. Bailey cited explanations by Mr. Book, business director of the school board, as satisfactory.

Board of School Commissioners Shank William T. Bailey Book Bailey William H. Book

Landry Fined For Driving Thirteen Miles An Hour Too Fast

Richard Landry of 1102 N Clinis St was fined 5 dollars plus costs today by City Judge Dan V White for driving thirty seven miles an hour.

Richard Landry N.clinois St Dan V. White

Mayor Plans Bank Guards and Shoot Them Down Claim

Mayor Shank orders forty nine policemen armed with sawed off shotguns to guard all local banks and vows no more bank hold ups during his administration. A cabinet meeting will set the plan with bankers invited to represent Indianapolis financiers.

Shank Elmer W. Stout Fletcher American National Bank Frank D. Stalnaker Indiana National Bank Indianapolis Herman Rikhoff Rikhoff

State Supreme Court Hears Bloomington Water Works Bond Case

The state Supreme Court heard oral arguments on a dispute over Bloomington water works bonds after the State Tax Board cut issues following the mayor’s refusal to sign. The case centers on financing decisions and the legality of the board’s reductions.

State Supreme Court Bloomington

Auto Honks Own Horn in Fire

A burning auto in Columbus Indiana whistled its horn and helped wake Charles Crump and family as fire destroyed poultry buildings with a $25 000 loss. Fourteen hundred chickens perished. Investigators suspect incendiary origin after insulation damage to wires caused the horn to sound.

United Preas Columbus Ind Charles Crump James Crump

Doctors Forbidden to Sell Liquor Under Prohibition Era Ruling

Attorney General Arthur L. Gilliam issued an opinion stating doctors may receive alcohol under permits but cannot dispense it. Patients must obtain alcohol from druggists on prescription. Druggists need two separate permits to receive and dispense unless they hold a federal permit. The conflict between state prohibition and federal code led to temporary suspension of state permits.

Arthur L. Gilliam Robert ¥. Beddoe State Board of Pharmacy Gilliom Board of Pharmacy

Lawyers Kaelin Hamrick Cleared of Assault Charges

Charles T Kaelin 40 of 3422 N Capitol Ave and Jesse D Hamrick 69 of New Augusta Rd were discharged in city court by Judge Pro Tem Fred Draper after a fight at Washington and Meridian Sts following Marion County grand jury arson indictments against Kaelin.

Charles T. Kaelin N. Capitol Ave Jesse D. Hamrick New Augusta Rd Fred Draper Washington and Meridian Sts Marion County Grand Jury Kaelin Weraine Es Raccoon

Mayor Calls Financiers and Safety Heads to Discuss Afternoon

The mayor summons financiers and police leaders to an afternoon conference to address a tense situation, noting the potential use of sawed-off shotguns.

Board of Safety and Police

Two Robbers Battle Police on North Side Streets

An officer from a money institution unit confronts two armed robbers after a daylight hold up at Sixteenth and Illinois Streets. The pursuit escalates into a running pistol exchange as the motorcycle officer closes in on the suspects.

North Side

Indiana mayor plans armed guards for banks after morning robbery

Mayor Shank says one policeman with a sawed off shotgun will be placed in each of the forty nine Indianapolis banks after Fletcher Savings and Trust Co branch on Sixteenth Street is robbed of 3100 dollars at 8 30 am. Motorcycle officer Hiram Fisher chases two bandits exchanging several shots. National Guardsmen to guard banks until citizen vigilantes organize. Total loot in Indiana bank robberies since March 27 reaches 52630 dollars.

Shank Indianapolis

Indianapolis Bank Robbery Sparks Police Plan

A Sixteenth Street bank robbery prompts Mayor Shank to propose armed bank guards in Indianapolis. Two bandits fled after a $3,185 haul following a pistol duel with Motor Policeman Hiram Fisher. Police, detectives, and Indiana State Bankers Association officials met to discuss security measures and possible guard deployment.

Shank Indianapolis Sixteenth Street State Bank Fletcher Savings and Trust Company Sixteenth Illinois Sts Board of Safety Rikhoff Indiana State Bankers’ Association Hiram Fisher

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