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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1924
Page
1
An interurban streetcar crash injures a flagman who gave warning signals before impact. Emergency crews treat him at the scene. other passengers report shock and minor injuries. Police investigate the collision and determine contributing factors.
A defective brake rigging on a freight car and a sand valve failure on a passenger car caused a head on crash on the Newcastle division seven miles northeast of Indianapolis. One man was seriously injured and two slightly. The passenger car carried two riders from Indianapolis to Newcastle. Charles Vernon, 62, of Goodpasture Stop near Maxwell, lost an arm. Ralph Anderson, 30, motorman, and Gavin Stewart, 35, conductor, were injured. The freight train from Muncie to Indianapolis left at 1:30 a m and was due in Indianapolis at 5:45 a m.
Passenger motorman Ralph Anderson describes waking in the wreck at 4 57 a m after diving from his car in the Newcastle division incident. He checked his watch and confirmed the early hour amid the crash scene.
Charles Rigg ers a 41 year old motorman from 4602 East Eighteenth Street reported the wreck scene. Chester Gardner 25 of 209 North Walcott Street was the conductor and J L Anderson 40 of Fortville Ind was the brakeman. Riggs said he took orders before reaching the switch and then backed into the siding but the car locked. Track marks showed rigging dragging for about ten miles and he ordered a flagman after notifying dispatches.
R Earl Peters of Fort Wayne as trustee in bankruptcy for Warren T McCray former Indiana governor aims to set aside the Goodrich pool trust conveyance of 350000. If successful the trust property becomes general assets. prominent politicians bankers and businessmen who contributed to the pool would share as general creditors. Peters elected trustee by creditors in Federal Court. E E Blackburn considered as alternate.
Noon readings show 80 degrees with morning low around 75. Afternoon values reach about 80 degrees as the day progresses.
Charles Vernon 62 of near Maxwell Indiana a nightwatchman at Real Silk Hosiery mill was seriously injured when an east bound traction car crashed into a freight car seven miles northeast of Indianapolis on the Newcastle division of the Union Traction Company early today. His arm was amputated at city hospital.
Earl McDonald of 1338 N La Salle St reported Tuesday his chickens were stolen. He saw a man emerge from the chicken house Wednesday night, pursued him, and the suspect fled after being held at gunpoint.
Logan Wasmuth of 4307 Royal St an Indiana Bell worker is hospitalized after a fall from a cable car at 1025 N Meridian St when his foot touched a live wire. He dropped forty five feet to the ground and is listed in Methodist Hospital with injuries.
Authorities investigate bootleggers insurance in Detroit as Judge Keidan questions members of the Businessmen's Protective Association about protection policies offered to bootleggers at 35 dollars annually. Association president Harry W. Fields was arrested and declined to answer questions.
Prosecutor William H. Remy questioned Supreme Court status of Dr. Albert A. Hill Spink-Arms case. Hill, sentenced in 1921 for an illegal operation, appealed after Judge Fred C. Gause upheld the conviction last fall. A rehearing petition was filed as another related case moves through court.
Robert M. La Follette wires Governor Baline praising the Wisconsin delegation for their gallant fight in defense of progressivism. He says Wisconsin is proud and millions of progressives are watching and admiring their steadfastness.
At the Cleveland convention the Coolidge camp shifted toward Judge Kenyon of Iowa for vice president amid internal manager splits. Curtis and Borah still draw support, with New York and Pennsylvania wavering as caucuses form to back or oppose each candidate.
Funeral services for Frances Ellen Willis 66 die Wednesday night will be at her home 2063 N Dearborn St Sunday 9 30 a m Burial at Crawfordsville her former home She was born Ver milion County daughter of early settlers Surviving two children L C Willis president Indestructible Wheel Co Lebanon Ind Mrs A R Kling of Indianapolis and a sister Mrs L L Culver St Louis Mo Times Special Terre Haute Ind June 12 Arthur Fogg 15 drowned fording flooded road Wa bash River Times Special Greensburg Ind June 12 War mothers of Southeastern Indiana to meet here June 20
Jay Johns, 28, of near Rockford, Indiana, died instantly when he accidentally touched a 6,600-volt wire in Delphi.
F G Rastenburg secretary of Citi zens Gas Company spoke at the Indianapolis Traffic Club luncheon at the Severin hotel about the by product industry. Invitations for C L and W day will be distributed.
City councilmen demand the resignation of Fred Cline a park board member amid malfeasance and inefficiency charges stemming from alleged dummy real estate companies used to secure filling station sites. The investigating committee’s report cites transfers of option money to Cline and use of official position to vote on permits. Mayor Shank is at a Republican convention in Cleveland awaiting evidence review.
A twenty mile boys race sponsored by local merchants was held near Thirty Ninth Street and Cornelius Avenue. Riders competed for prizes from tires to baseballs, riding fifty laps to complete twenty miles with a roped off block for the event. Riders included Bledsoe Kimberlin Miller Riechel Kryder Bowman Reese Randsell Sedan McIntyre Lovell Pogue Coundis and others.
Indianapolis interurban cars run crowded with rear seats scarce. Passengers report full cars with few front seats and a quick exchange as a man seeks space for his wife and baby before chasing the next car.
Police search for the owner of a blood stained hat and purse found in front of 2235 Parkway Blvd after Mrs J W Seitz heard a scream and saw a woman lying beside an automobile. The vehicle sped away with male companions, leaving 48 cents in the purse.
William J. Norton, just released from Avanta Federal prison, says former Indiana Governor Warren T. McCray is raising chickens on the prison honor farm in Atlanta while serving a liquor law sentence.
Hartford City Indiana June 12 trial of William Davis charged with conspiracy in the bombing of the Columbia Hotel at Montpelier last January likely will go to the jury before week’s end. Defense evidence suggested Davis was at home at the time. The bombing stemmed from conflict between striking workers and strike breakers.
Cleveland dispatch reports a lively battle over Bryan's possible nomination at the Democratic National Convention. West coast and locomotive union delegates suggest Bryan could rally McAdoo delegates and win over progressives. Wisconsin La Follette allies weigh impact as Bryan and La Follette once cooperated on reform.
T. B. Bailey of Southport Indiana was acquitted in city court today on involuntary manslaughter charges stemming from a May 29 automobile accident that caused Robert Holt to die. Holt was walking on Madison Ave Road when Bailey’s car, blinded by oncoming bright lights, struck him. the coroner exonerated Bailey.
The Children’s Sunshine Club dedicates a flag at Sunnyside Sanitarium on Saturday afternoon. The Rev. Harry Scheperle gives the opening remarks and Charles W. Jewett delivers an address. The flag is raised by soldiers from Ft. Benjamin Harrison with Sunnyside children performing a flag drill and Girl Scout Troop No. 4 presenting a Scout drill.
Contributions to the city treasury reach 470 as speeders appear in city court. Thirty six defendants pay fines and costs while nine others who failed to appear are re-arrested. Jerome Gibbs of 1415 Hudson Street receives a 30 day sentence to the Indiana State Farm plus a $15 fine and costs.
Izaak Waltons would have enjoyed the outlay of artificial minnows displayed as evidence in the case of James E. Heddon Sons and Creek Chub Bait Company against South Bend Company in Federal Court today. Infringement of patent and trade name.
Merchants Heat and Light Company sent the public service commission ten complimentary letters from subscribers thanking the firm for extending heat service beyond the contract period. The contract planned to end May 20, but the extension was provided at no extra charge due to cold weather, lasting a few more days.
Michigan delegates cheer as Calvin Coolidge is nominated for the presidency at the Republican convention. He places his name before assembly delegates amid strong support and staged speech.
Calvin Coolidge won the Republican nomination on a single ballot at the Cleveland convention with 1,065 votes, while La Follette received 34 and Hiram Johnson 10. The event featured raucous demonstrations, shifts in support among delegations, and calls for a unanimous nomination.
Eighteen banking firms bid on the $280 000 health bond issue before City Controller Joseph L Hogue today. The William R Compton Company of St Louis won with a bid at par plus accrued interest and a $14 001 premium. Proceeds finance nurses quarters at the city hospital a new ward for psychiatric patients a heating system and connecting corridors.
Huntington County grand jury will convene Monday to investigate the Indiana Service Corporation wreck at Roanoke May 19 where five were killed and a score injured. With crew refusing to testify at the coroner’s hearing and the public service commission hearing, new aspects of the wreck are expected to be explored.
Leslie W. Boyden 38 of 2047 Hazel St. held after a skid on car tracks struck a parked Warren car at Alabama and Market Streets. Boyden’s car hit a curb lamp post, injuring Harry Willis 337 E Market St with a forehead cut.
A speech by Dr M L Burton nominating Cal Coolidge as the Republican candidate for president is noted to appear on page 6. The item signals party enthusiasm and upcoming campaign context.
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