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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1925

Page

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Indiana Defers Defense Day Over Short Preparation Time

Governor Jackson declines War Department defense Test Day for Indiana citing insufficient time for proper prep. He notes a September demonstration as a precedent and pledges cooperation when adequate planning is possible. Stephenson seeks fifty more policemen as guards protect banks against bandits.

Jackson War Department Indiana Dwight F. Davis Military Department of the State Reserve Officers’ Organization

Canton Troops Capture City and Rebels Routed

United Press reports Cantonese troops crossed the river into Canton by 3 p m driving Yunnanese forces from the city. Cantonese officials began restoring communications with Hong Kong as Hong Kong cable confirms. In Hankow a general strike followed eight deaths amid ongoing civil war in Canton, with foreign powers warning China of responsibility to maintain order nationwide.

United Press San Francisco Canton Chung Sai Yat Po Hong Kong United Press Pekin Hankow China Chinese Foreign Office Pekin Shanghai

Osgood Deputy Oil Inspector Ousted. Governor Asked

J C Row of Osgood, recently discharged as deputy state oil inspector, has appealed to Governor Jackson to determine the cause. William Griffith of Versailles was appointed to succeed Row, it was announced.

J. C. Row Osgood Jackson William Griffth Versailles Row

Judge halts guessing in Morris Street filling station case

Criminal Judge James A. Collins continued the trial of Jacon Clouse James Anderson alias James E Smithers and Herbert Smithers of 1809 Highland Ave for conspiracy to commit a felony. Continuation until Wednesday allows Deputy Prosecutor Judson Stark to procure more witnesses. The trio is accused of entering a filling station at Morris and Harding Streets.

James A. Collins Jacon Clouse James Anderson Alais James E. Smithers Herbert ©. Smithers Highland Ave Judson Lt. Stark Morris and Harding Sts

Recreation survey on Wor started by Coolidge era

L H Weir formerly of Scottsburg Indiana, special investigator for the American Playground and Recreation Association, and R Walter Jarvis, superintendent of public parks, conduct a two day survey of Indianapolis park and recreation facilities with national scope tied to the Coolidge era outdoor recreation push.

L. H. Weir Scottsburg Ind American Playground and Recreation Association Indianapolis R. Walter Jarvis Coolidge

Girl's Statement and Hotel Register Page In Dispute

A high profile hearing centers on disputed handwritten documents including a girl's statement and a hotel register page. Attorneys argue over authenticity and relevance while courtroom dynamics hinge on these pieces as state defense moves occur.

Judge Hines hears defense bid for Oberholtzer evidence

Noblesville Indiana June 12. Defense and State attorneys argued over access to two crucial items in the Stephenson Klinck Gentry murder case Miss Madge Oberholtzer’s death bed statement and a Hammond hotel register page. Judge Fred E Hines did not rule and adjourned at noon with court set to resume at 1 30 p m. The defendants remained jailed as Eph Inman Floyd Christian and Ira M Holmes led the defense and William H Remy Marion County prosecutor and Charles Cox opposed. Ralph K Kane will close for the State this afternoon. About 100 townspeople filled the courtroom.

Blythe Q. Hendricks Noblesvelle Ind D. C. Stephenson Earl Klinck Eail Gentry Madge Oberholtzer Indianapolis Fred E. Hines Hamilton Eph Inman Floyd Christian Ira M. Holmes William H. Remy Marion County Charles Cox Ralph K. Kane Remy Noblesville

Contempt Case in Court Today for Buck Sumner

Judge Clinton H. Givan of Superior Court Four would rule this afternoon on a general denial petition filed by William Bosson, city attorney, over police officer Captain Charles Buck Sumner charged with contempt. Affidavits allege Sumner spoke against the court when restraining order blocked arrests at the polls. Sumner says he directed polls to obey the ruling.

Clinton H. Givan Superior Court Four William Bosson Charles “Buck” Sumner Sumner Horse Thief Detective Association

Ford Motor Company Sued Over $50 000 Damage Claim

A transcript of a $50 000 damage suit against Ford Motor Company was filed in Federal Court today after transfer from Marion County Circuit Court. William E. Ruhl of Carmel Road near Broad Ripple claims health damage from gas fumes while employed at the Indianapolis branch.

Ford Motor Company Marion County William E. Ruhl Carmel Rd Broad Ripple Ruhl Indianapolis Ford Company

Unclear OCR Time Fragments From Newspaper Page

Readable parts show early morning times such as 6 A M 66 10 A M 7 A M 69 11 A M but no full article context or events. The fragment appears to be a timetable or schedule snippet with multiple time entries.

Firemen Hurt in $35 000 Kingan Plant Blaze

A one story brick meat market building at Maryland and Blackford streets part of the Kingan & Co plant burned today in a blaze estimated at 35 000 to 40 000. Three firemen were slightly hurt and several employees were overcome as flames were fought with 14 lines of hose. Spontaneous combustion is listed as probable cause and a fire wall saved an adjacent four story building.

Maryland and Blackford Sts Kingan & Co Clarence Amos Pumper Company G Robert Sims Headquarters Truck Company Harry Harrod Pumper Company 7 Harold Williams Southport Ind King An Frank Hopper John R. Kingan

Local Man Faces Vagrancy Charge in Theft Probe

Vincent Roberts aged 25 of 443 East Market Street faces a vagrancy charge as police investigate a reported theft of a $100 diamond ring from the room of Mrs. Elizabeth Ennis at 440 Washington Street.

Vincent Roberts Market St Elizabeth Ennis Washington St

New Rules Post In Noblesville Jail For Murder Suspects

In Noblesville Indiana on June 12 new jail rules went into effect for D C Stephenson Earl Klinck and Earl Gentry jailed for the murder of Miss Madge Oberholtzer. Prisoners must make beds keep cells clean and aid sanitation. Spitting defacing walls or allowing tramps to sleep overnight are prohibited.

Noblesville Ind D. C. Stephenson Earl Klinck Earl Gentry Madge Oberholtzer Fred B. Hines O.R. Mann Charles Gooding

Butler Student Man Without Country

Butler State student Joseph Matyas 22 of 129 W McCarty St has been ordered to leave the United States by June 23 after renouncing allegiance to Romania. Matyas, admitted as a student in 1924, wants to stay and finish Butler College, plans to study at Purdue, and seeks citizenship. He has appealed through officials and written to Baker and Labor Secretary Davis.

William A. Evans Joseph Matyas Butler W. McCarty United States Mayias Ferdinand I of Roumania Indianapolis P. A. Baker the Commissioner of Immigration Ellis Island Matyas Romania America Clugy Purdue Robert C. Baltzell Baker Labor Davis Robert J. Aley William P. Kappes Federal Court

Printer School to Be Tasked at Indianapolis Dinner

The Future of the Typothetae School of Printing on the Technical School grounds will be discussed at a 6 tonight dinner at the Indianapolis Athletic Club. Carl C. Gibbs leads the committee seeking to keep the school locally while considering removal to consolidate the international offices now in Chicago. George B. Hebb of Detroit and other officers attended graduation for sixty students earlier in the day and Hebb and Harry Hillman were set to speak.

Typotheae School of Printing Technical Indianapolis Athletic Club United Typothetae of America Indianapols Carl C. Gibbs Hypothetae International Chicago George B. Hebb Detroit Mich Hebb Harry Hillman Inland Printer Indianapolis Lincoln

School Let Out For Summer In Indianapolis

About 40,000 grade school children were dismissed at noon for summer. Grades closed with ceremonies and programs held across schools after long final days. High school students had finished classwork earlier, with graduates in commencement activities.

Indianapolis

Missing Man in McIntock Case Returns to Testify

Robert A. White, key State witness in the Shepherd murder trial, reappears at the Chicago State's Attorney's office after weeks of disappearance. He accuses defense of buying him off and says he fled in fear, vowing to continue testifying. Jerome Mattillo from Indianapolis travels to Chicago via Indianapolis.

United Press Chicago Robert A. White White Robert Lk. Crowe Savage Jerome Mattillo Indianapolis Shepherd Bob McMillan

Oysters Tied to Typhoid in Murder Case

In Chicago, June 12, the defense argued Billy McClintock died of typhoid fever from raw oysters eaten two weeks earlier. Dr. Stolp and typhoid specialist Dr. Herrick testified the illness grew malignant, while attorney William D. Shepherd contends the banquet with his fiancée Isabelle Pope caused the fever.

United Preas Criminal Court Chicago William D. Shepherd Billy McClintock Rufus B. Stolp Billy Shepherd Isabelle Pope Stolp James Herrick

Naval nurses go on trial for liquor importation

Two young women members of the United States naval nurses corps face a general court martial at the Navy yard on a charge of importing intoxicating liquor into the United States. The trial begins Wednesday.

United Press Washington United States Naval Nurses Corps Navy Yard United States

Mercury Rises Marking Warmer Weather Expect Thunderstorms

After several cool days the U S weather bureau thermometer reached 69 at 7 am, two degrees above normal. Forecasters expect a warmer night with possible local thunderstorms and a cooler drop Saturday night, but no rain yet to ease the severe drought.

United States Weather Bureau

Order Restored After Coal Miner Riots in Nova Scotia

Fifty Halifax police arrive to quell riots in New Waterford Core Brenton. One man killed and many wounded in clashes with strikers. The New Waterford power station, held by strikers since Thursday, is abandoned only after wrecking its equipment.

United Presse Halifax N. S New Waterford Brenton

Arson Division Reports May Confessions and Convictions

The arson division of the State fire marshal's office investigated 34 fires in May. Ten confession cases and nine convictions were obtained. There were no acquittals dismissals or disagreements, according to Newman T. Miller, State fire marshal.

Newman T. Miller Miller

Speeding Charge Filed Against Donald Gordon

Donald Gordon aged 19 of 1634 Ludlow Avenue was slated on a speeding charge today in the county court.

Donald Gordon Ludlow Ave

Measles Still Tops Contagious Disease Count

Measles led contagious diseases in the state last week with 245 cases as reported by Dr. William F. King secretary of the State board of health. Scarlet fever rose to 134 cases signaling a flare-up.

William F. King State Board of Health

Payment for Protection to Be Asked of Institutions

Indianapolis Mayor Shank announced a plan to add fifty police to protect banks amid a surge of bank banditry. Twenty six will guard banks with thirty eight total in the detail. others patrol the underworld and search for suspects. The move aims to force bankers to pay for protection and to stamp out bank robberies.

Indianapolis Shank Roy A. Pope John Zener Sixteenth St. State Bank Fletcher Savings and Trust Company Pope Captain Pope Indiana Ave Hudson Cox Eisenhut Army Orville Jigger) Hudson Tiree H. Fields H. Shea Pagett J. Dowling Woodward F. Allison Park Blumberg O. Smith Wenz T. Elisenhut Ray C. Monniger Nellis Fahey Stricker Stoddard Coleman Wesley Vanhoy Zener Allison Smith Bledsoe Roach Fossatti Feeney Rollison Clarey H the Fletcher and Company

Motorcyclist Officer Reported Unarmed During Bank Robbery Pursuit

Witnesses say Motorcycle Policeman Hiram Fisher may have been unarmed as he pursued two bandits from Sixteenth Street Meridian Street starting point. He allegedly lost his revolver early. shots were fired at him near Nineteenth Street and Central Avenue, with one bullet hitting a dry goods building. Fisher later obtained a loaded gun at a hardware store after stopping at Ferger’s drug store and J T Coffer’s restaurant.

Hiram Fisher Sixteenth St. State Bank Fletcher Savings and Trust Company Fisher Nineteenth St Central Ave Sixteenth Meridian Sts George L. Turner College Ave Broadway Ferger Sidney Friedman Leland Lawson Buckle St Friedman J. T. Coffer Coffer M. J. Peer Poer

Road bond denials as county roads face concrete plan

State tax commissioners denied two Marion County road bond issues citing no need to tear up good roads for concrete. They approved a third project, a $45,000 bond, while disapproving Claude E. Williamson Rd in Wayne township at $58,500 and William A. Beasley Rd in Wayne and Decatur townships at $56,600.

Marion County Claude E. Williamson Wayne Township William A. Beasley Wayne Decatur Williamson Beasely Charles I. Steinmeter

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Stephenson Collins National SR Portant Inman Givan Kingan’s Kingan U. S Printer School Typothetae M’clintock Robert A McClintock Girl Mercury Bureau Nova Scotia Speeder Special Division City Grimly Mnarmen Say
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