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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1925
Page
1
A Chicago Germans excursion train crashed near Hackettstown New Jersey during a lightning storm. At least 28 were killed and about 50 injured as debris blocked switches and steam from broken pipes scalded victims in the wreckage.
Washington reports a Chinese mob stormed the American Baptist Hospital at Wu Chow shouting Kill foreigners. Consul General Jenkins in Canton notes no disorders followed and anti foreign agitation persists. He warns Americans, especially women and children, to seek safety as Canton’s security situation evolves.
Washington coverage notes Calles tamping down a public confrontation after a Kellogg warning. Calles aims to land reform for 12 million peasants while Mexico's mineral wealth is seen as future leverage. Claims over American properties number over 3,000 as negotiations loom.
Mrs. A. J. Tron of 29 Virginia Ave. reported a theft at her home. The thief took her purse containing false teeth and a watch set with stones plus a bank book.
In Chicago court Isabelle Pope testified as prosecution witness in the William D. Shepherd murder case. She identified love letters written to Billy McClintock the millionaire orphan and admitted writing them at Dartmouth College. Defense counsel read selective portions to question her views on Billys foster parents as the trial continued.
Four School 41 teachers praised the Peoples’ Motor Coach Company bus service at a public service commission hearing on new bus routes for the company and Indianapolis Street Railway. Witnesses included Celia Meskill Nellie O'Donnell Alice Hill Vivian Sower, real estate dealer Ford Woods city councilman Theodore Bernd and A Smith Bowman company head. The coach company aims to introduce more witnesses today while the Street Railway plans to participate Wednesday. Clyde H Jones presides.
Francis F. Hamilton city building commissioner reports week ended June 13 321 permits valued at 734925. H F Templeton smoke inspector logged forty five inspections in the same period.
A dying statement released by authorities reveals alleged affair involving Stephenson. The girl, asserting trust in Stephenson as a friend, claims to have shared all details before death. Further verification pending from investigators.
Madge Oberholtzer's dying statement names D. C. Stephenson Earl Klinck and Earl Gentry as involved in her death. The document, read in Noblesville Circuit Court, recounts encounters with Stephenson from January 1925 through March including dinners, calls, and a party at his home.
In Noblesville Indiana on June 16 Madge Oberholtzer’s parents and brother watched D C Stephenson faces with Earl Gentry and Earl Klinck as bail requests dominate proceedings. The Oberholtzers and общего handful of supporters filled the Hamilton County courtroom while doctors and nurse who treated Madge sat nearby.
A board of arbitrators reports the east wing of Julietta county hospital for the insane is dangerous due to faulty construction. Inmates have been housed in the west wing and county commissioners plan to close the building at state expense. Attorney Russell J. Ryan will file a $150,000 damages suit against George A. Weaver & Son for the construction.
Mayor Shank suggested firing someone as Oscar Williams secretary of the board of safety reported various branches of that department are bankrupt at today’s meeting. The board instructed Williams to prepare a complete report of the financial condition.
In Noblesville Indiana on June 16 the defense won a ruling to view a dying statement by Madge Oberholtzer and a hotel register page as part of the bid to admit D C Stephenson Earl Klinck and Earl Gentry to bail. State prosecutors resisted surrendering the documents and the hearing saw defendants and spectators present as the court weighed access to the materials.
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