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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1925
Page
9
The board of works on Monday decided elevation projects will pay the city 371 216 dollars. The board approved an arrangement with railroads after many conferences by H G Wray elevation engineer and William Bosson city attorney. The figure reflects a difference between 710 036 95 and the track elevation cost.
A strong electrical storm and heavy rain swept Indianapolis and surrounding areas, ending a long drought and causing extensive outages. The city logged 1.52 inches of rain, with 1,000 telephones out and many railway lines halted, while several buildings were struck by lightning and basement flooding occurred on the north side.
Torrential rains swelled rivers in Iowa Ohio Illinois and Indiana destroying property and claiming four lives. In Iowa three lives were reported at Cascade as flood waters slowly receded. An 80 year old resident was among those affected as authorities assessed the damage totals near $1.5 million.
Mr. Lighthall testifies that his wife suffered for six years and fell to eighty seven pounds before improvement began with the first bottle of an unspecified remedy.
An advertisement claims Shapley’s Original Stomach Medicine saved a life and urges trying one bottle. It promotes Hook’s Dependable Drug Stores and other good drug stores as outlets.
In Hartford City Indiana on June 16 a group including Sidney Roberts Charles Hackney James Hackney Earl Fuller and Herbert Wilson stopped at an Upland restaurant for a meal on a weekend trip Fuller remained at the wheel with the motor running Bandits entered the eatery brandished a shotgun and forced the four men outside the restaurant.
An old woman and her daughter drowned in their home while Edward Bell, a garage man, perished when his rescue boat capsized. William McCracken was killed by lightning as a storm wrecked havoc near Niles Ohio. The Eldena Mill Evangelical Church in Mill was struck by lightning with stones showering the street. The Mississippi River stayed about six feet above normal but showed signs of receding.
Mayor Shank will sign an ordinance approving 385000 for a new surgery unit at City Hospital. Construction to start asap with plans by the architect and bids after bond sale. If started in August, completion aimed before May 1, 1926. The council majority supported the measure after a long caucus. two members were absent.
In Goshen Indiana on June 16 four youths from Saint Louis were jailed on highway robbery charges. The suspects are Lawrence Burns 18 John Coltz 21 Minnie Laben 29 and Katherine Lickwa 19 accused of robbing a motorist party near Nappanee Indiana.
Indiana's fishing season opened with the end of the closed season on bass and bluegill. Conservation officials forecast a good year due to favorable spawning weather and strong adherence to fish laws by sportsmen. Recent rains muddied waters but catfish are expected to bite.
Frank Rosenberg of 1024 Tabor Street was injured Monday when he walked from in front of his suddenly cranked car and was struck by an auto driven by Frank Mascar of 514 East Merrill Street. Rosenberg was taken to Indiana Christian Hospital. Mascar at 115 East Wabash Street was charged with assault and battery.
The city council set a public hearing for 8 p m Monday June 6 in the council chamber to discuss an ordinance designating a thoroughfare plan. The ordinance would restrict actions of city boards to conform to a general growth plan after a survey by the city plan commission.
United Press report from Columbus Indiana states Charles Brown age 58 was killed when a wood slab from a circular saw struck his head and threw him 200 feet at the Skinner sawmill twelve miles west of town Everett Roberts age 37 lost a hand after being thrown against the saw.
James Starks and Laura Waters arrested on blind tiger charges after a raid at 818 Pom eroy St and 842 W Tenth St. Starks reportedly dumped a small amount of mule whisky. arrest reported by Sergeant Cummings and his squad.
Roy Beattie reports his shoes and stockings valued at 3 dollars were taken from the dressing room at the new Municipal pool in Rhodius Park while he swam. He is a resident of 15 Warren Avp. The incident was reported to police.
The Indianapolis area hosts numerous meetings on Wednesday across groups such as the Association of Credit Men Lincoln Exchange Committee at Lincoln, Woman's City Club lunch at 6 30 PM, Garden Flower Society at 8 PM, Oakland Motor Car Co at 10 AM, Gun Club 2 PM, Alpha Eta Pi Fraternity Alpha Chapter 8 PM, American Legion Hilton U Brown Post luncheon at Severin, Butler Alumni Lincoln luncheon, Junior Chamber of Commerce luncheon, Kiwanis luncheon at Claypool, Lambda Chi Alpha luncheon, Board of Trade Lions Club luncheon at Lincoln, Purdue Alumni Severin luncheon, and Board luncheon at C of C.
Frank Batchelor, 27023 N Illinois St, says three young colored men robbed him at closing time grabbing $74 from S Muhl Drug Company on 947 N Illinois St. The attackers fled after choking him. police link them to a previous Elks Club rear robbery. another clerk reports window marks but no break in.
Federal officials claim Chicago is the world’s largest alcohol clearing center and estimate $12,000,000 profited in two years. Charles W. Vursell places agents at distilleries and denaturing plants as he predicts an 85 percent reduction in illicit alcohol activity soon.
The Pettis light opera ensemble presents a program on WFBM tonight from 8:15 to 9:15. Selections include Kid Boots and Blossom Time numbers with baritone solos by Franklyn Greenwood and Molloy, and duets with Ruth Otto and Anne Cunningham.
Paul H. Jones aged 10 died Monday afternoon when he poured gasoline on a kitchen fire in his home at 3004 East New York Street. Three younger siblings escaped as a flash sparked a blaze causing $2,000 damage. Coroner Paul F. Robinson to investigate.
City officials announce an investigation into the city engineer's department for neglect of duty in approving gravel used by Mead Construction Company on E Tenth Street pavement from Sherman Drive to Emerson Avenue. William H. Freeman of the board of works says the state accounts board charges will be pursued.
Walter McCord nine of 826 South Pennsylvania Street was slightly injured and taken to city hospital after a motor bus struck him at McCarty Street and Madison Avenue. The bus was driven by Ralph Wells of Greenwood Indiana. Witnesses told police the boy was rolling an auto tire in the street.
Dr. Glennene, president-elect of Wisconsin University, was the chief speaker at Earlham College commencement. Ninety-two seniors received diplomas during the exercises in Richmond Indiana on Monday night.
Potiée announced the largest liquor seizure in county history. Authorities confiscated 820 gallons of wine from homes linked to two Italian suspects in Elkhart.
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