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Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1925

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Amundsen Return Reported Senator La Follette is Dead

In Noblesville Indiana court the dying declaration of Madge Oberholtzer linking D C Stephenson to her death was admitted as evidence in bail hearings for Stephenson and aides Earl Klinck and Earl Gentry. Judge Hines overruled a motion to strike the key details and scheduled further arguments for Friday morning as the court weighs admissibility and impact on the homicide case.

Circuit Noblesville Ind Madge Oberholtzer Indianapolis Hammond D. C. Stephenson Stephenson Earl Klinck Earl Gentry Hines Miss Oberholtzer Miss Oberholtze Miss Oberholtzeer William H. Remy Ira Holmes Indiana Supreme Court Supreme Court Dr. Kingsbury Cox Remy George Oberholtzer Oberholtzer Eph Inman

Grizzled Veteran Progressive Leader Passes On

A veteran progressive leader dies after a long illness. The figure known for advocacy and reform in local politics passes away, leaving behind a noted legacy in civic engagement and party activism.

Suit Filed Over Julietta Hospital Construction

Russell J. Ryan county attorney filed suit in Superior Court Two seeking 150000 against George A. Weaver Windsor J. Weaver and The Republic Casualty Company of Pittsburgh for alleged careless incompetent and unsightly construction of the east and west wings of Julietta county hospital for the insane. The complaint says the buildings must be rebuilt.

Russell J. Ryan George A. Weaver Windsor J. Weaver Julietta’ County Hospital Republic Casualty Company Pittsburgh

Elevation move risks Ford plant in Indianapolis

The raising of Pennsylvania Railroad tracks on Oriental Street near Bates Street could force Ford Motor Company's Indianapolis assembly plant at 1315 E Washington St to relocate. Ford officials say unnecessary expense of 6000000 total would be required if the street stays open and their unique endless chain system cannot operate on a raised track.

Ford Motor Company Washington ,St Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce Ford Board of Works Oriental St Ford Company Bates St Pennsylvania Railroad Southeastern Ave E. Washington

READY FOR BANDITS FECHTMAN OBTAINS GUN PERMIT

Paul Fechtman assistant secretary of the Indiana Trust Company secured a permit from Albert H. Lesche county clerk to carry a German Lugger automatic taken from a German prisoner during the World War. The gun normally fires eight shots but can be altered to function like a machine gun with a thirty round magazine.

Paul Fechtman Indiana Trust Company Albert H. Lesche

Testimony Not for Minors’ Ears At Stephenson Hearing

Dismay spread as Judge Hines ordered minors from the courtroom at a bail hearing for D. C. Stephenson. College girls and youths left, their seats filled by elders. A woman in a red hat glared at Stephenson and whispered a denunciation after catching his eye.

Times Noblesville Ind Stephenson Hines D. C. Stephenson

State planes eyed to chase bank bandits in Howard County

Adjutant General William H. Kershner reported he is considering the Howard County Bankers' Association request to use state owned military planes for pursuing bank bandits. National Guard planes are stationed at Kokomo air field for potential use.

Adjt William H. Kershner Howard County, Bankers’ Association National Guard Kokomo Air Field

Bookwalter Taken Ill After Heat Prostration Attack

Former mayor and park board president Charles A. Bookwalter was seriously ill after a heat prostration last Thursday. The attending physician Dr. D. L. Kahn said he is much improved today.

Charles A. Bookwalter Park Board Bookwalter D. L. Kahn

Stop and Go Signal to Be Erected at Washington and State

John Berry an electrical engineer for the board of safety announced today that a Stop and Go signal will be erected at the intersection of Washington and State Streets by Friday night.

Washington and State Sts John Berry Board of Safety

Judge Delivers Sentences in Forgery Case and Others

Judge James A. Collins imposes a two to fourteen year term on Harry L. Nelson for forgery and fines others in related cases. Lawrence Debow receives one year on Indiana State Farm for grand larceny. Ranford Underwood gets sixty days on State Farm and fifty dollars. George Luper gets sixty days on State Farm for blind tiger charges. Howard Turner faces one to two years at the Reformatory and a one hundred dollar fine for transporting liquor.

Harry L. Nelson Illinois Indiana George Luper W. Pearl Sr Blind Tiger Howard Turner Reformatory

Female more deadly in kids scrap at Detroit street

Glene Payne aged 8 living at 138 Detroit S&t. was struck by an eight year old girl with a belt buckle. The male received several stitches to his head at city hospital.

Glene Payne Detroit

Fines and sentence for Ernest McCormick in city court

Ernest McCormick of 619 North Alabama Street faced multiple charges in city court. He received fines of 10 dollars plus costs for drunkenness, 10 dollars plus costs and 30 days on the Indiana State Farm for driving while drunk, and 25 dollars plus costs for carrying concealed weapons.

Ernest McCormick Alabama St Indiana

$48 Taken From Home Reported in Break‑in

Frank Munchoff of 603 East Ohio Street reported a burglary Wednesday night with $48 taken from his home.

Frank Munchoff Ohio St

Germ Millions Split Planned Says Dr Faiman in Court

Chicago June 18 United Press. Dr Charles C Faiman testified that William D Shepherd offered him 100000 to help poison Billy McClintock with typhoid germs to claim a share of the 1000000 estate. Faiman described demands and arrangements while Shepherd denied the tale.

DR. Faiman Criminal Court Chicago Charles C. Faiman William D. Shepherd Billy McClintock Shepherd Young McClintock Billy Faiman

Hourly Temperature Reading and Forecast

The record shows morning temperatures from 8 a.m. to noon with 74 at 8 a.m. 76 at 9 a.m. 78 at 10 a.m. 80 at 1 p.m. A brief note indicates highs around the mid eighties and a warming trend through the afternoon.

Widecoe

Death of Robert La Follette Fighting Bob of Wisconsin

United States Senator Robert M. La Follette dead at 70 in Washington after a battle with bronchial asthma and heart weakness. Known as Fighting Bob he led Wisconsin politics for two decades and ran for President as an independent last year. Born in Primrose Wisconsin on August 14 1855 he grew up on a 280 acre farm before entering public life.

United Press Washington Robert Marion la Follette Bob United States Wisconsin la Follette Jesse la Follette Kentucky Lincoln Abraham Lincoln Primrose Wis

Wreck Death Toll Rises Near Hackettstown

The Lackawanna train wreck at Rockport near Hackettstown New Jersey has reached forty five deaths. Two Chicago residents Miss Irene Wilgemein and Clemens Schmidt are latest victims. Twenty four injured remain in hospitals with twelve in critical condition. A special train will move bodies to Chicago today.

United Preas

Missing Polar Explorer Sends Message After Four Weeks

A polar expedition member announces a successful message from the Arctic wastes after four weeks of disappearance. The signal confirms the explorer is alive and indicates continued danger and difficult travel conditions. The team awaits rescue plans and further communications.

King's Bay Oslo Hearing From Party Flight From Spitzbergen

A report from King's Bay in Oslo notes a party member spoke after traveling from Spitzbergen about a trip last month and a plan to return within thirty six days. The item highlights travel and timing without detailing further steps.

Amundsen and party return safely from polar flight

Roald Amundsen and companions arrived back at King's Bay Spitzbergen after a four week Arctic flight in two custom planes. The explorers aimed to reach near the North Pole, observe for six hours, and return to base where the Farm and Hobby awaited. Confirmation came from Amundsen and colleagues, with Oslo reports echoing safety.

United Press New York Alliance Today King’s Bay Spitzbergen Roald Amundsen London Central News Oslo Amundsen North Pole King's Bay Plarg Pole Ellsworth South Pole Northwest Passage North Magnetic Pole

Bus Hearing Nears Finish in Indianapolis Transit Battle

Attorneys for the Indianapolis Street Railway Company examined nine witnesses forenoon today in the dispute with the People's Motor Cab Company over local transportation supremacy. Only two witnesses remain to be examined at length, with hearings on bus-line petitions likely to end this afternoon. All witnesses testified Street Railway service was sufficient and comfortable.

Indianapolis Street Railway Company People’s Motor Cab Company David E. Watson

Fountains Sought for Finch Udell Rader Brightwood Parks

City park director R Walter Jarvis recommends installing drinking fountains in playgrounds at Finch Park Udell and Rader Streets and Brightwood. He also requests shade umbrellas over sand boxes and begins grading Finch Park immediately.

Finch Park Udell and Rader Sts Brightwood Park Board R. Walter Jarvis Jarvis

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