Stephenson Defense Opens Final Arguments in Bond Hearing
Final arguments begin in the bond hearing for a trio accused in a death by own action case. Judge may rule on bond and the question posed late this afternoon.
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1925
Page
1
Final arguments begin in the bond hearing for a trio accused in a death by own action case. Judge may rule on bond and the question posed late this afternoon.
Nation pays tribute to Robert M. La Follette after his death. His body will travel home to Madison in the private Commonwealth car, with a special funeral train leaving Washington at 3 p.m. and arriving in Chicago and then Madison for lies in state.
Roald Amundsen reports after four weeks at the pole cap that no land lies in the Norwegian sector of the polar basin. He and pilot Hjalmar Riiser-Larsen flew within roughly 200 miles of the North Pole and observed 160000 square kilometers without land.
In Madison on June 19 the La Follette faction faces a split and disarray as internal infighting and lack of unity undermine its once strong national role. The party, once led by the late Senator Robert M La Follette, now grapples with disorganization and uncertain future.
Donald A. Adams of New Haven Conn won the Rotary International presidency with 1466 votes to 453 for Paul H. King of Detroit at the Cleveland convention. The election of seven international board members was also announced, naming Arthur H. Sapp Huntington Ind Hart S Seely Waverly N Y Harry H Rogers San Antonio Tex Dr Harry S Fish Sayre Pa Carl L Faust Jackson Miss A F Graves Brighton England and Charles Burchell Halifax N S
The article notes Roald Amundsen abandoning a search for new Arctic land, reporting deep ocean soundings and near pole proximity, while Donald MacMillan prepares to begin his own Arctic flight missions. It highlights air navigation risks and Amundsen’s obstacles including fog winds and iceberg seas.
Joseph Wagner, 28, of 1625 North Jefferson Avenue, returned home today after his family reported he had taken his own life. His coat and hat were found on the White River bank and the river was dragged in a search on Wednesday.
Charles Hemmerle, 48, shot and killed Mrs. Rose Gillard and wounded his wife after failing to speak with his spouse. He then turned the gun on himself, dying soon after. Gillard had been living with Mrs. Hemmerle since their separation.
The dedication of Rhodius Park swimming pool, set for July 4, may be postponed to the following week at the request of women in the neighborhood. R. Walter Jarvis, superintendent of parks, announced this today.
The Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce announces a ten story building at 316 320 N Meridian Ave costing about 2 million dollars. The Chamber will lease the top floors for 25 years with purchase option within 15 years and work to start within two months.
Word from the Navy Department to E. J. Barker states neither of the United States airships the Los Angeles or the Shenandoah will be available for display at the State fair this fall.
The State rests its case in the Shepherd germ murder trial as Dr. C. C. Faiman sticks to his claim that Shepherd promised $100,000 for typhoid germs used to poison Billy McClintock. Defense cross examines over past records and the source of the germs, while Shepherd remains nervous awaiting next week.
Federal Judge T Blake Kennedy ruled the Mammoth Oil Company lease on the Teapot Dome reserve in Wyoming legal. The government failed to prove fraud or conspiracy by Harry F Sinclair to obtain the lease from Albert B Fall, ending a three year dispute.
The city health department will reduce inspectors from twenty one to eight by supplying motorcycles. Mayor Shank announced after a conference with Sol Schloss, board president. Uniformed inspectors will cut expenses by about fifteen thousand dollars.
Ernest V. Atchley of the Akron street railway testified before the public service commission for Indianapolis Street Railway in its motor bus dispute. He said bus transport worsened traffic but feeder buses were satisfactory, noting eighty five feeder buses plus street cars. Hearing adjourned to Saturday with completion expected by noon.
Indianapolis union railway officials are set to yield to city demand for a proportionate share of Belt Railroad bridge costs. A 2 PM conference aims to settle payment for the White River bridge part of a 14 million track elevation program, with Belt Company to cover at least half after six weeks of talks.
In Noblesville Indiana on June 19 the defense argued Madge Oberholtzer killed herself after alleged kidnapping and abuse by Stephenson and others. Prosecutor Remy countered that the state has enough evidence for first degree murder and bail should be denied.
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