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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1925

Page

12

Shepherd Denies Murder Claims in Typhoid Plot Trial

William Nelson McClintock's death is tied to a typhoid inoculation plot as Abraham Shepherd testifies. He vociferously denies accusations of killing the ward, while mis-shared witnesses and family members recount treatment and relationships amid the court proceedings.

William Nelson McClintock Stewart Syhie Shepherd Charles C. Farman National Universe of Sciences McClintock

Sixth Policeman Killed by Bandits in Chicago

Chicago police hold several suspects in the shooting death of Patrolman Patrick McGovern, the sixth officer killed by bandits in three weeks. George Haney, treasurer of a local movie house, was walking with McGovern and is being questioned. Haney previously lived in Terre Haute, Indiana, and is said to know several labeled suspects.

United Press Chicago Patrick McGovern George Haney McGovern Haney Terre Haute Ird

N E A Board Sets Friday Meeting Ahead of Convention

Executive committee of the National Education Association will meet at Shortridge High School Friday as preparatory work for the sixty third annual convention to begin Sunday. H A Allen of Washington coordinates advance plans as at least 10 000 educators are expected. Joy Elmer Morgan of the Journal of American Education Association arrives today. General committees meet over the weekend with an open air vesper service on Soldiers and Sailors Monument steps at 4 p m Sunday to open the session. Dr Robert J Aley of Butler University will preside and introduce Jesse H Newton of Denver as president.

National Education Association Shortridge High School Association H. A. Allen Washington Joy Elmer Morgan Journal of American Education Association Robert J. Aley Butler University Jesse H. Newton Denver Col

July Fourth Fireworks Rules Issued by City Board

Police ordered to arrest store owners selling fireworks before July 3 the legal sale date. No permits needed for discharge except large celebrations. Prohibited items include rockets over ten feet high roman candles over ten feet high and paper balloons. Firecrackers capped at three inches long and 1/2 inch diameter with black gunpowder only.

Board of Safety

Evacuation of Ruhr to Start Under Paris Plan

The French cabinet approved government measures to carry out London agreement provisions for evacuation of the Ruhr, set to begin soon. Evacuation was scheduled for August 15 under the London agreement.

United Press Paris Ruhr London

Boy Seeks Funeral Funds Arrests Spark Court Action

An 8 year old begged money for his mother's funeral raising police inquiry. Dr Lillian C Lowder and Mrs Anna Cummings doubted the tale and alerted authorities at Spink Arms Annex 402 N Meridian St. An officer stated another youth awaited the boy. Both were due in juvenile court today.

Fable& Grandmothers Lillian C. Lowder Anna Cummings Spink- Arms Annex N. Meridian St

Highway Board Adds Marmon Official Car

The State highway commission added a Marmon sedan dubbed the official car to its fleet. A free license plates set was issued by the Secretary of State two days after purchase. The use of the new auto remains conjectural at the Statehouse amid existing vehicles and speculation about who would drive it.

State Highway Commission Secretary of State Statehouse John D. Williams Earl Crawford Williams

Fire destroys barn on Sinclair property near Crow's Nest

A large barn on W. W. R. Sinclair’s Crow's Nest property near the Illinois Street river bridge burned today. Damage is not yet estimated. Two weeks earlier the nearby residence burned. The Sinclair family is presently in Europe.

W.W. R. Sinclair Crow's Nest Illinois St. River Bridge Sinclair Europe

Snedegar Sentenced on Still Possession Charge

William Snedegar 28 Greenwood Indiana was jailed after Monday arrest by Sheriff Hawkins for jumping an appeal bond. Criminal Judge James A. Collins today sentenced him to one to five years at the Indiana Reformatory on unlawful possession of a still. Snedegar had been originally sentenced June 16 1924 by Judge Collins.

William Snedegar Greenwood Ind Omer Hawkins Indiana Reformatory James A. Collins Snedegar Collins

City to Study Pedestrian Rights at Stop Signal Change

Police Chief Herman F Rikhoff told the safety board traffic laws favor cars over pedestrians and urged a test of extending the walk interval to fifteen seconds at the Ohio and Meridian Street intersection. Board members back increased pedestrian protection and will study a Los Angeles hand signal halt method.

Herman F. Rikhoff Board of Safety Today Rikhoff John Berry Heikhoff Ohio Meridian Sts Ernest L. Kingston Los Angeles

Chief denounces city prison bond scale amid failed appearance

Police Chief Herman Rikhoff blasted the city bond system after Clarence Glidewell, 54, failed to appear in city court on a warrant. Glidewell had been released on a 2000 bond secured by Saspan and John Mason. Wilmeth forfeited the bond and barred the bondsmen, while Rikhoff urged tighter controls on bonds for serious charges and better police input on release terms.

Herman Rikhoff Clarence Glidewell Belmont Ave Glidewell Saspan Mason John Mason Rikhoff Delbert O. Wilmeth Wilmeth Mason Brothers Jerry Kinney Kinney

Bus petitions denied in Indiana interurban route clash

The public service commission rejected petitions by Red, White and Blue Bus and Hiner's Red Bull Bus Lines to operate routes between Indianapolis and Lafayette citing violations of speed laws. The Terre Haute Indianapolis & Eastern Traction Co. was also denied for proposed Indiana to Lafayette service, leaving interurbans as the only transport. Chenoweth Coach Line's request to run Indianapolis to Lebanon was denied for failing to operate ninety days.

Hiner Red Bull Public Service Commission Indianapolis Lafayette Terre Haute, Indianapolis & Eastern Traction Co Chenoweth Coach Line Indianapois Lebanon

Dairy Exhibit Judges Named for National Dairy Event

The National Dairy Exposition will use a judge and associate system for four cattle breeds from Oct 10 to 17. Ayrshires and Brown Swiss will be judged Oct 13, Guernseys Oct 14, Holsteins Oct 15, and Jerseys Oct 16, with named professors and associates from across the U S and Canada.

Ayshires H. H. Kildes Ames Towa R. S. Hulce Chicago Tll W. W. Yapp Urbana EB. G. Woodward Taconic Conn Moscrip Lake Elmo Minn C. L. Blackman Davidson Jerseys J. B. Fitch Manhattan Kan

Move to Oust Brown From State Library Board Discussion

The State library and historical board debated ousting Demarchus C. Brown after nearly twenty years as state librarian. The meeting suggested delegating active management to Elizabeth Claypool Earl, president of the commission, with ongoing input from Charles Kettleborough and C. B.

Demarchus C. Brown State Library and Historical Board Elizabeth Claypool Earl of Muncie Charles Kettleborough Legislative Huraeu C. B

Fashions at Indiana Dry Goods Convention Displayed by Butler Girls

Styles for fall and winter showcased at the Indiana Retail Dry Goods Association convention at the Claypool. Models from Butler University and Miss Mildred Niblick presented the review, with updates on waistlines sleeves and color trends alongside detailed outfits worn by local demonstrators.

Butler Girls Indiana Indiana Retail Dry Goods Association Claypool F. J. Mitchell Mitchell Brothers Company Chicago Garment Manufacturers Riley Room Alpha Chi Omega Sorority Butler University Mildred Niblick Decatur Ind

Money Sought for Infirmary Improvements in September

Marion County council to seek a large appropriation in September to improve the County Infirmary after the grand jury criticised its condition. President John McCloskey notes long-standing calls for funds, with last meeting approving fence repairs while reports urged demolition of the main building and a new structure to relieve overcrowding and insanitary conditions.

Marion County Grand Jury John McCloskey McCloskey

Park board approves bonds for bridge and land purchase

Park board on Monday authorized 25000 in bonds to build a canal bridge on Burdsal Parkway and 13000 to acquire land on Conser Avenue at the new Butler University site entrance. Bids will be sought for Kessler Boulevard work and for the Anna Seegar Memorial coliseum in Rhodius Park. The city engineer will review bids for park lighting from Merchants Heat and Light and Indianapolis Light and Heat Company.

Two Seat to Leavenworth Two Seat to Leavenworth

William Smith of 909 Belle Vieu Pl received two years for transporting three stolen automobiles between Indianapolis and Louisville. Alpheus Imus of 941 N King Ave drew one year and one day in Leavenworth. Kenneth Hackley of Earl Park got four years and a $500 fine for using the mails to solicit glove seam workers. Dr. Charles Burris of 527 Agnes St was found guilty of selling morphine to addicts. Trial for Pasquale Cervalla of Elwood on tobacco theft charges from freight cars is pending.

Indianapolis Louisvilles William Smith Belle Vieu Pl Alpheus Imus N. King Ave Leavenworth Kanks Robert J. Baltzell Kenneth Hackley Earl Park Charles Burris Agnes St Pasquale Cervalla Elwood

Five Bandits Loot Shullsburg Bank In Violent Raid

Five bandits terrorized Shullsburg Wisconsin residents early today and blew the First National Bank safe. They fled about an hour later with five thousand dollars in cash and negotiable securities after two robbers planted nitroglycerine under the vault door and waited as smoke cleared.

United Press

No Poles On Property Protest Grows in Marion County

Marion County commissioners today delegated Tom Ellis and Russell J. Ryan to stop Indiana Bell Telephone Company workers from erecting poles on Perry Road property between E Tenth and National Road. A delegation led by John R. McClintock protested Monday while citizens say poles are being removed from the west side of the road. The company cites high tension wires above telephone lines as the reason for the action.

Marion County Tom Ellis Russell J. Ryan Indiana Bell Telephone Company Perry Rd E. Tenth National Rd John R. McClintock

Charged with Shooting at Home on Miley Avenue

William Booking 50 of 524 Miley Ave was arrested today on a blind tiger charge and shooting within city limits. Grace Booking his wife was charged with vagrancy. Neighbors reported he sat on his back porch with a shotgun across his lap prompting fear of violence.

William Booking Miley Ave Grace Booking

French Deputies Clash In Moroccan Debate

In Paris the chamber of deputies erupted in a free for all as Communist Deputy Doriot urged a class war to end the capitalists war. Earlier clashes followed Premier Painleve’s charge that communists approved Krim's warfare and hoped for triumph against French imperialism. Cries of Kick them out rang out.

Paris Chamber of Deputies Doriot Painleve Krim

Jury Discharges Shapiro Case After Deadlock

A deadlocked jury in the Jack Shapiro conspiracy to rob interstate freight shipments case was discharged by Federal Judge Robert C. Baltzell at 10 a m. Monday. Four co defendants pled guilty earlier. Thompson Parcell and Hurst were sentenced to seven years at Leavenworth two years for conspiracy with terms to run concurrently.

Jack Shapiro Chicago Robert C. Baltzell A. M. Gerber Harry E. Thompson Sidney Parcell Earl Hurst Shapiro Baltzell Gerber Thompson, Parcell Hurst Leavenworth Kan

Manila feels bad effects China strike

A definite move to extend the Chinese anti foreign drive to the Philippines was disclosed here. Cable dispatches from Chinese radicals in Shanghai to Chinese here have been intercepted. Manila Chinese are urged to declare a general strike June 25. Ship sailings to Hong Kong are cancelled. Philippine trade with China has been hit. Customs collections are falling off rapidly.

United Press Manila P. I Philippines Shanghai Hong Kong China

Hong Kong Declares State of Emergency Amid Strike

Hong Kong today is under a state of emergency with censorship on mail and cables and police control of fuel food and vehicles. The measure follows local strike activity and targets exports beyond gold silver and foodstuffs.

Bu United Press Hong Kong

Japanese Deny War Rumor In China Spectacle

London dispatch cites Japanese foreign office denying rumors of war with southern China. Officials call the reports anti Japanese propaganda and reject the claim as unfounded.

United Press London Central News Tokio Japan China

Final tribute for James W. Lilly at 1715 N. Meridian St

James W. Lilly longtime Lilly Hardware Company head dies. Funeral 3:47 p m Thursday at his residence with Dr M J Haines and Dr Matthew F Smith of First Presbyterian Church in charge. Burial Crown Hill Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers listed from Indianapolis and nearby towns. Active pallbearers named.

James W. Lilly N. Meridian St M. J. Haines Matthew F. Smith First Presbyterian Church Crown Hill Cemetery Lilly Lilly Hardware Company Frank PD. Stalnaker Lewis E. Lathrop Lewis Huesmann A. O. Jones Charles Williams Thomas C. Day J. F. Wild Fred B. Gardner Charles N. Thompson J. C. Schaff Edgar H. Evans Indianapolis Lewis Jones Winfield T. Durbin Anderson J. W. Millikan Madison Harry J. van Dora Albert S. Pierson Charles G. Lizius George Graber Harvey Wright George Siebel

Beckenbaugh and Shawler Faces Held Judgments in City Court

The Criminal Judge James A. Collins withheld judgment today for Robert A. Beckenbaugh who promised 50 restitution to the damaged machine after a speeding charge. John J. Shawler had judgment withheld on three drunkenness charges and appealed from city court. Robert Reid was found not guilty of assault and battery as Edwin Gardner was acquitted of speeding.

James A. Collins Robert A. Beckenbaugh W. Wilkins St Collins John J. Shawler New York St Shawler Robert Reid Winthrop Ave Edwin Gardner

Thrift Investment Company Files Articles of Incorporation

Articles of Incorporation were filed with the Secretary of State for the Thrift Investment Company located at 1002 Virginia Ave. The capital stock is listed at $25,000. Incorporators named include Jesse F. Falk Edgar Seitz Harry W. Knamelein and Shen R. Childers and Ansel R.

Thrift Investment Company Virginia Ave Jesse FE. Falk Edgar Seitz Harry W. Knamelein Shen R. Childers Ansel R

U B Conference Discusses Church Loyalty in Ohio

J M Phillips of the Religious Telescope led a White River conference of the United Brethren Church at First U B Church Dayton Ohio today. About 160 attended. H H general secretary outlined the financial program.

J. M. Phillips Dayton Ohio White River United Brethren Church First U

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