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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1924
Page
1
Federal judge final decree places utility in position to raise rates as needed. City chosen for grotto convention in 1925 with company favored in phone gas matters.
Indiana Bell Telephone Company faces a federal decree allowing a rate increase to ensure a fair return. Judge George T. Page entered the decree after considering the company’s proposed language. Curtis H. Rottger said an announcement could come in a few days as the company positions itself for possible financial distress. The order blocks the public service commission from enforcing the 1923 rate schedule in the Indianapolis area and protects the company from penalties for charging above that rate. State attorneys indicated they may appeal the decree.
The Indiana Supreme Court ruled no violation of the state prohibition law for keeping intoxicating liquor with intent to sell. The decision concerns Cecil Smith of Fayette County charged with possessing two gallons of white mule with intent to sell.
James Longmeier of 109 S. Elder Ave. faced charges of petit larceny drunkenness and carrying concealed weapons. Police linked him to a barber shop break at Glenn Springer’s 1722 Lambert St. premises and found two razors in Longmeier’s possession.
Atlantic City New Jersey secured the 1925 annual convention of the Supreme Council of the Mystic Order of Veiled Prophets of the Enchanted Realm. St Louis waived claims for 1925 and will bid again for 1926. Miles Gregory of Jimistan Grotto Los Angeles and H E Christenbury Amra Knoxville were top contenders for venerable prophet. A massed band concert and pageant filled the day at the State fair ground amid parade plans.
N L Geil a Metropolitan Life Insurance supervisor in Vincennes Indiana backed his car from the garage and ran over his sixteen month old son Richard who died shortly after at a hospital. No witnesses reported the accident occurred when the child wandered onto the driveway as the motor started.
Morning golf at South Grove resulted in thefts from two cars. W. W. Piel reported his shoes a straw hat and two sweaters valued at 50 dollars taken from his car. Arthur Valinetz said a purse with 60 dollars alf sticks and clothes valued at 150 dollars were stolen from his vehicle.
Evansville engineer John Wheeler of the C. and I freight train, wrecked at Otter Creek Junction Monday, died today. Fireman R. King, also injured, is expected to recover.
A search party scoured the Tippecanoe River banks near Ora for Earl Glancey age 10 who drowned Monday while playing along the river. Rescue efforts focused on locating the missing boy and confirming details of the incident.
A barbecue picnic is to be hosted by the Indianapolis Post and American Legion at the Robert Moorhead farm this Sunday. Delegates will assemble in front of the English Hotel on Monument Place for the motor trip to the event.
The Big Six of Al Sirat Grotto drew strong attention at the Veiled Prophet parade Monday with each member weighing at least 290 pounds. Sahara Buds from Indianapolis and the Nazir Grotto women’s auxiliary from Canton showcased strong drill performances alongside the local groups.
Miss Anna Mandell was elected president of the Y W C A unit of the Red Cross life-saving corps. Miss Dorothy Lergie is the new vice president and Mrs. Margaret Schulmeyer, captain. All members will take annual life-saving examinations soon.
The city smoke ordinance decision is reset to July 8 in city court. Judge pro tem Garth Nelson granted a continuance to D E Perry superintendent of Deaconess Hospital who was arrested by smoke inspector H F Templeton. A demurrer by James Deery for Rub Tex Products Company will be ruled then alongside other smoke cases.
Richmond officials told the board of works they would seek a 71 cent increase in gas rates starting Oct 1, raising the price to 1.65 dollars per thousand cubic feet due to anticipated shortfalls from West Virginia fields. A speeding arrest followed, with Staten Owens of 707 Union Street taken into custody.
Dick Miller, general chairman of the Grotto convention committee, asks automobile owners to lend cars for a women's visitor tour Wednesday. Owners should report with their cars at 8 to 8 40 a.m. at the south entrance of the Claypool Hotel where helpers will issue instructions. Women will tour the city and visit Broad Ripple for tea. Report at Claypool to participate.
The Supreme Court upheld the Porter County Court sentence of death for Harry Diamond convicted of killing his wife on a lonely road near Gary Indiana. Two stays of execution had been granted earlier, and the high court refused further delay.
Officers of the State council of the Methodist Church plan a business session at Roberts Park M. E. Church at Delaware and Vermont Streets. Bishop Frederick E. Leete of Indianapolis will preside. An executive meeting was held at 3 p m today at the church.
J D Hays of 1502 Wade Street reported a thief took three cans of peaches one can of pineapples and a can of peas from his car parked at the intersection of Pennsylvania and Georgia Streets. The value was ten dollars.
Program today features an international drill team contest at the Coliseum State fairground at 1 P M. followed by a band concert at 1 30 P M in front of the fairground grandstand. At 2 P M the Indianapolis Saddle Club presents exhibition drills, then a carnival at Monument Place at 7 P M and a Mardi Gras parade at 9 P M. Wednesday includes a Supreme Council session at Claypool from 9 A M to 12 M, automobile tours, an international band contest at Cable Tabernacle 2 P M, and the Grand Monarch's ball at Murat Temple 8 P M.
Police and Accident Prevention Officers ordered nearly twenty boys away from dangerous swimming holes today. Traffic Inspector Michael Glenn urged keeping youths at municipal beaches with lifeguards to solve the drowning problem.
Sergeant H D McKinney announced that bonus applications are now ready for Indiana Marines and ex Marines. Local applicants should report to Marine headquarters 412 Federal Building for details and have fingerprints taken. Out of town men may obtain applications by mail. A purse was reported missing from 843 W Walnut St when the front door slammed. The purse contained $14, a $35 money order and a $75 check.
Jinnistan figures from Los Angeles claim oranges surpass Florida produce and push their monarch Miles S. Gregory. They tote a large box of Sunkist oranges to The Times office and deliver boxes to the mayor, the governor, police headquarters, and newspaper offices.
A garbled OCR fragment lists times and numbers with scattered letters. The readable items include noon and early afternoon times, interspersed with numeric sequences. no clear event, place, or entities are identifiable from the text.
Senator Pat Harrison arrives as keynoter at the Republican convention in Cleveland. Delegates cheer as Harrison highlights party goals and voices support for the GOP platform.
Madison Square Garden June 24. Democratic convention opens with Pat Harrison delivering a fiery keynote praised by delegates. Anna Case in white led a reverent moment for Wilson as Mrs Reeves of Washington moved to adjourn for respect. Hull opens the session amid heat and crowd energy as party leaders prepare to frame the platform.
A report notes Harrison addresses the Democratic National Convention with a keynote speech. The article highlights his position, remarks, and potential impact on the party platform.
Supreme Court today affirmed the sentence of Dr. A A Hill of Indianapolis in a criminal court illegal operation case and denied rehearing. Hill was sentenced to three to fourteen years in Indiana State prison March 9 1921. He was fined 100 dollars and costs. Another charge arising from a suggested operation is pending against Hill.
Franklin C. Chandler of Indianapolis was reappointed to Purdue Universitys board of trustees by Governor Emmett F Branch. Palmer E Edgerton of Marion was appointed to succeed Perry Crane of Lebanon. No successor named for Joseph D Oliver of South Bend. Terms for Chandler Crane and Oliver expire July 1.
G. L. Williams and Bob Kendrick will explain plans for the national convention at Columbia, 8 C. The Rainbow division members meet in Superior Court Room 3 at 6 pm Wednesday, as announced by R. E. Murphy, secretary.
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