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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1924
Page
1
A gang of several men raided Ayres store and captured two watchmen and three bakers. They forcibly opened three safes and carried off cash and valuables, with the event described as a relaxed yet bold crime. Local police launched investigations and are seeking suspects.
A masked gang blew open three safes and stole about $20,000 from L. 8. Ayres & Co. department store after overpowering the night watchman and three bakers. Four men entered first, with cover for Voyles, while others secured the ninth floor and tried to locate loot. Police were notified by a store guard who telephoned authorities. most loot recovered and one bandit captured.
In a bold daytime robbery, robbers overpowered three bakers and two watchmen then cuffed them to a baling machine and a post. They forced May pulled A D T boxes and blew safes in the bookkeeping office and basement while guards guarded.
Indiana delegation expresses strong support for Ralston Stoges as a potential Hoosier candidate for the presidential nomination. Officials praise his visibility and appeal among delegates and party leaders.
Indiana delegates grow eager for Senator Samuel Ralston to attend the Democratic convention in New York. A request was sent urging his presence, while Ralston has said he would not seek the nomination. Tom Taggart promotes his support and questions about his age and health swirl among boosters.
Senator Ralston who arrived home near Indianapolis from Lebanon says he will not attend the Democratic national convention in New York. He notes no direct word from the Indiana delegation and nothing to change his plan to stay home during the convention.
Councilman Otto Ray pressed Mayor Shank over the reduction of Albert Ray from lieutenant to fireman. Albert Ray, 1045 Harlan St., was ordered by Acting Chief Harry Johnson to report to Pumper company No. 10, after serving as lieutenant of truck company No. 13. Ray said the move may be tied to their family relation and Shank's hostility toward his brother.
Police say George Schultz and his son George Jr. were found with thirty gallons of beer at 935 Dorman Street during a raid. The father claimed the beer belonged to his son.
John Ainsley earns a terrorizing reputation among gentleman thieves in bright-lighted cafes as the arch criminal of two continents.
At Madison Square Garden on June 25, a riotous scene unfolded as the Ku Klux Klan issue and oil scandals dominated debates. Alabama’s Senator Underwood was nominated, while clashes erupted in Missouri and Colorado delegations, police intervening as banners were torn. News from Washington of anti trust suits against fifty oil firms added to a tense day ahead of a platform decision on anti Klan language.
Daniel A. Brosnan owner of a poolroom and soft drink establishment at Oliver and Warren Aves., is sentenced to thirty days in jail after being found guilty by Criminal Judge James A. Collins. The sentences run concurrently and a suit by Prosecutor Remy to close the premises is before Hancock Circuit Court.
Amra Grotto's string quartet from Knoxville Tennessee wins first prize in a formal awarding ceremony tonight in Washington. Sahara Grotto presents a silver loving cup as Courier McCormick delivers the presentation speech and director Charles E Wrinkle accepts the award.
Frank Kent of the Baltimore Sun remarks at a New York convention that the presence of all presidential aspirants is essential to avoid a sad joke. He notes Indiana senator Ralston listening by radio while McAdoo Smith Davis Ritchie Glass Bryan Underwood attend on site.
A bull escaped from a truck near West and Morris streets, darted through Ray Street to a lot behind the packing company, whereWilliam Miller lassooed and corralled it. A second bull from the same packing house was killed by police after stampeding through downtown last Thursday.
A city health survey of 16,204 pupils shows 11,622 with teeth needing repairs and 6,296 with permanent teeth in need. Some 1,384 teeth were beyond repair. Dr Herman G. Morgan notes at least half have visited dentists since the survey.
An ordinance to authorize new waste paper containers will be discussed at the next council meeting. The contract goes to two firms: Sanitary Waste Paper Box Company to supply about 300 boxes for the area bounded by Sixteenth Street State Avenue McCarty Street and White River, and Clean Service System for all other territory. The firms will regularly collect waste paper and pay the city.
Sheriff George Snider halted Sam Harmon aged 25 of 709 Ft Wayne Ave on speeding and illicit liquor charges. Harmon reportedly traveled forty mph on Maywood Rd and discarded ten pints of liquor, five bottles recovered by the sheriff.
Hourly temperature fragment shows men’s readings around noon with figures 73 and 75 and 74, indicating a warm afternoon sequence. No clear location or date provided.
William Nell, 27, of 1844 Gent Ave, is serving a ten day sentence for contempt of court issued by Superior Judge T J Moll after allegedly visiting Mrs Eula Jackson in defiance of a court order. Mrs Jackson was found not guilty and warned. Chester Jackson of 1215 W Ninth St alleged Nell was a co respondent in a divorce suit.
On notice from the Indiana Supreme Court that a conviction of Dr. Albert A. Hill of Spink Arms for an illegal operation has been upheld, Judge James A. Collins ordered Hill produced in court Monday at 9 a m for commitment to the Indiana State Prison. Hill was sentenced to three to fourteen years in 1921 with Robert B. Fitch as surety on a $10 000 bond.
Democratic boss George B. Brennan of Illinois says over 700 delegates back a plank denouncing the Ku Klux Klan by name. Senator Walsh of Massachusetts pushes a Klan denouncement and calls for equal protection under the law in a rising intra party clash ahead of the platform vote.
Sickness among jurors delayed proceedings in the Dan Morgan robbery case from Frankfort. Morgan, 24, is accused of holding up a filling station on May 18. Two of the original jurors fell ill as the trial began in Delphi. Morgan's two alleged accomplices remain at large.
In Chicago today a three-story Berella Hotel cornice collapsed during noon hour, killing three people and injuring more than fifty others as stones and bricks rained onto the pavement among crowds in the loop. The incident prompted emergency response and investigations into the collapse.
Jessie P. Crane widow of George A. Crane is appointed administratrix of his estate valued at 5000 dollars in personal property and 250 dollars in real estate. Crane Motors Company is in receivership with Joseph Ryan as receiver appointed by Judge Sidney Miller. John S. Hunt’s earlier appointment faces a possible vacating action by Ryan filed shortly before.
Miss Helen Cruse of the Indianapolis Red Cross urges teaching the Schaffer prone method of resuscitation in public schools after a 14 year old pulled a drowning man from a canal. She notes delays in first aid and says early training could save lives.
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