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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1924
Page
1
Resolutions committee outlines platform planks as the controversial Klan League compromise looms. A wet bombshell fizzles with reference to a call for a war referendum vote urged by supporters.
The State of Indiana filed in Marion County Superior Court to annul the corporate franchise of the Indiana Bell Telephone Company, naming AT and T as ultimate owner and alleging a dummy board and illegal control. The suit asks for a receiver and accuses violations of Indiana law by minority residents and stockholders. The case follows federal court battles where AT&T prevailed and signals possible rate increases pending Judge Page’s ruling.
Democratic platform drafting nears completion as Klan and League of Nations planks face final review. Sub committee works through the night and may recess to resolve two main issues, with a convention vote likely to settle the final compromise. Leaders doubt floor fights will materialize.
Princeton Indiana June 26 The Times special reports the eighth annual Indiana First Aid Meet to be held Saturday under Holmes Safety Chapters. Thirty teams compete for prizes over 2000 dollars with Boy Scout trophies for junior teams. Speakers include John L. Lewis UMWA president John Hessler district 11 miners president and others.
Several Indianapolis persons appear on the two day program of the State conference opening today at Winona Lake Indiana. Mrs David Ross speaks on Motion Pictures and Miss Blanche Merry attendance officer on School Attendance. Friday includes Mrs Richard Lieber and Oscar H Williams with other Indianapolis women listed.
David Burdette, 25, of unknown address, was hospitalized with a serious head injury after falling from the operator's box onto a cement floor at the Emerald Theater located at Blake and Michigan streets. Police report the incident is under investigation.
Frank Meade a 46 year old former police chief of Bickner Indiana is in city hospital after shooting himself in the left lung Wednesday. He was found in a garage behind his home by his wife and daughter with despondency blamed by police.
United States Army round the world flyers depart Akayab and head for Calcutta India in a long transoceanic leg. The mission, coordinated by U S Army Air Forces, marks a milestone in the global flight attempt.
Judge A B Anderson ordered a thorough investigation into an alleged conspiracy to violate prohibition laws. Franklin Thiele and Miss Velma Lindsay face conspiracy charges with Thiele admitting liquor shipments and Miss Rose testifying about orders. Arrests and bonds set amid claims Grotto officials denied knowledge of the plot.
Detectives traced the theft of $40 in auto accessories from the Perfection Windsheld Company at Fourteenth St and Caitol Ave to Lambert, an employee there. Anderson Jaumbert 29 colored of 1226144 N West St is held at the city prison today after his arrest Wednesday on a grand larceny charge.
At Madison Square Garden New York late June 26 Democratic leaders debated a night session for the convention as nominating speeches continued Senator Pat Harrison temporary chairman and convention steersman sought sentiment for a second gathering tonight The plan would be four or five ballots for president before the platform report with no nomination expected on the first ballots.
Oliver R. Wald announced another initiation ceremony for Sahara Grotto within thirty days as many new members could not learn the inner mysteries at the convention. Wald and Mrs. Wald left for an indefinite vacation but hoped to return for the all day picnic at Broad Ripple Park on July Fourth.
A short note promotes vacation ideas with fishing swimming and camping information for extended visits or weekend trips and requests a 2 cent stamp with a name.
Coroner Paul F. Robinson condemned the city’s handling of an insanity case after a woman hanged herself in the city prison. He urged rapid completion of a psychopathic ward at City Hospital to keep suspected insanity cases pending inquests. Health board architects are drawing plans.
Supreme Court Judge Louis B. Ewbank declares section two of the 1913 Teachers Minimum Wage law unconstitutional for not matching the act title. Leonard B. Job states the ruling does not affect current wages, since the 1920 act rendered the 1913 law operative. Case involves John A. Hobbs suing Gibson Township Washington County for additional sale.
United States Senator Samuel M. Ralston, seen as a likely Democratic pick, spent the morning in his law office and planned a quiet day at his northwest of the city country home. He later heard himself nominated by radio.
A prank at the Denmare Club rooms in Holliday Building left H. W. Lingenfelter and D. Bergman trouserless moneyless and watchless. Police were called when the janitor found the missing items in a car outside the building. The incident was described as a club members’ joke.
Theron Miller, 30, in Methodist Hospital with possible skull fracture broken nose and jaws following a mule kick at Fred Cline farm Forty Fourth Street and Cooper Avenue Miller employed there is reported to be improving today.
Delphi Chapter D A R and Indiana Child Welfare Association were admitted to the May Wright Sewall Council at a quarterly board meeting held at Spink Arms. Mrs. E A Williams named extension chairman. Mrs. O C Luken bill citizenship. Edna Hatfield Edmondson Bloomington education. Allen H Fleming legislation. Other business followed luncheon.
Frederick Van Nuys a law partner of a Hoosier senator weighed in on Solon name controversy. He argued the issue hinges on legal precedent and public record accuracy.
Fred Van Nuys of Indianapolis nominate Samuel M. Ralston of Indiana for the presidency at Madison Square Garden. Anna Case led the singing of On the Banks of the Wabash as Indiana delegates cheered and a brief nominating speech praised Ralston’s record as governor and senator. The scene featured Indiana songs and strong delegation support.
At Madison Square Garden on June 25 the New York delegation leaped to its feet as Franklin D. Roosevelt nominated Al Smith. The arena erupted with sirens horns whistles and band music signaling unprecedented enthusiasm for Smith's nomination at the political convention. Joseph Collins led the New York banner in the parade tailing the delegation.
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