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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1925

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Northeast Area Association Program Highlights

Today's NA E agenda lists departmental meetings at 2 p m and a necrology committee at Shortridge High. Co inclusive membership discussion at Herron Institute from 4 to 6 p m with receptions, then dinners for Colorado and Pennsylvania delegations at Claypool followed by the Indiana night program at Cable Tabernacle at 7 30 p m.

Shortridge High School Herron Art Institute Colorado Claypool Pennsyyvania Indiana Cable Tabernacle

Nominations for NEA Officers Highlight Meeting

Educators nominate two presidential candidates Miss Cornelia Adair and Miss Mary McSkimmon for the National Education Association poste. Missouri and Maine delegates contest treasurer and numerous vice presidential nominations follow. A committee seeks homes for retired teachers as a key issue.

National Education Association Cornelia Adair Richmond Mary McSkimmon Pierce School Brookline Mass Missouri HH. Lester Smith Indiana University Maine F. E. Reynolds Ohio Teachers’ Association

State to sue former adjutant general over misused funds

Civil action against Harry B. Smith and surety companies seeks repayment of 14954.16 state funds and 15735.97 federal money alleged misappropriated by the ex adjutant general. He will meet with the Accounts board to discuss settlement as audit results are reviewed for possible indictment.

Harry B. Smith Indiana National Guard State Board of Accounts Smith Accounts Board Liam H.remy Marion County Ator

Merger Debate On Teachers Pension Fund Proposal

The Indianapolis school board will hear both sides of the merger between the Indianapolis Teachers Pension Fund and the State Teachers' Retirement Fund tonight. E. D. Salsbury will present opposition, while Charles H. Money of Manual High School will speak in favor of the proposal.

Indianapolis Teachers Pension Fund State Teachers’ Retirement Fund William H. Book E. D. Salsbury Charles H. Money

SEBOX MAKERS FINED FOR ANTI TRUST VIOLATIONS

Sixteen refrigerator makers and one individual pleaded guilty to anti trust violations in Chicago today. Fines ranged from 2000 to 5000 dollars. The Refrigerator Company of Kendallville Indiana was fined for its role.

United Press Chicago Ty Refrigerator Company K.dallville Ind

Automatic signals to be installed on Washington Street intersections

The board of safety ordered stop and go signals at Washington Street intersections with Senate Avenue and Alabama Street to test a system that could end dowtown traffic police. If successful, synchronized signals may cover the entire street, freeing two patrolmen per installation for crime fighting. A flash warning at Massachusetts and Tacoma Avenues was also ordered.

Washington Washington St Alabama St Senate Ave Board of Safety Joseph L. Hogue Ernest L. Kingston Hogue Virginia Ave South S. East Sts Shank Kingston Massachusetts Tacoma Aves

Stephenson Murder Case Defense Confers on Continuance

Attorneys for D. C. Stephenson Earl Klineck and Earl Gentry in Noblesville jail held a conference with Eph Inman chief defense counsel. Inman refused to reveal topics. The defense weighs a continuance as trial set for Monday in Hamilton Circuit Court with Judge Fred E. Hines presiding. State expects 35 to 40 witnesses. more are being interviewed at the prosecutor’s office.

D. C. Stephenson Earl Klineck Earl Gentry Noblesville Madge Oberholtzer Eph Inman Inman Hamilton Fred E. Hines William H. Remy

Bandit Suspect Held After Home Invasion

A suspect was held on high bond as police investigated a Monday night hold up of G. Dougherty at 328 Spencer Street. Two other men fled. Dougherty was threatened with a pistol, robbed of a watch and a purse after parking his car in his garage.

Bond G. D. Dougherty Spencer Sr Dougherty

Cupid Bats High in June

The article notes that by early week in June 1925 more than 540 couples would be married, with 508 marriage licenses issued so far. It compares June totals with 1924 and cites 1922 and 1920 as higher June years for licenses.

Margaret Mahoney

Widow Relates Loss in Hawkins Mortgage Case

Mrs. Edna Pierson a 74 year old widow from Fairmount Indiana testified in Federal Court recounting her life savings vanished in the Hawkins Mortgage Company scheme. She said she lost about 3200 dollars after exchanging Indiana Rural Credit stock for Hawkins Mortgage stock, which she later learned was part of a larger alleged mail fraud conspiracy led by Morton S Hawkins.

Hawkins Mortgage Company Edna Pierson Fairmount Ind Morton S. Hawkins Ohio Hawkins

Doctor Courtney appointed to city health board

Dr. W. H. Foreman resigns from the city board of health and moves north of Broad Ripple. Mayor Shank names Dr. Thomas E. Courtney of 1737 North Meridian Street to fill the seat for a three year term on recommendation of Dr. Goethe Link and Dr. Thomas A. Noble.

W. H. Foreman City Board of Health Broad Ripple Shank Thomas E. Courtney Meridian St Goethe Link Thomas A. Noble Courtney

Kaelin Pleads Not Guilty to Arson Charges

Attorney Charles T. Kaelin pleaded not guilty in Criminal Court to arson in three house fires north of the city believed tied to Jesse D. Hamrick. Trial set for July 7 with Henry N. Spaan named special judge.

Charles T. Kaelin Meyer-Kiser Bank Kaelin Jesse D. Hamrick Henry N. Spaan

Old Days at Gary Gone Forever

Cul ly Flannigan, once Gary’s noted night life figure and owner of the Chicken Farm gambling den, reopened the establishment but police raided it. Thirty patrons and several prominent politicians were arrested. the group faces arraignment on Wednesday.

United Press Gary Ind Cully” Flannigan Flannigan Lake County Minent

Avalanche Warning After Cracking Chief Mountain Threatens More Slides

Jackson Wyoming June 30 Chief Mountain, origin of two avalanches into the Gros Ventre River valley, shows a well defined crack extending miles over the north end. Officials fear a third avalanche may follow larger than previous events.

Chief Mountain United Press Jackson Wyo Gros Ventre River

Some Time in July Tax Payments Publicized

Under Secretary of the Treasury Winston announced that income tax payments will be made public some time during July. The taxpayer name and amount paid will be opened for inspection at district headquarters of the Internal Revenue Service nationwide.

United Press Ashington Winston Internal Revenue United

Try-Outs Open Kitten Ball Season For City Teams

The Indianapolis Times sponsors Kitten Ball League try-outs for boys and girls city champions. Boys 25 teams in six leagues start Wednesday. girls four leagues begin July 7. Notable players include George Roberts and James Sling at Willard Park, with Maxine Martin officiating, as teams prepare for a city championship series.

Indianapolis George Roberts Hendricks Willard Park James Sling E. Ohio Sr Kitten Ball League Maxine Martin N. Walcott St Bernadette Hunckler Walcott St

Infirmary to be remodeled rather than rebuilt

County commissioners will not replace the main building at the County Infirmary. John McCloskey said during a tour that the structure is a fire trap but can be remodeled. An architect will survey the building as work proceeds, interior plastering and improvements will be made, and inmates reported satisfaction with proposed changes. Sanitary conditions were described as good under the circumstances.

County Infirmary Marion County Grand Jury John McCloskey McCloskey

Hoosier Men Elected AAA Directors in Atlantic City

Robert B. Rhoads president of the Hoosier Motor Club and E. W. Steinhart were chosen as AAA directors at a convention in Atlantic City New Jersey. Indianapolis delegates attended the event.

Indianapolis Robert B. Rhoads Hoosier Motor Club E. W. Steinhart American Automobile Association Atlantic City N. J Ee Ie Pegns

Santa Barbara Endures 24 Hours of Devastating Tremors

At daybreak Santa Barbara faced a full day of recurrent quakes starting 6:42 a m. Martial law kept looting in check as troops aided rescue. Severe shocks at 6 32 p m 9 24 p m and 1 20 a m shattered ruins and sent residents fleeing by dawn. Cars carried households in a desperate exodus.

United Preas Santa Barbara

Ships draw single bid for 200 vessels scrapping sale

Ashington June 30 only one bid for all 200 Shipping Board vessels was received when twenty one sealed bids opened. The Boston and Metal Company Baltimore Md offered 1 370 000 for the entire group. No bid from Henry Ford was received.

United Preas Ashington Shipping Board Boston and Metal Company Baltimore

Hourly Temperature Readout Snapshot

Weather snippet lists early morning temps from 6 am to noon with values around 56 to 78 degrees. Includes odd marks and a moon symbol, indicating a brief observed period with scattered notes.

Shaking Ladders Are Ticklish Disaster Tale

Lieutenant F W Stronach of the Santa Barbara fire department describes the Monday quake at the Carrillo Hotel. Rescue crews hauled frightened people from windows as the five story hotel slid and debris filled the street. Ladders swung crazily as aftershocks continued, with several unconscious evacuees carried to safety.

United Press F. W. Stronach Santa Barbara Fire Department Central Fire Station New Carrillo Hotel Carillo Hotel

New Indianapolis Phone Directories Start Delivery

Indian apolis to receive 93 000 new telephone directories. Paul P. Baker of Indiana Bell says delivery begins today and will span several days. Many numbers changed in six months, especially party line users due to facility re grouping. Town downtown and north side seedmaest equipment upgrades drive changes.

Indianapolis Paul P. Baker Indiana Bell Telephone Company

Santa Barbara Quake Toll Rises with Martial Law Declared

Three tremors struck Santa Barbara causing panic and damage. Martial law was declared to protect life as 13 are dead and 25 seriously injured with many missing. Officials report showers of bricks and collapsed cornices across the ruined main thoroughfare.

Santa

Dusty There-Hard to Breathe News From Santa Barbara

Macorria Villeamox a 23 year old Mexican scrub woman speaks from Cottage Hospital after nearly twenty hours trapped in a wrecked office building. She describes dust choking her and recalls the falling wall while recalling the rescue. She has a broken arm a bruised back and internal injuries but clings to life and recounts the night of horror.

United Press Santa Barbara Cal Macorria Villeamox Cottage Hospital Macorria

Santa Barbara Aftermath as Earthquakes Wreck Town

The city reels after a major quake. Hammers and props brace leaning fronts while a $20 000, 900 fund is urged to finance reconstruction. Silent streets are lit by artificial light as people gather among ruins seeking safety and news of casualties.

Santa Barbar

Headlee Auto Theft Ring Exposed By State Police

State motor police halted a highly organized car theft ring led by Roscoe C Headlee of Shelbyville known as the car penter pastor. Six Ford vehicles traced to owners, with heirs to the scheme jailed and two Carthage youths sentenced for taking cars under Headlee orders.

Roscoe C. Headlee Shelbyville Harry Hecdlee Carpenter Bert Irwin Indiana Shelby County Rushville Carthage Clyde Willetts Floyd Nelson Indiana State Reformatory Vincennes Fred Martin Sam Young Joe Shinn Willetts Nelson

Indianapolis’s largest building week of the year

The week ending June 27 saw 330 building permits issued in Indianapolis valued at 2,047,236 dollars. City building commissioner Francis F. Hamilton reported the totals to the board of safety. A major factor was a 1,600,000 dollar permit for the Spink Marott apartment hotel at Fall Creek Boulevard and Meridian Street.

Indianapolis Francis F. Hamilton Board of Safety Fall Creek Blvd Meridian St

Here’s Easy Money Rent Ads in The Times Classifieds

Indianapolis families seek spare rooms for rent turning homes into income. Call The Times Main 8500 to reach hundreds of potential renters. Your room in a good location could provide a steady extra weekly income and a home for someone. Rent ads appear in the Classified columns.

Indianapolis Times T Times

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Olive M.e Jones Jesse H. Newton Sebox Makers Senate Alabama Police For DR. Courtney Flapper Fanny Henry Ford Ness Lincoln Quarberg United Press Star Shelbyville Bares Systematic
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