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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1925
Page
1
Reports from Washington say Calvin Coolidge has gained eight pounds since Harding's death and his inauguration as the thirtieth President. Observers note his steady handling of duties and reference a supposed mechanical “steed” as a light aside.
The extreme low temperatures, the coldest March day on record, devastated peach and fruit buds across Indiana. Growers like Lee DuBois and I Heller reported widespread damage, while maple sugar producers welcomed the frost for sweeter sap as temperatures rebound later.
A five story brick tenement in Brooklyn burned killing Mrs. Elsie Carroll aged 33 and her children John 8 and Ruth 6. Two others were burned and fifteen emergency workers were injured in the blaze.
Indiana lawmakers opened a legislative probe of the state highway commission with Rep. J. Glen Harris leading. Testimony from Charles Zeigler and Earl Crawford addressed alleged extravagance and war material sales while noting economies in the Indiana Bell inquiry and supporting a $170,000 appropriation without a rotary fund.
Rev. E S Riley of Bourbon resigns from ministry after being given option of resignation or trial on misconduct charges by Goshen District officials in Warsaw Indiana.
Rumors of a police department shake-up circulated as New lay held a mysterious executive session with Mayor Sank and Police Chief Herman RicLoff. Reporters were asked to leave, doors were closed, and after an hour of silence the session reopened. A special meeting was scheduled for Wednesday to discuss traffic matters.
Jennings County battles over the county seat between Old Vernon and North Vernon continue as a bill allowing a new election survived an attempt to kill it in the Indiana Senate. Senator Cravens moved to indefinitely postpone, arguing two elections already failed to settle the issue.
The Reverend Bishop Frederick D. Leete of Indianapolis will preside over the annual conference sessions of the Methodist Episcopal Church in the New Jersey area, guiding proceedings and church matters.
Warning of further breakers ahead for the State administration appropriation bill in the House grew when Rep Pittenger of Selma warned the House would not concur in Senate amendments. The bill carries fifty four amendments. the total now stands at 48 617 322.64 dollars after Senate changes. Chief increases include 250 000 for Riley Memorial Hospital and 100 000 for Indiana State Normal School. reductions include 180 000 from the oil inspection department and 25 000 for a new hospital at the State Reformatory. A conference committee may be named as debate continues.
Three people froze to death in Chicago over the last day, including an unidentified woman about 45 found on a sidewalk, and Emil Levitus 60 and Michael Engelhardt 48. The Midwest cold wave has spread to the East and South with freezing temperatures across the Gulf region and the East while the West stays warmer though northern Michigan hits 2 below zero.
February receipts at Indianapolis post office totaled $419,822.35, an increase of $5,165.27 from February of last year, per Postmaster Robert H. The report highlights steady growth in postal revenue.
Two hit and run crashes left three injured and prompted a citywide search for two drivers who fled the scenes. Alma Buckley, 60, was struck near 892 Massachusetts Ave by a Ford coupe and treated for severe injuries at home. Walter Hook and Sam Hickey were also hurt when another car struck their vehicle at Shelby St and Lexington Ave. Buckley urged stiffer penalties for hit and run and harsher enforcement, while noting possible intoxication by the fleeing driver.
Eddie Monfort of 5214 Broadway allegedly financed a bootlegging gang authorities began rounding up last Friday. He surrendered at the Federal building as a warrant charges him with conspiracy to violate national prohibition laws. Agents have arrested two men and a woman in the case.
Leonard V. Harrison of the Chamber argues the city manager form prioritizes trained personnel and continuity, plus reduces politics. He notes it is not automatic and warns against treating city government as a private lease, urging voter enthusiasm and careful budgeting.
Three bandits held up the Mound City Trust Company in St. Louis early today and escaped with about 430000 in cash. They fled in a waiting automobile. Also, four robbers tied up a Chicago jeweler and staff taking 10000 in gems.
William Heuser a fireman of Company 14 faced a drunkenness charge before the board of safety. He admitted the conduct and the case was taken under advisement for four weeks.
Enthusiastic crowd tops 10 000 as the fourteenth annual Indianapolis Auto Trade Association show opens at the State fairground. Exhibitors report strong start with visitors exploring cars trucks and accessories while radio displays and the Mason Dixon orchestra create midweek attractions.
The coroner's inquest in Sullivan focused on a gas and dust explosion at City mine that killed fifty one miners a week ago. Miners who escaped testified gas was detected and workers prepared to evacuate before the blast. Fire boss Joe Meakin led testimony as state mining officials prepared to present their report.
Police say a man identified as L A Wooda, 34, of 338 HE Pratt was caught speeding Monday night and later rearrested. Maurice Sweeney, 27, of 1680 Ave, is also mentioned in the incident with unclear details.
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