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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1925
Page
1
A public dispute over Riley Memorial Hospital funding escalates as a resident dies amid protests and a demand for a $250,000 grant. Officials face scrutiny over the stalled request and community tensions rise.
The seventy fourth General Assembly closes after a turbulent session with 100 plus laws and amendments. The administration appropriation bill passes 40 to 4 for 48.46 million dollars, amid debate over Riley Memorial Hospital funding and road financing.
Helen Gant aged 6 died from burns suffered when her clothing caught fire near a meat smoking fire at her parents home near Cloverdale Indiana. The incident occurred late Monday and the child died early today, authorities said. The parents are Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kent.
The Avery Art and What-Not Shop at 88 When Building 36 N Pennsylvania St was entered Monday night with wear ing apparel and art goods valued at 229 dollars stolen. Previous robbery yielded 300 dollars of wearing apparel. Proprietor Mrs Walter Avery lives at 1326 Broadway.
Capt John White, brother in law of Police Chief Herman F Rikhoff, was promoted to inspector of police by the board of safety. He replaces Inspector Walter White, reduced to detective sergeant in a political shake-up.
Dayton figures push the city manager system with Lee as speaker at Lincoln Club luncheon. Beckett says others may attend. Miller and Snethen plan talks at Mapleton Civic Club and Women’s City Club events. Toney hints at a Civic Club resolution backing the city manager plan.
Kansas City born pastor and orator Bishop A. Quayle has died at his Baldwin Kansas home aged 65. Born June 25 1860 in Parkville Missouri he graduated from Baker University Baldwin in 1885 and served churches in Kansas City Indianapolis and Chicago before his 1908 elevation to bishop.
The late Bishop Quayle was a widely known figure in Indiana Methodist circles. From 1897 to 1900 he served as pastor of the Meridian Street M E Church and actively engaged in civic affairs while in Indianapolis. He frequently spoke in the city.
City Judge Delbert O. Wilmeth is slated to address the John Holliday Post of the American Legion this evening at the First Presbyterian Church. The event is open to members and attendees are asked to arrive early.
Special Judge C C Shirley sustained a demurrer to a mandamus claim by George K Denton in the Denton Willoughby election contest for state supreme court judge Evansville. The ruling held the secretary of state not bound to correct totals from three counties, despite clerical errors shifting the seat by over 800 votes. Attorneys planned to decide on appeals or a new action.
The Indianapolis Times reports the statehouse flew the American flag inverted atop the Capitol dome signaling distress or defeat. Henry Roberts, the custodian, moved quickly to right the flag as hundreds of readers called in with concern about how it happened.
Margaret Koontz a twenty year old daughter of H A Koontz of St Joseph Missouri leaped to her death from the top of the Washington Monument in Baltimore Maryland She had arrived in January and registered at the Peabody Conservatory of Music A Y W C A card with her name identified her as the deceased local police said she clue remained unclear about motive or circumstances of the tragedy.
Miss Marie Gressel on her way to work at the Bell Telephone exchange fought off a gunman near Fortieth Street and Central Avenue. She clung to her purse and caused the attacker to flee, saying she felt brave despite fear. Mrs. Enlow, with her 5-year-old son near Senate and South Streets, was briefly accosted by another suspect attempting to trip her.
In Cheyenne March 10, Zevely testified that Sinclair and his lawyer Col J W Zevely met with former Interior Secretary Albert B Fall at Three Rivers New Mexico and offered a bid on Feb 8 1921 to aid drainage and a pipeline. The court heard Fall announced decisions in related lease disputes while Ambrose said Fall expected Navy secretary Denby to sign.
George L. Frank of Alexandria Indiana filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy in Federal Court listing debts of 21071.11 dollars and assets of 11350.11 dollars.
The Seventy Fourth General Assembly ends its session in Indianapolis with a closing night full of gaiety. Members, families, and lobbyists fill the halls as Speaker Leslie and President Van Orman steer the farewell, while Democrats and Republicans trade banter amid celebratory scenes and late speeches.
In Chicago, state prosecutors plan to call Mrs Helen Underwood Stokes as a witness in the W E D Stokes defamation case. Judge Gemmill expects to allow her testimony despite a state law restricting spousal witnesses in a husband’s trial.
Workmen digging for a new building in Glen Cove unearthed a baby boy’s body preserved in alcohol. Dr. Fredenstein said the body had been in the liquid for about a century. Coins in the jug were of a type withdrawn before 1850 and not legible.
Isaac F. Miller a farmer from Kokomo Indiana filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in federal court. The filing lists total assets at 98 825 with a notation of possible creditors and asset details to be examined in court proceedings.
The Board of Safety enforces Mayor Shank's demand that city employees show political alignment with his leadership or face repercussions. The directive pressures staff to demonstrate loyalty amid local governance tensions.
Nine officers were reduced and thirteen promoted in a board of safety action urged by Police Chief Herman F. Rikhoff. Inspector Walter White became detective sergeant and Lieut. Leonard Forsythe was demoted to patrolman amid political infighting tied to Mayor Shank and the Coffin Dodson faction. The changes, delayed then rushed after Toledo court battles, face further lineup shifts and legal scrutiny.
Spring warmth faded as the Weather Bureau forecast a sharp decline this afternoon. Government meteorologist J. H. Armington warned of below freezing by Wednesday morning with fair skies but much colder air, noting morning temperatures ran 27 degrees above normal. The cold spell likely lasts until Thursday.
A fragmentary OCR item lists sea level or weather readings with times noon and 11 am and numbers 69 68 and 10 a. m. unclear. No clear event or place is verified.
Walter ax 1136 Meridian Sr. defends in state case accusing Maddux of attempting blackmail Frank Buchanan Liberty Beach proprietor. Maddux denies efforts to shake down bootleggers and claims May 1924 meeting included Ward and drink at his room. He rebuts claims of offering a legal fix and paying for names of bootleggers.
Edward Dunham attacked Owen Fry, principal of a country school near Logansport Indiana, in resentment of a whipping given to Dunham's son. Dunham was fined 50 dollars plus costs in police court.
A series of promotions and reductions are reported within the police department. Capt. John White advances to inspector, with Lieut. Barret Ball becoming captain and Sergis Ralph Dean and Hid Helm promoted to lieutenants. Several patrolmen and traffic members rise to sergeants or detective roles while Inspector Walter White is reduced to sergeant and others move to patrolman or turnkeys.
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