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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1925

Page

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Conductor to Face City Code Charge Over Delayed Ambulance Crossing

Frank Van Scoyoc, 32, conductor for the C I and W railroad, faces charges of violating city code after a long train blocked an ambulance at Miley Ave crossing. Police say signals and safety rules prevented backing and that the crew did all they could as delays were caused by a faulty air line and signaling curves.

Frank van Scoyoc N. Webster Sr van Scoyoc Hamilton Ohio Leonard Cox Miley Ave Cox W. Washington St Miley Aye Alkire Belt Railroad Washington St Best Railroad H. F. Reynolds C. I. & W. Railroad Reynolds Market St St. Louis Big Four St. Louls Pennsylvania

Indiana teen given prison term for auto theft

Seymour Indiana March 12 Ivan Richardson 17 of Ft Wayne was sentenced to two to fourteen years in the Indiana State Reformatory at Pendleton for stealing a car here and driving it to Georgia.

United Pr . Seymour Ind Ivan Richardson Ft. Wayne Indiana State Reformatory Pendleton Georgia

Shane Sees Problem in New Judges

Mayor and council chamber space is limited as new judges arrive. Headquarters are crowded and strain availability.

Shane

Mayor doubts constitutionality of new Indianapolis city courts plan

Mayor Shank voices doubt about the law creating four municipal judges and the governor's appointment authority. He suggests temporary use of the roll call room at police headquarters and even the Council Chamber for courtrooms if needed. City attorney Bosson to study the law's constitutionality and requirements.

Legis Sluak Shank William Bosson Council Chamber

Weaver Trial Set For May 25 In False Claim Case

Jury trials for George A. Weaver and Windsor J. Weaver of the firm George A. Weaver & Son were scheduled by Criminal Judge James A. Collins for May 25. The pair were indicted last fall on charges of making a false claim to the county over alleged misconstruction of a new building at Julietta county asylum for the insane.

George A. Weaver Windsor J George A. Weaver & Son James A. Collins Julietta County Aadium

Doctor Buys Property for Office Conversion

Dr. J. Rilus Eastman of Hast man Hospital 831 N Delaware St today purchased a double brick residence at 805 N Illinois St for Mrs Grace Cook for 21000. B M Ralston Real Estate announced the sale. Eastman will convert the property into business rooms with offices above. Frontage on Illinois St is 64 feet with a 120 foot depth.

J. Rilus Eastman Hastman Hospital Delaware St Illinois St Grace Cook B. M. Ralston Real Estate Agency

Former athlete held on murder charge in Kansas

Charges of first degree murder filed against Roy M. Turner of Atchison Kansas a real estate man and former Kansas University football player after traces of strychnine were found in the stomach of Dora Gage also of Atchison Her deathbed statement accuses Turner of forcing poisoned liquor on her.

United Provg Kansas City Roy M. Turner Atchison, Kansas Kansas University Dora Gage Atchison Gage Turner

Judge Wilmeth Heard Luncheon at the Severin

A luncheon featuring Judge Wilmeth was held today at the Severin venue with more than 100 attendees. The event showcased community leaders and legal figures in a formal gathering.

the Severin

Nightly Revels at Jack-O-Lantern Gardens Court Verdict

Witnesses testified to a nightly booze party at Jack-O-Lantern Gardens northeast of the city. Varles Hammond was found guilty of running a public liquor nuisance and sentenced to six months on the Indiana State farm and a $500 fine, with appeal possible.

Varles Hammond N. Delaware Sr Jack-O-Lantern Gardens Indiana James A. Collins Hammond Collins Omer Hawkins George Snider Bert Morgan Prohibition

Stokes defamation case heads to jury tomorrow

The defamation trial of B D Stokes goes to a jury tomorrow as closing arguments proceed. State's Attorney Milton D. Smith opened the case, while defense attorney Charles Rathbun prepared to argue for Stokes, described by the state as a powerful octopus trying to smear his wife.

United Press Chicago Stokes Charles Rathbun B.D Stokes New York Milton D. Smith Smith Helen ‘Elwood

England Rejects League Protocol in Fractured Accord

In Gensva March 12 British foreign secretary Austin Chamberlain announced England had reversed its position and would no longer accept the League of Nations security protocol. He said Canada Australia New Zealand India and South Africa as league members would announce their own views later, either before the assembly or to the league secretariat. Ireland’s stance was not yet determined.

United Press League of Nations Austin Chamberlain League Council England Chamberlain Canada Australia New Zealand India South Afr League Ireland

Temperatures Rise Then Fall Forecast by Government Meteorologist

Temperatures will rise today but colder weather is ahead for Friday, according to a forecast by J. H. Arm ington, government meteorologist.

J. H. Armington

Right in Me Won Girl Bound Over in Burglary Case

Mrs Blanche Marie Lawson 24 of Fort Wayne Ind alleged girl burglar waited for police in Miss Rose Johnsons apartment after entering with keys from the purse taken downtown She waived examination for burglary and was held to the grand jury under bond. German Head to Take Oath Walter Simons chosen interim president by Reichstag arrived at Berlin palace Oath to be administered by Chancellor Luther today at Reichstag.

Blanche Marie Lawson Ft. Wayne Ind Miss Rose Johnson College Ave Delbert O. Wilmeth Miss Johnson Times Berlin Walter Simons Reichstag Germany Friedrich Ebert Hans Luther Simons

County Dog Taxes Reduced by Marion-County Commissioners

Marion County cuts dog tax under home rule law. New rates are 1 dollar for male dogs 2 dollars for females and 3 dollars for a second or more dogs regardless of sex. Old rates were higher and the measure aims to relieve owners while township assessors are ordered to collect promptly.

Marion — County Jackson John McCloskey

Child snubs kin to pick foster mother in juvenile court

In juvenile court Judge Frank J. Lahr ordered Esther Friedman to live with Mrs. David Horowitz, after Isadore Wulfson urged the girl to choose the foster mother over her father Moses Friedman. The father agreed to a $2 weekly support, despite protests about affordability. Esther, 12, testified she preferred living with the foster family.

King Solomon Isadore Wulfson Frank J. Lahr Russia Isadore Esther Friedman Moses Friedman E. Morris St Esther David Horowitz High St Jewish Federation Judge Lahr Friedman

Former Chinese premier Sun Yat Sen dies in Peiping

Sun Yat Sen, former premier and revered father of the republic, died in Peiping after a cancer battle. He signed documents for the Kuomintang on his deathbed, ending a career that began with the 1895 revolutions and led to China’s 1911 founding presidency. He was born 1865 in Honolulu and trained as a physician.

United Press Pekin Sun Yat Sen China Sun Kuo Ming Tang Party George Washington Far East Yuan Shih Kai Honolulu Hong Kong College Greenwiich Village New York City

Missing clothing found after Sol Marcus visit at Dolly Madison Apts

Police investigate a theft at the Dolly Madison Apartments at Twelfth and North Alabama Street where clothing valued at 145 dollars disappeared after Sol Marcus returned to his rooms following a visit in the month.

Sol Marcus Dolly Madison Apts Twelfth and N. Alabama S.s

Switchman Dies Under Coal Car at Hawthorne Yards

Ollie M. Cox aged 27 of 2012 East Washington Street was killed when a coal car ran over him at the Pennsylvania Hawthorne yards. He slipped while attempting to hop the car front end. Engineer Clinton P. Durbin and conductor George Snodgrass were named. no witnesses found. The body was taken to the city morgue. Cox was married.

Ollie M. Cox Washington St Pennsylvania Hawthorne Yards Woolen Cline Paul F. Robinson Clinton P. Durbin N. Capitol Ave George Snodgrass N. Wolcott St

Fragmentary OCR Time Details Highlight Schedule

Partial text shows scattered times and numbers with noon and afternoon slots. No clear event, location, or names can be determined from the readable fragments.

Coolidge Angered by Warren Appointment Clash

Washington correspondent James O'Donnell Bennett reports President Coolidge in white hot anger over the Warren nomination for Attorney General. He blames party leaders Curtis, White, Jones, and Reed for failing to marshal support and letting the pivotal decision slip by.

James O'Donnell Bennett Washington The Chicago Tribune Washington, D. C Calvin Coolidge Charles B. Warren Coolidge

President Hopes for Needed Favorable Votes

President Coolidge resubmits the Warren nomination to the Senate seeking one or two votes to secure confirmation after the chamber’s sharp rebuff. The White House flags a dramatic standoff as Warren and administration allies aim to defend his record against criticism linked to the sugar trust matter.

Washington Coolidge United States Senate Charles Beecher Warren Senate Warren American Sugar Refining Company Sugar Trust

Dawes Razzed by Senate in War Nomination Debate

Vice President Dawes laughs as senators mock him during a Senate session. Senator Norris of Nebraska reads a burlesque poem accusing Dawes of a terrible oath while Senator Nelley of West Virginia rebukes his absence at the vote on the War ren nomination. Senator Copeland of New York comments on the chair’s duties amid the Isle of Pines treaty debate.

United Press Washington Dawes Senate Norris Nebraska Nelley West Virginia Warren Isle of Pines Copeland New York

Change of One Vote Sparks Senate Controversy

The passage notes no Senate shift after a canvass and portrays Coolidge anew challenging Warren. It reports Warren's readiness to be sacrificed, a White House move to resubmit Warren's nomination, and Senator Walsh calling the procedure unprecedented as the Democratic lineup remains unsettled.

Senate Coolidge Warren White House Walsh Montana

Questionnaires Mailed To Indianapolis Manufacturers

N Trusler director of the Chamber of Commerce Bureau of Industry has sent 1 000 questionnaires to Indianapolis manufacturing plants. Returns will compile data on local industries and the Chamber is the sole publisher of such information.

N. Trusler Chamber of Commerce Bureau of Industry Indianapolis Chamber

Business trip proposed by chamber to Batesville Greensburg and Indiana

A Chamber of Commerce proposes a courtesy business trip covering Batesville Greensburg and Indiana. The plan outlines destinations and objectives for the visit.

Chamber of Commerce Batesville Greensburg Ee Ind

Cund Directors Reelect Hoke to Presidency

Fred Hoke was unanimously reelected to a fifth consecutive term as president of the Indianapolis Community Fund at a noon meeting at the Indianapolis Athletic Club. Evans Woollen named vice president, with multiple directors reelected or joining. funds and budgets discussed to support current agency needs.

Fred Hoke Indianapolis Community Fund Indianapolis Athletic Club Evans Woollen Alexander Taggart New York Frederic M. Ayres Arthur V. Brown S. E. Perkins Mra. P. C. Reilly Matthew F. Smith H. C. Atkins Hoke Woollen Ayres Herman P. Lieber N. H. Noyes BE. A. Kahn Roy Adams Mia F. H. Gavish Thomas C. Howe L. C. Huesmann W. H. Insley Hugh McK. Landon Dick Miller James M. Ogden Leo M. Rappaport John R. Welch

One Headlight Spurs Police Fight Public Safety

Todd Stoops of Hoosier Motor Club announced police cooperation in a campaign against driving with a single headlight. He said the practice poses a public safety risk and urged motorists to ensure both headlights are functional.

Todd Stoops Hoosier Motor Club

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