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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1925

Page

5

Investigation of Tornado Ordered by Weather Bureau

Washington March 21 United Press reports that C L Mitchell forecaster of the Weather Bureau says tornado prediction is impossible and will not be fully understood. He sent two field experts on an automobile tour of the Middle West damaged by Wednesday's twister to determine how many tornadoes struck the area and to assess multiple whirl events.

United Preas Washington C. L. Mitchell United States Weather Bureau Weather Bureau L. A. Harriman 76Th Infantry Brigade Adjt William Kershner F. A Evansville Griffin William C. Woodard Rowe 139Th Field Artillery Owensville Harman

Tornado Devastates Griffin Indiana Toll and Relief Efforts

As flood and twister devastation lingers in Posey and Gibson counties, Griffin Indiana reports at least 115 dead with widespread ruin. Indiana National Guardsmen guard Owensville and Princeton while Red Cross and Indianapolis workers deliver clothing and food to refugees. Recovery efforts face delays as flood forecasts warn Griffin could be surrounded and relief targets shift to sustaining temporary stations and salvaging supplies.

Griffin Princeton Owensville Poseyville Elizabeth Wabash Eivansville Mt. Vernon Olney Meteorologis al Brand Hvanaville Weather Bureau Mount Carmel Herbert Wagner Indianapolis Red Cross Indiana National Stinson Indiana Hindustan White River National Guard

Coroner Probes Death Of Joseph McPherson At Market Street Home

Coroner Paul F. Robinson investigated the death of 27 year old Joseph McPherson of 318 West Market Street. McPherson was found dead in bed by neighbor Wilbur Williams of 316 West Market Street who said he had been ill for several days.

Paul F. Robinson Joseph McPherson W. Market St McPherson Wilbur Williams Williams

Woman Motorist Arrested for Speeding and Improper Driving

Miss Agnes Andrews of 8860 N Meridian St was arrested Friday night and early today on charges of speeding and improper driving by Patrolmen Pollard and Everson.

Agnes Andrews Meridian St Pollard Everson

Former Officer Enters First District Council Race

Fred Robins of 3030 EH Washington St joins the Republican primary for councilman in the First district. Robins, now a East Side business, earned praise in the police dept for his interpreting skills and fine record.

Fred Robins Washington St Robins

Princeton Toll Rises as Guards Implement Martial Law

Guardsmen in steel helmets posted across Princeton while Maj. Ben Watt restricts access for visitors. Red Cross official George Buelow leads relief in Iowa as martial law begins and support units arrive to care for wounded and aid residents, with medical officers Chenoweth and Smith arriving to establish care in Princeton and Griffin.

Maj Ben Watt Princeton George Buelow American Red Cross Iowa 151St Infantry Terre Haute Harriman E. B. Chenoweth Franklin 118Th Medical Regiment Wilbur Smith Indianapolis 113Th Medical Regiment Chenoweth Smith Griffin Elvil John 8. Fishback 139Th Field Artillery

Noblesville Petition Seeks Subway Crossing Abolition

Noblesville residents petition the public service commission to abolish a dangerous subway crossing under the Nickel Plate Railroad on State Road 36 near Noblesville.

Noblesville Public Service Commission

Testimonial Meetings Wednesday Evening at Eight

Public notices announce testimonial gatherings on Wednesday at 8 PM. Free reading rooms are listed at 19 Continental Bank Building and 17 RK Meridian 205 B. Thirty-Fourth Street appears as a location cue in the notice.

Continental Bank RK Meridian

Blood Stain Confusion Ends With Paint and Wiper Find

An excited call to Harley Reed reported blood and a revolver with empty shells in a rear seat at Chase and McCarty Streets. Morole officers Cooney and Finney found the blood to be red paint and the revolver a windshield wiper, with the car held at headquarters awaiting its owner.

Chase and McCarty Sts Harley Reed Morole Cooney and Finney

G O P Leader Visits Clyde Walb At Statehouse

G O P leader Clyde A Walb chairman of the Republican State committee visits the Statehouse to discuss patronage and inspects offices such as the public service commission and the industrial board accompanied by Lawrence Cartwright Ewing Emison Jack Lewis and Dixon Bynum all active in party and legislative affairs.

Clyde A. Walb Republican State Committee Statehouse Public Service Commission The Industrial Board Walb Lawrence Cartwright Ewing Emison Jack Lewis State Dixon Bynum State Industrial Board

Carter Continues Police Service In Family Line

Patrolman Carter, son of Charles Carter Sr., succeeds his father in the police force after the 1910 appointment. He received his father’s badge gun and club and serves in District 34, residing at 609 Dorman St. Territory includes Fall Creek Indiana Ave St. Clair St and West St.

Perrott Carter Charles Carter Sr Board of Safety Dorman St Fall Creek Indiana Ave St. Clair St West St

Fight Stirs France as Socialists Clash With Catholics

Paris March 21 The Socialist governments bid to abolish the Vatican embassy and extend non religious schools sparked a clash led by Edward Herriot in the Chamber of Deputies. A riot ensued as Socialists and Catholic deputies fought on the chamber floor. The chamber voted confidence in Herriot’s religious policy 835 to 251.

Chamber Times Paris France Vatican Edward Herriot Tribune of the Chamber of Deputies

Gas Tax Law Mailing To Gas Dealers Starts

Copies of the new 3 cent gasoline tax law effective April 1 are mailed to dealers by Archie Bobbitt state collector. He notes refunds apply only to gasoline sold after April 1 and the 38 cent tax will be collected on all gasoline on hand at that date.

Archie Bobbitt Bobbitt

Ed Taylor Charged With Gaming and Assault

Ed Taylor 31 colored of 18 N Blackfort St is charged with gaming and assault and battery with intent according to police arrest records. The report notes the alleged offenses occurred in the city during the past week and the case proceeds to the county court.

Ed Taylor N. Blackfort St

Cheyenne Rodeo Breaks Teapot Dome Trial Tedium

Cheyenne Wyoming March 21 relief from the Teapot Dome trial includes an impromptu rodeo staged by the Chamber of Commerce. Court not in session this afternoon as attorneys from both sides watch wild west maneuvers with visiting reporters. Judge Kennedy may take the case under advisement Wednesday noon. Rear Admiral Latimer testified and refused to release telegrams and letters about Teapot Dome transfer citing public interest.

Cheyenne Wyo Teapot Dome Chamber of Commerce Kennedy J. L. Latimer Secretary of the Navy Wilbur Navy Department Department of Interior Latimer

Red Cross mobilizes shelter and relief after Indiana cyclone

Red Cross officials led by Baker arrange shelter and medical aid for storm survivors in Murphysboro and surrounding towns. Accompanied by Dr. T R Redding and driver Wallace Lammer, the party toured damaged areas, reporting widespread destruction including 167 blocks wiped out in Murphysboro and towns like Gorham and De Soto. Casualties and disarray described as responders race to organize relief while winds continue to threaten.

Murphysboro Gorham Ill Griffin Ind Baker Evansville de Soto

Small Girl Injured In Streetcar Collision

Gayle Gift, 9, daughter of Mrs. Viola Gift, was in serious condition at Metho dist Hospital after head injuries from a streetcar strike at Randolph and Michigan Streets Friday. Motorman Dewey Walls, 24, and driver Charles Lippencott, 25, were slated. George Hays, 65, of Ewen, was in City Hospital with a broken right ankle and head injuries from a Ben Davis bus in the 5000 block.

Gayle Gift Viola Gift Oakland Ave Methodist Hospital E. Michigan Randolph and Michigan Sts Dewey Walls Buchanan St George Hays Ewen W. Va Ben Davis Washington St. Charles

Pittsboro Man Charles L Buergelin Dies at 59

Funeral services for Charles L. Buergelin 59 of Pittsboro Ind were held Friday at Johnson Montgomery Chapel Eleventh St and Central Ave Burial was in Crown Hill Cemetery He died Wednesday at the home of his sister in law Mrs Ruth Pavey 803 EE Thirty Fourth St

Charles L. Buergelin Pittsboro Ind Johnson & Montgomery Eleventh St Central Ave Crown Hill

Bond Issue Requested by Citizens Gas Company

The Citizens Gas Company of Indianapolis petitioned the Public Service Commission to issue 160000 of its 5 percent bonds to pay for additions to the Langsdale Ave plant and other improvements.

Citizens Gas Company of Indianapolis Hag Public Service Commission Langsdale Ave

Gold Mine Found in Idaho for New Eye Protection Device

Mr Dinner of Idaho discovered a gold mine by selling the Giaroff, a new device protecting drivers from glare, allegedly preventing sun and moisture issues. It promises low cost, durability, and reliability as a frost and glare protective apparatus.

Mr. Dinner Idaho Ned

Broad 1925 Network Schedule of Evening Radio Programs

An extensive list of radio broadcasts across stations from coast to coast, detailing program titles, times, and venues. Notable entries include Vincent Lopez Orchestra, studio concerts, college and church programs, and various orchestral performances scheduled for evenings across multiple U.S. cities and time zones.

Radio Schedule Highlights City and Nation Wide Programs

A dense listing shows multiple stations and times across cities including Philadelphia New York Chicago and Havana. Notable items include orchestral performances and children's programs with mentions of conductors and singers.

Radio Listings and Concerts Across Multiple Stations

A fragmented schedule of radio broadcasts and musical events lists stations like WBCN WCEER WEAF and WLS across Chicago New York Philadelphia and Washington. It includes orchestra concerts soprano broadcasts and a variety of local programs with times such as 1 80 PM ED and references to diners and dance segments.

WBCN Chicago WCEER Igin WCEE WEAF New York WLS Glenn Nationbarn Musteale Was Eburge Dents’ Neert Louise Nm W. S Jong Chamber of Ual Ais WRN Opular Progrear Fine Pelle St. Paul Fire WTA Orchestra Folte WTAS Nyeirs Wei Ateionie Encces Rotologveg Safina Hatstone Newark Boater Baba Ss

Congress Classic Features Two Open P. M. Events

Readers follow the 9185 P. Mew event and 586.4 A. M.ATHS in the Congress Classic. The page notes on the serene 10 18808 and Angeles-Pro Fre highlight ship, KNX, and related performances shaping the competition.

Radio and church service schedules across cities and networks

A dense list of broadcast times and venues for 10:00 to 8:45 PM across stations KDKA WWJ WBCN KYW WEAR WJZ KFNE WOO and others. It notes church services at Cathedral Saint Paul Minneapolis Detroit Central Presbyterian and Union churches, plus concerts and orchestras in New York Buffalo Chicago and more with associated venues and times.

KDKA Analich Berrien Orings Walt Ut Une Wien Chicago Dare Venport Jomy O Ae Martes East Pitts Pianes Ale Peer Sol Vololtie Keen Atlanta WJZ New York Aba Omaha Buffalo Central Presbyterian New York Roxy WEAR Wit Kfne Katt Shenandoah Iowa Scheec tad—Serahes He Stahl Phila o—Organ WOO Adelphia Wex Detroit East Pitte Apel Sevices Soon Sona Mase Ford Care Ee Rti Ted Joe Town Chilaven WJY Leviton Js Meinniaapone ul—Chew Dallas Ces. S Mageenga Waldorf-Astoria KKB Milford Kan International Fie Students’ Association WBCN Popular Brosren WCBD Ion Ill W. Youre An Music WHB Kansas Arenetian Church Ieee Port Iow Wtas Orchestra Ise Mo Mooseheart Pallee Southern Methodist Union

Radio Schedule Highlights Across U S Cities

A late evening broadcast list shows stations from WGN in Chicago to KFI in Los Angeles airing music and ensembles. Networks include WGY WN Y and KNX with choirs orchestras and church programs across Minneapolis Davenport Denver and other locales through midnight.

Oriole Itol Theater Bious Davenport Iowa Oirchestra New York Roselani ‘Aid Orchestr Kansas City KFI Los Angeles Oak Iywood Minut Groverchestrone Ronnie KNX Hollywood Cal WGN Jene Bae Dress WGY Schenectady WHN R~ Rent WOAW Omaha—Musicale WSUI Iowa City Wweco Minneapolis- St. Paul KGO First Presbyterian Church Berrien Springs Woc Iowa—Palmer Denver First Baptist Peek Es Pen Ee Prings Ark Daxter Francisco Fairmont Hotel Orchestra

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