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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1925
Page
1
Chickie the sixteen year old heroine faces temptation in Indianapolis as Mary Blake and Janina debate kissing and freedom. The Chickie novel, touted as true to life, targets mothers and daughters with a cautionary tale about virtue, modern morality, and the risks facing young women.
A weekend crime wave in Indianapolis saw a downtown hold up at Terminal Lunch yield $500, and a home invasion where a man and wife were bound and robbed of jewelry totaling about 187. The Long Hospital reported a man shot and in serious condition, while other robberies included a grocery hold up, drug store thefts, and vehicle break ins. A suspect was captured in a cigar store raid on Indiana Avenue.
Dorothy Ellingson a 16 year old San Francisco girl known as a jazz maniac faced trial for murder after admitting she shot her mother over disapproval of her life in cabarets and jazz palaces. The defense seeks a jazz mania plea with psychologists to testify to her impulsive, suggestible mind.
The readable bits show scattered numbers and times such as 6 a.m. 36 10 a.m. 48 and a dollar figure. Details are incomplete, with no clear person, place, or event identified beyond the numeric fragments.
Evansville dispatch reports Griffin Indiana nearly isolated by flood waters from the Wabash. Crested rise endangers the town while 109 dead are listed in Indiana and over 3 000 injured statewide. Illinois towns close to aid reconstruction and relief efforts proceed.
About 150 earnest high school youths began the first session of Indiana's junior general assembly led by Harry G. Leslie and Zell C. Swath. In the House, Robert C. Smaill was elected Speaker 65 to 30 over Dallas Burres. Senate leadership followed with Williams Jenner and Edgar Ruff chosen for top posts as caucuses meet. After a short session, legislators planned a trip to Pendleton Reformatory and a 3 p.m. joint address by Governor Jackson.
Thieves over the week end looted the school at 9 Ful ton and Vermont Streets. Teachers believed a young tornado swept the building. Missing items include towels mirror victrola wicker lamp paper weights two clocks notes books flower baskets and more.
Clyde Miller and Harrison attorneys were permitted by Criminal Judge James A Collins to confer with John Thoms Shaw, who returned from Indiana State Prison after a death sentence for a murder from November 28. The State Supreme Court had reversed a venue ruling, granting a new trial.
The Indiana governor, back from the storm area, weighs a special legislative session to allocate aid. Adjutant General Kershner and Mrs. Jackson accompanied him as the Red Cross fund reached 26905.41 dollars with ongoing collections. The governor adopted a collie named Sunshine after the storm killed its owner in Pracheon.
President Coolidge appointed Gen. John J. Pershing as United States member of the plebiscitary commission to supervise the Tacna and Arica vote. Chile and Peru accuse each other of using violent tactics as Peru unveils charges of assassinations and mass displacement to influence the outcome.
A survey shows housing Indianapolis students lags behind demand. Shortridge High School plans for 2,500 students with 63 classrooms and two gyms highlight continued overcrowding as grade schools need 132 new rooms and fourteen gyms. Grade enrollments rise about 1,200 yearly, high schools about 900, threatening space unless bids lower costs. Technical high school is also overcrowded with about 1,500 excess students noted by Principal Milo H. Stuart.
BH. J. Gausepohl, chairman of the Chamber of Commerce publicity committee, said after a luncheon that manufacturers will be urged to use signboards at their plants to inform tourists about local industries. The group discussed putting Indianapolis "on the air" to promote it as a convention city.
Charles Neumeyer 28 of 414 N Delaware St suffered serious facial and hand burns today when gas accumulated and exploded as he fired a furnace at his residence. He was taken to the city hospital for treatment.
William D. Shepherd’s bail hearing focuses on bacteriology interest as Dr. C Farman testifies. The hearing probes whether the suspect may be freed pending trial for killing his wealthy ward William McClintock. Investigations touch on typhoid germs, unlicensed school activities, and related police inquiries.
Hollywood March 23 Roscoe Fatty Arbuckle will marry film actress Doris Dean tomorrow at the bride's Pasadena home. Arbuckle described the simple ceremony and plans a New York honeymoon after retirement from films he now tours in vaudeville and lecture circuits. Dean has performed opposite Al St John in comedies.
In Goshen Indiana on March 23 Jasper Cross who lost four fingers in a mill accident is seeking workers' compensation. He alleges he has not only regained use of his right hand but has been deprived of his Prec ee.
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