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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1925
Page
1
A moral drama starring Chickie a 16 year old girl begins in Indianapolis as parents face the danger of evil. The Times promotes reading the serial to warn and guide families about protecting daughters while exploring a young girl’s first romance and the home’s challenges.
The report notes Republican leaders in the House balked at a filibuster against the Penrod gerrymander bill as internal opposition emerged. It mentions Senator Ray A. Lain proposing a 26000 relief fund for tornado victims and a Senate vote on inviting Miss Margaret Jenkins to speak, which was declined. The piece lists bills and new measures in both chambers including education, police, and schooling reforms.
A newspaper record notes a storm carrying a paper 409 miles from Murphysboro Illinois to Newark Ohio. The event is described as a freak of the Middle West and involves a certificate of ability from a public school at Murphysboro.
Flood waters from the Wabash and Black Rivers recede as rescue work continues in Griffin after the tornado. Roads into Griffin remain closed today, with Evansville road washouts delaying traffic until Sunday and Grayville road water expected to clear by Friday. Temporary fire headquarters are set up in Griffin and relief funds reach 35000 dollars with a 2000 dollar sanitation appropriation.
Funds collected today for storm relief in Southern Indiana reach 45633.89 dollars as Red Cross chapters report. Mayor Shank notes over 1000 dollars raised by city firemen for clothing donations to aid storm victims. Crews with motor trucks will clear debris to help farmers, per a telegram to Miss Agnes Cruse from William Fortune. Red Cross headquarters remains in St Louis.
Governor Jackson has not yet called a special legislative session to appropriate relief funds for Indiana storm victims though proposals are being considered. He believes the $26 000 balance in the emergency contingent fund will be sufficient for state relief. Legislators have volunteered their services for free and waived expense rights while discussions continue.
Mrs. Jane Faunce, 85, blind and infirm, files assault and battery charges in Anderson against Ella Lennes a veteran news vendor, alleging a brutal blow in a public incident.
Groundhog myths aside, official confirms spring and a city shows it in cheerful marble games. Neighborhood youngsters along Central Ave and Talbott Ave enjoy outdoor fun with Sam Lyons Ralph Holton P Irvin Albert Levy Earl Ramsey Bob Hannika Mary Hart Helen Hawekotte and Martha and Betty Jane Riehl joining in lively marbles play with warm weather.
The Indianapolis Real Estate Board Industrial Bureau has indexed available factory sites to attract industries. Executive secretary Henley T. Hottel says the board cooperates with the Chamber of Commerce convention bureau and business leaders to revive Indianapolis as an industrial center. L. J. McMasters chairs the bureau with John E. Milner and Edward Barker on the committee. The Chamber Manufacturers' committee led by G. M. Williams will outline a revival program at a luncheon Friday.
United Press report from Chicago on March 25 states local police asked Fort Branch officials to pursue the Kentucky side of the river for loot taken about a month earlier from a Fort Branch store by two suspects named Taylor and another individual.
In Chicago March 25 the State's attorney urged denial of bail for William D. Shepherd accused of murdering his ward Billy McClintock. He said defense witnesses show no innocence and cited cases where guilt was presumed but not proven. Shepherd seeks release while awaiting trial, via bond, backed by his attorney's argument that evidence of guilt is not evident.
The government is set to rest its case late today in the Teapot Dome trial. Counsel George C. Hoover and Martin W. Littleton will argue for the defense, with hopes to finish in time for the prosecution to close before adjournment.
The body of 68 year old B Griffith of 1160 Holliday street was found Wednesday morning, with heart trouble listed as the cause of death. Police stated they are investigating but no foul play is suspected.
Rival factions Shank Armitage and Jewett Lemcke reconcile to back Ralph A. Lemcke for mayor. Earlier split over alliance and campaign planning prompted withdrawals and negotiations led by William H. Armitage, ending with renewed unity for the moment.
In Hartford on March 25 Gerald Chapman again acted as his own defense counsel as a jury was selected. He examined jurors with keen blue eyes and signaled approval before seating them, appearing more alert and engaged than on opening day while wearing a dark blue suit.
Indianapolis advances a comprehensive street program totaling about 1 million dollars. Central Ave extension to Westfield Rd and paving College Ave into Broad Ripple will link areas and ease traffic. New York St to Irvington, a Delaware St bridge upgrade, and Meridian St widening are in planning or under way to improve north south and cross-town routes.
Mayor Shank resumes duties today after a week away. He arrived in better health than when doctors ordered a short rest.
John W. Cowling of Griffin says he will not give up the adopted yellow Scotch collie nicknamed Jackson. The dog was given to Governor Jackson during a visit to the storm-stricken Griffin area, with questions rising over ownership after Schmarr was reportedly harmed.
Federal witness testifies that mayor William Callahan of Bicknell Indiana received about four dollars per gallon of moonshine delivered to the Moose and Eagles lodges. The case accuses Callahan Otis Turley and five lodge trustees and members of conspiracy to manufacture sell and transport intoxicating liquor and maintain nuisances.
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