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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1925
Page
14
Terre Haute, Ind. March 25. Jesse Worth a grocer held in county jail on charges of beating his wife Iva May Worth to death and dumping her body in the Wabash River said he will not hire a lawyer. He added they will either hang or send him to prison.
Walter Myers of 4165 N Pennsylvania St plans to announce his candidacy for the Democratic mayoralty. With Reginald Sullivan out, party leaders seek a challenger to Adolph Emhardt, a former park board attorney and Bell associate in law practice.
Curtis H. Rottger president of Indiana Bell testifies in Franklin Indiana cross examination about new telephone rates not submitted to the public service commission or directors. He says Federal Judge Page decree kept rates in force and that Congress not needed. Frank D. Stainaker notes Rottger offered a director seat in 1921 with one share of stock.
Notice states forthcoming issuance of 315,360 dollars in preferred stock by the Auburn Rubber Company. Security will be sold for cash or exchanged for the companys outstanding common stock and filed with the secretary of State today.
A Drugstore ad promotes Epsonade Salts as a tasteless fast acting laxative. One tablespoonful in water relieves constipation within an hour and is suitable for children and adults. The ad touts low cost and availability through the American Epsom Association.
An advertisement touts Miller's Antiseptic Oil, aka Snake Oil, with claims it penetrates quickly to relieve influenza, chest congestion, rheumatic pains, and more. It cites millions of bottles sold and guarantees satisfaction or money back, with prices 35c, 70c, and $1.00.
State tax commissioners rejected bonds for three Sullivan County roads and three Vigo County roads, approving one Vigo County road. Sullivan County bonds denied totaled 25 000, 15 800, and 13 300 for McCammon, Carico, and Buck roads. Vigo County disallowed D Russ Wood 68 500, Walter Goodwin 15 000, Harry Hults 14 300, while approving 12 800 for Ernest L. Reiman road in Harrison Township.
Goods valued between 5000 and 8000 dollars were seized from Monroe Starks 36 colored custodian of an apartment house at 3658 Washington Blvd oriental rugs fancy table linen and fine silverware were among items identified by former residents Gene Marks of Lyric Theater and Lowell Wilson of 3615 Washington Blvd as stolen from them totaling 250 dollars in linen and other objects.
National Guardsmen withdrawn from the southern Indiana tornado zone will likely stay at least through today and probably until after next Sunday, an Adj. Gen. office spokesperson said. Senator Roland H. Hill urged Governor Jackson to convene a special legislative session for tornado relief.
James A. Drain national commander of the American Legion says his legal right to act as commander after the suspension of his post will not be formally presented to the Legion. He spoke from Kansas City saying he would suspend himself if it would improve the Legion’s ability to aid disabled veterans and carry out its duties.
A conference between Cassius I. Hodge and James F. Edwards discussed transferring Julietta to the State for use as the State School for the Blind and possibly as a county home for incorrigible Juvenile Court wards. Hodge noted the county paid $102 daily for private placements last year.
A city street cleaning chief, John Walker, heads a Lemcke mayoral group from the Lemcke headquarters. He has not refunded his salary as chief street cleaner, while residents protest missed street sweeping and call for action.
Citizens from La Porte County cities urge Governor Jackson to intercede as the Chicago Attica and Southern Railroad faces planned consolidation and abandonment from La Crosse to West Melcher. They seek takeover by the Van Sweringen interests to preserve service.
Jerome Cooper 26 of Greenfield Ind was arrested Tuesday night by Deputy Sheriffs Klenck and Bennett on the National Rd for speeding and driving while under the influence Avery Mitchell 42 of 710 N Illinois St was arrested on a speeding charge Thomas Neild 23 of 1116 Knox St was arrested on speeding and driving on the left side of the street by Police Sergeant Woollen
Edward O Snethen president of the Federation of Civic Clubs will discuss a city manager form of government for Indianapolis at a Women's City Club dinner at the Chamber of Commerce. Miss Elsa Huebner said club members want to be informed on the issue.
Julius Rosenwald chair of Sears Roebuck gives 1 million to the University of Chicago endowment fund drive seeking 17.5 million. Other contributions total 700 thousand. Announcement made at Chicago alumni meeting while graduates in 260 cities join nationwide drive.
SEYMOUR Ind March 25 J C Vance a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad brakeman was arrested on charges of transportation of liquor and taken to Harris County as authorities investigate the death of Mrs Harrison Voyles 63 near Palmyra who was struck by an unidentified motorist on the Dixie highway. State highway police obtained the license number and records show the car belonged to Vance. Vance denied being near the scene.
Hearing on the Hawkins Mortgage Company of Portland Indiana claim against the Cooperative League of America of Pittsburgh was held before referee Harry C. Sheridan. The case concerns about 350000 in contracts allegedly exchanged for stock in the League subsidiary, a fraud allegation against trustee Lew Wallace.
All clubs and organizations planning to cooperate in the baseball parade for the American Association season opening at Washington Park on April 14 are asked to communicate with Joseph G. Kraemer at 609 Board of Trade Building.
A UPI report from Columbus says proposals call for a sweeping investigation of Bolshevism in Ohio State University Ohio University and Miami University. The resolutions seek expulsion of instructors tied to socialist atheistic communist or revolutionary groups and allege the Ohio State chapel hosted a socialist circle.
Mrs. Robert Keene 35 was freed from charges in Chicago after allegedly using a trio of men to target Arthur C. Gau a South Bend Indiana businessman. Gau wired he would not prosecute. police say the scam netted about 14000 dollars.
Joseph Schoenberger, 38, is jailed in Camelton Ind charged with killing his wife Mrs Joseph Schoeneberger who died at her Tell City home Tuesday after a brutal beating Monday morning Neighbors said the couple had been drinking and cries for help were ignored as they were considered habitual noise
Joel A. Baker deputy clerk of Supreme and Appellate courts and president of the Indiana Democratic Club was reported missing from the office this morning as associates on the investigation disclosed he has become the father of a baby girl, a future democratic leader.
Articles of Incorporation for the Massachusetts Prat t Garage Co show a capital stock of 10 000 with filing today at the State. Incorporators are Dick Miller C B Miller and Eugene Pursel.
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