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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1925
Page
1
Sharp reductions in bids on state road contracts prompt highway commissioners to consider extending the 1925 paving plan from about 230 miles to roughly seventy more miles. Most paying bids run about 10 percent below 1924 costs, with many bids well under engineering estimates, guiding future additions to the system.
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The Indianapolis Times announces an essay contest for Indianapolis high and preparatory school students. Prizes are 15, 10, and 5 dollars for the top essays on Why Industries Should Come to Indianapolis. Entry must be under 200 words, ink or typewritten, single side, due by midnight April 15. Open to all enrolled in public private or parochial schools. Endorsed by John B. Reynolds and E A Graff.
Martial law in Princeton Indiana, imposed after last Wednesday's tornado, was lifted following talks between Adjt. Gen. William H. Kershner and Maj. L. A. Harriman. Units leaving include Company I of the 162d Infantry from Terre Haute and HQ Company of Evansville. D, 139th Field Artillery departs Saturday at 6 AM. Storm relief funds received total $60,000.
New York March 27 Lillian Gish the actress will testify in federal court over a contract with Charles H. Duell former president of Inspiration Pictures. The hearing before Judge Julian W Mack will determine whether she possesses business acumen and should be held to the contract.
A pot of scalding coffee spilled on 2 month old Floyd Stine Jr who sat on his mother's lap at 2138 Oriental St. He was rushed to City Hospital with burns on the neck and arms. condition serious. Father Floyd Stine was pouring the coffee when it slipped. mother Ora Stine suffered only slight burns.
United Arena reports in Los Angeles that Kid McCoy received a prison term of three to thirty eight years for the morning after shooting rampage following the slaying of Mrs Teresa Mars. The prior sentence for manslaughter in the same case was one to ten years.
At the Merlebach coal mine in Forbach France a cage failure trapped ninety five men, plunging 1000 feet. Fifty bodies have been recovered and twenty more are feared dead in a cavern beneath the surface. Twenty five others were injured as rescue teams worked at the shaft.
Charles A. Reincke of Culver Military Academy Republican floor leader of the Junior Senate in session at the Statehouse will talk tonight at 8 15 over Mechanis Heat and Light Company station WFBM. He will describe the present session of the Junior Legislature.
A Chamber of Commerce subcommittee outlines a plan to boost Indianapolis as an industrial center. Proposals include hiring an industrial expert, forming an advisory committee, and creating an industrial fund to attract firms and expand markets.
J M Pressley garage owner of 541 N Senate Ave told Mayor Shank that the Glenn Trucking Company will handle all wrecked stolen and disabled automobiles. Michael J Glenn police traffic inspector is part owner of the Glenn Trucking Company. Glenn denied the claim, saying cars are handled by whichever company is most convenient.
Indiana University authorities suspend ten students for driving machines without official permission. The action comes as autocars and studies clash, highlighting campus safety concerns at Bloomington.
Kennard Ong of 2361 Park Ave wins the 1924 Indianapolis Times city marble title and plans to train for the national crown. The Short Ridge High sophomore aims to compete in Atlantic City, with neighborhood eliminations and prizes including a trip to the national tourney.
A nationally known pioneer in public health died at his home at 4 A M after a brief illness. The late figure, renowned for advancing community health programs, passed away quietly with family at his residence.
Dr John N Hurty a 73 year old pioneer in public health and longtime secretary of the Indiana State Board of Health died at his Indianapolis home after influenza followed by lung congestion. He served as Marion County representative in 1923 and founded Purdue University School of Pharmacy. Survived by wife Ethel Johnstone son Gilbert J Hurty daughter Anne Vinson.
Prairie fires driven by a forty mile gale swept across south central South Dakota. Three villages Tuthill St Francis and Vetel were reported wiped out with four people killed. Fires burned over more than 100000 acres. farm buildings razed and livestock perished while Ft Yates and nearby towns mobilized to combat the blazes.
A large forest fire in southeastern Oklahoma pushed wildlife ahead of the flames as it spread toward Arkansas. Firefighters aimed to combat the blaze but efforts were hindered by dense timber and inaccessible terrain. An appeal for additional firefighters was issued. Most of the affected area is uninhabited.
Morton F. Hawkins former head of the Hawkins Mortgage Company appeals a habeas corpus dismissal in the U S Circuit Court of Appeals Cincinnati seeking reversal of an order for his removal to Indianapolis for trial. Hawkins was indicted in Indianapolis in March 1924 on charges of defrauding investors out of several million dollars. His assignment of errors in the appeal totals ten.
Franklin Ind March 27 War has been declared today against speeders on state roads with the arrest of seven motorists here. They were arrested by state police in the enforcement of the speed law.
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