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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1925

Page

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Wilmeth names potential appointees if nominated for mayor

City Judge Delbert O Wilmeth disclosed names he would appoint if nominated by Republicans for mayor and elected in November. He listed James M Ogden as corporation counsel and others including Sol Schloss Walter J Goodall Theodore J Bernd Walter W. Wise Biles Edna Barcus Mrs Samuel Davis Anna Johnson.

Delbert O. Wilmeth James M. Ogden Ogden Speakers’ Bureau Ralph A. Lemcke Wilmeth Sol Schloss Clothier Board of Health Schloss Shank Lemcke Walter J. Goodall W. J. Holliday Company Theodore J. Bernd Board of Safety Ccity Edna Barcus Park Board Samuel Davis Anna Johnson Wilneth Dudge Goodall George Snider John L. Duvall

Five Lost in Shipwreck Off Nova Scotia Coast

Five lives were lost in a string of maritime disasters off the Nova Scotia coast. Captain Wilkie of the Cape D’Or and four crew members drowned after a collision with the freighter Clackamas, which reached port. The Silvia was damaged and the Moldegar and Ozof abandoned after fierce seas.

United Press Halifax Nova Scotia Wilkie Cape D'Or Cape D’or Clackamas Norfolk Silvia

Recognized His Auto in City Cruising Chase

Charles Dobbs reported his car missing from a courthouse area parking space Friday night. He pursued the vehicle with Motorpolice Dennig and Bushong. Roscoe Hash of 947 8 S. Senate Ave. was charged with taking and unlawful possession of an auto after a chase near Gladstone Ave and E Washington St.

Charles Dobbs Drexel Ave Gladstone Ave E. Washington St Motorpolice Dennig and Bushong Dobby Roscoe Hash S. Senate Ave

Weather table fragment for morning readings

The readable portion shows hourly temperature notes with times around 10 10 a m and noon readings. Names or locations are unclear though numbers like 58 65 57 appear as temperatures and there is a stray decimal value.

Infant Death Rate Recedes in Indianapolis

A city health report shows Indianapolis infant mortality fell from 84 to 76 per 1000 over six years. Paul L. Kirby, director, cites progress during Child Health week. The Child Hygiene Division runs ten baby health stations with eight doctors and twenty three dental clinics with fifteen dentists. Nurses made 21,000 home visits. 2,419 children treated at health clinics and 1,200 at dental clinics.

Indianapolis Paul L. Kirby Child Hygiene Division City Board of Health

Precaution Plan For Gun Toting Permits In County

County clerk Albert H. Losche says permits to carry revolvers will be issued only after strict checks. Applicants must be two resident freeholders and take an oath of suitability. a $1 fee and a one year permit term. Police chief Rikhoff declares a war on gun-toting amid new law and dealers must record sales and may refuse to serve certain buyers.

Albert H. Losche Losche Herman F. Rikhoff Lesche

Plot to crush regime by red terror alleged in Sofia

May 2 report from Vienna says a court martial resumed for ten men linked to the Sveti Kral cathedral bomb outrage. Investigators allege a plan to terrorize streets and attack government offices. A new plot to assassinate King Boris and an underground tunnel to the palace were reported.

United Press Vienna Zankoff Sveti Kral Sofia War Office Boris

Lemcke Backs Unity for Big Indianapolis Bid

Ralph A. Lemcke, Republican primary mayoral candidate, urged unity to build a big business city in a Friday night speech near Shelby and Finley streets. He called for track elevation, a thorough boulevard system, and full cooperation between city and school city administrations. He criticized George W. Coffin for ignoring Lemcke workers’ appeals for primary board representatives.

Indianapolis Ralph A.lemcke Shelby and Finley Sts Lemeke George W. Coffin Lemcke

School Census Shows Growth in Indianapolis

Approximately 79 000 children aged 6 to 21 are counted in Indianapolis, about 400 more than last year, according to W A Hacker director of the department of attendance and census. The census taking was completed Friday.

Indianapolis W. A. Hacker Department of Attendance and Census Hacker

Courthouse Tax Office Extends Hours To Four P M

The treasurer's office at the Courthouse stays open until 4 p m today for taxpayers to pay. Monday is last day to pay before delinquency. office opens at 8 a m and closes at 4 p m per County Treasurer John L Duve.

John L. Duve

Mother of Twelve at 40 Dies in Noblesville

Mrs. Charles Noe, 40, died at her Noblesville home. She was the mother of twelve children, aged 3 to 22, nine of whom survive.

Noblesville Ind Charles Noe

Balloons Drift South in National Elimination Race

Five balloons taking part in a national elimination race rose near St. Joseph Missouri and drifted southeast toward Kansas City. J E McGinnis reported seeing three balloons after 8 30 p m. William C Naylor aide to Pilot Herbert V Haden of Detroit was overcome by gas during inflation and carried into the balloon basket in a semi conscious state.

United Press Kansas City St. Joseph J. E. McGinnis William C. Naylor Herbert V. Haden Detroit Naylor

Funeral for veteran Cal vin Morgan at Prospect Street residence

Funeral services for Cal vin Morgan 81 Civil War veteran were held at 1 30 p m at his residence 2022 Prospect St Burial was to be in Crown Hill Cemetery Morgan died Thursday and had lived in Indianapolis since the Civil War He was employed by W J Holliday and Company for 37 years Widow and a son and daughter survive

George H. Chapman Calvin Morgan Prospect St Crown Hill Mr. Morgan Indianapolis W. J. Holliday and Company

Police Guard Duvall Rally in Colored Districts

Complaints by W. W. Hyde a colored attorney at a John L. Duvall meeting at 1232 N Missouri St Friday night described three hecklers insulting speakers. Policemen Wilkerson and Morality responded but no arrests were made as the hecklers fled. Duvall Republican mayoral hopeful spoke under police protection, touring colored districts Friday night. He told at 1008 Ft eleventh St an open air colored meeting that the police force is inefficient.

W. W. Hyde John L. Duvall Missouri St Wilkerson Duvall Eleventh St Masonic Temple Irvington Arthur Robinson Dan V. White Alvah J. Rucker Delbert O. Wilmeth Herman F. Rikhoff W.S. Frye Adolph Emhardt Frye East Side Twenty-Fifth Station Sts

Jail break foiled in Kokomo bank robbery case

A second escape attempt to free Earl Northern and Thaddeus Skeer, jailed on charges linked to the South Kokomo Bank holdup, was halted late Friday night when deputies heard a saw cutting and found one bar sawed in two. The saws were missing and extra guards were posted.

Bu Times Kokomo Ind Earl Northern Indianapolis Thaddeus Skeer

Remy Questions Exact Status of Bone Dry Fees

Prosecutor Remy opened an inquiry into county collection rights for the new bone dry liquor law fees. The Wright act adds a 25 cent prosecutor fee and a 5 dollar prior fee, with cases heard after the Governor’s proclamation on the laws going into effect last Saturday.

Remy State Board of Accounts Jackson Garrett Olds Delbert O. Wilmeth Dan V. White

Arrested After Crash Charges For Driving While Intoxicated

Bernard Koors aged 23 of 32 Regent Street was charged today at the city prison with driving an auto while intoxicated assault and battery and failure to display a certificate of title. Police say his car collided with another driven by Frank Landegan of 219 Belmont Avenue at Lincoln Lane and East Street.

Bernard Koors Regent St Frank Landegan Belmont Ave Lincoln Lane East St

Convict Found Guilty in Cedar Grove Flogging Case

W Conrad Oliver a Cedar Grove church choir director was jailed after a jury found him guilty of flogging John Barker 53 who was beaten for allowing his 17 year old daughter Jewell to wear knickers and ride a bicycle. Five men were arrested. one acquitted and three await trial.

United Press Shreveport W. Conrad Oliver Cedar Grove John Barker Jewell

Million Dollar Suit Date Set

The first legal action in federal court seeks about 8 million dollars in Standard Oil stock for Anita Oser as beneficiary of a trust from John D. Rockefeller. Harold F. McCormick, acting as next friend for his granddaughter, filed the suit January 14. A May 26 hearing before Judge Robert C. Baltzell will address motions to dismiss. Governor Jackson visited the Eastern Indiana Hospital for the Insane in Richmond for an inspection.

Harold F. McCormick Edith Rockefeller McCormick Standard Oil Company Mathilda McCormick Oser Anita Oser Robert C. Baltzell Anita Mathilda and Max Oser Berne Switzerland John D. Rockefeller

County Workers Briefly Enjoy First Saturday Afternoon Off

Courthouse staff reported light steps and smiles as they observed the first Saturday half day off after a recent legislature act. Offices closed at 1 pm while workers planned golf outings and personal errands. Blanche Morgan and Mildred Barrett brought golf clubs, planning a round to relax after the week.

Blanche Morgan Pennsylvania St Mildred Barrett Washington St Miss Morgan Albert H. Lesche

Frost Pans State Visit Across Central Indiana

Light frost hit central Indiana including Indianapolis with heavy frost in the north. The weather bureau said warmer weather would follow tonight with cloud cover. Practically no damage reported. frost extended to Lafayette and was severe at Marion and Angola. Low in Indianapolis reached 0 degrees at 5 am. today’s high about 11 degrees below normal.

Indiana Indianapolis United States Weather Bureau Lafayettte Marion Angola Lowes

Tornado Relief Fund Total Reaches 28 771 45 Dollars

A $5,000 check from the WLS listeners fund was turned over to William H. Seattle president of the Indiana Farm Bureau Federation for farmers in the Indiana tornado district. Samuel R. Guard director of the Sears Roebuck Agricultural Foundation announced the gift.

WLS William H. Seattle Indiana Farm Bureau Federation Indiana Samuel R. Guard Sears-Roebuck Agricultural Foundation Guard

Endurance Flight Sets Records With PN-9 Seaplane

In Philadelphia the navy PN-9 all metal seaplane began an endurance test from the navy yard and by 9 22 a m entered its twenty third hour aloft circling over the Delaware between Philadelphia and Wilmington as Lieuts Kyle and Schildauer push to exhaust its 1300 gallon fuel supply.

Hiladelphia Navy Navy Yard Delaware River Wilmington Del J. R. Kyle C. H Schildauer

Home Burglary Reported On Meridian Street

Charles Merz reports a burglary at 3639 Meridian Street Apt 16 in which a watch and a ladies ring set with a blue diamond were stolen from his residence. The loss amount is not specified.

Charles Merz Meridian St Apt

Primary drive of candidates nearing glose primary

Campaigns wind down for city primary next Tuesday with multiple candidates closing speeches. Lemcke addresses 158 meetings and hosts organizing events at Tomlinson Hall and Bethel church. Duvall and other Republicans plan final rallies, while Frye and Emhardt emphasize a quiet finish. A Klans slate heads to voters with a Cadle Tabernacle mass meeting noted.

Ralph A. Lemcke City hall-Jewett Lemcke Tomlinson Hall Bethel M. E Walter Myers Prospect Harlan Sts Kingan & Company Duvall Cadle Tabernacle

Driver rearrested over speeding failure to appear

Harry Dunlop age 21 of 807 Lexington Ave was rearrested Friday night for not appearing in city court on a speeding charge. Robert Burkhead age 19 of 1110 N Keystone Ave was arrested on a speeding charge.

Harry Dunlop Lexington Ave Robert Burkhead Keystone Ave

Twelve Persons Named in Ten Papers in Criminal Court Affidavits

Ten affidavits filed today by Claude M. Worley, special investigator for Criminal Court, name twelve persons. Clark Hart of 214 S East St faces charges including driving while intoxicated failure to stop after an accident and assault.

Claude M. Worley Criminal Court Clark Hart S. East St Stupran

Stephenson Fire Case Ties To Indiana Klan History

Fire at D C Stephenson home in Indiana linked to incendiary act. Officials confer on case as Stephenson and two aides face murder charges in Oberholtzer death. Federal trial set May 13 over $125000 yacht fire damage. bonds and collateral remain in force while civil actions proceed.

Elevation Plan Approved for Pennsyl Track Project

The board of works endorsed Pennsylvania Railroad track elevation between Davidson St and State Ave. The $1.5 million project must start within sixty days with completion in about three years. Elevation aims to boost traffic flow on seven streets and raise nearby property values. Plans include a Belt railroad bridge over the White River and a joint review with Indianapolis Union Railway to share costs.

Pennsylvania Railroad Davidson St State Ave Board of Works Southeastern State Aves Indianapolis Pine Cruse Leota Oriental Arsenal Ave H. G. Wray P. J. Sanders Indianapolis Union Railway White River Raymond St

Gary Crime Quiz: Miller questioned in Chesterton girl murder case

Ellsworth Miller a Chicago plastering contractor was questioned by police in the Chesterton Indiana case. He was taken into custody on the suggestion of Ft Wayne uncle James A Brown after Mrs Miller went missing April 6. Police continue to hunt for Luis Desideria as Mrs Desideria’s remains are identified though she was reportedly seen alive two days after the killing.

Times Gary Ind Ellsworth Miller Chicago Chesterton Ing James A. Brown Ft. Wayne Rebecca Hamilton Denver Colo Luis Desideria

Odd Fellows Circus Opens at Diamond Chair Grounds

Indianapolis Odd Fellows begin a week long circus at Diamond Chair Company grounds Kentucky Ave and West St featuring Rubin and Cherry shows. A trained wild animal act is among the featured attractions.

Indianapolis Odd Fellows Diamond Chair Company Kentucky Ave West St Rubin Cherry

Tax Commissioners to Survey Marion County Roads

State tax commissioners will conduct a personal survey of six Marion County roads before ruling on remonstrances against the projects filed through the Indiana Taxpayers Association.

Marion County Indiana Taxpayers’ Association

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