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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1925
Page
3
Irving Fisher's weekly index rose to 156.2 from 154.1 signaling renewed commodity strength. Rubber shares led gains with 0.8, hitting year highs as crude rubber climbed to multi year peaks. Rails slipped slightly amid fears of rail consolidation conflicts, with B and A down 0.5 to 77 and New Haven 0.5 to 31.
Local bank clearings Monday reached 2.921 million dollars with debits at 5.458 million. Foreign exchange in New York on May 11 shows a steady market with demand sterling 4.84, francs 6.21, lire 4019, marks 23, and various center figures across Osaka and Yokohama reflecting modest shifts.
Cleveland market report dated May 11 shows poultry prices steady to higher with fowls 16 to 35 cents and roosters 17 to 19 cents. Butter prices range from 42 to 48 cents for extras and creamery grades, while eggs firm at 26 to 34 cents depending on grade. Potatoes quoted at 1.70 per 100 pounds and flour markets quiet with unsettled tendencies.
Mabel Anna Houldson, 16, confessed to Deputy State Fire Marshal D. R. Sturgeon and Terre Haute officers that she had fired three buildings and planned a fourth. Officials say she shows pyromaniac traits. Charles Hoover says Stephen A. Wittberger and Carl Weber, from Milan, admitted torching Wittberger’s car to obtain insurance.
Cottner, last convict from the famed automobile-thief gang based in New Albany Indiana and Louisville Kentucky, is jailed in Marion County. He was caught in California about a week ago and brought to Indianapolis Sunday by Deputy U S Marshal W H Lesner. He and about twenty others were convicted in Federal Court here about two years ago.
Merchants Association says there is no agreement allowing patterns to be bought for 15 cents in downtown stores as part of a magazine combination plan. Reported house to house solicitors are offering such a deal, though association officials say patterns are sold at usual prices.
J. F. Ehle, 21 North Lyone Street, recovering from injuries after being struck Sunday by an automobile driven by George Rogers of Bridgeport Indiana on the National Road west of town. Sheriff Omer Hawkins charged Rogers with assault and battery and improper driving.
Oslo May 11 Raold Amundsen the famed explorer has decided to delay his proposed polar flight until the last of May because of adverse weather conditions.
The hog market showed an irregular tone with heavy and light hogs rising 10 to 20 cents and medium porkers slipping about 15 cents. Prices ranged with heavies at 12.85 to 13.20, lights 12.75 to 13.20, and medium porkers at 12.85. Cattle stayed steady at Saturday’s closes with heavy beef steers 9.50 to 11, cows 4.50 to 8.50, cutters 3.25 to 4.25, and canners 2.25 to 3. Calves remained firm with veals at 11.50 and common calves 5 to 8. Sheep and lambs held at prior levels due to light receipts.
Chicago grain markets closed with wheat rising to mid day levels on export demand but finishing lower as late reports prompted profit taking. Corn and oats faced mixed results and provisions weakened amid reduced offers and ongoing selling pressure.
Chicago wheat, corn, oats and other grains show varied quotes across markets. No. 2 red wheat about 3.68 to 3.85 per bushel with closes and futures noted, oats and barley priced, along with hay and timothy contracts.
At a Chicago funeral for Mother Drury known as the angel of the barrel houses, tears marked the street where forgotten men gathered. Her boys pooled funds for a modest grave at a suburban cemetery and a religious editor provided scripture and prayer.
Police investigated a Sunday night report of a woman screaming for help near Ohio and Fulton Streets. A man named Thomas Shefelton said a large touring car stopped, a man grabbed a girl and took her east on Ohio Street, but no missing person report was filed.
Sergt. Don Tooley and Patrolman Franzo Wagoner were freed today on intoxication charges before Special Judge Vinson Manifold. Tooley had earlier driven Wagoner’s car when it hit Mrs. Geraldine Huller’s auto on West Washington Street. Witnesses testified no evidence of intoxication. cases of suspended officers remain pending before the board of safety.
A list of birth announcements and names linked to the Methodist Hospital and various addresses. Entries include multiple individuals such as Esther Hawketh, Elizabeth McVey, Sylvia Hughes, and Mary Hamilton, with associated street addresses and family names.
A jumble of names ages and addresses appears with medical conditions and hospital affiliations. Entries include dilatation of the heart myocarditis pneumonia tuberculosis and other illnesses linked to individuals at various City and St Vincent Hospitals.
James Staples 40 of 517 N Senate Ave was arrested on charges of obtaining money under false pretenses. David Honingfeld 1407 Pleasant Ave alleged Staples, who worked as a collector, raised bills and kept the funds. Police say Minnie Harrell 34 of 226 Patterson St died Sunday night from a suspected poisoning. motive unclear and condition not serious.
Cattle receipts 32 000 with weighty steers and high bids. best yearlings around 11 dollars. Hog receipts 41 000 with active demand, top weights near 132.50. pigs and sows mixed, prices up to 13.50. Western and Eastern markets show steady to active trade, calves and sheep varied by region with general firm to weak tones.
Open shop coal operators in Wheeling West Virginia asked for a new drastic injunction against the United Mine Workers in United States District Court. The filing marks a intensification of the industrial war to organize the north west Virginia coal field.
Winchester Indiana May 11 Bery Shelley 32 brakeman died after falling between freight cars Saturday. The tragedy occurred as the crew worked at the yard. Shelley lived locally and worked for the railroad company.
No trace has been found of two colored bandits who held up Mrs. Sallie Richardson at Union and Palmer Streets, escaping with 18.10. A truck at Gregg and Son Cleaners on Meridian Street lost clothing valued at 300. A butcher shop on Blake Street lost meat valued at 55. The Solomon shop also on Blake Street reported poultry losses of 20. Ashjian Bros. Rug Company on Meridian reported theft of 51. Jewelry and money valued at 100 were taken from Harry Huston’s room on West New York Street.
Clara Bauer 17 of Columbia City and George Cuskaden 14 near St Paul named Indiana’s healthiest girl and boy by Purdue University officials. Chosen from 2000 participants at the seventh annual club round-up. Bauer will represent the state in December at the national health contest in Chicago. She stands 5 feet 4 ½ inches and 115 pounds. her score was 99. Cuskaden is 6 feet 4 3/4 inches tall, 151 pounds, with a 98.4 score and drinks a quart of milk daily.
National Hospital Day events in Indianapolis include open house tours and demonstrations from 2 to 5 p m at City Hospital Riley Memorial Methodist St Vincent Sunnyside and Indiana Christian Hospitals. Babies born at City Hospital since April 1 1924 will be guests at a reception and the new X ray department will be opened.
Roscoe Johnson of 523 Senate Ave. is in the city hospital on assault and battery charges after telling police he aimed to mediate a fight involving George and Coley Cox at Senate and South streets. George Cox, 610 Missouri St., is under arrest on assault and battery with intent to murder. Police seek Coley Cox. Mrs Rose Cox is identified as the wife of George. Johnson’s involvement came as he intervened with his brother Harry Cox.
Judge James A. Collins ordered the county grand jury to return a new indictment charging child desertion against James E. Sterrett of 1219 N Illinois St. The aim is potential sentencing under an act for support to his wife and four children after alleged bigamy with Helen G. Barnhill in Louisville Kentucky last February.
Bulletins from the fish and game division show favorable spawning prospects in Indiana waters for the year, contrasting a poor 1924 season. Hatcheries will propagate largemouth and smallmouth bass, bluegills, crappie, rock bass, yellow perch, and channel catfish. In March, wardens made 34 arrests and 30 convictions for fish and game violations, totaling 1,014.90 in fines and costs, with six months records showing higher receipts and increases in arrests, convictions, and fines.
George Hershman states his People's Motor Coach bus swerved to avoid Doyle Moore’s auto on New York Street at Hakt Street. The bus hit a curb and a telephone pole, breaking a water plug with one passenger aboard and no injuries. Moore, 19, of 1340 N Illinois Street, was charged with speeding. Frank G. Kamps, 42, of 2109 E. Tenth Street, faced charges of driving under the influence at the city prison.
In Terre Haute Indiana on May 11 a federal judge halted UMW officials from interfering with a cooperative mine operation but reports indicate the order came too late. District 11 headquarters say all cooperative mines in the district had ceased operations by John L. Lewis's order, completed before the injunction ruling Saturday.
Evangelist Raymond T. Richey led a tribute to mothers during Sunday afternoon and night services. He spoke on how mothers' prayers and influence shape the world and destiny. A. J. Richey and Kenneth Wells family sang solos and duets in the program.
Nicholas Cheeks Luciano, whose testimony helped convict Morris and Joseph Diamond and John Farina in the West End Bank messenger murder, was indicted today by a Brooklyn grand jury for perjury. The Diamonds and Farina were electrocuted last month.
Three men were killed and another injured when 3,500 pounds of dynamite exploded in the yards of the Colorado Fuel and Iron Company in Pueblo. Sheets wrapped around the charred bodies caught fire during transport to the county morgue and partially burned the hearse carrying them.
The Board of Public Works of Indianapolis announces proposed street improvements on TRHWACE AVE on the south side from Churchman to Keystone. It details cement paving with granite curb, concrete walk, timber barricade, and related works with hearings for assessments and benefits. Also notices a probate hearing for George E B Estate.
Washington reports debt negotiations between France and the United States have resumed. After informal talks on refunding the French fleet of 4 billion dollars led by Ambassador Herrick and Finance Minister Caillaux, the State Department asked Herrick to seek a definite refunding offer unlinked from German reparations to France.
Conference of district Rotary Club officials opened at the Claypool today. Joseph A. McGowan of Indianapolis spoke at luncheon and George S. Christie of Lafayette will address a dinner tonight. Indiana Rotary Day will be observed Tuesday with presidents and secretaries of fifty three Indiana clubs as guests of Indianapolis Rotarians.
Seek Stock Issue The Indiana Service Corporation of Ft Wayne today filed petition with the public service commission to issue 21 480 shares of common stock in addition to the 2 598 shares awaiting issuance pending authorization of the secretary of State.
Teddy Dillon, 19, remains jailed after refusing to answer where he was on April 30 when Dr. William A. Dillon, his father, was shot on the Washington University campus. The forged credits case is linked to the investigation.
Three men were arrested on drunkenness and driving while intoxicated charges after Sunday accidents. Frank Brock, Glen Kirkpatrick, and August Singer face DWI and assault and battery counts. Alfred Kuebel is charged with assault and battery and failure to stop after an accident. William Andrews and Chalmer Determan face related assault and improper driving charges.
Four persons injured in Indianapolis weekend crashes are Clifford Hobson at 3649 W North St Herman Sieloff 62 of 4726 E Washington St L V Anderson 22 of Elizabethtown Ind and Noah Whitehan 21 of Columbus Ind Nine drivers were arrested Saturday and Sunday including Charles Woods 2801 Columbus Ave Albert Marien 220 KE Wyoming St William Williams 2308 Ugandes St Mrs Craft 1719 Montcalm St Ollie Malone 1610 N Senate Ave Ollie Riggs 1241 Union St Ellen Moore Carmel Ind Charles Blacketer 822 Hi Minnesota St and Clifford Hobson 649 W North St
The State board of health will meet Tuesday to elect a president and vice president to replace Dr. Hugh Cowing of Muncie and Dr. Adah McMahan of Lafayette who were replaced by Governor Jackson. The meeting precedes a two day conference of county city and town health officers at the Hotel Lincoln with Governor Jackson and other health authorities on the program.
The Association of Credit Men will discuss how selling on the installment plan affects business at a Thursday luncheon. The event is hosted by the Chamber of Commerce, highlighting practical impacts for merchants and credit practices.
The Riverside Speedway Association of Peru filed its Articles of Incorporation with the secretary of State. Capital stock is listed at $25,000.
City notice from the Department of Public Works and the Board of Public Works of Indianapolis announces proposed improvements on Roosevelt Avenue to Twenty-Third Street. It details grading paving and utility work, plan availability, and the hearing date for property owners affected, with assessment of benefits to the city and required public actions.
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