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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1925

Page

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gun duel wounds two as bandits rob filling stations

Two wounded in a gun battle with bandits were recovering today as police hunted for suspects after a weekend of robberies at filling stations. A burglar was captured and a Ford coupe used by the criminals was found on Madison Avenue. Maurice GePholdt 16 near the scene was later found shot in the thigh.

Clyde Conn Western Oil Refining Company Harding and Raymond Sts Madison Ave Maywood West Newton West Washington,St Maurice GePholdt Blaine Ave

Divorce fight starts early in Taylors divorce trial

Round one of the Tayoor vs Tay lor divorce opened in Superior Court Four before Judge Clinton H. Givan. John F. Taylor, a constable, allegedly struck and knocked down his wife Roxie O. Taylor as she prepared to testify. The couple married November 12, 1924 and separated a month later.

Superior Court Clinton H. Givan Delaware St John F. Taylor Justice of Peace Court Walter S. Glass Roxie O. Taylor Belmont Ave J. Fred Masters

Davis bribery case eyed for jury verdict in Kansas trial

United Press reports in PERA Kansas that the Cress mination of Jonathan M. Davis on trial for conspiracy to solicit a bribe for a pardon was expected to finish at today’s session. The case was anticipated to go to the jury tomorrow.

United Press Pera Kan

Fragmented OCR Time Clues Surface in Sparse Text

Scattered numbers and tokens show partial time marks and symbols. no clear event, names, or context emerge from the fragment to identify a person, place, organization, or action. The readable data lack a coherent item to summarize.

Indianapolis Bishop Chartrand Elevated to Cincinnati Archbishop

Pope Pius selects Rt. Rev. Joseph Chartrand of Indianapolis as archbishop of Cincinnati Ohio. Bishop MacNicholas of Duluth is reassigned to Indianapolis. Chartrand succeeds the late Archbishop Moeller who died January 8. Born 1870, ordained 1892, Chartrand has been vicar general since 1910 and bishop of Indianapolis since 1918.

Joseph Chartrand Indianapolis Pope Pius Cincinnati Ohio United Press Rome Mac Nicholas Duluth Minn Chartrand Henry Moeller Diomede Falconio D. O’donaghue Louisville Herman Alerding Ft. Wayne SS. Peter and Paul Guity Moeller MacNicholas

Flapper Fanny Snaps About Dinner Date Misdirection

Flapper Fanny contends the girl taken out to dinner isn’t the one who is “out.” The slogan hints at social ails and dating games of the era, reflecting flirtations and headlines typical of modern club life in print.

Rail official James K. Commer dies at 54

Funeral services for James K. Commer 54 civil engineer formerly of Indianapolis will be at 3 p m Wednesday at Wabash He died today at Wabash County Hospital He was chief engineer of the New York Chicago and St Louis Railroad Company at his death He was a member of the Indianapolis Club and the Presbyterian Church

James K. Commer Indianapolis Wabash County Hospital Wabash New York Chicago, & St. Louis

Maximum sentence for failure to stop in Indiana

Edward Berry aged 25 was sentenced to two years in the Indiana State Reformatory by Criminal Judge James A. Collins on a charge of failure to stop after an accident. Police alleged his car struck Edna Fryer at 4660 N Delaware St on March 16. Judge Collins imposed the maximum penalty.

Conn Horace Sherwalt Vermont St Conn Auto Winkler Edward Berry Indiana

Postmasters Hear Washington Official at Indiana Convention

Irving Glover of Washington D C third assistant postmaster general spoke at the Indiana branch convention of the National League of District Postmasters. The event opened with remarks from Glover as he discussed postal policy and local postmaster concerns.

Irving Glover Washington, D. C Indiana National League of District Postmasters Iincoie Glovery

Downtown bootleg raids net two stills seized in city

Police capped a weekend crackdown on illegal liquor with 56 arrests including 33 for drunkenness and 23 for gaming. Two Still owners, Mike Jukich and Martin Jankovich, 34 and 30, were charged after officers found 190 and 50 gallon stills at 1810 W Wyoming St. A 125 gallon batch of triple distilled whisky and 800 gallons of mash whisky were seized. Several others faced gaming house charges.

Mike Jukich Haugh St Martin Jankovich N. Haugh St Eisenhut W. Wyoming St

Taxes GAIN $1.25 Million in City and County Revenue

County treasurer John L. Duvall estimated today that taxes collected through May 1 will reach about $9.25 million, including current and delinquent city and county taxes. Last year’s total was around $8 million.

John L. Duvall Duvall

Faithful Mother Defends William Shepherd in Typhoid Murder Trial

Mrs. M. E. Hayden, 76, blind and frail, pleads for her son William Darling Shepherd of Chicago claiming frame up as he faces trial for allegedly murdering typhoid victim Billy McClintock. She recalls family struggles, schooling, and a life of Christian raising amid disputes with Judge Olson.

M. E. Hayden William Darling Shepherd Chicago Billy McClintock Hayden Roosevelt Ave Hayten William Franklin Shortridge High School Shepherd Indiana Olson McClintocks McClintock Billy

Water Head Will Leave Water Company

Davis, manager of the Indianapolis Water Company for two years, will leave June 1 to head the Philadelphia Suburban Water Company. He will be succeeded by H. B. Morse of Akron, Ohio, announced by C. H. Geist of Philadelphia. Morse is an MIT graduate from 1903 with extensive public utility experience.

Co. E. Davis Indianapolis Water Company Philadelphia Suburban Water Company H. 8. Morse Akron Ohio C. H. Geist Philadelphia Davis Morse Massachusetts Institute of Technology Louisville Cincinnati Detroit Mich United States Reclamation Service

Governor Jackson to appoint Perkins to state board

Governor Jackson plans to appoint Edgar A. Perkins of Indianapolis to the State Industrial Board to succeed Charles Fox of Terre Haute whose term ends May 24. Perkins’ selection was regarded as certain by political observers and insiders.

Jackson Edgar A. Perkins Indianapolis State Industrial Board Charles Fox Terre Haute Shohpes and Perkins

First Two Prospective Jurors Dismissed Over Bias

In a murder case the court dismisses the first two potential jurors who indicate opposition to the death penalty. The trial continues with measures to ensure an impartial jury.

William D Shepherd on trial for ward death in Chicago

William Darl ing Shepherd former Indianapolis man faces possible death penalty in the murder of Billy McClintock. Court process begins with juror selection as prosecutors seek capital punishment. Shepherd shows signs of strain. wife and fiancee testifying amid intense media coverage and new court newsroom arrangements.

Indianapolis Billy McClintock Times Special Chicago William D. Shepherd

Britain weighs talks with allies over Russia rift

London May 18 United Press reports Ben Smith asks if Britain plans conversations with France or other allies regarding a possible rupture of relations with Russia. The inquiry highlights tension among major European powers amid shifting alliances.

Bu_ United Press London Great Britain France Russia Ben Smith

Dedication Day for City Bus Terminal Planned in Times Square

Readiness shows for the dedication of the new Peoples Motor Coach Company bus terminal in Times Square on Tuesday. A parade will travel through downtown with the parade forming at North and Meridian Street and a giant key ceremony will open the loading platform. The terminal will host waiting rooms restaurants and rest facilities with forty buses in operation.

Times Square Maryland St Senate Ave Meridian St Market St New Jersey St Washington St Missouri St Georgia St Mack Peoples Motor Coach Company Public Service Commission W. B. Hiner Red Ball Bus Terminal Company Shank Edward Morris Meyer Efroymson Tracy W. Ellis Harry W. Israell Harry A. Kahn

Police weigh murder theory in Shetsley death on river bank

Police investigate the death of Julius C. Shetzley aged 69 at 131 E. St. Clair St. suspected as murder for robbery. His body was found by three boys in the White River near Twenty Second St weighted by a rock filled sack. daughter Lilliana identified him and he disappeared May 8. Survivors include his widow Mia and Louisa Shetzley.

Julius C. Shetsley E. St. Clair St White River Second St Shetzley Lilliana Shetzley Mia Louisa Shetzley

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