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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1924
Page
1
Police surround Chicago area as Chief Collins personally oversees search for kidnapers of a multimillionaire's son. The boy's body was found in a ditch, prompting a high priority investigation. Authorities urge witnesses to come forward with any information.
Chief of Police Collins took charge as authorities hunted for the kidnapers who abducted Robert Franks from an elite Chicago school. The body was found nude on the city outskirts, believed slain in a room before transport to a swamp culvert. Witness Irvin Hartman saw a car speed away near the Harvard School.
Police seek motorist who struck 11 year old Calvin Harris on a bicycle at Belt Railroad and Southwestern Ave and drove away leaving him bruised. Separate incident finds Thomas Hook held after his auto struck Lillian Hampton at Indiana Ave and California St late Thursday.
Weather Bureau officials warn of showers and thunderstorms with a strong wind shift. A cool wave is expected by Saturday as temperatures drop from today’s noon 68 degrees after a 10 degree rise since Thursday.
Charles Lang, living at the Lincoln but with Cleveland, Ohio roots, is in serious condition after a car wreck at Canal and Meridian Streets. Albert Peart of St. Louis, Missouri, also charged with operating a blind tiger and transporting liquor. Lang faces additional driving while intoxicated charges after police found liquor in the vehicle.
William G. McAdoo waits for Illinois Democratic boss George Brennan to act on scrapping the two-thirds rule before he commits to nominating a candidate by a bare majority. Judge David L. Rockwell, McAdoo campaign manager, said the forces are not opposed to the two-thirds minority rule becoming a majority rule in time.
Mrs. Edward Franklin White, Indiana assistant attorney general, runs as Republican nominee for reporter of the Supreme Court while tending to family duties. Her daughter Mira, a future voter, supports her and accompanies to the California convention. Husband heads Bobbs-Merrill legal department and plans June return trip through Canada.
Minority stockholders in the Big Four railroad sue in Cleveland federal court seeking dissolution of New York Central control over the Big Four Michigan Central and subsidiaries. They allege Sherman Act violation and unconstitutionality and ask for a receiver to take charge of New York Central holdings in the Big Four.
Roland Admire, 17, of Greenwood, Ind., was held to the grand jury on $500 bond by City Judge Delbert O. Wilmeth on charge of failure to stop after an accident. Charges of speeding and assault and battery were continued. Admire reportedly struck Seth Mills at the Union Railroad tracks on April 25.
American round the world fliers may stay a week at Kasumigarui naval base due to plane overhauls. They welcome Japan’s mild climate and respite from the north, though immigration controversy stirs slight ill feeling. One paper says Japan welcomes the flyers despite the exclusion act.
In Berlin on May 23 Nationalist party leaders declined to accept the Dawes plan in toto as a basis for the party's participation in the new cabinet. Negotiations will continue through Saturday to work out terms.
Five Indianapolis women injured in an auto crash near Frankfort Indiana were reported resting. Funeral services for Thomas Martin three year old son of Mr and Mrs Walter Martin Lafayette were held in Frankfort with burial at Monon. Mrs Walter Martin sustained a fractured rib and cuts and bruises. Mrs Harry Tezzman the driver had a fractured rib and bruises. Mrs J O Hymer had both legs broken. Mrs Robert Matheson escaped injury.
Police hold a four year old boy who gives the name Thomas Cummings and cannot identify his home. He was picked up at Massachusetts Avenue and Alabama Streets. Helen Collins aged three of 1528 Nevada Street John Pherihe four of 1526 Nevada Street and Jack Morris three of 821 East Twenty Third Street are reported missing.
Temperature readings show 52 at 10 am 65 at 11 am and 61 at noon with a note 12 indicates noon value
American Legion Auxiliary members will sell poppies on Indianapolis streets Saturday to raise funds for welfare programs aiding disabled veterans and their dependents. The effort supports small comforts not provided by hospitals, helping maintain a home-like atmosphere for ex service members.
A child health clinic led by Dr. Ada Sweitzer at the Statehouse in the Senate Chambers conducts examinations for children lacking district clinic care. History of feeding sleep and disease is taken, siblings and family life are reviewed, and tests range from memory to color differentiation to assess development.
State Republican convention adjourned amid Ku Klux Klan dominance as Ed Jackson Klansman candidate seeks reconciliation with Boesert-Goodrich faction to ease factional rifts. Proceedings closed after listless balloting in Tomlinson Hall with Van Orman edging Bush for Lieutenant Governor on the second ballot.
E A McCarty state oil inspector kept three raffle tickets after his Ford coupe was stripped of parts. He believed one ticket was a winner and held on to them hoping for the best. The three tickets cost 25 cents. One ticket proved winning and today McCarty owns two cars.
Vernon Wells and Theodore Wells attacked bill collector Harold Youngs at his office after he tried to collect 22.50 from Vernon Wells. Youngs was slashed with a knife and the Wells brothers were taken into custody.
Willie Carey of 329 Kentucky Ave faced a charge of driving an auto while intoxicated in police court. Judge Delbert O. Wilmeth dismissed that DWI charge. Thomas Ford of 743 W New York St was fined $1 and costs for intoxication. Joe Nolan of 745 W New York St had the same charge continued. Louise Miller of 529 N Lynn St and Evelyn Wilson of 928 N Lynn St were released on vagrancy charges.
Washington May 23. Rumors say Secretary of the Treasury Mellon may quit as Congress presses a compromise tax bill. The measure, laid before the Senate by Senator Smoot, faces a possible veto over a publicity provision for tax records. Executives and Republicans alike debate Mellon's fate if the bill passes or is vetoed.
Speculation heats as Oscar B. Smith of Knox faces Oscar Ratts in a dispute over a public service commission seat. Smith’s appointment by Warren T. McCray is challenged, Paoli not named for lieutenant governor, and Smith may pursue quo warranto actions to secure the berth.
Three young women from Terre Haute and Henderson recount their arrest in Indianapolis after a stolen car ride to Dayton Ohio. Ada Summers 21 says she just married a month ago. Detectives tie the vehicle to Roscoe Sawyer’s garage.
The Indianapolis Street Railway Company posts a $1 100 first day revenue increase with new fares. Secretary treasurer Joseph A McGowan notes Wednesday earnings at 13 850 versus 12 750 the prior year and predicts ticket buyers rise toward 80 percent.
The Rev. A. L. Williams, pastor at 312 N. California St., told police thieves have been stripping auto accessories from vehicles parked in front of the church while congregants attend services. He urged officers to provide protection.
Bartholomew County grand jury investigates the death of 30 year old William Mingous after he was shot by 61 year old Melvin McKee in a Columbus quarrel. Mingous died in the hospital the next day. McKee claims self defense. no witnesses.
William H. Craig 42 of Ingomar Avenue faces grand jury indictment for voluntary manslaughter after allegedly shooting John Evans 42 of Division Street who had come to demand explanation about a story. Evans allegedly grabbed Mrs Craig injuring her arm before the shooting. Separate charges name Frank Riegel in a fatal Big Four switchman shooting case with robbery and larceny counts.
Indiana Supreme Court overruled Thomas B. Dillon Twelfth ward Republican leader in his rehearing petition. He must serve a $500 fine and six months at the Indiana State Farm for operating a gambling house as charged by the Marion County grand jury for a saloon on S Capitol Ave. The Criminal Court decision was affirmed February 21 1924. Dillon begins sentence immediately.
In Grand Rapids Michigan on May 23 Fundamentalists appeared to control the Presbyterians 136th General Assembly. Dr Clarence MacArtney of Philadelphia was elected moderator defeating Princeton professor Dr Charles R Erdman. Also from Washington May 23 President Coolidge reported feeling fine at his desk with his cold improving and back to routine duties.
Police Inspector Walter White reports a theft of a $35 spare tire and rim from his parked car at Delaware Street and the Union Railroad elevation. The incident underscores ongoing thefts targeting personal property in city streets.
William Sneed faced a drunken driving charge in Indianapolis after a Christmas 1923 accident. Testimony questioned street conditions and gas quality as factors. Judge James A. Collins discharged Sneed in both city and criminal court cases, advising against pleading guilty in city court again.
Mary A. McKinney filed suit in Superior Court Five against Billy W. Brown seeking 5000 dollars for injuries from being run over by his automobile on February 16 1924 at Northwestern Avenue and Twenty Seventh Street.
The charge of involuntary manslaughter against Ralph Jackson of 618 N Meridian was dismissed in city court today. He was exonerated of blame in injuries to Thomas Hinton of 659 Martindale Ave, 1700 block, Cornell, with Jackson driving when the incident occurred.
Klan members announce an all day gathering at the fairgrounds on Saturday to celebrate their victory at the polls in the primary election. The event commemorates their political success and signals a rallying moment for supporters.
An all day Klans event culminates with a 9 pm parade from Capitol and Sixteenth through downtown Indianapolis. Grand Dragons from Indiana and other states are expected, with up to 200000 attendees. Police Chief Rikhoff tapped Inspector Walter White to head parade security. Grover A. Smith leads celebrations with 75 bands and the Indianapolis drum corps in the lineup.
Mrs. White nominated for re reporter of Supreme Court by the Republican State convention. Edward M. White, an assistant attorney general, was defeated for attorney general. Clerks in the attorney general's office spoke of difficulties they faced in campaigning and were asked if their children were running for office.
Interpreters struggled as German will of former Indianapolis resident Mrs. Marie Witte died 1922 in Germany was read. Widow of Edward Witte left 8000 dollars to Indianapolis merchant F. L. Hollweg. Alien property custodian holds estate. Indiana Trust Company named administrator. Appeal granted in $100,000 suit of Mrs. B yfield against Walter Candler in Atlanta court.
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