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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1924
Page
1
President Coolidge signed the immigration bill into law on July 1, ending the 1921 quota act. He supported the measure's general aims but criticized the Japanese exclusion clause as inseparable from the law. The bill creates an administrative framework to enforce broad national quotas and controls.
Charles Miller and Michael Murphy were fined 100 dollars and costs and sentenced to 30 days on Indiana State Farm on speeding and assault charges by City Judge Delbert O Wilmeth. The auto crash on May 15 injured Mabel Harrington and Ruth Peterson with a broken collar bone and bruising.
Funeral set for 2 20 p m Tuesday at 1828 N Alabama St burial in Hebrew cemetery. Austrian born Wohlfeld lived in Indianapolis, ran stores on Washington and Alabama, moved to Frankfort ten years ago, retired, then returned. Wife and son Edward of Cleveland survive. son Clarence died in World War I in France.
An OCR fragment shows hourly temperature data with times around morning and midday. The digits indicate forecasted or recorded values but the text is incomplete and noisy.
A bobbed haired bandit, giggling, exits a taxicab with two male companions. Chauffeur Carl Gepford is robbed at gunpoint of fare and his uniform cap before the trio drives off. The incident ends as the car departs with the giggling robber.
Gary Indiana May 26 William Kleigge 57 a wealthy Hammond plumbing contractor and apartment house owner was found in the basement of a Hammond apartment with a fractured skull authorities believe a robbery motive prompted the beating no arrest announced early today
Police under Lieutenant Coxcharged four men with runninga blind tiger at Haughville liquor found in soft drink parlorsrun by therms The menare Felix Blazeck 31of 708 N War man Ave Nick Tom 40of 791 N War man Ave George Mates 32of 701 N Haugh Sr and Thomas Steppanoff 32of 773 N Ketcham St
City council will consider a ten year street lighting contract with Merchants Heat and Light Company tonight. Councilman Bramblett leads opposition arguing equal light costs more under certain provisions. The board of works and Mayor Shank have approved the contract.
A morning blaze in Elgin, U. S. May 26 destroys the city’s largest garage, causing about 100000 pounds in damage. Six firemen and nine others injured as winds threatened more structures. Fire Marshal Henryson rescued two overwhelmed firefighters from the burning building.
Martha Baker, 12, of 1626 Lexington Ave. has been missing since Sunday night. Her mother reported she was seen leaving a picture show in Fountain Square. She has light brown hair gray eyes and wore an old rose dress with cream lace a dark blue checked coat tan shoes and a hat.
State tax board may alter Indiana Bell Telephone Co valuation from 25 million to higher figures following a Federal Court decision. In a closing session, the Indianapolis Water Co valuation was raised by 5.41 million to total 17.5 million.
Veterans of Foreign Wars sells Buddy poppies Thursday at Pittsburgh factory made by disabled veterans. Proceeds aid disabled veterans and families. About 50 000 poppies were sold by the American Legion Auxiliary Saturday with proceeds being checked today.
Indianapolis May 30 lap prize fund for the 500 mile race nears $10,000 with about $3,000 raised. On Tuesday Drivers Day every entrant will appear on the track to display gear and plans for victory while Austin J. Edwards of the chamber of commerce leads efforts to complete the fund.
Demand soars for events with hotels filled and reservations made long ahead. Tickets sold at peak in history, reflecting strong advance sales and crowded venues.
The Indianapolis press reports a record race crowd for the May 29 600 mile event at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway with 1500 rooms listed through the chamber convention bureau. Hotels from Lincoln to Spink Arms sold out and Hawaiians enter the national championship while many rooms remain in English hotel for overflow spectators.
Coroner Paul F. Robinson ordered police to search for two women who fled a wrecked car at Meridian Street and the canal last Wednesday night after it overturned. Driver Charles Lange of Cleveland died Sunday from injuries. Albert Peart of St. Louis was unharmed. Both men faced charges of operating a blind tiger transporting liquor and intoxication. Witnesses said two women ran from the scene.
The Supreme Court hears arguments on whether the President may pardon for contempt of court. Philip Grossman, a Chicago saloon keeper, was ordered back to jail after a Coolidge pardon sparked habeas corpus proceedings. The case centers on presidential clemency authority in contempt cases.
Dr. Olga Stasny of Omaha Nebraska will speak to the Kiwanis Club at Wednesday noon at the Claypool about her role governing a desolate island in the Mediterranean 100 miles off Athens and her Near East relief work. She received the gold decoration of the Order of St. George from the King of Greece for her efforts.
Kennard Ong, 13, of 2361 Park Ave ., Shortridge High School, won Indianapolis marble city title at The Times Marble tournament in Wallard Park. His mother encouraged early morning practice and will accompany him to Philadelphia for the national tournament with 53 other city champions. The trip includes a Valley Forge visit and a parade through Philadelphia with broadcasts planned from WIP June 7.
Central and southern Indiana suffered frost tonight with killing frost in the north. Crops especially strawberries harmed by the cool spell over the weekend. Low readings included 33 at Whitefield Jasper County and 34 at Bloomington and Columbus. Some frost in Marion County but officials expect warmer weather tonight.
Russell Clifford of 1627 College Ave was fined $10 and costs by City Judge Delbert O. Wilmeth for short weight. He was arrested after Mrs. Harry Betzler and Mrs. Louise Betzler accused beans sold at the city market contained one and three quarter pounds instead of two. Clifford denied intended two pound packages.
Barney Oldfield, famed early racer, will serve as Cliff Durant relief driver in the twelfth International 500-mile race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway next Friday. Oldfield is touring from the Pacific Coast and is expected to arrive at the Speedway today.
An All American day is planned at the state fairgrounds with Veterans of Foreign Wars backing. Athletic events and a $3000 fireworks display are slated for the night under the auspices of the VFW.
Sixteen men were arrested Sunday in a raid on a Riverside area houseboat charged with vagrancy and liquor law violations. Earl Higgins 30 and Byron Selzer 26 residents of the house were charged with selling liquor. One hundred forty four men and seven women were slated Saturday and Sunday.
Judge James A. Collins denies six months in Indiana Woman's Prison for 27 year old Bertha Mooney on shoplifting charges. Defense argues imprisonment won’t reform her as sister Jeanette Mooney, 21, receives suspended sentence of one day in jail and costs.
The public service commission today set July 1 as the start date for reduced coal freight rates to Northwest shipments. The rates were to begin March 15 but were delayed after railroads petitioned for an injunction.
The Presbyterian General Assembly in Grand Rapids on May 26 passed a resolution favoring the outlawing of war and endorsed U S participation in an international court of justice. Steve Hannigan of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway will speak at the Mercator Club luncheon at the Spink-Arms on Tuesday.
Roy Fowler of Logansport Indiana reports a Buff Plymouth Rock setting hen that is not hatching. The hen continues to lay one egg daily while broodiness persists for two weeks.
Chicago May 26 police announced possible arrest in the slaying of 14 year old Robert Franks as officers searched for motive. Chief Collins and Chief Justice Caverly ordered broad rounds up of known and suspected perverts with several men arrested near Summit, Illinois after a claimed confession by Matt Kirk Mitchell.
Willie Carey age 29 of 329 Kentucky Ave was arrested by police for operating a blind tiger and transporting liquor. He faced charges along with John Ford 24 Grace McKinney 22 and May Miles 38 for raising drinks in an automobile in Haughville. A monument unveiling at Crown Hill cemetery marked the burial lot of the General Protestant Orphans Home Association with Alfred Leib president in charge.
Italians of Indianapolis marked the ninth anniversary of Italy entering the World War Sunday night at the Ridgway Building under the Italian Musical Association. Dr. V A Lapenta spoke.
The House approved the final compromise tax bill 376 to 9 after Senate passage 60 to 6. It now goes to President Coolidge with veto prospects uncertain. The measure includes an immediate tax cut on 1923 incomes and a publicity provision matching earlier progressive goals.
Representative Merritt Moores of Indianapolis was the sole Indiana congressman to oppose the bill as one of nine Republicans. The group included Fenn Tilson and Merritt from Connecticut and Missouri and McFadden and Phillips from Pennsylvania Mills and Wainwright from New York.
Democratic platform proposes tax rates from 2 to 6 percent with surtaxes up to 40 percent on large estates, increased estate and gift taxes, and requires disclosure of total taxes paid by individuals and corporations while withholding disclosures of individual returns.
Charles E. Henry of Indianapolis faces first degree murder charges for shooting Patrolman Jess Louden in Indianapolis on June 14, 1923. Jury selection began in Circuit Court with six temporary jurors chosen and a 25 man venire examined. Detectives Landers and Thomas credited with obtaining the confession. Henry may plead insanity or repudiate the confession.
Police Captain Schubert conducted a preliminary inquiry into claims by Orville Thatcher and William Dowdell that Motor Police Officer badge No. 305 assaulted Ralph Tabor on a downtown street corner. Thatcher and Dowdell said they were speaking with Tabor when Officer J. Davidson allegedly swore at and struck him with a club.
William S. Baugh vice president of First Merchants National Bank Lafayette Indiana supplied funds to start a liquor plant on James Wint Miller farm Tippecanoe County Miller testified Baugh held a mortgage and threatened foreclosure Webb Wallace urged raising the mortgage by making liquor Baugh and son Harry contracted for eight dollars of liquor per gallon credit plus other defendants plead guilty in the opening of the federal trial before Judge A B Anderson
Home Telephone Company of Portland Indiana asks the public service commission for a rehearing on connection rates granted to Salamonica Telephone Company months ago claiming the rates are too low. Hearing on Indiana Bell’s purchase request for Parke County Indiana Telephone and Telegraph and New Home Telephone will occur by June 2.
The Indiana Association of Optometrists offered eye clinics with modern equipment during its two day convention. J L Wolff of Franklin led registration as over 200 people expected to be examined. Welfare groups provided cards for needy individuals and glasses were given to those unable to pay. twelve residents from the Home for Aged Women at 1731 N Capitol Ave visited.
Dolly Varden Candy Company manager R. P. Miller reported two cases of chocolates valued at $100 stolen. Police pursue suspect today.
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