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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1925
Page
1
A campaign to renew the active manager plan in Indianapolis calls for government reform amid accusations of a spoils system. Proponents seek executive oversight, arguing the current setup enables patronage and inefficiency while supporters urge stability and local control.
Under Indiana law the city manager plan would let residents elect a seven member nonpartisan council with legislative powers. The council would hire a city manager on indefinite tenure who could be discharged and would appoint department heads. the manager’s role would be purely executive as in Cleveland Cincinnati and Kansas City.
A woman and three men plus a youth were fined and sentenced. Lena Gigure, 25, 1012 Charles St, fined 100 dollars and costs and given one to five years for forgery in Indiana Woman's Prison. Roy Lawcen, 18, and Rosese Shoptan, 24, jailed after Flora escape with 100 dollars fine and three to five years on vehicle taking at Reformatory. David L. Reese, 30, fined 100 dollars and costs and two to fourteen years for forgery. plus one to fourteen years on grand larceny. Charles Thurman, colored, fined 25 dollars and costs and six months at Indiana State Farm for vehicle taking.
An executive committee of 1,400 citizens will draft a campaign for a city manager form in Indianapolis. A petition with over 20 000 names will seek a May election on the reform, backed by the Real Estate Board, Civic Clubs, and several clubs. An educational drive precedes the vote amid voter indifference.
The 7930 ton tanker J A Bostwick owned by Standard Oil of New Jersey ran aground off South Pass at the mouth of the Mississippi River. Advices received in New Orleans report the incident on November 6.
Police in Rome announced a plot to shoot Premier Mussolini was uncovered. In response Mussolini ordered military occupation of Masonic lodges and disbanding of the Unitarian Socialist Party.
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Two burglars smashed a window at Rite's Jewelry, 43 S. Illinois St., and escaped with watches and jewelry worth 250 dollars. About 3,000 dollars of watches were missed, and fifteen wrist watches valued at 600 dollars were dropped in the street. Janitor Claude Gilliam reported the crime and a sergeant fired at the bandits to prevent harm.
Gene La Verne of California brings free Charleston lessons to Indianapolis nightly through Nov. 23 in a Riverside Dance Palace program arranged with The Indianapolis Times and manager Thornton. Dancers from several hundred strong attend each session, with prizes to be awarded at a final event.
Coupon grants admission to the River side Dance Palace and offers free lessons in Charleston. Admittance is barred during Charleston lessons.
New members Lillian Sedwick Theodore Vonne gut and Charles W Kern say they will cooperate with current members Charles R Yoke and Fred Bates Johnson while assessing progress on building and programs Meant to take office Jan 1 1926 they oppose selling valuable real estate like the Shortridge site and favor prudent long term leases and better moral education with improved housing for children
Fire officials investigated a Wednesday blaze at 2257 Brookside Ave, home of Fred Grimm, causing 3000 in damage and destroying the roof and part of the second floor. The fire also reached 2253 Brookside Ave, the home of W D Brooks, with 500 in damage.
One alleged speeder was arrested in the past twenty four hours, with Jack Roberts 18 of 2008 E. Washington St charged. Louis Bogie 37 of 941 Leslie Ave George Sharp 43 of 838 W. Tenth St and Charles Jackson 28 of 421 Leon St charged with driving while intoxicated. Clyde Urherwood 28 of 112% Union St slated on a charge.
John W. Hahn and his wife testified after a five month covered wagon journey from Montana that they traded a 280 acre Montana ranch for a 40 acre Martin County farm and found no house or barn on arrival. They accused Terre Haute brokers Sheldon Freeman Kirschner of a mail fraud scheme, saying the Indiana farm was misrepresented as well cultivated with access to paved roads. Hahn described escaping fences and lines of trains that killed horses while the couple lived in their wagon and the wife later worked in a Washington hotel.
The Supreme Court issued a temporary writ to stop Judge R R Carr of Fulton County from enforcing a contempt citation against State tax board members. Carr must answer Nov 17 why the writ should not be made permanent, while board members face Nov 12 proceedings. The case tests the board’s power to equalize real estate valuations after a mandate and injunction involving county auditor duties.
Lawrence King of Indianapolis escaped from the Kokomo jail after being convicted of minor offenses and taken to the courthouse. Police hunted him as the cell stood empty and guards were distracted.
Appeals heard in Circuit Court before Special Judge James M. Berryhill over ten days may conclude today. About 200 appeals exist with only a portion heard at a time as property owners challenge sewer assessments as excessive for expected benefits.
Camp Fire Girls from Indianapolis have purchased the Charles Hunt farm near Noblesville, a 100 acre site chosen for summer camping. Buildings, swimming pools and other improvements will be added. Cicero Creek runs through the grounds, indicating a scenic water feature.
Representative Nicholas Longworth Republican Ohio speaker designate of the House announced after a conference with President Coolidge that the administrations tax bill will be approved by the House before Christmas. The statement came from Washington on November 5 as the administration presses ahead with the legislation.
Harold Newsom age 9 of 1428 North Colorado Avenue is reported missing by his father. He may have gone to Martinsville and authorities are asking residents to report any sightings.
Walter Moore aged 26 of Woodruff Place sustained hip injuries after slipping board caused him to fall twenty feet down an elevator shaft in the Illinois Building at Illinois and Market Streets. Moore worked for Otis Elevator Co. on the job.
The sixth annual Community Fund campaign begins with a noon luncheon in the Riley Roof of the Claypool on Friday. Alfred Kauffman chairs with hundreds of leaders attending. Dick Miller to announce first gifts. Homer W. Borst to issue final instructions. Luncheons continue all week, with Rotary Kiwanis Advertising and Optimist clubs using the Riley Room. Goal is 650,662 dollars and signs point to success.
C Monroe Jester of 1168 S Capitol Ave leads an Indianapolis delegation for the Y Overseas Union reunion at the Y M C A Building in Chicago on Saturday. All who served overseas with the Y M C A are welcome with an expected turnout of at least thirty from Indianapolis.
Vice President Charles G. Dawes arrives in Indianapolis from Chicago at 6 p m to speak at 8 15 p m in Cable Tabernacle urging reform of Senate rules. The Dawes party includes Mrs Dawes and notable guests with a reception and dinner at the Claypool ahead of the address.
Pathos enters the mercy murder trial as the prosecution calls the physician Harold E. Blazer to present his only living daughter Frances Bishop as a key witness. The case centers on the 60 year old doctor accused of murdering his disabled daughter Hazel by chloroforming her to end her burdensome life as the defense argues possible insanity.
Indianapolis doctor introduced as key witness as defense waives opening statement in the trial of charges tied to the murder of Madge Oberholtzer. Prosecutors seek clarifying testimony and a resolution of the case.
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