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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1925

Page

7

Witnessy Cross Fire in Indiana Oil Case Unfolds

The testimony highlights Rigdon’s ties to politics and oil stock sales as Kane probes his work for Stephenson and Walb. Questions revolve around railroaded manipulation, legislative access, and Rigdon’s paid role, with bursts of laughter and gavel remarks from Judge Sparks. C. D. Haskett, a lumber dealer, to lead the city safety board.

Nelly Dean Rigdon Kane Joshua D. Carney Morristown Ind Clyde A. Walb Walb Republican State Committee Great Southern, Producing & Refining Co Shreveport Ora J. Davies S. S. Parkes Shelbyville D. L. Dill Logansport Stephenson Edward E. Schultze Laurel Knights of the Ku-Klux Klan Sparks Judge Sparks Annother Republican Party C. D. Haskett Safety Board Foster Straitor Straitor Carl Losey Losey Hamilton County Madge Oberholtzer Inman Miss Oberholtzer Washington Hotel Pero Justice of the Peace Court Irvington Stehensonson Mr. Innis Rushville Mr. Campbell Kokomo Blackburn Evansville

New City Administration Names Corporation Counsel

Charles J. Orbison was named corporation counsel in the new city administration by Mayor-elect John L. Duvall today. The hearing record shows Rigdon confirming visits to Stephenson and several associates as defense witnesses test with Kane pressing for precise dates and occurrences.

Charles J. Orbison John L. Duvall Claude Johnson

Klan Dominates Indy Appointments Amid Tensions

Records show Klan influence in Indianapolis city appointments with Elliott named park superintendent at 5500 dollars yearly and others like Johnson Worley and McGee earning police and safety roles. Coffin and leaders vow to oust him as Elliott backs Duvall while Worley faces questions over ties to D C Stephenson.

Johnson Scottish Rite Mural Shrine Hoosier Motor Club Elk’s Club No. 13 Johnson Duvall Democratic Haskett Buchanan Elliott New Park Worley McGee Safety Board Bedford Garrett Coffin Duvall Davis Horse Thief Detective Association Police Department

Republican named to safety board by mayor-elect

Oren Davis, described as a leader in the Horsethief Detective Association, was named Republican member of the safety board by Mayor-elect John L. Duvall.

Oren Davis Horsethief Detective Association John L. Duvall

Coffin Aides Take Key Posts In Indianapolis Administration

Coffin named Hutsell fire chief and Ruckelshaus city attorney as part of a broader slate. Orbison, former circuit judge, named corporation counsel. Buser chosen city controller amid Klan ties. Kinney reappointed detective supervisor. Woodward becomes street commissioner. McClure to head recreation, leaving baking company job.

Indianapolis United States Coffin Ruckelshaus John C. Ruckelshaus Duvall Harvard Law School Ryan, Ruckelshaus Woodward Shank McClure Superior Baking Company

Oldest Wet Wash Laundry Opens New Indianapolis Building

Twelve years after its founding, New System Laundry Company at 450 Virginia Ave. unveils a modern facility serving wet wash or dry without ironing. The firm operates ten trucks, ten employees, uses soft water, and promises twelve to twenty four hour service. Manager Thomas M. Long emphasizes reliable quick turnaround and careful garment handling with multiple water changes to prevent fading and ensure whitening.

New System Laundry Company Virginia Ave Indianapolis Thomas M. Long

Copper Work Desirable For Modern Homes

The article highlights copper gutters as durable and attractive for homes. It credits Joseph Gardner, a veteran tinner at 59 Kentucky Ave, Indianapolis, noting his skilled shop workforce and supervision producing dependable results.

Joseph Gardner Kentucky Ave Indianapolis

Purdue graduate Wesley Craven dies from hand injury

Frankfort Indiana report: Wesley Craven age 29 dies from gangrene arising after a hand injury. Craven was a Purdue University graduate. The incident occurred in Frankfort with limited medical details available.

United Press Frankfort Ind Wesley Craven Purdue

Efficiency in offices shown by purchases

Hiller Office Supply reports a shift toward efficiency devices. The No 90 Bates Numbering Machine handles document numbering and records while the Neva Clog stapling machine is praised as fool proof. These tools boost office efficiency and help managers reassess methods to fix inefficiencies.

Hiller H. J. Miller Bates Neva Clog Miller

Loan stigma out of date in business

The Capitol Loan Association, founded in 1904 in Indianapolis, is cited as normalizing borrowing for personal and business needs. Manager L. L. Bishop states loans finance undertakings and help individuals and firms meet large expenditures, with a businesslike approach reducing embarrassment.

Capitol Loan Association Indianapolis L. L. Bishop

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