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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1925
Page
1
A critical editorial argues Mayor John L. Duvall lost public confidence shortly after election due to political patronage. It urges adopting a business-like city manager system to end political government and empower citizens to govern themselves. The piece calls for immediate action and reform.
Garlan Gabe Simons aged 34 was executed at Madison Iowa for the July 12 1924 murder of Orton Ferguson at a West Liberty Iowa tourist park. Ferguson from Atlanta Michigan was beaten with an iron pipe and robbed of a few dollars.
Incomplete OCR shows scattered temperature readings with times such as 8 am 32 degrees 12 noon 31 degrees and later 1 pm 32 degrees. Additional lines include 11 and 1 values and unclear place names.
George Kamm a city fireman of 1445 Union Street was suspended from duty by Fire Chief John J. O'Brien after his arrest by deputy sheriffs on a charge of drunkenness. Police said Kamm was intoxicated in a car parked on a side road near Beech Grove.
Superior Court Three Judge Sidney Miller will address the Junior Chamber of Commerce at the weekly luncheon, speaking on incidents in the courtroom.
George V. Coffin the Republican city chairman plans to name all four municipal court judges who take office January 1. Governor Jackson delayed announcements, awaiting Coffin’s return. Likely picks include Dan V. White and James E. McDonald for Republicans and Edward W. Felt and Fred McCallister for Democrats.
New York Elks Club agreed to accept a prohibition padlock on its grill room and bar after charges that beer exceeding legal potency was sold there. The club initially resisted but relented after U S District Attorney Buckner demanded access to its books.
Chicago and Cook County auto fatalities reached 686 to date, surpassing the 1924 annual total of 684. Four deaths occurred in the last 24 hours as officials project a 1925 toll near 750.
Muncie Indiana November 16 The State planned to present its key witness Marshal David Boeher of Middletown who first reached dying Ben Hance in a cornfield south of the city. Hance named Wolfe and George Anderson as his shooters before he died.
George W. Coffin Republican city chairman returns to headquarters after a hunting trip at Lake Webster. He comments on John L. Duvall mayor-elect's municipal appointments favoring Coffin’s faction and says he is satisfied with current trends. Coffin reports bringing back a live coon after quail, coon, and rabbit hunting.
Eli Lilly & Co gave $18,000 the largest donation as the Community Fund campaign reached $582,064.76 with four days left. Dick Miller reported other gifts over $100 including Shields & Hackleman $800 Frederick Be Nenkovics $200 Taggart Baking Co $250 W L Taggart $390 Kirschbaum Realty $600 Bernard Kirschbaum $100 Arthur Jordan $1,000 Fred C. Dickson $1,200 Severin Hotel $300 and more, aiming for $650,662.
Indiana World War Memorial Plaza Board to meet Tuesday to receive bids on the foundation for the central Plaza building. Dr. W. K. Hart of the Purdue School of Civil Engineering will approve plans before bids. Foundation cost is estimated at 300000 dollars and a spring foundation lay is anticipated.
Isabel Bennett a 15 year old second cousin of the late President Harding and her friend Sara Cohen 19 were found in Norfolk Va after missing from New York Friday The pair said they left New York Friday night went to Washington started to hike toward Richmond and were picked up by motorists en route Travelers Aid officials said they are in their care in Norfolk today
A floating grain elevator towed in the Delaware River today sparked fears of multiple deaths as the United Press report details the accident near Philadelphia. Rescue efforts are underway with crews searching the scene and authorities assessing the drifting craft and potential hazards to navigation.
WABASH Ind November 16 Despondent by ill health Mrs William Baumgardner 45 mother of four school age children and a son of mature years killed herself at her home by drinking poison.
Testimony opened before the Public Service Commission to value Indiana Bell Telephone property for setting future rates. Attorney General Gilliam urged a fair valuation and a stop to costly litigation. The case challenges proposed 20 to 30 percent increases, arguing the New York parent profits and double charges burden Indiana customers.
Fire in Gary Indiana on Sunday destroyed the Busy Bee Shoe Store. The blaze drove several hundred lodgers from rooms in the Victoria Hotel and caused about 16000 dollars in losses as investigators sought the fire's origin.
In New York a court hears letters from Alice Jones to Leon Kip arguing she deceived him about her race before their marriage. Philip Rhinelander tried to dissuade the match, sending Kip to a ranch school while Alice pleads affection and fear of losing him.
A passenger train collided head on with a freight train in Renville Minnesota. Four killed and about twenty injured. Two passengers and five railroad men were rushed to a Montevideo hospital.
D. C. Stephenson, former Indiana KKK leader, was found guilty of second degree murder in the Madge Oberholtzer case and sentenced to life in Michigan City prison by Judge Will M. Sparks. Aids Earl Klinck and Earl Gentry were found not guilty on the murder charge.
Mrs. George Oberholtzer voices disbelief as jury frees Earl Klinck and Earl Gentry while Stephen son receives life terms. Oberholtzer, Madge Oberholtzer’s mother, says Stephenson should face the electric chair. The family says punishment would protect other girls and criticizes defense tactics.
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