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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1925
Page
1
Pastor Dr Frank S C Wicks of All Souls Unitarian urges vigilance to keep politicians from naming the city manager while endorsing the manager form as a remedy for governmental decay. He cites alleged corruption in the recent election and warns against religious bigotry and partisan influence in politics.
In preparation for a final luncheon on Wednesday to celebrate the Community Fund campaign, division leaders urged workers to stay on the job and push the total past the $650,662 quota. General chairman Alferd Kauffmann said he is confident the remaining $10,250 will be reported.
Harrison W. Noel a 20 year old Harvard graduate and convicted murderer of Raymond Pierce was sentenced by County Judge Caffey to die in the electric chair during the week of January 10.
Police arrested forty nine drivers over the weekend in the citys broadest speed enforcement since spring. Of the group forty five faced speeding charges and two faced driving while intoxicated. Ten others faced minor traffic offenses. A fleeing driver struck Thomas Preston injuring him seriously prompting pursuit by officers.
A shivering 19 degree low was recorded before 7 a m at the United States Weather Bureau office marking the fall season low. The forecast calls for a rise with tonight’s low near freezing. Rain or snow is probable as temperatures run about 15 degrees below normal.
Police in St. Louis seek two nattily dressed youths after a weekend crime spree. They entered four downtown jewelry houses, forced open safes and escaped with valuables worth over $150,000. They bound night watchmen during the break in.
The D C Stephenson murder trial cost nearly 4000 dollars as a check showed. County council appropriated 1500 to pay juror room rent board heat and light bailiff fees and incidentals. The amount adds to 2413.80 paid to jurors last week. Marion County will receive the total bill in a few days.
Ten people died in Indiana over the weekend in automobile crashes. Names include Bernard Kuhn and Flora Douglas in South Bend, Lina Brown near Waynetown, Laura Whitaker in Petersburg, Virginia Plank near Goshen, Hattie Laforge near Terre Haute, Edwin Rowley of San Antonio, Harry Benjamin of Evansville, and Haskell Pfaff and Arthur Buffo in a Cartersburg crossing crash. One death occurred in Indianapolis and Barbara Thomas in Indianapolis on Maryland Street.
W H Settle president of the Indiana Farm Bureau Federation says farm conditions are bad as the convention opens at Severin. Farmers sell below production cost while corn price is about fifty cents a bushel. About 500 delegates expected. calls for national export corporation and higher membership fees to fund field workers. Wisconsin tax cuts noted and Indiana constitutional income tax proposed. Reelect Settle anticipated after dinner.
Police search for three youths who robbed Harry Dickson at his drug store on Nineteenth and Alabama Streets, taking $50 after forcing him and his wife to the back. Two colored youths robbed Bert Mouser at Merrill Street and Capitol Avenue of $1, and Chris Henry was attacked at King and Walnut Streets, losing $15.
State printing board opened bids for printing and office supplies revealing W. B. Burford Company as the lowest bidder. The total contract is expected to run about $500,000 with office supplies as the principal item. Otto Lee noted as a key official in the process.
A collision at Twenty-Eighth Street and Talbott Avenue left three injured two seriously. Vehicles driven by Lyle York and R J Beckman were badly damaged. Beckman and Joseph Parth were rushed to St Vincent's Hospital. Mrs Gladys York suffered minor injuries. Both drivers faced assault and battery charges.
John L. Duvall, mayor-elect, fails to appear at 10 a.m. as GOP officials report he is "going hunting." George W. Coffin, party chairman, and others are rumored to be involved in a struggle over police chief appointment and civil appointments, with Claude Worley rumored for the role. County officials and gravel interests react to shifts in city engineering and paving contracts amid a tense political scramble.
Plymouth Vermont November 23 Colonel John Coolidge father of the President is reported to be in worse condition today Maj James Coupal White House physician has been at the home since Friday and Dr Albert Cram was expected to visit before noon
The twelfth annual report of the Marion County Tuberculosis Association urges a permanent camp to provide scientific health building for undernourished and sick children in Marion County. The Tuberculosis Christmas Seal sale begins Dec 1, with a year balance of 27 645 after 40 567 in disbursements.
Indiana's newly arrived Senator Arthur R. Robinson and Senator James E. Watson visited the White House and were presented to President Coolidge. Robinson said the visit was to pay respects with no major business, and he will occupy Ralston's old office.
D C Stephenson, inmate 11 148, moved from the receiving cell to his permanent cell at Indiana State Prison Michigan City. He faces life imprisonment unless a new trial acquits him of Madge Oberholtzer murder or clemency changes his fate. He will begin work soon and has access to the prison library.
President Doumergue summoned Foreign Minister Briand to the Elysee to form a new French cabinet after Premier Painleve’s resignation following the failure of his financial plan. Briand, who led France at Locarno and heads the League of Nations council, agreed to attempt a coalition and must notify Doumergue tonight.
Berlin November 23 Chancellor Luther stated in the Reichstag that his cabinet will retire after the signing ceremony of the Locarno pacts, scheduled for December 1, following his earlier pledge to resign once the accords are signed.
Dodge Brothers Incorporated purchased a majority stock interest in Graham Brothers motor truck manufacturers. Graham Brothers will operate as a Dodge division under the plan announced by president Frederick J. Haines.
Indiana Anti Saloon League official Dr E I Shumaker challenges a New York Moderation League report claiming a rise in drunkenness and cites anti prohibitionist directors. He notes officials like A G Fox once advised United Brewers and lists prominent directors including Elihu Root and Kermit Roosevelt.
Federal agents net eight arrests across Indiana during holiday raids in East Chicago Seelyville Brookville near Centenary and Ferguson Hill. Ten agents seized wine whisky mash and other alcohol. Two 14 year old girls reported the proprietor sold them whisky.
Wilson Stewart Music Company at 44 N Pennsylvania St notifies police that their safe was forced Sunday night and $182 was stolen.
Col. William Mitchell testifies before generals, defending criticisms of the War and Navy Departments and reasserting charges of treasonable administration. He presents 800 pounds of documentary evidence and cites plans for future wars featuring submarines, air attacks on nerve centers, and pilotless planes.
Mrs Theophilus J Moll wife of a Superior Court judge was locked out of her home at 2016 Washington Blvd after all doors and windows failed she called a neighbor and Judge Moll sent Bob Cowley the court page with the key to regain entry.
The Indiana public service commission will meet Ohio officials in Columbus on December 7 to discuss conflicts between motor bus laws. The issue stems from Ohio arrests of Indiana truck operators, creating interstate tensions.
Samuel R. Artman, member of the public service commission, pressed Indiana Bell during a valuation hearing forcing Bell vice president to admit the company’s claimed financial insecurity was self made. The witness noted a 1922 deficit flip to earnings and added toll-system changes from AT&T caused a $50,000 loss for the subsidiary on Jan 1, 1925.
George Hinke asked Judge James A. Collins for an early trial date for Earl Klinck and Earl Gentry on charges of conspiracy to commit felony in the Madge Oberholtzer kidnapping and death case and conspiracy to burn C Stephenson’s home. Collins refused to rule without a court appearance, and Hinke awaited guidance after conferring with Ira Holmes. Prosecutor William H. Remy said he was willing to grant an early trial but noted the defendants are not treated better than others awaiting trial.
In a United Press report from New York on November 28, Lewis, president of the Workers of America, urged President to act regarding wage disputes in bituminous and anthracite coal mines. He charged cuts in wages and jobs and urged repudiation of concessions by mine owners and mine managers.
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