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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1925

Page

13

Boy, 15, Faces Death in Electric Chair

Times Special reports Willie Cavalier, 15, sentenced to death for shooting his grandmother, robbing her of 108 dollars, and hiding her body before a movie. The Pennsylvania State Supreme Court denied his appeal. only Governor Pinchot could grant clemency, making him possibly the youngest executed in state history.

Philadelphi Navy Willie Cavalier Willie State Supreme Court Governor Pinchot William Cavalier Pennsylvania

Bandit Leader Sought After Jail Escape

Police hunt Earl Oldfather 23, suspected gang leader, who escaped from Cass County Jail in Logansport after being held for alleged warehouse robbery. The suspect is described as tall, with dark hair, last seen near the jail vicinity during Monday’s breakout. Local authorities warn residents to report any sightings immediately.

United Press Logansport Ind Earl Oldfather Oldfather

Pape's Cold Compound Promises Fast Cold Relief

An advertisement claims Pape's Cold Compound breaks a cold with three doses taken every three hours. The first dose provides relief, the second and third fully break up the cold. It contains no quinine or opiates and is labeled pleasant and safe. Millions use it. price is thirty five cents. druggists guarantee it.

Pape ColdCom

Grandfather Was Wise A Stuart's Digestive Ad Card

An old man scene extols Stuart's tablets as a cure for dyspepsia and sour stomach claiming 100 percent relief. The ad targets men and women of all ages, suggesting digestion improves with any food including doughnuts and beans. It emphasizes long standing use for over thirty years and appeals to hearty eaters and high livers.

Stuart

Stomach Distress Relief Promised by Dr Pierce Remedies

A Bedford Indiana man credits Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Pellets with ending years of stomach distress and enabling him to eat freely. He urges others with similar troubles to try the remedies and notes all druggists carry them. A 10 cent trial package offer is advertised from the Invalids’ Hotel Buffalo New York.

Dr. Pierce John L. Barrett Bedford Ind Invalds Buffalo N. Y

Nye named to North Dakota Senate seat by Sorlie

Governor Sorlie appointed Gerald P. Nye editor of the party organ of the Non Partisan party to fill the vacancy caused by Senator Ladd. Nye's appointment followed a political dispute that stirred the state.

Sorlie Senator Ladd Senate Gerald P. Nye North Dakota Nye

Maennerchor Concert Delights At Academy of Music

Casolina Giannini soprano drew strong applause at the Academy of Music on Monday evening with Italian and German song renditions. The Maennerchor provided unaccompanied male voices well blended, director Karl Reckzeh of Chicago earning commendation for leadership.

Casolina Giannini Academy of Music Maennerchor Karl Reckzeh Chicago Mezo al Mar

Hospital heads meet at Gary Catholic hospital convention

Bishop J F Noll of Ft Wayne led twenty three Indiana Catholic hospital representatives in Gary for the fourth annual convention. A banquet at Lake Front Park pavilion will highlight the two day session.

Bu United Press Gary Ind J. F. Noll Ft. Wayne Indiana Lake Front Park

Stolen Automobiles Listed From Various Addresses

Police report details multiple vehicles reported stolen from diverse locations. Owners include Harry Sussman, Kenneth List, Bruce Wiseman, Ernest Pietz, Laura League, Oscar Kaelin, J. T. Stevens, J. B. Herdrick, Fred Widgan and others, with makes like Chrysler, Ford, Buick, Oldsmobile and locations ranging from Delaware to Maryland streets and avenues. Incidents reference specific serials and theft sites.

Harry Sussman E. Thirty- Fourth St Chrysler Delaware Washington Kenneth List Holloway Ford Fountain St Roosevelt Ave Bruce Wiseman Pratt and Meridian Buick Ernest Pietz S. Alabama St Georgia Shelby Laura League Traub Ave Essex California Oscar Kaelin W. Twenty- First St Jefferson Ave J. T. Stevens Oldsmobile State Bank Herdrick Delaware St Massachusetts Ave Fred Widgan R. R Maryland Sts

Back Home Again Automobile Found Belongs To Henry Butler

An automobile reported found by police is identified as owned by Henry Butler of 816 S West St Ford. The car was located at the intersection of West and Maryland Streets.

Henry Butler West St Ford West and Maryland Sts

Coffin faction brushes off council power clash

Leaders of the George W. Coffin faction of the Republican party scoff at claims that city councilmen-elect can block administration of mayor-elect John L. Duvall. They say Duvall can obtain a court order directing bills approval. Caucus to pick a president delayed as member Boynton J. Moore recovers. likely candidates include Moore, Bartholomew, Albertson and Dorsett.

George W. Coffin Republican Party John L Duvall Duvall Coffin Council Boynton J. Moore Moore Otis E. Bartholomew O. Ray Albertson Walter R. Dorsett

Indiana War Memorial trustees filled by Democratic appointments

Governor Jackson announced three new Democratic appointees to the Indiana War Memorial trustees and one reappointment. William L. Blgder of Indianapolis succeeds Evans Woollen, Dr. C. R. Bird of Greensburg succeeds Cornelius O'Brien, Miss Permelia Boyd of Scottsburg succeeds Mrs. Charles McCord, and Robert R. Batton of Marion is reappointed. Terms run three years from now.

Indiana War Memorial Jackson William L. Blgder Indianapolis Evans Woollen C. R. Bird Greensburg Cornelius O'Brien Lawrenceburg Permelia Boyd Scottsburg Charles McCord New Albany Robert R. Batton Marion

Two Indiana Men Will Officiate at International Grain Show

The International Grain and Hay Show in Chicago Nov 28 to Dec 5 will feature F D Butz Kendallville Indiana on the day judging committee and George S Bridge Chicago hay dealer to award hay class prizes. Purdue professor A T Wiancko will judge corn for Indiana. J D Hull Columbus Indiana named official State representative to oversee Indiana competitive exhibits.

Indiana ICAGO F. D. Butz Kendallville Ind George Bridge Chicago Buzz A. T. Wiancko Purdue University Columbus Man J. D. Hull

Youths Escape Jail At Rockport After Bar Breakout

United Press report from Rockport Indiana says two teens, Charles Abshire aged 17 and Robert Gilham aged 22, accused auto thieves, pried open bars in their county jail cell and fled late Monday, leaving authorities at a loss to recapture them.

Rockport Be Co United Press

Can Send Gobbler Through Mail

A twelve pound turkey may be mailed by parcel post says A B Mundelle, superintendent of mails. Dead turkeys can be mailed if not spoiled by distance. Sender’s address must appear and the package marked perishable to insure prompt delivery.

A. B. Mundelle

Confesses to Crimes in Terre Haute Case

Joseph McVeigh 29 called police from a hotel to confess to murder in Brooklyn in 1922 and a string of hold ups, then a shooting in Indianapolis last Sunday night. Police in Indianapolis said they have no record of such a shooting, and Terre Haute police questioned his entire story.

Terre Haute United Press Ind Brooklyn N. Y Indianapolis Joseph McVeigh

Blauvelt Leads College Avenue Baptist Men’s Brotherhood

F. W. Blauvelt was elected president of the Men’s Brotherhood at College Avenue Baptist Church after a Monday night dinner. Other officers chosen include W. S. Richey as vice president Henley T. Hottel as secretary and David Burkit as treasurer.

F. W. Blauvelt Men's Brotherhood of the College Avenue Baptist Church W. S. Richey Henley T. Hottel David Burkit

Heet Pain Healer Ad Promises Quick Heat Relief

An old advertisement touts Heet with an applicator cork to deliver penetrating heat. It claims instant relief for joints muscles and nerves plus reduced congestion. The ad emphasizes two soothing ingredients, clean fragrance and no skin irritation, with a 60 cent bottle guaranteed by druggists.

Drivers heed speed warning in weekend arrests

Motorists apparently heeded the speed warning after forty nine motorists were arrested over the weekend. Monday night only seven drivers were charged with speeding including Daniel Eckler H D Davis Eldon N Trusler Archie Freeman Truman Everett Lee Murphy and M B Ellis. George Entwistle was held on charges of failure to stop after an accident. Two other drivers violated traffic laws.

Daniel Eckler Capitol Ave H. D. Davis Warman Ave Eldon N. Trusler E. Twenty-Third St Archie Freeman Morgan St Truman Everett S. Belmont Ave Lee Murphy Alabama St M. B. Ellis Plainfield Ind George Entwistle Keystone Ave

Knife clash sends two to hospital in Gary

In Gary today two men suffered deep wounds while intervening in a knife fight between friends. Robert England and Stehan Vacis tried to separate the brawlers and were hurt in the skirmish.

United Press Gary Ind Robert England Stehan Vacis

Preventive Laxative Brom o Quinine Tablets Ad

For colds grip or influenza and as a preventive take Laxative Brom o Quinine Tablets, a safe and proven remedy. The box bears the signature of E. W. Grove, 30c. Advertisement.

E. W. Grove

Three Die In Arkansas City Refinery Explosion

Three men were killed and thousands of dollars in property damage occurred when a high pressure still exploded at the Arkansas City Refinery early today. Fire followed the blast.

United Arkansas City Kan

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