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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1925
Page
1
In Bendleton Indiana after a Thanksgiving dinner nine prisoners gained a roof via an elevator shaft near the wall. Eight surrendered when ordered but Burns jumped to ground and disappeared into a cornfield as guards fired. He had been jailed for burglary from Anderson.
Four men opened fire on officers and a civilian in a South Halstead saloon, killing Sergeant James Carroll and taxi driver Ben Custer while wounding Patrolman James Henry and civilian Gus Soeldner during a dramatic Chicago shootout linked to Martin Durkin the sheik desperado.
Anna Epperson of South Bend Indiana sent her father a note claiming she would marry Martin Durkin a man she believed to be a murderer. Chicago police arrested her and two others after she sought help fearing the proposal. The target man Sam Albano denied any real connection and was released as the situation cooled. The group faced morals court proceedings.
Stanley Skinner twenty of 1727 Hoyt Ave and Clyde Austermiller seventeen of 2018 Hoyt Ave were jailed on twelve county road hold ups. Detectives Brickley and Finnerman say the youths confessed after jewelry and a car license number led to their arrest.
Royalty and commoners gathered despite wind and snow to witness an unprecedented funeral at Westminster Abbey for Queen Mother Alexandra. Kings and princes led mourners as soldiers played marches, with the service at 11 o clock and interment planned at Windsor beside King Edward.
Two years after the kidnap murder of 22 year old Helen Hager Whelchel, her body was found near the Big Four bridge at Ben Davis. John Thomas Shaw, black, faces his third trial for the crime set to begin January 21 in Martinsville after a prior conviction and a venue change produced a hung jury.
The Chamber of Commerce of Indianapolis announced ticket No. One candidates for directors. Election set for December 8. At large Scott R. Brewer and Paul Q. Richey. civic affairs William J. Mooney Jr.. freight and traffic G. M. Williams. industrial Harold E. Best. retail Albert 8. Goldstein. wholesale Ferd L. Hollweg.
Pekin dispatches report Chang Tso Lin has gathered about 10,000 troops before his palace and vows to resist the revolt. Simultaneously General Kuo Sung Lin advances from Shanhaikwan toward Mukden, hindered by wrecked bridges and torn rails as many flee the city.
Peter Sponhauer, 50, died when his car was hit by a fast Big Four train in Munhih Indiana. His son Ferdinand, a passenger, was painjured in the Thursday night collision.
The Indianapolis Times broadcasts from Severin Schepp's New York Orchestra and the Paramount Four singing quartet. John B. Reynolds of the Chamber of Commerce will introduce the four singers. Al Hoffmeister presents a program of popular songs and Raymond Cork performs at the Baldwin Grand.
Julietta county insane asylum plans to remove 244 inmates starting in December as Marion County closes the institution by December 31. Forty one epileptics will go to the Indiana Village for Epileptics at Newcastle. others to the county infirmary or Indiana Central Infirmary. remaining residents to be placed in homes. County officials insist the state must assume responsibility for the mentally ill. Governor vetoed a bill accepting Julietta as a gift from the county.
Berlin reports the Reichstag authorized the government to sign the Locarno security treaties by 300 to 174 and to apply for membership in the League of Nations by 278 to 183. Motions to censure were defeated for both nationalist and communist factions.
A cool wave was forecast to push temperatures down to about 22 tonight and Saturday. Light drizzle Thursday afternoon made Thanksgiving outdoors unpleasant and rainfall was heavier in the southern part of the state.
Dr. Herman Morgan, city board of health secretary, advised moderation after Thanksgiving meals. He said one to four pieces of turkey or other meat suit most people, while more can cause stomach pain depending on constitution. For post meal sleepiness he suggested mild exercise and rest.
Mayor elect John L. Duvall announced no further appointments until December through secretary L V Schneider. City leadership thoughts swirl as incumbent Shank cites expected promotions for five police captains including Drinkut Simon and old captains Reid Schubert. Also mentioned are George Winkler for a captaincy and pressure to appoint Claude Worley with Judge Collins overseeing the process. A long line of job seekers waited at the county treasurer’s office as the day closed with a Ku Klux Klan meeting planned at Calvary Baptist Church where a political committee report was to be delivered.
Harry B. Dynes of the South Side Track Elevation League said county authorities will stop delaying flood prevention plans. He stated officials have held up payment for approaches at Oliver Avenue and Kentucky Avenue and sought delay confirmation by the board of works. Under the board of works contract the Belt Railroad must start track elevation only after ratification of the flood prevention contract.
A. Smith Bowman president of the Peoples' Motor Coach Company petitions the public service commission for a new bus route from Monument Circle to Ravenswood. The proposed line largely traces the old Guilford Ave route and runs via Market Street New Jersey Street Ft Wayne Avenue Central and Eleventh Park Sutherland College Thirty Fourth Guilford Belle Fontaine and Ravenswood Beach Road before returning on the same path.
James Bradley and Wil Harris, both colored, aged 27 and 28, received $100 fines and costs and one to two years at the Indiana Reformatory for transporting liquor. Petti John Sr. is mentioned in connection with the case. Charles Jackson of 830 North West Street was arrested with them.
A demurrer to a suit for 9595 support money against D. C. Stephenson may be postponed in Superior Court One due to the illness of his attorney Ira M. Holmes. Holmes is reported sick at home with a severe cold. Mrs Netttie Stephenson Brehm is mentioned in the report.
A chart indicates rising attendance at Shortridge from Sept 1924 to Jan 1925 as students from other Indianapolis high schools transfer there amid plans for a new building at Thirty Fourth and Meridian. Enrollment may reach 2,700 by Jan 1926, while capacity is 1,800. without action, half day sessions could begin early next year.
Col William Mitchell on trial before generals challenged the Army to rebut evidence he submitted. Rep Frank Reid argued mitigation cannot be rebutted as defense witnesses testified about plans to defend Hawaiians in hostilities. Judge advocate Moreland signaled rulings on the evidence dispute will follow.
Patrolman Admiral Harris, colored, of 2019 Alvord Street, suspended today by Acting Captain Ralph Dean on charges of unbecoming conduct. Sergeant Woolen and his squad reported Harris beat Wayne Carr, colored, at 22 West Eleventh Street after discovering Carr with Bovey Thomas, colored, of 626 East Wabash Street.
Howard E Swisher, operator between Indianapolis and Logansport, files with the public service commission against Ora McNamara of Galveston alleging unlawful operation of another line between the same ends. Swisher says McNamara never obtained a certificate of convenience and necessity.
Articles of incorporation filed with the secretary of State name Haight Davis and Haight accountants with 812 Hume Mansur Building as address capital stock set at 25000 Incorporators include Frank J. King Indianapolis Arthur M Haight Omaha Neb and Frank H Davis Indianapolis
Malcolm Little of Anderson and Miss Eunice Pennel of Noblesville visited the county clerk to obtain a marriage license. Little abruptly left the couple with his bride to be and her mother and refused to rejoin the process, saying he had changed his mind.
John A Bibbs aged 57 of Brownsburg died at St Vincents Hospital from a fractured skull after being knocked from a wagon when it was struck by an automobile in Brownsburg on November 23.
Michael Gentile of White Plains misjudged a pier and drove a touring car into the East River near the Brooklyn Bridge. A father Antony Bellatoni, wife Dominica, daughter Edith, and son Anthony drowned, while Gentile escaped after the vehicle sank.
Edward Prater a 16 year old defendant in the murder of Forest Vandevere a street car conductor in Noblesville Indiana will be permitted to plead guilty to manslaughter Prosecutor William H Remy said after conferring with Judge Fred E Hines The prosecutor indicated if Prater may plead to manslaughter he would offer the same to 15 year old Lawrence Cottell held on an accessory charge Manslaughter sentence ranges two to twenty one years.
Aristide Briand summoned Joseph Caillaux for talks as France again tries to form a new cabinet after Caillaux refused to quit public life. Briand aims to offer Caillaux the finance portfolio if he succeeds in forming a government, with parliament to hear the cabinet next Thursday.
The Public Service Commission postpones the transfer fare increase hearing for Indianapolis Street Railway Company from 1 cent to 2 cents to December 9, moving the original December 2 session. The delay affects approval of a fare increase and related service changes.
County Auditor Harry Dunn announced he would certify at once the remonstrance against the 1.2 million dollar New Shortridge high school bond issue. Tax association directors sought a certification delay, while several signers have no children in the city, raising questions about residency and age. The matter moves to a state tax board via remonstrance.
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