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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1925

Page

5

Democrats to Organize for First District Congressional Vote

Democrats of the First district plan winter meetings to organize for the upcoming congressional campaign. At a county chairmen conference A C Thomas urged ending factional differences as possible candidates for the two senatorial nominations were discussed including Judge Hedie Clements of Mt Vernon.

First District United Press Evansville Ind A. C. Thomas Hedie Clements Mt. Vernon

Not Guilty Plea After Refusal in Slaying Case

Schuyler Barrett age 60 pleaded not guilty in Circuit Court to murdering his employer Sylvester Coder on August 5. His prior plea of guilty to manslaughter was refused, Barrett allegedly killed Coder after money was refused.

United Press South Bend Ind Schuyler Barrett Sylvester Coder Barrett Coder

Columnist Ted Robinson to speak at Rotary meeting

Ted Robinson of Cleveland Ohio and former Hoosier will entertain the Indianapolis Rotary in the Riley room at Claypool at noon on Tuesday. Robinson is a Cleveland newspaper columnist and a Wabash College graduate. Bowling contests of the club will resume on December 1.

Ted Robinson Cleveland Ohio Indianapolis Riley Claypool Robinson Cleveland Wabash College

Girl Burned in Blast In South Bend Nursery

Josephine Sudal, 18, is in serious condition at a South Bend hospital after gasoline was poured on an open fire at the children's nursery where she worked. The accident occurred on November 28 and is reported by United Press.

United Press Chicago Lena Rice Fred Wamquist Som Lena Fred Lena Wamaquist Bing Wamquist South Bend Ind Joseph M. Sangerman Crowe Josephine Sudal

Arrests Made In Liquor Bust At Sherman Drive Eatery

Police Lt Eisenhut and squad found liquor hidden behind a transom at 2348 N Sherman Dr. They arrested James Gordon 25 of 1182 N Alabama St and John C Ivey 84 of 4410 BE Twenty-First St and charged them with operating a blind tiger. They were arraigned in city court today.

Eisenhut N. Sherman Dr James Gordon Alabama St John C. Ivey BE. Twenty-First St

Man's Death Investigated After Auto Accident

Coroner Karl Strickland of Gibson County awaits the state chemist report in Indianapolis on John C. Berger 48 after his death post hospital discharge. Berger carried insurance over 75000 and was a modest merchant. Insurance firms have delayed payouts pending investigation. He was injured in an automobile crash Monday and died hours after hospital release Tuesday morning leaving a widow and three children.

Bu_United Princeton Ind Karl Strickland Gibson County Indianapolis John C. Berger Berger

Mrs. Frank Pierce Dead in Noblesville at 75

Mrs. Frank Pierce 75 died here Friday night and will be buried in Crown Hill Indianapolis, her former home. She was formerly Miss Lucian Hetzelgesser and among the first women to advocate locating the State insane hospital at Richmond. She had charge of a ward in the Institution for several years.

Noblesville Ind Frank Pierce Crown Hill Indianapolis Lucian Hetzelgesser State Insane Hospital Richmond

End to be harmonious council outlook stated

Ben H. Thompson city council president announced the present administration will end harmoniously after a Monday night special meeting. He said the council will consider appropriation and transfer ordinances shelved during the summer municipal friction and leave office as friends.

Ben H. Thompson Shank Thompson

Two Caught in Raid on Capitol Ave Gaming House

Police raided locations including 8 Capitol Ave on Friday. Abe Silverman, 34, proprietor of a cigar store at 25 S Capitol Ave, and Albert Fields, 24, of Columbus Ohio, were charged with keeping a gaming device and gaming house. Officers said evidence of horse race bets was found.

Capitol Ave Abe Silverman Lorraine Hotel S. Capitol Ave Albert Fields Columbus Ohio Pope Hudson

Judge Julian Sharpnack Appointed to Bartholomew Circuit Court

Governor Jackson appoints Julian Sharpnack of Columbus Indiana as judge of the Bartholomew Circuit Court to succeed the late Judge John W Donacker. Sharpnack has three years as chief trial lawyer for the U S Prohibition Enforcement Bureau in Washington D C and formerly practiced law in Columbus after moving from Pennsylvania about twenty years ago.

Jackson Julian Sharpnack Columbus Ind Bartholomew Circuit Court John W.donacker Sharpnack United States Prohibition Enforcement Bureau Washington, D.C Pennsylvania

Reward Offered for Liquor Conviction of Rich Offender

Governor Miriam Ferguson announced a $500 reward for arrest and conviction of any person worth over $5,000 who violates prohibition. She blasted the rich for flouting the law while poor violators face prison, and criticized judges who drink.

Austin Texas Miriam “Ma” Ferguson

County Delays Purchase of Two Churches in War Memorial Plaza

County commissioners weigh buying First Baptist and Second Presbyterian in War Memorial Plaza with four weeks to act. John McCloskey favors the purchase, while Charles O Sutton and John Kitley oppose. Bond authority of about 1 250 000 dollars possible if act by December 31 1925. If not bought before 1926 churches could retain possession for 25 years with later improvements paid by county.

War Memorial Plaza John McCloskey First Baptist Second Presbyterian Charles O. Sutton John Kitley McCloskey

Bell Accepts Toll Superintendent Post in Detroit

Joseph V. Bell district traffic superintendent of AT&T Long Lines has accepted the toll superintendent role with Michigan Bell Telephone in Detroit. Bell, who came to Indianapolis in 1923, formerly led the Monday Lunch Club of Bell supervisors.

Joseph V. Bell American Telephone and Telegraph Company Long Lines Department Thirtieth New Jersey Sts Michigan Bell Telephone Company Detroit Bell Indianapolis

Shooting story probed after man says gun discharged

Michael McGlynn, 26, of 109 Blake Street, was treated at the city hospital for a foot wound after claiming a gun found at Emmett and Bird Streets discharged. Sergeant Woolen found no bullet hole in the shoe. Henry Krug and Walter Gill, who drove McGlynn to the hospital, were charged with vagrancy and intoxication.

Police Today Michael McGlynn Blake St City Hospital Emmett and Bird Sts Woolen Henry Krug Hume-Mangur Bldg Walter Gill N. Addison 8&T McGlynn

Three Generations of Women and Lydia E Pinkham Remedy

The ad recalls Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound first made in 1881 and tells of three generations of women using this root and herb remedy with widespread demand across the United States and abroad. It emphasizes family testimony from grandmother to daughter about its virtue.

Lydia E. Pinkham United States

Shrine chief to receive high honor in Murat temple visit

James C. Burger of Denver imperial potentate of the Shrine of North America will be welcomed by Murat Temple next Friday. The parade will escort Burger from Union Station to the temple led by the Murat band. A large Shrine class will be initiated during the winter ceremonial with Burger as guest and a Moslem feast scheduled in the temple dining room.

James C. Burger Denver Colo Burger

Lake County to seek padlocks for nuisance parlors

Lake County authorities plan next week to obtain legal padlocks for forty nine nuisances in Gary and East Chicago. As the first move in the case pad locks were ordered Friday for fourteen Gary soft drink parlors.

By_United_ Pr Crown Point Ind Lake County Gary East Chicago

Jobless Man Takes Poison Then Seeks Help at Statehouse

Frank Stetzel, 46, of 2817 Baltimore Ave., after losing his job, ingested slow poison early today. Four hours later he went to Billy Edwards, service manager for the public service commission, at the Statehouse and disclosed his act. Edwards sent him to the city hospital where his condition was reported critical.

Frank Stetzel Baltimore Ave Ater Billy Edwards Publica Service Commission Statehouse Edwards

Myers to Return From Cuba Vacation as Mayor Candidate

Walter Myers Democratic nominee for mayor was expected to return to Indianapolis today from a Cuba vacation tour that followed the recent mayoralty election. Friends said he had recovered from campaign fatigue after delivering about four addresses daily.

Walter Myers Indianapolis Cuba

Automobiles Stolen From Indiana and Pennsylvania Streets

Police report two vehicles stolen. One Ford owned by Earl McDaniel of Coatsville Indiana from Ohio Street and Capitol Avenue. The second Ford, license numbers 618-612, owned by Raymond Cook of Highteenth Street and College Avenue, with roots in Pennsylvania and Georgia Streets.

Earl McDaniel Coatsville Ind Ford Ohio St Capitol Ave Raymond Cook Highteenth St College Ave Pennsylvania Georgia Sts

Compliments Poured For Air Artists On Local Radio

Listeners praised the Indianapolis Times radio program on WFEBM. The Paramount Four headed by Paul L Walters and others won praise along with Hoffmeister Cork and John B Reynolds. Schepp’s New York Orchestra performed and fans demanded more.

Indianapolis Times WFEBM Paramount Four Indiana Keith al Hoffmeister Raymond Cork Hoffmeister John B. Reynolds The Chamber of Commerce Schepp New York Shanghai Tea Gardens B. 8 George la Rowe Cork Times Paul L. Walters C. C. Lloyd Robert A. Halter William T. Pearsy Chris Albion Indianapolis

Citizens Back School Bonds Amid Taxpayers Clash

Indiana school board weighs restoring the bond issue to 1.35 million after a dispute with the Taxpayers Association led by Harry Miesse. The Indianapolis Federation of Community Civic Clubs endorsed the board and denounced the association’s actions while debating the bond’s final cost and scope.

Indiana ‘Taxpayers’ Association Harry Miesse New York Central Railroad Taxpayers’ Association Action Miesse Indianapolis Federation of Community Civic Clubs Chamber of Commerce Taxpayers’ Association S. A. Clinchens State Tax Board

Man's Fate Is Ironical: Fatal Ice Wagon Accident

Fred D. Henning, 62, died in a peculiar accident as a cold wave brought low temperatures. He was struck and killed by an ice wagon while conditions worsened.

Times Special Evansville Ind Fred D. Henning Mercury

Major Fickel to address Indianapolis 1st Infantry camp reunion

Maj. Jacob E. B. Fickel will speak to Indianapolis members of the 1st Infantry at Ft. Benjamin Harrison during the second officers camp. He formerly commanded the camp and will headline the seventh annual reunion tonight at the Columbia Club.

Jacob EB. Fickel Indianapolis Ft. Benjamin Harrison Columbia Club Major Fickel

Building Permits and Projects Listed by Local Firms

A list of building permits and related projects shows M. Workman Realty Company and various residents filing for work at multiple addresses. Entries include furnace upgrades, reroofing, dwelling repairs, carage use, boiler work, and church improvements across several streets such as N Gale, Rural, Tacoma, St Peter, Pennsylvan ia, Mid patties, Concord, Bancroft, and Julian. The amounts and exact scope vary, with many addresses indicating residential work and some church and commercial upgrades.

M. Workman Realty Companyment E. Washington Pany Evert W. Willfowl N. Gale B. W. Willfowl Mary Gerlack Rural L. Weigler Carage Tacoma St. Peter Ilip'y Fant Boller Pennsylvania Phill ‘Fant N. Pennaylwants Ie Thurforrimey E. Midpatties Mxiusn Welling Concord Andrews Si i Sobiter Tire M. E Shure Warmiane Julian Warman Obenchain Notier

Autos Found Belonging to Local Residents

Police report two automobiles located. One vehicle owned by J. M. Ayres of 1128 Bradbury St and Ford at the intersection of Alabama St and Virginia Ave. Another car owned by Keith Coggershall of 1559 Central Ave and Ford at Fifteenth St and Northwestern Ave.

J. M. Ayres Bradbury St Ford Alabama St Virginia Ave Keith Coggershall Central Ave Fifteenth St Northwestern Ave

Child Hit by Car Bruises Gus Martin in Front of Home

Six year old Gus Martin of 616 B New York St was bruised and cut when struck by an automobile driven by David Hongheld of 837 N Sherman Dr as the boy played in front of his residence. Hongheld was slated.

Gus Martin New York St David Hongheld N. Sherman Dr Hongheld

Marion County Christmas Seal Drive Sets 1925 Goal

The Marion County Tuberculosis Association launches the 1925 Christmas seal sale led by Dr. Alfred Henry with nine commissioners including Governor Jackson and Mayor Shank. About 15,000,000 seals will be sold to fund anti tuberculosis work in Indianapolis and surrounding areas under the National Tuberculosis Association and the Indiana Tuberculosis Association. Indiana has led Mississippi Valley states in per capita sales for five years.

Marion County Tuberculosis Association Alfred Henry Jackson Shank Louis C. Huesman Central Supply Company Evans Woollen Fletcher Savings and Trust Company Mgr Francis H. Gavish Morris M. Feuerlicht Eliza <A. Blaker Indianapolis Teachers’ College John L. Lewis United Mine Workers of America Marion County Indianapolis National Tuberculosis Association Indiana Tuberculosis Association Indiana Mississippi Valley

City Market Prices Show Broad Slump and Upticks

Green and wax beans sold at two pounds for 25 cents while pineapples eased to 45 cents each. Florida grapefruit at 10 cents each, bananas up to 25 30 cents a dozen, peas 38 cents a pound, cranberries 20 cents, persimmons 25 cents a box, head lettuce 15 20 cents. Eggs 75 cents a dozen, butter 65 cents a pound, frying chickens 40 cents a pound, broilers 45 cents, rabbits 50 cents each, Jersey sweet potatoes 10 cents a pound, radishes 10 cents a bunch, onions 40 60 cents a dozen, Idaho potatoes five pounds for 26 cents, celery 10 cents two bunches for 25 cents.

Florida California Jersey Idaho

Legion Post Elects Memorial Post Leader in Indianapolis

Daniel I. Glossbrenner was elected commander of Memorial post the largest American Legion group in Indianapolis. He will appoint the adjutant and executive committee. Other officers named include James Dale first vice commander Miss Florence Martin second vice commander Paul Fechtmann finance officer Joseph Minturn chaplain BE Wagner sergeant at arms and BE M Rush historian.

Daniel I. Glossbrenner Memorial Post The American Legion Indianapolis Glossbrenner James Dale Florence Martin Paul Fechtmann Joseph Minturn BE. W. Wagner BE. M. Rush

Three Charges Faced Against Carl Doll in Riverside Park Crash

Carl Doll, 28, of 1146 West Thirty Fourth Street, is held on assault and battery reckless driving and failing to stop after an accident. Doll allegedly drove away after striking Frank Ellison’s car at Riverside Park on Thursday injuring Ellison’s wife and child. Sergeant Jack O’Neal of the accident prevention bureau made the arrest.

Carl Doll W. Thirty- Fourth St Doll Sergt Jack O'Neal The Accident Prevention Bureau Frank Ellison Prospect St Riverside Park Ellison Small

Song That Won Lover's Discord Sparks Divorce Suit

Lulu Summers sues husband George Summers in Hammond Indiana claiming his insistence on singing at all hours, especially his favorite song Don't Bring Lulu, disrupted their marriage.

United Press Hammond Ind George Summers Lulu

Y Boys to Elect Anderson Conference Officers

Y M C A boys at the sixth annual Christian citizenship conference in Anderson Indiana will elect officers today and then visit the Indiana State Reformatory at Pendleton More than fifty Indiana cities are represented with fifty boys from Indianapolis Charles P Taft national Y M C A president spoke on Friday

Family Night Observed at Baptist Center

Dr. F. A. Hayward urged that anyone can secure education if they work for it during the Baptist Christian Center meeting at 162 Blackford Street. Miss Willa B. Walker noted family night, with Helen Reez reading and Katharyn Manson piano solo. Nick George presented a comic film.

F. A. Hayward The Baptist Christian Center Blackford St Willa B. Walker Helen Reez Katharyn Manson Nick George

New Industry In City To Occupy Swartz Building

The Lewis Rim Company announced as president James Lewis plans a new demountable automobile rim and locks business. About fifty workers will be employed at startup with expected rapid growth to 2000 jobs. Operations begin in ninety days after machinery is installed.

Lewis Rim Company Swartz Electric Company Speedway City James €. Lewis

First Baptist Women Plan Offering Tea

The Martha Hawkins Society of the First Baptist Church will host its annual silver offering tea from 2 to 6 p m Tuesday at 4041 N Meridian St. Mrs. William Ray Adama hosts. Candy and fancy articles will be sold. A musical program features Martha Rundells Susan Woodbury Christina Houseman and Mrs. Asel Spellman Stitt. Proceeds support Crawford Baptist Industrial School.

Martha W. L. Thorne Mesdame P. A. Bessire H. J. Lacy Frank Lewis Co. H. Pier R. Be, Adams Reese Wepong Everett Allison J. H. McHenry Earl Christena Edwin Camp Henry Eitel Walter Foltz George Stoner Orrin Seward Wiliam Jungclaus W. P. Paul William H. Coleman Charles Wood W. A. Caperton Noble Dean Sylvester Johnson Harry Miesse Edna Severin D. T. Smith W. P. Rolland T. R. Kushley C. L. Miller William Ray Adams Amber Kiefer Mes Dames W. C. Christena H. H. Petty Robert Dietz Fred Donnelly J. J. Klueber Joe Caperton H. J. Berry Horace Huey BE. R. Busue Lester Daugherty Will Dalrymple C. S. Merrick O. A. Farthing L. E B. Gayman George Long George Wheldon C. P. Benedict Margaret Duden Mary M. Miller Mary Dame Crawford Baptist Industrial School

Burial for Cleya W. Henley in Crown Hill Cemetery

Cleya W. Henley 50 former Indianapolis newspaper man and Hoosier politician died Friday in New York after a stroke. Burial and funeral at 2:30 p.m. Monday at his brother Bert Henley’s home 1035 Churchman Ave. Bethel Presbyterian Church layman committee secretary, long active in Republican politics.

Cleya W. Henley Indianapolis New York Crown Hill Cemetery Bert Henley Churchman Ave Henley Presbyterian Church

Two youths returned from Shelbyville theft arrest

Detectives Dugan and Sullivan say two juveniles aged 14 and 15 were returned here after being arrested as fugitives in Shelbyville Illinois. They allegedly stole a car from Jack Harbor at 26 8 Illinois Street and Raymond Streets, then drove it to Shelbyville.

Shelbyville Ill Dugan and Sullivan Jack Harbor Illinois St Shelby and Raymond Sts

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SPEAK Ma’ Ferguson Miriam ‘Ma’ Ferguson Jim Ferguson Prohibition Acrewan Hutzell J. C. Hutzell West Main St Fort Wayne County Plaza J. W. Bell Detroit, Mich James ©. Burger Act Myers Times Radio Listen Ers E. L. Cothrell C. G. Baker H. B. Lohmeyer George W. Beaman Mapleton Civic Association Willis C. Nusbaum LeRoy Portteus Civic Federation Portteus Gavisk Fifer Mrs. Blaker Legion Post Dr. Hayward Baptist Christian Center Meeting Rim Company Swartz Company Sruck Heey Eerks Sas Vernont Bel Jantar First Baptist Women Martha Hawkins Society Lloyd W. Henley DEESS Oodyea OLD Trails Automobile Insurance Assn Federation Caleb Mills Jean Gros Uncle Wigerly Babes In Toyland Cas Carlin Lobby Indiana Trust CO Indianapolis Clearing House
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