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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1925
Page
1
Mrs. Margaret Lansdowne, widow of Commander Zachary Lansdowne, tells a naval court that the Shenandoah voyage westward was politically motivated and records support her claim. She cites a 1925 letter protesting the trip and notes navy refusals to allow a test voyage to Detroit.
Mayor Shank refuses to debate the prohibition issue with Rev. Edward S. Shumaker and rejects a proposed match with Rev. C. T. Wilson. He says Wilson is a professional and questions his knowledge of Indianapolis and Indiana. Dr. Bogue proposed the idea after Shank’s refusal.
Building and grounds committee of the Indianapolis school board will meet with board members at 1 a.m. Monday to consider issues concerning Washington and Jefferson high schools.
Hamilton County jury drawn to panel prospective jurors as D C Stephenson and aides Earl Klinck Earl Gentry face murder charges in Irvington Marion County. Trial before Special Judge Will M Sparks begins Monday with possible verdicts including death life or long terms and risks of deadlock. Oberholtzer died after alleged coercion and poisoning following Stephenson refused medical aid per dying statement.
William Davey of 427 N Capitol Ave was driving west of Casino Gardens on Lafayette Road when his auto collided with a truck carrying Mr and Mrs Clarence Simms of 724 N New Jersey St Both Simms and his wife were thrown through the windshield Mrs Simms injured in legs and body and Simms hurt on the head Daveys car was thrown seven feet
Nine auto drivers were slated at city prison in the last twenty four hours with six alleged speeders among them. Names include Claude Bowen 38 of 708 N Alabama St Floyd Merz 24 of Ravenswood Fred Hinchman 35 of 416 Grand Ave E Miller 34 of 1210 N Rural St A Murray 28 of 109 N Cole St and Charles Reed 25 of 4037 Boulevard Pl. Three others faced minor traffic ordinance violations.
Reporter recalls pawpaw eating as a boy in Indiana. The piece explains pawpaw basics and market lore, sharing how to select and eat the fruit with a practical method and local reminiscences.
Mrs. Mark Kriochkuck was killed and her husband critically injured when she tried to start a fire with gasoline. an explosion followed in Gary Indiana on October 9.
The third World Series game between Washington and Pittsburgh was postponed due to rain after a meeting chaired by Judge K M Landis and Umpires. Washington gains time for Bluege to recover and Johnson to rest, with the next game likely moved to Sunday under a forecast of fair and colder conditions.
Two Ohio sheriffs were killed during night arrests. Vinton County Sheriff Fletcher Collins died after a confrontation with George Steele, a Jackson County farmer, on a speeding charge. Brown County Sheriff George Kellum’s body was found along a highway near Georgetown. officials believe two black bootleggers shot him while warrants were active.
John R. McQuigg of Cleveland Ohio was elected national commander on the first ballot at the American Legion convention in Omaha. Edward E. Spafford and Howard P. Savage were runners up and the Pershing name was not submitted. Vice commanders elected include J Y Cheney Hudy B Davis Vincent A Carroll Ray Littlefield and J A Howell. Pending motions sought shorter future conventions amid criticisms of rowdy conduct and weather kept many delegates away.
Policewomen Leona Foppiano and Rachael Bray practice target shooting under Mayor Shank orders to prepare for a deadly bandit war. A police range near the station is run by Capt. Roy Pope and Capt. Barrett Ball. Officers must score 40 of 50 in ten shots to keep their jobs.
Rostare Eggleston will be the first in the United States to broadcast magic over radio tonight on The Indianapolis Times Love Song program on WFBM. Listeners are urged to prepare a deck of cards as Eggleston teaches a card trick and serves as guest announcer. The 9 pm broadcast also features the Victor Herbert Ensemble, Circle Theater orchestra soloists, vocalists, a whistler act, and a Negro spirituals concert by Garrett Quartet.
Federal dry agents and Cass County authorities seized liquor in Loganport after two days of activity at Lafayette. Seventeen arrests were made Thursday night into today with warrants from bootleggers. Defendants may plead guilty in Circuit Court or face Federal charges. Ten agents assisted. several suspects fled upon rumors of the raid.
Police arrested Lawrence W. Lewis, 38, of 1083 W McCarty St, Thursday night in the 1200 block of S Richland St. Dillane and Wachstetter identified him as the prowler known as the Peeping Tim after six weeks of neighborhood patrols and tips.
Northern Indiana reports early snow at Ft Wayne and Warsaw with 7 am readings around 34 degrees. Frost risks loom as forecasts suggest clear skies tonight. A separate Wisconsin incident notes a man blinded by snowfall struck by a train.
Cold snap hits Indiana with 37 in lake region and 50 along the Ohio River as frosts spread from Dakota high pressure. Snow falls near Madison and Duluth, while Dodge City reports 32 and 30 in Concordia. Dairy farmer killed in Shell Lake snow crash. markets note rising coal demand and prep for frost end of garden season.
Leonard V. Harrison, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce civic committee, urged adoption of the city manager form of government in a Layman's League address. He criticized current politics for appointing unfit police and municipal officials. The league drafted plans for the Oct 18 to 25 mission meeting.
About 150 new members were entertained at a Thursday night dinner at the Hoosier Athletic Club clubhouse. Toastmaster Don Miller introduced Harold J. Hampton as president, George Lipps as physical director, and Ernest Hoelscher as swimming coach. Members and guests danced in the newly decorated ballroom with Misses Hannah Leah Miller and Jeane Sherer performing feature dances.
An Indianapolis News reporter analyzes Florida land pitches, describing bird dogs who size up buyers on buses or trains, the mix of salesmen from varied backgrounds, and the skepticism of seasoned real estate agents toward Florida properties. The piece portrays aggressive marketing and methodical pressure used to secure purchases.
A slight earthquake shock was felt in several sections of New Hampshire at 8 55 a m causing people to rush into the streets and causing minor property damage near Ossippee.
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