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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1925
Page
5
Albany Oct 19 United Press reports Governor Al Smith said he intends to retire to private life in New York and is not a candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination after a half hour of questioning.
Dr. W. C. Davis of the First English Lutheran Church argues evolution is not opposed by the church unless claimed as proven fact. He says accept if proven, object if asserted as settled truth, and urges suspending judgment until clearer facts emerge. He emphasizes sin as the church’s sole ultimate opposition.
Dr. Andrew Kaiser unveils a lightweight truss claiming to heal rupture without surgery. The device weighs ounces, requires no belts or steel bands, and is offered on a free trial to one person per neighborhood via a coupon.
Pharmacists tout Joint-Ease as a proven remedy after other treatments fail for stiff joints and rheumatic pain. The advertisement claims fast, penetrating action with quick results at 60 cents a tube, sold at Hook's Dependable Drug Stores and other local druggists.
A vintage ad promotes Stuart's Digestive Aid as a cure for dyspepsia and sour stomach. It boasts the product helps digestion with any food including doughnuts baked beans and onions and claims decades of use by men and women across society.
About 200 people gathered in the Federal Court in Indianapolis for a memorial service honoring the late Senator Samuel M. Ralston. Ten speakers, including Senator James E. Watson and Judge Robert C. Baltzell, offered remarks while a memorial drafted by Samuel R. Artman was read.
Clyde Jones of the public service commission heard arguments on the Beech Grove ordinance that bars the South Side Motor Coach Company from using the Beech Grove Traction line. Bus operators argue the ordinance illegal since it followed approval of the line. A separate challenge to Interstate Public Service Company’s purchase of the John Brill bus line between Indianapolis and Greenwood was taken under advisement.
The trial of Thomas O Reilly a former American Legion official was postponed indefinitely by Special Judge Charles S Wiltsie on prosecutorial motion. O Reilly faces charges of false pretense and grand larceny. Meanwhile jurors in his case were ordered to report next Monday.
The Episcopal triennial convention began its second week in New Orleans with focus on revising the prayer book and approving budgets for 1926-27. Washington, D. C., was chosen as the next convention city, as both houses paused at 10 a.m. for memorial services for Bishop Frederick Burgess of Long Island, whose funeral was held in Garden City, Long Island.
John H. Taylor of Chicago president of the Northern States Mission and Stephen L. Richards of Salt Lake City will be principal speakers at a special Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints meeting tonight at 7 30 p m Fountain Square. A special program has been arranged.
Sahara Grotto M. O. V. P. EB. R. will initiate eighty candidates tonight at the Athenaeum. Oliver Wald, monarch, asked candidates to report by 4 30 p m. Dinner will follow at 6 p m.
Park officials led by park superintendent R. Walter Jarvis announced 4,500 evergreen trees will be planted in Riverside and Christian parks as part of a city beautification program.
The Indianapolis Athletic Club selects Mrs. Edna Kuhn Martin of Indianapolis to fill the new office of social secretary. She is known for long service in Red Cross and Community Fund and will oversee all women’s athletic activities and social programs.
Pretty Jamita Abshire 15 daughter of Rev and Mrs Jacob Abshire Vincennes was found gravely injured at the Grant home in Rockport Indiana after firing a 32 caliber revolver into her breast at her soldier sweetheart Bernard Richey 22. A letter to his mother mentioning another girl prompted the act.
A reader letters page reports dirt and mud on Finch Park sidewalks after ground work for new flower beds. Walter Jarvis, park superintendent, orders removal. Other letters urge pavement and trench repairs on Forty Second Street and Madison Avenue, with Graves from the Department of Improved Streets promising action.
Regular Times readers request action on alley repairs near Harding Street and Twenty-Second Street. They urge installing a fire alarm box at Harris Victoria or Keystone avenues and Thirtieth Street, noting the nearest boxes are several blocks away.
Headachy dizzy sick feeling vanishes with candy like Cascarets laxative tablets. Take one or two tablets anytime to gently stimulate liver and bowels. Feel fine head clear stomach sweet tongue pink skin rosy. Promises gentle cleansing without griping and provides directions for all ages.
Coroner Paul Robinson investigates the death of Frederick Earl Peet, 26, of 655 East Twenty First Street, who died at the city hospital from poison taken on October 8. Funeral services are scheduled for 10.
A concise note states despondency over ill health was given as the cause for the act at the home on Tuesday morning. No further details are provided.
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