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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1925

Page

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Typhoid Fought by Prisoners Overcrowding at Pendleton

An outbreak at the Indiana State Reformatory in Pendleton is being handled by Dr. Thurman Rice of the State Board of Health. Superintendent A F Miles says the situation is limited to three cases and not alarming, with overcrowding blamed for heightened susceptibility. The facility houses 1 579 inmates in 648 cells, many sleeping in corridors, and inoculation plans are deferred unless an epidemic threatens.

Indiana State Reformatory Pendleton Thurman Rice State Board of Health A. F. Miles Miles

Mayor Shank May Sue Vaudeville Offers Over $500

Mayor Shank delays signing a vaudeville contract as Mrs. Shank values him above $500 weekly. Henry Burton of the Western Vaudeville Association presses for a ten week term. Pathe’s Thomas North discusses a Hal Roach comedy plan for Shank on the Keith circuit.

Shank Henry Burton Western Vaudeville Association Burton Thomas North New York Pathe Corporation Hal-Roach

Judge Sentences Man to Fifteen Days for Contempt

Judge James M. Leathers of Superior Court One jailS Joseph Perry for contempt of court. Perry cited unemployment and inability to pay weekly child support as his defense after his former wife filed the complaint.

James M. Leathers Superior Court One Joseph Perry Perry

Blaze Cause Is Given

Spontaneous combustion was blamed for a garage and car blaze that Friday in Valparaiso Indiana causing an estimated $100000 loss.

United Presa Valparaiso Ind

Whose Back Seat Holds Football

Robert Colvin, 16, and friends helped a stranded woman by bringing gas to her car near Maple Road and Washington Boulevard. After the car started, the woman gave Robert a ride home, but neither remembers the others’ identities. He placed a Times classified ad hoping she’ll visit with the football.

Robert Colvin Carlyle Pl Robert Maple Rd Washington Blvd Calvin The Times

Teachers worry over jobs for next year

William McAndrews of Chicago public schools told about 2 000 teachers at the Indiana State Teachers Association closing session that none but a few would keep jobs beyond this year. He noted thousands would have positions only for the current year and urged a tenure law and old age provision similar to big corporations.

Indiana State Teachers’ Association William McAndrews Chicago McAndrews Arthur Robinson

Planes Crash Off Oceanside In Heavy Fog

Two Navy planes collide at about 1000 feet and plunge into the sea off Oceanside. Two men swam to shore, a third clung to a wrecked plane as a rescue boat moved in. Fog hindered visibility. cause under investigation.

United Press San Diego Cal Oceanside Navy

Baby Found Alive in Sewer Sack Tragedy Evokes Alarm

A newborn girl, estimated 3 to 4 days old, was found alive in a gunny sack in a Evansville sewer. She was discovered Friday night by a passerby and rushed to a hospital where doctors say she will live. The baby lay in about three inches of water. the sack was soaked but the coat wrapping was only damp. Police investigated after the cries alerted them.

United Press Evansville Ind

Justice Marries Aged Rochester Couple in City Ceremony

In Rochester Indiana on October 24, Justice William Ewing united Thomas De Weese aged 82 and Mrs. Sarah BE Harber aged 80 in marriage. The Times Special reports the ceremony conducted in Rochester with both parties described as elderly partners.

Justice Rochester Ind Thomas de Weese Sarah BE. Harber William Ewing

Attack on Bulgaria Renewed Along Struma River Front

Reports from Sofia claim Greek forces renewed their advance on the Struma river east bank and captured Melnik, a famed wine center near Petrich, with shells falling on Melnik and Petrich areas as Greece expands occupation.

United Press Vienna Sofia Struma Melnik Melnik Les Petrich Petritsi

Bulgarian claims artillery bombardment of undefended Bulgarian localities

Sofia reports to United Press that Greek artillery bombarded undefended Bulgarian localities killing and wounding civilians including women and children. The message from the Bulgarian foreign minister responds to a United Press telegram to Premier Alexander Zankoff.

United Press London Sofia Alexandrie Zankoff

Pangalos Threats Spur Greek Push in Bulgaria

Greece pledges to hold occupied Bulgarian territory until Bulgaria accepts terms of a sharp note demanding over 80 000 in reparation. Reports say Greek forces dig in along a twenty mile front, with advances near the Macedonia frontier and bombardments of Petrich.

United Press London Greece Bulgaria League of Nations Council Paris Council Athens Pangados Demirhisar Petritsi Sofia

Burglars Loot Schnull & Co Store on Northwestern Ave

Thieves stole groceries cigarets and money totaling 80 dollars from Schnull and Co at 2131 Northwestern Ave. They entered through a sky light on Friday night.

Schnull & Co Northwestern Ave

Mrs Pawnee Goldsboro's Self-Administered Poison Attempt

Mrs Pawnee Goldsboro aged 20 of 22 West Pratt Street is in City Hospital today after ingesting poison in a personal crisis attempt on Friday. Police report domestic trouble prompted the act as investigators Hague and Petit reviewed the case.

Pawnee Goldsboro Pratt St City Hospital Motorpolice Hague and Petit

Wild Geese Struck by Bright Lights Over Indiana Skies

Flocks of geese and ducks suffer disarray as bright city lights over Indianapolis Tipton Bloomington and other Indiana towns disrupt military formations. Experts warn misreporting and separation could threaten winged navigation and coordination in the night skies.

Billy Mitchell Indianapolis Tipton Bloomington Indiana

Eastern Press Criticizes Jackson Appointee for Indiana Seat

The Eastern press questions Governor Jackson's choice of Arthur R. Robinson to fill the late Senator Samuel M. Ralston's seat. Editorials from the Washington Post the Baltimore Sun and the New York Times argue the appointment risks electing two Democrats, condemn Robinson as untried, and favor Beveridge in a broader political clash.

Washington Arthur R. Robinson Indianapolis Samuel M. Ralston Edward B. McLean Washington Post Indiana Jackson Coolidge Senate Beveridge Ralston New York Times Albert” Beveridge

Poor Stall for White Mule Sparks Arrest in Livery

A dark stall at a livery stable led to the arrest of Harry Rosenthal, 63, of 315 East Market Street on blind tiger charges after investigators found nearly a gallon of liquor buried beneath the stall. Lieutenant Cox and a sheriff’s squad made the discovery today.

Hite Harry Rosenthal E. Market St Cox

Indians Shake Hands Across Old World War Rift

In Indianapolis Greek and Bulgarian youths, sons of local merchants Nick George and Pete Vasiloff Arndoff, greet each other and affirm they are Americans first. They discuss war from a distance, noting closed Macedonian schools and churches, but emphasize neighborly unity and patriotism.

Indianapolis Nick George Mike George New York St Pete Vasiloff Arndoff Vasil Stanoff Arndoff Washington St West Washington St

Wabash Butler gridiron clash crowds rally in Crawfordsville

Wabash and Butler alumni dressed up for the Irwin Field game as a 1,000 strong Crawfordsville delegation arrived by special cars. A lively parade moved through downtown led by the Wabash band and yell leaders amid wet weather forecasts and high fan turnout.

Butler Wabash College Irwin Field Crawfordsville Little Giants Jasper Cragwell Wabash Traction Terminal Larry Harris Jack Scott Indianapolis

Minstrel Show by Edwin Ray Boosters at Manual High

The Edwin Ray Boosters Sunday school class of Edwin Ray M B Church present their second annual minstrel show in Manual High School auditorium Tuesday evening November 3. Local youth perform for church funds and community entertainment with ticket details to follow.

Edwin Ray Young Men’s

Candidates 10 Deliver Church Talks Sunday

Sunday appearances by the two mayoral candidates wrap the campaign. Walter Myers the Democratic nominee speaks at Simpson M E Church at 11 a.m. and Duvall the Republican is to address Earth Place M E Church at 9 30 a.m. Tonight Myers speaks at University Heights and 2508 W Michigan St. Duvall spoke Friday at Knights of Pythias Hall and claimed he draws no more money as treasurer than the law allows.

Walter Myers Wil Simpson M. KE Missouri Cleventh Sts John L. Duvall Earth Place M. E Myers University Heights Shelby Naomi Sts Michigan St Council On Duvall Coolidge Jackson Meredith Nicholson Noblesville James E. Watson Albert J. Beveridge Deery

Scopes case records trimmed by Tennessee Supreme Court

The Tennessee Supreme Court today upheld Attorney General Thompson's plea to strike the defendant's bill of exceptions from the record in the Scopes evolution case, Knoxville reported.

United Preas Knoxville Tenn Supreme Court of Tennessee Today Thompson

Police Laughless Husband Reported After Late Laugh Riot

A sensational trimmed tale reports Joe Hines of 513 Chesapeake Street, described as colored, calling police after his wife laughed for two hours after returning home at 1 a m. Officers were peeved by the prank and did not share the joke.

Joe Hines Chesapeake St

Persian Gulf Cyclone Kills Over 1000 in Ports Chaos

United Press report from Karachi dated Oct 24 describes a massive Persian Gulf cyclone sinking forty vessels and killing more than 1,000 people. Most victims were pearl divers from Baharin fleets, with rescue boats proceeding through floating bodies as chaos dominates stricken ports.

Karachi India Persian Gulf Baharin Baharin Islands

Gale Devastates Newfoundland Coast Killing Many

A terrific gale swept the northeast coast of Newfoundland during the night. Reports indicate numerous fishing vessels failed to weather the storm and there were many fatalities along the coast.

United Press ST. Johns N. F New Foundland

Dope Smuggling Probe Tails Indiana Jails

Federal authorities opened an investigation into alleged narcotics smuggling into the Marion County Jail and Indiana State Prison at Michigan City. Defendant Noyse Price testified he knew inmates could access “shots” through gang connections, while officials noted guards monitored narcotic prisoners and found no evidence of theft.

Marion County Indiana Michigan City Noyse Edward Price N. Talbot St Federal Leavenworth Robert C. Baltzell Michigan Ty Cavins Baltzell Omer Hawkins

Body identified from sunken submarine 8 51 Haaden Jr noted

Newport reports one of the bodies recovered from the sunken submarine 8 51 identified as Lieut. James D. Haaden Jr Dillon 8 C. Two other bodies remain unidentified.

United Preas Newport R. L James D. Haaden, Jr Dillion

Bank Heist in Elgin Nets $20,000 From Vault

Four armed bandits robbed the West McHenry Bank in Elgin Illinois shortly before noon taking $20 000 in gold silver and currency. Two guards stood outside while two inside forced the president and cashier to open the vault and the loot was carried to an awaiting car before the getaway.

United Press Elgin West McHenry

Prowler Suspect Held on Vagrancy Charge

William Jackson a 24 year old colored man of 824 N Emerson Ave is held on a vagrancy charge with high bond for questioning by detectives. Patrolmen Teague and Bruce report Jackson arrested Friday identified as the colored man who has terrorized school children and prowled homes near Tenth St and Bosart Ave. Police say the colored man in some time has been observed in the area.

William Jackson Emerson Ave Teague and Bruce Jackson Tenth Bt Bosart Ave

Trial halted over weekend in Stephenson Oberholtzer case

Noblesville Indiana October 24 after two weeks of voir dire in the murder case against D C Stephenson Earl Klinck and Earl Gentry the court and attorneys pause as the jury pool faces a long selection process observers disagree on timing with Monday the tenth day of the case observers expect Thanksgiving in court and more than 200 talesmen have been questioned without bias yet.

Timea Noblesville Ind D. C. Stephenson Earl Klinck Earl Gentry Madge Oberholtzer Will M. Sparks Rushville

Local Man Fined for Shooting Within City Limits

Edward Williams of 1010 W North St was fined one dollar and costs in city court after accidentally fatally shooting Raymond Sheld of 1012 W North St while rabbit hunting in a field near Robert Long hospital.

Edward Williams North St Williams Raymond Sheld Robert Long

Hourly Temperature Report Fragments

A fragmented OCR read shows hourly temperature readings with times around 6 to noon and temperatures near the mid forties. The text includes several garbled labels such as Moses Miseeee and Meseee, suggesting a weather table or log with inconsistent station identifiers.

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State Reformatory Flapper WEA Service, Inc Mel Nik Pangalos Schnull Duck Pete Vasiloff Arndoff Eastern Press Baltimore Sun Robinson James E. Deery Arsenal Ave Scopes Gordon M. Dyce Keele United Presse Ktaff Ilinois Bank Stephenson Hunter Moses A. mi
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