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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1925

Page

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Forgetful Day Offcier 5 Assailes Forgets Warrants In Liquor Raid

Judge James A. Collins discharged Mildred Davis amid a rare critique of officers who forget where warrants were obtained. Only one of twelve liquor cases resulted in a conviction. several defendants were discharged or had sentences appealed. Witness Emma Johnson testified an officer tried to force her to say she came to buy liquor.

James A. Collins Mildred Davis Senate Ave Vuono Davis Indiana Woman's Prison Collins John R. Eisenhut Eisenhut Judge Collins Emma Johnson W. Pratt St Robert Mills Colton St vAppeal Edgar Rice Vermont St Rice Indiana Harry Hampton Claude Porter Edgemont St Dennis Jefferson California St Sam Farb Earl Chappel Union St Chappel Leavenworth Thomas Nurse Chicago Pete Steve Lester Scott Raymond Scott Minnie Spurgeon Evelyn Cross Will Dodson Charles Grubbs James Lipscomb Amy Marshall Martha Meyers James Peak William Robertson James Taylor Harry Watson Carl Wolfsiffer

Good program set for Indiana Radio Exposition schedule

Indiana Radio Exposition crowds grow daily with a busy slate of acts. Anita Scott soprano leads 2 4 pm performances alongside the Victor Herbert String Quartet. Krauss Cardinal Orchestra and top announcers from KFNX, WLW mix with entertainers and a Brunswick recording star between 10 and 11 pm. A banjo contest offers $30 in gold prizes Saturday. Next year a broader Mississippi Valley Radio Exposition is planned for Indianapolis.

Anita Scott Victor Herbert Krauss Cardinal Orchestra Bill Hay KFNX Hastings Neb Fred Smith WLW Cincinnati Ohio Carl Fohl the Times Russell Robinson Brunswick Robinson Woodstock

Beer Barons Bribe Scheme Unveiled In Jail Inquiry

Chicago case reveals Frankie Lake and Terry Druggan paid former jail officials monthly bribes for special privileges. Lake testified about payments of 1000 dollars on the first and sixteenth of each month to Wes Westbrook and aide Henry Forest. Warrant for Westbrook anticipated as judge orders attachments on officials' property.

United Press Chicago Cook County Frankie Lake Brewer Terry Druggan Wesley Westbrook Lake James H. Wilkerson Frankie Hans Thompson Henry Forest Westbrook Terry Forest Milwaukee Foerst Druggan Druggin

Fechet Summoned Before Air Inquiry Board

Brig. Gen. James Fechet, assistant chief of the army air service and successor to Col. William Mitchell, received a summons to appear Monday before the President's aircraft inquiry board. Mitchell was summoned to testify Tuesday. Supporters and opponents of the unified air service plan look to Fechet for his stance on aviation unification.

Mitchell Air Inquiry Board United Press Washington James Fechet Army Air Service William Mitchell Air Service Fechet

Trains Kill One Injure Two in Mishawaka Crash

In Mishawaka Indiana a 55 year old insurance agent F B French was killed when he stepped in front of a New York Central train. Two others Louis Solomon 39 and Jacob 37 were injured as their truck was struck by another NY Central train.

Bu United Press South Bend Ind F. B. French Mishawaka New York Central Louis Solomon Jacob

Walb and Watson Confer with Governor Jackson in Friendly Visits

Clyde Walb Republican State chairman and Senator James E. Watson met Governor Jackson and other state officials. They described the visits as friendly calls. Walb arranging a special car for October 8 trip to Lagrange where Jackson will speak under American Legion auspices.

Clyde Walb James E. Watson Jackson Walb Watson Lagrange American Legion

Shipping Board abolition bill to be introduced in next congress

United Preas reports Senator Walter E. Edge of New Jersey Republican announced plans to introduce a bill in the next congress to abolish the Shipping Board.

United Preas Washington Shipping Board Walter E. Edge New Jersey

Temperature changes through the morning hours

Hourly readings show a rise from 53 at 6 am to 68 by noon with steady increases through the morning. The data indicate a warm, progressing pattern in late morning temperatures.

Unanswered Apology Demand Takes New Turn

A dispute over an apology escalates as prior demands are reportedly withdrawn. The involved parties reconsider the public exchange, leaving the issue in a stalled state without further statements or agreed resolution.

Ex Commission Head Guthrie Names Rothrock as Conservation Chief

Governor Jackson appointed Dr D A Rothrock of Indiana University to succeed William A Guthrie on the State Conservation Commission as Guthrie contests the move through lawyers. Guthrie, who accuses Jackson of verbal resignation, retains counsel and claims he remains a member of the commission. Guthrie and Jackson clashed over staff salary cuts tied to economy pledges. Rothrock helped establish the conservation department in 1919.

Jackson William A. Guthrie CG Gutherie Guthrie State Conservation Commission D. A. Rothrock Bloomington Rothrock Indiana University Conservation Department

Shaw Trial Court Change Planned in Shaw Case

John Thomas Shaw faces a third trial for the murder of Helen Hager Wheichel near Indianapolis. Prosecutor William H. Remy says Shaw will be reindicted and tried in Criminal Court or another county on venue change. Trial is set for Oct 14, same day as D C Stephenson’s Noblesville case.

Remy Martinsville John Thomas Shaw Helen Hager Wheichel Indianapolis William H. Remy Shaw Morgan County Criminal Court Supreme Court Morgan D. C. Stephenson Noblesville Madge Oberholtzer

Trust laid to Mellon's firm

Hearings before the Federal Trade Commission on its anti trust complaint against the Aluminum Company of America will be held in October. Treasury Secretary Andrew Mellon is a controlling figure in the company, with the complaint alleging a monopoly in the U S aluminum industry. The announcement of the complaint was delayed two months to allow a reply.

United Press Washington Federal Trade Commission Aluminum Company of America Commission Treasury Andrew Mellon Meillon

Navy delays nonstop Pacific to Hawaii seaplane flight

Secretary Wilbur announced further attempts to fly the PB-1 seaplane nonstop from the Pacific Coast to Hawaii are postponed for this year. The effort is not abandoned and will be attempted again in January or February.

United Press Washington United States Navy Pacific Coast Hawaii Secretary of the Navy Wilbur Today Bur Dobbs

Frost Grips Northern Lake Region Overnight

A light frost settled over the northern lake region with temperatures below normal across the midwest and upper Mississippi valley. White River Ontario reported 16 degrees and rain is expected with no major temperature changes through Saturday and Sunday.

United Press Chicago Lake Federal Weather Bureau Midwest Mississippi Valley White River Ontario Mercury Great Lakes Ohio Valley

Hammond plea heard by State pardon board today

Petition for clemency for Carlos Hammond, former proprietor of the Jack O Lantern Gardens, was heard today by the State pardon board. Hammond was tried March 11 on a charge of maintaining a nuisance, fined $500 and sentenced six months to Indiana State Page.

Carlos Hammond State Pardon Board Hammond Indiana

Debt funding talks enter jockeying stage with France

Washington Sept 25 press dispatch reports the American debt funding commission has countered the Caillaux plan to fund France’s 4.2 million debt. The panel evaluates consolidation of debt and long payments up to 62 years and potential future term revisions under Paris assurances.

William J. Losh United Press State Washington Coolidge American Caillaux Commission Mellon Treasury France

Two Men Sentenced in Grand Larceny Case

Criminal Judge James A. Collins fined Emmet Hedgepath one hundred dollars and costs and sentenced him to one to fourteen years at the Indiana reformatory on a grand larceny conviction. Edward P. Marks was fined one dollar and costs and sentenced to six months at the Indiana Latte Farm on a similar charge.

James A. Collins Emmet Hedgepath Indiana

Indictments Expected From Federal Grand Jury

About fifty five indictments likely to be returned Saturday morning by the Federal Grand Jury. More than twenty indictments expected against Indianapolis persons. Most cases described as minor.

Federal Grand Jury United States Albert Ward Indianapolis

Manual Youth Attacks State Medical Association Over Athletics

Thelma Armfield of Manual Training High School denounces the Indiana State Medical Association meeting in Marion as she questions concerns about athletics harming future health. Thelma notes Manual boys are strong and cites Forest Higgs of Forest High as a four-year football player poised for captaincy, challenging critics of athletic activity.

Thelma Armfield Hardegan Manual Training Indiana State Medical Association Marion Ind Manual Higgs Cay

Colonel Mitchell Snaps Awake En Route to Washington

Colonel William Mitchell, noted critic of Army and Navy air services, slept in his stateroom aboard the Gotham Limited from St. Louis to Indianapolis at 9 59 p m on Thursday. He travels with Mrs. Mitchell to testify in the presidential inquiry into air service troubles and the Shenandoah disaster.

William Mitchell Army and Navy Air Services Gotham Limited St. Louis Indianapolis Army-Navy Mitchell Washington Coolidge Shenandoah Pacific Hawaii

Three Men Drown In Auto Ferry Accident

Three men drowned in Harrisburg Oregon when an auto ran off a ferry into the Willamette River during heavy fog.

Harrisburg Ore United Press Williamette River

Fiery critic is well armed

Col. William Mitchell moves to Washington with 800 pounds of manuscript from San Antonio after War Department consent. He will use the material in his testimony before President Coolidge's aircraft investigating commission next week.

Timea Ashington Col William Mitchell Washington War Department San Antonio

Anti-Duvall Forces Roil City Hall Over Mayoral Fight

Police Captain John Zener, fund collector for Lemeke's GOP mayoral bid, sparks a city hall revolt against the Armitage Shank faction backing John L. Duvall. He holds two conferences with leaders, threatens to align with Myers, and cites his past campaign fundraising as his leverage.

John Zener Ralph A. Lemeke Zener William S. Armitage Shank Armitage John L. Duvall Joseph L. Hogue Elmer Williams Board of Works Hogue Myers John Duvall Walter Myers Duvall Lemcke United States Big Bill Armitage James E. Watson John F. Walker Walker Republcan Lew

City Bus Line Petitions Granted by Public Service Commission

The Public Service Commission granted petitions by Indianapols Street Railway Co to operate bus lines from Monument Circle to Speedway City and to Emerson Ave and Twenty-First St, with feeder lines on East Tenth and English Ave. The commission denied the Coach Company's related route extensions and new Guilford Ave plan, and ordered no passenger changes on Emerson Ave and Twenty-First St overlapping the New York St route.

Indianapols Street Railway Company Monument Circle Speedway City Emerson Ave Twenty-First St East Tenth English Ave Public Service Commission Samuel R. Artman Central Ave People’s Motor Coach Company E. New York St Coach Company Guilford Ave New York St Street Railway Company Howell Elis

Doctor Denies Illegal Action in Death Case

Dr Gustaf A Peeetradorf 49 of Fall Creek Blvd Denies charges of performing an illegal operation on Miss Betty MeShanog 22 of St Clair. MeShanog died at Methodist Hospital Marion County coroner Petersdorf 1904 1906 is jailed by Police Servants on Coroner Robinson order. He denies ever treating any person by that name.

Gustaf A. Peeetradorf Fall Creek Blvd Betty MeShanog E. St. Clair MeShanog Methodist Hospital Petersdorf Marion County Smith and O'Neel Paul F. Robinson City Prison

Naturalization Docket Set For Saturday Hearing

Forty applicants for U.S. citizenship will be heard in Federal Court on Saturday before Judge Robert C. Baltzell. Thirty-one candidates reside in Indianapolis with W. A. Kiefer district director of naturalization based in Cincinnati Ohio to question the applicants.

United States Federal Robert C. Baltzell Indianapolis W. A. Kiefer Cincinnati Ohio Naturalization

Butler Football Cheer Noise Amid Edict To Omit Damns

Butler president Robert J. Aley calls on Coach Pat Page to have cheerleaders drop profanity from all cheers as Butler meets Earlham at Irwin Field on Saturday. The letter urges a cleaner, more respectful crowd atmosphere at the game.

Uam Pat Page Butler Earlham Irwin Field Robert J. Aley Page

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Conatralta Victor Herbert String Quartet Krauss Cardinal Bil Hay KFKX Iastings Pettis Light Opera Ensemble Marjory Garrigus Smith Dalton H. Wicker Fred Newell Morris Statehouse I. A. As Conservation Shaw Trial Court Hawaiian Pardon Board Forest Higgs State Medical Association Col. Mitchell Anti-Duvall Martin J. Hyland George Woodward Hyland Woodward Republican Organization Roy L. Spillman Spillman Lemeke Dudgeon George W. Coffin Repubican City Coffin City Bus Line U. K Street Railway
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