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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1925
Page
1
Indianapolis shows a strong building surge in the first half of the year with 2 425 new homes for 1919, up from 1 819 in the prior period. Construction runs 56 percent above 1914 levels, outpacing a population rise of about 82 percent. Wages across trades have climbed notably from 1914 figures.
Washington dated dispatch says France’s Finance Minister Joseph Caillaux rejected the American proposal to fund the 4.2 billion dollar French debt. He presented a detailed analysis to Secretary Mellon, arguing the offer would harm French finances and insisting the plan is not a mere feeler but France’s full capability.
Sergt. Frank Owens said pleasant Sunday weather prompted speed violations. The police motor cycle squad presented a list of thirty-one motorists arrested over the weekend, slated for city prison processing, framed as an abundance of violations rather than a focused drive on speeders.
A reporter from The Indianapolis Times describes an independent investigation into Florida marketed as the Florida lure. After multiple trips and self-funded travel, the author sought balanced conclusions, avoiding bias or paid hospitality, promising further details on Page 14.
At AKO Texas on Sept 28 Brigadier General Castner banned officers from talking about the air defense controversy. He warned any talk would lead to court martial and removal from the Bliss reservation. Castner declared no officer would be allowed to criticise superiors or be named Colonel Mitchell as a symbol of dissent.
Brig Gen Dwight Aultman commandant at Ft Benjamin Harrison states no order bans discussion of the United States air service at the fort and warns such an order would come only from the War Department.
Mary Tyler, 70, of 2207 Wheeler Street, is in serious condition at City Hospital after slashing her husband and granddaughter, Daisy Tyler, 17. Police report the motive involved a dispute over potato preparation and a personal safety issue.
United States Navy reports a PB-1 giant seaplane was forced down at sea due to engine trouble while flying from San Francisco to Seattle to the aircraft factory for repairs. The craft was picked up by a destroyer and towed to port. the crew are believed safe.
The Scopes evolution trial appeal was extended twenty days by the Tennessee Supreme Court on September 28 in Knoxville. The delay allows defense counsel to file an assignment of errors from the Dayton trial, where Scopes was found guilty and fined $100.
The Dempsey Wills heavyweight title bout slated for July 4, 1926 in Michigan City Indiana faces prohibition under Indiana anti prize fight law. Edward White deputy attorney general says the proposed match would breach the law and be nearly impossible to sponsor. The governor will act based on the attorney general's opinion.
Special Judge James M. Berry indicated he would overrule a motion to dismiss the appeal by more than 200 property owners in southeastern Indianapolis. They protested the Bean Creek and Pleasant Run sewer system assessments by the board of works. Arguments on a jury trial were to proceed this afternoon.
United States District Attorney Albert Ward said the Federal Grand Jury will issue its final reports late today. The jury’s first report on Saturday afternoon returned seventy nine true bills indicting ninety two persons.
Officials from the state conservation department the state and city boards of health the city sanitary department and the Indianapolis Water Company met at noon at the Chamber of Commerce to discuss the sanitary survey of the White River now in progress.
Police say vandalism at a local school caused $250 in damage at 48 New York St. and Silver Ave. Custodian John Hastings told officers that several boys kicked a football away from the school on Saturday.
The listing shows hourly temperatures with 11am at 66, noon at 71, 9am at 77, and 1pm at 78. It notes 17 degrees at 11am, and 7 percent precipitation around noon, indicating light humidity or other measure.
A powerful night gale forced salvage crews to suspend operations as derelict boats were towed and a trapped crew rescued. The harsh sea conditions prompted urgent measures by rescue services and coast guard responders.
Rescue efforts for the 34 men trapped in the sunken submarine S-51 halted as heavy seas thwarted hoist attempts. Divers reported a bulkhead slightly damaged but closed, offering only a remote chance of survival. Tow lines tangled, delaying operations. divers resumed at dawn tapping and listening for any sign from inside, with no life signs detected.
Frederick and Mary Teschemacher of 4071 College Ave. rush to New York and New London to aid rescue efforts for their sons Frederick and Charles Teschemacher and 32 other sailors trapped in submarine 8-51 off Connecticut. Messages from loved ones and Navy officials reinforce faith amid limited contact and divers' lack of progress. The parents praise the U S Navy and uphold hope that their boys will be saved despite grim reports.
Governor Jackson announced Alfred Hogston, Marion attorney, as State fire marshal to replace Newman T. Miller who resigned shortly after his reappointment. Hogston, a former Grant County state senator known for proposing abolishing the public service commission, was defeated for renomination last primary. His four year term begins October 1.
Police were called to School 2 at Walnut and Delaware where Frances Castle a 14 year old pupil of 8A grade was found suffering from poison. She was sent to the city hospital after taking the poison at breakfast and becoming ill at school. Her mother Ruth Phiffer said the girl likely obtained the poison by mistake.
A new break in the Yellow River banks endangers about two million residents on the Shanghai peninsula. About fifteen hundred square miles are flooded and the area grows hourly. Reports say a hundred may have died, and geologists fear the river could change its course toward Ki Su province. The flood is described as China's worst since 1867.
Mayor Shank directed city electrician John Berry to lengthen several seconds the go signals on N Meridian St after receiving multiple complaints. The action aims to improve safety and traffic flow amid ongoing concerns raised by residents.
The Irvington Club will host the Mercator Club at the Irvington Masonic Temple on Tuesday, inviting members and guests to attend the gathering.
A city hall janitor named James Hamilton defected from supporting John L. Duvall and shifted to Walter Myers after being fired for disloyalty. The mutiny comes as Duvall faces opposition from Myers in a tense mayoral race.
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