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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1925
Page
1
Santa Barbara returns to rebuilding after a long tremor lull. Property loss estimated at 30 million dollars with only 1 million insured. Police report no looting as crews, sailors, militia, and volunteers guard wrecked areas and aid pours in from across the United States.
In Indianapolis on July 1 a federal court heard testimony that alterations in Hawkins Mortgage Company financial statements to show higher assets were made with the personal knowledge of Morton Hawkins, former president, and John Mae Pherson, former auditor, during the trial on charges of fraudulent use of the mails.
United Press Dispatch Milwaukee July 1 announces two candidates for the senatorial seat vacated by Senator La Follette. Former governor Francis McGovern and Roy Wilcox Republican leader filed announcements of candidacy today, officially entering the race.
United Press Dispatch reports that Roy A. Haynes, four years as federal prohibition commissioner, is expected to be removed amid reorganizing the dry enforcement apparatus in Washington.
United Press Dispatch reports Topeka July 1 that Santa Fe railroad agricultural experts foresee bumper wheat and corn crops in the southwest this year. The outlook cites favorable weather conditions, strong soil, and good yields across multiple states, with optimism for high production and regional economic impact.
The paper remarks that people naturally seek distractions by focusing on minor issues. It suggests the distraction hides the ease with which larger problems, like overarching structures, can be overlooked or accepted. This reflective column notes social behavior without naming individuals or events.
Chicago launches a two year drive for better state representation and threatens to secede if reapportionment is not enacted. A 160 member committee will invade Springfield to push a new census based apportionment. If vetoed, Chicago may pursue secession to form a new state with boundaries and elections. Nearby officials may join the effort if reapportionment fails.
Close friends of James M. Cox deny reports that the 1920 Democratic presidential candidate is preparing to enter the Ohio senatorial race in Columbus on July 1.
A description notes the Gloucester cathedral gallery of octagonal form carries a Whisper 75 feet across the nave. The setting evokes quiet acoustics within a historic St Albans abbey noted in London context.
President and Mrs. Coolidge return to their Swampscott summer home after a dash to Plymouth to see Col. Coolidge. Major Coupal remains with the president's father, while the couple faces minor delays including a toll taker and a police warning on a country road. The president plans to attend a Cambridge event on Friday but will stay ready for further word from Plymouth.
Washington on July 1 reports the United States will call a joint conference of powers in China to study abolishing foreign extraterritorial rights under the Washington arms conference resolution. Minister MacMurray traveling to Beijing was advised of the move and officials say the government is ready to seek action from other powers.
Virgil Waggoner of Elnora killed himself with two gunshots in a woodshed behind his mother's house on Monday morning after leaving a note stating he was a burden to his family and town. He was an epileptic for years and died shortly after being carried into the house.
The North sea fishing population exceeds 50 000 with many on large trawlers spending weeks without land. Catches head to port by steam carrier while ships visiting bring provisions to the crews.
Cranton Pa July 1 The anthracite coal miners convention today voted to assess members 200000 during July and August for the aid of miners in the bituminous and anthracite fields.
Indianap olis July 1 The wheels of justice ground exceedingly one for Pilton Weininger of Blockton Iowa. He received the heaviest sentence on record in the city court for driving an auto while intoxicated being fined 500 dollars and sentenced to a year on the penal farm on two charges. He paid the fine and escaped the sentence by agreeing not to drive an automobile for one year.
In Indianapolis on July 1 five hundred forty Marion county women obtained marriage licenses marking a larger total than last year but below the 1920 June record of 736. Ages of brides ranged from 16 to 80.
Chicago sees wheat priced at two dollars a bushel before the 1925 crop is fully marketed. P W Ewing of Sears Roebuck Agricultural Foundation cites 3640 observers forecasting a winter wheat shortage of about 200 million bushels and a world carryover drop near 150 million.
In Anderson Indiana Bert Werts forced Iris Olvey into his car after she refused to talk with him. Bystanders thought a kidnapping and alerted authorities. A fleet of jitney buses pursued the suspect, capturing Werts and releasing the woman. He will face assault and battery charges.
Hearings for Garry Herrmann president of the Cincinnati club and seven Loyal Red Roosters members on a liquor law violation charge were adjourned to July 31 in St Louis. Federal agents had raided their hotel suite early in the season finding several cases of alleged real beer.
John L. Lewis warns soft coal interests to honor the Jacksonville contract or face a potential nationwide miners strike. He cites efforts to derail the three year pact, naming Mellon and Rockefeller Jr. as involved in actions against the agreement. He vows a finish fight in renewal talks ahead of August 1 expiry.
Net incomes totaling 525,788,474 from 178,831 Indiana tax returns were tallied by collector M. Bert Thurman. The total tax due is 8,159,000 reflecting a 99,420,000 rise in net incomes and a 1,418,000 cut in taxes from congress reductions. One return exceeded 1,000,000, with three over 300,000 and another over 250,000.
Dense smoke from a junk shop fire on North Street in Indianapolis routed nearly a hundred residents from their beds early today. Police urged people to flee the district to avoid possible suffocation while firefighters fought the stubborn blaze with gas masks. Homes within two blocks were searched for occupants overcome by smoke.
1 500 Feet Up Lyman 4H Ford leaps from the dirigible Shenandoah over Bayonne New Jersey and glides toward welcoming ground as spectators watch. Ford is shown midair awaiting a safe descent before touching down on soil near Bayonne.
In Evansville Indiana a tunnel found under the Epperson home is halted by carbon dioxide gas after a child Verdna Steckler was overcome during exploration. Coroner Mar Lowe reports no inquest, while the Vanderburgh county historical society cites lack of funds to exhibit the site. Mine engineer W H Hunt notes gas implies a larger open space. Local theory suggests an underground railroad link to the river.
Washington reports the United States government closed its books for the 1925 fiscal year with a excess of about 260 million dollars. The surplus signals possible sweeping tax reductions when Congress reconvenes next winter.
In Newark seven of eight men who overpowered guards at the Trans Atlantic Trading warehouse were captured by police yesterday as a $100000 whisky robbery unfolded. Reserves arrived as they loaded 35 barrels of whisky valued at 70000 into a truck after overpowering three guards and locking them in a back room.
William D. Shepherd pursues control of the $1,000,000 McClintock estate in probate court as nine cousins contest the will citing undue influence. Miss Ysabelle Pope, Billy McClintock’s fiancée, stands to gain a share if the will is upheld or may pursue dower rights if the challenge fails.
Ruth Davis, 27, alleged society bootlegger, was turned over to federal authorities to face national dry law violations. Three trunks held 75 quarts of whisky worth 25 dollars a quart were seized from her apartment. Liquor had been shipped from New Orleans in trunks labeled with theatrical stickers. A man driving her car escaped during arrest.
LaPorte Ind July 1 Mrs Anna Skibo of Michigan City confessed slayer of her husband and was indicted by the LaPorte county grand jury on a first degree murder charge Prosecutor Dillworth said he will seek the death penalty after the true bill was returned. Skibo confessed to beating him to death while he lay in a drunken stupor.
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