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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1925
Page
7
Yeggmen blow open the Illinois Central station safe at Switz City near Greene County. They reportedly escaped with about $50 after a 2 am explosion that woke resident Gerald T. Marland who thought it an earthquake. No clues to the robbers.
Milford Hudson Jr known as Toots appeared before Judge VanBuskirk on maintaining a liquor nuisance. He received 200 dollar fine and 60 days in penal form, higher than mayoral court which fined 100 and 60 days. State evidence showed 20 bottles of white mule whisky found at his home. Hudson will be sentenced again May 21. Wilson and Guy Trent pled guilty to liquor nuisance before same judge. Isack fined 50 dollars and costs. David Shearn stands trial for assault with intent in circuit court today.
Alfred Jennings, heir to a fortune, plans a lavish life after discovering a five thousand dollar bequest from a miserly benefactor. His past resurfaces when a warrant tied to a divorce and unpaid alimony of five thousand two hundred dollars is delivered, threatening his new schemes.
County Highway Superintendent Fred Carpenter and assistants use the newly purchased tractor and grader to improve county highways. Drainage is enhanced by sod removal and side ditch cutting, widening the traveled way and aiding maintenance. The work earns praise for county highway improvements.
After bitter debates the Illinois House advanced to third reading a bill by William Be King of Chicago aimed at the Ku Klux Klan. The measure would require oath-bound organizations to file membership lists, a copy of their constitution and by laws, and the oath with the secretary of state, excluding labor unions and benevolent societies.
The street committee of the city council under the mayor approves four Haines electric automatic stop and go signals. Delivery in two weeks with installation at Main and Vincennes Main and A street north Main and B street north and Main and H street north near Linton Stockton High School. The set costs about 1000 dollars and is expected to prove worthwhile.
Washington reports an expected budget surplus of about 108 million dollars for the year ending June 30, greatly exceeding earlier forecasts. Director Henry M. Lord says next year may show a 373 million dollar surplus, helped by higher revenue and post office receipts, pleasing President Coolidge.
The parent teacher association closes with a short business meeting in the music room at 4 o clock. An outdoor program begins at 7 30 featuring choirs, dances, vocal and piano solos by Audra Inman Dorothy Louise Hodges Vera Walfe Vera Grey Anderson Mendel Henrietta Cooper and others with groups from Primary to Intermediate rooms. Parents and the public are invited.
State officials demand strict enforcement of the tail light law requiring lights after sundown both while driving and when parked on city streets. The city will enforce the rule going forward. motorists should comply. Mayor 8110e Seph Inman.
Ott Hixson was discharged to his home this morning. Mrs Turpin of Switz City was admitted for treatment at the hospital today.
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