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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1925
Page
5
Regular meeting approves width increase to eight feet and curb on the planned three mile street paving from H to Fifth streets, with bids to be opened June 2. Robertson & Son of Terre Haute expected to bid, machinery to be on site for remaining work.
The bids from W. D. Wright $84, Frank Dean $64, John B. Medaris $65, and Robert Miller $90 were opened. Dean had the lowest bid but, as a non resident, the contract went to Medaris whose offer was $1 higher. Sprinkling operations will start at the street committee's option.
Charles Duell, a movie promoter, was indicted for perjury in a dispute with actress Lillian Gish related to her contract with his film company. The charges stem from litigation over the contract terms and participation in a related case.
Chicago police report a loop hold up by gem bandits stealing diamonds worth fifty thousand dollars from jeweler Charles Goldberg. Investigators describe a swift daytime robbery with no injuries reported and seek suspects.
French forces push on both wings in Morocco under Gen Billote and Gen Chambrun. Aiming to subdue dissident tribes near Ouezzan Chechouan and prevent links with Abdel Krim's Rif forces, the offensive stiffens as enemy reinforcements reach Kit fane in the Ouedmoun valley.
Two men were detained in Indianapolis awaiting Fort Wayne police word on a double murder case. One man claimed the name Theodore Penn of Cincinnati Ohio, the other William Smith of Louisville Kentucky. Authorities say both roughly fit the bicycle bandit description tied to the Fisher and Herbers killings near a Fisher auto on a country road.
In Indianapolis on May 20 the Public Service Commission heard four petitions from Hiner Bus Company as traction and motor bus interests clash under the new law requiring certificates of convenience and necessity for operation.
In Chicago on May 20 state attorney Crowe warned of drastic action if tampering is found after the disappearance of Robert White, key witness in the Shepherd murder trial. Police search downtown Chicago as grand jury readiness is announced and defense attorneys deny involvement while citing White's affidavit.
Klans men and anti klansmen divided honors in the municipal election here.
Lucile Munsch, 15, wounded her parents Mr and Mrs William Wunsch and Miss Agnes Simneck, 28, after learning of an alleged affair. Wunsch intervened to shield Miss Simneck and was accidentally shot, while Lucile was detained by Chief Frank Stirman at his home.
In King Williams Town South Africa the Prince of Wales asked the orchestra conductor for permission to lead the music at a dance. The conductor agreed and the prince used a tiny baton to conduct several numbers with lively pep.
Liberte accuses famed French general Mangin of poisoning by Soviet sympathizers prompting a sensational Paris controversy. The dispatch notes the claim circulated in May as a provocative allegation against a prominent military figure.
In a dramatic Vermont courtroom scene Earl Woodward a former convict had charges of kidnapping eleven year old Lucille Chatterton dropped. The May 20 ruling ends a high profile case that drew national attention and scrutiny of local justice.
In Laona Wisconsin May 20 national guardsmen were recalled to fight fires in northern Wisconsin as drifting winds rekindled smoldering blazes. Fires in Oconto Oneida and Forest counties were reported out of control with more guardsmen being sent to battle the flames.
Chicago dispatch reports a Liberty Fireworks Co fire at Franklin Park caused explosions and widespread destruction. Fifteen small buildings were burned, several people injured, total loss estimated at 75000 dollars as firefighters battled through a barrage of fireworks to prevent a powder house ignition.
Busy on Lake Erie report from Cleveland notes the seizure of a thirty six foot rum boat near Erie Pennsylvania. authorities recovered 350 cases of whisky aboard. The incident marks a significant first capture in the area.
Indiana moves into a new Indianapolis bus terminal with over 2.5 million dollars invested in facilities and equipment. Mayor Shank opened the terminal as bus lines spread across the state threatening interurban firms, with transit rates falling amid competition from buses and interurbans. Union Traction and Indianapolis & Cincinnati Traction face receivership amid bus competition.
United Press reports in Topeka that former Governor Jonathan M Davis faces a jury verdict tonight after all evidence closed. Davis denies the bribery charges tied to pardons and relies on his denial for acquittal. A guilty finding could yield one to five years hard labor or one year jail and a $1000 fine.
Baltimore May 30 Senator Couzens of Michigan chairman of the special committee proposes reform to tax law. His plan would exempt individuals earning 5000 dollars or less from federal taxation and aims at broad radical changes within the internal revenue system as part of a tax reduction campaign.
Governor Jackson today did not sign extradition papers for four suspects wanted to be returned from Benton Alabama for the Wadeville Indiana bank robbery case.
Washington May 20 The Coolidge administration plans enforcement of prohibition to the limit Senator James E Watson told the Couzens committee. He said the drive includes all agencies and aims to show what real enforcement means and pressure citizens on reform if needed. Critics on the committee urged stronger prosecutions and better case handling.
Labor groups endorsed Edgar Perkins Sr to join the Indiana State Industrial Board for a four year term starting Monday. Perkins, former president of the State Federation of Labor for eighteen years until 1913, succeeds Charles Fox and previously served one term on the board.
Harald Swift announced a $1,000,000 gift to the University of Chicago foundation for medical research. The donation was provided by Douglas Smith, president of the Pepsodont Tooth Paste Co.
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