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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1925
Page
4
Linton city council considers a deep cut in electric rates to prevent fund buildup while ensuring funds for Interstate Public Service Co. and a new five year Edwardsport plant contract. The plan, likely 10 to 15 percent, awaits state commission approval after legal steps.
A flint arrowhead held by Mrs. James B. Shackelford is believed to be 10 000 years old dating before cavemen. The artifact was picked up by the Roy Chapman Andrews expedition in the Gobi desert.
A ledger line item summary shows payments to various individuals and firms including Linton Water Co for 98.45 and 2025.00, Neptune Meter Co 550.00, Standard Oil Co 10.00, and Lena Brawand with 40.00. Other names appear with smaller amounts such as Paul Fry 9.06 and Emanuel Dixon 20.16, reflecting a mix of utilities, services, and small balances.
United Press dispatch from Hartford reports Gerald Chapman known as the prince of bandits has lost his appeal to the Connecticut supreme court. Unless something unforeseen occurs he will hang in Wethersfield state prison on December 3 for the murder of a New Britain police officer. Chief Justice Wheeler wrote the decision and the court concurred that the superior court erred in finding Chapman guilty of murder.
A fire at George Kemp's home in Ralston Spa claimed six of seven family members and left a sixteen year old daughter in critical condition. Beatrice woke her family in time to escape, but the others were found in a room near an exit after firefighters subdued the blaze.
Noblesville Indiana November 6 Attorneys for D C Stephenson Vari Klenck and Earl Gentry charged with the murder of Madge Oberholtzer were to reveal major defense evidence today three medical experts testified the death of Miss Oberholtzer was due to bichloride of mercury poisoning and the state challenged the verdict remains under dispute
In Littleton Colorado the murder trial of Dr Harold E Blazer concerns mercy killing of his daughter Hazel Ingrit Blazer. Prosecution seeks sanity verdict while defense argues temporary insanity and humane act. Jury selection progresses as both sides prepare opening statements.
Peru Indiana honors Vic Aldridge star pitcher for the Pittsburg Pirates at a benefit banquet next week. Aldridge formerly pitched for the Peru Grays semi pro club, with proceeds aiding the Peru high school athletic fund.
Ralph Updike congressman from Indianapolis and three other men were injured when their automobile failed to turn near Covington Indiana and was wrecked on November 6.
Senator James J. Walker wins the New York City mayoralty on the Democratic ticket by a substantial 400000 margin. The report notes other international and legal items including a Gorky home search in Italy and Eph Inman, an Indianapolis lawyer, tied to D. C. Stephenson's murder trial. Grand Duke Boris forms a Coburg commission to draft a Russian constitution.
The 1925 Greene County Indiana farm census shows 3,266 farms on Jan 1 1925 down from 3,441 in 1920. Total farm land 286 000 acres vs 309 198 five years earlier. Livestock and crop data reflect declines in horses cattle and corn output.
The 1924 Greene County crop data show oats on 7,822 acres yielding 286 139 bushels and 15,208 acres producing 286 139 bushels. Wheat on 12,842 acres yielded 148 066 bushels, while 30 746 acres in 1919 produced 423 662 bushels. Hay from 26 951 acres totaled 34 168 tons, compared with 32 185 acres yielding 2 942 tons in 1919. Apple trees bearing 59 623 produced 31 3 bushels, down from 31 236 bushels five years earlier from 69 198 trees.
Washington November 6 extends argument over the compromise tax plan in the house. The new rates raise single exemption to 1500 dollars and married exemption to 3500 dollars saving the nation more than 200 million yearly. Ways and Means votes to keep current corporate and capital stock rates. Small business relief includes raising earned income from 10000 to 20000 dollars.
Washington reports both the army and navy will curtail personnel due to lack of funds. The navy reduces enlisted strength to 81,700 for the year from 84,289 as of June 30, with recruiting curtailed so totals fall further to about 81,408 by October 30.
Three Terre Haute real estate men William Sheldon Clarence Kirschner and Solon Freeman were found guilty of using the mails to defraud in a swindle involving a 280 acre Montana farm. Sentencing set for November 16. appeals planned. Sheldon jailed two days for contempt after arguing with the district attorney.
In the second jail delivery in six weeks, thirteen prisoners smashed the jail roof at Dade county jail Miami and escaped by crawling under carpenters scaffolding. In a prior escape a few weeks earlier two prisoners were killed in a gun battle with sheriff deputies and policemen.
Fire broke out on the battleship Arkansas in dry dock at the Philadelphia navy yard. The blaze started below decks and smoke issued from the starboard side as crew and yard fire department fought the flames during the routing overhaul.
Grant M. Hudson of Michigan cited weak penalties as a flaw in enforcing the 18th amendment as he addressed the Anti Saloon League. He noted rising penalties and summarized a federal inquiry into liquor enforcement while warning of renewed efforts to repeal dry laws in states like Nevada.
Indiana contemplates a civil suit to recover about 80000 dollars in state and federal funds and equipment misappropriated by Harry B. Smith during his tenure as adjutant general. Lawrence Orr, head of the state board of accounts, turned the report over to the attorney general with an explanation of the appropriations.
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