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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1925
Page
4
The life of Hon. James Henry Humphreys, son of prominence, closes with a noon Sunday death. Described as a man of sterling worth and upright character, his achievements and clean record mark a long story well finished.
Banks will close from noon tomorrow until Wednesday morning in tribute to James H Humphreys a longtime city banker and businessman. Other stores will close from 1 30 to 3 30 with funeral services at 2 o'clock.
Senator James Henry Humphreys of Greene County Indiana dies at his home at noon. Born July 22 1863 he served in the state legislature and US senate circles, taught school, chaired the local school board, and was a veteran Democrat. He leaves a widow Mrs Emme Moore two sons and three daughters with funeral at First Baptist church Tuesday at 2pm and burial in Fairview.
Finance Minister Joseph Caillaux will reject the American plan to fund France’s 4.3 billion dollar debt to the United States. He plans no new proposal and will present Mellon with an analysis of the offer's harmful effects on French finances.
Prices for West Virginia and eastern Kentucky prepared sizes fell sharply as buyers stock up for winter. Decreases ranged from 50 to 75 cents per ton with East Kentucky blocks down to 2.50 from 3.00 and Pocahontas eased to 4.25 from 5.00.
A United Press Dispatch from Lafayette reports the 1924 Indiana milk production reached 3,200,187,516 pounds or about 375,000,000 gallons. The eleventh annual Purdue University creamery license division study depicts a lake of milk covering 383 acres, illustrating Indiana as a leading dairy state.
United Press reports heavy seas halted rescue efforts for the S-51 submarine near Newport as cranes Monarch and Century failed to lift the stern. Officials say a diver found a bulkhead slightly damaged but closed, leaving a remote chance some of the 34 trapped men could survive.
The Scopes evolution trial appeal was continued 20 days in Knoxville Tennessee as State Attorney General Thompson seeks 20 more days to file an assignment of errors. After the defense files its assignment Thompson plans to request an additional ten days for reply with oral argument expected around November first.
United Press Dispatch: The Monarch towing derricks reaches the scene where the S 51 submarine lies at 138 feet depth. A double lift with two Merritt Chapman derricks is planned to hoist the stern, while divers push to reach crew inside the sunken craft amid severe seas. Rescue efforts continue with Admiral Christy’s team maintaining focus despite slim chances of survival.
Or ring Hogan, 21, who faced a two to fourteen year sentence for robbery, chose life behind bars over church attendance after months of mandated worship. His suspended term hinged on good behavior and regular churchgoing, which he eventually rejected, leading to reformatory confinement.
Indianapolis Sept. 28 Alfred Hogston of Marion was appointed state fire marshal by Governor Jackson to replace Newman Miller whose resignation takes effect October 1. Hogston, an attorney and former state senator, was defeated in the renomination race in the last primary.
Willard Bovenschen was found dead today in a water flooded tomb. Authorities indicate the death is probably self-inflicted with no signs of life after the attempt.
Illinois Democratic leaders including George Brennan announced support for Gov. Al Smith as the party's 1928 presidential candidate after a large Chicago rally in Beverly Hills. Brennan cited massive turnout and noted Smith promised federal economy saving about 200 million dollars annually.
Indianapolis Sept. 28 The Indiana crime wave shows a sharp rise with state prisons housing 5171 inmates this year up from 3708 in 1924 an increase of 1468 nearly 50 percent. Pardons petitions total 623 in six months vs 628 for all of last year attributed to liquor violations auto banditry and robbery.
The Dempsey Willard bout scheduled for Michigan City on July 4 1926 is forbidden under Indiana prize fight law Edward White deputy attorney general announced. He said the match would violate the law and could not be permitted with the governor acting on the attorney general opinion.
Willard Bovenschen aged 19 was found dead in a pasture on his grandfather Hen ry Bovenschen's farm near Linton. Police report indicates possible suicide by car acid though motive unclear after his wife Lola Steele died last July. He is survived by his mother a brother Arthur and other relatives. Funeral set for Wednesday at Olive Branch Church with Rev. Harry Beckman officiating.
In Marion County a jury could not hang. Robert Tate and Ruby Tate receive prison terms after a 14 hour, 30 ballot deliberation. He gets 30 years, she 20 for poisoning Joe Herrington with arsenic at his coal mine job. Jurors say county cost influenced the compromise verdict.
In Indianapolis on September 28 a negro youth rushed into a negro church to escape a detective who was pursuing him for disturbing a religious gathering. The detective, employed by a railroad, pursued and caught the youth inside the church. police arrested him on the disturbance charge.
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