Indianapolis Times, Volume 37, Number 31, Indianapolis, Marion County, 16 June 1925 — Page 7

TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 1925

DAMAGE DONE BY STORM, BUT DROUGHT ENDS Rainfall Reported Generally Over State Street Cars Affected: Wind and an electrical storm, with heavy rain, which broke the long drought in Indiana, and saved millions of dollars for farmers, swept Indianapolis and vicinity Monday night, causing telegraph, telephone and transportation companies to be busy today repairing wires and restoring traffic to normalcy. The weather bureau reported 1:52 inches of rain in Indianapolis. The electrical display began about 8 s>. m. and by 10 the rain fell in sheets. Residents of the north side were faced with the problem of cleaning up basements which were flooded Monday night for the first time in years by the downpour Fifty-five city cars of the Indianapolis Street Railway Company were put out of order by the lightning. Cars on Indianapolis & Cincin-, nati traction line were not running after 11 p. m. Monday and were not in service this morning. Phones Out of Sendee Approximately 1,000 telephones in the city were out of service. Western Union reported wires down between Greencastle and Terre Haute. A number of buildings were struck by lightning, with no large losses reported, however. Home of W. H. Quick, 5446 Beechwood Ave., was hit but no damage resulted. The home of G. Herman, 1442 Kelly St., was also struck. Police Capt. Herbert Fletcher was called home by Mrs. Fletcher, when lightning struck a chimney and scattered soot over the house. At Sixteenth and Meridian Sts., police were busy setting out red lanterns where wooden pavement blocks, swollen by the rain, bulged out of the street. Precipitation Given Precipitation in Indianapolis for the twelve hours ending at 7 a. m. today, was 1.52 inches and for the last twenty-four hours, 1.55 inches. This rainfall was the heaviest since Dec. 18, 1924, when two inches of rain fell. It brought the year's total to 10.04 inches, still 9.76 inches below normal. All of Indiana except the northern and southwest portions reported rainfall* Martinsville led with 4.30 inches. Temperatures were brought down greatly. The mark of 68, at 7 a. m. ’ today, was about normal, the weather bureau reported. Today’s forecast is for generally fair weather, witlp moderate temperature continuing. There is a possibility of local thunderstorms. FOUR LIVES” LOST Flood Waters Do Extensive Damage in Middle West. By United Press CHICAGO, June 16.—Torrential rains, which swelled rivers and streams to flood levels in lowa, Ohio, Illinois and Indiana during the night claimed four lives, and levied a toll in damage to property estimated at $1,500,000. Flood waters in lowa which claimed three lives at Cascade were slowly receedlng today. An 80-year-SAVED Mr Lighthall writes, my wife suffered and doctored for six years. She was down to eighty-seven pounds. Improvement began with the first bottle of SHAPLEY’S Original STOMACH MEDICINE I believe it saved her life. Try one bottle and be convinced. HOOK’S DEPENDABLE DRUG STORES AND OTHER GOOD DRUG STORES.

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Moral: Wear Your Sunday Best By Times Special HARTFORD CITY, Ind., June 16. —Moral: When you go frog hunting wear your Sunday best. Sidney Roberts, Charles and James Hackney, Earl Fuller and Herbert Wilson, were on their way for a week-end trip, when they stopped at Upland restaurant for food. Fuller remained at the wheel with the motor running. “Bandits." gasped the restaurant proprietor an dmarched the four out with a 6hotgun.

old woman and her daughter, were drowned In their home and Edward Bell a garage man was drowned when the boat he was using in rescue work capsized. William McCracken was killed by lightning in a storm which wrecked havoc in the Mahoning valley near Niles, Ohio. The Eldena, 111., Evangelical Church was struck by lightning and stones showered over the street. Thf> Mississippi River maintained its height at about six feet above its normal level, but gave signs of receding. YOUNG COUPLES HELD Four at Goshen Are Chajcged With Robbery. Bn United Press GOSHEN, Ind., June 16.— Charged with highway robbery, two boys and two girls frorr. St. Louis were held in jail here today. The four under arrest are Law recce Bums, 18, John Coltz, 21, Minnie Labon, 20, and Katherine Lickwa, 19. They are cnarged with robbing a party of motorists near Nappanee, Ind. CRANKS AUTO; STRUCK Driver iiinjured When He Walks in Path of Another Car. Frank R.scr.bere, 1024 Tabor St., was injured and taken to '.he Indiana QhrUtian Hospital Monday, when he walked from in front of his auto that he had just cranked and was struck by an auto driven by Frank Mascar', 614 E. Merrill St. Roseberg’s auto was parked at 115 E. Wabash St., Mascari was charged with assault and battery. MILL WORKER KILLED \ Another Man Loses Hand When Thrown Against Saw. [■ United Press , COLUMBUS. Ind., June 16. Charles Brown, 58, was killed and Everett, Roberts. 37, lost a hand in an accident at the Skinner sawmill, twelv< miles west of here, today. A slab of wood was thrown from a circular saw, striking Browfi in the head. He was thrown 200 feet. wa sthrown against the saw and his hand was cut off. LOSES SHOES AND SOX Roy Beattie, „ Cls Warren Avp., was swimming in the new Municipal pool, Rhodius Park. His shoes and stockings, valued at $3, were taken from the dressing room, he reported to police.

Meetings Here Wednesday Indianapolis Association of Credit Men. Meeting 4 to 6 P. M. Lincoln. Exchange Committee. Lurcheon. Lincoln. Woman's City Club. 6:30 P. M. C. of C. Garden Flower Society. Meeting 8 P. M. C. of C. Oakland Motor Car Cos. Meeting 10 A. M. Claypool. Indianapolis Gun Club. 2 P. M. Alpha Chapter of the Alpha Eta PI Frajtemity. Meeting 8 P. M. Lincoln. American Legion, Hilton U. Brown Post. Luncheon. Severin. Butler Alumni. Luncheon. Lincoln. Junior Chamber of Commerce. Luncheon. C. of C. Klwanis. Luncheon. Claypool. Lambda Chi Alpha- Luncheon. Board of Trade Lions Club. Luncheon. Lin* cola. Purdue AJumnl Association. Luncheon. Severin. Real Estate Board. Luncheon. C. of C.

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SURGERY UNIT TO RE RUSHED Mayor to Sign OrdinanceSpeed Up Plans. Mayor Shank said today he would sign the ordinance adopted by city council Monday night appropriating $385,000 to construct a surgery unit at city hospital. “Construction of the unit will proceed at the earliest possible moment," Sol Schloss, president of the c}ty health board. “The architect •will complete plans immediately and bids for construction will be advertised as soon as the bonds have been sold.” Financial arrangements will require about thirty-five days,* according to Joseph L. Hogue, city controller. Schloss said that if work were started In August, the structure should be completed before May 1, 1926. The majority faction of council, which had opposed the measure, voted for ,it after caucusing from 7:30 to 9 p. m. All seven council members in attendance voted for It. President Ben H. Thompson and Heydon W. Buchanan were absent. FISHING SEASON - OPENS Law On Baas and Blue GUIs Is Lifted. Indiana's fishing season began in earnest today with termination of the closed season on bass and blue gills. Conservation officials predicted an unusually good fishing year, due to the favorable we*ther throughout spawning sea so., nd the generally strict observance of fish law-s by sportsmen. While .the recent rains for the present hat% marred game fishing, river and creek water have been muddied arid it was taken as assured that cat fish would bite their heads off. PUBLIC HEARING SET Citizens to Have Chance to Discuss Street Widening. Public hearing on ordinance designating a thoroughfare plan, opening and widening a number of streets and providing for traffic expansion of the city was set for 8 p. m. Monday, June 6, in city council chamber yb city council Monday night. The ordinance would stipulate restrictions on actions of various citV boards to conform to a general plan for orderly growth of the city. It was proposed by the city plan commission after a scientific survey .of existing facilities. TWO HELD AFTER RAID James Starks, 40, colored, 818 Pomeroy St., and Laura Waters, 25, colored, 342 W. Tenth St., are under arrest today on bli tiger charges. Sergeant Cummingu and squat, said that Starks dumpec a small amount of mule whisky when they raided his home.

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ROBBERS CHOKE CLERK; GET $74 Three Enter Drug Store at 947 N. Illinois St. Frank Batchelor. 2023 N. Illinois St., clerk for S. Muhl Drug Company, was attacked Monday night, and robbed of $74, by three young colored men who entered the place $47 N. Illinois St., at closing time. Police say they are the same trio who robbed a man in the rear of the Elks Club Saturday night. A weapon was not displayed in either hold up. • Batchelor said one man stood at the door and two came to him as if to make a purchase, seized and choked him unconscious. Albert Holman, 2048 N. La Salle St., attendant at the Western oil station, Massachusetts Ave. and Dearborn St., told police he found “jimmy” marks on the window when he opened today. Entrance was not gained. START DRIVE ON ALCOHOLTRADE Vursell Begins Campaign in Chicago Territory. By United Pres* CHJCAGO, June 16. —A Federal drive against the illicit alcohol trade, held ofthe same Importance to the middlewest as the blockade of rum row is to the east, was started today. Federal officials declare that Chicago is the biggest alcohol clearing center in the world. Bootleggers and others engaged in the business of diverting alcohol to illegal uses have reaped profits of $12,000,000 in the last two years, it is estimated. Charles W. Vuraell, chief enforcement officer for Illinois today placed Federal agents at virtually every alcohol distilling and denaturing plant in the city. “We will reduce the Illicit alcohol business 85 per cent within a short time," Vursell predicted. BOY STRUCK BY BUS Walter McCord, 9, of 826 S. Pennsylvania St., was slightly injured and taken to city hospital, today after he was struck by a motor bus, driven by Ralph Wells, Greenwood, Ind., at McCarty St., and Madison Ave. Witnesses told police the boy was an auto tire in the street, Wells uas slated.

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Opera Ensemble to Give Program Tho Pettis light opera ensemble will broadcast this program tonight from station WFBM tonight from 8:15 to 9:15: Selections from “Kid Boots." “Ship o’ Dreams,” baritone solo. Franklyn Greenwood. “Love's Old Sweet Song,” Molloy. “Veneian Love Song,” cello solo. Anne Cunningham. “Ma Little Banjo,” baritone solo. Franklyn l Greenwood. Selections from “Blossom Time." “I Never Had a Mammy,” from “Topsy and Eva.” "Remembering” from “Topsy and Eva.” vocal duet. Ruth Otte and Anne Cunningham. Intermezzo from "Cavallera Rusticana." Mascagni. “God Bless You. My Dear” and “Grandma,” baritone solos. Franklyn Greenwood. “The World Is Waiting for the Sunrise.” Seitz.

FEAR RADICAL COUP IN CHINA Government by Anti-Foreign Faction Is Rumored. Bn United Pres* LONDON, June 16. —Rumors of a threatened coup in China by the "Christian general,” Feng Yu Hsiang, were current in rekin today, according to a Pekin dispatch to the Daily Express. Feng is reported desirous of installing a government with a strong anti-foreign tinge. The report that the Standard OU Company is withdrawing from General Feng's territory added strength to this rumor. Meantime Japen has ordered four warships to prepare for a dash to Shanghai, according to a Tokio dispatch. Japan still insists, however, she has no intention of any separate action in the Chinese situation. Chinese messages report the torment among students continuing with a boycott movement against the British and Japanese. EXERCISES AT EARLHAM Bv Times Special RICHMOND, Ind., June 16.—Dr. Glenn Frank, president-elect of Wisconsin University, was the chief speaker at commencement exercises for at Earlham College Monday night. Ninety-two seniors received diplomas.

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BOY KILLED BY FIRE EXPLOSION Pours Gasoline in Kitchen Range —House Burns. A sorrowful mother and father left today for Campbellsburg. Ind., with thp body of their son. Paul H. Jones, 10, of 3004 E. New York St., who met death Monday afternoon when he poured gasoline on a fire in the kitchen range. Three younger children, Marcella, 2; Jack, 4, and Donald, 7, escaped death by leaving the kitchen shortly before the explosion. Coroner Paul F. Robinson planned to make a thorough investigation. Mrs. Gold Jones, the mother, tdd Lieut. Claude F. Johnson that she told the boy to get wood and replenish the kitchen fire. After the exexplosion, a fire started, with $2,000 damage to the house. An empty oil can was found near the stove. The mother, was in the back yard when the explosion occurred, but was prevented from rescuing her son by the flames. CITY - WILL INVESTIGATE Action May Be Taken Against Inspectors of Gravel. Action will be taken against inspectors of the city engineer's department if it is found there has been neglect of duty In approving quality of gravel used by the Mead Construction Company on E. Tenth, St. pavement, between Sherman Dr. and Emerson Ave.. William H. Freeman, member of the board of works, tsaid today. Freeman declared the board will instigate investigation of charges of the State board of accounts that gTavel used was of inferior quality.

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ELEVATION PAY DECIDED Board of Work* Gets Figure for Past Pro.iects. Railroads, affectedby past track elevation projects, will pay the city $371,216, it was deteiimined by the board of works Mond.ty. Board approved arrangement with railroads consummated in long series of conferences by H. G. Wiay, track elevation engineer, and William Bosson, city attorney. The arrangement. represents (difference between $710,036.95. for track eleva-

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