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MCHS
THIS WEEK IN INDIANAPOLIS
1925
news stories & adverts from one hundred years ago
Compiled by Steve Barnett
Ads & Illustrations clipped by Carl Bates


Mrs. Oberholtzer Weeps on Stand
From The Indianapolis Times , Thursday, October 29, 1925: After thirteen days of jury selection, opening testimony began this morning in the trial of D C. Stephenson and his two co-defendants who are charged with the murder of Madge Oberholtzer. The first witness to take the stand was Mrs. George Oberholtzer, dressed in deep mourning, her voice breaking with sobs and at times unable to speak because of her grief, told of the last time she saw her daughter – how Madge left h
Oct 28
Stephenson Trial Set June 2
From The Indianapolis Times , Friday, May 15, 1925:Â D. C. Stephenson, Earl Gentry, and Earl Klinck will go on trial in Marion County...
May 14
D. C. Stephenson Under Indictment
From The Indianapolis News , Friday, April 3, 1925:Â Former Indiana Grand Dragon D. C. Stephenson was arrested today on five charges in...
Apr 3


M'CRAY RESIGNS AS GOVERNOR
From The Indianapolis Times, Tuesday, April 29, 1924:Â Gov. Warren T. McCray resigned today following his conviction in Federal Court...
Apr 28, 2024


Petition Opposes New High School
From The Indianapolis Times, Monday, February 18, 1924:Â A suit seeking to prevent the Indianapolis board of school commissioners from...
Feb 18, 2024
No Room for Klan in U.S., Says Judge
From The Indianapolis Star, Thursday, January 10, 1923: “I don’t think there’s a place in the American republic for such organizations...
Jan 10, 2024


12 Negro Women Sit in Jury Box in Damage Suit
From The Indianapolis Star, Thursday, February 17, 1921: For the first time in the legal history of Indianapolis, and possibly the...
Feb 17, 2021


Hotel Men Seeking Way to Stop Use of Search Warrants
From The Indianapolis Times, Monday, January 24, 1921: Indianapolis hotel managers are seeking legal methods to protect themselves and...
Jan 24, 2021
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