The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-08-24
COUNCILMEN TO
QUESTION SHANK
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quiry. I believe 1 know where we
can get the money" King declared
However, 1 believe they'll come
across"
Ray suggested that the investiga-
ton has such general popularity
that it might be financed from con-
tributions.
Danger of suggested attempts to
make William H. Freeman, board
member, the scape goat was dis
cussed at length and the opinion was
that the transactions of all board
members in their official capacities
should be scrutinized without fear
or favor.
Probe "Gift''
Special attention is to be directed
to reports that board members
favored virtual gift" Of the Belt
Railroad bridge over the new chan
mel of White River near Raymond
st. to the Indianapolis Union Rail
way Company, that the clause max
ing the city liable for rebuilding the
Belt elevation over Z. New York st.
at an estimated cost Of 100000 was
inserted in the track elevation con-
tract; and the recent charge of
James M. Ogden, corporation coun-
sci, that Freeman tried to induce
William Bosom, city attorney, and
himself to back his contention that
the city should pay two-fifths of the
expense of lowering the tracks Of the
Union Traction Company on Martin
dale Ave-
Ogden said Bosom and he rejected
the proposal and it was announced
Sunday the company will defray the
entire costs. DR.. M. j. Spencer,
board member. first insisted upon
lowering of the tracks at board
meeting several weeks ago.
Ray reiterated his statement that
the White River bridge deal was the
biggest steal ever attempted in the
citys history"
Should Resign
eff a board member has private
transactions with corporations deal
ing with the city, he has no right to
serve on that body" Ray declared.
Estranged relations between Ogden
and Bosom were denied by the city
attorney.
"BOne Head"
| Freeman is being criticized by ad-
ministration leaders for what they
call bone head" play in refusing
permission to Councilman King to
examine the track elevation con-
! tract.
TITS going to hurt Lew like the
mischief" said one Of Shank's right
hand supporters. And it could have
been prevented so easily"
At the meeting Sunday mem
bers of the committee commented
upon the frequent appearances of
Armitage at meetings of the board
of works, and indicated the com
mittee would seek an explanation of
| his alleged relations with that body.
Mr.. Ffxit Told
|
prevail of faulty material on the
part of members of the board of
works was brought to light through
a letter Mr.. Fixit of the Times staff
received from a Times Reader"
The letter:
! about one year ago the board of
works let a contract for sidewalks
and curb on S. Dearborn St., Eng
lish to Newton AYES, and said i'm
provement is cracking and the curb
is falling down. 1t is supposed to
be first-class job. Kindly advise
steps to take in this matter"
Other Boards
| While members of city council are
delving into transactions of the
board of works, they are on the alert
for alleged sins of omission and COM
mission by other branches Of city
government, it was indicated at the
meeting Sunday.
Criticism of the raising of the
park boards maintenance levy from
to cents and of attempts of mem
bers of the board Of sanitary COM
missioners to increase their main
tenance levy from 51a cents to Z
cents, authorized by Mayor Shank,
was heard.
"I am decidedly opposed to allow
ms these boards and commissions
more appropriations than the units