Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 22, Number 151, Decatur, Adams County, 24 June 1924 — Page 1

Volume XXII. Number 151.

GREAT ENTHUSIASM GREETS KEYNOTE

cheat issues ARE BROUGHT TO THE FORE Democratic Leaders Succeed In Diverting Delegates From Klan Fight talk lower taxes Planks Proposed To Cover Taxes, League Os Nations And Tariff (Ry Fraser Edwards) <V. P. Staff Correspondent) UNITED PRESS HEADQUARTERS. WALDORF HOTEL, New York June 24.—Tn their desperate efforts to divert the minds of delegates from the hitter fight over the klan, democratic leaders today succeeded in bringing to the fore the league of nations, taxes, tariff and farm relief. To this end Chairman Cordell of the national committee made public a letter from Col. E. M. House, urging the adoption of a plank in the plat form pledging the democratic party to advocate the United States join I ing the league a* an associate mem ber. While the McAdoo and antiMcAdoo factions continues to quarrel over the proposed plank mentioning the klan by name, other leaders who are looking for a winning Issue in the campaign put toward further tax reduction. adjournment of the tariff so as 1 to lower the cost of living and practical farm relief. This program lias the support of Tom Taggart of Indiana. who has thns liir h.M nkv.f from the bitter klan fight. Get Back to Fundamentals Party leaders favoring the empha* Is of domestic issues believe the party should get back to fundamental economic measures, the things that touch the pocket nerve of the voters. They fear the klan issue has already been overplayed. While N. H. Moore of Ohio, and, (Teorge Brennun of llinois have enter-'| ed a last ditch fight for an anti klan plank naming the organisation, neither they nor Senator Underwood. Alabama. will say that they will carry (Continued on Pas* Five) SMITH BACKERS ARE CONFIDENT Say New York Governor Will Gain Strength As Voting Continues tl’e'tetl I-— Ser'-' Smith Headquarter H. New Torn. June 24 ■ (Rpe.-ial to Daily erst)—When the national deinmrutic convention opens here today Wil uni O McAdoo will be away out In 'he lead, with Governor Alfred E Smith a poor second. on the face of avail able Information 8m th has fa-hind liini only the solid delegation of N-* York—hl* own state. Rut section* of New Englm'l ■» cording to the Smith claims. * lino up with the empire ata'* and on the first ballot Smith will P» M " ly 3M votes.” his pre' invention man •gers cla med As nearly as it can bo n<‘»f •’ Smith wilt receive the folio* votes on the second vote: . New York 90; Ma«*«chuseß. 3>. Pennsylvania X; Colorado 6. *"" Meticut in, 111 not* 39: Wisconsin. 36. The table shows ven clearly the governor will have the « iho industrial stair* centers of the population R'* “ situation whch l» ntoo . against him. delegates from “ cultural stales declaring , . Smith Is elected the ruial I f * " country will not retelve th’ a'-•" It should from him . The air of confld-hce at •' headquarters Is Increasinghowever. If that CM <- Early today It was claimed fha ■ I* gaining western delegate*.. that eventually U»»*« " f * tor him.

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CANDIDATE [ 1 GEORGE SILZER I New Jersey delegates and possibly a few others are expected to cast ther votes for George Siller, governor of New Jersey, when balloting for the presidential n< nrii.ee is begun in the democratic national conventon at New York. CHILDREN WILL HOLO A PARADE Children Os .Junior Chautauqua To Hein Open Big Event Tonight The members of the Junior Chautauqua. who got an early start on the regular program by starting last week, are preparing today for their big parade to be held this evening at 6:3#| o'clock. The child with 'he most original costume for the pa • le. which will precede the opening session, will be given the honor of leading the parade. The local Boy Scouts will assist Miss Hulda Griaeumr in organizing the Um children. Judge for the parade leader were announced this morning as follows: Rev. Thompson. A. R H*>lt house, i ','harles Niblick. Mrs. Dan Tyndall and William l. nn. They wII decide <>n a ( lasi* of which child ha* the most original and cleverest costume. At the meeting of the Junior* yesterday morning, the* Reds won In at-; I tendance over the Blues. A toy band, I has been organized and will make its initial appearance on the chautauqna platform the last afternoon of the pro-j grow. The meeting will be held In the tent tomorrow morning, and every morning during the week at » o'clock. A junior town will be organized tomorrow morning to take charge of the I conduct of the Junior meeting* A mayor, clerk and chief of police will ho elected. Service and health com-| misslonera will also be appointed. Any child having a junior ticket is entitled to attend these meeting*. Miss Grisemer announced this morning that a story hour would be conducted for the children after each afternoon performance. This will be for all Junior members and also those children attending the afternoon pro enthusiasm has been shown] b y the youngsters and the enrollment has been Inc reasing rapidly the last ( (wo days. A great many more arej-z j iwcted to report a- »<«•" as | Jous Bible school, finish their courses tomorrow. .' A new feature will Inlr-Mluaw l , for the kiddles each day. and the two hours of Phy and •»«, from .ny of •>'- r«utor or from J. H. Peforeon hD. A« am- at 'b- for ”**' - ——o - Girl Bom To Mr. And Mrs. Hubert Schmitt . ,|g pound l*by girl wa* born * Mr lend Mrs. Hubert Schmitt at the well known tatrtnoaa ”' ing out the cigar, to those s: man of Wayne. CHICAGO GRAIN CLOSE Wheat: July ” ’**' ' Sept 43%r; DOC. «* c '

PREMIUM LIST FOR FAIR HERE ISANNOIiNCED Total Os .$2,500 Offered In Prizes For Exhibits At Big Event FEATURES PLANNED — John Isenbarger, Manager, Announces Names Os Department Heads More than $2,500 will be awarded in prizes in the various exhibition departments at the Northern Indiana Fair, which will lie held in this city, July 22-25, at Bellmont Park, according to s atisfies pub) shed in the premium Ist for the fair which has been completed. I There w.ll be displays of horses. 1 cattle, sheep, hogs, poultry, grain. , seed, farm and garden products, fruits, canned goods, dairy products, quilts, needle work, paintings, and* art work. Premiums for winnign ex-i| h'.bta range all the way from SJI rente to $50.00. Besides the- exhibits, there will bo I the usual line of concession*, shows, (feature acts, races, display of tire-1 I works and other attract on* that have, . made the Northern Indiana Fair a leader in previous years. Mr John Isenbarger. of North ManChester, who Is general manager of the local fair, will arrive in th s city' tomorrow to complete arrangement*. I and start, an extensive advertlstng campaign for the event, which man :cgers pred ct will be- the- f»r us fairs. Superintendents Named The- superintendents of the several departments have been announced as fol'ows: <> E. Bm erd, horse department; J H. Franklin, cattle depart !ment; Al Reiff, sh.ep department; Al Reiff, hog department l ; Samuel Naftzgcr. poultry department: L. M ' Hitcshe. grain and seed department; 1., M Busche. farm and garden de partment; L. M. Bnacbe. fruit depart(CMtlnciad on tieee ’tarrnci FETTERS BETS ! LIFE SENTENCE Court Overrules Motion For New Trial In Celina Murder Case A motion for a new trial in the case of the state of Ohio against George Fetter*. Celina. Ohio, youth, who was Iconvic teal of the- murder of Ed Moyer, m n trial held at Celina n- ently. was Overruled yesterday by Judge H A. Miller The court sentenced young IfM'era 'o <W» Imprisonment in the 1 Ohio state penßenitary. U“*b year i the 23rd day of Augu.t. the *uay of the Moyer murder. F-'ters I* |,o be placed In solitary confln ment. In mnkns his ruling J*»d«e Miller frankly atacd «h«( b* 'd*»- lr tain* no doubt as to the «»••< of young 'Fetter*. B**" P** ,m< 'the court a.k-d Frtter. if he had sty 'thing to snv. He ««*'" "’• l It.. "1a perfectly lnn««ent. Followling the p»»*in« of sentence, ntiorneya for Fetters went Into . »n*A and It to expected 'h*< *b*y will apPOH| th., dec Won Within the next

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Decatur, Indiana, Tuesday, June

KEYNOTER | / ' I 5 ->A dfe. M l-ATHICK HAKKISON of Mississippi Senator Harnfson delivered the keynote address ui the democratic national convention in New York tee day. Senator Harrison is one of the* Leading young orators of the country oday. SPANSCOUNTRT DURING DAYLIGHT 1 Lieut. Maughan Successful In Flight; Time Is 21 Hours, 45 Min. Dawn to Dusk Flight Left Mnecdn. N. Y.. 2:5» a. m (E S. T ) Arr ved Dayton 7:05 a. nt. Left Dayton 8 ;I« a. m Arrived St. Joseph. Mo.. 10:52 a. m. (C. S. T.l Left St. Joseph 11:37 a. m Arrived North Platte. Neb.. 1:34 P m. c Left North Platte 1:57 p. m. Arrived Cheyenne l 3:15 p. nt (Mountain standard time.) Ij.fl Cheyenne 3:54 p. in. Arrived Saldure 6:20 p. m. (Coast sme ) Ix-ft Saldure 6;31 p. m. Arrived San Francisco 9:44 pm (Coast time.)

Pre** !<•<•! San Francisco. Cal. June 24 tape olal to Daily Demm rat I- Fleeter al iiiosi than the sun Itself. Lout Ru« well fa Maughan flew by daylight 'from New York to Hun Francimo i Monday, and the dream of American a.rmea of a dawn to dusk transcont .nental fllghr became a reality. A new era of aviation has been op ened up by the coaragiou* and sueeeaattd ventuw. arnty and *i»'iimn flying men declared t«duy aa eongratulutlon* were showered upon the army 1 officer who left Mitchell field. New York, at 2:5» a. m. eastern standard I tine, und arrived in Hun Francisco 21 hours and 45 minutes later What army men visual to fa a fleet of airplane* on one coast called by (Continued on Pune Thre-i

CONVENTION PROGRAM National Chairman Null calls tonvrntlon to order at noon east ern daylight saving time Invocation by Cardinal Huyes. Hinging of Htar Hpangled Banner Reading <>f the convention call. Election of temporary omeers Address of Senator Pat Harrison, temporary chairman Adoption of parilmontary rules for convention Confirmation of various committees Optional speeches tteawlutlon of reape, f In memory vt Woodrow Wil-on Adjournment. Weather Unsettled tonight and Wedneadap. Prottoldv Imai thunder atortn*; rooter In extreme north portbrn lonight

CHAUTAUQUA OPENS HERE THIS EVENING “Three Wise Fools,” Popular Play, Opening Number Os Program SIX-DAY SESSION Advance Ticket Sale Good, Committee Reports; Plans Complete The tent is up, the seals have been plaeed and everything is in readitiess lor the prodtielioii of the play “ l liiee Wise 1 Fools."| which will open the six-day Community Chautauqua program in this city tonight al N o'c lock. The canvas sin Iter has been pitched on Liberty Way opposile the library. The sale of the season tickets, which sell at $3 00. made a decided gain yesterday, and it Is predicted that thv 500 which have b -on subscribed by local people will be sold by tonight. The sale will continue until tomorrow, and nnybodv wishing to purchase a ticket for the entire If sessicn program may de so at ' the t>nt today or tomorrow. John 8. Peterson, chairman of the tic ket committee, will be at the tent this evening and tomorrow, and ha* . requested that all those who have taken tickets to sell check up with hint tonight. Anyone deairing more tickets may also procure them from Mr. I’vUiFrun, » The Civic section of the Waumn’s Club will conduct a concession stand Inside the t nt. and soft drink*, ice < ream anil candy can lie w- 11 ' any of the sessions. The Woman * dub has bean comltu Ung this department for the past several year*. The sale of jho Junior tickets has I been re|H.rte<l a* near the 2'*" mark They mav be olitalneil from anvom selling th« regular ticket*, for 11 5" These tickets S’e f"* eMMr 1 w - e-, ■ »*”•••** ■——.mi A-u

ROBERT JAFRKER I DIES AT PREBLE Former Soldier Dies Os Tubereiilosis Contracted While In Army Robert A. Jgebkrr 3<>. a form er soldier, died at hi* h«m.- In PrrMe. at 6:25 o'clock Monday evening Death waa due to tnhereuloal*. ton trorted while Mr. Jaebker wa* In the nrin* during th* l the World Vsar. ll* had been in poor health since his dis ; < barge. Robert Jaehker was a non of Wil Hum and Sophia Jaebkrr. of Preble He was fawn in l*rrble. S pt* ntber 22. 1693 and epent th> hh i-ntiie life there. He was negotiated with hl* father in the operation of a general store in I’r. ldr On J im- !»■ I*»L Mr. Jarbker was married to Mia* Amanda Wertins, of Preble On Juno 2<, |»IX. be was inducted Into the army service and sent to Camp Sher man. Chlllb-otba. <*•» Mr Jaebker had just underarm-’ an operation for apondhitls and has not recevered from the operation when be was taken to camp At the camp ho be came 111 with the Influenxa and pneumonia, and waa xertouxly ill Ifo fa discharged from th" armv <m No»« ember 30. l»l*. The decnaand **•» “ m-ml»r nt the Ht Patil Lutheran church and th* American Legion Mr. Jaebkar fa aurvlved by hh wife, parents, one brother. FYe-l of ilrort Wayne, and two slaters. Mr. Otto Peters and Mrs Martin W. Meehl, l-'th of Eort Wayne Funeral aorivrep will bo held fr-.tn the home at 2 o'ttort and from the St Paul laitheran , hur< h!• 3* prior h Thursday otlefßOOß the Rot (fatoer mb toting Hn»l«l wHI made In the HI Paul cemetery.

CANDID \TE I FREDERICK D. GARDNER Frederick D. Gardner, former gov > . ernor of Missouri. I* expected to reii rive several vote* on the first ballot 1 tor the nomination for president tit i ‘hd deiuoi ru'.'c national convention ,I'n New York. BUTLER GAINS : RELEASE TODAY — Several Local Men Sign Bond For His Release After Hearing Mel. J. Butler, former city mail carrier, was given a prelitnln jy hear

Ina on the charge of embexzllng anil ' rifling of the mails. Irefore Commtaa- ' loner T. J. Ixrgan In the federal court * at Fort Wayne this morning and war released on a ssoo bond, which was signed by bls to brothers. William and Samuel Butler, and twelve local citizen* who volunteered to place their signatures on the bond Mr. Butler will remain m Ft Wayne where *Hc ‘has secured omploymedT. It fa said. Mr. Butler wa* ordered by Uommiaploner IxMtan to appear 10-fore Judge A II Anderson In the Federal court at Indianapolis on the first Mondav of the November term of court, which will bo November 3rd. for a formal hearing In the cuatodv of' United State* Marshal. Oscar Johnson, of Indlnna polls, and thirteen local citlzeßß who volunteered to accompany him. Mr. j Butler was taken to Fort Wayne at eight o'clock this morning The hearing Itefore Commissioner l*»g»n wa* held at nine o'clmk Mr Buller seemI ~,| tn better oi-lrlta today. It waa said Ity those who actompanled him i Among those who accompanied him were C. D TeepJe. D W. Beery. \rn-/. 1.. <• Walter*. F V ' Mill*. C. H. Colter. F. Q Q't‘nn. Samuel Butler. Will Butler. F E Vail. George S« hug. John T Myer* and W A. latwer. Mr. Butler was placed under arrest Friday afterwooß following charge* filed against him by Postal Inspector A 8. Kelly, of Winchester, who chargetl that Mr lluter unlawfully op en<d and ogtracted s!«»*> In current y. from a letter maded to Mis* Peggy ( Anderson. Denver. Colorado The letter »a» mailed In this city and upon j investigation the money wa* found ! on Mr Butler'* po<*ot». Bell Telephone Co. Scores Another Point Indianapolis J"t" -• ’’‘he »•»'• public *trv|t n c ttrnmiaaK n Boday wts enjoined Brmn lnt«yeterlng with raft. rctomtates made hy the Indiana Bell ' Telephone Co . bv Judge l'"«e in on taring la final decree In federal court ami the Tefapboß* (nbinttloo The degree place* the compaity In 1 * position tn raise its rates at any ■ time lt deems a rate boost noeeaaary to Insure a *B<sr retarn t-n It* pro 1 petty attmrdlng to the Interpretaibm phone cttmpanv -dflclafa |d I •*" ’ the decree i q "

' U. s. Likely To loin In liitcr-nllH’d Conference ; .. 1 Waahlngam. June 24-- tHpertal to. Dally Democrat I The I nllt d State* I very probably w II be teptwmled at ( n th- pntpteted 'Oler .dlh-d t tmferenC" e of premier* al lamdon July 16 by the n iiistoman umtfflcial l-hserver. but t. wll not be officially represented, aj e *|M>lie»tnati for I’-caldenl Ctadblg ll said a' the While llouae today.

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PAT HARRISON SWAYS CROWDS WITH ORATORY Democrats Clear Wav For First Big Battle—That Over Platform OVATION FOR WILSON Session Filled With Atmosphere Os Respect For War President A summary of Senator Harrison's keynote speech can ho found on page four of this even ng'» : Dally Democrat. i $ _____ Madison Square Garden. New York, June 24.—The democratic national convention swung through its first session today swayed by the skillful and force ful oratory of Senator Pat Harrison and cleared the way for its first big battle—that over the platform. It was a hot day and it was

still hotter in the Garden. Harrison nevertheless swept the delegates to high pitches of enonce at the conclusion of a long demonstration for Woodrow Wilson there was a movement when the great throng struck a revival note. Tbs initial seasl<m wan flll«*«l with the atmosphere of respect for the demes ratir" war president. Every referent < to hi* name brdtlehf cheer* and applause and on owe ot •« asion a demonstration lasted approiimately fifteen minutes. The (losing scene of the first day found a little woman Mrs. Reeves, of the state of Washington. completing the tribute to the party's dead leader Reading a resolution honor Ina him as an (incomparable American. Mrs Reeves moved that the convention adjourn out of respect for his memory until II o’clock tomorrow morning The motion carried and the adjournment was taken at S:ls p m and the resolutions committee immediately wont to the Waldorf hotel to begin their deliberations over the party (Continued on Pare alyl M'ADOO CLAIMS NEW STRENGTH Miinagcrb Say La 4 Minute Drain Have Gained More Delegates t”pi d Pre a g. rvlcet I McAdoo Headnnartei«. X'« w York. June 5« M< Ad.m will climb within 115# vo’w of th democratic t***; J fdenttai nondnstion on the fifth ballot" was the claim advanced today .hr manager* nt the leading candldate just h-tore the •peahw of th. first day's-convention session The new strvt)**h Is said to have «th tisl and ii>nite son K--l-rallons I The half doran »«><< lenders forth ctina Me Adan's candidacy within lb* ~«nv.ntlon hall rely upon thia strength to stampede their candidate through With ait hundred votaa

ju»t 13* •hori i»t • hi- nomination. MrAdnn would !*■ at hU i-troamt. Nnt. r. thay nay baa a randhlatt. .onto no <l<*o and th-n fnllrd la I ••iimlttK lh ( * nomination. Prowler Trie* To Break Into A Home At Berne Il.n>r Jun* M.-IRpartal tn I»a4ly ItwnwM'ratl.—A ytrowtor ati-tni>i*d to *atpr th* team* of Mra lUatrlc* Potf*nb«irg*r. In Horn*, laat Frtday nl«ht. I’anl laihman. who !• aluylntl at Mi* i roffmlH'r«*r hom*. h*ar<l th* f rw * *r and h* flr*d thr** abate at him la | lha dark, bat lb-* ma” ••• at*- 1 - _