Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 25, Number 192, Decatur, Adams County, 15 August 1927 — Page 1

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GERMAN TRANS-OCEANIC FLIGHT FAILS

Judge Elbert H. Gary, Steel Magnate, Dies In New York

heart trouble CAUSES DEATH OF FINANCIAL GENIUS Chairman Os U. S. Steel Corporation Dies This Morning; Aged 80 Years outstanding figure IN FIN ANCIAL WORLD y P w York, Aug. 15.—(V. P.) Judge F.lbeil 11. Gary. cbair- | hl . in of Inc I. S. Steel CorporaI lion, died at his home here al a. in. today. Had he lived un lil October he would have I celebrated his 81st birthday. Death of Judge Gary was announced at the offices of Nathan Miller, sttorney for the steel corporation. Chronic myocarditis was given as the immediate cause of his death, a disease which is an inflammation of the muscular wall of the heart. Retirement Expected I Financial circles had long expected Judge Gary’s retirement from the steel corporation and this, coupled with the knowledge that he was in tailing health, had caused the stock I market to prepare for such an even- [ tn* ty as occurred today. Although | when first reports reached the market at the opening today, saying that I his condition was “worse,” there was a slight drop in the U. S. Steel stock. ! announcement of his death caused ; little immediate disturbance and such ■ tread as there was in the market i. was upward. Before the announcement of Gary’s death U. S. Steel sold at low' as 130’4 but after the death was anhonneed it hefd close to the opening J ievei of 13114 to which a rally just before the announcement had carried ! it Detail* Are Withheld Beyond the bare announcement that Judg’ Gary was dead, all information was withheld at his offices Awe. although a statement later in | tie day was promised. Judge Gary was one of the outstanding figures of all Lines in the world’s financial history. • He started life working on a farm near Wheaton, Illinois, where lie was liorn October ' 8.1846. He attained his education at Wheaton college and at the University of Chicago. He first job away from the farm was a grocery c.'erk at 112 a week. Later lie became a court stenographer and finally was admitted to the bar in 1867 in Illinois. Once A County Judge He served two terms as a county •ro.VTINI El> ox VMiE FIVKI EPWORTH LEAGUE INSTITUTE CLOSES Institute Certificates Awarded To 1,200 Bible Students Sunday Epworth Forest, Webster Lake, Aug. 15—The six-day institute of the Methodist Epworth league closed here s «nday. More than 1.200 Bible students were awarded institute certifi"lles at a mass meeting held in the Epxorth Forest auditorium Sunday Afternoon. J- Ira Jones, pastor of the Cenlr, < Methodist church at Richmond, Slivered the address at the afterBo °n session. The certificates were yarded by jay OhJinger, president " the Fort Wayne district of the Lfworth league. (’. H. Taylor, of Greencastle, d charge of the early Sunday ?? rn * ng senrice held near the lake re - Dr. c. E. Flynn, pastor of e First M. e. church at Blooming- )°‘ 1 ’ dq'ivered the sermon at the church service and Rev. L. „ Kemper of Newcastle spoke w' n p ay at l ' le auditorium. Rev. Cl,. P' t,in K er . pastor of the Normal , 5 E. church at Muncie, also ' *" e al the early morning service.

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“MARY HAD A LITTLE LAMB-— S_ ’ , Thomas A. Edison made his first radio speech on the fiftieth •mniversary of his invention of the phonograph. And into the air, from Llewellyn Park. N. .1., he spokt again the first words to be registered on a talking machine: the first verse of the nnrserv rhvme about Mary and her little lamb!

DOLE FLIGHT TO ; START TUESDAY Eit?hf Planes, Possibly Nine, To Enter Race From Californie To Hawaii Oakland Airport, Oakland, Cal., Aug. 15.—(UP)—Eight airplanes have qualified for the Dole flight to Hawaii—scheduled to start tomorrow —and the ninth entrant will make qualifying flights today. | ' The one plane not qualified is the “Dallas Spirit" piloted by Captain , William Erwin. He will take the plane, in which he hopes to fy around ! the world, aloft this morning for final tests. There was an orderliness about the air field today. The planes, gaudy of color, were wheeled out early and the j big motors—which must stand hours ; of contant work as the air caravan sweeps across alie Pacific — were ; turned on. Every precaution is being taken to be certain that the planes , are in good condition for the flight. Some intend making short flights today. All of the aviators expressed confidence that this most modern race, testing speed, daring and would be a success. All expect to land safely in Honolulu. | As they tinkered with their panes | Pacific journey the nine pilots eagerin preparation for the hazardous transly sought information at to the Junkers plane which is making a flight from Berlin to America. They expressed hope file German fliers would moke their tri'j successfully. —. —o Feast Os Assumption Is Celebrated Today The feast of the Assumption .of the Blessed Virgin was celebrated in St. Mary’s Catholic church today. It is a holy day of obligation and one of th& principle feast days of the year. Masses were said at 5,7, and 9:45 o’clock. Receipts Os Big Fight May Exceed $3,000,000 Chicago, Aug. 15. —(UP) —There is a possibility that the gate of the Dempsey-Tunney fight, scheduled for September 22 at Soldiers’ Field here will exceed $3,000,000. Tex Rickard arrived in the city over the week-end to handle the advance sale and arrangements and said it was one of the greatest affairs he had ever handled. More than $1,000,000 in tickets already have been asked.

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.Jones Returns From Geneva Arms Parley New York, Aug. 15 — (UP) —Rear admiral Hillary P. Jones, member of the American delegation to the Geneva Arms conference returned today from Gene 1 i advocating the upbuilding of a commercialjleet. “What this country needs now. he said, is an adequate commercial fleet which would act as an arm of our navy." He expressed regret at the failure of the conference at Geneva hut hoped that it “would turn the eyes of the people toward the sea and show what the sea means to continued prosperity." o Washington Township Budget Is Estimated The proposed tax rate for Washington township for next year is 36 cents on the hundred dollars. This is the same rate as in effect now. The proposed rate will raise a budget of $15,39600 This year the amount raised was $16,173. The liudget, as prepared by T. R. Noll, township trustee is published in tonight’s Daily Democrat. MANY TO GO ON EXCURSION Annual M. E. Sunday School . Excursion To Toledo To Attract Many A large number of tickets have been sold already for the annual excursion to Walbridge Park, Toledo. Ohio, under the auspices of the Sunday school of the Decatur Methodist church, which will be run over the Clover Leaf division of the Nickel Plate railroad, next Wednesday, August 17. It is though that a train of at least twenty cars will be nepessary to accomodate the crowd expected to go on the excursion. Last year, approximately 4,200 persons went on the excursion and it is thought that a much larger number will go this year, since the train is being started at Bluffton instead of Decatur, and Bluffton and Wells county residents have been invited to enjoy the outing. The round-trip fare from Decatur will be $1.50 for adults dnd 75 cents for children while from Bluffton it will be $1.75 for adults and 15 cents for children. Tickets may be purchased at the Nickel Plate station or at any of the folio|ing places in this city; John T. Myers and Son clothing store; Beavers and Fryback furniture store; Graham and Walters office, or the F. V. Mills grocery.

Decatur, Indiana, Monday, August 15, 1927

Executive Committee Os Anti-S\'loon League Meets Wincna Lake. Ind . Aug. 15—(UP) — The Executive Committee of the AutiSaloon I.eague met heie today for a three-day session, with political considerations the chief business scheduled. This quarterly meeting of the executive committee. made up of the National leadets of the League and the state superintendents, is being held in conjunction with the congress of the World League against aleoh llsrn, which will open here upon conclusion of the Anti-Salc.on League conference. What political support the League could command, if it should decide to take an active interest in politics, probably would be offered to President Ccoiidge, should he change ills mind and decide to accept nomination, it I has been indicated by “Dry" leaders I FARMERS START WOOLLEN BOOM “Woollen For President” Boom Takes Shape At Meeting At Indianapolis Indianapolis, Aug. 15. —(U. P.) — A distinct “Woollen for President" boom took shape here today when approximately 75 farmers, from various sections of Indiana, gathered for a Democratic political meeting. The marked the first organized state movement toward obtaining the Democratic nomination for Woollen. Practically every rural community in Indiana was represented. Tlte action of the meeting is expected to come in the form of a resolution witch will be calculated to furnish stimulus for a concerted Hoosier boom for Woofien. Called by Addison Drake of Fairbanks and Ora C. King of Sweetser, leaders of the Farmer Democrats who have been Boosting Woollen for some time, the meeting was to lie held without organized backing from the state Democratic committee. However, both Drake and King said 'hey have l>een working with the knowledge of the committee. Chinese General Mav Visit United States Shanghai, Aug. 15 —(UP) —General Chang Kai-Shek, the young military genius who led the Nationalists on their successful northern drive last spring may soon visit the United States it was understood today. Shiang has resigned as'commander in chief of the Nationalists army and has been succeeded by Gererai Ho Yang-Chin at Nanking. .Chains sailed yesterday for Ninkow whence it was announced he soon would leave for abroad. C. C. Wu moderate Nationalist foreign minister and Huang Fit Nationalist mayor of Shang Hal also have resigned. The Nationalists army has withdrawn to Nanking and fighting temporarily has ceased. 0 SERVICES TO BE CONTINUED Church Os God To Continue Evangelistic Service Until Wednesday Because of the interest manifested it was decided last night that the evangelistic, services at the Church of God, on Cleveland street, would be continued until Wednesday night; The Rev. Clifton H. Lord, the evangelist, delivered a powerful sermon Sunday night on the subject. “The Callings of God." Miss Dollie Cock sang a beautiful solo in the evening service. The congregation appreciates the presence of members of other churches In the services and extends an inviation to the public to attend. There will be services this evening. Tuesday evening and Wednesday evening, starting at 7:30 o’clock.

EXECUTIVES OF MINE WORKERS' UNION CONVENE Developments In Coal Strike Among Items To Be Discussed HOLDING MEETING AT INDIANAPOLIS Indianapolis, Aug. 15.—(U. P.) — Tlie 'international executive council of the United Mine Workers of America went into session here today. Foremost among the various items scheduled to be considered at the 'meeting is an examination into developments in the bituminous coal worker’s suspension which began April 1. The session was looked upon with added interest because it is the frrst meeting of an important union body 'since the policy committee ordered suspension of operations in bituminous fields. Permits Negotiations As the suspension stands at present the union will permit negotiations jof contracts between operators and miners at present wages and allow the miners to work until a definite agreement is made. A stand of "No wage reduction in the new contracts” has been the keynote of the union policy toward the operators. Among" the union notables who are gathered here today are John L. Lewis, president United Mine Workers; Phi’lip Murray, vice president; Thomas Kennedy, secretary treasurer; Denis H. Brislin, Wilkesbarre, Pa.; James R. 'McCormick, Coshocton, O„ N. J. Ferry, Hazleton, Fa., and various representatives from the district unions. o Tocsin Man Sentenced On Burglary Charge Arthur Clark. 29. of Tocsin, was sentenced to from one to 14 years in the state reformatory in the Wells Circuit court this morning, following his plea of guilty to a charge of second degree burglary and larceny at Tocsin Saturday night. He pleaded (guilty to stealing some automobile equipment from a car Saturday night. E. KLEINHENZ DIES SUNDAY Former Decatur Resident Dies Os Pneumonia At Fort Wayne Edmund Kleinhenz, 37, of Fort Wayne, former Decatur resident, died at the Lutheran hospital at Fort Wayne Sunday night, at 7:15 o’clock, following a short illness ot' pneumonia. His condition was not thought to be critical until Saturday and he was taken to the hospital .Sunday noon. Death came a few hours later. Edmund Kleinhenz was born in P•catur July 4, 1890. He received his education in Decatur Catholic school. Fifteen years ago, Mr. Kleinhenz moved to Fort Wayne, where he has since resided. He was employed as a cost accountant at the S. F. Bowser company in Fort Wayne for many years, and was with that concern when he died. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. DeEtla ' Baltzell Kleinhenz, a daughter. Henrietta at home; three brothers. Frank, ot Fort "Wayne, Arthur and Lawrence, of this city, and two sisters, Miss Rose Kleinhenz and Mrs. George Knick, of this city. Funeral services will he held Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock at St. Marys Catholic church Fort Wayne Burial will take place at the cemetery at Fort Wayne.

Steel Magnate Dies ■■ | j •C d o Tv*™* s™« 5 ™« “■■ • Judge Elbert H. Gary Judge Elbert 11. Gary, chairman of the E. S. Steel Corporation, died at bis home in New York Citv, early this morning. HEADSCEMETERY SUPERINTENDENTS Don Teeple, Os Decatur, Named President Os Organization Sunday Don Teeple. superintendent of the Decatur cemetery, was elected president of the Northern Indiana Cemetery Superintendent's Association, at the seventh annual conference of the organization, held in Lindenwood cemetery, Fort Wayne. Sunday. Godfrey Nesswald, superintendent of St. Joseph’s cemetery. Decatur, was elected vice president, and C. A. Dosweii, landscape gardner ot’ Lindenwood cemetery. Fort Wayne, was elected secretary and treasurer. Twenty-sev-en cemeteries of northern Indiana were represented at the conference. The conference convened at 10 o’clock Sunday morning. The visitors were the guests of H. J. Dosweii, superintendent of the Lindenwood cemetery. The forenoon was spent in inspecting Lindenwood and other cemeteries in Fort Wayne, and in watching demonstration of new and improved machinery for use in cemeteries. A pi.mic dinner was served at 12 o’clock noon. A business session was held in the afternoon. Several papers, dealing with cemetery problems, were read by different persons. Mr IT. J. Dosweii. of Lindenwood, read a paper on “Grading of Lawns and Roads"; Dr. Edwards, of the I. O. O. F. cemetery. New Haven, lead a paper'on, Location of Cemeteries Throughout the District." Mi . Oldbeig, a retail- monument dealer of Fort Wayne, read ■> paper on "Monumental Restriction"; Mr. Daugherty, of the New Haven cemetery, had a paper on “Collection ci 'in cans and other rubbish accumulated durin,; the year." and Mr. Teeple. of Decatur, read a paper on "ft!oppinr Petty Thefts in Cemeteries without Prosecu'ion." In liis paper, Mr. Toenle said that prior to tliis year, when regular closing hours were instituted at the Imcatur cemetery many persons reported thefts of flowers, vases, shrubbery, and other items frent graves and lots in the cemetery ,but that, not a single complaint had b?en receive d this year. He said that a check-up showed that practically every one of the thefts occured in the evening between 5 and 7 o'clock. It was dec de l yesterday o make an effort to obtain -? larger representation of ceinete vs, not only in th'- district, but throughout the state, in the organization. The organization will work in con.iur.e.ion wit.t the American Associa 1 . n. t f Cemetery Superintendents. The next conference of the association will be held at Lindenwood cenietary, on the second Sunday (COWTINI BD ON P vt.i : l I v I: i

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ROUGH WEATHER CAUSES FLIERS TO TURN BACK .Junker’s Monoplane Covers 1,875 Miles Before Coming Down SISTER SHIP HAS MOTOR TROUBLE Berlin, Aug. 15. (I'. P.) Germany’s first ellorts to conquer the Atlantic ocean in a heavier-than-air craft, failed today. The Junkers Monoplane, Bremen, one of two which left here yisterday afternoon for the United States, returned this afternoon, the plant and pilots baffled by their task. The monoplane Europa, sister ship of the Bremen, was forced down at the city of Bremen last night. Encounter Fog and Wind Fog and wind defeated the Bremen. Pilot August Loose told the United Press he had reached the Irish coast when he decided it expedient to return. Loose was at the controls of the Bremen during the flight of 1,875 miles. “After smelling the fogs of the Atlantic." he said, “we decided not to risk the airplane in a fight against adverse winds. We turned her nose toward home." The Bremen and its sister ship, the Europa, left Dessau, Germany, shortly before sunset yesterday. The Europa developed engine trouble over the .North Sea and had to turn back, landing at Bremen. The plane was damaged but the crew escapde without injury. The German airmen hoped to reach New York about 9 a. m. tomorrow and to fly on to Chicago to establish a new distance record. The Europa, wh ch was forced out of the fight at Bremen because ot engine trouble and the weather, was •o have ended its flight at Mitchell Field. N. Y. o Muncie Prepares To Welcome Elks Tuesday Muncie. Ind., Aug. 15 —(I’P) —This city completed preparations today tp act as host Tuesday for the twentysixth state convention of the B. P. O. Elks. Sessions will continue through Thursday. Between 2.000. and 3.000 visitors are expected as each of the 60 Elk lodges in Indiana will send delegations. John O’Malley, of Boston, Mass., new grand exalted ruler of the lodge will address the Thursday morning session. M. R. Robinson of Kansas City grand lodge secretary for the last 26 years will attend. o — NICOLA SACCO • BREAKS HIS FAST Condemned Prisoner Y ields To Pleas Os His Wife And Counsel Boston. Aug. 15 —(UP) —On.the 30th day of his hunger strike. Nicola Sacco broke his fast today by drinking two cups of beef tea shortly before noon. The prisoner who began his hunger strike on July 17 as a protest against the secrecy of Governor Alvan T. Fuller's investigation of the Sacco-Van-zetti case, started taking nourishment as result of new pleas from his wife and counsel and prison physician. Mrs. Rose Sacco, wife of the prisoner, and Michael Angelo Musmanno of Pittsburgh, member of the defense counsel, had pleaded almost daily with the hunger striker in an effort to induce him to eat. Until today, he had steadfastly ignored their pleas. Today they visited him again in the barber shop of the prison, where Sacco and Vanzetti meet their friends. It was then that Sacco, very weak from his nearly 30 days without nourishment agreed to begin eating.

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