Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 26, Number 88, Decatur, Adams County, 12 April 1928 — Page 1

I WEATHER Partly cloudy tonight and Frida *’ Slightly cold* l, ‘°- niflht.

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Bad Weather In Store For German Trans-Atlantic Fliers

GERMAN PLANE IS ATTEMPTING HOP ACROSS ATLANTIC Plane Not Sighted Except Shortly After Take Ofl Early This Morning 26 STEAMERS LIE IN PLANE’S PATH New York, April 12 — <INS) Twtnlv-six trans-Atlantic passpiiw’T steamers line the path which the silver-gray German monoplane Bremen has taken i„ its protected Hight Irom Baldoiintl field, near Dub in, to Mitchel field. New Wk. but none of them up to shortly before noon had reported sighting the plane. Only a few ol these liners, however, were close tnougli to the European coast to have sighted the Bremen so soon. The first word from the Bremen after it hopped off at 5:38 a.m. today, ft 12:38 a.m. New York time, with Captain Hermann Koehl, iConnnand,"nt James E. Fitzmaurice, and Byron F’-renfrled von Huer.efeld aboard, came in the form of a Central news dispatch from Galway, which said that the plane passed over there on the west coast of Ireland at 7:05 am. 'rhe plane was flying strongly in northwesterly direction. Bad Weather Ahead Weather conditions were reported satisfactory as far as the mid Atlantic, but there were In dilations that after that point is reached the flyers may run igto difficulties: Dr. James H. Kimball, of the New York weather bureau, said that strong winds, severe cold and sleet along the north At’ar.tic coast await the flyers. Hop Off Early Today Dublin. April 12— (INS)— Determined •o be the first to span the Atlantic ocean in a westward flight, Captain Hermann Koehl, Qommandent James E. Fitzmaurice and Baron Ehrenfried von Huenefeld, hopped off from the Ba'donnel airfield for America in the Junkets monoplane Bremen at 5:38 a m. today. Undaunted by the recent tragic disappearance of the British fliers, Captain Hinchliff e ana Miss Mackay, tlie two German airmen and their Irish companion l departed upon receiving the first favorable weather reports in several weeks. Capt. Koehl handled the “joystick" of the plane at the take-off. Commandent Fitzmaurice, chief of the Irish Free State airforce, who was to act as relief pilot, sat next to him in the cockpit. Von Huenefeld. who went along as observer, sat be-

ICOXTIX'I Rn Os I’AGK EIGHT' STATE BANK AT BURNEY CLOSED Decatur County Institution Is Eleventh In State Closed This Year Indianapolis, Ind., April 12*-(lNS>— The state banking department today announced the closing of the Burney State Bank of Burney, Indiana, in Decatur county. This was the eleventh 'ank to be closed in Indiana since January 1, 1928. Among the $42,000 deposits in the Burney State Bank were $27,000 of Qecatur county and township funds. The capital stock of the Burney Bank was $25,000. Ira Carmen is president and A. O. Calveri cashier cf the Burney Bank. Lack of business was said to have been the fundamental s?ause of the Burney Bank’s troubles. ■ — Advent Os Warm Weather. To Be Delayed Two Days Indianapolis, Ind., April 12—(INS)— H was two degrees below zero this morning at Prince Albert, Manitoba, and because of this cold spell in North western Canada warm weather will be delayed at least two more days in re turning to Indiana. J. H. Aimington, government meterologist said today. Armington's official forecast for Indiana was ‘“'Partly cloudy tonight and I'fiday, and slightly colder tonight."

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Burglars Rob Home Os Deputy Prosecutor As Watch Dog Is Subdued South bend, Ind., Apiil 12—(INS) — The double-barreled menace of a deputy ptosecntoi and a watch dog did not deter burglars here who ransacked the home of assistant state’s attorney Paul Jacksen. When Mi. and Mis. Jackson came home shortly' before midnight they saty the dog sleeping peacefully on a top coat dropped by the burglars, who had taken a string of pearls, all of Jackson's clothes and other Io t. FIFTY-TWOSEEK DEGREESATD.H.S. — Names Os Prospective Graduates Released Today; Commencement May 25 Fifty-two pupils are candidates for graduation from Decatur high school this spring, according to the list released today by Principal Walter J. Krick. These? pupile must make satisfactory grades in their final examinations to make their graduation possible. Commencement exercises will be held on Friday evening, May 25, in he high school auditorium. Albert Stump, prominent Indianapolis attorney, will deliver the commencement address. Plans aie now being made for ccmmencement week activities. Following is a list of the prospective graduates: Charles E. Adams, Roy Anadell, Isabelle D. Andrews, Pauline Andrews, Edna F. Beineke, William H. Bell, Florence Brown. Alma Bucher, Robert Carper, Daniel Christen. Anna Mary Chronister. Dorothy Cook. David S. Cramer, John L. De Voss, Delores Elzey, Charlotte Everett, Herbert Fuhrman, Richard Graber, Helen Gerber, Helen Haubold, C. Verea Heller. Mabie Irene Hill, Robert F. Hill, Virginia Hite, Kenneth Hofstetter, Geraldine Hower, Agnes Johnapn, Kathryn Kauffman. Margaret Kern, Helen Kirsch, Juanita L. Knodle, K Gerald Koos, Mary Macy, Margaret Mills, Helen Myers, Melvena J. Newhard, Mary Pauline Niblick, Francis P. Noack, Lois E. Ogg, Isabel Peter son. Albert Rebar Chester Arthur Reyno'ds. Kenneth F. Schnepp, Helen Shroll. Nina Herietta Shady. True Sheets, Ross Stoakes. Jr , Dick Stoneburner, John H. Schieferstein, Vivian C. Thomas, Lillian Worthirtan, Justine Zerklo. n — Ignores Two Threatening Letters; Home Is Bombed Baltimore Md„ April 12—(INS)-Be-cause John Romano, 54. ignored two threatening letters demanding $5,000 a bomb wrecked his house today, and badly damaged 20 other homes in the neighborhood. Romano, h’s wife and twenty oher occupants'of the damaged homes were injured. A pedestrian knocked down by the blast told police the bomb was hurled at Romano's door by a man' from a speeding automobile. o Boy, 4, Cuts Face As He Tries To Shave Liberty Center, Ind., Apr. 12.—(U.R) —A four-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Raber, near here, has a severe gash on his face as .a result of using a razor in imitation of seeing his father shave. o Monmouth Seniors Plan Graduation Week Events The Monmouth high school baccalaureate sermon will be delivered at the Concord, Root township, church, Sunday, April 15, at 7:45 o’clock. The public is cordially invited to this as well as to the Commencement, which will be held at the school builning on the evening of April 19. at 8 o’clock. The Rev. Mr. Slater, of Hoagland, will deliver the baccalaureate sermon and Edward O. Snetnen, of Indianapolis, the commencement address. Interest Increases In Union Chapel Revival Interest and attendance are increasing at the revival services being held at the Union Chapel United Brethren church east of Decatur. The Rev. Mr. Barton, of Monroeville, is doing the preaching and he is bringing powerful sermons. The pastor, the Rev. B. B. Blauvelt, is in charge of the revival.

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GERMANS BRAVE ATLANTIC IN WESTWARD HOP KM • I / I >1 \ -ii*i ,| mmiiii Min iifliiiiTrnrTiiir'' 7WT Baron Ehrenfried von Huenefeld (upper left) and Captain Hermann Koehl (upper right), two noted German aviators, accompanied by Commandant James E. Fitzmau f<e, chief of the Dish Free State airforce, are somewhere over the Atlantic, on an attempted non-stop flight from Dublin, Ireland, to New York The fliers are attempting he hazardous flight in the Junkers monoplane “Bremen,’’shown above. i

CENTRAL SCHOOL PLAY POSTPONED Sudden Illness Os Member Os Cast Causes Postponement Os Production Owing to the sudden and serious illness of one of the principal characters it was f omul-necessary this afternoon to postpone the annual Central School eighth grade play, which was to have been given in the Decatur high school auditorium tonight and Friday night. Mamie Niblick, one of the leading characters in the play, was taken suddenly ill today. W. Guy Brown, principal of the school, said this afternoon. No date has been set for the play *t depending upon the recovery of Miss Niblick. The titl« of the play selected for presentation this year Ls “Danny Boy.” C - So Cha Raes Join Old Home Week Cluh At a iecent meeting of the So Cha Rae it was voted by tlie club to take out a $5 membership in the Old Home Week Club. The So Cha Rae is the first organization in the city to mflke a donation as a club. FIRE DAMAGES FARM RESIDENCE Mrs. Philbert Gase Painfully Burned In Blaze At Her Home Wednesday Fire destroyed a summer kitchen and smoke-house on the Philbert Gase farm, east of Decatur, in Union township, at about 2:30 o’clock Wed-

nesday afternoon, causing a loss of from S4OO to SSOO and inflicting burns on Mrs. Gase, who rushed from the house and attempted to throw water on the blaze. Mrs. Gase had been smoking meat in the rear end of the building and t is thought that a piece of meat dropped from the hook into the fire, causing the flames to burst forth, jetting fire to the building. Irenaus Gase, a son, was working in a nearby field, and noticed the blaze and ran to hiis mother’s aid. Mr. Gase just butchered four- hogs. This meat was consumed in the fire, together, with other household supplies and personal property. Neighbors rushed to the scene of the fire and formed a bucket brigade and soon extinguished the blaze. Hater was poured on the house, which kept it Worn catching fire, although the side of the house was scorched from the intense heat. Mrs. Gase received burns on the side of her face and neck, when she opened the door to the smoke house and attempted to throw a bucket of water on the flames. Mr. Gase is grateful to his neighbors for the help given in extinguishing the blaze and in saving the house from being consumed in the flames. *

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• Decatur, Indiana, Thursday, April 12, 1928.

Principal Os Monmouth High School Wins $250 In A Slogan Contest Charles B. Noble, principal of the Monmouth high school, yesterday received a chec for $250. This was second prize won in a contest conducted by the Cook County and Chicage Hankers Association for a slogan to be used in building up the patronage of neighboring banks. The slogan which won the second prize of $250 was, "Bank on. and in, your neighborhood." o Trustees Elected By Evangelical Church At the annual election held by the First Evangelical church of this city last night, the following members'were elected trustees for a term of three years each: C. E. Hocker, H. A. Fuhrman, Eugene Runyon, Earl Butler and Henry Adler. — C Child, Playing With Matches, Badly Burned ColumHa City, Ind., April 12—(INS) Maxine Stearns, 4, was near death today from burns received when her clothing caught fire while she was playing with matches. Her mother's hands were badly burned in trying to put out the burning dress. u Q — — — — Kerosene, Being Used To Start Fire, Explodes Larwill, Ind., April 12—(INS) —The habit of starting kitchen stove fires with kerosene almost cost Forrest Smally, local telegrapher, the life cf his wife and his $2,500 home, by a near miracle a tragedy and serious property loss were averted but both Smalley and his wife received painful burns. Smalley was pouring some kerosene on some smouldering embers when the oil can exploded throwing liquid fire over the room. Mrs. Smalley succeeded in extinguishing the flaming dress bj wrapping a rug around herself. Brother And Sister Are Scalded To Death Plymouth, Ind., April 12 — (INS) — Heart broken’Mr. and Mrs. Merle Ford of Plymouth, held a double funeral today for two of their six children. Yevone Mary, one year eld, and Ronald John, four year old who died as yte result of scalds received when Ronald pulled a pan of boiling water from the kitchen stove. Yevone died a half hour after the accident. Ronald succumbed to his burns last night. o Baby Weighing 14 And One-half Pounds Born At Craigville; Dies James Smith, Infant son of the Rev. and Mrs. Jay Smith, of Craigville, died at bjrth at 7 o'clock Wednesday evening, at the family home. The baby was unusually large, it weighing pounds. The mother is reported to be in a serious condition. Rev. Smith is pastor of the Chrsitian Union church nt Craigville. Besides the parents, the baby is survived by five sisters. Following short funeral services at the home Friday, the body will be taken to Ostranders, Ohio, for burial.

“PATRIOTISM" MOTIVE RAPPED Government Strikes Today At Excuse Set Up By Harry Sinclair Washington, Apr. 12. — (U.R) — The government struck today at the “patrioUeHi’’ motive set up by Harry F. Sinclair's attorneys to justify his leaser of the government's Teapot Dome oil reserve. For this purpose it elicited from Amos L. Beaty, New York, former president of the Texas OU company, that when he conferred with former Secretary of Interior Fall seven days before the lease was granted in 1922, Fall made no reference to need for building a great pipe line and navy fuel oil storage tank at strategic points. The defense in Sinclair’s trial on a conspiracy charge lias claimed that the pipe line and tanks —stipulated as part of Fall's lease to Sinclair —were necessary for national defense and the more urgent because of a threatened war cloud in the Pacific. DENEEN TICKET PILES DP LEAD Defeat Os Thompson-Small-Crowe Political Machine Complete Today Chicago, Apr. 12.—(U.R)—Tabulation of late returns in Tuesday's Illinois Republican primary today showed steadily increasing leads for DeneenLowden candidates. Louis L. Emmerson, Deneen-Lowd-en candidate, was given an estimated majority of 400,000 over Governor Len Small. In 5,746 precincts out of the state’s 6,334, tlie vote for governor was: Emmerson, 963,996; Small. 572,661. For U. S. senator, 5,162 precincts gave Otis F. Glenn, 788,424; Frank L. Smith, 560,746. For state's attorney of Cook county, 3,027 out of 3,056 precincts gave Judge John A. Swanson, 455,877; State’s Attorney Robert E. Crowe, 262,275. (Chicago, Apr. 12. —(U.R)—Defeat of the powerful Thompson-Simall-Crowe political machine was complete today, final tabulations in Tuesday’s Illinois primary serving only to increase the margin of victory of the allied forces of U. S. Senator Charles S. Deneen and former Governor Frank O. Lowden. Governor Len Small and State’s Attorney Robert E. Crowe of Cook county suffered overwhelming defeats and other administration candidates for state and major Cook county offices were overturned. Emmerson defeated Small for the gubernatorial nomination by a majority which seemed likely to reach 450,000, and Otis F, Glenn defeated Frank L. Smith, who was elected once and appointed twice in the U. S. sen ate, but never has been allowed tc take the oath of office.

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Woman Absent-Mindedly Swallows Poison And Antidote; No Harm Done Bicknell, Ind., Apr. 12.—(U.R)—While cooking, Mrs. Ruth Colgrove absenttnindedly ate a piece pf pineapple which had remained in an open can over night. Just as absent-mindedly a few minutes later, she drank the whites of some eggs from a cup which she thought contained fruit juice. She became ill with ptomaine poisoning. but the attending physician said sht. escaped serious effects tiecause Iffb egg whites served as an antidote. SEN. REED GIVES TALK AT CAPITAL Presidential Candidate Gives Old Time Democratic Booster Talk Indianapolis, Apr. 12. — (U.R) —Senator James A. Reed, last night, delivered heie, one of those old time Democratic booster talks, in which the principal thing spoken of is the republican party. Reed detailed Teapot Dome, centering on the scandal; he struck at Will Hays, head of the movie industry; he complimented Illinois voters for their stand in Tuesday’s election; he wanted to know if Indiana today has any Mortons or Harrisons in the republican party and his audience answered “no”; he said those who control the republican party “are devoured by leprosy and corruption.” “They do not need a surgeon," he said, “they need an executioner.’ Ringing Will Hays and the much talked of Continental Trading company bonds into his talk he proposed that “Hays be removed from the head of the movie industry and Fatty Arbuckle placed in Hays position.” Reed pointed out that “I did not come here to get any delegates from Evans Woollen,”- Hoosier "favorite son” presidential candidate. "I hope and expect your delegates to be for Mr. Woollen,” Reed said, “He is big enough and good enough to fill any position.” The Missouri senator charged that Andrew Mellon, secretary of the treasury, "is holding his position illegally because of his i:nany connections with corporations." “I believe," Reed said, “that millions of republicans are prepared to join with democrats in cleaning out and cleaning up. When the people have an opportunity to cast their votes in November it will be prophetic of better days.”

President Coolidge came in for some criticism during Reed's speach, when the senator thought "lie should have responded immediately to the senate resolution demanding the discharge of Harry Daugherty as in commenting on the Illinois primary results Reed said: “The results which crushed the Governor Small and Mayor Thompson forces are prophetic of what an aroused electorate will do in the national election this fall." Gilliom To Speak At Berne Monday Night Attorney General Arthur L. Gilliom, formerly of Berne, now candidate for United States Senator, will give a public address at the Berne Continuity Auditorium, Monday evening, April 16 This meeting will be held at 7:30 o’dock and immediately Sallows the Chamber of Commerce meeting, of

which he will be a guest at a6 o’clock banquet. Indications all point for a record crowd, according to Edward E. Leichty county campaign manager tor Arthur L. Gilliom. The Berne high school orchestra, under the direction of H. B. Hoffman, will furnish special music. This organization received first place at the County Music-Literary contest at Decatur. Hospital Association Elects New Officers Indianapolis, April 12. — (U.R)—The following officers were elected at the conclusion, of the annual (meeting of the Indiana section American Hospital Association: Albert G. Hatfti, of Evansville, presi dent; Miss Missouria F, Martin, ol Muncie, president-elect, to serve as president next year; Miss Gladys Brandt, of Logansport, treasurer.

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30 KILLED WHEN BOMB EXPLODES IN MILAN STREET Explosion Occurs At Hour King Is Scheduled To Pass Through Street INFERNAL MACHINE jj'OUNI) ON RAI-LU AY Milan, Italy, Apr. 12.—(INS)— Thirty persons were killed and 40 wounded here today when assassins who plotted to kill King Vidor Emanuel exploded a bomb in the crowded Julius Caeser square. A change in the king's plans probably saved his life. The monarch who came from Rome to open the Milan trade fgir arrived at the railway station just a half hour before the bomb was exploded. The fact that he went directly to the exhibition instead of stopping at the station for the planned reception is believed to have saved his life. 14 Killed Outright Fourteen persons were killed outright and 40 injured by the blast. Sixteen of the injured died later. The dead included several soldiers. The infernal machine was a high powered time bomb and exploded by clock work mechanism. According to police, it was’ hidden in the square during the night and was timed to explode at 10 o'clock, the hour scheduled for the king to :ass through the square. Just after the royal party had passed and entered the exhibition hall, the bomb exploded with a terrific detonation. Infernal Machine Found 1 Dispatches to Geneva from Como. Italy, said the authorities there had discovered an infernal machine on the tail way over which Premier Mussolini's train was to have passed yesterday from Milan, his home, to Rome. 1 The dispatch added tlie infernal machine had been charged with explosive celatine. ’ It had two long fuses, the unattached ends of ” filch were being held ' by a man concealed near the track. He was arrested. Mussolini, however, returned to Rome safely yesterday and had a conference with S. Parker Gilbert, Arner--1 lean agent general of reparations. It was assumed the bomb had been found either yesterday or Tuesday.

Fall Down Stairs Is Fatal Indianapolis, Apr. 12. — (INS) —Jacob Mann, 65, died at the City hospital early today from a fractured skull received last night. He fell down the stairs at his home at 925 Bellefontaine street. TO GIVE VIOLIN RECITAL HERE Meredith Stewart, Former Decatur Boy, To Give Program Next Tuesday Assisted by Verne Rothaar. as pianist, Meredith R. Stewart, former Deca- • tur boy and son of Mr. and Mrs. John i Stewart, of Dayton. Ohio, will be pre- ■ sented in a violin recital, Tuesday evj ening, April 17, beginning at 8:15 o'- . clock at the Decatur high school audi- , torium. [ Meredith Stewart resided in this city

. more than five years ago for a period of about 14 years. His father was city I editor of the Daily Democrat for sev- , eral years. The boy’s musical educa- . tion was started under the tutelage of Mr. Ralph Moser, to whose memory he . is dedicating his Decatur program. He has studied the violin for many years . and has appeared in program from var- , ious radio broadcasting stations . throughout the country. It is his plan to go to Paris during the coming summer where he will study for a year under the French masters, and complete his musical education. S Tickets for the recital are being sold by a committee from the Woman's e Club of this city and also may be see cured at the Daily Democrat office. >f The admission is 35 cents for children t- and fifty cents for adults. The program to be presented coni' siSts of four numbers, each contain>f ing a group of three selections. Mr. is Rothraar will appear individually at ■a the piano in three numbers, and Mr. Stewart will appear in four numbers.

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