Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 26, Number 276, Decatur, Adams County, 21 November 1928 — Page 1
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COUNCIL ASKS ■ RAILROAD TO I FIX CROSSINGS trio Railroad Ordered To I Repair Three Crossings In Decatur fB. THOMAS FILES REPORT ON POOL I Tin' city council in regular session L evening ordered the Erie railhad to repair its crossing at ThlrL„ih and Tenth streets and the Penn-k-1 van I a railroad to repair its crossings „ the north part of the city, near the Elgar factory. The Erie and Nickel |] a te railroads were also ordered to Ulen the crossings at the Line street Eleventh and tenth street crossings baking the crossings as wide as the Ireet. she elevation of Line street at the trussing approach to the Nickel Plate racks was also discussed by the conn--11 and the matter referred to the meet and sewer committee. The conn ril would like to eliminate the drop Iff si nth of the crossing and the matL will be taken up with the railroad jompanles. Want to let Flagman Go ! The superintendent of the Nickel plate railroad addressed a communication to the city council, asking that [hn railroad be given the right to dispense with the watchman at the Winchester crossing. The council granded he railroad Ihe right to erect automatic flasher signals at this point, and i rjereil that the railroad had to maintain i watchman at the crossing until further action of the council. The railroad wishes to force the change now. George Winters is the watchman. The natter was referred to the committee on public safety and the decision of the committee will he reported to the eouncit later. -....- Report is Filed Bryce Thomas, who was in charge of ihe city swimming pool at the Water Works park, filed a report with the council last evening, showing that 831 health permits had been issued during the year. The receipts amounted to 1417.00 expenses $330.28. leaving a balance of 86.72 on hands. The report was approved and the halanue was ordered [placed in a certificate i f deposit, to he used next year. ICONTINIJKn on PAC.K TWO) WHISKEY LABEL CASE IN COURT • Story Os Counterfeiting Os Federal Whisky Stamps To Be Told Indianapolis, Nov. 21. — (U.R) — The trial of 15 members of a counterfeit strip stamp ring alleged to have flooded the country with fake wltisky labels and revenue strip stamps for n-e on fake "bonded” whisky was halted in federal court today when 9 of the chief defendants pleaded guilty. Albert Ward, U. S. district attorney, agreed to dismiss charges against the six others' who he said were minor members. The guilty pleas came after a conference of defense attorneys with Ward. Indianapolis. iNov. 21.—(U.R) —Story of manufacture and distribution of fake whiskey labels and revenue strip stamps responsible for flooding the country with fake "bonded whiskey" was to be told in federal court today at the trial of 15 alleged counterfeit strip stamp conspiracy defendants. Eour other defendants in the case, Including Kenneth and Guy R. Whetael, Muncie, have pleaded guilty. The Whetsels, who are serving prison sentences, were to be brought from prison as government witnesses. Guv R- Whetsel was sentenced to 18 month* at Leavenworth penitentiary and Kenneth to a year and a day at Chillicoithe, 0., reformatory. Other defendants in the case are Peter, Charles and Abraham Ziff, Harry a. Brody and Nathan Altman. Chicago; Samuel Joseph, Isaac E. Herschorn, Mike Trumko, Hyman and William Meyers, Minneapolis; Arnold Greenberg, Milwaukee; Albert C. Goodwin, Sr., Albert C. Goodwin, and Thomas D. M. Goodwin, Albany, n. Y„ and Clark G. Behler, Fort Wayne. The case was originated more than a year ago by George L. Winkler, aheriff-elect, then deputy dry administrator, In a raid where a small quantity of the counterfeit revenue. stamps and whiskey labels was found, j
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: Fetors Favors Increase In School Fund Quota Foil Wayne, Ind., Nov. 21—'U.R)—Increases in appropriations for educational ptrprses in Indiana, to be asked l Hie 1929 general assembly are favored by It. Earl Peters, Democratic I state chairman. In a letter to Dr. William Lowe Bryan, president of Indiana University, , Peters declared in part: "I know cf no appropriations the benetits of which are more readily available to practically all of the people than are those for the promotion of education. OPACITY CROWD SEES MINSTREL i t G. E. Band Presentation Is Well Received; To Be - Re-Staged Tonight “Minstrel Fashion Plates”, the am , nual John B. Rogers version of melody , and comics was presented to n capacity crowd at the Decatui high school auditorium under the auspices of the General Electric band Tuesday night. The show' will be given again tonight, n order that those who were unable to secut e seats last night will be able to see the 1928 prdcuction. Music, melody and comical skits entertained the crowd foi two hours. The presentation started with a song. “Old Man Sunshine” by Chick Cole and Don Farr. Roy Mumma acted as the chef and sprved the audience with the menu for the evening. During the changes in scenery, a ■horns of girls enteitained the audience with dances and songs. Some comical drama was mixed in with the .ess serious pan of the show and in all the entertainment was interesting from start to finish. The minstrel proper was presided over by France Confer, with Tillman Gehrig, Fred Schurger, Herman Myers Arthur Hyland, Roy Mumma and Freeh Hower acting as comedians. They were dressed as convicts and a chorus of a dozen men, dressed as officers assisted the commedians. Mrs. France Con-| ter served as pianist. Tile Minstrel wil lie presented again tonight at 8 o’clock and the public is eoidiallv invited to attend. Tickets are selling for 50 cents each may be secured at the door at 7:30 o'clock. -Q — ■ ■■ i i • Firemen Meet Tonight Jack Friedt, Decatur fire chief has called a special meeting of all Volunteer firemen to be held at the City Hall at 7 o’clock tonight. It is important that all members of the loral department be present. Continue Search For Killers Os Manager Indianapolis, Nov. 21— (U.R)’ — Police t;day continued their search for three bandits who killed Paul T. Puliam, supervise of Bair’s Motion Picture Theaters here, in a robbery. zThe robbery occurred when the bandit car forced Puliam to step the machine he was driving on a local street Chicef of Police, Claude Worley, expresses! the belief that the robbers were amateurs and did not intend s o kill Pulliam but fired the shot in an attempt to frighten him. A coroners inquest revealed that PulHa mhad sl4 of his own money and $49.80 of the company’s funds in his pockets when the robbery occurred. WINTER ARRIVES IN THIS CITY Temperature Drops To 26 Degrees; Wind Adds To Cold Wave “Old Man Winter”, arrived in Decatur last night, accompanied by a strong wind and plenty of chilly weather and according to weather forecasters he will be here for at least several days. The drop in temperature was noticeable early last evening, but the big mercury drop came early this mornI ing when theremometer readings registered about 26 degrees above zero, the coldest of the current season. A strong wind accompanied the cold wave and made the kitchen stove and furnace fire feel pretty good. The drop in temperature is scheduled to stay several days, with possibly a slight lise the latter part of the week, according to weather bureau officials. The sudden change from fall to winter added activity to trading in local stores, and several merchants reported a heavy day of trading yesterday j and today.
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STANDARD OIL HEAD RELEASED — Robert W. Stewart Returns | To Chicago To Continue Business Washington, Nov. 20—(U.R)~~Robert W. Stewart, Standard Oil Multi-mil-lionaire, was at liberty today to return to his home and oil business in Chicago but the verdict setting him free provoked stinging criticism by Senator Morris, Republican, Neb. A District of Columbia Supreme . Court jury of nine men and three wo- J men acquitted Stewart late yesterday of charges of perjury arising from his testimony before the Senate Oil investigating committee. Acquital required 55 minutes. It followed the instruction of Justice Jen- ' nings Bailey that the jury must free Stewart if it found there was not a i committee qucruni preseut when Steward made his statements concerning ( Continential oil bonds. "Such technicalities (the quorum . point) have made our jurisprudence j the laughing stock of civilisation,’* ( Senator Norris said today in criticiz- | ing the verdict. The ruling was given by ustice Bailey in his charge to the jury. If the government had failed to show pre- ’ sence of a majority quorum of the com- , mitte Bailey said, the jury need go no further—A verdict of not guilty must , be returned, because the tribunal be- ■ fore which Stewart testified was “not competent” and therefore no perjury j could have been committed. If the Justice’s interpretation of the . law is right, Norris said, "95 per cent ‘ of all state and national legislation woulej be nullified.” “Unless thre was a fight on the Judge himself, he probably was not confirmed by a physical majority of the Senate," Norris added. “It is ridiculous that a man cat not be convicted of swearing to a lie on such a technicality.” Indianapolis Woman Dies Indianapolis, Nov. 21— (U.R> — Mrs. Louise Nunn, 52, Indianapolis, died here today the victim of burns received Tuesday when an explosion followed her atempt to start a fire with kerosene. Mrs. Nunn was assisting a neighbor who was unable to do her own housework at the time of thp accident. It was believed that she poured the kerosene into the stove where a live coal caught the fulld and exploded the five gallon can she was holding.
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Two Divorces Granted To Same Man And Woman Auburn. Ind., Nov. 21— (U.R) —For the second time within four years John Gilllgham, 81, has been granted a divorce from Helen Gillingham, in circuit court here. The couple was separated several months the first time and was married again in 1925. DECATUR LADY DIES IN OHIO Mother Os Mrs. Harry H. Ferntheil Dies At New Richmond, Ohio Word was received in Decatur today of the sudden death of Mrs. Hannah Tingley, 70, mother of Mrs. H. H. Ferntheil, of this city, at New Richmond, Ohio, where she had been visiting for the last several months. Mrs. Tingley made her home here in Decatur with the Rev. and Mrs. Ferntheil and had been visiting her relatives at her former home when death came. The cause of Mrs. Tingley’s death was not given. Surviving Mrs. Tingley, are two sisters at New Richmond, Ohio and the daughter, Mrs. Ferntheil. A son was killed in France during the World War and the husband died about 25 years ago. Tile funeral services will be held at New Richmond Ohio, Friday, but the time was not announced. Rev. and Mrs. Ferntheil left this morning for New Richmond.
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TWO VESTRIS STORIES ARE CONTRADICTORY Federal Inspectors Say Ship Was In Good Shape On Sailing Day CREW DISCLOSES MANY DEFECTS New York, Nov. 21. — (U.R) — Two amazingly contradictory stories concerning the seaworthiness of the Vestris when she steamed into the Atlantic on her last voyage were written 'nto the records of two investigating bodies today. Three federal ship inspectors, testilying before the department of commerce inquiry at the customs house, swore yesterday that the Vestris was a sound ship and tbat their four-day ’nspection before she sailed bad failed to disclose any evidence of negligence on the part of the owners or crew. At the same time three members of ’he crew were telling U. S. Commissioner Francis O’Neill in the federal building that the vessel was a 5.e.,. and had been badly in need of repairs for four voyages prior to the one on which she sank with a loss of 114 lives. The purpose of the department o! immerce inquiry is to determine vhether the federal ship inspectors erred when they gave the Lamport & Jolt liner a certificate of seaworthiness. The other investigation, conducted by U. S. Attorney Charles H. Tuttle, is a fact-finding inquiry to determine if criminal prosecution is warranted. The three federal inspectors — Edward Keane, F. E. Bruning and Frederick L. Dennis —said they had found the half doors on the sides to be water tight. The three members of the (CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO) HOOVER TO TRY FISHING SKILL Arrangements Are Made For Deep Sea Fishing In Today’s Program Aboard the U. S. S. Maryland, at Sea, Nov. 21. — U.R) -President-elect Herbert Hoover looked forward with keen zest today to a few hours of sport with the fighting deep sea fish that lurk off the Lower California coast. The mighty Maryland increased her speed to 18 knots and headed for the fishing grounds off Cape San Lucas. The battleship expected to arrive tills afternoon. Four boats were in readiness to put over the side for the deep sea anglers. Hoover and bis party plan to use a big open motor sailer. They will troll from the launch with spoons and other artificial equipment. The blue Pacific, off the tip of Lower California, swarms with big fighting fish—Marlin, Tuna, sharks, sail fish and sword fish. Mexican fishermen often have come to grief in battles with giant fish in these waters. A star-jewelled white night of the tropics, last night brought forth ducks and flannels and members of the Hoover party mopped their brows with handkerchiefs —as yet unacclimated to the limpid weather that will be their ’ot for many weeks. The president-elect donned flannel trousers and white slices, but be continued to wear his customary high stiff collar and a blue coat. The water itself has become noticeably warmer and the "shellbacks” — those who have crossed the equator before-prepared for the reception of father Neptune and his court, and the initiation of the Neophyte crossers of the line. Hoover is a “shellback,” holding a regular “certificate" from Neptune's court which he received when he crossed the equator in ear'ier days. Hoover has broken the seclusion he maintained during the first hours of the voyage and spends much of his time on deck, promenading with Henry P. Fletcher, ambassador to Italy and his official representative and diplomatic adviser, and with Captain Kimberly, of the Maryland. Hoover showed marked interest in the activities of the Maryland’s football team. The flagship's eleven recently won the championship of the ICUXTINtBD ON PAGE TWO}
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Man Admits Fight Which Ends In Death Elkhait, Ind., Nov. 21—(U.R>-Frank Porto, 37, who recently moved here and who has been under investigation i by police for possible connection with the tnuidec of a Chicago man in September, has been arrested Porto, Aftei arrested admitted participating in a fight with Ritbert Redlnl the dead man, and said that during tile 1 struggle he stabbed Rod in 1 hut didn't think that he killed him. He waived extradition and was returned to Chicago SILAS WHITMAN EXPIRES TODAY Well-Known Carpenter Dies At His Residence Early This Morning S las E. Whitman, 67, well-known Decatur carpenter, died at his home n the south part of this city at 3:4i> ’c’ock this morning, following an ill">ss of two weeks. Death was said hive been due to kidney trouble. ' f r. Whitman became ill November He had served as a clerk on the , ’sctlon board in his precinct on ’evember 6 and w'hen he went home o’low ng his duties on the board, he ’’ecame ill and since’that time was "onfined to his bed. SHas E. Whitman was born March 28, 1861. He was a son of William and ~llen Whitman. The deceased was oited in marriage to Peterron of this city and to this union one v»n, Charles Whitman, was born. Sur- • ving besides the widow' and son are he mother, Mrs. Ellen Whitman of Montpelier; two sisters, Mrs. Alice Shirey and Miss Belle Whitman of Montpelier and a brother, Oscar Whitman, of Fort Wayne. Mr. Whitman was a member of the j Methodist church and of the Loyal Order of Moose in this city. He was well-known in this city and in Hlnlfton where he and bis wife resided for ten years. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock at the home and at 2 o’clock at the Methodist church in this city. Burial wtll be made at the Decatur cemetery. The Rev. Ross W. stoakes, will have charge of the services. Eaton State Bank Closes Eaton. Ind., Nov. 21.—(U.R)—The Eaton state hank of this city was closed today for voluntary liquidation. Directors say that the hank is solvent and is dosing to liquidate, merely because the directors feel the town is not large enough to support two banks. — o W. Guy Brown Speaks W. Guy Brown, pricipal of the On- . tral school, gave an interesting talk at the weekly meeting of the Decatur Lions Club last evening. Mr. Brown ; spoke on “The Board Os Charities." Dr. Henry Frohnapfel was welcomed into the club as a new member. , Prayer Meeting Cancelled At Presbyterian Church i Owing to the fact that the minister, The Rev. ii. 11. Ferntheil will he ab • sent from the city tonight because of I the death of Mrs. Ferntheil’s mother • there will be no prayer meeting at the . Presbyterian church. C. 0. TEEPLE TO : SPEAK SUNDAY , Decatur Man Is Chief Speaker At Sunday School Meeting t C. D. Teeple, Decatur merchant, will f ba the chief speuker at the seml-an-s nual Sunday convention of Rcot and t Union townships to be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock at Clark’s Chape’ i Methcdist church in Union township. i it was announced today by the pro- . gram committee in charge of the conention. 3 Mrs M A Clem, president of the f ,s elation wll preside at the meet- , Ing and Clift.n Striker, of Monroe r ownship, county president, also will j deliver a short talk. A large attendance 13 expected. The . program will contain many interesting phases and discu-si:ns of Sunday t school activities. Music will be fur by the various Sunday schools of the two townships. The public 1h invited to attend. The ' | program will start promptly at 2 o’ j clock Sunday afternoon.
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CITY IN ARMS i IN EFFORT TO i CATCH MADMAN Three Have Been Slain And Two Others Are Injured By Man j INJURED COUPLE GIVE DESCRIPTION Otntiha, Nobr., Nov. 21. — ( UTi) —A city, jumpy from the attacks of a hatchet slayer, arose today with renewed determination to find the maniac who already has taken three lives, but who failed to strike again last light. The city was an armed camp ’uring the night, with peace officers nd private citizens patrolling resi’''ntial districts in the hope of cup■'•ing the mulatto believed respon- ■ e for the murders. Two other persons, Mr. and Mrs -’ Harold Stribling. were wounded by h 9 man. Stribling had improved at ord Lister hospital, physic’ans anounced today. For short periods he ->s regained consciousness for the rst time since the attack 24 hours go. He was incoherent at times. Mrs. Stribling, who awakened yesTday morning to see the hatchet of ’ie madman descending upon her usband’s head, had recovered greatv from the shock today. An opera‘on was performed on her nose, roken by a blow from the hatchet nd only a slight scar will remain. The victims whom the axe slayer murdered were Mrs. Waldo Russo, 11, mother of two children, and her sister. Miss Creta Brown, 18, slain Monday; and Joseph Blackman, 76, who was found beaten to death in 1 his home. 1 A battery of telephone operators remained on duty all night to spread possible warnings. Fia3’'ing of elec*ric lights In the homes of any dis’rict was to be to Rigual policemen ’n that district to call headquarters for instructions. Dozens of negroes have been taken into < ustody and questioned, hut none fitted tile description given by Mrs. Stribling. Police believe the man they are seeking is a degenerate or an escaped lunatic. E. S. SHUMAKER FILES MOTION Anti-Saloon League Secretary Files Motion To Dismiss Gilliom Motion Indianapolis, Nov. 21. — (U.PJ — Motion to dismiss the motion of Attorney General Arthur L. Gilliom which would require the Rev. E. S. Shumaker. secretary of the Indiana Anti-Sa-loon League, to serve his jail sentence in the supreme court contempt case, has been filed with the court clet k. The motion was based on the grounds • of lack of jurisdiction. It was contended that the matter , of the contempt sentence In no longed within the power of the couri to act upon. Shumaker was found guilty of contempt of the supreme court because of allegations made in his 1926 report to the league trustees, In which he I termed some the judges "wet.” He was fined SSOO and sentenced to serve 3ixty days at Indiana state farm. After exhausting legal avenues of escape in the state court, Shumaker went to the farm, paid his fine, and was pardoned from serving by Governor Ed Jackson. o i Couple Jailed For , Bumming Train Ride J Washington, Ind., Nov. 21.—..U.R) — | Mr. and Mrs. James B. Stethan are ’ serving Jail terms here because of their Inability to pay fines of $1 and costs, totalling sll each, for unlawe My riding a train. They were ar- ’ 3ted while "bumming’ ’their way on e i f: eight train. They said they were II snroute from Houston, Tex , to their former home In Pennsylvania where e the husban dhoped to obtain work. g 0 y Spuller Funeral Thursday r . Funeral services for Mrs. John P. e Spuller, who died at the Earl Butler home in this city will be held Thurse day afternoon at 1:30 o’clock at the )’- home and at 2 o’clock at the Evangelical church.
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