Indianapolis Times, Volume 32, Number 251, Indianapolis, Marion County, 27 February 1920 — Page 11
SLAYER SAYS . HE WAS SLEEP llem embers Nothing Concerning Death of Wife. PONTIAC, Mich.. Feb. 26.—" My wile kissed m3 and went to sleep on my arm. The next thing I remember I was walking on the railroad tracks and knew that I had killed her.” - This Is the amazing statement made to the police by C. 1 1. Garmon, 23, who Is In jail here, charged with the murder of his wife, who was found slain In bed In her home In Pontiac. The circumstances surrounding the crime aie the most curious that hare confronted the authorities here in years. Gannon, who told the officers that he worshipped his wife, asserted that he snfTered a loss of memory, dnring which time he conld remember nothing that took place-_ He regained his memory, he said, and found himself fully dressed walking -from him home down the railroad tracks the city. He gave himself up to the first policeman he met and at his request both returned to the home, where they found the body of the murdered woman, her head crushed and a blood-stained axe standing beside the bed. Indications were that the woman had given no struggle. DECLARES WIFE WAS GOOD IVOMAX. "I loved my wife,’’ Garmon told the officers. "She va;a .good woman* very considerate and dutiful. We had no trouble. She was previously married and had a hard time and I tried to makeup to her for her unhappiness. Yve did not quarrel." Ghent beads of perspiration poured down Garmon’s face as he toid his story. He appeared to be under a great strain. Asa result of a train wreck two years ago one arm, part of a foot are lost and he has since been forced to wear a silverplate in his skull to cover a fracture. He told the officers that of late his head bothered him a great deal and he did not sleep well at night. AFTERNOON SHOPPING BEFORE MURDER. “We had a good time,” Garmon said, ‘‘and after we returned home we spent some time making plans for the summer. My wife kissed me and went to sleep on my arm. The next thing I remember I was walking on the railroad tracks and knew that I had killed her." Coroner Farmer took charge of the body and decided to hold no inquest. C. H. Wooten, an uncle of Mrs. Garmon, lived in the same house with them. She had no parents, but a son by her former marriage survives. . According to Garmon the couple were married four months ago. He came here to work for the Dupont Engineering Company. He is being held pending a decision as to whether to call a sanity commission. RULES LEVER LAW ILLEGAL ST. LOUIS. Feb. 27.—United States District Judge Farts yesterday held that the amendment to the I,ever act Is unconstitutional and dismissed the government's case against Cohen Grocery Company, charged with profiteering in sugar. Judge Faris held that the Lever act violated the sixth amendment to the constitution of the United States. Express Employes Wage Pact Signed H WASHINGTON, Feb. 27.—A wage agreement has been signed by Director General Hines of the railroad administration and G. C. Taylor of the American Express Company, with the express employes of the Brotherhood of Railways and Steamship Clerks, freight handlers. express and station employes. The agreement affects 70,000 express employes and provides for a twenty-six-day month, time and a half for overtime, and a seniority rule.
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Foster Parents Fight Mother For Little Boy yr * ■ Sv.- ‘ BABY' EARL.” Two women love “Baby Earl.” Both desire to have little Earl’s chubby arms encircle their necks and | whisper “Mamma." i To determine who shall get the child 1 Judge Solon Carter of superior court, room 3, has set the hearing of the j pleas of two women for 2 o'clock Friday. ; One claimant is Vada Southall, who says she is the mother of “Baby Earl.” The other woman is Mrs. Mildred Gnuer, wife of William Gauer, a grocer, living at 215 North East street. Mrs. Gauer has had the custody of “Baby Earl" since he was 14 months old. Earl is now 2Va years old. Mrs. Gauer claims that a home is not a home unless baby's laugh is heard. A visit to the Florence Crittenden home months ago resulted In Mrs. Gauer taking Earl to her home, where he has been ever since. “Arrangements were made by which the mother pays me a certain sum each ! week for caring for Earl,” said Mrr ! Gauer. “I do not care for the money, ■as my husband and myself want to | adopt Earl. My husband loves him, too.” In £ petition asking for a writ of ! habeas corpus, Vada Southall states that she Is the mother of Earl apd that the Gauers are Illegally preventing her from having the companionship of her child. On orders of Judge Garter. Mrs. Gauer produced “Baby Earl” in court today. Both Mr. and Mrs. Gauer were made party defendants to the suit. William E. Reiley represents the mother. The Gauers are represented by Judge J. D. Ermston, who was unable to appear today because of Illness. The case was to be heard this morning but was continued until Friday afternoon. CHILD’S MOTHER IS RETICENT. Vada Southall, the mother, refused to ; make a public statement, i The mother, Mr. and Mrs. Gauer and I “Baby Earl” were In court today when | the ease was continued. Prior to the sheriff serving the sumi mons on Mrs. Gauer to produce “Baby j Earl" in court today, a Times reporter visited the Gauer home. “Baby Earl” was playing with his rockey-horse. His chubby little body was encased in a sweater and a pair of romping pants. Mrs. Gauer was plainly nervous as she picked “Baby Earl" up and kissed Mm j after the summons had been served. “I would rather go to my grave than give Earl up,” she said. “She shall not have him. I will fight to the limit." ; Earl poked out a little foot and said: i “I want a dwjnk.” “Bring Earl some red soda pop," said Mrs. Gauer. i The red pop was produced and “Baby j Earl” sipped It as he nestled close to Mrs. j Gauer. j “ ’Cuse me.” aid Earl, when a little of the red pop spilled over his white r*cckj ings. ‘ TELLS OF VISIT j OF KARL’S MOTHER. 1 Mrs. Gauer said: “I do not know the ! name of Earl’s mother. She came to my j house Tuesday afternoon and attempted j to take Earl away from me. Ghe said
that she desired to take him to a south- ! ern climate for a month. “Earl has been, ill and we have expended a sum of money upon doctor’s calls. I nursed him through the nights. Give him up now? Never," said Mrs. Gauer. Mrs. Gauer stated that Attorney Reiley accompanied the mother to Mrs. Gauer’s home Tuesday afternoon. “When the mother tried to take Earl to a taxi, I took him In my arms,” said Mrs. Gauer. “All I could think of was that she could not have him. Mr. Reiley told her to release her hold on me when she attempted to take Earl from me.” Attorney Reiley then Informed Mrs. Gauer that court action would be taken to determine the custody of Earl. Mrs. Gauer glanced into a large room which contained many toys of "Baby Earl.” “In there are his toys,” she said softly. “Must the toys go to the attic while Earl plays elsewhere? He has everything he wanta. There is his rockey-horse, his chair, his little auto and there is his own little white bed.” Earl sipped his red pop. “We love Earl as if he was our own child,” she said. “We wnnt to adopt him if we can.” Mrs. Gauer carried this devotion and determination Into court today. Industrial Census Chief Finds Great Progress in City Remarkable progres has been made in the industrial life of Indianapolis during the last fifteen years, according to T. J. Stuart, special agent of the manufacturers’ department of commerce, who will have charge of the bureau In 1906 when the last survey was made and will be remembered by many producers of the city. . He arrived in the city Wednesday and established his office in the census bureau at the Fedmmmmmmm m erttl ftom | where ho will direct ‘rt have four ussttnnts : ■ . J T®y*ta Rush ana Sbelby counties T. J. STFART. Other agents will be stationed at Richmond, Anderson, Newcastle, Mnncle and Kokomo. These agents will work directly under Mr. Stuart In the central district. Preparations for the survey have been under way for several months, according to Mr. Stuart. Cards were prepared last December aud mailed to the various factories in the district and It was said that moat Industrial men are familiar with the census details. Cards have been mailed to all concerns wherein products are made for sale. i The survey will begin here March 1, and last for several months. TURKS TO KEEP THEIR CAPITAL i LONDON, Feb. 27. —Formal announcei rnent that the Turkish government is to retain Constantinople was made In the i house of commons yesterday 1 ' afternoon by Premier Lloyd George. The premier added: “It would be the height of folly, however, to trust tbe guardianship of the gates (Dardanelles and the Bosphorus) to a people who betrayed their trust. The gates will never be doted by the Turks in the face of British warshtna a train " Turkey Is to be stripped of half of her ■ empire under the Turkish peace treaty ! and will be completely dispossessed of her military and naval prestige, the premier declared. The Turkish capital will be under the allied Bag In the future, he added. WISE TO I'BE SILK THREAD. If sewing slik is used In batting velvet. no trace of the stitches will be left when they are removed. The silk will not mar the body of the velvet as will cotton thread.
INDIANA DAILY TIMES, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1920.
RELIEF DRIVE PLEDGESGROW Addition of $6,309 Swells Fund to $28,475 in City. Reports on the Near East Relief drive in Indianapolis yesterday showed a total of $28,475 In pledges. At the noonday meeting of the twelve teams carrying out the work the reports j showed 105 additional Armenian orphans j cared for or a total of $0,309 In new j pledges. This was a heavy increase over ! yesterday. • The Near East Relief organization ex- j pects to have a decision from the county j War Chest board Fridny*as/to what may j be expected either in the way of financial | aid in caring for the county’s quota of 10,000 orphans or an endorsement of the appeal. At the noon luncheon at the Y. W. C. A. Chairman Evans announced that a decision would be forthcoming from the war chest officials. Women who are soliciting funds for Armenian orphans complain that many business men hesitate to pledge support in the absence of definite information as to what may be expected from the war chest. DEPOSITORS TO BE PAID IN FULL VALPARAISO, Tnd., Feb. 27.—Depositors in the Farmers State bank, whiclt was closed by the state examiners, will get back dollar for dollar, according to Indications yetserday. The, bank will he reorganized and reopened with ample funds. It Is said. It was announced that President W. FI. Gardner of the bank has sold all of his property In an effort to make up the deficit.
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ADDISON MILLER. JR. The son of Addison Miller, manager of English’s Opera house, has the prom lse of treading tbe boards of the legit 1 mate stage, while his father watches from behind the scenes. Young Miller, who is a freshman at Wabash college, is a prominent member of tho Wabash Flayers, a Wabash dramatic dub, and recently appeared in "Tho Gray Over cont," given by the Club. While a senior at Sbortridge High school, Addison Miller, Jr., played the leading role In “Seven Keys to Baldpate,” which was given by his class, ne has an original, youthful type of acting, and take* his audiences by storm. His performance in both of these plays has received much favorable comment. He is a member of other Wabash college clubs, and Is pledged to tho Beta Theta Pi fraternity.
MEXICAN REBELS HOIST RED FLAG Two Alleged American Slackers Arrested as Plotters. ALTAR, Mexico, Feb. 27.—An entire Carranza garrison, numbering 300 men, revolted at Ures and hosited the red flag over the garrison building. It was reported here yesterday. Communist agitators are said to be backing tbe revolt. Tbe commanding officers were Imprisoned. Federal officials believe the revolt marks the beginning of anew rebellion under Felix Diaz and Francisco Villa. Carranza troops have been ordered into the district to smash the revolt and recapture Ures. Herman Fielding of New York City find Ernest Wellmeyer of Baltimore, both said to be former members of the American slacker colony at C’olonla, Morales, have been arrested charged with Inciting a revolt against the Carranza government. The authorities claim they were Identified as members of a Villa band of cattle raiders and also that they were ammunition runners for a band of Yaqul Indians. TWO INJURED IN AUTO COLLISION Drivers of two automobile trucks were injured yesterday when their machines crashed into each other at Keystone avenuo and Katft New York street. Joseph E. Burken, 2033 Hoyt avenue, driver of his own transfer truck, was badly shaken up and slightly cut about the face. James Yoder, 356 North Noble street, driver for the Express Parcel Delivery Company, coinplaiued of injuries about the head. Both machines were badly damaged. Why New Yorkl7 Stuck on Ice Cream NEW YORK, Feb. 27—The “blue snndae” Is the latest peril to public health In New York, the board of health announces. “Ice cream” sold In sodas and sundaes is so full of gelatine that it will not melt in the son, experts declared.
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;] Dead, 4 Fatally Hurt in Pool Hall Robbery COUNCIL BLUFFS, la., Feb. 27Three men are dead and four fatally wounded here as a result of the bolding
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New York Democrats Oppose Prohibition ALBANY, N. Y„ Fob. 27—The democratic party of New York state yesterday went on record In its party platform as opposing constitutional prohibition.
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