Indianapolis Times, Volume 33, Number 87, Indianapolis, Marion County, 20 August 1920 — Page 16

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WEIRD MURDER SEEN IN SLAIN WOMAN AND SON - Husband of Milwaukee Mother Said to Be in Indiana. BODIES FOUND ON BEACH i

MILWAUKEF. Ang. 20.— Positive identification of the young woman and the 7-year-old boy. the finding of whose bodies beside Lake Michigan Wednesday startled the little town of Cudahy, has been made by two men at whose homes the woman anfi child had lived. The woman was Mrs. Frances I’iatti. whose husband is supposed to he-wont-ing somewhere in Indiana, and the child was her son Frank. The identifications were made Carl Roher and William H. Voigt of this city. The dead woman and her son had roomed in the former's home since last Friday, and previously, for a period of about three months, they had occupied a room in the Voight house. Roher said the mother and child, whom he had known for a year past, left their room in his home last Monday morning. They departed* hand in hand, the woman apparently despondent, as she had been for months before her disappearance. Mrs. Carl Roher. in a statement to the police, substantiated her husband's assertion that Mrs. Piatti was depressedShe told of a conversation she had had with her roomer last Saturday morning, when Mrs. Piatti had come to her, crying. “I'm terriblv worried,” she had said between her sobs. And a moment later she added: "MY WORRIES ARE VERA' GREAT.” “Mv worries are very great.'' No indication was given by the woman, however, of the nature of her troubles. Monday morning, as she departed from the Roher home, she turned her head as she walked down the street and called back, her voice breaking as she did so: “Goodby; take good care of yourself." Some features of Roher's identification, however, have puzzled the police. He said, for instance, that Mrs. Piatti was only 22 years old. The woman whose body lies in the county morgue is obviously ten years older. X'or does the name provided by Roher tally with the initials ",T. F.” found In the ring worn by the dead woman. Taking these facts into consideration and as well some of the circumstances of the finding and condition of the bodies. the police are working on the theory that the woman and her child were the victims of a well planned and cleverly executed murder. THREE BILLETS ENTERED BODY. It is pointed out that three bullets entered the body of the woman, any one of which would have been fatal. Another circumstance made much of by the police theorists is the fact that little Mood was found. This supports the possibility that the bodies may have been carried to the spot and laid out in the orderly positions in which they were found, side by side. The police are following closely the clew offered by th* 22-caliber revolver found near the bodies. I .ate yesterday it was established that the gun had been sold by the John Pritzlaff Hardware Company, 51 West Water street, Cudahy, to Joseph T. Stollwerk, 93X Kinniekinnic avenue. Inquiry revealed that Stollwerk was out of town, but was expected back today. Despite the efforts of the polio* ts par-tie further the murder theory, oCrotter Franklin has decided the evidence in liis hands points conclusively to murder and suicide by the woman. He announced that no inquest would be held on the cause of the deaths.

Candidate Would Put Newberry Out CINCINNATI, Aug. 20.—“1f I am . to the senate tlie firs; thing I shall do will lie to introduce a resolution calling for the ousting of Truman Newberry. Michigan, convicted of Illegal practices in the campaign leading to his eh—tion." \V. A. Julian, democratic candidate for senator from Ohio, said in outl'niiig the basis of his campaign. I r;me Appointees Drive Announcement of appointment of several prominent persons of Indiana to membership on the executive committee of the drive for better schools to be held In November, has been made by I- )t. Tli-ies. state superintendent of public Instruction. Those who have accepted appointments nr” as foHows : Mrs. A. H. Beardsley, Elkhart: John tl. Myer. Vincennes: Mrs. Edna Hatfield Edmondson, Bloomington: Mrs. Marie Stuart Edwards, Peru: Bishop J. M. Francis, Indianapolis; Charles A. Greathouse, Indianapolis; B. R. Inman. Indianapolis; A. SI. McKeand, Terre Haute; Mrs. Hence Orme, Indianapolis: Mrs. Kate Milner Rabb, Indianapolis; Mrs. E. C. Rumpler, Indianapolis: Fathpr J. H. Ryan, St. Mary-of-the-SVooda: Ji>h:i C. Snyder, Cra wfordsville: .1. A. VanOsdol. Anderson: Miss Esther White. Richmond, and J. L. McCullough, Marion.

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WANT TO BE A FRIEND OF KELLY? Then Don’t Call Him a Matinee Idol

By WALTER D. HICKMAN. Tom Kelly lias always been more or less of a mystery to me, although I have seen him “act” each week that he has appeared with the Stuart Walker players at the Murat this summer. I have heard the fair ones rave over his black bair and I have heard them sigh during his love making scenes on the stage. Then I have heard prominent business and professional men repeatedly state that they admire Kelly because he <s ‘•human” and never poses as a matinee idol. That is one of the secrets of the mystery surrounding Tom Kelly—he does not want to be called a matinee idol, and I have no doubt that his muscular right arm wou'd shoot out dangerously to emphasize his dislike at any attempt to class him as a matinee idol. Here are a few th'ngs that I have learned concerning Thomas Kelly: He is primarily interested in the stage, and when not acting he is studying th.art of directing productions. Tom has written a number of vaudeville sketches as well as a movie for Kthel Clayton called “The Bondage ol Fear.’’ He also enjoys writing short stories and magazine articles. Kelly joined the Fiftv-edghth coast artillery in New Y'ork and Ms regiment handled the big guns during the war in France. Ills hobbies include horseback riding, swimming and tennis. Now, girls, prepare for the shook—he has received a bunch of mash notes this summer and requests for his pic. tures. but Tom didn’t answer a single one of them. Kelly has appeared as a child actor and has been associated with such stars as Charles Hawtrey, Ethel Barrymore, John Drew, Eleanor Robson, and when very young played at Terry's theater in London in the role of Billy Wlggs, which he created in “Mrs .Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch.” Last season, he played the role of Willie Baxter in Mr. Walker's coast to coast company of “Seventeen.” Yes, he is a brother of Gregory Kelly. Tom will have a prominent role next week at the Murat in Mr. Walker’s production of “Peg O’ My Heart.” Now you know* all that I do about Mr. Thomfas Kelly. CONTINUING ATTRACTIONS. Today’s amusement lineup is as follows: “The Monte Carlo Girls," at the Park; “Too Many Husbands,” at the Murat: “On With the Dance,” at English’s; vaudeville at the Lyric, the Rialto and the Broadway; “The World and His Wife,” at the Isis; Texas Guinan in “Moonshine Fend,” at the Regent; Olive Thomas in “Darling Mine," at the Colonial; Mary Bickford In “Suds," at the Circle: “The Man Who Lost Himself.” at Mister Smith's, and “Passers By,” at the Ohio.

PUSS IN BOOTS JR.

Well, n* soon as Pus* Junior landed on the Water Sprite’s island—ns I mentioned In the last story—the little fish swam away with the boat, and Puss was left all alone on the beach. But he wasn't afraid, for he knew the Water Sprite was a good fairy. So he set out to find her castle. and by and by he saw it in the distance. And. oh 1 wasn't it a pretty one! It wa* made of glass nnd stone like diamonds in the sun. And when he came closer he saw that si moat led from the lake right up to the castle walls, and as he stood on the bank waiting for someone to speak to him, the bridge which wag lifted up at the farther end—was lowered, and he heard a voice say. “Cross over, Fir Cat.” So Puss did as he was hid, and pretty soon he stood at the gates at the farther

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“Welcome to My Inland,** Said the Lovely Water Sprite.

end; and then, all of n sudden, they swung open, and the lovely Water Sprite herself stood before him. “Welcome, little Puss Junior,” she said. “I am going out for a ride in my turtlemobile. Won't you come with me?”

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THOMAS KELLY.

WARWICK AND BEBE DANIELS. Robert Warwick has another of his favorite roles in “The Fourteenth Man,” which is now at the Alhambra. He Is a nobleman who Is unknown as such by his friends. He does all sorts of things for tne young lady with whom he has fallen in love, and makes love in a way that is irresistible to the object of bis affections. Warwick has as his leading woman, Bebe Daniels, who has demonstrated her worth In the last few months as a leading lady. 0 These two make a good pair and they make charming lovers. The course of their “true love” Is not smooth, as Warwick has to fight a match with a champion, crack a safe, and | imner sona t*‘ an ; Knells! nobleman. ...ih of them have many difficulties, but the Robert Warwick. biggest part of the play Is devoted to the star. Followers of Miss Daniels will find

By DAVID CORY.

So Puss jumped Into her strange host —for it was really a turtle, you know, with sears on his back—and then away they wont down the silver moat until they came to the big lake. And then nil of a sudden they noticed a band of fairies on the bank waving to them. “What can he the matter?" asked the lovely Water Sprit*. "Hurry, Chauffeur Bill Bulfrog, I must find out what Is causing so much disturbance." I didn't think to tell you before that sh* had a bullfrog for a chauffeur. And he was a very funny looking frog, toe. and every once in a while be would turn around and wink at Puss Junior. “Oh, Your Majesty,” cried the fairies as the Water Sprite land 1 on thef mossy bank. “Our enemy, the beetlea, are Invading our woods." ’ Where is Lionel and hts fairy lancers?” “They are guarding the glen, Your Majesty." answered the fairies. “But one o? his couriers say* he f*ars Lionel j will not be able to hold out.” For an Instant the Water Sprite ! seemed at a loss to know what was best | ro do. “Why not ask the Captain of the Blue Dragon Flies to help us?” said j Pus* Junior. “The very thing,” cried the Water Sprite, and jumping Into her Turtle mobile with Puss, sue Instructed Chauf feur Bill Bullfrog to *et out at once for I the Island where the Blue Dragon Files . had their home. In less time than 1 can j tell it to you Cast. Blue Bottle, for that 1 was the name of the Blue Dragon Fly captain, summoned bis ianeers nnd act out to fight with the hostile beetles And then a great battle eommenced nnd th* air was full of whirring wings nnd pretty soon brave Lionel and his lancer*, with the help of Capt. Blue Bottle's Dragons, routed the beetles and the fight was over. Then Puss set out oneo more upon his Journey of adventure and In the next story you shall hear what happened after that. lipyrlght, 1920, David Cory. (To Be Continued.,

INDIANA DAILY TIMES, FRIDAY, AUGUST 20, 1920.

Too Much Money

NEW YORK, Aug. 20.—August Konn and Edward Kann, charged with peddling narcotics, had so many silver coins In their pockets they Jingled like junk and were easily captured, a detective testified.

that she has not as big a part in the story as her ability would prolhlse, but they will find that she has all the personality that has given her success. Fault might be found with Warwick’s rendering of hta part. All of his characterizations during the last few months have had the tendency to resemble each other too much. In other words Warwick should be criticised for not Introducing variety in his parts. The story of “The Fourteenth Man” is good and deserves special mention. It has some unusual situations, and is very different from the average photoplay. And it is entertaining and amusing. Opinion—We liked the story and Bebe Daniels and Mr. Warwick, but we wish that the latter would have given a different and better performance as the star.

Mesopotamia Scene •of New Revolution

LONDON, Aug. 20.—Revolution has broken out in Mesopotamia, and British reinforcements are being rushed from India to quell the the war office announced today. “Northeast and west of Bagdad the outbreaks are on a considerable scale,” said the war office. The railway line between Bagdad and Kifrlkirkut has been cut and the bridges burned. The British garrison at Kifrlkirkut has been surrounded. Anarchy prevails in some districts.” Get Roadhouse Man on Gambling Charge Edward “Chip” Lewis, negro proprietor of a notorious roadhouse at 2901 Prospect Btreet, was arrested by the morals squad on the charge of keeping a gambling house, last night. Fourteen other negroes were captured in the raid on the alleged craps game. The police say the men were shooting dice and three escaped by Jumping through a window. The officers obtained $1.50 as evidence. Kokomo Women Early in Suffrage Fight Special (o The Times. KOKOMO, Ind., Aug. 19 —Woman's suffrage Is hailed with joy in this city, which has the oldest equal suffrage ciub in Indiana, organized In February, 1579. Mrs N. R Llnsday Is a charter member and will vote this fall, as will har step-daughter, Mrs. L. E. Harrison. Both have been workers in the suffrage cause since Civil war day*. Mrs Anna Blanche, 93. will be. perhaps, Howard county’s oldest woman voter. Mrs. L. M Knepple Is the democratic nominee for the legislature.

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SCHOOLS TO USE WOODRUFF CLUB Board Provides Relief for the Arsenal Tech.

Arrangements have been completed by the board of school commissioners for the rental and remodeling of the Woodruff club as an auxiliary of the Arsenal Technical schools. The building Is expected to aeommodate 400 pupils during the school term this winter. The rental Is $75 a month and it is estimated that remodelling will cost $2,500. The school board voted each high school an appropriation of $2,000 to finance Its football team. It was agreed that the money would be repaid from the proceeds of the games. The board also appropriated $5,000 for upkeep and maintenance at the Arsenal Technical schools and $2,500 for a similar purpose at the Emmerich Manual Training High school.

Hunt Company Will Build $30,000 Plant

A one-story building to serve as an office and warehouse, costing $30,000, will be erected at 1921-32 North Capitol avenue by the J. D. Hunt Manufacturing Company, makers of trunks and leather goods. The building will be of brick and steel and will have ground dimensions of 90 by 151 feet. Hartford City Woman Will BeJßuried Here Special to The Times. HARTFORD CITY, Ind., Aug. 20,-Mrs. Louise E. McGeath. 52, widow of J. P. McGeath, former state legislator, is dead here. She wis Miss Louis* Thiele, daughter of Mrs. Herman Thiele of Indianapolis. Burial will be at Crown Hill cemetery, Indianapolis, Monday. No Currency Panic, Says Bank Official There will not be a currency panic. In the opinion of Andrew F. Smith, vice president of the Indiana National bank, who spoke before the regular weekly dinner of the Junior Chamber of Commerce, Thursday evening. Mr. Smith discussed business conditions and said work was the only thing that would brtng the country back to pre war conditions. Chic Jackson, cartoonist, gave an 11. lustrated talk. Reports from membership teams showed that the membership had gone over the 300 mark. The drive for membership comes to a finish on Sept. 4 when the goal of 500 members will doubtless be reached. •

AMUSEMENTS. THE FAMOUS Monte Carlo Girls Today and All This Week A superior musical extrnvagaiua. The Park has the same Incomparable orchestra as last season. ENGLISH’S /a £ k Two Weeks, Starting Next Monday Night BrV/ 4h Boyle Woolfolk Presents Jfl “ABE MARTIN” Ii A Comedy With Music and Girls lt“ SEATS NOW SELLING Prices—Afternoon. 25c to SI.OO. Evening, 25c to $1.50. Matinees Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday MOTION PICTURES. run I IDII’C CONTINUOUS tlluLlOll 5 1 UNTIL 11 P. M. Special Return Engagement “ON WITH THE DANCE” With Mae Murray and David Powell Burton Holmes Travelogue Musical Entertainers ;■~ ■ ■■■■ ~ 1 ■- " " ■ ■ ■— ■ - _ --l:,:: ■■■=£.; - ftffymfoa, THE l4lh WAN With ROBERT WARWICK Universal Weekly Fox News r S\ SI TS\ "PASSERS BY” iVißr From the Famous Stage Success , 1 ! —7 1 " g@a System in Dentistry Eliminates Waste Waste is the big factor in the cost °f anything—waste of time and waste of material. EITELJORG & MOORE We eliminate this waste pMT|< . Tr through an efficiency system of *** service and you profit. I Corner East Market St. and Circle. Ground Floor. Lady Attendant. Consultation FreOv

BRICKS VS. GUN , COLORED MELEE Both Deny the *Provoking * —Case Dismissed.

Special to Tiie Times. TERRE HAUTE, Ind., Aug. 20. A darktown comedy was enacted on the stage of life, with the setting at the homes of Margaret Ray and Joe Nellly, both culuhed. es yoh please. “Yasuh, jedge, I th’owed bricks at dat niggah, but when he done come out dat house wld he shotgun, I lef,” Margaret told the court. It all happened after an argument over a fence between the house*. Joe put the fence up, but Margaret protested —violently. “Jedge. It wasn't me who done de provokin’; It was dat niggah Nellly,” Margaret said by way of explaining tb4 trouble. Nellly said: “Dat ol’ gun’g no account; taln’t even got no hammer, no t mm-u-nition nor nuffln. “Ah just wanted to scare dat sista,” Nellly declared. The court dismissed the case. COLORED MASONS ELECT. NOBLESVILLB, Ind., Aug. 20.—The grand lodge of colored Masons, in session in this city, has selected the following officers for the year: Grand master, D. W. Csine, Seymour, and junior grand warden, G. H. Gayhart, Indianapolis.

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