Indianapolis Times, Volume 33, Number 236, Indianapolis, Marion County, 10 February 1921 — Page 11
INQUIRY BEGUN JOVER DEATH OF 3 IN PLANE BLAST Air Mail Service Again Suffers Loss in Use of German Type Machine. LACROSSE, Wl#., Feb. 16.—Government officials began an Inquiry today into the death of three aviators in the ChieagoMlnneapolls air mail serrec who were killed here when their plane caught fira after an explosion in midair. Pilots W. L. Carroll, Minneapolis, and Arthur Rowe, Chicago, and Mechanic Robert B. Hill, Havana, 111., were the victims. The death of the thre fliers brings the list of victims of accidents involving the German-made J. L. H. type of allmetal monoplanes in the United States air service to seven, according to available records. Gas escaping from a broken tube connecting the gas tank with the carbureter is believed to have caused the explosion. It is reported also that an oil pump failed to function, thus causing the engine to become overhated. The machine was about 700 feet in the a.r when attendants at Salzer fleld saw a burst of flame and heard an explosion. The plane dived to earth and when attendants reacted the wreck the three aviator? were dead and much of the mail burnea. The bodees of the dead fliers are held here pending instructions from the air mall service.
TUt BASEMENT STOftE £jHl MAIL ORDERS FILLED
In the Basement Store, the Most Sensational Sale of Womens and Misses’ i •
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THE AMAZINGLY LOW PRICES ARE THE OUTCOME OF 3 CAUSES: (a) —The fabrics were purchased about two months ago, when prices on them sunk to lowest levels. (b) Favorable arrangements with manufacturers who wanted business to keep their machines humming and their forces intact (c) —The willingness on our part to strip prices of practically all profit in order to carry out our ambition to make this sale stand out conspicuously as the most important event of its kind held in this city.
‘DEAD’ MAN ON OPERATING TABLE ■ BELIES ALL TESTS AND REVIVES
CHICAGO, Feb. 10.—Chicago medical men are puzzling over the strange case of Charles McMahon, an interior decorator. The question, "What is death?” puzzles them. If one is dead when the heart ceases to beat, the lungs apparently cease to respond to all known tests and the body grows cold, then McMahon was "dead” on an operating table where an operation was performed for a variety of organic disorders.
Son, Believed Dead, Now Reported Alive Special to The Times. HARTFORD CITY, Ind., / Feb. 10.— Frank Pace of Dunkirk thus far has been unable to find any trace of his son, Jesse Pace, whom he tad believed dead until last Sunday when he received a War Department communication stating the young man was discharged June 4, last, at Chicago. Previously he had received a message to the effect that his son was killed in the Argonne fighting in France in September. 191S. Tie father has moved since then and believes his son has been unable to locate him. Assassin’s Victims Found Dead in Field DUBLIN, Feb. 10.—Two men who had been shot were found in a field near Drumcondra today. One was dead, the other fatally wounded. All wire communication between this city and Belfast was interrupted early In the morning. Twenty-six telephone and telegraph wires had been cut.
Nurses called the attention of operating surgeons to Uls condition. A ml?ror held to his mouth showed not the slightest moisture and the described symptoms appeared one by one. Oxygen was administered many times without apparent effect. Then suddenly McMahon heaved a sigh, continued work brought him completely out of the anesthetic and now he is recovering, while physicians and surgeons of the hospital staff discuss bis ‘death.”
Receiver Named for Missing Rushville Man Special to The Times. RUSHVILLE, Ind., Feb. 10—No trace has been found of Emmett McGinn, 48, who disappeared from bis home In this county Jan. 12, and Judge Sparks has appointed Edgard Thomas to act as receiver for his property, which includes a bank account and personal property. In December McGinn filed a suit for divorce from his wife, Dora McGinn, and the court has provided for an allowance of $lO a week for her support. On the day he left he went to Brookvllle on business and did not withdraw any money from the bank. His divorce case bas been set for trial several times, but postponed on account of his disappearance. McGinn is the father of six children. BANDIT DEATH BILL PASSED. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo, Feb. 10.—Tbs State Senate passed the Fenzel bill, punishing first degree robbery with death or life imprisonment. The vote was 19 to 10.
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Sale prices on Aprons • • ♦ 69c • • • • • * $ | .49 • • • SJ.9B
THE VARIETY IS BOUNDLESS There is every imaginable kind and color. If you want an apron to slip over your good dress for a few moments of housework, you’ll like “Polly Prims.” If you want an#apron that is all-enveloping—that has charm and for morning wear—you’ll like these Renfrew ginghams with tie backs, roomy pouch pockets and braid trimmings. If you want a plain little dress, or one with a crush belt and organdy collar and cuffs that are pretty enough for street wear, you’ll find plenty in this sale to meet your tastes and needs. House Dresses and Aprons of— AMOSKEAG GINGHAMS SECURITY GINGHAMS AMOSKEAG CHAMBRAYS RENFREW GINGHAMS UNIVERSAL GINGHAMS LINENES DUO CLOTH GINGHAMS CRETONNES SCOUT PERCALES, Etc. As an idea of what remarkable values this sale contains, consider that included are percale dresses at There is 4Vi> yards of material to a dress, priced at 20c a yard—or $1.30 for material alone—to say nothing of the buttons, thread, etc.
HOUSE DRESSES- 3 GROUPS HOUSE DRESSES of Scout percales; new, fitted models. Also of dark percales, with “high-low” collars. There are regular and extra sizes in this lot. Sale price CJPV HOUSE DRESSES of percales and Amoskeag ginghams, Billie Burke and fitted /f* y* models; regular and extra sizes, Mx I UV Sale price tp JL • i/U DRESSES for house, porch and street wear—hundreds of them. Some have organdy collars and cuffs and vestees; some have hand embroidered collars; a number have pique vests and collars; some have touches of lace. Large patch pockets and crush belts and beautiful sashes add to the charm of many. The variety VL (jv without limit. Sale price ij/Mt Vr
Buy your spring and summer supply now. The excitement begins at 8:30 sharp. Even if you have no thought at all of buying-, you’ll enjoy being here. It is interesting to be on hand when records are smashed. ON SALE IN THE BASEMENT STORE.
INDIANA DAILY TIMES, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1921.
MARK OF 500,000 IS SET FOR CITY Coffin Says Ten-Year Goal Possible by Boosting. In his talk at the weekly luncheon of the Klwanls Club, at the Hotel Severin yesterday, Charles F. Coffin, president of the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce, outlined his plan for an Indianapolis booster club, to consist of COO mwi willing to devote theJr time, energy and brains when called upon to help boost some movement of value to the city. Following his talk the club approved, by vote, the movement for such a club. Mr. Coffin said that cities were made by men—not merely by location —and expressed the belief that it was not a mere dream to expect that it was possible to build Indianapolis Into a city of 500,000 population by 1930. He said that If Indianapolis grows In the next ten years as it should grow It will require the use of brains, energy and money. He spoke of the good that might be accomplished if a council were formed, composed of the officers of the various civic and commercial bodies oi the city and the directors of the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce, A delegation of Kiwanians will assist in the organization of a Kiwanls Club at Crawfordsville tonight. A preliminary meeting for the organization of a Kiwanls Club at New r Albany will bo held Friday evening in that city. Sweetheart Is Target CHICAGO, Feb. 10.—Ralph Johason. 17. shot and seriously wounded Miss May Greeman, 17, In an apartment at 4738 Calumet avenue last ntgls*. Jealousy Is thought to have been the motive. Several days ago she ran away from her home at 3726 Ellis avenue.
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In Our Career As Merchants!
Close to 7,000 garments! They were chose|n with such exacting care that it can he said that they are in the VERY NEWEST and BEST styles, patterns and colors.
What a furore this sale will create! How women will buy! What a crowd it will attract!
Asks For Jail Again to Free Father’s Bond Federal Prisoner Acts to Allow Parent to Sell Real Estate. An nrnsual case arose In Federal Court W'hen Eari Poore, South Bend, charged with the theft of lees than SIOO worth of War Savings stamps, was sent back to the Marion County Jail at his own request. Poore, a paperhanger, was arrested at South Bend, June 8, 1920. He was accused of stealing some War Savings stamps that he found hidden behind a picture on the wall of a room he was papering. He remained in Jail here four months In default of bond. Then his father signed his bond and he was released. Poore appeared before Frederick Van Nuys, district attorney, Monday and said his father desired to sell his real estate and for that reason It would be necessary for him to release hts father from the bond and go back to Jail. Poore has- a wife and four children. He told Mr. Van Nuys that in the last month be had been able to make less than S3O at his trade. Slugged, but Not Robbed,Ts Report Aley Bine, 1127 Owen avenue, reported to tha police that he was slugged last night in an alley near Washington street, just east of Pennsylvania street. He was not robbed and could not give a good description of the man who,attacked him.
FIVE GREAT GROUPS OF APRONS
A P RON S, “Polly Prims,” of cretonnes and ginghams; also bungalow aprons that fasten at the back. Ml Sale ""ft price APRONS, “Polly Prims,” of ginghams; also full cut bungalow aprons of Scout percales. Sale price (3 for $2.00), each \J? Q/V
APRONS of Renfrew and Amoskeag ginghams, possessing such charming style, quality, splendid beauty that women will buy armloads of them. Sale V* § price ’. A oil/U
TELEPHONE MEN AT NOBLESVILLE Convention Delegates Guests of Kiwanis Club. Special to The Times. NOBLESVILLE. Ind.. Feb. 10.—Tbe Eastern Indiana Telephone Association met in annual convention in this city Wednesday afternoon with 100 representatives in attendance from as many telephone companies. The Klwanls Club of Noblesvllle entertained the delegates at dinner and City Attorney Neal delivered an address of w'elcome which was followed by a response by Judge Clark of Danville, attorney for the association. An address on “Congress in Action” was delivered by H. A. Barnhart of Rochester, former Congressman. Professor Schatz of Purdue University lectured on the manufacture and care of dry batteries. Among the prominent telephone people present were M. F. Hosea, Indianapolis; C. C. Montlcue, Newcastle; William F. Bailey, Richmond; C. M. Marz, Arcadia; Samuel Tomlinson, Plymouth; Claude Stoops, Nappanee; Frank Foulk, Sheridan ; John M. Stanley, Ladoga, and Ross Wlckersham, Tipton. Club Plans to Scan All TrafficjChanges Robert H. Losey Is chairman of a committee named by the Lions Club to attend city council meetings when traffic changes are to be discussed or acted on. Another committee named at the weekly meeting has as Its chairman Jesse E. Miller ana will Investigate the Chicago city crime commmlsson. Several new members have been added to the club.
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Sale prices on Dresses $1.98 • • • $2.98
APRONS, including “Polly Prim,” of gingahms, tiebacks of Amoskeag chambrays, Amoskeag ginghams, Security ginghams, Universal st j| ginghams, etc. Sale price APRONS of Amoskeag novelties, percale novelties, etc.; some are copies of' very highpriced S ns - *1 IQ price t]/ A•TT t/
HOBO MADGE, 20, TIRES OF ROAD Two Months Riding Rods in Men’s Clothing Enough. LOS ANGELES. Cal., Feb. 10.— “Hobo” Madge Hamilton, 20, has had her fill of “riding the rods,” she said in the city jail today, and now she is ready to go back home and doff her overalls and cap for more ladylike garments. Madge took leave of her home in American Falls, Mont., two months ago, after a disagreement with her adopted mother, she said. Clipping her hair and donning denim, she went to Chicago via freight and then came here by the same means. She was arrested while attempting to board an out-bound freight train. “I have been in twenty States, wearing men’s clothes and working on farms and ranches, she said. “Now I want to go home. I’m no longer peeved at mother. Search for ‘Murder’ Proves to Be Futile The police Investigated a “murder” last night, but failed to find the victim or the murderer. Sergeant Sheehan and the emergency squad were sent to 971 West Washington street, where they found Harry Hulen who had telephoned to police headquarters. Hulen told the police that three men walked between his home and 969 West Washington street, and he heard them say that a man ,hud been shot at the P. & E. railroad coal chute. The police could not find any person who had heard shots fired.or any one who had been shot.
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Plenty of All Sizes House dresses and aprons for extra large women. House dresses and aprons for small women. House dresses and aprons for average size women. Arrangements for this Sale Two aisles will be given over to this sale. The goods will be on tables so arranged that service will be prompt and careful. There will be thirty extra saleswomen in attendance.
WOMAN KILLED; MOTORIST HELD Manslaughter Charge Follows Death of Miss Grace Meyers, Music Teacher. Miss Grace Meyers, 48, 811 North New Jersey street, died last night of injuries received when she was struck by an auto-, mobile driven by William Maschmeyer, 24, Rural Route D, box 107. The accident occurred at Pleasant Run boulevard and Meridian street. Miss Meyers, a music teacher, made her home with D. H. Fortune for the last six years. She was returning from the home of a pupil when she was run down. She Is survived by a sister, Mrs. Bessie Grossman, 2549 South Pennsylvania street. Maschmeyer was arrested, charged with manslaughter. With him in the were his wife and brother. Motorpolicemea Hudson and Landers said Maschmeyer stopped the machine within 100 feet. Miss Meyers was taken to the city hospital in an ambulance, but died ten minutes after reaching there. Dr. Paul F. Robinson, coroner, has begun an Investigation. Louis Cooper, 621 Prospect street, was arrested on a charge of failing to stop after an accident. He was driving a truck which struck William Cumm.,ngs, 14, 1342 Shephard street, at Massachusetts avenue and East street. Cummings was on a bicycle. A wheel of the truck passed over his right foot. He was taken Lome in an automobile. ELKS .ADOPT FIVE ARMENIANS. HARTFORD CITY, Ind., Feb. 10.—The Hartford City Lodge of Elks last evening voted to adopt five Armenian orphans.
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