Indianapolis Times, Volume 33, Number 256, Indianapolis, Marion County, 5 March 1921 — Page 10

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WOMEN PLEAD NOT TO BE SENT BACK TO EUROPE Immigrant Aid Head Says Investigation Discloses Fraud Scheme. FALSE PASSPORTS SOLD NEW YORK. March s.—“ Please, Oh, please, don’t send ns back.” • That was the tearful cry of despair time and again at Ellis Island today until the words, repeated by scores of Immigrant women and children, who are ▼ictlms of false passports, including fake United States consulate vises obtained at Danzig and Warsaw. B, H. Schlacht, commissioned recently by the Department of Labor as head of Immigrant aid at Ellis Island, said he was convinced, after thoroughly investigating 100 cases of passport frauds within the last three days, that former residents of the United States were responsible for defrauding these poor, helpless women of their worldly all und that action by the United States State Department would be necessary to stop It. SIBU FOR PASSPORTS GIVES OPPORTUNITY. “Owing to the Immigration ruth to America from Poland, long lines of people, with their children and packages come In front of passport office*, including the American consulates at Danzig and Warsaw for days, even weeks, sleeping on the ground at night,'' said Sclacht. “They are approached by alleged Americans, bearing passports and vise stamps. “They explain to these women it will be unnecessary for them to wait Indefinitely In line—that for a proper fee passport troubles will bo smoothod away. The women are flimflammed, generally parting with all their cash, above the price of the steamship steerage passage, to get a passport quickly. WOMEN CHIEF FRAUD VICTIMS. “Upon reaching America, the land of their dreams and hopes, they are shocked and disheartened to learn they have been defrauded. “I find more than 93 per cent of all such passport frauds are perpetrated on women lmmmlgrauts.” It is understood that the Department of Labor, while recognizing the peculiar situation In which these women have been placed, hesitates to allow them to enter, Inasmuch as that would set a precedent and in effect condone passports frauds. Cass County Man Gets Heavy Penalty Special to The Times. LOGANSPORT. Ind., March s.—Samuel Gundrum,- Cass County farmer, was served with notice today, announcing that he will be forced to pay taxes and penalty to the Federal government In the sum of $3,100 for failure to comply with the national prohibition amendment. Gundrum will be required to pay a special tax of SI,OOO, a specific tax of SI,OOO, plus a penalty of 25 per cent of the regular liquor tax, according to revenue officers. The assessments against Gundrum come as a result of a raid at his farm north of this city in September, *1920. by the police authorities, who confiscated a full sized still. In addition to a large j quantity of whisky and a considerable amount of corn mash. At the time Gundrum was heavily fined In the city courts for violation of the State liquor law. Engine Crew Held for Grand Jury Special to The Times. VALPARAISO, Ind., March s.—Held for the grand jury of Porter County on a charge of Involuntary manslaughter. Engineer William F. Long and Fireman George Block of the Michigan Central “Canadian Express.' 1 which Sunday was rammed by the New York Central InterState Express at Porter with a loss of thirty-seven lives, gave $5,000 and $3,500 in bonds, respectively, and were released late Friday. Numerous trainmen testified to Coroner W. O. Seipel that signals were against the Michigan Central train and Ralph N. Smith, noted criminal lawyer of La Porte, acting for the engineer and fire man, waived their testimony. Smith will make his defense on the Inherent dangerous condition of the crossing ,lt was indicated. Old Hoosier Town Has Three Parties NORTH VERNON, Ind., March 3 —The town of Vernon, two miles south of this city, will hold a town election Monday, March 7. Three tickets are in the field. Republican, Democratic and Citizens. The two old parties failed to place the names of any women on their tickets. Female voters resenting this called a meeting and named a citizen's ticket and a lively contest is expected. The women say thelf candidates will be the victors, while the men are fighting vigorously for their nominees. The town of Vernon operates under a charter granted under the Indiana constitution of ISI6. The town was platted In 1817, one year after Indiana became a State. It was duly lncorporaed in 1851. It Is believed that the election Monday will be the only one held in the State under the first constitutional charter.

Miners Arrested by Federal Marshal Special to The Times. TERRE HAUTE. Ind., March 4.—Eight coal miners and union officials were ofticlally arrested hero today by United States Marshal Mark Storen, on Indictments returned last week by the Federal grand Jury, charging violation of the Sherman anti-trust law. These arrested were: Ed. Stewart, former president of District No. 11, United Mine Workers of America; John Hessler, president; William Mitch, secretary-treasurer; William Rainey, Charles Feltenger, H. E. Hall and HaVry Lynch, all of this city, and Harry Sutch of Shelbum. All were released on bonds of SIO,OOO, each signed by a surety company. Short School Term inßartholomew Special to The Time*. COLUMBUS, Ind., March 5. —School is out for the summer in Union Township, all of the schools of the township ‘ except one, closing their doors yesterday. Only a six months’ term was possible under the present tax levy. Most of the schools in the other townships of the county will not close until the last of April. Montpelier Will Reduce Salaries Special to The Times. HARTFORD CITY, Ind., March 6. ! The Montpelier city council has an ordinance pending for radical reduction in the salaries of city officials. Under its provisions the mayor would receive but, SIMWa year.

ALPHA PHIS HOLD STATE LUNCHEON Event Attracts Many Members of Sorority. One of the most attractive affaire of ! the week was the Alpha Phi State lunch- ; eon held today In the Florentine room of the Claypool Hotel. The tables were effectively arranged with a centerpiece of lilies of the valley, the sorority flower, tied with tulle In bordeux and silver, the organization colors, with shaded tapers, place-cards and favors carrying ou.t the same shades. During the luncheon a program of music and “stunts” was presented by the active chapter of De Pauw University. Mrs. Don Tullis, of Indianapolis Alumna Club, was In charge of general arrangements. Mrs. Frederick Huey Bird headed the luncheon committee; Mrs. James C. Carter, the entertainment, and Miss | Elizabeth Tilley of De Pauw directed the ! music. Those attending Included: Mrs. J. A. ! Craven, Mrs. J. C. Carter, Miss Adeline Barnett, Miss Alma Slttason. Mrs. Irma Houser, Miss Pearl Glendenning, Mrs. George Miller, Mrs. Frederick Bird, Mrs. A. S. Rowe, Miss Augusta Welker, .Miss Lela Horn, Mrs. A. Bohn, Mrs. W. W. Summers. Mrs. C. W. Cauble, Mrs. H. \V. i Mason, Mrs. George Adamson, Mrs. H. M. Talbot, Mrs. Don D. Tullis, Miss Blanche Stillson and Miss Evelyn Miller of the Indianapolis alumnae; Miss Jane Eagles, Miss Elizabeth Tilley, Miss Kuth Moll, Miss Marie Bruhn. Miss Margaret Brown, Miss Margaret Geyler, Miss Frances Taylor, Miss Katherine Phipps, Miss Irene Allen, Miss Anna Allen, Miss Nell Allen, Miss Ruth Banker, Miss Dorothy Boyd, Miss Mary Hamlin, Miss Mildred Cole, Miss Florence Sammls, Miss Alice McCorkle, Miss Martha VVyrlck, Miss Mary Strodtbeck, Miss Elinor Smith, Miss Jean Metsker, Miss Mary Grosjean and Miss Ruth Springer of the De Pauw chapter; Mrs. Horace Townsend, Lebanon; .\liss Frances Milligan, Waveland; Miss Eileen Pobst, Pnvewell, Va.; Miss Alma Middleton, Union City; Miss Katheryn Dougnerty, Lafayette; Miss Lela Egnew, Lafayette; Miss Marjorie Taylor, Mattoon, 111.; Miss Ruth Taylor, Pendleton; Mrs. K. O. Stlem, Bloomington; Miss Beulah Shahan, Lafayette; Mrs. A. L. Saint, Newcastle- Miss Dora Rooker, NoblesvlUe; Mrs. Irma Mendenhall, Westfield; Mrs. Marvel Polk, Oaktown; Miss Laura j Partch, Lafayette; Mrs. Scott Mace and j Miss Olive Haupt, Terre Haute; Mrs. Loloa Heaton, Hoopston, 111.; Mrs. Fred Gwinn, Noblesville; Mrs. Clancy Bassett, Thorntown; Miss Dorothy Burris, Cloverdale; Miss Josephine Barrows, Connersville; Miss Caroline Dixon, Connersville; Mrs. William Cavin, Sturgis, Mich., and Miss Evelyn Eagles, Mooresville. Tonight a dance will be held In the assembly room of the Clhypool Hotel. The patrons and patronesses will include Mr. and Mrs. George Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Don Tullis, Mr. and Mrs. Jay C. Craven, Mr. and Mrs. Frederick H. Bird, Mr. and Mrs. John E. Bohn and Dr. and Mrs James C. Carter. THREE-FOURTHS OF DEMAND TO BE HUN OFFER (Continued From Page One.) cabinet had no Intention of Ignoring the recommendations of Its representatives here. There are no indications that Von Simons may have to return to Berlin for a conference with his superiors. CABINET STILL DEFYING ALLIES BERLIN, March s.—The German Cabinet still Is defying the allies on Indemnity. according to the best information obtainable. Following a long session of the tnln lstry yesterday, when opinions were heard from experts, it was reported the opinion was expressed that "It would be more preferable for the French lo carry out their threats than for the Germans to sign.” Some members of the Cabinet said they were hopeful the negotiations would not be broken off entirely. The Cabinet has made It fairly evident that It will back up Foreign Minister Simons to the limit In his replies to Premier Lloyd George. The experts are understood to have taken the position that Simon* chose the only course open. Most of these experts are said to hold the opinion that of the two evils the penalties are preferable to the Paris lik demnlty decision. Many Germans are convinced that France will extend her occupation of German territory In any event, whether Germany meets the allied Indemnity terms or not consequently signing the conditions would only be postponing the Inevitable. The gravest situation since the war Is confronting Germany. An incident revealing the temper of the Nation occurred In the Reichstag during debate on President Ebert's message concerning indemnity. Adolph Hofmann, a Communist, attempted to speak and It was evident he was about to make an attack on the government policy. The members broke Into shont of: “Go to France 'where yon belong, you traitor!” The tumult lasted for some time. FRENCH WARSHIPS IN READINESS PARIS, March 5. —A French squadron of warships from the Mediterranean fleet arrived at Tolon today and began coaling. It will be held in readiness for instant service. General Degontte, commander of the French army of occupation In Germany, arrived here this afternoon from Mayence to receive Instructions from Marshal Foch and General Weygand, wno have just returned from the London conference. DEPUTIES VOTE CALL TO COLORS PARIS, March 5. —The Chamber of Deoutles by a large majority late la*t night, adopted the government proposal to call the class of 1921 to the colors in view of the German reparations situation. Toward the close of the session Centrist and Socialist deputies engaged In a violent dispute and almost came to blows.

PLAN IN EAST ABANDONED LONDON, March s.—The allies have abandoned their plan to send commissions into Thrace and Smyrna to investigate racial conditions, with a view to amending the treaty of Sevres, the Morning Post announced today. This proposal was rejected by Greece and was accepted by Turkey with reservations. Chicago Chauffeurs Stage Running Fight CHICAGO. March s.—Forty chauffeurs for two rival taxicab concerns staged a running battle in Lincoln park early today in which scores of shots were tired. Several drivers were arrested. No casualties were reported. AGED COUPLE DIVORCED. COLUMBUS, Ind., March s.—Addle L. Roupp, age 70, was granted a decree of divorce from Charles Roupp, age 73, in Bartholomew County Circuit Court here yesterday. The couple had been married for thirty-eight years. The aged woman made a demand for $15,000 In her suit, but a settlement for $2,000 and sixty acres of land was made out of feourt.

FOREIGN DEBTS ARE MELLON’S GREATWORRY New Secretary Tackles Problem in Conference With Houston. WASHINGTON, March s.—Europe's ten billion dollar debt to the United States is at the top of the calendar as one of the most urgent problems pressing for adjustment under the new Administration. This vital question confronted the new Secretary of the Treasury, Andrew W. Mellon, when he took over the affairs of office. Secretary Mellon's first day was devoted partly to a study of the debt matter. Secretary Mellon, in a series of conferences with David F. Houston, the retiring secretary, and with other officials, was made conversant with the status of the foreign loans and went at some length Into the various phases of negotiations previously begun by foreign governments relative to the funding of the outstanding obligations. President Harding's inaugural utterance indicating that suggestions for cancellation of the debts will meet with rejection apparently started the new Secretary on clearly defined policy. The plans of several of the foreign governments to enter at once on negotiations looking to the conversion info longtime obligations of the demand note- now field by this Government Were before Secretary Mellon. The British, French and Italian governments have notified the Treasury Department of their willingness to begin conferences in the near future. At the department It was suggested conferences would not be commenced until the whole question of debt settlement terms his been discussed by President Harding and his Cabinet. In what respect the previous plans of the Treasury might be changed was left to conjecture. The probability. It was said, was that entirely new discussions would be Inaugurated, without reference to any tentative understandings wnleh may have been reached previously between representatives of this and other governments. Thus far the general outline of the plan for adjusting tho foreign loans has been to fund them Into obligations with maturities running as far as thirty years, with a reasonable deferment of the interest for a j*rlod of years, pending Europe's rehabilitation. IRWIN EXECUTOR OF SMITH WILL Woman Divides Property on Percentage Basis. By giving bohd for $200,000 with the Union Trust Company as surety, William G. Irwin has qualified as executor of the estate of Mrs. Lessie W. Smith, late widow of the late Charles Finley Smith of Harris County, Texas. The personal estate of Mrs. Smith Is estimated at SIOO,OOO. A will, which has Deen filed for probate, disposes of the estate on the per cent plan after all debts and obligations of the estate are met. Tlie will distributes the estate as follows: To Maud C. Barry, an adopted daughter, of Beaumont, Texas, 20 per cent; to Sarah Francis Kirk, a sister, 6 per cent; to Annette Kirk Wilson, a niece, 8 per cent; to Wilfred Kirk 5 per cent; to Harry Sullivan, a nephew, 5 per cent; to Mary E. Griffith, a sister, 20 per cent; to Virginia Griffith, a daughter of Mrs. Mary E. Grillith, 3 per cent, and live per cent each to Maggie Irwin, Katie Irwin, Amory T. Irwin Joseph E. Irwin, Ilowand Irwin and Susie Irwin, and 3 per cent to Helen Cheatham. LATIN-AM ERICA MARS HARDING’S START BY WAR (Continued From Cage One.) ama military protection, making unnecessary a Pnnaman army. It is now the contention of Panama that under this agreement the United States Is duty bound to protect her from Costa Rica. By taking sides with Panama the United states virtually would be put In tfie position of blocking the enforcement of a decision handed down by the chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court. It is a situation that diplomats would describe as “very delicate.” While the controversy In Itself is not of world-wide importance. It Is considered by the State Department as extremely important, affecting as It doe* the broad question of I.atin-Aiuerlcan policy at the very start of the new Administration. ENEMY TROOPS INVADE PANAMA BALBOA, Panama Canal Zone, March s.—One thousand Costa Rican troops have Invaded Panama, occupying the village of Almirante. There was a clash at Guabito, when two Panama workmen were killed. The territory occupied by the Costa Ricans Is not involved in the dispute between the two republics. Two United States destroyers have been sent from the Canal Zone to protect United States citizens along the PanamaCosta Rica boundury. One was sent to Dulce Gulf, the other to Almirante. PENNSY REDUCES FORCE, HARTFORD CITY, Ind., March 5. The Pennsylvania Railroad put further reduction In Its working force In effect here Friday when twenty section men and ten foremen were let out. The tower at Renner was closed.

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INDIANA DAILY TIMES, SATURDAY. MARCH 5, 1921.

RUSS LOOK TO U. S. FOR TRADE Envoy, in London, Outlines Soviets’ Plans. BERLIN, March 5. —Russia will attempt to trade with the United States If Great Britain does not accept her revised trade agreement, Leonide Krassin, soviet envoy, declared In an interview today. “I am returning to London with a virtual ultimatum for the foreign office,” he said. “If my proposals are not accepted, the agreement will be shelved and Russia will trade with the United States If President Harding Is inclined to be conciliatory." Krassiu said the Russian agreement with Washington D. Vanderlip, whereby huge tracts were turned over to American capitalists, has not been completed. “I am able to confirm,” he said, “that Vanderllp's offers, presented In return for concessions In Slbera, were rejected. Mr. Vanderlip did not claim to represent Mr. Harding in his negotiations.” Theater Sale Basis of U. S. Court Suit Suit for $6,900 wns filed against Horatio S Logan of Wabash by Charles L. Carroll of Chicago In Federal Court today. The case grew out of the alleged failure of I.ogan to turn over to the plaintiff the full share of one-half of the proceeds resulting from the sole of the Orpheum Theater at Clinton, lowa. The complaint states that in 1918 Carroll and Logan, as partners, purchased the theater nnd that Logan acted as manager. Last year It Is claimed Logan sold the theater for $15,000, but sent only S6OO of this amount to his partner. Woman’s Body Is Found in Cistern Speclat to The Times. EVANSVILLE, Ind., March s.—The body of Mrs. Catherine Schaefer, 63, wife of George Schaefer, was found Friday In a cistern at her home here. It is believed by Coroner Charles Diefendorf the woman committed suicide. Mrs. Bchaafer, It Is said, had worried over the condition of her health, which made It Impossible for her to attend church. She Und her husband have lived In Evansville for thirty-eight years, coming to this country from Germany.

Indianapolis Automobile Trade Association This is the Twenty-Second Semi-annual Indianapolis Automobile Show held under the auspices of the Indianapolis Automobile Trade Association. It compares favorably with those of New York ahd Chicago. There will be the finest decorations ever displayed in Indiana . Os course there will be good music. Copyright, 1921, Fred Millit, Ine.

Forced Shelby Cos. Marriage Set Aside Special to The Times. SHELBYVILLE, Ind., March B.—The marriage of Elisha Ora Moore, prominent young Van Buren Township farmer, and Mary Frances (Debaun) Moore, was set aside In Bhelby Circuit Court today, following the hearing of evidence on the complaint of Mr. Moore for an annulment of the marriage. The couple was married In this city on Dec. 4, 1920, and the separation occurred ten days later. Mr. Moore charged that he had been forced into the marriage by accusations and threats made by the father of the girl and which he discovered later were falsehoods. When he discovered the alleged deceit he abandoned the young bride of ten days. He alleged the girl's father threatened to file charges against him In the court here unless he married the girl. WILL TRANSFER INSANE SOLDIERS Hospital at Evansville to Care for Them All. Insane veterans of the World War will be transferred from various institutions In the State to the Southern Hospital for the Insane at Evansville, where they will be eared for Jointly by the State and the Government, Senator Estes Duncan of Cloverdale, chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, announced today. Between sixty and seventy men will be affected. In order to carry ont these plans a bill was Introduced by Senator Duncan and pnssed under suspension of rules, appropriating the Government's annual appropriation to the State of S'JOO a man to the institution. The Institution is not specifically mentioned in the bill, but It was stated the men would be taken to the Southern Hospital. The former soldiers will be given special food and will be provided special nurses, Senator Duncan said. HAS WOMAN ASSESSOR. SEYMOUR. Ind.. March 5. —Mrs. Cora Dannetell, who has been appointed a deputy tax assessor In this city, Is the only woman to hold such a position in Jackson County. The appointment was made by E. S. Hlmebaugh, townsi..ip assessor.

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APPROVES BIG UTILITY MERGER Service Commission Permits Six to Unite. Five utilities of southern Indiana have been merged with the Interstate Public Service Company under an order issued by the public service commission yesterday. The companies are: The Central Indiana Lighting Company, which operates utilities at Columbus and Bloomington ; Louisville & Northern Railway and Lighting Company, which owns utilities at Jeffersonville and New Albany; Louisville & Southern Indiana Traction Company, which operates street railways and interurban lines in the neighborhood of New Albany and Jeffersonville; United Gas and Electric Company, which operates gas and electric plants at Jeffersonville nnd New’ Albany, and New Albany Water Works, operating a water distribution plant at New Albany. The total capital stock involved Is $24,792,630. which is reduced by the merger to $18,866,300. The commission order states that the merger will mean better service for patrons of all the concerns. State Convention of Sanitary Engineers Special to The Times. TERRE HAUTE, Ind., March s.—The annual State convention of the Indiana Sanitary Engineers’ Association will open here March 14 to continue three days, it was announced today. Five hundred delegates and visitors are expected to attend. Regulation of prices during the coming year will be considered by the convention. Appeals From 2 to 21-Year Sentence Special to The Times. LAFAYETTE, Ind., March s.—Dr. Charles J. Brockaway, convicted last June of Involuntary manslaughter for causing the death of his wife, Esther, Bergman Brockaway, was sentenced to serve two to twenty-one years In the State Prison by Judge - Vinton in Circuit Court here Friday. I)r, Brockaway ha* served notice of appeal to the State Supreme Court.

NEVER has anything in Indiana even approached in size and beauty and interest the Automobile Show to be held next week. Ensconced in a scene of marvelous beauty will be the million dollar array of automobiles. Down from a white canopy and background will stream the glittering silver ribbons. The wonderful silver palace effect has cost the Trade Association more than ten thousand dollars, and will surpass anything of former years. The romance of the year’s progress of a great business will be open for you to read at the show. Music, lights, decorations, crowds, wonderful new cars. Os course you won’t miss it.

Burglar Stock Falls on Police Exchange Burglar "stock” shows a sharp decline, according to “quotations” at police headquarters. Only three reported last night and this morning. Mrs. John M. Craig, 1133 Cottage avenue, said sl2 In change had been taken from her during the night. William li. Fisher, 915 Cottage avenue, reported his house had been ransacked and about $9 in nickels and dime* missing. Charles Hunt, clerk at the A. B. Meyer Coal Company, 1130 Kentucky avenue, told the police the office had been broken Into and all the drawers were ransacked and papers scattered over the floor. Nothing was believed to be missing. CHORUS GIRL LEAPS TO DEATH Jumps From Fifth Floor Window of New York Hotel. NEW YORK. March 3.—Bonnie Woodward, 26, a chorus girl, committed suicide early today by jumping from the fifth floor of the Somerset Hotel to a courtyard below. She Is reported to have a husband In Pittsburgh and relatives in Ironton, Ohio. Despondency Is given by her friends as the cause of her suicide. The police are holding a man describing himself- as John F. Berlin, proprietor of the Crystal Hotel of Johnstown, Pa., as a witness. Berlin and the woman are said to have registered at a hotel under assumed names. Berlin told the police Miss Woodward jumped out of the window following “words” between them. Miniature \B| I MARMONSf H§ Sensation of Show

JUGO SLAVS AND ITALIANS CLASH Adelsburg, on Frontier, Reported in Flames. LONDON, March 3.—-Italian and JugoSlav troops are fighting at Adelsburg, on the Italian-Jugo-Slav frontier, and tno city is in flames, according to a Central News dispatch from Trieste today. grand jury meets again. The Marion County grand jury, !:ftei recessing since Tuesday, resumed its deliberations today. An important report is expected about noon next Tuesday.

Trade Murk Copyright 1919 Ready To Jump Profit by experience. This year buy not tires, but tire usage—good United States Tires and Quick Tire Service, at the curb or on the road, every hour in the year. Quick Tire Service Inc. Meridian at North Main 4300 Note telephone number. Read address again.