Indianapolis Times, Volume 34, Number 192, Indianapolis, Marion County, 22 December 1921 — Page 6
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197 POLITICAL PRISONERS MAY get clemency President Harding and Attorney General to Announce Stand Tomorrow. WASHINGTON’, Dec. 22,-r.Eugene V. Debs, the Socialist leader, now serving • ten-year term in Atlanta penitentiary, will know by tomorrow-night, whether he Is to receive presidential clemency as a Christmas gift, or remain in prison. Announcement was made officially that President Harding and Attorney General Daugherty are conside.ing the case of Dbs along with the other 197 cases of ao-rallel political prisoners'. This was the first autkorlttttlve announcement that the status of the notftl Socialist leader was considered in, the same light as the other. political prisoners who committed "pacific” offenses against war-tiine sedition laws. While Administration officers were tannsually careful not to give any indication of the probable action in the Debs case. It was confidently believed here that Debs is to be freed—either through an oat and out pardon, or through commutation of the six years that remain of his original sentence. President Harding and Attorney General Daugherty will hold further conferences before the announcement of the Christmas pardons tomorrow. The President, It was stated, plans to announce his Christmas gifts at 4 o'clock tomorrow afternoon and with it a general statement of the Administration’s attitude toward the policy of granting pardons to so-called political prisoners. ‘SMASH’ PROVED COSTLY AFFAIR Grose Tells How He Raided exWife’s Home. John Grose was fined SI and costs in city court today on the charge of malicious trespass, but that was not all the “big smash" cost him. Grose admitted in city court that he went to the home of his divorced wife at 107 West Pleasant Run boulevard, and by using a hatchet, smashed cut glass, chandeliers, the piano, tables, lamps and other furniture. He claimed, however, the furniture was all his, except what was owi.ed by D. Sommers A Cos. He admitted he still owed that company $423. It was brought out in court that the furniture company had attached Grose’s automobile, and that Grose had paid S2OO cash to cover the damage to the company’s part of the furniture. Grose said that at the divorce trial he gave his wife the house, but he did not give her the furniture. The prosecutor claimed it was Mrs. Grose’s furniture, as she had possession of it. Just before the trial an attorney representing Grose pleaded guilty to a charge of drunkeness for his client and a fine of $1 and costs was assessed on that charge. Say He Personated Officer of U. S. Navy
Removal of William Ellis Newman, under arrest at Philadelphia, Pa., to Indianapolis to answer to charges of im- f personating a naval officer will be asked 1 ■s a result of an affidavit filed today . with Charles W. Moores, United States commissioner, by Walter O. Lewis, acting , chief of the bureau of investigation of the Department of Justice. -- - - j Newman is wanted here in connection with his activities about a month ago when It Is said he beat a hotel bill and ‘borrowed considerable sums of money thrcngh representing himself as an officer in the United States Navy. Tiger Operator Is Sentenced to Farm Charles MeNerney. 114 North Oriental street, pleaded guilty in city court to a charge o? operating a “blind tiger" and j was fl-ecd SIOO and costs and sentenced to j thiTiy days on the State farm by Judge ! Walter Pritchard. The evidence showed that when police! raided McNemey’s home they found a fifteen-gallon still, three and one-half gallons, one quart and one pint of “white j mule.” MeNemey said he was a milk wagon driver . Collision Causes Arrest of Woman Mrs. George Losey, 3858 CoPege avenue, was arrested today on charges of assault and battery and Improper driving after an automobile which she wasdriving North on Delaware street, had struck a sedan driven by Earl D. Foxworthy, 24, Johnson avenue. Ernest Werner, age 8, 602 East Morris street, who was riding la Foxworthy’s car, was sent to St. Vincent’s Hospital. He was reported in a serious condition. Shopper Is Victim of Purse Snatchers Miss Lucile RoelL 1416 West TwentySeventh street, reported to the police today that a gold-filled mesh bag was taken ! from her arm Tuesday while she was making a purchase in a 5 and 10-cent j store. She 6aid that in the purse were S3O in cash, some keys and a cameo ring, the total value was $58.50, she said. Mrs. Bee Brown, staying at the English , Hotel, reported the loss of a peai' brooch ■ let with thirty-two small diamonds, valued at SSO. Widow Bequeathes $5,000 to Jhurch Special to The Times. MUXCIE. Ind., Dec. 22.—1n the will Mrs. Cynthia Carpenter, wealthy widow, died for probate here, the sum of $5,000 Is left to the High Street Methodist Episcopal Church to be used la enlarg g j the Sunday school rooms and a like sum to the local chapter of Eastern Star. The deceased was prominent in lodge and church work here for years. Vessel in Distress Sends Appeal BOSTON, Dec. 22.—An SOS call was received from the steamer New England in distress off Halifax. Nova Scotia, by the Charlestown Navy today. The vessel is without fuel oil and is battling a northeast gale, the message said. TEAM HIT BT AUTO. An automobile driven by Charles Rolllnson. 6121 Broadway, struck a team of horses driven by Earl Campbell, 410; North Senate avenue, at 12:45 a. m. today •t Alabama and New York streets. The horses were bruised, but no person was Injured FARMERS ADMIT BANKRUPTCY. Two petitions in bankruptcy were filed j in Federal Court by farmers today. ; Harr yO. Wood. R. F. D. No. 6, Sheridan, | scheduled liabilities of $1,762.50 and assets of $535.31. Orval C. Ward, K. F„ D. No 8, Lebanon, listed liabilities of $2,902.73 and assets of $413.50. -
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OLD SWINDLE IN OPERATION French People Still Duped by Ancient Fraud. PARI.?, Dec. 22.—The famous “Spanish swindle.” which has registered its hundreds of victims in almost every civilized country of the globe, continues in operation only through the connivance of the Spanish police, according to a high French police official quoted by the Matir.. Recently new victims have been registered in Frndce and the police have appealed to the press to Issue fresh warnlrgs. This scheme of fraud first made Its appearance in 1871. Suddenly wealthy business men by the thousands all over the globe began receiving letters signed by a person who described himself as a prisoner for debt in a Spanish Jail. The tenor of all the letters was about the same. "I have a trunk containing a large amount of money hidden in a certain place,” wrote the "prisoner.” “It you come to Spain and meet one of my friends whose name you will afterward learn and give him enough money to defray certain expenses connected with getting the trunk I will share the treasure with you.” To persons residing in the United States or far distant countries the Spanish “prisoner” asked that money be cabled to one of his friends, promising a rich reward when he left jsll aud regained his trunk. Within a year after the band of swindlers began operations two of them were arrested and deported to the Philippines, then a Spanish possession. The following year fifteen more were arrested, but since 1573, the French police declare, not a single arrest has been made. French victims became so numerous that the minister of the Interior la 1897 caused public warnings to be issued throughout the country The French foreign office even protested to the Spanish government at Madrid, but without avail. The-Freech police now believe that the swindlers have formed themselves Into a land so rich and Influential' that they control high Spanish prison and police officials and work without fear. Police Chief-to-Be Visits Substations Herman F. Rikboff, appointee of Mayorelect Samuel Lewis Shank for chief of police, was Inspecting police substations this afternoon. lie said he Intends to spend most of his time next week at police headquarters, getting acquainted with details of the police department operation. Whirled to His Death by Straw Bailer Special to Th- Timas. LAFAYETTE, Ind., Dec. 22.—Ten children are left fatherless as a result of an accident In which Alfred Swank, 47, was whirled to his death by a straw baler on which he was Tvorking. Swank's coat sleeve caught in rapidly revolving cog wheels.
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Negro Parson Says Trainload of Coal Is No Temptation “Parsons,” asked Judge Pritchard today. “Do yon think you can avoid stealing coal If I continue these charges against you?” The Rev. Cornelius Andrews, negro, 453 West Eighteenth street, who said he was pastor of a mission, assured the court he could pass a whole tralnload of coal and not steal a lump. Big Four Railroad Detective Jacobs and Miller testified they watched the Rev. Andrews climb on a coal car at Seventeenth street and the Big Four Railroad, roll off a few choice lumps of coa, then climb down, pick up an armload of coal and start away. Then they arrested him. Drop Manslaughter Count in Wider Death Charges of manslaughter against D. Walter Williams, 1148 West Thirty-First street, were dismissed In city court today by Judge Walter Pritchard when Dr. Paul F. Robinson, coroner, said that evidence obtained in his investigation showed that Williams was not to blame for the death of C. F. Wider, 60, 1810 Montcalm street. Wider was willed when struck by Williams’ automobile on the night of Dec. 4 on North Illinois 6treet during a snow storm. Wider was walking north in the middle of the street and Williams’ automobile was traveling in the same direction. Thieves Obtain SSOO Worth of Clothing Thieves entered the Rothchlld Clothing store, 511 West Washington street, early this morning or late last night and stole clothing valued at $585. Access to the store was gained by removing an iron bar from a rear window. Eleven Suits of clothing, ten overcoats, twelve pairs of trousers, ten sweater coats, four dozen shirts, six pairs of shoes and one pair of boots were stolen. Shank May Attend Boulevard Meeting The Pleasant Run boulevard system and improvements on State avenue and Fletcher avenue will be discussed at a meeting of the Southeastern Improvement Association, in McClain’s hall, Hoyt and State avenues, tomorrow night. Mayorelect Samuel Lewis Shank has been invited to attend the meeting. An advisory committee will be appointed to cooperate with the new city administration on the Improvements under discussion. Discouraged School Girl Poisons Self Special to The Times. LAFAYETTE, Ind., Dec. 22—“1 can’t get along with mother and never hope to return home,” wrote Dorothy Sandidge, 15-year-old school girl who was found dying of self-administered poison at a hotel. Coroner McClelland planned to make an investigation today.
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KILLS HIS WIFE; BEGS TO BE SHOT Tells Officers He’s to Be ‘Court-martialed.’ CHICAGO, Dec 22.—Peter Smith, a construction company foreman, killed his wife Carrie with a buteUer knife in their home here today Police believe Smith is insane. After slaying his wife, Srnl'h called the police and when the officers arrived they found him iu his night clothes and with the bloody knife in his hand, waiting for them. “yjhoct me, policemen,” Smith said, “I have killed my wife.” Asked why he did it, Smith told tho police he “was going to be court-mar-tialed in the morning” and made other incoherent remarks. Hard Fight Halts j Jail Delivery Special to The Tims. RICHMOND, Ind.. Dec. 22.—A milk bottle in the hand of a jail prisoner here last night felled Turnkey Charles Morgan in an attempted Jail delivery. Sheriff Carl Wadmun, who is under fire for permitting a previous delivery, came to Morgan’s aid and the two fought fiercely to prevent thirl een prisoners from escaping. They overpowered two, after one of the prisoners has struck Morgan over the head with a milk bottle seriously wounding him. There was less trouble with the other eleven prisoners who were looked In their cells. HOOSIEK FARMER SI H IDIC. LAFAYETTE, ind., Dec. 22.—Edward C. Eseue, 35, farmer, found dead at. his homo near Brookston, was believed today to have committed suicide. A shotgun beside hl shot-torn body and the fact that he had broodod over financial difficulties indicated ho had taken his own life.
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VICTORIA, B. C, Dec. 22.—The British Columbia Game Conservation Board has inaugurated a campaign against cougars on Vancouver Island. It has offered hunters SIOO a month salary and a bounty of S4O and $55 an animal. If under these conditions a hunter killed a cougar a day his monthly income would be between $1,500 and SI,BOO. In addition, the hunter will own the cougar pelts, which are wor.th from $lO to sl2 at market prices. Bounties differ according to districts. The bounty is $55 in sheep areas and S4O in regions in which no sheep are raised. When Sir James Douglas, of the Hudson’s Bay Company, in 1842 built a fort on C'amosun Harbor, the sire of the present dty of Victoria, the island was infested with cougars, which in other parts of the continent are known as panthers, p'umas and mountain lions. Then British Columbia was part of the Hudson Bay Company's empire, the last vestiges of which are fast disappearing, as the company is selling out its remaining lands in the prairie provinces to farm settlers. War was declared upon the big cats in pioneer times and they were almost exterminated. In recent years they have increased alarmingly and now are a menace to remote farms. The slaughter by cougars of pigs, calves and sheep cuts a serious figure in a farmer’s profits. The present campaign, it is believed, will wipe them out. Tho financial encouragements, It is said are the largest ever offered in the history of North American wild animals. Not a cougar, it is expected, will be left alive on Vancouver island in another year.
Court to Announce Soon WAUKEGAN, 111., Dec. 22.—Judge Claire E. Edwards of the Lake County Circuit Court said today that In all probability he would announce his decision in the motion to quash the conspiracy and embezzlement indictments against Governor Len Small aud Vernon Curtis, Grant Park banker, early next week. Colombia to Ratify United States Pact BOGOTA. Colombia, Dec. 22.—The treaty with the United States reimbursing Colombia with $25,000,000 for loss of territory due to establishment of tho Panama Republic, will be ratified by Congress this week, despite opposition of the minority, it was declared today by responsible leaders. The United States was accused of abetting the Panama revolt to clear the way for construction of the caual. CRASH CHARGES CONTINUED. Charges of speeding and assault aud battery against Earl Bribery. 723 West Twelfth street, were continued indefinitely in city court today. Enebrry was arrested after his automobile collided with another automobile driven by Charles B. Patterson, 1317 Villa avenue, Pec. 19, on North S"nate avenue. Patterson’s automobile was knocked twenty-five feet and Patterson was taken to t.he city hospital. Te was slightly injured. It developed that Enberry had paid Patterson for the damages. HOUGH RIDIV “MI LE.” BIKESTON. Mo.. Dec. 22.—Rather mean hospitality, the strangers called It, when Deputy Sheriffs Tom Scott and Lee Morrow arrested them and took their “mule" after the two strangers had invited the officers to have a little “nip." It was a matter of “compensating the good Samaritans" for the proffered ride in the official car that the “nip" Was offered. They were "hot footing” it away from here when the officers “asked them to ride.” TWO MORE APPOINTED. Additional appointments to the city hospital medical staff for 1922 were announced by the board of public health today ns follows: Dr. W .H. Hughes, member of tho opthalmology staff and Dr. James Wynn, alternate, from Oct. 1 to Dec. 1 in general medicine. PAWNSHOP MARRIAGE. PARIS, Pee. 22.—An English couple who came here to get married found they lacked the money necessary to pay the fee. The bridegroom put up his waistcoat and the bride her handbag na security, then the ceremony was performed. CAMERA 18 SCULPTOR. Sculpture by a special photographic apparatus is a recent British Invention, tho result being a portrait in bas-relief deeper than that of the King which appears on the coins. COMPANY IS DISSOLVED. Articles of dissolution were approved today by the Secretary of State for the Maiott Coal & Lime C'o., of Indianapolis. ""LET'S TRY IT. If the sun were extinguished suddenly we should not be aware of tho fact until eight minutea eighteen seconds afterward.
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Illinois Tax Board BoostsjState Levy CHICAGO. Dec. 22.—State taxes were increased from 40 to 45 cents a hundred dollars by the State tax board, which met here today. The Increase in taxes will cost the taxpayers $3,500,000 a year, it was estimated. The boost was necessitated by additional school appropriations made by the Legislature. Os the $3,500.00, tho distributable sebooi fund will get $2,000,000 and the University of Illinois $1,500,000.
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VAN NUYS SAYS HE DID RESIGN, AT NEW’S ORDER 1 U. S. District Attorney Insists He Gave Notice Two Months Ago. Frederick Van Nuys, United States district attorney, who wiU be succeeded Jan. 8, by Homer Elliott of Martinsville said today there was not the slightest foundation for the statement that he has not yet formally resigned his position. “On Oct. 22 I received a letter from Senator New,” Mr. Van Nuys said, “saying that the eight years served by Democratic district attorneys would be up Jan. 7 and asking tor my resignation to take effect that date. That very same day I submitted mv resignation in writing, to take efect Jan. 7. That resignation has been m Washington for more than two months.” Senator New announced yesterday that Alexander G. Cavins, deputy In the office of the U. S. Lesh, attorney general of Indiana, has been selected for assistant to Mr. Elliott He wUI succeed Floyd J. Mattice, who will give up his office at the same time Mr. Van Nuys retires. Mr. Cavins attended college at Wabash Colloge and practiced law for a number of years at Terre Haute and Indianapolis before becoming connected with Mr. Leah’s office. Wire and Nail Prices Cut by Big Mills NEW YORK, Dec. 22.—Cuts in prices of wire rods, plain wire and nails were annonneed today by the American Steel and Wire Company, a United States Steel subsidiary. The new schedules carry wire rods to S3B from S4O a gross ton; plain wire to $2.25 per hundred pounds from $2.60 and wire nails to $2.50 against a former price of $2.90 per hundred pounds.
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