Indianapolis Times, Volume 34, Number 205, Indianapolis, Marion County, 6 January 1922 — Page 10

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SMALL COUNSEL PLANS DEFENSE IN FRAUD CASE Illinois Governor Faces Specific Charge of $535,000 Embezzlement. THREE OTHERS NAMED WAUKEGAN, 111., Jan. 6.—Governor Len Small's legal staff today prepared the executive's defense of the specific charge that he and other defendants entered Into a conspiracy and took $535,000 of State funds. The bill of particulars filed fa Lake County Circuit Court late yesterday, sets forth the allegations against the Governor made by Fred Mortimer, State’s attorney of Sangamon County, and other members of the prosecution. The filing of the bill was the first time anything specific was charged against the Governor. Upon the bull the State will base its case. It was charged the Governor, Vernon Curtis, Grank Park banker on trial with him, the late Edward Curtis and Lieutenant Governor Fred E. Sterling eutered the conspiracy and obtained the money. The alleged conspiracy started about March 30, 1917, the State alleged. This was after the Governor's term as State Treasurer. Lieutenant Governor Sterling was not a party to the alleged plot until in January. 1919, it was declared. HOLD BANK EXISTED ONLY ON PAPER. The purpose of the conspiracy, according to the bill, was “by means of false pretenses, a fictitious bank, false certificates of deposit, false drafts, false vouchers, false accounts, and false accounting to obtain funds of the State and thereby to aeouire, for their own benefit, a large sum of money in interest, profit and discouht to which the State was entitled.” The State alleged the funds were obtained by lending State funds to the Grant Park State Bank, controlled by the Curtis brothers, which was “not a bank,” but existed only on paper. The funds, it was charged, were loaned at 2 per cent interest to the Grant Park Institution and were reloaned to big Chicago packers at 5Vi and 6 per cent iuterest. “The defendants pretended in the official records the funds were on deposit in a bank in accordance with the State law. whereas they were not deposited in a bank, but were invested and loaned to private corporations for the private benefit of the defendants.” It was alleged the defendants became the possessors of the proceeds from the dijyjphce between the 2 per cent and 6'j per cent interest moneys ERA CD H.V EXPLAINED. as treasurer, and Sterling, as withdrew from the State lipasury and the hank of deposit—tne wort Dearborn National Bank —large Bums of money belonging to the State 'and the defendants and caused them to be invested for their own benefit,” the bill stated. “These funds were used to purchase ! notes and other securities of persons and

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corporations, among others Armour & Cos., Swift & Cos., Morris & Cos., and the Cudahy Packing Company. On these they received from 5 to BV4 per cent. This interest and profit, including discounts, was withheld and retained by the defendants and unknown persons for their own use. No report of the intereit was ever made to the State. “At the expiration of Small’s term there was $6,700,000 under his control and that of Edward Curtis and Vernon Curtis, and this was withheld from the State when Sterling became treasurer. These funds were to remain, and did remain, under the control of Small and the Curtis brothers throughout Sterling’s term, during which he turned over to them additional sums.” The bill further aleged Sterling appointed Small examiner of securities for the State nd the purchte of pekers’ notes and securities continued. TIME ALLOWED TO EXAMINE BILL. Governor Small’s attorney, C. C. Lnforge of Decatur will have until Saturday to examine the bill. At this time he will appear In court before Judge C. C. Edwards and present any objections he may have to the bill. It is probable the motion, of the defense for separate trials for Curtis and Small will be heard Saturday. These may lust into next week, after which the trial is expected to start. SERVICE MEN BOOST WILSON FOUNDATION Many Lead in Work of Raising Fund, Director Reports. NEW TURK, Jan. 6.—Former service men throughout the country are organizing to assist in paying a tribute to former President Wilson, according to an announcement made today by Hamilton Holt, executive director of the Woodrow Wilson Foundation. In many States former soldiers, sailors and marines have been appointed to head the work among the ex-iervice men in their districts and especially to enlist the cooperation of posts of the American Legion, Veterans

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of Foreign Wars, and divisional societies in the national movement to raise a fund of $1,000,000 or more, beginning Jan. 16, to endow the Woodrow Wilson awards for meritorious service. The work of national organization of the service men is being directed by Melvin D. Hildreth of Washington. Already a large number of letters have been received from men who fought in the war, commending the foundation for its plan to perpetuate the ideals of their former commander-in-chlef. In view of the recent letter of sympathy from the convention of the American Legion to Hr. Wilson, the committee anticipates that this group will play a large part in the national campaign beginning the third week in January. Service men who are to have charge of the work in other States are the following: Capt. Frank Hayes, Pawtucket, for Rhode Island; Lieut. James P. Brennan, Boston, for Massachusetts; Major Pickering, Philadelphia, for Pennsylvania; Gen. Walter A. Harris, Macon, tor Georgia; Col. Bennett Clark, St. Lotils, for Missouri; Col. Harry S. Berry, Nashville, for Tennessee; Louis A. Johnson, Clarksburg, for West Virginia; Ross N. Lillard, Oklahoma City, for Oklahoma, and Lieut. Maxwell Stclnhardt, New York, for New York City. To illustrate the type of responses that Is coming from the service men who have been asked to help in the work of the foundation throughout the United States, Mr. Holt gave out an extract from a letter from a former soldier, now a hospital patient In Maryland, who regretted that he would be unable to assist in the work in that State. In part it is as follows: “I had a nervous breakdown from the effects of my trip overseas and I came here in July. Allow me to commend the worthy character of the ideals and purposes of the foundation. I am sorry that circumstances do not permit me to assist now In perpetuating the name of the greatest commander-in-chief and champion of humanity that the Nation has ever had. If there Is any assistance I can render after I have returned from here, I shall be glad to hear from you.” Imprison Victim HITCIIIN, England. Jan. 6.—Discovered by Amos Estwick, a wealthy brick manufacturer, while they wore robbing his office, two men knocked Estwick unconscious and locked him In one of his own brick kilns He remained there two days before escaping.

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‘DIRT FARMER’ ON U. S. BOARD CAUSES SPLIT Harding Clashes With Agricultural ‘Bloc’ Conference Called. PRESIDENT OBJECTS Special to Indiana Dally Times and Philadelphia Public Ledger. WASHINGTON, Jan. G. President Harding and tho agricultural bloc have come into direct conflict over the movement in the Senate for legislation making it mandatory to appoint a “dirt farmer” on the Federal Reserve Board. In an attempt to offset the efforts of Western Republicans along this line, the I’resldont called into conference at the White House Senator Kenyon of lowa, Capper of Kansas and Kellogg of Minnesota, leaders of the agrarian group. The Senate now has before it a bill sponsored by Mr. XCellogg to place a real farmer on the Federal Reserve Board. Under an agreement made previously, the | Senate will vote on the measure Jan. 17. j The bill is strongly suported by i the I agricultural interests and Ss designed to j give the farmers protection against, dis- | crimination by the Federal Reserve Board such as they allege they have suffered during the recent period of deflation. It is strongly opposed by some bankers. HARDING EXPLAINS HIS OBJECTION. | Tim President Is understood to have ! told Messrs. Kenyon, Capper and Kellogg he objected to the measure on the grounds | t^la * interferes with his appointive power. i hey are said to have done some plain talking themselves. Apparently the President also Is opposed to the measure at this time owing to an amendment laid before the Senate by Senator Smith of South Carolina, who proposed the next vacancy on she board should be filled with a “dirt farmer.” i hose supporting the measure, including the "agricultural bloc” and the Demo-

ing merchandise at the declining price levels. In fact, our regular prices have been the lowest possible to quote on furniture of good quality. Now—without restrictions —you may have your choice of our vast and enormous stocks of high-grade furniture, at exactly 25% discount! A bona fide reduction that brings furniture prices down to the lowest point in years/ It will pay you to be here brignt and early tomorrow morning 1 Again WeLead the Way to Lower Prices! Every Odd Dresser on Sale al if" Bay Your Duofold al Ihe towesl !S% Drk* I, Many D Year ejjjjsr! its former low prico. finished in fumed I **** ll ®*^B Hfen You will find our oak and is upholst- W stock so large and I*lCJlirC YOUT UWIt ered in brown Imitavaried you will have 1 . tion Spanish leather. no trouble what- 93V1II() A single motion conever In matching the exact type of bedroom 1 verts it Into a full 3ize duofold and its January' furniture you now own. Prices on these remark- | Every price ticket remains un- Sale price at the 25% discount CQ7 Cfl able dressers start as low as $16.50, up to changed. You can buy your fur- Is only tpO/.DU 8120.00. niture at our great January Sale ! — *- - - . ! almost without the aid of a sales- j ' —— l ■■■■ ■ - 1 .-- ■■■■-- ■ |j ! man. Simply deduct 25% from ! PAY AS YOU CAN |l special January Sale price. A bona lj i PAY AS YOU CAN THE VICTOR PLAN li sands of dollars for the people of |j j THE VICTOR PLAN | Indianapolis. IL h Ik W— Dining Room Furniture at Complete Living Room Set It 1,1111 I deUghttnl, nun t.lted tae 111-. ~ ~ . „r,r . |m>,, period dining room furniture now priced at the lowest levels room Bet at Bush 4 , ow price as tW ,; It consists of a large since pre-war rla>s. .ho handsome Quern J nine pci toil Mine library table with a book shelf and a large drawer as pictured, pictured above with the new style oblong table, buffet and A CO mfortablc rocker and arm chair to match and a straight six chairp, finished in either mahogany t | 'JQ 7g back chair. The chairs and rocker have comfortable scats, up. or American walnut is priced at 4 O holstered in brown imitation Spanish leather. The entire suite * The china cabinet may be had for a small additional cost of ’s finished in durable fumed or golden oak—a wonderful com--539.85 bination value at less than the price you would ordinarily pay for the chair and rocker alone. TERMS TO SUIT Terms, $2.00 Cash. 231-237 W.WASH ST. ' >

crats, are not expected to oppose this amendment. The amendment Is cleverly put forward. It would mean that (ho successor to W. P. G. Harding, governor of the board, would be a “dirt farmer” because Mr. Harding’s term is the first to expire. It Is up in August. Nothing would be more pleasing to the agriculturists who hold Mr. Harding largely responsible for their present plight. The President is understood to have no objection to having a “dirt farmer” on the board. In fact, he Is said to favor such action. But ho is understood to have told the leaders of the “agricultural bloc” he was opposed to any restrictions on his choice of the members of the board. MEASURE LIKELY TO PASS SENATE. In spite of the President’s opposition, tho prospects for passage of the measure by the Senate are regarded as good. In the event It were passed by the Senate, It might be held up In the House Banking and Currency Committee by Representative McFadden of Pennsylvania, chairman. But its further consideration in the Senate will serve to widen the rift In Republican ranks caused by the "agricultural bloc” at a time when such Is considered particularly undesirable. The rise in power of this group of Republicans, as a result of the death of Senator Penrose, makes the present situation trying to Republican leaders. The calling of an agricultural conference this month to discuss the needs of the farmers also makes undesirable to some this movement by tho “bloc."— Coyprlght, 1922, by Public Ledger Company. KENNINGTON AND RAHN POSTS UNITE Legion Speakers Score Utterances of Debs. Consolidation of the Arthur Rahn Poet, No. 208, with the Robert E. Kennlngton Post of the American Legion was completed at a joint meeting of the Kennlngton Post and the Women's Auxiliary at the Chamber of Commerce last night. J. Forrest Cain, commander of tee Rahn

Post, surrendered the post charter to Claude E. Gregg, department commander. After a number of speeches, In which the statements of Eugene V. Debs, Socialist, attacking the American Legion, were scored, Mr. Gregg installed the newly-elected officers of the Kennlngton Post. Mr. Cain was chosen senior vice commander, to succeed L. L. Baumgartner, who has left the city. Mrs. Hayward Barcus, State commander of the Women’s Auxiliary, installed the newly-elected officers of the women’s organization. A short talk was made by Mrs. Claire P. Thurston, president of the auxiliary, A dance will be given by the Kennington Post Feb. 14 at the Lincoln Hotel in honor of the new officers. The following officers for the Paul Coble Post of the American Legion have been elected: Dr. Harry K. Langdon, commander; Dr. Carl Hablch, adjutant; Dr. H. G. Hamer, Dr. Edward J. Du Bois, Dr. Frederick Henshaw, Dr. John Tupper, Dr. Ernest Wales, members ot the executive committee; Dr. Langdon I and Dr. K. E. Itepass, delegates to the Marlon County council of the American • Legion, and Dr. John Day, chaplain, STOP R. R. TICKET FRAUD. NEW YORK, Jan. 6—Finding that many commuters were permitting their wives to use their monthly railroad tickets, contrary to regulations, the railroads ■ stopped this practice by indicating on the tickets sold whether sold to "male” ; or “female.”

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STATE TAKES OVER 9 ROADS 2cS Miles of Roadway Added to Highways Supervised by Commission. The State highway commission today has under its control 238 additional mile3 of highway. The new roads were taken over at a meeting with Governor Warren |T. McCray yesterday afternoon. The new State roads are described as follows; Angola to Goshen, forty-five miles. Ft. Wayne to Auburn, twenty-four miles. Nashville to Bloomington, twenty miles. Brazil through Clay City and Jasonville to Linton. West Baden to a point near Shoals, joining another road, eleven miles. Petersburg to Washington, fifteen miles. Evansville to Mt. Vernon, sixteen miles. Gentryville, through Lincoln City and St. Minard to Leavenworth, forty-two miles. From Madison west, joining another road near Crothersville, twenty-five miles. The commission expects to receive bid3 for the construction of sixty-six miles of the National road on Jan. 26.

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