Indianapolis Times, Volume 35, Number 58, Indianapolis, Marion County, 18 July 1922 — Page 11

JULY 18, 1922

RATHENAU SLAYERS SUICIDES; WILSON KILLERS ARESENTENCED former Shoot Themselves Rather Than Surrender to PoliceLatter Given Death Penalty in Quickest Trial on Record.

F V United Press LONDON', July 18.—Reginald Dunn and Joseph O'Sullivan were sentenced to death today for the assassination of former* F.eld Marshal Sir Henry Wilson. The two Irishmen were arraigned in Old Bailey Court. The trial was one of the quickest on record. The jury was out only seven minutes. Both of the murderers calmly accepted the sentence of the court for one of the most dastardly crimes in history.

MEL NOT AN ANGEL Mrs. Trotter Places Source of Her Information in Her Own Home. Bji Inited yews GRAND RAPIDS. Mich., July 18.— Mrs. Mel Trotter, wife of the famous evangelist, declared that her husband himself, and “not an angel of the Lord,” had told her of his alleged infidelity, as her suit for separate maintenance resumed here. A sensation was caused when a revolver brought home by Trotter in 1920 was introduced. Mrs. Trotter said he delighted in telling improper stories to the girls at mission. WARNING BELL WILD Crossing Signal Rings for Half Hour Then Goes Out of Business. The warning bell at the £., I. & W. Railroad crossing at Emerson Ave. last night went wild. It started ringing at 7 o’clock but no train came. It rang steadily for half an hour. Passing motorists, stopping at the i rossing. wondered, waited and swore softly when they discovered that there was no train in sight. Then the bell decided to stop. Three cars, misled by the silence, dashed up to the track, only to discover a train almost upon them. Their remarks could he heard for some distance.

‘NO NEWS GOOD NEWS’ Telegraph Agent Declares Old Truth Still in Operation. "It looks as If people are always willing to let good news wait until they have time to write a letter, but if they have any bad news they rush It through in a telegram as fast as possible," declared a Postal Telegraph Company representative today. "It is not unusual for women to fall in a faint on receiving a telegram. We don’t have many cases of folks being overcome with joy at news we deliver. It seems to be the rule that the worse the news Is the more of a hurry folks are in to tell it.” SIX MILLIONS SHORT Government Makes Up Huge Deficits to Carriers for Half Year. By United Press WASHINGTON. July 18 —Six railroads today were awarded a total of 5ii.054.159 by the Interstate Commerce Commission in payment of claims resulting from losses sustained during the first six months following Federal control. The largest amount, $5,385,449, was awarded to the St. Louis & San Francisco Railroad. CRASH! BANG! F-F-T! Roscoe Hits Pole, Smashes Auto and Fire Finishes It. After he had driven into a telephone pole, knocking it loose, and demolishing his automobile, which caught on fire, Roscoe Staley of Ben Davis, was arrested on charges of speeding and operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of liquor. The accident occurred at Washington St., and Addison Ave. EMMA NOT WANTED England Has No Place for Deported American Anarchist. Sy rnited Sews IX>NDON, July 18.—Emma Goldman. the anarchist who was deported ©sm the United States more than two ars ago. will not be permitted to —nd in England. Home Secretary Shorn said today. "The Tattooed Arm" will get you! This marvelous mystery story by Isabel Ostrander starts In the Times Thursday, July 20.

o \ Announcement Owing to the numerous requests we have had we have decided to remain open every evening this week until 9 : 30. This should enable every one to attend this great Fire Sale before it ends Saturday night. Pearson Piano Cos. —Temporary Location—--348-35? Massachusetts Avenue

By United Press BERLIN. July 18.— Fisher and Kern, assassins of Dr. Walter Rathenau, committed suicide today as police were about to arrest them at Bad Koesen, Thuringia, where they had barricacfed themselves. Volley after volley of shots were fired upon the murderers by the police, who heard them shout, “You cowards" This was followed by two shots within the stronghold. They had shot themselves through the temples.

DUEL ON TAXICAB Patrolman Puts Bullet Through Fighting Bandit’s Head. By United Press NEW YORK. July 18.—A-hand-to-hand battle on the running board of a taxi through the city streets early today, ended when an alleged gunman was mortally wounded by a policeman and two members of a Harlem gang were shot. With sawed-off shotguns the bandits gave battle to three policemen Patrolman Tooher, on street duty, caught the taxi door handle and clung on. j He fought a close-range duel which ended when the second bandit rolled to the street, a bullet through his head. BRITAIN IS TROUBLED Question of Debt Payment Calls for Raising Many Billions. By United yews LONDON. July 18.—Having promised to pay back every cent borrowed from the United States during the war. Great Britain is now faced with the difficulty of collecting the billions she loaned to France. Italy and Belgium. A suggestion that Britain cancel the obligations of her allies was strongly opposed by Premier Lloyd George. The British debt-funding mission to the United States will reach Wash ington early in September, Lloyd George told the House. CARS COLLIDE; 2 HURT Both Y’ictims Are Taken To City Hospital After Accident. Two automobiles collided on a road northeast of the city last night. James Presley, 503 N. Senate Ave., and George Hamilton. 441 t-g Indiana Ave.. were cut and bruised and were taken to the city hospital. William Mongle. 605 N. West St., who was in the automobile, brought them to Indianapolis.

CANDIDATE EXPIRES Funeral of John W. Fanning Will Be Held Wednesday. Funeral services for John W. Fanning. 66. Democratic candidate for ! justice of the peace. Center Township who died yesterday at thg home of his son. William Fanning. 259 W. Thirty- | First St., will be held Wednesday i morning at 9 o'clock at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral. Mr. Fanning was in politics here for many years. DUKE JOINS ARMY Leinster of World War Fame to Fight With Free State Troops. | By I'nitr d Wt c* LONDON, July 18.—The Duke of ; Leinster has left for Dublin to enlist in the Irish Free State army. The Duke of Leinster, who comes ■I from one of the most famous Irjsh : houses, fought in the World War as ; an Irish guard. STEALS AUTO HORNS Thief Visits Sam Cohen and Takes Eight Tires, Too. ! An open door at San Cohen’s autoj mob:le tire store. 142 W. Vermont St., late last night caused a pol.ce investigation. A burglar had entered by way of a cellar window and left byway of the door, taking eight auto | tires, ten tubes and two horns. Auto Accessories Lost. Fritz Wiffenbach, Fifty-First St., and Bennett Ave., told the police today’ that a battery worth $25 and a tire and rim valued at $lB were missing from his garage.

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