Indianapolis Times, Volume 35, Number 94, Indianapolis, Marion County, 29 August 1922 — Page 11
AUG. 29, 1922
PHONE COMPANY ASKS INJUNCTION TO FORCE RAISE Seeks to Prevent Public Service Commission From Interfering in Rate Increase. WAMPLER IS OPPOSED Resignation of General Manager Comes Simultaneously With Action. Two suits to enjoin the public service commission of Indiana from interfering with a raise in telephone tolls in this State were filed by the Indiana Bell Telephone Company In Federal Court late yesterday. Frank Wampler, whose resignation as vice president and general manager of the telephone company was almost simultaneously made public, made no comment upon his resignation today. Wampler Was Opposed Mr. Wampler is said to have opposed asking Federal Court action as a result of failure of the company to obtain all of its requests from the , Indiana public service commission. The suits are similar to the one filed several months ago by the Citizens Gas Company. Violation of that section of the Constitution of the United States forbidding taking of property without due process of law is made the basis of the suits. Rates Confiscatory According to the complaint present tolls yield the company only 1,706 per cent upon the investment, and the rates fixed by the commission are confiscatory. The cases will be heard as soon as three Federal judges can be got together. At present Judge Albert B. Anderson is at Burt Lake, Mich., and Judge Francis E. Baker, judge of the United States Circuit Court of Appeals, said that it may be late in September before three judges can be obtained.
SPECIAL BILE! lEKPLJIED Parent-Teacher Clubs Over State to Give Programs for Benefit of Fund. Plans for the holding of special Riley week programs. Oct. 1 to 7, in I each of the local Parent-Teacher Associations in Indiana affiliated with the Indiana Parent-Teacher Association, for the benefit of the James Whitcomb Riley Hospital for Children, are announced In a bulletin to local associations, by Mrs. Edna Hatfield Edmondson of Bloomington, president of the State association. The Riley week program probably will take the form of the presentation cf a Riley pageant, the proceeds to be turned over to the Riley Hospital as a memorial to the late Mrs. Hence Orme, formerly president of the State Association. A pageant for presentation by local associations is now being completed by Mrs. G. G. Derbyshire of Southport. Other members of the committees are Mrs. Rudolph Acher of Terre Haute and Miss Blanche Merry of Indianapolis. TO DISCUSS TERMINAL Experts Will Address Meeting at Evansville. By Times Special EVANSVILLE, Ind., Aug. 29.—Expert terminal engineers will be sent here by the Government to address a meeting to be held Sept. 1 to discuss a municipal terminal on the Ohio River for this port. Local citizens will be given an opportunity to express their views. One of the speakers will be Capt. F. T. Chambers of the U. S. Navy. SLASHES THROAT Arthur Morgan, 40, Commits Suicide Using Razor. "I am innocent, good-by," wrote Arthur Morgan, 40, No. 3 Virginia Apartments, 316 Virginia Ave. Morgan committed suicide at the home of his brother-in-law E. E. Wooden, 16u2 Bellefontaine St. last night. He cut his throat with a razor. The coroner was notified and 'nvestigated. The brief note was found in Morgan's pocket. TO DEDICATE ARMORY National Gnard Building Is Nearing Completion at Portland. By Times Special PORTLAND, Ind., Aug. 29 —Dedication of the new $50,000 National Guard Armory here will take place in October. A program for the event will soon be announced. An invitation is to be extended Governor McCray to attend. The building is nearing completion. MOWS LAWN; DROPS DEAD Civil War Veteran Dies Suddenly at Henryville Home. By Times Special HENRYVILLE, Ind., Aug. 29. While mowring the lawn at his home here, Edward Bradshaw, 86, Civil War Iveteran, dropped dead yesterday aftVrnoon. FARMER ENDS LIFE Charles Reed Shoots Himself Through Heart, Due to 111 Health. By Times Special GREENSBURG. Ind.. Aug. 29. Charles Reed, 54, prominent farmer near here, committed suicide this morning by shooting himself through the heart with a shotgun. HI health was given as the reason for his act.
Local Popular Song Composer Believes ‘Jazz’ Will Never Die
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“Jazz will never die.” That’s the opinion of J. Russell Robinson, who put Indianapolis on the map as the home of the composer of “Margie,” on arriving here from New York to spend a few days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mark Robinson, 3158 Fall Creek Blvd. "I believe people who say jazz is dead do not really wnow what jazz is,” he said. “Jazz, as far as music is concerned, is the ‘pep’ numbers of the popular songs. As for jazz dancing, that is a different question. You will find jazz in many of the best known classical compositions, so Jazz can never die.” Mr. Robinson has been trying to get home all summer. First, the "Plantation Revue,” a Broadway success of which he is the composer, detained him; then he was called on to write the music for the “Boardwalk Revue,” and when he thought he was ready to leave for home, the “chief,” as head of the Waterson-Berlin and Snyder firm is known, asked Mr. Robinson for a certain style number the firm wanted for their catalogue. The result was “Tomorrow,” which they think will be as big a hit as "Margie.”
BUYERS WEEK IS DRIipUS Expect 5,000 to Register Today —Fine Entertainment Is Planned for Visitors. Five thousand persons were expected to register today to participate in the events of the second day of Buyers’ week, held under the auspices of the wholesale trade division of the Chamber of Commerce. Along with the buying activities of the business hours during the week, the committee has arranged for evening entertainments. A special vaudeville show and dance will be given at the Athenaeum tonight. Theater parties and dinners are planned by several firms. An automobile trip for the women visitors will be held tomorrow morning. Twenty-eight wholesale firms joined
HOW LONG SURPRISED THE BOYS
RAY LONG AND HIS BRIDE.
Ray Long l , magazine editor and former Indianapolis newspaperman, told some of the boys he was going to Europe, but they didn't know it was to be a honeymoon trip until he was abroad. Here he is with his bride in London. Long came from to In-
J. RUSSELL ROBINSON
The song was written last Wednesday. Thursday the title page was ready and the song went to press before Mr. Robinson could catch the next train for home. The desire to get home and see his mother gave him the inspiration for "Tomorrow," the chorus of which is as follows: Tomorrow, tomorrow How happy I will be. Tomorrow, tomorrow Back on my mother's knee. Lawdy me what a great delight When I get a familiar sight Os the fuzzy old cat sneakin’ from the stable Lickin' up milk on the kitchen table. I know tomorrow A pair of loving arms Will hold me, enfold me, as of yore. Somehow I can’t wait for a cboochoo train; I’ll hop right in an aeroplane; I’ll be in my home sweet home again Tomorrow. Mr. Robinsin was accompanied by his wife and her sister, Miss Ann Henning. They will probably return to New York late today.
in the evtnts of Buyers’ week. Many of them have arranged exhibits and demonstrations In their business houses. More than 1,000 buyers registered on the first day, and the firm representatives report that all of the visitors were optimistic In their outlook for fall trade. DYNAMITE FOUND Seventy .Seven Sticks of Explosive Dlsvovert'd Under Barn. By Times Special SEYMOUR, Ind., Aug. 29.—Seventyseven sticks of dynamite and twenty feet of fuse were found secreted under a barn which was being wrecked by Henry Rebber. An investigation is being made by the police. GROCER ARRESTED Harry Cohen Charged With Operating Blind Tiger. Harry Cohen, 601 E. Washington St., a grocer, was arrested yesterday on the charge of operating a blind tiger. The police alleged that they found a quart of white mule at his store.
dianapolis and was on the staff of the Indianapolis News from 1900 to 1906. He then became managing editor of the Cincinnati Post and held other newspaper Jobs until he entered the magazine field. He is now one of the foremost magazine editors of the country.
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MONDEELAVERS HOUSE MIIORITY FAILSPUBPOSES Congressional Floor Leader From Wyoming Criticises Indifference. CLAIMS FAIR MAJORITY Says Republicans Crush All Opposition Because Some Proves Hampering. BY REP. FRANK W. MONDELL, Republican, Wyoming, Floor Leader of the House of Representatives. (Copyright. 1922, by United News) WASHINGTON. Aug. 29.—" Representative Meyer London of New York, the sole Socialist In Congress, states that a vigorous, courageous, militant minority, with a philosophy and a program, would bring some fresh air Into Congress. Mr. London does not think the Democratic party has furnished or can furnish such a minority, and suggests that the Socialist group might do so. At any rate he advocates that there should be a third group—a real left wing, as he calls It. “Representative Arthur B. Rouse of Kentucky, Democratic whip, agrees that we need a strong minority and states that In the present Congress the Democratic party furnishes that strong minority. He admits, however, the failure of the Democratic minority and attempts to put the blame on the majority by saying, ‘lt is hard to attempt to do anything with a strong minority unless there is a reasonable majority.’ Rouse Disagrees Mr. Rouse docs not agree with Mr. London’s Idea of a third group—a left wing. He says it la not feasible, or In accordance with our political philosophy. I can, to a certain extent, agree with both of these gentlemen, though in the main they are both wrong. I agree with both of them that there should be a strong and vigorous minority, and I agree with Mr. London that such a minority should have a philosophy and a program. And if I may add, It should have a policy which it conscientiously adheres to. I agree with Mr. London that the Democratic party has not furnished us with such a minority. The minority has, to a very considerable degree, followed Its leadership, but its attitude has, in the main, been one of mere negation. The minority has been content to take a position of opposition to most of the majority proposals, without offering complete, practical, concrete alternative proposals. The minority, with conspicuous Individual exceptions, has failed to perform the Important duty of the careful scrutiny and intelligent and consistent criticism of legislative proposals with a view to their Improvement, he says. Bloc Falls Mr. Rouse apologizes for the failure of the minority by saying that the majority is unreasonable. I do not know Just what he means by that rather ridiculous pleading, for the majority has certainly been fair and has given the minority mere advance information in regard to the program than ever before in the history of Congress. I agree with Mr. Rouse in his view that a third party, group, bloc, or whatever you may call it, has not, up to this time, at least, proved useful In American legislation. Under our form of Government the majority party Is responsible for legislation and the most useful and effective opposition is one grouped under a single party standard and leadership. But such a single minority must, to be useful, have a definite philosophy and clearly defined principles, and adhere to them. It should, collectively and individually, be active, attentive and diligent In matters of detail, as well as In matters of general policy. I agree with Mr. London that the Democratic minority has not measured up to those requirements and to that standard. Possessing Individuals of ability and diligence, the policy of the minority has been to hamper rather than to assist, to embarrass rather than advise, to muddle rather than clarify. The object has been party advantage rather than public benefit. That is not the kind of a minority calculated, as Mr. London puts It, to bring fresh air into the Congress. City Engineer to Talk John L. Elliott, city engineer, will discuss the zoning plan at the weekly luncheon of the Lions Club Wednesday noon in the Lincoln room of the Hotel Lincoln. E. E. Katterhenry will be chairman of the day.
PAY US A VISIT During State Fair Week Every courtesy will be shown you. Guides will be furnished to show you around and point out and explain the many things of interest. Come and see where the well-known “Reliable” hams, bacon, lard, etc., are made and the care with which they are prepared. There will be a special exhibit, arranged for your benefit. Your visit will prove interesting, entertaining and educational and you will be glad you came. Take West Washington car. Get off at Blackford street and walk one and one-half squares south. King an &Cos. Pork and Beef Packers INDIANAPOLIS.
Three Former Tommies Bid Fair to End London ‘Battle of Busses’ A. G. PARTRIDGE COLLECTIN G FARES ON THE TOP DECK OF THE "INDEPENDENT BUS."
By MILTON BRONXER LONDON, Aug. 29.—The battle of the busses—a fight between a solitary chocolate brown omnibus and the massed thousands of red busses owned by the London transportation trust—• has aroused the interest of this city and caused every Londoner, with the exception of the members of the trust, to root for the under dog. Three ex-soldiers, A. G. Partridge, A. S. Griffin and D. T. Jermyn, former drivers of motor lorries on the battlefields of France and Egypt, are the men who have given London a chance to laugh at their Impudent and daring challenge. A few weeks ago they pooled their
Beauty War Rages Over Group Selected by Painter of Girls
By LUCILLE F. SAUNDERS United Press Staff Correspondent. NEW YORK, Aug. 29.—Metropolitan studios echo today with the rumblings of a beauty war, precipitated when Neysa McMein, painter of pretty girls, ventured to select the twelve most beautiful women in the United States. Miss McMein nominated Alice Joyce, Mrs. Lydtg Hoyt, Mrs. John Barrymore, Christine Norman. Mary Pickford, Dolores of the Follies, Hebe HapUn, Winifred Lenlhan, Mrs. Angler B. Duke, Irene Castle, Ethel Barrymore and Lady Ribblesdale, formerly Mrs. John Jacob Astor. Howard Chandler Christy thinks the much contended list “pretty good” but believes Mrs. Christy should have a place there, also Mrs. William R. Hearst and Mrs. Oliver Harriman. Views of Coles Phillips C. C. Coles Phillips, from his studio In New Rochelle, announced: "Neysa and I agree on only four points, Alice I Joyce, Mrs. Lydig Hoyt, Irene Castle j and Mrs. Oliver llarrlsan. "I think Barbara Deane, now Mrs. i R. W. Otte, the actress, is the most j beautiful woman in America. "And If anybody is going to pick a ! ‘PEG’ GETS MARRIED United News Humorist Weds Julia Hartman in New York: By United News NEW YORK, Aug. 29.—Westbrook j Pegler, humorist, and sport and dra- ! matlo writer, was married here Monday to Miss Julia Hartman. The ceremony took place at the 1 Church of the Blessed Sacrament. Mrs. Pegler was formerly a member of the staff of the New York Dally News. YOUTHS ARE HELD Youngstown Boys, Under Age, Attempt to Enter NavyVincent Sebastian, 17, and Ohio | Frazzlnl, 17, both of Youngstown, j Ohio, were held today on vagrancy charges at police headquarters on orders of Lieut. O. Kessing, naval recruiting officer. Lieutenant Kessing said the two young men gave their ages as 18 years and tried to enlist In the Navy at Ft. Wayne. They admitted they ran away from their homes.
money, bought a bus and drove It through London to compete against the trust, which hitherto had exercised exclusive transportation rights. When the chocolate bus, with Partridge as conductor and his associates uiternating as driver, entered the field, the trust Immediately ordered tow red busses to stick close to the chocolate competitor from the time it left the garage until it returned. Sandwiched between the rod buses, the chocolate bus Is driving along the most lucrative routes In London. And ever since the Londoner heard ] about the bus warfare he has made 1 it a religious point to patronize the I chocolate bus. This vehicle has been i the most Jammed In town.
list of a dozen, the name of Ganna Walska McCormick ought to be among them. She can make the average pretty girl look like a country cousin.” The rest of Phillips' list includes Elsie Ferguson, Alice Mcßaln, the model, who Is, In private life, Mrs. Jack Feeney: Corliss Palmer, screen actress; Katherine McDonald, also of the movies; Mrs. Tom Shevlin, society beauty .and Marion Davies. Among the other beautiful women suggested by the artists colony are Violet Hemlng, Barbara La Mar, Julia Sanderson, Betty Compson, Lillian Gish, Hedda Hopper, Pauline Frederick. Alice Gentle, Jobyna Howland, Anna Case and Gloria Swanson, all of the movies or stage, and Mrs. Charles Dana Gibson and Dorothy Knapp, artist’s model.
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HEMMED PILLOWCASES—Size 42x36 inches; heavy round thread and finished with a 3-inch OJ. hem; 39c quality; each MERCERIZED WHITE VOILE —4O inches wide, and a wonderfully fine, crisp quality for dainty blouses, dresses, underwear, etc. | regular 25c quality, 16c 27-INCH OUTING FLANNEL— Soft and fleecy neat color stripes on light grounds; good quality for women’s and children’s t OIL,wear. Special, pair 1 1* /2C 27-INCH STRIPED GINGHAMS —Fancy colored and striped gtnghsms, suitable for men’s shirts and children's clothes, heavy quality (no phone 1C _ orders) IJC
WON’T GO BACK Alleged Robbers Held at Terre Haute Want Requisition. By United Press TERRE HAUTE, Ind., Aug. 29. Hubert Massey, 37, and James W. Smith, 40, wanted for alleged robbery in Dudley, Sidney, Urbana and Champaign, 111., today refused to be taken back to Urbana without requisition papers. About $1,700 worth of merchandise and an automobile belonging to Watson L. Faulkner, Champaign druggist, were recovered by police. STORM WARNING GIVEN Gulf Coast From New Orleans to Corpus Christ! Is Signalled. By United Press HOUSTON, Tex., Aug. 29.—Storm warnings for a tropical disturbance reported to be over the Gulf of Honduras have been ordered hoisted along the Gulf coast from New Orleans to Corpus Christi, according to the weather bureau here. The intensity of the storm is reported unchanged.
THE wm BLOCK C? ALL THIS WEEK From 9 A. M. to 4 P. M. Demonstration Cooking, Baking, Canning with Quick Meal Gas Range and Lorain Oven Heat Regulator
The above menu will be put in the oven at 10 a. m. and will be taken out at 2p. m. All foods will be cooked at the same time with no pot watching. Special for Wednesday OVEN CANNING
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FURTHER DELAY FOB ums BILL Republican Leaders Anxious to Secure Action With Loss of Time. By United Press WASHINGTON, Aug. 29.—A strenuous effort will be made to get a definite decision on soldier bonus bill, even though the Senate Is held In night session, so anxious are Republican chiefs to get It out of the way to make a clear path for pending strike legislation. A delay until tomorrow is regarded as certain. Gag rule on discussion of amendments was in effect today, but there was no limitation on time Senators oould speak on the bill in general.
To demonstrate the tasty foods that may be produced by the use of Quick Meal Gas Range, from. 9 a. m. to 4 p. m, each day this week, we will give sample menus. Menu for Tuesday Roast of Beef Savory Potatoes Pickled Beets Rice Pudding BGiled Potatoes Creamed Onions Stewed Peaches Angel Food Cake Bread and Pie
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