Indianapolis Times, Volume 35, Number 217, Indianapolis, Marion County, 19 January 1923 — Page 2

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DEMOCRATS BREAK OVER DIVISION OF POLITICAL ‘PLUMS’

3,409.000 POUNDS OF SOOT FALL ON ONE SOME MILE Anti-Smoke League Urged by Derby in Speech to Engineers. Three million, four hundred thousand pounds of soot fall upon the mile square comprising the downtown district every year, asserted Dr. I. H. Derby. 5460 University Are., before the Indiana Engineering Society in Its forty-third annual meeting at the Hotel Lincoln today. The smoke nuisance affects the nealth, morals, religion and pocketbooks of the people of the city, he said. Tons of soot made the atmosphere hazy. The soot falls and is Immediately replaced by an equal amount and kind. Dr. Derby advocated formation of a smoke abatement league. “Four billion particles are thrown Into the air by one puff from a cigarette,” he asserted. Enormous Fuel Waste In the mile square approximately tO 028 pounds of soot fall on every \cre each day. he said. “Chemical analysis.” he continued, 'shows that the falling particles contain one-fourth the heat producing power of coal. This is an enormous waste of fuel materials. “Another evil effect of the smoke nuisance is the presence of sulphuric acid in solution in the atmosphere. This is injurious to health. Building gutters in smoky cities last only onefourth as long as gutters in smokeless places.” Turns Bronze Green As an exampte of the action of sulphuric acid in solution in the atmosphere, Dr. Derby cited the green colored bronze muskets of the soldier figures on the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument. It is estimated that there are 450 tons of sulphuric acid distributed over the mile square every year, he said. This acid is largely the cause of tuberculosis and pneumonia In cities. Dr. Derby asserted. Other speakers today were: "The Bates Experimental Road,” Clifford Older, Springfield, 111.; "Discussion of Engineers' License Law,” Charles W. Cole, South Bend; “The Railroads and the Public," C. A. Paquette, Cincinnati, Ohio; “Power Plant Progress,” Prof. J. W. Cole, Lafayette; “Hydraulic Power Development of the Tippecanoe River,” Roger N. Freeman, New York, and "Super Power Plant of the Central Indiana Power Company,” L. B. Andrus, Grand Rapids, Mich. The convention will close with a dinner and dance tonight in the Travertine room of the Hotel Lincoln, at which the Indianapolis Scientech Club and local engineering sections will he guests. LITERS SREUE IN LOTTO ESSE Seek to Have Court Quash Two Indictments. Three hours’ argument was spent In Criminal Court today on motions to quash Indictments charging William H. Latta, Claypool Hotel, attorney, and Edwin A. Hunt. 3939 Washington Blvd., a real estate dealer, with conspiracy to embezzle county trust funds. The two were indicted with Richard V. Sipe. former county clerk, who pleaded guilty to the charge, and who is now serving a sentence in the State prison for defalcation of $143,000 of county funds. Counsel for Hunt and Latta attacked the constitutionality of the law which makes it a crime to convert public funds. Insertion of the words "contrary to law” in the act at what they contended was the wrong place, was advanced as a reason why the two men, charged with conspiracy to embezzle SIO,OOO of county funds, should be freed. The defense also argued that under the law the county clerk Is not obliged to receive the funds in trust, and does so voluntarily. Therefore, it was said, he had a right to loan them If he wanted to. Prosecutor William P. Evans defended the indictments. To free Hunt and Latta would be equivalent to de claring the act under which the prosecutions were brought unconstitutional, Evans said. Judge Collins announced he would take the motive under advisement. LEGISLATORS INSPECT PENDLETON BUILDING Special Train Takes Members to New Reformatory. Members of the Legislature today went to the site of the new State reformatory at Pendleton to Inspect the construction work. The legislators left at 11:30 a. m. on a special train and were expected to leave for Indianapolis at 3 p. m. The trip was arranged by Governor McCray. The Governor has asked for an appropriation of $2,000,000 to complete the reformatory work. The budget committee failed to recommend this appropriation and a minority of the committee recommended that it be cut to $750,000. ASSESSORS PRAISE BOARD .Amendments to the tax law giving the State tax board more power over valuations have been approved by county assessors, who closed their annual meeting with the tax board Thursday afternoon. Resolutions adopted at the meeting praised the work of the tax board.

Girl of 18 Called Bootlegger Queen

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ABOVE, AGNES SZABO; BELOW, JUDGE WILLLAM DUNN. “Queen of the Bootleggers” was the title bestowed on Agnes Szabo of South Bend, 18-year-old Hungarian girl, during her trial here before Judge Albert B. Anderson in November, 1921, when, with twentyfive residents of South Bend and Gary, she was found guilty of conspiracy to violate the Federal prohibition laws. Accompanied by a younger broth- | er and sister, she made trip after trip from Gary to South Bend with automobile loads of whisky, traveling a road on which battles between rival gangs of liquor runners were a nightly occurrence. She testified she purchased liquor from Gary constables at “bargain” rates, and the constables are said by Federal authorities to have | given testimony involving Judge | William M. Dunn of the city court of Gary and other Gary officials who were indicted in Federal Court here last week. FITE OF HOLIDAY SPORTSJN COIIBT Bill Goes to House —Passed by Senate, The Moorehead bill, which would make sporting events, including the Indianapolis Speedway race on Memorial day, illegal, appeared to be a step nearer passage in the Houso today, following a public hearing before the committee on public morals last night. The bill was passed in 'he Senate Thursday. At the hearing the measure was favored by Representative Ralph Updike. W. H. Ball, J. W. Fesler and Dr. E. S. Shumaker, all of Indianapolis. It was opposed by Ralph Young of the Rainbow Veterans’ Association and M. E. Noblet, secretary of the Hoosier Motor Club. The Smith bill, creating a boxing commission, was indorsed by former Mayor Charles W. Jewett and opposed by Dr. Shumaker, who represents the Anti-Saloon League, the Rev. C. 11. Winders, secretary of the Church Federation, and E. S. Fleming of the National Reform Association. Representative Elizabeth Rainey defended her bill for stricter marriage and divorce laws. She had the support of Judge Frank Lahr of the Juvenile court, former Judge W. W. Thornton and Joseph McGowan, representing the St. Vincent de Paul Welfare society. JAMES WICKS INSTALLED AS DIRECTOR OF STAGS Lodge Plans Campaign to Increase Membership to 1,000. With Adolph Biccard officiating, the Patriotic and Protective Order of Stags of the World, Drove No. 152, installed the following officers at the Knights of Pythias Hall: James W. Wicks, exalted director; O. A. Warnsley, prelate; George W. Shirley, senior warden; H. H. Foreman junior warden; Harry H. Smith, treasurer; Newell W. Ward, recorder; Frank j Eoston, inner guard; Frank Stoner, outer guard; J. P. Sclscoe. S. C. Johnson and H. A. Grabill, trustees. A drive to increase the membership from 500 to 1,000 is planned. WELFARE LINK SOUGHT Community Chest Secretary Proposes Commission. A city planning commission for welfare work was proposed by Homer W. Borst, secretary of the Community Chest, at a staff meeting of the Family Welfare Society, it was announced today. It is planned to ask all welfare organizations of the city to join this council of social agencies to link together philanthropic undertakings. TO CURE A COLI) IX ONE DAY Take Laxative BROMO QUININE tablets. The box bears the signature of E. W. Grove. (Be sure you get BROMO). 30c.—Advertisement.

ALL OF ftLLEEEfI GAMBLING HOUSE • BQSSESGIVEBAIL Thirteen Colored Politicians Arrested —Some Come to Sheriff's Office, Thirteen colored politicians indicted Thursday by tho Marion County grand Jury on charges of operating gambling resorts were at liberty today on bonds of $5,000 each. Most of the men, including such figures as Robert "Rufe” Page, Harry “Goosie” Lee, William H. Jackson, known as “Big Jack,” and Henry Fleming, custodian of the city hall, came In voluntarily ■with bondsmen after they learned of the indictments. Ralph A. Lemcke, county treasurer, and Charles O. Roemler, attorney, were among the bondsmen. Factions Gather Members of all the factions of the Republican party visited the sheriff's office and assisted in arranging for bail. George V. Coffin, C. O. Dodson and Harry Tutewiler, leaders of the party's county faction, held frequent conferences with “Big Jack,” “Rufe” Page and others of the indicted men when the latter were not busy talking to representatives of the city hall Republican wing. Prosecutor Evans was let severely alone by the colored politicians. The list of those named in the five indictments and their bondsmen is as follows: Louis Butler, 226 W. Michigan St.,; surety given by John A. Bailey, colored, 303 W. Vermont St., custodian of an apartment, and Eli Gmil, 846 W. Eleventh St., grocer. Archie “Joker” Young. 923 Ave., proprietor of the “Golden West Case;” bond furnished by Charles Medias, 721 N. Delaware St., merchant. John Neely, 319 W. Vermont St., employed by Young: bond by Medias. Harry “Goosie” Lee, partner of Young, 627 W. Micliigan St.; bond by Medias. Fleming Gets Out Henry Fleming, 475 W. TwentyFifth St., custodian city hall; bond by Samuel Welch, colored, 2702 N. Capitol Ave. Alexander Nichols Jackson, alias "Doc” Nichols, 407 W. North St., manufacturer of “Soldiers Relief,” a “cramp medicine” sold at soft drink bars; bond by Archie Greathouse, colored, 2631 N. Capitol Ave., an exsaloon keeper. William Lancaster, 223 Alleghany St., assistant custodian city hall; bond by Harry Schofield, 328 Indiana Avo., ex-peddles. John Overton, 1022 Fayette St., employe of Page: bond by Charles O. Roemler, attorney, 1109 Fletcher Savings and Trust Building. Robert “Rufe” Page, proprietor of a poolroom and soft drink bar at 1321 i N. Senate Ave.; bond by Roemler. William 11. Jackson, “Big Jack," editor of the Indianapolis eLdger, 226 i W. Vermont St.; bond by Ralph A. Lemcke, county treasurer. John “Fawn” Wilson, 336 Indiana \ Ave., politician; bond by Mrs. Anna M. Howard, colored, 1908 N. Capitol Ave.. widow of J. D. Howard, former owner of the Ledger. William “Bummer” Carter, E44t4 N. Senate Ave., bond by Lemcke. Waiter Churchill, city employe, 609 Fayette St., bond by Lemcke, ALEX EDWARDS DIES IN FLORIDA SANITARIUM Connersvllle Banker Was Cousin of Governor McCray. j Word was received in Indianapolis I today of the dc*ith last night of Alex | Edwards, 87, of Connersville, in a hospital at Homosassa, Fla., whero he spent his winters. Mr. Edwards went South early in December .n fairly good health, but soon was taken j to the hospital, where his condition ! was regarded as critical from the j first. Mr. Edwards, a cousin of Governor McCray, was prominent in banking and farming circles of Connersvllle, having served as president of the i Central State bank of that city for a number of years, j The remains were sent from Hornj osassa today to Connersvllle. H EALTHB ILL ADVANC ES Bill For Pre>-Nup(ial Exams Goes to Second Reading. Forces aiming to better public health were victorious in the Senate this morning when a bill providing for health certificates from parties seeking a marriage license, was started on its way to second reading. The committee report favoring the bill requiring counties to maintain a public health nurse also was adopted by the Senate. Senator Van Orman 13 author of the county nurse bill. Senator Henley introduced the epgenlcs bill. BOYDEN IS UNDER” FIRE Senate Demands Hearing On “Observers” Activities in Europe. By United Press WASHINGTON, Jan. 19.—Full Information as to the activities of Roland W. Boyden, unofficial representative of the United States on the reparations commission, was demanded In a meeting of the Senate foreign relations committee today. KOKOMO MAN FOUND DEAD By Timet c Special KOKOMO. Ind., Jan. 19.—C. E. Chambers, 44, brother of W. E. Chambers, plant chief of the Bell Telephone Company, was found dead in a hotel here with a bullet in his temple. He had been dead several horn's, the coroner stated in returning a verdict of suicide. 11l health was said to have caused the act.

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County Clerk Defies Party Committee In Twenty-Three Appointments—lndignation Meeting Is Held, Failure of Albert 11. Loche, county clerk, and the Democratic county committee to agree on appointments has threatened to disrupt the Democratic organization in Marion County, it became known today. An indignation meeting of ward committeemen was held in the office of Russell J. Ryan, county chairman, Thursday night. Feeling ran high and there was a strong sentiment in favor of having the organization officially repudiate Losche.

Hard Problem When Losche took office Jan. 1, he had twenty-three appointments to make. As he was the only Democratic county candidate with patronage at his disposal to be elected, ho found himself immediately the center of a grand rush of office-seekers. With 214 precinct committeemen to bo considered, to say nothing of Ward chairmen and political workers in general, the problem of distributing twenty-three plums became a serious one. General Meet Abandoned In making his selections. Losche is said practically to have ignored the wishes of Chairman Ryan and the county committee. In fact, he la said to have defied them openly. There %vas some talk of calling a meeting of precinct committeemen to consider the situation, but fear that personal feeling would be too violent in so large a meeting led to the abandonment of this plan. Losche’s Insistence on utterly Ig noring certain elements in the Democratic party was said to have been a big factor in the break.

Despondency Is Cause of Suicide

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DR. MERLE PRITCHARD Despondent over ill health, Dr. Merle Pritchard, 23, of 32 W. Twenty-Fourth St., strangled himself with a bathrobe cord in his room at tho Fletcher Sanitarium Thursday. Y. M. C. A. MAN IS OUT WITH FACTS Tanlac Completely Overcame Long Standing Stomach Trouble and Restored Failing Health Harry W. Terry. 532 Madison St., Gary, Ind., a well known Y. M. C. A. employe. Is still another who Is enjoying a “wonderful appetite, perfect digestion and robust health,” as Ia result of the use of Tanlac. “Tanlac has been a sure-enough health Investment for me." said Mr. I Terry, "and I believe It la the right thing for anyone in a run-down condition. For about a year no kind ot food appealed to me, for my appetite was gone, and everything I did eat hurt me. I would tiro easily, had raging headaches, and my nerves kept me awake nights. "Since taking Tanlac my stomach and digestion are In the best of con ditlon and I have an appetite to be proud of. All that is left of my troubles now Is the memory of them and T have never felt more healthy and active than I do now. I start my day’s work feeling fine and finish up feeling the same way, and it’s all due to Tanlac.” Tanlac is for Fale by all good druggists. Over 35-mllllon bottles sold.— Adv. FEW FOLKS HAVE GRAY HAIR NOW Druggists Says Ladies Arc Using Recipe of Sage Tea and Sulphur Hair that loses its color and lustre, or when It fades, turns gray, dull and lifeless, is caused by a lack of sulphur in the hair. Our grandmother made up a mixture of Sage Tea and Sulphur to keep her locks dark and beautiful, and thousands of women and men who value that even colo?, that beautiful dark shade of hair which Is so attractive, use only this old time recipe. Nowadays we get this famous mixture improved by the addition of other ingredients by asking at any drug store for a bottle of "Wyeth s Sage and Sulphur Compound,” whloh darkens the hair so naturally, so evenly, that nobody can possibly tell it has been applied. You just dampen a sponge or soft brush with It and draw this through your hair, taking one small strand at a time. By morning the gray hair disappears; but what delights the ladles with Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound is that, besides beautifully darkening the hair after a few applications, it also brings back the gloss and lustre and gives It an appearance of abundance.— Advertisement.

SENATE 10 TAKE UP UTILITIES TAX Assessment Basis Is Made Special Business, Whether public utilities shall be assessed for taxation on the eame Ixtsis they %-re assessed (for ratemaking will be the question for special order of business In the Senate at 2 p. m., Monday. This decision was reached this morning, following a divided committee report on Senator Barker’s bill providing for a uniform assessment. The majority report favored indefinite postponement. Senators Fitch and Durham signed a minority report At the hearing Monday opinion of members of the State tax board. Supremo and Appellate Court judges and public service commission members will be considered.

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ARKANSAS ‘MOB’ RESTORES ORDER Governor Declares Situation is Quiet Following Lynching of Railroad Striker, By THOMAS C. M’RAE Governor of Arkansas. Copyright, 1923, by United Press Associations. LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Jan. 19.—The situation at Harrison, Ark., is quiet and orderly following the lynching of one railroad striker for alleged sabotage, and armed resistance to citizens. The uprising of the citizens of Harrison and vicinity was due to prolonged bridge burnings and other sabotage along the route of the Missouri and North Arkansas Railroad. ( The court and grand Jury are now in session at Harrison, where a thorough investigation is in progress. A legislative investigation has been ordered. ( I have condemned both the sabotage and the lynching, and stand ready to furnish State guard troops to preserve peace and order, but the sheriff and other authorities of Harrison and of Boone County report that the troops are not needed.

By Unit'd Prrtt HARRISON, Ark., Jan. 19.—The Federal Government today began an Investigation of vigilance rule which has reigned here with approval of county officials, this week. A committee from the State Legislature also was expected to begin a probe of the situation and the lynching of E. O. Gregor and flogging of more than a score of former employes of the Missouri and North Arkansas Railroad at the hands of the mob. C. A. Arabright and a corps of assistant Department of Justice operatives arrived here last night. They immediately began Investigating. Harrison became an armed camp at dusk when word spread that a hostile force had organized at Springfield. Mo., and Cotter, Ark., and was marching over the hills to overthrow the mob. Shot guns and rifles which have been carried openly through the

streets were kept handy by every man. An armed force was posted at the upproaches of the town, ready to hold off any attack until reinforcements could be organized. The “citizens’ court” continued rounding up strikers for questioning in the face of the investigations. A statement issued by the committee said the legislative Investigation “was welcome” and "we congratulate ourselves on having wound up this situation with a minimum amount of tragedy and unpleasantness.” auto Tee measure - lost The movement to have half the money collected from automabile licenses turned over to the counties from which it originated was defeated in the House today when confederation of the Knapp bill carrying this provision was indefinitely postponed.

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WITNESS JELLS OF THREATS TO KILL DANIELjIILY Church Deacon Named Member of Mer Rouge ‘Black Hoods,' By United Press COURTHOUSE, BASTROP, La., Jan. 19.—Threats to kill tho whole Daniel family in retaliation for the alleged attempt on the life of Dr. B. M. McKoin were made following the murder of Watt Daniels and Thomas Richards, witnesses testified, in tha hooded mob hearing here today. “We’ll consume the whole and O Daniel family to find out who shot at Dr. McKoin,” Jap Gonnes told him a few days after the murders, W. J. McDonald declared today. “Jap didn’t realize he was talking to a brother-in-law of J. L. Daniel,” the witness said. Questioned as to whether he was a member of the u-lux Klan, McDonald snapped: "Was, but ain’t.” The testimony followed evidence further implicat'r.g Newt Gray with activities of masked bands tho day of the brutal murder. John Marshall Keane, a neighbor of Deacon Gray’s, testified in contradiction to the alibi advanced by Gray on the witness stand earlier, that he was guarding -a friend’s home while the black masked men roamed Morehouse Parish.