Indianapolis Times, Volume 35, Number 226, Indianapolis, Marion County, 30 January 1923 — Page 1

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VOLUME 35—NUMBER 226

Ah, See How Plum Tree Is Being Nursed State Legislators Introduce Measures That Will Swell Payroll Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars If Vote Is Favorable,

Thousands of new jobs—costing Indiana taxpayers many hundreds of thousands of dollars—would be created through passage of bills introduced in the Legislature during the present session. The jobs which members propose to create range from a commission to regulate the playing of billiards to a commission regulating embalming. Here are some of the jobs proposed: Township road superintendents—l,ol7 jobs. Board of children’s guardians in each county—about 300 jobs. Juvenile court judge in Lake county. State boxing commission—three commissioners and employes. Motion picture censorship commission—five commissioners and employes. County health nurses—ninety-two jobs. Assistants to county road superintendents—ninety-two jobs. State constabulary—eighty-four jobs and an appropriation of $300,000. Port commission at Evansville—three jobs and an additional taxing unit with an increase in taxes and bonded indebtedness. Board of commissioners to inspect steam boilers—five commissioners and employes. State building commission—three jobs. Old age pension commissions in State and counties— about 300 jobs. State board of embalming and licensing of undertakers—five jobs. State billiard commission—five jobs. County boards of education—More than 1,000 jobs. State real estate commission—five commissioners and employes. All-time county and city health officers—several hundred jobs. Additional Indianapolis city judge. Additional Marion County criminal court judge. There is strong opposition to most of these bills, but many members of the Assembly point to them as examples of the method by which efforts are being made to spend money despite pledges of economy.

WM. WOCHER SHOOTS HIMSELF; IS DYING

William F. Wocher, insurance and real estate broker, formerly an official of the Aetna Trust Company, shot himself probably fatally, while in his office, SOS City Trust building, shortly after noon today. The bullet passed entirely through his head. Wocher, said to be worried over business reverses, waited until his wife, who had been helping him in his office, went to lunch. He walked from the outer office Into his private office and fired the Bhot. Charles Flowers, 734 Graham Ave., who occupied an outer office, rushed to Wocher's assistance.

FORCED IMAGE CHARGEDBY MAN Hubby Says Police Aided in 'Spite' Wedding, Charging that he was coerced into marriage by police officers on complaint of Alice S. Cox, because she wanted to prevent his marriage with another. Robert H. Cox. Clermont, Ind., laborer, today applied for divorce In Superior Court, room 3. He was taken to the station on the girl’s complaint, he charges, on Dec. 19. 1921. and police officers threatened him with “criminal prosecutions if he did not marry her,” the complaint said. The marriage took place next day. Immediately after the ceremony, his bride gave him the “ha-ha” and called him “boob,” he charges, announcing that prevention of his marrying his sweetheart was “all she wanted.” He abandoned her on the spot, he stated. Rings Are Loot A thief who entered the home of Frank H. Peterson, 1333 E. Market St., took a gold wedding, a ruby and a diamond ring. THE WEATHER Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity is unsettled with rain tonight, possibly turning to snow Wednesday. Colder Wednesday. Lowest temperature tonight about 35. HOURLY TEMPERATURE. 6 a. m 33 10 a. m 38 7 a. m. 33 11 a. m 38 S a. m. 34 12 fnoom ...... 89 I 8U..... ti 1 > Ok. 41

Wocher is one of the founders of the Aetna Trust Company. A brother, John Wocher, who also was connected with the company, committed suicide some time ago. Wocher is president of the Hoosier Manufacturing Company and of the Industrial Finance Company. His home address is Apartment B, the Kenilworth Apts. J A letter addressed to Mrs. Wocher was found on Wocher’s desk. In it was a letter and some money and a box containing his ring. The letter was nto made public, being turned over to the wife, who went to the city hospital in the ambulance with her husband.

HARDING DEFIED ON SHIP SUBSIDY BILL Strong Opposition Warns Against Forcing of Issue. By United Press WASHINGTON, Jan. 30.—The call of President Harding for a determined effort to put through the ship subsidy bill before March 4 met defiant rebuke today. The strong anti-subsidy group said if any attempt Is made to limit debate or force night sessions it will lead to a more spectacular outbreak against the Administration program. PASTOR IS HELD IN HOUSEKEEPER’S DEATH Woman,, Shot Through Heart, Runs Fifty Feet Before Collapsing. By United Press ERIE. Pa., Jan. 20.—The Rev. John Cabinski of St. Castmier’s Church is being held for investigation of a shooting which caused the death of his assistant housekeeper, Sophie Szymsnowski, 18, early today. The girl, shot through the heart, rushed rrom the house, police said, and ran fifty feet before collapsing. THREE MORE ROBINS SEEN Harbingers of Spring Multiply in Indianapolis Yards. Signs of spring multiply. Mrs. Theo Boggs, 1040 Roach St., today saw two robins in a tree in the back yard of her home. The first ones were reported about two weeks ago. Mrs. J. P. Robinson, 1046 W. Twen-ty-Seventh St., saw a robin in the yard of Fred Loucks, 1944 W. Twen-ty-Seventh St., telephone operator at police headquarter*. Thief Works Quickly While Meta Wulff, Apartment 79 at 614 N. East St., was away from home a half hour Monday a thief ransacked the pi&ce and stole $lO.

Borah Introduces Peace Resolution

Measure Brought Up Despite Certain Administration Opposition, CALLS ECONOMIC CONFAB Identical With Previous Bill With Exception of One Word, By United Press WASHINGTON, Jan. 30.—1n the face of certain Administration opposition Senator Borah today introduced a resolution urging and requesting President Harding to invite all the nations concerned to an economic conference to attempt settlement of the reparations and kindred problems. Borah’s resolution was identical with the exception of one word, with ’the one he presented as an amendment to the naval appropriation bill, and which he withdrew when Administration spokesmen in the Senate an sured him that a foreign policy was being outlined which the resolution might embarrass. Ts he is to get an expression from the Senate on his resolution, Borah will have to employ strategy, he admitted today. With the Administration opposed to it and determined to stick to a program of international matters has no place, it will be difii cult for Borah to have his proposal considered. Borah’s purpose in introducing it was two fold —first, to keep the economic conference idea before the public and keep public opinion alike on it, and, second, to be ready should an opportunity appear for senatorial action on the question. So far as is known. President Harding and Secretary of State Hughes are no more In favor of Borah's plan today than they were previously. Taking their cue from the executive departments, Senate leaders, therefore, will try to stifle Borah's resolution. PNEUMONIA ENDS LONG CAREER OF JOHN lARKINGTON Author's Father Dies at Age of 90 —Formerly Circuit Court Judge, John S. Tarklngton, 90, father of Booth Tarkington and Mrs. Albert Jameson, authors, died at 4 a. m. today after a three days’ illness of pneumonia at his home, 3219 N. New Jersey St. He formerly was Circuit Court judge of Marion County. Mr. Tarkington was born June 24, 1832, at Centerville, Ind. After being graduated in 1852 from Asbury College, he became private secretary to the bite Governor Wright. Later ho entered the law office of the late Albert G. Porter, who subsequently became Governor. Mr. Tarkington later became counsel for the Stoughton Fletcher Bank, in which capacity he acted until fifteen years ago. He married Elizabeth Booth at Terre Haute in 1857. Mr. Tarkington served as a captain in the 132d Indiana Volunteers in the Civil War. His wife died fifteen years ago. Three years later he married Linda Schultz of Indianapolis. Surviving are the widow, the son and daughter by the first marriage, four grandchildren, Donald, John and Booth Jameson and Laura Tarkington, all of Indir apolis and two sisters, Mrs. John Alexander of Greensburg and Mrs. Daniel Stewart of Indianapolis. Mrs. Jameson and Booth Tarkington were reported ill today. The widow was prostrated. Mr. Tarkington for years was possessor of the cane given to the oldest living graduate of De Pauw University. NO ST. PATRICK’S PARADE Hibernians Vote to Hold Celebration in Tomlinson Hall. The annual parade will not be a feature of St. Patrick’s Day this year. Since St. Patrick’s Day falls on Saturday, it was decided by the Ancient Order of Hibernians’ committee to hold the chief celebration in Tomlinson Hall in the evening. Edward J. Sexton is new vice chairman of the committee, succeeding T. F. Glbrton, resigned. Two Favor Job Bureau City Councilmen Otto Ray and Lloyd D. Clayeombe today are unreservedly in favor of the proposed free city employment buref.i u advocated by the Family Welfare Society, according to Paul Benjamin of the society. Other councilmen we<e undecided aftsr a conference. Cobncilmen believe the bureau should be\kept out of poIU T \

INDIANAPOLIS, TUESDAY, JAN. 30,1923

Judge Sentences Woman From Broken ‘Love Nest 9 to Prison , Orders Alan to Return to His Family

LEFT, MRS. ARTHUR A. PONS: RIGHT, MRS. VIOLET WILLIAMS.

RHINELAND IS HELD IN GRIP OF INVADERS Ruhr Inhabitants Pay Heavily for Resistance German inhabitants of the Ruhr and Rhineland paid heavily today for their “weaponless guerilla warfare” on France’s army of invasion. Each instance of sabotage was met by the French with a firm tightening of the military’s grip. Officials who refused to recognize the martial authority were deported. Towns where resistance had been offered were put under martial law. Curfew and early closing hours were meted out. The Ruhr was cut off from communication with Germany, even official wires being taken over by the French. The whole district was in a virtual state of siege. The Quai d’Orsav today issued denial that twenty Germans had been shot in street fighting at Rophart. Calmness ofnlie invading troops in the face of antagonism alone prevented bloodshed.

Wholesale Expulsion of German Officials From District Is Undertaken by French

By United Press BERLIN, Jan. 30.—Huge antiFrench demonstrations throughout the Rhineland and the Ruhr this afternoon answered the tightening grip of the Invaders. Hostile outbreaks at Bonn, Dortmund, Aix Be Chappell, Boheira, Manheim and other Rhine centers followed announcement of drastic measures of repression to be inflicted by the French army of occupation. The invadei-s extended the zone of martial law until virtually the entire Ruhr and most of the Rhineland was under military rule. Moers, Homburg and seven other cities were declared In a state of siege. Wholesale expulsion of German officials was under way. More than forty burgomasters and local authorities were sent under guard to unoccupied territory. Antagonism of the populace Increased with each new aggressive act of the invaders. Telegraphers and telephone workers struck or mixed up French lines of communication so that they were useless. Berlin correspondents refused to use mild language, whereupon the troops cut all wire communications with Berlin, isolating the Ruhr. BRITAIN ASKS LEAGUE TO CONSIDER MOSUL By United Press PARIS, Jan 30.—Britain today asked the League of Nations’ council to hold a special meeting to take up < the question of Mosul. FRENCH WILL STAY” UNTIL GERMANS PAY By United Press DUSSELDORF, Jan. 30. The French intend to stay in the Ruhr until German profiteers have given up a portion of their immense war profits for reconstruction of devastated France. General De Gouette declared in a statement to the press today. “The German government has done its utmost to create general rebellion in the Ruhr,” DagoutU declared.

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“Wisdom of the workmen has checked this plan. “This very provocative policy did not shake our self-command. We eschewed brutal, bloodthirsty repression. The French army is not like a Prussian army—one of bloodthirsty murderers.” WOMEN PROTEST GERMAN Loral Council Adopts Resolutions— Favors Unit Bill. Resolutions protesting against the proposed repeal of the bill forbidding teaching of German in the schools and Indorsing the county unit education bill and the uniform textbook were adopted today by the executive committee of the Local Council of Women, meeting at the Board of Trade Building. ‘PEEPING TOM’ SURPRISED Emory Deputy Gives Police Description of Prowler. Emory Deputy, 1408 E. Tenth St., did not catch a “Peeping Tom” he surprised pointing a flashlight into his window early today, but he got a good description of him. Other residents have been annoyed.. Rivalry Over Car Route If Northwestern Ave. cars are rerouted over Illinois SL to the business district from Twenty-First SL, Instead of over Senate Ave., residents of Senate Ave. will not like It. If they are not, North Indianapolis will be up in arms. Petitions presenting the rival views were under advisement by the board of public works today. Singer Is Divorced By United Press SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 30.—Legal separation of Mme. Margaret Matzenaeur, opera singer, and Floyd Glotzbach, Del Mon?:*, Cal., chauffeur, u ba aceempiUtMMl fact today.

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Husband Weeps as Wife Points to Beautiful Clothes of Rival, Love nests in Indianapolis are not healthful places to dwell in. Arthur A. Pons, chiropodist, 41, and Mrs. Violet Williams, 25, also a chiropodist, learned today in juvenile court. Especially does this hold true if an irate wife and three small children are left alone. The Pons family lives at Three Rivers, Mich. Mrs. Williams was led weeping from the courtroom to serve a three months’ sentence In the Woman's Prison. Pons was found guilty of neglect and was given six months on the State Penal Farm. His sentence was suspended on his promise to make a home and support his family. Raid Is Described “We will not have this free love in Indianapolis,” declared Judge Frank J. Lahr. Policewoman described a raid on the “love nest” at 1712 Central Ave., where Pons and Mrs. Williams were found. They passed as Mr. and Mrs. Pons, witnesses said, and had an office together at 122 E. Ohio St. Mrs. Williams sat quiet and demure while officers testified about her intimacy with Pons. When Judge Lahr asked. “Have you anything to say?” she replied, “I have nothing to say.” But when the word “prison” was heard she broke into tears and Implored the judge to “allow me, too, to get out of town and start life over.” “I never thought about what you said —it being wrong to live with a man without a marriage license,” she sobbed. Between Mrs. Williams and the wife sat Burtis, the four-year-old son of Pons. Occasionally he interrupted the trial with the appeal, “Muvver, I want to doe home." Pons announced that as soon as he could straighten out his business he would gather his family and establish a home somewhere. 62 SUBPOENAED IN HOLSAPPLETRIAL Rikhoff Testifies in Charges Against Policewoman, Sixty-two witnesses were under subpoena to appear today before the board of public safety to testify for Miss Emily Holsapple, policewoman, on trial on charges of inefficiency, insubordination and failure to turn in her badge, preferred against her by Police Chief Herman F. Rikhoff. Rikhoff testified that seVeral time* Miss Holsapple refused to go on assigned duties and made injurious statements concerning him to news papers and at the mayor's office. Ira Holmes, counsel for Miss Holsapple, charged an effort had been made to get rid of certain policewomen by assigning them to "bad” districta. Judge Frank J, Lahr of juvenile, court, said Miss Relsapple's attitude was not suitable for work In his court. Minority Measures Lost Two Democratic measures were halted In the Senate today. The bill to abolish the office of county highway superintendent was indefinitely postponed by a vote of 29-14. A measure which would re move the power of local taxing units to fix tax rates, and give county coun ells the power ■ indefinitely post pone#

State Commander of American Legion Faces Growing Dissension as Speedway Issue Is Eclipsed by Protest Against Alleged ‘Czarism.’ MOVES IN SPEEDWAY AND LEGION CLASH Bill barring commercialized sports on Memorial day scheduled for second reading in House Wednesday. Representative Updike, sponsor, says 72 of 100 votes are pledged for measure. Fight to insert vitiating amendments expected. Perry Faulkner, State American Legion commander, suspends St. Miliiel-Loer post. Four Marion County posts of Legion defy State commander; others to meet to consider action. All Marion County post commanders to meet at Hotel Severin tonight. Effort of Faulkner and aids to quell opposition fails in conference. BULLETIN The Rotary Club by a unanimous vote went on record as opposing the Memorial Day bill at its weekly luncheon meeting today. About 280 members were present. Fred Hoke int reduced the resolution. It was seconded by Guy XVainwright, who was lieutenant colonel in the Rainbow Division overseas. It also was seconded by C. Roltare Eggleston, member of the Sons of Veterans. The Gyro Club, composed of 100 members, unanimously passed resolutions today opposing the Memorial day measure.

Prediction that the bill to prohibit commercialized sports on Memorial day. striking directly at the Indianapolis speedway race, will pass second reading in the House of Representatives Wednesday was made today by Ralph Updike, Marion County Representative, who is steering the measure in the House. Updike said a poll of the lower branch showed seventy-two out of the total of 100 ■ tes unreservedly pledged to vote for the bill as it stands and to resist any attempts to pass vitiating amendments. The measure has passed the Senate, where Robert L. Moorhead introduced it Updike '8 statement caused opponents of the measure, including four Marion County legion posts, to redouble their efforts against the bill. A meeting of all post commanders of Marion County will be held at the Hotel Severin tonight. It became known a resolution opposing the bill will be presented at the commanders’ meeting. The resolution will say the Indianapolis Motor Speedway management always has shown a public-spirited and patriotic attitude. It will point out that during the war the Speedway was turned over to the Government for a rental of $1 a year. ‘Class Legislation' Rap In addition, the resolution will say, the management constructed hangars for the Government at a cost of $40,000. The resolution will denounce the bill as class legislation directed only against certain forms of entertain- j ment. Frank McHale of Logansport, head of the Legion Americanism in his distret and regarded as a spokesman for the Faulkner faction in the legion, declared Updike’s poll of the House was conservative. “We did not even count the doubtful votes on our side,” McHale said. Sentiment Is overwhelmingly in favor of supporting the revolting posts, according to those opposed to the bill, the Memorial day bill—became of secondary importance in Legion ranks, j The question at issue settled down to the right of the State commander to suspend charters of posts opposing! announced Legion policies, and to remove State officers not in harmony with him. Secession Considered So bitter had become the feeling that secession of Marion County posts from the State organization was considered seriously. This probably will be discussed at tonight’s meeting. Impeachment of Perry Faulkner, State commander of Legion, also was advocated by many Indianapolis legion members. Charges of czarism were made against him and he was ac- ; cused of exercising an authority not | granted him by the constitution. He has taken drastic action against Legion posts opposed to the Memorial day sports restriction. Meantime Faulkner and the State organization “stood pat.” It was predicted on many sides that a disruption of the legion in Indiana would be the ultimate result of the fight. Former Sailors Condemn Bill Resolutions opposing the Memorial Day bill, which alms directly at the Speedway auto race, were adopted Monday night by the Edward Kahie post, composed of former members of Base Hospital 32, and the George Dewey post, the only post in the city, of former Navy men. The SkidmoreDean post, whose resolution last week started the turmoil, and the St. MlhtelLoer post already had taken similar action. The executive committee of the Osrlc Mills-Watkins Post met on Monday night, but decided that in view of the importance of the Issue a post meeting should he called. Among poets to meet were

Forecast UNSETTLED, with rain tonight, possibly turning to snow Wedne sand ay. Colder Wednesday. Lowest tonight 35

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Senator Leads in Defense of Memorial Bill “Memorial Day Is sacred and we propose to keep it that way,” Senator Robert L. Moorhead, who introduced the bill to prohibit commercialized sporting events, including the Indianapolis Motor Speedway race, on Memorial Day, said today, commenting on the fight against the bill. “Opposition is from commercial interests who unfortunately think they will be injured.” The bill is a result of a resolution passed at the State American Legion convention and follows the recommendations of the national convention that Memorial Day be observed without desecration, Moorhead said. Bills Joined “The Legion legislative committee had the bill in preparation and the General Memorial Association, composed of the G. A. R., the Sons of Veterans, Woman’s Relief Corps and other patriotic organizations was preparing another measure, so the legislative committees of the two organizations Joined the bills,” Moorhead continued. "The bill was introduced substantially as drafted by Robert W. Mcßride of the G. A. R_ and conforms exactly with the .American Legion State and national recommendations. It prohibits all commercialized sports of any character on Memorial Day. Would Give Up Race “I do not believe I ever have seen as much State-wide enthusiasm back of any measure. I believe sporting events could be held on some other day as well as on Memorial Day. “It has been impractical In Indianapolis to have any proper observation of Memorial Day because of the hurrah and confusion connected with the race. If we must lose the race, I say let’s lose the race.”

the Mcllvaine-Kothe, 5:30 p. m., at the Athenaeum: the Hilton U. Brown, and Indianapolis Post No. 4. The Perry - Stephenson Post will meet Wednesday evening. The William Noble Wallace Post No. 19S joined the list cf those opposed (Continued on Pago 2) ROBBERS® 1 Money Was Federal Cash for Langly Field Army Post, Bv H’nited Press NOFOLK. Va., Jan. 30. —Bandits today seized the $42,000 payroll of Longly Fiel dand fled with It from Hampton in an auto. Police of four cities, aided by airplanes from the Army post, are searching the peninsula for a trace of the robbers. The payroll was taken from the Hampton bank at 9:45 o’clock by Capt. Norman P Potta. finance oflßCr at the riel: 1. Pour n*B IMUUKt — ■ - nkftwi