Indianapolis Times, Volume 35, Number 233, Indianapolis, Marion County, 7 February 1923 — Page 1

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Walkout Is Threatened in State Senate

INJURED Mi IS KiLLEO US AMDS Car Goes Into Ditch With Cyclist Struck by Inter--urhan, A serious accident, follovrcd by another early tdny, cost the life of Charles Edward Wilhekuy 69, of 1510 Samoa St. Wilhelm was injured When the bicycle on which he was rifting to work in the P*ig Four Beech Grove shops Was Struck by an inbound Shelbyvflle ftiterofiban car at Southeastern and Emerson Avenues.

He died a few minutes ihtci* When an automobile in which he was lieing rushed to St. Francis Hospital skidded on ice into a ditch In a Bethel Ave. tunnel under the Big Four tracks and threw the injured man against the 6ide of the car. Urban Norton, 2843 N. Gale was driving the automobile. It had been Wilhelm’s eusfdWv so ride his bicycle to S. SenaC* Ave.,where he would board an accommodation train. Apparently he missel the train today and decided to make the Jong trip on his wheel'. Wilhelm, who had been* embayed In the shops fifteen years, would havej been eligible for a pension In two! years. His son, Fred, had ur-g-ed him to stop work, but he Insisted he wanted to finish the two years. Wilhelm was bom in Hunfltigton. Ind., and came Here twenty-eight: years ago. He was a piorvt.v bicycle rider. The in term-ban car was in charge of Motorman Howard Wills and Conductor Orvln Tanner,. Hold ai- bStoiby--ville. Surviving Wilhelm are his widow, Anna; the son, two daughters, Mrs Sophie Litz and Mrs. Ruth- Holmes, and three grandchildren. HOUSE MAY ME ON BONUS iOOiiy Morgan Fears Further Delay Would Be ‘Embarrassing,’ Possibility that the State bonus bill will be brought out for third reading today was indicated by Speaker Raymond C. Morgan of t tie House. The hill provides SlO a month of service for veterans of the World and Spanish-American wars, up to $250. Morgan said he would confer with Representative Ahlgren and other ReI publican leaders about bringing the bill out. since further delay in action would “be embarrassing." MISSIONARY CONFERENCE Two Hundred College Siudents Expected Here This Week. A three day conference of State missionary students will begin Friday at the Downey Avenue Christian Chuicn, the College of Missions and Butler College acting as hosts. A banquet will he held Saturday night at the Y. W. C. A. Sunday morning chapel services will be held at Butler. About 200 students from Indiana colleges are expected. HOUSE FAVORsTaND SALE Committee Report on Lake Comity Deal Accepted. The House today accepted a majority committee report favoring a bill providing for the sale, by the State auditor, of a tract of Lake County swamp land, desired for factory sites, on petition for live persons. Objections have been raised that the appraised value of the land at which price it would be sold Is below- value. Wants Half Holiday A bill providing for a Saturday half holiday for ail employes cf Marion County was Introduced in the House today by Clarence. C. Wysong of Indianapolis. |-- _ . THE WEATHER Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity is partly cioudy tonight and Thursday. Lowest temperature to night about 25 degrees. Thursday Warmer; HOURLY TEMPiCRATCRE. 6 a. m............. 25 10 a. £6 T ft. .. £5 11 a. m............... 26 & a. m..£6 12 (noon) ....... 27 6 ft. tn........ Lii L p.. ra.-,-.--.-. L3

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VMS ARRIVE IN SAVANNAH HARBOR FROM OVERSEAS Transport St, Mihiel Greeted by Government and State Officials, Itjj United Press SAVANNAH, Ga„ Feb. 7.—The last contingent of the American Army of occupation was in home waters today. The transport St. Mihiel, returning 4,200 soldiers from the Rhine, was scheduled to dock about 2:30 this afternoon. Tiie ship, bringing the Bth Infantry, together with fifty-three German wives and twenty-one German-Ameri-i can kiddles, crossed the Tibee bar at the entrance of the harbor at 11 ! o'clock. i The mast guard cutter Yamacraw, I official beat of the welcoming committee, carrying Government and State officials, met the returning troops. Major Generals Farnsworth and David Shanks, representing the i War Department, and a partw of ten j Senators and Representatives carried the greetings of Congress to the 1 soldiers. The banks of the channel leading to he docks were lined with crowds before dawn. Ships in the harbor were gay with streamers and Savannah was in holiday attire for the welcoming home. Streets of the business section were ! bedecked with the national colors and flags and division emblems fluttered from every window. “LEFT-OVERS" SAIL FOR HOME Fifty Officers and 100 Men Leave Bremen. By In it eel Press BREMEN, Feb. 7. —Fifty American officers and 100 enlisted men, left-overs of the last of the American Army of occupation, sail for New York on the steamer America today. CITY FIREMAN IS DEAD John Costello, 64, Will De Laid to Best Thursday. The funeral of John Costello, 64, of 1015 Maple St., life-long resident of Indianapolis, will be held Thursday at 3 a. m. at St. Johns Church with burial in Crown Hill. For the past eight tears Mr. Costello had been a city fireman. Surviving are two sons, John Richard and George Thomas, and the widow. DAYLIGHT SAVING IS HIT Senate Takes Step to Limit Action of City Councils. Daylight paving was a little more remote today in Indiana when the Senate concurred In a committee report favoring a bill to prohibit city councils from adopting daylight saving. The bill goes to second reading. A House bill providing for a twoyear closed season on quail was indefinitely postponed. Three reports were submitted. The bill had passed the House. The majority report was acoggtad.

Democratic Floor Leader Charges Constitutional Rights Are Ignored, I‘GO AHEAD,’ SAYS DAILY Delay In Explanation of Indiana Financial Situation Is Flayed, A threat to take the Demo•ratic members and walk out of I the Senate chamber was made by j Senator Joseph Cravens, minority floor leader today, when he charged “constitutional rights ijf members are being continually violated.” “Go ahead and walk out, you’ve [been obstructing legislation during all i the session," said Senator Daily of Indianapolis in addressing the Democratic minority. He was applauded by Republicans. Cravens’ threat followed tabling of a protest introduced by him demanding a statement of the financial condition of the State from the State auditor, by a viva voce vote, on a motion of Senator Richards, Terre Haute. Lieuteant General Branch finally permitted introduction of the protest after Cravens cited rules. Charge Law Violated Charges that provisions of the public depository law of Indiana were being violated, and that more than $4,900,000 today in State depositories was “without safeguard of surety bond,” were made in Senator Cravens’ protest. “You can have that Information whenever the auditor of State Is ready to give it.’’ said Branch following the tabling of the motion. The Senate had adopted a resolution I demanding an exact statement concerning the financial condition of the State early In the session. No Meeting Called The law requires that State depositories be designated on the first Monday in January every second year. They were supposed to have been designated this year, but the Governor failed to call a meeting of the State j finance board, which is charged with the duty. Recently when he was asked why the depositories had not been desfg nated Auditor Robert Bracken said it was because the Governor had not called a meeting. The Governor said he had not had time. Two years ago when depositories were designated, it was charged that certain banks, especially some in (Continued on Page 2)

ROBBERS BLAMED FORTRAINWRECK Farmer Tells of Seeing Seven Men Near Scene, While local Big Four officials refused to comment a dispatch from Terre Haute said it has been practically determined by county and railroad officials that the wreck of the Big Four passenger train No. 40. early Tuesday morning, four miles west of Terre Haute was caused by robbers. Funeral arrangements for Ernest McDonald, 28, of 2371 Gale St., fireman on the wrecked train, who died of burns, awaited return of the body here. T. N. Denham, 16, of 2616 Gale St., engineer, was in St. Anthony’s Hospital, Terre Haute, in a serious conidtion. He is expected to recover. Terre Haute authorities said a farmer saw seven men from two highpowered motor cars near the scene of the wreck a short time before it occurred. An open switch caused the crash. Officials said they believed the seven men opened the switch to derail the train and rob the passengers, but fled when they saw the consequences of their act.

Families Fay Tribute to Mother in Times Valentine Contest

Indiana mother* will net be forgotten this Valentine’s day. Even though every contestant can not win a prize in The Times contest for the best Valentine verses “To Mother,” the hundreds of poets who have written the Valentine Editor will have expressed their deep affection for their tenderest of friends. Whole families are sending in their verses together. From 1234 S. Belmont Aye. came verses today from ’antes Sr., James Jr.. Elmer. Paul, Thelma and Mary Goebel Faulk. From 1920 N. A St., Elwood, Florence, Marjorie and Wiliam Smith and Georgia Rosenthal sent their lines. The best verse will wta ft |l6 prßce..

INDIANAPOLIS, WEDNESDAY, FEB. 7, 1923

Owner Prepares * Bingo Binkel * to Try for New Laurels in Cat Show Which Opens Here Friday

“Bingo Binkel," an aristocratic cat, feels right at home in the arms of his owner, Mrs. Dos mo nda R. Apple. 405 E. Southern Ave. Bingo has won so many honors that he Is one of the blue bloods. Last year he took first prize In the Indianapolis poultry and cat show, in addition to winning a special prize. He is entered in the show this year which will open Friday in connection with a poultry show that opened today in Tomlinson Hall. Bingo, a black Persian, registered In the United States and abroad, weighs sixteen pounds and is three years old. Theodore Ilewes, manager and director, said there were 120 entries from nine States In the poultry show. There are 800 chickens. One hundred sixty-four cats will be exhibited.

“Bingo Binkel,” nn aristocratic cat, feels right at ' home in the arms of his owner, Mrs. Desmonda R. Apple, jfv i. . J 405 E. Southern Ave. yP J. Bingo has won so many honors that he Is one of the y/’ blue bloods. Bast year he took first prize In the Indian- yT ? dtt ' i spoils poultry and cat show, in addition to winning a / > '• ' special prize. He Is entered in the show this year which / '' will open Friday In connection with a poultry show t % fp' v ’.T * j that opened today in Tomlinson Hall. / .y Bingo, a black Persian, registered in the United A 1 States and abroad, weighs sixteen pounds and is three *. 4*y£jF *s'l years old. \3jjjgjgmUM . - Theodore Ilewes, manager and director, said there j were 11*0 entries from nine States In the poultry show. aP few 1 There are 800 chickens. One hundred sixty-four cats be j J.. ;...vv., ■ i ' IMF - \ pc .- . ; Mist • iff

Harding Says British Debt Terms Are Fair

President Urges Congress to Ratify Settlement at Once — Pleads for Passage of Ship Subsidy

By United Press WASHINGTON, Feb. 7.—-Present-ing the agreement for the repayment of the British debt to Congress today, President Jlarding in a brief message characterized the settlement as “the first clearing of the war clouded skies In a debt burdened world." The settlement, he further declared. In speaking before a joint session. Is “in effect a pledge against war find war expenditures and a rigid adherence to that production and retrenchment which enhances stability precisely as it discharges obligations." Asks Approval The President asked Congress t© approve the settlement speedily. He coupled with this a warning against spending the money to be paid by Great Britain for a soldier bonus or any other project, pointing out that the debt that is to be paid Is already pledged to the repayment of investors In American Liberty bonds. He also included a brief but emphatic appeal for the ship subsidy bill, declaring that it is as important to stop losses to the Government as to collect obit gations owed it. He frankly demanded a vote in the Senate on the measure. “I plead for a decision," said Mr. Harding. “If no decision Is given," he said, “the legislative branch of the Government may proceed as best it can to end the loss in liquidation and humilation.” Cancellation of the war debts was denounced by the executive.

the five next best $2 each. The contest closes in a few days. Contestants should send in only one verse of not more than eight lines. The poems must be original. Copied verses will be discarded by the three judges. A few of the selections from today’s stack of maiL -1- -I- -!- By Mrs. Sam Watson, Brookvillr This question X am s-.'iuttns you. Why is this heart like mine? Metljiiiks you’ll smile and shake your head, That old white head of thine. Rut.. Mother dear, the answer’s plain. It is there in every line. Your image, is engraved in both. The pictured heart, and mine. -1- -1- -fBy I.earane Spobu, SbeibyriUe, R. R, 7 Tour laco ts llhe the beam That Curas the Occam's blue te CoU,

The President started his message by admitting the report of the American funding commission on the British settlement outlining its terms. This report, he said, itself obtained everything necessary to commend itself to congressional sanction. He called to the fact that the settlement represented a fair bargain, just to botli governments, but more important still a recognition of the integrity of agreements, tlie validity of contracts, which he said the world is in great need. Gerat Britain, he said had manifested “the highest sense of financial honor" In the matter. Executive Gratified The President spoke with gratification of what lie termed the almost unanimous approval of press and public of the settlement. “It means vastly more," he added, “than the mere funding and the ultimate discharge of the largest International loan ever contracted. It is a recommittment of the Englishspeaking world to t.he validity of contract. “The failure of the British undertaking would have spread political and economic discouragement throughout the world, and general repudiation would likely have followed in its wake. But here is kept faith—willingly kept, let it be recorded —and a covenant of peace no less effective than it would be if joint Brit(Continued on Page 2)

Tony smile a thrilling' ccmlort to the eoul. Your kiss a magic wand To heal the bumps ot baby's head. Your love a crowning halo of the whole. -I- -I- -Irharles R. Sherman. 214 K. St. Joe St. Though her hair may be woven with silvery threads And the rose blush of youth may have flown. She will always to me be that same old sweetheart The mother of all I have known She has wept in my grief, she has shared all my joys. May her heartaches but heal with the time, I ask all the blessings and love that can come For that dear little Mother O' Mine. -I- ‘l' -IJaiues 11. Callaway. 2633 Fletcher .St,, Anderson Patient, loving, kind and gentle 1 Surely Just n spark divine Was transplanted by the Maker In the heart. Oh Mother Minot

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REPUDIATED POST COII MR OUIFS Irvington Legionnaires Refuse to Oppose Bill. Refusal of Irvington Post, American Legion, to back up Olaf Oleson, commander, in his stand against the Memorial day bill resulted in his resignation, it became known today. Oleson declined to make any statement. Arthur R. Robinson, of the legion State legislative committee, is said to have made a strong plea for the bill which would prohibit the Speedway race and other commercialized sporV on Memorial day. Oleson's motion was tabled. He resigned immediately. It is understood the post has refused to accept the resignation. NOMINATION IS OPPOSED Couzens, Capper and McLean Against McNary as Comptroller, Bti Vnited Press WASHINGTON, Feb. 7. —President Harding will withdraw his nomination of William G. McNary, Las Vegas, New Mexico, to be comptroller of currency, it was understood today following a White House call by Senators Couzens, Capper and McLean.

Soother of our earee anil sorrows. Through the ages at all tirao Peace exalted 1 fills our spirits As we worship at thy shrine. -I- 'l' 'l' ' Katherine Brook, *t3-l N. Rural St. Old-fashioned! Mother, Filmy old lace. Fragrance of lavender. Sweet, tender grace. Old-fashioned roses. For-get-me-nots too, Valentine greetings. Sweet Mother, to you. -I- -I- -I' Charles R. lingers, 35 McKim St. Silver'd hair that once was raven. Dimming eyes, and steps that slow. On my heart your love is 'graven. You inscribed it long ago. Mother-comforter and haven. On affection's festal day One supreme desire I'm craving, "Be my Valentine for ay.”

Ruhr Invaders Prohibited From Operating Soldier Trains Through Rhine Territory Occupied by English Troops—Flat ‘No’ Startles Paris. John Bull’s Decisive Moves Tlie British startled Paris with a flat “no” to the request for permission to move trains manned by French troops through British occupied lihine territory. Kail traffic in the Ruhr and Rhineland was in chaos today, as the French pushed forward, occupying seven more towns. Great Britain sent a warship steaming full speed to Smyrna harbor in answer to a Turk ultimatum that all allied warships of more than 1,000 tons leave before midnight. A similar move will he Britain’s answer to every ultimatum Turkey issues, it was stated authoritatively, although London still believes war may be averted. Britain Suggests Trains Be Diverted Outside of Zone Occupied by Troops Hu United Press LONDON, Feb. 7.—Britain this afternoon sent a note to France flatly declining to permit trains manned by French troops to traverse the British Rhineland zone, it was learned on highest authority. The British note suggested such trains be diverted. The communication answers a French note asking what view the British would take of troop manned trains, in view of the strike of German rail workers.

FRENCH BORE DEEPER Mon* German Towns Occupied as Reprisal for Sabotage. Hu Vnited Xnrs Dl. SSLLDORF, Feb. 7.—The French army is on the march again into the "Fatherland." with orders to break the dominant will of the Germans. France bored deeper into Germany Tuesday when the Germans openly committed acts of sabotage, en* dangering the entire transcontinental railroad system. These two important troops movements were made in reprisal for the stubborn German resistance: 1. Occupation of territory in Baden, to the light of Lorraine, was extended when poilus marched into Urloffen, the third town in the state to be seized by the French. This move was taken to force the German government to rescind orders cancelling all express train service on the I’aris-Raden-Prague Railroad. 2. The city of Goddelau, an important railroad center In Hesse, which is only thirty miles from the Btaia of Bavaria, was also occupied. WAR RUMBLINGS HEARD Russians and Turks Leave lausanne Parley. Bu Vnited Press LAL’SANNE, Feb. 7.—Both the Russians and the Turks left Lausanne today and rumblings of impending war in the Near East followed on their heels. Ismet Pasha, recalcitrant to the last, departed for Angora with a majority of the Ottoman delegation at 0:40 a. m.. leaving a few secretaries “in case the allies change their minds.” M. Massigli, representing the entente, bade them a cordial farewell at the station, but feeling was that the peace parley -was definitely at an end. BRITAIN IGNOREsTrURK ORDER Sends Warships to Smyrna Harbor in Defiance of Ultimatum. Bu Vnited Press LONDON. Feb. 7. —The Turkish government has issued an ultimatum ordering all allied warships over 1.000 tons to leave Smyrna harbor before midnight tonight, it was learned on the highest authority today. In response to the ultimatum, Great Britain sent a warship of “considerably over 1.000 tons” to Smyrna, “to see what will happen."

ARMENIAN GIRL’S ADMISSION URGED Chamber and Department Club Wire Secretary Davis. The Chamber of Commerce and Women’s Department Club today joined local persons and organizations seeking to influence Secretary of Labor Davis to free Miss Adrienne Marzbanian, 19, Armenian refugee, from Ellis Island and permit her to come on to Indianapolis to enter the College of Missions. Miss Marzbanian, niece of Mrs. Sarkes Hagopian, 2806 Washington Blvd., was a worker in the American Y. W. C. A. at Constantinople before she left for America. John B. Reynolds, Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, and Mrs. Felix T. McWhirter, president of the Women's Department Club, sent long telegrams to Davis and Senator Harry S. New, as did G. W. Brown, oresident of the College of Missions, and Dr. Allan B. Philputt, pastor of the Central Christian Church. Woodward Not Arrested H. E. Woodward. 107 X. New Jersey St., president of the Business men’s Window Cleaning Company, who goes by the name of “Window Washing Pete," today asked that i*. be understood he is not the man of the same nickname arrested by Federal officers Saturday.

Forecast PARTLY cloudy tonight and Thursday. Lowest temperature tonight 25. Warmer Thursday.

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INDIANA BAPTISTS PLAN DOWNTOWN OFFICE BUILDING Hospital Here Also Proposed in Church Building Program, | A building program, including a sixstory office building downtown, as Indiana Baptist headquarters, and probable erection of a Baptist hospital in Indianapolis, was announced today by Dr. C. M. Dinsmore, general superin- | tendent of the Indiana Baptist Con^ J venticn. I Officials have been discussing a site in Indianapolis for an office building with facilities to house all Baptist activates in city and State. “The desire for a Baptist hospital is being stress .and in many meetings and j a serious discussion of how to finance I it has been the object of concern in i several cabinet meetings,” Dr. Dlnaj more said. : Three large gifts, including two farms In northern Indiana and a piece |of real estate in southern Indiana, | have been made the denomination.

COUNCIL FO MEET FRIOAYON PERMIT Approval for Third Power Company Predicted. Prediction that the ordinance approving the public service commission’s authorization of the Terre Haute, Indianapolis & Eastern Traction Company to enter the commercial electric power business in Indianapolis will be passed, was made today by Corporation Counsel Taylor E. Groninger, after seven city conncilmen signed a call for a special meeting Friday evening. Councilmen Lloyd D. Claycombe, Theodore J. Bemd. Ira L. Bramblett and Walter W. Wise, Republican*, and Heydon W Buchanan, Otto Ray and William E. Clauer signed the cast. John E. King and Benjamin H. Thompson will not be asked to sign, but may if they - ish, Groninger said. The Merchants Heat and Light and Indianapolis Light and Heat Companies have fought permission. BREAD GIVEN AWAY BY CHICAGO STORES Loaf With Every Purchase Is Price Cutting Move. By Vnited Press CHICAGO, Feb. 7. —Bread was free here today. Eighty-eight stores of a chain of groceries gave a loaf of bread to every one making a purchase. The move was the latest development of the cut-price war being waged between two chain store organizations.

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