Indianapolis Times, Volume 35, Number 244, Indianapolis, Marion County, 20 February 1923 — Page 2

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RUHR SOCIALISTS ARE READY TO MAKE PEACE WITH FRANCE

WOMAN, TIPPED IN BEDROOM BY FLAMES, ESCAPES Fumes of Blaze Awaken Boarder Just in Time to Save Life. HORSES VICTIMS OF FIRE Hotel Guests Flee During Night When Smoke Causes Scare. In one of three fires during the night Monday Miss Orvella F. Zook, 25, had a narrow escape from death ■when a coal oil stove exploded and the llaming oil covered the bed on which she was sleeping. Miss Zook has been rooming at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Allison Davis, 514 S. Alabama St. The building is a two-story brick double. She occupied the rear upstairs room. In another fire, three horses were burned. In a third fire, on Massachusetts Ave., heavy damage to the stock of candy in a store as caused by smoke and water. "How I got out of that room I don’t know,” Miss Zook said today. “I was awakened by the choking fumes of the flames that covered my bed and lighted the room. I screamed and ran to the door. I had locked it. How in the world I got it open I don't know. When I reached the hall I was met by Mr. and Mrs. Davis, who had heard my screams. My clothing was not burned, but my hair was singed.” The bed clothing was destroyed. The interior wool work of the room was burned. Some of Miss Zook's dresses were burned. Davis estimated the damage at more than S3OO. C. A. Schrader owns the house. The stove that exploded is the same type as that which exploded and caused the death of a woman a week ago. Three horses were burned when fire of undetermined origin destroyed a bam owned by J. Moore, contractor, 7.066 Fremont St. The loss of the i barn was estimated at SSOO, but no estimate was made of the value of the horses. Guests of the Hoosier Inn, 440 Massachusetts Ave., fled to the street, partly dressed, when smoke began to pour into the hotel from a fire in the Best Candy Kitchen, 454 Massachusetts Ave. Firemen confined the flames to the kitchen, which was entirely destroyed. Fire, water and smoke damage amounted to $1,750. HARRY UK GRANTEDVACATION Slayer of Stanford White Will Visit Mother Until March 3, By United Press PHILADELPHIA. Feb. 20.—A formal application temporarily releasing Harry K. Thaw, slayer of Stanford ■White, from the Pennsylvania Hospital for the Insane, so that he can visit his mother. Mrs. Mary Copley Thaw, in Pittsburgh, was signed by Judge J. W. Martin today. Thaw will be released at once, under a guard, who will accompany him during his vacation. He will return to the institution not later than March 3. EVELYN EXPECTS HARRY Cabaret Woman Says Former Husband Will Visit Her. By United Press ATLANTIC CITY, N. J., Feb. 20. Evelyn Nesbit expects Harry' K. Thaw, formerly her husband to "drop down and see her for a day or so.” she said today when informed that the millionaire slayer of Stanford White was to be released from the Pennsylvania Hospital for the insane to permit him to visit his mother in Pittsburgh. DESCENDANT OF EARL DIES Pioneer Hoosier Will Be Buried at Former Homo, Greensburg. Funeral services of James A. Cunningham, 91, who died Sunday, will be held at the home, 51 Layman Ave., at 8 p. m. today. Burial will be in Greensburg, Ind. Mr. Cunningham was born in Mt. Cermel, Ir.d., He moved to Aeton, In>L, In 1855. He Lved in Greensburg forty *hree years. In 1907 he came to Indianapolis and retired. His father settled in Indiana in 1789. Surviving tG*e the widow, a daughter. Martha; two sons, L. S. and Dr. ( xarles M., and a brother. Elmer, living at College Corner. Mr. Cunningham was a direct descendant of James Cunningham, Earl of Glencairn. Scotland. GERMAN BILL OPPOSED rnrent-Teachers and Central W. C. T. U. Pass Resolutions. The board of directors of the Indianapolis Parent-Teachers Federation was on record today as opposing the teaching of German in public schools and also the textbook bill. The Central W. C. T. U. also has passed a resolution against the teaching of German in the schools. Dies in P.y Times Special WASHI.M ;T< — Ter l A i

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TOP: LAURA AGNES EDWARDS. 21. CENTER; MARY NORMAN. 21. BELOW: TOMALLE KE.MA.VDO, 29. (LEFT', AND SEBASTINO MURATORE. 40. These two men and two women are being hold here for investigation of their possible connection with or knowledge of operations or an alleged gang of murderers and black handers in Clarksburg, W. Va. Forty' murders and numerous other lawless acts are blamed on the gang.

SENATE VOTES TO INCREASE BUDGET (Continued From Page 1) reduced the amount from $500,000 to $300,000. Attorney general, personal service, from $19,610 to $20,400 available in 1923 and $20,400 available in 1924; attorney general, eontractural service and supplies, from $15,000 to $20,000 available in 1923 and $20,000 available in 1924. Attorney general, traveling expenses, from S9OO to $1,100; auditor of State, personal service, from $19,500 to $19,800. Securities commission, personal service from $17,000 to $27,000; treasurer of State, personal service, from $11,600 to $13,000; fire marshal, emergency appropriation, from $lO,000 to $21,000. Chambers I-oft On. In the discussion of the amend- ! ntont to increase the Governor's I emergency and contingent fund. Senator Walter S. Chambers, Democrat, ] asked why an amendment written by the finance committee at the request of Governor McCray that would have eliminated Chambers from membership on a board to supervise the expenditure of that fund had not been introduced. “Until the Governor made the request that T be removed from this committee I would gladly have served,” Chambers said. “At no time have I questioned the integrity of Governor McCray. I have differed with him as I have differed with other men. Since he has requested my removal T would gladly have the umendment supported by the minority as well as by the majority.” Baxter replied that the committee had at first approved sued an amendment, but that later tins majority had voted not to present it. Governor Makes Request "The Governor said he did not feel he could work with these tw r o gentlemen,” Baxter said. He referred to Chambers and to Representative John W. Kitch, Democrat, who, with two Republicans, also would be a member of the committee. “The Governor pointed out that Mr. Kitch had, on the floor of the House, charged graft in connection with the reformatory, and that Senator Chambers had written certain articles in newspapers." The amendment would have given the places on the committee to Senator Joseph M. Cravens. Democrat, and Representative Thurman A. j Gottschalk. Democrat. The amend- i taiettt was not introduced. succeeded in having an amendment requiring license plates to be made

SUSPECTS HELD Isl BLACK HAND HUNT CONFESS IDENTITY Deny Implication in Alleged West Virginia Murder Ring, Two Italians, held here for investigation into whether they are connected with an alleged black hand murder gang at Clarksburg, W. Vn., according to detectives, today' admitted their identity to be: Sebastino Muratore, 41, of Clarksburg, and Tonnelle Remando, 29. Two women, Laura Agnes Edwards, 21, and Mary Norman, 21. were arrested with the two men in a raid by detectives at 302 E. South St., Monday as told exclusively in The Times in late editions Monday. Charges of vagrancy against the four were continued in city court until Feb. 8. They are held in jail, the men under SIO,OOO bonds each and the women under $5,000 bonds each. The West Virginia gang is said to have had a part in the killing of Bella Lamon, July 13, at Baltimore. The prisoners maintained their innocence, but detectives said they admitted they knew of the murders. Detectives Alien and Radamacher, who shadowed the men before the raid, said Muratore admitted he had a wife in Cababrio, Italy, that he left there three years ago, left Clarksburg about the time the murders were committed, went to Cumberland, Md., and came here Feb. 13. According to Allen and Radamacher. Rumando admitted he was a miner from Thomas, \V. Va.. had two ehil dren living with a sister on Front St.. Hobart, W. Va., left Thomas about four months ago and caine to America from Genoa, Italy, twelve years ago. He said his wife is dead, the detectives said. Detectives said they were told by one of those under arrest that all four were in Cumberland about Feb. 1, when a man named Patro, was murdered in Clarksburg. They said the prisoner said Muratore left Cumberland a few days before the murder and came back a few days afterward. The prisoners said they knew the murdered man and discussed the affair after they had read of it in newspapers, according to the ('.electives. Muratore denied he was out of Cumberland at this time. The raid on South St., following information telephoned by Police Chief Wolf of Clarksburg, and an investigation made by Detectives Allen and Radamacher. Notified Week Ago The women, detectives say. have no connection with the deeds of the alleged gang so far as is known. They arc detained because they admit their homes are in Clarksburg, said detectives, who believe the women know something about the operations of the alleged gang. Chief Wolf a week ago notified the Indianapolis department to watch for members of the bang and Inspector of Detectives John Mullin immediately detailed two detectives to locate the suspects. The raid was made by Detectives Allen, Radamacher, Conway Deßossette. Fields, Kernodle and Shaffner. No firearms were found. The officers are puzzled by the fact that both men under arrest here have scars on their foreheads and noses. This was one of the marks of identification given by Clarksburg police. Stories Confused While the men admitted they are from Clarksburg, they denied all con nection with the alleged black hand gang. The confused stories of the women and the fact that th<> men refused to talk much caused the detectives today to belie-e they know far more than they will admit. Pictures of the four v.er sent to Clarksburg Monday. Police Chief Wolf of Clarksburg today telegraphed Inspector Mullin, "Have you under arrest Sam Muratore and Remanda Tonnele?” The inspector answered, "We .u----lieve that we have the two men, Muratore and Tonnele, under arrest,” These are some of the names the suspects are alleged to have used.

MILLER LAID TO REST AT GOSHEN The funeral of Charles W. Miller, former United States district attorney and Indiana attorney-general, who committed suicide Friday at the Hotel English, was held today at Goshen. The funeral party, numbering eighteen, left Indianapolis in a special car on the Big Four Hailroad at 7 a. m. A joint session of the Indiana State Bar Association and the Indianapolis Bar Association will be held at 10 a. m., Friday in the district courtroom of the Federal Building. Resolutions were adopted by the board of directors of the Associated Employers of Indianapolis Monday. The coroner's inquest was to be held today. WATCH IS FOUND IN JAIL Police Puzzled Over Ownership of Valuable Time-Piece. Ownership of a valuable gold watch found in the cellhouse at police headquarters is puzzling officers. It bears the name of “John V. Carter." For Colds, Grip or Influenza and as a Preventive, take Laxative BROMO QUININE Tablets. The box bears the signature of E. W. Grove. (Be sure you get BROMOJ 30c. —Ad-

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Alleged Gangsters Held for Murder

Here are five of the seventeen men held In connection with alleged “blackhand” murders at Clarksburg, W. Va. Two other men and women were arrested in Indianapolis yesterday. Top (left to right), Philip Canezar, Philip Miccichl: center, Joe Sergl, alleged ‘Rig Boss.” Below (left to right). John Lacesse, Gus Jerzo.

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Visitors Barred From King Tuts Inner Tomb

liu United Vreax LUXOR, Feb. 20.—Stout visitors to. the inner tomb of King Tut-Ankh-Amon, squeezing past the gorgeous gold canopy that covers the catalfaque and nearly fUls the burial chamber, have damaged the fragile texture of the shrine and further incursions are barred. Lord Carnavon, who, with Howard Carter, traced the ancient monarch to his last resting place, was horrified to discover that the delicate traceries of ROTARY THANKEf A total of $80,745 has been subscribed to the building fund of the James Whitcomb Riley Hospital for Children, now under construction, by members of the Indianapolis Rotary Club, it was announced at a meeting of the club In the Claypool today. The work of the Rotarians was characterized as the greatest service to date by one organization in behalf of the hospital movement, by Hugh McK. London, president of the Riley Memorial Association, and James W. Feeler, a member of the State executive committee. The announcement was made by Arthur R. Baxter, chairman of the Rotary hospital committee. Other members of the committee are Walter E. Pittsford and Frank E. Floyd. Raizen Sentence Postponed By United Preaa NEW YORK, Feb. 20.—Pronouncement of sentence upon Miss Lillian Raizen, convicted of second degree murder for the killing of Dr. Abraham GUckstein, was postponed today for one week bpon request of her

•'Reasonable Reparations’ Would Be Basis of Negotiations, Leaders Say—Action Demanded of Cuno Government, By CARL D. GROAT (Copyright, 1923, by United Press) ESSEN, Felt. 20.—-German Socialists in the Ruhr are ready for an “honorable peace” with tlie French on tlie basis ui payment, of “a reasonable reparation.” They not only insist that Chancellor Cuno miss no opportunity to open negotiations, but demand he do so immediately. Unlike the Pan-Germans, the Socialists are not insisting on the formula; “First take the troops out before negotiations are started.” 1 have tho foregoing information—the most important single

development since the Ruhr venture reached a deadlock—from Otto Chrisj manski, secretary of Essen division I of Socialist Democratic party. The So- | cialists. with over one hundred theu- | sand paying members, constitute the j largest political group here. The Krupps and other industrialj ists are doing their utmost to keep ! the workers in line, even going to the I extent of offering them shares in the | companies for which they work. Social lines that for ages have separated such families as those of the Krupps anil the Th.vssens from their employes are being broken down In a desperate effort to unite employer and worker in the Ruhr and prevent : Socialists and Communists from "spilling the beans” at a moment when big business is figuring upon at ' least a six months hold-out against the French. Democraoj Is Boon “Democracy,” born of expediency, has gone so far that heads of the Krupp industries and others are meet ing labor representatives every few days outside the occupied areas and—a wonder of wonders when one con aiders the traditions of Ruhr fuedal ism—breaking brkad with the hornyhanded toilers and their agents. The fact that the (Socialist Democrats are insisting upon negotiations ! does not mean that the Ruhr's resistance is collapsing. I have just returned from a visit to the haunts of the workers. Every, j where I found the strongest resenfI ment against the invasion, the strong-

the canopy had been rubbed away in spots by passage of his guests for whom the eighteen inches of space between the tent-like covering of the sarcophagus and tho w r alls proved inadequate. From now on the privileged l’ew permitted within the lines may only peep into the inner tomb through the opening torn through the wall on Friday. Egypt Is beginning to agitate for her own. Although the discoverers w'ere British, there is a strong sentiment on foot to force the Egyptian government’s hand and require that the priceless treasures of the tomb i>e taken to Cairn and kept there. In possession of King Faued, now ruling 3,500 years after Tut-Ankh-Amen. Another movement Is afoot to let the monarch of 3,500 centuries ago rest In the Valley of Kings where the ting cliffs witnessed his priestine glory. Others want to erect a museum in the valley and protect the priceless relics of Tut-Ankh-Amen. At any rate the king’s tomb will be sealed until autumn, w'hen return of moderate weather will permit further removal of the catacomb’s treasures.

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est desire to defeat French militarism. Chrysmanski explains the sentiment thus: “We are ready for an honorable peace: in fact, we are insisting upon negotiations. As long as our homes are ravaged with the bayonet, the innocently affected working people will stand unshakable together. .Musi Suiicr More “But that does not mean that workers desire to carry the battle to a point where we are bled white —for we know that after this battle is over we must bleed some more. “We recommend a reasonable reparation. We are willing to do out utmost to restore devastated France But we must fight French militarism the same as German. “Wo want an honorable peace of understanding and insist that negotiations be not based upon the pan-Ger-mans' formula, because we know that to be a catastrophic policy, conceivably capable of immeasurable damage to Germany.” The socialist leader talking of Premier Poincare of France. "He is finished morally,” ho said, “if he ignores Germany's wish for understanding and. instead, carries on war to the point of destruction.” Sla(e of Terror Observation of the German population during a trip of speculation throughout the Ruhr showed that many of the people are living in a state of terror. This is especially true of those who arc forced to do any traveling. The French are frightening travellers by searching trains. I saw a beautiful little fraulln, a bankers’ courier. In her by-weekly trip from Holland to Berlin in a “blue funk” for fear her grip full of Dutch money would be confiscated. She declared she was in the recent hold-up at Watine and lost ail her belongings. Eye-witnesses with whom 1 conversed said the French had terrorized travelers by jabbing their bayonets at passengers and that in some cases people had been chased from trains, abandoning their hat, coats and baggage.

COLDER WEATHER EXPECTED TONIGHT Summer Still Long Way Off, Says Observer. Although the back ( 7 the cold wave has been broken summer weather is far from being in sight. This was the _ prediction of J. H. Armington, Government meteorologist, today. Colder weather with a minimum temperature of about IS degrees above zero will visit Indianapolis tonight, he said. This will he eight degrees colder than the minimum Monday. Generally fair weather will accompany the ■older weather, it was predicted. Rudy Wants to Kill Lions ' ’n Everything By United Xews CHICAGO, Feb. 20.—Does Rudolph Valentino want to spend the rest of his life lying on perfumed cushions it; silken garments smoking cigarettes and making love to beautiful inovie stars? Goodness, no! Rudloph wants to go Into the jungles and hunt lions and tigers and everything. “I want to see the world and live down this ‘sheik’ business,” he declared. "If I had a million dollars I’d start out tomorrow on a hunting trip. "Since I started my suit against the producers my mail from the ladies has dropped off 50 per cent while that . from the men has Increased. They write and tell me they are glad to see I have a little red blood In me." Mr. and Mrs. Valentino are in Chicago for a dancing engagement. Union Miner on Trial By Times Special BERKLEY SPRINGS, W. Va.. Feb. 20. —Frank Kenney, president of District 17, United Mine Workers of America, went to trial here today charged with murdering James Munsey, miner slain In the armed march on Logan County in August, 1921.

Senator Lambert Likes to Exercise Eloquence

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One of the two or three members of the Senate who can be depended on to make a speech at any time on any subject is Senator Weldon Lambert of Columbus. He becomes oratorical several times a day, making the Senate chamber ring with his protestations. He was a Senator back in the nineties. PARENTS RECALL MASTED HOPES OF GIRL SUICIDE Student Drinks Poison When Siie Is Unable to Get Position, “Madaline was a super-intelligent, Industrious girl," said Samuel W. Shannon. 1005 W. New York St., today as he tried to restrain his sorrow and console the grief-stricken mother of Madaline Shannon, 19. who ended her life by drinking poison, w'hile the family was away from home late Monday. "She went to school at. Manual and enjoyed nothing better than the study of stenography,” the father continued. "She had a position throughout the war in the Nordyke and Marmon office; but that ended with the war and three or four places since then offered only temporary employment. We tried so hard to keep up her spirits in her hunt for a good place.” "She seemed pleasant at different times.” sobbed the mother. “Monday, when I started over to my married daughter’s to help her sew, I stopped at the door and called to Madaline with her father’s favorite remark, ‘Come hook the gate. Madaline.’ "With a smile as sweet as she ever wore she came and hooked the front screen and then, returning to the kitchen, did her last work for me 100 per cent perfect. The kitchen, you can see, is as clean as a pin. "When 1 arrived home I found the screen door unlocked. I called, but received no answer. I found our girl dead. "She often said she could not bear to live without being a financial help to the family.”

SCRAPPING OF U, S. SHIPS IS HALTED Den by Decides to Wait for Treaty Ratification. By United Press SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 20. —Orders to Admiral Halstead, commanding the Twelfth naval district, with headquarters here, today halted all work of “scrapping” warships under the Washington conference arms treaty. The order received from Secretary of the Navy Denby read: "Pending the final exchange of the ratification of the limitation of armament treaties, no material will be removed from the subject battleships without the authority of the Secretary of the Navy. “The battleships for the present will not be prepared for sale. “For the above reasons. Instructions regarding the sale will be cancelled. AU instructions at variance are hereby cancelled.” Automobile Stolen An automobile owned by the Lexington Motor Sides Company, 1142 N. Meridian St., was stolen Monday night while parked In front of the Central Bowling alley.

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BRITAIN WILL NOT DISCUSS FRENCH ACTION WITH U. S. Lloyd George Plea Is Denied by Parliament Vote. By I nited Press LONDON, Feb. 20.—The present British government, does not propose to initiate discussions with the United States regarding the French occupation of the Ruhr, Premier Bonar Law' indicated in commons this afternoon. America, the premier said, could not be consulted as to w’hether the In vasion was in accordance with the Versailles treaty for the United States w.as not a party to that pact. Premier Bonar Law’ and his government were more firmly entrenched against political attacks of United Labor and Liberal opponents than at any time since the general elections. Commons by a vote of 305 to 196 not such a margin as Lloyd George's coalition government used to enjoy, but sufficient, rejected a Liberal amendment to the King's address, pro posing a League of Nations inquiry into Germany’s ability to pay reparations. Lloyd George’s first Important speech to the House as a member of the opposition pleaded with the government to propose Anglo-American intervention and constituted a strong attack upon Premier Poincare of France. raRTAKESi EXCESS BAGGAGE Shank Busy Preparing for His Vacation, Signing ordinances that city council passed Monday night, visiting sick friends and packing his trunk kept Mayor Shank busy today. The mayor and Mrs. Shank wil! leave tonight for a three weeks' vacation at Miami Beach. Fla., and Hot Springs, Ark. “It's something awful the clothes I have to take along," said Lew .“I’m taking one extra suit and I wouldn’t take that only they say that it's pretty hot down there and this old one is heavy. “Besides I’m taking two clean shirts and one collar. Say, I'll bet those breezes are nice and warm down there. Maybe I can cure this cold if I get out of this climate.”

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