Indianapolis Times, Volume 35, Number 249, Indianapolis, Marion County, 26 February 1923 — Page 1

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VOLUME 35 —NUMBER 249

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HARDING’S PEACE FLAN IS OPPOSED Both Republicans and Democrats Are Against Proposal as Offered. By United Press WASHINGTON, Feb. 26. Canvas of the Senate foreign relations committee and administration leaders today showed opposition to President Harding's proposal that America join the League of Nations world court is so strong there is virtually no chance of its being approved this session. Most of the Democratic senators oppose the plan because they believe the United States should get into the league, “with both feet or stay out.” Many Republicans are against it because they feel it is a departure from the policy of avoiding entanglement in European affairs. REPUBLICANS PLEDGED Administration Realizes Promise as Step Toward Peace. By United Press WASHINGTON, Feb. 26. The Hardlni? Administration fully realizes under a definite pledge to create an "association of nations” to take the place for the United States of the League of Nations and an effort will be made to accomplish such a step toward world peace. At the present time there does not even exist any very definite plan for such an association, this authority indicated. Consequently, the Administration does not claim that American participation in the cour tis the “association of nations’ ’that President Harding is pledged to—that is to come later. And neiher may American entrance into the court be taken to indicate that! such larger questions menacing world. peace as the Ruhr ficht between, France and Germany will he brought' before the body for settlement.

BUS REGULATION MOVE DEFEATED House Postpones Commission Control Measure. Ther® of motor busses. The House today ind* finitely postponed the bill to put burst*.- under control of the public service commission. It had passed the Senate. "I believe this measure is backed by the interurban companies," said George W. Freeman, Kokomo. “It will not bring a cent of money Into the State treasury to pay for roads worn out by trucks. I believe If the public service commission n allowed to regulate trucks they will not b* permitted to run parallel to interurban lines. Individual truck owners would not even be heard by the commission.*’ REVOLUTION SONS MEET Judge Miller to Speak at RanqueC Tonight. Memoers of the Indiana Society of the Sons of the American Revolution opened their thirty-fourth annual convention with a business session at the University Club this afternoon. Officers will b® elected. Judge Sidney S. Miller of Indianapolis will be the chief sjteaker at a banquet tonight which will close the convention. Thomas J. DeLallunt of Cannellton, Herbert Briggs of Terre Haute and Cornelius Posson of Indianapolis also will speak.

THE WEATHER

Since Sunday morning rains have been widespread from the southern plains and west guif States northeastward across the Ohio Valley, and rains and snow, have fallen in the Rocky Mountain districts. Mild weather prevails in eastern and southern sections and temperatures are near normal over the West and Northwest. HOURLY TEMPERATURE. 6 a. m... 39 10 a. m 40 7 a. m........ 40 11 a. m........ 41 8 a- m........ 40 12 (noon) ...... 42 *a. ax..., . . 40 1 p. m.„ 41

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Young Armenian Girl, Safe Here, Recounts Terror of Turkish Rule

After months of half-spoken massacre menaces of Constantinople. Indianapolis seemed like Paradise to Adrienne Marzbanian today “Oh, it ees so nice to be safe with my relatives.”: the pretty 19-vear-old Armenian girl said as she sat in the home of her aunt. Mrs. Sarkes Hagopian, 2 8 0 6 Washington Blvd. “An and those twenty two days at Eliis Island—they were not good. But your Meester New (Senator. is he not?) he was good, and every one was good and so here I am, and it is so nice.” Miss Marzbanian was held at Kills Island until Sena tor New, acting on requests of the Near East Relief, the Chamber of Commerce and other organizations, obtained her admission to this country. She will become a student at the College of Missions. “I will not go back to Turkey,” she said and her face clouded. "In

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Constantinople every one is afraid. Even some Turks left the city because they were afraid of what would happen to them when Keinal Pasha arrived. ”1 went to the American Girls College. There wore many girls, Armenians, Greeks, Turks, French —oh, all kinds. The Turk girls were prouJ and when limy heard. I. was coming away they would smile a bad smile and say: “‘You xo because y OU are afraid?’ And then they would laugh. I knew it was good for me to get away.” Miss Marzbanian said her parents expected to come to America this year. Her father and brother are demists. Her brother, Berlins, came with her and will attend dental college here. “My aunt, she came here two years ago to go to work, but instead she got married, the girl continued: "They d<> that in the United States.” Five other Armenian girls came to this country with Miss Marzbanian. They went tc Cleveland, she said.

GAS PRICES BOOSTED AS SALARIES JUMP

Increases Announced by Standard Oil Up 2 Cents Here During Last Two Weeks.

Gasoline prices in many sections of the country' advanced from 1 to 2 cents today, equaling an advance made here by tho Standard Oil Company in the last two weeks. By United Press BIRMINGHAM. Ala., Feb. 26—In crease of 2 cents in gasoline prices was announced today by oil companies. bringing the price, to 23 cents. I.y I tilled /Vr CHARLESTON. VV. Ya.. Feb. 26 Gasoline price at filling stations today was 25 cents, an increase of 1 cent, the Standard Oil Company announced. By United Press DENVER, Colo., Feb. 26.—Gasoline was selling today at 23 cents retail ISADORE MAY BE DENIED CITIZENSHIP Secretary Davis Plans to Annuli Rights of Dancer. By United Press WASHINGTON, Feb. 26.—Secretary of Ixibor Davis is taking action to have the American citizenship of Isadora Duncan, dancer, annulled in view of her alleged disparaging comments on America and the American people. GANGWAY FOR HUSBANDS! Glorified Reno Kc;x,ried in Malay by Scientist. CHICAGO. Feb. 26.—At last a Utopia for the married man. “It's Malay,” according to Carveth Wells, F. R. G. S., who has just returned from Singapore, and spoke here before several scientific societies. “Under the Malay laws," he said, “a man may lie to his wife, while divorce proceedings are a sort of Cone formula. "To obtain a divorce either party need only chant three times. ‘I divorce thee. I divorce thee. I divorce thee.’ Plumber’s Tools Stolen Eventt Bos lichee, 213 Eastern Ave., told |*olice today that a set of plumbers' tools valued at *4O belonging to him had been taken from a house under construction at 609 Emerson Ave., sometime between Saturday noon and Monday morning.

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and 21 cents tank wagon price, an increase of 1 cent since last Thursday. By United Press PENSACOLA. Fla.. Feb. 26.—Gasoline prices were advanced to 23 cents today, an increase of 2 cents. By I nited J’ress WASHINGTON. Feb. 26.—Salaries ] of oil company officials have increased enormously—and in some cases more than doubled—during (ho last two years, publication of testimony before the Senate committee investigating! gasoline prices revealed today. The salaries run all (he way up to 2100,000 annually, it was shown. Others are: H. F. Sinclair, head of j the Sinclair Oil, $75,000, no increase; J. M. Cudahy, vice president, $49,999.92, increased from $24,099.92; It. W. Stewart, chairman board Standard, of Indiana. SIOO,OOO, increased from $69,000; W. M. Burton, president, SIOO,OOO, increased from $69,000. DRUG MEASURE MODIFIED Vinendment Allows Sale of Remedies in Reasonable Quantifies. The House Dili which would prevent the .vile of aspirin and other coal tar remedies except on prescription wan amended by tho committee on public health today. The bill now provides that registered pharmlciets may sell the products in “reasonable quantities.” FAKE HOLD-UP DESCRIBED Defectives Sa.v Man Admits "Robbing” Self of Wife's Savings. Detectives said today David Evans, 1630 Hall Place, mitted he staged a fake hoid-up and "robbed” himself of $l5O his wife had saved to buy furniture. The "hold-up" followed a quarrel between Mr. and Mrs. Evans, Feb. 21, according to police, Evans told police he threw off his overcoat at Douglas St. and the elevated tracks, struck himself a few times and prevailed upon Harry Kelly, 123 Biake St., to call police, detectives ' said. Evans confessed he spent the money, according to detectives. Grocery Ransacked A grocery store at 1574 N. Illinois St., operated by C. J. Murphy, 516 E. Thirty-Third St., was ransacked durin gthe night, Murphy reported to police today. He said the cash register was opened, but contained no money. He could not tell what had been eto^gn.

INDIANAPOLIS, MONDAY, FEB. 26, 1923

BLOC WINS FIGHT OVER COOPERATIVE MARKET MEASURE Senate Bill Survives Attempts to Amend in House, The farm bloc in the Legislature won an important victory today when it saved from destruction In the House the Senate bill providing for the establishment of cooperative marketing associations. The bill survived a number of attempts to amend on second reading and it pasead to third reading with the assurance that it will be enacted into law. The principal opponent of the measure was Jacob It. Rich, who offered four amendments to weaken It. The bill provides that three or more persons may form a cooperative marketing association and may be chartered by the State. The associations could handle all sorts of farm products and purchase farm equipment; borrow money without limitation as to corporate indebtedness: net as agent for any memler; own personal property and real estate and exercise till other functions of corporations. A special provision of the bill ex empts such associations from prosecutions under the anti trust laws.

■vicious plot; SAYS m CHIEF Rockefeller Jr, Raps Anderson for Charges, By f nited /',->< NEW YORK, Feb. 26.—Charging a “gigantic and vicious pint” William H. Anderson today faced a grand jury investigation of receipts and disbursements of t h<> Anti Saloon League, of which he Is State superintendent. Charges of misappropriation of money brought against Anderson by O. 1). Phillips, a former league employe, will he investigated. John D. Rockefeller Jr., who, with his father, has been a contributor to the league. rebuked And“rson for charging that Raymond B. Fosdick, representative of the Rockefellers, wan party to a consipracy against him. BRITISH ORDER SHIPS FROM SMYRNA HARBOR Hope to Ease .Situation in Near East Crisis. By United Press LONDON, Feb. 26. —British warships were ordered today to withdraw from Symrru, harbor. The admiralty bore accompanied the order with the explanation that. Britain hoped thus to ease the situation at Angora, where Turk militarists are clamoring for war. It is stated that the British “wish to help Mustapha Keinal overcome the extremists.” RURAL CREDITS BILL REPORTED FAVORABLY Measlurn is Expected to Pass by Large Majority. By United Press WASHINGTON, Feb. 26.—The composite rural credits bill was favorably reported to the house today by the Banking and Currency Committee. Under present plans It will bo voted on tomorrow. It is expected to pass by a large majority. BALFOUR WILL RESIGN FROM LEAGUE COUNCIL Earl Represented Great Britain at Anns Conference. LONDON, Feb. 26.—The Earl of Balfour* who represented Great Britain at the Washington arms conference, has decided to resign from Ihe Lea gue of Nations council, of which he is the British member, at the next meeting, it was reliably reported today.

‘BIG TIM’ WILL ‘DO A KING TUT’ IN PEN

By United Press CHICAGO, Feb. 26.—" Big Tim” Murphy, dethroned king of Chicago labor leaders, was due at the Leavenworth penitentiary today to start a four-year term for complicity in the $400,000 Dearborn street mail robbery. Although the United States Supreme Court at Washington today refused to hold up the mandate of the lower court ordering Murphy’s imprisonment, the labor leader must start serving his sentence. The higner court may decide later whether it will review Murphy's case. The political idol of the “back of the yards” district left In custody of four deputy United States marshals

Morgantown Miss, 3, Recites Titles and Passages of Bible

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TOREADOR ROMPERS DROP THEIR ALIAS

Rudolph—Or Is It Rodolf? —Is Barred From Monicker of Latest Trouser Style,

No more shall tho famous Valentino trouser parade under that cognomen, according to members of the Men's Apparel Club. In convention at the Claypool today. Henceforth It shall ho "Toreador trousers." Tills change from the alias to the DAVIS ORDERS PROBE OF ALIEN SMUGGLING immigration Law Bring Violated in All Port*. By United Press WASHINGTON. Feb. 26. —Secretary of Labor Davis today ordered an investigation of the widespread smuggling in of aliens. Wholesale violations of the immigration law are being reported from nearly every port, Davis stated. The situation is so serious that he has called It to the attention of Presi dent Harding and tho Cabinet, Davis said.

DON'T CROWD, GENTLEMAN Found—One Overcoat With Half-Pint in Pocket. The owner of an overcoat may have it if he will claim it at police headquarters. It. was captured in a raid on the poolroom of A. R. Morgan, 1327 English Ave. A half-pint bottle of white runic was found in a pocket. Efforts to locate the owner failed. Morgan was charged with operating a blind tiger. The police allege they found a half-pint of white mule and some empty whisky bottles.

after an unsuccessful effort to delay his departure until the Supreme Court ruled on the case. Friends and followers were at the station to bid their leader farewell. "Good by boys. I’ll be back by Christmas,” Murphy shouted. “I’m on my way to do a King Tut, but it won't be for 3,500 years.” On the same tram with the former labor chieftain was Vinzenso Cosmano, sentenced to two years in connection with the robbery. “Big Tim” turned philosopher as the train started. He joked with guards and passengers. "Here’s a joke” he said. "Me going to this house In Kansas and all them

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Step up, high school girls and boys! Can you name the books of the Bible? r If you cannot, here’s a little lady who can give you lessons. Juartita Crunk, 3, (laughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Crunk of Morgantown, not only can recite them all from Genesis to Revelations, but she has the Lord's Prayer the Twenty-Third Psalm and a dozen songs and recitations at her tongue’s tip. Juanita, who palled at The Times office with her parents, learned the Lord's Prayer before her third birthday. She is the youngest member of her Sunday school class at the Morgantown B a p t i at Church, and when the teacher asked her charges to memorize the Prayer Juanita nad it the following Sunday. When she goes to church Juanita sings with the choir. "It's no trouble to teach her.” says her mother. “She repeats verses after me while I'm working about the house, and it’s no time before she knows ' them by heart.” Juanita recently began ins: rurting her brother, Ronald. 12, in reciting the names of the books of the Bible. She is a blonde, red-cheeked tot. and lisps her recitations in a sweet treble.

true name is due to a recent assertion by Rudolph or Rodolf or whatever he calls himself today that if tho name Valentino is used a.royalty will have to be paid, tho members said. Valentino, or Toreador, the gaudy novelty will continue to hold its popularity throughout the spring. the clothing men assert. Cheaper clothes will be of the flashy and "Jazzy" models. The more expensive ones are to be of more subdued tones, with gray, pin stripes and light colors predominating. The long suffering knitted tie will hold its place of prominence in men’s wardrobes. The meeting today of the Men’s Apparel Club was strictly a business session. Officers will be elected Tuesday. Present officers: Floyd White, president; James McCurroch, first vice president; Harry Marks, second vice president; A. W. Levi, national director, and B. B. King, secretary-treas-urer.

GOLD WATCHES STOLEN One Taken While Owner Works—. Second From Purse. Two gold watches were missing today. Ray Wall, 429 N. State St., reported his, valued at S3O, was taken from his clothing while he was at work at tho Century Biscuit Company. Miss Jessie Givi ns, 835 Jefferson Ave., reported that while she was on a street ear her purse was opened and her watch, worth $55. and $3 in cash was stolen.

guys at home passing the plate and dodging the Income tax. "On the level J’m klnda glad to get away from thl* T- N. TANARUS., stuff they call booze. A fellow? gets drunk just talking from table to table. Maybe when I get back we will have light wines and beer.” "Big Tim” then gave a pithy warning to flappers to tread th • "straight and narrow" path. He declared he did not intend to keep a diary and would not write of his experiences when he got out. "I got a better racket than that,’’ he said. "Just wait until I come back. But I’m going to have, Coue backed off the boards. There’s a guy who knows what’s what.”

Vote on Memorial Day Bill Postponed on Technical Point — Legislators Attack Outside 'lnterference 1 in Local Fight, Opponents of the Moorhead bill, which would prevent the Indianapolis Speedway race on Memorial day, succeeded temporarily in delaying its passage when it came up for third reading in the House today. It has passed the Senate. Representative J. Glenn Harris of Gary interrupted proceedings by demanding Ihe House dispose of a motion for reconsideration of the bill’s passage through second reading, filed by Representative John W. Thiel, also of Gary. After a lengthy speech by Representative Edgar A. Perkins, in which he opposed the measure sharply, Speaker Morgan announced the bill was ready for third reading. Harris, jumping to his feet, demanded that the House wait until twenty-four hours after disposal of the Thiel motion, declaring this was necessary, according to rules.

Representative Oscar A. Ahlgren, Republican fit, or leader, who had spoken briefly in favor of the meastfre preceding Perkins, challenged Harris’ demand. ‘‘l desire to ask Mr. Harris whether any member of this House has the right to tie up a bill simply by filing a motion,” he shouted. “Any one has the right to call this motion down.” “The gentleman from Lake, Mr.

‘FLUMONIA’ TOLL IS 33 FOH WEEK Weather Expected to Bring Increase in Deaths, With thirty-three deaths from pneumonia and five from influenza, the past week established anew high total for February in “tlumonia” deaths reported to the health department. Six deaths were reported for Sun day, equalling the highest number re ported on any day in the present wave. "On account of the weather, a general increase may be expected during the next few days," Dr. Herman G. Morgan, city sanitarian, said.

FEBRUARY BREAKS FIRE LOSS RECORD Damage So Far This Month Is SIIO,OOO, With fire losses amounting to SIIO,OOO more than for the same period f>f 1922, February of this year has been the worst month for tires since the beginning of Mayor Shank's administration, in January, 1921, Fire Chief John J. O'Brien said today, O’Brien declared that it w r ould bo poor policy to follow the recommendation of the national board of tire underwriters to abandon more firehouses. At one time last Friday all companies on the north side were out on alarms. HORSE GOES TO CHURCH Animal Attached to lee Wagon Crashed Into Door. Howard Musgrave, 2640 Ethel Ave„ told police today that while he was delivering ice, liis horse ran away and stopped after it had crashed into the door of a church at Twelfth and Missouri Sts. ORPHAN IS MISSING Thirteen-\oar-OM Girl Leaves Ruckle St. Home. Ida May Allied. 13. an orphan, was missing today from the home of G. J. McDavitt, 1955 Ruckle St. The girl came from Mississippi, McDavitt told police. She wore glasses, had brown bobbed hair, was stoelcily built and w T ore a plaid skirt, a brown jersey sweater and a black chinchilla coat. HORSE SHOT AFTER CRASH Motorist Whose Car Hit Buggy is Sought. Police today were looking for the automobile driver who failed to stop after he ran into a horse and buggy driven by Charles E. Lovell, R. R. K., breaking the leg of the horse and demolishing the buggy, in front of 1100 E. Sixty-Tliird St, this morning. Lovell was thrown to the pavement but escaped injury. . Police shot the horse. BURNS FATAL TO CRIPPLE •lames Griggs, 75. Dies as Result of Stove Explosion. James Griggs, 75. of 3941 Boulevard PI., died at the Methodist Hospital today as the result of burns. He was a cripple, both legs having been amputated. He was scalded a week ago when a hot water heater exploded in his home. Coroner Robinson today started an Investigation. |

Forecast RAIN tonight and Tuesday. Colder Tuesday with temperature near freezing by night.

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Ahlgren, ought to know the rules of this House,” Harris retorted. Speaker Morgan ruled the point made by Harris was well taken. “Mr. Thiel, if you remember, mad* a motion after second reading that the House reconsider its action on the bill,” Morgan said. Representative Ahlgren then moved to table the Thiel motfon and his move was seconued by Representative Ezra IV. Graham of Warsaw, sponsor of the bill in the House. Asa result of another challenge by Representative Harris action on thb motion to table Thiel’s motion was held up, Harris demanding the exact provisions of the motion be determined. Thiel, attempting to explain his motion, was in the center of such confusion that it was impossible for the speaker to hear what he said. Original Motion Sought “The motion, itself, is the best evidence of what it contained,” Harris cried. Thiel took his seat. When attempts to find the original motion were made it was stated it had been filed in the legislative reference bureau. Representative Ahlgren moved the House adjourn until 2 p. m. The motion was carried. Harris’ contention that action would be held in suspension for twenty-four hours after tabling of the Thiel motion was expected to be overruled by the chair. Representative Graham and others favoring the bill were firm in their belief that the House would be able to take final action this afternoon. Representative Perkins followed Ahlgren, who spoke for the measure. ”1 think every person, as Mr. Ahlgren says, should act and vote on his own convictions,” Perkins said. I do not desire that this bill becoms a law, from my own convictions, therefore I am going to oppose It. “Legislating Morals” “If the question of the Indianapolis Speedway race on May 30 were the only consideration it might be a different matter. But there is something far more vital to the people of Indianapolis, Indiana and the Nation. I never thought such action would ever come before the people of Indiana. “I believe I have a perfect right to do as I please and I don't think It is the duty of any one to legislate for me morally. Where Is there any difference between a ball game, a picture show or any other amusement on Memorial day, and a Speedway race?” “Another thing,” Perkins continued. “Stop and only realize, no other community in the State is as vitally affected as Indianapolis. It is not right to make rules for this city and this city alone. 1 believe this measure Is u nconstitu tiona 1. Strictly City Affair "There are existing contracts with regard to this Speedway that would be nullified should the bill become a law. I do not believe any law should destroy contracts on the race. “Indianapolis has the right to attend to all affairs that are strictly its own.” Referring to the attitude of the American Legion in sponsoring the bill. Perkins said. "I’m not taking- instructions from Texas as to what to do in Indianapolis.” Perkins read a letter from Ferry Faulkner of ShelbyvUle, State Legion commander, urging passage of the bill. Reads Owsley Letter Perldns read another letter of similar content and backing the stand of the Indiana Legion, from Alvin M. Owsley, national commander of the Legion. "Let’s see who +uis Alvin Owsley is.” Perkins said. “He lives in Texas.” "Let’s see if they celebrate May 30 in Texas. I’ll s-y they do net. They celebrate June 3, which Is Jefferson Davis’ birthday. Why don’t we soe that they celebrate Mty 30 in Texas? “It Isn’t a national matter. It’s a State matter. The minute Indiana takes away from me my privilege to celebrate May 30 as I choose Indiana is overstepping its authority.” The House had just completed passage of about fifteen bills to engrossment and evidently was unsuspecting, of the intentions of Speaker Morgan! to band down the Memorial day meas-l tire. “The chair will now hand down Senate bill No 31 for third reading,” said the Speaker with a smile. “I guess you all know what that bill is. There has been a lot said about it recently. There remains little more to be said,” he declared. By this time more than a dozen Representatives were on the floor, shouting, Mr. Speaker.”