Indianapolis Times, Volume 35, Number 257, Indianapolis, Marion County, 7 March 1923 — Page 1

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1000 FEDERAL EMPLOYES ‘FIRED’ SINCE MARCH, 1321 Government Pay Roll Greatly Reduced During Harding Term, By United Prrt* WASHINGTON, March 7.—The number of employes on the Federal Government’s pa holl has been decreased nearly 100.000 since President Harding assumed office, the White House declared today in making public a tabulation of figures from all departments. The net reduction since March 4, 1921, was given as oS,7*>2. The total number of Government employes throughout the country on March 4 was given as 504,755. Due to the increase in rerta.n departments amounting to 20,396, the aggregate reduction, the figures show, amounted to 119.188. The War Department heads the list of reductions, with a decrease in personnel of 45,020. The Navy Department follows with a reduction of 13,037, while the Treasury Department cut its personnel 19,154. A reduction of 5.431 was revealed in the Shipping Board and 1,921 in the Department of Commerce. Other reductions were smaller. mm™ FARMSENTENGES jail Doors Shut on Leaders of The Avenue,’ Jail doors closed behind Harry “Gooste" Lee, Archie “Joker” Young and John Neeley, all colored, todayafter they received sentences of six months on the Indiana State Farm ■nd fines of SSOO each on conviction of operating a gambling house at 522 Indiana Ave. Appeal bonds to the Supreme Court, fixed at 53,500, were rot filed. The trio, all colored political leaders, were found guilty by a jury in Criminal Court Monday after fourteen minutes of deliberation. The trial lasted four days. Fifteen other men, colored and white, will be tried this month on similar indictments broughr by the grand jury on evidence worked up by Claude Worley, special investigator for Prosecutor William P. Evans, who charges police “protection” was given gambling clubs. POLICE PRACTICE ADAGE Second Raid Results in Arrest of Two Men. Practicing an old adage, “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.’’ Lieutenant Eisenhut, Sergeants Cummings and Field and Sheriff Snyder today arrested two men in a raid at 1441 W, Thirty-Fifth St. The raid followed an unsuccessful one. The men arrested gave their names as Lester O'Connell, 21, and John Ralknap, 27. They were held under $5,000 bond on blind tiger charges. The police said they seized a 100gallon still in full operation in the attic, 275 gallons of mash and a fivegallon jug of “white mule” found on the stairs.

‘RED TAPE’ DELAYS FUNERAL OF BABY Father Refuses to Bury Child, Dead Since Feb, 13 —Township and Hospital Authorities Tied by Law,

While police started an investigation today into the deferred burial of a baby dead since Feb. 13, the child's body, preserved by cold storage, lay in the morgue at the city hospital. The child was bori: Feb. 13 to Mrs. Xelson Grimes, 2330 Yandos St , at the hospital, and died shortly afterward. When Grimes told hospital authorities, they assert, he did not wish to bury tfcs child. Dr. Cleon Nafe, superintendent, called William H. Evans, Center Township trustee.

THE WEATHER

Forecast for Indiarajiolis and vicinity is generally fair, hut with some cloudiness tonight and Thursday. Not much change n temperature. Lowest tonight 25 to 30 de grees. HOURLY TEMPERATURE. 6 a. m 28 10 a. m 30 7 a. m....'.... 28 11 a. m 31 8 a. m 29 12 (noon) 31 ft u m........ 29 1 p. m _ „ 30

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HARRY NEW (RIGHT) AND POSTMASTER ROBERT H. BRYSON’ AT THE UNION STATION.

Postmaster General, Met by Many Friends and Escorted to Columbia Club in Parade, Pays Tribute to Harding— Confident He Will Like Cabinet Job. 4 - A., ; A glowing personal tribute to President Harding, liis intimate friend, was given by Postmaster General Harry S. New upon liis arrival in Indianapolis from 'Washington today. New was met at the station by more than a thousand cheering friends and escorted in an automobile parade to the Columbia Club for a luncheon. Outlining the condition the President finds the country in and efforts the Government is making to remedy it. New said at the

‘Just Ashes’ !i)i Cnlted Vir* CHICAGO, March 7.—They may have been just ashes, but they i>oked like “ashes to ashes” to Mrs. Sam Juisto. Sarn thought ashes were a cure-all, good for chilblains, shingles, housemaid’s knee. pip. whooping cough or tuberculosis, so every time Mrs. Juisto became ill he .‘-prinkled ashes in her soup and on her food. Mrs. Juisto thought it might be poison. Chemists are examining the ashes. Alienists are examining Sam.

Mi DIES UNDER WHEELS OF TRAIN Robert Whelchels Killed on First Day at Yards, Robert Whelchels, about 23, of 1854 Applegate St., was killed while at work today in the yards of the Big Four railway, on W. St. Clair St. Whfelchels, according to Walter Jourdan, 1422 N. Illinois St., conductor of the crew, and Joseeph Stetzel, 82<i Laurel St., was riding on the top of a box car. According to marks found by Coroner Robinson and Policemen Bartlett and Reinking, who investigated, he evidently slipped and fell to the ground between two cars. The wheels passed over him, killing him instantly. This was Whelchals’ first day in the yards. He had worked only a few days in other yards of the company. The body was taken to the undertaking chapel of Planner & Buchanan, 320 N. Illinois St. So far as can be learned, he is survived by awife, whom he married last Christmas.

Evans, said he learned Grimes could afford the burial and so refused to accept the body. Under the law, he said, the township trustee can bury only the bodies of paupers. T >r. Nafe said he has sent police and social workers to see Grimes, but the ! father has not reported to the hospij tal to take charge of the body. Mrs. | Grimes was taken homo Fe.b. 22. A week ago. Dr. Nafe said, he i called the county auditor, who told him to turn the body over to the trustee. However, Evans still Insisted the law would not permit him to bury the child. Dr. Nafe said the law does not allow him to dispose of the body. Police Captain John White today assigned Lieutenant McGee to investigate. A ;i:l <■: ities said this was lie first case of its kind mr called to their attention.

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luncheon. “Behind it all I see the figure of a rain, n.an, enduring criticism without complaint, as have some of his most illustrious predecessors, conscious of the fact that the power, even of the President, is limited, that it takes time to heal wounds. "He has always looked for the best in those who have thwarted him in many things, which, in his calm judgment. would have hastened return to prosperity, a condition upon which he has set his heart, confident of the soundness of his policies and the justice of his purpose.” Knows lie’ll Like Job “I can’t say I will like my new job better than being a Senator, but I know I will like it very much,” said New to the Times. “After all, any work that is interesting is agreeable if you work hard enough.” Complete surprise was expressed by New on the elaborate arrangements for his reception. “i came here only with the intention of attending to a few personal business matters,” he said, “and I knew nothing of this reception planned by iny friends." Mrs. New did not accompany her husband here, but will arrive soon. New said. Grateful to Friends New said he had fully expected to return to private life when his Senate term expired. He said ho would have -njoyed living in Indianapolis again because “I feel that the Is.-st fortune which can befall a man is to bo just a good citizen. “If honors have come to mo it is because at the rood will, loyalty and devotion of the best friends a man ever had. New declared he was glad he was a good Republican. He des-cried those who attach "themselves to a political party like barnacles and, instead of being loyal, hard working members, “go off on the various isms.” Governor McCray and Charles A. Bookwaltor extended greetings to New. Approximately 150 of the Hoosier politicians and other friends who have stood by him in political fortune and reverse were on the upper platform wailing when the train rolled In. New, accompanied by lister Winters, his secretary, former local newspaperman, was seized by Postmaster Robert H. Bryson, John C. Ituckelshaus, Irving W. Lemaux, Republican city chairman; Charles W. Jewett, former mayor. County Treasurer Ralph Lemcke and others, as ho stepped off the train. In the midst of the jollification. New doffed his famous soft black hat and had a happy greeting and warm handshake for every one. Cheered by Hundreds Among others in tho reception party were Wallace O. Lee. Eli Schloss, Russell B. Harrison, Robert 11. Tyndall, Mrs. E. R. Rumple, Mrs. Edward Forger, Mrs. IT. S. Leah. Mrs. Everett White, Mrs. David Ross and Mrs. Edward Donnell. Hundreds of people thronged the main waiting room of the station, 1 pening a wide lane for New to pass through. Hats were removed and cheering continued as New passed by, smiling and waving his hat. ASSAILANT GETS AWAY When Mrs. Edward Grirnmesey. Apartment 4, The Elizabeth, entered tho apartment building a man insulted her, she told her husband, police said. The husband rushed to the entrance. The man covered him with a gun. then tied in an automobile, he told police today, in his anger Grim mosey failed to get the license num her.

INDIANAPOLIS, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 1923

Mayorless City Plugs Along Smokestacks Belch, Gas Rate Stays Up and, Oh, Well, Read This,

For five days Indianapolis has been without a mayor and — The street cars still are running. The gas rate still is $1.20. Streets need cleaning. Almost two weeks ago Mayor Shank left, for Miami, Fla., leaving City Controller Joseph L. Hogue as the acting mayor and— Smoke-stacks continued to belch black clouds. Folks got. all messed up In the new traffic ordinance. Lust Friday the controller left for Hot Springs, Ark., to join the mayor, who had gone there from Florida and— The Legislature adjourned. The Governor saved the Speedway race. The automobile show opened. The city hall elevators continued to run. City employes got down on time—as much as they ever did. Heads of departments went on running things as usual. Fred Knodle. secretary to the mayor, took care ol' the mayor’s correspondence and courteously continued to respond. “No he is not In Just now.” In fact, the city just goes along as usual. CHILD !S SCALDED If! PAIL OF WATER Robert Ameter Rushed to City Hospital After First Aid, Robert Ameter, IS months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Ameter, 1452 Pleasant St., is at the city hospital in a serious condition the result of being scalded today. Mrs. Ameter told Police Officers A rnsden and Hyland, who Investigated, that she was mopping the kitchen and asked the child to step aside. He backed up, she said, and fell Into the scalding water. Dr. J. W. Canady. 1229 Prospect St., administered first aid treatments before sending the child to the hospital.

BOY EXPECTED TO DIE FROM BURNS I Edward Dadisman, Charred by Flames, in Hospital. 1 sis body charred and Ns haifi i burned off, Edward Dadisman Jr., 5, I son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Dadls- | man Sr., 1414 Linden St., was expected to die at city hospital today. His mother loid Policemen Antsden I and Hyland she left the child alone j when she went to a next door nelgh- | bor’s this morning. She saw the boy run toward the neighbor’s bouse, covered with flames. The mother had left a match on a stand to light a lamp with if necessity arose during the night, it was j said, and it was thought the boy was i playing with It. Dr. C. W. Roller, 1437 Shelby St„ who gave first aid, said there was no chance for recovery. WIFE COULDN’T STAND BEING KICKED FROM BED When She Became Affectionate, Hubby Lost Temper. By Unit'd Sacs CHICAGO, March 7.—Whenever , Mrs, Martha E. Leflang became affectionate toward her wealthy husband, Arthur Leflang, the latter lost his temper, she testified in her divorce suit. On one of those occasions, she declared, ho kicked her out of bed. Then Airs. Leflang went to see a lawyer. “lie would not let mo kiss him or put my arms around his neck," she told the court, "but he was Intensely Jealous." 'DOPE FIENDS' KIDNAP DOCTOR TO GET DRUG Physician Staggers to Police Station Bruised and Torn. By T'nited Pres s OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla,, Feb. 7. —Dr. Cheston Goldberg, prominent physician who was kidnaped by four unmasked men last night, staggered into police headquarters today, his clothing torn and his body badly bruised. Dr. Goldberg declared his abductors tiad robbed him and thrown him from Ihe automobile. “Dope fiends," seeking narcotics In his medicine case were responsible for the attack, he believed.

‘Laddie’s’Barks Bring Master as Burglar Flees From Home

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"Laddie” dined on pork chops and was affectionately petted by Mr. and Mrs. R. M Davenport and Mrs. Ruth Mcrz, 2714 Indianapolis Ave., today. He demonstrated that the Davenport home Is no place for uninvited guests. Incidentally, he prevented tho theft of $l3O, tho receipts from a drug store at Madison Ave. and Itay-

Girl’s Fever Near 120 Degrees

V.U Vnitril I’rrgi J > Si’ANAPA, Mich., March 7. "H —The fever of .Miss Evelyn Lyons, so Intense that it Is impossible for medical thermometers to gauge it accurately, showed a gradual increase today. Physicians estimated it was approaching 120 degrees. A thermometer graduated to 114 degrees, was broken, when the mercury was driven to the end of the tube. I>r. H. Hefdt believes tho fever

‘EITHER MODIFY OR ENFORCE DRY ACT’ Senator Copeland Says Hooch Death Rate Appalling, By I'nit‘tl Prefix WASHINGTON. March 7. —Poisoned liquor is killing and maiming at such an appalling late that Congress must modify thi‘ Volstead act or force rigid observance >f the. dry law. Senator Royal Copeland, New York, declared today. “Wo must modify the Volstead act in some way to permit the sale of beverage containing no other poison than alcohol or there must be a rigid enforcement of the law," Copeland said.

MONARCHIST COUP NIPPED IN BERLIN Fifteen Held for Plotting Against Government. By Unltnl Press BERLIN, March 7.—Munich police are believed to have frustrated a monarchist coup d’etat In Bavaria today when they arrested fifteen persons accused of plotting against the government. One of those arrested immediately committed suicide. Eight were released. PARTNER WITHDRAWS SUIT Tioubic Over Electric Shop Settled Out of Court. Petition of Norman Evans against Robert J. Ardiff in Superior Court for appointment of a receiver for their partnership, the Community Electric Shop, 117 W. Thirtieth St., has been withdrawn, records showed today. Evans had charged Ardiff would not sign notes necessary in conduct of the partnership. Ardiff said the trouble had been set--1 led.

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niond St., where Davenport is employed. A thief, evidentally aware of the fact that Davenport had brought this money home, unlocked the back door at 3 a. m. today and opened It. “Laddie" was on the job and awakened Davenport by barking. Davenport dashed downstairs, but the intruder reached safety in the darkness outsldo before Davenport could catch a glimpse of him.

is caused by a tumor on the girl’s brain. He welcomes any scientific advice from specialists on what procedure to follow in relieving the tumor’s pressure. Miss Lyons is cheerful and apparently healthy, but lias a feeling she is "burning up." She dislikes to remain in bed. On one occasion she was found lying in a snow bank behind her home clad only in a night gown. She wanted to “cool off.”

‘SLEEPING SICKNESS’ WAVE HITS NEW YORK Out of 310 Cases Ite|x>rted, 97 Have Been Fatal. Vy Vnitni Pram NEW YORK, March 7.—Three hun(dred and forty cases of so-calb and ' “sleeping sickness,” 97 of which were 1 fatal, have been reported in New York City since Jan. 1. Burton Harris, 39. for four years secretary of the Medical Society of Kings County, died late yesterday aftI er contracting sleeping sickness from ,thc “flu.” Ten new cases were reported this month. Back Home in Indiana Back from the South came a pair of robins today for their annual nesting iat the home of J. F. Smith, 2527 j Gale St.

‘SPEEDING PARSON’ CASE IS OBSCURED Evangelist Pleaded to Be Released, but Was Given Ride in Patrol Wagon, Says Policeman,

Motorcycleman John Davidson wondered today what had become of the case of Earl F. Hites, 6026 Central Ave., evangelist at Cadle Tabernacle, whom he arrested the night of Feb. 24 on a charge of speeding on Massachusetts Ave. Hites, according to records, was to have been tried in city court Tuesday. Davidson said he waited all afternoon to testify ajfainst Hites, but Hites never appeared nor was his case called. "On Feb. 26 the case was continued to March 1,” Davidson said. “1 waited until I was tired on March 1 and finally discovered the case 'ivhs continued until March 6. Now I have been told the case was continued indefinitely.” /

Rev, Winders Illustrates Movements Used in Burlesque Show —Trial Delayed When Newspaper Man, Witness, Fails to Appear in City Court, After Rev. Charles 11. Winders, executive secretary of the Church Federation of Indianapolis' had testified and demonstrated the alleged actions of Jessie McDonald, chorus girl at the Broadway Theater, Judge Delbert O. Wilmoth, continued hearing of charges against the girl until the afternoon session of city court today. Efforts to have the case called at 9:30 a- m. failed, when the State discovered that Gilbert Fuller, a newspaper reporter, who

had been subpoenaed to testify, had failed to appear. A forthwith subpoenae was issued for Fuller. Forty minutes later, while police were searching for him, he appeared. “Buck Passing” (liarged Miss McDonald was arrested Friday on an affidavit sworn out by Lieut. Charles Summers after the Rev. Winders charged Chief Itikhoff was “passing the buck” by failing to stop the burlesque show at the Broadway Theater. The case had been continued until today because of illness of Miss McDonald. The first witness was the Rev. Winders. When asked by the prosecutor to state what he had seen the defendant do at the Broadway Theater, the witness said; “Well, she was thinly—” “I object,” Interrupted Fred MeCalllster, attorney for the defendant. The objection was overruled. Points To Own Body "Well, she had on no clothing on her limbs up to here" —and the witness pointed high up on his leg. “And most of her back. She danced in a suggestive manner, extending the middle part of her body.” Rev. Winders made a motion with his hands to illustrate tho alleged action of the dancer. “Leaning over, she exposed the fleshy part of her body," the witness continued. “She rubbed her body.” “One time she got down on her — “1 object,” interrupted McCallister. Then followed an extended argument. Rev. Winders, told to proceed, said; “At one time she got down on her knees and extended her hand back of her. She sang a number of little ditties. many of which could not be understood. “Tho theater practically was filled. There was a large number of women. Each time tho perfornuuice was worse.” The defense objected to this, last testimony. Objection was sustained. McCalllster’s first question on crossexamination was: “Did you applaud?” “No sir,” answered the witness. Laughs followed. Bailiffs rapped for order. Visits Are Described Rev. Winders said he saw half of the show at the Monday matinee and all of it Tuesday night. "How close did you sit to the stage?” “As far as from here to the door,” answered. Rev. Winders pointing to a door about twenty feet distance. “Did you have opera glasses?” Again an outburst of mirth caused bailiffs to rap for order. The witness answered “No." “How was she clothed?" “She had nothing on her limbs, they were bare to the” —the witness hesitated and then added, "practically the entire limb was bare.” She Had Bloomers “Don't you know she had bloomers to within on inch of her knee?" demanded McCallister. “Yes, part of the time,” was the answer. "Didn’t she wear a brassiere., and don’t you know it covered up part of her body?” asked the attorney. “That could not be true. The motions were suggestive,” declared tho Rev. Mr. Winders. Rubbish Causes Blaze Rubbish burning in the basement of a building being wrecked at Penn- j sylvania and Washington Sts. caused a call to the fire department at 5:20; a. m. today. There was no damage.

City- Judge Wilmeth said Hites “came in and pleaded guilty.” There is no record he was fined. “Hites urged me to let him go the night I arrested him.” said Davidson. ‘He told me how many people he had saved. I told him it would boa far greater sin for me to violate my oath by letting him go. I sent him to headquarters in a patrol wagon.” ■ A few days after the arrest Hites Is said to have referred In a sermon at Cadle tabernacle to a “red devil” having appeared alongside him as he drove his automobile. Hites denied he referj-ed In any way to the Incident of his arrest or meant any disrespect to the police man. “I would have been a good subjec for the devil had l dond as Hite wished me to,” declared Davidson.

Forecast GENERALLY fair but somewhat cloudy tonight and Thursday, Little change in temperature.

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POLITICS IN FORE ON SOLONS’ VISIT 10 TOMTAGGART Democratic Gubernatorial i Possibilities Boomed at French Lick, BY FELIX F. BRUNER FRENCH LICK, Ind., March 7. Politics buzzed here today. With the visit of members of the Legislature as guests of Thomas Taggart, booms of gubernatorial candidates began to blossom. At least five Democratic candidates for Governor were on the job, circulating among guests and discussing possibilities. When the train bearing the legislative party left Indianapolis, on board, in addition to Legislators and their wives, were Dr. Carleton B. McCulloch. Indianapolis, candidate for Governor in 1920; Dale J. Orittenberger, Anderson, former auditor of State and governorship possibility, and John McFadden of Rockville, frequently talked of as candidate. When guests arrived, they found William H. O'Brien. Lawrenceburg, another talked of candidate, leaning against desk in the lobby. Although many Republicans are in the party, Democratic, booms appeared to be only ones developing. The only avowed candidate was Senator Charles Batt (Democrat), Terre Haute, who admits he Is seeking nomination. Dr. McCulloch did not deny he was a candidate. Others were noncommittal. Taggart, also frequently mentioned as a possibility, denies he is seeking office. The party, consisting of about 125 persons, arrived here late Tuesday night. They spent the day talking politics and results of the legislative session and inspecting grounds and buildings of Taggart’s famous hotel. BELATED HONEYMOONING Three Couples Set Sr.il; Two Make Start in Tugs. NEW YORK, March 7.—Three seta of honeymooners enlivened the sailing of the Araguaya, for Bermuda. About 200 friends and relatives of Mr. and Mrs. F. T. Haaren, scattered enough rice over the heads of the couple to supply a family with pudding for several months. An orchestra played the “Lohengrin” wedding march. The vessel was half way down the bay when another newly wedded couple—names not revealed—appeared Officials oblingingly placed them aboard a tug which started in pursuit. Later a third belated couple sped to the pier and a second tug was dispatched from the Battery. Capt. W. I*. Gaillard, notified by wireless, halted his vessel off the Statue of Liberty and awaited the tugs.

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