Indianapolis Times, Volume 35, Number 285, Indianapolis, Marion County, 9 April 1923 — Page 2
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ACCIDENT TOLL IN WEEK-END IS 01 DEADWEIGHT HURT Clarence Jordan Charged With Manslaughter in Coulter Death. Asa result of eight automobile accidents in the thirty-six hours ending at T a. m. today, one man was dead and eight persons injured. Four men were arrested. The dead: Mack Coulter. 70, of 1-01* N. Capitol Ave., at city hospital. The injured: Mrs. Noble Shane, 3?, of sls Chadwick St., tak n home. Jake Posnamskv. 1*52 S. Capitol Ave.. shoulder and left leg injured. Alvalee Wools. 10. of 441 S. Ritter A hed. * Thomas Kimbrew .IT. colored. 832 Athan Si., scalp wounds and bruises, city hospital. Mrs Samuel Beck, 25-;0 X. New Jersey St., bruised and nervous shock M.u-y K. Lynch. 2121* N. Capitol Ave., slightly injured. Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Montague, Springfield. Ohio, slight injuries. Manslaughter (barged An automobile driven by Clarence Jordan. 30, of 2137 Schurm.mn Ave.. struck Coulter in front of 602 N 111! nois St., Saturday night. Jordan was charged with manslaughter. Surviving Coulter are a brother and
sister James A. and Nannie Coulter. both of Springfield. Ky.; a daughter, Mrs. Margaret Schultz. 3042 N. Illinois St., and two sons, W. S. Couiter. 909 X. Caiptol Ave.; and John S Coulter, Hope, Ind. Kimbrew was found lying in the street at Illinois and Sixteenth Sts. Sunday night by Merchant Policeman Columbus Hess, 1006 W.
MACK COULTER Twenty Eighth St., after a stranger told Hess a man was hit by an automobile and that'he would get' a physician. The stranger did not return.
Roller Skaters Blarn -d When Dr. E. A. Hawk, .New Pales tine, swerved to avoid hi’ting some boys-on roller skates on the Brookville Rd., his car struck Alvalee Woods. Three men were arrested and one woman injured when an automobile plunged iDto a litch on the ThirtyEighth St. road east of Keystone Av. Saturday right. Arrested: Nobl' Shane. 39. of 815 Cnadwick St., driver, charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of liquor and improper driving; Wood White. 815 Chadwick St., drunkenness and operating a blind tiger; W. C. Baker, 4015 E. Twenty Eighth St., drunkenness and profanity. .Mrs. Shane was lightly huit. Mrs. Baker and Mabel Dunham, 6, who Uvea at the Shane home, were unhurt. An automobile struck Posnamsky at Merrill and Eddy Sts.. Saturday. It failed to stop. Driver Runs After Crash Detectives today were seeking a colored man who ran from a stolen coupe aftsr an accident at Meridian and North Sts. late Sunday night. It collided with a car driven by Samuel Beck, 2546 N. New Jersey St. .Mrs. Edna Beck was slightly hurt. The coupe was owned by Catherine Weber, 13 Alexander apartments, police said. Three persons were slightly Injured on the Pendleton Pike rear Lawrence when Earl J. Lynch. 2129 X. Capitol Ave., said a car driven by C. C. Klrt-•-ade, 2422 Adams St., collided headon with nis automobile. Mary Lynch, daughter of Earl Lynch, and Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Montague, also in his car, were slightiy hurt. Three automobl'es were -*.imaged in an accident at Delaware and TwentyFifth Sts. Robert Mane}, IS, of 852 Keystone Ave., driver of a delivery tru< k for the Kieslo Brothers grocery, Twenty-Fifth St. and Talbott Ave., said the steering gear locked. Hie truck hit a coupe owned by C. B. Blakeslee. 541 Central Court, and a sedan owned by Mrs. K' ,:e Stein. Police Search for Boys Police today were asked to search for George Curtis, 17, and a !y named Howard, whose last name was not known. M. H. Hammond of Greencastle to'd police O. O. Curtis of Howe. Ind., had requested him to telephone. He said the boys were believed to have gone to Indianapolis or St. Louis. To Teach Beauty Methods Articles of incoporatlon were filed today with Ed Jackson, Secretary of State, for formation of the Rainbow Beauty Shoppe of Indianapolis. Purpose of the organization is to own and ope-ate beauty shops and schools for teaching beauty culture. Captltal stock is i5.000. Pay Phone d Burglars entering the filling station of the Pure Gil Company, at Sixteenth St. and Central Ave.. took a pay telephone. W. W. Jackson, manager, told police today. The phone was found looted in -an alley near by. Hough Speaks at Luncheon Willian Hough of Greenfield, a member of the State tax board, spoke at the Service Club luncheon at the Lincoln today. De Pauw President to Speak Dr. George R. Grose, president of De Pauw University, will speak Tues■lay evening at the banquet of the Men’s Club of the Meridian Street Church.
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Foremen today estimated SIO,OOO as the damage to the William A. Ketcham homestead, 4122 N. Capitol Ave., partially destroyed by fire Sunday afternoon due to an overheated furnace. Mrs. Ketcham, widow of the former State atorney general and commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, was assisted from the house and sheltered in a neighbor's home. Forty \ cars a Landmark The Ketcham home for forty years had been a landmark in north Indianapolis. Three firemen were slightly injured. Battalion t hies R. A. .McKinney was stunned when a falling joist struck his head. „ Capt. Thomas Duncan. Pumper Company No. 5, and Herbert Gardner w-ere slightly burned In aiding McKinney. The flames wore'restricted to the roof, attic and second floor of the nineteen-rootn resi lence. Virtually
ESCHBAM’CHAY DISPUTEOONTINUES Chief Examiner Busy Today Answering Governor, Jesse E. Eschbach, chief examiner of the State board of accounts, referred to by Governor McCray as “a retiring official.” was busy today preparing an answer to a recent statement of the Governor. Eschbach has denied statements made by the Governor. In the Governor's statement it was pointed out that Eschbach "back'd up” on several of his Terre Haute assertions when the two met in conference later. Eschbach has received letters from persons in charge of the meeting with which he is seeking to prove that Terre Haute newspapers misquoted him. Eschbach's term expires May 1. Governor McCray’s reference to him as a "retiring official” is taken by many as an indication that Eschbach will not be reappointed. Lawrence F. Orr, deputy examiner. Is understood to be a likely ,-holce of the Governor to succeed Eschbach. SCORE RELIGIOUS HATRED I)r. O. \V. Fifer Says No Organization Has Claim to “Pure Americanism.” Pure Americanism belongs to no one church or organization. Dr. O. W. Fifer, pastor of the Central Avenue Methodist Church, said Sunday in his sremon on "Patriotism Plus, or What Is Patriotism?” Dr. Rifer struck at secret organizations and deplored “interruption” of religious services by such organizations. “The people seem bewildered over our Americanism,” said fir. Fifer. “Pure Americanism need not hide the face. To mask Is too much like the old-time highwayman or executioner to make it acceptable today.” TWO WOMEN STABBED Police Seek Ex-Sweet heart of One—s4o Missing. Alleged to have stabbed Nanny May Phillips, 28, and Louise Adams, 20, sisters, at their home Sunday night, Fred D. Step, 45, colored, 1425 A1 vord St., was sought, by police today. Both women were stabbed in the left side. They were taken to the city hospital. Forty dollars belonging to Nanny Phillips was missing She was Step's sweetheart, police say.
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everything above the first floor was destroyed. Prompt work by the neighbors saved many valuable books. Civil War relics, antique furniture and other valuables on the first floor. Covered by Insurance The loss was covered by insurance. Dr. Jane Ketchan said. Members of the Ketcham family returned from church services shortly before the fire was discovered. They said the furnace fire had been banked. The fir- was the fourth at the home in two years. Chief McKinney said all four started from an overheated furnace. Some time ago it was announced that the Mapleton Civic League planned to purchase the Ketcham property for community park. The estate extends front Illinois St. to Capitol Ave. Large forest trees remain on the tract. H. E. Calland, president of the league, said the league plans had been considered favorably by members of the Ketcham family.
DE PAUW JUNIOR DIES OF PNEUMONIA HERE Hilda Pauline Morrow, 22, Will Be Buried Tuesday. Miss Hilda Pauline Morrow, 22, daughter of the Rev and Mrs. S. A. Morrow, 4702 E New York St., died of pneumonia Sunday at the Methodist Hospital. Miss Morrow was a graduate of Emmerich Manual Training High School and was a Junior at [>e Pauw University. She was engaged to George T. Oborn of* Warsaw, a graduate of Do Pauw and a student of the Boston School of Theology. He came to Indianapolis last week when Miss Morrow's condition became critical The Rev. and Mr*. Morrow were spending the winter In Florida when their daughter became Hi. They im--1 mediately returned. Three days later i Mrs. Morrow became ill and now Is a patient at the Methodist Hospital. The funeral will be hold at the home at 2 p. m. Tuesday, with hurlal In Memorial Park cemetery. Street Killing Mystery liy Unit' and Pres* CHICAGO, April 9.—Harold O'Neill, telephone employe, was found fatally stabbed In the abdomen. Shortly after O'Neill returned from a visit to his fiancee last night his sister-in-law heard him arguing with men on a near by stroet corner. O’Xeill staggered and cried ho had been stabbed.
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ITALY IS BRIDE Daughter of King Emmanuel Renounces Rank to Wed Commoner —Ceremony Most Impressive With Services in Quirinal and Paoiina Chapel,
fly United Press HOME, April !). Princess Yolanda, eldest daughter of King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Elena, was married today to Count Calvi di Bergolo, an Italian commoner. Two ceremonies, a civil one in the Quirinal palace, at which Premier Mussolini acted as clerk, and a religious ceremony in the beautiful Paoiina cigipel made available by special dispensation of the Pope, were performed. The princess, who is 21 years old. Is famed as a horse woman and for her dark Savoyan beauty. Her husband is one of the best horsemen In the army, a captain in the crack Nizza cavalry. He is 14 years older than his bride. In marrying Count di Bergolo. Yolanda renounced her royal rank — but gained the enthusiastic affection of her countrymen, especially the fascist!, who hail the princess choice of an Italian over royal foreigners who sought her hand as an ultimate triumph of Italian nationalism. Royal Family Assembles Guests and members of the royal j family assembled in the green room I of the Quirinal before 10 o’clock. Before them all came the princess on the arm of her dashing fiance. Yolanda's palnr and raven hair made her a vivid study In contrast which a faint tint of pink in her cheeks offset as the civil cermony was performed. The bridegroom was in his uniform as a cavalry captain, with the medals he won for heroism during the World War. After the bride and groom followed King Victor and Queen Elena and Queen Margherita, the queen mother, with the royal print' ss and the court personnel Wearers of the Collar of the Annunzlata, on old Italian order whose members nre "cousins of tbo king,” senate and chambo* dignitaries and the bridegroom's family were on hand. The civil ceremony lasted only a few minutes. Premier Moussolln], aettng ns civil clerk, read the instrument recording the marriage which was then signed by General Diaz and Admiral Tha onderevel, chiefs of Italy's army and navy, as witnesses. Signor Tit ton!, president of the Senate, was official recorder for the bride and groom. Mussolini Dee lint's Honor Tittoni's services In this capacity recalled a pretty piece of courtesy on the part of Mussolini yesterday. There was but a single vacancy In the order of the Annunzlata and King Vietoi wished to bestow tha collar upon Signor Tittonl but was uncertain how Mussolini would take It, so offered the order to the premier first. Mussolini gracefully declined and has been promised the next collar. The royal procession formed after the civil ceremony and proceeded to the Paoiina chapel. This time it was In reverse ord -r from that which appreached the Qulrnal green room. Count Nachl, master of ceremonial affali-s made the way, followed by Royal Commissioner of Rome Cremon esl, president of tin* provincial council Orrel, president of the provincial deputation BaccelU and officials of different categories, according to the order of precedent.
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The Paoiina chapel was simply and richly decorated, red velvet hangings concealing the alls. Tapestry, brought from Turin, was hung near the altar, while red velvet brocades covered #ie kneeling stools. A special tribunal for the royal family had been errected, facing the altar. As the wedding procession entered, the choir rendered a Sixteenth century motif without accompaniment. The bride, in a simple wedding gown, her only ornament a simple brilliant sapphire engagement ring given her by the count knelt in front of the altar by the side of fifiance. When the all-important question was asked the princess, she* answered “yes" 1 a firm, musical voice heard throughout the chapel. Rings were exchanged and the ceremony was over. HISS ALLEGED RESORT Mr, and Mrs, John McGillvary Face Charges, In a raid at the home of John McGillvary, 23, of 2t>B Field Terrace, 624 N. Capitol Ave., six persons were arrested. Mr. and Mrs. McGillvary were to face charges of keeping a resort, In city court today. Charged with statutory o. '-uses. Rose Meyers, 19, of 428 N. Illinois St.: Margaret Carter Davis, 22. of 119 W. Walnut St.: Leonard Walton, 20. Cor tsville, and Frank Engle. 35, of 911 Maple St Others arrested on statutory charges: By Lieutenant Corrigan: James Miller. 43. and Mabel King. 35, both giving their addresses as 147 W. Vermont St. By Patrolman Swank: Sam Moore, 22; Andrew Schanz, 20, giving their addresses as 1111 McLain St. Helen Duncan, 19. of 1226% Standard Ave., was charged with a statutory offense and with contributing to delinquency. Alice Duncan, 16, same address, was charged with being delinquent. MRS. J. T. LECKLIDER IS LAID TO REST HERE This afternoon Mrs. J. T. Leekllder, who died in St. Petersburg. Fla., April 4. was to be burled In Crown Hill cemetery, following the funeral at 2 p. m., in the Planner & Buchanan chapel. Dr. M. L. Haines and Dr. Matthew F. Smith were to conduct the services. Mr. and Mrs. Leekllder went to Florida early in February. Death was j caused by a sudden attack of angina i pectoris. Mrs. Leekllder was born in j New J' rsey and reared in MartlnsI ville, Ind. She was at one time president of the Martinsville Worni iin's Club and was a member of the Indianapolis Woman's Club and the First Presbyterian Church. The Leekllder home has been at the Blacherne following the sale of the home o nthe site now occupied by the Bobs Merrll building.
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FRANCE ASSURES BELGIUM OF FIRM STAND Oil RUHR Action of President Millerand Puzzles Political Circles, Hy United Press PARIS, April 9. —France today officially assured Belgium that Louis much-discussed visit to Kngland was no t g . this country is weakening in her Ruhr stand. Political circles continue to puzzle over the action of President Millerand In consulting with Loucheur upon the latter's return, and it is rumored the French President may be preparing to force Poincare's hand and bring about an agreement with Germany that will have Great Britain's approval. MINE EXPLODES IN CANAL Effort Made to Blow Up Locks Fails —Damage Is Small. By Unite! Press DUSSELDORF, April 9. —A mine was exploded at the Junction of the Rhine, Herne and Dortmund canals in an effort to blow up the leeks today. The explosion occurred just as a French patrol passed, but rone of the soldiers was injured. Little and mage was done to the oanuls, only one branch being choked. HIGH SCHOOL BOYS ELIGIBLE FOR CAMP Scholastic Credit Will Be Given for Summer Work. High school boys of Indianapolis will bo eligible to attend the national educational training camp at Camp Roosevelt, Silver Lake, Ind., E. U. Graff, superintendent of public schools, announced today. The camp will bo in charge of Maj. F. L. Beals of the United States Army. The summer school will open July 2. The plan has been Indorsed by tHe Indianapolis school board. Credits received in camp will be Included in the regular high school credits. A nominal fee will be charged each boy to cover living expenses.
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Local Birclman Leaps From Burning Plane jglf -1 A HERSCHEL J. MKEE FUNERAL SET FOR IS. DURHAM, 53 Dies After Heart Attack at Church, The funeral of Mrs. Martha YVatson Durham, 59. of 1155 W. Thirtieth St., who died Sunday following i heart attack suffered while attending services at the Home Presbyterian Church, Thirty-First and Rader Sts., will be held at the church at 10 a. m. Wednesday. Mrs. Durham came to Indianapolis thirty years ago. She was born at Waveband, Ind. Surviving are four sons, Raymond W, Joseph P., Leland \V. and Milton W. Durham; three grandchildren, Frances Mary, Raymond TV., Jr., and Robert Tarkington Durham, all of Indianapolis, and a sister, Mrs. W. E. Reber, Aurora, Neb. Mrs. Durham was carried from the church to a neighboring house, where she died. Not White Mule, Just Mule Police today were searching for a mule valued at $175 described as being fourteen hands high which disappeared with brass mounted harness from a barn yard at the home of Dave Walker, 302 S. Gale SL
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MOTHER TELLS OF * INJURED AVIATORS ‘charmed; career McKee Always Prayed Before Race, Parent Here Says, Herschel J. McKee, 24, Indianapolis ; race driver and aviator, who was sej riously injured when he leaped from ; a burning plane at Los Ange.es. Cal., > Sunday, is a firm believer in prayer, i his moihei, Mrs. James .u aiciv e, 41 X. Pershing Ave., said today. "He . has led a charmed life,” she said. McKee, realizing the danger, crawled ! out on a wing .and leaped to the ground from a height of 200 feet. His left leg was broken and his skull probably fractured. His companion, Edward Malone, stayed with the plane. His body was burned beyond recognition. During the World War, McKee was Ia pilot with the Lafayette Escadrilie. iHe was appointed lieutenant. He received the Croix de Guerre and several times cited for bravery. The Germans captured him. It was during this captivity that McKee ' learned the value of prayer, his moth er said today. "I never enter a race | without first praying,’ Herschel told I me,” she said. At the Thanksgiving day race In Los Angeles McKee drew No. 13. I While driving 110 miles an hour he i turned his car into a fence to avoid Joe Thomas. He was severely injured and his mechanic killed. He ; was booked to enter the annual "Raisin day" race in Fresno, Cal., ; April 26. "Herschel had planned to make a trip around the world in an airplane,” Mrs. McKee said. “He was always trying to do something that nobody else could do. He was always of a j daredevil spirit.” He was mechanic In the 500-mile race here three years. He rode with Frank Elliott last year and with Jean Poforato the two previous years. McKee was graduated from the Hawthorne school, and attended Man- ! ual Training High School here. Woman’s Purse Stolen A purse containing $55 was stolen j from Mrs. T. M. Kantzman of Law- ! rence. Ind. She told detectives she j missed It at the Terminal Station.