Indianapolis Times, Volume 35, Number 22, Indianapolis, Marion County, 6 June 1923 — Page 12

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BOOZE RUNNERS OUTNUMBER DRY ■ AGENTS! TOl Rum Smugglers Along Cana-dian-New York Border Reported Active, By United Press CLAYTON, N. Y., June 6.—There are 500 bootleggers to one Federal officer along the Canadian border, M. J. Llnnell, mayor of Clayton, declared today. Llnnell was asked whether there had been a marked increase in liquor smuggling over the frontier since repeal of the New York State prohibition enforcement law. * “The booze situation is unchanged," he replied. “There are 500 bootleggers to one Federal officer"’ Executives of other border towns reported rum smugglers were operating at isolated places, but dry agents were active. WIDE LATITUDE EXPECTED French Marine Minister Anticipates Leniency in U. S. Ship Ruling. By United Press PARIS, June 6. —The ministery of marine was notified today that the United States is disposed to exercise the widest latitude in enforcement of its ruling against ships carrying liquor inside the three-mile limit. It is probable some provision may be made which will cover the demand of French crews that they have wine rations in American water. CONFERENCE IS CALLED Mellon and Hoyne Will Plan War Against Bootleggers. By United Press WASHINGTON, June 6.—A conference between Secretary of the Treasury Mellon, Internal Revenue Commissioner Blaire and Prohibition Commissioner Haynes was called today to discuss the prohibition problem in New York. Plans of Officials for strengthening lines against bootleggers operating aacross the Canadian border into New York will not be published broadcast, it was stated at Commissioner Haynes' office. TWELVE-HOUR-DAY HIT BY CHURCH FEDERATIONS Morally Indefensible Is Brand Placed on Judge Gary’s Ruling. By United Press NEW YORK. June 6. —“Morally indefensible” is the brand placed upon the twelve-hour-day, in a report made public today by church organizations representing 50,000,000 Catholics, Jews and Protestants. The report is a reply to Judge Elbert H. Gary, chairman of the United States Corporation, who in an address at the American Iron and Steel Institute announced the twelve-hour-day would be retained in the steel industry.

ALIENS WILL BE ACTORS Americanization Classes to Give Two Short Plays. Americanization classes of the American Settlement will present two si ort plays at the settlement house, 617 VV. Pearl St., Thursday evening, under the direction of Judson L. Clark, representative of the city school board. In “Abraham Lincoln, Rail Splitter,” Steve Johnson, a Greek, who has been attending night school, will play the title role. The second play will be "The Americanization of Mr. Kostavich,” the lead being played by Stafa Dukalovich. Community singing directed by Ralph W. Hills, superintendent, and music by the Serbian orchestra, will be featured. BOY REBUILDS BATTERY Indianapolis Student at Purdue Makes Laboratory Equipment. Bu Timet Special LAFAYETTE. Ind., June 6.—H. E. Deming of 1545 Barth Ave., Indianapolis, has just completed a series cf experiments on a battery taken from a captured submarine. With the complete restoration by the students accomplished, D. D. Ewing, professor of electrical engineering, plans to use the former German battery for experiments for several railways. EXCESS PROFITS ALLEGED L'nited States Charges Ft. Wayne Wool Firm Made Illegal War Deals. . A firm of Ft. Wayne wool merchants, Kraus & Apfelbaum, will be given an opportunity in Federal Court to explain wool transactions during the World War. Judgment of $24,278.08 against the firm is asked in a suit filed by Higgler Elliott, United States district attorney, Tuesday. Complaint charged that the Company made $41,000 in excess of the 5 per cent profit permitted by the Government, and of this amount have paid only $17,026. SUNDAY DANCE OPPOSED Church Federation Enters Protest on Proposed City Ordinance. * The Indianapolis Church Federation was on record today as protesting against a movement to permit Sunday dancing. At an executive session Tuesday, the federation decided to appoint a committee to take any action necessary in voicing a protest to city council, which has before it an ordinance removing restrictions on Sunday and after midnight dancing. Hopkinsville Boy Missing A request was received today by the Indianapolis police from Mrs. Inest Washington, Hopkinsville, Ky., to search for her son, John Habey. Perfection Butter Makn Kiddles Grow.—Adv.

Local Attorney New Mercator President *■ Jh SBBI . HHg m' wßk CLARENCE R. MARTIN The Mercator Club has elected Clarence R. Martin, local attorney, president for the next twelve months. A Puzzle % a Day . A man had a largo number of blocks, each block a perfect He took half of the blocks and piled them up together so that they formed a large cube. He laid the other blocks flat around the great cube, and fouivl that they formed a perfect square. (See diagram.) How many blocks did he have? Yesterday’s Answer; If a clock strikes the hours, and rings a single stroke for the halfhours, it will make twenty-six single strokes in the course of a twenty-four-hour day, as it strikes twentyfour half hours, and on two occasions strikes the hour one.

FRIEDA’S FOLLIES By M. E. I love to be literary. It gives one such a standing. I had published a book of poems. At my own expense. I had invited my friends to hear them. Friends are so rude. Os course genius is never appreciated. “Fools make feasts, ’ For wise men to eat at.” I don't. I had a buffet supper arranged. But had left the salad dressing for the last. New flavors are so appetizing. I tried cod liver oil. GRADUATION NEXT WEEK Three High Schools Have Uonunenccment on Consecutive Nights. (Graduation exercises for the three local high schools will be held at Cadle Tabernacle the eVenings of June 11, 12 and 13. Dr William Lowe Bryan, president of Indiana University, will deliver the address to graduates at Emmerich Manual Training High School, on June 11. The following evening Arsenal Technical High School will hold its exercises, with E. C. Elliott, president of Purdue University, as the principal speaker. Dr. Nathaniel Butler of Chicago University will speak at the Shortridge commencement June 13. Bandit Suspect Held By Times Special CRAWFORDSVILLE. Ind.. June 6. —Clayton Rice, six miles south of this citA was held by police today charged with implication in the robbery of the Linnsburg Bank a few weeks ago. Charles Linn, banker, present at the time of the robbery, believes Rice is on§ of the two unmasked bandits. Rice maintains he was never in Linnsburg.

REMOVAL NOTICE Dr. Charles M. Clayton, Specialist Blood, Chronic and Venereal Diseases, is now located in Washington Building, 138 West Washington Street, second floor.

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DOG SAVES LIFE OFWOMAN FOUND IN POISON STUPOR Suicide Intent of Mrs, Mattie Hartman Believed Caused by Despondency, A little rat-terrier dog probably paved the life of Mrs. Mattie Hartman, 50, formerly of 629 N. East St., who is in city hospital today recovering from poison said to have been used in an attempt to end her life. The dog, on the way to bring 41n some' cows Tuesday afternoon, attracted attention of Jerry Tingle, Leslie Ave. and E. Tenth St., by barking at a clump of bushes. Tingle found Mrs. Hartman lying on the ground near by. Mrs. Hartman formerly had rented rooms from Mrs. Florence Males, 629 N. East St. Mrs. Males said Mrs. Hartman was grieving over her husband who disappeared four years ago, and had been in poor health. Mrs. Hartman and her daughter, Erma, 14, had been at Mrs. Males’ home Tuesday. Mrs. Hartman is held on a vagrancy charge at the hospital.

■AN ACCUSED • IN EDISON PLOT Newark Matron Two Murder Indictments. By United Press NEWARK, N. J., June 6. —A sec ond murder indictment has been returned against Mrs. Mary Creighton, pretty young Nekard matron, who is already waiting trial on a charge ol poisoning her brother, Charles Raymond Avery. The new indictment alleges she also poisoned her mother-in-law. Chemists are now analyzing the stomach of her father-in-law, who died two years ago. Mrs. who became a mother for the second time just after her arrest, is scheduled to go to trial June 18 on the charge of killing her brother. Her husband, John, Is charged with the same offense and will go to trial with her. MILLION FREIGHT CARS LOADED IN WEEK New Record Se for This Season of Year—Only Twice Exceeded. By United Press WASHINGTON. June 6.—More than one million freight cars wenloaded and moyed during the last week in May. Anew record for this season was set. It has only twice been exceeded In any season, and the two bigger weeks both came during the peak of the crop in fall. MINNESOTA ELECTION IS URDERED HELD Supreme Court Declares Lower Tribunal Is Without Jurisdiction. | By I'nited Press ST. PAUL, Minn., June 6. —The Minnesota State Supreme Court today ordered the special primary and election to fill the seat of the late United States Senator Knute Nelson to go on. | An absolute writ of prohibition pre- | venting the District Court from taking ; further action in injunction proceedings to restrain the election was issued.

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