Indianapolis Times, Volume 35, Number 29, Indianapolis, Marion County, 14 June 1923 — Page 1

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VOLUME 35—NUMBER 29

PROWLER WOUNDS OFFICER

Policeman Is Shot Down by Man In Hiding, Who Then Engages in Pistol Duel Before Making Escape— Victim Fighting for Life, Cornered by police officers, a colored prowler shot Motor Policeman Jesse Louden, 49, of 109 Palmer St., as the officer opened the door of a hallway adjoining a drug store at Central Ave. and Sixteenth St. at 3 a. m. today. In a gun duel that followed between the suspect and Motor Policemen Louden and Frank Seifert, the colored man escaped. Louden’s condition was critical late today. The bullet struck him in the abdomen and lodged in his back. He is at Methodist

Telephone Sergeant Reeves had received a call that a burglar was trying to break into the drug store. Officers Seifert and Louden were sent from substation No. 1. Ashland Ave. and Twenty-First St. Seifert drove the automobile. Louden was the first out of the car when it reached the corner. Louden held a flashlight in one hand as he opened the door of a hallway between Deal’s drug store and William A. Schofield’s gToceiy, 1530 Centra! Ave. Shot Fired in Dark The prowler was hiding inside the door and fired a shot at Louden just as Seifert started to look into the drug store entranceAnother shot passed close to Seifert’s head and lodged In a sign on the drug store. "Louden Jerked his' revolver out and started shooting.” said Seifert. "The man dodged behind our automobile. Louden fired four shots. "The man was across the street before I could get a shot at him. I fired three shots Th.e fugitive ran east on Sixteenth St. Then I heard Louden call. ‘Partner I'm shot.' ’’ Seifert assisted Louden into the police automobile and telephoned to police headquarters for help. Citizen Calls Police G. W. Ryan, No. 16. The Spink Apts.. who heard the shooting also called police headquarters. Policemen Hobson and Jones, riding Bp a sedan, rounded up , suspect at Twenty-Second and Almont Sts., a half-hour after Louden wa3 shot. Jones called for the colored man to etop. He ran. Jones fired four shots. The man dodged between two houses and escaped. Hater Sergeant Dean's emergency quad and detectives found another colored man at Belmont Ave. and the Big Four railroad. He said he came from Muneie at midnight and was trying to get to his home at Dyersburg, Tenn.

Fireman Notifies Police City Fireman T. E. Osbon, 503 S. Warman Ave., said that while he was on his way home this morning on a W. Washington St. car the man asked him where he could board a freight ft>r St. Loris. Firemen had been given a description of the policeman's assailant. Osbon telephoned police. The man said after he arrived on a passenger train from Muneie he was directed to the place where he slept by a stranger. He said he did not know Its location. Seifert could not identify the man. A cap found by Motor Policeman Taylor at Park Ave. and Sixteenth Sts., is regarded as an important flew. It was lying in the grass near a sidewalk. It was so dirty that detectives could not tell whether Its original color was blue plaid or dark gray. Description of Fugitive Policemen Louden anu Seifert said the fugitive pistol user was g. yellow in color and about five feet or eleven inches in height. He wore a dirty gray cap and a dirty gray suit. Siefert and Louden have been partners at substation No. 1 since October, 1922. Louden had been appointed sergeant but asked to he reduced to the rank of motor police. Louden is a veteran of the SpanishAmerican War. He has a wife, Mrs. Busan Louden: a daughter. Miss Blanche Louden, 20, and a son. Jesse Louden, Jr., 16. The wounded officer was appointed a policeman Oct. 16, 1913. Police believe that several small burglaries committed in the neighborhood of Twentieth and Ruckle Sts., were committed by the gun wielder before the shooting. SCREAKS SCARE BURGLAR Woman Finds Prowler Behind Bedroom Door. A burglar was hiding behind the door In the home of Mrs. Rose Evlston. 620 Fletcher Ave., when her daughter, Anna, entered a bedroom. The daughter screamed and the burglar ran. Miss Evlston said the burglar was & white man- weighing 175 pounds tnd was about five feet nine inches tall. Mrs. Evison discovered $1 stolen from her purse. New Friend and Coat Missing W Oscar Pyle, R. R. 7, box 54. London, Ind., met three men at Liberty and Washington Sts. They were friendly. He let one of them hold his sl6 rain coat, he told police today. Pyle is ■earching for the man and the coat. HOURLY TEMPERATURE 6 a. m 64 10 a. m 77 7 a. m 67 11 a. m 80 * a. m 74 12 (noon( 80 * a. m. 75 1 p. m. 81

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FOUND COURTESY ABOUNDS IN CITY Times Reporter Impersonates Stranger to Prove Indianapolis Folk Are Eager to Answer Questions of Newcomers. By RALPH L. BROOKS—

SOMEBODY who must have been a chronic grouch, suffering from Indigestion, said Indianapolis folk aren't courteous to strangers any more. So I went out on the streets, impersonating a stranger, to find out for myself. Starting at the Union Station, my first Inquiry was addressed to a bluecoat: “Where -Is the K. of P. Building, please?” His answer was concise and courteous In the extreme. Getting away with my impersona tion with an officer, I felt competent to ask a woman cigar clerk In a S. Illinois St. drug store where an E. Tenth St. car could be caught. “Well, realiy, I don’t know," she answered with a smile. “But I'll find out.” I passed a woman In front of the Indiana School for the Blind. When I asked what the building was. she looked perplexed and hazarded a guess that it was the School for the Blind. NUMEROUS inquiries of other women led me to believe that, although Indianapolis women are as courteous as possible, the stranger had better confine his questions to men if he Is to get any information. The most authentic source of information? Newsboys. Although they may smile at your ignorance, they will always direct you properly. Ask a business man about St. Clair Park, or the Baptist Church, at St. Clair and Meridian Sts., and he will take ten minutes to tell you all about the plaza “that will soon take the place of ail those buildings you see there." Never again will I ask a street car conductor where to find a public building The “connies” may he authority on the streets, but the half dozen I asked to tell me where the State Life building was. didn’t have the faintest idea that there even was such a building. Nevertheless they were very courteous and directed me to a traffic policeman or the information bureau at Illinois and Washington Sts., where a wizard of knowledge gladly tells you what wou wmnt to know. Messenger boys are a good source of information. If you are fast enough to catch one. They will quickly tell you what you want to know or look in their little pocket city directories to find but. One copper sent mo on a wild goose chase after a public building. If I’d followed his directions there isn't any telling where I would have ended. They’re all glad to tell you * what they know about their home town, and they’re all mighty proud of it, too.

POLICE EXPECTING SANESTFOURTH Order Regulating Sale of Fireworks Issued, A safer and saner Fourth of July than Indianapolis ever has had will be enjoyed this year If Inspector of Police Walter White’s orders are carried out. He has ordered druggists and other fireworks dealers not to sell fireworks to children before July 3. Adults may purchase them at any time. The city ordinance prohibiting the use of toy cannons, revolvers and firecrackers over three inches will be strictly enforced. Before fireworks can be set off a permit must be obtained, Inspector White said. The permits are available now at the board of safety offioa at the city hall.

Burglar’s Targets and Scene of Shooting

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AT TOP (LEFT) MOTOR POLICEMAN JESSE LOUDEN. WOUNDED BY A BURGLAR SUSPECT; (NEXT/ FRANK SEIFERT; (BELOW) HALLWAY WHERE SHOOTING OCCURRED.

HATCH PAY RESTORED

BULGAK PEASANTS CAPTURE VARNA !N CIVIL WARFARE Stamboulisky Seeks to Oust King and Form Republic, By United Press ATHENS, June 14.—Bulgarian peasant forces loyed to ex-Premier Stamboulisky stormed and occupied Vqjrna, according to Sofia reports today. The peasants, who aro waging civil war against the new revolutionary regime, have the upper hand everywhere throughout northwestern Bulgaria, dispatches indicate. Capture of Varna, an important fortified port on the Black Sea, is regarded as a highly Important success for the countc-r-revoiutionaries. Ex-Premier Stamboulisky, alive and free at the head of his followers, despite constant rumors of his capture and death, is understood to have dispatched emissaries to Belgrade, asking armed intervention by Jugoslavia on his behalf. It is rumored in Athens the government at Belgrade is sympathetic to such intervention. reviving reports that Stamboulisky had planned to assist in uniting Bulgaria with Jugoslavia Zankof troops have been active and today the of the former president of the chamber Botef, and of the brother of Stamboulisky is reported Repeated efforts to taka the former prender himself failed, however, although he was closely pressed. ARMY BOARDS TRAIN "On to Sofia" Is Cry of Followers of Former Premier. By United Press TRIESTE, June 14. —Stamboulisky and his army of peasants intend to oust King Boris and declare Bulgaria a republic as soon as they capture Sofia, the capital. Passengers on the Orient express, which arrived today, said members of the former premier’s army boarded the train as It traversed Bulgaria, and shouted “on to Sofia!" The peasants announced their intention of overthrowing the king and making Stamboulisky president. Building Committee Organizes Organization of the advisory committee of the State administrative building council created by a recent legislative act, will be completed by Sept. 1, it was predicted today. J. H. Owens of Indianapolis, field secretary of the Associated Building Contractors of Indiana, has been elected executive secretary.

Parents Seek Missing Daughter

BELIEVING his daughter, Frances, 16, who left home June 7, Is hiding somewhere In Indianapolis. L. S. Webb, 420 N. Emerson Ave., with the assistance of police and detectives is devoting all his time to a search for her. In connection with the girls' disappearance. Forest A. Loy, 29. of 408 N. Emerson Ave., has been arrested on a warrant signed by Webb charging contributing to delinquency. Loy. who has been released on bond, denies any knowledge of Miss Webb's whereabouts.

INDIANAPOLIS, THURSDAY, JUNE 14, 1923

County Commissioners Give in to Protest by Citizens Against Salary Cut, Restoration of the sainry of Dr. H. S. Hatch, superintendent of Sunnyside, county tuberculosis home, to the for mer basis of $4,200 a year was announced by county com mission era und Irving W. launaux, memlier of the board of managers of the institution and Republican city chairman, today. Commissioners two weeks ago announced that beginning June 2 Dr. Hatch would get $250 a month instead of $350. Economy was given as the reason. A storm of protest to the effect that politics was being played, arose. "Certain matters In connection with the management of the institution was called to the attention of the commissioners, which caused them to make tho reduction In Dr. Hatch's salary which has since been restored," was tho reason assigned for both cut and reconsideration, in a statement Issued by Lemaux for tho commissioners. The "certain matters." It was understood, were charges that employes were wasteful. The employe responsible has been discharged. It was said. The original order for the cut was written In the office of Leo K. Fesler, county auditor, and signed by the commissioners. F, sler, however, disclaimed that there was any "polirtcs" In the move, and that the commissioners told him to write it. "Wo agreed that politics should al ways be eliminated from Sunnyside, and I know they never have Interfered with the management, but at nil times have supported the institution," said Lemaux. MURDEREDMANIS FOUND NEAR RIVER Boys on Bicycles See Body North of City. A colored man about 45 years old was found murdered on the bank of White River three-fourths of a mile southwest of Michigan Rd. this afternoon. Police havo not identified the body. Francis Smith owns the farm, police say. The back of the man’s head had been shot away. An .empty shotgun shell was found at his foot. No gun was found. The man was wounded in the abdomen. J. C. Wright, 17, of 2617 N. Delaware St. and Lawrence Byer, 15, 2176 N. Pennsylvania St., riding bicycles along a path discovered the body and told Dallas Pierce, 1149 W. TwentyNinth St., who notified police. Police say Smith attempted suicide Wednesday.

According to Webb, his daughter became acquainted with Loy last October and since that time have seen each other frequently. He said he frequently ordered Loy not to see his daughter, but each time, he said, he would learn of their being together again. About a month ago, Webb said, he took his daughter out of Technical High School after he discovered she had been “cutting" classes and going to other cities. Recently, he said, Mrs. Webb caught lha girl

Parents Searching for Missing Girl MISS FRANCIS WEBB Her parents and the police are searching for Mis Francis Webb, 16, of 420 N. Emerson Ave., who disappeared June 7. COUNTRY STUDENTS SEEK JOBS 1 CITY Employment Agencies Have Busy Days, The annual influx of high school students has began, according to Fred Kleinsmith of the Brown Efficiency Bureau. "They are coming to tho city by tjhe hundreds,” he said. "They usually expect to find good salaried ‘white collar’ jobs waiting on them. My advice to the student is to get a job in some factory, where he can earn big money by manual labor.” A number also come to the Y. M. ('. A. and the Y. W. C. A. John Metzger at tho Y. M. says that many come to the city because farming and other “small town" jobs do not pay good wages. Metzger said that men looking for a future should get a job first for experience and then for salary. Young women come to the Y. W. C. A. annually looking for employment. Most of them want office work or positions as clerks in stores.

leaving the house at night when she thought the family was asleep. On the night of her disappearance, Loy said, she had been on the front porch, when she suddenly left and ran down the street. Mrs. Webb followed her, he said, and traced her to the homes of acquaintances, from one of which she is believed to have escaped through a cellar window. No further trace has been found. Loy admits he knew Miss Webb but insists he had not been seeing her recently. ,

Entered as Second-class Matter at Postofflce, Indianapolis. Published Daily Except Sunday.

SCHOOL HEADS ARE REDUCED IN SHAKE-UP

SMILERS HUMOROUS BITS FROM ALL OVER CHASE THE BLUES—READ THESE FUNNY, AT LEAST UNUSUAL, HAPPENINGS, AS REPORTED TODAY By United News

i igP A KE mo to Heaven!” comI manded John Pitinsky as he hopped a Chicago taxicab Tuesday night. The cab driver's gasoline ran out after a $4.55 drive. Pitinsky woke in a cell. “I'll pay," he told Judge Burke. "You surely will," returned the I court. “And, remember, nobody : ever went to Heaven In a taxicab." * * * Governor Al Smith, If he runs for the White House In 1924, will have to buck the Epworth League, Bishsp A. W. Leonard. California, warned nt the league's convention in Chicago Wednesday. Bishop Ijconard matched William Jennings Bryan’s famous “million ! springers" with the "united oppoI sition to Smith and his wetness by ' 1,000,000 young Methodists." • * * Joe Heintz. employe of a MilI waukee bedding company, was ; down Wednesday, but fire, smoke and water couldn’t put. him out. Joe's clothing ignited when he tried to put out a lire In an excelsior pile. As he rolled on the floor, he was overcome by smoke, but the heat of the blaze started automatic sprinklers and the room was deluged with water. He nearly drowned. * • • All the Bimboes are not in the Bamboo Isles. Mary Bimbo. 20 year old Gypsy “Queen” was charged in a Chicago court with stealing S2O from Jack Herrin. California cattleman. "I no vamp: I no take bees money,” said Mary, but tho court believed Jack's story. IT 7" ORKMEN excavating for a building in Dos Moines on ” Wednesday beat the disurbers of King Tut by sonic 20.000 years. State Geologist Lees says. They dug up a piece of the jawbone and two teeth of a mastodon, reposing about twenty feet below the surface. • • The National Straw Hat Manufacturer’s Association in session at Baltimore plans to make a Sheik out of the American business man. One delegate wore a shell pink affair with turned-up edges. Something passed that porters swore was a hat. The desk clerk said it was a pink lamp shade. Tt had a tassel. Brim was curled and tho crown wrapped like a turban. Ribbons fell from sides. • Norman Granchas, alleged 17 yearold husband of two wives, who divided his time as evenly as possible between them, was freed of a bigamy charge at Chicago Wednesday, when Wilhelmina Sigle Granehas, wife No. 2, filed suit for annulment and said she was "through with men forever." Granchas said "I do" twice within a year. After marrying Miss Francis Moore, he met the Sigel girl at a dance and she accepted. • * • The Y. W. C. A. In Chicago is taking Judge Gary and Roger Rabson, who called for Christianity In business, at their word. Revival meetings will be held on La Salle St., Chicago’s financial center, every Monday and Thursday noon this summer. • * * MRS. GLADYS GRAHAM FOX, Chicago, who was so xttracth'e counsel demanded a "beauty-proof jury.” when sho first sued Albert Fuchs, her fatherin law, for $250,000 damages for alleged alienation of her husband’s affections, didn’t know when she was well off. When the "beauty-proof" jury awarded her $5,000, Mrs. Fox demanded anew trial. The second jury, awarded her nothing. She wants a third trial. CITY ALDERMEN INDICTED Bribery Is Charged Against Chicago Politicians. By United Press CHICAGO, Juno 14.—Joseph Higgins Smith, city alderman and Frank Klaus and Stanley S. Walkowiak, former alderman, were indicted on charges of bribery Ifcte yesterday by a special grand jury. The amounts of the alleged bribes are placed at SI,OOO or more each.

Go Get ’Em Open season for bass and bluegills in Indiana waters will begin Saturday, George N. Mannfeld, chief of the fish and division of the State conservation department, said today. The season closed April 30. \

Three Veteran Women Principals Discharged—Twenty Involved in Shifts by Board —Commissioner Barry Objects, Asking That Year’s Notice Be Given, Three veteran women school teachers, principals in Indianapolis grade schools for years, were discharged by the Tfoard of school commissioners today. They were Mary A. McKeever, School No. 25, New Jersey and Merrill Sts.; Mrs. Helen Dußois, School No. 20, Spruce and Prospect Sts., and Mrs. Addie P. Reiter, No. 13, Noble and Buchanan Sts.

Although no official reasons were | given by the board for the action it was understood that it was in compliance with resolutions adopted Tuesday night, ruling that women with young children or suffering from progressive physical defects, such as deafness and bad eyesight should not be employed. More than twenty changes also were made in the assignment of grade school principals. Miss Elsa Huebner, principal of school No. 9, Vermont and Davidson St., for many years, was shifted to No. 16, Bloomington and Market Sts. Miss Huebner is president of the Indiana Teachers Federation. Delegation Pleads A delegation appeared on behalf of Miss Huebner and asked the board not to make the transfer. Dr. Marie Haslep, president of the board, produced a petition signed by sixteen residents of the neighborhood of school No. 9, asking that Miss Huebner not be sent back to the school next year. Dr. Haslep said this was the only petition of this character received this year. E. U. Graff, superintendent of schools, said that the change was j made for the betterment of school | conditions and that in making his de- | cision ha had paid no attention to | petitions, protests or delegations. Dismissal of the three principals | was opposed by Charles L. Barry, j member of the board. He said he bej Ueved that in cases of forced retlre- | merit teachers affected by the rule I should be given notice of least one year. No Salary Reduction Georgia Alexander, another veteran, was moved from school No. 45. Park I Ave. and Twenty-Third St. to No. 6 at 702 S. Union St. There was no reduction in salary In the case either of Miss Huebner or Miss Alexander, but (Continued on Page 4) FAMILY ROUTED BYNIGHT FIRE New Home of W, M- Benton Is Partially Destroyed. Awakened by the smell of smoke, W. M. Benton, 3367 Park Ave., rushed I into the street early today, clad only j in night clothing, when his home was , discovered burning by a man who turned in the alarm and disappeared. Loss was estimated at $1,500. Benton, his wife and two daughters, Rachael and Mildred, were sleeping in the home which had just been built. The fire broke out in the kitchen. Benton rushed out to attempt to extinguish tho flames, but soon confined his efforts to getting his family out of danger and saving the contents of the home. Twenty-five families occupying the Clarina Apartments, 307 E. North St., were forced to the streets at noon today when fire threatening the entire building caused loss estimated at $750. Tho fire, of unknown origina, started in the locker rooms under Apt. 8, and soon filled the entire building with smoke. Furniture and clothing valued at SSOO were destroyed In the locker. Owners of the property have not been found. Considerable damage was done by smoke. Chief O'Brien is investigating. MORPHINE IS RECOVERED Tablets { Valued at SIOO,OOO Stolen From Hospital Found. By United Press MINNEAPOLIS. June 14.—Nearly SIOO,OOO -worth of morphine tablets stolen from a Minneapolis hospital were recovered today by police and Federal agents. Two men were arrested. The authorities termed the raid one of the “biggest ever staged in the Northwest.” GENERAL STORE ROBBED Auto Bandits Also Attempt Postoffice Theft By Times Special SEYMOUR, Ind., June 14.—Police believe the serlel number on anew 1 cord tire and an acetylone torch found ! In the store of Mrs. Mary Dods, j Hayden, near here, may prove a clew in tracing automobile bandits who carried away goods valued at SI,OOO, early today. Hygiene Conference The State division of child hygiene will hold its annual State conference on child hygiene at Winona Lake, Ind., July 9 to 15, Dr. A4fc E- Schweitzer said today.

Forecast GENERALLY fair tonight and Friday. Warmer tonight is forecast.

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MEIER CAFE COMPANY NAMED IN RECEIVER SUIT Son of Restaurant Owner Denies Charges of Insolvency. Receiver for the Stegemeier Cases, Inc., was asked in a suit filed in Superior Court, Room 3, today by the R. W. Furnas Ice Cream Company. ; Hearing on the petition was set for | this afternoon. According to the petition the firm j owes the ice cream company $1,054.75. I The suit charges the defendant con- | cern Is in immediate danger of insolvency and that It has no money, means or assets to pay existing ini debtedness.” Charges Denied The Stegemeier firm came into prominence recently when Richard Stegemeier, its head, disappeared and later was found wandering on a ecuntry road. Richard Stegemeier Jr., denied the firm Is threatened with insolvency. "The new restaurant in the Apollo Theater building has made money every month since it was opened a year ago,” he said. Trade Bills Delayed Stegemeier said the building, which the firm owns, cost more than was expected and for this reason it was necessary to give notes for the restaurant equipment. He said this equipment, costing $30,000, has been paid for, but that meeting the notes caused a delay In paying trade bills. He said the firm has sufficient unj issued stock to take care of current j indebtedness. ROTARIANS TO ENTERTAIN Delegations M ill Stop Here En Route to St. Louis Convention. Indianapolis Rotarlans will entertain Rotarians and families en route ’to the Rotary international conven- ; tion at St. Louis Saturday and SunI day. The local club will give an entertainment, followed by a dance, at tho Athenaeum Saturday night. Governor Warren T. McCray will speak at Fall-view Park Sunday afternoon. Kin Hubbard's novelty, “Bean Blossom Rotao’ Club,” will be presented at the Athenaeum Sunday night- A big delegation of local Rotarians will go to the convention. ANNOYER FELLS GIRL She Refuses to Permit Stranger to Accompany Her Home. Doris Hart, 647 Warren St„ reported to police today that while she was approaching Warren and Oliver Sts. last night a strange young man overtook her and asked if she wanted company home. She repulsed him. He followed her. Her chine struck a fence and she was knocked unconscious. Miss Hart gave police a description of the man. COLLAPSES IN JAIL CELL Edward M. Fuller Charged With Operating Bucket Shop in Wall St By United Press NEW YORK, June 14.—Edward M. Fuller, charged with operating a bucket shop In Wall Street following bankruptcy of his firm, collapsed In his cell today. The broker was to have been taken under guard this morning to face a referee in bankruptcy.

In the Clouds! Do you know what the record mountain climb is? Do you know that men have reached heights of over four miles above sea level? When and where this was done you wiU find In today's “Q and A" column, page 4. A question relating to this matter was sent to the Washington Bureau of the Indianapolis Times by one our readers. You can get any question of fact or information answered personally if you will send It, clearly written, together with a 2cent stamp for reply postage, addressed to the Indianapolis Times Information Service, 1322 New York Ave., N. W„ Washington, D. C. Give your name and address.