Indianapolis Times, Volume 35, Number 56, Indianapolis, Marion County, 17 July 1923 — Page 12
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ARSON THEORY IN SERIES OF FIS IS INVESTIGATED Several Alarms in One Neighborhood in Short Time Causes Probe. Detectives today investigated a series of fires that took place late Mond*y sear each other and, according to FV-e Chief John O'Brien, started from an Incendiary origin. The losses will totkJ £3,000, O'Brien said. The alarms werrt turned in one after another and work on the part of the firemen saved heavy losses. Three sheds were destroyed and two others damaged in the rear of 530. 534 and 540 N. Senate Ave. The roof waa burned off of a residence at 323 N, Xjenate Ave. Residents of the Margu*fite Apartments, next door, fled wfcen smoke filled the flat. Fire that started in a closet of a residence at 315 Ellswcfrth St. caused heavy loss. An electric iron, accidentally left with the current burned on, caused a fire at the Paris Dry Cleaners, 230 N. Illinois St. Slight damage was Awe. \ Vtipsty State fire marshals and detectives jmw investigating a SSOO fire at the home -a Matti.e Finklin, colored. 21 N. Osage St The fire started shortly after 11 o'clock in an inner room. Mrs. Kinklin said she left the house at 7 a. > THIEF PROMISES TO PAY Victims Still Waiting for Man to Return Money. Charles Secrest, proprietor of a poolroom at 914% Virginia Ave., and Billy Brown, barber, 226 S. Illinois St., today have, notes from a former employe telling* them that he robbed them and would pay back the money if they do not prosecute. Secrest said three weeks ago the man took $34 from the cash register and a few days later returned and admitted taking the money and promised to pay it hack by July 14. A week ago the same man forced a transome over the door of Broun s barber shop and entered taking $12.35. A few days later he promised to pay hack the money. He has not paid yet. BAKERS GETTING ‘GRAVY’ B KAN SA sTcf TY, Mo.. July 17.—Bakers are getting the “gravy” from recent drops in prices of wheat and flour, millers charged today. , With floSr selling at the lowest prices since 1922—at $4.50 a barrelprices of bread in many cities remains unchanged and the size of the loaf has not been increased. Woman Swallows Beads Emma Bailey, 2s, colored, 1414 E. Raymond St., who was said to have ■wallowed some glass beads during Monday night,, was reported recovering today at the city hospital. Made for Men Used by Women
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A Puzzle a Day
A certain number is as many leap than 60 as four times the numb/r is above 50. what is the number. Yesterday Answer I I r / The drawing shows the crescent divided into six pieces, which if cut arid re-fitted as numbered will make the square. Note that piece 4 is turned over in the sqtiare. WOUNDED MAN FOUND 1 BY POLICE ON LAWN Officers Told Story of Shooting— Alleged Assailant Held. Eugene Allison, 30, -colored, was found by police today lying on a lawn at the northwest corner of Twenty-Second and Bellefontaine Sts. suffering from two bullet wounds. Gertrude Allison, colored, 2227 1 andes St., his wife. said Allison threatened to kill her with a hammer while she was on her way to work and that her brother, Djmon jCiraham,* shot him, according to police. Graham later was arrerstt-d charged with assault and battery, with intent to murder. Allison is held in the detention ward at the city hospital, where it is said his condition is serious. TWO AWAITING REMOVAL Two boys arrested last night on charges of being fugitives from justice awaited extradition today. A warrant from Bloomfield, Mo., charged Reginald Cauldwell, 16, Essex, Mo., with an attack on a girl under 16 years of age. Motor Police Marcy and Moriarty made the arrest. Fred Ridenous. 18, of 19 S. Chester Ave.. was arrested by Detectives Gaughan, Fields, Glenn and Purvis on a warrant from Dayton, 0., charging him with an attack on a woman. Home Robbed. William Faulkner, colored, \ 2539 Graceland Ave., today told police his home was entered by a thief, who carried away money, a beaded purse containing $10.32, a savings bank containing S3O, a number of valuable papers and other things, totaling S3OO. A S2OO blue dress property of Mrs. Lula Richey, was taken.
Trovatore, regularly $125, priced SBS. Adams Period model, regularly S3OO, priced $225 Etude, regularly slls, priced $75. Nocturne, regularly $l6O, priced $125. Baby Grand, in oak case, priced $l5O. These are used phonographs that were taken in on new purchases. Trovatore, regularly $125, priced SSO. / Victrola No. XI, special, $65. Convenient Terms Given Charles Mayer & Cos. 29-31 W. Washington St. Established 1840.
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CHARGES AGAINST COPS ARE FILED Chief Rikhoff Suspends Two Patrolmen, - Charges preferred today before the board ofipublic safety by Police Chief Herman Rikhoff, accused Fred Starks, 2220 Martindale Ave., and Admiral Harris,'2ol9 Alvord St., both colored patrolmen, with conduct unbecoming an officer and neglect of duty. The men were suspended late Monday. N. A. Russell, and E. E. Fisher, officers for the L., E. & VV. Railroad told the chief that after they had watched two men tamper with seals on cars near Twenty-Second St., and the L., E. & W. tracks, they trailed the men until they attempted escape In a group of men “shooting dice” in a vacant lot. At this point they said they attempted to arrest the men and were commanded to release them by Starks and Harris who ran out of the rear gate of a house nearby. The railroad officers also said the policemen refused to arrest the men engaged in the dice game. RAILROAD AND CIVIL WAR VETERAN DEAD Funeral Arrangements for George Southard Not Made. Funeral arrangements for George Southard, 79, retired railroad man and Civil War veteran, *who died Monday at his home, 2225 Park Ave.. have been held up pending arrival of his daughterr*Mlss AUce M. Southard, who is out of the city on a visit. Mr. Southard was a life-long resident of Indianapolis. He was engaged in .many important battles of the Civil War. Upon his return from the war hq entered the employ of the Monon Railroad. At the time of his retirement after sixtsen years' service, he was cashier. Mr. Southard is survived by the widow, Mrs. Lena M. Southard, and daughter, both of Indianapolis, and a sister. Miss Clara Southard of Omaha, NebGas Teat Succeeds William H. Dushane. 1034 E. Georgia St., now knows there was a leak in a gas Jet he connected in the home of his father, Joseph B. Dushane, of the same address, Monday night. William tested the Jet with lighted matches. He was knocked gight fiSet and half the plaster was knocked off the ceiling. William was bruised. Burglar Fails Nothing was missing today from the home of J. T. McNary, 3139 N. Pennsylvania St., which was ransacked Monday, pojtce were told.
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FRIEDA’S I FOLLIES " " By M. E. There had been a rare bit of gossip About her But her fiance whs yet in irnorance He, poor fellow, had had a hard time Deciding between the two belles of the season He v at last picked her Some women just naturally Pertprb one She had always missed seeing me Upon all occasions I am such a chatterbox And I hope, like a mariner, I kr.ow my course To leach a certain port And he was the port Believe me the gossip Made a safe landing But it did not alter The wedding, the church or the groom The only change that was made Was the bride, CHURCH DAMAGED BY EARTH’S TREMBLING Passing of Heavy Train Is Believed Cause of Wreck. Bu Times Speclat SOUTH BEND, Ind., July 17.—The congregation of the— First Christian Church, today faces the problem of raising at least SI,OOO to repair damages to the building. A large stone, finished with veneer and weighing more than a ton, fell from the front of the church and crumbled as it crashed onto the steps. The Rev. Elmer W. Cole, pastor, believes the stone fell as a result of earth vibrations caused by passing of a heavy Grand Trunk train near the building. New Books Asked An effort tos replace some history textbooks now in use in the public schools with eight new books will be made by the Americanization committee of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, according to an announcement of the committee yesterday. The present textbooks are held by the veterans to contain pro-British propaganda. . IVrfectlon Batter Maker Kiddles Grow.—Adv. Q Clean Your Clean Your Upholstery *&&& Saturate corn meal with the cleaner * IkEANfcK brush with whisk broom. At All Druggiata
CHARLES N. SUESZ RITES TO BE HELD THURSDAY Lifelong Resident of City Dies After Long Illness. The Rev. J. P. Cowan will Conduct the funeral services of Charles N. Suesz, 61, who died Monday at the home of his sister, Mrs. Katie Weindel, 1016 Parker Ave., following an illness of several months, at the sister’s residence Thursday morning at 10 o’clock. Mr. Suesz, who was a lifelong resident of Indianapolis, was associated with his brother, Otto, Suesz. In the transfer and storage business. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias and Red Men lodges. Surviving Mr. Suesz are two chil"■dren, Frank Suesz of Battle Creek, Mich., and Mrs. H. L. Burt of Ft. Wayne, Ind.; three brothers, Otto, Fred and Robert Suesz, and a sister, Mrs. Katie Weindel, all of Indianapolis.
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Fantastic Film Farce “THE BRASS BOTTLE” Made for Laughing Purposes Only I With Harry Myers and Splendid Cast OVERTURE “THE BARBER OF SEVILLE” BY ROSSINI MODEST ALTSCHULER Musical Director A MERMAID “BACK FIRE” DB6SA BYRD Playing “Pal of My Heart” on the Grande Organ NOVELTY | NEWS OF SCENIC I THE WORLD
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