Indianapolis Times, Volume 35, Number 83, Indianapolis, Marion County, 17 August 1923 — Page 1

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PARENTS SAY: “LET US HAVE DECENT SCHOOL BUILDINGS”

j 1 MOTHER whose |/a| child caught cold last winter from attending school in a makeshift building is among persons who have indorsed The Times fight for better school facilities. Letter writers condemn the remonstrance of fourteen persons against the $1,650,000 bond issue for new buildings and additions at eight schools. The remonstrance is to be

NEW GERMAN CHIEFS FACE FOOD CRISIS

Thief in Grain Field Shorty Guard —Posters Warn Foreigners 'Eats' for Them Are ‘Nein’ —Political Situation Stable* Bv CARL D. GROAT United Press Staff Correspondent. BERLIN, Aug. 17.—As the political situation continued stable today, despite efforts of enemies of the new Cabinet to cause trouble by dissemination of a rumor that Chancellor Stresemann had been assassinated, the government turned its attention to the critical food situation, which seemed the chief obstacle to the restoration of internal order. In Brauenschweig food demonstrators intimidated the local government and forced inauguration of a food control commission of thirty workers. The government already had pledged itself to seize food on its own account if stocks were not obtainable otherwise, but the demonstrators insisted on creation of the commission.

It also was understood the governThuringia mountain resorts were advising foreigners to leave' within three days on accoyjM of the food shortage and some hotels had posted placards reading: “We will not feed foreigners.” , In the Ruhr, dispatches said, labor officials threaten a strike because of the food shortage and unsatisfactory wage conditions. Dispatches from Dusseldorf an--1 nounced the French had decided the frontier between occupied amd unoccupied Germany would continue closed until Aug. 81. In the Belgian occupied zone, other dispatches advised, the military authorities had started imposing fines In dollars and had imposed a fine of $187,500 or more than 560 millions of marks, on the city of Duisberg. A communist outbreak was reported from Russelshim, where twen-gy-flve gendarmes, reinforcing the law and order committee of sitlzens, sirrested the local comunist leader. In a conflict yesterday near Recklinghausen food rioters disarmed the police, including reinforcements and wounded twenty-three of them. At Buch, near Berlin, a watchman killed a thief caught robbing a grain field, after a running fight in which several shots were exchanged. A slight change in the cabinet was announced last /night. Dr. Anton Hoefle was appointed minister of posts and telegraphs in place of Herr Giesberts, who originally was slated for the post with the backing of both center parties. REPARATIONS COME FIRST -\Uied Commission Faces Germany With Ultimatum in Gold I*oan Plan. Hu United A’etr* ■ PARIS, Aug. 17.—The reparations commissions will formally warn Germany reparations payments must have first place in her financial plans, and this fact must be considered if Germany floats, an internal gold loan. The commission, Thursday decided, to notify Germany the commission reserved priority right to the payment of interest or repayment of the capital of the loan, particularly If the receipts o fthe loan were not applied to the discharge of reparations. BANDIT SURRENDERS AFTER LONG MANHUNT \ William Stauffer Induced lo Give Up by Friend. Bv United Prees MINNEAPOLIS. Aug. 17. —William Stauffer, alleged gunman, accused in three murders and sought throughout the Northwest for several days, surrendered to polic here today. Joseph McGanna, a friend, induced Stauffer to give up. The latter sent McGannr. to the police with his gun and a message to come and get him.

PRISONER HELD OVERTIME

Harry Dalton, 41, of 609 Lockerbie St., was held in the county jail six days after vagrancy charges against him were dismissed by City Judge Delbert O. Wilmeth, was dis-' covered today. Dalton got out immediately after Detective Radamacher saw

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heard by the State tax board Aug. 22. Some of the letters: To The Times r* If all newspapers would take up the fight in behalf of the 5,000 school children who, by the acts of fourteen people, are about to be deprived of their birthright as American citizens of the future, as the Times has done, then this city of ours could progress in keeping with its requirements. If fourteen peo-

WIDOW OF VICTOR HENDRICKS DIES IN SUMMER HOME Old Resident Active in Welfare \york Here to Be Buried Saturday, Mrs. Jane T. Hendricks, 82, 1127 N. Meridian St., a resident of Indianapolis for more than fifty years and the widow of the late Victor K. Hen dricks, long one of the best known wholesale merchants in Indianapolis, died at her summer home in Idylwilde, Harbor Springs, Mich., Thursday, according to word received by relatives today. Mrs. Hendricks was the daughter of the Rev. Abram T. Hendncks. a wellknown Presbyterian minister in south ero Indiana, and was a niece of the late Thomas A. Hendricks, vice presl dent of the United States. She took an active part in religious and charitable work and was a charter member of the Indianapolis Flower Mission and the Fourth Presbyterian Church. She was president of the Flower Mission for a number of years. She also was a member of the Indianapolis Woman's Club, the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Propylaeum. Mrs. Hendricks had been ill for several months. She is survived by two sisters. Mrs. Margaret Hfenderson of Bound Brook, N. J., and Miss Anna Hendricks of Indiatiapolis. Funeral services conducted by the Rev. Edward H. Kistler, will he held at the residence Saturday at 2:30 p. n . Burial in Crown Hill Cemetery. FIGHTING PLANE PROVES SUCCESS Huge Barling Bomber Makes First Trial Flight, Bv United Pre DAVTON, Ohio, Aug. 17.—The Barling bomber, largest heavier-than-air craft ever built, completed a successful flight late Thursday, officials of McCook Field announced today. In yesterday’s It rose ten feet ,from the ground and remained in the air about ten minutes. -—"

him in jail while there to interview another prisoner. Records show Dalton was arrested Aug. Iby Radamacher and Detective George E. Stewart in an investigation of a case he later was found to have had no connection with. Aug. 2 his case was continued until Aug.

pie can control the action of thousands, this democracy of Tiurs is no democracy, but an oligarchy. I commend you on the stand you have taken. ELMA PICKEREL, Pres. P. T. A., Wayne Tp. School No. 8. Route C, Box 229, Indianapolis. To The Times: I have thought for some time, just the same as many mothers, that we need good schools in which to school

Buy Your Motor Fuel While You May; Lower Prices Might Not Last a Day

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MISS THELMA THOMAS. 2610 N. PENNSYLVANIA ST., BUYS SOME 18.2-CENT GASOLINE FROM M. L. HURST OF THE STANDARD OIL COMPANY. CAPITOL AVE. AND NEW YORK ST.

The price of gasoline is down and motorists and tire manufacturers are happy. The flivvers are flivver-

FIVE-POWER NAVAL PACT TO SCRAP SHIPS IN EFFECT

OFFICIALS NAMED TO ATTEND MEET McCray Appoints Representatives to Prison Conference, IndiAnapolis city couneilwen. City Judge Delbert O. Wilmeth and superintendents of several State penal Institutions have been appointed by Governor McCray to represent the State at the National Prison Conference in Boston, Sept 13 to 19. One of the chief features is to be a discussion by noted authorities of psycopathic wards. Governor McCray made the appointments with the fact In mind that Indianapolis officials have been divided In opinion as to the advisability of establishing a psycopathic hospital or ward to the city hospital for temporary care of the mentally deranged. The Governor appointed Miss Adah E. Bush, his secretary, to represent the State. Others named in the list are Miss Margaret M. Elliott, superintendent of the Woman’s Prison, and Dr. Kenosha Sessions, superintendent of the Indiana Girls’ School. McCray Selects' Delegate^, Edward W. Bowen of Delphi and John Owens of Noblesville have been chosen by Governor _ McCray to represent Indiana at the Educational and Archaeological Congress in Mexico City and vicinity In September. Side trips to many of the archeaological excavations 'in Mexico, including those at ancient cities, are on the program.

10. On the latter date Radamacher asked for continuance to today. The next day charges were dismissed at Radamacher’s request. News of this, apparently, did not reach the jail. Officials.did not say who was to blame,

INDIAffAPOLIS, FRIDAY, AUG. 17, 1923

our children. Last year my little girl went to school iiTa portable building and was sick with a cold nearly all winter on account of poor heating. I-don’t think there is anything too good for our coming generation, so why not begin with the school buildings. MRS. J. STEVENSON, 615 E. Michigan St. To The Times: I, certainly, for one tax-

ing many added miles and giving the traffic clops much added trouble. Burn the gas while you may, for tomorrow it may go up, Is the idea

Pacific Treaty to Remove War Menace in Far East Also Holds, Bv United Free * WASHINGTON, Aug. 17.—The fivepower naval disarmament treaty, Scrapping scores of battleships, and the four-power pact, designed to remove the menace of war in the Far East, went into effect today. These treaties are the principal accomplishments of the AVashington disarmament conferehce. By a quirk of fate, the final fruition of the principal part of the conference was heralded to the world one week after the burial of the late President Warren G. Harding, who summoned the greatest pfcwers of the world together in conference here In November, 1921. Ratifications of the two treaties were exchanged and deposited in a ceremony in the diplomatic, room of the State Department shortly after noon today. The exchange was made between Secretary of State Hughes, the man who guided the conference to success, and the charge d’affaires of the powers concerned, with the exception of Japan, which was represented by Ambassador Hanihara. “The Navy starts at once to scrap all ships other than those to me retained under the provisions of the treaty for the limitation of armaments,” Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt declared, following exchange of ratifications.

OWNERS HUSTLE AS FIDO HAS HIS DAY

Some “just forgot.” Others “didn’t know.” While a few thought a dog license was included In the regular payment of taxes. - And the reet “had just bought their dog." At any rate, they were all there today waiting in the city controller’s ofßce to pay their fee to keep Fido, and avoid arrest. Their eagerness to pay was prompted by a drive launched by the police department on order of Mayor Shank to arrest all persons operating a business requiring license without a permit or owning a dog without a license. So many dog owners came that a special window was opened.

paver, appreciate the fight you are opening for and in the interest of our future citizens. I have three children, two of whom are now in our public schools, and, incidentally, they spent part of their time in those detestable portable buildings (shacks) poorly heated and poorly ventilated. and ust because they are poffi* little kids and cannot help themselves is no reason or

of Indianapolis motorists. Ask the filling,station man He knows the demand is Increasing.

SHERIFF ORDERS 8-OUNCE GLOVES Gives Detailed Instructions to Boxers, Sheriff George Snider has notified Jack Druley, promoter of the FirpoDowney exhihiti*n at the Hoosier Motor Speedway tonight, that the participants in the main go must use eight-ounce gloves. He also cautioned Druley against allowing the Boxers to use hard bandages on their hands, and said he would inspect the boxers’ hands personally. “If any of the matches, including the preliminaries, become too rough, I will stop them. If I have to stop one of the matches I will stop them ah,” the sheriff said. Snider said he would carry out Governor McCray’s instructions in detail. The eight-ounce gloves are the size generally used here in light-heavyweight matches. HOURLY TEMPERATURE 6 a. m 58 10 a. m 68 7 a. m 62 11 a. m 70 8 a. m 64 12 (noon) 73 9 a. m.,. 66 1 p. m. • 73

Dog owners were accompanied by vendors, peddlers, hucksters and bicyclists who had their memories refreshed by police activity. Six men were slated in city court today for operating business without city licenses. Truck drivers charged with being without licenses: ' Cecil Carter, 23, 1361 Ewing St.; Leroy McCalllster, 23, Henry and West Sts.; Thomas Miller, 39, 1435 William St.: Joseph T. O’Neil. 41, 2904 E. Seventeenth St., end Willie Sheppard, 39 colored, 415 W. Pratt St. * Henry Ballenger, 39, colored, 1024 N. Senate Ave., wu3 arrested on a charge of not having a* dog license.

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excuse for neglecting education and health. I say let’s build public school builcUngs all over this “No Mean City!” It means better education, better health- and eventually good citizens, living-' monuments to a generous public. We are building all over this land of ours paved roads and highways for the benefit of a motoring public. But what about our children. If I had my way a part of our

COMMISSION SERVES NOTICE OWNERS AND MINERS MUST AGREE

MAYOR APPEALS TO CITIZENS TO SAVE TAX LEVY Further Reduction Will Prevent Efficient Government, He Says. Mayor Shank today appealed to citizens through letters to the Chamoer of Commerce, Civic clubs. Merchants Association, and Hoosier Motor Club to protest to councilmen against any further cut in the city budget. He warned that the city could not efficiently operate on a lower tax levy. Shank indicated he would veto any move of the council to reduce the levy. < Five-Cent Cut Discussed Activity of the mayor Degan early today when he learned that the finance committee of city council meeting in the office oi Walter W. Wise, president pro tem., Thursday night, discussed a 2-cent and possibly a 5 cent cut in the general fund levy, bringing it down to 55 cents. The cut would mean $310,000 less for the general fund “Three departments—the health, sanitary and recreation —are threatened with financial loss if any cuts are made,” the mayor said In his letter. Counctlmer. suggested that a cent might be taken from the recreation fund, bringing It down to a half cent, or $31,000. Close I p Shop “If that Is done, well close our playgrounds and let the children run* In the streets," said the mayor. "We can’t/ operate on that basis.” Despite a saving of $1,300,000 in I city administration this year, the mayor said the council wanlfcd further cuts. Chamber officials said they hoped the general fund would show a balance this year, but Hogue did not believe It would. The mayor's criticism of 11 fe council for adding $200,000 to the oUy pay roll this year without any previous provision in the budget was indorsed by the Chamber man. IleaJllT Board in Debt The board of health will finish the year with a deficit of SIOO,OOO under the 1924 budget, the mayor said. He pointed to other cuts in the budget vitally affecting city safety and comfort. Requests for new equipment in the fire department. Including anew car turned down In the name of economy, Shank said. He said frequent delays had been\caused In runs to fires by mechanical and tire trouble. Some of the equipment has been in use seven and eight years. The mayor attacked Increased wages for city employes and promised veto of such measures. “Every man knew his salary wheti he took office and if he can’t get along he ought to get out,” said Shank. Hogue said any talk of reducing the genera! fund of the city threatened routine operation and left no money for emergencies. Councilman Wise has led the light for further reductions of the jity budget now fixed at $1.02 on each SIOO. Last year’s rate was $0,94 7. Councilman Lloyd D. Claycomb Is urging present levies.

WOMAN FREE AS BOND IS CUT

A jail term starting last Friday for Mss. Naya Dennamann, 28, of 1322 Ryiggold Ave., as a result of arguments with her husband, was terminated today when Superior Judge T. J. Moll ordered bond fixed by city court at $5,000 cut to SSO. Bond was provided. A habeas corpus hearing w held before Judge Moll on the ground that Mrs. Dennamann

appropriation would go for education of our little folks who soon will take up the cross when we lay it down. 1 cannot imagine why fourteen citizens should raise their names before the public and say, “We cannot have more school buildings.” They must have been absentminded when they signed that petition. I agree with you, Times, and am glad that you are willing to come out flat-

U, S, Coal Body Will Receive ‘Specific Points' of Controversy at 8 p, m, Tonight—Factions Ordered to Submit Decision to Board, By PAUL R. MALLON, ' United Press Staff Correspondent. NEW YORK, Aug. 17.—Formal notice was served on anthra* cite miners and operators by the United States coal commission today they must get together and advise the commission by 8 p. m., just exa®y what specific points they are unable to agrea upon. , ’ \ The notice was'kerved on S. D. Warringer, chairman of the operators policy committee, and John L. Lewis, president of the United Mine Workers, when they were callecf into conference with the coal commission shortly before noon.

Plans were, immediately made for a joint session of miners and operators at which the "points of disagreement” will be drawn up and the whole matter prepared for submission to tne commission. The report will be handed tne commission before 8 p. m. Three Points Debated The miners and operators were told to decide: 1. Whether they can reach an agreement on anew contract in the anthractie fields. 2. Whether in event of inability to reach such an agreement tcey can get together on a plan to assure continuance of mining until an agreement is reached. 3. Whether, in e*v?nt of all efforts lo reach such agreement falling, the miners and operators will seek assistance of a third party, presumably the coal commission, in an effort to bring about an orderly and peaceable settlement without suspension of work in the mine fields. Miners in Caucus Miners went Into a caucus first and then the operators. A few minutes later Lewis and Warriner went into the conference room to thrash out their answer. “There now remains fourteen days before the present contract expires.” the commission’s letter says. “The public mind, with a keen realization of the suffering of last winter because of an inadequate supply of anthracite, is beginning to be seriously alarmed over The question of whether there is to be another suspension of mining on Sept. 1 of this year. “It is imperative this uncertainty be cleared up at once.” Position Is Submitted The operators submitted to the commission this morning a letter outlining their position. In this letter the operators again stated they were willing to abolish the twelve-hour day, dis continue their check-off system on miners’ wages and yield two minor points. The operators suggested points of difference be submitted to arbitration. They offered to let President Coolidge appoint the arbitrators if the two could not agree mutually upon them. Likewise, the operators agreed to continue the present wage scale until March 31, 1925, and renew the contract until that date without the 12hour day, |their check-off and the other minor points. COOLIDGE CALLS PARLEYS President Devotes Most of Time to Coal Strike. Bv United Prc*s WASHINGTON. Aug. 17—President Coolidge today devoted most of his attention to the menace of an anthracite coal strike, summoning to his office one by one Secretaries Hoover, Weeks, Work and Attorney General Daugherty to discuss the situation with them.

was being illegally held in jail on a charge of vagrancy, alleging insanity. Mrs. Dennamann said she was arrested by Cozetta Osborn, police woman, as she left city court. She had been there to withdraw charges of assault and battery against her husband on his promise to withdraw charges of child neglect in juvenile ccurt he -filed after his awest, Mrs.

Forecast GENERALLY fair and somewhat warmer tonight and Saturday.

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footed and fight for what is right. # Let us build, build and* build some more, not only for these 5,000 children, -but any other fives of thousands that come along. Let us have the space for them. Indianapolis is known all over the world as a great motor car building city. Let’s get together, fellow taxpayers, and make it renowned as an educational center. FRED J. NEFF, 48 Euclid Ave

GRONINGER WAITS FOR PROMISE OF AID IN RATE WAR Cooperation of 11 Indiana Cities Expected in PhonefCase, Taylor E. Groninger, corporation counsel, today was* awaiting word from eleven Indiana cities affected by the telephone rate increase granted by Federal Court at Chicago Wednesday, before making plans to fight the case. The case will be fought out on a hearing on the temporary injunction before three Federal judges some time in September. Meantime the State was preparing to carry on the battle. Governor McCray and the public service commission. defendants in the injunction suit brought by the Indiana Bell Telephone Company, turned the case over to U. S. Lesh. attorney general of Indiana. for defense. Lesh was out oi the city today, but will take up the case immedi ately upon his return. The commission will cooperate with the State legal department in the fight, John W. MeCardie, chairman of the commission, said. __ News dispatches indicated today that officials of cities affected by the rate increase will cooperate with Groninger in opposing the increase. The city council and Chamber of Commerce of Crawfordsville probably will be represented at the Federal Court hearing, although Crawfordsville was not one of the cities named In the restraining order. The city*”trouncil of Anderson adopted a resolution Thursday night condemning the rate Increase and asserting that Anderson will join any movement to resist it. Groninger received a letter from G, J. Wagner, consulting engineer for Grand Rapids, Mich., today commending the stet£ to fight the increased phone rates. Wagner said he was at the service of Indianapolis. Groninger has considered employment of Wagner to study the local situation. Bonus Payments Halted Bv United Preg SPRINGFIELD, 111.', Aug. 17.—The service recognition board today rejected all bids for $10,000,000 worth of soldiers’ bonus bonds and readvertlsed the block for another sale to be held Aug. 28. In the meanwhile all bonus payments will be halted.

Dennamann testified. The children were her four stepchildren, she sjpd. “She’s crazyher husband remarked afteiythe city court hearing, testimony revealed. The next thing she knew she was in jail, Mrs. Dennamann said. No charge of insanity has beep filed against Mrs. Dennamann in any court, the policewoman said. M