Indianapolis Times, Volume 35, Number 95, Indianapolis, Marion County, 31 August 1923 — Page 1

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VOLUME 35—NUMBER 95

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IflM DEBT REFORTEO AS J2.0W00 Governor Unavailable for Statement on Estimate of Liabilities,' Representatives of banks, creditors of Governor Warren T. McCray, met this afternoon at the Severin. The meeting was jailed by Governor McCray Tuesday, when he found himself unable to meet his personal financial obligations, said to be in the neighborhood of $2,000,000. Chief Interest turned upon the personnel of the creditors’ committee which was to be be named to take charge of the Governor's property. The committee was to be composed of five persons. Men prominently mentioned for election to the committee were John T. Moorman of Knox, member of the board of trustees of the Indiana State prison and the State purchasing board, a personal friend of the Governor and of former Governor James P. Goodrich, who has taken an active part in the effort to extricate McCray frcm his financial predicament; Fred Lyons of Kentland, brother of Lawrence Lyons, who managed the McCray gubernatorial campaign and later was Republican State chairman, and a representative of the MeyerKiser Bank of this city, which handled the sale of securities in farm companies in which McCray was Interested. It generally was believed the trustee would be a financial Institution, and not an individual. Governor Closeted The Governor was closeted behind closed doors in his private office in the Slatehouse for more time, and refused to see representatives of press or make any statement. No account of his liabilities could be obtained. However, among friends and other persons in touch with the situation it was said that his liabilities are about 52,000,000. Following the selection of a creditor's committee and trustee McCray was to convey practically ah his property to the trustee. This property, or sufficient of it to pay off the creditors, will be liquidated. Those close to the Governor said today that he hoped to have about 5500,(Continued on Page 17)

SHORTAGE CHARGED TO MISSjNG MAN Ralph Edgar, 33, Accused of Embezzling $2,000. An embezzlement charge -was filed today in city court against Ralph Edgar, 33, of 19 N. Highland Ave., missing head bookkeeper of Daniels, Inc., clothiers, Delaware and Washington Sts. Cash from three days’ bank deposits was reported missing Wednesday. Daniel Greenwald, president of the company, who signed the affidavit, said today the loss would exceed $2,000. Experts are working on the books. Edgar, whose wife and child are said to be visiting in Cleveland, disappeared Saturday, but was seen Monday night at a local theater. Greenwald said Edgar was short in his accounts and that he informed him recently that an expert accountant would begin work on the books. THEY ALL WANT LICENSES Clerks Work Overtime as Rush Follows Police Drive. Clerks in the city controller's office are held overtime making out receipts for the large number of applicants for city license tags following the police drive on persons not having plates. Colony to Be Explained A communistic colony, called the Lilano colony, at Leesville, La., which has been in existence for nine years, will be explained at 49% S. Delaware St., at 8 p. m. Saturday, by Walter Conlin, who, with his wife, lived for five years in the colony. Auto Value in Question An alleged attempt to sell an automobile valued at SI,OOO, for S3OO, today caused the arrest of a young man living on N. Tacoma Ave. on a vagrancy charge. He is held under $2,000 bond w T hile State Policeman Sam Young investigates. Chautauqua Loses $1.20 Bv Timet Special COLUMBUS, Ind., Aug. 31.—The Columbus Chautauqua Association lost $1.25 on the Chautauqua held here, E. E Lindsay, treasurer, reported today. HOURLY TEMPERATURE 6 a. m. 63 10 a. m. 81 7 a. m........ 69 11 a. m 83 8 a. m 73 12 (noon) 84 8 a. m.• *8

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Leading Figures in European Crisis Spi * S|||r’ ' BENITO MUSSOLINI (ABOVE) AND STYLIANOS GONATAS. Here are thjv two leading figures in the present European crisis. Benito Mussolini, premier of Italy, sent a twenty-four-hour ultimatum to Greece demanding indemnity for the assassination of Italian officers and making other demands. Stylianos Gonatas, premier of Greece, rejected the principal demands.

Didn’t Notice Walking through a plate glass window isn’t W. L. Hockett's daily exercise, by far. Hocket, who lives at 2356 Stuart St., however, had that startling experience today when he walked through the show window door of the Baker Brothers' Furniture store. "I didn't notice the difference," he said, after he had emerged unscathed from a shower of falling glass.

PONY EXPRESS RUNNING Mail Is Carried by Horseback 2,200 Miles. By United Press ST. POSEPH, Mo.. Aug. 30.—The beating hoof of the pony express today sounded across the western plains again after an absence of sixty-two years. Starting from this city, the traditions of the wild West were revived by riders who set out to carry the United States mall by horseback from the Missouri River to the Pacific coast. A stage extending 2,200 miles was used in the historic pageantry to depict the forerunner of the modern systems of communication, the airplane and the railroad. Two Face Speed Charge Lawrence Thornbrough, 20, of 75 N. Warman Ave., and John Pick, 23, of 510 N. East St., were arrested on charges of speeding today.

Lloyd George Tomorrow In his next article, to be published exclusively in Indianapolis in The Times Saturday, Lloyd George, former premier of Great Britain and special contributor to The Times, declares— That while the British Cabinet can agree on wordy notes, it is hopelessly divided as to action toward France in the Ruhr crisis. He sees little hope in the suggested conference of premiers inasmuch as France’s terms are rigid, while Premier Baldwin of Great Britain cannot surrender his position as stated in notes. DON’T MISS THIS ARTICLE

MINERS Aid OPERATORS DEADLOCKED Coal Diggers Accept, Operators Reject Peace Proposal, By United Press HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 31. —The miners’ union provisionally accepted the Pinchot peace plan with reservations today, while the operators presented a qualified rejection. The statement of the operators to the Governor in secret conference states flatly they would not accept a 10 per cent wage increase. The miners accepted the proposal for a 10 per cent wage increase as a step in the right direction, accepted the eight-hour day, accepted the provisions of collective bargaining, but expressed regret that the Governor did not include the check-off in his recommendations. The union told the Governor that they interpreted his suggestions concerning arbitration as meaning that the miners "should aoeept for future permanent arbitration of the major questions on wage agreement.’’ They said this might be implied whether or not it was so intended. "We believe that such an expression Is In conflict with the principle enunciated in your fourth recommendation which grants the complete recognition of collective bargaining," the union said. The mine delegation headed by John T . Lewis, president of the United Mine Workers, went Into secret conference with the Governor and four representatives of the operators In the (Continued on Page 17)

RECEIVER ASKED FOR BOM., INC. Creditor Alleges Assets Are Being Disposed Os, A petition for a receivership for the Buck Company, Inc., 315 N. Pennsylvania St., automobile dealers, was filled with Circuit Judge H. O. Chamberlain today, by the Star Publishing Company. Judge Chamberlain fixed 10 a. m. Saturday as the hour for the hearing. The publishing company alleges the Buck Company owes It 51,064.10 for advertising. It is charged the automobile concern Is involved and is selling assets as rapidly as possible to put them beyond reach of creditors. It Is threatening to remove what is left beyond reach of the court, It ft alleged, LAV/VERS APPROVE WORLDCOURI IDEA Harding-Hughes Plan Is Favored by Association, By United Press MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., Aug. 81.— The American Bar Association today app'roved the Harding-Hughes plan for United States’ participation In an international coirt of justice at The Hague. Sixteen thousand lawyers voted. The convention here adjourned after electing Robert E. Lee Sanner, Dajlas, Texas, president of the association, E. T. Kemp of Baltimore and Frederick E. Wadhams, Albany, N. Y., were re-elected secretary and treasurer respectively.

ITALY BETTER PREPARED THAN GREECE

Bv .V EA Service erra ASHIXGTON, Aug. 31.—What \X/ would happen if actual warfare follows the Greek reply to the Italian ultimatum? How long could Greece last against Italy? provided no other nation came to the formers aid? Many experts think not long. A few hours could take the wellequipped Italian navy through the lonian Bea and into the harbor of Piraeus, the defense of Athens, Greek capital. And a few well-directed shots would, these experts thiqfc, end the war. Italy’! peace-strength standing

INDIANAPOLIS, FRIDAY, AUG. 31, 1923

Ship and Troops That May Go Into Action

K-K TROUBLE AT MINE TO BE ACTED ON Coal Operator Suggests Troops May Be Necessary Near Dugger, Governor McCray took steps today to effect a friendly agreement between members of the Ku-Klux Klan and organizations opposed because of frequent disputes which have occurred at a coal mine owned by the Vigo Mining Company of Terre Haute, located six miles south of Dugger, and near the Vigo-Sullivan County line. In a letter to Warren S. Blouv*lt. president of the mining company, the Governor said he would do everything within his power to settle any disturbance, but said the police power of the State could not be called "until the situation gets beyond the control of legal authorities." letter to Elrod In another letter to Milton S. Elrod, editor of the Fiery Cross, local Klan organ, the Governor said: “I have be n Informed by officials of the United Mine Workers of America that thf-e 13 considerable trouble brewing in mining camps between members of the Ku-Klux Klan and the ,opposition. In the Interest of peace and order I would suggest that you meet at as early an opportuinty as Is possible with officers of the organization above referred to (United Mine Workers of America) and discuss matters fully, which may lead to a better understanding and possibly avoid further trouble." Miners Willing to Confer McCray referred Elrod to John Ilessler, president of the district mine workers’ organization, and to William A. Mitch, secretary, both of Terre Haute, whom the Governor said would be willing to confer on the subject. In a lengthy letter from Blauvelt to the Governor the former declared the Klan, numerically strong In that locality, has sought to restrict the employes to members of thelq own organization. Blauvelt said It would be unfair to adopt such a procedure, and especially unfair to the men who would be discharged If such a procedure were employed. In the letter Blauvelt mentioned casually the use of State troops t<\ settle the trouble. If necessary. He said it was the first time in the history of the mine that trouble had arisen among the miners. There are about 300 minemployed at present. Robber Seizes Purse A colored man snatched a purse, containing 85 cents, a small Bible and some business papers, from Mrs. May Kitzmtller, 148 W. Sixteenth St., as she passed 1340 N. Illinois St. Thursday night. He escaped after a chase by a man who saw the theft.

army consists of 250,000 men. But it has a well-trained, ever-ready reserve of more than two and a quarter million men. Its military service is compulsory. Like Italy, Greece compels her young men to enter the military service. It commences in the twentieth year and lasts for the long period of thirty-one years. The normal term In Lhe active army In three years for the cavalry and two for the Infantry, followed by twenty-one years In the first eerie of the reserve and eight In the second serle. The approximate strength of Greece’s army Is 200,000 men. But in its re-

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HERE ARE TYPES OF THE GREEK AND ITALIAN FIGHTING MACHINES. ABOVE IS THE ITALIAN WARSHAP "EUROPE.” WHICH CARRIES A COMPLEMENT OF BOMB DROPPING AIRPLANES. THE LOWER PICTURE SHOWS GREEK TROOPS FULLY EQUIPPED.

MEXICAN RELATIONS FORMALLY RESUMED Announcement Made by State Department—Notes Are Exchanged by Governments,

Bv Unite/ f Press WASHINGTON, Aug. 31.—The State Department today announced resumption of diplomatic relations with Mexico. An announcement, which was to all intents and purposes a recognition of the Obregon government, was made OWNER OF GIANTS’ CLUBISINDIGTED C, A, Stoneham Is Charged With Perjury. Bv United Press NEW YORK. Aug. 31.—Charles A. Stoneham, president of the New York National League Baseball Club was Indicted on a charge of perjury today by the Federal grand jury ’ investigating the E. M. Fuller company brokerage bankruptcy. Stoneham pleaded not guilty when arraigned and his bond was placed at $5,000. HEAVY TRUCKS DISCUSSED County Officials In Conference Over Recent Road Order. County commissioners, the county auditor and County Engineer John J. Griffith held a conference today at the Spink-Arms with officials of the Allied Motor Commerce Association of Indiana on the question of heavy trucks using county roads. The commissioners recently issued an order limitng the weights of loads avowed on roads, claiming the highways are being damaged by heavy haulers.

serve are nearly as many thousands as In that of Italy. The exact number Is not available. On the sea, Italy can boast of the following: First line light cruisers, 2 of 16,000 tons; destroyer leaders, 6 of 12,270 tons; first line destroyers, 12 of 11,680 tons; first line submarines, 4 of 2,600 tons. Fleet submarines, none. Greece Is far removed from Italy In naval strength. It has but three first-class capital ships. It also has 13 destroyers, 6 modem torpedo boats, 2 submarines and a variety of miscellaneous craft. To these have been been added the fonder Austrian de-

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in the form of a brief statement given out at noon. It follows: "The acting secretary, at 12 o'clock noon. Aug. 31, 1923, made the following announcement: " 'The Government of the TSdlted States and the government of Mexico, in view of the reports and the recommendations of their respective commissioners, submitted as a result of the American Mexican conferences, held at the City of Mexico from May 14, 1923, to Aug. 15, 1923, have resolved to renew diplomatic relations between them and therefore, pending the appointment of ambassadors, they are taking the necessary step to accredit, formally, their respective charges d'affaires.’ ” Today’s announcement signaled the complete success of the "recognition conference" recently held in Mexico City between representatives of the two governments. It marked the end of a long controversy between the two governments which grew out of mean treatment of Americans and seizure of America nproperty. POSSESSION UNDISPUTED Clifton Dennis' Ownership of Canary Is Cleared. Right of Clifton Dennis, 12, of 2310 Valley Ave., to his canary was unchallenged today. Herbert Bigelow, 5, of 2244 Valley Ave., filed suit through his father for possession of the bird in Justice Glass' court several days ago, claiming the pet had escaped and been found by the other boy. When the Bigejows failed to appear for the trial, however, and a witness declared she had given the bird to Clifton Dennis, Justice Glass ordered the suit dismissed.

stroyer Ulau, and geven torpedo boats, now used for polldft duty. Aviation is certain to play a big rart in any such war. Here again, the Hellenic forces are overwhelmingly outnumbered. Italy's active air forcen Include 37 first-line Army and Navy squadrons, with 370 first-class fighting plantu and 8,000 men. Besides this force, there Is a large reserve. Owing to tne revolution, etc., the Greek aviation strength is woefully weak. The aviation service boasts about 100 officevs &pd less than half that number of many* of them of almost obsolete types.

Cabinet Meets at Rome With Army and Navy Leaders —Ships in Sight of Greek Territory.

Greek-Italian Crisis at Glance

Here are developments during the past twentyfour hours in the Italian-Greek crisis: GREECE REJECTS all but minor demands in Italian ultimatum. PREMIER MUSSOLINI of Italy announces the Greek reply is unsatisfactory. ITALIAN CABINET meets with commanders of the army and navy. ITALIAN FLEET reported in sight of Corfu, the nearest Greek territory, with orders to be ready for action. NEWSPAPERS IN ITALY warned not to print any news concerning troop movements. GREEK CORRESPONDENTS have been ordered out of Italy. BULLETIN By United Press ROME, Aug. 31.—The Italian fleet has opened operations in Greek waters, it was announced this afternoon. By United Press LONDON, Aug. 31~Martial law has been proclaimed in Greece, according to a Central News dispatch from Athens. By United Press GENOA, Aug. 31.—Italian torpedo boats off the island of C orfu await definite orders to demand the surrender of the Greek garrison stationed there. The flotilla is within sight of the island. One report, as jet unconfirmed states that the demand for surrender has been made. By United Press ROME, Aug. 31.—Direct action by the Italian government is now awaited, following receipt of the Greek reply to Premier Mussolini s ultimatum which is entirely unsatisfactory. The premier met with the Cabinet during the day and outlined in detail the measures to be adopted as a result of Greece’s refusal to accede to all the Italian demands. Premier Mussolini informed the Cabinet flatly that the Greek repL was not acceptable. This was followed by the appearance' of General Diaz and the head of the admiralty board, and the Cabinet was informed of the measures to be taken against Greece. General Diaz and Admiral Di Revel also reported to tha Cabinet as to military and naval affairs. Diaz appeared as head of the army and Admiral Di Revel is head of the admiralty board. The Cabinet gave unanimous support to the premier’s plans. King Victor Emmanuel is now at Piedmont. He is being kept informed of developments in the crisis growing out of the massacre of the members of the Italian commission in Greece. His majesty is momentarily expected to start from Piedmont to Rome. Reports from £enoa state the Italian fleet is now in sight o£ the island of Corfu, the nearest Greek territory. The fleet hi reported to have been notified that the Greek reply is inadequate and to be prepared to take necessary steps.

Greece Accepts Only Minor Demands Made in Ultimatum, Refusing to Pay Indemnity Asked

Bv United Press ATHENS, Aug. 31.—The Greek reply to the Italian twenty-four-hour ultimatum rejects the demand for an indemnity of fifty million lire and accepts four of the other demands with reservations. The fifth, sixth and seventh clauses are rejected. The demands and the replies to each are substantially as follows: 1. Italy asked for abject apologies to be presented through the Athens legation. Greece accepts, offering an official expression of sorrow by the chief of the Athens garrison to the Italian minister. 2. Italy demanded that all members of the Greek government attend a solemn mass for the victims in the Athens cathedral. Greece accepts, saying that members of the cabinet will attend such a mass. 3. Italy announced the Greek fleet must heist the Italian colors and salute the Italian fleet In the harbor of Biraeus, the port of Athens. Greece offers .o have a detachment of the Athens garrison salute the Italian flag in front of that country’s legation the day of the funeral. . 4. The ultimatum asked that military honors be accorded the bodies of the victims as they are carried aboard warships to be taken home. Greece agrees to this, specifying that the military authorities of Prevesea and Epirus participate In the ceremony. The fifth, sixth and seventh demands, which included official participation In the inquiry to be conducted at the scene of the massacre, capital punishment for the offenders and an Indemnity of 50,000,000 lire are rejected on the ground that they are incompatable with Greek honor and sovereignty. GREEKS FORCED TO LEAVE Newspaper Men Are Ordered Out of Italy. Bv United Frees ROME, Aug. 31. —The correspondents of Greek newspapers have been requested by the government to leave Italy at once and a number have already complied. PROTECTION IS ARRANGED Countries Act to Assure Safety of Citizens. Pv United seic . LONDON, Aug. 81.—Ppgmler fcussoloni’s dramatic ultimatum to Greece

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has plunged Europe into anew Balkar* crisis. W hile diplomats In every capital watch the lower Adriatic danger point, foreign offices are preparing to assure the safety of their nationals in Greece should the crisis flame to open hos* tilities. British opinions is opposed to Mus solinl’s note believing it to be unnecessarily harsh. It is considered here that Mussolini acted in sudden anger, and committed himself to dangerous statements. CENSORSHIP IS OHDERED ' Italian Newspapers Must Not Tell of Troop Movements. Bv United Ktxcs ROME, Aug. 31.—Suppression of news of troop movements has been decreed as a result of the Greco-Ital* lan crisis. V The Italian government Issued tho following official communique Thura* day evening: "The government Invites the press to use discretion in news material. “Either true or unverified military movements must not be published iot obvious reasons. “The government counts upon the patriotism of the press. “If the warning is not heeded, immediate suppressive measures will bt lesorted to.” GREEKS ASK FOR HELP Appeal Made to League of Nations in > Crisis. Bv United Press LONDON, Aug. 31.—Greece has asked the League of Nations to intervene the critical situation caused by Italy’s drastic demands In connection with the five Italian officials in Greec last Monday, the Greek legation here Informed th eUnlted Press today. The appeal was sent from Athens to Geneva, where the council of the league Is in session. Painter Falls Twenty Feet George Hart, painter, 3526 E. Vermont St., was badly bruised today when a ladder on which he -was working at 4215 N. Capitolll Ave. gave way. He dropped twenty feet. I