Indianapolis Times, Volume 35, Number 113, Indianapolis, Marion County, 21 September 1923 — Page 1

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VOLUME 35—NUMBER 113

THIS IS THE WAY UNWARY MOTORISTS GET IN COURT

EFORE you, ladies and gentlemen, are three masterpieces entitled "Man With Lawn Mower,” ‘‘Man Reading Paper” and "Man on Motorcycle.” But be forewarned. Mowing the gTass end reading a paper and riding a

Paris Wonders By United Netcs PARIS, Sept. 21.—The "Yes, We Have No Bananas” plague has broken out In Paris. It made its first appearance in a crowded musical showhouse and Is spreading with alarming rapidity. Paris newspapers are patiently and exhaustively trying to explain to a puzzled reading public what the words mean.

STRANGE TONGUES TAUGHT AT LOCAL MISSION SCHOOL Congo Language, Hindu and Even Chinese Included — Forty Enrolled, Forty students are enrolled In the College of Missions, It was announced today by Dr. George Brown, registrar. The school is devoted to the training of students for foreign missionary work under direction of the Disciples of Christ. One Japanese enrolled in the institution, Toyozo Nakari of Tokio, is instructor in the Japanese department. Earl V. Eastwood, graduate of Transylvania College, Lexington, Ky., will take the place of Kya Kato, who will study at the University of California, and later go to China for missionary work. Lokundo, an African language of the eastern Congo, will be taught this year, it was announced. In addition to this language, Chinese, Japanese, Hindoo and Sanskrit will be taught. The students will give a reception to Dr. Charles T. Paul, who recently returned from the Orient. Dr. Paul has been president of the institution for many years. Dr. T. W. Grafton, Third Christian Church, will speak. Dr. Brown will represent the faculty and Miss Minnie Nicholson, president of the senior class, the students. Convocation services were held in the college chapel on Wednesday. Dr. Paul addressed the students.

DRIVER IN ACCIDENT TRACED BY BOY COP First Assistance to Police in School Safety Drive Given by Earl Milburn, 13, After Lad Is Hurt,

School traffic "cops” got into action for the first time this year today when they caused the arrest of an automobile driver who struck Frederick Fidger, 10, of 2519 Jackson St., at Washington and Addison Sts. Through the work of Earl Milburn. 13, of 25 S. Warman St., a student at school No. 50, James Hyfleld. 23, of 556 M W. Washington St., was arrested several hours after the accident by Trafficmen Paul and Tolle of the accident prevention squad. He was charged v.dth assault and battery. He gave his name and address to witnesses. The Fidger boy was slightly Injured about the head. He was on his way to school. Milburn, who came out of a drug store just after the accident, took the license number of the car. He and Parker Dunn, 13, of 2725 W. Washington St., reported to the principal at School 50, Miss M. H. MacCardle. The first report to police was mad 6 when Paul and Tolle visited the school to tell Miss MacCardle of the accident prevention plans of the police department. Allbum and Dunn were not on duty, an student "cops” at this school have not started work.

LEFT TO RIGHT—ORA C. BALL, PATRICK M'MAHAN AND WILLIAM BROOKS.

motorcycle Isn’t all they have to do. When you lay a heavy foot on the accelerator. No. 1 snaps the stopwatch as you pass him. When you pass No. 2, he signals to No. 1, who stops his watch. If you happen to be going faster than the law

MURDER CASE TRIO FROM TERRE HAUTE HELD IN JAIL HERE Threat of Violence Causes Transfer of Prisoners —Authorities Say Young Men Confess Shooting of Garage Man, Clarence Shepherd, 24, and Floyd Shepherd, 21, brothers, and •Villiam Goings, 23, all of Terre Haute, are in the Marion County ail, having been brought here late Thursday evening from Terre laute in the face of threatened mob violence, following their reported confession to holding up, robbing and murdering Otto Siefferman, Terre Haute garage man, Sept. 18.

The trio is charged by Terre Haute police with first degree murder, auto banditry and unlawful possession of an automobile. They confessed to all three chargee late Thursday following a four-hour grilling, Terre Haute police sa.y. In the jail here today only Floyd, the youngest of the trio, showed signs of a sleepless night. "I did the shooting myself,” Clarence told a Times reporter. “Goings engineered the job,” he continued when Goings refused to talk. “He worked at the garage for a short time and said he knew all the ropes. “We planned the robbery the day before. We figured on a SSOO haul. “We did not Dlan to kill Siefferman. He recognized Floyd and William and

Bride of 69 Weds Groom 22 Years Old By United Press MUNCIE, Ind., Sept. 21. “We. both -needed a home, aid we decided to get married.” This was the explanation given today by Elizabeth Baney, 69, a domestic, and John Adkins, 22, a farm hand, for their "December and May” marriage. Mrs. "Baney had been married three times before, but outlived all of her husbands. This is Adkin’s first venture. By the marriage he becomes stepfather of the bride's only son, who is 50 years old.

The automobile belongs to William Mayse of Ben Davis, who said he rented it to Hyfleld to use as a taxi. . Work of organizing safety councils in the schools was being completed today by Traffiicmen Paul and. Tolle in one squad and Owens and McMahon in another. Members of the safety council at School 50 are Ida Miles, Marion May, Alfred Haley, Katherine Carlisle, Ralph Fletcher, Leola Chadwell, Richard Johnson, Maxine Jones, William McArthur, Lorraine Beauchamp, Clay Chapman, Marjorie Carr, Normal Miller, Marion Bowers, Harold Reading, Mary Lucile Trager, Thomas Wright and Roy Monahan. DONLAN RITES MONDAY Services at San’s Home and at St. PhiUp Neri Church. Funeral services for Andrew J. Donlan, 69, of 823 Church St., who hanged himself at St. Vincent’s Hospital on Thursday, will be held Monday. One service will be at the home of a son, William, 908 N. Dearborn St., at 830 a. m., and another at St. Philip Neri Church at 9 a. m.

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allows, No. 1 signals to the innocent motorcyclist No. 3 and—pronto! —you get chased! AU of which, ladies and gentlemen. is In introduction of the reception committee appointed by the police traffic department to

said he did. We piled him into one of the cars stored in the garage and drove into the country. We were going to tie him up to a fence post and then ‘clear the country.’ As we pulled up alongside the road Siefferman Jumped out and started running. I fired four times and he fell. Not waiting to see whether he was dead,* we sped back to town.” The trio obtained $135 from the cash drawer at the garage. Their arrest followed the death of Siefferman. He told police that Floyd Shepherd and Goings were two of the gang, but that he did not know the third. Following their reported confession they were taken to the Vigo County jail, but when rumors spread that a mob would attack the Jail during the night and lynch the trio, they were brought here. They probably will be returned to Terre Haute early next week. WATSON CONFERS WITH GIF.CHIEFS Arrival in City Followed by Talk With Walb. Senator James E. Watson arrived in Indianapolis today and immediately began a series of conferences with Republican party leaders. Clyde A. Walb, State chairman, who has been here for several days, remained in the city today to see Watson. Watson denied that his visit had any unusual political significance. Immediately after his arrival Watson went to the Severin. He will remain In the city until Saturday. At State headquarters it was said that many telephone calls asking for Watson had been received Thursday and today. RIKHOFF IS OUT OF CITY Officials Mum on Destination of Police Chief. Where did Police Chief Rikhoff go today? No one at police headquarters would tell. Inspector Walter WTilte, who was In command, merely said the chief was out of the city.

B&m GERMANY NEXT? to become engulfed in the wave of reaction against democracy which opinion, which has included Russia, Italy and has developed since the war. The Spanish coup Bulgaria. This EXCLUSIVE article will be d’etat is part of the general movement, in his printed in this paper. Read Lloyd George’s Views in The Times Saturday

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gather into the fold the unwary motorist who slips into the speed trap. The “trap" Is one-tenth of a mile long. Ball ushers you in. McMahan ushers you out, and Brooks takes you away to headquarters—that is. if you are going too fast.

Cooks Compete By United \'e*ct PARIS, Sept. 21.—Cooking is now officially recognized in France as the ninth art—and one of the finest. The committee of the salon d'automme granted the recognition when It decided to establish a cookery section at this year's exhibition. Culinary artists from all parts of France are enthusiastically preparing for tho competition.

FIRE PREVENTION CAMPAIGN PLANS ARE BEING MADE Business Houses, Schools and Churches Asked to Cooperate, “Indianapolis will have the best and most intensive fire prevention program in the United States,” Frank C. Jordan, secretary of the Indianapolis Water Company and chairman of the Chamber of Commerce fire prevention committee, said today at a meeting of the committee at tho Chamber of Commerce. Fire prevention week will be observed Oct. 7 to 13. During that week Indianapolis will Inaugurate a “No Fire Week” campaign In which all effort will be made to have a minimum of fires. Beginning fire prevention week the fire department wijl carry on a system of inspection In which it la hoped every house and business place in tho city will be visited. Flro Alarm Instructions Every luncheon club will be asked to gh'e special programs during tho week emphasizing fire prevention. Uniformed firemen will give talks before the clubs and speak in every school. They wijl give Instruction in turning In a fire alarm. Ministers and Sunday school superintendents will be asked to observe Sunday, Oct. 7, as fire prevention Sunday. On Tuesday, Oct. 9, a drill by tho fire department, fire prevention motion pictures will be given at the fire headquarters drill grounds. The police and Bremen's band will play. All heads of business concerns will be asked to give their employes special Instruction in fire prevention. Every school will have fire drills. $900,000 for Improvements John J. O’Brien, chief of the fire department, reports that the Indianapolis Water Company Is spending $900,000 this year on new improvements and that more than 50 per cent of this expenditure is for the purpose of increasing a public fire prevention service. Lines that are being laid are those which are recommended by the National Board of Fire Underwriters.

WALTON SPEEDS PROBE OF KLAN

JOHNSON GOUNTY CELEBRATES ITS . ITHJIRTHDAY 10,000 Persons Attend Centennial Program Held at Franklin, By Timet Special FRANKLIN. Ind., Sept 21.—Nearly 10,000 residents, former residents and friends paused today to review the 100 years of progress and growth of Johnson County. The occasion was the celebration of the county’s centennial. Besides Johnson County people, many visitors were present from surrounding counties and others came from all over the State. They were greeted by a beautifully decorated town, flags and bunting hung from every building and over the main street a huge centennial arch had been erected. Floats Parade Ninety-two historical floats were entered in the parade, which started at 10 a. m. and moved through the city past the reviewing stand, which was erected in front of the Vawter monument. Townships, lodges, business houses, church, Franklin College and many other organizations were represented. Three handsome loving cups were offered as prizes for the best floats in the parade. The afternoon was given over to a program on the Courthouse lawn. The Whiteland band gave a concert, which was followed by a program of singing by the school children of Needham Township. The principal address of the centennial program was delivered by H. O. Prichard, Irvington, a native of Johnson County. Cut Centennial Cake The centennial cake, weighing over 200 pounds, was served following the address by Miss Alice Palmer, with Ella Branlgan, Johnson County historian, as master of ceremonies. The closing went was to be the staging of a historical pageant on j the banks of Toung Creek at 7 p. m. Hundreds of Johnson county people were to take part, showing the origin of the county, tracing Its growth and showing Its present high standing In Hooslerdom. The pageant was to be directed by Its author, Mrs. E. C. Bailey of Franklin. During the day hundreds of persons visited the new Masonic Temple, where thousands of historical relics were on display, many of which are over 100 years old. The entire program was to be completed today with the exception of the historical display, which will be kept on exhibition through Saturday.

ATTORNEYS LEAVE SIFORjISP No Reason Given for Action in Heart Bairn Case. White & Jones, attorneys for Miss Ruth Towle, plaintiff In the $150,000 damage suit against H. H. Woodsmall, president of H. H. Woodsmall Company, Inc., filed in Federal Court last spring, withdrew from the case today. Permission to withdraw their appearance was granted by Judge Albert B. Anderson. They gave no reason for their action. Arthur J. Jones, member of the law firm of White & Jones, said he believed Miss Towle was not In the city. ' Sensational charges against Woodsman were contained In the complaint. He was said to have promised to marry Miss Towle and to have kept her In Ignorance of the fact that he was married. The case will be set down for trial on the next docket. Federal officials said. Murder Cry Investigated By United Pres a CHICAGO, Sept. 21.—Police today investigated a story of a partly unclothed woman, whose body was covered with blood, rising from the floor of an automobile and screaming "help. They are murdering me.”

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

Gloria Gould in Brilliant Wedding

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In the most brilliant wedding of the current social season Gloria Gould became the bride of Henry Alfred Bishop, Jr., nj. St. Bartholomew’s Church, New York.

LLOYO GEORGE TO BE LEGION GUEST IN CITYOCT. n Speeches to Be Given by Former British Premier During Stay, Lloyd George, war premier of Great Britain, will address a public meeting in Indianapolis on Oct. 22, under the auspices of the Indiana department of the American Legion, according to plans announced' today by Sir Alfred Cope, London, personal aide to Lloyd George. Sir Alfred arrived today to make preparations. Lloyd George will address a morning session of the Indiana Manufacturers' Association. He will tour the city in the afternoon. An evening public meeting, probably at the Cadlo Tabernacle, will be held. During his visit here, Lloyd George will confer with a special Legion committee, appointed by Arthur Ball: Oswald Ryan, Anderson; Dr. Carrollton McCulloch, Indianapolis, and John B. Reynolds, secretary of the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce. Lloyd George's visit to Indianapolis is partly tho result of an Invitation extended to him by Ryan last summer in London. The leader expressed the wish to see a "typical American city” and to visit the headquarters of the veterans’ organization. HODGES DISCUSSES COMMISSION PLACE Senator From Lake County Confers With Governor, William F. Hodges, State Senator from Lake County and former mayor of Gary, conferred with Governor McCray for an hour today concerning the vacancy on the public service commission left by the resignation of Edgar M. Blessing. “I have not been offered anything and I have not refused anything,” Hodges said when he left the conference. Governor McCray said he had not offered Hodges the place on the commission, but had merely talked the matter over with him. He said Hodges will get In touch with him again Monday.

Oklahoma Governor Threatens to Arm All Anti-Kluxers in State—Hopes to Win Sentiment by Testimony in Inquiry, By United Prets OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla., Sept. 21.—The military ,court investigating operations of the Ku-Klux Klan in Oklahoma County speeded up examination of witnesses in hope of completing its work before the special session of the Legislature, called to impeach Governor Walton, meets next Wednesday. The Governor hopes by uncovering sufficient testimony involving the Klan and its members in lawless acts, the public sentiment of the State and the Nation will support his stand and oppose the impeachment action.

In making public first sensational testimony obtained by the military court, the Governor declared: “If necessary I will arm every man In the State who is opposed tc the Klan." The testimony made public included that of Dr. A. A. Maupin, a dentist and klan member, who said that N. C. Jewett, grand dragon of the Oklahoma klan admitted to him that he wielded the lash in a flogging. He quoted Jewett as saying: “I want you to understand. I am the man who laid it on. I led that party; I held the whip and put it on his back and made him confess.” "If there ever was a time since 1776 that red-blooded Americanism should assert itself, this is the time,” Oklahoma’s "Patrick Henry" declared today. "Patrick Henry” Is the name bis fellow legislators have applied to W. D. Mcßee, obscure country lawyer who has become the leader of the "revolution” against Governor Walton'B drastic military rule in Oklahome. Here In the State capital where machine guns frown down upon the streets, Mcßee has defied Walton by calling a special session of the legilature to impeach him. “We have called the legislature together,” Mcßee continued, ’’for an impartial Investigation of charges of the existence of conditions in this State that are in direct opposition to the principles for which our forefathers fought. Tho legislature will try the Issue as a court. "The men who have issued this call represent no particular class, sac tion, religion or party. We stand (Continued on Page 14) THOMAS TAGGART, ILL, NOT BETTER’ Taken to Hospital, However, Today, Thomas Taggart, Democratic political leader, who was taken seriously 111 Thursday at his summer home, Hyannisport, Mass., was described by Mrs. Taggart today as "much better,” according to a dispatch. Taggart was to be taken to the Massachusetts General Hospital today. He was attended by two physicians during the night. Taggart suffered from hemorrhages. Thomas Taggart. Jr., at French Lick, received a telegram from his mother saying Mr. Taggart passed a comfortable night. Taggart has been on a vacation In Massachusetts. Youth Held on Trespass Charge James Middlebrook, 18, colored, Hudson House, Indiana Ave., is under arrest today charged with felonious trespass. He is alleged to have been found by an operative of the Indiana Merchants' Protective Association near the S. Zukerman store, 241 Indiana Ave., Thursday night, shortly after a window had been smashed.

LEAGUE ASSEMBLY BOWS TO MUSSOLINI Italian Diplomat Wins Victory in Greek Dispute—Case Goes * fi to Jurists,

By United Press GENEVA, Sept. 21. Mussolini’s victory over the League of Nations was made complete today when the STEPS TAKEN TO END STRIKE OF PRESSMEN Union Head Offers to Outlaw Men and Give Publishers New Contract. By United Press NEW YORK, Sept. 21.—Definite steps towards ending the New York pressmen's strike and restoring the city’s newspapers were taken today. Major Berry, president of the International Union, offered to outlaw the local union and make anew contract with the publishers. The latter considered the offer at a meeting that lasted Into the early morning and were to give their decision after another meeting at 1L o’clock today. . 1 Divorce Is Denied After hearing allegations that Borem Humphreys, 2515 W Walnut St., refused to go to church, nagged and failed to buy her clothes, Judge Clinton Givan, Superior Court. Room 4, today denied a divorce |e Mrs. Clara May Humphreys.

Forecast FAIR and cooler tonight. Saturday fair, with rising temperature.

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RUHR SURRENDER HAILED AS VICTORY FOR FRENCH POLICY Paris Papers Declare FrancoBelgian Unity Stronger Th&n Ever. By United Prets PARIS, Sept. 21. —Premier Poim care has scored a great victory and Anglo-French solidarity is restored, the Paris morning papers declare in commenting on the German offer to surren>!er. A marked change in the attitude of England is noted, following publication of Germany's peace offerPertinax, writing in the Echo De Paris says, “France-Belgian unity Is stronger than ever. Germany’s ‘dislocation’ will be evident shortly and she will be forced to recognise her defeat. CAPITULATION CONFIRMED Official Announcement of German Proposal Is Made. By United Press BRUSSELLS. Sept. 21.—1 t was officially confirmed today Chancellor Stresemann of Germany has mode concrete proposals for evacuation of the Ruhr to the Belgian minister, Count de LaFille, at Berlin. It is understood Belgium Is determined to adhere to her present policy whereby she will make no agrees ment with Germany as long as passive resistance continues. ITALIANS LEAVE CORFU Formal Order Issued for Evacuation of Rome. By United Press ATHENS. Sept. 21.—The Italian government officially ordered formal evacuation of the island of Corfu to start today. Previously, airdromes had been dismantled and munitions turned back from the island, seized by Italy as • punitive measure against Greece after the slaying of the Italian commissioner at Janina. BULGARIAN REVOLT ENDS Further Outbreaks Against New Regime Considered I .emote. By United Press LONDON, Sept. 21.—The Bulgarian revolution against Professor ZankofTs government has been broken. The communist-Agru-ain movement which threatened the new regime has been destroyed and further efforts in that direction are considered remote. HOURLY TEMPERATURE 6 a. m 60 1C a. m 64 7 a. m 60 11 a. m 64 8 a. m 62 12 (noon) 64 9 a. m 63 1 p. m 65

assembly approved the action of the council In voting to submit to a com* mission of International Jurists question of the league's competency in the Greek-Italian dispute. It was understood until the last minute, Italy threatened to quit the league should any unfavorable discussion occur. Many delegates wanted to assert the league’s competency, but were over-ruled. As far as the league is concerned the whole question now becomes a closed incident. HERE’S MARIE AGAIN Price Girl Will Not Be Allowed to Attend Ft. Wayne Schools. By Times Special FT. WAYNE, Ind., Sept. 21.—Marie Price, 15, the common law wife of John L. Whitfield, Cleveland policeman slayer, has been barred from attending the Ft. Wayne schools. £ Marie and her mother recently returned from Cleveland, where she was barred from burlesque after she had been scheduled to appear. Mra Price stated that her attorney had advised her and Motfp to )HH Wayne.