Indianapolis Times, Volume 35, Number 116, Indianapolis, Marion County, 25 September 1923 — Page 1

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LIEUT. M’GEE AND BEDFORD AREJJSTED Policemen Found Guilty of Insubordination by Safety Board, KEEP SILENT ON NAMES Officers to Appeal to County Courts on Ground of Mayor’s Influence, Lieut. Arthur McGee and Paktrolman Harvey Bedford were 'dismissed from the police force by the board of public safety today. The board found them guilty of Insubordination upon testimony that they •went to Colfax, Ind., Aug. 21, ■with a warrant charging a young man with the murder of Robert Watson here Aug. 16, without having obtained permission- from superior officers to make the trip. Attorney Lloyd D. Claycombe announced that both would appeal to county courts on the ground that the officers had acted In good faith and the board was influenced by Mayor Shank, who took a prominent part in the trial, a week ago. “I had nothing to do with It,” said Shank. “It is out of my hands. It is all up to the board.” Effort was made by the mayor and board at the trial to get McGee and Bedford to disclose names of three men who got them out of bed at 2 a. m. and gave them the information upon which the officers signed the murder warrant. Then,- refused. Claycombe said today that the officers maintain their stand because they fear the man against whom the warrant was signed would start damage suits against the informants. McGee was present when the board announced Its decision. Bedford could not be present for business reasons, Claycombe explained. Patrolman Is Suspended Patrolman Forest Rominger, 237 N. | Illinois St., waa found guilty today by the board of charges of Conduct unbecoming to an officer and was suspended from the force for sixty days. The suspension will date from Sept. 5, when a temporary order was Issued by Chief of Police Rlkhoff. Rominger is charged with going to the house of Mrs. Myrtle Small, 330 N. Blackford St., and malting demands to see a woman not there. Profane 'and abusive language was used, the board charges stated.

BATHING GIRLS DRAW -CROWD FROM MEN beauties Prove Too Keen Competition for Male Undie and * Pajama Models at Chicago.

9w United Press CHICAGO, Sept, 25.—Male models •exhibiting the latest fashions In men's , tinder garments and pajamas at the exposition of men’s clothing today found competition of half a dozen bathing beauties too keen. Up to the time of the cpening of LIQUOR WARRANT ’ ISSUEDONREMUS Shelbyville Authorities Wait for Cincinnati Man. By Times Special SHELBYVILLE, Ind., Sept. 25. George Remus, wealthy Cincinnati lawyer, and said by Federal authorities to be the head of one of the greatest liquor rings that ever operated In the United States, faced arrest here today. Remus was expected to come here from Cincii*miti to replevin a seven-passenger touring car which was wrecked near Morristown, Sept. 16. Eighty gallons of whisky and a coat bearing Remus’ name were found In the car. officers said. Sheriff Jesse Smith, E. H. Crosby, deputy sheriff and John D. Thompson, chief of police, met all Cincinnati trains today looking for Remus. They were armed with ,a warrant for his arrest charging violation of the prohibition law. Remus was convicted in Federal Court at Cincinnati, Ohio, more than a year ago on charges of conspiracy to violate the Federal prohibition law. He la under Indictment in local Federal Court on similar charges. HERE’S ONE FOR EDISON Eggs and Butter Vanish Too Often to Suit Mrs. Garringer. Wanted: A theft-proof ice box. Mrs. Mary - Garringer, 1915 N. „ Capitol Ave., made this appeal todayFor the sixth time in three months, she told police today, eggs and butter have I ’disappeared" mysteriously from the ice box. The total thefts have amounted to IS. * f

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School Kiddies Sad Over Child’s Death

NAPIER School children interested in the accident prevention drive were saddened today by the first death to mar their efforts. Laura Napier, 6, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Napier, 2218 N. Sherman Dr’, was killed Monday afternoon when she ran in front of an automobile near 3701 Massachusetts Avenue. SCRIPPS4JOWARD GROUP ACQUIRES 27IHKPAPER New Mexico Tribune Latest Purchase of Coast-to-Coast Organization, By United Prtti SAN FRANCISCO. Sept 25.—1 t was announced today the New Mexico State Tribune of Albuquerque had Joined the Scripps-Howard newspaper organization of which The In dianapolis Times Is a member. The Tribune is the twenty-seventh member, its next predecessor being the Pittsburgh Press which was acquired Aug. 15. The Tribune and its editor, Ciarl C. Magee, have occupied the spotlight In newspaper world during the last five months, during which time Magee has fought a stirring battle for a free press and free speech in New Mexico. The Tribune will continue under the editorship of Magea and his policies will be continued. *

the women’s exhibit the male models played to capacity crowds. Thousands of visitors jammed the floor as the males, including classy figures, shorts, tails, thins and fats paraded in many varities of under-garments, while others lolled on beds in pajamas of latest designs. Then someone whispered the bathing beauties were on show. A moment later the male models were playing to an empty house. The clinging knitted bathing suit, with rolled hose, will be the correct beach ensemble next year, the designers said. Wherever the censors permit, the dimpled knee will be in vogue. The bathing suit display is by a nationally known manufacturer who creates the latest~styles and he says the only change next summer will be In color combinations. Lots of loud color Is the decree. DESTROYER OFFICERS TO TELL OF FATAL WRECK Captain Watson Assumes Responsibility of Crash on Rock. By United Press SAX DIEGO, Cal., Sept. 25.—Eleven officers named with Capt. Edward Watson as defendants in the official inquiry into the Point Arguello wreck of seven destroyers were scheduled to testify today. All responsibility for the crash has been taken by Captain Watson who said he issued the fatal order for a “right angle" turn which sent the destroyers ashore. SOFT DRINKS ‘SPIKED’ * Philadelphia Police Courts Crowded With 500 Alleged Drunks. By United Xeus PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 25.—Somehow a keg of spikes got mixed in with Philadelphia's soft drinks and there were 500 persons, charged with being drunk, awaiting trial in the police courts at an unusually early hour Monday. Altogether, there were 900 prisoners awaiting hearings on various charges. HOURLA' TEMPERATURE 6 a. m 65 10 a. m.. % 78 7 a. ru G 6 11 a. m...i 81 8 a. m 72 12 (noo;:) 8i) 9 a. m ,77 1 p. m 82

CHILD, 3, IS KILLED BY AUTOTRUCK Mary Potcova Is Victim of Street Accident Tragedy, DOCTOR’S AID IS FUTILE Driver, Charles Devitt, Is Arrested on Charge of Manslaughter, Mary Potcova, years old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Patcova, 621 W. Pearl, was instantly killeld today when she was struck by a truck driven by Charles Devitt. 30, Crawfordsville, at West and Washington Sts. She was the second child killed by an auto dn twenty-four hours. The truck was going east on Washington St. and turned south on West St., Just as Patcova with his daughter came out of the corner grocery and started across West St Patcova told police he reached out lo hold the child back, but was too late. Tha child was taken to a doctor's office near by by the father, but was pronounced dead when he arrived. Devitt, who was driving for a commission fruit company at Crawfords ville, accompanied by his brother, William Devitt, was ordered held under 12,000 bond on charges of manslaughter by Coroner Payl F. Robinson.

DID THE SUIT FIT? NO,RULES JUDGE Tailor and Customer Wrangle In Court, Protests of“ He's holding his breath’’ and“ He's twisting his shoulders," greetod Superior Judge Linn D. Hay today as he attempted to see whether a suit worn by Amos McNees, 32, of 503 Virginia Ave., a boiler-maker helper, was "too tight,” as claimed by MsNees. Judge Hay heard McNees' damage suit against Herman Kroger, tailor at 730 Virginia Ave., who made the suit for SSO last October. "The vest won’t fit,its too short, the coat's too short and tight, and the pants are too tight,” declared Amos on the stand. “Perfect fit,” declared Mr. Kroger, running his hand over the suit. “He’s heavier than he was last year," Judge Hay decided in the customer's favor, and gave him a Judgment for SSO and costs.

SHOPLIFTERS FACE DIFFICULT SEASON Stores Protective Association Operative Is Busy, Downtown stores are being watched with more than usual care for shoplifters, an official of the Stores Mutual Protective Association said today. Miss Louise Hoff, alias Sallle Croker, formerly of Areola, Ind., who was arrested Saturday- by an operative of thp association, was sentenced to 160 days In the Women’s Prison and fined f25 on a shoplifting charge in city court. She was under Suspended sentence on the same charge, according to testimony. Persons caught shoplifting will be "punished to the fullest exten," the association states. CHURCH TO HONOR PASTOR Rev. A. E. Robertson to Receive Reception From Congregation. Honoring the Rev; -E. A. Robertson, who is returning after several weeks’ vacation, members of the East Park Presbyterian Church will hold a reception in the church on Wednesday night. A program will be given by the Epworth League and the Ladies’ Aid Society will furnish refreshments.

Walton Prints Own Paper By United Press OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla., Sept. 25. —The Record, official organ established by Governor Walton to publish news of his fight with the K K. K.. appeared today. Aldrich Blake, executive counselor, to the Governor, is editor. The first edition, a fou-'-page, seven-column folder, will be scattered broadcast throughout the State. It carried extracts from testimony obtained by the military investigating commission.

INDIANAPOLIS, TUESDAY, SEPT. 25, 1923

Young Woman Ends Life After Fight With Illness

f MRS. MARY DAVIS

Coroner Paul F. Robinson today started an investigation of the death of Mrs. Mary Davis, 23, of 1209 N. Illinois St., who swallowed poison in the office of Dr. Nathan Stem, Bankers Trust Bldg., Monday. She died shortly afterward at the city hospital. The cause of the act was said to be ill health, according UvDr. Stern, who told officers he had been treating the girl for about six months. He said she had been told she had consumption. According to Dr. Stem, Mrs. Davis had come to the office for consultation, and while he answered a telephone call the girl went behind a screen !n a corner of the office and drank the poison which she had taken from a handbag. First aid failed to revive her, he said.

‘SHOOT TO KILL,’ IS WALTON’S COMMAND

Oklahoma Governor Orders Mobilization of Man Power, Between Ages of 21 and 45, to Fight Klan,

By United Press OKLAHOMA CITY. Okla., Sept. 25. —Members of the Oklahoma Legislature leading the movement to start impeachment proceedings against Governor Walton held steadfast today In their determination to meet Wednesday noon despite the executive's orders to troops to “shoot to kill" if necessary to prevent the session. The Governor issued instructions to Adjutant General Markham to stop the legislature from meeting “at any time and any place in Oklahoma" and use all of the military forces of Oklahoma needed to carry out the order. , At the same time Governor Walton commanded all citizen soldiers In the

WORLD’S SERIES 10 STARTON OCT. 10 Landis Announces Details of Big Contests, By United Press NEW YORK. Sept. 25.—The first game of the 1923 World series between the New York Yankees and the winner of the National League pennant will be played in New York Wednesday, Oct. 10. Details of the conduc tof the series were announced here this afternoon by Kenesaw M. Landis, commissioner of baseball, after a conference with officials of the National and American Leagues. • The series will open at the new Yankee stadfum, and If the Giants should win the National League pennant the second game will be played at the Polo Grounds. The Yanks will be regarded as the heme team In games No. 1, 8 and 5; the Giants will be home team in games 2, 4 and 6. If the Cincinnati Reds should win the National League pennant, the first two games will be played In New York and the next two games will be played in Cincinnati. Box seats will cost $6, reserved seats $5, unreserved seats of the upper and lower stands $3 and bleachers |l.

Surviving Mrs, Davis, -who was born In Terre Haute, are her sister. Miss Helen Rankin, 806 N. Delaware St.; her mother. Mrs. Moht Rankin, now In California, and her father, Frank P Cliver, San Antonio. Texas Mrs. Davie waa divorced from her husband, James Davis, about two years ago, according to a friend, Mrs. R. B. Cook, Kencora Apartments, Twelfth St. and College Ave. Mr. Davis lives In Chicago, she thought. Concerning a reported attempt by Mrs. Davis to take her own life some time ago, Mrs. Cook, who said she has known Mrs. Davis about two years, said: ‘Gf she did, I knew nothing of It." Asked if she knew if there was a love affair which might have influenced the act, Mrs Cook said: "I don’t know anything about It, if there was.”

State between the age of 21 and 45 to hold themselves In readiness for service In the open warfare between the visible government and the invisible empire. _ "At least seventy members of the Legislature wilj be here tomorrow, and we will make every effort to meet peacably,” said W. D. Mcßee. chief agitator for Impeachment of the Governor. Guns Ready for Action The citizen soldiers were Instructed to bo In readiness with such arms as "they may possess or can obtain." These Instructions, however, were practically superfluous because every man Tn Oklahoma who has any kind of a gun, or other weapon has It oiled and ready for action. • Oklahoma, whose history from the time of settlement of the "strip” to the warfare over location of the State caiptal at Guthrie or Oklahoma City, hoe been marked by tense situations, has never witnessed a more critical moment than the eve of the scheduled meeting of the Legislature. All of the surviving famous peace officers, led by "Buck” Garrett and Zack Mulhall, mingle with the milling crowds in hotel lobbies. Hip pbekets bulge, but not suspiciously, for every one knows a six shooter dangles there. Machine guns command strategic points in the city from the hotels to the capitol. Guardsmen Patrol Streets Youthful guardsmen patrol streets and roads with guns of heavy Army calibre displayed. Practically all members of the Legislature who are expected to answer the summons for the special meeting"were on hand today. Anti-Walton forces claimed there were seventy members of the Lower House in the city. Governor Walton in his final drastic orders forbidding the meeting said it was "abetting the cause of the invisible empire, or the Ku-Klux Klan," and that the Klan is an “enemy of the sovereign State of Oklahoma.” He declared evidence presented to the military court showed It had taken over political government in manj cities and counties and as an organiza tion has murdered, whipped, beaten, flogged and outraged many citizens." Great activity was apparent among the troops enforcing martial law through the day. Huge trucks roared through the streets carrying heavy loads of uniformed men. All movements of the military ware kept secret at headquarters.

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JURY QUIZ ON M’CRAY NOTES IS REQUESTED

lurnioES i mm Hiimwi Had Been Official of E, C. Atkins & Cos. for FortyFive Years. Merritt A. Potter, 88, of 1704 N. Pennsylvania St., secretary of E. C. Atkins & Cos., died in the Methodist Hospital early today, following an operation. He had been in the hospital three months. A prominent part In the business, social and religious life of the city had ben taken by Mr. Potter since he came here as a partner in the Atkins factory in 1878. He was made treasurer In 1885 and secretary in 1911. Mr. Potter was born in Ciarkston, Mich-. He attended the University of Illinois before coming to Indianapolis. His interests outside business being charitable and religious, Mr. Potter was a member of and contributor to many organizations along these lines. He belonged to the Woodstock Country Cllub. The funeraj will be held at 3 p m. Thursday at the First Baptist Church with the Rev. Frederick E. Taylor in charge and burial in Crown Hill. Mr. Potter was chairman of deacons of the First Baptist Church. He had been a deacon for more thaji thirty-five years. Surviving are the widow, a son. Justin A. of Providence, R. I.; three grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs. J. H. Bartlett of Thomson. Ga.. and Mrs. L. 11. Sinclair of Helena, Mont., and two brothers, A. H. Potter of Geneva, N. Y , and Albert T. Potter, 2432 Central Ave.

BRITISH BALLOON DESCENDS IN SEA Crew Rescued —U, S, Pilots Took Air Against Wishes, By United Press BRUSSELS, Sept. *ls.— The British balloon Margaret, one of the entrants in the James Gordon Bennett cup race, which started Sunday, was forced to descend in the sea near Portskagenx. Denmark, a message to the Aero Club said today. The balloon and crew were rescued and taken to Gothenburg. ✓ The final entrant was arcornted for this afternoon when the Spanish balloon Espherla was reported as descending near Woldendorf, Holland. The Aero Club has started checking to determine the winner. Brussels newspapers declare the illfated army balloon S-6, whose crash carried two American officers to their death, took off against the pilot’s wishes. There was a high wind and the landing ground was confined. The storm which spread havoc among the contestant balloons was brewing. Lieutenants Robert Olmstead and John Shoptaw opposed starting under such conditions, and finally got away after a minor accident. The S-6 crashed to earth in flames at Nistleroode, Holland, falling with terrific speed from a great height. It Is believed the balloon was struck by lightning and apparently the bolt that wrecked the craft also killed the officers. , The United States naval balloon A-6699 descended safely at Rutten, Holland, near the Zuider Zee FATHER IS FREED FOR STEALING OWNMILDREN Court Rules Such Theft Does Not Constitute Burglary. By United Press CHICAGO, Sept. 25. —Stealing one’s own children doe* not constitute burglary, Judge Cavary of the Criminal Court ruled today In freeing Howard Walker, 25, formerly of Omaha, Neb. Walker broke open a window in the home of his father-in-law, W. P. Losey. In Council Bluffs, lowa, several months ago and carried off his three children to Chicago. TAX PROTESTS FILED Last Day for Presentation Sees Four Added to List. Six remonstranesa filed by groups of Indianapolis dUgens against the Indianapolis Center Township tax levies will be heard Oct. 5 at 9:30 a. m. by the State tax board. Two remonstrances were filed with County Auditor Leo K. Fesler Satur day. Four more were handed him Monday, the Jast day for such action. One, filed Monday, headed by Henry Reeve, 1823 W. Morris St., carried twenty signatures. Three others, each with tjyenty signatures, were headed by Emma Flick, 1509 Barth Ave.; Mrs. Mary E. Haller, 251 Parkview Ave., and Charles A. Stiffens, 120 N. Ches

Marion (Ind.) National Bank, Through Attorney, Asks Prosecutor Evans to Open Inquiry Into Governor's Private Affairs. JUDGE COLLINS IS DELIBERATING UPON MATTER State Executive Will Not Stand in Way of Official Probe, Court Is Informed as G. 0. P, Committee Plans for Session. A request that the Marion County grand jury investigate the private financial affairs of Governor McCray in connection with notes indorsed by the Governor has been made, it was learned today.

Evans Woollen Is Given Bank Honor

EVANS WOOLEN Evans Woollen, president of the Fletcher Savings and Trust Company, elected president of the trust company division of the American Bankers Association at an executive meeting of the association at Atlantic City, N. J„ Monday night, a dispatch said today.

YOUNGSTERS TARE MISLEADING TRAIL Four of Five Cincinnati Boys Cared for by Police, “Goin’ to Mobile, Ala., to enlist in the coast guard." Four Cincinnati lads, who confessed to police tney were a little hazy as to their geography, were arrested this morning at E. Washington St., just after they had finished a hearty breakfast of “three eggs and," and were sitting on the grass discussing the next leg of their journey in pursuance of the above plan. They are Robert Tierney. 16, 1233 Vine St.; Paul Nleman, 16, 1329 Vine St., Johq. Weghorst, 15, 1420 Walnut St., and William Beebe, T 5, 1223 Republic St., Cincinnati. The two elder are in the city jail and the younger in the detention home, pending advico from pafents. \ The four told police that Ednmett Wolford, 15, of 1542 Pleasant St., Cincinnati, their leader, departed In an automobile with a friendly motorist just before, police arrived. Weghorst was treasurer, Seven new fountain pens and a pair of dice were taken from one boy. They left Cincinnati at midnight Monday on a freight train, they said. BANK SUED FOR ‘ARREST’ S6OO an Hour Is Asked in $15,000 Suit by Archie Scott. Damages of S6OO an hour is asked for an alleged stay of twenty-six and one-half hours in jail in a suit filed by Archie Scott against the Indiana National Bank on charges of wrongful arrest. Scott asks- $15,000 damages. The bank officials had him arrested Aug. 24 "on pretended charges of issuing fraudulent checks” when he tried to cash a check, Scott charges. "The arrest in the presence of many persons” humiliated him and prevented him from attending to business, he says. G. F. Pattersqn, cashier of the bank, said, “We have nothing to say on

Forecast PARTLY cloudy tonight and Wednesday. Probably thnnder showers.

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The request came from Gus Condo, Marion, Ind., attorney, who represents the Marion National Bank. That bank has pending a suit for $3,500 against McCray in a court at Joliet, 111. "It was felt there were circumstances which should receive grand jury consideration,” Condo said. The request, was made to William P. Evans, Marion County prosecutor. Special Prosecutor Judge James A. Collins of the Criminal Court has been told that neither Evans, who is a son-in-law of Governor McCray, nor the Governor would stand In the way of an investigation and that Evans would consent, in case such an investigation is ordered, to the appointment of a special prosecutor to handle It. Judge Collins has not indicated what action, if any, he will take. Meanwhile, plans are going forward for the meeting of the Republican State committee next Monday instead of Saturday, as previously arranged, at which McCray’s financial affairs will be discussed. Clyde A. Walb, Lagrange, Republican State chairman, arrived in the city at 11 o'clock. Hope for Best "I hope there is nothing In his financial tangle that will prevent Governor McCray from continuing as Governor,” he said. “We always hope for the best.” Walb said the meeting of the State committee will be of Informal nature and that the McCray difficulty will be discussed. "The members of the committee are all business men and men of affairs,’’ he said. “I am In the position of a chairman of a board of directors. When a thing of this kind com js up, I feel it my duty to call the board together so they can exchange deas.” Meeting May Be Long Just what action the committee will take remains to be seen after the situation Is thoroughly discussed. It Is possible the meeting will be prolonged. possibly for several days. Walb said he expects to remain in Indianapolis until noon Wednesday, when he will go to a district meeting at Newcastle. He said he probably will see Governor McCray while he Is in the city.

The BIG BOSS was no common criminal. No ordinary Black Hand plotters were Gie members of the “Combine” he was head of. The "Alderman," they called him. A power in politidS, a “master mind” among the foes of society, crimes ranging into six figures were the sort he plotted. It was for such a ransom that he kidnaped the multimillionaire Loring Ranger’s beautiful daughter, Hope. But ably a* he’d planned, he hadn’t counted on the astuteness and experience of Ranger’s hobo friend, "Juarez" Charlie. The duel between them for Hope’s rescue is the theme of the thrilling novel. “Swallowed Up” # by Mrs. Wilson Woodrow Her work’s familiar to every fiction reader. Writer for such magazines as Harper’s, Munsey’s, McClure’s, Alnslee's, The Cosmopolitan, The Metropolitan, The American, The Smart Set —all of them —few authors of today have enjoyed such a meed of popularity. “Swallowed Up” starts serially Thursday in The Indianapolis Times