Indianapolis Times, Volume 35, Number 136, Indianapolis, Marion County, 18 October 1923 — Page 1

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VOLUME 35—NUMBER 136

CITY IS HOST TO TEACHERS

BODY IS FORMED TO FOSTER LLOYD GEORGEPACT IDEA Pressure Will Be Brought to Bear on Administration at Washington, 12,000 HEAR ADDRESS British Statesman, in Chicago Speech, Stresses Rughes Plan for Peace, By LAWRENCE MARTIN United Prett Staff Correspondent CHICAGO, Oct. 18.—Lloyd George’s American tour today began to bear fruit in the organization of a moveffnent to carry on, after he departs, the campaign he has set in motion ■for American participation in a practical, business-like settlement of the world’s troubles. One of the first efforts of those who want to take advantage of such sentiment as Lloyd George is creating- in this country for such American participation will he directed toward getting the Coolidgo Administration at Washington more actively interested. Lloyd George has made a deep impression on some of the unobtrusively influential men of the Middle West. They are men who are on the inside of things, but who do not seek tne limelight. They work quietly, hut effectively, and their influence will be brought to bear in Washington. New American Understanding They believe Lloyd George’s visit will result in anew American understanding Os the European situation and a consequent demand that Amer- j ica aid In a world settlement In the interests'of American commerce and industry. The first step in this, as Lloyd George has pointed out in virtually all the speeches he has made on this continent, is to settle the reparations problem. He has repeatedly told his audiences—a crowd of 12.000 cheered him when he said it in Chicago last night—that the Hughes economic commission plan is the only sensible way to arrive at a reparations settlement. In hie speech last night, he gave the big audience a detailed ABC explanation of reparations—told them how the prosperity of the United States depended on a settlement; told them how the French policy, based on "the blindness of force and violence,” would never succeed; told them If France and Belgium would agree to the. Hughes plan, and it was shown Germany could pay would not, "then we can march together to force her to pay.”

Explained Problem He explained the whole problem as it has never before been explained to an American audience. Having: created an understanding of the problem and of its bearing on American affairs. he doubtless has left behind him anew interest in It. That Is what Is being counted on to make his work of lasting benefit to those American business men who will now try to President Coolidge and Secretary Hughes to offer again to Europe the Hughes plan of solution. Lloyd George left this morning for Springfield, to visit the shrine of Abrahane Lincoln. Lincoln is one of the Welshman’s heroes. Lloyd George had recovered from his indisposition caused by fatigue, but it was decided, in view of his condition, to cut out all social events that could possibly be dispensed with. Cope Precedes Party Sir Alfrgd Cope, one of his personal representatives, will therefore precede the party from now on, revising the program in each town. Though Lloyd George’s secretaries are besieged with inquiries from many cities concerning his Intentions, It is impossible now to say with certainty what he will do and what he will omit in the towns yet to be visited. That will be arranged by Cope, beginning with the St. Louis program. whitF plague address Noted Medical Consultant Will Speak Here Nov. 7. The Marion County Tuberculosis Association today announced that Dr. Otto P. Geier, medical director of the Cincinnati Milling Machine Company and noted consultant in Industrial medicine. Is to speak before an open meeting at the Chamber of Commerce Nov. 7 for the benefit of all Indianapolfs executives. The meeting is in charge of the Peri sonnel Association of Indianapolis, composed of personnel directors of all business, mercantile and industrial organizations in the city. C. C. Wingardner of the Diamond Chain and Manufacturing Company, is president; William Elliott, G. & J. Tire Company, vice president, and C. Edward Lahmann, same company, sec-retary-treasurer. HOURLY TEMPERATURE 6 a. m 58 10 a. m 59 7 a. m. • 58 11 a. m - 5f S a. m 88 12 (noon) € 9 a. m. 68 1 p. m 62

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‘Tee-cher’ !! v SCHOOL MARMS/FLOOR TO CITY AND IT’S JAM, JAM, JAM Zip and Zam Despite Murky Skies in Annual Pilgrimage.

mHESE are great days for the Hoosier small boy. Teacher is in Indianapolis attending the State convention and school Is out. "Teacher” arrived today, beginning with the first trains and interurbans and continued to arrive all day. She just when to the Claypool where she registered. There she stood in line as hundreds of others registered. Then she went over to the desk and stood in line again, waiting to get a room. In every leading hotel a line of waiting teachers extended across the lobby. Bell hops were working overtime, handling baggage and instructing visitors who are not accustomed to hotels. "And the worst part of it is,” complained one as he tried to pick up six grips at the same time, "they don’t tip so very much. I’d rather have traveling men any day.” A r ~~“l LL the hotels have turned over every available room to the hi—. teachers and this means at least two in a room—in the big rooms they have cot3 to accommodate more. Besides the hotel rooms. 1,100 rooms in private homes are available to teachers and they are filling up rapidly. , Despite bad weather, which slowed up registration semewhat, it was expected that at least 13.000 school men and women would he In the city be fore the end of the day, officials of the State association said. The whole town has been turned over to the visitors. Theaters have arranged special programs, restaurants have employed additional help, and everything possible Is being done to assure adequate accommodations and a pleasant time for the visitors.

PISTOL DUEL ON TRAIN IS FATAL Patrolman Kills St, Louis Man on C, & E, I, Coach, By. United Prett PANA, 111., Oct. 18. —In a gun duel on a coach of the St. Louis to Chicago passenger train of the Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railroad at 3:30 this morning, John Duerbroek, St. Louis was shot and killed by Patrolman George Fisher, Pana. 57,118 FIRE INSPECTIONS Activities of Department Shown for Nine-Month Period. The city fire prevention department made 57,118 Inspections of residences and buildings for the nine months ending Sept. 30, according to a report of Jacob Reidel, fire prevention chief, today. The department roofing permits for this period, compared to 3,574 for the entire year of 1922. Orderjs were issued for changes in 12,452 inspections. Os these, 9,857 have been carried out. A total of 44,666 inspections were satisfactory. The department reported 653 defective > wires to the city electrical department and installed 67 fire escapes. A total of 113 buildings and six elevators were reported defective.

WELCOME TO TEACHERS OF INDIANA

t-i IVERYONE of us owes a debt of gratitude to our teachers, those hard-working, patient men and women who did so much to give us our start in life and who are now performing the same service for our children. Theodore Roosevelt described the importance of the teacher to the country when he said in an address to teachers: “You teachers—and it is a mere truism to say this—you teachers make the whole world your debtor; and of you itr can be said, as it can be said of no >ther profession save the profession of .the ministers the goapel themselves. : f •> teachers did not do

GOVERNORS PUSH PROHIBITION ASIDE FOR FARM RELIEF North Dakota Executive Declares Nation Will Suffer Loss With Farmers, INDUSTRIALISTS SCORED Agricultural Question Most Important Before Country —Dry Law Favored, By Timet Special WEST BAJDEN, Ind., Oct. 18. —The wheat farmer of the Northwest faces utter ruin unless some immediate remedy is found for his economic difficulties, Governor R. A. Nestos of North Dakota declared today in an address before the Governors’ conference. The North Dakota executive recommended the establishment without further delay of a governmental agency, possibly under the War Finance Corporation. with full authority to segregate the exportable surplus of the wheat crop and sell it in the world markets at the best terms obtainable. This agency, he raid, would be expected to cooperate with th# American Farm Bureau Federation and the American Wheat Growers’ Association in relieving ihe farmers. Plight Is Serious "The plight of the wheat farmer is so serious,” ho said, "that unless relief comes at once, thousands of farmers will lose thoir all, will be driven from their lands and disaster will overtake many of the communities and cities of the wKbat growing sections of the country. “This disaster, in turn, would severely Injure or greatly Impair our entire national economic structure and national welfare. "The nation is just as broke as any of Its farmers. The nation is lulled into a fa; e sense of security by the apparent prosperity in the industrial centers when the real larometer of (Continued on Page 2)

OKLAHOMA LOSS IN FLOOD TOTALS $5,000,000 Over-How Waters Receding to Stream Channels—Two Lives Lost. By United Prett OKLAHOMA CITY. Okla., Oct. 18. —Flood waters receded throughout Oklahoma today after taking a toll of $5,000,000 damage and two lives. The over-flow waters from the. North Canadian River, returned to the stream, leaving debris and mud scattered over a large area. MAN AND HORSE HURT Driver Takes His "Friend” To Hospital After Accident. 4 Andy Schicketanz, 422 Leonard St., was slightly bruised about the body today while driving a horse and cart at Meridian and Arizona Sts. He was struck by an auto driven by Lloyd Wells, 29, Bloomington, Ind., who was charged with assault and battery. The horse was taken to a veterinary hospital with a broken leg by Schicketanz after his . own wounds were dressed. CASHIER WOUNDS SELF Rensselaer Bank Official Is in Critical Condition. By Time * Special RENSSELAER, Ind., Oct. 18.— Jesse Allman, 53, cashier at the First National Bank of this city and former treasurer of Jasper County Is In a critical condition as the result of selfinflicted revolver wounds. Allman w'as said to have worried and became despondent. Following his day’s work at the bank he went home, where he shot himself three times. He was found unconscious.

INDIANAPOLIS, THURSDAY, OCT. 18, 1923

Interesting Persons in Annual Meeting of Molders of Hoosierland’s Youth

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LEFT TO RIGHT—MISS IRMA KING. AMBOY; MISS DORA HELMUTH, KOKOMO; MISS THELMA HOOVER, AMBOY; MRS. W. R. BALDWIN, KOKOMO; MISS OPAL WILHELM, AMBOY, AND MRS. A. L. SHERIDAN, BENNETT SWITCH.

44 i_ _' ,E weren't going to be left \I VI out in the cold this time,” '' said this group, here for the Indiana State Teachers’ Association convention today. VheY teachers, experiencing diffl-

President Proves Woman’s Ability Miss K!sa Huebner. 2406 N. Pennsylvania St., principal of School No. 16. will deliver her Inaugural address as president of the Indiana State Teachers' Association at Cadle Tabernacle tonight.

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was the first woman to be elected president of the association. Her successful administration has paved the way for a greater share ot women teachers In association control, her friends say.

SAXON PRESIDENT FLOUTS ULTIMATUM Military Forces in Dresden Held in Leash—German Dictator Has Troops Waiting Orders to March,

By United Prett DRESDEN, Oct. /'ll.—The Saxon "red” situation was checked up to National Director Oessler this afternoon. General Meuhler sent a letter to the Saxon Communist government saying he would take no further steps to enforce his ultimatum until he has received instructions from Gessler. Meuhler previously had demanded that the Saxon regime announce its stand toward inflammatory utterances of its Minister of Finance Boettcher by 11 a. m. Boettcher’s were considered virtual treason by the representatives of the Reich. Severe food rioting broke out here In Saxony’s caiptol this morning and was stopped only when police charged the starving population. Police had the situation under control at noon, but the tension was such that new rtctlng might occur at any moment. The army was held in readiness In barracks and at strategic posts. Troops were kept fully and ready for Immediate action. Military forces throughout the Dresden. Leipzig, Plauen and Chemnitz district have been increased.

your work well, this republic would not outlast the span of a generation. “Moreover, as an incident to your avowed work, you render some well-night unbelievable services to the country. For instance, you render to this rep lb lie the prime, the vital service of amalgamating into one homogeneous body the children of those who are born here and of those who come here from so many different lands abroad. You furnish a common training and common ideals for the children of all the mixed people who are here being fused into one nationality. “It is in no small degree due to you, and to your efforts, that we of this great American republic form one people instead of a group of jarring people*. The

culty in getting rooms at the 1922 convention, made hotel spservatlons for this year early last spring. There was no lack of rooms for teachers, but those who did not

MISS ELSA HUEBNER

By United Prett BERLIN, Oct. 18.—The minister of defense this evening Instructed General Meuller In Dresden to use police only to dissolve the Saxon communist "red hundreds.” The order was Interpreted as a complete backdown by the Federal Government which had previously threatened to use the army. Mueller was Instructed to hold his troops In reserve. The radical minister-president of Saxony, Dr. Zeigner, openly defied the demands of the foderal dictator of the Dresden district. General Mueller. He opposed answering the general’s letter, demanding the Saxon Cabinet disavow the fiery speeches of Saxony Finance Minister Boettcher. Zeigner declared in the diet today hs was ready to fight for a dictatorship of the proletariat. Zeigner read the letter from General Mueller demanding disavowal to the diet, asserting he objected to such attempts at interference with his government.

The term of Miss Huebner, which expires with the election of her successor Friday, has been one of the most successful in the history of the association. It has been entirely free of discord which marked sever® previous years. This was demonstrated by the entire absence of indications of strife in talk of teachers before the first general session this afternoon. Misa Huebner had been active In association affairs for many years before her election last October. She has been prominently identified with Indianapolis civic affairs as well as being a leader In all achoo 1 events. Miss Huebner

children, wherever they have/ been born, wherever their parents have been born, who are educated in our schools side by side with one another, wdl inevitably grow up having that sense of mutual sympathy and mutual respect and understanding which is absolutely indispensable for working out the problems that we as citizens have before us.” With Roosevelt, all of us say,, “You teachers make the whole world your debtor.” During your short stay in Indianapolis all of us shall do what we can in our small w’ay to show our appreciation, to make you feel at home, to make yout visit a pleasant memory. Welcome! The city is yours your convention. Yftu deserve it.

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make advance reservations had to go to the trouble of finding places in the rain today. The foresighted teachers had things cozy as soon as they arrived.

I ■ I ■ I I . ,''Sy i. ■ - It?- - ,r MHI CHARLES O. WILLIAMS One of the busiest men in the State teachers' convention is Charles O. Williams, permanent sec-retary-treasurer of the association. Williams formerly was Wayne County superintendent and a member of the State board of education. EXPERTS TO HELP IN PHONE FIGHT Public Service Commission Arranges Conferences, Beveral nationally recognized telephone experts will appear before the public service commission during the next few days and advise the body and its attorneys as to means of defense in Federal Court when the Indiana Beil Telephone Company's rate injunction case, set tentatively for Oct. 31, Is heard. It was learned today. William H. Crunio of Chicago, said to be one of the greatest authorities on telephones, was to disetiss the situnt'on with Attorneys Fred Van Nuys. George Bartfard. C. C. Shirley and Attorney General U. S. Lesh. Edward W. Bemls. Chicago, wPbe here Monday. Bemis was an Important witness for the city In the Indianapolis Water Company ease. M. D. Atwater of Bloomington who appeared as a commission witness during the- Bell hearings, will be another of the conferees. It was said the comission might employ the experts as advisers for the legal staff. Chicken Thieves Active Chickens were reported stolen Wednesday night from Mrs. Charles Rodke, 3710 N. Capitol Ave.. fourteen, valued at $25 and from Mrs. Clara Starks. 810 W. McCarty St., ten, valued at $lO.

Early Registration at Headquarters Indicates Attendance Record of 13,000 Last Year Will • Be Exceeded, BUSINESS CHIEF KEYNOTE OF ANNUAL CONVENTION Discord of Previous Years Lacking—Burris Says He Is Not Candidate for President —Denny in Race, Although Benjamin J. Burris, State superintendent of instruction, announced today that he was not an active candidate for the presidency of the Indiana State Teachers’ Association, friends continued strong efforts to obtain his election to that office. Adherents of YV. A. Denny, superintendent of schools of Anderson, were equally enthusiastic in support of their candidate. The election will be held Friday afternoon at the final business session of the seventieth annual convention of the association at Cadle Tabernacle.

It generally is conceded that Denny or Burris will succeed Miss Elsa Huebner of Indianapolis as president. Undismayed by continuous rain, thousands of teachers from all parts of the State were in the city when sectional meetings began today. Indications at registration headquarters that the record attendance of 13,000 last year would be shattered. The executive committee held a meeting Wednesday evening, but only routine matters were discussed. Charles O. Williams, secretary, said. Burris isued this statement: “Recent newspaper reports indicate that I am a contestant for the presidency of the State Teachers’ Association. “It is a distinct honor to be considered for this high position and I am deeply appreciative. "I wish, however, to say that I look upon this as an honor which should not be sought, that I am not a candidate. and I ask that my name not be considered.” The first general business session will be held at Cadle Tabernacle at o p. m. Following this, congressional district meetings will be held, at each of which a vice president and member of the nominating committee will be selected. Executive committee members also will be selected by the First, Second, Third, Fourth and Fifth districts. Alumni .Meetings Planned In connection with the convention a large number of sectional and college alumni luncheons and dinners were scheduled. They axe: Butler College ajumni. noon, Lincoln; State Normal faculty and alumni; noon, Claypool; Earlham College Alumni. 6 p. m., Lincoln: Indiana Society for Vocational Education, 6:30 p. m.. Y. M. C. A.; Winona. Summer Schools students and friends, 6:30 p. m. Y. W. C. A.; handwriting section, noon, Y. W. C. A.; Forum Club of State Normal, B p. m.. Y. M. C. A.; lambda Delta Phi, 5:45 p. m., Cllaypool; Daedalian alumni. 5:15 p. m., Y. M. C- A.; Kappa Kappa, 6 p. m. Lincoln; Mu Zeta, 8 p. m., Claypool; Alpha Alumni, 6 p. m.. All Souls Unitarian Church; Gamma Gamma, 6:30 p. m., Spink Arms. Interest In Election Indications were the business session would be the most harmonious in recent years. Attempts to change the constitution which threatened to disrupt the organization two years ago were dropped last year. Sectional meetings this afternoon: Ward and Village Principal#—Tomlinson Ha’l. Classical —Manual Traininsr auditorium. Rnrllsh and Library—Meridian Street M. E. Church. Homo Economics—Second Presbyterian Church. Parent-Teacher —Lincoln Hotel assembly. Industrial Education—Auditorium Y. M. C. A. Vocational Agriculture—Claypool assembly. County Superintendents—House ot Representatives. Primary—Murat Theatre. Bible Study—Senate chamber. High School Athletic#—Cadle Tabernacle. Biology—Odeon Hall. Commercial Teachers —Athenaeum. Music—Caleb Mills Hall. Allied Arts—John Herron Art Institute. Physical Education—Shortridge gymnasium. Modern Language—Palm room. Claypool. Psychology and Education—Splnk-Arms assembly. Teachers' Federation—Severin assembly. Mathematics-—Masonic Temple. Handwriting—Hollenbeck Hall, Y. W. C A. Deans of Women and High School Principals—Central Christian Church. Cadle Tabernacle. 7:30 tonight: Shortridge High School band. Call to order by Dr. H. L. Smith, retiring (Continued on Page Eleven)

IS. CRUM GIVEN 125,1 DAMAGES ‘Love Suit' Settled m Favor of Local Woman, By United Press EVANSVILLE, Ind., Oct. 18.— After two hours’ deliberation the Jury In the case of Mrs. Ethel Montgom-ery-Crum, Indianapolis, returned a verdict in favor of Mrs. Cruiu- She was awarded $25,000. Mr3. Crum had asked SIOO,OOO damagee for alleged alienation of the affections of her daughter, Mary Elolse, 17. Visits to U. $. Prisoners Ended No more visitors will be allowed to see Federal prisoners at the usual hour on Wednesday said LinusAMeredith, U. 8. Marshal, today. Mt is understood visitors ar* auspectfd of peddling dope to prisoners.

Forecast RAIN and cooler tonight. Friday partly cloudy and cooler.

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Chaplin’s Trick Pants, Hat and Cane to Stay By United Xews CHICAGO, Oct. 18.—Charlie Chaplin is going to stay funny. The trick derby hat, the trick mustache, the trick cane, the trick pants and the thick brogans will be with us for some time to come. All rumors t 6 the contrary, Charlie announced Wednesday, are blah. He no desire to play any death scenes in Camille, any poison scenes in Hamlet or any hanging scenes in Tess of the D’urbervil'.es.

COLDER WEATHER HEABEDFOR CITY Rain Is Forecast Tonight by U, S. Expert, Indiana teachem who edme to Indianapolis for the State teachers’ convention armed with umbrellas were warned to keep them handy throughout the day aid tonight, by J. H. Armington, meteorologist. The forecast read: "Rain tonight, colder; Friday, cloudy and colder.” “Colder” meant a drop of 10 to IS degrees from this morning’s tempera--Uire of 58 degrees. This. In turn, waal a drop of 9 degrees from the temperature at 7 a. m. Wednesday. Armington said, however he saw no signs of severe cold. The rain which fell Wednesday and today, the first for fifteen days, was general in the State. Indianapolis had 2.25 inches. Shoals, Martin County, reported 3.6 inches. SILVER GREY FOX SHOTNEAR CITY Beautiful Specimen Killed by Robert Evans, A "sly old fox” met her doom on the Simon De Witt farm, near Bethel and Emerson Aves., today, when she was routed by dogs into the open where Robert Evans, living on an adjoining farm, /hot and killed her. De Witt said he had seen the fox several times, but It eluded him. In. the shadows of night, it would sneak into the barnyard and take a toll of chickens so skillfully that more than 200 were lost. The fox Is a beautiful type of silver gray, is forty inches long, fifteen inches high, and weighs fifty pounds. "I Intend to have a neck-pieoe made of the pelt,” said Mrs. De Witt. “It is considered very valuable.” ENFORCEMENT DELAYED No-Par king Ordinance Passed Weeks Ago Operates Today. Following passage of an ordinance three weeks ago In the city council prohibiting parking on the east side of IlUnois St., between Washington and Court Sts., automobiles today were ordered out of the district. Police failed to explain the delay. The matter was called to Chief Rikhoff’s attention. Tuesday by the board of safety. The ordinance was passed following complaint of business men that taxis were parking there.

Diogenes! ’’Lock me up, please!” Conscience stricken, Charles Schletty, 26, Mansfield, Ohio, asked this favor of police today. He said he had raised & check given him by the Dunn-McCarthy Company, railroad contractors, Crestline. Ohio, from $5 to S6O. The police complied with the request and await word Ohio authorities.