Indianapolis Times, Volume 35, Number 141, Indianapolis, Marion County, 25 October 1923 — Page 1

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VOLUME 35—NUMBER 141

GIVE A DOLLAR AWAY? OH! NO! IT JUST COULDN’T BE DONE

By ALLEN WHITE Honest, this is true. Integrity of Indianapolis citizens has been proven beyond reproach. High school students, aged men and women, prosperous business men, pretty business women—fifteen in aU, in downtown pubplic places—refused a dollar

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GIFT OF $35,000 * TO BUTLER MADE BY C.L.GOOOWIN Chair at University Will Be Founded by Former Indianapolis Man. Receipt of a gift of $35,000 to Butler University was announced today by J. W. Atherton, financial secretary. The gift was made by C. L. Goodwin, Greensburg, Pa., a former resident of Indianapolis and president of the Indiana Veneer Company of this city. "Mr. Goodwin is very much interacted In the teaching of sound principles of government and of religion,” Atherton said. The gift will be used for the establishment of a chair at the university. The subject to be taught has not been determined. Goodwin will be In Indianapolis in a few days to discuss the matter with the college board. Goodwin once was a student of Butler. He is a graduate of Indiana University.

WALTON AND TRAPP BOTH CLAIM OFFICE Suspended Oklahoma Govern or Brands Action of Legislature as Klan Conspiracy.

By United Press OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla.. Oct. 25. —A fist fight In the House of Representatives today interrupted impeachment against Governor Walton. J. P. Callahan, speaking against approval of the charges against Walton, declared: "Dragon Jewett of the Ku-Klux Klan is dictating the action of this Legislature." Cries of "liar” arose from various parts of the House. Several Mows were struck before “neutral” legislators could lead Callahan from the room, his clothing torn and disarranged. By United Pres * OKLAHOMA CITY. Okla., Oct. 25. Both J. C. Walton and M. E. Trapp today claimed the right to exercise the power of Governor of Oklahoma. With the justice of their claim involved in a legal tangle, there ap peared little hope of obtaining a definite understanding until all Issues are Redded by court. Walton, w'ho was suspended by the State Senate following of impeachment proceedings, was Governor by right of possession of the chief executive’s office and by injunction issued by Judge Chambers preventing Trapp from assuming duties of the office. Walton, closely surrounded by his bodyguard occupied the executive offices. j Trapp was declared acting Governor by the Senate at the time Walton was euated. Breaking his silence for the first time since he was suspended from office by the Senate, Walton branded the action of the Legislature as part of a "conspiracy formed between the Klan and special Interests out to get me." "The action of the House in filing articles cf Impeachment did not come as a surprise to me. The majority of the members of the Legislature are well-known Klan members,” Walton said. "I have proof of the conspiracy. Here is a letter addressed to ‘Fellow Legislators' and signed by ‘Jesse Pullen,' representative from Sulpher, Okla. "It says: ** ‘I thoroughly am convinced that Walton should be impeached. We can do it, I know, and have good authority for these statements. Will you join me?* “The writer here called attention to rfhe impeachment of Governor Sulzer Ngw York, who was ousted even though the law provided that the legislators would not assemble without the call of the Governor," Walton continued. ’ “The rest of the letter says: “ This letter Is being sent to those

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by merely saying, “It does not belong to me.” Some of them said they were “awfully sorry” it wasn’t theirs, but that was as far as it went. An elderly woman was hurrying away from the market with her basket laden with produce.

One of Ten Hurt in Crash Is Improving

MISS TILLIE ISAAKSOSC

One of the most seriously injured lr. an accident at Greenwood Tuesday night in which ten persons were hurt when a truck in which they I were riding collided with an interurban car was Miss Tijlie Isaakson, 2139 S. Meridian St. Miss Isaakson is recovering from a bro- | ken shoulder.

mernoers of the House who were with us last session and others who are known to have been converted since. If I get sufficient members to assure me a quorum I am going to issue a call later, but soon.' ” "This letter,” the Governor said, "is conclusive proof of the conspiracy entered into by members of the House against me, and shows the cooperation of the Ivlan and representatives of special Interests.” HUGHES DISPATCHES REPARATIONS NOTE U. S. Ready to Aid in European Problems. By United Press WASHINGTON, Oct. 25.—Secretary Hughes has dispatched a note to the British Government with reference to the reparations problem, it was learned today from a source usually reliable. Among other statements, the note is understood to make these points: 1. That the United States regards the European situation as most grave. 2. That it is imperative some practicable plan be put Into effect immediately to solve the reparations problem. 3. That the United States Government stands ready to aid In such~a settlement In any possible, practicable way. R. WJTBIEIN AUTO ACCIDENT Slightly Injured When Car Goes Over Embankment. Robert W. Mcßride, former Supreme Court judge, former State commander of the G. A. R., and now national judge advocate of the G. A. R., was cut on the hand today when his automobile went over an embankment six miles north of Martinsville, Ind. He had been attending the funeral of Former State G. A. R. Commander Beam at Spencer, Ind. Four other persons In the car were uninjured. The car went over the embankment In passing another machine.

I dropped a dollar bill and picked it up. “Pardon me,” I said to the elderly woman, “But did you lose this dollar?” She was in a hurry, but stopped, opened her purse and coulited its contents. ‘‘No, I guess it isn’t mine,” she said, ‘‘but I miss a half

And Then She Took Up Bridge By United .Yetcs CHICAGO, Oct. 25.—Mrs. Inga Froller, a pretty widow of 31, worked 13 honest years as a cashier for a local cigar firm. Then, two years ago, she took up bridge. "I had to pay my losings some way,” she said calmly, as detectives arrested her Wednesday on a charge of embezzling $7,000.

COMMUNITY FUND REPORTS BOOST TOTALTOWII Workers Report Contributors Have Pledges Signed in Advance, Enthusiasm ran high today among thirty teams soliciting initial gifts for the Community Fund, reports raised the amount subscribed to $168,211.88. .an Increase of $35,776.28 received from the same individuals and firms last year. Albert Rosen Mud. chairman of the initial gifts committee, said tjaat the committee would realize ftfi quota of $410,000 late next week. Isaac Woodard of the Atane-Evans Milling Company, who Is teamed with Fred Hoke, president of the Community Fund, said that solicitation of Community Fund contributions “is all play and no work." Many of the people he called on werq already sold on the fund, he said. Sol S. Kiser and his teammates, C. B. Murphy and Herbert &ellg find no difficulty In securing pledges. Approximately VOO divisional leaders, team captains and workers, representatives of the fire and police de partments and six organizations comprising the, employes' division of the campaign organzations at a dinner on Wednesday night at the Claypool. Speakers at the meeting were Mayor Shank, the Rev. O. W. Flfer, pastor of the Central Avenue M. El. Church; Alfred Kaufman, chairman of the industrial division; G. Barrett Moxley, chairman of the initial gifts committee. and Homer W. Borst, executive secretary of the fund.

Mrs. Fate Had a Hand in This

ATROLMAN DEBARR. formerly an employe of The ■ J Times, once switched cars at the Big Four yards in Indianapolis. It was in the yards that Deßarr, in switching cars, met Jack Holloway, a brakeman. War broke out. When Holloway returned from service, Deßarr found that the seniority ruling gave Holloway precedence. Holloway got his Job. Tuesday night when a night rider squad was sent out to capture men who had robbed an oil station in front of Mayor Shank’s home, Gale and E. Washington Sts., Deßarr was one of the squad. And It was Deßarr who leveled a .46-callber pisitol at the head of one of the Los Angeles bandits. Jack Donovan, whom he recognized as the former brakeman, Jack Holloway. “If I could have beaten you to the draw I would have plugged you full of holes,” Donovan admitted to Deßarr after being arrested. Patrolman Golder, also a member of the squad which made the arrest, also Is a former Times employe. PAINTER HURT IN FALL Orville Hanlon Drops Twenty Feet From Ladder. Orville Hanlon, 19, 514 W Wilkens St., was severely bruised and probably Injured Internally when he fell twenty feet from a ladder while painting the building occupied by The Baking Company, 514 W. Maryland St., today. The ladder broke, police say. Ha was taken to his home.

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dollar. Let me see, could I have lost it? You didn’t find it, did you?” The next party approached was the pretty cashier at a very busy cafeteria. “Just picked up a dollar bill here on the floor,” I informed'her. “Is it yours?” “No,” she said, scanning

LLOYD GEORGE IS EAGER TD CONFER WITH SEC. HUGHES Ex-Premier of Britain Arrives at Washington to Discuss Reparations, By LAWRENCE MARTIN United Preii Staff Correspondent. WITH LLOYD GEORGE, WASHINGTON, Oct. 25.—Lloyd George cam* to the American national capitol today to dlacusß with its author the | Hughes plan for saving Europe by settling the reparations problem upon a business basis. Lloyd George manifested great ; eagerness for this conference with | Hughes. He wants to tell the Secretary of State his Impressions of the | American state of mind as ho has | sen it on his present tour. He wants to get from Hughes the latter’s opinion as to the possibility of American action In the near future to revive tho Hughes plan for examination of Germany’s capacity to pay by an impartial economic commission. lie is not unmindful, however, of the fact this is not a propitious moment for American politicians to broach American intervention. He has been told not to expect it, because of the political situation. Though he is not booked for any : formal speeches while in Washington, Lloyd George will have a full program. After calling on Secretary Hughes today, he i to lunch with j President Ooolidge and tonight will dine wljth Secretary of the Treasury Mellon. Either ‘today or tomorrow, he. Dame Margaret and Miss Megan will be the guests of Mr. and Mra.; Woodrow Wilson at tea.

CABLE’S REFUSAL IN COLISEUM MOVE NOTUINGTO SHANK Condemnation Is Hinted if Tabernacle Price Is Satisfactory. “If the price Is right and we have to, we'll condemn Cadle Tabernacle In order to buy It as a municipal auditorium,” said Mayor Shank today in answer to the statement of E. Howard Cadle, tabernacle founder, that he would fight the city’s movement "to the highest court in the land.” Cadle said he sold the place to Daniel L. Speloher and Walter Hanning several months ago under a contract which provides it shall be used for religious purposes. Spelcher Said he had not been approached on the sale and that the tab-em.-icle would be used for Its original purposes. Some city councilmen also have voiced objection to the project. Councilmen would vote upon the bond Issue for the purchase. “I can’t see why any councilman would be against this thing,” said Shank. "I started this movement when I heard that several persons were trying to get hold of the tabernacle for such things as a skating rink or dance hall. I thought it ought to be preserved an an auditorium. "Why, 75 per cent of the business men are for this project. At the community fund meeting last night they all told me they Were for It. “We’re not going to buy the place unless we get It at a bargain, but if we can, Cadle will not stop ue.” CHECKED Pennsylvania System Finds Only Few Drivers Careless. During four months of this year only 3.12 per cent of the drivers who crossed selected grade crossings checked by the Pennsylvania System were listed as careless, according to figures given out at the local office of the railroad today. The check was made at crossings In thirteen States, and 242,142 drivers were watched and checked. Excessive speed, the report said, Is the most common type of carelessness listed.

the bills before her. “Not mine, but they drop them there every day. Better take it to the manager.” Fearing the manager might take it if I offered it to him, I sallied forth on the street again. A fine looking elderly man passed me. I hurried to his side, stopped

Commands German Reichswehr

GENERAL VON SEECKT IS CHIEF OF STAFF OF THE ARMY OF THE GERMAN REPUBLIC, AND HIS WILL BE THE TASK OF PUTTING DOWN THE VARIOUS REVOLUTIONS NOW THREATENING THE BERLIN GOVERNMENT. HE 18 SHOWN REVIEWING THE GOVERNMENT TROOPS WHO HAVE JUST QUELLED AN UPRISING IN KUSTRIN. *

SHANK TO TOSS HAT INTO RING SATURDAY Among Other Things, He Will Advocate Lighted State Highways in Race for Governor,

Friends of Mayor Shank said today that he Intends to announce his candlcacy for Governor at- tho dinner f >r his cabinet to be given by Charles E. Coffin, board of works president, at the Columbia Club (Saturday evering. The mayor said he had received "some mighty encouraging reports from big men out in the State and unless something turns up I expect I’ll announce Saturday night,” The mayor indicated he is preparing a platform to present In his announcement speech. One of the planks probably will be a proposal that a few State highways be electrically lighted from border to border. “I’ve got a lot of other stuff that hasn't been proposed before, too," said Shank. Representative local business men will put the finishing touches on Shank's platform Friday. The conference called for Friday Rfternoon will be attended by Sol Kiser, A. M. Glossbreoner and WllMOTHERS’UNION FOR WORLD PEACE National President Addresses Hoosier Conventior A union of mothers, banded together for peace, hut recognizing the necessity of eternal vigilance, was pictured today by Mrs. H. H. MeCluer of Kansas City, Mo., national president of the American War Mothers, who Is attending the State convention, closing this afternoon at Ihe Spink-Arms. At the national convention. Sept. 28-Oct. 4, In Kansas City, resolutions were adopted advocating formation of a “parliament of nations,” and signing of a “treaty of justice,” at the celebration of the 160th anniversary in Philadelphia in 1£26, of the signing of the Declaration of Independence At the same time the convention went on record as favoring an adequate standing army, maintenance of reserve officers’ schools and military training in schools and coilege. Reports of the National convention was given by Mrs. Martha J. Stubbs, of Indianapolis; Mrs. C. B. O'Donnell Jr., of Vincennes, and Mrs. Melville Moon. Election of Mrs. John Huntington of Bloomington, as State war mother, and Mrs. Moon as vice State war mother was predicted before the balloting this^afternoon.

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him, and thrust the dollar bill before him, crying, “Is this yours? Didrf’t you just drop it?” He stopped, gazed at the money, then hurriedly replied, “Keep *it, boy, you found it, it’s yours.” Later, I strolled through a five and ten-cent store, convinced I couldn’t give the

liam Mooney and others, it was said. A plan to haVe county fair grounds which stand idle most of the year converted into miniature State park and recreation centers was proposed by the mayor as another of his State projects.

1150,1 SUIT GIRL IS DISMISSED Action Against H. H. Woodsmali Is Dropped, The $150,000 damage suit against H. H. Woodsmall. 3311 N. Merldan St., president of 11. H. Woodsmall & Cos., Inc., brought In Federal Court by Miss Ruth Towle, formerly of Indianapolis. was dismissed in Federal Court today. No grounds for the action were given In the motion for dismissal, filed by H. DeWitt Owen, attorney for Miss Towle. Charges that Woodsmall had promised to marry Miss Towle and had concealed from her the fact that he was married were contained in the complaint last February. The case had been set for trial before Judge Albert B. Anaerson, Nov. 9.

LOCAL WOMAN MAY BE APHASIA VICTIM Daughter-In-Law of Sheriff Snider Mystified to Find Self in Danville (III.) Hotel,

By Times Special DANVILLE, 111., Oot. 26.—Considerable mystery envelops the case of Mrs. Roland Snider, 26, Indianapolis, daughter-inlaw of Sheriff George Snider of Marlon County, who found herself in the Grand Hotel at 6 a. m. seriously ill. She says the last she remembers was about to enfjr a theater at Illinois and Nineteenth St. for the afternoon performance about 2:30 o’clock and then shortly before 6 o’clock this morning calling the hotel clerk and asking for a doctor. At 2 o’clock this morning a woman and a man registering as George G. Kerfaden, husband and wife, of Indianapolis, reached the grand Hotel,

money away. I decided I would break the dollar on a banana split. A pretty girl, perched beside me, called to a waitress. “Girlie, didn’t you give me too much change? I have a nickel too much, I think.” The waitress assured the girl there was no error.

Five Thousand Unemployed March on Parliament to Demand Renewal of Payments to Men Out of Work. CROWN PRINCE URGES RETURN TO FATHERLAND Frederick WiJhelm Wants to Aid Nation —Fear Move Would Rally Monarchists to Standard— Fresh Riots Reported. By CARL D. GROAT United Preti Staff Correspondent. BERLIN, Oct. 25.—Five thousand unemployed began a march today from the suburbs of Berlin to the Reichstag to demand renewal of the unemployment doles stopped on account of money shortage. Police reserves were rushed to intercept -them before they could reach the capitol. The men were in rebellious mood because the lack of paper marks compelled authorities to suspend payment of relief, which is their sole means of livelihood. German communists and nationalists at noon opened fire on the prefecture of police at Wiesbaden, in which French soldiers were quartered.

Cabinet Ponders Return The former German crown prince has urgently requested he be allowed to return to Germany. After correspondence between the prince and Chancellor Stresemann, the chancellor laid the matter before the cabinet for a decision. Socialists are embarrassed by the appeal. Some members of the cabinet admit, however, they cannot advance any good reason why the prince should sot return. The Dutch government has agreed to the prince’s request to leave Holland, on condition he will not ask to return to his refuge in Wierengen. In his new' application, the crown prince, as he still Is called by most Germans, urged consideration of his former arguments. Cannot Be Refused Asa Germ, n citizen, the prinoe argued, he cannot be refused a shelter in his homeland. The prince said he would enter Germany quietly, avoiding any ovations. Fresh rioting broke out in Hamburg when communists held their posts in the suburb of Schiffbeck in face of attack by police ard naval parties. The police brought machine guns into action. The rioters were subdued. Fierce fighting between Rhineland separatists and citizens loyal to the German Reich broke out again today In Aix La Chapelle. Victory In the fresh clash wavered between the fighters as Infuriated citizens literally tore apart separatists who fell Into their hands. One Is Killed Rioting and plundering by hunger maddened crowds were reported today from many places. In Braunschweig, Frankfort, Potsdam, Kiel, Allenstein and Marienburg clashes between populace and police occurred. One person was killed and a number wounded in Frankfort. FRANCE IGNORES NOTE Poincare Declares There Will I?e No Weakening of Program. By United Press PARIS, Oct. 25. —France will ignore Germany’s latest request for resumption of conversations for a settlement of the reparations problem. Premier Poincare toid the cabinet today.

police say. Nothing about the woman excited the clerks suspicion. An hour later the man came downstairs and asked for a Taxicab. None available he called a garage for a private conveynce and rode around the city for an hour and then disappeared near the public square. Sheriff Snider and the husband of wonjan are here. Dr. Arthur Fletcher, who was called to attend the woman, says it looks like a case of aphasia. He could find no traces of drug or whisky on the woman. The police have been asked to look for a man named Gritton, whom the husband believes is Kerfaddn.

Forecast -JIAIR and somewhat colder I ' tonight and Friday.

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“But,” argued the girl, “the menu reads that fruit salad is ten cents, see here.” The waitress read and was convinced. She took the nickel and thanked the girl. I was beaten. It’s hard to get cheated in Indianapolis. We are a city of honest folks and we don’t care who knows it.

COUNTY COUNCIL - TO MEET NOV. 6 ON NEEDED FUNDS Fesler Calls Special Session on Emergency Matters, Leo K. Fesler, county auditor, today called a special meeting of the county council for Nov. 6 and 7 to consider emergency appropriations for county offices and institutions. In the regular meeting lar* July the council cut requests for ap -upriatlons with the understandirig k. at if more money were necessary it Tould be appropriated at a special me ting. Department heads have until five days before the meeting to make requests for appropriations. Fesler said the ordinance for a bridge over Fall Creek at Delaware St. is being prepared for presentation at the council meeting. He said he did not know exactly the amount to be asked for the construction of the bridge but It has been suggested the bridge will cost about $250,000. Commissioner John Kitley said the commissioners had not decided whether to present the bridge ordinance to the council. Judge Frank J. Lahr of the Juvenile court has been considering a request for anew detention home, but it is doubtful whether the request will be put before the council at the meeting. MAN FOUND DEAD IN HIS MOTOR CAR William Clifford Succumbs to Heart Trouble, William Clifford, 62, of 1120 N. New Jersey St., was found dead in his automobile today at 1102 N. Missouri St. by SII Gibson, colored, of that address. Coroner Paul F. Robinson said death was probably due to heart trouble. According to police, Clifford had gone to the Missouri St. property*, which he owns, to repair a flue. He told the tenants he did not feel well and went out to lie down In his machine. His SSO Has Departed Henry Weisner, Splnk-Arms, told police today that SSO was taken from his room. HOURLY TEMPERATURE 6 a. m 44 10 a. m 60 7 a. m 44 11 a. m 58 8 a. m 47 12 (noon) 61 9 a. m 52 1 p. m .62