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VOLUME 35—NUMBER 152

THREE DRUG MEN HELD ON U. S. CHARGES

Stokes Brothers and Head Clerk Surrender to Marshal, ALL RELEASED ON BONDS Indictments Omit Specific Details of Alleged Violations, T. Stokes, Marion Club, Hid J. Walter Stokes. 2044 Broadway, -widely-known Indianapolis druggists, and Harvey Belton, 4251 Guilford Ave., their head clerk, were arrested today on a Federal indictment charging violation of the prohibition law. The Stokes formerly were proprietors of drug- stores at 226 N. Meridian St. and 607 Hume-Mansur building. Accompanied by their bondsmen they appeared voluntarily before Linus P. Meredith. United States marshal. Prominent Bondsmen Bonds were provided as follows: Joseph T. Stokes. $1,600, signed by Dr. Frank A. Morrison and G. Barret Moxley, president of the Klefer-Stew-Vrt Drug Company. J. Walter Stokes and Harvey Belton, SI,OOO each, signed by Moxley and J. Edward Stilz. secretary treasurer of the Klefer-Stewart Drug Company. No overt acts were specified in the Indictments. Federal officials said the indictments grew out of raids made by Federal prohibition agents on the stores June 27, when alcohol permit records were seized. Alcohol Permit Surrendered Bert C. Morgan, Federal prohibition director for Indiana, cited the Stokes to appear and show reason why their permit to handle alcohol should be revoked. The hearing was for July 20 but July IS the permits were surrendered voluntarily. Indictments were returned by the Federal grand jury Saturday. When the case was considered by the grand Jury several prominent Indianapolis literary and business men were among the witnesses. According to Federal prohibition authorities an unusually large quanitity of grain alcohol was used by the two Stokes stores. 'LOVE NEST’HERE CHARGED BY WIFE

Husband Arrested —Girl With Babe Involved, Revelations of an. alleged “love nest" that has brought unhappiness to two mothers, one of whom is a wife, were given in city court in the trial of William Bohr, arrested Monday. He has been living with Miss Pearl Cullen at the home of her stepmother, Mrs. Jessie Mullin, 326 Linwood Ave., according to testimony. wife of Louisville, Ky., who (HR- a 9-year-old son. and who was Separated* four years ago from him, caused his arrest here. Judgment was withheld. Miss Cullen is the mother of an 8-months-old baby, it was testified. INSURANCE ORDER MAY BE APPEALED

Residential Property Not Affected by Change. Plans were being discussed today for appealing the local mercantile fire insurance rate cut, effective Dec. 1, made in an order Tuesday by Thomas S. McMurmy, State insurance commissioner. Residential property owners will not benefit by the reduction, estimated to be about 6 per cent, McMurray said. Through the order Indianapolis passes from Class 2 to Class 1%. carrying a 965-point deficiency, instead of the 1,219-point deficiency heW against the city by the National Board of Fire Underwriters. The deficiency Vystem indicates the city’s relative B%ck of ideal fire prevention facilities. of the national 'Wi.rd, the Merchants an'd Manufacturers Insurance Bureau, who pressed the case, and the city's legal staff were present when the order was presented. The saving in insurance premiums is estimated to be about $75,000 annually.

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JOHN M. DILS

jTZTOODRUFF PLACE clti|\X/j zens like their town clerk. ' VV 1 John M. Dils. They reelected him for four years Tuesday. "I shall continue my present policy of keeping records accurately, having them open to citizens at all times, and making a semi-annual report,” said Dils.

TW3 IRE DEAD FOLLOWING AUTO MISHAPS IN CITY Young Woman Run Over While Waiting for Street Car, Two More names were added to the list of those deed from motor vehicle accidents here today. S Miss Jewell Chandler, 18. of 907 N. Capitol Ave., died after she was struck by an automobile while waiting for a street car at New York and West Sts. Walter Brantlinger, 41. of 2915 N. Olney St., succumbed to a fractured skull, received Thursday night when his automobile was struck by a switch engine on the Belt railroad at E. Sixteenth St. and Sherman Dr. Second Girl Injured Miss Madge Abbott, 18, living with Msis Chandler, s in the city hospital with severe bruises. She was with Miss Chandler when the automobile struck her. Motorpolice Baker and Lowe arrested William Higgins, 41, of 1443 W. Market St., cnarged with assault and battery. The young women, according to witnesses, stepped from the curb in the path of the machine. Seeing the car. they stepped back. Higgins, evidently confused, lost control of the car an<j ran it onto the sidewalk, accordin gto police. Both of the wheels passed over Miss Chandler, police say. From Washington, Ind. The giris said their homes are in Washington, Ind., and were en route to work at the Grocers’ Baking Company. Morris MoCormick, 616 N. Capitol Ave., received a bad cut on the head when his automobile was struck by a taxi cab driven by William Robbins, 208 Vt N. Delaware St. at Fall Creek Blvd. and Illinois St. Robbins is charged with assault and battery. Hickman McLusky, 1436 Lee St„ was cut on the head by flying glass following a collision of his auto with one driven by P. Perry, 1310 Olive St., at Troy Ave. and Madison road. PILOTCAR COMPANY^ IN RECEIVER’S HANDS By Unit'd P"n RICHMOND, Ind., Nov. 7.—Charles W. Jordan has been appointed receiver of the Pilot Motor Car Company. The receivership was granted by Judge W. A. Bond, in Circuit Court here on request of four stockholders of the company.

MAN PREFERS PRISON TO WIFE

it [ "1 ’LL go to prison for three years rather than go back to 1 * I my first wife,” said Elisha Miles, barber, at 138 N. Alabama. St., today, his thirty-fourth birthday. He was tried in Criminal Court on charges of wife and child desertion and of bigamy. •'I came home from work one day in August, 1918, to find a note frjm my first wife saying she had left me. I understood- she got a divorce later Two years ago I marr ed a woman I love and have never been so happy. My only regret is that I have to leave such happiness,” M.les declared, who

DEATH TO TAKE SEVEN THIS YEARIN AUTO WRECKS Fatalities for Remainder, of 1923 Are Calculated on Present Average. Seven persons in Indianapolis are n.arked for violent deaths as the result of traffic accidents during the seven weeks remaining in 1923. According to figures prepared for “No-Accident Week.” by Miss Rachel Bray, secretary of the police acident prevention bureau, an average of five persons have been killed every month this year. Three have been killed in No\ ember, leaving seven before Jan. 1, 1924. if the average keeps up. Two hundred and fifty-nine persons r.re doomed to be injured before the year ends. Monthly Injuries thus far have averaged 152, or five a day. Fortv-five have been injured this month, average of six a day. Fourteen new accidents were re corded on the safety clock on the south steps of the Monument today. The total is 4.763. Four new Injuries brought the number to 1,672. The death of Walter Brantlinger. Injured lest Thursday, increased deaths to fifty-eight. This figure includes death from all traffic accidents. Traffic Officers Owens and McMahon were to speak before parentteacher clubs this afternoon on the police safety sampaign. They also are putting on a vaudeville skit at B. F. Keith's every afternoon and evening. Four arrests on speeding charges were recorded by police today. Those arrested: A. D. Plummer, 22, of 1030 Harmon St.; John Curry. 23, of 5955 Oak Ave.: Horace Waddell, 29, of 208 N. Davidson Bt., and C. V. Helm, 27, of 506 E. Nineteenth St.

FRANCE DISPATCHES REPARATIONS NOTE Premier Poincare Writes on German Capacity. By -Unit'd Presi PARIS, Nov. 7. —Premier Poincare has sent a note to England saying French experts are drafting a program for proposed conference to discuss Germany's capacity to pay reparations. The French program -will be submitted to England for approval before being sent to Washington. AGREEMENT 18 EXPECTED By Unit'd Pm * WASHINGTON. Nov. 7.—Sufficient concessions will be made on both sides to permit an agreement between the United States. France and other allies on a basis for the proposed expert conference to examine Into Germany's capacity to pay reparations, It was believed today. NOV. 11 DECLARED - DAYOFTRIOMPH McCray Issues Proclamation for Armistice Observance, Calling attention to the fact that "the Eleventh of November will forever be an important anniversary in the annals of world history, regarded as the international Fourth of July, which marked the victorious triumph for the principles of liberty and justice and the crushing defeat of autocracy and military arrogance," Governor McCray today issued the annual Armistic Day proclamation.

had pleaded guilty to the wife and child desertion charge. “I think he should pay me $lO a week," said the first Mrs. Miles, whom evidence showed earned more a week than her husband. “What! Can’t you two live together?” asked Judge Collins. “No," came from both. “On your plea of guilty. Miles,” said the judge, “you get one to three years it Michigan City. You can serve your sentence inside the prison walls or outside. Take your pick.” Satisfaction of the wife's demand of $lO a

INDIANAPOLIS, WEDNESDAY, NOV. 7, 1923

Chefs Award Times Prize to Menu Contest Winner

MRS. BERT A. TOWNSEND

rrTiits. bert a. townsend. I JyT 40’9 Guilford Ave., is winner ft. ij of the $lO prize for the best American menu. Judgment was made by two leading chefs of the city, Gustave Veilino from the Claypool and Fred Schmadtall from the IJncoln. Here is the “good old-fashioned dinner as nearly balanced as possible, ” said Mrs. Townsend: Fruit Cocktail Oil res Pickles Nutk Celery Heart* Roast Turkey Dresslnf Oiblet Gravy Esca!loped Oyiters Cranberry Jelly Mashed Potatoes Candled Sweet Potatoes Creamed Cauliflower Hot BiseutU Butter Head Lettur-e Thousand Island Dresslnff Hot Mince Pie and Hard Sauce Coffee Choree Cracker* After Dinner Mints And here is how she happened to enter the contest: Mr. Townsend, looking up from his work on his Community Fund drive, perused the menu his wife was planning for guests for Thanksgiving day. "Yum

ELECTION RESULTS SHOW NO REVERSALS Neither Major Party Gains Much Ground and National Trend Is Still in Doubt,

By LAWRENCE MARTIN (Copyright. 192.1, by Unit'd Pm*) WASHINGTON. Nov. 7.—Election results In “off year” contests In thirteen States showed clearly today neither Republican nor Democratic parties could claim any great reversal of the form shown in the last general election. There was, however, more encouragement for Democrats in the results than for Republicans, though both

Women Cops Five women automobile drivers will direct traffic at Washington and Meridian Sts., from 12 (noon) to 12:30 p. m. Saturday, the police accident prevention bureau announced today. Police asked for volunteers. Miss Rachel Bray, secretary of the bureau, said the first five to call would be used. One will stand in the center, with the cop’s whistle, and the others will mors traffic from the corners. Uniformed officers will be on hand to assist the fair cops, if necessary.

week was the sentence "outside the prison.” Miles chose Michigan City. “I’ll serve my sentence rather than to pay the woman who destroyed my happiness,” Miles told a reporter. “When I come back I hope to find Mamie (the second wife) waiting for me. My first wife has a divorce suit pending against me now. “Tell the boys at the barber shop good-by for me.” Deputy Prosecutor William Remy said he would move to drop the bigamy charges.

yum,” said ho,” “that's good enough to win The Times Contest prize.” And it was. And it did. Mrs. Townsend, who is, she says, ■‘stiM a little bit surprised” at her good luck, is the sole manager of her charming new home in the north part of the city. w She keeps a very capable colored maid, she says, but never intrusts the cooking of meals to her. That she does herself, because she likes It. Besides reading all she can find on home economies and managing a well-ordered home. Mrs. Townsend plays golf a great deal and is a member of the Sunnyside Guild. During the World War she was a Volunteer Red Cross nurse and a member of the Red Cross Canteen corps at the training camp where she cooked many "messes” for hungry soldiers. Now she is going to serve this very meal to her guests Thanksgiving day.

parties could claim with entire justification that no accurate appraisal of The national trend could be based on Tuesday's voting. .The Democrats, who In the last congressional election, out the huge Republican majorities registered in 1920, appeared today to be holding the ground gained in 1922, speaking generally. They made one notable gain when they elected a Democratic Governor in Kentucky, a State that went Republican as to Btate offloes and one United States wenator In 1920. Nowhere were Democratic pre-elec-tion hopes disappointed Tuesday, headquarters claiming important gains, the vote, if it showed anything, showed 1024 is anybody’s fight and anybody's victory, right now. KLAN SWEEPS OHIO CITIES Invisible Empire Scores Victory When Issue Js Made. By United Prett COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 7.—The Ku-Klux Klan made a clean sweep in Ohio cities where it was carried to the polls as a dominant issue In Tuesday's city elections. In Youngstown the “invisible empire” scored a clean-cut victory in the election of Charles F. Scheible, who was chosen mayor by\t plurality of 10,000. Other cities where Klan claimed victory are: Newark, Portsmouth, Tiffin, Medina, Elyria, Washington Courthouse, Akron, Marion, East Liverpool, Ashland, Springfield, Magnetic Springs and Crooksvllle. In Stenhenville, scene of the recent Klan controversies, H. B. Passavant, Klan favorite for mayor, was defeated by Frank H. Hawkins, Republican. KENTUCKY ELECTS DEMOCRAT Fields Wins Govemship Over Charles Dawson, Republican. By United Prees COVINGTON, Ivy., Nov. 7.—Democracy returned to the saddle in Kentucky after four years of Republican (Confimied on Page 11)

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G. W. NICHOLS WILL HELP IN M’CRAY QUIZ

wimi EVANS 11111 ■mi Other High Klan Officials Arrested —Armed Men Surround Leaders, By I nitcd l'rcs ATLANTA. Ga., Nov. 7.—Arrest of Dr. H. W. Evans find other high officials of the Ku-Klux Klan on "peace” warrants was ordered today by the sheriff's office. The warrants were Issued on complaint of Dr. Fred B. Johnston that he feared for his life as a result of the murder of William Coburn, leader of an insurgent faction within the Klan ! by Phil K. Fox, publicity representa- J tive of the imperial palace. Dr. Johnston In asking the peace warrants charged Fox called on him the night before Coburn was shot down in his office and declared that t "you, William J. Simmons, E. Y. Clark and Bill Coburn are slated | to go." The peace warrants were issued by i Judge T. O. Hancock of the municipal court against Evans, H. K. Ramsey, imperial kllgreph; Drown Harwood, j imperial klasik, and T. J. McKinnon, head of the Klan investigation de- | partment. E. Y. Clark, Dr. Johnston and other j prominent leaders of the Insurgent j force are constantly surrounded by armed men. The home of Simmon# also is protected day and night.

JEALOUS SUITOR' MARS ML’S BODY Young Lady Says Man Tattooed Name on Her. By Unit'd Frr* CLEVELAND. Nov. 7 How she was taken from an auto and into a storeroom, had her clothes stripped from her and .then forced to stand while her Jilted lover plashed his name across her body with a knifo was told by Miss Marie Sanke. 19-years old, to Antoinette Callaghan, chief woman probation officer, today. James C. Wild, 23, was held for a statutory offense. The girl said she met Wild six months ago. and he became too a'rdent and was jealous. She tcld him all was off, but he pleaded for one “last auto ride." It was on this ride, she claims, he slashed and tattooed his name on her body. "If I can’t have you I’ll fix you so no one else can—l’ll put my brand on you—and you’ll carry It to your grave," Miss Sanke testified Wild said, LION 0 DIRECTOR RESIGNS W. A. Rutherford to Assume Direction of Southern Organization Work. By Ttmei Bprcial EVANSVILLE, Ind., Nov. 7.—W. A. Rutherford, supreme director of the order of Lions since its founding, today resigned. He will accept a position in charge of organization work In some of the Southern States. His successor will not be chosen until next month.

SPENCER CITIZENS REMAIN THRILLED Youngsters of Town'Besiege' Woodsheds and 'Rob' Ash Barrel Banks in Play,

Identity of the fifteen or twenty bandits who blew the safes of the Exchange and First National Banks at Spencer, Ind., early Tuesday morning and escaped with loot of from $13,000 to $20,000 remained a mystery today. Rumors poured in from Spencer from nearby towns telling of highpowered, fast-fiying motor cars whirring by before daybreak Tuesday. The very number of these rumors made It impossible to run them down. Three men wounded by the bandits wew reported recovering. Frank Gray and John returned from Indianapolis night after receiving medical attention. George Smith, who received a slight flesh wound, was going about his buelness as usual. Insurance adjusters said that so far as they knew this was the first time two hanks in the same city ever had been robbed at the same time. All day Tuesday telephone and tele-

No-Promise Pledge Wins in Election

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REV. H. T. GRAHAM f * |UST one platform plank ; I was enough to elect the J I Rev. H. T. Graham, pastor of the Westminster Presbyterian Church, trustee of Woodruff Place, Tuesday. It was: "I have made promises to no individual, and I’ll just fill the office to the best of my ability.”

TOTAL DEATH IDLE IN WEST VIRGINIA MINE BLASE IS 27 Check-up Shows 36 Men Escaped Gas Explosion in Shaft, By Unit'd turret GLEN ROGERS. W. Va.. Nov. 7. Two more bodies were taken from the wreckage of the Raleigh Wyoming CoaJ Company's mine during the night, bringing the total dead in Tues day's explosion to 27. The pit, supposedly a model of coal mine construction. was virtually sealed, tons of coal, slate and rock blocking the entrance after the explosion. A check-up, made by mine officials today while this little .mining town arranged for burying its dead, showed sixty-three men went down the main shaft yesterday morning before the blast. Thirty-six escaped with only the slightest Injuries. The men who perished were in a separate apartment near where the pocket of accumulated gas let go. Most of the men killed were married. Two weeks ago Mrs. Joe Gurak and six children arrived from Poland to Join their husband and father, who had left home several months ago for America. Tuesday Joe Gurak was killed. Definite plans for burying the dead had not been completed early today. Two of the victims were residents of Beckley and they probably will be burled there. There was some talk today of a joint funeral for the other twenty-five. HOURLY TEMPERATURE 6 a. m, 41 10 a. m 47 7 a. m 40 11 a. m 47 8 a. m 41 12 (noon) 47 9 a. m 44 1 p. m 46

graph linemen worked to restore communication, which ended when the bandits cut all wires. New fixtures are being installed in the banks and within a few days all visible traces of the bandits’ visit will have disappeared. Long distance telephone service was re-established within a few hours, but telephone officails said it will be several days before all local phones are working. Thrill of Frontier Since Tuesday, Spencer has enjoyed all the thrills of frontier days in the West. For years Spencer had taken its excitement second-hand through the movies. But Tuesday night the city awakened to find Itself the very center of a wild and woolly melodrama. Bandits on tops of buildings, bandits in alleys, bandits on street corners, bandits that shot people in the legs, shot the windows out of the fire chief’s sedan and sent him flying to cover with a fusillade of buckshot (Continued on Page 2)

Forecast FAIR tonight and Thursday. Somewhat colder tonight. Indications show slightly colder temperatures Thursday.

TWO CENTS

Former U, S, Attorney Named Special Assistant by C, W,>Moores, PROBE REOPENS MONDAY Judge James A, Collins Says Deputy's Experience Qualifies Him, Clarence W. Nichols, former assistant United States district attorney, today was appointed deputy to Charles W. Moores, special prosecutor in the grand jury investigation of the financial affairs of Governor McCray, by Moores. Nichols will proceed with the investigation Monday, according to Criminal Judge James A. Collins. Moores’ continued illness made the appointment necessary, Collins said. Judge Collins said: "Mr. Nichols’ appointment is a splendid one. His long experience in the Federal Court specially equips him for the duties lo which he has been assigned by Mr.— Moores. Mr. Nichols will arrange his work so that the investigation will proceed next Monday morning.” The grand jury at Noblesville, investigating, among other things the affairs of Governor McCray, will resume its inquiry Friday. It has been i adjourned since last Saturday. ‘ According to information from | Noblesville, the Investigation is ex- ! pected to be concluded that day. Ham- | llton County bankers are expected to (appear Friday to tell ot dealings with the Governor. COUNTY COUNCIL APPROVES BRIDGE

Delaware St, Structure Depends Upon City Action, If the city council before Jan 15, 1924, will authorize a bond Issue to build a river bridge at Kentucky Ave., the county will spend $210,000 for a bridge over Fall Creek at Delaware St., the county council decided today. If the city council refuses to spend the money for the river bridge, the county council wijl rescind today’s action In which they authorized the Delaware St. bridge bond issue, to be held in abeyance until the city acts or until Jan. 15. M. N. Bebee, assistant city engineer, assured the county officials that the board of public works is “all for the Kentucky Ave. bridge,” which probably will cost $700,000. Plans for a foot bridge with seven spans have been prepared, he said. The county council passed an emergency ordinance appropriating $89,808.60 to tide officials and institutions over until Jan. 1. A bakery to cost $7,500 for the poor farm was Included. JUNG’S STORY DOUBTED Detective Says Bamboo Inn Man's Bonds Were of String. Story of Kay Jung, treasurer of the Bamboo Inn, Monument PI., that he was bound and gagged by two masked bandits who took $1,900 from the restaurant safe early Monday will be carefully investigated Inspector of Detectives John Mullin said today. Mullin said he “was inclined to doubt” Jung’s story after Detectives Samuels and Reynofds reported they had discovered Jung's bonds to have been of twine which a child might have broken.

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