Indianapolis Times, Volume 35, Number 166, Indianapolis, Marion County, 24 November 1923 — Page 1

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VOLUME 35—NUMBER 166

GET AIMS. IS WARNING TO MEGS Further Attacks by Yeggs Expected to Be Made in State, POLICE HAVE NO TRACE Loo; of Robbers of Two City Institutions Totals $9,870. Suburban banks today were warned by the Indiana Bankers’ Association to take steps to prevent robberies such as those of the Tuxedo State Bank, 4304 E, New York St., and the Central State Bank, Central Ave. and Thirtieth St., in which unmasked bandits Friday obtained $0,870.19. The banks were urged to install electric burglar alarms so that if employes are trapped by robbers the news may be flashed by stepping on a push button or by other device. Extra patrolmen were posted in outlying districts near banks as a precaution today, according to Police Chief Herman F. Rikhoff. Extra night riders were sent out Friday night and today extra patrols continue to scour the city. Rikhoff called upon citizens to report any suspicious actions of strangers loafing In the outlying districts, pointing out that Friday’s bamlits were in the vicinity of the banks for some time before the robberies. Meanwhile, detectives believe that the same three men robbed both banks, and that they were from another city. Police were scouring the city for the Ford ccupe in which the bandits left the Tuxxedo Bank. It is believed they use! a small stolen car to allay suspicion and transferred to a hlghpowered auto to escape from the city. Other Robberies Feared Miss Forba McDaniel, assistant secretary of the bankers association, said that the association beU?v*s there will be other robberies of small banks in this State. “It Is significant,” said Miss McDaniel, “that the robbera steer clear of banks with electrical alarm systems. Not one in this State sc protected has been robbed. We also urge arming of bank employes.” Four detectives have been assigned tc each of the Friday robberies by the police department. The bankers’ association’s protective department, headed by H. C. Webster, also is working on the cases The officers abandoned a clew that the Central Ave robbers escaped in a Cadillac automobile parked one block west of the bank. They do not believe the bandits left the city until after the Tuedo robbery, which was at 3:20 p. m. Two of the bandits entered the Central Avenue Bank, while a third stood at the entrance. The armed pair covered Arthur McGinnis, 1535 Bellefontaine St., assistant cashier, and ordered him to lie down in the rear of the cage. He was the only man in the bank. Climb Over Bars Then the robbers climbed over the cage bars, took $1,096 in cash from a drawer and $25,000 In non-negotiable (Continued on Page 11)

Pictures of the bank robbery will be found on Page 11.

CAREY DISMISSED ON TOMMY G. 0. P. ex-Ward Chairman Found 'Not Guity.’ Horace W. Carey, former Republican chairman of the Eighth Ward, was found not guilty of a charge of embezzlement and grand larceny, in Criminal Court today, when his attorney, Eph Inman, moved that the court dismiss the hearing because the act eha-ged occurred more than two years ago. Special Judge John F. Robbins instructed the jury to return a verdict of "not guilty.” Carey was accused of embezzling $1,500 from the Indianapolis Drilling Syndicate.

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Magnus Takes Bungalow By United Press ‘ WASHINGTON. Nov. 24. “Well, here we are, mother,” said Senator Magnus Johnson this morning as he and his wife and two daughters walked up the steps at 59 Sycamore St„ Tacoma Park, Maryland. “Wipe your shoes,” said Mrs. Johnson, mindful it was raining. Pretty soon a truck brought their baggage. That’s how the new Senator from Minnesota and his family moved into their home here. “We decided not to bring our furniture,” said Mrs. Johnson. “So we just rented this place furnished. It’s cold in here. Go down and look at the furnace, won't you?” This last to Magnus, who was hovering about, pridefully surveying the cozy bungalow and its furnishings. And Magnus went.

REAL INDIANS 00 BATTLE AT IRWIN FIELD Butler Closes 1923 Grid Season With Haskeli Institute. In the Local Struggle PROBABLE STARTING LINE-UPS Butler. Haskell. Paul L. E Carpenter Black L. T Nix Huugate L. G Killbuek Relehel C ... Jennings Duttenhaser R G Norton Mulholland R. T Roebuck Blessing R. E Kipp Middles w orth Q Scott Griggs L H G. Levi Nipper R. H Elkins Kiser F J. Levi Irwin Field will take on the appearances of an Indian reservation playground this afternoon—the Haskell Indians will perform. Braves collected from twenty-two tribes are among the cleated-hoof grid warriors wearing the Haskell colors, and they are ambitious to roll up a decisive score on Pat Page’s Butler athletes. Rig John the PHot Piloted by John Levi, the best Indian football player of the season, the Government school youths are bubbling over with confidence. They have weight and speed and a galaxy of hard-hitting pigskin chasers. Half back Woods, star ground gainer, is the only Butler warrior on the crippled list and Coach Page will be able to send In plenty of fresh talent as the battle rages. The Blue and White gridders know they are going to face a mighty foe, but they are not frightened and their good physical condition doubtless will help them bear up under many Haskell drives. Service Men Invited. Because the Indian school is a Government Institution the Butler officials have invited the Navy Reserve Band, marine corps officers and men w’ho are staConed In the city, Ft. Benjamin Harrison guard and a group of Boy Scouts. The Naval band will perform immediately before the starting whistle. Between halves Butler students, under the direction of Ed Arens, yell leader, will stage a pantomime representing the advance of Butler ath leites. Wabash, De Pauw and other Butler rivals will be "chased from the field” as the finale to the attraction. An Interesting contest will be staged between Griggs of Butler and John Levi of the Indians in distance on punts. Griggs will do all the punting for the Butler team. Levi is nationally known for his punting prowess and Butler fans feel Griggs can give the Indian a good race. COLDER WEATHER COMING HOURLY TEMPERATURE 6 a. m 37 10 a. m 38 7 a. m 37 11 a. m 40 8 a. m. 37 12 (noon) 42 9 a. m 37 1 p. m 43 Four Inches of snow reported Friday from Central Wisconsin need contain no immediate forecast for Indianapolis, according to the local weather bureau, which reports rising temperature tonight and Sunday. Rain is cheduled for the early part of the week and again in the latter part, but for Ohio and Tennessee territory the mercury is due for a fall about Thursday. Weather reports say it wifi be considerably colder than today. Dillon Case Continued The case of Mike Dillon, 41, who operates a saloon at 744 S. Capitol Ave., arrested Nov. 15 on liquor charges was taken under advisement until Dec. 1 in city court today.

EXPLOSIONS WRECK TWO CONSULATES Italian and Spanish Buildings . in Philadelphia Damaged by Bombs. NEITHER OFFICIAL INJURED Blasts Felt for Miles and Scores Are Treated for Cuts and Bruises. By United Pres* PHILADELPHIA, Pa., Nov. 24 The Italian and Spanish consulates In South Philadelphia were partially wrecked by two bomb explosions today. The first bomb exploded on the steps of the Spanish consulate’s home shortly after 1 o’clock. The second bombing occurred at the Sons of Italy Bank, above which the Italian consulate is located. In the blast at the Spanish consulate, buildings were shaken and windows broken for a radius of six miles. Many persons were hurjed from their beds and others were bruised and cut by flying glass. Police rushed to the scene. Hospital crews were summoned. Thousands of excited c.tizens massed around the wrecked building. While the excitement at the Spanish consulate was at its height, the Italian consulate bomb exploded. The Italian and Spanish consuls escaped injury. Physicians treated a score for cuts and minor bruises. Signor Scilleti, Italian consul, was at his home when the explosion occurred at the Italian consulate. Emil de Matta, Spanish conaul, was thrown from his bed, but aside fr- rn shock, was uninjured.

1500 SMOKE ITEM VETOED BTTSHANK 'lnspector Wouldn’t Be of Much Use, Anyway,’ The new city smoke inspector must serve from the time he is appointed until Jan. 1 without pay, if Mayor Shank’s idea is carried out. The mayor today vetoed an ordinance proriding SSOO for the chief assistant smoke inspector for the rest of 1923. Thirteen men took the examination for smoke inspector Wednesday. “1 don’t think he will be appointed before Dec. 1,” said the mayor, "and he can serve the rest of the year without pay. He won’t be worth much to the city the first month, anyway.” The mayor also vetoed an ordinance increasing the fees for "no parking” zones In front of business houses from $lO to SSO a year. “The streets are free, and I don’t think we have a right to have that parking space bought,” the mayor said. Included In the list o" ordinances signed was one proriding for an automatic schedule of fines for traffic law- violations when motorists receive a “sticker.” The fines range from $2, $3 and $5 for first, second and third offenses, without court trial, when the motorist elects to plead guilty.

COOLIDGE MESSAGE WILL URGE STABILITY President to Sound Administration Keynote on Important National Issues Before Next Congress,

By LAWRENCE MARTIN, (Copvriffht. lUZS, by United Prowl WASHINGTON, Nov, 24.—The keynote of the President’s forthcoming message to Congress will he: Don't do anything to disturb the country. It is the duty of Congress to create and preserve the country's confidence, stability and sense of security. Some headings of the message and the views to be expressed include: TAXATION—The condition of the Government’s finances and the outlook for the immediate future make possible consideration of tax law revision with reductions in certain rates. This reduction must be made with a view to the Government’s needs, without injustice or disturbance of business. The message will state how far Mr. Coolidge believes Congress can go, but will not attempt unduly to limit its freedom of action. APPROPRIATIONS—These will be treated in a letter transmitting the budget, but a reference to them in the regular message is also forecast. Mr. Coolidge will warn against making the country’s prosperity the excuse for “pork barrel” appropriations of any sort and will point out that such appropriations will not only defeat agyr sort and will point out that such appropriations will not only defeat any chance of tax reduction, but will disturb business. VETERANS —Probably will not refer to the soldier bonus directly, but will coyer care of disabled veterans. ~ t .....

INDIANAPOLIS, SATURDAY, NOY. 24, 1923

Law Firm to Form New Life Partnership fjr’Ps (ABOVE) REBEL AII PARITZ (BELOW) WILLIAM HYMAN | By NEA Service | I NCI NN ATI, Nov. 24—“ William Hyman and Wife, At I tornys-at-Daw.” That Is the shingle which will I hang over a certain Cincinnati law : office shortly. If plans of the principals in the venture are completed. For anew form of partnership is in contemplation hy Attorney William Hyman of Ft. Thomas, Ky., and Attorney Rebekah M. Paritz of this city. They are to be married soon, and at the same time become partners in the practice of law. constituting the first husband-and-wife law partnership in Ohio. Miss Paritz was admitted to the Ohio bar two years ago, and is now assistant librarian in the Hamilton County law library- Her fiance has been practicing five years.

11,000 POLICY IS STOLEN BY THIEF Woman Frightens intruder Away at Home, While burglars took a short rest Friday night, sneak thieves continued to worry police. Mrs. Mary Walker, 434 N. California St., told police she heard a noise in the basement. A colored man wearing a rain coat, hurried out the basement window and escaped. Other thefts were reported by: C. W. Wood, 1530 N. Illinois St., raincoat, valued at $65, stolen from writing room of downtown hotej; David Oglesby, 125 W. TwentyEighth St., dress and quilt, valued at $100; R. B. Goldsberry, manager of Park Jewelry Store, 146 W. Washington St., two watches, valued at $36, taken from counter: W. L. Rinker, 717 King St., a SI,OOO life insurance policy and 125 pennies; Theodore Patterson, 333 N. Illinois St., street car conductor, theft of money sack containing $21.60.

istration has taken to help agriculture will be cited, notably the mission of Frank Mondell and General Meyer to the West In the Interest of cooperative marketing. Congress will be invited carefully legislative suggestions made to It. STATE JUGGLES $750,000 General Fund Debt Now Reaches $3,640,000 Mark. The State board of finance voted today to transfer $750,000 from the State benevolent fund to the highway commission to cancel a debt of that amount owed by the State’s general fund. The transaction places the general fund $3,640,000 in debt. At the same time the board voted to borrow $250,000 from banks to take care of bills owed by lii? general fund, but which It is unable to meet. Today’s transactions leave th; benevolent fund with a balance of about $50,000. State Auditor Robert Bracken, a member of the board, moved to award future loans by open bidding. His motion was not seconded. County Autos Purchased The county commissioners have purchased two cars for the use of Sheriff Snider. They are a Ford sedan and a used Hudson touring car, costing together $1,464.-80. The sedan will be used by Claude M. Worley, special investiga f or for Criminal •

MAN TAKES LIFE IGNORANT END OF TROUBLES IS NEAR

hhi IMS HOT! SMB mi Purdue-lndiana in Annual Clash at Bloomington— De Pauw Meets Wabash, All the pent up enthusiasm of a year’s wait bursts forth on the last j Saturday in November when bitter j rivals of the gridiron meet to settle ; differences for twelve more months.: If a team is defeated it is 365 days] until a chance for revenge is offered. Past Records Forgotten Purdue is at Indiana today in just such a conflict. The disastrous seasons of the two elevens will be forgotten in the final combat which means so much. It is homecomilng day at I. U. Purdue is the favorite to win. Marks, Indiana’s best half back, is 1 not in shape to play. Whether he gets into the game or not, he is re- ! ported in poor condition. The loss of this flashy ball carrier Is a sad blow to the Crimson hopes. Purdue also has some injured. It is the last game on Jordan FSqJd and Indiana would give a great deal for victory. Tigers and Scarlet Over at Crawfordsvlll© De Pauw invades the bailiwick of the Wabash clan. Never has that slogan "Wabash always fights’’ been better exemplified than this season. The Little Giants, with not a great deal to start with, have more than pleased their followers with the scrappy brand of foot- | ball displayed In all of the games. Other "natural” rivalary scraps arc I Franklfn at Earl ham, In which the : Baptists are an easy favorite over J the Quakers and Rose Poly and State | Normal at Terre Haute. The Jgni glneers are thought to have tffe edge j over the Teachers, who took up the j grid game only this year. Notre Dame is at Pittsburgh in a tussle with Carnegie Tech. It probably won’t be so easy as every team the Irish meet is well-primed for the contest. Defiance is at Valparaiso. UTILITY BOARD IN SESSION ON RATES Members Confer About Water Company Order, Conferences were held today by the public service commission on the Indianapolis Water Company rate order, which is expected to bo issued soon. The company seeks higher rates. John W. McCardle, chairman, con- ; ferred with Governor McCray, and is said to have discussed a matter brought before McCray by Samuel R. Artman, member of the commission, who is said to be in opposition to ! motorization. McCardle and Oscar Ratts, member who wrote the tentative order, also conferred secretly. The entire commission then met secretly for nearly two hours. Valuation was the matter most discussed, it Is said. The fact that certain influences are seeking immediate passage of the order Is said to have been i discussed. It is conjectured that Art- ' man and Frank Wampler, another ! commissioner, will dissent if provi- | sions of a proposed order now being discussed by the other three members of the body are adopted. FURNITURE IN S4OO FIRE Furniture in the second hand store of W. J. Jacobs, 325 Virginia Ave., w’as damaged to the extent of S4OO by a fire of unknown origin today.

KARDORFF IS NAMED TO FORM CABINET Leader of German People's Party Immediately Confers With Chiefs Following Fail of Stresemann Regime,

By CARL D. GROAT United Press Staff Correspondent. BERLIN, Nov. 24.—President Ebert today requested Deputy Seigfred Kardorff, leader of the Voikesparte, (peoples) to endeavor to form anew cabinet. Kardorff immediately began conversations with the party leaders. Von Kardorff was born in 1873 in Berlin. He is a member of the same party as former Chancellor Stresemann, the German people’s party. Von Kardorff has been a member of the Reichstag for some time and is well-known as a parliamentarian. Immediately following the German revolution he was a member of the German national party. However, this was too reactionary Tor Von Kardorff and he left to becttn© a member of the people’s party. t ■HgniwiMlMiii iliiiii M

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Hale and Hearty on 98th Birthday

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JAMES P. LATHROP Congratulations and tokens of esteem were today tendered the Rev. James B. of Greensburg, on his ninety-eighth birthday. Despite his age the Rev. Lathrop enjoys good health.

’GRAND OLD MAN’ NEAR 100TH YEAR Native of Greensburg Passes Another Milestone, By United Press GREENSBURG, Ind., Nov. 24. Greensburg's “Grand Old Man” today celebrated his ninety-eighth birthday anniversary'. The Rev. James B. Lathrop, on the event of the passing of another milestone, w r as showered today with congratulations and tokens of esteem, with the wish that he may live to round out the century. Although time has begt>n her toll, the Rev. Lathrop has retained his strength of mind and body In a remarkable way. He seldom misses church and prayer meeting services and continues to possess the keenness of mind which has marked his career. He was born in Greensburg on Nov. 24, 1825. After receiving his elementary education here and a law degree from Indiana University in 1947, he entered the ministry' for thirty-one years. He later entered the banking business and became head of a local bank. The Rev. I-athrop Is the oldest Mason and Knights Templar in Indiana: he is the oldest minister in the Indiana Methodist conference: the oldest alumnus of Indiana University and the oldest retired bank president in the United States. Mrs. Frank Qivan. wife of Judge Frank Givan, 1308 Central Ave.. Indianapolis, is a daughter of the Rev. Lathrop. NEW CITY GOLF COURSE Purchase of 157.34 Acres Is Favored by Park Board. A preliminary resolution for the acquisition of 157.84 acres between Keystone and Walker Aves. near Garfield Park for a south side golf course was adopted by the park board today. John L. Elliott, city engineer .was instructed to prepare description of the land. The lioard also ordered Eliott to prepare a description of the land lying between Coe, Maxwell, Wilson and North Sts. as a step for city acquisition of the land as a frontage for the Riley hospital. The acquiring of this strip would link up the Riley, City and Long hospitals in a park system.

following resignation of the government of Chancellor Gustav Stresemann, did not materialize. Candidates for the chancellorship included Dr. Joahnnes Von Hleber, state president at Wurtemberg, Democratic party, and Dr. Heinrich Albert, remembered, for hfe exploits In the United States where he was attached to the German embassy during the early years of the war. It was anticipated General Von Zeokt would retain his post as national dictator, possibly with stronger powers. Stresemann’s resignation late Friday came after he had failed to retain support for his coalition cabinet in the face of strong attacks principally by Socialists, The chancellor demanded ai “show down” ep his policies and a vote of miscona<3nce followed, 230

John Connell, 55, Cuts Wrists and Sets Fire to Home While Wife Waits in Court Ready to Compromise on Divorce, FIREMEN FIND HUSBAND IN BLAZING BEDROOM Woman Swoons When She Learns of Suicide After She Had Gone to Disco /er Cause of Defendant’s Failure to Appear, A few minutes before his wife’s attorney had offered to settle with his attorney, out of court, arising from their divorce case, John Connell, 55, cf 360 S. New Jersey St., committed suicide today. His death is believed to have been due to brooding over the divorce case. Firemen said Connell first tried to start a fire by setting a lamp under the gas meter in the basement. Failing in this, he broke the meter off, went upstairs and set fire to his bed on the first floor, it was said. Then he went to the second floor and cut both his wrists. ,

He returned to his bedroom and had fallen across the burning bed when firement from Company' 17 broke in. He was taken next door, where he died shortly' after. Owned Home Jointly Connell was to have appeared before Judge T. J. Moll In Superior Court this morning. Mrs. Connell, with her attorney, G. R. Estabrook, and James E. Deery, attorney-for Connel, were present. The Connells own a house jointly and the court was to decide what part of the house he was to occupy and what part of the house was to be occupied by Mrs. ConnelL When the defendant failed to appear In court, Deery' and Mrs. Connell searched the courthouse for him, believing he had gone to the wrong courtroom. Deery, after waiting for some time, explained to the judge hla client had failed to appear and that he had been unable to get in touch with him. The case was postponed until next week. Offer to Settle When Deery returned to his office, he received a telephone call telling him Connell was dead. A few minutes later Estabrook called him and said he believed the differences between the couple could be settled out of court. “It Is too late.” Deery told him. "The case is now before a higher court." When Mrs. Connell returned home and discovered her husband was dead, she fainted. It was said she was suffering from nervous prostration. The divorce complaint was filed Nov. 5. Mrs. Connell charged cruel and inhuman treatment. On the same day she was given a restraining order to prevent her husband from interfering -with their joint account of $3,000 in a building and loan association. The Connells were married July 19, 1913, records show. HAMMOND OFFERS TO RETURN BABIES Missing Salesman Demands Immunity as Reward, Reconciliation with his wife and guarantee of Immunity from prosecution is the price R. L. Hammond, salesman, demands for the return of his two children, Catherine, 2, and Robert, 1, to their mother, Mrs. Marie Hammond. 1301 Ewing St. Hammond wrote to this effect to his attorney, Lloyd D. Claycombe, Police Capt. John White said today. Hammond, who left with the children last Sunday, said ne tvould be here Dec. 5, when he is to be tried on charges growing out of an alleged effort to enter the house where his wife Is living several weeks ago. He was shot by Mrs. Hammond’s sister on this occasion, police say.

CITIZENS DONATE $350,000 TO CITY Land Given for Boulevard Project. Civic pride in Indianapolis is revealed by records of the park board today in which land valued at $350,000 by property owners on the west end of Kessler Blvd. was given to th 6 city In the boulevard project. The city acquired a strip of land 100 feet wide starting at Fifty-Sixth and Meridian Sts. and running west around Sunset Ave. to the Cooper road, a distance of 7.2 miles, costing $14,000 which represents actual cost of moving houses and preparing the right of way, Z Property owntra without e^eption

Forecast PARTLY cloudy tonight and Sunday, with a probable rise in temperature in this vicinity.

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M'CRAY MAY TELL GRAND JURY HIS STORYOF DEALS James W, Noel and Collins Discuss Desire of Governor, Activity In the investigation of the financial transactions of Governor McCray is expected to be resumed Monday with re opening of the Marion County grand jury inquiry. The case was at a standstill today with the Jury adjourned until Monday and the Federal bankruptcy hearing adjourned, after six days of testimony, until Dec. 3. Reports were current that McCray will go before the grand jury to tell his own version of his activities. This report grew out of a conference between James W. Noel, attorney for the Governor, and Judge James A. Collins of the Criminal Court. Neither would discus the matter further than to say the Governor’s desire to appear before the jury was discussed. It is not customary to call the person under investigation to appear before a grand jury. When the bankruptcy hearing reopens, Harry C. Sheridan, referee, will have before him charges of four more acts of bankruptcy against McCray. These include payments to the Discount and Deposit State Bank of Kentland, payments to a cemetery association, and a payment to the Bank of Marshfield. McCray is expected to explain, when the bankruptcy hearing reopens, the charge made by former Governor James P. Goodrich on the stand Friday that McCray misrepresented to the subscribers of the so-called Goodrich pool the amount of property to be turned over to the pool. DEATH OF PATIENTS IN HOSPITAL PROBED Three Women Die Following Treatment at Cincinnati, By Timet Special CINCINNATI. Nov. 24.—State and city authorities today began rigid investigation into the death of three women patients of Longview hospital for the insane, who died following injections of specific used in treatment of paresis. The dead are: Mrs. Mercy Ackerman Crawford, 34, Mrs. Lena Glaser, 30, and Miss Marie Honkamp, 30, al lof Cincinnati. Prof. A. Z. Domine, in charge of the patients, had prepared the solution to be used in the usual manner by Injection into the arm. He began the treatment with Mrs. Crawford and passed on to Mrs. Glazer, and had just finished with Miss Honkamp, when the first two women began to show signs of terrible and violent reaction. Dr. E. A. Baber, superintendent of the hospital, laid blames for the death upon the specific used. ‘ONE’ POUND BABY DIES Fifteen-l'e-ar-Old Mother Is in Critical Condition. By United Frets HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 24.—After a twenty-day fight for life in which she astonished physicians by her remarkable vitality. Marie Rogers, "onepound baby,” died last night. The 15-year-old mother, Mrs. C. W. Rogers, who has been ill fo| four months with typhoid malaria, blagain in a critical condition from grief over