Indianapolis Times, Volume 35, Number 185, Indianapolis, Marion County, 17 December 1923 — Page 2

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BOY, G, SERIOUSLY INJURED BY AUTO; DRIVER ARRESTED Fire Truck Smashes Into Another Machine on Broadway. John Henry Smith. 6. of 605 E. Maiket St., is in a serious condition at the city hospital today as a result of injuries received when he was struck by an automoJ tile driven b.v I * Cr r>Hn James McDonI -* fx uve been | iIQ .111 e and m i J -e. dent* We., apartment [ ii jianun County 2, at New Jersey | >c * r and Washington • . „ _ _ , _ Sts Saturday. 1 1 Qfln '* * " McDonald is [ I n{JU charged with asI itcc j’ sault and batii ■ your tery. According luty to muke the . .. , .tn-et' Ktfe. to police, the boy ran in front of the car. An automobile driven by Alexander Moore. 3146 Broadway, was struck by a fire truck in charge of Captain Hupp, headquarters company, at Me rldian and New York Sts. Sunday. No one was hurt. An automobile struck another car belonging to Eliza Schooley, 20 N. Sheffield Ave.. parked in front of 309 N. New Jersey St., and then failed to stop. Witnesses said the license number was that of a car belonging to Police Lieutenant Orville Hudson Hudson “proved an alibi." Police say they were given the wrong number. While Irvin Childers, 2147 N. Penn sylvania St., was cranking an automobile belonging to Mrs. Eva Brown, 1209 W. Twenty-Ninth St., at Twenty Ninth and Harness Sts., the car started. It crashed into automobiles belonging to William B. Kesler, R. R. 1, box 216: Leonard Andrews, 1325 Eugene St., and into one belonging to Cbiiders.

SON OF RABBI IS CONFESSED FROG Confesses to Part in 100 St, Louis Hold-ups. By C'uHid Press ST. LriLIS. Dec. 17. —Harry Adler. 23. who says he is the son of a Jew,ih rabbi, today cleared up much of the mystery of St. Louis’ "crime wave" by confessing to having taken liart in 100 hold-ups in the last six months. Albi it Nudeltnan. 19. whose name and address was found in Adler's notebook. confessed ,o twenty touueries in two mun hs, and involved Adler, causing the older man’s confession, police said. Nudelman said the twenty hold-ups netted only about SIOO, of which he got only $25. He was ready ro quit the game. “It is just an easy way to make a living without working," Adler said I hold up people for amusement, just as others shoot people for amusement.” CHRISTMAS VACATIONS Periods for Schools Announced; Vacuum Bids Received. Bids on vacuum systems for seven schools were received by the board Os school commissioners at a special meetin gtoday. The next regular meeting will be held Dec. 26, instead of Christmas night. Jacob H. Hilkene, inspector of Instruction, was ordered to study cleaning systems in several Indiana cities. All public schools will close Friday for the holidays. They will reopen Jan. 7. Vacations at other schools are: Butler College, Dec. 19 to Jan. 2; Boys' Preparatory’ School and several business colleges and colleges of art and music. Dec. 21 to Jan. 2; Indiana University School of Medicine, Dec. 21 to Jan. 3; Indiana Central College, Dec. 21 to Jan. 2.

Gone, but Not Forgotten Automobies reported stolen belong to: Frank J. McAvoy. 1826 S. Meridian St., from New York and Pennsylvania Sts. Albert Salge. 1813 Koehne St,, from Market and Pennsylvania Sts. Roy Cook, Franklin, Ind., from there. BACK HOME AGAIN Automobiles reported found by po.iee belong to: Claude A. Brewer. 2178 Madison \ve., found at Capitol Ave. and Court St. A. S. Bowman, 933 N. Capitol Ave., found at Capitol Ave. and Market St.

Every Dollar Helps! Harding Memorial Now is the time to make your contribution to the Harding Memorial Fund. A nitional campaign in on his week to raisj $3,0t>0.000. Gifts are to be in loving remembrance. They are to be voluntary. They are to come from nonpartisan sources A school chdu s dime will he as welcome as the merchant prince's large donation. The idea is to have EYET \ fODY give something. For your convenience the following blank is printed: IN MEMORY OF HARDING To the Indianapolis Times: I am sending you herewith my c heck for (I ) payable to Arthur V. Brown, Treasurer, as a contribution to the Harding Memorial Fund. Name Street address City Please write plainly so that a correct record may ba kept.

BEWARE PICKPOCKETS! Christmas Shoppers Report Losses in Crowds. Additional efforts will be made by police during the last week of Christmas shopping to curb the pickpockets who have been working in the downown shopping crowds. Henry Hilton, Greenfield, Ind., reported the theft of a pocketbook containing $24 while downtown Saturday. A purse containing $6 was taken from Grant Hill. Greenfield, Ind., Saturday, police reports show. Noil FINDS WIFEASUICIDE Mrs, Marietta Sullivan, in 111 Health, Ends Life, Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Ma rietta Sullivan. 6S, of 1941 S. State Ave., who cut her own throat Sunday at the home, van ’ the husband. operations and MRS. MARIETTA faced another, acSULLIVAN cording to th e husband, who said she had told him she feared the pain would be too much for her to bear. HOUSE IS FACED BY SOLDIER BONUS Tax Reduction May Be Sidetracked by Veterans' Bill, Hv Cnitrd Press WASHINGTON. Dec. 17.—House leaders rolled up their sleeves today to clear the track for taji reduction, but found the right of way barred by the soldier Bonus question. Their first problem was to decide whether to get rid of the bonus by passing that bill first, or to try to move tax legislation concurrently with the bonus. It was agreed no matter how diligently the House labors, It will be weeks before anything is done. As soon as House organization is completed today, the Ways and Means Committee will take up tax reduction legislation.

PROVERB ANSWERS ARE NO! KNOWN Editor Can Not Verify Your Solutions, A man telephoned the proverb editor and asked if a certain proverb was the right one. The proverb editor wishes to announce he does not know which proverb is right. These proverbs, together with the proverb pic tuies, were deposited with Ralph K. Smith, vice president and cashier of the Fletchor-American National Bunk, and sealed, before the proverb contest started. The correct answers will not be known until the three judges visit the bank when the contest closes and temove the original drawings and answers. This gives every one a fair chance to win one of the prizes that range from SI,OOO to $5. By studying the proverb pictures and the proverbs, you will find one that will answer the thought which the artist has portrayed. Take your time about answering because even after the sixtieth ! proverb picture is printed you will he given ample time in which to go over the entire group of pictures again. Do not be satisfied until you have answered every proverb. If you desire any back proverb pictures, after 'he first fifteen, which will be supplied f-ee, please enclose 2 cents for each picture and order by number only. Do not order by date. Alcoholic Poisoning, Death Cause Alcoholic poisoning was given as the cause of the death of William Archer, colored, 519 W. Fourteenth St., who. police said, was found dead in bed by his daughter. Edna.

CANDIDATES WILL BEQUESTIONEDON ISSUESOF LABOR Non-Partisan League to Determine Attitude Toward Legislation, Questionnaires to determine the attitude of candidates for Indiana offices on labor legislation are being drafted by the Non-Partisan Political Action League. An organization meeting of the State committee was held Sunday. C. G. Mauzy, farmer, Fowler, Ind., was elected State chairman. Others elected: A. E. Gordon, vice president; James A. Leckler. Indianapolis, secretary; W. H. Allen, Indianapolis, treasurer. County organizations of the league are to be formed. "The farmer today would not be selling his produce for less than cost If he had leaders like organized labor leaders,” declared Mauzy. At a State meeting here Jan. 27, candidates indorsed by the Hague will be chosen. Members of the State committee: Rny Vpmc Maple, Indianapolis- F. F.. Gross. Indianapolis Char es VV Kern Indianapolis O. VV Miller. Ft. Wayne: Herbert I, Wright. Indianapolis: JamA Leehirr Indianapolis. H. VV Crown. Indianapolis: T N. Taylor, pregiden* of the Indiana State Federation of l abor: E C. Kidd Hammond: J K. Ponson, Richmond A H Gordon. B F Newlin, W H. Allen, Indianapo'is: Emil Salsbury, Indianapolis: Adolph J Fritz, secretary of the Indiana State Federation of Labor. SEVEN SAILORS IN LIFEBOATSAVED Nine Men From Lumber Boat Lost in Wreck, Rti Prilled Press MARSHFIELD, Ore., Dec. 17. Capt. T. Bromberg and six survivor* of the wrecked lumber steamer C. A Smith this morning put out from the vessel in their own lifeboat and have been safely picked up by the tug Ore gon. Nine men were drowned when n lifeboat from the steamer capsized Sunday. Several were safely removed from the wreck by the const guard crew Sunday morning shortly after the ves eel pitched onto the rocks.

Times Carriers Jam Walks on Way to Keith’s Show in Their Honor

SIDEWALK TRAFFIC WAS BLOCKED BY THE HUNDREDS OF TIMES CARRIERS CROWDING ABOUT THE ENTRANCE OF KEITH’S BE FORE THE SPECIAL SHOW GIVEN THEM THROUGH THE COURTIS BY OF LAST WEEK’S BILL. THE EMPLOYES AND MANAGER C. ROLTARE EGGLE STON SATURDAY'.

SOVIET RECOGNITION NOTE 1 RECEIVED BY COOUDGE Secretary Hughe* Summoned to Confer With President. fee f’ni f rrl Perm WASHINGTON, Dec. 17.—A soviet note asking for negotiations with the United States to bring about formal recognition of the Russian government was received today at White House. Secretary of State Hughes was summoned to the White House to confer with President CooMdge on the note. SLAYER OF INDIANA WIFE DECLARED INSANE E. Ray Tompkins He’d of Unsound Mind by Alienist Commission. Bu United Prernt MILWAUKEE, Wis., Dec. 17.—E. Ray Tompkins, former Normal School instructor and real estate director, who confessed murdering his wife, Ora Belle, of Clinton, Ind., was declared insane by a commission of j alienists making a report of their ! examination in municipal court today. READY FOR MAIL RUSH Postoflue Clerks Are Added to Staff of Employes. ! Extra postoffice clerks for weighing and insuring parcels were stationed in the first floor lobby of the Federal Bldg, by Robert H Bryson, postmaster, today. The Christmas rush started earlier than ever before this . year. Indications are all Christmas postoffice records will be broken. No rural route deliveries will be made Christmas day, Bryson said. Parcel post windows at the main office and all sub-stations were kept open from 2 to 5 p. m. Sunday. JOHN GUINN TO ART BALL They’H All Be There at Legion Post Banquet Wednesday. With national and State legion offl rials for headliners, the Indianapolis pout of the American Legion will hold a ‘“'-.nquet at the Severin at 6:30 p. m. W ednesday. National Commander John R. Quinn, State Commander E Arthur Ball, State Adjutant Frank H. Henley and Gen. Dwi rht E. Aultman. Ft. Harrison, are scheduled on the program.

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GRIFFIS TIDE IS ROLLING UP Petitions Demanding Release of Bergdoil’s Wouid-Be Captor Signed by 141 in One Plant,

Petitions—lndividually and en masse —continue to pour into the office of The Times uring the United States Government to use its good offices In an effort to obtain the release of Corliss Hooven Griffis from prison In Germany. Griffis is the former American Array officer who attempted to kidnap and bring back to America Grover Bergdoll, notorious draft dodger. Griffis is under twenty-one months' sentence. One of the petitions sent to The Times contains 141 signatures. James O. Nightingale of 15 N. Oriental St., who circulated it, writes “The undersigned do not want modification of sentence imposed on Corliss Hooven Griffis, but Immediate release. “Some of the signers remarked that

PETITION ~-p|o CHARLES E. HUGHES, Secretary of State: I 1 J We most respectfully request that the American Government employ its good offices to bring about the release of Corliss Hooven Griffis from the German prison to which he has oeen sentenced. Since the processes of justice havr been completed in his case, we feel that our Government may now with propriety intervene for his release, or modification of his sentence. In this connection we recall the noble efforts made by our Givernment in behalf of Edith Cavell after her conviction. Signed

if “Roosevelt were President, Lieu- j tenant Griffis would never have been tried, let iaone convicted.” I am an ex-soldier and am of the same opinion. “We all sincerely hope Griffis will obtain release Immediately. Bergdoll, I suppose. Is having his 'Ha, Ha,' and it looks as if Germany is trying to make a fool out of the United States." Nightingale, who is employed at the Link Belt Company, Holmes Ave and Michigan St., says he obtained signers through the courtesy of company officials and thans them for the opportunity. If you care to sign a petition send it to the Editor of Tne Times, Indianapolis. If you care to circulate a petition, pasta one of them at the top of a sheet of paper. The petitions will be discontinued in a few days.

INTEREST IN RINK STORE IS BOUGHT John H, Mack, New York, to Improve Local House, Negotiations whereby John H. Mack, New Y'ork City, obtains a substantial interest in Rink’s Cloak House, 29-37 N. Illinois St., will be i completed soon, W. A. Brennan, manager of the Meyer-Klser Bank real estate department, who handled the deal for both parties, said today. The Rink personnel will be unchanged, Edward A. Rink continuing as manager. A buying office will be maintained in New York. The Mack interests are widely represented over the country. Mack plans to spend from $75,000 to SIOO,OOO in new equipment and building changes to make the store one of the greatest cloak and suits houses in the Central West.

IDLLDFPLAGDE DROPS IN STATE Indiana Fatality Is Lower Than U, S. Average, The death rate from tuberculosis in Indiana is much lower than the naional death rate from the disease and has been greatly reduced in recent years, accoiding to statistics made public today by the United States Department of Commerce. The Indiana death rate for 1922 was 87.6 per 100,000 population, as ■om pared with a national death rate if 97.4. Twelve States of the thirty our in the registration area have lower rates than Indiana Nebraska has the lowest rate, 365 per 100,000 population. Colorado has the highest, 183.3 per 100,000 population. This is due to the fact many persons suffering from tuberculosis go to Colorado. The death rate in Indiana in 1918 was 140.2, In 1919 it was 114.1, tn 1920 it was 108.8 and in 1921 it was 92.9. IT’S ALL ABOARD. GYRO! “All Aboard! Christmas Special!" Gyro Club members summoned thus, will be dined at a Joy round up at the Casino Gardens Tuesday night. The last luncheon of the year will be held Tuesday noon at the Lincoln when tickets for the "Christmas Specal" the same evening will be put on sale.

PATIENT DIES IN OFFICE Thalee Smith, Stricken Suddenly, to Be Btu'iod in Kentucky. The body of Thnlee Smith, 21, who died Sunday afternoon In the office of Dr. John McCool. 1308 E. Washington St., will be taken to the home of his parents in Henderson, Ky.. for burial, following funeral services tonight. Smith, while motoring with friends, complained of feeling badly and was taken to the doctor’s office where he died. Coroner Paul F. Robertson said death was due to heart trouble. Smith lived wlih an aunt, Mrs Charles C. Richardson. 929 W. Thir-ty-Third St. His body was taken to the Planner and Buchanan undertaking establishment. 320 N. Illinois St. TaEureaEulti in One Day jjp* laxative SBrcmß | i Quinine! tablets The tonio and laxative effect of Laxative BROMO QUININE Tablets will fortify the system against Influenza and other serious ills resulting from a Cold. The box bears this signature ( 'o.v'fcS&r*erv&* Price 30c.

Radio Programs Tuesday

Cincinnati, Ohio—WLW (Central Standard Time.) 10:30 A. M. —Business reports. 1:30 P. M.—Business reports. 3 P. M.— Grain and stock quotations. 4 P. M.— Current Topics for women. 10 P. M.— Knox Presbyterian Church program. lIP. M. —Dance orchestra, and special features. Louisville, Ky.—WHAS (Central Standard Time.) 4 P. M. —Orchestra concert. 4:50 P. M.—Local livestock, produce and grain market reports. 4:55 P. M. — Football scores. Talk on household economics. 7:30 to 9 p. m.—Concert. Davenport, lowa—W'OC (Central Standard Time.) 10 A. M.—Opening market quotations. 11:05 A. M.—Market quotations. 12 (noon) —Chimes concert. 2 P. M.— Closing stocks and markets. 3:30 P. M. —Educational program and concert. 5:45 P. M. —Chimes concert. 6:30 P. M. —Sandman’s visit. Slient night. Schenestady, N. Y.—WGY (Eastern Standard Time) 12:30 P. M. —Stock market report. 12:40 P. M.—Produce market report. 6 P. M. —Produce and stock market quotations and news bulletins. 2 P. M. —Music. Solving the gift problem with books. Part Two. “For grownups." 7:45 P. M. —An all star comedy, “Up and Down Broadway." Chicago, 111.—WDAP (Central Standard Time.) 9:30, 10, 10:30, 11 A. M„ 12 (noon). 12:30, 1 and 1:30 P. M. —Quotations and market reports from Chicago Board of Trade. 6 and 10:30 P. M.— Closing quotations and market re ports. 7 P. M.—Concert. 10 P. M. — Musical program. Detroit, Mich.—WWJ (Central Standard Time.) 9:30 A. M.—" Tonight's Dinner,” and special taik. 9:45 A. M.—Health bulletins and talks of general Interest. 3 P. M. —Orchestra. 3:35 P. M.—Market reports. 5 P. M.—Football scores. 3 P. M. —Orchestra. 8:30 P. M. —Detroit News orchestra.

FROM FAR AND NEAR

Another postponement was made today in conspiracy trial of W. E. D. Stokes at Chicago. For fifth time the Interstate Com merce Commission has postponed effective date of order restricting use of privately owned and assigned coal cars. Latest check Indicated more than 200 were killed In earthquake in Ipiales region in Equador. Th< fight to liberalize the Episcopal Church will go before the general convention of the church, it was indicated in New’ Y'ork today. Christmas trees In Chicago are 35 to 50 per cent lower In price than last year. Cablegram received from Mrs. Robert Hughes, sent shortly before she committed suicide in China, indicates her act was unpremeditated. Federal officers Sunday emptied $90,000 worth of real beer from vats of Aurora, 111., Ice and Products Company. Several instances of fraud have been uncovered In connection with Illinois soldier bonus. Ambassador Frank B. Kellogg will leave Saturday to take up his duties as ambassador to Great Britain. Fort Worth bandits iod,ay robbed J. E. Riddle. Piggly-Wiggly store manager, of $3,000 in cash. HER SECRET IS SPOILED And So Is Miss Ruth Grey’s Yule Gift as Thief Appears. The only reason Miss Ruth Grey, an employe in the city engineer's of flee, disclosed what Christmas present she had bought for Arthur Haufler. another employe, was that she had to tell him he wasn’t going to get it police say. Miss Grey had purchased a watch valued at $45. Then some body stole it. Today she told Haufler and Haufler toid the police. The only secret now is the identity of the thief

MONDAY, DEC. 17, 1923

NEW BUS MEASURE EXPECTEDTO PASS, Original Ordinance Carried ‘Exclusive’ Clause. Passage of an amended ordinance permitting busses to operate on city streets was predicted when the council meets tonight. The measure originally provided an exclusive franchise to the Indianapolis Motor Coach Company. License fees are expected to be increased to SIOO a year for each bus. The ordinance- appropriating $3,000 for the assistant chief smoke inspector’s salary is expected to draw fire. It has been charged that politics entered into his selection. A resolution affirming the city’s intention to build a bridge over White River at Kentucky Ave. was ready for introduction. The county will build a bridge over Fall Creek at Delaware at if the city will build the Whit* River bridge

VETERAN PRINTER CALLED BY DEATH —i Served Under Governors Ralston and Marshall. Benjamin Strickland, 62, of 15 N. Ritter Ave., a veteran printer and clerk of the State printing department, died at his home at .0 a. m. today following an iliness of several weeks. Mr. Strickland served with the iriate printing staff under the administration of Thomas R. Marshall and Samuel M. Ralston. He was a printer also for many years. He was a member of the Improved Order of Red Men and the Irvington M. E. Church. He was married a second time twenty eight years ago. Surviving: The widow, one son, William Strickland of New Albany, Ind., by his first marriage, and a son, | Jack Strickland, by his second mar- '■ riage; three daughters, Mrs. Glenn ! Culbertson, and Miss Grace Strick- ; land of Indianapolis, by his second marriage, and Mrs. Charles Eaken of Jeffersonville, by his first marriage; two sisters, Mrs. John Chambers of Oklahoma and Mrs. William L. Taylor of Indianapolis; and a brother, Harry Strickland of Greenfield. Burial will be at Greenfield. NOBLESVILLE GYM TO BE DEDICATED TONIGHT Wabash President Will Give Addressg at Opening of §IIO,OOO Structure, Hu Tunes Special NOBLES'VILLE, Ind., Dec. 17 ! The new high school gymnasium, j which has ius. been completed at a ! cost of SIIO,OOO, will be dedicated tonight with an address by President i George Mackintosh of Wabash ColI lege. The structure has one of the largest basketball floors in the State. VOTERS’ PARLEY DEC. 29 Delegates of League Will Meet for Convention Plans The Independent Voters' League is to have a State delegates’ meeting in Indianapolis Dec. 29 to arrange for ! a State convention, it was announced at a meeting of the league Sunday. Temporary officers of the Indianapolis branch: Edgar Petit, chairman; Robert Schuyler, secretary; Charles O. Cummins, treasurer. Advance committee includes D. B. Carer. L. G. Simmons, Robert Schuyler, Edgar Petit, Edward W. Carl and A. L. 11. Messmer, all of Indianapolis. Zahnd denounced socialism as the forerunner of chaos, urged the Democratic party to break loose from "Taggartism” and asked voters to "reno ve the stigma cast on the State by the activities of Governor McCray.”