Indianapolis Times, Volume 35, Number 226, Indianapolis, Marion County, 2 February 1924 — Page 1

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VOLUME 35—NUMBER 226

WILSON’S LIFE SLOWLY EBBS

Fall Defies Senate Oil Reserve Probers

MRS. SHANK MOURNED BY CITY

Simple Funeral Services to Be Held at Home Monday at 2 p, m.

By DON HOGATE Indianapolis mourned the loss of Mrs. Sarah Shank. 48, today as the sforv of her unsuccessful battle against death was the topic of conversation all ove* the city. Rich and poor alike hesitated in their daily routine to pay respect to “Sarah. - ’ Her determined light for life ended Friday at 7:59 p. m. at the home, 3547 E. Washington St., after every art known to medical science had hgen exhausted. Physicians gave up hope three hours before.the end, although life was sustained by use of oxygen and heart stimulants for a few hours. “Would Have Given Life” When Mayor Shank returned from a lunch shortly before 7 p. m.. he was told the end was only a matter of minutes. He was the last one to admit defeat in the twelve-day battle for his -wife’s life. “It seems that when the call comes we are so small and helpless.” said the mayor when informed of the end by Dr. M. J. Spencer. “1 would have given my life willingly to have saved her.” Bcores of citizens in all walks of life extended sympathy to the mayor in letters, telegrams or personal calls Men and women cried like children as they stepped into the Siiank house. Services to Re Simple Simplicity characteristic of her lift will mark Mrs. Shank’s funeral. Services will be held at the home at 2 p. m. Monday. The Rev. Orien W. Flfer, pastor of the Central Avenue M. E. Church, and the Rev. John F. Rainier, former pastor of the Hall Place M. E> Church, and now employed by the city, will be in charge. Bishop Joseph M. Francis will assist. Burial will be in Crown Hill cemetery. Naomi Chapter. Order of the Eastern Star, of which Mrs. Shank was a member, will conduct ceremonies at the home.' Pall bearers will be Mrs. Goldie Carden. Mrs. Jessie Craig wnd Mrs. Mildred Gilmore, principal officers of the chapter, and Mrs. Sarah Rogers, Miss M. Belle Cope and Mrs. Frieda Haycock. Honorary Pallbearers

Honorary pallbearers will be Joseph L. Hogue, city controller; Taylor E. < Ironinger. corporation counsel; Raymond E. Wright, city purchasing agent; members of the park board — * harles Bookwalter, president; Fred Cline and Albert Maguire; members of the board of safety—Ernest L. Kingston, president; Jesse Sisloff and Elmer Gay. and members of the board of works —Charles E. Coffin, president; Dr. M. J. Spencer and William H. Freeman. It was announced that callers could view the body of Mrs. Shank from 10 v. m. to 4 p. m. Sunday;. Everything is being done as friends \nd relatives believe “Sarah” would have it. Mayor Shank today dismissed the idea that the body rest in state at the city hall. Instead, the Shank home will be open, and friends may call there. The city ball was kept, open until noon today, but will be closed all day Monday. A memorial service will be held there at 3 p. m. Sunday for city employes and others who may wish to attend. Charles A. Bookwalter, president of the parft board, Taylor E. Groninger, city corporation counsel; John F. Walker, superintendent of street cleaning. and John L. Elliott, city engineer, are in charge. Short talks will be made by the Rev. Frederick Taylor, Father Francis H. Gaviak, and Rabbi Morris M. Feuerilcht. Music will be furnished by the Fairview Presbyterian Church quartette. Member of Park Board Mrs. Shank was a member of the park board, taking office Jan. 2, 1922, when her husband became mayor. She was the first woman to be appointed to the position. The park board met at 10 a. m., adopted resolutions on the death of Mrs. Shank and then adjourned. Memorial resolutions to be engrossed and sent to Mayor Shank were adopted by park custodians. The custodian committee: W. A. Hutchings, Fall Creek Park; Daniel Dugan, Jefferson Park; Charles O. Britton, Willard; John Blumberg, Garfield; George J. Kitzing. Riverside; Charles H. Hess. University, and Samuel T. Nickerson, Douglass. Civic clubs and organizations were preparing resolutions paying tribute toMrs. Shank. E. O. Snethen. president of the Federation of Community Civic Clubs, said a resolution would be drawn up by that K ody. Scores of letters and telegrams expressing oympathy were received at the Shank home. Jackson Office To Close The Jackson-for-Governor Club headquarters at the Severin will be closed until after the funeral of Mrs. Shank, it eras announced. Shank’s campaign headquarters at the Claypool will be closed until Tuesday. Will K. Penrod, his manager, announced. Mayer Shank’s gubernatorial cam (Continuad mb Page 11)

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The Rev. F. A. Hayward, executive secretary of the Federated Baptist Churches, today requested all Baptist families to offer this prayer for Mrs. Sarah Shank at a family meal; [ R Father and our God: Our limited human understanding cannot { \ fully grasp all the program of the divine. Much as we desire to j'-'j know we are asked to live by' faith. Clearness of knowledge, and fullness of understanding will some day be granted us by the aid of Thy Holy Spirit. This we are told by Thy Holy Word, in acknowledgment of our desires Thy Son. our Lord and Savior, has given u the courage of our faith and we know that “in our Father's home are many mansions." His world messages have cleared the distances of doubt. fruTriE come therefore to Thee today in common with a great city in grief. From our midst lias been taken the wife of our city execuL. J tive. Her life has been such a beautiful example of the fidelity of home life; such a worthy appeal to wise frugality; such an enviable challenge to men and women tending toward selfishness as she haa given her life in consecration to city and civic matters that we shall commonly mourn her loss. We had lipped that the hand of death might be stayed, but Thou has deemed otherwise. We therefore unite in common supplication that the courage, grace and strength needed will be given our friend, her husband, for these hours of supreme test. May he know- the truth of the words that “Underneath are the everlasting arms and round about us is the power of the Almighty’.” This we ask with reverent hearts, bowing with many others in this great commonwealth and our own sympa thetic municipality. Amen.

SHANK WHIP TO BE USEDJNCONTEST Elliott May Be Told to Cast Vote for Schmidt, Th? whip of the Shank administration will b© used in an attempt to defeat Thomas Howe as president of the city plan commission next Tuesday. Contest is centered between Howe, an old-time political opponent of Shank, and Gustav Schmidt, a friend of the administration. John Elliott, city engineer, said to be holding the controlling vote of the contest, will be told to cast his vote for Schmidt on orders of the “higher up,” it Is said. The nine members of' the commission are reported to be lined up, 6-4, for Howe with Elliott supporting Howe. Pressure on Elliott would change the vote to Schmidt by the same count. “I won't have anybody in my administration voting for a man who oan't support the administration,” said Shank. PREMIUM FOR DRESSING Ad Club Frolic “Costs” Those Who Are Not in Costume. Nearly everybody arrived in costume at the party of the Advertising Club of Indianapolis at the Woman’s Department Club building Friday night. One of the reasons was the fact that admission was charged to those who were not in costume. Dancing was one of the principal features of the program, with the possible exception of a feast consisting largely of cheese and “hot dog” sandwiches and coffee. Prizes were awarded for the beSf costumes. Optimists to Give Dance A valentine dance will be given by the Optimist Club at the Indianapolis Athletic Club Feb. 14, it was announced today. A mowing picture of Yellowstone Park wai shown before the Optimists at weekly lunch eon Friday at the Clay pool.

MRS. SARAH SHANK

CONTEND DIVORCE VOID Attorneys in Candler $500,000 Heart Balm Suit Argue Point of Law. By United Press ATLANTA. Ga., Feb. 2. —Points of law involved In the $500,000 breach of promise suit, of Mrs. Anezima De Bouchel of New Orleans against Asa G. Candler. Atlanta multimillionaire, were debated in Federal District Court today. The jury' was excused whji* attorneys wrangled over contentions not only was the Reno divorce Illegal, but Mrs. De Bouchel was a married woman when she made marriage contract with the Coca-Cola king. RUNAWAY TURNS PEDDLER Ray Morris Writes lie Will Return When Perfume Is Sold. “Dear Mother: I am selling perfume. Will be home when I have sold it all. Don’t worry about me. Ray.” This message, on a postcard, whose postmark was undlstinguishable, was the only word today from Ray Norris. 16. of 1101 Vincennes St., who ran away Friday. The young salesman is described as large for his age. When last seen he was w?aring a gray overcoat, brown hat and checked trousers. His hair is dark and his complexion light. COLLINS PLAYS SOLOMON Judge Settles Argument Over Child of Divorced Couple. liing Solomon deciding the original “WTio’s Who” over the custody of a baby had not half the trouble Judge James A. Collins had today arbitrating a similar question. Judge Collins had stepped over to Circuit Court as special judge. Glenn Smith, 1657 Spann Ave., said when he went to see his 2-year-old son, as per court order, his divorced wife. Mrs, Ruth Smith, 3647 E. Sixteenth St., wouldn’t hear his plea.. Two father-in-laws added to the perplexitiee. "Well, he can see that baby once every two weeks, or I’ll put it in impartial hands where both of you can the judge said. HOURLY TEMPERATURE 6 a ni 30 10 a. m 31 7 a. ni 30 11 a. ng 32 sa. Eg. 81 12 fnoqQ} . ~ 33 9 a. it. 80 1 p. m........ 33

INDIANAPOLIS, SATURDAY, FEB. 2, 1924

Former Cabinet Member Challenges Authority of Investigating Body. - V FACES CONTEMPT CHARGE Ex-Official, Shrunken and Nervous, Refuses to Answer Any Questions, Bv PAUL R, MALLON L'nited Press Correspondent WASHINGTON, Fob. 2.—Albert B. Kail, former Secretary of the Interior, today declined to answer any -questions put to him by the Senate Public Lands Committee- regarding naval oil relerves scandal or Fall’s borrowing of money from E. L. Dolieny, Harry Sinclair, or others. Shrunken and nervous. Fall tottered into the crowded committee chamber, leaning heavily on a cane. He sat pawing with his hand at the arm of the witness chair and stared with deep sunken eyes at his former j Senate colleagues. Fall was sworn. Senator Walsh asked him if he j wished to make any further statement, | “I decline to answer any questions." t Fall answered in a steady voice.

Challenges Authority Fall then challenged authority of ’ the committee to quizz him. He said the resolution passed by the Senate providing for the present Investigation was not in force now, since other resolutions of condemnation of oil leases had since been passed.. “I also decline to answer on the ground it may incriminate me.” Fall j said. Chairman Lenroot of the cotmntttee ordered the chamber olearned. Could Be Sent to Jail In executive session, the committee discussed holding Fall In contempt. : The tfenate could try him. on rocom- < tnendation of the committee in con ! tempt proceedings and Fall would, be ; sent to jail if found guilty and if he j still declines to answer. Fall appeared on the verge of collapse at first, but after reading j his statements he walked firmly— ! without use of his cane—into an ante j chamber to await action of the com- I m It tee. The committee finally decided to I seek further authority to compel Fall to answer questions. McAdoo Will Be (ailed William G. McAoo will be Invited j to tell the investigating, committee! exactly what services he rendered E. : L. Doheny, California oil magnate, for j which Doheny paid him $250,000. He is understood to desire the opportunity to explain publicly that his services to Doheny as a lawyer had nothing to do with the naval reserve oil leases, which Doheny got from former Secretary of the Interior Fall. When McAdoo tells his story he will be subjected to severe cross examination intended to disclose whether he knew anything* of Doheny’s dealings with Fall regarding the naval leases. Doheny’s story of wholesale hiring of prominent men. Including McAdoo, Thomas W. Gregory, formerly United States attorney general; Lindley M. Garrison, former secretary of War, and the late Franklin K. Lane, former secretary of the Interior, has rocked Congress and official Washington to its heels. Political Bombshell Explodes Tt was a. political bombshell, exploding with tremendous force in the camp of McAdoo’s supporters for the Democratic nomination for President; upsetting President Coolldge’s selection of Gregory as one of the special counsel to prosecute the leasing cases and opening anew and startling chapter in the amazing story of how men high in the Government were involved with Doheny, lessee of naval oil reserves a.nd generous lender of money to Fall and other friends. President Coolidge continued today conferences with Senators on selection of counsel to replace Gregory whom he discarded yesterday after Doheny revealed that he had hired Gregory in oil matters. The resolution directing the Presi dent to take court action for can cellation of the naval reserve leases was due to be sent to the White House today, having passed both Senate and House. BEDFORD R. R. ABANDONED Lawrence County Commissioners Expect to Open Shorter Route. By Times Bveoial BEDFORD, Ind., Feb. 2.—The Bedford and Rlverdale branch of the B. & O. railroad has been abandoned. An agreement was recently reached that the Monon railroa/i take over part of the property in Bedford. The B. & O. deeded to the commissioners of Lawrence County the bridge across White river at Palestine together with the right-of-way for a half-mile on each side of the river. The county expects to convert the bridge into a wagon bridge over which a shorter route to Mitohell will be opened.

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SARAH JOBYNA FITZWATER AND MRS. WILLIAM FITZWATER.

AKA H JORYNA KITZWATKR, 2, opening wide her eyes at I#ea. i— -J cones.- Hospital today, didn't know what the full was about. She could not realize, as d|d her parents. Mr. and Mrs. William Fitzwater. 753 Bello Vieu Pi., that, had it not been for a physician's skill Sarah might not have lived. With the aid of a bronchoscope. Dr, William F. Molt removed a tack from an air passage in Sarah's left lung, about an Inch from the heart, Friday night. The child was given ether, a tube with n tiny electric light was lowered into the lung and eight minutes later the tack was oivt- Sarah was improving today. Mrs. Fitzwater said she believed Sarah swallowed the tack, a brass upholstering tack about three-fourths

Shank Stays in Race “Til carry on She wanted me to.” With these words, Mayor Samuel Lewis Shank, his heart heavy, but his spirit kept up by ’inspiration of his dead wife, let it he known today that he would continue his campaign fffr the Republican nomination for Governor. “Tt was one of the last things she said,.” the mayor said. “She told Florence (Mrs. Harry Peckmann, Mrs. Shank’s niece.): ‘I want Lew to go ahead.’ “I’ll not give up the fight. I II carry on. ”

MAN STABBED TO DEATH Victim Killed in Fight Believed to Have Started Over Horse Trade. Bi/ Times Special TERRE HAUTE, Tnd.. Feb. 2.—During a fight with three men. Perry Morgan, 40, was stabbed to death Friday might. . The men were horse traders who had camped at Taylorville, west of here. The fight was believed to have started over a horse trade. Rollie Morgan, father of the dead man; Ad Morgan, a brother, and Jeff Cooper have been arrested In Investigation of the affair. READY TO PAY 'COUNTY Putnam Treasurer Says He Has Taken No Money for Personal Use. The accounts of Ottie G. Webb, Greencastle, former Putnam County treasurer, have been found $1,916.46 short, according to word received by the State board of accounts. Webb stated, according to a newspaper account, that he has taken no county money for ‘personal use and will make up any deficit reported in the books. “No report has been received from the field examiners,” Lawrence F. Orr, chief examiner, said today. one deadTTo”inTured Gas Blast Causes $200,000 Damage to Kansas City Building. By United Press KANSAS CITY, Mo., Feb. 2.—One dead, ten injurecLand property damage estimated at $200,000 w r as the toll of an explosion and fire in the building occupied by the Bailey-Reynolds Chandelier Company today. The fire was brought under control this afternoon allowing firemen to make a search of thp, ruins. No additional bodies were found.

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of an inch long, while visiting Mrs. Fitzwater's sister, Mrs. Charles Hazzard. 1609 N. Dearborn St., two months ago. “We didn't know what was wrong.” said the mother. “Every once in a while she would stop playing, press her hand to iier chest, and make a face. Then the other day they took an X-ray picture which showed the tack.” Dr. Molt was reluctant to explain the operation. “I could see the tack by looking down the throat, and after getting hold of the point, just pulled it out,” he said. The operation is similar to one performed recently in Philadelphia on a Kansas City baby.

LEWIS ADJOURNS MINE CONVENTION AFTER NEAR RIOT Howat Is Shoved From Platform After Attempt to Make Speech, Amid shouts, jeers and cries of “justice,” “give Howat a square deal.” President John L. Lewis, ‘with his broken gavel, adjourned the convention of the United Mine Workers of America in Tomlinson Hall today. Tt w-aa the convention's stormiest session. Alexander Howat. deposed president of District No. 14. Kansas, petitioned for ft hearing. His petition was denied by the committee on appeals and grievances. Howat was expelled for staging an “outlaw” strike two years ago. Howat attempted to secure the floor. “I arise to ask justice from the ’convention and—” “Alexander Howat, your petition is not the property of this convention under the law.” said President Lewis. Howat walked to the platform. “I want an opportunity to present my case to this —” Howat Tries to Talk He was interrupted by Lewis saying, "Alexander Howat. Alexander Howat.” Howat tried to talk. He was shoved to the edge of the platfdrm by two seargents-at-arms. A rush to the platform was started by about fifty delegates. Tom "Shooter” Smith. SO. Knoxville, Tenn., stopped the rush at the platform steps. This was the second rush he stopped during the convention. Vote was then taken by a showing of hands. The count was not announced, but Lewis declared the committee report was adopted. It was then the demonstration began. Lewis, broke his gavel. Many delegates attempted to secure the floor, but were denied. Protest Meeting Held Convention was adjourned at 10:45. Lewis’ closing remarks were Jost amid the shouting and Jeering. After the convention a protest meeting was staged by about one-third of the delegates. Howat discussed his case. Cards were passed around to get. names of delegates who want a special convention to hear his case. Appeal of Thomas Myerscough, Pittsburgh. Pa., swelled from the organization for organizing the progressive committee of the United Mine Workers of America, alleged to be a dual organization, was denied. Indianapolis was chosen as the 1926 convention city. Intenirban Kills Aged Worker By United Press FRANKFORT, Ind.. Feb. 2.—Failing to hear the approach of an interurb&n car. Combs, 71, was struck and e late y® B * terday. fie was tracks at tba time of

Ex-Chief Growing Weaker But May Pull Through Day, Grayson Says~

Bulletins on Condition

11:30 A. M.—“Mr. Wilson is steadily growing weaker, but it looks as though he may pull through the day. He is fully conscious, lying quietly, waiting. The end may come any moment.’ 1 • 8:30 A. AU —‘‘Mr. Wilson had a fairly restful night, but contimies gradually to lose ground. He is making a game effort, however.” By LAWRENCE MARTIN Vnitrd Presg Correspondent W ASHINGTON, *Feb. 2.—His inborn gameness is all that is keeping Woodrow Wilson alive today. While his mind has been composed to meet the final crisis, momentarily drawing nearer, Mr. Wilson’s physical resistance to death continues, though it is gradually growing weaker. Without any evidence of struggle the former President is waiting in quiet resignation for his summons to come. His life is ebbing very slowly but surely, and at almost any moment he may slip away from the little group ot watchers at his bedside. Or he may linger thus quietly for an indefinite time, running into days, perhaps—no one can tell. “He is slowly ebbing.away,” Drr-Cary Grayson, Mr. Wilson s triend and physician, told newspapermen today, after issuing this brief official bulletin based on a visit to the sick room at 11:30. Fairly Restful Night “Mr. Wilson bad a fairly restful night, but continues gradually to lose ground.” Although steadily growing weaker, Grayson added, it looked as though the patient would pull through the day. Significant as this short statement was, Grayson’s informal comments on Mr. Wilson’s condition threw morq light, in the room where the war President is dying. Pallid Irnm a sleepless night and the wound in his own heart, Grayson in broken sentences today gave a graphic picture of that sick bedroom. Q “Mr. X\ ilson is just lying quietly, waiting. “He realizes Hie tight is over. He is making a gallant effort, just the same. It almost breaks one down to see him. He is very brave. ' “He is fully conscious, but not talking to anybody. He just smiles at us with his eyes.” That is the story as Grayson told it. % , Efforts to Make Death Easy “Our efforts to keep Mr. Wilson comfortable are to relieve him of auy pain and make death as easy as possible,” he added sadly. Mrs. Wilson is stifling her heart- break, tenderly doing what she can and answering the smile in* the weary eyes with a both warms and wrings the hearts of those who watch her. “WTe cannot tell,” Grayson summed up the situation. “The end may come at any moment.” Dr. Grayson denied oxygen was being used to keep Mr. Wilson alive. He said a hypodermic injection was given last night to prevent restlessness.

“Mr. Wilson realizes his fight is over,” Grayson said. “He is making a game effort, however. It almost breaks one down.” Mrs. Wilson, Grayson said, is bearing up and got some sleep during the night. William G. McAdoo and Mrs. McAdoo, daughter of the former President, are on their way to Washington from California. Mrs. Wilson was advised early “Mr. Wilson is fully’ conscious. He is iust slowly ebbing away,” Grayson said. Herbert Hoover, secretary of commerce, who was food administrator during war, called to inquire after Mr. sson’s condition. Cordell Hull, chairman of the Democratic national committee, also left his card at the house before 9 a. m. Many Telegrams Arrive By that hour a constant stream of people was passing the house ana telegrams were going in and out. The gray fog of dawn found the TV ilson home on S St. in darkness, except far one or two windows where dim light shone. All other lights in the house were put out shortly after Dr. Grayson issued the last bulletin of the night, at 10:20 p. m„ which said: “Mr. Wilson's temperature is normal. His respiration is 20, pulse 96. He has gradually lost ground. He has

History Makers Stricken

SHE last ten years have developed six personalities who have left a lasting impression upon the pages of history’—the last ten days have brought one of these before the. judgment of H.s Maker, one to His- threshold and third to the pathway leading to His door. Nicolai IJbnin is dead, succumbing ten days ago to a protracted iljness. Woodrow Wilson is dying, victim of a similar illness. Elutherios Venlzelos, premier of Greece and a great ieral.

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no pain. Our chief present concern is to Insure a restful night.’.’ This was signed by Grayson and Drs. H. A. Fowler and Sterling Ruffin, who have been in constant attendance since the former President's illness became acute yesterday. Grayson Stays. AD Night Grayson remaned all night at the Wilson home. The strain of seeing his dear friend die haa put a mark upon Grayson which it will take long to eradicate. Onca during the night Mrs. Wilson’s shadow was seen upon a window curtain as she rooffed through a room. There was no other incident to mark the slow roll of the hours after the lights winked out in the Wilson home. A shivering group of newspaper men huddled In a flimsy wooden (Continued on Page II) Plumbers' Card Party Plumbers’ Union, No. 73, will give a public card party tonight at headquarters, Alabama s,nd Washington Sts. Mill lire Ixws $150,000 By Times Special HAMMOND, Ind., Feb. 2.—Fire of unknown origin today damaged the main mill of the Western Grain Manufacturing Products Company of West Hammond, causing a loss of $150,00.

whom many statesmen, including Wilson, designated without a peer in the old world, is seriously stricken with heart trouble. The other three are enjoying varying degrees of good health. Lloyd George, an outstanding figure in British political life, is in splendid physical condition. Former Premier Clemenceau, after surviving a recent automobile accident, is enjoying his normal health. The former German Kaiser, erroneously reported 111 recently, la “in perfect health.” .