Indianapolis Times, Volume 35, Number 266, Indianapolis, Marion County, 20 March 1924 — Page 1

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VOLUME 35—NUMBER 266

JURY IS PASSED BACK TO DEFENSE IN NI’CRAY TRIAL State Has Further Opportunity i to Question Talesmen as Changes Are Made. The State in the Criminal Court trial of Governor Warren T. McCray, charged with embezzlement and grand larceny, accepted the jury as it then stood, shortly after 10 a. m. today. Michael A. Ryan, one of the defense attorneys, immediately began to question the eleven men who had taken their places in the jury box since the defense turned the Jury over to the State Tuesday. Harry L. Repp, branch manager of the United States Radiator Corporation, 824 E. Forty-Second St., was the only one in the box who had been there when the jury was turned over to the State. Os the ten peremptory challenges allowed each side, only one had -been exercised by the defense, and one by the State. The others may be used at any tinm Further Questions in Order After the Jury is accepted again by the defense, the State will have another opportunity to examine all talesmen placed in the box after the first acceptance by <he State. Special Judge Harry O. Chamberlin questioned George C. Haerle, 1449 X. Pennsylvania St., vice president of the Chapman-Price Steel Company, after Haerle had stated he had formed an opinion aa to McCray's guilt or inno- > dence. "The truth is that you have concluded that you do not want to serve on this Jury, isn't It?" Judge Cham berlin asked. “I should like to serve, your honor, ts I felt I conscientiously could give' an impartial verdict,” Haerle replied. He remained in the box. Ryan Probes for Political Bias Attorney Ryan’s questions were directed toward any political bias the talesmen might have. In questioning Horace E. Ryan, Washington Township. advertising manager for L. S. Ayres & Cos., Attorney Ryan asked: ‘‘Would the fact that some persons high in the Governor’s political party are anxious for his conviction have sny effect on your verdict?" He also asked: “You would not vote for conviction just to satisfy the feelings of those higher-ups, would you?” Both questions were answered in the negative. A touch of humor was injected into the trial by John Graham. Washington Township farmer. "Do you belong to any organizations?" Attorney Ryan asked. “Well.’’ Graham replied hesitantly, "I always vote the Democratic ticket." (Continued on Page 11) Mannfeld at NoblesvLle By Times Special NOBLESVILLE. Ind.. March 20. George X. Mannfeld. superintendent fish and game division. Indiana Conservation Department, spoke to the members of the Xoblesvllle Kiwanls Club Wednesday. He also spoke be fore the Hamilton County Fish and Game Association.

In Jury Box These twelve men were In the jury box when the Criminal Court trial of Governor Warren T. McCray adjjourned at noon today: Harry L. Repp, branch manager of the United States Radiator Corporation, 824 E. FortySecond St. C. F. Harms. 40 W. Georgia St., salesman, Toledo Scales Company. Lewis Harmon, farmer, Beech Grove. Percy H. Dickerson insurance man, R. R. E. Horace E. Ryan. Washington Township, advertising manager for L. S. Ayres A: Cos. John Graham, Franklin Township, farmer. Henry E. Hartman, Franklin Township, real estate dealer. Carl E. Ryan, 4440 Keystone Ave., creamery proprietor. Levi Reynolds, farmer, Camby, Ind. John E. Mllnor, 519 E. ThirtyShcth St., real estate and insurance. George C. Haerle, 1449 N. Pennsylvania St., vice president of the Chapman-Price Steel Company. Ezra D. Hill. 2412 N. Talbott Ave., real estate dealer.

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•OLD ROMAN’ IS ILL ! Charles Comiskey, White Sox Chief, Is Operated Upon. By United Press March 20.—Charles A. Comiskey, Chicago White Sox owner, ! was operated on for gall stones in Ia hospital here and “while his condition is not serious, his physician* are somewhat worried.” it was announced. The “Old Roman” is 65 years old and has been ailing for some time. WIZARD EVANS IN CITY Klan Head Slightly Indispo .—Visit Unexplained. Imperial Wizard H. W. Evans of the Ku-Klux Klan Atlanta, Ga., was In Indianapolis today. He wa*s slightly ill during the morning and refused to see callers, his secretary said. He said he had no statement to make as to the purpose of his visit. SENTENCED FOR ATTACK Clifford Siders, Clinton, Gets Five to Twenty-One Year Term. By Vnited Press BRAZIL. March 20.—Clifford Siders, 23, of Clinton, was under sentence of five to twenty-one years in the State Prison today following his plea to a charge of attacking Mrs. A. O. Wyrick. wife of a Clay County fanner. Siders confessed he laid in waif until the husband had left the house and then slugged the woman with the intention of attacking her. SALE BRINGS $14,125,800 ————— Osage Indians' OH Auction Nets Record Price. By United Press PAWHI’SKA, Okla., March 20.—The 103,000 acres of Osage Indian land on which oil rights were auctioned, brought a total of 314.123.800. The record price for 160 acres was paid by the Midland Oil Company, which bid $1,990,000 for a favored quarter-section in the Burl rank field. ARMS SALE UP NEXT Senate Calls for All Information •About Mexican Deal. By United Press WASHINGTON, March 20.—8 y unanimous vote the Senate today adopted a resolution introduced by Senator Walsh, Montana, chief prosecutor for the oil committee, directing Secretary of War Weeks to transmit to the Senate all information regarding sale of arms and'&mmunition to Mexico. MEASLES REACH ‘PEAK’ Health Board Officials Believe Springtime Malady at Turning. The springtime “peak” of measles has been reached in Indiana with a total of 868 cases for week ending Sunday, the State health hoard believed today. Other sickness totals: Scarlet fever. 126: smallpox, 114; chicken pox, 107: whooping cough, 73; pneumonia, 32; diphtheria. 60; influenza, 32; tuberculosis, 25; typhoid fever, 1. and meningitis, 2. BUTLER FIVE TO DINE : Kiwanis Club to Entertain College Basketball Team. The Butler basketball team will be guests of the* Kiwanis Club, next Wednesday noon at the Claypool. The \ club plans cooperation in Butler College activities this year. F. O. Belzer, I scout executive and Boy Scouts will i provide the program next week. New members: Dr. B. K. Westfall, ; Ernest L. Barr, and Earl Mushlitz. SPEEDING CHARGES FILED Police Stage Onslaught Against Fast Driving. H. G. Wray, giving address as 206 | city hall, was under arrest today. He was slated by Motorcycle Policeman Ray Fletcher on a speeding jCharge. Others facing speeding charges: Jack Bush, 21, of 1064 W. ThirtyFirst St.; Albert Vollrath, 38, of 117 I E. Palmer St.; William Pickard, 38, I of 1331 Ketcham'St.; Dr. L. A. Ens- ' mlnger, 50. of 3802 X. Pennsylvania St.; Dr. Charles Mayer, 33, of 600 Meridian Use Bldg.; Harold Moore, 22. of 526 Highland

Soldier Finds Mother After 18 Years

yrjARRY ARNOLD. 23, just out j”J of the United States Army. J was happy at home today with his mother, Mrs. Len Brown, 321 W. Market St., whom he had not seen since he was 5 years old. Arnold arrived in Indianapolis Wednesday from Ft. Winfield Scott, Cal., where he was discharged, March 14. Arnold notifie# his mother several weeks ago that he would be home March 4. bat he was detained at his pest. When be arrived In Indianapolis he lest his mother*! address. He west to the United Mill Army re-

NIGH PROPORTION of top; police OFFICERS SHOWN \ . Reports Indicate Indianapolis Ratio Above That of Other Cities, Additional reports from cities approximately the size of Indianapolis reaching Walter Wt Wise, city counaril president, today, further indicated that the local police force is “top heavy” with superior officers. Wise said. < Ivouisville, with a population of 256.000, reported a police force of 429, compared with 541 for Indianapolis. Louisville has eight captains, 19 lieutenants, 50 trafflrnien and 24 detectivos. compared with eight captains, 21 lieutenants, 26 sergeants, 53 detectives and 83 trafflcmen in Indianapolis. New Orleans, with a population of 387,219 in 1920, had 554 policemen. New Orleans has 305 patrolmen, compared with 249 for Indianapolis, showing the higher ratio of superior officers here, Atlanta, Ga., population 200,610, has 340 policemen, 45 traffiicmen, 6 captains and 30 detectives. Derive, population 292,000, has 347 policemen, 9 captains, 28 traffienien and 36 detectives. Other cities reporting included Buffalo, Toledo. Jersey City and Minneapolis. Ratio of patrolmen each 10.000 population was: Toledo. 10.3; Buffalo. 14.7; Jersey City, 21.9; Minneapolis, 5.8. Indianapolis ratio is 15. Leonard V. Harrison and Charles Wells of the Chamber of Commerce civic affairs committee, assigned to investigate the police department situation, today visited all departments at headquarters to learn the duties of each man. the number In each department and the equipment necaasary for the operation of the departments. HOPE MEN ARE ALIVE Rescuers Hear Shouts From Sunken Submarine. By l nited Press TOKIO. March 20.—Fourteen men ato believed still living in the engine room of the Japanese submarine No. 40. which was sunk yesterday in a collision near Nagasaki. Crews sent to salvage reported that at 7:40 p. m. yesterday they were amazed to hear shouts coming from the interior of the sunken hulk. “Banzai Emperor” was the cry which came to the ears of the salvage crew—the Japanese equivalent of “Long live the king.”

EDFARDS HEIRS TO MEET Association Claims Several Acres in New York City. Plans to gain possession of several acres in the heart of New York City, worth millions will be discussed by the Midwest Edwards Heirs Association, Council No. 3 at the Lincoln, March 29, Mrs. Jessie Aughe, 464 W. Thirtieth St., secretary, said today. The late Robert Edwards leased the property for ninety-nine years, the heirs claim. The lease expired last year and occupants refuse to surrender. HUSBAND UNDER ARREST Man and Wife Say Discharging of Revolver Accidental. George Brummett, 2169 Oliver Ave., is under arrest. Motor Policemen Chitwood and Maas charge unlawful possession of firearms and vagrancy. They say Brummett was visiting his wife from whom they say he is separated, when a revolver which he was carrying was discharged. Police say Mrs. Brumrnett's hand was badly burned. Both declared the revolver was discharged accidentally, police say. GRAY ESTATE IS OPENED “Little Orphant Annie" I /Caves Ijess Than SI,OOO in Pro|wrty. The estate of Mrs. Mary Alice Gray, 2225 Union St., was opened today in Probate Court. She left no will. Mrs. Gray is said to have been'the original of Riley’s poem. "Little Orphant Annie.” The estate consisted of less than SI,OOO real and personal property. Mrs. Gray died March 8. L. B. Marsh, her son-in-law, was named administrator.

cruiting station in the Federal building, where Sergt. Harjie C. Sylvester, officer in charge, helped him locate his mother. It was not until late Wednesday night that Arnold walked into the home of his mother and stepfather, LpD Brown. When Arnold was five years old his parents parted and their seven children were separated. Arnold was taken to the Indianapolis Orphans’ Home, 4707 E. Washington St., where he remaiAKi until he wa* XZ. Then he went to LaPorte County,

INDIANAPOLIS, THURSDAY, MARCH 20,1924

Governor Joins Laughter Over Courtroom Humor

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GOVERNOR WARREN T. MORAY (LEFT) ARRIVING AT COURT HOUSE WITH ONE OF HIS ATTORNEYS, JAMES W. NOEL.

Af— ILTHQUGH he i on trial on charges of embezzlement and grand larceny, which. In case of conviction, carry prison sentences, (Jovernor Warren T. McCray has showed few signs of anxiety. He sits in Criminal Court listening

G.O. P. ASPIRANTS ARE IN MAJORITY Nine Candidates File Petitions With Secretary. State wide activity in Republican circles was shown today by the large number of declarations of candidacy filed with the Secretary of State by Republicans. Republicans—Stale Senator John S. Alldredge, Anderson; Oliver E. Dunn. Spencer; State Representative, James C. Claypool, Veedrosburg; William C. Bahcock, Jr., Marion; John A. Hughes, Newport: John G. Bauth, Brazil: Frank E. Wright. Lynn; Ira W. Kenneth, Marion, and Samuel Young, Monticello. Democrats—Congress, John A. M. Adams, Portland; State tive, Fred V. Cline. Middletown. HOTEL MANAGER FINED Frank Volk Assessed a Total of $450 and 150 Days In Jail. Frank Volk, 28, manager Cico Hote), 124 E. New York St., was fined and sentenced a total of $450 and 150 days in Jail on charges of disorderly conduct, resisting an officer and assault and battery in city court today. He kicked Officer Martin Logan on the ankle, breaking it in two places, when arrested Nov. 11, 1923, on a charge of profanity, it was testified. NEW CIVIC CLUB FORMED West Side Brotherhood Favors Belmont Ave. School Site. The West Side Brotherhood, organized Friday night at the Fairfax Christian Church, is on record for Belmont Ave. and W. Washington St. as the 'site for the new west side high school. The brotherhood is a men’s community organization. Members live in the district west of Tibbs Ave. and north of Vermont St. Wilson R. Beshear is president and W. Otis MeGaughey is secretary. Beshear, C. C. Urban, W. H. MacGruder and D. L. Reid are members of a committee to attend a mass meeting at School 52 Friday night for the new high school.

where he made his home with friends on a farm. When 18 he Joined the Army medical corps. For two years he remained in the medical corps. He served nine months in France. Later her became associated with the coast artillery corps, Hawaiian Department, and remained thirty-four months in Hawaii. Later he Was returned to California. asked whether he would rejoin the Army, Arnold replied: “No, I’ve had enough of it. I’m going to find work now *.nd look after my mother."

to seemingly endless questioning of prospective jurymen and smiles or laughs whenever a humorous Incident occurs. He has lost most of the camera shyness which he displayed until recently.

Spring Snow Uq~|NOW was predicted for I j Friday, first day of *■ ‘ spring, by the weather bureau. Large flakes started dropping about noon today. The bureau prodicted the fall would continue throughout ihe night and Friday. The snow will he wet. the bureau believed, since lowest temperature expected is 30 degrees.

STORMS BUFFET GLOBEAVIATQRS New Start for Seattle Planned From Vancouver, By Unit'd l‘rrse VANCOUVER, Wash., March 20. Headed by Maj. Frederick L. Martin, the three round-the-world army planes hopped off from Vancouver barracks here at 10:15 a. m. today, bound for Seattle, Wash. By United Preti VANCOUVER, Wash., March 20. Maj. F. L. Martin and his party of "round the world” Army aviators planned to make anew start for Seattle this morning. They were forced by storms to return to Vancouver Wednesday. Lieut. Erlo Nelson, fiying the fourth plane, was expected to leave Eugene, Ore., for Vancouver and•atttl® today. JUDGE DECLINES , JOB AS ADJUTANT # Sidney Miller Unable to Take National Guard Place, Superior Judge Sidney S. Miller has rejected the position of divisional adjutant of the unit of the National Guard, under Maj. Gen. Robert H. Tyndall, composed of troops of Indiana, West Virginia and Kentucky, known as the 38th Division, it became known today. Before making his decision Judge Miller asked the adviee of Attorney General U. S. on the legal status of a judge occupying a position in the National Guard. Lesh said that enrollment in volunteer Army service by. a public official vacated the latter’s office, and that the State constitution provides no judge shall hold other public office, except judicial, during the term for which ha was elected. Judge Miller served*in France as aa officer of the Rainvision.

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RICKARD TELLS OF PLEDGE TO MAKE FIGHT FILMS LEGAL Promoter Says He Was Out to Get Money Back, Despite Law, B<i United Press WASHINGTON, March 20. —Tex Rickard, New York fight promoter, today told the Senate Daugherty committee he “went out to get his money back” on the Dempsey - Carpentier tight films by showing them whenever possible, though he knew It was a violation of the law. Rickard made this decision, he said, after he had been fined $1,01)0 for showing the pictures In New York to •disabled soldiers. It was this $1,600 he wanted to get back. He told the committee Jap Muma promised to get a law passed In Washington making it legal to show tight films anvwheie, but that Muma never said he had influence in the capttol which would make it safe to exhibit the films in defiance of the law. He said that after they “got by” so easily in New York, he concluded they could do the same elsewhere. But, he added, he was "banked” and the entire profits of the picture exhibitions totaled only SIO,OOO. Wheeler in Charge Tex Rickard took the stand. Senator Wheeler was in charge of the e* amination. Rickard said he hired F. C. Quinby of New York to take moving pictures of the fight. He knew, he said, it was against the law to transport such films In interstate commerce. Both before and after the fight Rickard said he "had conferences" with .lap Muma. He never met Jesse Smith he declared. Muma. the witness, went on. discussed with him plans to show the pictures outside New Jersey, where the fight occurred, and tdld him about bringing the films to Washington and showing it at E. B. McLean's house. “Did he tell you Daugherty was there?” "No. He did not tell me who was there. He said he was * taking the films to show at a party.” Tells of Special Law Rickard, said Muma "told me he thought he could get a law passed that would permit pictures to be shown all over.” “What did Orr get out of the contract ?" “Twenty per cent. I made Muma and Martin give him part of their interest when he came in because they did not get a law passed and w'ere not delivering the goods.” Rickard said he told Muma he would not take the responsibility for taking the pictures out of the State of New Jersey." “Did he take It to Washington for the purpose of promoting legislation?” asked Wheeler. “No.” Rickard produced a contract which included himself, Muma, Orr, Quinby and Martin. * “Do you mean to say you went out and violated the law all over the countr^?” “The disabled soldiers in New York phoned me.” Don’t Hide Behind Veits “Now, don't try to hide behind the disabled veterans." paid Wheeler. "I’m going to tell you the truth,” insisted Tex. “The disabled soldiers In New York phoned me and sent men to see me saying they were crazy to see the pictures. So I brought the picture over from Jersey and showed it to them. I intended to take the picture back to Jersey after showing it. "Next morning Hayward (Federal district attorney in New York) told me he was, going to put us in jail for showing the pictures. I told him I had brought the pictures over to (Continued on Page II) RAINBOW AID REQUESTED Veterans Asked to Support Erection of French War Memorial. * Indianapolis Rainbow Division Veterans have beef', asked to support erection of a monument on the Champagne front in honor of French and American dead who fought on that l eld. General Gouraud of Fiance is sponsoring the movement. The monument is to be erected at Navarin Fajrn, on the crest overlooking the battlefield, opposite the center sector held bs" the Rainbow Division. It will be one of the most important of the French War memorials.

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Story Told That Sinclair Gave 75,000 Shares of Stock to Cover Deficit Broker Called to Stand in Effort to Trace Transaction — Records Are Blank

Oil Trail Leads to Indiana

Will H. Hays, Sullivan, Ind., former Postmaster General, summened before the Senate oil committee. Story Sinclair gave Ilavs and Attorney General Daugherty 75.000 shares in Sinclair stock to pay off G. 0. P. deficit in 1920 investigated. Tiffin Gilmore, Ohio State official, testifies as to deal to barter presidency at G. O. P. convention in 1920. | Carmi Thompson, Ohio, HaFding supporter, subpoenaed by committee. Head of Mutual Oil Company tells of collecting funds for Harding campaign. By PAUL R. MALLON United Press Staff Correspondent *. WASHINGTON, March 21.—The Senate oil cpmmittee today '; 1 I sought the source of Sinclair oil stock which Attorney General Daugherty got in 1922 after it was revealed Daugherty’s first f transaction was the sale of Sinclair stock. Records did not disclose when or where he bought it, the committee was informed by Lewis D. Bond, Federal trade commission accountant, testifying today, This line of inquiry was the first step in an effort to run down a story that Daugherty and Will Hays of Sullivan, Ind., then chairman of the Republican national committee, were given 75,(*00 shares of Sinclair stock to help pay off a xja vc $1,000,000 deficit in the Republican party’s 1920 campaign funds. The Chicago Tribune says the national committee came out of the 1920 campaign with a deficit of more than $1,000,000. Within a year and a half it was reduced to less than $500,000 and it was then stated in the innermost circle of the party the deficit would be wiped out entirely as soon as Mr. Hays turned over a large deposit he was holding in a New York bank for this purpose. Hitch Delays Ending Deficit For more than a year, the Tribue says, efforts to teduce Mr. Hays “to come through’’ with the contribution that would wipe out the deficit were fruitless. There wAs always some hitch whioh caused delays. Soon after Hays resigned the office of postmaster general he became associated with Sinclair as counsel, according to the story. Hays left the cabinet March 4. 1922, and information haa come to the committee that Hinkle Hays, brother of Will Hays and senior member of the law firm at Sullivan. Ind., has grown wealthy during the past few years. Bond was recalled to the stand when G. D. Wahlberg failed to appear on time. Wahlberg was to have been questioned concerning the identity of a “Mr. Hays’’ he had mentioned as the recipient of Sinclair stock. After brief testimony by Bond, the committee adjourned until Friday morning.

Wahlberg Goes to Havana Walsh latef was informed Wahlberg has gone to Havana “for his health.” Walsh will communicate \vith him to ascertain if he will come before the committee or have a deposition taken. 1 Attorney General Daugherty himself mhy later be called before the committee. Walsh will await outcome of the testimony of Sinclair tomorrow and Will Hays Saturday to determine wheher the Attorney General should be required to appear. “We are approaching the end,” Walsh said after the hearing today. “I have no plan3 for next week. Unless some new necessity develops, I shall make a general survey of all the evidence thus far to determine if there are any loopholes. “If I find none, we will be ready to write our report to the Senate.” Brother of Movie Czar Refuses to Talk in Connection With ‘Campaign Fund’ Story By United Free* SULLIVAN, Ind., March 20. —Hinkle C. Hays, a member of the law firm of Hays & Hays, and a brother of Will H. Hays, former chairman of the Republican national committee, refused today to comment on the story now being investigated by the Senate oil committee to the effect Will H. Hays and -Attorney General Daugherty were given 75,000 shares of Sinclair oil stock to help pay a $1,000,000 deficit in the Republican party’s 1920 campaign funds. . Hays would neither confirm nor deny a report the firm represented the Sinclair Oil Company at one time. He also declined to answer questions as to whether members of the firm held (took in the Sinclair company.

Forecast MOSTLY cloudy tonight and Friday, probably with snow. Not much change in temperature. Lowest tonight about 30 above zero.

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