Indianapolis Times, Volume 35, Number 304, Indianapolis, Marion County, 3 May 1924 — Page 1

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VOLUME 35—NUMBER 304

T/iRS. MARTIN WAITS WORD OF LOST SON Mother of American Flier, at Home of Sister Near Connersville, Inch, Confident Her Boy Is Alive and Will Be Found. INDIANS SIGHT PLANE OVER CHIGNIK LAGOON g|ear Aviator and Mechanician Suffer From Exposure and Starvation in Arctic Wilds —Search Goes on for Trace of Missing Men, Bn T nitrrl Prr* CONNERS VILLE, May 3.—While coast guard cutters patroled Alaskan waters In search of Maj. Frederick Martin, missing commander of the American round-the-world flight, Mrs. Nancy Martin today anxiously awaited definite word of her son. Mrs. Martin, who is visiting with her sister, Mrs. Florence Nutty, east of here, was encouraged by a United Press report that Indians had seen Major Martin and Sergeant Harvey, his aid, flying over Chignik Lagoon Wednesday and apparently preparing to take the overland route along the Alaskan peninsula. Hopeful for Son "I have felt all along tha the would be found,” she said. "But he has been followed by bad luck ever since he staxted on the flight. Os course. I wanted him to lead the American race around the world, even if ii did involve dangers he had never faced before.” Mrs. Martin left her home in 4 Mobride, S. D., shortly before Major Margin started on the flight, and came spend the summer with her sister. Since first news that Major Martin’s plane was lost reached her, Mrs. Martin has kept in constant touch With reports on the progress of the search through United Press dispatches. Martin Attended Purdue Major Martin was born in the edge rk Union County, close to the Ohio State line. He attended the old Dunlapville Academy and took an engineering course at Purdue University before entering the Army. A sister, Mrs. Irwin Johnson, lives in Richmond. Major Martin’s father is dead. Bn t'nited Pres* CORDOVA. Alaska, May 3.—Word from Chignik reported return of three parties which had been searching in small boats all the inlets of Portage Bay from Chignik Lagoon to the head of Kujukta Bay. They had found no trace of the missing fliers. Searchers have been greatly heartened by the reports of the Chignik lAgoon natives and hope, which was lagging of finding Martin and Harvey alive, has taken new life. They had been missing sixty-six hours at fa . m. today. In the meantime reports came from Dutch Harbor telling of preparations being made by Lieutenants Leighton Wade, Lowell Smith and Eric Nelson. Martin's three companion fliers, to carry out Instructions sent from Washington yesterday to continue the without their leader. "DON’T WORRY, MOTHER"

So Comforts His Mother 8 \ ear-Old Son of Missing Mayor. By United Press SAN DIEGO. Cal., May 3.—“ Daddy will come back. Dont worry, mother.” These were the words of comfort whispered today to Mrs. Frederick L. Maxtin, wife of the missing commander of America's round the world flight squadron, by her 8-year-old son. Robert. Mrs. Martin waits at her sister’s home here for word of her husband's fate. “I am afraid I will never see him alive. These are terrible hours of anxiety for Robert and I,” she said. McCormick Asks Recount By Untied Press CHICAGO, May 3, —Senator Medll McCormick announced today he would ask for a recount of the vote cast in the Illlrols primaries for Senator on the Republican ticket. Branch Discusses Bench Vacancy The names of Alonzo P. Feemaster and Gustav Hoe Itchier, members of the Wayne County bar, were presented to Governor Branch today for consideration In appointment of a successor to the late William A. Bond, Wayne County circuit Judge, whose funeral took place Friday. Childers Stays on Job Frank R- Chiiders. 1558 Barth Ave., deputy in the office of Albert H. Losche, Marion County clerk, will continue his duties until his resignation, submitted Friday, is sxcep'ed by Losch*. Childers has announced. Chil ders said work In the office Is too heavy. HOURLY TEMPERATURE 6 a. m 53 10 a. m 60 "> a. nv. 54 11 a. 63 8 a. m........ 66 12 (noon) ...... 66 i a. (4 1 g, 68

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EARLY CAPTURE EXPECTED Wertz Says ‘Bobby’ Lambert Is First Prisoner He Ever Lost. Deputy United States Marshall Harry Wertz said today upon his return from Atlanta, Ga., it vill only be a matter of days or weeks until 'Bobby' Lambert, New Albany, Ind.. is captured. • Lambert escaped from the train ear- ! rying former Governor McCray to Atlanta prison. Hq was under two-year sentence for traffic in stolen autos. Wertz said Lambert was the first pris_- ! oner he ever lost. MYSTERIOUS FIRE DRIVES FAMILIES FROM DWELLINGS : Nine Horses, Two Autos and Truck Burned Up When Biaze Destroys Barn on E. Tenth St, LOSS SET AT $13,000 Impassable Condition of Street Delays Arrival of Firemen.

Four fi-milies were forced out of their homes in night clothing, a barn j was destroyed, two double houses dam--1 aged, nine horses, two passenger au- ! tomobiles and a large truck were ! burned in a fire in the 4200 block of j E. Tenth and E. Eleventh Sts. early ! today. 1 The fire started in the barn of Guy j Justus, contractor, 4202 E. Tenth St., and spread to the homes of: Chester Baker, 4209 E. Eleventh ■ St.: C. W. Rafferty. 4213 E. Eleventh St.; C. O. Mottern. 4211 E. Eleventh I St., and H. O. Hiser, 4215 E. Eleventh j St. Children Carried Out Rafferty carried his six children out jof his home. Mrs. Rafferty walked out. Baker carried out his two children. Fire Chief John J. O'Brien said Jus- : tus believes the blaze was of ineendijary origin. Loss was estimated at $13.- | 000. A board was found against the i place where the hay loft door had I bees?-, leading O’Brien to believe some : one climbed in that way. Pumper Companies 27, 12 and 20 had great difficulty in -getting to the fire because of the almost jpipassable condition of Tenth St. eas* *-* Sher- : man Dr.

Long Hose Line c’sed It was necessary to stretch hose 2,000 feet from Sherman Dr and Tenth St., because pressure could not be obtained from a plug at Garfield Ave. and E. Tenth St., a short distance from the fire, the chief said. Fire officials said the firemen could not reach the scene until about twen-ty-five minutes after the alarm was turned in by H. J. Southern, 4123 E. Tenth St. The fire had made good headway before it was discovered. Justus rushed Into the flaming barn and saved one team of horses. Nine other animals were burned up with the autos and trucks, and a large quantity of hay. Protection Inadequate Because of the distance between fire plugs, alarm boxes and the poor condition of streets, O'Brien said the district is without adequate fire protection. Justus, who owns all of the damaged property, said he would call a neighborhood meeting to urge the city to give better fire protection. At the time Chief O’Brien went to the fire to investigate the city had tractors and graders at work on E. Tenth St. He found two of the tractors stuck in the mud. “It's a mystery to me how the pumpers ever got through E. Tenth St.,” said the chief. •

FESLER LAUGHS AT M THREAT Official Says Shank Mar. Violates Election Law. Charges by County Clerk Albert H. Losche and his chief deputy, Frank Childers, that Leo K. Fesler, Republican election commissioner and treasurer of the Shack political organization. assumed the duties of the clerk and issued official ballots for use in Tuesday’s primary to persons not authorized by law to receive them, marked the opening day of distribution of ballots to election board Inspectors at the courthouse. According to Losche, Fesler grave the official ballots for the first precinct. Pike Township, to Marion Hume, precinct committeeman. Losche recovered the bundle. Losche also =aid Fesler gave second precinct ballots Lawrence Township, to C. W. Mowrey, official inspector, but Mowry was not registered or sworn in. Fesler started passing out the ballots during p temporary absence of Losche, the latter said. Childers said the affair will be laid before Homer Elliott, United States district attorney, as a violation of the election laws. Fesler merely la.ughed when i old of the threat.

BANDIT GETS QUICK TRIP TO PRISON Alleged Charlottesville Bank Robber Captured, Pleads and Is Sentenced Within Twenty-Four Hours; Given 10 to 25-Year Term, ADMITS S7OO WAS HIS SHARE OF LOOT TAKEN Man, Traced Through Kentucky to Brazil, Ind,, by Letter, Is Nabbed at Home of Sister —Identified by Taxi Driver, Twenty four houre after he was captured in Brazil, Ind., and had confessed to participation in the Charlottesville, Ind.. bank robbery April 16. Martin McHiiiyue, 23, of Corbin, Ky„ was under sentence to the Indi ana State reformatory. McHargue pleaded guilty and was given a ten-to-twenty-fl v e year te, m by Circuit Judge Jonas P. Walker in Greenfield today. He was to he taken to prison at Pendleton, Ind., this after noon. W oman Held I p The prisoner confessed he was one of three men who held up Miss Goldie Collins, assistant cashier of the Citizens State Bank. Charlottesville, and took s‘l,loo, according to Harry C. Webster of the H. C. Webster De tective Agency. McHargue was arrested in Brasil, Ind., I* riday by a Webster operative. He was brought to Indianapolis, where. Webster says, he was identified byGene Hinton, driver for the Radio Taxi Company, as one of three men who took his car away from him east of Greenfield April 16. Hinton said he picked up the trio in the 800 block in E. Washington St., the morning of the robbery. The men asked him to drive them east of Indianapolis. After he was bound, thrown into the back compartment and covered with an old coat, he said the men drove on a while. The taxi was stopped. Hinton said. A few minutes later the trio got back into the car and tossed several bundles of money on top of him. Then they drove to a deserted barn six miles east of Seymour, where they took him out of the car and divided the money before him. They left him, saying they would return in an hour. He freed himself, walked to Seymour police headquarters and told his story.

Taxi Is Found • • The taxi was found the next day in New Albany, Ind. According to Webster and New, Me Hargue said that he did not know the names of the other two men. He said he received S7OO as his share, most of which was spent in luisville. Ky., soon after the robbery, the officers stale. McHargue went to Brazil from Louisville and got a job*several days ago, authorities say. He had sls on him when he was arrested, McHargue was traced through Ken tucky and to Brazil, Ind., by a letter. He was arrested at his sister s home in Brazil. ST. PAUL BANK BROKE Lily's largest Institution, With $5,000,000 Deposits, Closes Doors. 111/ United Prcxi ST. PAUL, Minn., May 3.—The Capital Savings Bank and Trust Company, the largest bank in St. Paul, with $5,000,000 deposits, closed its doors today. The difficulties, Viegal said, are due to frozen assets in the form of North Dakota and Montana paper, which cannot be liquidated. DISTRICT CLUBS MEET Fairmouth (Ind.) Woman to Head Federation in Sixth By Timex Syr rial RUSHVILLE, Ind.. May 3/—Mrs. Falrmouthfl Is ttiefcew chairman of the Sixth District Federation of Clubs. Other new officers: Vice chairman, Mrs. Roscoe C. O’Brien, Brock ville, and secretarytreasurer, Mrs. John Early, Green field. Mrs. Early was indorsed for State federation recording secretary and Mrs. Franklin White for vice president. Mrs. O. M. Pittenger and Mrs. C. E Bumpier. Indianapolis, and Mrs. E. K. Montgomery, Shelbyville, were on the convention program Friday.

Tale of Two Boys, Two Dogs and a Sick Cow

Ti.-M.US of a bloody dog fight, a‘vicious attack on two v. boys and a sick cow were related In city court today and a $2 fine was assessed, but still “Buster." a bristling bulldog, reigns over a canine colony in the south side. James Bay, 1549 C.omar Ave., charged William Staley, 1602 Southern Ave.. with harbouring a vicious dog, and profanity. Staley was fined $2 on the profanity charge'.

INDIANAPOLIS, SATURDAY, MAY 3, 1924

JOSEPH M. CRAVENS of Madison, candidate for the Democratic nomination for Governor, was born in Madison, Feb. 9, 1859.

• s 'f' - -> NOTK —THIS THE CAST OF A SERIES OF STATEMENTS WRITTEN FOR THS TIMES BY CANDIDATES FOR NOMINATION FOR GOVERNOR. By JOSEPH M. CRAVENS

IHA YE been a member of tpe General Assembly for the past twenty years and t stand on that record. 1 have at all limes consistently opposed the extravagant appropriation of the people's money, centralization of power and the taking from the people their right of iocal self-government. I have whole-heartedly favored and supported gen erous appropriations for the proper care and comfort of the helplessland unfortunate inmates of our charitable and benevolent institutions. I have just as vigorously opposed the profligate and unnecessaryexpenditure of millions of dollars for the construction of luxurious quarters for able-bodied criminals. The constitution is the paramount law of the State and must be observed and not evaded in the making and Interpretation of all laws, and the laws when made must be enforced. Taxes must be substantially reduced by the State, by the counties, by the cities and by the townships. The farms of Indiana are being abandoned today byreason of excessive taxation and the progress and prosperity of our people menaced thereby. Such conditions in a free government are intolerable. To

DEAD WOMAN AND SICK MAN FOUND Police Investigate Circumstances of Mystery, Coroner Paul F. Robins >n and police today inquired into cause of the death of Mrs. Elsie Hibbetts, 47, of 1019 S. Illinois St., and serious illness of Aibert Edwards. 57, a roomer. They were found in the house. Police questioned Eli Kasvich. a soldier from Camp Knox, Ky., who noth fied them of the death and searched for a young woman roomer. Mrs. Hibbets was found in a front room, rented by the young woman. A panel apparently had been knocked out of the door. The bed was disarranged. Edwards was in the kitchen. Police said several empty bottles were found. Edwards is held in city hospital. ABSENT VOTERS: NOTICE Today Is Last for Obtaining Ballots in Tuesday’s Primary. Today is the last day upon which absent voters may obtain ballots to be cast in Tuesday's election. * Only these who are absent or expect to be absent from the county, or those who are sick, Infirm or quarantined can qualify as “absent voters.” Ballots are issued only when the voter makes an application.

According to the stories unfolded in court, Staley Is alleged to have used profanity during a fight between Duster, 'he bulldog, and Buster, a collie, owned by Bay. A crow-bar. a broom, a firm hold on the collars of the clogs and the fight whs ended with Staley's uog retaining the championship. Other conquests of the "champion” were aired. According to Walter Bay, son of James, and Charles Smith, 1555 Omar Ave.,

Joseph M. Cravens

He was graduated from Wabash College in 1882. He is a farmer. Cravens was a member of the Indiana House of Representatives in 1903, 1905, 1907, 1911, 1913 and

Y. W. VOTES OPEN DOOR Convention Passes Resolution Admitting Ail ( reeds to Membership. By United I'rcxx NEW YORK. May 3 —The national convention of the Y. W. C. A. today adopted a resolution allowing voting memberships to persons of Q.ll religious creeds. The measure must be adopted again in 192j> to become finally effective. INSPECTOR IS REMOVED Another Shank Man Takes His Place on Hoard, However. Efforts of Ed Jackson for Governor supporters to remove Joseph Sawyer, SiO N. Highland, Shank adherent, as Inspector of the election board in the Seventh precinct, Ninth ward, on charges he has been arrested for bootlegging were successful today. Edward J. Grummet!, 54 Stilwell St., qualified as inspector for the precinct and received the ballots. He is- a Shank man. NOVICES HAVE THEIR DAY New Rotary Members Will Feature at Tuesday Meeting. New members of the Indianapolis Rotary Club will have their day Tuesday when the club meets In the Chateau Room of the Clay pool. The fraternal committee will be In charge of the program. New members: Charles W. Craig, Arthur C. Demaree, William H. Diddel, Howard Thomas Griffith, Clarence L. Kirk, J. Arthur Maclean, Herbert P. Sheets, Hulbert J. Smith and Raymond P. Van Camp.

Buster won in a set-to with a cow knd both of the- boys last fall, the boys said, while they were acting as doctors to a sick cow owned by Smith's father. The dog took a pair of trousers from young Smith and bit young Bay’s hand, it was testified. “The best way to avoid further trouble is to keep your dogs in their own domains," Judge Wllmeth said as he’sent the plaintiff and defendant on their ways.

1917. He was a member of the State Senate in 1919, 1921, and 1923. He is a bachelor.

remedy such conditions we must return to strict economy, not only in public but private affairs. Even then there will remain many fads and fancies that should be lopped off. No new projects, however popular. should be entered into until taxes are brought within bounds. I want to re emphasize the fact that local self-gov-ernmeYit should be returned to the people. We have too many lioards and commissions with far too much authority. The people do not yet need guardianship and that is what they now practically have under our present system of government of, by and through boards and oomm'ssions. If nominated. 1 will make an active and vigorous campaign throughout the State- I will endeavor to drive home to the voters the demonstrated fact that there can be no relief from existing conditions with out an absolute change of party. A change of administrations will not do any good. We have tried •that in this State and it has been demonstrated that it did not give relief. If elected. I shall give to ail the people an honest, just and economical administration of State affairs.

COOLIDGE VETOES PENSION MEASURE Sends Message to Congress Blaming Expense, By United Preis WASHINGTON. May 3.—President Coolidge today vetoed the Kursum pension bill. The President's action followed re ports that had been made to him on the bill by the pension office and Director of the Budget General Lord. Mr. Coolidge is sending a message to Congress on the veto, basing his disapproval of the measure mainly on the grounds of expense. VETS MEET AT KOKOMO Election of Officers Was to Be Held at Today’s Session. By Timex Special were to be elected at the annual State convention of Disabled American Veterans late today. Speakers scheduled for today are Raymond A. Lasance, Cincinnati, national adjutant; Harry B. Dines. United States Department of Labor, and Prosecutor Forest A. Harness, Howard County. James McFarland of Dalton, Ga., national commander, spoke Friday night. Hl-Tvllub Entertains Hi-Y Club members entertained the High School Girl Reserves in the X. M. C. A. auditorium Friday night. Committee in charge was; Myles Leech. Indiana Central College; Abraham Thatcher, president Sbortridge Hi-Y Club, and Edward Gibbons of Technical Hi-Y Club. Cuba Asks Ammunition By United I‘rpst WASHINGTON, May 3.—The Cuban government has asked the United States to sell it a large quantity of ammunition for use in quelling revolutionary disturbances in the island, It was learned at the State Department today.

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CONFIDENCE HIED BV < BDBEHM ASPIRANTS AND CAMPAIGN MANAGERS Assurance of Victory Only Thing Candidates ‘Ain’t Got Nothing Else But,’ Predictions Upon Outcome of Tuesday’s Primary Show. M’CULLOCH LEADER MAKES SPECIFIC CLAIMS IN RACE f ' Strength in First, Second, Third, Sixth, Seventh, Ninth, Eleventh and Thirteenth Districts Is Declared for Democratic Aspirant. Someone is going to be badly fooled next Tuesday. Yea. Several persons are going to get the surprise of their lives —perhaps. But they are politicians and should be used to shocks. Read these pre-jmmarv election statements of candidates for governorship nominations and their managers and carve your own

quip: OMER S. JACKSON, carhpaign manager for Dr. Carleton B. McCulloch. Democratic candidate: “Dr. McCulloch will receive a majority of votes in the First, Second, Thirdi*Sixth, Seventh, Ninth, Eleventh and Thirteenth Congressional Districts. His overseas service, the woman vote, the indorsement of labor and the fact that persons who voted for him four years ago in his race against McCray, subconsciously- wish to make reparations by r voting for him in this campaign, are causes working toward his nomination. We concede to other candidates a margin in their favor from their own districts, although the causes outlined will tend to make the race close "

ED JACKSON, Republican candidate. ”1 confidently believe my race will result in a glorious victory. “I am willing to stand on my record and let the voters of the State judge for themselves. "On the eve of the primary, however, I wish to repeat that should any one of the other candidates receive a plurality of the votes cast and Ts that plurality should be only one more vote than 1 receive, then that candidate shall have my uncompromising support in the Republican State convention.” MARTIN H. WALPOLE, Marion County manager, George R. Durgan, Lafayette. Democratic candidate: "To one who is accustomed to having his ear to the ground” th6re is an unmistakable trend to Mayor George R. fcurgan of Lafayette for the governorship nomination. Ten days ago it as apparent that Mayor 'Durgan would carry Marion County: but now, with the primary election but three days off, the Durgan forces are going t into the home stretch with a clear Durgan majority. EDGAR D. BUSH, Salem. Republican candidate: "I am confident of my success in this primary because my workers are j my personal friends and their loyalty does not have to be purchased in cold | money. They are working silently and steadily, piling up votes of thousands of Hoosiers who refuse to be swayed from a desire to see an honest man in the Governor’s chair. I depend on no newspaper to fight my battles, and as a consequence I am receiving the | support of those who realize my strength does not come from an artificial source. The majority of voters in this State know that expendltube of large sums to acquire and operate a political organization is less of a recommendation to the candidate as a man worthy of office than it Is an Indication of his propensity toward extravagance in office. I am receiving their support by virtue of my demonstrated stand against such extravagant campaigning.'* LINCOLN DIXON, manager for Joseph Cravens, Madison, Democratic candidate: "The peopje of this State seek a man for Governor in whom they may again re-establish a faith which has been terribly shaken. No man in either party so nearly combines In his person, characted and experience the needed elements and qualificatios for an efficient chief executive of the State as Joseph Cravns. Taxation and every other issue has ben examined and studied by Cravens and he has emerged with practical plans Instead of vague promises. Because the needs of .the people are so completely exri(Turn to Page 11) FIREMAN IS IN HOSPITAL Injured In Blaze Which Does $2,500 Damage to Apartments. Edwin McKinley, 241 N. Bevilla Ave.. fireman of pumper company 8, is in the city hospital with head injuries received Friday while he was lighting a blaze in the Brooklyn block, 701% Massachusetts Ave. A brick fell on him. The fire started In a pile of trash and spread rapidly. Rear roonte of the ten apartments were damaged 12,000, according to fir* officials.

Forecast

FAIR tonight snd Sunday with moderate temperatures in this vicinity anticipated for same period.

TWO CENTS

HAUGHVILLE CIVIC LEAGUE INDORSES TIMES FARE PLAN Unanimously Adopts Resolution Urging Lower Car Rate for Students, Members of the Haughville Civic League have unanimously adopted The Indianapolis Times proposal for iower street car fare for school children. Petition of the Indianapolis Federation of Community Civic Clubs now pending before the public service commission asking them to authorize the Indianapolis Street Railway Company to issue books of twenty tickets for $1 to all school children was read and indorsed Friday night at a meeting of the league at School No. 52, Walnut St. and King Ave. Edward O. Snthen. president of the Civic Club, said John W. McCardle, commission chairman, stated he favored the petition and that action probably would be taken before the next school term opens. Park Board Petitioned A resolution indorsing The Times fare proposal will be presented Monday night at the monthly meeting of the Englewood Hustling Hundreds at the community hall, 35 N. Rural St. William T. Quillin, president, has indorsed the proposal. A committee was appointed to appear before the park board today to ask that permanent equipment be put on the W. Michigan St. playground. Steps were taken to have W. Tenth St. paved. Various members said the board of works had. promised to pave the street but the street car company refused to pave between their tracks until granted increased fares.

New High School Boosted Following officers were permanently installed : Charles C. Rothman, president; Paul Leiske, vice president; E. O. Morlow, financial secretary: Mrs. O. D. Edwards, recording secretary, and S. L. Thrasher, treasurer. Mrs. Henry Blatt, William Praed and Fred Griffin together with the officers compose the board of directars. Mrs. William Praed reported all efforts were being used to interest everybody In getting the west side high school located in Haughville. Delegations have been appearing before the board of school commissioners at each meeting. tracTToYsale ordered Ex-flwvernor Goodncfi Buy* Company) Bonds ’and Seeks Clear TTtTb. By Times Special ELKHART, Ind.. May 3. —Sale of the Winona Inter urban Railway Company at public auction on May 24 has been ordered by Superior Judge W. R. Hile on petition of Clarence J. Minthn, receiver. The order says not lees than $150,000 shall be received for either the Goshen or Peru divisions. Ex-Governor James P. Goodrich and associates have purchased 90 per cen*. of the bondii and sale order, was requested to clear up title. Goodrich was here Friday. Police Hold Letter Police are holding a letter for Walter Snodgrass from a ste-sister. Mis* Sara Shaull. Omaha. Neb. She Informs him bis father ie seriously 111 and aaks him to communlcata Mith her at one*.