Indianapolis Times, Volume 36, Number 14, Indianapolis, Marion County, 27 May 1924 — Page 7

TUESDAY, MAY 27, 1924

ENGLAND IS TOO CHEAP, PARIS MAY GET DEATH RAY Inventor Angered by Low Offer British Make for War Invention, By United Press LONDON, May 27. —Angered by his own government's low offer for his death ray, which may revolutionize warfare, Grindell Mathews packed his bag in a huff today and announced he was taking an airplane to Paris at noon to do business with the French government. After a two-hour demonstration, held btMrd secret and barred doors at Mathews laboratory yesterday, officials of the British ministry asked “another simple but more conclusive test.” Also, the inventor said the British government offered him only £I,OOO for the secret of the ray, and made this offer conditional upon further successful tests. Mathews claims his death ray can kill men at great distances, bring down airplanes and put warships out of commission. Meanwhile it develops that the air ministry has been experimenting with a death ray all its own. j| By United Press PARIS, May 27. —An American Navy technician was here today studying developments in the matter of the death ray invented by Grindell Mathews, an Englishman. Japan, Italy and several South American countries also have agents here who are keenly interested in the invention. ADVENTURE IN ROMANCE “Kidnaped” Girl Found in Apartment of Riding Master. By United Press CHICAGO, May 27.—Her “adventure in romance” ended, Gertrude Barker, 17-year-old Yakima (Wash.) girl, was ready to return to school today. The girl, who was living here with her aunt and attending the St. Xavier's School, disappeared last week. Police believed she had been kidnaped. Gertrude was found last night, however, living in the apartment of Bert H. Jeffrey, riding master. She explained she was “tired of that stuffy old schoolroom and wanted an adventure in romance.”

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BURGLAR MAKES ESCAPE Eludes Captor When Help Fails to Materialize. Pleas for help and ai’’ In holding a burglar were unanswered and Andrev. Simmons, colored, janitor at the apartment at 430 N. East St., j failed to bag his catch, Monday night. Simmons said he arrived home 1 and found the man attempting to | get in a window. Simmons caught the man at New Jersey St., and : Massachusetts Ave., and yelled I loudly but the burglar escaped. SAMARITANS ARE HOLD-UP VICTIMS Four Look at Revolver After Aiding Pedestrian, After they had “given him a lift” in their auto truck, a colored man drew a revolver, held them'~up and threatened their lives, Roy McGregor and Jay McDonald, 932 E. St. Clair St., told police today. John Underwood and Wilbur Kilber, Mansfield, Oho, were also on the truck. The hold-up took $9 from McGregor and $22.60 and a watch from | Underwood besides striking them . about the face with the butt of the | revolver. Police have a clew to the man. Mi's. Helen Bills, 927 N. Pennsylvania St., said she admitted a man who said he wanted to rent a room. He waited for a friend to arrive with baggage and she left the room. Later she missed, diamond ring valued at SIOO. SHANK CLUB OWES $679 ; Deficit of $248 Left After Spending 527,418 in Campaign. Officials of the Shank-for-Govemor Club looked around today for some one to make up a deficit of $248.42 in the organizations’ finance. The club received contributions of $27,418.65 and spent $26,987.32 in the primary election, according to a report filed Monday evening with County Clerk Albert H. Losche. In addition, there are unpaid bills of $679.76, according to Leo K. Fesler, treasurer of the club. , “Just like paying for a dead horse.” remarked Fesler as he filed the statement of expenses. The Jackson-for-Governor Club spent $13,518.30, according to the statement filed by Schuyler Haas, treasurer. Total contributions were $13,525.19. Neither Jackson nor Shank have I filed their personal expense accounts.

BRANCH RENAMES MAY APPOINTEE Indicates Smith Berth Is Considered Invalid, . Indication that Governor Emmett F. Branch holds invalid the McCray j appointment of Oscar Smith of Knox, Ind., to the public service commission is contained in his formal appointment of Clifford Funderburg, Huntington, to the State board of education. Funderburg was also appointed by McCray, but, as in Smith’s case, the appointment was questioned, since it took effect after McCray had resigned. In a written opinion. Attorney General U. S. Lcsh held Smith’s appointment was valid. This week will see the Smith-Ratts controversy brought to a focus. Oscar Ratts, Paoli, will undoubtedly apply for his salary since he has continued in office as a member of the commission. Justice Works Fast By United Press COLUMBUS. Ind., May 27.—The wheels of justice turned quickly in the case of Ray Callen, 21, Covington, Ky., charged with vehicle taking. Arrested last Thursday and sentenced Monday, Callen today started serving a three to five-year term at Indiana State Reformatory. AMUSEMENTS

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