Indianapolis Times, Volume 36, Number 22, Indianapolis, Marion County, 4 June 1924 — Page 7
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4,1924
YOUTHS ESCAPE SCHOOL GUARDS Two Still Missing From Plainfield, Two youths who escaped from the reform school at Plainfield, Ind., and several missing’ persons were hunted today by police. Henry Pettigrew, 17, formerly of Anderson, Ind., and Rex Meadows, 17. both tall, well built, with brown hair and blue eyes, escaped from guards at the school Tuesday. Donald Cressler, Jr.. 6, is reported missing frdm his home at 1123 Shelby St. He has light hair, was bareheaded and was wearing blue overalls and buckled shoes. Audie Byers, 17, of 2109 Bluff Ave., who has blonde bobbed hair, blue eyes, and was wearing black dress, shoes and stockings, a brown cape and blue hat, is missing. Robert Day, 16. of 803 E. Maryland St., also is missing. Roy Wyatt, Colfax. Ind.. told police his father, George Wyatt, 53, drove to Rockville, Ind., and was to leave there Sunday, in company with a Mr. Lane of Colfax. Nothing has been heard from them. LICENSE CAUSES ARREST Police Told Motorist Failed to Stop After Striking Auto. Bert Calor. 43, of 2012 Hovey St., was arrested Tuesday nght, charged with failing to stop after an accident. Frank S. Harrison, 402 N. Liberty St., told the police an auto bearing the license issued to Caylor, struck his auto parked in front of his house, throwing it against another auto owned by Mrs. Irene Young, 417 S. New Jersey St. Edward Wright, 2250 Kenwood Ave., was chraged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Police say his auto collided with a truck owned by George Amt, 351 Virginia Ave.
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Old Man Svengali Puts Hypnotic Power | in New Jazz Record, ‘Red Hot Mama ’ j
By WALTER D. HICKMAN USICAL jazz writers are next to Svengali. That “guy” is the hypnotic i individual who made Trilby a great ! singer. According to all accoemts, Svengali had eyes of hot coals. Can you imagine the jazz writers passing uj) this idea so long? So the writers of jazz tuner, have placed the hot eyes of Svengali in anew tune called "Red Hot Mamma.” During the vocal part of this new Victor record, you learn that the j mamma in question had hotter eyes than old man Svengali and that she could make a bald headed man part his hair in the middle. This may not be art, but it ''s the ; jazz language of the day. This “mamma” record is played by CoonSanders Original Night Hawk Orchestra. On the other side in “Night Hawk Blues.” which speaks of the radio as an instrument of jazz music. The “Mamma” record is about as “hot” as its title. It’s a corking good dance record, a fox trot. The other day I introduced myj self to Marek Weber and his or- | chestra on an Odeon record made |by the OKeh people. The two-num-bers on this record Includes “Greeting of Joy” and “Sunset on the St. Lawrence.” These two numbers are a pleasing relief ffiom the flood of jazz music, j These tunes are nearly old-fashioned ! in theme and treatment. Understand • that in Europe Weber and his or--1 chestra belongs to the better class of organizations. This record proves it. These records are importations. They are recorded in Europe and manufactured in the United States. Rather think your record library will take on new importance if you include some records by Weber's orchestra.
MABEL WALZER There are several laugh getters at the Lyric this week. Among those who do this is Miss Walzer of the team of Walzer and Dyer.
PLANS ALL MADE TO OPEN “ABIE’S IRISH ROSE” night the Capitol theater will re-open with Anne Nichols' successful comedy, “Abies Irish Rose.” The story of “Abie's Irish Rose, ’ is a simple one, but the manner of its telling and the many character types are such as to keep the fun at the boiling point throughout the three acts, it is said. This attraction has captured theatergoers in all the cities where it has been presented. Some idea of the popularity may be realized when it is known that it is now in its third year at the Republic Theater, New York City , and ran in Los Angeles for forty weeks. San Francisco thirty-two weeks, Washington fifteen weeks, Baltimore twelve weeks, twenty-nine weeks in Pittsburgh and same number of weeks in Cleveland. Thirteen weeks
THE average man, paying for staple commodities by the month, fails to consider the wide fluctuation in prices, while noting quickly the smallest change in the price of gasoline, which he buys at frequent intervals and for which he pays cash. Bureau of Labor, and Department of Commerce, statistics- indicate that gasoline prices fluctuate less than the price of most staple commodities. In 1922, the price of eggs fluctuated 125 points; potatoes 210 points; sugar 51 points, as against only 25 points in the price of gasoline. In 1923, the price of eggs fluctuated 110 points; potatoes 114 points; sugar 59 points; milk 49 points, as against 47 points for gasoline. The reason for the wide fluctuation in the price of gasoline during 1923 was the opening of new helds, which flooded the market with crude oil rich in gasoline. The Standard Oil Company (Indiana) bases its price for gasoline fundamentally on the varying price of crude, which in turn is regulated by supply and demand. To equalize supply with demand, the Standard Oil Company (Indiana) has erected and maintains storage depots of tremendous capacity. It has located these depots at strategic points throughout its territory. These huge tanks are filled to capacity, in the off-season, to supply the insistent demand during the season of heavy motoring and agricultural activities. This Company has systematically passed on to consumers, in the way of price reductions, the benefits derived from improved methods of refining petroleum. It has blazed the trail in originating improved technique, improved equipment and more efficient processes of refining and distribution, thereby aiding the industry to keep abreast of continally expanding needs for petroleum products. The service of the Standard Oil Company (Indiana) tends to hold gasoline prices down—and to modify fluctuation by increasing the supply in proportion to demand—and by equalizing distribution, so as to bring gasoline prices into seasonal and sectional harmony. Standard Oil Company ( Indiana ) General Office: Standard Oil Building 910 So. Michigan Avenue, Chicago _____
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in Columbus and eleven weeks in Buffalo, and is coming here direct from its twelve weeks run in Cincinnati and five weeks run in Dayton. The cast remains the same as that played in Dayton and Cincinnati— Peggy Parry as Rosemary Murphy, George B. Nolan as Abraham Levy, Leo Hoyt as Solomon Levy, James R. Waters as Isaac Cohen, Bella Pogany as Mrs. Isaac Cohen, Frederick Forrester as Rabbi Samuels, John F. Webber-as Father Whalen and Billy Fay as Patrick Murphy. -I- -I- -IAttractions on view today include “Tangerine” at Keith's, "So This Is London” at the Murat, "Here Comes the Bride” at English’s, Imperial Midgets at the Lyric, Evelyn Phillips at the Palace, “The Perfect Flapper” at the Circle, “Scaramouche” at the Ohio, “Gentle Julia” at the Apollo, “After Six Days” at the Cadle Tabernacle, “Ridgeway of Montana” at the Isis and "Son ot Sahara” at Mister Smith's. RATTS SUIT ON FILE Superior Judge to Decide Dispute Over State Job. Suit to determine “who’s who” on the State public service commission was on file today with Superior Judge Sidney S. Miller. Oscar Batts and Oscar Smith, rival claimants for a position on the commission, will have their status settled [when Judge Miller decides a suit ! filed Tuesday by Ratts to mandate the State auditor to pay him the SSOO salary for May. Smith was appointed successor to Ratts by Governor McCray, effective May 1. On April 30, McCray resigned. Ratts held on to 'he office, claiming the appointment illegal. Ratts said he wanted the argument settled, more than the salary, because important decisions of the commission m.ght be attacked.
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Brake Squeals and Howls Easily Stopped When you apply the brakes, does your car come to a quick, smooth, noiseless stop, or does it stop with a succession of screeches and howlg. Brakes that screech, howl and chatter when applied can usually be made to operate quietly and efficiently if you will take about half an hour to give them a little attention. To find out what is causing the noise, examine the brake lining. Last week in showing you how to adjust the brakes, I described how to test the clearance between the brake band and the drum. If you have allowed more space between the band and the drum at one side than you have on the other, it is almost certain that your brakes will squeal when applied. The clearance must be the same all around, about the thickness of a visiting card between the lining and the drum. If the clearance appears to be all right, then you will have to remove the brake bands and examine them. If you notice that the lining has worn more on one side than on the other, 'you can be almost certain that you havfe found the trouble. The cause for uneven wear in the brake lining may be due to a bent band or improper adjusting screws. If you are not •sure about how to adjust the brake bands, refer to the article on brake adjustment last week. t
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glazed. In either of these cases, the remedy is simple. Take a stiff wire brush and some gasoline and scrub the lining thoroughly. If you do not possess a wire brush, then wash the band with gasoline and roughen surface with the edge of a file to remove the glaze. Other noises that come from the brake mechanism are caused by loose brake rods or connections. Sometimes a brake rod goes very near some part of the chassis and when the cur Is running the vibration causes it to rattle against the chassis. It is a good idea to get a piece of light spring and attach one end to the brake rod and the other end to a part of the chassis that will hold the rod away from the part it now strikes. All defective brakes do not squeal, squeak or howl when applied. Sometimes they go to the other extreme and are quite noiseless when applied, but unfortunately will not stop the car within a reasonable distance. In this case if the lining itself is not worn out. the trouble may be caused by oil or grease on the lining. After you have cleaned the lining, look for the cause of the trouble. This will generally be found to be a worn felt washer on the axle shaft which allows the grease to creep through and get on the wheels and lining, and anew felt washer will generally cure the trouble. NEXT WEEK—HOW TO PREVENT WEAR AND NOISE IN UNIVERSAL JOINTS. Copyright, 1924. by the S-N-L Technical Syndicate.
ADVICE TO JUNE GRADUATES Literary Field Has Place at Top AUTHOR ADVISES ASPIRANT TO STRIVE FOR EXPRES SION AND IDEAL WITH MONEY IN BACKGROUND.
By FREDERICK O’BRIEN, Author of “Atolls of the Sun,” "Mystic Isles of the South Seas,” "White Shadows in the South Seas,” etc. . j YOUNG man or girl can best enter the writing prosesJ slon by writing and trying to sell his or her writings. A thorough knowledge of the language at least Is necessary for one choosing this profession, and all knowledge is helpful. Other requisites are originality, patience and industry. During the first five years, the literary aspirant probably must earn his living by other work, meanwhile writing at all opportunities. If he attains medium success he or she should, in twenty-five years, be making from $3,000 to $4,000
: >fj O’BRIEN. a year. Under which conditions he or she will be dissatisfied, but hopeful. If success within this period is phenomenal, SIO,OOO to $50,000 a year will be the financial return. Under which conditions he or she will be famous —and probably spoiled. The future of the writing profession? Since before Christ It has continued and will continue. It is always overcrowded, but there are big, open spaces at the top. Recommendation to enter this profession is that the person having a strong desire to be an author will be unhappy otherwise. Moral: Authorship is continuous struggle to master expression and idea. Money success means nothing worth while. Seeking to make money ruins nine outw>f ten authors. The goal must be ever
If the lining appears to be bearing on the drum equally all around, notice if the rivets are properly countersunk. The heads must be beiow the top of the lining. If the rivets come up level with the top of the lining, they will cut the brake drum and certainly cause squeals and squeaks. In any case if you find that the lining is worn so badly that the rivets come up to the top of the lining, it is better to have the brakes relined. This is a job that should be done by a mechanic. If the lining is put on either too loose or too tight, the brakes will not act properly. A good mechanic can do the job very quickly and at a small cost. If, however, the rivets are well countersunk, and the lining appears to be bearing equally all around, then you stiil have a lot of life left in the band, and the noise is probably due to dirt or grit on the surface of the lining. If the brakes are operated in a very harsh manner, the lining may be slightly burned or
distinct, elusive. Satisfaction is in effort, friends and fame. NEXT—Teaching.
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LAWYERS OPPOSE PHONEPROPOSAL disapproval of Increase Predicted, Attorneys for the public service commission believe the Indiana Bell Telephone Company’s proposal to raise phone rates to increase its revenue $600,000, more than originally was asked of the commission, would be in violation of the Federal Court injunction granted the company restraining the commission
| Brakes 1 I are as essential to I §1 safety as lights j II and a horn* J l@k Standard on all / Buick Models / BUICK MOTOR COMPANY ,j Division General Motors Corporation INDIANAPOLIS BRANCH Meridian at Thirteenth—Wholesale and Retail Huff-Buick Sales Cos. Thcmas-Wacldel! Buick Cos. Illinois and Vermont Sts. 3939 E. Washington St. Central Buick Company 2917-2919 Central Ave.
from enforcing its rate order of 1923. Attorneys point out that the injunction does not contemplate tying the commission’s hands and that the finafi rate must be set by the commission. A final decree proposed by the company and presented for approval of the commission attorneys before being placed before Federal Court, will not be approved as it stands, commission attorneys said. They declare its provisions would tend to embaress the commission and restrict its power to fix a rate. Federal Judge George T. Page, Springfield, 111., will be asked to come here the week of June 15 to construe the injunction. By substituting a specially shuffled pack of cards, clever thieves carried away 180,000 francs from the Monte Carlo Casino recently.
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