Indianapolis Times, Volume 36, Number 62, Indianapolis, Marion County, 21 July 1924 — Page 2

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TWO PATROLMEN FACING CHARGES OF DRUNKENNESS Police Allege Woman Motorist Was Intoxicated — Week-end Accidents, Alleged drunken police, an alleged intoxicated woman auto driver and speeding motorists who figured in traffic accidents helped swell the police week end arrests, reports show today. Twelve persons were injured. Following investigation of an accident at Pine and E. Washington Sts., two patrolmen, Edward H. Brown, 413 X. California St., and Lawrence W. Fleming. Sl7 Coffey St., were suspended by Captain Drinkut, after the police emergency squad took them to headquarters. Patrolman Fleming tendered his resignation to Inspector White today, to take effect immediately. Charges of unbecoming conduct will be filed against Brown, White said. Woman Alleged Drunk Mrs. Laura Rohr, 42, of 2725 X. Meridian St., will face charges of drunkenness, driving while intoxicated, driving on the left side of the street, profanity and resisting an officer, in city court today as the result of colliding with a machine driver, by H. O. Powers of 2915 X. Pennsylvania St., at Twenty-Fourth and Meridian Sts., Saturday. Police say she used profane language when she resisted them. John Willis, 19, colored, of 2701 Boulevard PI., is under arrest on charges of speeding after his machine struck a car driven by Henry Holder. 2133 S. East St., at Paris Ave:'and Twenty-Sixth St., Saturday. Holder and Miss Leona Moore. 2836 Paris Ave., his companion were taken to St. Vincent’s hospital suffering from injuries about the head and body. Motorcyclist Struck R. M. Homsher of 1238 S. Richland St., is under arrest on charges of speeding and improper driving after the machine he was driving struck a motorcycle ridden by August Zupanicich of 2826 W. St. Clair St. at Howard and Harding Sts. Saturday. Zupancich was slightly injured. Fay Davis, 8, daugnter of Mrs. Georgia Davis, of R. P. E., Box 59 P. is suffering from bruisc received Saturday when she was struck by a machine at Troy Ave. and Shelby St. William Guthrie, 815 X. Sherman Dr., driver, was arrested. Belle Patterson. 8, of 1325 Silver Ave., was bruised about the body Saturday when she was struck by a bicycle ridden by Charles Grega. 1315 Bridge St., while playing in front of her home. Glen Doty, 439 E. McCarty §t„ is held after the machine he was driving struck an auto driven by Zere Earner, 3131 Madison Ave., Hamer's wife was slightly injured. Russell Fansler, 1404 Central Ave., is suffering from bruises about the body received Saturday when he was struck by a police car containing Motorpolice Giles and Stump at Fourteenth St. and Central Ave. Woman Is Struck Mrs. Mattie Goodman of 1214 E. Xineteenth St., is suffering from bruises about the face and head received Saturday when she was struck at Indiana Ave. and Michigan St. by a machine driven by George Meldrum of 1439 E. Rymond St. Meldrum was arrested. v James Hazeiff, 937 X. Holmes Ave., is hell on charges af assault and batten*- and improper driving after policy were told he failed to give a hand signal at Pershing Ave. and Michigan St., causing Finley Huff, 720 Ketcham St., to smash into the rear of Hazieff’s car. Harold Huff riding with his father, was cut about the head when he was thrown against the windshield. Henry Pettigrew, colored, 876 Darnell St., Is suffering today from leg and head injuries received Saturday wheq he was struck by a machine at Fifty-Second Broadway. M. P. Koby, 1523 Broadway, driver, was arrested. \

REUNION IS UNUSUAL Half Brothers and Sister* Meeting for First Time Is One Feature. Twenty-four members of the Beyers and Russell families were back in Indianapqlis today, happy in the memory of a reunion Sunday at the home of Mrs. Mary Paswater in Columbus, Ind. Forty-one attended. It was the first time six halfbrothers and sisters of the Russell family had been together. The eldest of the family had moved away before the youngest was born. The brothers and sisters are George Schwab of Seymour, Ind.; Mrs. Paswater, John H. Russell, 432 Drexel Ave., Indianapolis; G. B Russell, Ben Davis, Ind., and Mrs. Leah MiHiron and Mrs. Elizabeth Mounts, both of 2506 Sangster St., Indianapolis, SWIM LESSONS GO ON Red Cross Continues Classes for Those Who Did Not Qualify. Classes for children who took part in the learn -to classes last week but did not qualify for pins may try out in a continuation of the classes this •week. Miss Helen Cruise, director, said today. Boys’ classes will be held from 10 to 11 a. m. and girls’ classes Lom 2 to 3 p. m. daily at the Willard and pools. .Pins are awarded to children swimjning fifty yards or more. Instructors will be Misses Catherine Black. Rowena Smith, Elizabeth Helm. Betty Hoffman and Mrs. Margaret Schulmeyer. PICNIC PLANS COMPLETE Hoosier Athletic Club Arranges for Annual Outing Wednesday. Preparations have been completed fog the annual Hoosier Athletic Club picnic at Columbia Park Wednesday. Program fro mnoon to midnight has been arranged to include a card party, athletic events, basetail and meti s athletic events and dancing.

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X. L. DEAN. 410 W. SOUTH ST., FLAOMAX, AND THE NEW WATCHMAN SHANTY BUILT AT THE SUTHERLAND AVE. CROSSING OF THE MOXOX AND NICKEL PLATE RAILROADS AS A RESULT OF THE TIMES SURVEY SHOWING MUNICIPAL CODE WAS BEING VIOLATED BY FAILURE TO HAVE A FLAGMAN AT THIS POINT.

ALLIED PARLEY ON REPARATIONS IYIAKESPRDQRESS Plenary Session Scheduled for Tuesday—German Delegates Expected, By United Press LONDON, July 21.—Committees of experts of the allied conference carried out intensive discussions over the week end making progress which virtually assures a plenary session by Tuesday. It now is expected the German delegates will arrive late this week, although no invitation had seen seat up to noon today. Ambassador Kellogg, who is American representative in the conference, attended the meeting of delegation heads at No. 10 Downing St. at 10:30 a. m. today, on the invitation of Prime Minister MacDonald. It is understood the leaders discussed important points of the decisions reached by the committees in their week-end meetings. This morning's conference in Downing St. was attended by the “big five" of the gathering—Prime Minister MacDonald, Ambassador Kellogg, Premier Herriot of France, Premier Theunis of Belgium and Minister De Stefani of Italy. When the meeting broke up shortly after noon It was understood the leaders had decided to hold a plenary session Tuesday in event the second committe'e of the general conference compfetes its report by that time.

THEFT PREVENTED BV WHIN Attempt Made to Burglarize Grocery Warehouse. An attempt to burglarize the warehouse of the Kroger Grocery and Baking Company, 802 N. Senate Ave., was frustrated early today by Theodore Burke. 130 W. Twentieth St., nightwatchman for the adjoining Hoffman Pickle Factory. He told police he heard prowlers and investigating found an attempt had been made to enter the place. He also found a box car of merchan dise Entered but nothing taken. The same thieves are believed to h .ve entered the poolroom at 807 N. Senate Ave., where a quantity of cigarettes was taken, according to Albert Smith, proprietor. Other thefts reported; Russell M. Noe, druggist, Blake and Michigan Sts., stored entered and $3 in cash taken. Ophelia Smith, colored, 1644 Indiana Ave., pocketbook at the restaurant at same address, containing four rings valued at slls and change was taken. Exp o BUDGET HEARD Committee Announces Economy Will Mark Industrial Exhibit Budget estimates for the second Indianapolis Industrial Exposition were approved by the committee in charge, today. Members of the budget committee said the estimates had been cut to the lowest possible figure, and every enonomy would be exercised. Chief items are the rental of the building, decorating, advertising and publicity and exposition office. % Claude S. Wafiin, manager of the exposition; O. B. lies, chairman of the executive committee, and Irwin R. >Brown, chairman of the space committee, made reports. The budget and finance committee includes Henry I. Raymond, Jr., chairman; Guy A. Wainwright, James A. Daugherty, George S. Olive and General Robert H. Tyndall. CHEEK Clff BY LAMP Fell on It, Man TelLs Police—Relatives Doubt It. George Howard, 25, of 240 W. Wyoming St., was at the city hospital early today suffering with severed arteries in the left cheek. Howard told police he slipped and fell on a coal oil lamp that was found nroken over the floor. Relatives told Police Sergeant Sheehan that Howard and his wife had quarreled. Sheehan said he belie%’ed Howard was struck with the lamp. American Hospitals Praised L. C. Huesmann, chairman of the finance committee of the Riley memorial hospital association, is in London making a study of children’s hospitals there. “To appreciate the Riley hospital,” Huenmann writes, “one has only to see what the rest” of the world possesses in the way of hospitals dedicated to the same purpose.’

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AUTO UPSETS AS LIRE BLOWS OUT 9 w Two Injured When Machine Turns Somersault, When a tire blew out on an auto driven by Van Laker, colored, 1424 E. Maryland St., the auto turned' over three times police were told. Baker and Arthur Proctor, colored, 1506 E. Pearl St., who was riding with him were both injured. They were taken to the city hospital. Witnesses told police the auto was traveling west on Southeastern Ave. in the 2300 block when the tire blew out and the car made three complete turns. Baker said he lost control. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Cooney, Apt. 4, of 306 E. New York St., told police their auto struck a woman at Vermont and New Jersey Sts., and knocked her to the pavement. While Cooney was calling the police, another machine came past and the woman d/pve away, without giving ner name. HOME-COMING PLANNED / Will Be First Ever Held by Marlon Normal College. Students, faculty members, alumni and former instructors of Marion Normal College, Marion, Ind., have beer invited to the first “home coming” of the institution to be held Aug. 7at the collie. A basket dinner followed by talks arid social hour will feature the program. Dr. Charles Priest is chairman of the program committee. John W. Leedy, president, will deliver the principal address. Prof. C. W. Boucher and his wife of Valparaiso, Ind., who served as president and vice president of the college during its early history, will attend. Local graduates who intend to attend are asked to communicate with Prof. M. 8. Cole of Marion, Ind., so sufficient arrangements can be. made. PRAISED BY W. C. T. U. Winkler Gets Note of Appreciation for Work During Grotto Meeting. George Winkler, Federal prohibition group chief, today received a note of appreciation from the Central W. C. T. U. for his work in connection with the alleged liquor ring in operation during the Grotto convention. The note reads: “The Central W. C. T. U. wish to congratulate you on the timely seizure or suppression of cards that were so promiscuously circulated during the Sahara Grotto conclave held in this city a few weeks previous.” The note was signed "Yours very truly, Jeanette A. Rinker, corresponding secretary, Central W. C. T. U.” MEMORIAL DEDICATED Veterans of Throe Wars Honored at Greenfield Ceremonies. Hancock County’s memorial building, at Greenfield, Ind., was dedicated to the veterans of all wars Sunday. Veterans of three wars, townspeople and visitors gathered for a program of speeches and in Greenfield Sunday. The memorial building cost approximately $125,000. Will A. Hough, State tax commissioner, introduced Arthur R. Robinson, Indianapolis, who delivered the principal address. G. A. R. men, American Legion members and veterans of the Spanish-American war were present.

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LIONSCLUBHEAD NAMES WORKERS Committees Appointed by A, W, Bushmann, \ Alfred W. Buschman, president of the Lions Club, today announces these standing committees: Finance, Leßoy Sanders, chairman; E. E. Katterhenry, C. A. Roch ford, Seth L. Hutsell. Music, J. T. Thomas, chairman: Roy / L. Burtch. Millard V. Warner. Educational, Albert Stump, chairman: E. T. Albertson, E. O. Snethen. Athletic, Raymond W. Durham, chairman: Walter D. Niman. Walter R. Kemper, Earl B. Hill, T. A. Deckert. Sick visitation, Seth L. Hutsell, chairmajn; L. H. Griswald, Roy F. Ilartz. George B. Wiegand, Walter D. Ni/nan. Membership, Sanders, chairman: J. D. Eastmdh, John C. Springer, A. C. Waggoner. Wiegand. Entertainment, Dr. C. R. Strickland, chairman! Niniand, T. E. Hoover, Snethen, Dr. H. B. Marshall, Burtch. Publicity, Snethen. Constitution and by laws, Snethen, Stump. Civic affairs. Stump and Snethen. THREE CHILDREN PERISH IN NOME 1 Suffocated in Bed, Burned Beyond Recognition. By United Press MUNCIFk Ind., July 21.—“ Death due to suffocation” was the verdict returned 'today by Coroner Frank Downing in the death of Lorene Batt, 9; Ruth Batt, 7, and George Batt, 3 years old, whose charred bodies were taken from the ruins of the Batt country homo, 9 miles northeast of Muncie Sunday morn ing. The children, asleep in an upstairs rooms, were trapped by the flames starting from the explosion of an oil cook stove and* it is the belief of the coroner they were overcome by the smoke before they awakened. Rumors the fire might have been of incendiary origin were scouted by the coroner. The children perished In full view of their parents. The father was badly burned in Efforts to save them from their death trap. , Two older brothers asleep in a downstairs room escaped. EIGHTY-FIVE REGISTERED Boys’ and Girls’ Camps at Lake Geneva Open in August. Eighty-five young persons, representing Sunday schools from various parts of Indiana, have registered for the international camp conferences conducted every summer at Lake Geneva, Wis., by the International Council of Religious Education. it was announced today. Girls’ camp is held Aug. 7 to 19, and boys’ camp Aug. 20 to Sept. 1. Indianapolis girls who will attend aVe : Cora M. Burton, Dorothy Guntz, Kathryn McClure, Eleanor M. Thomas, Mercedes Tinder, Mildred Dirks, Elizabeth Kramer, Marie Wallman. Local boys to attend are: Albert Bloemker, John Thilo Emhardt, Herbert Guntz, Hergpian Hartman, Howard Morton and Carl Simpson. C. P. P. A. MEETS SUNDAY ■ La Follette leaders Plan for Extensive Indiana Campaign. District chairmen wpl be named at the State meeting Sunday night of the Conference of Progressive Political Action, according to L. V. Hart, La Follette leader, today. About one hundred delegates are expected, including J. A. Leschler, Ft. Wayne, secretary of the conference, and C. G. Mausey, chairman. Alex Gordon, Terre Haute, La Follette manager In Indiana, also is expected. Details of the Wisconsin Senator’s campaign wijl be discussed, including presidential electors. FUNERAL PLANS MADE Fred J. Goepper Dies Sunday at St. Vincent Hospital. Funeral services for Fred J. Goepper, 69, who died Sunday at St. Vincent hospital, will be held 2:30 p. m. Tuesday at the home, 2456 Broadway. Burial will be private in Crown Hill cemetery. Mr. Goepper was inspector at the Diamond Chain and Manufacturing Company. Mercator to Hear Violinist Evan Georgieff, violinist, will play at the Mercator Club luncheon at the Spink-Arms, Tuesday. Richard ’L. Beck is silent booster.

POLITICIANS FIGHT FOR REMOVAL OF GENERAL BUTLER \ Marine, Acting Head of Philadelphia Police, May Be ‘Fired’ by Mayor. By United Press PHILADELPHIA, July 21.—A showdown on whether Smedley .D. Butler will be “fired” from the cabinet of Mayor Kendrick as director of public safety for Philadelphia, is expected today. The brigadier general of Marine Corps, "loaned” to Philadelphia by President Coolidge for one year, so the fighting Quaker could clean up vice, crime and liquor here, will con fer with Kendrick today as to his status. The two officials are no longer of one mind as to police procedure Asa result, Butler, it is understood, will not be retained as head of the safety department after his leave expires on Jan. 5, 1925, and he may even, be asked to resign his post at once. Politicians, it is said, have brought pressure to bear on Kendrick in an attempt to get the mayor to dispense with the services of the marine general police chief. Butler is accused of being “out of harmony” with the administration and political leaders. This accusation came when the director began re-districting police stations to kill political control us the police department. LAD LOSES BRAVE BATTLEFORLIFE Boy, Crushed by Freight Car July 9, Is Taken. James Patterson, 8. lost a brave battle for life. James died Sunday in city hospital as a result of both feet being crushed July 9 by a box car while ho was picking up coal on a siding pear Atis home. His right leg was amputated above the knee and left foot at the ankle in attempt to save his life. He is the son es Mrs. Thomas Webb, 326 Harris St. The lad was

anxious to help out and earn a few cents, and h e had been given permission to pick up coal at the yards, his mother said. After a warning from his mother to “bo careful,” James started off with his little wagon and sh&vel. He was sitting on the track near a box car when a switch engine , bumped the car and caught his feet. Workmen* used a crow-

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bar to move the’ car. Wh-n rushed to the hospital in police emergency he smiled and gal lantly waved good-by to his mother. Funeral services are to be held tonight at 7:30 at the home. Burial at Worthington, Ind.

FRIENDS RENEW OILLMIRE SEARCH New Clews Sought to Strange Disappearance, There were no new clews In connection with the disappearance of Dell Z. Billmire, 52, of 719 E. ThirtyFourth -St., relatives said today. Kiwanis Club, of which Billmire was a member, has not given up the search, Walter White, who has been in charge of the hunt, said today. Directors will meet Tuesday to lay plans for continuing the search in other cities. An organized search was made lost Wednesday over thirty-five acres of thicket. Billmire left his office, where he Is local representative for a refrigera tor and scales agency, July 8. a local coal agent talked to him at hl.s home July 10, while his family was away. It was first thought that he was wearing a black derby, but today a brown felt hat was found missing. A pair of tan shoes is also gone. He is thought to be wearing a dark gray suit. Billmire looked younger than 52, and weighed about 155 pounds, brown eyes and light brown hair, slightly gray. STATE LANDS INSPECTED Governor and Other Officials in Northern Indiana. The State land commission, composed of Governor Emmett F. Branch, State Treasurer Ora Davies and Auditor Robert W. Bracken, today are in northern Indiana, inspecting State lands for possible sale. Two thousand acres of lands in Lake County along the Kankakee River, and thirty-two in La Porte County, were among the lands inspected. The State in the last two years has sold 3,206 acres of such lands. Ineluded-in the party were members of the State highway commission, who will inspect State roads. Argentina Flier to Start By United Press AMSTERDAM, July 21.—Plans of Major Zannl, Argentine aviator, for his attempted flight around the world, have been completed and the aviator will probably take off from the city in the pext few days.

Wife Sees Husband Killed by Mob

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MAJOR ROBERT IMBRIE, UNITED STATES VICE CONSUL AT TEHERAN, PERSIA, AND MRS. IMBIUJA.

Major Imbrie was beaten to death by natives of Teheran, who were enraged because he tried to mike photographs of a religious ceremony. Melin Seymour, another American, was also severely injured. This photo of Major and Mrs.

CITY HALL YAWNS; TOO HOT FOR NE WS Old Man Apathy Invades Offices Reporter Meets‘Ho Hum 1 Everywhere.

A royal welcome was given Old Man Apathy himself from various city hall offices today. / It was just too hot and the city hail was too tired, as the weather and kindred topics were leisurely ■whispered about. “How pbout the traffic survey?” “Well, that’s not quite done—maybe this week we’ll have it —and it 11 show some good figures—” So the STATE WARS ON GASOLINE PRICES Missouri Official Asks Probe of Standard Oil. By United Press 4 JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., July 21. —State war against gasoKne prices was started today by Attorney General J. W. Barrett, who filed a petition asking the State Supreme Court for investigation of the business of the Standard Oil Company of Indiana in Missouri. Chief Justice W. W. Graves grant- i ed Barrett's request for a special commissioner to take testimony and appointed D. C. Chastain. Butler, j Mo., to perform this function. Injuries in Race Fatal By United Press TERRE HAUTE. Ind , Juiy 21. Robert Nance, 20, of Linton, Ind., is dead today as a result of an accident in which he was hurled from a racing automobile near Greenup, 111.. Sunday. -v

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Imbrie was made shortly after their marrfage'in December, 1922. Mrs. Imbrie was Miss Katherine Gillespie of New Rochelle, N. Y., and had beep director of the Near East Relief orphanage at Teheran. She witnessed the beating of her husband and notified the State Department at Washington.

city plan commission said. "Where’s Mayor Shank today?” “Why, he’sout of town —bo back Wednesday, maybe.” This from the mayor's office. “How about the additions at the city hospital?” “Well, now lessee —our attorney has those plans, and he ought to be about through *with them.” This was the board of health contribution. 's "What’s new on Pleasant Run Blvd?” "Now we're getting our property abstracts in and we're just waiting.” j This from the park board. "What's new on smoke?” “Well, we still have some cases up in court. The judge will hear them soon, and then maybe we’ll know %vhere we are.” This from the smoke inspector. 1 Even the whacked-up 1925 city, budget was just resting today in the city controller's office. WALSH IS ACQUITTED Republican Candidate for Democratic Nomination Freed. With the acquittal of Patrick E. Walsh, 337 H Wyoming St., Republican candidate for the Democratic nomination for coroner at the May primary, of charges of failing to file a schedule of campaign expenses j with tjte county-clerk, the last of the cases of th:s character was disposed of in Criminal Court today. John W. Holtzman sat as special judge. Originally there were fourteen cases of this character. One defendant, Harry Boyd, never was arrested. Walsh is a Republican, but through .an error his candidacy was filed for the Democratic nomination.

MONDAY, JULJ 21, 1924

TORRID WEATHER FAILS TO DAMPEN POLITICAL AROOR Democrats Rapidly Shaping Plans for Active Campaign. Torid weather has not -wilted enthusiasm of officials about State Democratic headquarters and plans are rapidly taking shape for an intensive campaign starting about Sept. 1. Tom Taggart, veteran chieftain of Democratic forces in Indiana, will be in Indianapolis to attend a closed meeting of candidates Wednesday night.' • Thursday the State committee will meet at 10 a. m. to outline a policy, select speakers and fix datesj for district meetings over the State during August. '* Among the speakers -who will stump the State this fall are Dan Simms, Lafavette; Frank C. Dailey, former United States district attorney: Fred Van Nuys, former United States district attorney; Dick Miller, president of the City Trust Company and Walter Meyers, Indianapolis attorney. McCulloch to Stump Dr. Carleton B. McCulloch, Democratic candidate for Governor, w'll make a personal campaign and visit every district in the State. There is considerable talk that Simms is a likely candidate sfor United States Senator in 1926. Similar, gossip says Frank C. Dailey will run for Governor in four years. Clyde A. Walb, LaGrange, Republican State chairman, will be at State headquarters Tuesday, it was stated at the Severin. Arrangements will be made for the State committee, including Dailey McCoy, secretary of the committee, Joseph B. Kealing, national committeeman and Frederick E. Schortemeier, director of publicity and candidate for Secretary of State, to attend a meeting in Chicago Friday with Charles G. Dawes, Reppublican candidate for vice president, and Roy West, secretary of the national committee. Mr?! Vivian Wheatcraft, Whiteland. vice chairman of the State committee, has also been invited to attend. Fishing ’Trip Planned George V. Coffin, Marion County G. O. P. chairman; Arthur Robinson attorney; Ed Jackson, Republican candidate for . Governor, and D. C. Stephenson, “old man” of the Indiana Klan will be guests of Scott Shields, Jackson County G. O P. chairman. Aug. 1, on a fishing trip. Delegation from several Indiana districts have signified intentions of attending the formal notification ceremony in Chicago Aug. 19 to Dawes, and will takl part in a torch light parade. Potatoes in Slump Tt AKEFIELD, Mass.—American potato acreage for 1924 is 98.3 per cent of the acreage area reported last year, figures of the New England Crop Reporting Service reveal. The figures show 3,753,000 acres'’under cultivation, compared with the 3,8X6,000 ofi last year.