Indianapolis Times, Volume 36, Number 82, Indianapolis, Marion County, 13 August 1924 — Page 1

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MURDERERS NORMAL, IS TESTIMONY State Alienist Says Leopold and Loeb Were Not Mentally Diseased When Franks Boy Was Kidnaped and Killed, REFUTES EVIDENCE OF DEFENSE WITNESSES Declares Dreams and Other Alleged Eccentricities of Youths Are Natural and Do Not Show They Were Suffering From Affliction, By EDWARD C. DERR. United Press Correspondent CRIMINAL COURT ROOM. CHICAGO. Aug. 13. —There was no evidence of mental disease in Richard Loeb and Nathan Leopold Jr. on May 21. the day Robert Franks was murdered. Dr. Hugh T. Patrick. State alienist, stated positively in court today at the judicial hearing of Leopold and Loeb for the murder of the Franks boy. Striving to break down the defense case of “diseased functioning of the mind.” the prosecution today took Dr. Patrick carefully along the line of the defense evidence in an effort to disprove every statement put forward “in mitigation of punishment.” .Asked Opinion John Sbarabaro, asistant State's attorney, asked Dr. Patrick whether he had formed an opinion on Loeb, taking into consideration the statement of the defense that the defendant was immature, had three baby teeth, a light growth of hair on the body, was forced to shave only once or twice a week, was subject to fainting spells, tremors of the hands and face, and whose “basic metabolism I was minus nineteen.” “Yes, I have,” the witness replied. , “What is that opinion?” “I saw no evidence of a mental! disease,” the witness answered, “unless one were to consider that the commission of a crime was evidence of a mental disease.” Sbarabaro admitted other assumptions to his hypothetical question, each time asking Dr. Patrick whether he had an opinion regarding Loeb’s mental condition in the light of various assumptions. i Each time Dr. Patrick replied he had an opinion: that his opinion was that Loeb did not have a mental j disease on May 21, 1924, when Robert Franks was murdered; and that his reason wa.s the evidence was insufficient to indicate mental disorder. Dr. Patrick, a little man with a scrubby moustache and twinkling eyes, dismissed with a wave of the hand and a disarming smile the theories of abnormality presented by the defense. “It has been testified that the boys lied," Sbarabaro said. “Is there anything abnormal about that?” Lying X >rmal “No, that's absolutely normal,” Dr. Patrick said. “It tips been testified here that the boys had fantasies. particularly after going to bed,” Sbarabaro said. “Do you see anything abnormal about that?” “That’s highly normal.” the doc(Tum to Page 11)

FOREST FIRES SPREAD Flames Near Entrance to Yosemite National Park. By Vnited Press SAN FRANCISCO. Cal.. Aug. 13. —Forest fires in the upper Merced Valley were reported v.'itliin four miles of El Porto and a few miles below the entrance of Yosemlte National Park today. Convicts from State road camps and volunteer fire fighters were aiding rangers combat the flames, reports said. The Beautiste Canyon fire in Cleveland National Forest was reported out of control again. Two other fires in Tahoe National Forest were reported beyond control. KLAN CANDIDATES LOSE Anti's Victorious in Arkansas Primary Election. By Vnited Press LITTLE ROCK, Ark.. Aug. 13. Anti-Klan candidates won sweeping victories throughout the State in Tuesday's primary, according to returns today. Lee Cazort, avowed. Klan candidate for Governor, was trailing Tom J. Terral, anti-Klan candidate by 3.000 votes, according to incomplete returns from seventy-one counties. FIST BLOW IS FATAL Alleged Assailant Sought by Evansville Police. By Times Special EVANSVILLE, Ind., Aug. 13. Police today were seeking Arthur Price. 31, as the man who is alleged to have killed John Redmond, 65. with his fist. The men quarreled in a restaurant on the river, police say. Redmond never regained consciousness.

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JAPAN FEELS , QUAKE People Scurry to Streets in Nightclothes—Damage Slight. By United Press TOKIO, Aug. 13. —A sharp earthquake, centering near Nagoya, which stopped clocks in the cities of Osaka, Kobe and Kioto and sent people scurrying to the streets in their nightclothes, was reported early today in dispatches from Osaka. The quake was sufficiently strong to throw dishes and other articles to the floor, but did no severe damage. No loss of life was reported. MX PREDICTS LONDON PARLEY WILLJUCCEED German Chancellor Pleased With Allied Attitude on Reparations, By United Press LONDON, Aug. 13.—“1 think the conference will' be successful on all points,” Chancellor Marx of Germany said today in an exclusive interview granted the United Press. “This is the most important meeting since the treaty of Versailles was signed,” Marx continued, “and for the first time—for the first time —the allies are treating us on equal terms.” The German chancellor seemed to consider this the most important factor in making for a successful outcome of the conference being held here to put into effect the Dawes plan for reparations payments. Praises Herriot “I am very glad to say,” he volunteered. “that Premier Herriot. notwithstanding great opposition in certain political circles in France, and even in his entourage, has stood firm. “The majority of the French people want peace and quiet.” Asked concerning the all-important question of military evacuation of the Ruhr, Marx said: “It is essential —as far as we are concerned —and It Is closely united with application of the experts’ plan. - “We hope to sign the treaty Thursday, or at least by Friday morning, but this agreement is only a preliminary for future conferences between Germany and the allies singly.” The commercial treaty to be consummated with France, the chancel lor said, “is one of highest importance to both countries.” .

Evades Question Marx evaded the question whether j France would be treated as a "most favored nation.” He contented himself with saying “Germany never can grant free entry of ore and potash into the Ruhr, nor can she make too great concessions in the matter of delivering dyestuffs, etc." GERMANS, FRENCH CONFER Delegates Wait for Agreement on Ruhr Evacuation. By Vnited Press LONDON, Aug. 13.—With the French seeking f trade concessions in exchange for evacuation of the Ruhr, the international' conference was held at a stand still today while Premier Herriot and the German delegates talked business. Pending consummation of direct agreement by the German and the 'French and Belgians, everything else is in a state of suspense. When these two allies have obtained the ! best possible terms in exchange for withdrawal of their troops from the Ruhr, there will be nothing left for the delegates to do but to sign the protocols and go home. The British press l is urging Herriot not to jeopardize the conference : by failing to withdraw the troops. ACTRESS LOSES SUIT Judge Dismissed Claim of Ann Luther for Sl<>(>,ooo. By Vnited Press LOS ANGELES, Aug. 13.—The SIOO,OOO breach of contract suit filed by Ann Luther against "Millionaire Jack” F. White came to an abrupt end today when Superior Judge Valentine upheld the contention of White’s attorneys that since Miss Luther did not possess a written conti act, her gase should be quashed. Miss Luther, an actress, claimed White had not carried out a contract to star her in moving picture productions. She admitted illicit relations with White. FAMILY PLANS REUNION Foltz Kin Will Gather Here From Five States Sunday. The second annual reunion of the Foltz family, descendants of Benedict and Laura Foltz, Madison, Ind., will be held at Northern .Beach, fifteen miles north of Indianapolis, Sunday. More than 150 members of the family are expected to come from Arkansas, California, Tennessee, Ohio and Indiana. Members of the committee are Mrs. Charles Hummed, 2801 Western Ave.; J. B. Newman, 947 Eastern Ave.; Henry J. Foltz, 1026 Blaine Ave.; A. J. Bloom, 1459 Spann Ave.; D. N. Foltz, 18 Orange St.; Mrs. John- Sinclair, 1070 N. Wallace St., and Frank Foltz, Humboldt, Tenn. ’ HOURLY TEMPERATURE 6 a. m 64 10 a. m 69 7 a. m 67 11 a. m 68 8 a. m 66 12 (noon) .... .67 9 a. m 66 1 p. m. 71

Harry K. Thaw Attends Church and Becomes Town Fireman in His Fight to ‘Come Back ’

Slayer of Stanford White Makes Home in Virginia City, By Times Special rWTjINCHESTER. Va„ Aug. 13. W —Harry K. Thaw, slayer of Stanford White, once legally adjudged insane, has determined to win a place in respectable society from which for years he had been excluded. No more difficult spot for his battle with public opinion could have been found than Winchester, Va., the little city he has chosen as his home. This staid town which nestles in the Blue Ridge at the head of the Shenandoah Valley, the home of conservatism and stronghold of the first families of the Old Dominion, was shocked by the news that Thaw, released as cured from a Pennsylvania hospital for the insane, had purchased Kenilworth, for 150 years one of the valley's show places. Town All Upset His advent has torn ‘he town into opposing factions, bids fair to wreck the leading church, has occasioned a demonstration of the hooded knights and precipitate! a social war. Thaw is in earnest about wanting to become a leading citizen. He has attended and seeks to join the Presbyterian Church, subscribed to all the leading charities and enrolled in the Charley Rouss Volunteer Fire Department, a leading social organization. Conservatives view his success with horror. The church deacons have been criticised for reserving a special pew for him. The clregyman, the Rev. R. T. McFaden, has bean berated for dining three times with Thaw and then inviting him to membership. V hen the millionaire put a 120 yellowback in the collection plate on his first day, other members, not to be outdone, made large donations, many of them topping his offering. Mayor elect Dr. J. F. Ward has served notice Thaw must he given a square deal, but at the same time too great familiarity must be discouraged. That Kenilworth may not become the scene of city folks’ highlife orgies, the Ku-Klux Klan paraded to let the community know it intended to check up. Thu Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, hearing that

CONFERENCE ON SPEEDERS’ COURT May Be Abolished for Daily Trials, A conference was scheduled for today between City Judge Delbert O. Wijmeth, Police Chief Herman F. Riflhoff and Lieutenant Halstead of tho police motorcycle division to decide whether speeding cases shall be tried daily, instead of in a “speed court” every Thursday. The “speed court" was established about two and a half months ago, when police started their most recent war on speeders. Judge Wilmeth said he probably would make his decision Thursday, basing it on the convenience of officers and the greatest benefit to the campaign. The change was considered because of reports that speed affidavits have been “lost" because they were not signed by the arresting officer at the proper time, the judge said. Rikhoff s*td he favored the weekly court because it does not take so much of his men's time as daily sessions would. SLAYER LODGED IN JAIL Johnson Awaits Grand Jury Action at Igigansport. By United Press LOGANSPORT, Ind., Aug. 13. Edward Johnson, slayer of Bert Cowgill, town marshal at Wolcott, is held in jail here today awaiting grand jury action for the murder Johnson was brought here from the Montlcello jail for safe keeping. He shot Cowgill when the latter tried to arrest him for intoxication.

Write to Mr. Fixit — Don’t Use Telephone

RULE of the city sanitary department provides that gari. bage is not collected unless in proper containers. These containers, as specified by the department, must have handles and metal lids. Otherwise wagon drivers are ordered to pass by garbage cans. , . Don’t telephone your complaints to Mr. Fixit. Write him a letter and sign yuor name and address. Name will not be used if you so request. Letters form a much better record for city officials to investigate. Here is what Mr. Fixit found today; TO MRS. A. WATSON, 1325 Wade st., on collection of garbage: The sanitary- board will not collect your garbage if It is in a big lard can instead of regular con tainers. However, your complaint will be investigated. DEAR JIR. FIXIT—We have pe- • i

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KENILWORTH, THE THAW MANSION NEAR WINCHESTER.

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Thaw was going to stock his farm with pigs, rabbits, chickens and other domestic beasts, took alarm. Mrs. Robert Ward, S. P. C. A. president, set the society's fifty members watch. Miss Augusta Conrad made a visit to Kenilworth and saw a cat running about without a tail. Her excitement abated when 1* proved to he one of the bob-tailed variety. She has promised to have Thaw arrested if animals on his place come to grief. This city of 7,000, which has never had even the excitement of

LAO IS SHOT IN MOUTH ON DARE Companion Fires by Accident, Police Told, Raymond Fortune, 15. was in a serious condition today at his home with a bullet in the roof of his mouth, result of an alleged dare to a companion that he wanted to “eat a bullet.” Elmer Fortune, 746 Luett St., father of the hoy told police the shooting took place at Eagle Creek and Tenth St. Parents of Linton Fox, 14. of R. R. B. Box 239, the lad said to have shot the Fortune boy. said that the shooting was accidental. They said that Raymond opened his mouth and that Linton fired accidentally as he aimed in play. Dr. G. W. Tucker, 2618 W. Michigan St., probed for the bullet Tuesday night, but was unable to locate it. < BANK CLOSES DOORS State Institution at Yoder Solvent, However. By Uni'rd Press YODER, Ind.. Aug. 13.—The State hank here closed Its doors today on recommendation of Eben H. Wolcott. State banking commissioner, and named the Farmers Trust Company of Ft. Wayne, as liquidating agent to pay off the. depositors. The bank is solvent and all depositors will be paid without delay, a statement from the directors said. A gradual decrease in the bank's business due to inability to compete with the larger institutions In Ft. Wayne was given as the reason for the bank’s closing.

titioned for permanent improvement of Harlan St. from Pleasant Run Blvd. to Minnesota St., but have had no hearing on this. We also have several lots with weds taller than our heads. MRS. R. A. BAXTER, 1568 Harlan St. Your petition was filed June 2, 1924, and the board of works will reach it as soon as possible. W. P. Hargon of the street commissioner’s office will order the weeds cut. TO MRS. H. G. MARSH, Morgan St. Officials of the street commissioner’s office will see if you can be given relief from the dust by oiling your street. The order for street signs In your neighborhood has been filed. The sanitary board will see that you have regular garbage collectione.

Winchesrer. Vn„ f£>...A£.2.y. To the Officers and Members nl the Chcttleu Rnats Fire Cos.: I respectfully make application for membership in the Charley Rouss Fire Cos.. Inc. I will be governed by the Constitution and By Laws of llie company, and pledge my suppon for its ftiiura welfare nud success lam not a member of any other fire company in Winchester. Va.. Aoproved: Respectfully submitted.

THAW’S APPLICATION TO JOIN THE CHARLEY ROUSS FIR COMPANY.

seeing a street car, nearly collapsed when directors of tke Rouss Fire Company admitted the famous stranger. Now the Sarah Zane and Friendship companies are accusing the Rouss of taking in the rich Pittsburgher for the sake of his money. J. H. Dunn, engineer, says if the new member can't make the grade and become a good smoke-eater, out he'll go, money or no. But while Winchester’s tea parties are aflurry with gossip and the business men stand about debating the problem. Thaw is having no picnic. He keeps a secretary at. the George Washington Hotel to act as a buffer between him and the country folk who look upon him as a bonanza. Three country maids have of-

STREET CAR DEAL NEAR COMPLETION City Service to Broad Ripple Arranged For, Conferences late today were expected to close the deal whereby the Indianapob.-, Street Railway Company will take over the Indiana Union Traction Company tracks to Broad Ripple, In compliance with the public service commission order that city service be extended to Broad Ftlpple by Sept. 1. Robert I. Todd, president of the s’reet car company, said attorneys were working on the contract ar.d engineers on the valuation. He would not. estimate the amount involved. Conferences Tuesday centered on leasing the interurban tracks from Forty-Sixth St., present terminus of the city lines, to Broad Ripple. No move Is expected to buy the tracks, hut the Union Traction probably will discontinue its Broad Ripple service. RESIDENTS WANT PRUITT May Petition His Reinstatement as Captain of Pumper Company. Reduction of Capt. Halleck Pruitt of Pumper Company 24 to the ranks was the main topic of conversation in the Riverside neighborhood today. Pruitt had been a captain long before the advent of rrtotor fire trucks and was a general favorite of the community. There was some talk of circulating a petition to be sent to the hoard of safety asking that Pruitt be retained as captain, but until today no action had been taken. Fire Chief John J. O'Brien said the reduction was made for “the good of the service.”

DEAR MR. FlXlT—Parkway Blvd. from Sixteenth St. to Thirtieth St. should be repaired. If you can’t get some of the wrinkles straightened out, can you get our street changed to Washboard Blvd.? RESIDENTS. The asphalt repair department of the city will make repairs there? DEAR MR. FIXIT —Which is correct—Harding St. or Schurmann Ave.? Both street signs are on this street. J. E. HUDSON, 425 East Michigan St. Harding St. is correct. The name has been changed by council ordinance. City- officials promise to remove Schurmann Ave. signs. TO GEORGE SCHULTZ, 2024 Laurel St. Park department officials said an extension of time been

sered to forsake the milk stool to become his bride. All day the curious besiege him for just a glimpse, a word or a signature in a name album. The way he meets his problem is Illustrated by an incident at the People’s drug store. Two girls were sipping sodas when one said: “I'd love to see this man Thaw.” The other answered: “I wouldn’t. I'd he scared to death. He might kill me.” Thaw stepped up, and touching the frightened one on the arm, said: “I’m Harry Thaw. I killed a man in a just cause and I have no regret. But I’ll never harm any one else—especially a little girl.” Everyfhere he goes, the town gaze follows. He walks erect, with quick, nervous steps. j

SHERWOOD MEN EXPECTSUGCESS Appointment, Despite Protests, Is Predicted, Resignation of Benjamin J. Burris as State superintendent of pub- . Ho instruction is in the office of Gov- ] ernor Emmett F. Branch to be effective Sept. 1, It was rumored at the Statehouse today. It also was the talk among politicians that D. C. Stephenson, former “Old Man” of the Ku-Klux Klan in Indiana, and Dailey McCoy, secretary of the Republican State comI mittee, believe they have engineered | a deal whereby Branch will name | Prof. H. N. Sherwood of Franklin College. Republican nominee for the | State superintendency, to succeed Burris. I Politicians close to McCoy and | Stephenson said they believed the ! two would be successful in espousal !of Sherwood's cause, despite the i storm of protest from widely known educators. Governor Branch has gone to : Washington to attend the Coolidge j notification ceremony. EVANSVILLE TO BE HOST 1 More Than 7,00(1 Visitors Expected at Legion Meeting. By Times Special EVANSVILLE, Ind., Aug. 13. Arrangements are being completed to entertain 7,000 visitors here next week, when the State American Legion convention opens here. More than a thousand Evansville girls have pledged themselves to attend the street dance on Monday night. The convention will last three days.

granted for completion of Raymond St. bridge. It will be completed as soon as possible. No plans are drawn for building a bridge over Legrande Ave. at Pleasant Run. Next year’r appropriation may take ca -> of this bridge. DEAR MR. FIXIT—Why can't property owners on Forty-second St. get oil? You fail to state Just where you live on Forty-second St. Part of It will soon be torn up for water mains. The street commissioner's office will investigate oiling from Boulevard PI. west. TO GEORGE FOOTE, 5225 Central Ave., on complaint of weeds in vacant lots in neighborhood. W. P. Hargon of the street commissioner's office will order the weeds cut aa soon as possible.

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GOLDBERG TURNS OVER BOOKS TO STATE; FIGHT IN COURT IS AVOIDED Junior Member of Firm At First Refuses to Turn Over Records Upon Subpoenae Served at Office in W. Washington St. by Sheriff. L SALE OF SURPLUS WAR GOODS BY HIGHWAY BODY RECALLED Figures Understood to Be Desired in Probe of .Disposal of Material Without Competitive Bidding Dealer Doubts Authority. AYhen Victor Goldberg of M. L. Goldberg & Son, 1302 TV. Washington St., agreed to turn over records of purchase of surplus war materials from the State highway commission today State accounts abandoned efforts to get a court order to force the delivery. , , | The accountants also desired records showing what price the firm got when it resold the materials, but it was decided not to push the demand for them at this time. The records are to be used in the probe of State highway commission affairs, it is understood. Edward Brennan and Webb Gilbert, accountants, first obtained a subpoenae for the records. Sheriff George Snider and Deputy Hans Claussen went with them to the Goldberg office to

serve the paper. M. L. Goldberg being absent, Victor Goldberg questioned authority of the officials to demand the books, and said he had no records for them. Snider Stands Guard Snider and the other accountant remained at the office while Brennan went to the courthouse to seek court aid. He discovered it was necessary to request the prosecutor to make the formal petition for court order. Meanwhile Goldberg agreed to turn over records of purchases from the State, but refused to supply data showing what the firm resold the material for. The accountants then decided to accept the purchase records. It was undestood Victor Goldberg would take them to the Statehouse. The Indianapolis Times first revealed the details of the handling of surplus war materials by the State highway department more than two years ago. State Pays Freight It was shown that thousands of dollars worth of material that could not possibly be used in the construe-' tion of maintenance of highways was being shipped from training camps to the Indiana commission. The State paid the freight on this material and then sold it to M. L. Goldberg & Son without competitive bids. Officials of the highway department declared it was necessary to accept this material in order to obtain Army trucks used in highway construction. This was denied at Washington. It is understood the Marion County grand jury will go into this phase of highway department activities in its investigation, which is to start within a short time.

SHOULD KNOW BETTER Patrolman's Dog Bites WomanLocked Up. Patrolman Macy, 935 N. Tibbs Ave., today was pointing out the law to his dog. Mrs. Fannie Dale, 931 N. Tibbs Ave., told police she was bitten by the dog. The animal was locked up for observation. SHERIFF REAPS GRIEF Lets Prisoner Help Him Thrash Wheat—Escapes. By United Press KENDALLVILLE, Ind.. Aug. 13. —Sheriff William Hoffman was still making what appeared to be a fruitless search today for Harry Madden of Toledo, Ohio, who escaped Tuesday. Madden, awaiting trial on a burglary charge, had been made a trusty and was helping thrash wheat on the sheriff's farm when he made his getaway. Bloodhounds lost the early today after an all-night hunt. Actress Asks Divorce By United Press LOS ANGELES, Aug. 13. Beatrice Joyce, film actress today filed suit for divorce from her husband, John C. Gilbert also an actor, charging cruelty and drunkeness. Ad Club Program “Visualization in Business” will be discussed by Felix Renick of the National Institute before the Advertising Club at the Thirsday luncheon.

Forecast FAIR forecast for tonight and Thursday. Somewhat warmer weather is anticipated by Thursday night.

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DRYAGENTSAGT TO STEM RISING TIDEOFLIOUOR Prohibition Officials Start Drive to Clean Up Washington, By United Press WASHINGTON, Aug. 13.—A rising tide of liquor has hit the Nation's capital and officials from Commissioner Haynes down are scandalized. More than 100 drunken persons have been arrested on the streets within the last few days, fifteen citizens have been corralled in a rum ring round-up and scores of arrests have been made in fashionable hotel roof garden dancing places. Police Deputized The rum wave has spread such alarm that police and detectives have been made United States deputies so that they can begin—according to announcement today—“a big drive to dry up Washington.” Tuxedoed agents with stiff starched shirts and diamond studs haunt the exclusive dancing restaurant’s nightly and arrest young boys and girls with hip flasks. Six private apartment homes have been raided recently and ipen and women charged with possession and sale of liquor. Conspiracy Charged The fifteen citizens were taken in connection with an alleged conspiracy to bring imported liquors from Florida and are under bond awaiting trial upon indictments returned at Tampa. One Hundred "drunks” were hailed into police court Monday mor.iing. BLOCKADE STRENGTHENED Three Hundred Boats to Be Added to Coast Guard Fleet. By United Press NEW YORK, Aug. 13.—A doublebarreled blockade will be thrown around the rum fleet where It bobs at anchor off the New Jersey coast and more than 300 dry craft, large and small, will be warring against the smugglers, according to enforcement plans announced today. Twenty former destroyers are being put ir to shape to augment the coast guard vessels. They will strike at tie rum fleet from forty bases along the coast. Club Worker Killed By United Press ST. CLOUD, Minn., Aug. 13.—Mrs. Issac Hills, first vice president of the National Congress of Mothers Clubs and Parer. ts-Teachers Association wa killed Tuesday and her son Cyrus seriously injured in a collision of automobiles on the Jefferson highway. Do You Remember — When Dr. John N. Hurty had a drug store at the corner of Pennsylvania and Ohio Sts. Athat didn’t sell water!