Indianapolis Times, Volume 36, Number 105, Indianapolis, Marion County, 9 September 1924 — Page 1

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ALLIED AND IS. IMS IK CHARGE Martial Law Declared in Foreign Section of Shanghai and Marines Patrol District as Attackers Make Advance. U. S. LEATHERNECKS MAY ACTIVELY DEFEND CITY Admiral Anderson Orders Men to Repel Invaders Should They Seek to Enter Guarded District —Situation Serious. By D. C. BESS United Press Correspondent SHANGHAI. Sept. 9.—Allied and American military commander proclaimed martial law in the foreign section of Shanghai today as desperate fighting between the rival Chinese armies swept to within eight miles of the city. Two hundred American Marines together wifn about 800 Japanese. British and Italians landed from foreign war vessels lying off the \\ oosung forts. The Americans hastily took up positions nearest the fighting along the Woodsung border of the foreign quarter. Defenders Reported Routed Gen?ral Lu Yung Hsiang’s forces were reported routed. They were tiding beaten back upon Shanghai and hundreds of thousands of refugees were tieeing into the city and seeking refuge in the quarters guarded by the international marines. The attacking forces of General Chi Hsieh Yuan stormed the Woosung forts ten miles from Shanghai, and later were reported to have pushed forward to within eight miles of the city. Reports of the progress of the battle which was resumed with intensified fury today, were conflicting because of the fact that many of them came from General Lu's commanders, who were nearest the city and who were reluctant to adm’t defeat. Admiral Anderson Commands In the foreign quarter word that the attacking Chinese army had come into contact with the defen 1ing marines was expected momeo tarily. Admiral Anderson, V. S. N., was in charge of the marines. His orders were to hold the entire border cf (Turn to Page 11) PROBABLE FROST PREDiGTED HERE

Damage May Be Heavy, Says Weather Bureau. HOURLY TEMPERATURE 6 a. m 54 10 a. m 55 7 a. m 53 11 a. m 56 8 a. m 53 12 (noon) 57 9 a. m 53 1 p. m 53 Probable frost was predicted for tonight by the local weather bureau. Although the frost would be probably light, it will do more damage than it would ordinarily, due to the fact that crops and vegetables are not fully matured. J. H. Armington, weather bureau meteorologist, said. Armstrong stated that tomatoes especially would suffer. Rising temperature was predicted late Wednesday. Cold weather prevailed this morning. the temperature remaining at the 50 mark until after 9 a. m. BOARD WRITES VIEWS Sanitary Commission Gloomy Over Budget Outlook. The sanitary board will have a written answer to refusal of the city council to increase its tax levy for maintaining the new sewage disposal plant. Jay A. Craven, member, said today. Craven said it would be impossible to properly operate the plant on the 5.5 cent levy- which the mayor made, and the council approved Monday night. He said it probably would be necessary to borrow from the general fund before the close of next year. LOUISIANA AT POLLS Only Minor Offers Are to Be Voted For. By United Press NEW ORLEANS. Sept. 9. —Louisiana voters went to the polls today to vote on parish officers and other minor elective posts. The only State campaign involved in the primaries is that of United States Senator Joseph E. Ransdell who is opposed by Lee Thomas, mayor of Shreveport. Ransdel is seeking renomination on the Democratic ticket.

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Bobbers Shall Women Be Admitted to Barbers' Union, Question Before International Meeting Here,

1 1 ”™j\'Kß 900 delegates from the I|J| United States and Canada I ! were in the city today to attend an eight-day convention of the Journeyman Barbers’ International Union of America at the Athenaeum. Among important questions to be considered are the admission of woman barbers to the union, pension for aged members and admittance of beauty parlor attendants who work on women exclusively. “Admitting women to the barbers union is an old question and always before has been turned down. With the coming of bobbed hair members are more favorable,” said Jacob Fisher. Indianapolis secretary. The price of barber work is regulated locally. Fischer said. Charles Hartpence, president of the local union, presided at the opening session this morning, and welcomed the delegates Following a brief talk by T. M. Taylor, president of Indiana State Fderelation of Labor, on “The Trade Union Movement.” James C. Shanessy of Indianapolis, international president, was introduced and took the gavel. Routine business was taken up this afternoon. G.HP CANDIDATE WINS MAINE BY MAJORITYOF 35,838 Record Vote Is Cast in Northern State in Election for Governor, B,u Ur'ted Press PORTLAND. Maine. Sept 9 Topping by more than 43.112 votes the largest poll ever recorded in the Stare of Maine, Monday’s biennial election, according to incomplete returns at noon today, gave the Republican candidate for Governor, State Senator Ralph O. Brewster. Portland, a majority of 35.K3S votes over his Democratic “anti-KJan” opponent. William A. Pattancall. Augusta. former State attorney general. Verdict Is Definite By United Frss CHICAGO. Sept. 9.—“ Maine has cast the largest vote ever recorded in Its history and the verdict is definite and forceful,” said William M. Butler, chairman of the Republican national committee, commenting on the clean sweep In that State. “The Maine barometer has shown the confidence in Calvin Coolidge and his policies and forecasts his triumphant election.” “At Sea” By United Press CHICAGO, Sept. 9.—“ The result of the Maine elections while pleasing to the Republicans, leaves them more at sea than ever." Lincoln Dixon, chairman of western headquarters of the Democratic campaign headquarters, declared in a public statement today: “There was no La Folietts ticket in the field to cut heavilv into their vote, as itwill in western States and in many eastern States,” Dixon salt l . Klan Issue Uppermost By United Press DENVER. Colo., Sept. 9. —Whether Klan or anti-Kjan forces rule the Republican party was to be determined today, as both parties went to the polls. Principal interest is centered in the race for the gubernatorial nomination, which is recognized as being between Judge Clarence J. Morley, Denver, who has open Klan support, and Lieutenant Governor Robert J. Rockwell of Pa onia, an avowed enemy of the hooded order. Governor J. A. Sweet, Democrat, a vigorous opponent of the Klan. has no opposition for the nomination.

No Important Issues By United Press SEATTLE, Wash., Sept. 9. —Washington voters went to the polls today to choose candidates for State and national offices for the general elections in November. There were no important issues involved. AUTO DEATH CASE ENDS Truck Driver Exonerated in Fatal Accident. Robert Kimble, 275 Burgess Ave., driver of the truck which struck and killed James Haynes, 18, 131 N. Elder Ave., motorcycle messenger, Aug. 25, went free today. Charges of involuntary manslaughter were dismissed in city court on recommendation of Coroner Paul F. Robinson. Testimony showed Haynes drove out of Patterson St., onto New York St., colliding with the gravel truck Kimble was driving. One of the wheels passed over his head. Residence Is Raided Police today raided the home of Mrs. Bessie Purtlebaugh, 31, of 1732 Gimber St., and arrested Leslie MeGaughlin, 42, of 1712 Prospect St., and Wilbur Mattox, 71, of 1716 Woodlawn Ave., on charges of operating a blind tiger. Mrs. Purtlebaugh was charged with child neglect.

INTERURBAN KILLS TWO AT CROSSING Crawfordsville Car Strikes Sedan, Mr, and Mrs, Ed W, Sawyer of Pittsboro, Ind,, Dying Instantly West of City, WRECKAGE IS CARRIED 350 FEET ON TRACK Wheels Pass Over Bodies After Crash —Couple Returning From Massachusetts —Auto on Right-of-Way When Seen, Mr. and Mrs. Ed W. Sawyer, each about 60 years old. were instantly killed today when an Inbound Terre Haute. Indianapolis and Eastern inter urban struck a Maxwell sedan in which they were riding south on a detour of the Crawfordsville Rd., near Ranks’substation, about seven miles west of Indianapolis today. They were returning to their home in Pittsboro, Ind., after a visit to Massachusetts. loterurhan which was due in Indianapolis at 9:45 a. m. was No. 102 from Crawfordsvil'e, Ind. Sawyer’s head was crushed and his body mangled. Mrs. Sawyer's head was badly crushed and her arms and legs mangled. The machine was demolished. The tnterurban which ran over both bodies carried the machine for 350 feet. The auto was struck In the center and wreckage strewn along the track. Ross Grose. 1449 Hiatt St., motor man. said he did not se* the automobile until it was nearly at the crossing. He said the interurban was traveling about thirty miles an hour. It stopped 100 yards from the crash, he said Sawyer apparently endeavored to cross the tracks when he realized the interurban was near. Grose said. James Peterson, 1050 N. Tremont Ave., was conductor. Coroner Paul F. Robinson instructed Grose to appear at police headquarters to be slated on charges of involuntary manslaughter. The bodies were taken to the Royster and Vskin funeral parlors. Mrs. J. M. Dowden, said to be a cousin of Mrs. Sawyer, lives in IJz ton, Ind. She said the couple have no children. NO MORE ‘NEXT TIME’ Colored Driver Convicted of Hauling “Maybe Mule.”

“What did you get the last time?" Criminal 'Judge James A. Collins asked Randall Mullins, 25, colored, as Randall faced him on charges of transporting two gallons of “might have been alcohol, maybe jus’ mule," in the Mullins auto July 2. “Got S3OO and did sixty days," replied the defendant. “Well, it will be one to two years in the Indiana State Reformatory this time, so this will be the last time for a while," replied Collins. Mullins was arrested for speeding, he said, and the officers found the liquor. He did not deny the facts. TANGLE ON MODERNISM Resignation of County Superintendent Demanded at Cannelton. CANNELTON, Ind., Sept. 9.—A committee of clergymen and laymen of Perry County, today in an open letter demanded the resignation of Preston Harding as superintendent of county schools. Action followed a public meeting Sunday in which citizens protested the action of Harding of employing Marshall L. Gauvin of Chicago, :taid to be a “modernist” to lecture at the county teachers' institute. 79.937 READY TO VOTE Complete Registration Figures Announced by Auditor. Complete totals for registration in Marion County show that 79,937 citizens, of which 35,303 are women, registered Sept. 6 and are qualified to vote at the November election. The registration is 1,234 less than that taken in 1920, according to Harry Dunn, county auditor. Political leaders are already making pjans to bring out the total vote in the county, approximately 145,000, by next registration day, Oct. 6. FIRST PUPIL IS HURT Child Struck by Auto on Way Home From School. First accident in which a school child was the victim since school opened occurred today when Charles Newman, 8, of 428 E. St. Clair St., who was returning home from St. Joseph Catholic School, North and Noble Sts., was struck by a machine driven by William Willoughby, 2544 N. Delaware St., at Cincinnati arid Walnut Sts. The child sustained several scalp wounds, head cuts and badly bruised legs. He was taken home.

INDIANAPOLIS, TUESDAY, SEPT. 9, 1924.

Remember Your First Day in School? Read of Teddy Scott’s Start on Knowledge Road

TEDDY SCOTT. AS HE LOOKED WHEN HE STAR TED SCHOOL.

(What happens to a boy during his first week hi school? Miss Ruby Weil of The Times staff will tell you in a series of articles nf which the following is th- first She will go to school with Teddy all week.) By RUBY WEIL rip -e and and y.” j Theodore Scott, just J turned 6 ar.d proud of it, wrote the five letters on the blackboard slowly, a bit uncertainly. imt accurately, locked around ns if to defy anyone to find fault, and walked back to Ids seat. Teddy had established himself definitely as a I-B pupil in school No 45, Park Ave. and TwentyThird St. All eagerness, Teddy started to schoo] Monday morning with his mother. Mrs. Elmer Scott, 2002 N. Alabama St., his brother. Eugene, 8, atid Mater, Florence, 9. Teddy found anew friend right away. Across the aisls from the seat in which his tp.icher. Miss Lillian Bohnsrndt. placed him was “Bobby” Jackson, 1936 N. Delaware St, Down to Essentials Bobby and Teddy didn’t bother about names. They got down to essentials immediately. “How old are y, u?" Teddy asked Bobby.

FLOS TAKE II EASY INFLIGHT Encounter Fog En Route to Washington, BCLLKTIN By United Press WASHINTON, Sept. 9.—The fliers arrived her at :20 p. m. By United Press ABERDEEN. Md„ Sept. 9.—Their speed slackened by unfavorable weather, the round-the-world fliers descended here at 12:08 (Eastern standard time) today for lunch. They will resume their flight to Washing tor. this afternoon. The fliers announced they had encountered fog and strong headwinds between Mitchell Field, N. V., and Aberdeen. The fliers took off from Aberdeen proving grounds at 12:40 p. m. Aberdeen is seventy miles north of Washington. ESTELLE’S HDBBIE APPEARS ON SCENE Says He Will Not Name Jack in Divorce, By United Press PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 9.—Kenneth Peacock, husband of Estelle Taylor, denied today that he intends to name Jack Dempsey as co-re-spondent in a divorce or sue the heavyweight for alienation of the actress’ affections. He said, however, he intends to sue for divorce on grounds of desertion. Peacock said he married the movie star in 1919 and after living together for five years they separated. “If she wants to marry Dempsey, it is all right with me,” Peacock said Dc.npsey denies he is engaged to marry Miss Taylor. ‘SO I UP AND HIT HIM’ Whereupon Judge Sends Woman (o Jail for Month. Edna Williams, colored, of 1909 Louis St., who, according to a Criminal Court affidavit, “did touch, beat and strike with a lamp" her uncle, George Williams, drew $1 and costs and thirty days in jail today from Judge James A. Collins. "One of the neighbors borrowed the wheelbarrow and gave me a quarter for Uncle George,” she said. “I gave it to him. Then he came home drunk and wanted that wheelbarrow money again. When he cussed me I didn’t do nothin’, but when he hit me with his first, then I up and hit him with .the lamp, that's all,” she said.

“How old are you?” Bobby countered. Six.” "Gee, that's funny—so'm I ” Teddy, who attended kindergarten last year, was a wee bit bored as Miss Bohnstadt had the children say “Good morning” to her in chorus, and then explained that the newly varnished, shiny desks will be replaced soon by tables and chairs. He took out a squirt gun—“lt won't work, 'cause my sister Florence took off the rubber,” he explained—and played with it. But when Miss Bohnstadt began reciting Mother Goose rhymes, and acting them out with her fingers as character*. Teddy sat up. Soon he was chanting Mack and Jill.” “Lttle Boy Blue” and "Mistress Mary" with his forty classmates, making his fingers follow' teacher's. “Jack, Be Nimble” When the pupils themselves became the actors. Teddy watched. He shook his head shyly when Miss Bohnstadt suggested that hq be the Jack of “Jack Be Nlm hie.” and Jump over a blackboarderaser candlestick. Perhaps watching "Jack's” nimble feet Jump over the candlestick

LEOPOLD OFFERS TO BET HE WILL HANG Franks Slayer Has Even Money to Wager on a Death Sentence. liy United Press CHICAGO, Sept. 9.—-Nathan Leopold, Jr., today offered to bet on even terms that he will hang for the murder of Robert Franks. He also offered to lay an even term parley bet that he, Richard Loch, his partner in crime, and Russell Scott, awaiting trial on charges of murdering Joseph Maurer, all will be sentenced to hang. The offer was made today in the county jail, when reporters were admitted for their last interview before Justice Caverly will read his sentence tomorrow.

"I have only a penny,” he said, pulling a single coin out of his pocket, “so it will have to be a gentlemen's agreement." No Takers None of the reporters offered to take the bet, and further proceedings were stopped by Hans Thompson, a guard, who reminded the youthful slayer that betting is prohibited by the jail rules. “Well, I don't want to go to the Island (solitary confinement), so I guess we can't really bet," Leopold s:*id. The terms he offered were not as good as gambling clubs In the loop district reported. Odds there were 5 to 4 that Justice Caverly will sen(Tum to Page 11) BRIGHTWOOD TO SHINE Dancing and Music to Feature Civic Leagues "Jubilee.” Dancing and a musical program will feature the “civic jubilee” program to be given by the Brightwood Civic League, Sept. 17 on Station St. between Roosevelt Ave. and Twenty-Fifth St. Committee on arrangements met Monday night to complete plans. Other features wllj be a boxing match, fortune telling, fish pond, contests with prizes and prizes for the best decorated business establishment and homes in the community. The event is to celebrate recent paving in Brightwood. PRINCES EYE INJURED However, lie’s Anxious for Polo Matches to Begin. By United Press SYOSSET, L. 1., Sept. 9.—Recovered from his first American mishap, a blow in the eye by a clod kicked up by a polo pony, the Prince of Wales waited eagerly to witness the first of the polo matches today. Physicians said the injury was not serious and the prince refused to allow It to interfere with his dancing last night.

reminded him of them: at any rate, Teddy looked down suddenly at his feet, and Immediately forgot all about Mother Goose. “Gee. I'm scuffin' my bran’ new shoes:" he exclaimed. “I just got ’em .Saturday.” "Have they got. rubber heels?” Bobby wanted to know. "Mine have.” But Teddy had to admit his did not. He f’opys ‘Bobby’ A few more rhymes and some physical ‘culture, and it was time for mothers to take their boys and girls away. While he waited for Florence and Eugene. Teddy wrote on the blackboard, with others of the boys and girls. He learned to copy "R-08-RV," which he showed his new friend. (in the way home. Teddy decided he didn’t like school so much, because he had to stand so long while doing physical culture, hut he liked his teacher. On his arrival home, he told hts mother, who had returned after establishing Teddy in his room, all about It, then dashed into the house. In a few moments he came but, munching a cookie. And thus ended Teddy’s first day at school.

1,000-MILE CANOE TRIP Clarence Shutter of Indianapolis With Vouthful Navigators. By United Press CHICAGO, Sept. 9. —Two canoes were all Clarence Shutter of Indianapolis, Edward Sole of Kankakee, 111., John Piper of Western Springs, 111., and Milford Earles, of Chicago, needed to take them from Chicago to New Orleans. Word of the safe arrival of the four youths was received here today. The boys reported a full share of thrills and troubles In negotiating the 1,000-mile journey down the Illinois and Mississippi rivers. When last seen all four were trying to ship on a tramp steamer from New Orleans to New York. PADLOCK IS PETITIONED Government Would Close Three Haces at Ft. Wayne. Petitions for injunctions closing for a year three soft drink places in Ft. Wayne, lnd., were filed In Federal Court today by Homer Elliott, United States district attorney. Defendants are Ed Tribout and Louis Wertz; H. L. Studer and Harry Overhulser and George McCarty and Byron Hattersley The abatement proceedings grew out of a raid mads by Federal prohibition agents at Ft. Wayne last spring. Tliree Speeders Slated Fero Mueller, 24, of 5363 Carrollton Ave.; Pete McEwen, 43, of 63 N. Irvington Ave., and Carl Tripp, 48, of 27 S. Arlington Ave., were arrested today on speeding charges. Chance for Orator Committee is looking for a speaker for the Real Estate Board luncheon at the Chamber of Commerce r ednesday, secretary announced to<W. j „

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MAYOR HOLDS UP MORE IHAN MILLION DOLLARS IN CITY BONO ISSUES Corporation Counsel Ogden Is Asked to Rule Upon Legality of Further Indebtedness Since Total Is Over Limit. THREE MAJOR PROJECTS ARE AFFECTED BY NEW QUESTION Whether 2 Per Cent Provision Applies to Separate Units or All Municipal Branches Combined to Be Decided. Proposed city improvements requiring bond issues were temporarily halted today by Mayor Shank after he learned that the city bonded indebtedness was $788,260 more than the 2 per cent of taxable property valuation. Projects held up include a $900,000 flood prevention bond issue authorized by the council and a $300,000 bond issue for improving and rebuilding the city market and an addition to

the municipal garage. The mayor has instructed James M. Ogden, corporation counsel, to investigate legality of additional bond issues, in view of the fact that the city is over its limit. If it is held separate taxing units are not counted in the general debt of the city, a margin of more than $6,000,000 is left. If all unit3 are counted in the 2 per cent limit, improvements will be at a standstill until the city pays off nearly SBOO,OOO. question Is New Attorneys for banks and bondhouses admit that the question is a new one in investigation of legality of bond issues. The mayor believes that separate units such as the sanitary’ board, the park board and board of health all compose the general debt of the city. Joseph L. Hogue, city controller, said he doubted if attorneys for banks would reject bond issues as long as the general city debt was within the limit. On a valuation of $636,311,540 for the city’, a 2 per cent bonded limit I amounts to $12,726,230. The city’ i bonded indebtedness now is $13,726.230. The park board, which has developed a debt within $270,722 of its limit of one-half of 1 per cent of property’ valuation, has a bonded debt of $2,625,500. The sanitaryhoard bonded indebtedness is $2,941,000. General City Debt Bonded indebtedness of the general city’ has reached $7,717,990. Hogue said, to which must he added a sinking fund d p bt of $530,000. Mayor Shank’s attention has been called to the 2 per cent limit in rewriting the charter in which he hopes to eliminate separate taxing units. If the units are eliminated without reducing the bonded indebtedness. an amendment to the constitution will be necessary- to legalize future bond issues. The mayor said he was opposed to the uncertainty and delay In amending the constitution, and believed the safest way- was to keep ail units within the total limit. BLAST CLAIMS SECOND Burns in Explosion at Cement Plant Fatal to Earl Mathews. By Time* Special GREENCASTLE, Ind., Sept. 9. Earl Mathews, 33, died at a local hospital early- today from burns received in the explosion at the Indiana Portland Cement plant Sunday. He was the second victim of the blast which occurred in a kiln at the plant. William Price, a fellow worker, died Monday-. A wife and one child survive. TRACTOR BIDS OPENED Will Be Used by City Sanitation Department. Bids on two two-ton truck tractor-* for the sanitation department were received by the sanitary board today’ and taken under advisement unti' next Tuesday. White Truck Cos., $5,500 each; International, $5,511.60; Indiana, $6,000. GMC, $5,494.36 Pierce, $5,9882. FROSTS ARE COMING lowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin Report Cool Weather. By United Press CHICAGO, Sept. 9. —First frosts of the season were reported to the weather bureau here last night from points in Northeastern lowa, Minnesota. and Wisconsin. For the most part the frosts were light and did little damage to crops, although heavy frosts were reported in southern Minnesota and in sections surrounding Duluth, Waterloo, lowa, had a frost heavy enough to spoil sweet corn for commercial canning. Further frosts were expected tonight.

Forecast FAIR tonight and Wednesday. Cooler tonight with probable frost. Rising temperature by Wednesday night.

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JURY DEMANDED IN SPEED CASE Suit Filed to Mandate Judge Wilmeth, Alleging his client, Isaac M. Connett, is entitled to his constitutional rights in city- court, T. E. Maholm, Connett's attorney, today filed suit to mandate City Judge Delbert O. Wilmeth to impanel a jury to try Connett on speeding charges. Maholm also asks Superior Judge Linn D. Hay-, in whose court the case was filed, to enjoin Prosecutor William H. Kemy from dismissing the city court case. Judge Hay has not set the hearing date. Maholm alleges he asked for a jury trial in city court. The case was continued, he said, and Claude Worley filed an identical charge in Criminal Court, with the idea of dismissing the city- court charge. Maholm charges the city court and prosecutor's office have refused jury* trials* in the lower tribunal, but continue cases there so Worley can slip an. affidavit into Criminal Court, where there are facilities for a jury. Remy- dismised the city court case on learnirfg of the suit before he was served with the papers. TAX EXTENSION GIVEN Corporation Can File Tentative Return Until Oct. 15. An extension of time for the filing of income tax returns of corporations and partnerships has been granted until Oct. 15, according to M. Bert Thurman, collector of internal revenue. The extension is granted corporations on the condition they file a tentative return on the original due date, accompanied by one-fourth of the estimated tax, and that subsequent Installments are paid when due. BANK IS ROBBED Three Bandits Escape With S2OB in Cash. By United Press ST. LOUIS, Mo.. Sept. 9—Three robbers today held up the Bank of Anglum, on a suburban road near here and escaped with S2OB in cash. They were frightened away after starting to break into the vaults, where several thousand dollars ,ln cash was kept. AUTO DRIVER SENTENCED Convicted of Operating Car While Intoxicated. George Davis, 937 N. Meridian St., may not get to drive his aruto any more for two months He was fined $5 and costs and sentenced to sixty day’s on the Indiana State farm on a charge of driving while drunk, and $1 on a drunkenness charge in city court today. He was arrested at Meridian and Washington Sts. Sept. 5.

High Flier By Times Special LOGANSPORT. Ind.. Sept. 9. —Logansport claims one of the oldest volunteers for National Defense day. Burl Booth, 91, has enrolled here, choosing aviAuion as his branch of service.