Indianapolis Times, Volume 36, Number 127, Indianapolis, Marion County, 4 October 1924 — Page 1

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WAR HERO DO WHEN AUTOSKIDS Linton Cox Jr,, Aviation Star, Killed as Machine Driven by Lieut, Halstead, Police Department, Upsets Near Straughn. lnd, Linton A. Cox, Jr„ 26, of 2003 N. Meridian St., son of Mr. and Mrs. Linton A. Cox, World War veteran, was killed and three members of the Indianapolis police force were injured in an automobile accident oneeighth mile west of Straughn. Ind., forty-seven miles east of Indianapolis on the National lid. about 7 a. m. today. Motorcycleman John Moorman was seriously injured and Lieut. O. Earl Halstead and Sergt. John Gish suffered imnor injuries. AU except Gish were members of the aviation reserve corps of the United States Army and were on their way to Dayton, Ohio, to attend the air races there. Docior Telephones An Indianapolis physician telephoned Indianapolis police at 7:40, saying he was following the car and witnessed the accident. Immediately upon receipt of the message. Police Captain Fletcher rushed an e nergency squad to the scene. Cox, who was secretary to Congressman Merrill Moores, was a member of the famous “Hat-in-the-Ring" aviation squadron during the World War. Can!. Eddie Rickenbacker was a member of the same outfit. Darir g Pilot in War He was regarded as a splendid pilot, daring, cool headed and brave. His ability won for him a position on the flank in squadron flight, a position given only to the best avi ators. On one occasion when attacked by three German planes he escaped by throwing his own plane into a tail spin, frequently a fatal thing in itself, dropping almost to the ground and then succeeded in • flattening rut” safely. He was only 19 years of age when he entered the aviation service. His early training was at Wright Field, Dayton, Ohio. Later he was iif an instruction camp with Quentin Roosevelt, who was shot down shortly before the end of the war. Upon his discharge from military service he returned to the University of Wisconsin and was graduated from there in 1920. Good Tennis Player Cox was a remarkably good tennis player, his showing in the recent city tournament here being one of the sensations of the week of play. He carried into his tennis the same fighting spirit which characterized him during the war and during the week he literally battled to victory against mechanically better players on several occasions. He is surived by his parents, four brothers and two .sisters, Thomas Harvey Cox. Addison H. Cox, Frank H. Cox, William E. Cox and Mrs. L. B. Whitaker, all of Indianapolis, and Mrs. Hubbard Hathaway of Detroit, Mich. Cox's neck was broken and hi3 left lung punctured by a lead pencil. He was pinned under the right running board of the car. He also suffered internal injuries, according to V. T. Davis, coroner of Henry County. The body was taken to the morgue at Lewisville. Moorman’s Leg Broken Moorman’s right leg was broken and he may be suffering from internal injuries, according to Dr. George Beckett of Lewisville. Halstead was cut about the head and Gish suffered several cuts on the hands. The Injured men were taken to Indianapolis in an ambulance. According to witnesses, the accident occurred at a point where the Terre Haute, Indianapolis & Eastern Traction Cos. line cuts into the middle of the roadway from the north sida of the road. A car driven by \V. A. Zehnder of Jewett, Ohio, was headed west and in crossing the tracks got partially on the left side of the road. Halstead put on his brakes for a distance of about 150 feet, skid marks show, then the car turned at right angles, slid about forty-five feet, turned over, rolled back upon its wheels, plunged into the ditch and came to rest against a telephone pole. Resident Sees Crash Marton Haskett, who lives about fifty feet from the place where the accident occurred, said: “I was sitting at the breakfast table when I heard the sound of suddenly applied brakes on an automobile. I rushed to the door in time to see the car, a big skid forty-five feet, turn over and around and stop against a pole headed west. “When I got there Cox was pinned under the running board, dead. Moorman lay on the right side of the car, his right heel caught in the wreckage; Gish and Halstead were crawling away.”

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LINTON A. COX, JR. Linton A. Cox, Jr., 26, of 2003 N. Meridian St., was killed today when an automobile, in which he was riding to the Dayton, Ohio, air races, turned over near Straughn, Ind.

COOLIDGE DEFENDS HIS ATTITUDE ON SOLD W BONUS Praises World War Veterans -and Urges All to Vote. By United Pres* WASHINGTON, Oct* 4—At dedication of the First Division monument here today. President Coolidgo extolled the services of American soldiers in the great war and re-out-lined his attitude toward the bonus, the Constitution, courts. Government ownership and the League of Nations. He called on American veterans to serve their country as vigorously in peace as they had in war. “I am well aware that it is impossible to maintain in time of peace the same exalted spirit of patrio'ism that exists in time of war,” he said, “and yet, although it may be in a less degree, the country lias need of devotion to the same ideals. Voting Important “What is always of the utmost importance, if we have the privilege to vote, we must Inform ourselves of the questions at issue, and going to the ballot box on election day, there vote.” The president then gave his views on some of the more important issues he felt were before the people at this time. 1. Os the bonus, he said: “How poor and cheap and unworthy would be that attitude which said, 'You have offered your life, her is your dollar. That discharges the debt. Take it and go.” 2. The Constitution: “You have supported the Constitution and the flag which is its symbol, not only because It represents to you the homeland, but because you know it is the sole source of American freedom.” 3. The courts: “You want your rights protected by the impartial judicial decisions of the courts where you will have a right to be heard and not be exposed to the irresponsible determination of partisan political action. 4—Government ownership: “You want to have your earnings and your property secure. You want free and fair opportunity to conduct your business and make your way in the world without danger of being overcome by a government monopoly.’’ Refers to League 5. League of Nations: “If there is anything which is dear to Americans, which they are bound to preserve at all hazards, it is their independence. I mean by that the privilege of reserving to themselves the choice of their own course and the decision of their own actions.” 6. General International Affairs: “I am in favor of treaties and covenants conforming to the American policy of independence to prevent aggressive war and promote honorable peace.” FATAL DRIVERS FREED Involuntary Manslaughter Charges Are Dismissed. Ross Cross, 1449 Hyatt St., motorman on the interurban which on Sept. 10 struck the auto and instantly killed Edward Sawyer, banker at Pittsboro, Ind., and his wife, was dismissed today in city court on involuntary manslaughter charges. Similar charges were also dismissed against Oscar Hood, 1707 Ashland Ave. The truck he was driving struck and instantly killed Hyman Caldern, 4, of 1145 S. Capitol Ave., Sept. 9.

BRANCH IS READY TO GUIUALK Governor Returns From Seclusion to Indianapolis —Said by Friends to Desire to Leave Office Because of 111 Health. Possibility of the resignation of Governor Emmett F. Branch because of his 111 health was freely discussed today among Republican leaders at Republican State headquarters at the Severin. Branch desires to quit immediately, It was said. The Governor will be back in the city this afternoon after an absence of about ten days at Oxford, Ohio, where he has been resting, it was stated. He is suffering from a nervous breakdown, according to statements, and his physical condition is such that it is more than an effort for him to carry on the duties of his office. The Governor's chauffeur at his home at Meridian and Fall Creek Blvd., stated over the telephone he expected the Governor homo this afternoon. Branch was accompanied to Oxford by Frank T. Singleton, his friend and former secretary, and now a member of the public service commission. It was stated on reliable authority, however, that the Governor was at his office at the Statehouse. In case the Governor should resign. Junes Nedjl, Lake County, president pro tem of the Senate would automatically become Governor. Nedjl became president of the Senate when Branch, Lieutenant Governor, succeeded barren T. McCray. The Governor's illness began during the Spanish-Amerlcan War through which he served and has continued since, growing worse, and only hy his indomintable will has he continued in public life the past few years, friends say. STALE BROKE IN EIGHT IRE DA'/S May Have to Call on Counties Ahead of Time. The State has enough money in the general fund to operate the State department and institutions for only eight more days. After that “no one knows what.” The usual practice Is to get counties to advance tax payments, but unlike other years, the State has been able to operate up until a few weeks from the time the December taxes are due. Whether it can get money from the counties so early in the game, is not known. The general fund balance Sept. 30, the end of the fiscal year, is $251,000. The benevolent fund contains a balance of only $5,818. The two, administered together, must pay salaries and expenses of State offices and institutions until December when county taxes are due. It can't be done. It costs a day to run the State. Four days are gone, and with them, $84,000 of the balance of funds.

SECRETARY DAVIS MUMONPOUTICS Here Only to Attend Moose Conclave, Secretary of Labor James A. Davis arrived in the city today to attend a meeting of the Supreme Council of the Loyal Order of Moose ,of which he is head. Davis refused to discuss politics, declaring he was in the city on Moose business only. Annual State Moose conclave opens Sunday afternoon with dedication of the new Moose clubhouse, 135 N. Delaware St. A banquet will be held at the Claypool in the evening and business sessions Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Women of the Mooseheart Legion will be guests at a party at Keith's Theater Monday, an auto tour Tuesday and an initiation and frolic Wednesday evening.

INDIANAPOLIS, SATURDAY, OCT. 4, 1924

Series Facts Contesting Clubs —Washington Senators, champions of American League, and New York Giuits, pennant winners in National League. Number of games to be played—seven or until one of the clubs nas scored four victories. Senedi le of Games —Series will start in Washington today. The second game will be played tomorrow in Washington. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday games will be played in New York at the Poio Grounds. Thursday the sixth game will be played in Washington. If a seventh game is necessary, a toss of a coin will determine where it is to be played. Time Games Will Star: —All games will begin at 2 p. m. Eastern standard time—l p. m. Indianapolis.

INDUSTRIAL SHOW ALL READY FOR GRAND OPENING 400 Local Exhibitors to Pass in Review Beginning Tonight. With everything In readiness for the grand opening of the second Indianapolis Industrial Exposition in the new Exposition Building at the fairgrounds at 8 o'clock, officers of the Indlanai>olls Chamber of Commerce. under whose auspices the exposition is held, were preparing to handle enormous crowds. In addition to the attractiveness of the 400 individual exhibits is the striking appearance of the Exposition Building, which contains four acres of floor space and is one of the largest and finest exposition buildings in America. The structure, which was recently completed, is being used for general exposition purposes for the first time. Show of Striking Beauty A background of striking beauty and brilliance has been provided for the exhibits in which the official ex position colors of gold and black predominate. Musical programs have been arranged for each afternoon and evening, and each day will be marked by special features. Every important line of Indianapolis industry will be represented. Many of the displays will be of a mechanical nature showing actual processes of manufacture. The “Highway Limited," the trackless train, which recently completed a 1,500-mile tour of the State advertising the exposition, will be on display. Among exhibits of a national character is the meat packing exhibit which Kingan and Company have installed. This exhibit, which was a center of interest during the Chicago Pageant of Progress, shows every step in the packing of beef and pork. Spacious aisles will assure complete comfort of visitors and eliminate crowding. Restrooms, information boths, telephone service, first aid station, messenger service and dining facilities have been provided. Unusual Feature*

One of the unusual features is the arrangement by which all of the city's school children are to view the exposition during morning hours each day, when the building will be reserved for the exclusive use of children. The first group is to go Monday, accompanied by their teachers. Each day groups of school children will attend. Following the celebration of Cham ber of Commerce night the building will be closed until Monday, which is to be Municipal day, with a program in charge of Mayor Shank. Woman’s day w T ill be observed Tuesday with appropriate ceremonies in charge of a committee of club women with Mrs. John T. Wheeler, president of the Federated Clubs of the Seventh district. Wednesday, has been set aside for diplomatic and foreign trade day with a program in charge of Carl S. Wagner, chairman of the foreign trade committee. Indiana day is to be observed on Thursday. Governor Emmett F. Branch, and William H. Settle, president of the Indiana Farm Bureau, will make addresses in the evening. E. J. Barker, president of the State board of agriculture, is chairman. Men's Club day activities arranged by a committee of which E. O. Snethen is chairman will mark Friday, while Saturday is to be exhibitors’ day with Howard T. Griffith, chairman. Sentenced for Watch Theft Jackson Wiggins, colored, 25, 630 W. Vermont St., today was found guilty of stealing a S6O watch trom Harvey Harrison, 444 Bright St., June 12 and sentenced by Criminal Judge James A. Collins to two to fourteen years in the Indiana State Reformatory. Charges of receiving stolen goods were dismissed against his wife, Mary.

Johnson Gets Big, Chance

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rtjTaALTER JOHNSON. WashY Tu ington (Senators premier v pitcher of the American Wa&uc, had his first opportunity

TRAIN VICTIM LIVES Erroneous Report Given on Death of Kankakee Man Who L*ost Legs. John Embrozener, 34, of Kankakee, 111., who had both legs crushed off when run over by a freight train Friday which he was trying to hoard, was still in a critical condition at the city hospital. Hospital attaches late Friday erroneously reported Embrozener died from his injuries. TRAIN WRECKED; ENGINEER KILLED Switch Padlock Sawed Through, Agents Say, Bu Unitrd Press AVISTON, 111., Oct. 4.—Bloodhounds were brought here today to trail the wrecker of the Baltimore & Ohio crack passenger train No. 12, which crashed through an open switch and turned over at 10:45 p. m. Friday, killing Engineer Carl Van Allman and seriously injuring Fireman Louis Furcell, both of Washington, lnd. The switch padlock had been sawed through, railroad Investigators discovered today. About fourten epasaengers were slightly injured. The Aviston station master reported he had e en a negro hanging around before the train came. Purcel was taken to an East St. Louis hospital today with a dislocated shoulder and a broken ankle. ROOMER FOUND DEAD Body Discovered in Bathroom With Bottle Near. Coroner Paul F. Robinson is investigating today the death of Ed Carver, 5", a roomer at 1741 N. Illinois St., who was found in a bathroom there with a bottle of denatured alcohol near him. Carver came to the house about 10 p. m. Friday, according to Mrs, M. C. Bishop, who has the rooming house, and went Into the bathroom. When he failed to come out F. L. Benton, another roomer, forced the door and found Carver dead. His Judges Were Mixed Harry Lewis, 233 N. Belle Vieu P)., today protested to City Judge Delbert O. Wilmeth that he did not wish to be tried on charges of driving while under the influence of liquor before “Judge Volstead.” Wilmeth told Lewis his right name apd granted a change of venue. He set Oct. 30 as date for trial before Special Judge Garrett Olds. HOURLY TEMPERATURE 6 a. m 59 10 a. m 03 7 a. m 59 11 a. m 67 8 a. in 62 12 (noon) .... 78 9 a. m 64 1 p. m...... 68

today to pitch ir a world series baseball game. He was used against the Giants in the opening game of the series.

FIFTY ARRESTED IN BIG CLEAN-UP AT EVANSVILLE Federal Dry Agents Sweep Down on City—Promise ‘Thorough’ Job, Bn United Press EVANSVILLE, Ind., Oct. 4.—Federal agents this morning launched what they declared was the biggest “dry” cleanup of Evansville since prohibition. Within a few hours they had arrested nearly fifty small soft drink stand-owners and others on various charges of liquor law violation and arraigned them before United States Commissioner Harman. Harman, who spent Friday in confreence with United States District Attorney Ilomer Elliott at Indiannpo lis, said today Elliott declared the cleanup would be "thorough.” A surprise was sprung when reports were circulated in official circles the men would not bear raigned in local courts on State charges, as has been the practice heretofore. All of them will be taken to the United States District Court at Indianapolis, it was said, In the hope they will be dealt with more severely there. Bert Morgan, State group chief, who directed the clean-up, promised some of the “big ones” also would be caught in the net. He revealed that nine agents had been in the city for several weeks under cover, ferreting out violators and working up evidence. HIGH SCHOOL BOY GONE Mother Asks Search for Victor Bardgley of Manual. Victor Badgley, 14, Manual Training High School pupil, is missing from his home, 101412 E. Washington St., his mother, Mrs. Irma Badg ley, reported to police today. Police also were asked to search for Dania Toney, 10, of 832 Harrison St. According to reorts. he may have gone to Salem, Ind., w r ith Kenneth Lewis and Floyd Winninger, both 15. DELEGATES TO BE SENT Seventh-Day Adventists Plan for General Conference. Indianapolis Seventh-Day Adventist churches are making plans to send representatives to the bienmal convention of the general conference at Des Moines, la., Oct. 14 to 23. Among higher officials who will take prominent parts in the meeting are C. S. Wiest. president, Indiana conference. Pastoral changes will be made in several cities.

Entered as Second-class Matter at Postoffice, Indianapolis. Published Daily Except Sunday.

WALTER JOHNSON GETS CHANCE IN WORLD SERIES GAME FOR FIRST TIME Art Nehf, Hoosier Southpaw, Probable Pitching Selection of Manager McGraw of the Giants in Opening Tilt With Washington. GROH WILL PROBABLY NOT BE IN LINE-UP Capital City Is in Frenzy of Excitement at Prospect of Baseball’s Greatest Feature Coolidge to Throw First Ball. * By United Press WASHINGTON, Oct. 4.—At 11 o’clock the, sun broke through the midst hanging low over Griffith stadium and gave promise of warm sunny weather at game time. By HENRY FARRELL United Press Staff Correspondent WASHINGTON, Oct. 4.—Walter Johnson, 'Washington i Senator pitching ace and the American League's premier twirler, was the choice of Manager Stanley Harris for the pitching duty against the New York Giants in the opening game of the world series here today. It was the big fellow’s first chance in a world series contest after eighteen years of brilliant pitching in the American League.

Manager McGraw of the Giants, following his usual custom of not disclosing his mound selection until game time, would not say definitely but announced that Art Nehf, former Terre Haute, Ind., player and one of the best left-hand pitchers in the game, was ready. Fans didn't like the weather and they feared rain, but they didn’t complain. A better Walter Johnson day could'not have been ordered. “The big train will throw his fast one right by ’em today,” the bugs jubilated. It was not until this morning when Commissioner Landis, big boss of baseball, repeated for the 'steenth time that the series was on and that Ban Johnson, president of the American League, could not stop the show even with a bunch of Marines, that Washington became satisfied that it wasn't to lose what the city had waited a life time for. “I’ll be at the park in time to see the boys warm up and I know that I won’t be alone. The series is on and it's going to be a good one,’’ Landis said. Senators Favored The Senators were favorites in the betting to win the first game, but betting was slow’ on the series. It was generally believed that Art Nehf, Hoosier southpaw, would pitch the first game and Heinie Groh would not be able to play third base for the Giants. Manager McGraw was unwilling to give a statement about his line-up this morning. “Really dont know what pitcher I will ask to work and I can’t find out about Groh until before game time,” he said. “We have nothing to be secretive about,” Harris said. “Our boys are all in fine shape and we don't have to worry about a line-up.” Bush Is There George Mcßride, Clyde Milan and Ownie Bush, three former managers of the Washington club who failed to do what young Harris accom plished, were among the thousands of visitors in the city and they were rooting for the Senators. They said that Washington was sure to win the series because they had more speed and better spirit than the Giants. Club officials said that a crowd of 38,000 was certain for today’s and tomorrow’s games. "We’ve sold every seat In the park and we are quite certain that the tickets will be used. We could have sold twice as many if we had a place to put the fans,” Clark Griffith, owner of the club, said. Headed by President Coolidge, practically the entire official family of Washington will occupy the box sections. Giants Uncertain While Washington’s line-up Is certain, it is not known how the Giants will play or bat. If Groh plays third base, he will lead off and Kelly, playing first base, will bat fourth. As far as is known now the line-ups will be;

Forecast UNSETTLED tonight and Sunday, possibly showers. Not much change in temperature.

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WASHINGTON NEW YORK MeNeely, cf T.lndstrom or Grob. 3b Harris. 2b Frisch, 2b Rice, rs Young, If Goslin. If Kelly or Wilson, cf Jude, lb Terry or Kelly, lb Bluege, 3b Wilson or Meusel, If Peck, .S3 Jackson, ss Ruel, c Gowdy. c Johnson, p McQuillan or Nehf. p Umpires: Connolly, Quigley. Dineen and Klem. Game Time:-2 p. m.. eastern standard time. WALB CUTS OFF PARTYBUREA.US Ku-Klux Fails to 'Kick in' With Funds, Report, Republican State Chairman Clyde A. Walb today announced a policy cf retrenchment at State headquarters because of lack of funds. Walb announced the first voters bureau end the legislative bureau would be discontinued. Ralph C. Reeder, chairman of the first voters league will work out-State. Walb declared old line Republicans were not conttributing to the State committee and that “of course all our Catholic, Jew and orthodox German contributors are off.” There is a deficit of $34,000 at the Republican headquarters as of the financial statement of today, including salaries, rent and other expenses. The Ku-Klux Klan, which promised much financial support to the State committee, has not turned in one cent to the committee, according to statements. The Klan, It Jb said, has raised “plenty of money” for the Ed Jackson gubernatorial campaign. None of it has gone tft the rest of the State ticket, leader* say. MEEKER STOPS * AT SM FIELD Aged Trail Blazer Flies on to Dayton Races, Ezra Meeker. 94, Oregon trail blazer, and Lieut. Oakley G. Kelley spent about ten minutes at Schoen Field, Ft. Benjamin Harrison, today, on their airplane trip to Dayton, Ol io, for the international air races. They are flying from Vancouver, Wash. They spent Friday night at Chanute Field, Rantoul, IU.