Indianapolis Times, Volume 36, Number 135, Indianapolis, Marion County, 14 October 1924 — Page 1
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Snaky By United Press S'— —JUFFERN, N. Y., Oct. 14. —A snaky party was enjoyed near here Sunday by members of the Reptile Study Society of America. During the course of the afternoon's activities, a copperhead and a mountain-racer blacksnake were bagged. A member of the party accidentally put his hand pn the racer while climbing a ledge.
U.S. SENATOR KILLS SELF WITHJAS Frank Brandegee of Connecticut Commits Suicide in Bathroom of His Home in Washington Body Found by Servants, LEAVES MESSAGE AND MONEY TO CHAUFFEUR Personal Financial Troubles Resulting From Real Estate Investments Caused Act, Secretary of War Weeks Announces, By United Press WASHINGTON, Oct. 14.—Senator Frank Brandegee, Connecticut, Republican, was found dead in the bathroom of his home here today, a suicide. Brandegee's body was found fully clothed in a sitting position on the bathroom floor with a tube leading from a gas jet in his mouth, and the gas turned on. ~ He apparently had been dead for several hours. Discovery of the body was made by W. D. Lundy, Brandegee's secretary, and George Jones, chauffeur, who were attracted to the bathroom by the odor of gas. They called a doctor, but Brandegee was beyond medical aid. The Senator lived alone except for a staff of servants in a large old
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B RANDEGEE brick house near Farragut Square, a few blocks from the White House. A note addressed to George Jones, his chauffeur, was found on one of the,lower floors. It was dated Monday. "Dear George,” it read, "I enclose SIOO for you and SIOO for Emma and Rufus. lam up in the bathroom on the top floor nearest Seventeenth St. The top floor above the one I sleep on. If you or Lundy go up there, beware of the gas. “Good-by. "FRANK BRANDEGEE.” Attached to the envelope were two SIOO bills The note was written on Senate stationery. The first and (Turn to Page 11) FLIGHT DELAYED AGAIN Warning of Severe Storm Keeps Senandoah in San Diego. By United Press SAN DIEGO. Cal., Oct- 14. Warning a severe storm is sweeping down from the north caused postponement again today of the San Diego to Seattle flight of the Navy dirigible Shenandoah. villariTtalks tonight La Follette Meeting to Be Held in K. of P. Auditorium. Oswald Garrison Villard of New York, editor of The Nation, will deliver a La Follette campaign speech tonight at 8 at K- of P. auditorium, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts Ave. “National Issues in the Present Campaign” will be his subject. James H. McGill o i Valparaiso will preside.
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Wreck By United Press SWEETWATER. Texas, Oct. 14.—Max Weisen, veteran engineer, was killed and Frank Pratt, fireman, was’ probably fatally injured when the Sunshine Special, crack Texas & Pacific passenger train, was wrecked near here today. The locomotive struck a horse on the track, derailing the engine and several cars.
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"TT-IRESIDENT COOLIDGE and Jh-' Dr. Carleton B. McCulloch, Democratic nominee for Governor, continued to maintain their leads in The Indianapolis Times straw vote today. The newest polls were taken at the Union Station and at the Terminal Station. While La Follette was running third in the presidential poll, he was drawing majority of his strength from the Republicans. Union Station poll: Coolidge 17 Davis 12 La Follette * 7 McCulloch 17 Jackson 16 In the presidential poll, one voter who voted Democratic in 1920, switched to Republican, and one Republican switched to the Democratic ticket. Three Democrats and four Republicans switched to La switch was: Democrat to Republican, two, and Republican to Democrat, five. The Terminal Station poll: Coolidge 25 Davis 16 La Follette 9 McCulloch 26 Jackson 22 Changes Presidential poll: Democrat to Republican, 2; Republican to Democrat, 3; Democrat to La Follette, 2: Republican to La Follette, 7. State poll: Democrat to Republican, 2; Republican to Democrat, 10. Grand total to date: Coolidge 110 Davis 69 La Follette 26 BcCulloch 110 Jackson 87 ROTARY CLUB INSTALLS George O. Wildhack Becomes President—Army Men Speak. George O. Wildhack, new president, and other officers of the Rotary Club were installed today at luncheon at the Claypool. Maj. Gen. Omar Bundy of Ft. Hayes, and Brig. Gen. Dwight Aultman of Ft. Harrison, guests, spoke. hylaF questionsToan .Asks Coolidge What Will Happen in Event of Default By United Press NEW YORK, Oct. 14.—1n a letter to President Coolidge in regard to the German loan made public today. Mayor John F. Hylan of New York asks the president if he does not “think it time the American investing public was told exactly what may be expected in the event of a default of the moneys advanced under the Dawes plan.” riotTng in shanghai
Soldiers Driven From French Settlement With Machine Guns. By United Press SHANGHAI, Oct. 14.—Rioting and lootinghave broken out in Shanghai and 1,000 soldiers of the defeated Chekiang army tried to rush the barrier at the French concession late this afternoon. The troops were driven back by a French machine gun corps without blodshed but later they quarreled and battled among themselves and several were killed. TOMATO STRIKES WOMAN Motorists Report Missile Thrown From Street Corner. Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Wiggans, 4211 E. Eleventh St., called police to Oriental and' Michigan Sts., where they said a green tomato, thrown as they rode by, struck Mrs. Wiggans In the face. Officers could find no one. Some time ago, police said, a tomato, thrown from one car, struck the windshield of a passing car and a sliver of glass pierced the throat of the driver, causing death. SCARLET FEVER~LEADS State Board of Health Reports 75 Cases in Indiana. Scarlet fever leads in the number of diseases reported by the State board *of health for the week ending Oct. 4. There are seventy-five cases in the State, according to the report of Dr. H. W. McKane of the health board. Diphtheria comes next, with seventy-two cases. Prevalence of other diseases: Tuberculosis, 28; chickenpox, 19; measles, 7; smallpox, 27; typhoid fever, 38; whooping cough, 19; pneumonia, 11; influenza, 54, and poliomyelitis, 4. Marion County has seven cases of scarlet fever, seven cases of smallpox, two cases of typhoid and ten cases of diphtheria.
Dances By United Press IHICAGO, Oct. 14.—Unable to resist the lure of the ——i dance, the Prince of Wales delayed his departure from Chicago for Detroit three hours, pulling out at 3:30 a. m., today. Original plans called for departure shortly after midnight. He was gyrating with some of the beautiful flappers and young matrons when the hour of departure arrived.
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Death? By United Press COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 14. Governor Vic Donahey today reprieved until Dec. 12 Alexander Kuczik, 20, awaiting electrocution for murder of his 13-year-old cousin. The boy’s attorneys will go to Supreme Court pf Ohio, hoping to prove Kuczik is no more deserving of death than Loeb and Leopold.
13. Surfaces. 14. Act. 15. Make love. 17. Kitchen utensil. 18. Part of a barn. 19. Natty. 21. Heroic poema. 23. Shelter. 24. Insect. 25. Hoarder. 27. Constellation. 9. Employ. 30. Limb. 32. Before. 83. Hush! 34. Exhausted. 36. Thus. 37. Makers of predatory incursions. 39. Gives up. 40. Building lots. buckeye" boy"~ sought Father Writes Son Will Not Have to Attend School. If Joseph Zappi, 17, of Youngstown, Ohio, returns home, he will not have to return to school, his father, Dominci Zappi, wrote local police today. His father learned the boy was working in a local bakery, but did not know his address. He ran away Sept. 13 because he didn’t want to go to high school. Hiß / mo;her is worried over his disappearance, the father wrote. Police are trying to find the boy. Anti-Klan Demonstration By Times Special TERRE HAUTE, Ind., Oct. 14. An anti-Klan demonstration js planned here Friday night in the new municipal auditorium. Patrick H. O’Donnell, Chicago, and a Republican orator, will be principal speakers. it la said.
Tomb By United Press OSLYN, L. 1., Oct. 14. Bernard Wolffersdorff, 3, was fatally injured while playing in a cemetery here Monday. The child was skipping near a tombstone when it suddenly toppled over, fracturing the b ’s skull. The stone had been standing for many years in the cemetery. The bo? had gone to the place with his parents.
Style dictators may decree that skirts shall be short this full, but Indianapolis women appear to suit themselves. See the picture, taken on Washington between Meridian and Illinois St. The dictators say skirts shall be short, not quite so short as two years ago, but higher than last year. Ytu'l! find ’em varying considerable here, but who has seen one of the old “sidewalk swipers” lately? 'smd¥ SIGNALSORDERED Four Corners to Have New Signs. Four additional “stop” and “go” signals similar to the one at Meridian and Ohio Sts., were ordered by the board of safety today. The signals will be placed at Emerson Ave. and Washington St., Central Ave. and Sixteenth St., Meridian and South Sts., and Thirtieth St. and Northwestern Ave. The “stop” and "go” overhead signal at Thirtieth St. and Northwestern Ave., will be moved to Twenty-ninth St. and Clifton Blvd. The board accepted the resignation of Charles Ewell as city fireman. The question of private corporations displaying advertisements on track elevations was referred to the board of works. Permission to close Warren Ave. between Ray and McCarty Sts. during the recess hour at School 47 was granted by the board, after it was explained building of a portable schoolhouse prevented use of the regular playground. Resignation of John Pitts as deputy poundmaster was accepted, and Nora Mounts was appointed to succeed him. MURDER TRIAL OPENS Charles Snyder Is Charged With Murder of John Osborne. By Times /Special SHELBYVILLE, Ind., Oct. 14. Hearing of evidence was started here today in the trial of Charles Snyder of Srnithland. He is charged with murdering John Osborne, also of Srnithland. Monday was taken up with the selection of a jury. Snyder is alleged to have shot Osborne May 25. Osborne died the following day in an Indianapolis hospital.
Names More thar. two thousand names for Gaylord Nelson’s column ci comment have been suggested by readers of The Indianapolis Times. The Times is offering a prize of $25 for the name accepted. Names must be sent to the Name Editor of The Times on or before Oct. 20. Read the column, now called ‘‘Hoosierisms,’’ and then send In your suggestion' for a name. It may win a prize.
$5,000 By United Press ATLANTIC CITY, N. J., Oct. 14. —A suit for $5,000 damages has been filed by Mrs. Mildred Prendergast, or “Miss Boston,” against the Atlantic City Pageant committee. “Miss Boston” alleges she was elected as the most beautiful by persons who knew she was married and that she was not notified of her disqualification until the day proceeding contest.
ZR-3 CHANGES COURSE TO HEAD FOR NEWFOUNDLAND Giant Dirigible Takes Northerly Path to Avoid Storms — Speeds Along at 75-Mile Rate, By vnited Press W ASHINGTON, Oct. 14.—Her wireless crackling out cheering that all aboard are well, at least three of her four motors roaring rymthically and speeding her towards her goal, the Zeppelin ZR-3 with four Americans and twenty-eight Germans, officers and men, was drawing near the United States today.
"We are headed directly.for Newfoundland. making seventy-five nautical miles per hour. All our crew are well and the engines are in perfect condition.” Shortly after 1 p. m. today the above message w.ia relayed to the United Press from the Zeppelin ZR-3 by the Radio Corporation of America’s s ition at Chatham, Mass. The report, the first direct one received from the oncoming dirigible this afternoon, indicates Dr. Eckener has abandoned the flight by way of Bermuda and is streaking for the northern coast to avoid storms. The ZR-3 reported to the Radio Corporation of America’s station at Chatham, Mass., that it had reached the position 47.20 W., 42.30 N. The Zeppelin is now expected at Lakehurst, N .J., between 6 a. m. and 11 a. m., Wednesday, In view of the fact it is now heading northward for Newfoundland, whence it will swing down the coast to New Jersey. Navy officials early today received two messages from Captain Steele of Marion Ind., American observer abroad, via the Boston Navy yard. Storms were brewing in the dirigible’s path and a local tornado was reported by the N. S. Navy weather service at 3 a. m. American warships were scurrying to positions whence they best could aid the ZR-3 with reports of weather conditions, which now are the only cause of concern. The United States Army transport Henderson and the cruiser Milwaukee were two which “spoke" to the Zeppelin after the North German Lloyd liner Stuttgart reported the airship’s position. Throughout the night and early morning, the ZR-3’s wireless kept up a steady stream of reports—sometimes spluttering vainly for connections with land stations, sometimes ripping out a series of Vs, the wireless test letter. Always the messages were signed with the letters NERM, the Zeppelin’s radio signature. And always the cheery report, "All well." Steele said the ship had turned her blunt nose due west after passing the Azores, eliminating tlfl Bermudas from her route and was pushing her way through the air at a good speed with three engines. The others have been cut off to save fuel. A slight accident gave the crew a few anxious moments when one of (Turn to Page 2) HOURLY TEMPERATURES 6 a. m 69 10 a. m 70 7 a. m 59 11 a. m...... 74 8 a. m 62 12 (noon) .... 75 9 a, m...... M 1 p. TT
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Stop! By United Press ]EW YORK, Oct. 14.—While he was directing traffic here Patrolman Michael Kelly was suddenly attacked by a deranged man. Dazed by blows the cop succeeded In clubbing the man so that he coul be tied. A roll of bills totalling $3,530 wag found on the man.
GENERAL LU IN JAPAN Defeated Chinese War Lord Seeks Seclusion at Hot Springs. By United Press OSAKA, Japan, Oct. 14. —Gen. Lu Yung Hsiang, former war lord of Chekiang, who fled from Shanghai when threatened with defeat by Chi Hsieh Yuan, arrived at Nagasaki today aboard a Japanese vessel. Lu is going to' the hot springs in western Japan. He declined to be interviewed, saying: “A defeated general has nothing ' to tell " diamond”case upheld Supreme Court IlenJes Rehearing Upon Death Sentence. State Supreme Court todayv denied petition for rehearing upon the appeal of Harry Diamond. Lake County, Ind., sentenced to die Nov. 14, for the murder of his wife. A petition for stay of execution has not been acted upon. The action today was the final legal step In Diamond’s fight, only appeal to the Governor being left. PETITIONS ARE OPPOSED Southeastern (drio Club Opposes Closing Oriental St. Petitions circulated by the Ford Motor Company, asking the closing of Ox-iental St., at Pensylvania railroad will be considered in a special meeting of Southeastern Civic Improvement Club next Monday night at Tenth Ward Democratic neadquarters, Edward J. Sexton, secretary, said today. The club has twice demanded that the street, which is a direct route for school children, remain open. The Ford petition calls for closing of the street as a safety measure. John F. White, president, and Merle N. Walker, will speak. Citizens will be asked to withdraw their names from the petition. TWO DIE IN WRECK Auto Plunges Over Bank Into Creek Near Jeffersonville. By United Press JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind., Oct. 14. —Norval Nolan, 24, of Clark County, and Edward Fogarty, 45, of Midland, Ind., were killeld when Foautomobile crashed through a railing and plunged fifteen feet into Lake Cassange Creek, near here, early today. Charles Murphy. 35, of Jeffersonville, another occupant of the car was saved by Floyd Christensen, a garage man who lifted the car off him.
Forecast FAIR tonight and Wednesday. Not much change in temperature.
Sleepy By United Press WARSAW, Ind., Oct. 14. James McGuire, East St. Louis, 111., Canadian World War .veteran was instantly killed when he fell from a Big Four passenger train at Claypool, near here today, while apparently walking in his sleep. McGuire fell beneath the train and his body was severed. A widow and three children survive.
VIEWS ON CROSSINGS CONFLICT Railroad Representatives Want Motorists Compelled to Stop Public Interests Desire Elimination of Ground Tracks, PROBLEM ARISES IN BRANCH'S CONFERENCE Compromise Effort to Be Made —Permanent State Safety Organization Expected as Outcome of Discussion by Delegates, Elimination of all grade crossings, education of the motoring public to their dangers and laws compelling ail traffic to stop before crossing railroad and interurban tracks, were solutions of the constantly growing grade crossing problem, offered at the safety conference in the House of Representatives at the Statehouse today. Marked differences of opinion developed at the morning session: Practically without exception railroad and interurban representatives urged enactment of “stop, look and listen” laws. This was opposed by the Hoosier Motor Club and other organizations. Elimination of grade crossings, in theory, met with virtually unanimous approval, but as a practical matter it was agreed that the cost would prove prohibitive if applied to all crossings. Frank T. Singleton, member of tha public service commission, chairman of the conference, explained purposes of the conference and procedure. He said a plan for permanent organization will be considered. “The plan proopsed is intended to avoid the creation of anew commission or creation of anew salary,” he said.
Safety Commission Planned Under the proposed plan, a member of the public service commission is to act as commissioner of safety. The Governor and the commission then is to select seven citizens to act without pay in advisory capacity. These seven will be apportioned one each to steam rail* (Turn to Page 2) HALSTEAD IS EXCUSED Board of Safety Not to Hear Testimony About Fatal Accident. Lieut. Earl Halstead, who was driving the automobile east of the city which turned over Oct. 4, fatally injuring Linton Cox Jr., will not be called before the board of safety to testify regarding the accident, board members said today. Halstead has made his report to Police Chief Herman F. Rikhoff. It is understood to be the desire of Linton Cos Sr. that Halstead not be called before the board. WOMAN LEADER COMING Democrats to Give Dinner for Mrs. Ivetta Jewel Brown. The Seventh District Woman’s Democratic dub today announced a dinner in the Riley room of the Claypool, Oct. 25, in honor of Mrs. Ivetta Jewel Brown, West Virginia, who seconded the nomination of John W. Davis at the Democratlo national convention in New York last June. Mrs. Brown will be introduced by Meredith Nicholson, Democratic candidate for the Legislature from Marion County'. Mrs. John W. Trenck is president of the club and Miss Alma Sickler, chairman of the arrangements committee. DAWES IN KENTUCKY Republican Candidate Invades Blue Grass Region. By United Press LOUISVILLE, Ky„ Oct. 14.—Vigorously claiming the issue in this campaign Is w'hether "we shall have law and order under this Constitution and the American flag or under the red flag of Socialism and radicalism," Charles G. Dawes, Republican vice nresidential candidate, opened his Kentucky campaign for electoral votes here. He Invaded the bluegrass region today with brief speeches scheduled %t Sheloyville and Frankfort. Ha Apeak* la