Indianapolis Times, Volume 36, Number 152, Indianapolis, Marion County, 3 November 1924 — Page 1

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VOLUME 36—NUMBER 152

HARDING’S WIDOW IS TAKEN ILL Stricken at Sawyer Sanitarium in Marion, 0., Where She Has Lived Since Death of Late President. RECURRENCE OF TROUBLE SUFFERED IN CAPITOL Physician Announces Patient in 'Rather Serious' Condition, Has Been Sick for Week —Community Saddened by News. By United Press MARION. Ohio. Nov. B.—Mrs. Florence Kline Harding-, widow of the late President, is seriously ill at White Oaks farm here, It was learned today. Mrs. Harding’s illness is a recurrence of the kidney trouble with which she wsa stricken in 1922 at the White House. Following a consultation with Dr. James C. Wood of Cleveland. Dr. Carl W. Sawyer, Mrs. Harding's physician, and son of the late Brigadier General Charles E. Sawyer, issued this bulletin: "Mrs. Harding’ condition remains much the same as last week. She has developed a number of symptoms that were present in her serious attack in 1922 at the White House. "Other complications have arisen which were not present at that time and her condition now is rather serious.” Mrs. Sawyer, widow of General Sawyer, personal physician to the iate President is in constant attendance on Mrs. Harding. The sudden death of General Sawyer here two months ago was said to have been a great shock to Mrs. Harding, who was living at White Oaks Farm at the time. White Oaks Is the home and sanitarium of the Sawyer's with whom Mrs. Harding has been living since the death of the President a year ago last August. News of Mrs. Harding's serious illness did not reach the public in Marion until today and It saddened the entire community.

MMMIUH ASKS FORNEW JUDGE Selection to Be Made at 9 a, m, Wednesday, Charles E. Cox. attorney for John J. McNamara, business agpnt for lo cal iron workers’ union, today filed a motion for change of judge from Judge James A. Collins in Criminal Court. Collins set 9 a. m. Wednesday as the hour for attorneys to select the new judge. McNamara was Indicted on four blackmail counts after the grand jury investigation of sabotage at t! e new Elks clubhouse and on other construction jobs. McNamara, who has been unable to furnish 120.000 bond was led into court and back to the jail handcuffed on a chain with a dozen other prisoners whose cases were called. Cox protested to Judge, Collins that he had not been allowed to confer with his client. Collins told Cox he could have an hour’s conference with him in the jurors' room Wednesday morning, if he wanted one. HOTKEY TEMPERATURE 6 a. m 35 10 a. m s 7 a. m 35 11 a. m 54 la. m 38 12 (noon( .... 5S 9 a., m 43 1 p. m G 2

Election Returns The latest, up-to-the-minute, accurate news of the election will he flashed on a screen in front of The Indianapolis Times Building Tuesday night. At the same time ELECTION EXTRAS will be issued as often as the results warrant. Returns will start coming in shortly after 6 p. m. The Times has made complete arrangements for complete and accurate sendee, in both the State and National elections. You are invited to our election party. The Indianapolis l imes 214-220 W. MARYLAND ST. One Block Down Kentucky /ve. from Illinois and W ashington^Tts.

Election Night rpT~! RES I DENT COOLIDGE J j will remain at the White l- J House to receive returns In his library over a special L'nited Press wire and by radio. John W. Davis will be at home of a friend in seclusion near his headquarters at the Beimont Hotel, where a special election wire, supplemented by radio, will keep him informed. Senator Robert M. La Follette will oast his vite in Madison, Wis. He returned to his home Sunday and will re main In Madison to receive returns. Charles G. Dawes will cast his vote in Evanston, 111. He will receive election returns at his own home in Evanston. Governor Charles W. Bryan plans to receive reports of the election at the Governor's mansion in Lincoln. "But I'm going to bed as soon as we know the trend of the votes,” he said. Senator Burton K. Wheeler will get the returns over the radio at his home in Washington, where he will return, Tuesday. ..

SPECIAL JURY TO INVESTIGATE KLAN m IN NILES, 0. Titan Says Ku-Kluxers Are Determined to Parade — Will Try Again. By United Press NILES, Ohio, Nov. 3. —Major General Benson W. Hough, temporary military ruler of Niles, today asked Harvey A. Burgess. Trumbull County prosecutor, to call a special grand Jury to probe the Klan riot of last Saturday, in which eleven were wounded. Responsibility of city officials in the outbreak of mob violence will be ascertained, it was said. Mayor Faces Quiz This means that Mayor Harvey C. Kistler. accused by anti-Klansmen of being aligned with the hooded or der, will be asked to explain what he did to halt the religious war. "I have done my whole duty and invite Investigation,” Mayor Kistler said today. About 2*>o soldiers patrolled the streets today and all was quiet, although the hatred that inspired one croup of citizens to stand ready to shoot down another of opposite religious views apparently had not subsided. The Klan wlil hold another demonstration in Niles within the next few w:-eks. Fred Warnock. district titan, declared today. "The Klan is more determined than ever to meet and parade in Niles.” Warnock said. Klan Determined "We are determined to make an issue of this. We want to know whether American rights or mob rule Is to prevail in Niles. “They will march over our dead bodies,” antl-Klansinen said when informed of the announcement of Warnock. A special military board began questioning witnesses behind closed doors today. PRESIDENT KUN QUITS Chinese Cabinet Takes Over Duties of Chief Executive. By Unit'd Press PEKIN, Nov. 3.—Having sent his resignation to Parliament, which accepted It automatically, President Tsao Kun prepared to leave his palace and take up residence elsewhere in the city today. He may not leave Pekin for the present. The cabinet has proclaimed itself as acting in place of the president until another is elected. SH-H-H! SPIRITS ASOUT Alcohol Awaiting Delivery to lint lor University Stolen. Athur Orr. assistant manager of the Express Parcel Delivery Company garage, rear of 341 N. Liberty St., today told police that someone entered the place Sunday night and took a large barrel of alcohol which was on a truck waiting delivery to Butler University. He said the alcohol was taken way in the truck which later was returned.

‘GET OUT ME’IS PARTY CRY All Political Headquarters Bend Efforts Toward Securing Proper Functioning of Organizations at Polls Tuesday. FRANCHISE RIGHTS OF CITIZENS ARE GIVEN Kiansmen Active in Passing Out Slates —Reports of Attempts at Intimidation of Colored Persons Made. "Get out the vote.” This was t’ne'plea going for+h from county and State headquarters from the three political parties today. State headquarters were resting on their oars, their work having been completed and last minute Instructions given to county headquarters, which are responsible for the vote. Every person who is registered Is entitled to a ballot. If you are registered in the wrong precinct, go to the precinct in w hich I you are registered and the inspector will certify you to your proper precinct. If you are registered and not recorded, go to Judge Chamberlin of Circuit Court election day and make affidavit you have registered. He will order your name placed on the registration books. Dr. Carleton B. McCulloch, Democratic candidate for Governor, c osod his campaign Saturday night and is making no sp-eches today. McCulloch , in two speeches Saturday night, one on Indiana Ave., and the other at Douglas Park. spoke to approximately 6.000 colored voters. He was accompanied by Meredith Nicholson, Democratic candidate for the State Senate. McCulloch also spoke to a capacity audience at South Side Turner Hall, Prospect St. and Madison Ave.

10,000 Hear Jackson Ed Jackson, Republican candidate for Governor spoke to approximately 10.000 persons in Cadlo Tabernacle Saturday night. He close-, his campaign tonight at Evansville. Both Clyde A. Walb, Republican State chairman, and Walter S. A LIST OK VOTING PLACES WILL BE FOUND ON PAGE 7. Chambers, Democratic State chairman, issued last minute appeals today for ''.straight ticket” ballots. A. P. Bentley, La Follette State chairman, declared Li Follette vote would surprise both older parties and that the Wisconsin Senator would carry the State. Charles A. Greathouse, Democratic national committeeman for Indiana, issued a statement declaring a vote for La Follette would l.e a protest vote without a c eomplishrnent, while a vote for Davis would double Its power. He predicted the election of Davis and the entire Democratic State ticket Watson Pleads for “Ed” United States Senator James E. Watson in his speech Saturday night in appealing for vote for Jackson, declared, "I am appealing for votes for Jackson not because he belongs to any organization. Any man or woman. Catholic or Protestant. black or white that believes in Republican principles can find a companion in me along the highway to Republican success.” “I am not a Ku Kluxer, and never have been. Neither am 1 a il. of C. and never have been. This is not a question of race, or creed (Turn to Page 1J)

FOOTBALL OFFICIAL DIES Shot by Constable When In Mix-up Following Disputed Decision. /{', United Print CHARLEROI. Pa, Nov. 3 Thomas Reddy. 10, died in the Char•rol Hospital today from a bullet wound in the hack received while officiating as head linesman in a football game at Elco Sunday. Reddy made a decision which was disputed by the players and immedittely taken up by the spectators. Nearing a riot Constable William toy arrested Reddy, who tried to •reak aw-ay and was shot in the back by the constable. Roy was held. !ANNI ABANDONS FLIGHT Vrgentine Aviator Forced to Call Off World Trip. lu l nited Press TOKIO, Nov. 3. —Major Zonni, Ar--tontine aviator, who started an astward flight around the world this urnmer from Amsterdam, today of eially announced abandonment of its owing to inability t< arrange Rpply bases for crossing to Alaska. M

INDIANAPOLIS, MONDAY, NOV. 3, 1924

Secrecy. Suspicion. Hate. Racial Bitterness. Religious Intolerance. Neighbor Against Neighbor. Old Friendships Broken. Invisible Empire. The Mask. Herrin. Niles. SuperGovernment. Government of tlie People, for the People, and by the People. Democracy. Peace. DECIDE TUESDAY

M’CULLOCH SURE OF EASY VICTORY Will Get Al! Independent Votes, He Says. "I never saw prospects brighter for a Democratic victory all along the line,” Dr. Carleton B. McCulloch, Democratic candidate for Governor, said today in hia first statement on the outcome of the election Tuesday. "The cumulative effects of the many misdeeds of our opponents during the last, four years have convinced everybody that there should boa change. “In addition to our own forces we will pull every Independent vote as well as those good Republicans who are grieved to see their honorable party In the hands of these present leaders. "The Democrats realize the country is looking to them in the next four years to give an administration as free from dishonesty anil inefficiency ns human endeavor can make it. "We are pledging this task in a sincere and earnest spirit and will undertake to make a creditable account of the task about to be placed in our hands.”

ODDS ON ELECTION SAME Coo lid go Favored to Run Far Ahead of Jackson in State. Betting odds remained unchanged on local boards today on the eve of election. President Coolidge was a heavy favorite, wagers being made that he would run 50,000 ahead of Ed Jackson. Republican candidate for Governor. A bet of $35 SSO that Coolidge would carry Indiana by 125,000 was not covered. Rets of SSO-sls and S2O-$S were being made on his election. Several were taken. A six-way wager was put up on one board. Provisions Included SSO- - Jackson will not be elected, SSO- - Jackson will not carry Marion County and four SSO bets he Is not elected by 25,000, 50,000, 75,000 or 100.000, on condition the bets were taken as one wager. FRIEND OF LINCOLN DIE Tv-Senator Succumbs in California at Age of 102. ftrt T r nltrd Press HOLLYWOOD, Cal.. Nov. 3.—ExSenator Cornelius Cole, 102, a member of Congress during Administration of Abraham Lincoln and one of Lincoln’s personal friends, died at the family residence today. Death was due to pneumonia. Senator Cole suffered an attack of influenza last year, from which he never fully recovered. Cole was born In New York State and came to California during the gold rush of '49. He was one of the organizers of the Central Pacific Railroad and assisted the Government in prosecution of the famous Alabama claims against England. Farmer Lists Debts A volunteer bank-uptcy petition was filed in Federal Court today by William W. Farlow, farmer, Sedalia, Ind. Debts were listed at $760.63 as zero.

NO TROUBLE EXPECTED District Attorney Elliott Will Watch for Fraud. The Federal Government is not anticipating any trouble In Tuesday's election, Homer Elliott, United States district attorney, said today. "If th“re should ba any evidence of eletclon fraud, it would be presented to the Federal grand Jury,” he said. TWIN SHOOTS BROTHER Accident Hnp[>en* While Youths Are Hunting. By United Press LOGANS PORT, Ind.. Nov. 3.--Fairbanks Baird, 22, was accidentally shot in the legs today by a shotgun In the hands of bis twin brother. Beveridge, while the two were duck hunting. He was taken to a hospital in Rochester. ESCAPE IS MIRACULOUS Traction Car Strikes Auto—Men Only Scratched. Raymond Runyon, 22, of 2054 Catherine St., and Joe Zook, 23. of 2216 Conrad Ave., escaped with scratches today when an inbound Terre Haute, Indianapolis and Eastern tractio near struck their Ford coupe at Harding St. and Oliver Ave., today. The auto turned over twice and landed upside down after the collision.

FAIR FOR ELECTION DAY No Rain in Sight Tuesday Says Weather Bureau. Fair skies for Tuesday, election day, were forecast by the weather bureau today. "No rain is In sight," said J. H. Armington, local meteorologist. Warmer weather also was anticipated. Early morning temperatures were nearly freezing, the tlieromometer at 6 a. m. registering 35 degrees. GOV. BRYAN IN CRASH Democratic Candidate’s Auto Hit by Machine Driven by Woman. Pji Timm Special SUTTON. Neb., Nov. 3.—Governor Charles W. Bryan, candidate for Vice President on the Democratic ticket, escaped injury when an automobile rammed the car carrying his party near litre Sunday night. Mabel Patton, Fail-mount, occupant of the other automoobile was slightly cut about the face. TODAY Ts LAST CHANCE Treasurer’s Office Open Until 5 P. M. to Receive Taxes. Today Is the last chance to pay taxes. The county treasurer’s office will be open until 5 p. m. Less than half of the $8,000,000 due this installment had been received Saturday. If the taxpayer’s check reaches the office in the first mat! Tuesday morning, his account will not be listed delinquent. Approximately thirty thousand letters with checks for taxes will be received today and Tuesday morning, it is estimated. Treasurer’s office will then be closed %or about two weeks while accoants are straightened. jA

STROTHENK FACES TWO INDICTMENTS | involuntary Manslaughter Is Charged. i The county grand jury today re- | Mirned two indictments charging ini voluntary' manslaughter against John Strothenk. 47, of 605 E. Market St., driver in an automobile accident in which Mrs. Edith Haase and her •two children lost their lives near • Maywood, Oct. 22. They then were crushed under another auto, alleged to have been struck by the Strothenk car. Judge James A. Collins of Criminal Court fixed Strothenk's bond at SIO,OOO. He is in Jail. Each indictment is in two counts. One alleges Strothenk “unlawfully I and feloniously killed Doris Haase, j involuntarily and without malice. ! but while committing an unlawful J act; operating a motor vehicle while i under the influence of intoxicating j liiKUor.” Second count alleges tHo I same, except the unlawful act was "unlawful, reckless and wanton speeding.” The other indictment similarly i charges tho death of the mother.

OCTOBER MAKES UP FOR SUMMER Twenty-One Clear Days— Temperature High, October weather did its best to compensate for the cold, wet summer, according to statistics compiled by J, H. Armington, weather bureau meteorologist. During the month there were twenty-one clear days an increase of nine over the average since the weather bureau was established In 1871. The highest temperature was 82 degrees, recorded the eleventh, seven degrees below the record established Oct. 4, 1922. The lowest temperature of the month was 33 degrees, on the twenty-third, eleven degrees above the low record for the month set Oct. 30, 1887. Total wind movement for the month, was 6,802 miles. This did not include the endless miles of atmosphere disturbed by political oratory during the closing weeks of the campaign. SUPERINTENDENT ILL May Have Fallen Victim to Gas Which Killed Five. By United Press NEW YORK, Nov. 3.—M. D. Mann, sunperintendent of the “looney gas" laboratories of the Standard Oil Company at Bayway, N. J, was In Reconstruction Hospital here today, while physicians observed symptoms which indicated he may have fallen victim to the gas which caused the deaths of five laborers and partial insanity of thirtytwo others.

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Party Leaders Concentrate on Last Minute Efforts to Get Their Supporters to Booths—All Candidates Confident of Success. CHAIRMAN BUTLER CLAIMS 350 ELECTORS FOR G. 0. P. Coolidge Counts on Eastern Majority —Davis Believes His Tours of West Will Aid —La Follette Hopes Workers Will Turn Tide. By United Press NEW YORK, Nov. 2.—With the battle over but the shouting, political generals of all factions dropped their shooting irons today and turned to count heads in an effort to present their maximum strength at the polls Tuesday early. Reports brought to Republican, Democratic and Independent headquarters indicated that if clear weather prevails, the nation will cast the largest vote in its history. Each side issued statements of confidence that their candidates would win.

Chairman Butler, for the Republicans, claimed 350 electoral votes; Chairman Shaver for the Democrats. without use of figures, saw his faction winner on the basis of the “silent vote,” and John M. Nelson, for the Independents, predicted election of Robert M. La Follette. Every power of the big national organizations of each party was directed to get out the vote. District managers were informed by wire of the necessity of \levoting the entire day to appeals to citizens at all ! hazards to register their sentiments at the polls between dawn and sundown Tuesday. Campaign definitely closed Saturday when spokesmen for each side summed up their campaigns. President Coolidge and John W. Davis, his Democratic opponent, I will deliver radio addresses tonight, but their chief concern Is the appeal to citizens to vote. In recognition of political tradition that no votes change in the last twenty-four hours before eleclon, Senator La Follette retired to his home in Madison to await the outcome. How They Feel The firm beliefs of what the campaign has wrought each faction were | outlined to the United Press as folI lows: President Coolidge Believes his unique campaign of remaining in the White House at the Nation’s work, instead of stumping the country, has been most effective and highly successful; that his strength in New England and the East will sweep westward and absorb any inroads the La Follette independents have made, assuring him of election by a big majority. John W. Davis—The Democratic nominee believes his two tours west, which carried his campaign as far as Colorado and Wyoming, will reap unexpected fruits at. the polls; that the surveys which have been taken are prejudiced and misleading against him: that preliminary figures and estimates are useless, and that “the silent vote" will elect him the next President. He confidently expects the soldier vote because of the bonus, the labor vote because of the recent switches in union indorsements in New York, the bulk of the women’s vote on the basis of his manager’s statements and the anti-Klan vote because of his strong position against the Ku-Klux Klan. Robert M. La Follette—Believes that under the surface of conditions the people throughout the country are aroused against the two major parties and will vote for him in uncalculated numbers; that more than 60 per cent of the laborers will cast for him because of his indorsements; that! the least he can expect to throw the election into Congress and run in second place. Rain Feared Reports that there might be rain in some wld-western sections have (Turn to Page 11)

Vote Your Choice

The intelligent voter does not vote blindly. He votes for the candidates who he believes can best serve the people. Therefore, he frequently scratches his ticket. Don’t be afraid to scratch tomorrow. Don’t be stampeded. If you wish to vote for Coolide and McCulloch, or any other split ticket, vote that way. Don’t let naybody hurry you. But above all vote and vote as you please. Here Is the way to scratch: If you vote by ballot mark * v n X in the square before the name of EACH candidate for whom you wish to vote. DO

Forecast Generally fair tonight and Tuesday. Slightly warmer tonight.

TWO CENTS

TUESDAY TO BE PARTIAL HOLIDAY 4. Employes Are Urged to Cast Vote, All public buildings, banks and the Boa i of Trade will be closed all day Tuesday, election day. A ’ amber of factories, including E. C. Atkins & Cos. and the Van Camp Packing and Products Company, will close their factory departments all day, while the offices will remain open. Office employes may vote any time during the day, officials said. E. S. Atkins & Cos. factory waa closed today, having worked Saturday afternoon. Fred C. Gardner, sec-rttary-treasurer, said. A. J. Allen, secretary of the Associated Employers, 1406 Merchants Bank Bldg., announced that a bulletin has been sent to all employers urging them to give employes ample time in which to vote. Statute which provides that every employe Is entitled to four hours in which to vote during the time In which polls are open was cited. Employers were urged to encourage early voting. Department stores and hardware stores affiliated with the Merchants Association, 1606 Merchants Bank Bldg., will not open until 10 a. m. Tuesday in order to give employe* a chance to vote early. The Indianapolis live stock market will remain open. WALBHOST TO WORKERS Press Also Guests at Luncheon Marking Wind-Up. Clyde A. Walk, Republican State chairman, entertained members of the State organization and newspaper men at a luncheon today at the Severin in closing up the work of the organization. Workers in the organization presented Mr3. Vivian T. W'neatcraft, vice chairman with a diamond ring and Walb with a gold watch. All workers lauded the efforts of both Walb and Mrs. Wheajcraft and gave them entire credit for the expected victory at the polls Tuesday. Blind Tiger Charged Lieutenant Stoddard today said he found two quarts of alcohol in the possession of Charles Drury, 31, of 1601 W. Vermont St. Drury was slated on a blind tiger charge.

NOT put any mark in the circle surrounding any party emblem. If you vote by machine, pull down the lever bearing the em blem of the party which has the majority of candidates for whom you wish to vote, until the bell rings. This will cause & small lever to drop above the name of each candidate of that party. Then PUSH UP the small lever above the name of each candidate in that party for whom you DO NOT WISH TO VOTE. Then pull down the small lever sver of EACH candidate 01 rty or parties for to vote.