Indianapolis Times, Volume 36, Number 246, Indianapolis, Marion County, 24 February 1925 — Page 1
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VOLUME 36—NUMBER 246
SECOND INDIANA MINE BLAST IS FATAL TO ONE—I2S ESCAPE AT WHEATLAND
Net Tilt Between Wabash) and Indiana Proposed as Benefit to Sullivan Clash of Leading Indiana Quintets Would Be Staged in This City—Proceeds Go to Mine Disaster Unfortunates,
Arrangements for a basketb&ll game between Indiana University and Wabash College for the benefit of the families of the fifty-one miners who lost their lives in the explosion at Sullivan were being discussed by officials of the two schools today. Such a game, it was believed, would be the greatest contest of the year in the Middle West and would be the means of materially aiding the desperate situation at Sullivan. Efforts to bring about the game resulted from a tragic appeal early todiy from the Red Cross at Sullivan. In a telegram to The Times the Red Cross officials described a situation infinitely worse than the public has yet understood. The Times on its own initiative put the suggestion of a basketball contest before Indiana and Wabash, knowing that the whole State has desired to see these two teams meet during the season in order that the question of the State champion may be decided. President pryan responded instantly "I am for it.” Athletic Director Zora Clevenger at Indiana, said, ‘‘l am for it, if it can be done.” Athletic Director Harry Scholler of Wabash said, “If it is possible, I’d like to see it brought off.” Ways and means of making the contest possible are now being threshed out.
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Friends Hoped for Aid of Atty, Gen, Stone and Prison Head, By C. A. RANDAI.T Time* Staff Corrc*r>ondent WASHINGTON, Feb. 24.—Promotion of Attorney General Stone to the Supreme Court and resignation of Herbert H. Votaw as . uperintenderi of prisons are regarded here aa two moves which seriously affect plans of friends of former Governor Warren T. McCray to obtain a shortening of the Governor's term at Atlanta. It was on the aid of these two officials that much reliance had been placed. * , Up to the present there have been no formal petitions filed for McCray’s release, according to James A. Finch, attorney in charge of par-' dons for the Department of Justice. "It will be a long hard road that McCray’s friends will have to travel before they cgn hope to receive any encouragement either from Indiana’* congressional delegaion or members of the administration,’’ is the way one Indiana Congressman today summed up the situation. Representative Will Wood, who comes from McCray's home district, is not planning to take any active part in the move for McCray’s release. postlOllFameed on Senate and House Reach Compromise—Quick Action Promised. Bu United Pret* WASHINGTON. Feb. 24.—Senate and House conferees on the postal salaries and rate increase bill com promised today on the bill as passed by the House with the Oddle newspaper rates and a 2-cent special fee on parcel post matter Included. Chairman Moses said he would bring up the report in the Senate la* today. DYNAM!TE~ROCKS HOMES Blast In SevveTwork Breaks Windows on Riviera Dr. Dynamite used to blast a hugh rock encountered by the Columbia Construction Company, in sewer construction on Riviera Dr., today broke Windows in the neighborhood, police were told by Oscar Harrison, 919 rilvlera Dr. Police Investigated whether the contractor had a permit to use dynamite. CRASH FATAL TO FARMER New Palestine Man Dies From In* juries at Hospital. Cecil Drake, 36, farmer living in Moral Township, Shelby County, near New Palestine, died at St. Vincent’s Hospital today from a fractured skull received In an auto accident on the National retd near £*umberland Monday- night, in which Vis auto was struck by another, driven by Harry Lueckert of near Cumberland. a Drake is survived by a widow and two children. He 1* th< > son of Rob
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No game that could be arranged in the State this year would equal in popular interest an Indiana-Wa-bash battle. Indiana is making a bldt of its life for the Conference championship and playing the greatest game in its history. Wabash has pracically won the State championship. Fans have wanted a meeting between the teams since the opening of the season. "The only thing in the way of the match that I can see,’’ said Wylie Huddle, president of the Indiana Alumni Association, “is the Confebence rule against outside games and the faci; that the Indiana team naturally is straining itself to the utmost to win the Conference c’ua opionship. I haven’t any doubt ♦hat the Conf-.rence rule would be waived in view of the purpose of the proposed game. It probably Is possible to fit in a game with Wabash on a date that will not interfere too seriously with the team’s needed rest between its hard games.” “No Indiana man would like to see the school's chance for the conference title Jeopardized.” said Willis Coval. one of the most active of Indiana alumni in Indianapolis. “But the Sullivan disaster presents an emergency that removes all usual considerations. If taking on Wabash right in the midst of the conference struggle should set Indiana back in the race it would be the beat sportsmanship to take the loss without complaining.”
Safety! James Russell, Stake mine Inspector, inspected the illfated City Mine at Sullivan on Friday, Feb. 13, it was learned today. Fifty-one miners were killed exactly one later when gas in the mine let go. The inspection report approved conditions in the mine. Albert E. Dally, chief inspector, has the report with h'im at Sullivan, according to office attaches here. ' /
WORST TIME OF YEAR Rescue Worker Says Heavy Air Adds to Danger. Bv Time* Special SULLIVAN, Ind., Feb. 24.—When Daniel McGarry, captain of one of the mine rescue squads which worked in the City mine here heard today of the new explosion at Wheatland, Ind., he remarked: “This is the worst time of the year for mine explosions. The damp, heavy atmosphere makes conditions more favorable for a disaster. More of them happen at this time of the year than any other.”
Eddie’s Last Word! §The team goes south Saturday, so does Eddie Ash, Editor of the Best Sport Page in Indianapolis. Eddie and Ownie Bush propose to gitfe Indianapolis the pennant winner this year—that is Ownie is going to build the team and Eddie’s going to tel! the world about it, • Before he leaves Editor Ash will lay the whole pre-season situation before you. In Saturday’s Times will appear his expert analysis of the Indianapolis traineddie ash ing squad, together with his estimate of the seven other American Association teams. You cannot afford to miss Eddie’s Last Word!
Sullivan s Appeal!
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08 VII AR 256 22 EXTRA IX SULLIVAN 120) FEB 23 1925 EDITOR THE TIDES INDIANAFCLIB IND SULLIVAU CITY AND COUNTY HAVE SUFFERED AN IRREPARABLE LOSS IN THE DEATH Or FIFTY ONE CITIZENS IN HORRIBLE MIKE DISASTER LAST FRIDAY LEAVING' AS MANY WIDOWS APPROXIMATELY TWICE AS MANY PARENTS AND OVER TWO HUNDRED ORPHANS WITH GREAT DESTITUTION AND INDESCRIBABLE SUFFERING STOP THE DEMAND FOR RELIEF IS MORE THAN CAN BE MET BY THE LOCAL CITIZENSHIP DESPITE VALIANT EFFORTS AND SACRIFICE WHICH IS BEING MADE STOP VS ACCORDINGLY WANT TO APPEAL TO YOU TO ASSIST US IN EVERY WAS POS SIBIL AND REQUEST THAT THROUGH THE MEDIUM OF \ # YCUR NEWSPAPER YOU CREATE A LOCAL AND COUNTY SUBSCRIPTION TO ASSIST US IN THE RELIEF OF THIS AIFUL SUFFERING. CONTRIBUTIONS CAN BE MADE PAYABIE TO AND SENT TO THE AMERICAN RED CP.OSB MINERS RELIEF FUND AT SULLIVAN INDIANA AND ANY ASSISTANCE GIVEN SHOULD BE GIVEN FORTHWITH STOP IN THE NAME 01 HUMANITY AND ON BEHALF OF THESE ORPHANS WE APPEAL TO YOU TO HELP US IMMEDIATELY AND IN AS LARGE A WAY AS POSSIBLE AND WILL APPRECIATE AN IMMEDIATE REPLY a*' WE CAN HAVE YOUR COOPERATION AND AS EARLY A REPORT AS POSSIBIE AS TO JUST WHAT CAN BE EXPECTED FROM THIS SOURCE STOP ALL ✓ FUNDS WILL BE ADMINISTERED THROUGH NATIONAL AMERICAN RED CROSS AND WITHOUT BIPENSB TO CITIZENS SO THAT ALL FUNDS RECEIVED WILL GO EXCLUSIVELY TO THE RELIEF OF THE DISTRESSED STOP FLSA3E HELP US IMMEDIATELY AND IN AS LARGE A WAY AS POSSIBLE ARTHUR MCGUIRE RANSOM AKIN FRED F BAYS HINKLE C HAYS CHAIRMAN AMERICAN ROT CROCS OF 30LLIVAN COUNTY FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE MINERS RELIEF FUND
HUNT’S FATE TO BE BEFORE lURY THISAFTERNBBH Closing Arguments Made in Fraud Case by Remy and Inman, Tne jury in the trial of Edwin A. Hunt, 61, of 3939 Washington Blvd., real estate dealer, charged with conspiring with Richard V. Sipe, former county clerk, ar.d Will VL Latta, Claypool, attorney, to embezzle SIO,OOO In county funds, will get the case late this afternoon. Eph Inman, defense counsel, and Prosecutor William H. Rem” were making closing arguments at a late hour. , Judge James A. Collins was to read his instructions to the Jury following Inn>an’s argument. Prosecutor Remy began argument this morning after recalling Sipe and George W. Bnyder, secretary of Security Trust Company, for rebuttal testimony. Sipe refuted Hunt’s testimony that he (Sipe) had told Hunt that he “cleared up $36,000 annually as county clerk.” Denies Hunt’s Version Sipe also denied he told Hunt whwne he gave him a check for SIO,OOO that he wanted the money returned soon, so that he oofild give two men $6,000 each to onter the ♦Turn to Page 2)
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The first broadcaster was the first woman who tcissed and told. EMPEROR LEAVES PEKIN Deposed Boy Ruler of C hina on < Way to Japan, Is Report. Bv United Preit PEKIN, Feb. 24.—Hsuan Tung, deposed boy emperor of China, left the Japanese legation during the night for Tain./ Considerable mystery surrounded the departure. Bv United Prttt OSAKA, Japan, Feb.' 24.—Departure of the boy Emperor of China from Pekin was confirmed In official advices here today which said It was expected he will come to Japan after a brief sojourn In Tien Tsln. LEASE BILL PASSED Dealgned to Lessen Misunderstandings of (lty Renters. All tenancies shall be month to month leases, unless otherwise sjclflcally defined by contract, provides a bill passed ly the Indiana Senate today and sent to the House. It exempts farm lands. Senator Holmes, author, said it is designed to lessen misunderstandings between city tenants and landlords as to the nature of the lease. HOURLY TEMPERATURE a. m *6 10 a. m 87 1 a. m 3# 11 a. m 31
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RELIEF MEASURES FOR MINE VICTIMS MOVEJAST HERE hed Cross Asks State to Raise Fund of at Least SIOO,OOO, With all its resources, Indianapolis prepared today to express its sympathy for stricken Sullivan in substantial form. “Say it with mcney" apparently was the guiding spirit of a city anxious to help to the ultimate limit. While the American Red Cross was bending every effort to raise SIOO,OOO or more in Indiana, arrangements for a dance at Tomlinson Hall Saturday night, which is expected to net $6,000, were being rushed by the city through Mayor Shank and department heads: the Indianapolis Theatrical Managers’ Association was preparing to stage a brilliant benefit performance at English's Friday afternoon in which theatrical stars appearing at all theaters will take part. Contribution boxes placed in theater and motion picture house lobbies gave the public opportunity to contribute. Cooperation Promised Answering a telegram appealing for assistance sent out by the American Red Cross of Sullivan County finance committee, a message promising cooperation was sent by the executive committee of the Indianapolis chapter. Distribution of funds raised at the benefit performance Friday was considered at a meeting of theater managers at English’s at 2 p. m. today. Henry M. Baker, national director of disaster relief of the Red Cross, and Eugene Foster of the Indianapolis chapter, met with the managers Tuesday morning and suggested that the funds be distributed * the Red Cross. The question was discussed at the afternoon meeting. Chambers Asked to Aid Coperatlon of Chambers of Commerce throughout Indiana in the relief campaign was asked by the State Chamber of Commerce in letters sent out today. Mrs. Hugh Mc!£. Landon was the first contributor to the Red Cross relief fund. Her check for SIOO was received. City employee, including policemen and firemen, will make a house to houae canvaas selling tickets for the municipal dance Friday night.
MINE QUIZ HALTED BY NEW CASE Federal and State Officials Called From Sullivan to Scene of Wheatland • (Ind.) Blast—County Inquiry Goes On, EXPECT INVESTIGATORS BACK BY WEDNESDAY City Continues Task of Burying Dead and Caring for Bereaved Families as Various Theories Remain to Be Inquired Into, Bn Timr* Btteriol SULLIVAN. Ind.. Feb. 24.—Federal and State exploration of the City Coal Company mine to determine the cause of Friday's explosion which cost fifty-one lives was temporarily halted today. The county probe by the coroner arid prosecutor continued. Joe Davis of the Government Bureau of Mine Relief Station at Vincennes and A. C. Dally, chief State mine inspector, had hardly gotten into the mine when they were called to Wheatland, Ind., by the explosion in the Standard Mining Company mine. It was expected Davis and Dally would return too late today to resume their survey. They probably will delve into the mine here again Wednesday. Norval K. Harris, county prosecutor,. also was Jo work with the Federal and State investigators, along with Coroner D. W. McGrew.
Look for Breaks Federal and State men will look for breaks In brattices used to seal old entries Roof falls will be sought as the possible source of gas which swept into the rooms where miners were digging. Theory that a coal cutting machine in Room 7 in Entry 3 cut through a safety wall into an abandoned entry filled with gas and was probably fired by an open lamp worn by Harry Anderson, pit boss, who was called by men in charge of the machine, will be probed. Following a report of the Sullivan grand jury Monday, Prosecutor Harris announced the grand Jury would be reconvened if any evidence of criminal evidence is found. Experienced miners, familiar with the City Coal Mine, said they believed safety regulations had been complied with. While Investigations were being conducted, relief work both National and State, was under way. Indianapolis Gives Workers Henry W. Baker of Washington, national Red Cross relief director, was in charge. Later he will turn over the work to Eugene Foster of Indianapolis. . Indianapolis chapter American Red Cross also will send an accountant and family workers. Families of the dead miners will be cared for and financial aid will be given where homes have been purchased on the payment basis. H. C. Bays, attorney: A. G. McGuire, editor, and R. W. Atkin, banker, have been named, on a committee in charge of local relief funds. A public memorial service for the dead will be held Wednesday afternoon. Ministers of various churches will participate. . First payments under the workmen’s compensation act will be paid to miners' families Saturday, Henry Humrichouser of the State industrial board announced. Funerals of the dead miners continued today. The last of the dead will be buried Thursday. TRAFFIC PUN EXTENDED Safety Board \'ote to Try One-Way Streets Another Week. The board of safety today decided to continue a week longer one-way traffic during rush hours on Meridian St. and Capitol Are., between New York and Thirty-Eighth Sts. The rules went into effect last Friday for one week. They are extended to March 6. The board also announced It desired suggestions from citizens for Improvement of the plan during?* the extended try-out. New Storerooms Planned Dr. Joseph Eastman, surgeon, today announced he would erect storerooms on the site at 806-807 N. Illinois Bt.. whieh_ be recently purchased. Work will begin in a few months. 1
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Ed Cross Dies as- Result of Injuries Received in Dust Explosion—William Ferguson Is Severly Burned at Southern Shaft. •W * ' Bu United Press WHEATLAND, Ind. ? Feb, 24.—One miner was killed and another was seriously burned in a dust explosion at the Standard coal mine here today. One hundred and twenty-five other miners who were in the workings at the time escaped uninjured. The mine caught fire from the explosion, but the flames were quickly brought under control. The dead man was identified as Ed Cross, of Wheatland. The injured man was William Ferguson, also of Wheatland.
WAR ON I KILLER ’ 1 lie Cowardly Motorist Who 'Hits and Runs’ Deserves the Full Penalty of the Law —'Get the Number' — Help the Police as Much as Possible.
By LAURENCE P. TRIGGS SHE “Killer,” who stalks his prey, fires from ambush and slinks away unnoticed, unmolested, free to kill again . . . Indianapolis police annals have many such cases as these. And down at police headquarters is another record of similar significance . . . another type of killer who kills or maims and runs away. He is the motorist who fails to stop after an accident. *
Charles Miller. 12, 1230 W. Washington St., was run down Saturday by a motorist who failed to stop. There were witnesses. No one got the license number. Another potential “killer” free. Last month Roy Oliver, 31, 748 Prospect St., was struck and killed while walking on W. Washington St. The killer escaped. The case is a sinister one. There were no witnesses. Yet such cases are rare when compared to the number where witnesses are present. Will heavier penalties stop this slaughter? Get the License Number! Marion County Coroner Paul F. Robinson holds the opinion that once the inan is caught who leaves an accident without reporting to police, it is better to get a conviction under the present law than to fail to convict, because of a much more severe penalty hanging over his head. “Get the license number first!” This is the plea of Robinson in discussing the mounting death rate from such accidents. "There are always plenty of bystanders to help the injured if necessary,” he said, “surely there ought to be at least one witness who has enough presence of mind to get the license number of the car whose driver is criminal enough hot to stop. \ > “Out of a group of from ten to fifteen witnesses, there is rarely one who has gotten the license number of the departing car. What we need is better enforcement of the law. Getting the license number of the escaping auto is the first step in enforcement. Every citizen should make a solemn vow to get the license number first! “If there are to lie anj* changes In the law I suggest that it be mandatory for those figuring in auto accidents to report the accident directly to police. The present law requires th3 report may l e given to the injured party if no peace • fficers are present, in cases where persons are injured. I would have It the law that the motorist must report direct to police. If in the country, he must report to the countv sheriff.” VVliat Law Provides The present law reads: “Any person operating a motor
VICTIMS OF ‘KILLERS’
- ~ ERE are cases within recent IHI mcmor y °* P° llce where per- * 1 * sons have been killed by drivers who did not stop and who were not caught: MRS. ELIZABETH ROBINSON, 75. of 962 Hosbrook St., struck at Virginia Ave. and Grove St., Dec. 24. 1922. MRS. DOLLY MITCHELL. 720 W. New Yor’t St., and MRS. JOSEPHINE HERMAN, 18 W. Troy St., struck in a safety zone at Pine and E. Washington Sts., as they waited for street car to go home from work, Dec. 6, 1922. DALE HILL, 4. of 446 N. Rural St., struck at Massachusetts AVe. and Walnut Sts,, as he walked across the street with his mother and brother, July 6, 1924. MAYER HESLER, 7, of 3837 Kenwood Ave., struck at Thirty Ninth St. and Capitol Ave.. Oct. 30, 1924. MISS IDA MAY WHITAKER, 20. of R. R. 8., Box 236, struck and left lying in W. Bt., west of the city limits early in the evening of Jan. .13, 1925. ROY OLIVER, 31. of 748 Prospect St., found at about the SOOO block of W. Washington St., about an hour after he wu struck Jan. 14, llti.
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vehicle causing an injury to a person or property, due to culpability of said operator, who leaves the place of said Injury or accident without stopping and giving his name, residence, including street and street number, and operator’s license number to the injured party, or to a police or peace officer, or in (Turn to Page 11)
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ought to fit I I him,” Charles Miller, 12, L-— Jwho was knocked from his bicycle by a motorist on W. Washington St. Saturday, said today. “He was one of these smart guys that always runs with his cut-out open. “I had been playin’ marbles down on Court St., and was going home on my bicycle and was rldin' on the right side of Washington St., goln’ east. The man In the car was parked on the north side. He turned around iB the street and started east and his machine knocked me over onto the curb. He looked around at me and it seemed he slowed down A little. Then he drove on.” “Do you think the driver saw you," he was asked. “Sure he did. He saw me before he started to turn around,” declared Charles. Charles is the stepson of Harry Geiger, 1230 W. Washington St. The accident occurred just two blocks west of the boy's home. He suffered a deep gash on the arm and a large welt was raised on his head. His bicycle was demolished. He was taken home in a dazed condition. He had to stay home from School 16, Bloomington and Market Sts.. Monday when hi* schoolmates had a program tc celebrate Washington's birthday.
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