Indianapolis Times, Volume 36, Number 253, Indianapolis, Marion County, 4 March 1925 — Page 1

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VOLUME 36—NUMBER 253

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Pageant Is Brilliant but Unpretentious as Thirtieth President of U. S. Is Sworn In—Lays Down Three-Fold Program. By PAUL MALLQN. • United Press Staff Correspondent EAST PORTICO, THE CAPITOL, Washington, D. C., March 4.—ln a brilliant but unpretentious pageant, President Coolidge today renewed his oath as thirtieth President of the United States. . Standing upon the steps of the Capitol, the President affirmed his pledge of office and then laid down a three-fold program for his Administration—economy, tax reduction and cooperation with the nations of the world. Bareheaded in the chill March breeze, Chief Justice Taft, himself a former President, now garbed in the black robes of his new office, stood beside him and administered the oath. The President placed his right hand upon the Bible which his mother read to him as a child and pledged himself again to defend the Constitution and the Nation. •

Immediately after the oath the President began his inaiißural address. His uhstressed words leaped out through a microphone before him to span the nation throußh twenty;flve radio stations. For the first time in history an inauguration ceremony was broadcast to millions of absent spectators. From 25,000 to 40,000 people jammed the capitol square where Presidents of history have launched their administrations. Thousands of others lined the mile-long expanse of Pennsylvania Ave. from the White House to the Capitol. Places of Honor In places of honor upon the rostrum sat the justices of the United States Supreme Court, Senators and Congresmen departing from public life with the expiration of the old Congress at noon, new Senators and Congressmen to herald the coming of the new Coolidge Republican control of the national legislature, diplomats of foreign governments, government officials in silk hats, dignitaries of States and women of fashion—the customary inaugural audience, t The ceremonies on the Capitol steps followed the traditional ritual in the Senate chamber, where Charles G. Dawes took the oath of office as Vice President and delivered his inaugural address. The Senate galleries were packed long before the time for the inaugural ceremt nies to start. After tar.ing a ten-minute recess at 11:10 a, ni„ the Senate convened again. * Governor Nellie Taylor Ross of Wyoming, came on the floor accompanied by Senator Warren, while the entire Senate applauded. Vice President Dawes was led into the chamber amidst applause and cheering. He stood ' beside President Pro Tern. Qimmins and when the applause stopped he sat down. ' ' Every one was Standing, waiting for the President to enter, and when l)a we* saw his mistake he arose amid laughter and further applause. Dawes was called forward and with his light hand raised accepted the oath of office at exactly 12:15 p. m. Promptly at noon, when President Pro Tem. Cummins’ gavel fell for the last time and sent the 68th Congress Into history. Dawes mounted the 1 rostrum for his pledge of office. Directly before the rostrum sat the President. When the Senate ceremonies were concluded the entire assemblage came out to the east portico steps. The sun was shining brightly again and the breeze had abated somewhat. It was an ideal March day. The President appeared just a few minutes before 1 p. m. He was accompanied by Mrs. Coolidge, her mother and his father. “Hall to the Chief ’ The Marino band in bright coats, struck up “Hail to the Chief.’’ The band was hushed and Chief Justice Taft called the President forward. Mr. Coolidge raised his right hand while Taft in a clear voice, carried out through the amplifiers to the thousands, repeated the words of the oa+hA . . As soon as Mr. Coolidge had given his assent to it, and with a nod of his head, he stepped up to the platform and began the reading of his inaugur ll address. Two sojkliers stood bellow the President ~at attention, holding American flags. Every syllable of his words could be heard throughout the audience. He spoke for forty-one minutes. . ‘ON PERMANENT One-way traffic for Meridian St between New York and ThirtyEighth Sts. during rush hours was made permanent by the board of safety at a special meeting toddy. The rale will be kept in effect until the street is widened, Mayor Shank

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APPOINTMENT OF CONFEREES HOLDS SOLON’SINTEREST Four Members to Iron Out Differences* on State Appropriations. Appointment of a conference committee of two members of the House and Senate each to Iron out differences on the appropriation bill was the principal step item of interest about the Legislature today. It was indicated that Senators Nejdl, Republican floor leader, and Barker, caucus chairman, were Lieutenant Governor Van Orman’s choice for the committee. It was nuderstood Representatives Pittenger and Kissinger would be named by Speaker Leslie of the House. Van Orman and Leslie are understood to desire a committee which wjll crary out the administration policy of refusing the $250,000 appropriation for the Riley Hospital and SIOO,OOO for the Indiana State Normal School gymnasium. It Is also understood the administration policy is 4o add $65,000 to the oil Inspection appropriation which was cut down to SIO,OOO annually, virtually abolishing the department. Assembly Speeds Up The assembly, in its last week, passed more than a score of bills Tuesday and continued Its whirlwind passage today. It was predicted that probably late today or Thursday rules of both Houses would be suspended In an effort to get through pet measures and It was Indicated night sessions in the Senate would be started tonight. Vindication* Expqpted Reports of the leglvutive investigating committees on the public service commission and the Indiana reformatory trustees, vindicating both bodies of charges .of extravagance and highly praising each, was no surprise as it was indicated three weeks ago. The Senate Tuesday concurred In House amendments to the Moorhead bus bill, placing busies under regulation of the public service commission. Representative J. Glenn Harris, member of the “investigating” committee of the General Assembly, visited the highway commission’s warehouse with Earl Crawford, commission member, and Inspected unsold war material. Harris took back to the State- , house a lantern globe. It was un derstood h<* ’"tended to take several of the persons agitating investigation of the commission to the warehouse to show them junk stored there. The commission received slightly mere than SIOO,OOO for war material which it has been charged wa worth millions. TAX PROBE PROPOSED Senate Passes Resolution Ordering Commission. In hopes of finding a solution to the question of high taxes, the Indiana Senate today passed a resolution empowering Governor Jackson to appoint a commission of five, to serve without pay, “to investigate the situation” and report to the Governor. A resolution calling on Congress to regulate the sale of aspirin and other drugs failed to get a constitutional majority. It was introduced by Senator Dickerman, Indianapolis, who early in the session put in a bill t.Q prohibit druggists from selling aspirin except on prescription.

Chief Executive and First Lady Pi 'll' .M* AND MRS. COOLIDGE

U. S. MUST LEAD WORLD TO PERMANENT PEACE, PRESIDENT DECLARES IN INAUGURAL ADDRESS

America Should Recognize Duty Imposed by Prosperity and Cooperate With Other Nations, He Says— Urges Economy in Government. By DALE VAN EVERY United Press Staff Correspondent WASHINGTON, M&rch 4.—America’s responsibility to lead the world to permanent peace and prosperity was proclaimed by President Coolidge in his inaugural address today as the paramount duty facing the 'Nation. The United States, isolated alike in its prosperity, its independence and its power, must recognize the obligation imposed by this exceptional position, he declared. In his address, by the magic of the radio carried to millions throughout the country, the President preached a gospel of international cooperation and domestic economy.

The President re-emphasized governmental economy and tax reduction as the basic Internal policies of his administration. cost ot Government, he said, should be cut before Government becomes more of a burden than a pfttection to the people. Tax reduction, he declared, is not only economically desirable, but an inherent right to which the citizens of State and Nation are entitled. World* leadership in the struggle to advance universal prosperity and peace devolves naturally upon the United States, the President pointed out, because among all the nations the United States is the most favorably situated. Outlining specific ways in which the United States could properly (Turn to Page 5) FLAPPEK FANNY seys Many a fat girl who rides to reduce deduces the horse.

INDIANAPOLIS, WEDNESDAY, MAUCH 4, 1925

WOMAN FATALLY INJUREDBY AUTO Greenfield Resident Dies in Hospital Here, Mrs. Anna Ford, 44, R. R. 1, Greenfield, v lnd„ died in Methodist Hospital here early today of injuries received Tuesday night in an automobile accident at Greenfield. Greenfield police said Mrs. Ford was walking across W. North St., Greenfield-, to go to the tabernacle, where the Rev. E. J. Bulgin, evangelist, is holding a revival, when she was hurled several feet by an automobile driven by Oakley Jacks, 24, Greenfield. GAS TAX-BiO. PASSED Bitterly opposed in certain quarters, the Sherwood House bill providing for a 3-cent gasoline tax passed the House today by a vote of 58 to 34. Support of Democratic leaders virtually effected passage of the measure. Representatives Roe and Thiel of Gary and Freeman of Kokomo lead opposition lo the bill. Freeman was co-author of the Lisius “road grab” bill, sponsored by Lake County representatives, which was defeated. Under provisions of the measure two-thirds of gasoline tag receipts would go to the tSate highway commission, the remainder to be distributed among counties and cities of the State. Passage is assured in the Senate. * HOURLY TEMPERATURE •6 a. 33 10 a. 34 • 7 a. m 33 11 a. 37 8 a. m 38 12 (noon) .... 88 9fu m...... 84 1 p. m 88

How Rum Rings Operate Is Shown by Agents Prohibition Officers Expect to Make Two More Arrests Today in ‘Thousand-Gallon’ Gang Probe.

Prohibition agents today said they expected to have two more alleged members of the Indianapolis “thousand gallon” liquor ring within a few hours. Four alleged members of the ring, which is said to have transported into the city from 800 to 1,000 gallons of liquor a week, have been held to the Federal grand jury.

Indicted Iff,. ***•**■" 1 JOHN D. WILLIAMS ONE ARRESTED IN FIGHT Beverly Williams, 23, Harrisburg, Ky., was arrested at Morris St. and Belmont Ave. today on charges of intoxication and vagrancy after Williams is said to have fought with Earl Gridden, Mars Hill, who escaped. Police say Williams told them Gridden had run away with his (wife and that he himself ran away with G -Mden’s wif* Later Williams came

Prohibition Director Bert Morgan declared the financial backer of the band was placed under bond in the arrest and arraignment, Tuesday, of Eddie Monfort, 45, of 5214 Broadway. He was held to the grand jury under $2,000 bond, which he immediately provided. He surrendered at the Federal building. Long Investigation Prohibition agents declared they have beefl investigating activities of Monfort at intervals for four years. Although Federal agents refused to give details on the operations of the ring it is understood its business was carried on on a grand scale, and its organization was elaborate. > Headquarters for the Rooking of orders is alleged to have been at the residence of Mrs. Katherine West, E. * Walnut St. Orders for liquor, taken in code, or on the telephone occasionally from customers known to be “all right” by the ring, were listed at headquarters. Liquor was not kept at lusadquarters, it is thought, so if a mid were made, evidence might not be found. The liquor is thought to have been stored somewhere in what is known as a "plant.” This hiding place, ordinarily, is changed frequently to avoid suspicion. There is always (Turn to Page 11) AX STILL HANGS IN AIR Safety Board Said to Be Holding Up the Final Blow. Uneasy lies the head that wears a policeman’s hat. However, the official ax failed to fall upon a number of high-ups in the police force today at the special meeting of the board of safety. It wan predicted that the delay constituted a reprieve and not a pardon that Tuesday Inspector Walter White and Lieut. Leonard Forsythe will be reduced, among others, and Capt. Charles Sumner and Sergt.

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John D. Williams, Road Director, and Earl Crawford, Board Member, Among Six Charged With War Material Graft. Road Case Defendants Persons indicted by the Marion County grand jury on charges of graft in the State highway department are: JOHN D. WILLIAMS, Indianapolis, director of the highway department.' EARL CRAWFORD, Milton, member of the highway commission. MOSES L. GOLDBERG, 1302 W. Washington St., ( dealer in used war materials. VICTOR GOLDBERG, son of Moses L. (• ’ J berg, dealer in used war material. WILLIAM C. WHALEY, Indianapolis, one time employ of the Goldbergs. GEORGE BARTLEY, said to be in Florida, in charge of the highway department garage and storehouse. Indictments charging embezzlement and grand larceny in the sale of war materials by the State highway commission were returned by the Marion County grand jury today against John D. Williams, director of the commission, and four other persons. A sixth man, William C. Whaley, was indicted on grand larceny charges. ’The four others named in the embezzlement and grand larceny indictments we,re Earl Crawford, a member of the commission; George Bartley, former superintendent of the State highway garage, and Moses L. Goldberg and his son, Victor, of M. L. Goldberg & Son, wholesale hardware dealers, 1302 W. Washington St. Whaley is a former employe of the Goldbergs.- - ..... Alleged irregularities in disposal by the commission of surplus Avar materials turned over to the commission almost three years ago by the Federal Roads Bureau are detailed. The material originally came from the War Department. Affairs in connection with this disposal were exposed by The Indianapolis Times more than two years ago.

Moses and Victor Goldberg were arrested at their Washington St. store and provided bonds of $9,000 each. Williams furnished bond of $7,000 and Crawford of $6,000. They were arrested at the Statehouse. Whaley’s bond was fixed at $6,000 and Bartley’s at $5,000. Materials listed jji the indictments total $19,072.50, with 300 pounds of miscellaneous material of unknown value. % The grand jury began its investigation several months ago. The State board of accounts also had been investigating the sale of war materials, and had made one partial report. It is charged the commission sold material to the Goldbergs without competitive bidding. - Bartley resigned as superintendent of the garage last summer, shortly before the board of accounts made its report. County authorities said Bartley and Whaley a re, understood to be in Florida. Ten indictments were returned, charging irregularities dating back to Feb. 18. 1922. The first four indictments charge Moses and Victor Goldberg with grand larceny. The next four charge Whaley with grand larceny. The ninth indictment names Williams, Crawford and Whaley as ac

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cessories before the fact. The tenth indictment charges Williams, Crawford, Bartley and the two Goldbergs with conspiracy to embezzle. It was indicated that the legislative probe of the highway commission would be dropped, following return of the indictments. “The indictments will give us a chance to meet our accusers In the open,” Crawford said shortly before his arrerst. He said he had no douht the Indicted men would prove their Innocence. “The other members of the commission, not Indicted, knew of all the transactions of the commission and were in full accord with the activities,” he said. Williams, although he declined to make a formal statement, intimated he believed the indictments were “timed” to ereate sentiment in favor of the Kissinger House bill abolishing the highway commission and placing the personnel under appointment and direction of the Governor. "I don’t know on what evidence the indictments were returned, other than that gathered by the State board of accounts,” he said. Neither Crawford nor William* was called before the grand Jury. Williams said. Governor Jackson said he did not know of the indictments until In(Turn to Page 5)