Indianapolis Times, Volume 36, Number 263, Indianapolis, Marion County, 16 March 1925 — Page 1
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VOLUME 36—NUMBER 263
RALPH LEE ESCAPES SECOND TIME
CROWE SEEKS TO HAVE GRAND JURY INDICT SHEPHERD
State's Attorney Calls Four Witnesses to Testify in Attempt to Hold Former Indianapolis Man on Murder Charge. Bu United Press CHICAGO, March 16.—State’s Attorney Robert E. Crowe today summoned four witnesses to testify before the Cook County grand jury in an attempt to indict William D. Shepherd, formerly of Indianapolis, on charges that he was responsible for the death of Billy McClintock, “millionaire orphan."
"We have sufficient evidence to warrant an indictment,” Crowe asserted. "If things go as I expect, Shepherd will be charged formally with murder before night.” Shepherd, who was young McCllntocks foster father, received the bulk of the boy’s $2,000,000 estate, the only other beneficiary being Miss Isabelle Pope, beautiful society girl whom McClintock planned to marry before his death. Miss Pope has bocu ordered to return to Chicago from Los Angeles. Although he has scores of other witnesses available, the four Crowe has chosen as his “best bets” are: John P. Marchand —who will, testify that he interviewed Shepherd concerning a bourse in bacteriology at the National University of Science. Professor to Testify Dr. C. C. Faiman, president of the University—who will testify that Shepherd enrolled in the school and studied germs for a week apd that after he left the school three tubes of germs, (one of them containing typhus baccili) disappeared from the laboratory. Dr. George Fosberg—who will tell of alleged conversations with Shepherd relative to germs. Dr. Fosberg charges that Shepherd asked him how germs could be administered so that they would cause death without .detection. Judge Harry Olson, chief Justice of the municipal court —who will tell the grand Jury of the history of the "fatal” McClintock fortune. Judge Olson initiated the inquiry into Billy’s death, claims Shepherd plotted to obtain the million dollar estate and also knows how Billy’s mothei met her death several years ago. Through these four witnesses Crowe holds to build up the following. case agai- st Shepherd: 1— That Shepherd drew up young McClintock’s , will, making himself the chief beneficiary. 2 That Shepherd feared he would lose his fortune if Billy married Miss Pope and so tried to block the wedding. 3 That before the young couple could go through with the ceremony, McClintock died of typhoid fever at the'Shepherd home: 4 That Shepherd has secretly studied disease germs, particularly typhoid, and after Filly's death spent considerable sums of money in attempt to hide the f *ct he had •tudied germs. Shepherd Hy-es Attorneys 5 That Shepherd actually had access to typhoid germs while he studied bacteriology at the National University of Science and that three tubes of germs disappeared when he discontinued his lessons. Crowe * believes that these four witnesses with their testimony along these lines should be enough to cause an indictment against Shepherd. But If his plan fails, Crowe has many other witnesses who will be called to testify. The grand jury convenes at 2 p.' m. Shepherd has retained —In addition to his previous attorneys—W. W. O’Brien and William Scott Stewart, two of the best-known criminal lawpars in Chicago.
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JACK DILLON 10 SERVE 90 DAYS IN COUNTY JAIL Former Boxing Champion Fined S2OO in Federal Liquor Case, Ernest Price, better knawln in the sporting world as Jack Dillon, former light heavyweight boxing champion, was sentenced tp ninety days in Marion county jail and fined S2OO and costs on a plea cf guilty to selling liquor and maintaining a nuisance at his cottage north of the city.today by Federal Judge Albert C. Baltzell. Dillon had originally pleaded not •guilty. His attorney asked for mercy on the ground that Dillion was suffer'from a nervous breakdown as result of punishment received in the prize ring. A similar fine and sentence was imposed on Jimmie Watts. Dillon’s employe at the cottage. Dillon’s attorney described Watts as a trainer who was trying “to get Dillon back in shape as he still had a fighting heart.” According to the officers, the men did not run a bar, but would invite young people to the hc’se for parties, and sell them wl ;„key at 75 cents a. drink, and near beer, “spiked” with alcohol, about two quarts for sl. Sometimes the parties lasted all night, according to allegations. At other times, it was charged, the young couples would invite Dillon and Watts to accompany them to Indianapolis to “finish the party.” Irvin Horner and William Crowe, Federal prohibition agents, said they attended parties at Dillon’s place and alleged they bought liquor. RULING IN TEAPOT SOIL IS SET-BACK FOR GOVERNMENT Judge Refuses to Admit Bank Records in Fight to Annul Oil Leases, Bn United Press , CHEYENNE, Wyo., March 16. The Government received a set-back in the Teapot Dome sujt today when Federal Jur.ge T. Blake Kennedy ruled records and statements showing financial affairs of Albert B. Fall were not admissable as evidence. He said they were incompetent and immaterial. Judge Kennedy sustained the defense objection against admission of the records on the ground this testimony was “hearsay” and had no connection with the government’s tfuit to break the lease of the Mammoth 00l company on the naval oil reserve. Defense counsel fought vigorously to block admission of the records by which the Government hopes to trace $230,500 in liberty bo.ids from Harry F. Sinclair to the former Secretary of the Interior. “No attempt has been made to trace the bonds in controversy to Sinclair as their source, without which connecting link the whole evidence now tendered would have to be stricken out,” Judge Kennedy declared. Members' of the iclair party, most of whom w m the court room were exultant over the decision. Henry L. Phillips, president of the Sinclair Crude Oil Purchasing Company and first witness called to the stand today, told of the contract with the Continental Trading Company, Ltd. Phillips appeared unconcerned and* his memory waa bad in spots, judging from answers to queatlons by Owen J. Robers ts the
THREA TEN NE W WARREN BAR
PROSPERITY AT DAYTON EXPLAINED
Trained Men Manage Municipal Affairs and Citizenship Is Lifted Above Politics Linder Manager, Service Club Told, FINANCE DIRECTOR OF OHIO CITY IS HEARD Taxpayers Get 100 Cents Out of Every Dollar, Says Wayne G, Lee Two Chances to Change Government Turned Down, City manager form of government, under which trained men are selected to manage municipal affairs and citizenship, is placed above partisanship, has made it possible for Dayton, Ohio, to give one hundred cents in service for every dollar expended during the past ten yeSirs. Wayne G. Lee, director of finance of Dayton, declared today at Service Club luncheon at the Lincoln. Representatives of civic and luncheon clubs were present on invitation of Joe Hand Beckett, president the Service Club. Change Refused “Such good results have been obtained that the electorate of Dayton has refused on two occasions to tamper with the present charter and in each instance has sustained the instrument which was adopted as a great experiment In 1914,” Lee said. ‘ The officers keenly realize that finance is the keystone and arch support of all successful business in this world. Dayton has lived within its available Income on an increased tax rate to the city in ten years of 26.2 per cent, while service and functions of government have been increased at least per cent. Run Like Business. “Dayton is run like a business and in many respects, has a better accounting control than a lot of them! All disbursements are based upon anticipated revenue, and if the revenue fails to materialize to the extent expected, disbursements are reduced accordingly. This helps to do away with deficits, and Is ascomplished by the city manager with at least four periodic readjustments of the ann’jal budget during the year. “In a nutshell, Dayton has succeeded in eliminating partisanship in public affair * with a genuine citzenshp and thiough the invoking of business methods in her city life. There Is a unanimity of feeling, a one hundred per cerA cooperation on the part of Dayton people for this new government, which has done so much and performed 89 well.”
MOTHER INJURED IN CRASH; DRIVER FLEES
Husband Keeps Tragedy From Five-Year-Old Daughter. “She Is the best wife a man could have.” This is the tribute Claude Oodby 718 W. Thirty-First Ct., paid to his wife. Mabel, 28, who lies in the city hospital with a fractured skull, the victim of a motorißt who tied after his car struck an automobile in which Mrs. Godby was riding at Illinois and Trirteenth Sts., late Saturday. Mrs. Godby was riding with William Bryan, 81 N. State Ave., a friend of the family, who is also in the hospital suffering from bruises. Derncie Maurine, 5-year-old daughter of the Godb.vs, has not been told of the accident. Physicians say the mother is in critical condition. Tl.e girl wonders where her mother is and Godby fears he will have to tell her. “Reckless driving has endangered the life of the dearest woman in the world,” he said. “I am in hearty accord with the Times campaign against killers.” George Simpson, colored, of 41 W. Thirteenth* 3L. Mi PiMSS b saw-
INDIANAPOLIS, MONDAY, MARCH 16, 1925
Opposition Leaders Propose to Keep Senate in Session So President Can Not Renominate Him During Re--1 cess. BORAH RECALLS LAST CABINET SITUATION 4 . .. ■ u Nominee Appears Doomed From Results of Polls Which Show Four Vote Margin Against Support of Choice, Bulletin. Bu United Press WASHINGTON, March 16. The Senate again rejected Charles B. Warren as attorney general. Bu United Press WASHINGTON. March 16.—Senate leaders of the opposition to Charles Beecher Warren as Attorney General today threatened to keep the Senate tn session to block the Presi dent's announced intention of giving him a recess appointed if again unconfirmed. At the time approached for the vote on Warren. Democratic Sena tors discussed the advisability of remaining In session to challenge the President’s authority to make a recess appointment. Unwilling to reveal their plans until after the vote, the Democrats declare they would not give up the struggle now and permit the elevation of Warren after the Senate adjourns. Senator Borah, Idaho, Republican, leader of the Independent opposition to Warren gave some hint of future action along this line in his dramatic speech scoring the nominee. Bomtr-tmid~t!nrt -if the Presidentshould give Warren the promised appointment without regard to the action of the Senate,.then the Sen ate should proceed “in the light of the facts that we will then have." “I am willing to stay here in sas slon week after week until the Presi dent sends in a nomination which we can confirm,” Senator Heflin, Alabama, Democrat, declared. At least the Senate will not adjourn Immediately after the vote, as had been planned. Both sides have agreed to recesr until tomorrow after appointing the customary committee to call upon Mtoolidge and inform him that the Senate has cleaned its legislative slate and is awaiting word from him as to whether he has any more business for it. The final vote on the Warren nomination was t scheduled .for 2:30 p. m. Every preliminaly poll, including those taken by the Republican leaders, forecast a second defeat for Warren, this time by a margin of at least four votes. President Coolidge has served notice he will give Warren a recess appointment if he is not confirmed. After the vote the Senate will ask the President for further communications and the battle will be finally won by neither side until the White House sends another name or the Senate adjourns leaving the way open for a recess appointment. The President is determined to demonstrate his right to select his (Turn to Page 2) Art Director to Talk. .T. Arthur Mac-Lean. museum director of the John Herron Art Institute. will address Rotary Club luncheon Tuesday at the Claypool.
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two men and a woman jump from the machine which struck the one in which Mrs. Godby was riding. They abandoned their auto, which police say had been taken from a garage at Thirtieth St. and Central Ave. Soa-Tch is being made for an employe at the garage who, according to W, Stoddard, garage proprietor, took the auto without his permission.
McClintock Fiancee Called Back as Investigation Reopens
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PUBUGISASKEO 10 AID DRIVE GN ALLEGEDKILLERS’ Get Numbers After Accidents —Lafuze Bill Becomes Law, "With the Lafuze “killer" bill signed by Governor Jackson and in effect police today appealed to the public to aid in the capture of motorists who flee after accidents. “We need the assistance of the general public more than ever, now that the La Fuze “killer” bill is a law, said Sergt. Harry Smith of police accident prevention bureau. "The Legislators have helped us in our fight by making the punishment, one that drivers should fear. Os course there will be a few who will carry on. and to catch these we need the alert eye of the public with us. “When two autos collide, the thought in the minds of everyone should be, “Get the license numbers of both cars. “Persons who see accidents should not leave the scenes until the "police or at least the driver of the cars have their names. “If the law has been violated the real value of the Lafuze bill comes in. When we prove it the decision is compulsory on the part of the judge. “It’s a good law and will do a world of good, I believe.” Provisions of the "killer" clause in the Lafuze law follow: . “Any person who, while driving (Turn feo Page 2)
POLE GIVES WAY; LINEMAN KILLED Fatal Accident at ThirtyFourth and Park. Chester Harris, 24, of Trueman, Minn., rooming at the Brevort Hotel, a lineman for the American Telephone and Telegraph Company, was killed instantly early today when a pole gave way at Thirty-Fourth St. and Park Av*. Harris was working on the top of the pole cutting wires, according to the story told Sergeants O’Neal and Smith, when a pole on the opposite corner fell! The wire attached to that pole pulled down the pole Harris was working on. He died almost instantly. Fred Rodrigul, Bert Palmer, William McLaughlin and Forrest Irish, all fellow linemen, from Chicago, 111., escaped when the poles fell. They were on the ground. Dr. Paul F. Robinson, coroner, sent the body to the city morgue. Prince Is Operated On. Bv United Pret LONDON, March 16.—Prince George, youngest bo., of King George, today underwent an operation for removal of his tonsils. The mince's condition was described as satisfactory.
Above—Miss Isabelle Pope, whom Billy McClintock planned to marry just before he died of typhoid fever, responsibility for whose death State’s Attorney Crowe seeks to fasten upon William D. Shepherd, former Indianapolis man. Below—Judge Harry Olsen, chief justice Chicago municipal court, who initiated the inquiryMiss Pope is on her way from Los Angeles, Cal.
GIRLS QUIT SHADOWS, TAKE LEAD IN CRIME Yesterday They Waited for Sammy, the Yegg, Now They Join Him and Shoot It Out, Man to Man.
By ROSS H. GARRIGUS Yesterday—and not a dim yesterday, three, four, five years ago, women * • • They sat and awaited the return of Hard-boiled Sammy, the yegg, with his swag. When things got too dull, they maybe lifted a pocket, or
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Prisoner Facing Trial on Charge of Killing Indianapolis Grocer Saws Way Out at Franklin, Ind.—Recaptured Two Months Ago. . POLICE SET GUARDS AT HOMES OF FUGITIVE’S RELATIVES HERE Bandit Alleged to Have Shot Abnerj Peek in Gun Duel May Have Gone to Bluffton, Ind., to Pick Up Hidden Loot Is One Theory. • • Ralph Lee, 26, of Indianapolis, charged with the hold-up and murder of Abner Peek, Speedway Ave. grocer, last July, escaped from the county jail at Franklin Sunday night for the second time in two months and was at large today. Lee was to go on trial Tuesday at Franklin. He escaped Franklin .jail Jan. 26 by picking a lock in his cell. He grappled with a deputy sheriff, threw him down and escaped out the door into zero weather, hatless and without an overcoat. He was caught two days later at the home of a Brown County farmer, who had taken him in half frozen.
Police were notified here this morning by Sheriff Charles E. Bowen of Franklin that Lee had sawed his way ..*ut of his cell and escaped a second time.
Watch Mothers’ Home. Police immediately established a watch at the home of his mother, Mrs. Mary Lee Mcllvaln, 4050 Cornelius Ave., and his wife, Mrs. Dora Carmackle Lee. 1011 Concord street. Two other prisoners in jail with Lee refused to join in his escape, according to Sheriff Bowen. They were Lowell Long, of Brown county, aIBO held on a hold-up charge and Bert Kerr of Franklin. Sheriff Bowen said he did not miSS Lee until breakfast this The two other prisoners told hirn the escape was mado about midnight. The sheriff said he heard an automobile driving up and down in front of the jail Sunday night and believed friends were waiting Ljee. Sawed In Two Places Lee had to saw through two places to escape. He sawed one bar in his cell, bending it over and reaching the main corridor. Going down to the main floor, he sawed a. hole through a barred latticed window. The other prisoners said they did not hear saw the bars. Sheriff Bowen said he had notified Bluffton police as Lee had told him he had money hidden at that city. Lee has had an unusual career of crime, according to his record sent to Police Chief Herman F. Rikhiff by A. F. Miles of the Indiana, State Reformatory. His record: In 1911. Convicted of burglary Edinburg, Ind., and sentenced to In-
slipped home a dress from the department store. Today, women • • • They no longer sit and knit, what not. They go out and do. And if it's hi jacking, they'll shoot it out man to man. Women not only have entered the business world and taken all the straps in the street cars, but have Invaded the realm of crime as well —and those crimes range from booze running to bank banditry and murder. The Lookout Saturday morning, a girl waited in an automobile while a male companion entered a drug store and robbed the till of S6O at a point of gun. At Marion recently, six bandits raided a bank while two women watched. Another girl is awaiting trial on. charges of burglary. Police say she entered another woman's apartment with keys found in a purse stolen several days before. This girl waited for the police to arrive “The right in me won,” she explained. Another girl and two companions notched the steering wheel of their auto for the robberies they committed. Then there was the Ixmlsvllle girl, who enticed a man from a downturn to Page 2) HOSPiIT/il GETS GIFT Carl G. Fisher Gives $25,000 to Riley Association. A gift of $26,000 by Carl G. Fisher, Miami, Fla., formerly of Indianapolis, has been announced by the James Whitcomb Riley Memorial Association. Less than a year ago Fisher donated SIO,OOO to the hospital fund. He was a close friend of James Whitcomb Riley.
Forecast PARTLY cloudy tonight and Tuesday. Warmer tonight with temperatures above freezing.
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diana. Boy’s School at Plainfield. Served nine months and escaped. Was returned. Served a year and was paroled. In 1914. Arrested for theft of buggy at Columbus, Inti., assaulted jailer and escaped. Case was not tried. In 1910. Sentenced at Colville, Washington, for forgery. Escaped. Still wanted. Sentenced in Arizona In 1917. Sentenced to State Prison at Tombstone, Aria Served three years. Paroled. In 1923: Sent to the Indiana State Farm for one year for stealing chickens. Served sixty days and escaped. Oct. 14, he was sent to the Indiana State Reformatory from Marion County for grand larceny. In 1924: Escaped the State Reformatory, was arrested here April 26, and escaped again May 19. Was returned from Seattle, Wash., Oct. 11 to face charges of holding up and killing Abner Peek. , liocal Authorities Ready. Bee's case was venued to Franklin. Criminal Court Investigator Claude Worley attempted to bring Lee back to Marion county following his escape last January. Worley said that all arrangement* had been made for Lee's trial Tuesday and If he Is aaptured Immediately, trial will start Immediately. Sheriff Bowen, however, said Leo had no attorney and had mads no arrangements for his trial and that another postponement had been expected. Abner Peek was fatally wounded when he and his brother, Charles, resisted a hold-up at their grocery. Abner grabbed a gun when the bandit told him to throw up his hands. The man fired, wounding Peek, ran out the door and escaped. CHURCH TO REMODEL Home Presbyterian Congregation Meets Tonight. Congregation of Home Presbyterian Church, 960 W. Thirty-First St., will meet tonight at the churoh to consider plans for remodeling tho church structure, the Rev. A. 8. Buchanan, pastor, said. Following dinner the building oom. mittee, headed by Earl Spragus. will report on a program. Addition of a general assembly room and eight Sunday school rooms and re-, modeling of the present building gti coaL of frtvn $35,000 to 110,000, in planned.