Indianapolis Times, Volume 36, Number 274, Indianapolis, Marion County, 30 March 1925 — Page 1

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ONE KILLED; FIVE DRIVERS RUN AWAY

MIS POINTED TO AS WIN Policeman Who Chased Robbers When Pal Was Killed Identifies Prisoner as Bandit Who Fired Fatal, Shot. SOLE EYE-WITNESS TO SHOOTING TELLS STORY Counsel for Defense Plans to Fight State Evidence With Alibis Witnesses Expected to Show Accused Was Not on Scene.

Bv United Press HARTFORD, Conn.. March 30. Gerald Chapman was named today by the only eye-witness to the shooting of Policeman James Skelly of New Britain. Conn., as the man who did the shooting. Policeman Alfred Atwater of New Britain, was the witness. Atwater described going to the scene of the robbery which preceded the shooting. "We went down the alley,” he testified. "Skelly was behind me as we entered the building. "I went In first and as I did that man over there” —and Atwater pointed to Chapman, who was sitting hunched down In his chair with his fixed on the witness —"pulled out his gun and fired three shots. "Put Up Your Hands" ‘*Hj said ‘pi# up your hands or I’ll shoot,’ and he shot.” Anticipating a Uvely session, crowds stormed the courtroom long before the trial opened. Chapman seemed fit and undisturbed. While waiting for court to open, he sat In the prisoner's pen, talking with Judge Frederick Groehl, his chief counsel. He was wearing his brown suit today, with a white shirt and dark tie and a snowy white silk handkerchief was -.howing from his outside coat pocket. Atwater, next to Walter Shean, is the State’s star witness —its trump card In the game In which Chapman’s Ilf eforms the stake. Other Officers Testify His testimony was led up to by evidence from other police officers who described the scene and told of seeing Skelly come reeling out of the darkness of the store after three shots had been fired. On cross-examination Atwater readily admitted that the shot which Skelly probably was intended for him. As the cross-examination went on, the defense brought out that Atwater had told a storekeeper in New Britain that he never would be able to identify the man who shot Skelly. “I Just told him that to get rid of him,” waa Atwater’s explanation of the statement. | “Under the Counter” The death-bed statement of Skelly that Walter Shean and not Chapman had shot him was referred to. Atwater admitted that he knew of the statement and that although he knew Shean did not shoot Skelly, he made o effort to refute statements that *tbpan ’vac the assassin when he tectified ;n a previous court hearing. “Where war.* you when the shots were fired?” ihe aci’ense asked. "Under a counter iii the store,” answered 41 water. “That's ali.” the defense counsel announced and the first big ollmax of the trial was over. .

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Die in Duel Over Which Had Prettier Girl By United Press |j j jUNTINGTON, W. Va., March 30.—Bert Stanley, 18, I*ll told police today of two gallant duelists who killed each other on a lonely Kentucky hill top near here in a battle over which had the prettier sweetheart. Stanley is held as a material witness in the deaths of Thomas Click, 20, and Edward McCallister, 35, of Princess, Ky. Stanley said Click started the argument by acclaiming his girl the fairest of all ladies in Princess. McCallister disagreed. “Click made a grab for his gun,” Stanley said, “but Mac beat him to the draw and fired first. “Tom looked kind of sick and funny like and Mac was dazed and kept looking from his gup to Tom and then back at his gun again. “Then while I was trying to decide what to do there was another shot and Mac fell over on his face. I guess Tom had got his gun out.” Stanley said that by the time he regained his composure both duelists were dead.

INSANITY HEARING IS DENIED FRISCO GIRL MATRICIDE Counsel Makes Vain Effort to Save ‘Jazz-Baby’ Ordeal of Trial. Bv United Press SAN FRANCISCO, March 30. Possibility of Dorothy Ellingson, 16-year-old matricide, escaping a murder trial on the claim she is insane was temporarily blocked today. Judge Harold Louderback, presiding jurist, refused to grant the deferise motion that Dorothy be given an Insanity hearing on tne basis of an affidavit, by Dr. Jau Don Ball, University of California criminologist, declaring the girl mentally deranged. The court held that It must be proven Dorothy’s Insanity is of such status as to prevent her from understanding the nature of the murder charge against her before the trial could be halted. Judge Louderback recessed court until 2 p. m., at which time Dr. Ball will be questioned In hopes of strengthening the defense claim. The Jazz girl who killed her mother to escape restraint listened to her attorneys and alienists declare the passion which provoked the slaying was bom of an unsound mlr,d. The declaration came as a defense move to spare the girl the further ordeal of a murder trial. Already, during the Jury selection, Dorothy has suffered eight collapses, which her Counsel said further weakened her mentality. Dorothy appeared strong after a week-end res-, in the Ingleside jail. She was dressed In the same shoddy henna costume he has worn since her trial started, with the same low hat pulled down over her red hair. PROBEACCOGNTS OF CLOSED BANK

Hobart (Ind.) Institution Shut on Eve of Merger, BV Time.t Sptcial HAMMOND, Ind., March 30. State bank examiners today were going over the accounts of the Hobart State Bank, which closed its doors on the eve of a consolidation with the American Trust and Savings Bank. A shortage of $4,000 in the accounts of the bank due to losses on bad loans was reported. Efforts will be made by the State banking department to effect organization of the Hobart (Indiana) Bank, whose doors were closed Saturday by D. C. Melin, bank Attaches on the office of Eben Wolcott, State bank commissioner, said the matter of placing the institution in receivership had not been settled. * Thomas D. Barr, deputy State bank commissioner, is now in Hobart. In its annual report filed Dec. 31, 1924, the bank, capitalized at SIO,OOO, showed deposits of $208,436.07; loans, $198,870.77, anu assets and liabilities, $266,644.60. ‘WINTER* IS PERSISTENT Still Sets in lAp of Spring—No Relief in Sight. “Winter” persisted today in sitting in the lap of spring. Near freezing temperatures were forecast tonight by the local weather bureau, with little change in signt for Tuesday. At 6 a. m. it was 37. (Rain forecast for Sunday failed to materialize, but cold blustery winds made promenading un/pleasant.

GUARD WITNESSES AGAINST ‘FIXING’ IN SHEPHERD CASE Both Sides Watchful Lest Important Tale-Tellers Be Tampered With, Bv United Press CHICAGO, March 30. —Both sides in the alleged '‘million dollar germ murder" guarded their witnesses today for fear of tampering. State's Attorney Robert E. Crowe has established guards over Dr. C. C. Faiman, Earl Clark and John Marchand, the three chief witnesses for the State. Attorneys for William D. Shepherd, charged with killing hJs wealthy ward. Billy McCllntock, are* guarding Mrs. Luella Rhuebell. Mrs. Rhuebell, former secretary of Dr. Faiman. has evidence which will destroy the "confession” of the doctor, William Scott Btewart, chief defense attorney, holds. Shepherd's second fight for ball probably will be decided tomorrow by Judge Jacob Hopkins. The first (jemand for ball was rejected. Coroner’s chemlsta are analyzing the vital organs of Dr. Oscar Olson and Mrs. Emma McCllntock to determine whether poison caused their deaths. Mrs. McCllntock, who died sltxeen years ago, was the mother of Billy. Dr. Olson was the brother of Chief Justice Harry Olson of the municipal court, who started the Investigation into Billy’s death. PETITIONS TAKEN OUT Bush May File for School Board Election. Petitions for the Indianapolis school board were taken out today for Riley Bush, 321 N. Denny St., carpenter and contractor, from the ‘office of Joseph L. Hogue, city controller. Petitions must have at least 300 names before they can be filed. So far only one petition for the school board election, that of Clarence Green, 2816 N. Delaware St., has been formally filed. Five board members will be elected.

Boys, Girls Here’s Chance to Win sls Easily r— iOW would you like to Hearn sls during spring lacation, boys and girls? It can be done. That amount will be given as the first prize in the Indianapolis Times essay contest on the subject: “Why Industries ,Bhould Come to Indianapolis.” If you miss the first prize, there’s a second of $lO, and a third, of $5. That’s not to be scorned, you know. Os course, the contest editor does not expect anyone to spend most of his precious play-time writing essays; but the contest gives you an opportunity to mix play and profitable work. Any regular student of any Indianapolis public private or parochial high schoc , or preparatory school is eligible. The Judges will be busi oss men interested in the Chamber of Commerce movement for' a greater Indianapolis. Essays, to be not more than 200 words long, must be delivered or mailed to The Indianapolis Time Industrial Essay Contest Editor by midnight, Apri' 16. Here’s a chance wj earn money for the ballbat you’ve been wanting, or the skatte, or sweater, op football, and havt some to^spare.

INDIANAPOLIS, MONDAY, MARCH 30, 1925

Hundreds Pay Tribute as Last Rites Are Held for Dr. J. N. Hurty, Indiana Health Crusader

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Simple Funeral Services — Dental Students Attend in Body. Simple funeral services for Dr. John N. Hurty, 73. nationally known public health crusader, and for twenty-six years head of the Indiana State Board of Health, who died Friday, were held at the residence, 31 E. Eleventh St. at 10 a. m., today. Friends, including life-long associates and State officials, gathered to pay final tribute to one who was endeared to all who knew him. The Rev. Matthew F. Smith, pastor First Presbyterian Church, who conducted the service, paid brief tribute, following reading of scripture*. Prayer ended the servloe. Notable Record“With the death of Dr. Hurty Indianapolis lost not only one of hsr most distinguished citizens, but a man who leaves a record of accomplishments behind him unequaled few and probably surpassed by none," said the Rev. Smith. “Dr. Hurty was a gentle modest man. His personality made a deep Impression ofTiTI those who came In contact with him. He had a passion for truth, for knowledge that would lead to longer life, happiness and usefulness for the human family. His religion, and faith expressed Itself In deeds rather than In words and creeds. “Only Eternity can reveal the multitude of human creatures this faithful, courageous man has blessed." More than 300 Indiana Dental CoU leg® students, close friends of Dr. Hurty, gathered on the sidewalk across from the residence, in respectful silence during the service. Masonic Rites Mystic Tie Dodge F. and A. M. conducted burial rites at the g-rave In Crown Hill Cemetery. Office of the State Board of Health was closed during the funeral. Ernest Kneflev, Hathaway Simmons, Harvey J. Elam, William Sullivan, Dawrence Chambers and Robert Foster, wore active pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers were: Dr. John H. Oliver, Albert J. Beveridge, Dr. Chartes P. Emerson, Dr. William N. Wiehard, Charles Martindale, Dr. Charles Ferguson. Dr. Frederick R. Henshaw, Oeorge C. Hitt. Dr. William F. King, William McKee and Dr. Harry E. Barnard of Chicago. Memorial Tuesday Thomas R. Marshall, former vicepresident of the United States, for many years a close friend of Dr. Huity, will speak at a memorial service Tuesday night at the Athenaeum. Indianapolis Medical Society, Indianapolis Literary Club. Indiana Dental College. Indianapolis Dental Society, Indiana State Medical Association- and Indiana University school of medicine will participate. Tribute to Dr. Hurty was paid in a resolution adopted by Indiana State Medical Association publicity bureau vhlch he established.

COURT CONTINUES BLACKBURN CASE Murder Trial Set April 7 on Remy Motion, Trial of William Blackburn, 56, of 609 Congress Ave., which,was to open in Criminal Court at 9 a. m. today, was continued until April 7, by Judge James A. Collins on motion of Prosecutor William H. Remy. Remy asked for a delay because he would be unable to take charge of the prosecution. He is assisting U. S. Lesh in the Bell Telephone Company charter suit which is being tried in Franklin, Ind. Blrkburn is charged with murder. He is alleged to have fatally shot John P. Martin, 24, of 2624 Central Ave., at the Athenaeum on Oct. 25, 1924. Martin was shot when he attempted to enter the dance hall without a ticket. He died a few hours Infer at the city hospital.

C. OF C. TO PASS UPON PLANTODAY Program for Boosting City Industry Through Fund and Expert Adviser Up for Consideration of Executive Committee. Program of Chamber of Commerce industries committee for boosting Indianapolis as an industrial center and a place to live wa? before the Chamber executive committee at a special luncheon meeting today, Nicholas H. Noyes, vice-president, said. Raising a fIOO.OOO Industrial fund; hiring of a trained industrial expert to serve as a point of contact between the city and industries: naming of an advisory committee to further Industrial Interests, and a campaign advertising merits of Indianapolis, were highlights of the plan. Executive committe will make recommendations to the directors of the Chamber. Proposal of the industries committee, headed by G. M. "Williams, Tgs the outgrowth of a survey of Indianapolis resources. Announcement of the location of a branch plant here by the National Library Bindery Company of Springfield, Mass., was made today by E. N. Trusler, director of the bureau of industry of the Chamber of Commerce. The company has taken over the Schnabel Bookbinding Company, 213 E. Ohio St. Third floor of the Jack son Bldg, on S. Meridian St., has been leased. From twenty to twentyfive persons will be employed. Oscar Schnabel is retained as manager. The binding company has plants now at Springfield, Atlanta, Ga.. and Cleveland. Ohio. Books, newspapers and magazines are found for libraries.

FUND FOR RELIEF GETSBIGBOOSTS Total for Tornado Area Over $70,000, Contributions to the American Red Cross fund through Indianapolis chapter for relief of sufferers of the southern Indiana tornado amounted to $71,762.21 today. Gary contributions were brought to $7,000 by receipt of SI,OOO from that city today. Ball Bros, of Muncie also sent a check for SI,OOO. Among contributions reported Sunday was S3OO from the Sunday school of Fletcher Place M. E. Church; SIOO from East Tenth St. M. E. Church, and $414 from Third Christian Church. Methodist Church at Griffin, totally destroyed by the tornado, will be rebuilt by Trinity M. E. Church of Evansville, Dr. Harry Andrews King, superintendent of Indianapolis district, has announced. Relatives Are Sought RICHMOND. Ind., March 30.—An effort was being made today to locate relatives of William Richter, inmate of the cohnty infirmary, who died from injuries received when he was struck by an interurban car.

Sam Couldn’t Hold Out Until May Bv United Prets PHILADELPHIA, March 30. —Samuel Vauclain. Baldwin Locomotive Works head, bet SIO,OOO he would observe the dry laws in the United States for a year. The bet expires May 18. He sailed for Bermuda yesterday, f \

WATSON TO SEE POWER UNDjOTEST Indiana Senator’s Grip on Hoosier Vote Only Guarantee of Aid From National G. 0. P. —Irritates President. By C. A. Randan Times Staff Correspondent WASHINGTON March 30—If Senator Jim Watson’s hold on the Republican electorate of Indiana appears to be weak next year, that venerable politician of Ruuhville will find the national Republ.can Administration lined up against him in his tight for renomination as candidate for the Senate. And if Everett Sanders of Terre Haute and the White House can be induced to put up a fight against Senator Jim, Handers will be guaranteed the full support of the G. O. P. national organization. That, at least, is the gist of whisperings now going the rounds of Washington. These rumors, which it would be almqst Impossible to pin to any definite source, arise chiefly from the fact that Senator Watson irritates the President almost beyond endurance. As chairman of the extremely Important Interstate Commerce Committee, and as assistant majority leader of the Senate, Watson, by all rules of the game, should be a source of comfort, and of power to the Administration. On the surface, he is. Support Skin Deep But Watson’s Administration support is barely skin-deep. Every time Watson votes as the Administration would have him vote, someone is certain to ask, “I wonder what Jim was promised for that vote.” That’s the crux of Watson’s irritation. He’s too sharp a bargainer. Turn to Page 19)

BUILDERS CONFER WITH MEN Structural Iron Workers Ask Pay Increase, Structural Iron Workers Union officials have asked an increase of # ?6c an hour in the wage scale for the coming- year beginning April 1. Building Contractors Association and Union officials conferred at 2 p. m., at People State Bank to discuss the proposed raise. Wage scale last year was $1.25. Several contractors said they would protest the increase and pointed out the demand Is not consistent with the present trend of building conditions. A. W. Keane, business agent for electrical, workers, said the scale agreed upon was practically the same as 'ast year which was $1.25. A few m'nor changes were made. Plumber,? Local No. 73 has agreed on the $1.36 scale in effect last year. The present wage scale and working conditions for carpenters will be continued, following an agreement between the General Contractor Association and the carpenters' district council, Milton N. McCord, secretary of the council, announced. The scale is sl.lO an hour. Raid In Hold-up Quiz Police in a raid today on a house near Twentieth and Yandes St., arrested seven men, two women and a girl, all colored ih connection with investigation of recent north side holdups. HOURLY TEMPERATURE 6 a. m 87 10 a. m 39 7 a. m 38 11 a. 40 8 a. m 38 12 (noon) .... 41 9 a. m 8 1 p. m 42

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Police Renew War on Motorists Who Flee After Accidents With One Fatally Hurt and Four Other; Crashes Reported. ‘DEATH CAR’ LICENSE KNOWN; SHOWS MACHINE WAS STOLEN Occurs in Shadow of Statehouse, Where Law Recently Was Enacted Giving Authority to Punish Those Who Fail to Stop.

Auto Death Toll Increasing Autos are taking a greater toll in life and injury this year than last, according to figures compiled for the first three months of this year, by Miss Mary Moore of police accident prevention bureau. Since Jan. 1 seventeen persons have been killed by auto accidents and 421 injured. Os the seventeen six were pedestrians. For the same period last year, fourteen were killed, of which six were pedestrians, and 349 injured.

Police today renewed their drive on motorists who flee after accidents with one dead and four drivers sought for speeding away after crashes. One driver was arrested for alleged failure stop. Craig Miller, 25, colored, 508 S. Capitol Avc., was found unconscious early today at Market St. and Capitol Avc., in the shadow sos the Statehouse where recently the State Legislature passed a bill giving new authority in prosecuting drivers who run away. Miller died at city hospital four hours later.

Persons who heard the crash, saw an auto speed away. Police believe Craig was either struck by the ma"chlne or was thrown out of It. Get License A Ucense number of the car, given by Jacob Fender. 119 W. ThirtyNinth St., showed the auto belonged to O. F. Hood. 230 E. Pratt St. The auto had been reported stolen March 27. Edwin Koehler. 403Massachusettes AVe., was slated following investigation an accident at 2300 E. Twelfth St., Sunday night in which a parked auto, belonging to Frank Pugh of that address, was damaged. Pugh caught the license number of the car as It drove over the lawn and on back into the stret. Police said they learned the auto was rented and was in Pugh’s use at the time. Look for Record Police are also looking for James Miller, 119 N. West St. His auto is alleged to have struck one driven by Charles Drury, 1601 W. Vermont St., in the 1100 block on W\ New York St. Miller said four men in the car all ran. William J. Morgan, 1307 E. Tenth St., told police his auto was parked in front of his home when another auto struck it, badly damaging it. The driver continued east without stopping. Morgan did not get the license number. Search is also being made today for driver of auto who fled after striking silent policeman at Capitol Ave. and St. Clair St. Saturday. Frank Woodward, 64, address unknown, who was riding in auto, was cut about face and head. Police say a woman who was riding in auto called taxi and escaped. Neal Dove, 144 N. Arsenal Ave., and Clifford Pollard, 230 E. Prait St., are suffering today with injuries received Saturday when auto driven by Love was struck by College Ave. street car at TwentyThird St. and Colleve Ave. George Leach. 39, 1620 College Ave., motorman, was slated. Pedestrian Hurt Fred Burnside, 30, of 413 N. Delaware St., is under arrest today after auto he was driving struck and injured Herbert Skillman, 346 Trenton St., at Thirtieth and New Jersey Sts. Saturday. Burnside struck two other autos and then ran up on the sidewalk and struck Skillman, who was walking, it is said. Police today were searching for Boyd Reyonlds, R. R. P, box 460, said by police to have been driver of auto that struck another driven by Herbert Robbins, 1429 Martindale Ave., at Jefferson and Massachusetts Aves., Saturday. Police were told Reynolds threw liquor from his auto and was cut by flying glass. COUPLES DESERT MAYOR Shank Laments Few Marriages He Has Performed. Why are mayors losing their popu larity when it comes to performing marriages? This was a question brought up by Mayor Shank today. "In my first administration I married from five to ten couples a week. In the past three years I have not married a dossen couples," he said. ' Marrlce styles must be changing.” 1

Forecast Generally fair tonight and Tuesday. Not much change in temperature. Lowest tonight near freezing.

TWO CENTS

CITY HALL IN PANIC Politicians Worried About City Manager Move. City Hall politicians were thrown Into a panic today when reports that the movement for an election on the city manager form of government was about to come to a head. There was a hurrying and scurrying about the building and many conferences of persons interested in the campaign of Ralph A. Lemcke, Republican mayoralty candidate. The city manager election would postpone the May primary even if the new plan failed to carry. Mayor Shank said he would call the election if the petitions are filed, \ T ■. ■ ■ $25,000 FIRE AT BRAZIL One .Store Bums and Two Are Badly Damaged. Bu Unitrd Pres BRAZIL, Tnd., March 30.—Dam* age from a fire in the business district here Sunday night was placed at $25,000 today. The Brewster candy store was destroyed and the Holliday shoe store and the Quality clothing store adjoining were damaged. Cause of the blaze has not been determined.

Marble Champ of City Will Get Medal; Trip INNER of The IndianaYjy polls Times third anJILJ nu'al city marble tournament will receive a gold medal in addition to the trip to Atlantic City to participate in the contest for the national marble crown. Runner-up in the Anal match Will he awarded a silver trophy. Bronze awards will be presented winners of neighborhood matches. Neighborhood champs will compete In the final meet to determine the city title. Every Indianapolis hoy and girl under 15 Is eligible. All that Is necessary to ei ter the tourney Is fill out the entry blank printed on Page 6 of today’s Times and bring or mail It to the Marble Editor of The Times. 214-220 W. Maryland St. Bernard Treacy, ID, 118 N. Drexel Ave., a student at Our Lady of Lourdes school, was the first boy to formally enter the contest. Kennard Ong, 2361 Park Ave., city marble champion In 1924. and Middle Western title holder in the national tourney, was one of the early entrants. Here are a few other early entrants: George D. Cave. 2130 Station St.; Roy Peck, 1188 Chadwick St.; Raymond 1107 Wright St,; Junior Kujjffl 2644 E. Eighteenth St.; Holme. 47 S. Bradley, nnH Ham Orepp, 515 Oaklan^Wgp See Tuesday’s Timeflj&p' Ifurther details. •