Indianapolis Times, Volume 36, Number 278, Indianapolis, Marion County, 4 April 1925 — Page 2

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RESUME PROBE WEDNESDAY IN SHEPHERD CASE Failure to Get Bail Turns Interest to Coroner’s Inquest. Bn United Press CHICAGO, April 4.—With William D. Shepherd, former Indianapolis mqn, temporarily vanquished in his fight for bail pending trial on the charge of killing Billy McCllntoek, attention today turned to tho inquest into the death of the boy, and the search for poisons in the bodies of Mrs. En ma McClintoek and. Or. Oscar Olson. Chemists from the coroners office expect to .report on their examination of the vital organs of Mrs. MeClintock and Dr. Olson next Wednesday when the inquest into Billy’s death is resumed. William Scott Stewart, attorney for Shepherd, may carry his fight to the Supreme Court. Judge William Brothers late yesterday refused to entertain a motion for a bail hearing, because two bail demands already had been rejected by an as sociate judges. FAMILY FIGHTS ‘FOR HUMANITY’ (Continued From Page 1) she took in Hammond, Ind., March 16, after, she charged, Stephenson had kidnaped her and had attacked her on the train en. route from Indianapolis the night before. Then—and Now The father, breaking once under the stra'n as he heard his daughter’s moans, contrasted her broken health cow with her former vigor. “Sin was never ill a day until sb had the flu a short time ago,” he said. "She always knew and talked about health problem . She’s fought this poison this long only because she had such a strong constitution.” He is a gentle soul, this father who thrust himself Into the limelight “for the sake of humanity.” He never grew heated, even when he referred to Stephenson, and Earl Klincke and Earl Gentry, Indicted with him, as “those beasts.” But there Is about him a slow tenacity, an indication of what he would endure for the sake of his “baby,” Madge. His thoughts turned to his wife, moving about quietly and efficiently, spending most of her time in the sick room. “It is wonderful how she holds up,” Oberholtzer commented. “She had Just got out of bed after being ill with the flu for tfo weeks, when this—thing—happened.” Brother Gives Blood There were Just the three of them left in their pretty Irvington home, which they shared with another woman. The only son, Marshal Oberholtzer, lives in Einton, Ind. Friday he gave more than a pint of his blood in an effort to save his younger sister s life through a blood •transfusion. Until Stephenson's arrest Thursday night, the cause of Miss Oberholtzer’s illness was concealed, even from friends and relatives, while Oberholtzer and detectives invest! gated, he said. Upon publication of the story, the family began receiving offers of assistance from friends in Indianapolis and in other parts of the State. One of the first over long distance was John H. Klingler, manager of the telephone company at Brazil, Ind., and a member of the Indiana State Farm board under former Governor McCray. While he moved around restlessly, Oberholtzer once more pieced together the story of the alleged attack, and of his daughter’s acquaintanceship with Stephenson. “.Madge has been secretary treasurer of the Teachers and Young People’s Reading Circle of Indiana since last September,” he said. “The reading circle sees about books for rural schools which do not have library service. So she was interested In some bills before Ihe Legislature. She saw Stephenson there. She first met him at the Governor’s ball, after the inauguration. Call Is Urgent "The night of March 15, Madge had a date. While she was gone, Stephenson's secretary called three times. He told my wife Stephenson must see Madge on important business, and asked her to call when she came in. He said he was on his way from New York to Chicago.” The father turned away for a moment. "Madge got home about 10 o’clock,” he went on. “She didn’t want to go up there, but thought she had better, because he said It was urgent. She didn’t even wear a hat. She expected to come back right away.” In Stephenson’s house, at 5432 University Ave., the young woman was met by men armed with guns and was forced to “drink something” and to board the Chico go train with them, according to her story, as repeated by her father. Her family did not see her again until she was brought home Tuesday noon, March 17. She had been without medical attention for twen-ty-seven hours a/ter taking poison. It was charged. Bit by bit the father told the story, while overhead his daughter, his "baby” fought for life. She moaned again. The father clenched his first and turned his head.

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Where Girl Says She Was Trapped

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INMAN LAWYER OF STEPHENSON (Continued From Page 1) been in Stephenson’s employ. The indictments give Klineke’s name as “Klink.” The indictments also charge the alleged crimes took place on or about March 18. According to the family Miss Oberholtzer left home March 15. Neither of these errors are important in an indictment, according to Prosecutor William R. Remy. Remy refused today . to say whether he will ask for an early trial In the cases. Most of the story against Stephenson is contained in a statement by the al leged victim. Death bed statements are only available In cases In which homicide is charged, under the law. Miss Overholtzer is suffering from mercuric poisoning, which it Is said she took In Hammond, Ind., after being decoyed to the Stephenson home, kidnaped and taken to Hammond In a Pullman car, being forced to occupy a stateroom with two men, the family says. According to the story on which the Indictments are based, she was attacked In the train and later at a hotel in Hammond. Obtaining money from the men to buy a hat, it is said, sue boftght poison. “Her condition is unchanged," stated Dr. John K. Kingsbuiv, the family physician. “It is too soon yet to expect results from the blood transfusion, which usually are noticed in from twenty-four to fortyeight hours. “Blocd transfusion is usually not counted on to do much good in cases of mercuric poisoning. That, however, was not the primary object of the transfusion in Miss Oberholtzer’s case.” “She lost an Immense amount oi blood, due both to the attack and results of violent emitics, and it was merely an effort to restore part of this lost blood that we made the transfusion.” According to the indictments returned by the grand Stephenson struck Miss Oberholtzer, beat, bit, wounded and touched her. Stephenson Silent Stephenson today still refused to make any comment on his case. When arrested Friday morning he said: “It is another frame-up, a smear supreme.” He held a conference in the private office of county commissioners at the courthouse Friday, with Iru M. Holmes, noted as a criminal attorney. and a representative of the bonding company. After the conference Holmes said he would not represent Stephenson. Stephenson will be arraigned before Criminal Judge James A. Collins Monday morning. Stephenson appeared in the best of spirits, laughing and joking. Not In Klan Stephenson is no longer a Klansman, having been banished and completely ostracized by the order, according to a dispatch today from Joe M. Huffington, a Klan leader of Evansville, Ind. History of Stephenson’s connection with the secret order, was cited by Huffington, who said ho came to Evansville about eight yeai-s ago. “Stephenson joined the Evunsvillle Klan under my direction during the first part of 1922,” Huffington Ha id in the dispatch. “Shortly after his entry he was made King Kleagle of Indiana by E. Y. Clarke, former official and former Klansman. His departure from all official connection with the Klan was in October, 1923. Two or three weeks after being discharged he was suspended by me as Exalted Cyclops of the Klan, to which he belonged, for conduct unbecoming a Klansman.” Huffington charged that the Klan was furnished information that Stephenson was alleged to have attacked a manicurist whom he called to his roofn. “Asa result he was banished from the Klan with complete ostracism by a jury of Klansmen sitting at Evansville, July 23, 1924," Huffing ton’s statement continued. “Later he was purported to be organizing a following of his own which proved to be largely mythical." Stephenson, following his banishment, filed suit in local Superior

Above: Home of D. C. Stephenson, 5432 University Ave., one of the show places of Irvington, where it is alleged lie took Miss Madge Oberholtzer, whom, indictments charge, he criminally attacked. Stephenson also maintained a residence in a downtown hotel. Shades of tho big house were drawn and the place deserted except for a German police dog, who guarded the premises. Below: A winding drive through beautiful trees leads to a twostory garage in the rear of Stephenson's home. Tills is where Miss Oberholtzer charges site was imprisoned after she was brought hack from Hammond. The garage has servant quarters.

Court for SIOO,OOO damages, more than a year ago, charging libel and slander against Klan leaders in circulating the orders and notice of his suspension. „ The story of Stephenson’s career varies. Frier ds say he ic a native of South Ben-1, Ind., and a graduate of the Univeisity of Michigan. His enemies say he was born in Houston, Texas, Aug. 21, 1891, and moved to Maysville, Okla., with his parents eight years later. Stephenson at first was a printer’s apprentice, later working on several newspapers. He served in thq lowa National Guard until he entered the second officers’ training camp at Ft. Snelling, Minn. He was commissioned second lieutenant, O. R. C., it is said, and assigned to active service with Company D, 36th 1• fantry, Nov. 27, 1924, and was honorably discharged at Camp Devars, Mass., Feb. 4, 1919. Stephenson is said to have ms .r----ried Miss Nettie Hamilton of Hui o, Okla., in 1915. She was said to ha/e been one of the most beautitul women in the State. Following a divorce. Stephenson is said to have married Violet M. Carroll at Akron, Ohio, in 1920, and moved to Evansville. She was granted a divorce on grounds of neglect and extreme cruelty in Feb. 28, 1924, in Summit County, Ohio, his enemies say. Mrs. Nettie Stephenson Brehm, of Polean, Okla., who said she was Stephenson’s first wife, filed a suit here in Superior Court, Room 1, March 18, asking $16,795 damages. She charged Stephenson had failed to support her or her 'child, Catherine Stephenson, 8. The suit alleged Stephenson deserted her seven months after they were married. She said she was granted a divorce in 1917 in Oklahoma and afterwardH remarried. Formerly Democrat Stephenson was formerly affiliated with the Democratic party, and was a candidate in (he 1920 primary for nomination for United States Congressman in the 'listrict. He withdrew before the primary, however. Stephenson was a power In Republican circles during the last election, having joined forces with Senator Watson. He took a prominent part in * Governor Jackson’s campaign and was active during 1 the last session of the Legislature. In the mayoralty campaign being waged now, Stephenson, has thrown his forces behind John Duvall, candidate of the George V. Coffin Republican faction.

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Automobiles reported found by police belong to: Harvty Wrengei, 1326 Hoefgen St., Ford, found at 645 N. Hamilton Ave. L. A. Tolies 149 W. Twentieth St., found at Capitol Ave. and Washington St. New Resolution for Street Anew resolution for widening and extending Cruse St. from Washington St. to Georgia St. will be con* sidered by the) board of works. The original resolution was rescinded Friday when A was found the, plan would tth track elevation.

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CANDIDATES AT MEETING Aspirants for Mayor Post Make Speeches. Three candidates for mayor attended a meeting of the Haughvllle Civic League Friday night. City Judge Delbert O. Wilmeth and W. S. Frye, Republican candidates for nomination; Walter S. Myers, Democratic aspirant, spoke. Henry M. Dowling, representing Ralph A. Lemcke, another Republican candidate. also spoke. All candidates for mayor had been invited. FIRST LAFUZE VICTIM Brazil Motorist It to I/ise His License. State police officials today were expecting receipts of papers calling for revocation of the first automobile license under the new Lafuze law. Jacob Mathis, Jr., of Brazil will lose his license on court order of Judge T. W. Hutchinson. Mathis was fined SIOO and costs and sentenced to thirty days on the State Farm for driving an automobile w’lille intoxicated.

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Dog Was Cause of It All

Now Two Women Air Their Troubles in City Court.

m DON’T want no fleas on me,” said Mrs. Sadie Morrison. “Well you gotta’ quit kicking my dog around,” replied pretty Mm. Virginia Crugar, 23. And with those remarks, according to testimony in city court today, a hair-pulling melee started in the lobby of the Ambassador, Pratt and Pennsylvania Sts., on March 18. Mrs. Crugar is charged with assault and battery. Mrs. Morrison said she was sitting in the lobby with her small daughter when Mrs. Crugar strolled in with “Roddle” her pet canine. Observing the child, “Roddle” became playful and jumped toward the child and in doing so tore the fringe on Mrs. Morrison's dress, according to her testimony. Admitting she gave the dog “a gentle shove with her foot,” Mrs. Morrison said Mrs. Crugar struck her. Then Mrs. Crugar told about the “fleas” statement by Mrs. Morrison. “And hesides that, Judge, she made faces at me like a silly child,” said Mrs. Crugar. Mrs. Madeline Smead, employed nt the office, said she saw “both of the women standing out in the ihiddle of the lobby pulling hair.” Summing up the evidence Judge Wilmeth continued the case until April 11 pending investigation. CHILD HURT BY AUTO Two Machines Wrecked in Collision on Madison Kd. Leon Roquet, 4, of 1225 Spann Ave., was recovering from injuries today, received when he was struck by an auto in front of his home, driven by Wesley Barkdall, 1802 Prospect St., late Friday. Barkdall was slated. Autos driven by Daniel Welch, 1226 Holliday St., and Garner Minnich. It. R. F, Box 210, were overturned in the ditch Friday night, following a head-on collision near Stop 1, Madison Rd. Welch was charged with drunkenness, operating while drunk and assault and battery. He was cut about the face and hands. NEW LINE COMPLETED Indianapolis to Have Direct Phone Service to Grand Rapids. Anew direct telephone circuit has been completed between Indianapolis and Grand Rapids, Mich., which will provide a more rapid and dependable service to Grand Rapids and points beyond, it was announced today at the office of Phii M. Watson, division commercial manager of the Indiana Bell Telephone Company. The quality of transmission will he greatly Improved, officials said. With the completion of this circuit there will be 304 outgoing long distance I lines from Indianapolis. CORBETT WILL SPEAK I. A. C. to Hear Former Heavyweight Champion. James J. Corbett, former heavyweight boxing champion of the world, will speak on "Memories of an Active Life and How to Keep Young,” at a meeting of the Indianapolis Athletic Club, April 15, It was announced today. The lecture will he open to club members, their fumilies and friends.

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EMHARDT GIVES VIEWS IN TALK TO ORGANIZERS Candidate for Democratic Mayor Nomination Sounds Keynote. A keynote of economy, efficiency, safety for citizens, impartial and consistent law enforcement, was struck by Adolph G. Emhardt, Dem ocratic candidate for mayor, in a talk before the Emhardt-for-Mayor Club Friday night at tho Denison. “The police department should not be subject to the whims and vagaries of political domination,” he, said. He stressed these points: Track Elevation Track elevation program should be carried orl, keeping in mind that safety to citizens is one of the most Important functions of city government. Promise to apply very best efforts to solve problems of extension of street car lines, establishment of cross-town lines and busses. Pledge to cause careful survey of traffic conditions, with view to establish rules permanent in character, yet elastic enough to care for future growth of city. Application of good business principles In making appointments to boards. Law Enforcement Consistent law enforcement, without special drives against various classes of offenders. Economy in public expenditures, and easing of tax burden without Interference with development ft city. Opposition to commission or city manager forms of government, and promise of "satisfactory results through proper administration of the existing form of government.” Promise of no discrimination because of race, creed or color. SCOUT WEEK TO CLOSE Stunt Program Will Be Given at Tomlinson Hall. Boy Scout Week will end tonight with a “stunt” program at Tomlinson Hall. The doors will open at 6 p. m. The program will begin at 7:30, following a grand march at 7 p. m. Each troop is limited to eight minutes for its stunt. Twenty one troops have entered the contest for a silver cup. , SHRINE HAS CEREMONIAL Judge Battzcll Is Honor Guest at Murat Temple. Judge Robert C. Baltzell, of United States District Court was guest of Murat Shriners Friday night at the Temple when spring ceremonial was held. More than 150 novices “crossed the hot sands to Mecca.” t ■ - - - German Miners Killed Bm United Press ESSEN, Germany, April 4.—Two miners were killed, sixty-one injured and seven are missing when an elevator plunged to the bottom of the Mathias Stinnes mine at Karnap to day. Fifteen workmen were wounded, some probably fatally when a gasoline tank in a factory at Arnhelm exploded late yesterday. Parked Car Struck Police today were looking for the owner of a Ford taring car, which struck an auto belonging to Ben Harblson, parked in front of his home at 645 N. Hamilton Ave., Friday night. Police were told two men jumped from the auto and ran after the collision.

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City Clerkship Sought by Woman

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Mrs. Margette M. Anderson, wife of Arvinc P. Anderson, 832 N. Edison Ave., is one of the candidates for the Republican nomination for city clerk. She has been a here since a child and has organized various women’s societies, including the Ladies’ Federal Club and the Mothers’ Club. She was president of No. 2 Kindergarten for two years and was vice president of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Letter Carriers Association of Indianapolis. She is a PytKian Sister and is a member of the Christian church. “The reason I aspire for this office is that I feel that this is a public office that should be operated by a woman,” Mrs. Anderson said. DRIVER UNDER ARREST Police Say Liquor Was Cause of Collision Dan Walsh. 51, of 1226 Holliday St., is under arrest today charged with driving while intoxicated. Police say an auto he was driving collided with one driven by Garner Minnich, It. It. F., Box 210, at Stop 4 the Madison Rd. Police say Walsh had no light on his auto. Turner Johnson, 33, 0f•4925 E. New York St., is charged with driving while intoxicated, transporting liqqor and operating a blind tiger. Harry Bailey, 58, of 107 N. New Jersey St., Is charged with intoxication. TWO BURGLARS CHASED Police Lose Trail of Blood Stains— No Captures. Blood stains, either from a bullet wound or from cuts received when a burglar smashed the glass at the Railsbuck grocery, 39 W. Sixteenth St., were trailed by the officers today, but the trail was lost. Patrolman Orr reports he saw a colored man In the store. Orr ran to the rear, but the burglar leaped through a window. Orr fired three shots and thinks lie hit the man. Another store burglar was caught t nthe act at the Ed C. Prenatt grocery, 922 Massachusetts Ave., and chased, but eluded capture early today. DIVORCES 1,299 IN 1924 Report Shows Aland 2.5(H) Suits in County. The five Marlon County Superior Courts and Circuit Court granted 1,299 divorces in 1924, according to report submitted today by Paul Mai com. deputy county clerk. Approximately 2,500 complaints for divorce were filed during the year. Majority were granted in Circuit Court. Malcom said divorce proceedings were not confined to young persons, but that many middle-aged persons had filed suits. Bank’s Practice Illegal Custom of banks to offer Individual depositors surety bonds procured from surety companies and secured by the bank's own securities is Illegal, Attorney General Arthur L. Gilliom today held in an opinion submitted to Thomas D. Barr, deputy State bank commis sioner. Fraternity Banquet Monday Rho chapter of the Omicron Pi Sigma fraternity. Indianapolis, will be host to chapter representatives from Anderson, Connersville, Evansville and Richmond at a banquet at the Indianapolis Athletic Club, Monday evening.

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AUTO MISHAP BRINGS DEATH Colored Woman Dies From Injuries Received. Mrs. Lizzie Richards, 40. colored, of 1072 Holburn St., died early today at city hospital from fractured skull received early Thursday when she was struck by an auto in front of 1075 W. Michigan St. Police say the woman ran against side of auto driven by Gregory Junneman, 20, of 1321 N. Pershing Ave., wdio will he rcslated on an involun- 1 f.ary manslaughter charge, police said. Caroline Becker, 9, daughter of' Mr. and Mrs. Carl Becker, 4121 Parlc j Ave., is in serious condition today - at St. Vincent’s Hospital suffering from a broken arm and head injuries receiced Friday when she was i struck by an auto. Police said the birl was Btruck by a truck driven by William Pyle, 17, of 300 E. Twenty-Fourth Bt. Pyle was slated on charges of assault and battery, speeding, and failure to have chaffeur’s license. ' WOMEN WILL ' HEAROF PLAN City Manager to Be Subject at Meetings. Three open meetings next weell under auspices of Women’s Goo<t Citizenship League for discussion! of the city manager movement itl Indianapolis were announoed today by Mrs. Alice Free, 1221 Bterling St, Edward O. Snethen, speakers* chairman of the city manager Cltl* zens Commmittee of 1,000 will spealg next Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Nina Newman, 1645 Broadway. Lloyd I). Claycomb, attorney anc| city councilman, will present argu* ment for the present system. Mrs. Hester M. Hart will talk on “Indl vidual Responsibility of Women as Citizens.” Meetings will be at home of Mrs. Lillian Hoover, 410 W r allace Ave. and Mrs. Lula Jordan, 806 E. Raymond St. at 2 p. m. Thursday. Snethen and Paul Hitch, from Duvall for Mayor headquarters, who will oppose city manager plan, will speak at Mrs. Hoover’s. John F. White, secretary Federa* tion of Civic Clubs, will speak tot city manager and Claycomb against at Mrs. Jordan’s, PENSION CHANGE ASKED Attorney Advocates Larger Assessment for Teachers* Fund. Increase in present assessment of teachers for the Indianapolis teachers’ pension fund from $lO and S2O a year to S4O, is advocated by Elias D. Salsbury, attorney, in a report to the school board and board of trustees of the fund. Revision of the pension schedule, to begin with S3OO for twenty-five years of service, instead of $375, aa at present, and increasing to S7OO, instead of S6OO, for forty years of service, also was advocated. CHILD SWALLOWS LYE Found Can While Mother Housecleans —Death Expected. Bn Times Snecial NOBLESVILLE, Ind., April 4.— . A three-year-old child of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ballard found a can of concentrated lye which Mrs. Ballard was usfng in her house-cleaning work, Thursday afternoon, and drank it. The child is not expected to recover. Receiver Is Ashed. Albert F. and Fred B. Wheeler, operating Wheeler Brothers Furniture Company, 311 E. Washington St., were named defendants in a suit on account and for receiver filed in Superior Court Five today by the Union Furniture Company 08 Illinois.

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