Indianapolis Times, Volume 36, Number 286, Indianapolis, Marion County, 13 April 1925 — Page 3

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WITH PRIMARY SURE, POLITICAL POT IS BOILING Candidates Swing Into Race as Manager Plan Is Postponed. With plana for the city manager election out of the way of the present city primary, candidates for mayor renewed their campaigns with feverish activity today. John L. Duvall, candidate of the George V. Coffin organization, spoke at noon to employes of Kingan & Cos. Alvah J. Rucker, attorney supporting Duvall, also extolled Duvall’s qualifications. Colored Campaign. A vigorous campaign in colored districts was scheduled to begin for Duvall tonight. W. W. Hyde, colored attorney, was to speak at 623 Blake St., and the Rev. Charles Johnston, colored, at 943 N. California St. Duvall leaders are afraid the colored vote will go Democratic, or at least against their candidate, as the same forces are supporting him as did Jovernor Jackson in the last election, when the colored voters turned out en masse for the Democratic candidates. Ralph A. Demoke, backed by the Shank-Armitage city hall crowd, also swung into a hard week of factory and ward meetings. He will hold an old-fashioned meeting in the First ward Wednesday night at TwentyFifth and Station Sts., with plenty of red Are and bombs. Machine for Myers The regular Democratic machine is preparing to throw its full strength behind Walter Myers, candidate for nomination for mayor, it is said. Democrats are counting on a, heavy vote among the colored sections, due to alliance of the Klan with the Republicans in the last election. George V. Coffin, leader of the county Republican machine, said today he believes Duvall will poll just about the same vote as Jackson did in the last election, in about the same sections of the city. DELAY PETITION FOR MANAGER (Continued From Page 1) Mel the burden of taxation and reckless spending most heavily, men who work six days in the week and who for this reason have not had opportunity to study this question, have been recklessly told that a business-like administration of the city’s affairs under a city manager is contrary to their be'St interests. There will be a reaction when they have time and opportunity to learn the truth. "(2) If the city manager plan were not uniformly successful and satisfactory to the citizens in the cities which have adopted it, we would be required to hurry before the facts became known. It has proven to be of such merit that we can with perfect safety, take the necessary time to give each citizen an opportunity to inform himself regarding it. “3. We are on the eve of a political campaign; many candidates have already spent time and a considerable sum of money in perfecting their organizations. They insist that it is hardly fair to them to inject this new question at this time. Granting whatever merit there may be in this objection, we are agreed that it is a time when it will be more difficult to get unbiased consideration of the subject. Many Express Approval. 4. Many of the candidates and a large number of citizens w T ho have already pledged their support to these candidates, have publicly and privately expressed approval of the city manager plan, when conducted under laws and conditions which would give Indianapolis the same favorable results which are being obtained in other cities, and these men and the press have suggested that sufficient time be taken to study the subject further. It would be unwise not to capitalize the interest of many prominent citizens who, by reason of promises already made, cannot honorably desert their friends at this juncture, as well as that of the candidates themselves, who have gone on record as approving the principle of the city manager plan. This committee, as such, will not further or antagonize the efforts of any candidate, because we expect to gain support from all factions as time goes on. “6. This committee has reason to believe that our Indiana law is as good and in some respects better than the laws of other States, because it has written into it the experience of States which have been using the manager system for many years. Nevertheless, the expressed views of individuals and of the press hava raised doubts in the minds of some people, who must be acquainted with the fact that there are nearly a hundred cities using the city manager plan under ordinances in States that have no law at all on (be subject. Law Not Dangerous “Those who have accepted as facts the statements that the city manager law is dangerous, must learn the fact that it is dangerous only to those who would profit at public expense; that in not a single one of the two hundred and fifty cities under city managers have the people ever permitted any political class or group to regain control. To establish the truth regarding these points will not be difficult, as there is abundant evidence. “6. If we file the petition now, we may have as few as thirty days in which to bring an intelligent conception of the benefits of the manager system to the great body of our citizens, each of whom is entitled to this understanding before being asked to express an opinion by ballot. Without the support of a majority of the press, this can not be done in so short a. time. “As we have repeatedly said, ‘this great committee has no desire to lolet upon the citizens anything th*y do not understand. We have

nothing but the best interests of the city and its citizens at heart.’ Since we have been charged with trying to force on the city something which is not conductive to the best Interests of the people generally, we should be the first to ask for time to demonstrate the falsity of such assertions. The best evidence of our confidence 'in the merit of the city manager plan is a wiiingness to give every citizen time and opportunity to investigate for himself. No Names Withdrawn “It is significant that there has not been a single withdrawal from this committee since it was formed, in spite of the pressure which has been brought to bear upon many of its members. It has kept on growing and will continue to grow. It will be thoroughly organized and fully informed. All citizens who have signed the petition will be invited to become members of the committee. The headquarters will be maintained. Facts regarding the manager plan will be made available to all. “We urge every citizen who is in doubt as to the facts to send or come to headquarters, where he will receive unbiased information as to just how god business management of this city will favorably affect his pocket-book, the safety of his life and property, the prosperity of his city and the welfare of his family. “It has been charged that the members of this committee have been misled and are in turn misleading the people. This is not a fact, and it is not necessary to accept our word or views. We will gladly furnish all citizens who desire it, a list of the cities operating under this plan. We suggest that each one obtain this list and write to friends or relatives, clubs, civic and labor organizations, or pastors of churches in these cities, and obtain your own information. Investigation Invited “Especially do we recommend to our city employes, policemen, firemen and all others that they each make a personal investigation in order to appreciate the advantage of working for a businesslike government where merit counts, instead of serving under a partisan body which is subject to change every few years. “Thus far, there has not been a single name withdrawn from the petition; names will continue to be added as rapidly as possible, and it will be filed in due course. “Let no one conclude that we have any intention of surrendering a single foot of the ground already gained. The decision to withhold filing the petition now is simply a step necessary to prepare for the next advance. We have just begun to fight.’’ Big Four Shrine Dinner Charles J. Orblson, potentate of Murat Temple of the Shrine, was principal speaker at a dinner given Satur.iay night at the Severin by Shr.ners who are employes of the Big Four Railroad. Frank L. Littleton, general counsel of the railroad, and W. A. Thomas, agent at East St. Louis, also spoke.

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DECISION NETS U. S. MILLIONS Court Holds ‘Actual Loss’ on Sales Tax Base. Bit United Press WASHINGTON, April 13. The Federal government won millions of dollars In contested potential income tax suits today when the United States Supreme Court in tw ocases upheld the Treasury Department’s contention that “actual loss” on property owned previous to 1913 and sold since then must be used in calculating income tax deductions. Many thousands of taxpayers and the appeal courts’ decision, reversed by the highest tribunal today, held that the “face value of the property on March 1, 1913, was the figure required by the law itself for use in computing loss on property owned then and sold since. NO CIGARETS; FIGHT Clerk’s Thumb Hurt Because He Was Out of Certain Brrvnd. The interior of the Royal Hotel lobby, 323 N. Illinois St., was turned topsy-turvy early today when three young men could not obtain the certain brand of clgarets. John Worley, night clerk, said when he told the men he did not have the brand, they began hurling objects at him. His left thumb was hurt. Worley said he fired one shot at the men as they fled. Marriage Licenses Andrew Lewis Connur. 27. Hamilton. Ohio, engineer: Irene Lowell Lawler, 2H. 1812 N. Illinois, stenographer. J* Roy Moss. S3, 719 N W-st. laborer: Geraldine Rhodes. 18. 622 Fayette, housekeeper. _ _ James Leslie Powell, 40, 1026 E. Twelfth 1 , laborer: Margaret Ford. 29, 1324 E. Washington, domestic. Duge Butler. 22, 1751 Lexington: Addle Hedstand. 19. 1110 English. Howard G. Williams. 50. 620 N. East, mechanic; Estelle H. Jones. 30, 620 N. East, nurse. ... . John A. Jones. 29, Mooresville .Ind . farmer; Beulah Shuck. 41. 1808 Broadway, housekeeper. John Glenn McLean, 23, E. Thirtieth and Ritter, truck driver; Nellie Ruth Butcher. 19. 531 N. Jefferson, clerk. George W. Bratten. 75, Hancock County, farmer: May J. Starkey, 72. 237 N. Tremont, housekeeper. Wayne Eugene Robertson. 21. 347 N. East, elerk: Mary Mardcline Robertson 18. Terre Haute. Paul M Fegley, 29. Lafayette Heights, clerk: Pauline C. Hicks. 29. 430 N. Ala bama. domestic. James D. Stewart. 22, 856 River, laborer: Rose Cecelia Aristofane. 19. 328 E. Norwood, stenographer. Leo Joseph Lindmer, 19. 1944 N. Olney; Rosamond Pearl Wilson, 21. 2201 N. Gale, clerk. John Howard Hensley. 47. 4325 Hovsy. farmer; Sarah E. Hensley. 04. 23i3 8. Meridian, housework. Ollie H&llburton, 22. 861 Edgemont. driver; Mary Elizabeth Bridgewater. 22. 2525 Paris. P.ussel 1 \. Purvianee. 22. Fairmont, student: ■*-, via W. Wersinr;. 21, 1128 S. Keystone, .indent. Harry A Slaughter °5. 211 Minker. painting. Aina Pope. 71, 1122 N. Tuxedo. William Helt. 22. Hoil.-wood. Cal . salesman; Velma. M. O C-nnor. 22. 4058 College. John Jr.r.es Kimlro. 23. 1867 Montcalm. draitsman: liar ha lionise Hilton, 19. W Vermont Blind Tiger Charges Because they said they found one gallon of alcohol in possession of Hayes Allen, 47. colored, 213 W. Miami Bt., and Charles Thompson, 62, 665 Muskingum St., police today arrested them on blind tiger charges.

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HOW TO GET $35,000? City Needs Money to Pay for Property Taken. Question of obtaining funds to pay about $53,000 in judgments against the city obtained by owners of property taken for street improvements was taken up by Joseph L. Hogue, city controller, with the board of works today. Hogue said there is not enough money in the general fund at present to make the payments. Judgments were for property taken on Roosevelt Ave. and N. Delaware St. CITY TO WAGE WAR ON FLIES Board of Health Issues Rules Rules for Clean-up. “Help the poor starving fly” probably ill be the slogan of some organization in the future if plans of the city board of health, and sanittary commission for eliminating the fly nuisance are successful. All sanitary officers were directed today, according to Dr. Herman G. Morgan, secretary of the city board of health and city sanitarian, to direct particular attention to flybreeding places during the clean-up campaign instituted by the Junior Chamber of Commerce. Uncovered garbage cans and those r.ot complying witlv, legal requirements will be posted with stickers notifying owners. If no attention is paid to this a second notice will be served, and this will be followed by legal prosecution. Morgan said. Wabash Student Wins By Times Special CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind., April 13.—Leland M. Ross of Wabash College, representing Indiana in the intercollegiate oratorical contest at Monmouth, 111., was chosen as one of the three representatives from this section to competq in the national oratorical contest at Northwestern University in May. His subject was “Our Future as a Race.”

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SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS MUM Election Is to Be Held Tuesday Night. Indianapolis school board members today refused to commit themselves on any action they might take Tuesday night at the election of a superintendent of schools, superintendent of buildings and grounds, board secretary, business director and librarian. A caucus may be held prior to the meeting to discuss re-election of present officials. It has been rumored that the present officers will be re-elected, with the exception of Richard O. Johnson, business director. None of the board members would say who is being considered to succeed Johnson. Present incumbents are Superintendent, E. U. Graff; business director, Johnson; secretary, Frank Reissner; librarlary Charles E. Rush; su-' perintendent of buildings and grounds, Jacob Hilkene. CHILD NEEDS RELIGION Church Education Council to Observe Week, May 3-10. Need of religious education In childhood will be emphasized during children’s week which will be observed here May 3-10, Miss Nellie C. oYung, superintendent of Childrens’ division of Indiana Council of Religious Education, announced today. Mid-week educational services will be held and general discussion will follow adddresses. Committees are considering presentation of a pageant in connection with the week, Miss Young said. Diphtheria Deaths Drop Deaths from diphtheria in Indianapolis dropped from forty-five in 1923 to fifteen in 1924, Dr. Herman G. Morgan, city sanitarian, announced today. Reduction was due to complete covering of all schools, kindergarten, parochial and public, hy the school nursing force, he said.

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