Indianapolis Times, Volume 36, Number 300, Indianapolis, Marion County, 29 April 1925 — Page 1

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VOLUME 36—NUMBER 300

POLICE PLAN FOR BONE-DRY DRIVE

Jury Deadlocked in Owens Murder Case

HHDENBURG IN FAVOR OF PEAKPACT Chancellor Luther, Speaking £ for President-Elect, Declares for World-Wide Peace and Promises Fulfillment of Dawes Plan. GUARD IS INCREASED FOR PRESIDENT-ELECT French Dissatisfaction With Election Not to Interfere With Negotiations Toward Security Agreement With German Nation. Bu United Press BERLIN, April 29.—Presidentelect Hindenburg favors a safety pact among European nations, continued fulfillment of the Dawes plan and world wide peace. His views were made known today by Chancellor Luther with whom the field marshall conferred Tuesday. addressing a big industrial was recognized to be actas Hlndenburg’s mouth piece and " to be expressing the policies of the president-elect. The chancellor expressed hope for peaceful understanding throughout Europe. Germany, he declared, is entitled to protection against attacks. She will not and she cannot conduct a war. Hope that a safety pact with France and others of the allies would be consummated speedily and that the Ruhr and Cologne areas will he evacuated soon, was expressed by the chancellor. “Let us banish the uncertainty and lack of clarity in the European situation, ’’ Luther pleaded. Without qualification, he announced continuance of Germany's previous foreign policy. “Show-Domi” Demanded Behind the words of the speaker, all Germany recognized the purpose to convey Hlndenburg’s policies to the world. “A show-down” with the allies on the subject of German disarmament was demanded. Fulfillment of the Dawes plan was promised. Police guards were increased today around President-elect Hinden burg’s villa at Hanover, giving rise to rumors of an attempt to assassinate the field marshal. Police denied knowledge of any plot. It was said the additional •ards were to assist in keeping off thusiastlc demonstrators. Pursuing their ’ndeavor 4.0 stir up workers against Hindenburg communists today called upon all to quit work in factories and shops or Friday—May clay. NEGOTIATIONS TO CONTINUE French Dissatisfaction With Election Not to Halt Security. Bu United rrrss PARIS. April 23.—France's diseatlfactton at the election of Field Marshal Von Hindenburg to the German presidency is not to interfere with negotiations regarding a security pact, it was indicated semiofficially today. The foreign office said that an exchange of views with the Luther go”i-rnment regarding a security agreement will be continued, despite Hindenburg'B election. I ions State Convention Members of the Indianapolis Lions t Club will attend the State convention at Kokomo May 19-20, A. W. Ruschmann, president, said today. Tom Polk entertained the club at luncheon today at WFBM broadcasting station.

Snowflakes Fall in Heavy Rain With Temperature at 40 Degrees

in large flakes about 7 a. no. was reported by the local weather bureau today. The flakes accompanied rain which began about 6 a. xn. and totaled .14 inch at 9 a. m. Temperature was 40 degrees at 7 a. m. or about 32 degress below normal. There 1b a possibility of frost tonight in Indianapolis, and particularly In the south-west portion of the State, if the weather clears, the bUIUMi JKfHkA}

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Still Unable to Reach Verdict on First Degree Charge Against Soldier - Barber Accused With Slaying Fellow Worker. MAKES VISIT TO SCENE OF STABBING IN STORE Mother and Father Wait in Courtroom for Decision Which Will Determine Fate of Son Self-De-fense Was Plea. After nearly twenty-four hours’ deliberation, the jury in the trial of Louis Owens, 30, of 1277 W. Ray St., charged with first degree murder, had failed to reach a verdict this afternoon. The case was given to the jury at 2:40 p. m. Tuesday after Judge James A. Collins read instructions. The jurors were taken to supper at 7 p. m., after which they deliberated until past midnight, when they retired. At 7 a. m. Clarence Clegg, bailiff, took them to breakfast. He said there was no indication how soon they would reach a verdict. Visit Scene Shortly after 9 a. m. the jury asked permission to be taken to L. S. Ayres & Cos., to visit the locker room on the fourth floor where the tragedy occurred. Upon agreement of counsel on both sides and the defendant, the Jury was escorted to the store by Clegg. Forty-flve minutes later they returned and continued their deliberations. Owen’s wife and his mother and father remained in the courtroom all morning. Mrs. George Robinson, wife of the deceased, also was present. Killing Charge Owens was tried for the killing of George Robinson, 43, of 2134 Park Ave., in the men’s locker room of L. S. Ayres & Cos., on Dec. 6, 1924, where both were employed as barbers. Owens admitted stabbing Robinson in the neck and left side with a pair of barber scissors. Owens and his wife and aged mother and father remained in the courtroom until 4 p. m. Tuesday, expecting a verdict. Shortly after 4 p. ir\. he was taken back to the jail. Self-Defense Plea Self-defense was the plea of Charles J. Orbison, chief counsel, who pleaded with the Jury for a verdict of acquittal. Orbison called Owens a peace-lov-ing and law-abiding citizen against whom Prosecutor Remy was unable to find any one to testify. Prosecutor Remy declared Owens stabbed Robinson out of hatred, malice and vengeance. Throughout the four days of the trial the courtroom was filled with friends of Owens, mostly men. Several of his lodge members testified as character witnesses.

‘THROUGH WITH UNION FOREVER’ Mine Operators Refuse to Recognize Organization. Bu United Press MORGANTOWN, W. Va„ April 29.—The Gilbert Davis Coal Company, hhveh closed its mines in northern West Virginia when the strike of bituminous miners was called April 12, announced today it would operate Its mines hereafter on the open shop basis. “Our company is done with the union and will never again recognize the organization," E. H. Gilbert, an officer of the company announced. Three coal tipples at the Gilbert Davis were burned Monday night with a loss of $200,000. The fire is believed to have been of incendiary origin. Sargent’s Assistant Named Bn United Prrss WASHINGTON, April 29.—President Coolidge today appointed John Marshall, Parkersburg, West Va., to be assistant attorney general to succeed Rush Holland, resigned.

Indicated rain, or unsettled weather tonight with Thursday morning clear. Weather Bureau officials said tomato growers In the northern part of the State are worried by the cool weather. A frost would do great damage now, it is said. Rain was reported generally today from the Mississippi to the Atlantic, coast. Noblesville, Anderson and Muncie also rDor*#d snow this morning.

Captain Tells His Booze Sleuths to ‘Go Get ’Em ’

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BUS MERGER

POLICE PROBE MANY BLAZES IN LAST DAY Fire Damages Garages— Homes Burn—May Be Work of ‘Fire Bug.’ Police and fire officials today were investigating origin of a fire early today that caused over SI,OOO damage to several garages and sheds in 1700 block, Bellefontaine Bt. Investigation will be made to determine If the blaze was the work of a fire-bug. Fire started in garage of Frank Wilbur, 1718 Bellfontalne St., and then spread to garages of F. Singleton, 1714 Bellfontalne St., and Harry Newlin, 1722 Bellfontaine St. Small damage was done to shed in rear o£ 1715 Ashland Ave., owned by Albert Baumb, when sparks fell on roof. Small loss was suffered when home of G. E. Mayfield, 1205 -Bellfontaine JBt., caught fire shortly after fire apparatus returned from 1700 block. Search Is being made for pyromanlac responsible for S2OO fire in a vacant house at 316 N. Senate Ave. late Tuesday. Flames spread to home of Mrs. A. Hanan, 318 N. Senate Ave., causing $25 damage. Fire of unknown origin caused a S2OO damage to vacant house owned by Gustave Rosberg, 215 N. Arsenal Ave., Monday. An overheated stove caused a fire at a double house, 738-740 W. Twenty-Fourth St., early today with a loss of $1,500, fire department officials say. The house, a one story frame, was badly damaged and is occupied by E. F. Harrison and George T. Haftord,

Six Men Observe Joint Birthday Bu Times Rprcial SEYMOUR, Ind y April 29. Six men. whose total years are 464, celebrated birthdays together today. They are: John Hunterman, 84; Michael Reinhart, 84; Chris Moritz, 76; Thomas J. Clark, 74; Chris Rau, 74, and Owen Hunterman Is a Civil War veteran.

HALT PLOT TO KILL MINISTER British Officials Save Chamberlain From Communists. Bu T'niteti Preen LONDON, April 29.—The Central News learned today that British officials have discovered and frustra ed a comn n list plot to assassinate Austin Chamberlain, the foreign minister. The Central News declares a friendly foreign legation tipped the government regarding a plot to kill Chamberlain. The officials promptly investigated and established the fact that the report was accurate, whereupon Scotland Yaid was notified “and the necessary steps taken to insure Chamberlain's protection.* The Central News says the origin of the plot is a “European capital well known as the center of recent bomb murders.”

National C. of C. Meeting A number of Indianapolis business men will attend the annual meeting of the United States Chamber of Commerce at Washington, D. C., May 20-22. Invitations been issued to more than 100. ,

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W. B. Miner Buys Control of Red Ball Company— Negotiations Reported on for Consolidation of Independent Transit Firms. Reorganization of the interurban motor bus business in Indianapolis was under way today. Latest developments: Negotiations for consolidation of a number of independent bus lines with the Red Ball Transit Company, W. B. Hiner, president. Announcement of plans for erection of a three story building extending from The Times building on W. Maryland St. west to- Senate Ave. The building will contain a garng for busses and sixteen storerooms. The building will cost $400,000. Purchase by W. B. Hiner from James F. Frenzel of Frenzel’s interest In the Red Ball Transit Company. Frenzel had nearly a half Interest in the company. The sale gives Hiner a 92 per cent interest in the business. Furtlier Negotiations Although no definite announce ment was made as to negotiations for the purchase of independent lines by Hiner, it was said that some of the Independent lines wished to sell out rather than come under the new public service commission law. Just effective. It was said a definite announcement as to the outcome of these negotiations might be made before night. If independent lines are consolidated with the Hiner Interests they will operate out of the Hiner bus terminal at Senate Ave. and Maryland St.,' instead of from the Kentucky Ave. terminal. The Hiner terminal will he opened May 19. Work on the new building Rcross from the bus terminal will be started in about six weeks, Hiner said. The property now Is occupied by the Archibald M. Hall Company, machinists, two residence buildings and a garage now used by the Hiner concern. The new garage will house 150 motor busses, Hiner said. New Kuil(lin£s With erection of the new Hiner Bldg., and erection of anew building at Capitol Ave. and Maryland St., work on which will begin May 1, the entire block on the north side of Maryland St., between Capitol 'Ave. and Senate Ave. will be occupied by new buildings. No announcement was made as to the amount of money involved in the sale by Frenzel of his interests. It was said, however, that motor bqsses valued at $500,000 were a part of the property involved.

HOURLY TEMPERATURE 6 a. m 44 10 a. 43 7 a. m 40 11 a. 44 8 a. m 40 12 (noon) .... 45 9 a. m 42 1 p. m....‘.. 44

Sorority to Wear Black for Miss Oberholtzer

Butler Chapter of Pi Beta Phi Sorority will honor memory of Miss Madge Oberholtzer, 28, of 5802 University A ©., by wearing black ribbons under their sorority pins, beginning this week, it has been decided Miss Oberholtzer. who died on April 14. from self-admlpistered poison following an alfeged attack by D. C. Stephenson, former grand dragon of the Indiana Ku-Klux Klan, according to her siory to her parents, was a member of the Butler chapter. Stephenson, Earl Kllnck and

UNDER WAY

Stephenson Asks ‘What’s Said?’ Former Grand Dragon of Klan Is Concerned Over Opinion.

liLn jjHAT are they saying about \Jy me on the outside?” ___l D. C. Stephenson, former grand dragon of the Indiana KuKlux Klan. charged with murder of Miss Madge Oberholtzer, asks this question of incoming prisoners at the MRrion County jail, according to a prisoner released today. I “Stephenson seems highly concerned about the trend of public opinion in his case," the prisoner said. ‘‘He Inquires about It at every opportunity and watches the newspapers closely.” “I could not see that he or his cellmates. Earl Klinck and Earl Gentry, were grahted any favors denied other prisoners. Although the three have their meals sent in from the outside they are required to go to the table with other prisoners. “Stephenson seemed anxious to have' every one think he was not concerned. "Frequently he would say: “Look at me. Do I look worried? Os course I don’t, and I am not worried a bit. You can see that easily.”

IDENTITY FAILS TO AID VICTIM Ward Hughes Says He Can Not Remember. Although Identified as Ward Hughes, 27, of Chicago, .formerly of Vincennes, a man held at the city hospital since Tuesday morning, still failed today to recall his past, to recognize his name, or to remember how- ho happened to waken In the Union Station at 5 a, m. Tuesday. Police and Masonic Relief Association officials were trying to locate the amnesia victim’s father, James Hughes, said to be a detective for the Wabash Railroad, working out of Chicago. Hughes was Identified Tuesday nigh* by P. L. Marsee and William Nicholson, Y. M. C. A., who said they had known him in Vincennes. They said he had a brother, Clayton, a newspaper man in Champaign or Bloomington, _JII. Walter Lyons of Vincennes called police today to tell them Ward Hughes had been employed by the General Electric Company in Chicago. He said Hughes was married.

Earl Gentry now are in jail under indictment charging them with murder of Miss Oberholtzer. Hearing on the petition to admit the defendants to bail will be held by Judge James A. Collins in Criminal Court Friday. They will be arraigned on Monday. Irvington Chapter No. 364, Order of Eastern Star; HamiltonBerry Chapter, Service Star Legion. and the Indianapolis Fortnightly Club have joined other organizations in demanding complete investigation into Miss Oberholtzer’s death.

RAILROADER IS HELD AGAIN IN MURDERPROBE Rearrested by Gary Police in Investigation of Girl’s Death. Bu United Press GARY, Ind., April 29.—Raymond Sweeney, 35. a railroad switchman, was re-arrested today in connection with murde rof an unidentified girl near Chesterton. Sunday. Sweeney was held for a few hours Tuesday, but was released later. Police took him into custody again today for further Investigation. He is held on an open charge. Investigation was on to determine whether the broken and charred remains of the victim were those of Mrs. Lucille Sweeney. 27, His wife. Tuesday the remains were identified as those of Mrs. Sweeney. Sweeney was released, after a post card presumably written hy his wife, was received from Farina. 111. Meanwhile, a gray suede slipper, found by Lux, a German police dog. and a pair of spectacles were regarded by police as important clews. A bog about forty feet square, to which the keen scent of the dog led authorities Tuesday after the animal had traced and found the shoe of the victim, was being pumped dry today. There, it Is believed, the missing legs and right arm will be found. A pair of garters, a ring on the hand, may be found on the limbs that will give authorities anew lead to the girl’s identity, it was said. Gary detectives are trying to locate the shoe dealer who carries in stock a slipper like the one found by the dog. It was burned on the right side near the sole, but the numbers in the lining were plain. They were, one side, "246” which is the manufacturers symbol for size B-4V4. On the other side was the stock number, "300.” It wan a right slipper, of gray suede, with a dark gray strip a half inch wide across the vamp and fastened with a small leather strap over the instep.

STILESVILLE IS SWEPT BY FIRE Eight Buildings Burn at Town —Loss, SIO,OOO. Bu Timet Special PLAINFIELD. Ind.. April 29. Loss estimated at between SIO,OOO and $15,000 was done today by fire which burned eight building at Stilesvillel, near here. A company from here went to the scene, but was unable to cope with the flames due to lack of water. Buildings which burned were the old theater buildings, the Scott Hotel, Hall general store. Dickey’s variety store, Odd Fellow’s Hall, a barber shop, Citizens Bank and the home of Dr. C. F. Shartle. The buildings were all frame.

HO HUM. JUST POLITICS Shots Are Bombs, Police Learn After Investigation. Police after a search, which failed to reveal any one walking or riding the streets with a shot gun or revolver in the vicinity of Keystone, Temple Aves., and Fountain© St., concluded that the shots Mrs. Mattie Huff, 2269 Fountain© St., heard were bombs being exploded by office seekers, to attract persons to their political speeches given at open air meetings.

Entered as Second-class Matter at PostofTice, Indianapolis Published Dally Except Sunday.

Liquor Squad Chief Instructs Men to Rigidly Enforce Provisions of Wright Bill Which Governor Put Into Effect Late Tuesday. REGULATIONS AND PENALTIES FAR HEAVIER FOR DRINKER Six Months and SSOO Fine for Buying or Receiving Intoxicants Securities Commission and Other New Statutes in Force.

HOW DRY WE ARE

Beginning today you may be sent to jail and fined for: Purchasing or Receiving Intoxicating Liquor— Thirty days to six months and a fine from SIOO to SSOO. Possession of Intoxicating Liquor—Thirty days to six months and a fine of from SIOO to SSOO. Carrying Liquor On the Person —Thirty days to six months and a fine of from SIOO to SSOO. Transporting Liquor by Vehicle—One to two years imprisonment and a maximum fine of SI,OOO. Possession of a Still Or Its Use’—One to five years and maximum fine of SI,OOO. Selling Or Giving Away Intoxicating Liquor—Thirty days to six months and a fine of from SIOO to SSOO. Advertising Any Formula, Ingredient Apparatus for the Illegal Manufacture, Disposal or Transportation of Intoxicating Liquor—Ten days to sixty days, and a fine of from SSO to SIOO. Manufacturing Liquor—Thirty days to six months and a fine of from SIOO to SSOO. Operating Motor Vehicle While Intoxicated—Thirty days to six months and maximum fine of SSOO. Court may prohibit you from driving any automobile for a year. In practically all cases second and third offense increase sentences and fines.

Indianapolis police and Federal prohibition agents in Indiana today prepared to enforce provisions of the Wright “bonedry law,” which went into effect with other laws passed by the Legislature promulgated late, Tuesday by Governor Jackson. Special instructions were giveu members of the city booze squad by Capt. William Paulsel. Police will enforce the new law to the letter Paulsel said.

"I believe.” paid Paulsel, "that the new law will make it easier for the officers and will boost the arrests for violating; the prohibition laws. Many Barriers “Heretofore we have faced difficulty in enforcing the law because we were held back by several different barriers, where we knew the law was being violated, and in a flagrant manner. "When we raided a home where we had evidence there was liquor, we were almost always greeted with a heavy mesh screen door, and then a bolted wooden door. The officer knocked, but was never given Immediate entrance so he could read his search warrant. The persons inside would throw cut the liquor and tho evidence reeded to make a conviction, namely some fluid liquor, would te all gone. Odor Is Evidence ‘‘Under the new law, containers with the smell of liquor and the testimony of tho officers that they smelled liquor are prlma facie evidence of the operation of a blind tiger. ‘‘Many times we have seen persons bottle in hand, pouring out a drink from a bottle to a glass. The bottle was smashed before the officer got to the violator. In some cases the officers saw the shadow through the glass door, but arrests were not made because the evidence was gone. The new law makes the testimony of the officer, of what he saw evidence ofthe prima facie variety.” Captain Paulsel said he expected the new provision of the law which, gives authority to arrest any conductor, common carriers used for transportation, or persons in charge of public places, and to place under arrest any one seen violating the prohibition law, in those places, would greatly boost the arrest totals and aid greatly In making the State dry. Captain Paulsel said that in the future, as in the past, careful investigation of complaints would be made In order that homes of innocent persons would not be raided. Different Penalties Principal differences between provisions of the Wright prohibition law and acts previously in effect, according to Edward S. Shumaker, superintendent of the Indiauia Anti-Saloon Prague,-follow: Under the Wright law a fine of 110 to SIOO is provided for drunkedness, to which a Jail sentence of from thirty days to six months may be added. The court is empowered to show leniency to persons revealing name of person from whom liquor wss bought. Under previous laws first offense for drunkedness (Turn

Forecast PROBABLY rain tonight; followed lv clearing Thursday morning; continued cool.

TWO CENTS

SHOT FATAL TO BOY Thomas Rocah, 14, Brownsburg, 'Dies at St. Vincent's Hoepttal Playing with a gun on a school picnlo with boy companions cost the life of Martin Roach. 14, of Brownsburg, Ind., son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Roach, who died today at St. Vincent's hospital. Death was caused by blood poisoning resulting from wound in a Anger suffered when wad from the rifle entered hw hand Thursday. STATE ASKS RETRIAL Deputy Tr kes Bell Case Motion to Franklin Judge. Attorney General Arthur h. GilHorn today detailed John G. McCord, traveling deputy attorney general, to file motion for retrial of the State’s suit to revoke charter of the Indiana Bell Telephone Company. McCord was to present-tha motion to Fremont Miller, Johnson Circuit Court Judge. Gllliom has indicated the case will be appealed to the State Supreme oCurt In case Judge Miller denies the motion.

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