Indianapolis Times, Volume 37, Number 11, Indianapolis, Marion County, 23 May 1925 — Page 1

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VOLUME 37—NUMBER 11

STEPHENSON TRIAL IN NOBLESVILLE

Ten Bandits Rob State Bank of $15,000

NIGHT OFFICER SEIZED; PLACED IN BACK ROOM Bourbon (Ind.) Citizens Are Driven Off Streets—One Man Shot. SAFE IS BLOWN OPEN interior of Building Wrecked by Blast. Bu 1 tinted Press PLYMOUTH, lnd., May 23. —The State Bank at Bourbon, ten miles east of here, Mas robbed of SIO,OOO in cash and from $2,000 to $5,000 in bonds by an organized gang of bandits early today. George Spindler, the town's night watchman, was seized by the bandits, taken to the bank and placed in a back room with his hands tied with heavy wire while they did their work. Five charges of nitroglycerin were used in blowing the safe open and the interior of the bank was almost wrecked by the blasts. Citizen Is Shot Robert Taylor, a moving picture operator, drove past the hank while the robbery was in progress. One of the bandits fired at him with a sawed-off shot gun. The bullet grazed his chin. Other citizens who appeared on the streets were warned to get back in their houses. The bandits who seized Spindler said there were ten men in the gang. Five men were seen at work by Spindler. Before entering the bank, two of Jthe bandits went to the telephone exchange, cut all the cables and placed a guard by Mrs. Philip Baugher, night operator. ' The bandits used heavy railroad Iron to batter down the from door of the bank and worked deliberately at the task of blowing open the safe, which was heavy and old-fashioned. Silas Wolf, living in a flat near the bank, heard the first blast and ran to the street. A guard thrust a (Turn to Page 11) PRESIUENf ILL; LEAVES OFFICE Slightly Indisposed, Chief Cancels Engagements. Bu United Press WASHINGTON, May 23.—President Coolidge was forced to cancel his business engagements today by a slight attack of indigestion, apparently caused by eating fruit for breakfast which did not agree with him. The ut’.ack was of such a slight nature, however, that the president went ahead with plans for his us-ual week-end cruise down the Potomac' with a party of friends aboard the Mayflower. OIL IS SPREAD TO LAY DUST City to Act in Delaware St. Bridge Controversy. Delaware St. bridge approaches, which have jolted a considerable portion of the motorists of the north side, will be repaired as soon as board of works can obtain settlement of controversies wdth three property owners, William H. Freeman, hoard of works member, said today. Clouds of dust, the other complaint of motorists, were to disappear today, Martin J. Hyland, city street commissioner said. He said first car of oil ordered by the city arrived today and that th*- Delaware St. Bridge was to be the first location on which oil would be spread. Streets near hospitals also were to be oiled today. PEONAGE IS CHANGED Turpentine Operators Convicted of Holding Negroes Slaves. PENSACOLA, Fla., May 23.—A Federal Court jury today returned a verdict of guilty in the cases of five turpentine operators, charged With peonage. The five men were ac< used of forcing negroes to work in the camps against their will and heating and otherwise mistreating them when they attempted toftjescape. HOURLY TEMPERATURE 6 a. m 74 10 a. m 84 7 a. m 76 11 a. m.,‘ 85 8 a. m 7'j 12 (Noon) .... 85 9a. m 83 1 p. m 87

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John L. Stuart

Early today John L. Stuart, head of the Associated Press in Indiana, widely known newspaper man. died today at his home. 4837 N. Capitol Ave.. following several weeks' illness. NOTHING HEARD OF EXPLORERS IN POLE FLIGHT Amundsen’s Countrymen Anxious as Silent Arctic Gives No Sign. Bv f nitrd Press i OSLO, Norway, May 23. — Anxiety today stirred the hearts of Norwegians, awaiting return of Captain Amundsen and his flying north pole explorers. Up to 4:20 this afternoon, fortyseven hours after his departure, Amundsen had not returned to King’s Bay and no news had come into tell his fate. Norwegians’ faith in their intrep a countryman's skill—and luck—kept their spirits from going into gloom, however, and everywhere, with men and women silently praying 7or Amundsen s safe return, there was still the belief that he had actually conquered the air and reached the pole. Open Water The famous explorer,. Captain Otto Sverdrup, expressed doubt that Amundsen would able to land at the pole, due to probable melting Ice and possible open stretches of water. Likewise he was skeptical that Amundsen would discover land en route. The Danish Arctic explorer, Peter Freuchen, hoped Amundsen would be able to check up on whether there was land or water at the He felt there was a fighting chance for. the men, even If they had trouble with their machines. Eventual discovery of land would, he thought, provoke a lively issue of ownership among Norway, Canada and the United States. AID WILL BE SENT MacMillan Expedition Would Search if Men Are Lost, Bu United Press WASHINGTON. May 23.—United States naval airplanes with the MacMillan artio expedition wifi search for Raold Amundsen and his party this summer if it develops their expedition has come to grief. Inquiry at the Navy Department and the National Geographic Society, backer of the expedition, brought the unanimous response today that the three amphibean planes accompanying the expedition would unquestionably be sei. to scout ttie polar waste for the Norwegian and his comrades if they are not hearu from before then. BIG RUM RING~FOUND Officials Discover Grocery and Perfume Shipments Were “Blind.” BOSTON, Mass., May 23.—Federal authorities here believe they have exposed one of the most extensive rum rings since prohibition became law. Evidence seized late yesterday indicated a $1,000,000 smuggling enterprise reaching throughout the east and into Canada, had boldly operated a legitimate coastwise shipping ; channel under the guise of grocery and perfumery shipments.

Flames Follow Destruction of Many Towns —Traffic Along Sea Coast Pafalyjed American Red Cross Considering Aid. By Moto Takata ! lilted Pirn* stuff Correspondent OSAKA, Japan, May 23. Several hundred dead have already been reported as a result of the terrific eartli shock, followed by fire, which struck Japan’s western coast today. Reports say the casualties are believed to be “large. ’’ Towns within five square miles of Toyooka were almost completely destroyed. The quake centered in the Kansai district, lying westward of Kayoto, which region is more sparsely settled than the part of Japan to the east and north. Toyaka, lying eighty miles northwest of Kayoto. is believed to have been half destroyed by the fire which followed in the train of the earth shake. Hoi Springs Razed A later report Indicated that Tsuno Saki, noted for its hot springs, was probably razed by fire. Direct communication with the region is interrupted, but indirect word indicated that the two towns were still burning at 5 p. in. Tsuno Saki, once a smiling city of 600 dwellings, noted for hot springs and health resorts, is tonight a smoking, ruined city of dead. From an airplane tonight—rushed there with staff correspondents of the Owaka Mainichi—the first views of the disaster were obtained. A great cloud of smoke rolled up from the city, which appears a cindered pile after earthquake and fire swept It today. Fire spouted nut of twenty different places within the city almost Immediately after the earth shock. And several hundred houses many of them frail bamboo structures, tumbled down beneath the force of the Inexorable earth rattlings. Many Guests Later the whole citv was swathed in fire. Your correspondents saw from the airplane only a very few houses unscathed. It was fi o’clock and the curling (Turn to Page 11) HOT WAVE MAY PASS BY NIGHT Chance for Record This Afternoon, However. V Temperature in Indianapolis had risen to 87 at 1 p. m. today, one degree above the mark for noon Friday, with possibility of anew heut record for the year. Friday now holds the record, with 90.1 degrees at 3 p. ni. Much cooler temperature late this evening was predicted by J. H. Armlngton. meteorologist, of the United States Weather Bureau. Vincennes and Columbus tied for first place in the State heat sweepstakes Friday with 94 degrees. South Bend was next with 92. Indianapolis still has a May heat record to shoot at, however, for 96 degrees was recorded here May 31, 1895. Cause of the present heat Is an area of low barometric pressure extending from the Dakotas to the North Atlantic States and causing winds from the south to bring in heat, Armingtop said. FIVE ARE OVERCOME Record Breaking Heat In Milwaukee As Mercury Goes to 91. Bi. I nit id Press MILWAUKEE. Wis., May 22. Five persons were overcome by the Jieat heie during the past twentyfour hours due to the record breaking heat for this time of the year. The mercury climbed to 91 degrees. Indications are that rains and thunder showers will bring relief.

TO SEE IF MAN CAN RETURN TO APE

By Frederick R. Kuh United Press Staff Correspondent B" ERLIN, May 23.—An impending German acientiflc expedition into East Africa attempts to sob* tne question: "Do humans revert to animal tyoes if they develop without contact with other mankind?” While William Jennings Bryan in America is fighting out the battle against the evolu'ion theory. Rudolf Requadt, au Jhor and soldier of fortune intent s to test out whether there is a coun-ter-evolution—o> - | reversion to type—under certain condition!!. Before setting forth to DMage buy in Portugese East Africa.

INDIANAPOLIS; SATURDAY, MAY 23, 1925

CITY MANAGER PLAN WORKERS ARE APPOINTED Charles F. Coffin, Chairman, Announces Three Committees. WILL BOOST MOVEMENT About 50,000 Signatures on Petition Are Wanted. Charles F. Coffin, chairman, today announced appointment of three committees to further the movement for a city manager form of local government in Indianapolis. Committees: Finance. Fred Hoke. J. W. Esterline and Frank E. Gates. Examination of city manager laws: Joe Rand Beckett. LWight S. Ritter and W. H. Insley. Plan of campaign: J. \Y. Esterline, Edward O. Snethen. James H. Lowry, Miss Elza Huebner, and Mrs. Ada D. Finfroek. The executive committee hacking the city manager move plans to seek cooijoration of all organizations in the city In their campaign. A speakers bureau will be organized and a campaign made in all city wards. The committee intends to obtain about. 50,000 signatures to petition asking a city manager election. Coffin said. Early In June an executive committee meeting will be held to consider committee reports and name other committees. “Plans have been arranged for putting l>efore the people of Indianapolis full and detailed information with reference to the experience of cities which,--have adopted the city manager plan. Ample opportunity will be given to every citizen of Indianapolis for a full study of the subject," Coffin said. ANTI - HYPOCRITES HIT Evangelist Scores Those Who Stay Away From Church. Flaying those who stand without the pale of the church because of the presence of hypocrites within the church. Raymond T. Richey, evangelist. speaking at Cadle Tabernacle Friday night, said “such people are even smaller than hypocrites, for they can hide behind the hypocrites. Both are bound for the same pit." Orchestra from the East Tenth St. Methodist Episcopal Church gave several selections. The Rev. Richey is scheduled to ppeak at Calvary Baptist Church Sunday at 10:45 a. m. L. F. Richey, a brother of the evangelist, from Houston. Tex., has joined the party.

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this aotumn. he plans to go to America, hoping there to rescruit one or two American scientists for his bizarre trip. Requadt will experiment on negro babi©3. Until adolescence, they will have no contact with others of their kind. And. their every move will he cnecked in the name of science. In a lonely spot along the coast, twelve made-ln-Afrlca pickannies will be taken from their mother's breasts and completely isolated. Corraled in a little settlement, technically equipped for the unusual experiment and safeguarded against accidents and illness they will be "devolution analyzed."

Suit Charges Love of Wife Alienated

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Mrs. Florence Sneed Fisher

SI HE was just a young, foolish girl, and he was a man of tfie i___J world with money that dazzled her." With these words. T. B. Fisher, 31, Spink Hotel, described his domestic difficulties with his 20-year-old wife, Florence, which culminated today in a suit for $25,000 against Robert M. Cass. 52. of 44 W. Fall Creek Blvd., for alleged alienation of affections filed In Marion county oTsTprotests DISCRIMINATION Three Nations ‘Called’ for Ignoring Obligations. Bu U i ifed Press WASHINGTON. May 23. The United States has protested to Belgium, Rumania and Czechoslovakia for discrimination against this government in refunding postwar relief debts to other powers without acting upon their American obligations, it was learned at the State Department today. No attempt was made by officials to reconcile the apparent contradiction between President Coolldge’s reported willingness to differentiate between war and relief debts and the opposite policy previously followed by the Administration. GIRL’S BODY IS FOUND Searchers Make Discovery After I/Ong Search—Aunt Dying. Bu 'United Press WINTHROP. Maine. May 23. Searchers hunting for Miss Aida Hayword, missing since early Wednesday, today discovered her body hidden between two mattresses beneath a cottage a short distance from the home of Mrs. Emma Townee, her aunt. Miss Hayward had been missing since an unknown assailant attacked her aunt early Wednesday morning, wounding her twice and the setting fire to the cottage where the attack occurred. The aunt is dying.

Unlike the Simian Tarzan. they will not even have the companionship of apes. Requadt wants to find out if these babes, isolated, will develop a spoken or sign language, whether they will Invent tools and spontaneously discover the products of modern civilization, or whethef they will retrogress to the stage of apes or the level of cavemen. Will they remain mentally and spiritually dwarfed? Or will they at least rise to the level of the East Africans? The answer to these questions, Requadt believes, will be of

Circuit Court. James W. Mellon I s Fisher's attorney. "Mr. Cass denies all of the allegations made in the complaint and will attempt to support his denial in court,” Fred Bates Johnson, attorney for Cass said. Mrs. Fisher, then Miss Florence Lilly Sneed, was well-known in Iddianapolls society when she attended Knickerbocker Lodge, school for girls, at 1541 Central Ave. Cass is a prominent electrical engineer with offices at 318 American Central Life Bldg. He is said to own the electric light and power plant at Brownstown, Ind. Cass, according to Fisher’s complaint, since Fisher’s marriage in Chicago, Feh. 26. has on numerous occasions been in communication with Mrs. Fisher and has succeeded in alienating her affections. They parted April 5. when Mrs. Fisher left for her parents' home at Kingsport, Tenn. Fisher charges that Cass conducted an energetic campaign through the mails to pursue his wife, starting with a letter Feb. 28, only two days after their marriage. The letter stated "that the plaintiff would not make a good husband for her and that she should leave him." according to the complaint. In the same letter Cass offered to buy her costly Jewelry and diamond rings, as well as to pay some of her debts, Fisher charged. Fisher asserted that his domestic troubles have occupied so much of his time that he was forced to neglect his business and lost his position. In a letter under date of March 5, Cass "made violent love to the plaintiff’s wife and attempted to induce her to leave the plaintiff," according to the complaint. "This letter caused much unhappiness in the plaintiff's home.” Three weeks later his wife decided co leave him. Flshoi said. CLOSELY BUNCHED There's a great fight on tn the National league for second place, no less than six of the clubs being in a position to grab the runnerup berth on the result of a short winning stretch. With the Giants well out in front, the Cards are the only team down in the ruck, and they aren't very far back at that.

value, not alone to evolutionists but to phychologlatn the world over. After that period of test, these specimens will be brought into 1 contact with modern civilization and provision will be made for taking care of them. Requadt intends to establish his "incubator colony" on a coast plateau, separating the experiment station from dwellings of the scientists by several hundred yard*. He has arranged for special observation posts around the baby enclosure, which will resemble the American blockhouses. There, with the aid of special mirrors, dictophones and

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Who’s Sorry Now, Sings Elmer Bu Times Sprainl LA PORTE. Ind.. May 23. Elmer Anderson, who aided in a Jail delivery, is looking for a little help himself now. He was sentenced to three months on the Indiana State Farm and fined SSO. "I felt sorry for the guy.’’ Anderson said, in explaining why he aided a prisoner to escape.

A. AND P._BANQUET HELD Employes of Indianapolis Unit Dine at Ulaypool. The Atlantic & Pacific Tea On,, now operating almost 12,000 stores throughout the country, expects to operate more than 20,000 In three years. This message was left with employes of the Indianapolis unit, fidlowing a banquet at the Clftypool. STILL BRINGS SENTENCE Illegal Possession Charge Also Results in Fine. Jack Bridwell, 15 N. West St., was to four months on the Indiana Stale Farm today by Criminal Judge James A. Collins on charge of unlawful possession of a still. Charles McWilliams. 45, of 1254 S. Hardin St., was given a suspended sentence of one to five years In the Indiana State Prison on charge of driving under the Influence of liquor. KIWANIS CLUB MEMORIAL Will Feature Weekly Luncheon at Ulaypool. The Kiwanls Club will hold its annual memorial meeting for members who have died during the past year Wednesday as part of the weekly luncheon at the Claypool. In accordance with a "Know your city plan" inaugurated the first of the year. Frank Montrose will speak on "Indianapolis in 1940, outlining expected lines of progress. Ira Minnick will give a boost talk. GET REPORT ON GIRL Police Search, But Without Avail— Woman Is Missing. Police were told Friday night that Goldie lying, 15, who left her home at 2617 W. Walnut St., last Monday to go to school and who failed to return home was seen walking near Michigan and King Sts., a few minutes before the report was made. A search by the police failed to find her. Mrs. Laura Wrade. 46, is missing from her home at 2026 Mabel St. Her husband said she was wearing dark clothing, and has blue eyes and dark hair. SHANK GIVES HIS VIEW Opposed to Elimination of Two-Man Night Police Patrol. Mayor Shank announced today he was opposed to proposal to eleminate the two-man system of police patrol at night, suggested as a means of making twenty-five more police available for district service during the day. , Shank said he favored employing from twenty-five to fifty additional policemen, hut would leave the matter to city council. Mayor Shank returned to Indianapolis Friday fol lowing a trip to Louisville and French Lick. WOMAN TAKES POISON; DIES 111 Health Blamed for Second Suicide. Indianapolis’ second suicide in the last two days came today, when the lifeless body of Mrs. Marie Allen. 36. was found near noon at her home, 1338 E. Lagrande Ave. She had taken poison. 11l health was given as the cause. An aunt, Mrs. Rose Hancock, living In the rear of the home, found Mrs. Allen when she called her to dinner. Motor Policemen Hyland and Amsden. who Investigated, said she had been dead some time. She Is said to have suffered from nervous trouble. In a note to her mother she said she could not stand her 111 health.

movie cameras, the observers will he able day and night to observe the babies' moves. A long mechanicai arm will be devised for reaching out and etufting the babies from time to time. The isolation of th# babies will not mean neglect, Requadt declares, for physicians will be present to see that the charges are properly treated if ill and properly fed (mechanically, however), when well. Will anew genus homo develop from these testa? Arrangements have been made for reporting through the United Press the progress of the experiment

Forecast UNSETTLED and much cooler tonight and Sunday; probably local thunderstorm*.

TWO CENTS

MURDERCOUNT IS TRANSFERRED OUT OF COUNTY Motion Filed Alleging Fair Hearing Impossible Here. s COLLINS GRANTS PLEA Accused Men May Go to New Jail Monday. ]). C. Stephenson, former grand dragon of the Ku-Klux Klan in Indiana and his aids, Kail Klinck and Earl (Jentry, will be tried in Noblesville, lnd., on charges of muydering Miss Madge Oberlioltzer, 28, of >BO2 University Ave. Hamilton County, of which Noblesville is the seat, was selected for the trial place, following filing of a motion for a change of venue today with Judge James A. Collins In Critnina Court. Judge Collins granted the motion. Judge Fred A. Hines of Hamilton Circuit Court will he the trial Judge. •lunge Hines when notified that the rase had been venued to his court said he did not see how he could hear the trial before the Ortober term The judge said the docket is filled up to the middle of July, when, according to long custom, court will be adjourned until fall. One murder case—also venued from Marion County, is included hi the docket. Following the filing of the motion. Prosecutor William H. Remy conferred with Charles E. Cox. attorney for the Oberholtzer family, and later suggested three ocunties—Shelby. Boone and Hamilton. Hamilton Chosen Eph Inman, chief counsel for the defense. said Hamilton was agreeable to him Hnd he would accept it without argument. Judge Collins immediately ordered a transcript of all court proceedings in the case be prepared and sent to Hamilton County. Stephenson and his aids will he taken to Nobles ville j ill probably Monday. Sheriff Oilier Hawkins said. The transorljU of the court proceedings and the formal order for the transfer of the prisoners Is expected by that time. Stephenson’s motion for a change of venue alleged bias and prejudice against the defendants nnd general excitement over the case It was filed by Inman. Ira M. Holmes, who has been conducting the defense was also in the courtroom. I’redjudice Alleged The motion stated that the defendants felt they could not obtain a fair trial in Marlon county because of the “general excitement, bias and predjudiee against all the defendants and due to the odium which attaches to the defense of said defendants." Stephenson, Klinck and Gentry signed the motion. Judge Collins spoke feelingly on the change of venue law when the motion was presented. The law'll unfair to the judges of adjoining counties, he declared. "There calendars already arw clogged with change of venue cases from Marion County," he said. "This law is survival of ancienttimes. The only remedy is in an aroused public opinion which wUI compel some legislature In the ture to amend It." ■ History of Case V Miss Oberholtzer died April from poison self-administered at Hammond, Ind., March 16. According to the story she told her parents and physician. Dr. John K. Kingsbury, she was lured to Stephenson’s home, 5432 University Ave., ths night of March 15, compelled to drink something which made her ill. She said she was taken to a train and forced to occupy a stateroom with Stephenson and another man. After being attacked and maltreated she was taken from the train at Hammond, Ind., early the next morning, she said, and taken to a hotel. She then obtained poison by a ruse and took It. Discovering her condition her abductors, she said, brought her back to Indianapolis In an automobile, held her a prisoner In the garage at Stephenson's home over night and returned her to her own home the next day. Hers she remained until her death. Indicted Twice in March Stephenson, Klinck and Gentry, were indicted by yie Marion County grand Jury, the former Klan head being charged with kidnaping, attacking and committing malicious mayhem upon Miss Oberholtzer, and with his aids, of conspiracy to commit a felony. The indictment charging murder was returned April 18. The three defendants were arrested April 20 and have been In Jail since. The case was set for trial in Criminal Court June 2. However the change of venue action did away with this. More Aid for Ileniy Prosecutor Remy probably will have additional assistance in ths case from Justin A. Roberts, prosecuting attorney at Noblesville. The court house in which thl trial will be held is an old building; hut the court room is in -good coni ditlon. It will seat about 401 persona.