Indianapolis Times, Volume 37, Number 67, Indianapolis, Marion County, 30 July 1925 — Page 1
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VOLUME 37—NUMBER 67
ASK NOOSE FOR BANDIT SURVIVORS Triple Hanging of Remaining Drake Hotel Thugs Promised by Crowe as Object Lesson to Chicago’s Criminal Gangs. FORMAL CHARGES OF MURDER ARE MADE Russell Scott, Doomer'. TvlilI lionaire Slayer, Questioned When Postcard Signed by Brother Is Found on One of Captives. By Edward C. Derr United Press Staff CorresDonilent CHICAGO, July 30.—Working with express the county grand jury met in extraordinary session today and returned true bills against Jack Wilson, alias Woods, and J. W. Holmes, both of Texas, and William Mullenbach of New York in connection with the spectacular raid on the fashionable' Drake hotel late yesterday. They are charged with the nnu’der of Frank B. Rodkey, clerk at the hotel. Mullenbach is still at large, jvhile Wilson and Holmes have confessed to participating in the robbery. Witnesses told the grand Jury that Holmes fired the fatal shot. Loot Partially Recovered “Tex” Court, Indian, -was shot to death by a policeman as he ran from -he hotel, and the fifth bandit, Eric ,Nelson, was killed in an exchange of shots after a running battle through the streets of the fashionable North Side district. Holmes was captured in the hotel kitchen and Wilson was arrested this morning when he applied to a hospital for treatment. One of his fingers was shot off when he stumbled over the shotgun he used in the hold-up. Considerable of the loot has been recovered, police said. Hotel officials estimated the loss at between $7,000 and SIO,OOO. State Attorney Crowe promised a triple hanging as an object lesson to oriminals whose bold depredations have given Chicago the name of "the crime capital of the wqrld.” Scott Questioned “We’ll get Mullenbach within twenty-four hours,” Crowe said. '‘Then we will rush the case to trial while the crime is still fresh (T%m to Page 12) iEMY MUM ON SHANK CHARGES Threatened War With Mayor Ebbs. Threatened war between Mayor Shank and Prosecutor William H. Remy over liquor law enforcement iebbed today. Reruy Wednesday promised to reply today to Mayor Shank’s charges, made after Remy had told Attorney General Gilliom Indianapolis police were somewhat lax In arresting bootleggers on their beats. “After thinking the matter over, I believe It is best not to stir up any trouble right now,” Remy said today. Shank's accused Remy of “playing politics" in secuilng appointment of four deputy prosecutors to handle liquor cases.
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NELL TRAMPS SUGAR CREEK BEAUTY SPOT Times Hiker Sees Deserted Old Wool Mill at Yountsville and Learns Its History.
Note—Nell Gordon of The Tiroes staff is making- a unique tour of Indiana—on foot, and with the- assistance of motorists who give her a lift. A story of her experiences appears in The Times each day. By Neil Gordon GOODLAND, Ind., July 30.—-My hike to Yountsville was a real one, reaching nearly to my destination, when a gentleman with a 4 o’clock golf date, offered me a' ride. From him I learned about the once prosperous litttle community located on the banks of Sugar Creek.
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Bruce I. Susong Bn United Press COVINGTON, Ky., July 30.—8. I. Susong, editor of the Kentucky Post, a Scripps-Howard newspaper, was found guilty of violating the new Kentucky “gossip” law today and fined sls. . * The fine was assessed by Police Judge L. L. Manson in whose court Susorig’s attorneys vainly sought to avoid trial. Susong was foud guilty ot.publishing the following in reporting the action of the city commissioners in borrowing $50,000 to pay city expenses: “Those who have held position in the city financial department say that insofar as they can remember .this J# the first time in the history the city was broke within a month after the June taxes had been collected.” Mayor Daniel O'Donavan filed the charge, alleging slander.
FLIMYSY ATTIRE FINDS FRIEND Doctor Answers Critical Vatican Librarian. Bn United Pre.xx CHICAGO, July 30.—Lady Godiva had the right idea when she gafloped through the streets of Coventry garbed only in a mantle of hair—at least from the health standpoint. Dr. A. E.- Waterman of the American Institute of Horhepathy said today in reply to the attack or, flimsy attire made by Cardina.' Gasquet, aged librarian of kthe Vatican. To the venerable cardinal, flimsy attire indicates “universal decadence”-: to Dr. Waterman it shows a drift toward better health. The more ! skin one exposes to the sun's rays the beter health. Dr. Waterman said. “Without considering the moral issues involved but judged only on the basis of health the present fashions which permit, more or less cutanos pressure are a positive health virture,” he said. YEAR BOOkTcoST CUT Printing Clerk Says Bill Is SI,OOO Less Than Last Year. Indiana’s 1924 year books, recently off the press, the State approximately SI,OOO less than the 1923 issud, J. Otto Lee, clerk of the State printing board, said today. In 1923 a total of 10,000 copies was issued, each b-.rk containing 1,228 pages, with a total coat to the State of $10,537.03. The 1924 book, containing 1,334 pages, cost $9,153.78, since only 8,000 copies were issued. SMOKE LAW APPROVED Engineers’ Association Suggests Modification of Code. - General approval of the proposed city smoke abatement ordinance was made in a committee report to the Indianapolis chapter, American Association of Engineers, at the Board of Trade today. O. E. McMeans, chairman, presented the report. Some modifications in the code were suggested by the committee. BOY HURT IN FALL Albert Wallace, 12, of 635 Harmon St., fell from the second floor to the basement of the new Eli Lilly & Cos. Bldg., Delaware and McCarty Sts. He was sent to city hospital suffering from injuries to his head and back. CONCERTS'FOR PARK R. Walter Jarvis, park superintendent, today authorized a series of concerts in Douglas Park by the colored Y. M. CL A. colored band, Sunday afternoons from 3:30 to 5:30 p. m. ' HOURLY TEMPERATURE / 6 a. m 66 10 a. m". 66 7 a. m 66 11 a. m...... 66 8 a. m 66 12 (noon) .... 67 9 a. m...... 67 1 p. m 66
"Thirty or forty years ago the only woollen .mill in the State was located here,” said my informant, pointing to the vast stretch of waste land now grown to weeds, and to .he vacant buildings, windows of which have befen destroyed by vandals. "The mill owners had a splendid reputation for fair dealing and for the quality of their goods produced and wool growers from other States annual made pilgrimages of many (Turn to Page 8)
STATE SUPPORT GIVEN SCHMIDT IN GRAVEL WAR County Surveyors’ Body Backs Stand —Engineers Talk Gray Discharge. The County Surveyors’ Association and a number of engineers over the State are backing him in his fight to uphold his Marion County road specifications, George G. Schmidt, county engineer, said today. Schmidt said he had received a telegram from Don Heaton, Fowler, Ind., president of the surveyors’ association, saying: "We certainly approve of your decided stand in the specification fight in Marion County.” Gravel men claim Schmidt's specifications call for such a heavily screened grade of gravel as to prohibit its use in cement for the roads. The State highway commission has announced a policy which will overrule the Schmidt specifications. A resolution commending Chesleigh B. Gray, recently discharged as chief engineer of the highway commission, for not allowing the commission to override his professional engineering judgment was presented to Indianapolis Chapter, American Association of Engineers at the Board of Trade today. The resolution was not adopted, but on suggestion of Fred Kellan, chief testing engineer of the highway commission, was referred to the executive committee, which will meet Tuesday evening. Kellan objected to the resolution, saying some of the facts given were not true. 'Gray was dismissed because he refused to disapprove Schmidt’s specifications. The resolution said it was understood gravel men had protested on an increase in sand content of specifications; that Gray had opposed reducing the sand content, but had agreed if there would be a proportionate reduction in costs. RAILROAD DAY SPEAKER Pennsylvania Traffic Manager on Traffic Chib Program. J. L. Eysmans. Philadelphia, Pa., general traffic manager of the Pennsylvania Railroad, will be the principal speaker at ‘Pennsylvania Railroad day” celebration Aug. 13 at Culver, Ind. Henry A. Palmer of Chicago, editor and manager of the Traffic World, will be toastmaster at tfee banquet in the Culver Military Academy mess haU. The celebration will be the second feature event of the year sponsored by Indianapolis Traffic Club. Several bundled from Indianapolis will make the trip on the special train which will leave the Union Station at 9 a. m. WANDERWELLS IN CITY World Travelers Have Been Through Thirty-Nine Counties. After completing a tour of thirtynine countries and four continents the party of Wanderwell world travelers passed through Indianapolis today en route to Detroit, • The expedition was led by Captain and Mrs. Walter Wanderwell of Detroit. The trip was made ip four open automobiles. holFuF IS REPORTED Three Bandits Get §23.70, Victim Tells Police. John Knowles, 1545 Lexington Ave., told police he was held up early today at Keystone Ave. and Michigan St., by three armed men who took $23.70 and a SSO watch. The trio fled in an auto, he said. ' KEY WARNING IS GIVEN Police warned householders today against hiding door keys in obvious places. Mrs. Alma Boswell, 23, 324 N. West St., returned from market to discover that a thief had found her door key and had stolen money, amount unknown, from a desk.
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INDIANAPOLIS, THURSDAY, JULY 30, 192a
PHONE CASE HEARING SET FOB SEPT. 1 Artman Announces Date When Public Service Commission Will Take Up Appraisal of Indiana Bell —New Rates at Stake. T MARKS NEW CHAPTER IN FIGHT OF TWO YEARS Experts Employed for Months in Taking Minute Inventory After Federal Court Ruled in Favor of Utility in Injunction Plea. Samuel 11. Artman, member of the public service commission, today announced that heariugs on the commission’s appraisal of property of the Indiana Bell Telephone-Company will begin Sept. 1. The commission, after a series of hearings will establish anew schedule of lines for telephone patrons in all parts of the State based on the appraisal. . Samuel R. Artman, member of the public service commission, today announced that hearings on th commission's appraisal of property of the Indiana Bell Telephone Company will begin Sept. 1. The commission, after a series of hearings, will establish anew schedule qf rates for telephone patrons in all parts of the State based on the appraisal. For several months a special force of men has been engaged in making a. thorough inventory of the Indiana Bell property. By means of the Inventory and-application of the unitcost system, an appraisal of present value of the proerty will he reached. Evidence produced in the hearings will be taken into consideration in fixing a rate-making valuation. Three Experts y Taylor E. Groninger, former Indianapolis city corporation counsel; Benjamin Perk, accountant, and Edward W. Bemis, telephone expert, have been in the employ of the commission for several months working first on the inventory and now on the appraisal which will be submitted. More than two years ago, the commission instituted an investigation of the services and rates of-the In(Tum to Page 13)
WATSON DENIES HEMOVAL CAUSE Makes Statement in Appointing Mrs. Wheatcraft. Friendship for Senator James E. Watson was not the cause af removal of Mrs. Vivian Wheatcraft as director of the intelligence division of the State fire marshal’s office, according to Watson. The statement was made by Watson In announcing that Mrs. Wheatcraft would have charge of women’s organization work in his fight for renomination in the 1926 Republican primary. She will maintain her headquarters at the Severin. Watson said he asked Mrs. Wheatcraft three months ago to assist him in organization work. "To say she was discharged because she was friendly to me places Governor Jackson In a false light,” he said. Watson said he and Jackson are. on friendly terms. It is understood Watson went to Shelbyvllle today with United States Marshal Linus P. Meredith. 12 REPORTED KILLER French Express Train Derailed -and Cars Telescoped. Bu United Press PARIS, July 30.—An express train was derailed near here today and its cars were telescoped. First reports estimated the dead at twelve and added that twelve were seriously injured.
FOUR STATES FEEL TWO SHARP QUAKES Distinct Shocks of Short Duration Hit Pan Handle Valley in Southwest.
Bu United Preg* AMARILLO, Tex., July 30.—Two distinct earth tremors shook the Pan Handle valley of Texas. N'w Mexico, Oklahoma and Kansas early today without material damoge. Shocks were felt at Clarendon,
First Pictures of Bryan Funeral
BRYAN’S FINAL PILGRIMAGE TO CAPITAL ENDED Arrival in Washington Concludes Last Triumphal March. By Paul R. Mallon United Press Staff Correspondent WASHINGTON, July 30.—Surrounded by loving members of his family, William Jennings Bryan returned to Washington today on a pilgrimage to the grave. The funeral train which bore him from the Tennessee mountain village where he died drew into the Union Station at 7:40 a. m. The journey’s end concluded the last triumphal march of the Commoner. as remarkable in its tributes as ever he received when he sought the popular favor -in the vigor of his prime. Approximately 1,000 people crowded the vast concourse of the station when the body arrived. A large detail of police patrolled the station and mounted,squadron kept the exit clear foY the movement of the body The funeral party was met by an Informal reception committee, including Ben G. Davis, farmer secreary to the Commoner; Charles Cook, representing, unofficially, the State Department which Bryan headed for two years; Representative William C. Upshaw of Geor(Tum to Page 13) LAFAYETTE LINE ASKED Hiner Company Application for Bus „ Route Heard. Application of Hiners' Red Ball Bus lines to establish a beginner’s route from Indianapolis to West Lafayette was heard today before Frank Wampler of the public service commission. The company's ninety-day petition was denied by the commission June 11. Most of the forenoon was consumed by debate between Arthur R. Robinson, Hiner company attorney and David E. Watson, counsel Mr the Terre Haute, Indianapolis and Eastern Traction Company, which is opposing the petition. HOUSEMAN SENTENCED Convicted on Charge of Stealing From Home. Monroe Starks, 27, colored, was sentenced ten to twenty years at the Indiana Reformatory today by Special Judge Frank A. Symmes, when convicted in Criminal Court on burglary and grand larceny charges. Starks, who had been employed as houseman in several north side apartments, Is alleged to have entered the home of Lowell H. Wilson, 3615 Washington Blvd., and taken silverware and household furnishings. Starks said he bought the articles. FINED ON TWO CHARGES Motorist Said To Have Tried To Pull Prosecutor From Car Medos Gravelle, 40, of 1307 N. Illinois St. was fined $5 and costs on an assault and battery charge, and $1 and costs on a charge of driving through a traffic signal, by City Judge Dan V. White today. It was alleged that. Wednesday, Gravelle drove past a' traffic signal at Meridian and St. Clair Sts. Later when John Caylor, deputy city prosecutor, attempted to take his number, Gravelle is said to have attempted to pull Caylor from the automobile in which he was riding.
Tex., at 6:05 a. m., and at 6:15 while Can von felt a shake at 7:2b. A tern ler struck Amarillo at 6:12, noticeably shaking downtown buildings. The tremor was strong enough to waken hundreds of persons.
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—Photo* by NRA. Here are the first photographs of the Dayton, Tenn., funeral services for William Jennings Bryan to reach Indianapolis.. Above—The Rev. Charles Jones offering a brief prayer from the porch of the Richard Rogers home. Below—The American legion guard of honor.
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Shank Asks Minute’s Pause as Tribute to William Jennings Bryan. One minute of solemn, pause at 2 p. m. Friday was ordered by Mayor Shank today as a tribute of Indianapolis citizens to the memory of William Jennings Bryan. The moment marks the commencement of funeral services for the Commoner at Washington, The Indianapolis Street Railway Company will stop all street cars for one minte in compliance with Shank's request, Jam?s P. Tretton, superintendent, said. Shank appealed to automobile drivers to stop one minute In silent tribute. Shank said he believed work in all factories and offices of the city will cease and all employes will rise and pay their respects to “Democracy’s champion.” "All creeds, all parties, all classes of citizenry revere this great and honorable man," Mayor Shank said. "I believe this cessation of our daily tasks will serve to express the general sentiment of respect and reverence held by true and patriotic; citizens of Indianapolis for the greatest character In the past century.” A memorial mass meeting will be held Aug. 7, at Cadle Tabernacle, the Rev. W. M. Holderby, of Chicago, announced. Rev. Holderby director of the Christian Family Crusade. Is planning a conference to be held here in October. Mr. Bryan was to h%ve been one of the speakers. A wreath from the Indianapolis Gospel Chorus has been sent to the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church at Washington, where the funeral will he held. COMPANY GIVES FIGURES Street Railway Handles 280,000 Passengers Daily, Says Circular. The Indianapolis Street Railway Company handle* on the average 280,000 passengers a day, according to a circular which the company Is distributing. About 12,000 persons are employed and the annual pay roll Is about $3,000,000, the folder states. The company pays taxes of $400,000 yearly, it said. DYING~STATEMENT READ State Scores In Trial of Loral Murder Case. Bu Time* Special SHELBYVILLE. Ind., July 30. The State scored today In the trial of John Ridley, colored, charged with the murder in Indianapolis of Bessie FYazier, colored, when Judge Harry C. Morrison ruled that the woman's dying statement could b admitted Into evidence, Ridley's case was venued here from Indianapolis.
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Services Will Be Broadcast Bu Time* Sprcinl WASHINGTON. July 30. Thousands of admirers of William Jennings Rryan will hear the final/ rites for the great Commoner over the radio Friday afternoon. Funeral services at the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church will be broadcast through a hook-up of some of the most powerful stations in the country. Station WRO here, assisted by WJZ, New York, and WGY, Schenectady, will form one chain und WCAP another local station will broadcast over ita relay stations which reach as far west as Minneapolis.
YOUNG DOB IN SENATE RACE La Follette, Jr., in Contest to Succeed Father. Hu United Brer. a MADISON, Wis., July 30.—Robert M. La Follette Jr. today announced his candidacy for United States Senator In the special edectlon to fill the seat in Congress left vacant by the death of his father. “I am a candidate for United States Senator. In a short time I shall Issue a complete statement," Robert Jr. told newspaper men. SUNNYSIDE COStTgIVEN Total of 172 Patients' Cared for hi June, Report Shows. It cost Marion County $12,708.64 to maintain Sunnyeide Sanatorium near Oaklandon, lnd., and care for 172 patients during June, according Jo a report submitted with county commissioners today by Dr. H. S| Hatch, superintendent. Twenty patients were discharged from the institution last month. In June. 1924, the hospital housed 164 patients, fourteen of whom were discharged. SHOWERS PREDICTED Weather Bureau Mays Friday Should Be Fair and Cooler. Showers this afternoon or tonight were included on the menu which the weather bureau offered Indian apolls. Friday should he fair und cooler, the bureau believes. Temperature was 66 at 7 a. m., or 4 degrees below normal. Temperatures have been generally below normal during the latter part of the month. Showers were reported in the northeast part of the State Wednesday.
Forecast UNSETTLED and cooler with probably showers to* night; Friday fair and cooler.
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STEPHENSON HOVE IS OP TO OPSE Counsel Will Decide Next Action Opportunity for Immediate Trial Is ReOpened by Judge Hines of Hamilton Court. STATE IS READY TO START AT ANY TIME Old Question of Who Will Be Tried First Still Unsettled —Motion for Rehearingj on Bail Petition Is Overruled. By Blythe Q. Hendricks With the gateway to an immediate trial which was closed in their faces July 6 by Judge Fred K. Hines of Hamilton Circuit Court, again open, attorneys for D. C. Stephenson, Earl Klinok and Earl Gentry, charged with murder of Miss Madge Oberholtzer, were to dr. eido today whether to take advantage of the opportunity. Eph Inman. Ira M. Holmea, Ralph Walt*. Floyd C. Christian and R. E. Johnson, defense attorneys, held a long conference. They reused to say what steps wera contemplated. Meantime the position of the Stale was reiterated by William H. Remy, prosecutor. It was the same position ho ha.l taken from the flrat. State Ready "We are ready to go to trial at any time, with reasonable notioe o that we may get our witnesses together, upon any combination of defendants. Including Stephenson," Remy aatd. In fact, the legal hatttle seems on the point of befhg resumed exactly where It was brought to a eudden holt July 6, when Judge Hines, tired of bickerings and legal Jockeying, abruptly adjourned court until the October term. In overruling a motion of the defense Wednesday for a rehearing on the petition to admit the defendants, to hail, Judge Hines said that the defendants were in Jail because they had chosen to remain there rather than face triaj, and that he was ready to call a special term of court to try the cases of any or all of them Immediately and to work from now until October to dispose of them. Old Battle Uneettled The State has Insisted it has the right to name the order of trial, and the defense has attempted to get round this by legal strategic moves. At the time Judge Hines adjourned court the defense had filed motions for sepnrate trials on behalf of Stephenson and Kllnrk *!n an at-, tempt to tiring Gantry to trial first i Thirty aeronnds after court ad Journed Kph Inman, chief defense counsel, attempted to file a motion for a change of Judge as to Stephenson, hut Judge Hines said that In hla opinion thla was not a matter that could be taken up In vacation Among lawyers It Is considered probable that anew attempt to file a petition of this character will he made, nnd If successful, this will be followed by a demand that either Gentry or Kllnck he tried before Judge Hlnea Immediately. TAX DROP POSSIBLE j Auditor Sacra Out Can Be Made, Along With Debt Retirement. Aa long aa the total aasessed valuation of property In Indiana can be maintained above the SC,000,000,000 mark there Is no reason why the debt retiring and tax reduction program of the State ,ad-’ ministration cannot be effected, In the opinion of Lewis S. Bowman, State auditor. Governor Jackson and Bowman ! are of the oplnon that the Stale ] levy can be reduced from 28 cents to 2K cents and the $2,000,000 debt. ! of the general fund canceled next I year. Both Jackson and Bowman j say the $100,000,000 loss In property valuation of the State was antlcti pated.
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