Indianapolis Times, Volume 37, Number 76, Indianapolis, Marion County, 10 August 1925 — Page 1

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VOLUME 37—NUMBER 76

TRACTION CRASH KILLS TWO MEN

HEALTH BOARD FIGHT ENTERED BY GOVERNOR Jackson Understood to Be Ready to Change Personnel, MEETS WITH MEMBERS Trial of Dr. King Thwarted by Injunction. Governor Jackson today took an active hand In the muddled affairs of the State board of health and it kis indicated that a complete ange In personnel of the board would result'. Jockson’s first move, it was learned, was to advise the postponement of a meeting scheduled for today at which charges of insubordination and malfeasance were to be heard against Dr. William F. King, secretary of the board. Today Jackson met with Secretary of State Frederick E. Schortemeier and State Auditor L. S. Bowman, members of a committee which fills board of health vacancies. % May Discharge Members Although neither Schortemeier nor Bowman would disclose rvhat took place, it was learned an agreement was reached ■whereby Jackson wfill discharge what members he believes ark, out of harmony with the gem eral scheme of the board. At a later conference Jhe Governor met Dr. John H. Green of North Yeronn, board president, and Dr, Homer C. Haas, Peru, a member, and told them w T hat he had in mind, This afternoon, it was learned, Jackson will confer with a third member, Dr, T. Victor Keene of Indianapolis, Dr, Keene is all probllility will be discharged by Jackson and it was thought possible that Dr, James A. Turner _of Nashville will go, While Jackson would make no definite statement as to his plans, he did say that any action he might take would be for the purpose of I restoring harmony” in the board, I Halted by an injunction from holding old charges, some of the board members were scheduled to hold a ■'rump” session today to discuss n‘w charges against King, Injunction Given Through a temporary injunction obtained Saturday night from Judge Clinton H. Givan, Superior Court 4, King’s attorney was able to bring about a postponement of the trial, Shortly before the court ordei> was issued Dr. Green postponed the trial indefinitely. Dr, Green, it was learned, acted on the advice of Governor Jackson, Judge Givan set Sept, 8 as date for hearing on the restraining order. In the meantime the board is powerless to act on the charges whieh have been certified against King, Board members against whom the injunction is directed are Dr, Green, Dr. Keene, Dr. Haas and Dr, Turner, The order also prevents the board from hindering with Dr, King in performing the duties of his office, Board members it was learned, were to confer today with their attorney, James A. Noel.

ASK DEATH FOR SHEIK’ SLAYER Prosecutor Outlines Plans in Case of Patricide, Bu United Press ALLISON, la., Aug. 10.4-The death penalty will be sought In the prosecution of Warren Vanderwoort, 17-year-old high school sheik who confessed he shot and killed his father, a Methodist minister, and seriously wounded his mother, Prosecuting Attorney B. H. Brauer said today. "Popular sentiment may be for life Imprisonment because of Warren's youth,” Brauer said, “but I think this boy should be made an example.” The boy's mother said at the hospital where she is slowly recovering from two bullet wounds In the head that she would not testify against her son. TONIC PUZZLES JUDGE 1 Three Held for Drinking Strong _ Blood Remedy. City Judge Jackson Carter pro tern, must decide whether blood tonic containing 18 per cent alcohol is sufficient evidence to convict three men arrested with blind tiger charges. The men are Lawrence Steigelmyer, 1405 S. East St.; Harold Reisner, 38 S. Dearborn St., and Emmett Kinney, 211 Blake St. They were arrested Sunday by State Policemen Lorty and Bridges at Blake and North Sts. ALLEGED SPEEDERS FINED Robert Burlock, 5141 Kenwood St., and Orville Peppert, Southport, were each fined $5 afid costs in city court today when convicted on speeding dharges. Ed Miller, 1410 S. New Jersey St., and George fined $1 and costs on similar charges.

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Third Man in Auto Seriously Injured —Interurban Hits Machine at Keystone Ave. and Thirty-Eighth St. in Early Morning. Two men were killed instantly and one man* serious injured in an auto-interurban crash at Keystone A-vc. and Thirty-Eight St. early today. Thirteen other persons were injured in auto accidents over the week-end. The dead: Albert IST. Kercheval, 59, of 1624 Ludlow Ave. Cassius E. Wright, 53, of 5625 Greenfield Ave. George E. Wright, 55, of 320 N. Euclid Ave., brother of the dead man, was the lone survivor of the traction auto crash and was taken to city hospital, injured about the back, arm and head. He told Sergeant Russell and emergency squad that he was riding in the rear seat. Kercheval was driving. Their auto was west-bound on Thirty-Eight St., and turned up the slight incline on to the Union Traction tracks to go north on Keystone Ave. The party was going to Noblesville, where Wright said they were, wmrking as building contractors. He said he saw the car a few feet from the auto. Blew Whistle J. E. Anthony, 49, of 1504 Brookside Ave., motor man on the car bound for Anderson, Ind., and Gavin Stewart, 35, of 2519 E. Eighteenth St., conducteor, both said the whistle was blown for the crossing at 1,000 feet. Anthony said that when he saw th<j auto apparently stalled on the track he blew several short blasts? The auto was struck broadside and hurled down an embankment. All three men were thrown from the wreckage. The traction car continued on 480 feet. The auto was completely demolished. Saw Crash John R. Murray, grocer at ThirtyEighth St. and Keystone Ave.. told police he saw the collision. He verified Anthony’s story. Coroner Robinson ordered both -oodles taken to the Moore & Kirk morgue, 2518 Station St., and (Turn to Page 11) leg Ton group FOR DEPORTING Commission Favors Passage of Legislation. Passage of legislation for the deportation of all aliens convicted of a felony was urged in a resolution adopted here today by the National Americanism commission of The American Legion, E. K. Bixby, commission chairman, announced. The resolution calls upon the national Legion convention at Omaha, Oct. 5 tt> 9, to urge. Congress to pass the needed laws. Bixby said that the resolution was aimed particularly at anti-narcotics act violations. UNIONS FIRM Lewis Rejects Arbitration Proposal At Coal Wage Parley Bv United Preen ATLANTIC CITY, N. J., Aug. 10. ’ —Unless the federal government or the State of Pennsylvania Intervenes, 15,800 hard coal mine workers will be called out on strike Sept. 1, In the opinion of union leaders here today. John L. Lewis’ letter to Samuel D. Warrlnger, rejecting arbitration and reiterating that the miners remain firm in their demands, is believed to have ended the possibility of further negotiations here. Accordingly union leaders went ahead with plans for suspension of work in the hard coal fields next month, when the present agreement with the operators expires.

SCOTT MINGLES WITH INSANE AT MADHOUSE Convicted Slayer Greets Superintendent With Statement That He Is Sane —Confined to Private Cell.'

Bu United Press 1 STATE HOSPITAL, CHESTER, 111., Aug. 10.—Hours of quiet thinking, innumerable cigaretes and a few hastily spoken “hello's” made up the first day of Russel Scott's life in Jhe hospital for the criminally insane here. The former Canadian millionaire, who was convicted and sentenced to hang for the murder of Joseph Maurer, a drug store clerk, only to escape the gallows by insanity pleadings, was received at the State institution shortly after midnight Saturday. He was led to a private cell, as he will not be allowed to ming e much with other inmates, for hip first night in the hosp.tal. "I am sane as you arc, ’ Scott told Superintendent Stubblefl Id. "How-

Future of City to Be Portrayed Boys and Girls Vie With Business Men in Boosting

mNDIANAPOLIS business men are planning a* campaign to boost the city. Boys and girls under 18 are not to be outdone. They are writing essays on “The Future of Indianapqlis” In the contest now being sponsored by the Hoosier Post, 624, Veteran of Foreign Wars, and The Indianapolis tf'imes. There are nine cash prizes to be won, ranging frdm $lO to $2. All essays must be mailed to The Times Essay Editor not later than midnight of Aug. 18. They must not exceed 200 words and should be written on only one side of the paper. Prizes will be awarded at a lawn fete to be given by the Veterans of Foreign Wars at Spades Park Aug. 22. There is plenty of time yet to win that first prize of $lO in cash. Second prize is $5; third, $3; for the five next best, $2 each, and $2 for the neatest manuscript. Think over the future of Indianapolis. Then w-rite your ideas in your best style aa neatly as possible, and send in the essay. BOARD TO GET SCHOOL BUDGET TUESDAY NIGHT I V Tentative Outlay Calls for $10,292,177 in 1925- ' 1926. The tentative budget for ftidianapolis schols for 1925-26 calling from apprQximatbly $10,292,177, will be submitted to the school board Tuesday night, it was announced today by William H. Book, business director. If the board approves the tentative budget, it will be printed and distributed for public inspection, Book said. The budget as proposed, means an increase of about 3 per cent in the cost of operating and maintaining the school system, Book said. Greatest Jump The budget for 1924-25 was for $9,697,825. The increase is greatest in capital outlay for new. holdings and additional real estatfe for school sites, debt service and sinking fund, and in teachers’ salaries, which were fixed by the board in 1920, following a schedule of automatic increases. The proposed appropriation of SSOO for an increase in the salary of the business director will not be included in the budget, Book although the budget committee favored it. May Buy Lots The board may act on the proposed purchase of lots at Nos. 915, 917 and 921 Fletcher Ave. as a site for playgrounds and a possible addition to School No. 28. Bids will be received on digging a well at School 68 and on the printing of the 1925-26 Indianapolis school directory.

GRAIN GROWERS BEAT RAILROADS Farmers Win Important Victory on Freight Rates. Bu United Press WASHINGTON, Aug. 10.—Protesting grain growers of the Northwest to the new increased freight rates on grain shipments from lowa, Minnesota, North and South Dakota, Wisconsin and Illinois points won an important victory in the order today of the interstate commerce commission directing the boosted rates be suspended pending investigation. The rates were to have become effective today. The commission order said it appeared the Increased rates are unjust to the rights and interests of the public. Similar orders were entered In cases affecting other States last week.

ever, this was the only way out of it., Some day I will show them I was innocent.” Sunday he went through the prison hospital routine. There was an early breakfast at the general prison table, a breakfast in absolute silence. Scott ate heartily. After breakfast, Scott was allowed to mingle a short while with other inmates and made friends with a few of them. For the most part, however, the other prisoners kept their distance. The former millionaire and convicted slayer tojd the superintendent that the prison fare wasn’t unknown to him an f that there seemed little difference bitfween this and the Chicago jail wheik he was held for sixteen monthq foftwing the slaying of Maurer.‘

INDIANAPOLIS, MONDAY, AUG. 10,1925

CONFERENCE ON INDUSTRY FUND TO BE CALLED C. of C. Officials Plan to Meet With Meyer on Driven, BANKER PLEDGES $25,000 s Urges Cooperation to Boost Greater City. Chamber of Commerce officials will confer with Sol Meyer, president of the MeyerKiser Bank, who today announced he would contribute $25,000 to a proposed $1,000,000 fund to bring factories to Indianapolis, it was announced by John B. Reynolds, Chamber of Commerce secretary, today. Reynolds said the Chamber of Commerce would place its machinery at the disposal of citizens interested in gathering the fund to develop Indianapolis industrially and that its officers would seek a meeting with Meyer this week. Cooperation Urged Meyer today urged the necessity for closer cooperation of the city’s government in abolishing needless restrictions and offering additional advantages to manufacturers who might locate in Indianapolis. “I am opposed to .rigid enforcement of. the smoke ordinance,” Meyer said. "Where there is industrial prosperity, there is bound to be smoke. Take Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Detroit and Chicago. They have added hundred of thousands of people because factory owners have been accorded a fitting welcome and have not been harrassed by restrictions.” Meyer denied local bankers have increased impetus of the “go to Florida” movement through financing projects in that State, a charge made in a recent letter he received from Mayor Shank. Job for Shank “I don’t know whether the letter was a knock or a boost,” Meyer declared. “But we have a job for Shank if he can suggest safe in(Tum to Page 10) TYPO CONVENTION OPENS 1,500 Delegates and Visitors Attend Initial Session. Bv United Press _ KALAMAZOO, Mich.. Aug. 10— President James M. Lynch of Syracuse, N. Y., crashed down the gavel today that opened thfe seventieth annual convention es the International Typographical Union to which 1,500 delegates and visitors have come. After listening Jo ten addresses, the delegates departed for Ramona Park to enjoy an immense barbecue. The first business session Is scheduled for tomorrow. FINEsTaRE SUSPENDED Motorist Cl larged With Injuring Two Persons. City Judge Delbert O. Wilmeth today fined Samuel Duncan, 648 Patterson St., SSO and costs on charge of assault and battery, and $1 and mosts on improper driving charge. Judge Wilmeth suspended fines during good behavior. Duncan’s machine is alleged to have struck another driven by Max Galerman, 1118 E. Nineteenth St., in the 1400 block on Cornell Ave., Sunday. Two passengers riding with Galerman were slightly injured.

MISS HARRISON IN NEW EFFORT Argentine Channel Swimmer Progressing Strongly. By Gab rial Courtlal United Press Staff Corrrscondent CAPE GRIS-NEZ, France, Aug. 10.—Swimming strongly and riding on a favorable current, Miss Lillian Harrison, Argentine girl, who dived Into the choppy English channel shortly after noon today in her second attempt this year to swim it, was making good progress this evening. Shortly after 6 p. m. Miss Harrison was reported seven and one-halt miles off the French coast, leaving twelve and one-half miles to swim. Gertrude Ederle, American girl, who came here in the hope of winning the honor* of being the first woman to swim the twenty miles of turbulent waters between France and England was among those who followed on a tug. Miss Harrison's trainer and her father were confident that she would succeed on this —her fourth—attempt to swim the channel. x FAREWELL TO DIRECTOR Wrist Watch Presented G. W. Powell of American Legion. A farewell dinner for Garland W. Powell, who recently retired as director of the American, Legion National Americanism commission to become identified with the organization and administration of the "Woodrow Wilson Memorial Universityyit Valdosta, Ga., was given by members of the commission and the Legion headquarters staff at the SpinkArms Sunday night. Powell was presented a wrist watch.

Indianapolis Has Own Bathing Beach Beauties

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Some )t the entrants in the Bathing Beauty contest to bo held at Broad Ripple Park, Sunday. Above (left to right): Mrs. Nola Tletsche, 3513 Kenwood Ave.; Miss Betty Wall, 2701 Paris Ave. Below: Miss Buelali Havens, 315 N. Tacoma Ave.; Katherine Powers, 8109 East Michigan St.; Kathryn Hunt, 1513 College; Margaret Cox, K. ofP. Bldg.

AWAIT ACTION IN STEPHENSON CASE

Special Court Term Opens— Inman Expected to Ask New Judge. By Jolin L. Niblaek Times Staff Corresoondent NOBLES VILLE, Ind., Aug. 10.— Judge Fred E. Hines and State attorney today awaited expected action by defense attorneys in the case of D. C. Stephenson, Earl Klinck and Earl Gentry, charged with the murder of Miss Madge Oberholtzer of Indianapolis. Judge Hines opened a special session of Circuit Court today to dispose of the case. It was announced Eph Inman, Indianapolis, chief defense atorney, would appear to start action. Remy Present Prosecutor William H. Remy and Charles E. Cox, assisting the State, were present this morning, but Inman wa4 not. Floyd Christian, de-, sense attorney, announced shortly before noon that Inman had been delayed and would appear this afternoon. Inman and his aids are expected to file a motion for change of venue from Judge Fred R. Hines, who has denied bail to the defendants. The latter have been In jhil four'inonths. Whether the attorneys will demand immediate trial is a matter of conjecture. Inman has insisted Stephenson be tried after one of his aids, while Prosecutor William H. Remy of Marion County was upheld by Judge Hines in his contention the State can force the ex-Klansman to trial first. Must Be Granted If a change of Judge is asked it would have to be granted. It would be based on an affidavit by the defendants that Judge Hines is prejudiced. The new judge would be selected from a list of three lawyers named by Judge Hines, the State and defense each rejecting one. Possible steps are renewed pleas for bail or habeas corpus on the ground of illegal Imprisonment. The defense may ask Immediate joint trial.

BELGIUM DEBT PARLEY OPENS Brussels Envoys Promise to Obligations.’ 81l United Press WASHINGTON, Aug. 10.—Belgium will do her duty in the payment of her just obligations, Baron De Cartier De Marchienne, the Belgian ambassador, today informed the American debt commission at the opening of negotiations for the funding of the $480,000,000 war credit to the United States. The Belgium promise of fulfillment was followed by an address of Secretary of the Treasury Mellon in which he assured the Belgians that “with the N feelingo America has for you and the appreciation which we have of your difficulties your position will have the most sympathetic and friendly consideration by our commission. "The question before us is of narrow compass," Mellon said. “Politics, local or international are not Involved. We sit here reasonable men around a table.”

Okeh in Marcus, but Not in Chicago Bv United Press CHICAGO, 111., Aug. 10.— Rex Rosborg and Edward Evans, Marcus, lowa, were arrested here on a charge of Immodesty. A police sergeant, after taking their names and addresses explained with patronizing urbanity that It might be all right to run around In swimming suits on the streets of Marcus—but not in Chicago. The defendants listened intently until it came time for their explanation, then replied that it might be safe to leave an automobile and clothing on the streets of Marcus —but not In Chicago. They were dismissed. Their car and their clothing have not been recovered.

RETAIL FOOD PRICES GO UP Increase of 4 Per Cent Here in One Month. Bu Times Special WASHINGTON. D. C., Aug. 10.— The retail cost of food in Indianapolis increased 4 per cent between Juno 15 and July 15, according to figures of the Bureau of Labor announced today. On July 15. retail food prices in Indianapolis were'* 10 per cent higher than a year ago and 56 per cent higher than in 1913. FUGITIVE STTLL MISSING Officers I’nablo to Find Husband of Slain Woman. Bu United Press EVANSVILLE, Ind.. Aug. lft.— Search for Frank Williams, 62, fugitive, sought in connection with investigation of the slaying of his wife here Wednesday, was at a standstill today. A trail believed to be that of the fugitive was followed for three miles by a German,police dog. but was lost. Funeral services for Mrs. Williams were held today. Saturday $10,500 was found buried in Williams’ back yard by his son. HOURLY TEMPERATURE, 6 a. m 70 10 a. m 85 7 a. m ,73 11 a. m 85 8 a. 80 12 (noon) .... 86 9 a. m 83 1 p. m 87

I 1 -vo persons have been killed I and seven injured in traffic g accidents in Indianapolis

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CITY LIQUOR OFFICERS TO BE RETAINED Shank Announces There Will Be No Dry Squad Shakeups, After Talk With Morgan TO MAKE OTHER REDUCTIONS Captain Paulsell, Despite Rumors, Will Be Kept on Force Bone dry squads of the police department will not be affected by the threatened reduction of high officers in the police department as an economy measure, Mayor Shank announced today following a conference with Bert C. Morgan, Federal prohibition director. <

'lnstead they will be instructed to go after the liquor law violators harder than ever,” Shank said. “Bert Morgan said we have the dryest large city In the United States and I Intend to keep it so.” To Retain Paulsell Shank said, at Morgan's request he had agreed to retain all members of the liquor squads In their present ranks, Including Captain V’llllam H. Paulsell, who,. according to rumor, wao slated for the ax when the number of police captains, lieutenants, sergeants, dectlves and traffic officers Is reduced. Shank said, however, the other department reductions will take place within the next few weeks at the discretion of Police Chief Herman. F. Rtkhoff. ;•: Mayor Shank also denied rumors that J. F. Rainier, assessment bureau head, and Martlr* J. Hyland, street commissioner, would lose their oflcial positions in the proposed combination of the bureau with the Barrett law department and joining of the street commissioner's office with the street cleaning department. “I shall ask the department heads concerned to attempt to perfect a consolidation of their divisions during the rest of my administration with the combined departments operating under Joint authority,” Shank said. "No department heads will he released." “Dirty Politics"—Ray “Dirty politics” is seen by Otto Ray, leader of the councilmanio rebellion in the attempt to dismiss Hyland, Rainier and Beverly Howard, colored custodian of the city hall. Frlertds assert Hyland has achieved an excellent record. He Is said to have operated his office on an appropriation $75,000 less than that of his predecessor, and to have reduced the average number of complaints received dally from 200 to ten. Hyland Is said to have discharged three foremen, politically powerful, for refusing to work with their men. \ Supported Duvall Rainier first Incurred the fnmity of administration heads when ho supported John L. Duvall In the primary race. Later he suggested reducing the personnel of his del>artment. Ray charged the political leaders of the Shank administration have utilized the economy dodge to dispose of Howard, who Is organizing Myers-for-Mayor clubs In the colored wards.

ARMY, NAVY TO SUFFER BRUNT . . Tax Reduction Plan Liberal io Air Services. Bu United Press SWAMPSCOTT, Mass., Aug. 10.— The Army and Navy will stand the brunt of the Administration tax reduction plans. It was indicated here today when Budget Director Herbert Lord presented to President Coolidge a tentative budget for the fiscal year 1927, which starts next July 1. Lord's plan was within the $3.061,000.000 maximum budget set by the President, and was $20,000,000 less than the appropriation for the present fiscal year. If not exceeded by congressional appropriations next winter Lord's figure will make possible a Federal tax reduction of at least $300,000,000. The surplus at the end of the current fiscal year will be $290,000,000, Lord estimated. Generous allotments will be made for the Armv and Navy air service, it was indicated. HELD TO GRAND JURY Ex-Policeman Released on Bond After Commissioner's Hearing. Walter H. Cox of 3838 N. Capitol Ave., former Indianapolis policeman, was at liberty today umlei- 52,000 bond holding him to the Federal grand Jury on a charge of maintaining a nuisance and sale of intoxoeating liquor. Cox, arraigned before. United States Commissioner John W. Kern, waived examination. Cox's home wa raided last week by State Csitf Prohibition Agent W. O. Hplman and Lieutenant Elsenhut and squad.

Forecast Generally fair tonight' and Tuesday; not much change in temper&utre.

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SHANK FAVORS FAIRBANKS FOR SENATE RACE Former Vice Presidents Son Urged Oppose Watson. Mayor Shank, who has bitterly opposed the candidacy of Jams* E. Wataon to succeed himself In the United States Senate, today announced he highly favored effort* of friends to Induce Warren C. Fairbanks. son of the late Vice President Charles Warren Fairbanks, to make the race against Watson In the primaries next spring. “I had a long talk with Fairbanks and urged him to run against Watson.” Shank declared. “However, Fnlrbanks refused to commit himself to becoming a candidate. “I believe Fairbanks to be a fine business man who would reflect credit to Indiana In the Senate and would certainly give him my heartiest support.” Favored by Faction Enthusiastic support of the Fairbanks candidacy is believed to exist In the faction of the Republican or gnnizntlon led by Postmaster Gen<rnl Harry 8. New. Through support of the Republican ticket in the Btata election last fall, Fairbanks Is said to ha** established Intimate relations with Governor Ed Jackson and the element In control of the State G. O. P. organization. Has Duvall Support John L. Duvall. Republican nominee for mayor, who is developing prestige 1n the State organization, should be counted among the supporters of Fairbanks. It is believed an understanding has been reached that Governor Jackson shall be supported by the present party powers as a candidate for Senator Ralston's seat at the expiration of his term. FAIL TO FIND BASE Naval Planes Cruise Over Panorama of Ice asul Sncnv. Bv United Press WASHINGTON. Aug. 10.—Buffetlng heavy Arctic gales over perilous ice crags two naval planes of the MacMillan polar expedition were unable to find a ne<je*nry landing base within 120 miles of Etah, lieutenant Commander Ryrd reported to tho Navy department by radio today. In graphic, terse language. Byrd described how he and MncMlllan with mechanics had set out Saturday night In a determined al'ort to establish a base where the plane* could land somewhere to the west, but after a long cruise over the rugged panorama of ice and anow were forced to return.

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