Indianapolis Times, Volume 37, Number 77, Indianapolis, Marion County, 11 August 1925 — Page 1

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VOLUME 37—NUMBER 77

JUDGE SPARKS TO TRY STEPHENSON

BUSINESSMEN iJNITE TO RAISE BOOSTER FUND Over Dozen Retailers Said Willing to Pledge $5,000. $1,000,000 GOAL LIKELY Special Organization May Direct City-Wide Drive. With more than a dozen retail business men in agreement to contribute $5,000 each to the $1,000,000 industrial fund to bring factories to Indianapolis, started by Sol Meyer, president of the Meyer-Kiser Bank, prospects for raising the total today were regarded as bright. Meyer subscribed $25,000 to the fund. Doubt exists as to whether the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce will be utilized as machinery for soliciting the fund, having failed to accept an invitation'to meet with ihe Chamber Friday to discuss the fund. Want Other Organization “Most of the persons who called on me were of the opinion that the fund should be raised and administered by an organization outside the Chamber of Commerce,” Meyer said. Offer to cooperate in the fund. was received by John B. Reynolds, Chamber of Commerce secretary, from Raymond P. Van Camp, president of the Van Camp Hardware & Iron Cos., Tuesday. Favored by Banker “I am in favor of any reasonable plan to Induce factory owners to come to Indianapolis,” said Elmer W. Stout, president of the Fletcher American National Bank. However, $1,000,000 is a lot of money to raise.” Cooperation in raising the fund was offered by Frank D. Stalnaker, president of the Indiana National Bank, but he also suggested that efforts be made to retain the factories now located in Indianapolis. He pointed out that large sums of money have been lost through investment in factories which have been unwisely managed. "I’d rather iiot comment upon it,” said Felix M. McWhlrter, president of the Peoples State Bank.

CLEW IS FOUND TO LOST BOY’S PARENTS

Police Think Couple Gone to lowa Deserted Child. Picture on page 2. An investigation. Instigated by Capt. Fred Drlnkut today shed some light on the identity of little John Doe, 6, held at the Juvenile Detention Home, Eleventh St. and N. Capitol Ave. The child was found wandering on Washington St. near the Statehouse Sunday. According to Capt. Drlnkut, Fred Wood, night clerk at the Craig Hotel, 328 E. Washington St., said a man by the name of H. C. Jones and his wife with a boy about 3-years-old registered at the hotel a week ago. They remained until Monday noon when they said they were leaving for lowa. Gets $6 Check While at the hotel Mrs. Jones received a check for $6 from Childrens’ Aid Bociety of Cincinnati, 0., Wood said Miss Virginia Garcia, employed at the Paris restaurant, 507 E. Washington St., said Mrs. Jones admitted to her that she wanted to get rid of} the boy. Miss Garcia said she saw the child's picture in the paper and it resembled the Jones’ child. According to Wood, Jones and his wife took the boy out Sunday, but did not have him when they returned. Patrolman Lawrence Fleming found a letter left by Mrs. .Tones at the hotel, addressed to Miss Hazel Clark, 433 W. Court St., Cincinnati, O. In the letter Mrs. Jones said she had only known her husband ten days prior to their marriage May 26, Juvenile Court To Act She said they probably would remain in Indianapolis because living conditions are _ cheap. Mrs. Jones,

DEAD THREE WEEKS -BUTSTILL WORKING A month ago a small concern occupying an office in one of the downtown structures discontinued bus) ness. For several weeks prior lo their dissolution they had been carrying a small three-line Want Ad in-ehe Times Classified Columns. This ad was canceled over three weeks ago, but yesterday a man in an entirely different line of business who now occupies the office vacated by the above mentioned firm called the Times and wanted to know what could be done to stop people celling at his office in answer to the ad i>rt has been dead for three weeks. Os course there is a moral to this little true story. And that moral is—USE TIMES WANT ADS FOE RESULTS. Phone Ycmr Ad—MAln 3500.

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If Jim Loses His Poise Jim Williams, cartoonist of “Out Our Way,” Times comic feature, is in Chicago to compete in the world's championship rodeo, Aug. 15 to 23. Williams is entered in three events, bronco riding, steer wrestling and fancy roping. Purses for the three events total SII,OOO. Some of Williams’ experiences may appear in his cartoon in the next few days. If you happen to see an ink blotch or two please bear with the cartoonist for the time being. Riding broncos calls for a great deal of poise—and if Jim should lose his poise it may be that he will have to draw standing up for a few days.

INDIANA BANKS’ GROWTH SHOWN Total Resources Make Large Gain in Year. Total res< urees of the 851 hanks and trust companies in Indiana increased nearly $40,000,000 during the year ending June 30, 1925, according to a compilation made today in the office of Eben H. Wolcott, bank commissioner. Figures are' based on the last bank call, issued June 30, 1925. Since the call of Dec. 31, 1924, total resources have Increased $21,453,43 07 and deposits have grown $14,910, ,35.78. For the year ending June 30, 1925, resources grew $39,440,291.15, the report shows, and deposits increased $26,230,088.94. Total resources by institutions, as of June 30, 1925: Savings banks. $22,464,930.80; private banks, $25,776,725.90; State banks, $278,456,930.72; trust companies, $334,677,006.33; total, $661,405,252.75. THOSE NERVY THIEVES Rob Gary Department Store Near ✓ Police Headquarters. Bv United Press GARY, Ind., Aug. 11.—Thieves in Gary have a lot of nerve, police admitted today. They broke into a department store and looted the safe of SSOO. The store is just around the comer from police headquarters.

maiden name as given in the letter was Essie Loomis. The letter was turned over to juvenile court authorities who said they would communicate with the woman In Cincinnati. In it the woman referred to her son as “Jackie” and said he was in love with his new daddy.”

YOUNG PEOPLE SOUGHT HERE Boys and Girls Said to Be En Route to Detroit. Police today guarded roads leading here from Linton, Ind., in hopes of apprehending three girls and two boys all about 16 years of age, who are en route to Detroit. Mich., Chief of Police Collins of Sullivan, Ind., said the five in a Ford touring car, are, Inez Robinson, 16, Evelyn Collins, 18, Hazel Richardson, 18, Marvin Hoop, 16, and Harry Dukes, 16. Kennth Smith, 14, Nobles ville, Ind., told friends he was coming to Indianapolis. He has not been seen. Dr. C. A. Nafe, superintendent of the city hospital reported to police that two men dressed either in a bath robe or hospital uniform escaped from the psydchropathic ward of the hospital. SMUGGLER TAKES DEATH Bootlegger Chooses Watery Grave to Capture by Unfited States. Du United Press SAN FRANCISCO, Cal., Aug. 11. —Choosing death to capture by Federal authorities, an unidentified rum runner, hands tied behind his back, leaped into the waters of the Golden Gate today from the deck of a booze boat. The spectacular dive was made from the launch Cussie M., captured with 300 cases of liquor aboard. A strong ebb tide was running and the crew of the cutter vas unable to recover the body whici. did not re-appear on the surface. M EXICAN IS HUNTED Alleged Slayer of India., a Harbor Man Sought. Bu United Press GARY, Ind., Aug. 11. —Police of the Calumet district today are searching for an unidentified Mexican who shot and killed Beneto Satolo, 30, at Indiana Harbor. The murderer fled before neighbors reached Satolo’s houst, where we siLoaiias ccaugrefl. a3*£ ' * - - v : . v,. V " k

FRIENDS OF WARREN T. M’CRA Y SEEK TO FREE FORMER INDIANA GOVERNOR

Petition to Be Presented Asking President to Sign Pardon. James W. Noel, attorney for former Governor Warren T. McCray; William P. Evans, McCray’s son-in-law, and other relatives and friends of the former executive, were in Washington today to carry out plans to secure a pardon for McCray from the Federal penitentiary at Atlanta, Ga. A petition asking the pardon is to be presented to the Department of Justice, Wednesday, it is said. The petition is said to include the names of former Governors of li* diana and Indiana bankers. In Prison Year McCray has been in the Atlantic prison since May 1, 1924. He was sentenced to serve a ten-year term on a-charge of using the mails to defraud by Federal Judge A. B. Anderson. The pardon ordinarilly would be granted by the President provided he approves the recommendation made by the Department of Justice through the attorney-general. It is the regular practice of the department not to consider applies tlons for pardon until one-third of the term has been served, hut an exception might be made. It is understood the usual procedure calls for a recommendation by the attorney who prosecuted the prisoner and the judge who sentenced him. In McCray's case this would entail the approval of Homer Elliott, former United States District Attorney, and Judge Anderson, now of the United States Circuit Court of Appeals, of Chicago. Elliott Silent Elliott refused to make any statement as to his actions If he were called on for a recommendation, that McCray be pardoned. It is understood, however, that Elliott is inclined to look with disfavor upon such a movement. An indictment against McCray is still pending in Federal Court, charging violation of the national banking law through McCray's connections with the Discount and Deposit State Bank of Kentland, Ind. The indictment Included Amos Morris, cashier of the bank, who pleaded guilty and was sentenced to two years at Atlanta. The indict* ment included counts charging the making of false entries and false reports. Ordinarily the indictment would have to be dismissed before a pardon could be granted. Many Aid Among those who are said to have written letters on behalf of McCray are Governors Brandon, Alabama; Walker, Georgia; Fields, Kentucky; Len Small of Illinois, and Peay, Tennessee, Senator Kendrick of Wyoming, fifty live stock detJers of Chicago, and ministers of Kentland, Ind., McCray’s former home. Frank O. Lowden, former Governor of Illinois, is said to have written a letter in McCray's behalf. Mayor Lew Shank wrote President Coolidge Monday, stating that he did not believe McCray understood exactly what he was doing and that he had been punished enough.

LAWSEPARATES MARY AND ‘DAD’ ‘Cinderella’ Adoption Vacated by Court Order. Bn United Press NEW YORK. Aug. 11.—The law today separated Mary Spas and her millionaire foster father, Edward W. Browning, and wrote “finis” to New York A modern version of “Cinderella.” Surrogate Daniel Nobel formally declared the adoption null and void after Browning. Mary and the girl’s parents had given consent to cancellation of the compact entered into only a week ago. The millionaire was relieved “from all further responsibility or duty” toward Mary, who finally confessed that she was 21 years old and had lied about her age.

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Above, Left to Right—Governor Austin Peay, Tennessee; ‘'Biny" Sunday, Warren T. McCray, Governor W. W. Brandon, Alabama. Below, Left to Right—Senator John W. Kendrick, Governor Len Small, Illinois; Former Governor Frank O. Lowden, Illinois. These men are working for the release of McCray, who is serving a ten-year sentence at the Federal Prison at Atlanta on a charge of using the mails to defraud.

‘GIN ORGY’ DESCRIBED

Scott Divorce Duel Reveals Congressional Booze Smuggling. By Clark B. Kelsey United Press Staff Correspondent ALPENA, Mich., Aug. 11.—Revelations of alleged wholesale liquor smuggling by a group of Congressmen on a junket to Panama at Government expense were to re-open the divorce duel of Congressman Frank D. Scott and his wife, Mrs. Edna James Scott, here today. A deposition by Ploren Dalaw, Filipino servant of the Scotts, who was formerly head waiter on the naval transport Crystoba’.. was In Mrs. Scott’s possession, and was to be used as her first weapon in coun-ter-charges against her Congressman husband, the United Press learned. Allegations Sensational Scott sued his wife for divorce on grounds of Indiscretions with Army aviators and Mrs. Scott countered with a cross bill, charging her hus band was cruel to her—not to men tlon his alleged “gin orgies.” The case was adjourned last winter after considerable startling evidence had been introduced in order that both sides might accumulate depositions and affidavits to bolster their cases. Dalaw’s deposition, according to Mrs. Scott’s attorney, Ward H. Peck, describes discovery of Scott and his secretary, Miss Jane Kennedy, alone in the Congressman’s office early one morning after Scott had failed to appear at his home during tho night Mrs, Scott May Testify Peck said he had nine depositions to offer for Mrs. Scott, in additiion to that of Dalaw. Mrs. Scott may take the witness stand herself tomorrow. If she does she will testify that her husband sold furniture which she had purchased with her household savings and used the money to pay gambling debts. She said she would stop at nothing In her effort to win the case.

SMOKE LAW CHAMPIONED City Inspector Answers Attack by Meyer. Industrial prosperity is not identified with clouds of smoke, H. F. Templeton, smoke Inspector, said today in answering the attack made by Sol Meyer, president of the Meyer-Kiser Bank, against strict enforcement of the smoke ordinance. "On the contrary, firms that have utilized the smoke prevention devices have saved substantial amounts on fuel bills while contributing to the general public health." Templeton cited the Furnas Ice Cream Company, which he said had saved $3,000 on Its coal bill last year through use of smoke prevention mechanism.

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Greater Indianapolis of Future Foreseen in Contest Essays

ur-fl-VDIANAPCLIS, in time, I I will become a bigger i ■-J and better city and will be known throughout the world,” writes Miss Marie Miller, 941 Laurel St., In her essay on “The Future of Indianapolis.’* Miss Miller and many other industrious boys and girls of Indianapolis aro competing in the essay contest being conducted by the Hoosier Post, 624, Veterans of Foreign Wars and The Indianapolis Times. “It Is highly probable that business administration will take the place of the elections and mayors of today,” writes Miss

BOND ISSUE IS COOLIDGE PLAN President Would Borrow Money for Buildings. Bn United Press SWAMPSCOTT, Mass., Aug. 11.— President Coolidge is seriously considering a government bond issue for the purpose of constructing much noedeu fodoral buildings in Washington and all parts of the country. The government Is now spending between $20*000,000 and $25,000,000 annually for rented and leaded buildings. This amount would pay the interest on a bond issue of nearly half a billion dollars with which the government could be furnished adequately with modern housing facilities. The plan may have placed before congress next winter for a bond issue of an amount smaller than this. The same amount now spent for buildings would suffice both for the interest on the borrowed money and to re-pay the principal. CHICAGO NEARS FOURTH City Fights With Paris For Place Among Largest Bu United Press CHICAGO, Aug. 11.—Chicago with a population of a trifle more than 3,000,000, is fighting it out with Paris for fourth place among the world’s greatest cities. City Librarian Frederick Rex, on the basis of federal census figures, estimated that the city passed over the 3,000,000 mark yesterday and 13 now well on the way towards the French metropolis figure of 3,020,000 London, New York, and Berlin are the first three in the order given.

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Mary Harness, of 2334 8. Pennsylvania St. The judges will award the contest prizes Aug. 22 at Spades Park at a lawn fete given by the Veterans of Foreign Wars. All essays must bo mailed to The Times Essay Editor not later than midnight of Aug. 18. They must not be over 200 words. The prizes are all cash, first, $10; second, $5; third, $3; five next best, $2 each, and $2 for the neatest manuscript. See what you can do. What do you think Indianapolis will be In the future?

WOMEN BANDITS QUICK SHOOTERS St. Louis Confectionary Shop Owner Is Shot. Bv United Press T. LOUIS, Aug. 11.—Qulck-shoot-lng women bandits made their advent In St. Louis over night and_one man Is In a hospital today as a result of their accurate aim. Two smartly dressed women entered James M. Shopherd'y confectionary shop. One asked Shepherd where he kept his money. He jocularly replied “Ladles, I haven't any money.” “We don’t mean maybe about this,” one of them snapped cooly and Shepherd wheeled to stare at two drawn revolvers. He started to “duck” and both guns spoke. One went astray and the other made a superficial flesh wound. The women escaped in an automobile without any loot.

RIKHOFFDOUBTS SHAKE-UP TALK Says ‘Friends’ Prevent His Actions. Police Chief Herman F. Rlkhoff today failed to display confidence that he will have an unrestricted docision in reducing the number of high officials in tho police department. as Mayor Shank declared a few days ago. “They've already taken action about the dry squad,” Rlkhoff declared. “My information comes from the newspapers. When they publish that so and so is to be reduced, friends get busy and he keeps his Job. Sometimes I doubt whether the reductions will come during this administration.”

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Rushville Jurist Is Selected to Preside in Case of Ex-Klan Leader and Aids Charged With Murder of Madge Oberholtzcr. DEFENSE ATTORNEYS SCORED FOR TACTICS IN MOTION Hines Declares He Is Not Prejudiced— Calls Defense Allegation Plain Per-jury-State Victory Seen in Developments. By John L. Niblack Times Stott Corresoondiptt NOBLESVILLE, Ind., Aug. 11. —Circuit, Judge Mill M. Sparks of Rushvilfe today was selected special trial judge to hear the case against D. C. Stephenson, ex-Klmt Dragon of Indiana, and his two aids, Earl Klinck and Earl Gentry, held iu jail here on charges of murdering Miss Madge Oberholtzer, Indianapolis. Reached at Rushville by telephone, Judge Sparks said he would serve and that he would come to Noblesville Friday to confer with Judge Fred E. Hines. This is regarded as frustating Stephenson’s plans for an early trial, and as an important victory for the State.

Judge Sparks was chosen from a list composed of himself, Judge Herbert A. Rundell, Spencer, and Judge C. W. Mount, Tipton. The action resulted from a motion for change of venue from Judge Hines of the local Circuit Court. Attorneys I/Htured In a pointed lecture to the assam bled attorneys, Judge Hinee said the case could not be tried before October. He termed the affidavit# tiled by Stephenson, Klinck and Gentry, alleging him to be “biased and prejudiced,” and charging he would not give them a fair trial, as “plain perjury-” Judge Hines further said that Klinck and Gentry are only held In jail because of the bungling of their attorneys, who have failed to take proper steps and file proper motions. The State struck off the name of Judge Mount, and Eph Inman, chief attorney for the defense, struck off the name of Rundell, leaving Judge Sparks, considered one of tho must able Jurists of the State. Judge Hines abruptly adjourned tho special term of court, called to dispose of Stephenson case and left tho bench after delivering his remarks. Stephenson, Klinck and Gentry were present, and when Judge Hines said the raise could not he tried until the regular October term. Btepheson immediately called a conference of all the defense attorneys and the defendants. Stephenson Dismayed A look of dismay settled on the ex-klan leader’s face. “This special term was called for hearing motions.” aald Judge Hlnea. “It was not called to try tho ease. I do not want to eritisa attorneys for their zeal, but I have been here two months, ready and willing to try this case.” “All of these motions, that Is some of them, have no Just foundation. They were for the purpose of getting the court to rule on them, and getting his Ideas. Then they rushed Into court, and make an affidavit, charging blaa and prejudice, which Is nothing but plain perjury. “Attorneys at this liar know I am not biased and prejudiced. They know I am able to go ahead and give these men, whom I do not know, a fair trial, whether It would hurt the State or defense, but I am out of it now,” said Judge Hines, with a sigh of relief. “The new Judge will have to be educated In all the motions and steps of the case. Delayed Court “I am only sorry this case can not be taken out of the county. It has Interfered with my April term of court and will Interfere with the fall term, and there are many Important cases to bo tried. , "I have my doubts If a special judge can come in here and hear this case in any manner whatsoever In the next two months. “It is an unfortunate position these men are In. Yet Klinck and Gentry are in Jail because their attorneys have not filed proper motions. “This court has at all times said these men are either entitled to hall or immediate trial. Now, by the act of attorneys, they have got them selves In a position where they can’t have either ball or trial. Judge Hines also said he did not think a special Judge would have powers to hear the case In adjourned term, although a regular Judge could. Inman asked Judge Hines to call Judge Sparks, to sec If he would come to Noblesville Friday, to confer with State and defense attorneys. “This court stands adjourned.” said Judge Hines leaving the bench and walking into his private office. STEPHENSON DEFENDANT Suit Asks $>6,000 Judgment Against Ex-Klan I/eder and Attorney. A suit asking $6,000 judgment against David C. Stephenson, ex-

Forecast UNSETTLED and mostly cloudy tonight and Wednesday, with prohnbly showers or thunderstorms; not much chanßo in temperature.

Orphans Precede Stephenson Bv Times Rprclal r—jiORLESVILLE. Ind.. Aug. IW| ll ’ — Two ' l,rt y faoe<l end ragged little boys today took precedence over D. 0. Stephenson, former head of the Indiana Klan. held In jail here on a charge of murdering Miss Madge Oberholtzer, Indianapolis. Hearing on Stephenaon'a eae* waited while Circuit Judgie Fred E Hines took care of Virgil Clark, 5, and hla brother. Vanzil, 3, who live south of hera. The boys' father Is serving a . term on the Indiana State Farm, and Monday night thair mother ran away with another man. The boys, left alone, were declared wards of the Rtate board of children's guardians by Judge Hines and were ordered taken to the Indianapolis Orphan Home. Newspaper men and attorneys took up a collection for the two parentless children. Stephenson tossed In a $6 bill when the hat was passed to him.

Klan Dragon, charged with first degree murder of Mlaa Madge Oberholtzer; Ira M. Holmea, on# of Stephenson'# defense attorneys, and the Great American Insurance Con* pany waa filed In Ciroult Court today by the Marion County State Bank. The bank charged It holds a mortgage on former realdenoe of Stephenson at 8483 University Ave,, which waa damaged by nr# on April 17 to the extent of $6,000. Judgment Is asked in connection with the mortgage held against the house, Shortly after Stephenson was indicted, Holmea purchased tot residence. According to the complaint, the original Insurance policy was delivered to Robert I, Marsh, Oct. 1, 1928, and transferred to Stephenann on March 29, 1924. Policy waa for $25,000, of which $20,000 waa on tha dwelling and $6,000 on tho garage. OVERCOME BY lIKAT Henry Wlmhush, oolored, 427 Shephard St., wae recovering today at his home after being overcome by the hnat Monday at the union stockyards, where ho waa employed,

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