Indianapolis Times, Volume 37, Number 95, Indianapolis, Marion County, 20 August 1925 — Page 3

THURSDAY, AUG. 20,1925

ANDERSON HUNT IS CENTERED IN SOUTH INDIANA Receives Ciew Regarding Famous Bandit. Nation-wide, search for George '(Dutch) Anderson, wanted in connection with the slaying of Pen 'Hance and his wife, near Muncle, was concentrated in southern Indiana today following the receipt of a letter by The Indianapolis Times In which the informant, Walter Dunbar of Elwren, Ind., said that a man answering the description of Anderson was in Elwren Monday. Dunbar in his letter said the man thought to be Anderson told him that he was walking from Bloomington to Solsberry, Ind., and was in a great hurry. The man told t>unbar he wanted a taxi to take 'him to his destination as he was lame. Seemed Nervous Dunbar said the man did not appear to be lame and seemed nervous when strangers approached. He said the man caught a train late Monday from Elwren to Solberry. Late Wednesday Muncie. Ind., detectives swooped down on the Barbee Hotel at Lake Barbee, near Warsaw, Ind., after receiving reports that Anderson was lodged there. Although no trace was found of Anderson, the officers said they were confident that Anderson had been there after the murder. Watch Florida Roads | Operatives of private detective "agencies are keeping a close watch over raods leading to the Everglades in Florida with the hope that Anderson might be taken while attempting to reach there. The operatives are inclined to believe that Anderson was working with A1 House, pay roll bandit, who was captured recently in Ohio. That House and other crooks used the .Everglades as a rendezvous has been discovered by detectives, and it is their belief that Anderson might be wending hi- way southward. MUNCIE IS BAFFLED thiich Anderson Clews Fail to Materialize. Bu United Press MUNCIE, Ind.. Aug. 20.—Although every rumor has been investigated, Muncie police today are completely baffled in their search for George (Dutch) Anderson. Charles (One Arm) Wolfe, held in Jail here suspected of being Andereon'e companion in the murder of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Hance, still maintains his innocence although Coroner Kilgore has openly said that the evidence accumulated is “damaging to Wolfe’s case.” An attempt will be made to secure his release under bond as soon as the inquest is completed, Wolfe’s attorney has announced. That Anderson was in attendance at the Jay County fair at Portland last Friday was the assertion made by Elbon Landess, a personal friend L;of Ben Hance, of Jay and Delaware r County. taxbodstsT IN PROSPECT Budget Figures Would Provide for Increases. Marked increase in taxes is in prospect for Indianapolis and 'Marlon County taxpayers for 1926. Based on budget figures prepared jby various tax units the Center | Township in Indianapolis levy may reach $2.86 as against the present | levy of $2.58. For Washington Township in the city th figure may go as high as $3.10. The city budget as submitted to the city council Wdnesday night provides for a levy of $1.02625, which l is three-quarters of a cent higher ; than the 1925 figure. Figures given out by County Auditor Harry Dunn call for an Increase in the total county levy of 5.5 cents, and indications are that there will be an Increase of from 22 to 25 cents In the school levy. Should the council carry’ out its threat of reducing the park levy ! from 8 to 7 cents, the city levy would 1 then be three-quarters of a cent less I than this year. 'SiDEIAIED HEFI TERRIBLY After Childbirth Women Should Take Lydia £. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compourd to Restore Normal Conditions "After my first child was born I

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COUNCIL OPENS BOARD INQUIRY (Continuod FYom Page 1) the m&tter of execution be delayed until Friday. Myself and Dr. Spencer were not present at the time this request was made and Freeman stys he made no promise. “At the meeting Friday it was decided to sign the contract as amended at our Monday meeting and approved by our engineers and city attorney and hand it to the Belt Railroad for execution.” * Dr. M. J. Spencer, the other board member, said he had-no statement to make. Never before during the present administration have such impassioned orations been heard against any department of the city administration. Defeat of an ordiance transfering $6,000 from the municipal garage to the fund to pay inspectors of the city engineer’s department, sponsored by the board, was a small item in the evening’s performance, although its appearance was the_ signal for commencement of the battle. Among the specific charges made against the board during the pyrotechnics were: Employment of inspectors, hired because of political influence during the primary campaign, who failed to do their duty, thereby necessitating additional appropriations. That settlement of the controversy between the Belt Railroad Company and the board of works over costs of the $1,400,000 Belt bridge across White River was “the biggest steal ever pulled off in Indianapolis.” * Approval of street improvements that developed evidence of faulty material within a short time after construction. That William H. Armitage. politi cal general of the Shank administration, is closely associated with the board.A Asphalt Favored • That the board has ordered asphalt as street paving material against wishes of property owners who preferred concrete. Double crossing ffy board members of Jomcj M. Ogden, corporation counsel, and King, when board members sigr.ed the track elevation contract Involving expenditure of $20,000,000, after they had been as sured that the matter would be deferred until Friday to allow south side citizens to take action in regard to a joker clause King contends may halt elevation for years. Attempt to authorize in a resolution the city’s bearing the expense of additional elevation structure needed by the Belt Railroad when E. New York St. Is widened. Promise by board members that three street, closed in original track elevation plans, would be opened, which waa carried out but equalized by the closing of three other thoroughfare. Denial by a board of works employe of the right of a citizen to examine public documents, in reference to the track elevation agree ment. First Rumble Wild rumbles of the approaching thunderstorm were first heard when Heydon W. Buchanan took a shot at the general lack of consideration of council by the Shank adminlstra tlon. "Why they didn't even give us elevator service or telephone communication tonight until we’d waited a long time," he protested. The sun came from behind the clouds for a brief period while an ordinance authorizing $6,000 for the blank book and advertising fund of the board wa sadopted by the unanimous vote of the eight councilmen present. Councllmanic heavens became dark and the storm broke In all its fury as the vote on the ordinance to pay Inspectors started. Bernd fired the first broadside in explaining his "no” vote Oh the ordinance. “Why didn’t those inspectors they hired because they were good politicians right before the primary campaign deliver the goods so they -wouldn't have to ask for additonal funds now?” he demanded. "I've heard it said that this is rubber Any of you fellows who vote for this ordinance will have to admit you are rubber stamp councilmen.” Bernd critised paving on Union and Regent Sts., conducted by the board of works. Then Buchanan attempted a mild defense of the ordipance, emphasizing the point that many Important street improvements, especially/ in Haughville, have been interrupted by lack of funds to pay street inspectors. “They may have spent their money unwisely, but I believe the streets should be finished,” he declared. Fresh from an experience with

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south side constituents, Ray jumped into the fray. He said he had just come from inspection of an alley between Randolph and Dawson Sts., from Prospect St. to the first alley north of Prospect St. “They had no trouble with the alley before the board of works paved it,” Ray exclaimed. “But tonight after the little rain we had today I saw three or four inches of water in the yards of property owners." . Ray ruffled his hair and launched forth into one of the most bitter castigations ever heard in the council chamber. Poolroom Loafers “Inspectors! Why, I saw them hanging around poolrooms and say!ng they, didn’t have to work, because they had the political pull. “What do we care if no more streets are improved during Shank’s term. The taxpayers would be better off than obtaining the kind of streets they get under this administration. Why, they.’ve forced streets on property owners. ’ How can any of you councilmen, elected by the people, vote for this ordinance in the face of rumors about the’ board of works and Bill Armitage? “Look how Prospect St. needs resurfacing. think of Union St. where the sidewalks were found to be two feet out of line. Think of E. Tenth St. and the material used there.” Wise Enters Fray Walter W. Wise, next hearkened to the appeal of the fireworks, and emphasized what he said was the board’s failure to allow property owners to obtain concrete pavingmaterial they desired, the board authorizing asphalt. “Ninety per cent of the property* owners on Indianapolis Ave. wanted concrete, but when they appeared before the board, Bill FTeeman told them it was too late because asphalt had been ordered,” he asserted. "You know the board car not order the improvement of W. Tenth St.” Wise said Freeman told him referring him to the public service commission. There he said he was sent back to the board of work:-. “Finally they commenced the work last spring, but it is far from being completed,” he said. “And now they want more Inspectors!” Bribe Reported Wise said a woman had informed him her husband had been offered SSO if jie would aid in changing preference of property owners from concrete to asphalt. At this juncture the vote on the proposed ordinance wa3 recorded. Councilmen William E. Clauer. John E. King and Buchanan were the only ayes registered, while Thompson. Ray, Bernd, Wise and King voted no. Ray then requested council for permission to discuss further the board’s affairs. “In the track elevation program from English Ave. to W. New York St. the board tried to close twentynine streets and to open 'eighteen,” he asserted. “When we south side people protested they said they would consult will Belt Railroad officials to seek a(Jlitionsi openings. Then they told |is they had decided to open three streets we requested, but

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One of the daintiest floats In the parade was that of the Real Silk hosiery mills. Miss Helen Payne of 14 N. Walcott St., In the customers’ service department of the company, was a pretty model wearing Real Silk hose.

we found they had closed three othrs :o make up for it. To benefit the Indianapolis Street Railway Company they agreed to close the Bluff Rd., which you all know is one of the most important streets on the south side. And they’ve closed Bethel Ave.. the leading line of communication with Beech Grove. Barth Ave. will be stopped up, too.” Biggest Steal “The biggest steal ever pulled off in Indianapolis,” was Ray’s description of the arrangements perfected for the sharing of costs of the Belt Railroad bridge across the new channel of White River near Raymond St., necessitated under flood prevention plans. “And oh what a hurry there was to complete this deal,” said Ray. “Johnny King and others read the track elevation contract and I think it was unsatisfactory to everyone, but the board of works and P. J. Landers, Superintendent of the Belt Railroad.” Ray said Ogden. King and himself had understood at a meeting of the board of works Monday when they protested, the signature of elevation contract, because of a

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clause that specified that tracks elevation on the south side would .wait completion of arrangements of flood prevention, that the board would, delay Its decision until Friday lo allow them time to take steps to investigate. “But what did they do?” hA explained. "I’m convinced In my own mind they signed it thirty minutes after we had left the room.” Contract Hidden Ray said Elmer Williams, secretary of the board, had refused permission to John E. King Wednesday to examine the elevation contract, declaring that he had been instructed by the board that no one shoudl see it. Board members Monday removed from the elevation contract a clause stipulating that the taxpayers should bear the expense of elevation bridge the Belt Railraod would be forced to build with the widening of E. New York St. when Ogden and the south side councilmen proteested. Ogden said he believed the improvement would cost SIOO,OOO. Phis arrangement was perfected between the board and the Belt Railroad in exchange for the Belt's agreement fO bear one-half of the cost of the $1,400,000 White River bridge, Landers admitted at the meeting Monday. Ogden has declared he has legal opinions that sustain his contention the Belt road shoiild assume the entire burden of the White Rlv.er bridge. Ray reiterated his assertion that the board transacts 90 per cent of its business in the back room and asserted its members "promise the people something in the front room and deny it later in the rear room.” Budget Forgotten Like the famous orator who had been invited to deliver the principal address at Gettysburg and whose re-

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marks were forgotten In the popular acclaim of Lincoln’s celebrated address, the 1926 budget was received quietly by councilmen, who also were unmoved by a letter accompanying it from Mayor Shank, who asserted he had provided ample funds .for the ensuing administration with a tax levy of $1.0625. Members of the board of sanitary commissioners were lobbying with council members after the meeting In the hope of obtaining an increase In their allotment which Shank lambasted from 7% to 5% cents. They take the stand they will be forced to close the new sewage disposal plant If additional funds are withheld, Date for public hearing on the budget was set for Sept. 7. At the suggestion of Buchanan, consideration of the building code was postponed until t.’.ie second meeting of the councilor, September. Mayor Confident , “William Bosson (city attorney, who has conducted most of the arrangements with the Belt Railroad) told me the elevation contract was

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first class and I signed it,” Mayor Shank declared. “The railroad officials said they wanted to take it to St. Louis to be signed Wednesday afternoon and they’re ready to start elevation as soon as possible.” -Shank said he would take Bosson’s word for anything. “Say, if I’d been at that council meeting, I’d have told them If they know anything, let them shoot. I know what’s back of their action.” MISSING YOUTH SOUGHT Police here have been asked to search for George Miller, 19, of Bloomington, Ind., who has been missing from his home since Wednesday. When last seen he was wearing a brown sweater, light trousers and light cap.

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