Indianapolis Times, Volume 37, Number 104, Indianapolis, Marion County, 31 August 1925 — Page 2

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CAR COMPANY CONFERS WITH UTILITY BOARD Alew Fight on Busses Seen— Commissioners Maintain Secrecy. / x Rumblings of a bitter fight between the Indianapolis Street Railway Company and the various local motor bus lines emanated today from the public service commission during a secret conference held by the commission with Robert 1. Todd, president of the railway, and with Carl Mote, who has been added recently to the railway’s squad of lawyers. After the conference, commissioners declared they were sworn to secrecy as to the subject discussed and neither Todd nor Mote would say anything. It was learned, however, that the subject under discussion was failure of the street railway’s plan to prevent further intrusion of busses into territories which the railway company declares are adequately served. No definite information couid be obtained on a pending application of the People's Motor Coach Company to establish a line between Monument Circle and Guilford Ave. Last Thursday it was definitely stated that the order wod’ld be presented at the Friday conference. All members of the commission were present Friday, but no order was presented. It was explained that the petition would be considered in connection with a petition of the street railway company to establish a College Ave. feeder line, which will be heard ’pifesday morning. WOMEN ESCAPE ATTACK Police Investigate Story of Incident Near Clermont. Mafgie Landrum, 18, and Charlotte Hoffman, 18, both of 240 N. Blake St., told police today that they were riding with two j'oung men in an auto near Clermont when a large car bearing four other men drove up and the six men attempted to attack them. They escaped and ume to the city on a traction car, tl>*y told police. Police are investigating. LOSCHE BACK TO WORK County Clerk Served Two Weeks With National Guard. County Clerk Albert H. Losche was back at the old stand today, doing business as usual selling marriage licenses and filing new divorce complaints. Losche has spent a strenuous two weeks as a lieutenant o fartillery, Indiana National Guard, at Ft. Knox. The smiling clerk lost nine pounds joltin garound on a kicking horse, he said, in addition to acquiring a deep sunburn. Losohe, an ex-service man, likes playing soldier, he said.

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Car used by motor club officials in trans-conlinental run. (Left, to right) C. M. Coons, Robert. Sorogin, M. E. Noblet, E. W. Stelnhart, Ernest Smith, Robert B. Rhoads, Todd Stoops, Thomas Henry and Harry Burk.

REQUIRE BUS ACCOUNTS Operators Can Invest Depreciation Money With GovernmentMotor bus operators will be required to keep separate bank accounts on the depreciation funds, recently ordered by the public service commission, is has been decided. According to a code of regulations covering the depreciation reserve, it was ordered that all withdrawals from the depreciation accounts for purchase of new equipment must be made by check. Operators will be allowed to invest depreciation money in government or other high grade securities, if not making direct cash deposits. The operator also will be permitted to borrow from his own depreciation fund in certain cases. John S. Powell, chief accountant for the commission, prepared the code.n PUBLIC RADIO PROGRAM Broadcast Listeners’ Association Sponsor Thursday Meeting. Free use of Cadle Tabernacle for a public radio entertainment Thursday evening was granted the Broadcast Listeners' Association of Indianap6lis, by Herbert A. Luckey, president, said today. The association will present a program to be broadcasted from the Merchants Heat and Light Company studio, WFBM between 8 and 9:30 p. m., dedicated to the first annual Indianapolis Radio Exposition iff In the tabernacle Sept. 21, for one week. The program will consist of orchestra and band numbers with several solos. Important announcements will be made by A. J. Allen, chairman publicity committee, concerning the exposition. MARTINSVILLE MAN FIXED Arthur Ward, 28, of Martinsville waas fined SIOO and costs and sentenced sixty days on Indiana State Farm on charges of operating a motor car while intoxicated, today by Judge Pro. Tern Fred McCallister. Charges of failure to stop after an accident at Glen Vallley Sunday were continued indefinitely.

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American Autombhile Association officials continued their sevenday transcontinental run today after a three-hour stop in Indianapolis. After getting breakfast at Indianapolis Athletic Club they conferred with local motor club officers. C. M. Coons, expert from the Cadillac Motor Company, Thomas P. Henry, president of the national association, and Ernest Smith, general manager, left Washington, D. C„ Sunday. They hope to reach the Pacific coast in sevep days. The A. A. A. Special * travels tWenty-two out of each twenty-four hurs. A pullman bed in the sedan enables them to drive and sleep in relays. An average of 450 miles a day must he made to reach San Francisco Sept. 6. “The possibilities of travel over modern highways are shown by the tour,” said Todd Stoops, manager of the Hoosier Motor Club. Stoops, and Robert Scrogin of the Hoosier Motor Club: M. E. Noblet, manager and E. W. Steinhart, president of Hoosier State Automobile Association, and Hairy Burk, local Cadillac representa tive, greeted the party. BOWMAN SETS DEADLINE Tuesday la Limit for Receiving Adult Enumeration Figures. State Auditor Lew S. Bowman announced today that Tuesday will mark the time limit for receipt of the adult enumeration made every six years for the purpose of determining legislative apportionment. Local enumerations are made under direction of county auditors. FEDERAL AGENTS NEEDED Applications for Positions Will Be Taken Until Sept. 2ft. Vacancies exist in the ranks of inspectors and agents employed under the Bureau of Internal Revenue, in connection with the enforcement of the Harrison Narcotic Act, it was announced today. Applications for positions will be received until Sept. 20. Entrance salary is $2,100 yearly. Information and application blanks may be had from Henry M. Trimpe, civil service secretary, Federal Bldg.

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FRENCH LICK IS HAVEN OF T.B.M. A few rnore weeks and the tired business fn&n will turn their steps toward Orange County to rest their souls at the great French Lick Springs Hotel. They have done so for many years, because there they are assured of a week-end of solid comfort, homelike service, beautiful surroundings and the invigorating treatment of the mineral springs water, the famous Pluto. Increasing numbers will go every year, because with each year added comforts and inducements are provided at the hotel. The roads are admirable for a motor trip and the ride from Indianapolis i=> just the right length. With the increased lihstle and bustle that comes in business during the winter ir. mths comes the greater for respite in Just the form offered there. EXPERT SPRING SERVICE GIVEN When there Is something wrong with the automobile the whole family !e “out of sorts." It puts a crimp In the whole machinery. When such a thing happens the quickest and best way to remedy it is to make use of some of the community’s best repair shdps and get the

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HEALTH BUREAU FORMED Literature to Be Distributed by Federal Institute. Articles of Incorporation were filed today with the secretary of State’s office by the Federal Health Institute of Indianapolis, capitalized at SIO,OOO. Incorporators are Robert E. Chenoweth, Lloyd O. Hill and Max M. Hobbs, all of Indianapolis. Purpose of the corporation is to prepare and distribute public health literature, tho articles states. OIL ATTENDANT ROBBED Bandits Obtain Watch and SSOO From Proprietor. Bu United Prett TERRE HAUTE, Ind., Aug. 31 A call for help in tracking down twa bandlt3 was broadcated by local authorities to western Indiana and eastern Illinois towns, following the hold-up of John Meredith's oil filling station, five miles east of here, today. N The robbers, who drove up in a roadster and got Meredith out of bed to wait on them, took SSOO and th*e proprietor's gold watch.

Government Helps This Legislator Being * an ember of the State Legislature isn’t what it's cracked up to be, especially when it Interferes with a man's private business. Example: J. Fiank Smith of I/afayette, lumber man and undertaker, was the Tippecanoe County Representative at the 1925 session of the State assembly. Recently, Smith obtained the contract to bury the indigent soldier dead at the State Soldiers' Home and also signed another contract to sell lumber to the institution. Col. W. M. Louden. commandant of the home, quizzed Attorney General Arthur L>. Gilliom as to the legality of the contracts, under the circumstances. Gilliom declared he saw nothing wrong In the deal.

Students Picnic at Park

Forty students of the Bogue Institute for Stammerers, were guests at a midsummer picnic in Riverside Park. Program included visits to the concessions in Riverside Amusement Park, foot racing.

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STIRRING TALK ENDS STUDENTS’ BIBLE MEETING F. E. Houston Tells Delegates Heaves) Not Seeking Large Numbers. "God is not trying to take a large number of people to Heaven with Him.” said F. E. Houston in the closing address this morning of the International Bible Students Association, which has been in session for a week at the Ca4le Tabernacle. "He will take only those who prove their faithfulness to Him,” said Houston, who spoke on “Waiting on the Lord.” He admonished the audience to wait patiently for the coming of the Lord. Many Leave Early Great numbers of students were departing Sunday night and Monday morning. The Sunday evening address was made by W. E. Van Amburgh on "In Prophecy and in Fulfilment.” Said Van Amburgh: "Ominous signs portend that 1925 will stand out as one of the prominent landmarks for the future historian. The year Is but a little over half gone, yet movements are ajready under way which threaten the destruction of present political and religious structures so completely that they can never be repaired.” God will overthrow Satan and set up a kingdom of righteous peace on earth, declared Judge J. F. Rutherford of New York, president of the IntematlonAl Bible Students’ Association, speaking before a conference of more than 10,00 ft persons Sunday at Cadle Tabernacle. In a fiery denunciation of denominationalism. Judge Rutherford sharply criticised the present clergy, Catholic and Protestant alike, who have disseminated creed. The courts of America and Europe were assailed as “rotten to the core,” reeking with “class discrimination and injustice.” A resolution was adopted by the conference approving the position of Judge Rutherford and the association for their position on modem religion. W. E. Van Amburg of Brooklyn spoke at the ewning meeting on the subject, • ”1925—1n Prophecy and in Fulfillment.” H. E. IYazlett of Marietta, Ohio, was a morning speaker. TWELVE PERSONS HURT Panic Follows Collision of Chicago Street Cars. Bu United Pren* CHICAGO, Aug. 31.—Twelve persons were Injured here today In a street car collision. None will die, according to physicians at hospitals j where they were taken. The two cars had stopped at a street intersection and started simultaneously, one east and other south. They crashed in the center of the square. Crowds jammed both cars and panic followed the collision.

and other outdoor amusement* that were supervised by members of the Bogue Institute staff of Instructors. It Is the custom of the Bogue school to give several outings for students each summer school season.

concern has made a special study of re-arching and re-tempering old springs and handles as well new' high-grade automobile and truck springs. A particular effort Is to get the work out In the shortest possible time, giving the automobile driver the least Inconvenience neces-

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SERVICE We strive In every way to make the burden of grief as light as possible. We strive to arrange things so that no embarrassing confusion or delay will mar the smoothness of the funeral. Walter T. Blasengym FUNERAL DIRECTOR Main and Residence Office 2228 Shelby. Drexell 2570. Branch Office 1006 Indiana Ave. Circle 6656.

Mother Thinks Her Son Is Dead V Yet Will Not Stop in Hunt for Boy Missing Since Last December.

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Ernest Relaford M' Y mother's heart tells me he has been killed. I bei___J lieve he would have written to me if he hadn’t,” said Mrs. Mae Norton, 621 E. New York St., mother of Ernest Relaford, 16, missing since last December. Nevertheless, Mrs. Norton was planning another trip to Chicago, where the boy was reported as last seen. “My Heart Is Broken” "It will he my fourth time. Last time it was so cold and it was such a big city. Oh, if I could just write him a letter and tell him how my heart is broken. But I’m never going to give up the hunt for him. I save my money just to aid the search.” Herbert Jennings, manager of the Palace Theatre, has offered SIOO to start a fund to aid Mrs Norton, who has offered a reward of SSOO for the boy's return. A nation-wide police search has been fruitless. Ernest left home with Harry Wagner of Dayton, Ohio, who was visiting here. , Companion Was Found In January, Chicago Juvenile court attaches found Wagner wandering about the streets ill. He said he and Relaford had separated early in January. Then in April, a note came, to Mrs. Norton, sakl to have been found by

PERSONALITY IS VITAL FACTOR At a time when the utmost courtesy and kindness is the paramount issue, up-to-date methods of an up-to-date undertaking establishment are most appreciated. The personal touch given the funeral directing of Charles E. Stevens, 2831 W. Tenth St., appeals to his clients and gives him a wide circle of friends in his business. ' Mr. Stevens and his wife have for several years given a service to their clients thßt has established them in their hearts for many years ! to come, oßth have taken thorough courses in most ugto-date methods | of undertaking and add to that a i brand of sympathy and understanding that come from long years of contact with persons in trouble. Their equipment is such that they j can give immediate response to calls at any time of the day or night and j they invite the type of patronage: that desires above all else ease and j gracious nee.* in funeral directing.

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a waitress in a restaurant. It read: "Will the finder please help me? I am being kept a prisoner and unable to write to my mother, Mrs. Mae Norton, 621 E. iNew York St.” The waitress said the boy looked doped and was with a middle-aged man. His father is dead. Jennings hopes sympathetic, citizens will contribute to the fund to heip Mrs. Norton. SEEK WOMAN’S IDENTITY f Singing Evangelist” Beffieved Victim of Amnesia. Bv United 1 Prean WARSAW, Ind., Aug. 31.—-Labor-ing under the hallucination that she is a singing evangelist, a'woman believed Miss Elma Michael, of Cincinnati, was held today pending investigation by physicians as to whether she is the victim of amnesia. The woman gave the name of Mrst Frank Morrison, but the only clew to her real identity was a letter addressed to Miss Michael found In her purse. COL. MITCHELL INJURED Former Assistant Air Service Chief , Wrecks IDs Plane. Bu United Preae SAN ANTONIO. Texas, Aug. 31. Col. William Mitchell, former assistant chief of the air service, now an air officer of the Bth Corps area, was badly bruised today when he wrecked his ship in landing with a stalled motor. The Colonel was forced to avoid telephone poles and wires and narrowly escaped more serious injury. The accident occurred as he was taking off. SWIMMER, 19, DROWNS Aaron Pownell Lottes Life ,in Lake Michigan. Bu United Preaa MICinGAN CITY, Ind., Aug. 31. —Roy Pownell, 19, son of Aaron Pownell of Logansport, was drowned Sunday at the Michigan City pier on Lake Michigan. He was 300 feet from shore when he suffered an attack of cramps.

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COUNCIL QUIZ / MAY BE HALTED; ELECTION NEAR Politicians Fear Ticket Will Be Hampered, Talk at City Hall. ii The November election, metjng a long shadow, has obscured the eounollmanio Investigation of the board of works, it was Indicated today. Committee members, serving under Chairman John E. King, are said to be eager for King to call meet, lngs and to take the leadership In Investigating the vitriolic talk about the board's affairs by councllmen at recent meetings. King has expressed doubt that the Investigation will yield pay dirt and has delayed perfecting arrangements for the inquiry, > His most recent communique was that he is seeking to determine the attitude of throe councllmen who did not appear at the special meeting to consider the charges last Tuesday. They are Lloyd Olaycombe, Hegsdon W. Buchanan and William U. Clauer. “A lot of them make wild statements they can’t prove to a court,” King said. Otto Ray, a committee member, of the Democratio faith, said he Is willing to go the limit with the Inquiry. "I’ll take time out from my business and meet night and day* If necessary." he declared, Theodore J. Bemd, the other committee member, also has expressed willingness to pursue the matter. Political observers say the word has been passed down the line that the investigation might hamper the Republican ticket in the coming eleotion. King and Bernd are Republicans. President Ben H. Thompson first appointed Ray chairman of the committee at council meeting, and then reversed his decision And named King as the head. Thompson also is a Republican.

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