Indianapolis Times, Volume 37, Number 121, Indianapolis, Marion County, 19 September 1925 — Page 1

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VOLUME 37—NUMBER 121

$25,000 LOSS IN DOWNTOWN BLAZE

BERT MORGAN LOSES V. S. DRY JOB

BLAZE CAUSES HALT IN TRIAL OF M’NAMARA Judge Orders Recess in Blackmail Case to See if Own Auto Is Burning. RESUME TRIAL MONDAY Iron Workers Testify to Refute State’s Charges. Hasty recess called by Judge Fred C. Cause while he went to see if his auto was burning up In the Empire Garage, enlivened the trial of John J. McNamara on blackmail charges this morning. Nearly all the spectators and court attaches went with the judge while the jury and defendant watched the flames from the Criminal Court windows. Happily, the judicial car escaped damage and the trial was resumed. McNamara introduced additional witnesses, all iron workers, to refute charges that he terrorized other union men during the construction of the new Elks Bldg, in 1923. Resume Monday At noon Judge Gause adjourned co rt until Monday morning as defense attorneys said they have additional witnesses to put on the stand. Following the close of the defense testimony, will come arguments on one of the most unique cases in the history of Indiana juris prudence. Never before has the State attempted to apply the blackmail statute to a labor war. The theory of the State's case as presented this week by Prosecutor William H. Remy is that McNamara is guilty of blackmail in threatening workmen to get their Jobs for his own union. Iron Workers Called Walter E. Cook, 837 N. Tuxedo Ave., an iron worker on the construction of the Elks Bldg., was one witness in McNamara's behalf. “There was Just ordinary talking going on around there,” he said. “There were no threats made.” On cross examination, Cook said he could not hear what McNamara said to the man he was In controversy with. \ Grover Shubert, 723 N. Noble St., another Iron worker, who however was not employed at the time on the Job said he was present on the morning in question, Nov. 2, 1923. “There were no threats. McNamara never knocked a jack from under a boiler which was being Installed and the boiler did not run away down an incline crashing against a post,” the witness testified. “Without a word being said by anyone, these men got on their truck and drove away, [ mean the men who were installing the boiler.” "Did they?” asked Prosecutor Remy. Not a Word Said “Yes, without a word being said, I am positive,” replied Shubert. Michael Krauth. 1140 Udell St., and Alonzo Collins, 1405 Bellefontaine St., iron workers, also appeared in McNamara’s defense. Both were positive there was no trouble and there were no th eats made against the workmen who were installing the boiler. Testimony by the defense began pate Friday, folk wing refusal of Special Judge Fred C. Gause to instruct the jury to find McNamara not guilty, on. the grounds the State’s case did not technically meei charges in the indictment. Charles E. Cox, defense attorney, said this morning' it was not certain the defense would rest its side by noon today. Three defense witnesses, all union iron wagers employed on the Elks Bldg., at the time of the trouble, Nov. 2, 1923, took the stand Friday afternoon and denied mere was any trouble between McNamara and the men he is accused of frightening away from their work.

The First Issue of the Season of The Times Radio Magazine Will Appear Monday It will consist of twenty-four pages full of the latest news of the Radio world. This big magazine is being published in connection with the opening of the Radio Exposition at Cadle Tabernacle Monday. Regular Issues of The Times Radio Magazine Will appear Every Thursday as a part of The Times.

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Acting Assistant Director for Thirteenth District Announces He Has Been Dismissed by Yellowley, New Group Chief. _ ■ MAN FROM CHICAGO CHOSEN SUCCESSOR Ansel R. Harris, New Aid, Has Been in Government Service Twenty-Six Years —Was in Indianapolis Once. Bert C. Morgan, acting deputy Federal prohibition administrator for Indiana, today announced that he had been summarily dismissed from his position by E. C. Yellowley, recently named administrator of the thirteenth district, whose headquarters are in Chicago. The dismissed was effective yesterday. Ansel R. Harris, now an assistant in Yellowley s office in Chicago, has been named to succeed Morgan. Any further changes in the Indiana prohibition forces will be made by Harris. Not Unexpected Morgan’s release from the prohibition service was not unexpected, in view of the many changes made in the Government personnel since the accession of Gen. Lincoln C. Andrews as Federal dry director. Morgan, in issuing a formal statement, said that he did not think his dismissal was the result of any inefficiency on his part, or on the part of his employes. He also thanked all those who had worked with him. Old in Service Harris has been in the internal revenue department for about twenty-six years, and has been in prohibition enforcement work for some time. Prior to his change to the Chicago district he was in New Orleans. He is expected to arrive in (Turn to I’age 11) iOARB ASKS VENUE CHANGE New Judge Sought in King Injunction Case. A motion for a change of venue from judge in the case of Dr. William F. King, secretary of the State board of health, against whom proceedings were brought by other board members charging him with malfeasance, was filed today before Judge Clinton H. Givan in Superior Court Four by health board attorneys. Dr. King obtained a temporary re straining order from Judge Givan several weeks ago when he filed suit for an injunction to prevent board members from interfering with his duties as secretary. The restraining order is to remain in effect until the court has ruled on final hearing of the complaint. The court indicated names of prospective Judges would be presented to attorneys for both sides early next week. Date of the final hearing will be determined by the new judge, Givan said. Board members charge Dr. King raised State employes’ salaries without their approval. HOURLY TEMPERATURE 6 a. m 75 10 a. m 84 7 a. m 76 11 a. m 89 8 a. m 80 12 (noon) .... 90 9 a. m...... 84 1 p. 92

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3,350 WEAR POLICE ‘STARS’

STAGE SET FOR RADIO SHOW TO START MONDAY Governor Jackson and Mayor Shank to Speak on Opening Night. With hundreds of exhibits being placed In Cadle Tabernacle, final preparations were under way today for the first Indianapolis radio exposition which begins Monday evening and continues through the week under the auspices of the Broadcast Listeners’ Association. Firßt among the tasks undertaken by Carl Fohl, head of the radio department of The Indiannpoiis Times, who is chairman of the entertainment committee, was to obtain the appearance of the most popular radio announcers In America, who will broadcast from a glass cage, twenty-two feet long. .Jackson to Talk Monday night’s program will start with broadcasting in charge of George Dewey Hay, WLS, Chicago, voted America's most popular announcer by fans. Hay will introduce Governor Jackson, who will speak in the "cage” and Mayor Shank, who will present the exposition officially to the people of the city. Mrs. Shank Herbert Hoover to deliver an openvocal solo, to be broadcast by WFBM. A. J. Allen, publicity chairman, has invited Secretary of Commerce Herbert Hoover to deliever an opening message at 8:30 p. m., from Washington direct through longd‘star.ee transmitter to the auditorium. Program Given Appearance of other famous annonucers will be as follows: Tuesday: Leo Fitzpatrick, the "merry old chief," of the Kansas City Star station; Wednesday, Quin A. Ryan, WGN, Chicago Tribune station, creator of the entertainment, "Skeezix Time”; Thursday, Jerry Sullivan, WQJ, Chicago, snappy announcer; Friday, Bill Hay, KFKX, Hastings, Neb., deepest bass-voice announcer, and Fred Smith, WLW, Cincinnati. America’s first radio ambassador to Europe. Indianapolis fans who listen to WLW at 7:30 tonight will hear the names of twenty-one local persons, who will receive boxes of flowers and two free tickets to the exposition, to be awarded by Bertermann' Bros., Indianapolis florists, and the Brojiflcast Listeners’ Association. George L. Glossbrenner, exposition treasurer, will give the flowers and tickets to those designated at the exposition Monday night. "OLD MOTHER HUBBARD” Mrs. Martha Miller remembered the "Old Mother Hubbard” story today when she started to get break fast. She discovered burglars had cleaned the kitchen cupboard of groceries and canned fruits valueu at $5.

INDIANAPOLIS, SATURDAY, SEPT. 19, 1925

Vast Army of Armed Men Walk City Streets, Patrol Highways and Roads in Elaborate System of Espionage, Survey Shows An army of more than 3,350 police, of various degrees of authority, all permitted to bear arms, march about the streets of Indianapolis and patrol the roads and highways of MarioD County, it was revealed today in a survey made by the Indianapolis Times. In other words, of approximately 100 persons you meet on the street or while driving your automobile about the county roads after dark, one is an officer of some form or description. They're standing next to you on the street car. Their fast-flying automobiles pass you on the roads. If you park your car on the highway to repair a puncture or drink a glass of lemonade from a thermos bottle, you may receive a visit from some of the pistol-carrying hosts. These were facts discovered by the Indianapolis Times in its search for the facts of the elaborate police espionage system which has been established in Indianapolis gradually and thoroughly. Its force has never been challenged by legally elected and appointed officers. Os the army of more than 3,350, less than 1,000 are paid for their activities os policemen. The others - (Turn to Page 2) BIG BANK CLOSES DOORS Globe National of Denver Voluntarily Suspends Business, fit/ Untted Prctt ■ DENVER, Colo., Sept. ‘l9.—The Globe National Bank, with deposits of\ nearly 53,500,000 closed its doors this morning by voluntary action of its officers. The board of directors were in session at noon, but no state ment regarding the condition of the bank or the reason for its suspension of business was issued and officials of the Federal Reserve Bank disclaimed knowledge of the situation. GASOLINE CUT 5~ CENTS Independents in Omaha Sell Gasoline at 13.9 Plus Tax. Bu United Perm OMAHA, Neb., Sept. 19.—Gasoline prices in Omaha have dropped 5 cents in two days as the result of anew phase of the middle western price war. Independent stations quoted the fuel today at 13.9 cents a gallon, including a 2-cent State tax. LEAGUE DROPS DISPUTE \ Mosul Boundary Question Referred to Tlio Hague Court. Bu United Preen GENEVA, Sept. 19.—The League of Nations council today referred to The Hague Court the Mosul boundary dispute question. The dispute arose over the question of whether Turkey or England should have con trol of the region with Its supposedly rich oil supplies.

How ‘Search Warrant Factory’ Operates Shown in Raid at Wrong House Number by Local Dry Sleuths on Spiher Writ. The kind of invasion of homos which grows out of the operation of “search warrant sac tories” such as that recently discovered by City Attorney William Bosson and a Times reporter at the office of .Justice of the Peace Henry 11. Spiher, 3541 W. Michigan St. ; was graphically demonstrated today when the following incident was disclosed. Three police booze raiders bearing a search warrant issued by Spiher, for 15 W. McCarty St., raided the home of Ben Goldstein, 13 W. McCarty St., and frightened Mrs. Goldstein so badly that her husband found her. deathly white, stretched out in a chair. The police had meant to go to the Goldstein home, according to Capt. Paulseli, booze division head. But, despite the fact that the street number 13 is painted on the front of the Goldstein place in letters four inches high the search warrant was made out for No. 15. Law expliclty provides that the location of the place to be searched must be exactly designated. Woman Tells Police Captain Paulseli admitted that the search warrant was issued, not upon first hand knowledge, bat upon a story told to police by a woman who suspected there might be liquor at the Goldstein place. Instead of having the woman swear out the search warrant affidavit police did the swearing. Friday morning Mrs. Goldstein was waiting upon customers in the fish market in front of their modest home. In marched three big offlvers. They were in citizens, clothes, but they 3howed badges. While one of the officers read the search warrant the other two hustled back into the residence portion of the building and upstairs to the sleeping quarters, Mrs. Goldstein said. Badly frightened, Mrs. Goldstein asked what was going on. "They said they had a warrant for our place; that we were making moonshine with a still and selling it,” said Mrs. Goldstein. “I to'd them they must be in the wrong place.” Asks About Number " ‘What number have you got in your warrant?’ I asked. “ ‘Fifteen,’ they said. “ ‘This is thirteen,’ I told them. So they laughed as if it were a good Joke and went out. They climbed into their automobile an.l drove away. They did not go into No 15." Number 15 is a junk yard. "1 thought my wit* was dead when I came home,” said Ben Goldstein.

GUTHRIE SAYS HE WILL QUIT STATE BOARD States Jackson Ordered Lieber Salary Cut, Then Changed Mind. Williaam A. Guthrie of Dupont today said he will resign as chairman of the State conservation commission. Guthrie had been a member of the body since its formation in 1919. It is understood Governor Jackson asked for Guthrie's resignation following the tangle over salaries of department members. It is not known who the Governor favors for his successor. The commission held a conference this morning and continued the meeting until 2 p. m. All members were present. The commissioners would not comment on what took place. Guthrie said he would resign because Jackson ordered the reduction in salaries and then changed his mind. Jackson said he did not ask for resignation of Everett L. Gardner, secretary, who, with Guthrie, voted the reductions. A special meeting was held a week ago Friday night in Guthrie’s office, when the salary of Richard Lieber, director was reduced from $6,000 to $4,000; that of George N. Mannfeld, superintendent of fish and game, from $4,000 to $3,000, and that of Charles G. Sauer, assistant director, from $3,000 to $2,400. Dean CouPer was absent and Wilson voted against the cuts. „ Dean Coulter, Wilson and Lieber conferred with Governor Jackson before the board meeting. The State finance board, which has the power to fix the salaries of ap polntlve State officers and employes, probably will consider the matter Sept. 29. Lawrence F. Orr, chief examiner of the State board of accounts, said Attorney General Arthur L. Gilliom will be called into the meeting to decide the power of the board. It was said Jackson opposed keeping Lieber some time ago, but is favorable to keeping him as director at this time. CAPTAIN’S AUTO BURNS Gasoline Tank Explodes at Police Garage—Paint Ruined. The personal auto of Capt. Roy Pope, aid to Mayor Lew Shank, was burned today, ruining the new paint, when the gasoline tank exploded while it wag being filled by William Brooks, mechanic in the police garage. Quick action with the fire extinguisher by Richard River and Richard Pressley other police mechanics, saved the auto and Brooks. Pope said the car-was being used, for city business.

Entered as Second-clues Metter at Poatofflce, Indlanapolie. Published Dally Except Sunday.

Fire Department, Hampered at Start, Checks Flames and Helps Employes Save All but Seven of 250 Autos in Empire Garage. ROOF CAVES IN AND CORNICE FALLS AS FIREMEN BATTLE One Overcome by Smoke No Gas Tanks Explode—Thousands Crowd District and Police Are Compelled to Use Clubs. One of the most spectacular fires in downtown history today did $25,000 to $30,000 damage to the Empire Garage, formerly the old Empire Theater, Wabash and Delaware Sts., threatened the Denison Hotel, Keith’s Theater, and surrounding office buildings and afforded thrills for thousands of spectators. One fireman was overcome by smoke. Seven autos were damaged out of 250 stored in the garage. Employes of the company risked their lives to drive out 100 ears. Although hampered by low water pressure at first, firemen by heroic efforts brought the flames under control in little over an hour.

All downtown apparatus responded. A third alarm was sounded at 10:15 after the fire had burned for half an hour. Use Maees Police were forced to use their maces to keep crowds back of the fire lines. Scores of business men who had their autos in the garage tried to pass the lines. Hugh J. Baker, holds a sub-lease on the building from Edgar Evans of the Evans Milling Company. The garage company holds a second sub lease from Baker. Cars are stored on ten floors, run ning from A to J, with an incline driveway to the top. The Are was discovered first by Guy Haymaker, foreman of the wash rack on Floor J, the top floor. He said he saw the roof blazing, and gave the alarm. The entire roof was in flames when firemen arrived. A second alarm was sounded immediately. Firemen were late in reaching the scene. It was Saturday cleaning day and most of the apparatus was out in the streets in front of the stations, being oiled and cleaned. Pressure Low Water pressure was low at first. Firemen fought the flames from fire escapes and roofs of adjoining buildings. Fifteen lines were finally brought into play on the blazing building and

Woman Struggles to Save Dog RS. ROMNEY WILLyj SON, Golden Hill, strugilil gled with police in an effort to get into the garage and rescue her German police dog, Diane, who was in a in the Empire garage, during the fire this morning. “Oh, it will only take me a minute to get to her,” she told police with tears streaming down her face. “Please, please let me go.” Finally her husband, local attorney, came and police permitted him to go into the garage. He came back with the dog unhurt. “Why I wouldn't take a SI,OOO for that dog,” said Willson. *

the fire was brought under control about 10:45. Lewis Q. Bishop, of Squad 1, was overcome by heat nnd smoke while on a ladder. His condition is not serious. The building was fireproof with the exception of the roof, according to Fire Chief O’Brien, who directed the fight on the flames. Roof Falls Chief damage was done when the roof caved in, burying five autos on floor I, one on floor II and one on floor J. Water damage was negligible ns it ran down the runaways to the street. Robert Race, 1822 S. Meridian St., who was passing the garage w'hen the fire broke out, rushed in and drove out fourteen. H. W. Whitmeyer, chauffeur for Emmett Watts, president of the gu rage company, drove out twelve crus. Other employes drove out nearly one hundred. Jap Powell manager, said there were approximately 150 cars still in the building. Seven of that number were damaged. The remainder are believed to be unhurt. The company is not liable for damage, he said. Narrow Escape Thomas Willett, Colored, 3331 IV. Twenty-Fifth St., drove out six autos, turning right n he came out cf the building. When he drove out the seventh, he turned left. A cor nice of the building fell, throwing bricks and fire to the street. If Willett had turned to the right again, he would have been killled The car belonged to William Staf ford, 31li Washington Blvd. The debris from the cornice (Turn, lo Fago 11)

Forecast GENERALLY fair over Indiana on Monday; warmer in extreme north portion.

TWO CENTS

Old Empire A Theatrical Landmark Many of Country’s Stars Visited Old Burlesque House.

By Earl McKee The old Empire Theater Bldg., damaged by fire today, was a landmark in the city’s theatrical history. More than thirty' years ago the house was built and in its time many of the leading theatrical stars of the country appeared behind its footlights. The Empire was built to supply what was supposed to be a long felt want for burlesque, or "leg shows” as they were known in those days. There had been no theater devoted to this class of entertainment for several years prior to the erection of the Empire, for the last stand of the old-time "Black Crook” organizations had teen Gilmore's Zoo, a rather recklessly conducted theater located west of the Statehouse, Established Record The Empire Theater established a record in the time in which it was built. Ground was cleared early in August and the house opened on Labor Day to its first attraction, which was a negro organization known ns "Whalen A Martel’s South Before the War.” The second attraction at the house was "Phil Sheridan’s City Sports,” a reel burlesque show of those days, and the third week saw "Rose Sydeil’s London Belles" gracing the boards. At that period there were not enough burlesque shotys to fill out Ctum to Page 11) CITY IN GRIP OF HEAT WAVE No Relief Predicted Until Sunday Night. A mid-September heat wave, which seems due to remain until Sunday night at least, today held Indianapolis in its grip. The day started out warm, temperature being 76, or 15 degrees above normal, at 7 a. m. Temperature was 90 at noon. High temperature Friday was 91 at 3:30 p. rn. Temperature for September to date is 8 degrees above normal, and if the heat continue# Indianapolis will have had its hottest Septcmiier in history, according to J, H. Armington, meteorologist of the United States Weather Bureau. Relief may come by Sunday night nr Monday morning, however.

Blizzard Grips , Montana Bu United Urren HAVRE, Mont., Sept. 19.—A blizzard in western Montana today interrupted communications and hampered traffic. Four Inches of snow was reported at Helena and a snow storm was raging between Havre and Cut Bank. Telegraph and telephone lines were carried down.