Indianapolis Times, Volume 37, Number 148, Indianapolis, Marion County, 21 October 1925 — Page 1

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VOLUME 37—NUMBER 148

BATHE of POLITICS 10 BE FONT Indiana Will Be Scene of Double-Barrelled Race for Senate in 1926 Appointment to Have Bearing on Fight. SITUATION IDENTICAL WITH THAT OF 1916 ( Naming of Robinson Is Thought to Be Blow to Beveridge Watson Almost Sure to Be Candidate—Jackson Might Run By Felix F. Bruner Wit happointment. of Arthur R. Robinson as U. S. Senator to succeed Samuel M. Ralstone, politicians today were looking forward to tlie election next year, when Indiana will name tw r o Senators, one to till the unexpired term of Senator Ralston and one to succeed James E. Watson. rndiana will be the only State where either party will have an opportunity next year to elect two Senators and, according to a Washington dispatch to The Times, the Republican national committee will give Indiana much more than the State’s share of the 1026 campaign budget. It is pointed out that a Republican dollar —or a Democratic do’lar, for that matter —spent in Indiana next year will go twice as far as a dollar spent in any other State. Identical Situation

The situation is almost identical with that of 1916 when the death of Senator Benjamin F. Shiveley, Democrat, gave the Republicans a similarly double-barreled chance. That election resulted in the naming of Harry S. New and Watson as Senators. It is certain that Watson will be a candidate to succeed himself next year. It is not so certain that Robinson will be a candidate. Reports have been current in political circles for a long time- that Governor vTackson would like to become a Senator. Jackson and Robinson are close friends and it is certain they would not be opponents in a primary contest. This fact has led to the reported possibility that Robinsop will agree to step aside next year and allow Jackson to be the candidate for Senator. If Jackson Is not a candidate next year, he will have to wait until 1928, when a successor to the short-term Senator will be named. Appointment of Robinson was looked upon by politicians as a blow to Albert J, Beveridge, in whose behalf an active publicity campaign was conducted in an effort to persuade Jackson to name him. If Beveridge is a candidate in the primary next year he must oppose either Watson or Jackson’s candidate for the short term, who will lllkely be either Robinson or Jackson Depends on Beveridge Much depeads on which choice Beveridge will make, If he chooses to be a candidate at all. Beveridge received the Republican nomination in 1922 and will be a formidable candidate. Neither Watson nor Robinson nor Jackson would be particularly eager to have Beveridge as an opponent. The death of Ralston has put Indiana into the national political limelight with the result that the State will be the principal battleground olHhe country in the effort of President Coolidge and the Republican party to retain a Republican majority in the Senate. As usual, the Democrats are more or less disorganized, and up to this time there has been no indication of who will enter the race on the Democratic ticket as candidates for the two Senatorships. CARDINAL HURT; AUTO SMASHED ) Street Car Strikes Prelate’s Stalled Machine. Bn United Frets PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 21. Cardinal Dougherty, head of the Catholic aj-eh-dlocese of Pennsylvania, was Injured today when a street car crashed Into his automobile. His stalled car was standing on the tracks outside Carmelite Convent grounds on the York road here. The Cardinal was bruised badly and wassphaken, as was also a companion, Dr. O’Hara, who was with him In the machine. The automobile was damaged badly.

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Art’s Job Makes Hir Mother Happy Village of New Senator’s Birth Feels Important.

Bit United Press PICKERINGTON. Ohio, Oct. 21. —This little village felt important today over the appointment of “Art" Robinson as United States Senator. ’’Art’’ was born here forty-four years ago and received his early education in the Pickerington common schools. His mother, Mrs. Katherine Robinson. 85, occupies the home in which the new Senator was born. Robinson clerked in the village stores here when a lad. He is one of three children. “Art is too bad a boy for that," Mrs. Robinson jokingly said when notified oL her son’s appointment. The aged woman rocked back and forth in her chair as she talked contentedly of the news. “Art," she said, “has sent me a check each month since his father died. He hasn’t missed a single month.” The townspeople were unanimous in their praise of Robinson.

TEACHERS ARE FLOCKING HERE FOR SESSIONS s* Vanguard of Delegates for Three-Day Meeting Is Arriving. First vanguard of teachers from over the State began to arrive in Indianapolis for the annual sessions of the Indiana State Teachers’ Association, which opens here Thursday for a three-day session. Approximately 15,000 teachers are expected to attend the sessions. District meetings will be held Thursday until 4 p. m., when a general meeting of the members of the Association at the Cadle Tabernacle will be held to elect members to the executive committee from the eleventh, twelfth, and thirteenth districts, and forthe selection of a vee president and a member of the nominating committee from each district. Hear Dr. Burris Thursday at 7:30 p. m. Dr. Benjamin J. Burris, president of Indiana State Normal College, retiring president, will call tke convention to order and Dr. William P. Dearing, president of Oakland City College, and incoming president of the association will give his inaugural address. Ernes H. Lindley, president •of the University of Kansas, will also speak. Important questions to he considered Friday will be the one of concurrent meetings and the proposed amendment o'! C. V. Haworth of Kokomo, rearranging the governing power of the association so that it will be invested in some 300 delegates. This is contrary to the present form whichis democratic and open to all teachers, opponents say. Other Resolutions Among other important questions to come before the convention Friday, as embodied in resolutions drafted by the members of the resolutions committee, will be the additional financial support to the State schools engaged in teacher training, the county unit plan for public school finances and the teachers’ tenure legislation. Reorganization of the national plan of government for the enforcement of the eighteenth amendment is also recommended in a resolution.

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Athens Acts to Compel Bulgarian Compliance With Note. Bn I nited Press ATJIENS, Oct. 21.—Greece today sent Bulgaria a severe note demanding heavy punishment for those responsible for she Bulgarian occupation of Demirhisar and huge indemnity for the families of the Greek officers and soldiers killed in the clash there. Greek forces have crossed the Bulgarian frontier and occupied Petritsi to compel compliance with the demands “and to force Bulgaria to dissolve the brigands who are charged with conspiring against the security of neighboring states. The ultimatum declared the Greek troops would advance further upon Sofia unless the demands are com-* plied with'by Thursday noon. Bulgarian occupation of Demirhisar was ended after sharp fighting when the Greeks threw heavy reinforcements into the action and compelled the raiders to retire. Casualties were reported to have been many. LONDON APPREHENSIVE Peaceful Settlement of “Powder Magazine” Trouble Hoped For. Bn United Press LONDON, Oct. 21.—With Europe dreaming of an era of peace through the Locarno treaties, news of fresh trouble In the Balkans caused some anxiety here today. However, it was hoped that the Incident would come to a peaceable settlement within a short time. In this connection it was recalled that strained relations during the summer were of short duration, though a renewal of difficulties now is taken as indicative of the everpresent potentialities of trouble in the “powder magazine of the Near East." TO PROTECT AMERICANS Navy Orders Destroyers to Scene of Tribe Revolt. Bn United Press WASHINGTON, Oct 21.—At the request of the State Department the Navy Department today ordered two destroyers from Gibraltar to Alexandria, Egypt, to protect Americans and their possessions during the revolt of Syrian tribesmen.

SCREEN STARS ARE IGNORED Serial Experts Forget Film Stars in ‘Blue-Book/ Rii United Prefix LOS ANGELES. Oct. 21.—Hollywood's ‘‘4oo” sniffed disdainfully today when the annual edition of the “Society Blue Book” of southern California came off the press, politely ignoring the film celebrities. Not even the society editors of local newspapers could explain the discriminatory policy of the experts who drafted the register. Former editions have included at legst some of the leading luminaries of fllmdom. But, in the current book, such well-known members of the celluloid aristocracy as Douglas Fairbanks. Mary Pickford. Charlie Chaplin and others are conspicuous solely because of”their absence. FEDERALMAN " FOUND DEAD Leaves Note Saying He 1 Feared Self a Failure. fill United Prexx FRANKFORT, Ind.. Oct. 21. Body of Deam Smith, 27, Delphi, Ind., Department of Justice investigator, attached to the United States district attorney’s office in Indianapolis, was found in a hotel room here today with a bullet hole in the head. / Smith is believed to have ended his own life sometime Tuesday night. The body was discovered by a chambermaid., An unfinished note on the dresser said: “I don't seem to be able to do my work satisfactorily and otherwise consider myself a failure. May God forgive me and revolver which Smith borrowed from Sheriff Dnn Tower was gripped in his hand. "" Smith came here Tuesday to investigate an alleged slavery case." AN EFFICIENT WORKER Department Head l>oes Not Know What Caused Despondency. Edward McGuff, in charge of the department jif Justice offices here, said that Deairi Smith was ,one of tile most efficient workers in the service and that he knew of nothing that might have enused Smith to be despondent. Smith lived at .he Y. M. C. A. and was not marled. He had been here foi three months having been stationed in Chicago befojjj.

INDIANAPOLIS, WEDNESDAY, OCT. 21, 1925

BOGTLEGGEG IS SAID TO BE IN GAGE X Walter' Myers Asserts Republican Nominee for Councilman Was Once Convicted Before City Judge Wilmeth. SAID TO HAVE USED FALSE NAME FIRST Candidate Challenges Duvall to Oust Man From Ticket —Asserts He Has Original AffidaviJ Used in Case. # y One of the Republican candidates for councilman is a convicted bootlegger, Walter Myers, Democratic candidate for mayor, charged in a speech this- noon at the Real Silk Hosiery Mills. Myers challenged John L. Duvall, Republican mayoralty candidate, to name the man and oust him from the Republican ticke. “The affidavit on which the arrest was made was signed by Harley Jones, police lieutenant,” Myers said. “It bears the name of George Winkler, Federal Investigator, as a witness, and is dated Jan. 17, 1922. Used Alias Name “The candidate used an alias name, but the prosecutor, discovering this, exposed him ,to the court and compelled him to plead to the affidavit in his real name. The candidate was charged with possessing a still and making and having liquor in his possession for sale. Bail was fixed at SI,OOO. “The candidate pleaded guilty, and was fined SIOO and costs by City Judge Delbert O. Wilmeth. The record of this case may be found on file with the city clerk in Docket No. 162 at page 242 as No. 484. The original affidavit is before me and these facts appear on its face and back.” Asks Withdrawal Myers said if Duvall wishes to prove his assertion his candidacy is not backed by the criminal and bootlegging element, he should “de-' mand his withdrawal from the ticket, or as was done before, in the case of a candidate masquerading under the Republican banner for city judge, to institute proceedings in court to remove him.” Myers will speak tonight at Liberty Hall, near La Salle and Michigan Sts. * That the Ex-Service Voters’ League does not represent the views of veterans of the World War in its indorsemerft of Walter Myers for mayor was the opinion expressed by State Representative J. W. Ebaugh today. Ebaugh was an aviatoV in the World War. O. K.s Merit System Duvall. Wednesday indorsed the merit system for use in appointment of municipal employes in a letter to Frank S. Fishback. Chamber of Commerce president. “In my keynote speech I took a strong stand on the question of economy and pledged myself to a business and not a political spoils administration,” the letter declared. “I shall apply the merit eystem withoutJwr or favor, and shall recognize and promote faithful employes, both men and women, whenever and wherever it will be a benefit to the taxpayers of Indianapolis."

COUNTY MAKES GAIN IN FARMS More Farmers Also Reported in Hendricks. Bit Times Srierinl WASHINGTON, Oct. 21—A headline for Hendricks County. It has increased both in number of farms and farmers during the past year. With exception of Florida, most farming regions of the country have done Just the opposite, according to 1925 census figures being compiled by the Federal Bureau. There are now 2,648 farms in Hendricks County compared with 2,526 in 1920. Number of farmers has Increased from 1,656 to 1,802. Value of farm property, however, has tumbled almost 50 per cent, from $<2,098,941 to $24,902,938. Johnson County also shows an Increase in number of farmers, 1,269 to 1,401, but shows a slight decrease In farms, 2,009 In 1925, as compared with values have tumbled 'from $34,403843, in 1920, to $20,688,331. CONVENTION DATE SET Indiana Farm Bureau members Tuesday selected Nov. 23-24, as dates for the annual convention of the Farm Federation at the Severin.

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Left to right: Senator Arthur R. Robinson, daughter Katherine, Mrs. Robinson,ison, Raymond. Inset: Willard, a son attending Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

‘MA’ FERGUSON GETS INTO A PECK 0’ GRIEF Clamor Is Made for Special Legislative Session to Investigate Her Reign. Bn United Press AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 21— Political weather vanes today were pointing to a fast-growing breeze which threatens to blow up the most bitter political storm Texas ever had. Governor ”Ma” Ferguson issued a stinging denunciation of politicians for trying to force a special session of the Legislature. An Austin grand jury is investigating the State highway commission. Attorney General Dan Moody has already uncovered information regarding the letting of road contacts which has caused him to ask for cancellations in thirty-three counties Those favoring an extra session agree that alleged irregularities in the highway body warrant such a session. Others express the general attitude that investigations may come and investigations may go, but irregularities in Government affairs go on forever. Governor ' Ferguson said the air was filled with 10,000 rumors, not one based on one fact, and invited those who thought the law was being violated to make a complaint to the courts. She Is of the opinion the Legislature Is not for the purpose of investigating alleged irregularities in State offices.

TINY ROOM UNPAID FOR; SEEKS DEATH Woman, Despondent After Week’s Vain Hunt for Work, takes Poison —Hospital Saves Life.

A tiny, gray-papered bedroom, upstairs in a rooming house at 430 N. Meridian St. One week’s room rent paid—that was a week ago. Then. Miss Goldie Whitlock. 32, who attempted to end her life Tuesday, watched the days slip relentlessly by —seven, lonely, unsuccessful days. Each morning she went out to SHANK ORDERS CITY ECONOMY Conference on Finances Held With Mayor. Mayor Shank today ordered department heads to economize on expenditures the remainder of the year at a conference on finances in the office of Joseph L. Hogue, city controller. Hogue qald it was a question of savirm_by letting equipment run down or else turn over a lot of bills to the new administration. Hogue said the city has about $75,000 to run the next two months. The conference was held to get $6,000 for gas and parts and equipment for the police department. About $2,000 will Be raised through transfer.

Robinson Appointed by Governor to Aid Coolidge. Support of President Uoolidge was pledged today by Arthur R. Robinson, named to succeed the late Senator Samuel M. Ralston. "I shall faithfully support resident Coolidge and his excellent' Administration,” said Robinson, tvhose appointment to the Senatorship was announced late Tuesday. “This honor was so unexpected it finds me unprepared to say anything more,” Robinson said at his home, 5933 E. Washington St. “It is very kind of Mr. Walb to express himself that way,” said Robinson, as he read a public statement by Clyde A. Walb, Republican State cha.rman that “all members of the State committee who have been communicated with expressed approval of the appointment of Arthur R. Robinson, lawyer, legislator, soldier and judge.” Silent About Prunary Roblnson refused to state whether he would make the race in the primary next spring to serve the entire unexpired term of the late Senator Ralston. Unless he enters the contest, he would retire from office the first Monday in December, 1926. The salary of a United States Senator is $12,500 a year. "I am profoundly grateful to Governor Jackson for the great honor he has conferred on me,” Robinson declared. “I shall do my utmost to (Turn to Page 13)

find employment: the wistful blue eyes scanned Innumerable “Help Wanted” columns, but when one's heart Is heavy, the step lacks the “pep” that employers-iook for, and no one seemed to want her. Then the rent came due—not a large sum for the tiny room on a top floor. Looking out of a single window, loowing into a cold, north sky, Tuesday, she decided “It wasn’t any use” and took poison. Police sent her to the Methodist Hospital, where her life was saved. “Maybe there is some answer to my problem,” she says today and bravely tries to look Into a future "where somebody wants me.” WILDE TO BE REFEREE Indianapolis Attorney Will Take Post of Harry C. Sheridan. Carl Wilde, Indianapolis attorney, will succeed Harry C. Sheridan, as referee in bankruptcy in Federal Court, it was learned today. Wilde was appointed a referee in bankruptcy about a month ago, to sitcceed Sheridan when his term expired in 1926. Sheridan died Tuesday ut his l ome in Frankfort. Funeral services wil' be held Thursday afternoon at Frankfort, according to word received at Federal Court.

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PARENT GROUP HEARS ADDRESS UPON CHILDREN Terre Haute Superintendent Speaks—Banquet to Be Given. “Nothing is more characteristic of this generation than the place which childhood occupies In It,” declarefS J. O. Engleman, superintendent of Terre Haute schools this afternoon, at the annual convention of the Indiana Parent-Teacher Association convention at the Severin. "This modern attitude toward children is reflected in the great libraries of books, written for children, In the children's magazines, and in encyclopaedias written for them,” he continued. Children Understood Clinics, nurses, school physicians, open air rooms, gymnasiums playgrounds. sanitary school buildings —a host of agencies unheard of a little while ago, indicate that children are understood and prized today, as never before. “In my judgment, and In the judgment of many educators, there are few matters of greater importance than legislation that will help society in problems bearing upon the children,” Engleman concluded. Other Speakers Other speakers today were John W. Rittenber, State high school inspector; J. O. Chewning of Evansville and W. W. Borden, superintendent of South Bend schools. The climax of the convention will come this evening with the annual banquet at the Severin. Speakers will be William Lowe Bryan, president of Indiana University; W. P. Dearing, president of Oakland City College, and Benjamin J. Burris, head of the Indiana State Normal College.

27 ARE SAVED IN MID-OCEAN U. S. Line Steamer Rescues Italian Crew. Ru United Perxx NEW yseven members or the craw of the Italian freighten Ignatid Florio, were rescued in mid-Atlantic by the steamship President Harding, accofding to a wireless message received at the United States Lines offices today. This accounts for all aboard tfie freighter, which was abandoned in heavy seas. The President Harding is bringing the rescued men to New York. The rescue was effected with 'difficulty jn the position 49.50 north, 37. 46 west, at 11 p. m. Tuesday. OPPOSITION IS MELTING German Premiers Discuss IxH'amo Pacts With Stroseinann. Rii United Prefix {BERLIN, Oct. 21. —Premiers of the German states today told Chancellor Luther and Foreign Minister Stresemann that allied fulfillment of promises concerning Rhineland evacuating was imperative before Germany approves the Ijocarho pactsWhile Nationalist opposition was still noted* it was predicted this would ebb once the evacuation of Cologne is undertaken.

Forecast MOSTLY cloudy and warmer tonight and Thursday; probably light rain tonight.

TWO CENTS

STEPHENSON JURY SLIPS BACK AGAIN Defense Attorney Springs Surprise by Dismissing Three Men Who Were Thought Assured Place in Box —Hopes Shattered. ONE TALESMAN RESISTS 3 CHALLENGE MOVES Judge Refuses to Excuse Farmer When He Says Defendants Should Be Proved Innocent Before They’re Turned Loose. By John L. Niblack and William L. Toms Times Stuff Correspondent* CIROIJI T COURTROOM, NOBLESVILLE, Ind., Oct. 21. Hopes went glimmering again today for a jury to try I). C. Stephenson, Earl Gentry and Earl Klinek for the alleged murder of Miss Madge Oberholtzer of Indianapolis. At a moment when final selection of a Jury seemed a matter of only a few hours at the most, the defense sprang a surprise by exercising a peremptory challenge on Stephen Hales, proprietor of a Noblesvllle seed store and one of ten men believed certain to hold a seat among the twelve. Three Challenged Then an hour of the morning session was taken in the examination of Roy McCord, farmer. In answer jto whether he would require the State to prove the defendants guilty he said: “I think they ought to prove themselves innocent before they’re turned plumb loose.” The court overruled the third challenge for cause by the defense against McCord. Inman again pressed McCord for his attitude regarding the presumption of innocence. “Will yon follow the law, or your own bent of mind?” Intnan asked. “The law,” McCord answered. McCord remained in the box. As court adjourned Tuesday evening it seemed that eleven men then In the box.were acceptable to lr>th sides, but this morning Eph Inman, chief attorney for the defense, in addition to challenging Males, excused Frank Klingonsmith, farmer, another veteran, and succeeded in having John Hall, farmer, another one who has occupeld a seat In the box a good while, excused because of opinion. Kane Excnees One

In turn Ralph Kane, assisting in the prosecution, challenged Roy O. Bower, Arcadia, a plumber, for having an opinion, and he was let go by Special Judge Will M. Sparks. State then turned the Jury over to the defense. Then the wordy battle was on to fill the chairs vacated by the four men, with prospects that others of the eight talesmen retraining may also be released. For* the defense has used only five of its twenty peremptory challenges and the defense six. Talesman after talesman was called during the morning session, in futile effort to fill the four vacancies. David R. Huff, called shortly before the dinner hour, was the 150th man who has occupied a seat In the Jury box. After the examination of McCord was finished the defense Interrogated nnd excused Otto M. Fisher, John C. Clarke, finally passing on David R. Huff. Further questioning of other jurymen prompted the defense to ex ruse Don B. Jenkins, Frank Lnndis, Otis Zimmerman and Arthur Hosmer. J. J. Johnson took Hobmer’s chair and was questioned by the defense at the opening of the afternoon session. Others examined and excused were: Harley W. Forsythe, Johns Emory, Ozro Cox. Little Interest Noblesvllle is taking very little interest in the proceedings to 'date. When the actual trial begins, however, the town expects a boom, and restaurants there are making preparations to meeet large crowds. It is expected that the third special venire of 100 men will begin to be drawn on this afternoon, as sev eral of the other two venires were excused by Judge Sparks, without being required to appear for questioning. The jury box In the afternoop was composed of the followih'g men; Vern H. Fisher, Harry E. Talbert, Thomas Millikan, Jacob Dawson, Roy McCord, Grant Carey, Sherman Shields, Ix)tus Spaugh, David R. Huff, J. J. Johnson, W. O. Inman and Frank Wyant. HOURLY TEMPERATURE , • 6 a. m..... 34 10 a. m 42 7 a. m 34 11 a. m 44 8 sl m 36 12 (noofu .... 47 9 a. m 40 I p. m.. r .... 47