Indianapolis Times, Volume 37, Number 165, Indianapolis, Marion County, 11 November 1925 — Page 1

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VOLUME 37—NUMBER 165

REBUTTAL BOLSTERS DYING STORY

PONDERING ON CITY JOBS ALL THE RAGE NOW Duvall Stays Away and Politicians Wonder What’s Next. MANY OUT IN COLD Mayor Opines Home-Coming Won’t Be Pleasant. ) Politicians who were not wondering whether MayorElect John L. Duvall was going to reward them were ponlering today upon whether a lot of their friends would get city jobs. Duvall still discreetly kept a number of miles between himself and Indianapolis, where disappointed Republican politicians appeared to constitute a large proportion of the population. He has been reported at Pekin and Danville, 111., and other points west. Rikhoff Heads List Among those whose fate intrigued the politicians were. Police Chief Herman F. Rikhoff. Mayor Shank says he heard Rikhoff was promised a place on the safety board. Claude McCoy, president of the East Side Boosters Club —He heard Duvall make speeches night after night and was slated for a board membership of some sort. Alvah J. Rucker —He directed the Duvall orators and at least an assistant city attorneyship had been expected by his friends. Snider Awaits Former Sheriff George Snider —Ht* cast his lot, hook line and sinker, with John. He hasn’t been bidden the plum pudding feast yet. R H. J. F. Rainier, city assessment bureau head —He got in bad at city hall by working for Duvall last spring when the city hall was for Ralph A, Lemcke. Rainier cast eyes toward a' job in the ’recreation - department. Another fellow has it, to date. Walter Monroe, fit ysewer expert —He was strenuous in his work for Duvall, but he didn’t get named street commissioner. And Ben Thompson City Councilman Ben H. Thomp--8on —He wasn’t appoitned purchasing agent. City Councilman Ira L. Bramblett —He didn’t get on either the safety or works board. The Women-Duvall in campaign speeches said the fair sex would be recognized in appointments. Mayor Shank wasn’t doing much to foster a happy reception for Duvall when he comes back to town. Shank said he understood that certain disgruntled politicians were digging into their files for certain tidings said to have been written on paper. “Why I knew when Lemcke was counted out last spring it was all over for the city hall bunch,” said Shank. “You didn’t see me spending much time for Duvall.”

RIGHT TO TAKE 1 LIFE ARGUED Blazer Jurors to Get Case Tonight. Bv United Press LITTLETON, Colo., Nov. 11.—The right to take human life for mercy’B sake was to be argued here this afternoon. Twelve farmer jurors tonight will decide on the right. Evidence in the trial of Dr. Harold E. Blazer, country physician, who killed his imbecile daughter, Hazel, to end her suffering and then attempted to commit suicide was completed last night. A night session of court was held as a Colorado law prohibits the submission of evidence on a holiday, but does not apply tp arguments. Armistice Day is a holiday in Colorado.

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Vets Fight for Health After Seven Long Years

First County Soldier Wounded Makes Way to Front.

inS ITH the war seven years past, W Uncle Sam today is taking care of 6,839 wounded veterans in Indiana and sifting the compensation application's of 24,000 more, according to the Veterans’ Bureau office in the Test Bldg. * Among those to whom the war still is a dread reality is Orla Archey, Spink-Arms, first Marion County soldier wounded. Archey fought his way to the front in private life just as he did in war. He is an expert accountant now and his injury doesn’t handicap him much. But there are thousands who aren't quite so well off. Many need hospital care. The Goverment is providing it —in far-off hospitals. There isn’t a Government hospital in Indiana, excepting the psychiatric institution at Marion. M. I). Cummins of the cooperation department of the Veterans’ Bureau said the wounded boys would appreciate a chance to get well closer to home.

CANCER CURABLE, 31 SCIENTISTS A GREE

200 Cases Treated With ‘Considerable Proportion of Success.’ By Ethel M. Halsey CoDurioht, IS"3, bv Unite! Preen TORONTO, Ont., Nov. 11.—Dr. W. Blair Bell, noted Liverpool surgeon, formally announcing results of seventeen years of research, says it “places the solution of the cancelproblem within grasp, if, indeed, it has not already been accomplished.” Addressing a closed session of the Toronto Academy of Medicine last night, Dr. Bell submitted his report, prepared with the assistance of thirty other scientists, who for the last three years have worked with him constantly. Dr. Bell said he believed an explanation of cancer has been found and the apparent effectiveness of a treatment employing lead. Dr. Bell said he believed there is no specific caugo for cancer, but hundreds of causes. “It is the cancer itself that is a specific growth process,” he said. Lead, in a colloidal preparation, is injected into the blood of the patient. Cells of the cancerous tissue attract the lead, which exerts a destructive force, in many cases not completely checking further development of the cancer, but absorbing the mass. Discovering that among chemists, plumbers and other workers using lead, cancer was a rare disease was one of the considerations which prompted him to use that metal in his treatments, Dr. Bell said. It was better than radium or X-ray, he said. In five years some 200 cases have been treated with "a considerable proportion of success,” Bell declared. crash Injury fatal Woman Dies as Result of Buss Acrident at Greenwood. Mrs. Lillie Bain, 55, of 2830 Northwestern Ave., died today at Methodist Hospital, as a result of injuries received, in a buss accident, at Greenwood last week-end. SMOKE BOMBsTEXPLODED Irish Republicans Attempt to Stampede Thousands. Bv United Frees DUBLIN, Nov. 11 —Irish republicans today exploded smoke bombs in a vain effort to stampede tens of thousands attending the unveiling of an armistice memorial cross at Stephens’ Green.

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Republican Chiefs Out Gunning A r ~~~" N epidemic of hunting has seized upon RepubJ lican chieftains, it appears. , “I have gone hunting. Will be back some time late tonight,” a note left by George V. Coffin, Republican city' chairman, at tite Coffin home- today read. “Gone hunting” also is the word concerning George Woodward, named as the street commissioner under the Duvall administration. There was no word whether the hunting was for John L. Duvall, mayor-elect, in Pekin, 111., where Duvall is. reported to have proceeded at one stage of his flight after the election.

SEE BEBEE ON INSIDE TRACK Appointment as Engineer Taken for Granted. M. N. Bebee, present assistant city engineer, indorsed by the Klan, today appeared to have the inside track in the race for city engineer Under the administration .of John L. Duvall. While Bebee refused to say he had received word from Duvall that he had been appointed, leading Republicans semed to take it for granted. Should Duvall desire to get away from the Klan faction, H. G. Wray, track elevation engineer who managed thp $14,000,000 Belt Railroad elevation project, is deemed a likely selection. The city engineer’s salary is $8,500, including $5,000 for track elevation service. Other selections possible are reappgiqtment of Frank C. Lingenfelter, supported by William H. Armitage, Mayor Shank’s political director, and George G. Schmidt, county surveyor, not hostile in the eyes of George V. Coffin, Republican county chairman. DOCTORS IN SESSION Ohio Valley Society Attends Clinic at City Hospital. Physicians and surgeons, attending the twenty-sixth annual meeting of the Ohio Valley Medical Association attended clinic at the city hospital, today. Indianapolis physicians, headed by Dr. Murray N. Hadley, president of the association, acompanied them. Speakers at the afternoon session at the Claypool were Dr. Martin Fischer of Cincinnati, Ohio; Dr. F. H. Beckman Indianapolis. Dr. B. B. Vincent Lyon, Philadelphia, Pa.; Dr. Philip H. Kreuscher, Chicago; Dr. Charles P. Emerson, dean of Indiana Medical College, and Dr. John H. Oliver, Indianapolis. Officers were to be elected this afternoon. SECURITIES COMPANY SUED Because of an error in the complaint, The Indianapolis Times Tuesday printed a statement that Taylor E. Grqninger, attorney for the public service commission, had filed a receivership suit against the Federal Finance Company. The item should have read Federal Securities Company. 1010 Federal .Finance Company has not been sued.

INDIANAPOLIS, WEDNESDAY, NOV. 11, 1925

THREE HELD IN ‘TERROR’ CASES ARE IDENTIFIED Two Believed Responsible for Large Number of Attempted Attacks. ONE CAPTURED TODAY North Side Bandit Thought in Net. Police today prepared to press charges against three colored men, two of whom, they say, are guilty of a number of attacks on women. One of the two, Brooker Davidson, 19. colored, 615 W. North St., police say has confessed attempted attacks on nine women pedestrians in the last three nights. The other, Walter Payne, 30, colored, 761 Indiana Ave., they say, has been identified by five women who were beaten and robbed in their homes. Davidson was arrested at Michigan St. and Indiana Ave. early today by Sergeant O’Connor, aided by Patrolmen Swank and Welch, after Mrs. Bertha Plueger, 1115 N. Tacoma (Turn to Page 2)

ARMY, NAVY AND COOUDGE DEAR MITCHELL JOLT Witness Heavily Scores for Defense at Colonel’s Court-Martial. Bn United Press WASHINGTON, Nov. It.—An attack that enveloped the Army genera) staff, lh< Navy, the White House and the social organization of the Army at the capital was unleased at the Colonel Mitchell courtmartial today by Maj. Gerald C. Brant, general staff Officer, a defense witness. The day was marked as well by the collapse of Mrs. Robert Howse, wife of the president of the courtmartial, and by a dramatic two-min-ute pause of the court, with members stawnding facing east, in observance of Armistice day. Brant Ijroved an excellent witness for side of his misconduct ’ase. Among his statement! were that: The general staff pis eon-holed a report made by Colonel Mitchell on Hawaiian defense in 1924 until last Saturday when it dug it up and for. warded it to Brant with the notation that “no consideration should be given it, because of its authorship.” The naval maneuvers off Hawaii last summer disclosed that the island defenses were “50 per cent deficient,” that the Pearl Harbor base could have been captured by an enemy, and that the Army and Navy air services there were unable to function together. The "economy program” of the administration is directly responsible for deplorable conditions in the air service. Brant said he knew "who was responsible for this program.” The best pilots in the air service have left the Army. The officer’s quarters and barracks in Washington are incomparably better than anywhere else in the Army. AIR ADVERTISING BAN Radio Comoniittees Urges IT.l T . S. Be Given Control. Bv United Press WASHINGTON. Nov. 11.—Laws empowering the Secretary of Commerce to prohibit direct advertising over the radio and to revoke licenses of broadcasting stations for violations of rules were recommended today by the legislative committee to the fourth annual radio conference. DEBT OFFER STUDIED Italians Propose to Pay $30,000,000 Annually Bv United Press WASHINGTON, Nov. 11.—America’s debt funding commission met alone today to consider Italy's latest offer for settling her $2,138,000,000 war debt to the United States. The rtalians, it is understood, have proposed to pay off their obligations in installments that would average 830,00,0000 annually. America has been demanding $60,000,000 annually. I ___ MORGAN MAY GET AX City Health Officer Said to Be Slated for Skidx. Dr. Herman G. Morgan, city health officer, is slated for the ax when John L. Duvall, mayor-eleot, announces appointments in that department, according to the rumors today. Morgan has served In many administrations and is known nationally as an authority on sanitation and prevention of contagious diseases. Dr. A. M. Mendenhall 1s mentioned

McQuigg, Chief of Legion, Gives World Peace Plan By John R. McQuigg American Legion National Commander ®T 11 o'clock in the morning, seven years ago today, the guns on the western front suddenly became sil,nt. The greatest conflict of the ages was at an end. It seemed that the forces of death, destruction and desolation were exhausted. The cost in blood and treasure was staggering. The blaek clouds of war. receding, left behind a torn, dazed and bleeding world, but liberty and justice had triumphed, popular government was the Vosges thousands of Americans died with no other requiem than the crash of artillery, the chatter of machine guns. Other the universal draft, thereby ~ . „ „ , taking the profit out of war; Commander McQuigg Rnd The immediate adherence by the United States to a permament court of international justice. The American Legion, in the name of the untold suffering and sacrifice of comrades, offers this program for peace in the hope that through it the men and women who fought for peace may give some further service to America and to the world.

APPEAL FOR IDEALS OF MEN WHO FOUGHT

Hundreds March, Hear Speakers Pay Tribute on Peace Anniversary. Appeal for the continuation of the high ideas of those who served and died in behalf of their country, was sounded today by speakers at the Armistice day mass meeting at B. F. Keith’s theater. The speakers were Dr. Carleton B. McCulloch. Brig. Gen. Dwight E. Aultman and Fred C. Gause, Indian apolis attorney. The opening prayer was given by the Rev. George Allison and the closing benediction by the Rt. Rev. Francis Gavisk. “Armistice day,” said Dr. McCulloch, “might well be termed Inventory day. on which we review our nationnl character with a critical eye and determine whether we are living up tothe great standard which our forefathers established.’.’ “Although this day should be observed to recount our debt to the soldiers, the best way is to show them by example, what type of country and people they fought for,” Gause said. Prevent Wars Brig. Gen. Aultman declared that each Armistice day should mark another milestone in the efforts of the people of the United States in their educational and training advances to prevent wars, but to be fully prepared when such crises occur.” Several hundred persons, leglon(Tum to Page 2)

WOLFE JURY IS BELIEVED NEAR Ten Jurors Are Tentatively Accepted. Bv l nitrd Press MUNCIE, Ind., Nov. 11.—With ten jurors tentatively accepted, prospects for obtaining a jury to try Charles “One Arm” Wolfe were bright when court opened .today. Wolfe is charged with the murder of Ben and Mary Hance, betrayers of Gerald Chapman. The State alleges Wolfe was the companion of George “Dutch” Anderson, slain bandit, in the double killing along a country road here last August. SUSPECT IS ARRESTED Man Held in Connection With Slaying of Dry Crusader. Bv United Press VINTON. lowa, Nov. 11.—Harold Tonder. escaped lowa automobile thief, is held in Laramie, Wyo., in connection with the murder of Mrs, Myrtle Cook, Benton County dry crusader, in September, according to information received here. Ponder is known to have ben in Vinton at the tlime of the murder and to have left here in a stolen auto shortly after. HOURLY TEMPERATURE 6 n. m 43 10 a. ra 61 7 a. m 42 II a. m.... .. 54 8 a. m 44 12 (noon) ,*... 56 9 a. m 47 1 p. m. 69

Armored Rhino Is Hunted Bv United Press Ci‘ IHICAGO, Nov. 11.—Having captured four ovis ___J poll, ancestors of sheep, the James Sintpson-Roosevelt expedition into central. Asia will now march into Kashmir, in central India, in a hunt for the armor-plated rhinoceros the Field Museum announced today. The armor-plated rhino has one horn ’ and a hide which lays in folds, giving the huge brute the appearance of being plated with armor.

MAN, 4 CHILDREN PERISH IN FIRE Mother Saves One and Leaps to Safety. Bv United Press EAST ORANGE, N. J., Nov. 11,— Trapped in a third floor bedroom of a six-family dwelling Joseph De Stefano and four of his children perished in flames early today. His widow saved their fourteen months’ old daughter by tossing it out a window to a neighbor and herself by leaping to safety. DUVALL SEEKS BUILDER City Inspector Choice Said to Be Puzzling Mayor-Elect, Finding a builder who is competent to become city building inspector is said to be puzzling John L. Duvall In forming his administration. The talk is that Francis F. Hamilton, present inspector, and his entire staff are to go, but that selection of someone able to pass the technical examination is proving difficult. MOTOR COP INJURED Bike Hits Auto—Another Officer Slightly Kruised. Motorcycle Policeman Hiram Fischer, 2261 Bellefontaine St., was injured about the arm and leg today when his motorcycle struck an auto driven by F. E. Woolen, 2010 N. Meridian St. at Meridian and Twentieth Sts. Motorcycle officer William Cravens, who was with Fischer, was slightly bruised when thrown twenty feet. SALVAGE CORPS SUED Fanner Employe Brings Action As Result of Accident. The Indianapolis Salvage Corps was named defendant in a $75,000 damage suit filed in Circuit Court today by Carl A. Haffner, 26. a former employe, for injuries received when he fell off a truck Nov. 14, 1923, at N. Alabama and E. New York Sts, Haffner charges his left leg was fractured above the ankle.

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Stanley Hill, Friend of Madge Oberholtzer, Says He Introduced Girl to Stephenson at Governor Jackson’s Inaugural Banquet. DENIES DEFENSE’S CHARGE OF PREVIOUS ACQUAINTANCE Prisoners at Indiana State Farm Attack Klinck’s Alibi, Testifying He Did Not Go With Them on Trip March 17. By John L. Niblack and William L. Toms Times Staff Correspondents CIRCUIT COURTROOM, NOBLESVILLE, Ind.. Nov. 11.— Madge Oberholtzer was introduced to D. C. Stephenson on trial here with Earl Klinck and Earl Gentry for her murder, at the Governor’s inaugural banquet at the Indianapolis Athletic Club the night of Jan. 12 by Stanley C. Hill, 3312 Ruckle St., Indianapolis, secretary of the inaugural committee, Ilill testified today as a rebuttal witness for the State, Ilill, 38, a widower, said that he had taken Madge as his guest and that he introduced her to Stephenson and the latter’s guest, a Miss Meade, who sat across the table from them.

The State also introduced evidence to refute the alibi presented for Klinck. Four prisoners at the Indiana State Farm and two receiving clerks at the Farm testified that the prisoners were delivered at the Farm at 3 p. m., March 17. Four deputy sheriffs last week told the jury that Klinck took the prisoners to the farm during the morning of that day. The dying declaration says that Klinck carried Madge into the house about 11 a. m. The prisoners testified that the deputy who took them was not Klinck. Wait Witnesses When court convened after the noon recess Judge Will M. Sparks announced there woudl be a further recess until 3 p. m., due to the fact State witnesses had not arrived. “Ladies and gentlemen,” he announced, to by far the largest crowd that has yet assembled in the courtroom, “while we are awaiting the arrival of witnesses the court will he recessed until 3 p. m. Those having seats please hold your coupons.” Real Estate Man Hill said he had lived in Indianapolis since 1909 and that he was in the Florida real estate business at St. Petersburg, Fla. He lives with his three children and his mother-in-law. he said. His testimony was offered by Prosecutor William 11. Reiny to refute the defense testimony that Stephenson and Mudge were aequainted prior to Jan. 12. 1925, the date named in tile dying declaration. "Were you acquainted with Madge Oberholtzer?” State’s Attorney Ralph Kane asked. “Yes, since October. 1923.” "Were you at the Governor’s banquet at the Indianapolis Athletic Club the night of Jan. 12?” Was in Charge “Yes, I was secretary of the inaugural committee. It was my duty to make all arrangements for the banquet and to arrange the seating order.” “Was Madge Oberholtzer there?” “Yes. She was there as my guest,” replied the witness, a slightly bald, middle aged business man. “She helped me arrange the seating.” “Were you seated near the defendant, Stephenson?” “Yes, Mr. Stephenson sat directly across the table from us.” “Was Stephenson introduced to Madge Oberholtzer that evening?” “She was.” “Who by?” •Me.” “When was this introduction made?” Objection Overruled An objection on the part of defense attorneys was overruled. “As the guests came in they were shown their places. After going to our seals Madge and I pointed out the place cards to other guests, as we remembered them. Stephenson introduced a Miss Meade, ids guest, and I then presented Miss Oberholtzer to Miss Meade and Mr. Stephenson.” “That was while you were seated at the table?” "No, just before we sat down." “Now. do you know whether Madge Oberholtzer had ever met D. C. Stephenson before that night?’’/ “I am positive she had not,” said the witness, but as defense attorneys made an uproar of objection, the judge ordered the answer struck from the record, as Improper for the ears of the jury. Hill, his manner characteristic of many witnesses, was unable to recall the exact conversation despite numerous attempts by Kane to have him state it. The witness Insisted on giving his opinion as to the way the introduction was acknowledged. like any Other “It was acknowledged just like any other. It—” “If you can’t give the exact con(Turn to Page 2)

Forecast Generally fair tonight and Thursday; moderate temperature predicted.

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CONTRIBUTIONS PASS $300,000 IN FUND DRIVE Half-Way Mark Neared in Community Campaign. Contributions in the Community Fund drive neared the half-way mark today, when donations of $80,641.61 were reported at a noon luncheon at the claypool. Total contributions nre $306,762.32, while the goal is $660,662. Dick Miller, chairman of the special gifts committee, turned in the largest report of the day, showing an additional $55,952 donated through his department. Contributions of SIOO and upward reported by Miller, follow: Contributions Reported E. C. Atkins & Cos.. $3,200; Henry C. Atkins, $500; N. A. Gladding, $396; Fred C. Gardner, $250. W. A. Atkins. $250. Fletcher Savings A Trust Cos., $2,000; Evans Woollen, president, $300; Hugh McK. Landon, $2,400; Albert Metzger. $1,000; Donald H. Morris. $120; Hugh Dougherty, SIOO. Fletcher American National Bank, $3,1)00; Elmer W. Stout, $500; Theodore V. Stempfel, SIOO. Charles N. Williams, $250; E. H. Forrey, S4OO. G. C. Forrey Jr., $200; Edwin L. Wuensch, $l5O. Washington Bank & Trust Cos., S6OO. J. Edward Morris, $l2O. J. F. Wild & Cos. State Bank. $1,200; Arthur V. Brown, $2,000. Security Trust Company, $750; Reilly C. Adams, $500; George W. Snyder, $100; William Kassebaum. $100; J. N. Adams, SIOO. Rank Gives Meyer-Kiser Bank, $1,200; A. Burdsal Company, $800; Central Rubber and Supply Company, $900; Indianapolis Coal Company, $600; Belt Railroad and Stock Yards Company, $3,000; Mr. and Mrs. Samuel E. Rauh, $1,500; Arthur R. Baxter, $2,400; Bunkers Trust Company, S4OO. City Trust Company, $600; Dick Miller, $400; Hiblien, Hollweg & Cos., $5,000; Indiana National 8ank,52,600; Frank D. Stanlnaker. $1,800; Henry Eitel, $120; Macy W. Malott, $300; Edward D. Moore, $100; Gwynn P. Patterson, $200; Kingan & Cos., $10,000; Peoples States Bank, $400; Vonnegut Hardware Company, $2,600.

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