Indianapolis Times, Volume 37, Number 169, Indianapolis, Marion County, 16 November 1925 — Page 2

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KLAN MAY BACK DEMOCRATS FOR SENATE

Leaders of Both Parties in City Discuss Aspirations of Hooded Order —May Turn From G. 0. P. as Result of Rebuffs. * MYERS URGED TO LEAD IN FIGHT ON REGULARS Fusion Ticket Suggested to Combat Secret Society in Future Elections 'We Don’t Want Them,’ Say Baker and Clauer. Aspirations of Ku-Ivlux Ulan leaders to elect two United States Senators were discussed at a conference of Republican and Democratic leaders during the week-end. The gathering, an accidental one, was attended by Mayor Shank, William E. Clauer, Democratic city chairman; Joseph L. Hogue, city controller and William 11. Aimitage, Shank’s political general. Possibility of the Klan backing "Judgie” Charles J. Orbison, former Democratic federal prohibition director, and L. Ert Slack, who has been a legal representative of the Klan, for the Democratic nominations was discussed and the prevailing opinion was that the Klan, first rebuffed by Governor Jackson in State affairs and later by mayorelect John L. Duvall in city jobs, will turn to the Democratic party. Democrats Mentioned There are a number of prominent "regular” Democrats mentioned for the senatorial honors, includingState Senator Joseph M. Cravens, Madison; Dan Sims, attorney, Lafayette; Frederick Van Nuys, Indianapolis, law partner of the late Samuel M. Ralston; Evans Woollen, Indianapolis, Fletcher Savings and Trust Company president. Many Democrats contend the most logical candidates to oppose the threatened Klan invasion of the senatorial field is Walter Myers, defeated Democratic candidate for mayor. Myers and family now are In Cuba for a short time. The Klan invasion is not satisfactory to dyed-in-the-wool Democrats and Republicans, as demonstrated in replies of Clauer and Frank P. Baker, Democratic member of the city election board, who said they were opposed to Klan infiltration. Don’t Want Klan “We don’t want the poisonous animal to crawl into our yard and die,” said Baker. “If they take over the Democratic pary I’ll turn Republican,” Clauer remarked. And other workers agreed to follow him. A remedy suggested was a fusion

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ticket, composed of "regular” Republicans and Democrats to oppose the Klan in future elections. “It’s the only way out,” said Mayor Shank. "They’ll beat us until we do it. “Duvall will have a tough time with Coffin. You know it reminds me of the saying: " ‘lt’s not the cough that carries you off, but the Coffin they carry you off in.’ ”

11H BEATEN BY THREE MEN Bruised, Cut, She Is Warned to Go Back Home. Bu United Press HARRISBURG, 111., Nov. 16. Bruised and cut after having been kidnaped and whiped by three men, Mrs. Vera Williams, Eldorado, is in a hospital here today. The men after beating her warned her to return to her husband and children at Eldorado. Hate Saturday the woman, and J. E. Henderson, Eldorado, paid fines. Three men, one masked, later overpowered and took her to a lonely road about three miles from the city, where they }>eat her with a long “black snake” whip, according to her version.

smmi train BREAKS RECORD Man Dashes to New York From St. Louis. Bil United Press NEW YORK, Nov. 16.—A dash half-way across the continent to the bedside of his sister brought Guy Waggoner, wealthy Texas oil magnate into the Pennsylvania Station here today, twenty hours and twentyeight minutes after he left St. Louis on a special train yesterday. Electra Waggoner, who is known at her Parke Ave. apartment as Mrs. Janies Gilmore, although her marriage to Gilmore was annulleld, lies critically ill. A relapse occasioned her brother’s record-breaking ride. Thi fastest time of any regular train between St. Louis and New York is twenty-four hours. CHILDREN EXAMINED Many Have Defective Teeth and Vision. Os the 1,648 children inspected in township schools during October by the two county nurses and the Marion County Tuberculosis Association nurse, 726 had bad teeth. All were referred to the dentist. Miss Alma Lancaster, tuberculoses nurse, reported 316 children with decayed teeth, twenty-nine with defective vision and 185 pupils underweight. Miss Bertha Bush, county nurse, who inspected 918 children, referred 162 children to the dentist, and twen-ty-nine of the oculist. Miss Hazel Molder, county nurse, inspected 252 children and ordered 213 to the dentist.

AGED MINISTER DIES Rev. Madison Swadcner Filled Many Indiana Pastorates. The Rev. Madison Swadener, 73, of 3622 Hemlock Ave., died at Methodist Hospital early today after six weeks illness. • He entered the Methodist ministry in 1881 and held pastorites at various points in Indiana. In 1910, he joined the Anti-Saloon league, j Later, he took the lecture platform, i and spoke in almost every State in the union. He accompanied “Pussyfoot” Johnson on a lecture tour to England, and was with him on a lecture tour from New York to San Francisco. I Funeral services probably will be Wednesday afternoon, with burial In Crown 11111. The widow and a daughter survive.

“Apartments Are Immoral”" Ilti Timex Special JES MOINES, la., Nov. 16.—Iowa has produced another reform movement. John H. Hammond, former police chief w'ho gave the best part of his life to fighting saloons, announces the rest of his days wi!l*be devoted to' a campaign against apartment houses. "They are hotbeds of Immorality, a threat to family life and a menace to the existence of the great American home,’* says Hammond.

SCOTTISH RITE OPENS MEETING Indiana Masons to Convene Until Friday. Sixtieth semi-annual convocation and reunion of Scottish Rite Masons of Indiana which will continue until Friday, opened today. Robert G. McClure, secretary, instructed the 150 candidates for degrees. Elaborate exemplification of degrees have been planned by the four bodies, headed by: Walter J. Le Saulnier, thrice potent master, Adronian Grand Lodge of Perfection; David F. Smith, sovereign prince, Saraian Council, Princess of Jerusalem; William H. Kershner, mdst wise master, Indianapolis Chapter of Rose Croix, and Marshall T. Levey, commander-in-chief Indiana Sovereign Consistory.

C. ®F C. BUREAU MAKES REPORT Many Letters Written for Conventions. There were 1,058 letters written by the Chamber of Commerce convention bureau in connection with the recent National Dairy Exposition, a report of Earl L. Ferguson, manager, to John B. Reynolds, Chamber secretary, today showed. Ferguson received 819 letters bearing on the exposition, and hotel reservations were'made for 840 Indiana teachers who were unable to obtain reservation for the recent association meeting. A total of 676 letters were received and 707 communications on the subject sent out. '“We have taken the position that the convention bureau of the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce is serving Indianapolis in the capacity of an offiial host and that it is our duty to see to it that visitors here are accorded every courtesy and we feel that the time and effort expended in performing these services is well repaid by the good will which is built up for Indianapolis.” Ferguson said.

STATE TO GET LAND Delegation to Visit Lake James Tuesday. A delegation, headed by Richard Lieber, State department of conservation director, will visit Lake James in Steuben County Tuesday to make plans for taking over the lake and 540 acres of land Jan. 1. Acquisition by the State is awaiting a decision of the courts, to whom objection has been made against the county carrying a bond issue of $30,000 over a period of twenty years. The bond issue was proposed so that the county may give the land to th® State for a park. LIVING IS CHEAP HERE Survey Shows Indianapolis Ranks Below Average. Bu United Press WASHINGTON, Nov. 16.—1n a national cost of living survey conducted by the National Industrial Conference board here today. Minneapolis and Indianapolis are ranked below the average cost group. Minneapolis is eighth in this group and Indianapolis is eleventh. Seattle was found to he the most expensive and Baltimore, Md., the cheapest.

MURDER JURY IS SWORN Argument Over Slamming Door Cited by Prosecutor. A jury to try McKinley Jones, 28, colored, 1102 E. Thirteenth, charged with murdering William Bowden, colored, was sworn in today in Criminal Court Jones fired six times at Bowden after the two argued over slamming a door at Jones’ home, Judson Stark, deputy prosecutor said in his opening statement. Jones will plead self defense .according to his counsel. TOO MUCH EVIDENCE Wife Faces Charge of Husband’s “Frieml.*’ fl'i Times Special NEW YORK. “When Mrs. Yvette Heilman, wife of a dentist, went to obtain evidence against her husband preparatory to a divorce, she obtained too much. She has now been arrested on Regina Cushman’s charge that she came to her apartment and took lingerie; Mrs. Hellman counters with the assertion that her husband was there in pajamas.

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CLUB TO HEAR SENATOR Watson Will Discuss "Taxation” Before Rotarians Tuesday. Senator James E. Watson, will speak on “Taxation,” at Rotary Club luncheon Tuesday at the Claypool. An Indianapolis delegation will attend the Rotary “round-up” Nov. 21 at Bloomington, Ind., Harry C. Schroeder, secretary said.

BANDIT TRIO IS SOUGHT Youths Rob ‘Newsies — Woman’s Purse Snatched. Search is being made for the bandit trio, who robbed Hardy Smith, 1314 Congress Ave., after attacking him in the 1100 block W. Thirtieth St., late Saturday. Watch and chain valued at $77 were taken from Smith. Miss Florence Durham, 830 S. Senate Ave., told police a man seized her purse containing $2 as she was walking under the elevation on S. Capitol Ave., Saturday. Mrs. Estella Johnson, colored, of 334 Douglas St., told police a wrist watch valued at $25 was taken from her wrist. While Margaret Graham, 13, and her brother William, 11, of 422 N. Pine St., were selling papers Sunday two youths took a purse containing $2.50 from them at New Jersey and New York Sts.

LEGION DRIVE NEARS GOAL McQuigg Makes Report at Conference Here. National Commander John R. .McQuigg said more than $4,000,000 of the $5,000,000 fund for disabled veterans and orphans has been raised at tho annual conference of departmental commanders and adjutants at Legion headquarters. The drive wilt close soon. National adjutant James M. Barton introduced McQuigg and presided. Russell Creviston. past national adjutant, cited the need for internal discipline at national conventions. Mrs. Eliza London Shepard, legion auxiliary president, reported $788,755 had been spent In relief work helping 3,955 families.

WOOLLEN WILL OPENED Mother of Hank President leaves Fund for Book. Tho will of Mrs. Mary A. F. Woollen, mother of Evans Woollen Sr., president Fletcher Savings and Trust Company, who died Nov. 9. was Qpened for probate today in Probate Court before Judge T. J. Moll. Evans Woollen was named trustee of a fund to bo used whenever it is seen fit to publish a l>ook written by her late husband, William Watson Woollen, entitled, “Vancouver’s Discoveries." All household effects and property was ordered divided between her three children, Evans and Harry Woolen and Mia. Maria Woollen Hyde. Real estate was listed at $25,000 and personal property at $0,500. ORDERED REMOVED Ernest Rivers, alias M. Wyloy, Salem, Ind., today was ordered removed to Louisville, where he is wanted on charges of impersonating a Federal officer. lie waived examination at a hearing before United States Commissioner John W. Kern. Bond was fixed at $2,500.

She Wanted to See ‘Reprobate’ Clerk DIKPUTY clerks in the office of John Weinbrecht, i__J probate clerk, were laughing today over the women, who entered the courthouse and asked if she might see the reprobate" clerkr “The reprobate clerk, the reprobate clerk,’’ said the woman to Miss Lena Goodspeed, deputy clerk. “Oh, you mean Mr. Weinbrecht,” smiled Miss Goodspeed. “Yes, my husband died and left three little infidels, and I want to execute them,” said the woman. Weinbrecht said after a little questioning, he learned the woman wanted to open her late husband’s estate.

MARINE BAND ESCORT City's Song to Be Played First Time Tuesday. "Indianapolis, We Love You,” a. song recently adopted by the city council, will be played by Police and Firemen’s Band Tuesday afternoon for the first time. William T. Bailey, manager, said the band will meet at city hall and escort the United States Marine Band of Washington, D. C., from Vermont and Meridian Sts., downtown to Cadle Tabernacle, where the Marine Band will give a concert under Kiwanis Club apsuices. Ray W. Trulock wrote the words to the Indianapolis song and Ned Clay the music.

EXAMINERS OF ENGINEERS HERE National Council of State Boards Convenes. Reciprocal registration providing that engineers may operate in states other than those in which they are registered without taking separate examinations was the topic of National Council of State Boards of Engineering Examiners in convention today at the Columbia Club. L. M. Martin of lowa is president. Fifteen States are represented T. Keith Legate, of South Carolina, secretary, said. Officers will be elected Tuesday. Delegates will be guests of Indiana engineers at a dinner at 6:30 p. m. Mrs. I. G. Belser, 919 N. Pennsylvania St., secretary of the Indiana board is the only woman secretary. Other Indiana delegates: H. M. Anthony, Muncie, chairman; Harry Bell, Logansport; H. B. Holman, Rochester, and Daniel B. Luten and Herbert Foltz, Indianapolis.

BANQUET GIVEN IN DEATH CELL Three Condemned Men Eat Together. Bu United Press FT. MADISON, lowa, Nov. 16. Three condemned murderers sat down to a banquet here last night. Harlan “Gabe” Simons, who died today on the gallows, was the host. His guests were Jack S. Sipes, convicted of killing Daniel Detling at Spencer, and Ernest Reed, slayer of a policeman at Logan. Simons was hanged for killing a Michigan man. Prison authorities provided the meal, a customary courtesy to a man about to die. Simons chose the menu: Roast chicken with sage dressing for each of the three, whipped potatoes, giblet gravy, peas, hot rolls and coffee. It was a dull affair. Scarcely a word was spoken, though the convicts ate heartily. The meal was served in the death cell.

IGNORANCE ®F BiY LAW, PLEA Missouri Woman Never Heard of Volstead. Hu l piled Press KANSAS CITY, Mo.. Nov. 16. Mrs. Annie Ziegler has learned there was such a thing as prohibition. At a hearing on an application for a permanent liquor injunction against her home the woman made the defense she knew nothing of the Volsteady act. “Os course I have heard of prohibition," she said, “hut I did not know it had l>een made a law." The judge was not Impressed with the woman’s appeal. U. S. OPENS XMAS DRIVE Campaign Against Yuletide Spirits Started by Agents. The Federal Prohibition Department has started its campaign against Yuletide spirits. Sunday three Federal agents raided tho saloon of Harry llisc and George Wilmer In Terre Haute. They said they confiscated five anil one-half pints of white mule yhisky. The arrested men admitted. Agent George Winkler said, that they had been "selling it its long as anyone else in the town.” INDORSE ANDREW PLAN I*rohibition Reorganization Landed hy W. C. T. I . Bui piled Cm* DETROIT. Mich., Nov. 16.—The Woman’s Christian Temperance Union in convention today adopted a resolution indorsing the recent reorganization of the- prohlbtion unit. The resolution followed an address by Assistant Treasury Secretary Andrews in charge of the prohibition unit. Andrews called upon the W. C. T. U. to assert its Influence in creating public sentiment In favor of law enforcement.

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UPDIKE SURE HE’LL GET TO PASS THE PIE Representative Says He Has ‘Everything to Do With Appointing Postmaster.’ Btl Times Special „ WASHINGTON, Nov. 16.—Representative Ralph E. Updike, Indianapolis will have an announcement on the Indianapolis postmastership within a month, he Intimated today. Tho term of Robert Bryson expires in January. “Just how much have you to do with the appointments? Updike was asked. The questioner had in mind reports that Postmaster-General New might have a candidate, as sometimes appointments in the postmaster’s heme town are sponsored by him, rather than the representative from the district. Is Emphatic “I have everything to do with it,” I'pdyke nnswered with emphasis. Thereafter he was non-committal. Updike announced the Treasury Department has ruled that the issue of bonds by which Indiana will pay the cost ofthe State Armory to be located in Indianapolis, is free from income tax. The department first ruled that the income tax must be paid, he said, but protests and new evidence sent from Indianapolis caused the ruling to l>e changed. Asked if he intended to introduce any bills in the new session beginning Dec. 10, he replied: “Too Many Laws” “I think we have too many laws now, which was my stand in the campaign, and I certainly Intend to introduce none except pension bills." He said that his office here, which lias been open since March 4, has secured favorable rulings on about 150 claims of service men of all wars taken up with departments. About 250 cases ofthis kind have been filed,” he said.

SENTENCING IS POSTPONED No Date Set in Land Fraud Case. Sentencing of William Sheldon, Solon Freeman and Clarence Kirschnor, Terre Haute real estate brokers, by Federal Judge Robert C. Baltzell, was postponed today, because United States District Attorney Albert Ward and Alexander Cavins, were in Hammond. No date was set. The Terre Haute men were convicted in Federal Court on charges of using the mails to defraud Mr. and Mrs. John W. Hahn of their 280-acre farm in Montana in 1923. They traded them a practically worthless forty-acre farm in Martin County, it was charged. The Hahns, both over 60 years old, made the trip from Montana to Indiana In a covered wagon, taking five months for the journey. The real estate men are under bonds of $5,000 and $7,500. Sheldon was put under the high bond during the trial and placed in Jail two days for contempt of <*ourt when he argued with the district attorney. THREE PERSONS SOUGHT Delphi Man Thought to Be in City. Delphi, Ind., police today asked police here to search for John Plue, 70. who is driving a Dodge coupe, with wire wheels. He is said to have left his home Saturday to see his son in Frankfort, Ind. He was seen in Frankfort, but never visited his son. C. 1). Adams, Noblesville, Ind., asked police to arrest his wife, who might be going under the name of Flora I-a Fluer. She is 24, and has bobbed hair. She sometimes assumes the name of Catherine, Adams said, and 1 s mentally ill. Jesse Buckner, 14, colored, is missing from his home at 2223 Columbia Ave. ADVERTISING SUIT OPENS Ixx-aJ Jewelry Firm Defendent — Breach of Contracts Alleged. Trial of the suit of Barron G. Collier, New York, against Mrs. Maple Sipo, head of the J. S. Sipe Company, Indianapolis jewelers, was begun in Federal Court today. The New York firm alleges breach of contracts by which tho local firm was to have advertised in street and interurban cars. The Sipe Company alleges that no contract was made.

Gone, but Not Forgotten Automobiles reported stolen to police belong to: Marvin Scarce, Noblesville, Ind., Ford, from Ohio St., and Capitol Ave. Hugh L. Copsey, R. R. D. Box 284 Ford, from 1240 Beecher St. Edwin G. Adams, 609 W. TwentySecond St., Ford, 476,197, from King Ave. and Michigan st. Don Hawkins, University Club, Chrysler, 3-315, from Michigan and Meridian St. James A. Stnder. 4746 Broadway, Paige, 503-195, from 215 Massachusetts Ave. Jesse Oldham. 810 W. New York St.. Ford, 541-665, from 700 W. New York St. Pearl Riley, 4429 N. Illinois St., Buick. 461-453, from Washington St. and Kentucky Ave. CUSTODIAN REPORTS Henfy A. Roberts spent $85,481.10 a3 custodian of the Statehouse during the fiscal year ended in September, according to his annual report today.

LOCAL PASTOR NAMED Governor Appoints llenninger on Pardon Board. The Rev. George S. Henninger, 853 Middle .JJrive Woodruff PL, will succeed the Rev. Frank L. Hovls, of Frankfort, Ind., on the State board of pardons, Dec. 1. Governor Jackson announced the appointment Sunday. Henninger, the oldest Methodist minister from tho point of service in Indianapolis, came to this city in 1895 and has held four pastorates here. He is now pastor of the E. Tenth St. M. E. Church, where ho has been for seven years.

ALL THIS PAY SLASHING MAY BE RESCINDED ’Tis Predicted That Original State Salaries Will Be Restored. Predictions were made at the Statehouso today that when the smoke of Governor Jackson’s economy program of slashing State officials’ salaries is cleared away, no fire would be revealed. It was fore-, cast that the salaries would be put back to where they were before cuts were made. The State finance committee, which has met repeated opposition in ordering the cuts and has rescinded some of its actions, received further opposition today in carrying out its program. Ruling for Auditor Attorney General Arthur L. Gilliom, at the request of State Auditor Lewis S. Bowman, ruled that, whenever a salary cut is accepted by a State employe under protest, the full amount should be paid. A large part of the salaries affected have liieen accepted under protest and Bowman was to decide late today the extent to which he will disregard the committee's order or follow the ruling of the attorney general. The possibility existed that the auditor would disregard the salary slashes and pay the salaries authorized by the Legislature. On Institutions Saturday the Attorney General ruled that the committee could not change the salaries in State institutions when it meets again in December. The committee first cut the salaries to save the State SIOO,OOO annually. The committee then reduced this figure to between $50,000 and $70,000. It was predicted today that the committee would make further retractions and leave in effect only the few increases in minor salaris it has made.

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DUVALL HIDING FROM KU-KLUX, FRIENDS THINK Mystery Surrounding His Whereabouts Tightens— Fears Demands, Dope. Mayor-elect John L. Duvall has been in hiding from tho Ku-Klux Klan since he left Indianapolis election night, friends and relatives at Pekin and Mackinaw, 111., where he spent part of the timo since then,' believe. But Duvall fins not been in Pekin or Mackinaw since Inst Thursday, when he left for a hunting trip, they said today. Mrs. Duvall, here in Indianapolis, said she had heard from him only once ninco he left* At the home of his sister, Mrs. F. C. Smith, 1116 E. Fourth St.. Pekin, it was said that he didn’t want to come in contact with members of a "certain secret and hooded order.” Fears Demands “I'm sure my brother has no intention of talking to any members of that order until he returns to Indianapolis,’' she said. “I feel he fears any connection with them because of their demands.” This morning, however, Mr. Smith, said he hadn’t heard from Duvall and thought he was in Indianapolis. When Duvall was told Klansmen were seeking him in Pekin, lie immediately left. He is reported to have told a friend of his in Pekin, “that he was getting out of their reach,” and begged his friend to give them wrong directions. “Tell them I’ve gone to lowa,” he said. More Changes Seen Additional changes of mind by Duvall, were deemed likely by politicians. An early victim of the ax. they say, will be ileydon W. Buchanan, named to tho board of safety. Buchanan is understood to have been backed by the Klan and to lx* consequently opposed by George V. Coffin, Republican city chairman. Georgo E. Elliott, Klan exalted oyclops, is considering refusal of his appointment as parks superintendent, according to the dopesters. There are those who say Patrolman Edward Schubert will be traffic inspector, to succeed Claude Worley, backed by Coffin, who it Is believed, will not accept appointment.

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