Indianapolis Times, Volume 37, Number 175, Indianapolis, Marion County, 23 November 1925 — Page 1

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VOLUME 37—NUMBER 175

WICKS SEES MANAGER AS (MOPE Proposed Change of Government Fine Piece of Machinery to Rectify Deplorable Condition Here Now, Says Pastor URGES VIGILANCE IN WATCHING NEW CONTROL Says Politicians Must Be Prevented From Naming Business Head —Charges Wholesale Corruption in Last Election. “The city manager form of government is a fine piece of machinery to rectify the deplorable condition into which our city government has fallen under the present political system,” said Dr. Frank S. C. Wicks, pastor of All Souls Unitarian Church, today. However, Hr. Wicks urged the necessity of vigilance to prevent politicians from naming the city manager. “I am most decidedly in favor of the system The Times advocates,” said Dr- Wicks. “I know there was wholesale corruption of the negro in the recent election," Dr. Wicks declared. “I know one man who bought a car load of liquor to distribute to colored voters. I myself saw a white man passing money to a negro. ‘‘The election was carried by the organized religious bigotry and racial prejudice of the community, together with a partisanship which looks only at a party label. "What I most deplore Is the introduction of the religious Issue. Although I do not boast of being a. hundred per cent American, I still believe In the Constitution which grants equal rights to Catholics and Protestants, to the white and the colored.”

CONFIDENT FUND WILL GO OVER final Luncheon to Be Held Wednesday. In preparation for a final jollification luncheon Wednesday, to celebrate the success of the Community Fund campaign, various campaign division leaders today urged all workers to stay on the Job and put the total over the quota of $660,662. Alferd Kauffmann, general chairman, said he was confident the remaining $10,250 will be reported.

NOEL IS GIVEN DEATH IN CHAIR Harvard Graduate Must Expiate Slayings. llu United Picas NEWARK, N. J., Nov. 23.—Harrison W. Noel, 20, Harvard graduate, convicted murderer of Raymond Pierce, negro taxi driver and alleged kidnaper and slayer of 6-year-old Mary Daley, today was sentenced by County Judge Cassey to die in the electric chair during the week of Jan. 10.

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FORTY-NINE DRIVERS FALL IN POLICE NET

Week-End Traffic Drive in City—33 Charged With Speeding. Forty-nine automobile drivers were arrested over the week-end and today In the most extensive drive on speeders since last spring. Motorcycle officers swung into action, after Police Chief Herman F. Rikhoff last week told them there was too much fast driving in the city. "Get them or get off the squad," was Rikhoff's command. Os the forty-five persons arrested, thirty-three were charged with speeding. Two of these were also charged with driving while Intoxicated, and six face the latter charge alone. Ten drivers were slated on various minor traffic charges. Driver Sought Police also sought a speeding driver, who fled after his auto struck Thomas Preston, 728 Buchanan St., who was repairing a tire near Pendleton Pike and the Big Four Railroad tracks Preston was seriously injured. Another driver, said to have been George Armer, 1632 Cruft St-, escaped on foot after deserting his auto at Delaware and Wabash Sts. He was pursued by Trafllcman 11. O. Eller from Illinois and Washington (Turn to Page 11) MERCURY GOES DOWN Mark of 19 Is Lowest of Season in Indianapolis. It was a shivering mercury that dropped to 19 degrees just before 7 a. m. today at the United States Weather Bureau office, for the lowest temperature of the fall season here. v The temperature should rise, according to the forecast, with the low mark tonight about freezing. Rain or snow are probable. The temperature today was 15 degrees below normal. HOURLY TEMPERATURE •6 a. m...... 20 10 a. m 24 7 a. m...... 20 11 a. m 26 8 a. m 20 12 (noon) .... 28 9 a. m 22 1 p. m 29 BANDIT PAIR SOUGHT liu United Preas ST. LOUIS, Nov. 22.—Police today sought two youthful and nattily dressed cracksmen who, irv**a weekend foray- of crime, escaped with more than $150,000 In valuable jew elry and negotiable bonds. Early Sunday the two youths, speaking sotohingly as they bound up night watchmen of downtown buildings, entered four jewelry houses, biew open the safes and escaped with the contents.

CONDITIONS BAD ON FARM, BUREAU TOLD

Agricultural Prosperity Denied as Delegates Gather for Annual Convention Here.

Farm conditions in the State are bad in the opinion of W. 11. Settle, president of the Indiana Farm Bureau Federation, which opened Its seventh annual convention at the Severin today. Farmers are selling below the production cost, he said. The prediction that there would be a large corn crop this year is true, he said, but corn Is selling for fifty cents a bushel, half of the price It brought last year. About 500 delegates and representatives are expected to attend the convention. Establishment of a national export corporation to handle surplus products urged by Settle in his annual address. Sette suggested naming of a committee to consider increasing mem-

YOUNG BANDITS HOLD-UP STORE Other Week-End Victims Report to Police. Search is being made for the youthful bandit trio who held-up Harry Dickson, 1530 Roache St., in bis drug store at Nineteeth and Alabama Sts., late Saturday and robbed him of SSO. Robbers forced Dickson and his wife in the rear of the store while they looted three cash registers. Two colored bandits robbed Bert Mouser, 208 W. Morris St., of $1 at Merrill St. and Capitol Ave., late Saturday. They overlooked sls. Chris Henry, 2522 W. Michigan St., was attacked at King Avfe. and Walnut St., by two youths who robbed him of sls.

BURFORD JJOMPANY LOW Bids on State Printing and Office Supplies Are Opened. When bids on State printing and office supplies were opened today by the State printing boat'd it was found the W, B. Burford Company had submitted the lowest offer. The total contract will approximate $500,000. Bids on printing and office supplies for Purdue University, the only State Institution not Included, were opened today at iiafayette. Otto Lee, board clerk, will announce the successful bidder Saturday.

Stephenson Trial Cost $4,000 Hu Timet Special NOB LES VILE, Ind., Nov. 23. —Trial of D. C. Stephenson for the murder of Miss Madge Oberholtzer, cost nearly $4,000, a check showed today. County council Saturday appropriated $1,500 to pay room rent and board for the jurors, heat and light for the courtroom, bailiff fees and Incidentals. The amount Is in addition to $2,413.80 which was paid to the jurors last week. Marion County will get the total bill in a few days.

AUTOS TAKE 10 LIVES IN STATE OVER WEEK-END Two Die When Car Strikes Pole —Crossing Crash Kills Two More. Ten dead was Indiana’s auto toll for the pre-holiday season during the week-end. At South Bend, Bernard Kuhn, 21, and Flora Douglas, 20, were install tly killed when the auto In which they were riding crashed into a tree. Leo Kuhn was seriously injured, but is expected to recover. Mrs. Lina Brown, 63, was killed when the auto In which she was riding near Waynetown collided with another car. Injuries sustained Saturday night proved fatal to Mrs. Laura Whitaker, 69, of Petersburg. She was struck by a machine w'hile crossing a street at Petersburg. Virginia Plank, 4, succumbed to injuries received when she was struck by a truck near her home In Goshen. Mrs. Hattie Laforge, 39, of near Terre Haute, was instantly killed, when thrown from an auto after it struck a truck and turned over. Edwin G. Rowley, 21, of San Antonio, Texas, Notre Dame student, was struck and fatally injured by an auto at South Bend. Harry Benjamin, 10, Evansville, was in a critical condition from Injuries received when he was struck by an auto. A railroad crossing crash at Cartersburg was fatal to Haskell Pfaff. of Plainfield and Arthur Buffo of Cartersburg. One fatality V'as In Indianapolis. Mrs. Barbara Thomas, 63, of 134 W. Maryland St., was struck by an auto at Illinois and Ohio Sts.

bership fees to pay field workers and naming of local -comnfittees to carry out federation activities. Wisconsin reduced its property tax by raising $12,000,000 with Income tax of 1 to 6 per cent on Individuals and 2 to 6 on corporations, Judge Charles D. Rose, Wisconsin tax commissioner, sajd in urging favorable action of Indiana’s proposed constitutional amendment, backed by the Federation, calling for a State income tax. It will be voted on at the next election. Representative Addison Drake, district director, Sullivan, Ind., said Representatives will be asked to scrutinize bond issues and cooperate in looking after budgets in next Legislature. Russell Van Hook of Indiana Wheat Growers’ Association said prospects are good for next year’s pool. A large amount of wheat Is now In storage. It was believed Settle will be reelected president tonight following a dinner.

THREE HURT IN CRASH Two in Serious Condition as Result of Auto Collision. Three persons were injured, two seriously, today in an automobile collision at Twenty-Eighth St. and Talbott Ave. Machines driven by Lyle York, 1814 Park Ave., and R. J. Beckman, Ferdinand, Ind., were dably damaged. Bechnan and Joseph Barth, Ferdinand, in the car, were seriously hurt, and taken to St. Vincent’s Hospital. Mrs. Gladys York was slightly hurt. Both drivers were charged with assault and battery.

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INDIANAPOLIS, MONDAY, NOV. 23,1925

JOHN SKIPS AWAY AGAIN; RUMOR BUSY Mayor-Elect Fails to Show Up in Office to Receive Callers —Gone Hunting Is Word Passed Out at G. 0. P. Headquarters. HINT COMPANION MAY BE GEORGE V. COFFIN Report Republican Boss Is Demanding Claude Worley Be Given Police Chief Job Instead of Claude Johnson. John L. Duvall, mayor-elect, mysteriously disappeared again today. Duvall had announced he w’opld receive all 1 callers at county treasurer’s office at the courthouse, beginning at 10 a- m. He had not appeared up to noon. Republican city headquarters said: "John’s going hunting again.” Coffin Gone, Too At the home of George V. Coffin, Republican city chairman, it was said Coffin had also gone hunting and w’ould be back late today. Whether Coffin and Duvall were together was being discussed. Reports were current that Coffin will demand that Claude Worley, Criminal Court Investigator, becomes police chief in place of Claude F. Johnson, considered one of the mayor-elect’s strongest appointments. Duvall’s absence was unexplained. William C. Buser, brother-in-law, slated for city controller, said Duvall had phoned him he’d be a little late but w'ould appear at the county treasurer’s office In due time. "I don’t know where he is,” said Mrs. Duvpll. Few persons were In line to greet the mayor-elect. Gravel Men Aroused Meanwhile it became known that county gravel men were deeply resenting the appointment of George G. Schmidt, present county surveyor and friend of Coffin, because of Schmidt’s past opposition to use of gravel in paved road mixtures and his preference for crushed stone. There is a scramble to capture lesser positions in the city engineer’s department among the paving agents, but the appointment of Schmidt Is considered by the gravel interests as a victory for the crushed stone combine.

COL. COOUDGE THOUGHT WORSE President’s Father Suffers Relapse, Doctor Announces. Bu United Press PLYMOUTH, Vt., Nov. 23.—A change for the worse in the condition of Col. John C. Coolidge, father of the President, was reported today. Maj. James F. Coupal, the White House physician, who has been at the Coolidge home since Friday, announced that the -Colons was not as satisfactory as yesterday. Dr. Albert M. Cram, the attending physician, was expected to call on his patient before noon.

REPORT STATES NEED FOR CAMP County Tuberculosis Body Has Money on Hand. The establishment t>f a permanent camp in which undernourished and sick children may receive scientific health building is needed in Marion County, says the twelfth annual report of the Marion County Tuberculosis Association, Issued today. Sale of Tuberculosis Christmas Seal, which have financed the association for a dozen years, begins Dec. 1. The financial report shows a balance of $27,645. after total disbursements for the year amounting to $40,567 are deducted.

SENATORS AT CAPITAL Robinson Presented (o President Coolidge by Watson. Bu Timm Special WASHINGTON, Nov. 23.—Senator Arthur R. Robinson, Indiana's new Senator, arrived here today with Senator James E. Watson, and was taken to the White House and presented to President Coolidge by Watson. Robinson said it was "simply a visit to pay his respects," and that he had no important business with the President. He will have Senator Ralston's old office.

How National Highways Are to Affect Indiana

I Xindi^naV "ipT" OUTES of the twelve na- (j jjg [\ tlonal highways through M WflP ——J and In Indiana designated M at Washington this week as part m J&L | k % of a network of 145 roads are || feJ h shown above. Below Is -the type % HD Jj of marker to be used on the na- ® w tional highways. No. 40 is to be the designation of National road,

OUTES of the twelve national highways through - and In Indiana designated at Washington this week as part of a network of 145 roads are shown above. Below is the type of marker to be used on the national highways. No. 40 is to be the designation of National road, now State road 3. The Government directs a uniform system of warning signs for the national highways and asks highway officials to use the same types on all State roads so the American motoring public will be

PERMANENT CELL IS GIVEN STEPHENSON

Convict 11,148 Spends First Day in Prison, Reading in Library. Bu limited Prr.ts MICHIGAN CITY, Ind., Nov. 23. D. C. Stephenson, convict 11,148 In the Indiana State Prison here, today was transferred from the receiving cell of the prison to his permanent cell. The narrow, grated room will be Stephenson’s home the remainder of his natural life unless he is granted anew trial and acquitted of the murder of Madge Oberholtzer or gubernatorial clemency intervenes later. Stephenson will be assigned to his work in the prison within the next day or two, Warren Daily said. The former Klan dragon was in bed at 9 Sunday night with the sounding of ‘‘lights out" and was up early with the rest of the prisoners this morning. Stephenson spent his first Sunday at the prison In the receiving cell. Prison officials gave Stephenson the freedom of the library and he looked over the collection of books carefully. During the time he was a prisoner in the county jail at Noblesville he read almost constantly.

ASKS BRIAND TO FORMCABINET Foreign Minister to Notify President Tonight. Du United Press PARIS, Nov. 23.—President Domergue today summoned Foreign Minister Brland to Elysee palace and asked him to form a cabinet to replace the cabinet of Premier Paul Painleve, which resigned yesterday after the chamber defeated Palnleve’s program to meet France’s Increasingly desperate financial situation. Brland represented France at the Locarno, Switzerland, conference of nations which evolved the agreement for the peace and security of Europe. He is president of the League of Nations council. Brland agreed to make attempt to get together a cabinet. He must notify Doumergue tonight. LUTHER MAKES STATEMENT German Premier Verifies That Cabinet Will Resign. Bu United Press BERLIN, Nov. 23.—Verifying his last week’s statement of Intention to resign after the Locarno pacts are signed. Chancellor Luther announced today definitely in the Reichstag that his cabinet would retire after returning from the signing ceremony which is scheduled for Dec. 1.

AUTO COMPANIES MERGE Dodge Brothers and Graham Brothers Combine. Ru'United Press DETROIT, Mich., Nov. 23. Dodge Brothers, Inc., purchased a majority stock Interest in Graham Brothers, motor truck manufacturers, according to an announcement today by Frederick J. Haines, president of Dodge Brothers. Graham Brother* will operate an a Dodge division.

familiar with them wherever they go. The shield road number marker can be used on national highways only.

More Drunks? Not So Says Shumaker Anti-Saloon Leader Calls League Report ‘Propaganda.’

RUNKENNESS was more prevalent in 1924 than ten years ago, according to a report of the Moderation League, made public in New York, but Dr. E. S. Shumaker, Indiana Anti-Saloon League superintendent, says It is propaganda issued by "wete.” Dr. Shumaker said the League directors are practically all known antl-prohlbitionists. A. G. Fox, chairman of the directors, is a former attorney for United Brewers Association, he said. Among Directors Directors include: Ellhu Root, former Secretary of State; Kermit Roosevelt, Rr. Rev. Charles Fiske, Bishop of Central Now York; William N. Dickman president of the New York Bar; Newcomb Carleton president of the Western Union Telegraph Company; William C. Redfield, former Secret&ry of Commerce; William B. Parson, president of trustees of Columbia University. The report is based on a canvas of police departments in cities over 5,000. No Hope "Since conditions have become worse, and with the next generation drinking as never before, there seems to be no hope the Volstead act in present drastic form will accomplish its purpose in the long run,” the report said. "Since the passing of saloons conditions have improved in our colleges. I’ll venture there wasn’t a student at the Indiana-Purdue game who had liquor unless alumni had brought it cak," Dr. Shumacljer said.

DRY CHRISTMAS RAIDS CATCH 8 Ten Agents Seize Liquor Over State. Efforts of Federal prohibition agents to dry up Indiana for the holidays resulted In eight arrests over the week-end. Arrests were in East Chicago, Seelyville, Brookville, near Centenary and Ferguson Hill, Indiana. Ten agents participated seizing large quantities of wine, whisky, mash and alcohol. In one place two 14-year-old girls told agents the proprietor sold them whisky. STORE SAFE IS WORKED Music Company Reports $132 Stolen Sunday Night. Wilson-Stewart Music Company. 44 N. Pennsylvania St., today notified police the combination on the safe was worked Sunday night, and slßs taken.

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MITCHELL, in Ml. REITERATES CHARGE OF TREASONABLE OPERATTON Colonel, Testifying in Own Defense, Declares Nation Is at Mercy of Foreign Countries in Procurement of Planes.

BU limited Prett _ _ WASHINGTON, Nov. 23.—Testifying under oath beforo his jury of generals, Col. William Mitchell today by example 2ases defended liis criticisms of the War and Navy Departments and indirectly reiterated his charges that they are “utmost treasonably” administered, for which charge he is standing court-martial for “misconduct.’’

As Mitchell took the stand in hts own defense two orderlies carried into court a huge box containing Mitchell’s 800 pounds of documentary evidences in support of his charges. Mitchell sat in the witness chair with him arms folded and had ready answers for questions put to him by Representative Frank It. Reid, his counsel. Mitchell said he first learned to fly in 1916. Touching his World War experience, he read a letter he received from General Pershing shortly after the armistice. Pershing asked Mitchell to accept his "sincere congratulations for the successful operations under your command." Mitchell also read a number of citations from foreign governments. Mew All the Time "Did you fly ir. the war?” Reid asked. "I went into the air and over the lines every time I had the chance. I went over during all of the major engagements,” Mitchell replied. Before returning to this country after the war, Mitchell said he made exhaustive Investigations Into I France and England's air power. He ! said he conferred with virtually all j of the military experts. “From my conversations and studies," Mitchell said, “I am positive that future conflicts between nations will be preceded by two things: Intensive activity by submarines and air attacks on the nerve centers of hostile States. Future Wars in Air "The Army will not he called on the way it has been in the past because in the future it will only function in a slow, laborious fashion that will be costly in the way of lives lost.” “Tell the court if any of the socalled nerve centers were attacked during the World War," said Reid. "The cities along the Rhine were just beginning to be bombardod at the close of the war. The small bombardment had a grave effect on the civilian population of these cities ” At the present time, Mitchell said, the United States Is in the hands of foreign governments when procurement of airplanes is considered. Touching again on future wars, Mitchell said airplanes “would sweep by ” anti-aircraft guns. "Airplanes.” he said, "would make feint attack after feint attack to confuse the anti-aircraft gun troops and the civilian population and then do liver a potent attack. Anti-craft guns In the future will be unable to detect airplanes at night because the planes will have silent motors. "We must have some study made to arrange for the care of civilian population in this country In case It is attacked by air. We must determine how to feed them in rase our supply cities are destroyed and provide shelter for them during air attacks.” "Pilotless Planes” Mitchell told the court of nearly 100 recommendations he had made for Improving the service while serving as assistant chief of the air service, ranging from his well-known policies to minor suggestions for changes. Mitchell testified that It was possible to fly airplanes "without anybody in them.” He said the Army should make exhaustive studies of the pilotless plane and connect it with the aerial bomb. "Pilotless planes have been flown,” Mitchell said, “but not in this country." JUDGE SENT THE KEY Wife of Superior Court Justice Locked Out of Home. Quick judge, the key! When Mrs. Theophilus J. Moll. 5015 Washington Blvd., wife of the Superior Court Judge, went out her back door this morning. It closed and locked. All the other doors and windows were locked. So Mrs, Moll telephoned from a neighbor’s house. Immediately Judge Moll dispatched Bob Cowley, court page, with the key.

OHIO ASKS CONFERENCE Would Sec Indiana Afficialx on Bus War Dec, 7. Hu United Press COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 23.—The Indiana public service commission will be asked to confer with officials here Dec. 7 In regard to conflicts between the motor bus laws of the two states. The trouble arose over Ohio's arrests of Indiana truck operators who do business in Ohio.

Forecast INCREASING cloudiness, probably followed by snow or rain late tonight and Tuesday; rising temperature.

TWO CENTS

ARTMAN SHOWS BELL IS NOT IN SUCH BAD WAY] Commissioner Draws Ad-| missions From Phone I Company Auditor. I Samuel R. Art man, public serv! lee commission member, dealt the! Indiana Bell Telephone Company’s! appeal for rate Increases a telltnjJ blow today when ho forced Thomas R. Keyes, Rell vice president and! general auditor, to admit that th! company’s professed financial In! security is of its own making at thol Bell valuation hearing. I The Bell last summer applied fotfl increases throughout Indiana, cal! eulated to udd more than $600,000 tcfl its nnnual earnings, alleging tha! the company never has been able tea pay dividends on its common stock. I Artman then brought out that In! 19212 the company leaped from w $6,000 deficit to $700,000 earning,! and that It had done correspondingly! well in subsequent years, I Taylor E. Oronlnger, commlsl sion attorney, brought out that the! new toll system forced on the Bell bj! the American Telephone and Tele! graph Company has resulted in a! SOO,OOO loss for tho subsidiary since! Jan. 1, 1925. I

GENTRY, KLINCKI MOVE BALKED Early Trial Plans Fail Temporarily. K A move lor an early trial foqrtj Earl Klinck and Earl Gentry, hekfl on charge of conspiracy to commilH n felony In connection with the aIH leged kidnaping and death of Mi - fl Madge Oberholtzer, and a charge ofl conspiracy to burn the home of Da C. Stephenson, failed temporaril>B today. H George Hlnke, associated with AtH torney Ira Holmes, asked CrlmlnaH Judgo Jnmea A. Collins to set aifl early trial date for the two. he made the roquest to the in his office instead of in operH court. H Collins refused to consider thu uatfl ter until presented to him In court. Hlnke said he would wuit nnl til he conferred wltn Holmes who sick at home. H Prosecutor William 11. Remy suitH he was willing to give the two an early trial, but that they "no hotter than anyone else," there are a number of men who been held In jail pending trial for longer time than they.

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