Indianapolis Times, Volume 37, Number 176, Indianapolis, Marion County, 24 November 1925 — Page 1

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VOLUME 37—NUMBER 176

UNITY ONLY HOPE, FARM HEADSJOLD Equalization With Labor and Industry Must Come if Self-Respecting Agriculture Is to Endure, National Speaker Says. SPEAKS AT INDIANA BUREAU CONVENTION ,* Illinois Man Favors Help Through Legislation—Asserts Benefits of Protective Tariff Are Needed at Present. Farmers must present a united front through farm organization if the present independent self-respecting agriculture is to endure, declared Georgp N. Peek, Moline, 111., American Council of Agriculture president, at the Indiana Farm Bureau Federation annual convention today at the Severin. “We are engaged in an experiment to test whether farmers can live on a level comparable with that in the cities. The farmer has a right to demand economic equality in our national structure through legislation. Industry, finance and labor are no more important than agriculture,” Peek said. Needs Tariff “The farmer must have the benefits of the protective tariff in addition to savings he may effect "through better and cheaper methods of production, marketing and transportation.” Accumulated resources of other generations have been exhausted because necessities have been sold at prices not yielding a fair return for the farmer’s labor and Investment, he said. The fanner's purchasing ability has been reduced. Peek urged fixing of American prices by American conditions and not by foreign markets; Repeal of all protective legislation for other classes inclusion of the farmer In the system was suggested. Such equalization of agriculture is the foremost question before the next Congress, he A resolution pledging support to legislation creating a Federal export (Turn to Page 13) BRIAND NOT TO FORM CABINET

Foreign Minister Declines Commission. Bu United Preen PARIS, Nov. 24—Hope that Aristide Briand would be able to form a cabinet to succeed the fallen regrime of Premier Painleve disappeared this afternoon when the foreign minister told President Doumergue that he could not organize anew ministry. Doumergue called Senator Doumer, former finance minister, to the Elysee palace to ask him to undertake the creation of a cabinet. NAMED INVESTIGATOR Redkey Ind. Man Appointed to State Post, Say Schorteancfer. Earl Coble, Redkey. Ind., has been appointed investigator for the Indiana Securities commission. Secretary of State F. E. Schortemeler announced today. He succeeds Frank Wright, who becomes auditor of tho commission.

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Shank Cuts Down on Cigars AYOR SHANK ha ' to cut ’em down.” u— -.1 Friends told him he was smoking too much, but Lew refused to curtail until Dr. M. J. Spencer, board of works member, threw a scare into him. “It’s affecting your heart,” he told Shank. Now Mayor Shank is smoking only three a day. "And, believe me, I smoke them till they almost burn my fingers,” he said.

THANKSGIVING AT CLUB Dinners and Formal Ball Will Be Given Thursday Night. Thanksgiving at the Indianapolis Athletic Club will be celebrated with special Thanksgiving dinners and a formal ball in the ballroom on the roof flooor of the clubhouse Thursday night. Dancing will be held from 9 p. m. to 1 a. m. Mrs. Edna K. Martin, social club secretary, will be hostess. REV. LATHROP 100 TODAY Oldest India iia Alumnus. Knights Templar and Pastor. Bi/ United Preen GREENSBURG, Ind., Nov. 24. The Rev. James B. Lathrop, Decatur County's oldest fcitizen, today celebrated his 100th birthday anniversary. Rev. Lathrop is the oldest living alumnus of Indiana University and the oldest Methodist minister and Knights Templar in the State. $250,000 DAMAGE DONE Flames at Lumber Yard SpreadGasoline Rolled Away. Bu United Preen DES MOINES. lowa, Nov. 24. Flames which started early today in the Wheeler Lumber Company yards spread to the Minneapolis & St. Louis Railroad tracks causing damage—estimated at $250,000. Four tank cars filled with gasolina were pulled from under a shower of sparks and rolled away to safety. GETS AUTO LICENSE Police Tliink They Have Number of Accessory Thief. Police today have the license number of the automobile thought to be owned by an auto accessory theif who has been operating on the north side recently. William Harris, 2843 Kenwood Ave., said two weeks ago two tires were taken from his auto in front of his home and later ten gallons of gasoline were taken. Monday night he saw a man draining gasoline from his brother’s auto and obtained the license number. GREECE ASKS DAMAGES Indemnity of $687,280 Demanded From Bulgaria. Bu United Preen ATHENS. Nov. 24.—Greece has notified the League of Nations committee of investigation into the recent Greeco-Buigar frontier clash that it desires indemnity of 142,000 pounds sterling ($687,280) from Bulgaria. The clash between 1 the two countries was ended when Greece, at the order of the League, retired from Bulgarian territory.

FEW, LARGE BURGLARIES Police Receive Reports on Thefts in City Monday Night. A few burglaries were reported to police Monday night, but these showed large amounts of loot. Those reporting were: Mrs. Sarah Wainscott, 414 Adelaide Bt., $65 in money and S2OO in Jewelry from home; Mrs. Harry Walters, 4619 College Ave., a small bank with S4O; A. B. Green. Union Station news stand, stamp machine, $25. R. E. Perkins, 214 Kna.pp St., leather bag and clothing valued at SIOO from parked auto, and R. Cheek, Fleming Ave., electricians’ tools, S6O, from parked car. PREDICT MERCURY _ RISE Weather Bureau Says It’s Going to Be Warmer. Upward march of the mercury in Indianapolis was predicted today by the United States weather bureau, after the thermometer registered 23 at 7 a. m. This was 12 degrees below normal, but 3 degree above the mark for the same hour Monday. " Snow or rain are likely tonight, as the result of Increased cloudiness, J. H. Armington, meteorologist, said. HOURLY TEMPERATURE 6 a. m 23 10 a. m 31 7 a, m 23 11 a. m 34 8 a, m 25 12 (noon) .... 36 9 a. m...... 29 1 p. m...... 39 DIDN’T SEE EACH OTHER Man, Struck by Auto, Injured About Leg—Driver .Arrested. Harry Burgftn, 62, of 2305 W, Washington St„ was injured about the leg and taken to his home Monday night. Police say he was struck by an auto driven by Ralph Robertson, 2629 Southeastern Ave., at Ohio and Alabama Sts, Both the driver and the injured man said they failed to see one another. Robertson was charged with assault and battery. Following a collision between a truck driven by Richard Graves, 802 Vi Marion Ave., and an auto driven by Daniel Eckler, 248 N. Capitol Ave., at Capitol Ave. and South Sts., police arrested Eekler o speeding ctaurg*

HORSES DIE IN FIRE; TWO MEN ESCAPE ' Livery Stable Operators Fight Way Through Flames to Safety in Early Morning Blaze Loss Is Estimated at $3,000. DEATH OF BULLDOG ‘PATSY’ IS MOURNED One Animal Makes Escape Through Burned Section —Two Men Awakened by Heat and Crackling of Flames. Five horses and a dog burned to death and two men fought their way through dame and smoke to safety in an early morning fire today that destroyed a livery stable at 348 W. Chesapeake St., ivitli a {53.000 loss. John Allison was severely cut about the face when he ran into a stall. Woody Allison was slightly burned. One horse escaped through a burned section. The men who were sleeping in the stable office were awakened by the heat and crackling 6f the fire. When they opened the office door, they found the roof and sidewalls in flames. Both mourned the loss of their bulldog. Patsy, who was sleeping with them. "I wouldn’t have taken SI,OOO for that dog,” one said. Spontaneous combustion is believed to have caused the fire.

Sophomores Saved “Water Cure” fiTyfIAYOR SHANK today de JlYtl nied the “water cure” L I for Butler spphomortjs. Annual class scrap was held at the university this afternoon. Albert Hohl, 2202 Broadway, a Freshman, ased permission to use 450 feet of fire hose to shower the sophomores. The scrap program, staged under direction of the Skulls Club included a freshmansophomore football game at 2*35 p. m. with a football rush between halves. Both men and women were to stage tugs of war at 3:30, followed by the flag rush. Freshmen were to attempt to place their own colors on the pole in place of the sophomore's. And that's when Hahl wanted to use the water. “That would be too cold.” said Shank.

ATTACK CHARGE TO BE PROBED Man Says Officer Beat Him on Street. Ernest L. Kingston, board of safety president, today ordered investigation of charges filed by John Smock, 58, .of 5326 Hill St. who alleges Lieut. Earl Halstead beat him up. • Smock said that while he was waiting for a street car at Whittier PI. and Washington St-, on his way to work Nov. 15, two men, one of them Halstead, whom he believed to be hold-up men. attacked him as he Investigated a woman's screams. Neither of the men wore uniforms, he said. Charge of resisting an officer placed against Smock was dismissed by City Judge Delbert O. Wllmeth and judgment was withheld on an intoxication charge. Halstead denied the charges and said Smock, whom he believed was drunk, resisted attempts to question him. Smock sslld a Sergeant Hudgins was with Halstead, but did not strike him. J%cog Hudgins a motorcycle officer, is the only policeman of that name. BARBERS REINSTATED Carpenters Also Discuss Rejoining Central Union, Barbers were reinstated by the Central Labor Union Monday night and a delegation from the Carpenters’ Union discussed reinstatement of their organization. John Smith, president, predicted all of the nine organizations which left the Union two years ago following a split wil be back soon. YOUTH RUNS AWAY The parents of Joe Cohee. 17, of 1701 Barth Ave., ask police to search for the youth who ran away from

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BANDITS SHOOT UP TOWN; BLOW SAFE; ESCAPE Cassopolis, Mich., Terrorized by Would-Be Bank Robbers During Night. Bt/ United Prenn CASSOPOLIS, Mich.. Nov. 24 - Five bandits armed with riot guns shot up this town of i.OOO population early today In an unsuccessful attempt to rob the First National Bank and escaped amid a patter of bullets with a few silver dollars they found on the bank money changer. In true frontier style, they swirled down the main street of the village at 2 a. m. in an expensive automobile, stopped in front of a restaurant and captured the only residents who were awake—four men, including the town marshall. Herding them into the bank room, the bandits deliberately touched off three shots of nitro-glycerin in the safe, the third one tearing off the door. Without stopping to gather their loot, following the third charge, the gang leaped In their automobile and escaped toward South Bend, Ind. One of the bandits had white hair and white whiskers. He cut the wires. PERMITS ARE REVOKED Andrews Cancels Rights to Make “Fruit Juice*.” Bu United Prenn WASHINGTON, Nov. 24.—A1l per mits for the manufacture of 200 gallons of “fruit juices other than eider” for use in the home were revoked today by Assistant SecretaryTreasurer Andrews. The order includes permits issued prior to prohibition by the internal revenue commissioner under which holders have been legally manufacturing 200 gallons of wine per year. EXECUTORS APPOINTED Former Mayor and Trust Company to Handle Dougherty Estate. Charles W. Jewett, former mayor of Indianapolis, and the Fletcher Savings and Trust Company were named today by * Probate Judge Mahlon E. Bash executors of the estate of Hugh Dougherty, vice president of! the Trust Company, who died Noy. 16. Jewett was a. son-in-law of the late Mr. Dougherty. Personal property was listed at $200,000 and redl estate at $75,000. Jewett provided bond of $200,000.

CHAPMAN MAY GET NEW STAY Arch Bandit Becomes Federal Prisoner. Bit United Preen NEW HAVEN, Conn. Nov. 24. Within the shadow of Wethersfield Prison gallows where Gerald Chapman heads the list of those condemned to die. the arch-bandit may gain anew lease on lifeChapman became a United States prisoner late yesterday with the signing of a Writ of habeas corpus by Federal Judge E- S. Thomas. Next Monday arguments will be presented itv an effort to prove that Connecticut cannot hang him because he is a Federal prisoner by the fact that he has twenty-five years yet to serve.for a New York mail robbery In 1921. COLLAPSE IS SEEN Chile Refuses to Participate In Referendum' Negotiations, ttii United Preen ARICA. Chile. Nov. 24.—Collapse of the negotiations preliminary to a referendum for settling the long standing Tacna-Arica boundary dispute was foreseen today. Chile has refused to officially participate.

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r SUMPTUOUS Thanksgiving J I repast for a family of five will cost Just $9.41, if material is purchased at current prices on the #lty market. The turkey, of first importance, will cost $6.50, full dressed, for ten pounds. Other turkey prices are 45 cents a pound on foot and 55 and 60 cents a pound New York dressed. The rest of the dinner: One pound oranberries, 20 cents; four pounds

At Least Butler Coeds Make Handsome Looking ‘Men.’ mHE stiff front shirt, wing collar and Tuxedo have one astray. For they’ve Joined the ranks of short hair, cigarets, walking-sticks and other* masculine hobbies that have been taken over by women. When members of Chimes, Butler University junior honorary society for women, held their second annual “sweetheart” dinner dance at the home of Miss Dorothy Carroll, 2420 N. Meridian St.. Monday night, Tuxedos were much in evi- _ dence. Each Chimes member was dressed as a man, and had as a guest another Butler co-ed. About thirty-five girls were there. Mother Eve would hardly have recognized Caroline Godley or Billie Mae Krieder as dashing Valentinos. Even their "sweethearts," Juanita Stamper and Mary Wagner, found their heads turned by their handsome escorts. Perhaps the Journey home from the party was not quite so dnteresting as if the girls had been "real men,” but then —oh, well, a tailor can’t do everything.

COOLIDGE READY TO GO TO FATHER President Has Not Made Plans for Thanksgiving. Bu l niterl Breen WASHINGTON. Nov. 24.—His father's illness has prevented President Coolidpe from making definite plans for Thanksgiving. The President hoped to have Col. John Cooltdge down from his Ply mouth, Vermont, home for the White House turkey dinner, but recent developments in tha, elder Coolidge's “heart block'' have made the visit doubtful. On the President's schedule thts week are many Conferences and it Is believed he has drafted most of his message to Congress so that the wheels of government will not he delayed by his attention to personal or family matters between now and the convening of Congress Dec. 7. FIVE INJURED IN ACCIDENTS Man’s Skull Fractured When Thrown From Auto. Three persons injured when autos driven by R. J. Beckman, Ferdinand, and Lyle York, 1814 Park Ave.. collided at Twenty-Eighth St., and Talbott Ave., Monday, were recovering today. Joseph Barth, 50, of Ferdinand, was thrown from the Beckman car, landing on the pavement head first. His skull was fractured. Beckman was cut about the face. Both were taken to St. Vincent's hospital. Mrs. York was injured and taken home. Both drivers were slated. Billie Schreiber, 3. was hurt about the head when an auto driven by his mother Mrs. Freda Schreiber. 3033 N. Meridian St. collided with one driven by U- L. Baker, 6693 N. Meridian St_, at Nineteenth and Meridian St. Baker was slated. Everett Wilson, 1438 Terrace Ave., was arrested after his auto struck Frank Russell, 61 N. Rural St., at Shelby and Sanders Sts. Russell was Injured about the bock and taken home. PRISON TRIP TO BE MADE Four Taken to Federal Prison at Leavenworth. Four men were taken to the Federal Penitentiary at this afternoon by Deputy United ""States Marshal Charles La Selle. They were: Vincent Chlols, James Capodeanaa and Samuel Mirable, all of 'Hammond, sentenced on counterfeiting charges, and Isaac S. Knight, Crawfordsville, sentenced on white slave charges.

Idaho potatoes, 25 cents; three pounds sweet potatoes, 25 cents: two bunches celery hearts, 15 cents; olives, 35 cents; two pounds onions (stewed), 15 cents! half pitn oysters for dressing, 20 cents; head lettuce for salad, 15 cents; salad dressing, 30 cents; plum pudding with hot butter sauce for desert, 40 cents; bread and butter, 23 cents; coffee. 15 cents, 1 and cream, 13 cents. s'

‘MA’ ‘OUT’ WHEN THEY DEMAND EXTRA SESSION Governor Ferguson Refuses to Accept Ultimatum • of Legislators. Bu United Preen / AUSTIN. Texas, Nov. 24—Governor Miriam A. ”Ma" Ferguson toif&y refused to see Representative Alfred Totsch. when he called at the executive offices to deliver an ultimatum signed by forty-five Texas Legislature members, demanding she call a special session of the Legislature by Dec. 10. The ultimatum was left at her office. Speaker Lee Satterwhite of the house thereupon reiterated that he call the session to convene not later than Jan. 4, 1926, if the Governor refuses to do bo. Satterwhite said the session would be for "impeachment purposes." The ultimatum demands a session to deal with “State affairs.” Governor Ferguson has been the target of many attacks in connection with the letting of contracts for road construction. THREE BOYSj MISSING Parents Make Reports to Police— I>etter Received Horn Chicago. Three boys today were reported as missing to police. Parents of Robert White, 14 of 2305 E. Twelfth St. say he left about 7.30 p. in. Monday, with William McClure, 14 of 1818 Brookside Ave.. also reported goneTwo other boys may be with them. A card sent from Chicago was received by relatives from Ross Stackhouse, 16 of 1240 N. Warman Ave. He left two weeks ago.

KIP’S STORY IS CORROBORATED Witness Says Aiice Claimed Spanish Decent. Bu United Preen WHITE PLAINS, N. Y., Nov 24. Additional testimony that Alice Jones, after she had become Mrs. Leonard Kip Rhinelander, represented herself of Spanish father than negro descent, was given at the annullment suit brought by her husband today. Mrs. Joseph Rich, of Mount Vernon, corroborated the statements of her husband, that Mrs. Rhinelander had denied the oolored blood now admitted by her counsel. The court was calm, in marked contrast to yesterday when two written by Rhinelander to Alice were read revealing him as a pervert, and when Alice undressed, for the jury to show that, in-fts-much as he had seen her disrobed, she could not have deceived him as to her color, upon which basis the annullment suit was filed. FIR EM A N IS EXONERATED Charge* Against Jason Baker Withdrawn By Board. Cl larges against Jason Baker of conduct unbecoming a fireman were wtihdrawn by the board of safety today. Oscar Wise, secretary, said the charges were filed September, 1923, following an alleged frame-up on Baker, who was dismissed Nov. 19, in Criminal Court. Hs was allowed to go back to work some time ago.

TWO DIVISIONS REACH QUOTAS Final Community Fund Luncheon Wednesday. Two more employe divisions have raised enough money in the Community Fund campaign to put them over their quotas, Homer W. Borst, i executive secretary of the Fund, announced today. The industrial division has exceeded Its $45,000 quota and the mercantile division has raised more than its $26,000. The returns put three employe divisions over their quotas. The first was the public employe unit /headed by Robert H. Bryson. Wednesday the final luncheon of the campaign will be held at the Claypool, Alfred Kauffmann, general chairman, announced. It is expected the needed $10,250 will be reported, and that the campaign will go over its full quota of $650,662, making anew record.

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Riot Censured By Butler Folks Northwestern Celebration ‘Poor Stuff,’ Says Football Captain.

mNDIANAPOLIS is in no danger of being burned to the ground by a fire started by Butler University students to celebrate an athletic victory. Butler students today censured Northwestern University students, who Monday night at Evanston. 111., battled police and firemen, burned a deserted fraternity house and nearly set fire to the old wooden football bleachers which are to be replaced by a modern stadium next year. “Poor Stuff” “Poor stuff,'’ said Iymis Reichel, football captain. “It’s poor stuff to destroy property to celebrate. There are so many other ways to showi your appreciation of a victory." “It wasn’t college spirit,” said Miss Evelyn Butler, dean of women. "As soon as students commit an act to bring disrepute to their college, then the act ceases to be college spirit.” “Mob spirit,” was blamed by Jerry St role, football player. “The students probably started the celebration with good intentions, but tho mob spirit got the best of them.” A desire to let the world know its ctaims a foothall championship and protest against Michigan's right to

Sportsmanship "ARBOR. Mich., Nov. 24.—1n a magnanimous gesture of sportsmanship, officials of Northwestern University today conceded to the University of Michigan the undisputed football championship of the Western Conference, despite the fact Northwestern beat Michigan 3 to 2 two weeks ago. IVesidont I'larenre Cook IJttle of Michigan announced receipt of a telegram from Northwestern, signed by Tim Iwry, captain of the team. President Walter Dill Scott, Glenn ThLstlethwaite, team coach, and three others, admitting Michigan "is entitled to sole and individual honors in tho conference.”

the Big Ten conference title prompted tho demonstration ut Evanston. Then the moh spirit grew, and the students nescended on tho fraternity house about to be wrecked. Police and firemen came, battled and fled, and tho riot went on. Reserves Called Reserve police were sent for from Chicago, a street car was seized and Mayor Bartlett, roughly treated, abandoned to a peace mission. Capt. Tim I/>wry of the foothall team persuaded students to stamp out the bonfires they had clready built undur the football bleachers when he pointed on the new stadium might not be ready by next fall. Eight students have been arrested and more arrests are expected. LEWIS’ DEMAND OPPOSED Head of Manufacturers Charges Union Seeks Monopoly. Bu United Preen NEW YORK. Nov. 24. —In an open letter to President Coolldge. John E. Edgerton, president of the National Association of Manufacturers, opposes the demand of John L. Lewis, head of the United Mine Workers of America, that the government intervene in the bituminous coal situation. Edgerton charged the union mine workers are attempting to gain a monopoly in the country's anthracite and bituminous production.

COOLIDGE WILL ANSWER LEWIS President Considering Union Head’s Letter. nil United Preen WASHINGTON, Nov. 24.—President Coolidge has notified John L. president of the United Mine Workers, that he has taken under consideration his letter with regard to the bituminous coal situation, it was said at the White House today. The President is studying the situation and will make a detailed reply to the contents of letter as soon as he has reached a conclusion. 176 "PERMITS ISSUED New Building for Week Put at $544,617, Francis F. Hamilton, building inspector, today reported 176 building permits issued during the week ending Nov. 21 at safety board meeting today. Valuation was $524,617. BOYS TAKEN TO HOME Two 14-year-old boys were taken to the Detention Home by police after they admitted that they helped steal an auto owned hy L. Sackowitz, Delaware and Henry Sts., from that address. TRAC TION KILLS MAN nil United Preen LOGANSPORT, Ind., Nov. 24. Faulty hearing today is blamed for the death here of Robert Ranklin, 65, painter. He was almost instantly killed when he stopped in front of an interurban car.

Forecast INCREASING cloudiness tonight, becoming unsettled with possibly rain \V ednesday; rising temperature.

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SOUTH SIDE ASKS FLOOD PLAN PEACE Elevation League Official Tells County Auditor Opposition to City’s $2,176,000 Project Will Halt Belt Railroad Program. COMMISSIONERS TALK REMONSTRANCE ON TAX May Go Before State Board as Attorney Advises Them That Restraining Order Against Board of Works Is Impossible. Intervention by South Side business interests may halt, Marion County opposition to the city’s $2,176,000 flood prevention project, between Morris and Raymond Sts., on Whitoi River. Harry B Dynes, vie* president of the Belt Track Elevation I/eaguo which has battled for elevation of the Indianapolis Union Railway tracks Hince the Jewett administration told Harry Dunn, county auditor today that action to halt tho flood prevention plans would delay the elevation program. Different I>egal Dunn told Dynes that the county did not want to be put in the position of 'opposing relief for the South Side and that if the board of works Monday confirmed resolutions calling for immediate start of tho project acted to aid the South Side. It “threw a different light on the matter.” Dunn said .the county was objecting largely, because the board of works had acted without giving the county a voice or a chance to let its own engineers investigate the project. County Attorney Ryan was to appear l>eforo tho board to register the county’s ...protest, but arrived after the resolutions had been con firmed. Talk RemonJlrance County commissioners, however, this morning talked remonstrance to the State tax board to halt the project. This move was discussed when Attorney Ryan said the country had no grounds on which to seek a restraining order against the city. John McC'oskey, commissioner president, had said the county might seek a restraining order. Under the law ten or more taxpayers may file a remonstrance. If such a remonstrance is filed it will (Turn to Page 13)

1 DEAD; 4 HURT IN AUTO CRASH Car Runs Into Log Wagon Near Evansville. Bu United Preen EVANSVILLE. Ind., Nov. 24 Miss Lornine Zillak, 23, nurse, was killed instantly, another nurse perhaps injured fatally and two men hurt seriously when their touring car crashed into a log wagon, without lights, four miles north of here on the Dixie Bee highway Monday night. John Henderson. New Harmony, was slightly injured when his car crashed into the wreckage. The injured: Miss Alice McCurdy, 23. fractured skull; Francis Wintz, John V. Coffey, both of Evansville. Oscar Bagwell, colored, who was driving the wagon, and Coffey were held pending investigation. DRY AGENT RESIGNS City Councilman John King to Go in Real Estate Business. John King, foisfour years a Federal prohibition (tgent, today tendered his resignation to Deputy Administrator Ansel R. Harris, effective Dec. 1. King will go into tho real estate business here. He also is a member of the city council.

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