Indianapolis Times, Volume 37, Number 185, Indianapolis, Marion County, 4 December 1925 — Page 10

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ARGUMENTS IN BELL HEARING TO BEDEC. 14 Saturday Set for Final Presentation, of Evidence. Oral argdbients in the public service commission s investigation of the Indiana Bell Telephone Company will be heard Monday. Deo. 14, It has been agreed by presiding Commissioner Samuel R. Artman and opposing counsel. In order that several expert witnesses might prepare additional exhibits, Artman dispensed with a session today, setting Saturday for final evidence hearing. G. R. Johnston of Columbus, Ohio, a nationally-known telephone expert, employed by a number of cities in the State, was the commission’s final witness Thursday. Johnston attacked the Bell’s heavy investment In the Indianapolis exchange, after Artman had overruled strenuous objection by Will H. Thompson, Bell counsel. At Saturday's session Johnston will present a list of pole lines he thinks could be abandoned. Edward W. Bemlrf, head of the commission’s special engineering staff, will submit an .appraisal of the Bell, based on average prices during the five-year period ending in 1920 and another following the method used by Federal Court in the Maryland telephone case. Within a month the commission’s expects to announce anew schedule of telephone rates for Indianapolis and sixtyTthree other cities in the States. The Bell is asking rate increases Intended to boost its Income about $600,000 a year.

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G. O. P. IN QUANDARY ON MEMORIAL NAMES Apparently Simple Question Puzzles Republicans in Charge of Bridg e Construction.

Ttmee Waehlnaton Bureau, iset New fork Avenue. WASHINGTON, D, C., Dec. 4<— Shall the name of Representative Richard N, Elliott, Conners villd f Ind, go on the keystone of the new $14,000,000 Arlington Memorial Bridge across the Potomao here? This apparently simple question has put the Republican leaders here Into a quandary which may be resolved by the decision not to put any names, even that of President Coolidge, on the structure. Construction work on the bridge, which leads from Washington to the Arlington National cemetery In Virginia, and is intended as a memorial -to the nation’s soldier dead, is expected to begin soon. The question of Elliott’s name arose, because he is succeeding Representative Langley, of Kentucky, as

BURGLAR WORKS GROCERY THEFT Other Robberies Are Reported to Police. A theft ruse, worked by a burglar, was reported to police Thursdayy The Ruekelhaus Grocery, 674 E. St. Clair St., told officers that they delivered an order phoned to them, to the home of a Mrs. Parrott, 1247 Bellefontaine St. Later when Mrs. Parrott came to the grocery and gave an order, the grocer discovered that she did not telephone the order. Investigation at the

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chairman of the committee on public buildings, which automatically comes with it membership or. the bridge commission. Langley is under conviction for violation of the liquor laws In Kentucky, his home State, And has withdrawn from Congress pending an appeal. President Harding was chairman of,the commiss|pn when formed, and the question has also arisen whether his name, or that of Coolidge shall be placed on the stone. There Is a like situation In rega l'd to Senator Gillett, of Massachusetts who as House speaker was a member of. the commission. Speaker Longworth has taken his place on the commission. Whose names shall be used? It Is all very puzzling and as a result the keystone may be blank.

home showed the groceries were gone. Other thefts reported to police were: Henry McDonald, 616 E. Court St., Janitor at police headquarters, watch and charm, value $l5O, from police washroom; William Clark, 221 W. Vermont St., fountain penk $25 government check and $1; Mrs. Rose Fellers, 628 Holton Pl„ thirty chickens, $55. Samuel Nlesenoaum, 2451 Baltimore Ave., gasoline and oil $2.50, from filling station.

APPEAL MADE TO MOTORISTS \ ——— Help Police Get 'Hit and Run’ Drivers, Plea. The motorist who falls to stop after an accident Is attacked In the latest Issue of the Hoosier Motorist publication of the Hoosier Motor Club. Get the 'hit and run driver’ Is the appeal to all members. “From all parts of the country the club has received reports that the ‘hit and run driver* Is at large apd his operations In Indianapolis are increasing,” said Todd Stoops, secre-tary-manager of the club. Club members are asked to aid police In catching such drivers by getting their automobile license numbers, 'last session of the Legislature placed heavy penalities on the driver who runs after an accident. Law provides that after an accident the driver must stop, give his name, address and license numbers to the Injured party or police. Upon conviction the Judges may impose heavy finee and imprisonment.

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HALF OF SPACE AT HOME SHOW IN APRIL GONE Prospects Are Bright for Biggest Exposition Ever Held Here.

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With half of the space sold and a large part of the remalnedr reserved, prospects are bright for the biggest Home Complete Exposition ever held here. April 10-17, at State fairground, according td J. Frank Cantwell, director. This will be the fifth annual show sponsored by Indianapolis Real Estate Board. A number of small firms have bought twloe as much space at last year. L. 8. Ayres & Cos, has sighed for the largest space, 48 by 116 feet. Vonnegut Hardware Company has the second largest, 20 by 40 feet. • “The Home complete has proved the market places for Ideas. Architects and contractors visit the show with prospects. Everything going Into a home will be displayed there,” Cantwell sajd. Inquiries srom all over the United States have been received. About 20 per cent of the space will b bought by foreign firms. FOUR ARE KILLED Bu Time t Soccial PENSACOLA. FVa.. Dec 4.—Four men were killed at Ponce De Leon, near {>ere, Thursday when a boiler In a saw mill exploded.

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TAKE SIOO FROM SAFE Detectives Sgy They Expect Arrests in Short Time. Detectives expect to make arrests within a short time in connection with the theft Thursday night of SIOO from a safe at the Terminal Billiard Hall, operated by Dennis Phelan, in the basement of the Traction Terminal Bldg. Phelan told patrolman that six men know the safe combination. William Spray, 229% Indiana Ave., said he closed up at midnight and locked the safe and doors. The doors were locked when Roy McClain opened early today and found that between $76 and SIOO and a s<? Ice coupon book were missing, he told police. OFFICER SAVES SCHOOL Sees Blaze In Time to Prevent Serious Damages Patrolman Stonehouse saved School Cl from serious damage by fire early today, when he saw flames through the basement window XYhile patrolling his district. Only $25 damage was done. Firemen said the Jilaze probably started from the heating plant. Lightning caused a SSO flre-at the home of Mrs. Ethel Little, 2210 N. Illinois St, early today. DENTON FIGHT RENEWED Vincennes Judge to Rule on Demurrer Filed by Gilliom. Bu Unit” 4 Preen re VrNCENNES, Ind., Dec. 4.—The long and bitter fight of George K. Denton, Democrat, Evansville, to obtain the State Supreme Court seat held by Judge B- M. Willoughby, was renewed in Circuit Court here today. Judge Rabb Emison was to rule on a demurrer filed by Attorney General Arthur Gil'.om, who is acting for Judge Willo tghby. In the 1924 election Willoughby was awarded the Supreme Court seat by a margin of one vote over Denton..

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WANTS HUSBAND FOUND Police Receive Appeal From Wife and Mother of Kansas City. Police today received an appeal from Mrs. Lucille Green, Kansas City, Mo., that a search be made for her husband, William Richard Green, Jr, who deserted her and their two children, hges 3 and 5, a year ago. Mrs. Green said she had Information that her husband worked here. Lora King. 816 E. Market St, asked police to find his wife, Margaret K3ng. 21, who left home and never returned. Raymond Toombs, 15, R. R. H, Box 339, is missing, according to a report made by his brother. / Gone, but Not Forgotten Automobiles reported stolen to police belong tor Hayes Bros, 236 W. Vermont St, Ford, front Maryland and Georgia Sts. Harry Langdon, 3264 N. Pennsylvania St, Wllls-St. Claire, 18-454, from St. Clair and Meridian Sts. • Rollie Dickey, 308 S. Hamilton Ave, Ford. 641-682, from Perkins and Raymond Sts. William Fillinghast, 2914 N. Illinois St, Ford, 566-899, from Circle and Meridian Sts. James M. Bassett. R. R- M. Box, 386, Ford, 639-616, from North and Illinois Sts. Robert CordiU, 353 B. Audubon Rd„ Studebaker, 626-265 from same address. Louis Lanwerner. 365 S. Illinois St, Ford, 22-241, from same ad dress. BACK HOME AGAIN Automobiles reported found by police belong to: John Betty, 2166 Northwestern Ave, Hudson, found at Ben Davis Ind. Walter Carpenter, 926 West Dr, Woodruff PI, Chrysler, found at Meridian and Michigan Sts.

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FARMERS’ ‘EDGE’ IS $10,000,000 Jump of Wheat Heavily Profits Growers. Bu United Preee CHICAGO, Deo. 4.—Farmers have benefited to the extent of $10,000,000 by the sensational rise of wheat on thee Chicago Board of Trade during the last three weeks, agricultural authorities told thee United Press today. Wheat prices have advanced approximately 35 cents In that period on reports that Europe needs more American grain than anticipated. Farmers have not sold out their grain and consequently are in a position to cash in at higher prices. H. W. Moorehouse, former research expert of the American Farm Bureau federation, declared.

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