Indianapolis Times, Volume 37, Number 190, Indianapolis, Marion County, 10 December 1925 — Page 1

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STEPHENSON TRIAL PLEA SATURDAY Convicted Slayer of Madge Oberholtzer to Be Brought to Noblesville to Be Present When Motion for New Hearing Is Filed. TRIP IS EXPECTED TO BE MADE LATE FRIDAY Arrangements With Warden Made by Judge Sparks, Who Will Rule Whether ex-Klan Leader Shall Face Jury Second Time. Motion, asking anew trial for D. C. Stephenson, now serving a life sentence at Indiana State Prison on charge of murdering Miss Madge Oberhpltzer, will be filed in Circuit Court at Noblesville Saturday, Tra Holmes, one of the defense attorneys, announced today. Judge Will M. Sparks of Rushville, Ind., who tried the case, said arrangements have been completed to bring Stephenson to Noblesville so he may be present when the motion is filed. Petition Piled A petition, asking the warden of the prison to send former grand dragon of the Indiana Klan back to Noblesville, has been filed at Noblesville. Holmes saia that the defense had not filed it and that Judge Sparks had evidently acted on his own motion. * I Judge Sparks several weeks ago verruled a defense petition asking that Stephenson be kept in Noblesville jail, pending the new trial motion. Under the law Stephenson has the light to be present when any motion in his behalf is presented. Early Saturday Holmes - said that Stephenson probably would he brought to Noblesville late Friday, as he understood the hearing would be held early Saturday morning. The motion for the new trial will consist of 200 pages of closely typewritten\matter and will include every exception taken by the defense to the ruling of court during the five weeks’ trial. Monday is the dead-line for the motion, under the law, being the thirtieth day after pronounced by Judge Sparks. Gentry Out Karl Gentry, who was acquitted by the jury that found Stephenson guilty, was freed late Wednesday on SIO,OOO bond, provided by Attorney Holmes. Earl Klinck, also acquitted, is still in Marion County jail. The two are charged with conspiracies to kidnap and commit arson. BONSERT SUIT DISMISSED Stephenon Attorneys Withdraw Appearance in Case. Suit brought by D. C. Stephenson, t gainst Walter F. Bossert, Klan ader. to recover certain office equipment, was dismissed - from Superior Court One today by Judge James M. heathers. Stephenson attorneys withdrew their appearance several weeks ago. A complaint for $9,000 support money filed in the same court by Mrs. Nettie Stephenson Brehm, Stephenson’s alleged former wife, for the support of their'alleged daughter is pending. A. hearing on a demurrer filed by attorney Ira M. Holmes, will probably be heard a week from Saturday, it was said. cIAPPEB FANNY nwu - 7~P ' W<3 (X +fc.r V\ C "<2 | 192S m MCA SCRVtCE. INC. Little girls hope Santa will fill their stockings; big girls are satisfied just to gjPthe stockings.

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SANTA NEEDS YOUR HEARTY ASSISTANCE Read the Needs of These Typical Families, Picked From Christmas Clearing House List.

H r ”"1 OLES, holes, holes! Everlasting holes in six little pairs of i__J stockings; holes In the savings bank money; holes In the supply of good, nourishing food for active little bodies; holes In her ptirse constantly for extra milk, for doctors and dentist bills, for medicine, for shoes! That Is what one Indianapolis mother is up against this winter, with Christmas coming on apace, ‘HANDS OFF IN ~ SENATE RACE, SAYS TAGGART Leader Says He Will Let People Choose Their Nominees. Hands off in the struggle of Democratic candidates for senatorial honors in the primary will be the policy of former Senator Thomas Taggart, he said today. Senator Taggart spent part of the day at Democratic State headquarters at the Claypool conferring with party leaders. ‘‘My most emphatic wish is that the people will choose their own nominees,” Taggart said. “Then in the election campaign I shall support the party nominees.” Taggart said he had high regard for Evans Woollen, Indianapolis banker, a candidate for the short term nomination, but will make no attempt to force any candidate upon the party. Taggart said he had no choice of candidate for the long-term nomination. “I’ve had my day picking candidates,” he added. With Taggart’s personal indorsement Woollen is regarded the leading candidate for the short term. However, Democrats In the southern part of the State are asking recognition. Their leading candidates are former Congressmen Lincoln Dixon of North Vernon and State Senator Joseph W. Cravens of Madison. Both were In Indianapolis re(Tum to Page 7)

WHIPAVIELDER ASKS HUSBAND TO RETURN Mrs. Taylor Says She Is Not in Flogging BusinessOther Women Want H er to Beat Their Mates.

Mrs. Nettie A. Taylor, 418 N. Alabama St., who publicly horsewhipped her husband Tuesday because he had been “running around with another woman,” wants Indianapolis women to know she is not in the horsewhipping business. Several i, nave asked her for advice as how to horsewhip their U S. COAL LAW IDEA FIRED ON Pinchot Settlement Plain Is Branded ‘Chimeric.’ Bit United Preee WASHINGTON. Dec. 10.—Federal coal legislation was opposed by Samuel D. Warriner, chairman of the anthractie operators’ conference, in an address to the American Mining Congress here today, “unless It can be proved that anthracite Is an essential and can command at all times a monopoly price.” Warriner branded as “chimeric” Governor Pinchot’s strike settlement plan, which the operators rejected and said acceptance would “spell calamtiy to the industry.” Arbitration is the key to coal industry troubles, Warriner said

DEPUTIES WILL WATCH GAMES Triple Warning Issued Over Crowded Gyms. Anticipating a repetition of last year’s experience in dealing with public school officials who permitted high school gymnasiums to be filled to the danger point during basketball games, three State departments joined today in a warning against this practice. Following a meeting of Dixson H. Bynum, chairman of the State industrial board. Dr. Henry Noble Sherwood, State superintendent of public instruction, and Alfred Hogston. State fire marshal, annoucement was made that deputies from the industrial board and the fire marshal’s office will attend games to guard against overcrowding. Blame last year was laid on refusal of school authorities tn cooperate with State' departments and the habit of ticket takers to sell beyond capacity. School principals or others in charge will he held accountable for any disasters, Bynum declared. HOURLY TEMPERATURE 6 a, m 28 10 a. m 32 7 a. m 29 11 a. m 33 8 a. m 28 12 (noon) .... 36 9 a. m...... SO 1 p. m 38

and her little folks composing letters of their wants to Santa Claus! Her husband has been ill, her rent is overdue, her debts have eaten into her meager means like acid. Wouldn’t you like to put a stop to those everlasting holes, if only for one Christmas? Wouldn’t you like to play Santa Claus to this har(Tum to Page 8) BOTTLE WORKS MAN SEIZED IN FEDERAL RAID Agents Confiscate 300 Pints of Alleged Beer—Police Cooperate. Morris Bumstein, owner and operator of the City Bottling Works, 815 S. Illinois St., was arrested by Federal prohibition agents and Indianapolis police today on liquor charges, following a raid. Three hundred pints of alleged beer were confiscated. Agents said it was shipped from the Liebig Malt Extract Company at New York, being received by the Pennsylvania freight depot today. Burnstein said he sold to drug stores and soft drink places. While the agents were there a small boy entered. “What do you want. Sonny?” said Police Lieutenant Eisenhut. "My old man sent me for some coloring.” • The lad held up a half pint bottle. It reeked of moonshine. Going to the boy’s home at 131 W. Morris St., officers at first were told by his mother, Mrs. William Gorensteln, that he was in school. When they related the incident of the coloring she said she wanted It to bake a cake. The officers say they found one gallon of alcohol, an well as a brewing vat, at the home. Those in the raid were: Eisenhut, Police Sergeant Stoddard , and Agents Harry Bendell, Asa Elliott, William Crowe and Robert Neilan.

husbands, Mrs. Taylor said. And one woman wanted to hire her to administer a flogging to an erring mate. But Mrs. Taylcr, while still advising th euse of the whip on husbands when necessaryyJs not so sure it is going to work out in her case. Her husband, Sherman A. Taylor, has been missing the flogging. Today she asked detectives to look for him. promising to forgive if he will return. But detectives said the husband has a right, to absent himself from home, ancf they can do nothing officially. ‘‘l haven’t slept or eaten since," said Mrs. Taylor, teafully. “I’ve lost fifteen pounds. I’m afraid he’s gone away with the other woman. I know I'm a darn fool for loving him, but I can’t help it. I love him with all my hearj and I’ll forgive everything.” Asa peace offering Mrs. Taylor has reclaimed a watch she gave her husband for his birthday and which he had pawned. He also pawned a diamond ring she had given him and Mrs. Taylor fears he Intends to flee with the other woman on the proceeds. After arraignment in city court Wednesday, Mrs. Taylor chased the other woman through the streets and administered a “hair pulling" In a butcher shop. Taylor denied any wrong doing.

HOUSE TIRES OF TAX TALK Amendments in Order Late Today. N Bu United Preee WASHINGTON, Dec. 10.—Showing signs of tiring from extended debate, the House settled back today to hear further arguments on the $325,000,000 Federal tax reduction bill. Interest in debate on the new revnue measure began to wane yesterday when many members left the chamber during the flood of oratory Some enthusiasm was afforded by fiery speeches of Representatives Rainey, Illinois, and Hull, Tennessee, Democrats, in opposition to the measure and a spirited reply by Representative Mills, Republican, of New York. Amendments will be In order after four o’clock when the bill comes up under the five minute rule. LA PORTE MAN KILLED Knocked From YVagdn by Truck— Driver Arrested. Bit Timee Special LA PORTE. Ind., Dec. 10.—Walter Zimmerman. 65, was killed today when he was knocked from his wagon by a truck. Ward Coldwell, driver, wu ajgeated.

INDIANAPOLIS, THURSDAY, DEC. 10, 1925

ARRESTS IN YEAR UNDER 74 RECORD Indianapolis Citizens Are More Law Abiding or Police Are Less Efficient, According to Figures Given Out by City Clerk. 48,973 SLATED; 10,000 LESS THAN OLD MARK Only 7,340 Women as Opposed to 8,127 in Previous Check Taken Into Custody —Drunkenness Causes Trouble for 2,500. Indianapolis residents are becoming better citizens or Indianapolis police are becoming less efficient, figures in the city clerk’s office showed today. Fewer persons have been arrested since Jan. 1 than for the same period last year. Up to today police took 48,973 persons Into custody. Last year 58,987 people were slated. And the men are not monopolists. The list this year Includes 7,340 women, as opposed to 8,127 In 1924. Juvenile Arrests Unnder twenty years old are 1,770 girls and 6,463 boys arrested. The colored folk were responsible for 16.034 arrests, but 18.676 of them were arrested last year. I<ess than half of the persons arrested were convicted In city court, the number for 1924 being 22,731 and in 1925, 29.493. Alleged intoxication brought trouble to 2,326 men and 260 women, 736 less than In 1924. But 1,661 men and 356 women were arrested on blind tiger charge*. Two of the weaker sex mustered enough strength to get arrested for throwing acid. Wives Are Victims Os the 3.851 men elated for assault and battery, 163 found their wives the target, while 282 women retorted with attacks. Twenty-two men were slated on murder charges, but only one woman was recorded. Four women and slxty-nlue men were arrested for robberies. Other totals were: Auto banditry. 16 men; manslaughter, 69 men. 6 women; burglary. 160 men, 27 women; forgery, 28 men, 6 women. PURCHASE PETITIONED Insull Company Would Buy South Milford Electric Plant. The Calumet Gas and Electric Company, an Insull holding, petitioned the public service commission today to purchase the L. D. Holley Electric Company, South Milford, for $15,542. The Jaaonville Water Company asked the commission to approve sale of $60,000 preferred stock for financing purposes.

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Coolidge, Patrick Conflict

THREE QUAKES ARE RECORDED One Shock Lasts Thirteen Minutes. Bu United Preee ST. LOUIS. Dec. 10. —Three dis tinct earthquake shocks, the greatest lasting for thirteen minutes, were recorded on the seismograph at St. Louis University here today. The tremors started recording at 8:20 a. m., and the last record was at 9:23 a. m. Attendants said that 'the earthquake was about 1,700 miles away, probably Central America. The impressions were quite distinct. JAMAICA SHAKEN Island Buildings Creaked by FourSecond Quake. Bu United Preee KINGSTON, Jamaica.. Dec. 10. — A sharp earthquake shock of four seconds’ duration today shook the Island and cracked some small buildings here. The quake caused fright among the population. Reports of Its effect in the country region are lacking. TAXI DRIVER CHARGED Marion Man to Appear Before United States Commissioner. Clayton Rhodehamel, Marlon, Ind., taxi driver, was to be given a hearing this afternoon before United States Commisioner John W. Kern On charges of violating the Federal prohibition law. .Four Marion youths Wednesday made statements to Ansel R. Harris, deputy district prohibition director, concerning an alleged bootleg ring of Marlon taxi cab drivers.

GRAVEL GROUP ASKS FAIRNESS Indiana Association to Fight for Honesty. Indiana Sand and Gravel Association plans fighting unfair practices In awarding of contracts, S. C. Hadden, secretary, said today.’ “We stand for honest contsruction. Unfair methods used in Marion County will not pass,” he said. Gravel men say Marion County specification exclude use of gravel in paving materials. Jesse Sherer. Indianapolis Gravel Company,, was elected treasurer at annual association convention at the Claypool. E. Guy Sutton of Matoon. 111., is president. “People demand more and better roads and they must be willing to pay more money for them,” said Earl Crawford, State highway commissioner. A. H. Hinkle, tnaintainance superintendent, also spoke. PASTOR GIVES ADDRESS Manufacturers of Dairy Products Hear Dr. Taylor. Application of the Golden Rule in business was urged by Dr. Frederick E. Taylor, First Baptist Church pastor, today before Indiana Manufacturers of Dairy Products at the Claypool. About 200 attended. Charles Reeves, Inndianapolis, and Glenn Ogle, Evansville, were candidates for president. D. Roberts and Charles Tysggett, both of Indianapolis, were nominated for treasurer, Ray Bulstra, of the East End Milk Company, was elected secretary of the milk division. R. L. Hammond, Indianapolis, general secretary, reported.

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President’s Report Disputes ' Air General’s Mitchell Testimony. Sharply conflicting estimates of the Nation’s strength in the air were made today by President Coolidge and Maj. Gen. Mason Patrick, Army air service chief. Coolidge said America was ahead of the other nations; Patrick placed England and France in front. lIERES COOL!DUE’S SIDE President Inform* Congress Nation Is in Advanced Position. Bu United Preee WASHINGTON, Dec. 10.—President Coolidge Informed Congress today that aircraft development In the United States is maintaining an advanced position. In a letter submitting the eleventh annual report of the National Ad(Tum to Page 15) MORE DRY NAVY CRAFTS ASKED Plane, Cutters, Sea-Going Ships Requested. Bu United Preen WASHINGTON, Dec. 10.—A new fleet of armed warcraft to reinforce the present dry Navy, In Its campaign against liquor smugglers was planned by the Treasury Department today. Unable to combat rim-runners with Its present fleet an appeal to Congress was made for ten new cutters and ten sea going ships. In addition six airplanes for scouting work were asked. The Navy Department will be asked to turn over several mine-sweepers and old destroyers to the dry Navy. CREWS COURT-MARTIALED Guards Said to Have Connived With Bootleggers. Bu United Preee WASHINGTON, Dec. 10.—The entile crews of two Coast Guard patrol boats which were assigned to patrol duty off Florida to suppress smuggling have been court-martialed for conniving with bootleggers, It was announced at the Justice Department today. INDICTMENTS ON FUNDS UNLIKELY No Action Expected Against Duvall Contributors. The Marion County grand jury, which a week ago started an investigation of contributions to the Duv&U-for-Mayor-Club, when it was reported donations were received from local corporations, probably will not return any indictments, it was learned today. A complete Inquiry Into the funds was ordered by Prosecutor William H. Remy, when a report filed with the ctiy clerk by Clyde E. Kofrnson, club sub-treas-urer, listed three corporations as contributors. After the report, wns made public, Robinson declared it incorrect and filed another report with the corporation’s names withdrawn. When heads of these corporations

Forecast INCREASING cloudiness tonight, possibly becoming unsettled Friday; slowly rising temperature; lowest tonight about 35.

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POLICE HOLD QUARTET AS BANDIT GANG Four Youths Said to Be Members of Group That Has Operated on North Side Recently Seven Hold-ups Confessed. SUSPECT WITH PATCH OVER EYE ARRESTED Round-Up Follows After One Is Taten in Custody at Poolroom Two Have Been Identified by Pharmacy Victims. Police today held four youths and declared they were the bandit gang that has held up north side filling stations, garages, drug stores, restaurants and other business houses during the last few weeks. Police declared the suspects were traced through the arrest of one youth, seen at a poolroom with a black patch over his eye. They said they believed he was the man who was wounded when a trio of bandit* shot their way out of an ambuscade at a filling station at Maple Rd., and Fall Creek Blvd., recently. One of the youths giving his name as Jack Pierson, 19, of 635V4 Massachusettes Ave., has been identified as one of the three men who held up the Hall Pharmacy, 1102 College Ave., Dec. 5. Jack Hall and T. O. Hall proprietors, said he was the tall well dressed youth who held the gun. Pierson confessed to taking part in seven hold-ups and to stealing the auto of Dr. Harry K. Langdon, 3264 N. Pennsylvania St., which wo* abandoned in Scotmburg, Ind,, police said. One of the four held, detectives said, probably will be released. Detectives Stone and Dalton would not state which one of the other three the Halls Identified as the second bondit. Lieut. Edward Helm, it is said, arrested the youth with the patch over his eye, playing pool In a Massa(Turn to Page 15) BANDITS MAKE ROADBLOCKADE Two Taken Pose as Victims of Own Work. Bu T'nifed Preee TERRE HAUTE, Ind., Dec. 10 Two alleged bandits posing as victims of their own depredations were In Jail here today and police were searching for two other men who early this morning formed an auto blockade on the National Road west of here and held up three autoists. Ezra Dangler of Kllbrldge, 111., intended victim of the bandit gang “.an” the blockade then awakened several farmers in the vicinity and called the Vigo County sheriff, yirho with two deputies rushed to the scene of the hold-ups and arrested Harry Bush, 38, and Arlie Gibson, 32. They gave Brazil, Ind., as their home. kingaFwmpanyTined Convicted on Charge of Violating City Smoke Ordinance. Klngan & Cos., meat packers, today were fined $25 and costs by City Judge Dan V. White on charges of violating the city smoke ordinance. Co-defepdants were John R. Kinghan Company president, and R. 8. Sinclair, company treasurer. Suit was brought by H. F. Templeton, city smoke Inspector, after an Inspection July 24. Two smoke stacks, one brick and one metal at the Klngan plant, Blackford and W. Maryland Sts., were Inspected. The company appealed to Circuit Court. raj B MM MORE [SHOPPING r 1o- DAYS V<*y° |