Indianapolis Times, Volume 37, Number 230, Indianapolis, Marion County, 26 January 1926 — Page 1

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COURT VOTE HELD UP BY CONFUSION Senate, Tangled Over Own Rules, Seeks Way to Adopt Protocol. RESERVATIONS BEFORE IT Democrat Quotes Poetry in Anti-War Speech. Bit United Press WASHINGTON, Jan. 26. Confused by its own rules, the Senate this afternoon waded into twenty-two reservations to Fthe world court proposal before it and started to find a way to an early vote on the major protocol. Afer the tumult of quorum calls, motions to adjourn and other timekilling tactics Monday, an agreement was sought today to determine what should be taken up and how. When finally worked out, the agreement was so Involved as to be incomprehensible, and Senator Reed, Missouri, Democrat, challenged it as '"void, contrary to the Constitution and to the rules of the Senate.” Senator Heflin, Alabama, Democrat, started debate with an anti-war speech, having no particular reference to the reservation before the Senate, quoting from Kipling and Tennyson. Meanwhile, Klan opposition to the court made itself felt in the strugggle between -pro-court and anti, court factions, with indications that some votes might be alienated from the court because of it. Some Senators who were elected with Klan support received word that the fraternal organization would consider a vote for the court as a breach of faith. Southern Democrats have so long been pledged to the court, however, that they have replied they will not heed the warning at this late hour. GRAIN DEALERS FACE CHARGES Two Terre Haute Men Surrender to U. S. Marshal. Paul Kuhn, president of Paul Kuhn & Cos., Terre Haute, and William True, company traffic manager, Monday surrendered to United States Marshral Linus P. Meredith in an swer to indictments returned against them last Saturday by the Federal grand jury. The company is a grain firm having more than thirty elevators in Indiana and Illinois. Kuhn provided SIO,OOO bond and True $5,000 bond. This is said to be the first case in the local court growing out of a violation of a section of the interstate commerce act. It is alleged that Kuhn and True had corn shipped from Illinois into Terre Haute in cars labeled “oats.” It is said that after the arrival of the cars in Terre Haute the loads were changed to oats and shipped out. It is further charged that false representation was made to the Penn sylvania Railroad that the cars contained oats during the entire shipment. MITCHELL Quiz ASKED Bell Would Revise Army and Navy Court-Martial. Bit United Press WASHINGTON, Jan. 26.—A resolution authorizing Investigation of the court-martial and sentence of Col. William Mitchell, with a view to revising Army and Navy courtmartial procedure and articles of war was introduced in the House today by Representative Connally. Democrat, of Texas. At the same time, President Coolldge, through his spokesman, answered charges that he had approved the Mitchell sentence with undue haste and without investigation, stating that he had conferred several days with Secretary of War Davis. / ROSS ELECTED HEAD Sanitary Board President Succeeds Russell T. Mac Fall. O. D. Ross, city sanitary board member, today was elected president, succeeding Russell T. Mac Fall. Mac Fall was named vice president.

Paderewski Goes to Movies—Only Clown Recognizes Him

ONPERCEIVED by thousands of Indianapolis citizens huirrying homeward and by r ■- eral hundred persons attending the Ohio Theater, Ignace Jan Paderewski, Poland’s former premier and world’s most illustrious pianist, early Monday evening lost his incognito to t circus clown. As the closed car bearing the Paderewski party prepared to leave the theater, unobserved by passersby, the whitened face and spangled arm of Albert Gaston, oldest circus clown, appeared hefc—the keys.

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Injured Boy on Way to See Mother Francis Murray, Missirg Thirteen Years, Starts for Indianapolis.

X*| OMEWHERE on a train be!O I tween here and Houston, | I Texas, an eager, bright-eyed boy with bandaged stumps of hands, is traveling toward Indianapolis. Francis Murray, 16, the lad who has not seen his mother, Mrs. Margaret Murray Long, 434 W. Raymond gt„ for thirteen years, left Houston at noon today, and will arrive in Indianapolis, late Wednesday. He is accompanied by a nurse and every comfort will be provided for him on his trip homeward. The accident which cost Francis his hands and brought knowledge of him to his mother, occurred just before Thanksgiving. , Joined a Circus The boy was separated from his mother when he was 3 years old, and after being put In an orphans' home ran away and Joined a circus. For years he traveled with shows, rwd at the time of the explosion was with a fair concession at Houston. When Brands was first told about his mother, a short while after the accident, the boy declared, "I have no mother,” but when convinced that he was the child of Mrs. Long, hO was overjoyed and exclaimed, “If I have found my mother, It’s worth losing my hands for.” Francis in a letter to The Times, written for him by Alston Clapp Sr., the man who befriended him, before he left Houston, asked that his mother be notified of the time of his arrival. “I have read the articles about your finding my mother for me when Mr. Clapp wrote about my accident, he said. “It was so good of you and I thank you more than I can t%ll you for what you have done for me. “Soon after I get there I will come to see you.” To Get Hands Fred Newland, former president of the Houston Optimist Club, which is paying expenses of Francis’ trip home, accompanied the boy on his ‘‘great adventure.” After Francis arrives here, the Indianapolis Nursing Asociation will take him hr *hfcrge, and It is planned to furnish him with artificial hands. At Mrs. Long’s home, preparations are being made for Francis’ return. He has three little halfbrothers, and a step-father, Owen Long, who are glad to have him come to live with them. And the mother? "I want my boy,” she says simply, and waits with quiet Joy to clasp the boy she has not seen for thirteen long years. DETECTIVE ON STAND IN TRIAL Tells of Finding Mrs. Whelchel’s Watch in Shop. Bu Times Bnscial MARTINSVILLE, Ind., Jan. 26. Noble Allen, Indianapolis detective, first State witness today In the third trial of John Thomas Shaw, Negro, told of finding Mrs. Helen Hager Whelchel, an Indjanapolis widow, Nov 27, 1923. Judson L. Stark, deputy Marlon County prosecutor, has several other witnesses who will give details of Shaw’s arrest. James Kelly, Negro, testified Shaw asked him to sell Mrs.’ Whelchel’s ring, which, he said belonged to his sister. He said he tried to sell it, but failed. Kelly said he later saw Shaw give it to Cora Lee Smith, Negro, Shaw's former sweetheart. Kelly said Shaw gave him Mrs. Whelchel's watch to be repaired and later gave it to Jerry Sykes, Negro, to pawn. strike~parl¥ys resume Both Miners and Operators Maneuver for Position. Bn United Press PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 26.—Representatives of the miners and operators maneuvered for position this afternoon as they prepared to resume negotiations for ending the anthracite coal strike. The two wage committees were to go Into joint conference at 3 p. m. HOURLY TEMPERATURE 6 a. m 25 10 a. m 28 7 a. m 26 11 a. m 29 8 a. 26 12 (noon) .... 29 9 a. m 27 1 p. m 32

“I want to shake your hand; I saw you many years ago," the veteran arena jester exclaimed. The grip of the hand that ruled the Polish republic and created a new world for music lovers was firm in return, as Paderewski murmured. “I thank you, my friend. - ' When Gaston resumed his crying for the circus film at the Ohio he discovered a dollar bill in his hand. Perfect relaxation and absorbed in terest '"’’fit'll the way M. a'nd Mine. Pad'cfered” at the movies.

INCENDIARY BLAZE LOBS IS $35,000 Fourth Building of Attorney Hamrick, on Same Site, Destroyed by Fire. MARSHAL INVESTIGATES Work of Enemy Seen —OiiSoaked Rags Found. Fire, said to have been of incendiary origin, destroyed the new home of Jesse D. Hamrick, attorney, at Stop 5, Michigan Dd., early today. Loss was estimated at $35,000. Two five-gallon cans of coal oil were found in the house. Floors had been soaked with the oil and rafters in the basement were covered with oil-soaked rags, fire officials said. This is the fourth, dwelling that has been totally destroyed by fire at that location during the past three years. All were owned by Hamrick and were said to have been set on fire. Police Lieutenant Ralph Dean arrested James Ecton, Negft), 816 W. Twelfth St.; caretaker, and slated him at the city prison on a vagrancy charge with bond at $5,000 for further questioning. With Revolver Battalion Chief Frank Braun and Captain Bert Unversaw, of the city fire department, held Ecton and took a large 45-calibre revolver from him. Braun vsald they were first called to the house by Ecton at 1:30 a. ra. and extinguished a small fire in the basement with small loss. At 4:30 a. m. they were called again and found the second fire had started and gained such headway It was Impossible to save the dwelling. Chemicals were used to save the garage. No water was available. On the first trip to the house Braun said firemen found oil-soaked rags in the basement. On the second trip two five-gallon cans of coal oil were found on the second floor and the floor had been soaked with oil. Hamrick Away Ecton said he is employed by Hamrick to watch the place and that Hamrick left for Florida four days ago. He said after a previous fire an operative of the State fire marsh al’s office gave him the gun. Ecton told police after making a round of the house at 11 p. m, he went to the attic where he slept. About 1 a. m. he was awakened by the smoke. Crawling to the roof he slid dor, n a water spout to the’ ground, entered an auto left Hamrick, drove to a telephone and called the fire department. After the firemen left, he said, he observed no one about the grounds. He was walking near the house when he suddenly saw flames shooting out of the windows, he said. He again called the fire department. Ecton insisted he saw no one about th'e grounds. The house was only partly furnished and had never been occupied, Ecton said. Enemy Accused Hamrick accused an enemy of starting previous fires. The first fire occurred Feb. 20, 1922, when the original dwelling on the site was burned to the ground with $17,000 loss. Another house was built and on Nov. 21, 1922, It was destroyed with $12,000 loss. While the home destroyed today was being built, Hamrick and his family occupied a remodeled barn on the grounds. It Was fired and burned to the ground with $7,000 loss March 28, 1925. ' /Start Investigation An investigation of the fire today ha sbeen .started by the State fire marshal’s office. State fire officials also investigated other blazes and an indictment was returned by the Marion County grand Jury against the man accused by Hamrick. The indictment was dismissed later. Neighbors were aroused by the second fire this morning. Th!n.y men formed a bucket brigade, but failed to stop the flames. .The house, which had a brick veneer foundation, burned to the ground. Only the chimney was left standing. Materials supporting " the front porch at the entrance, Were still smoldering this morning. Os the house furnishings only a phonograph was saved.

Like the Smiths, Browns and Joneses, who leave the kiddies with grandma to see the film, the Paderewskitf were tickled by the broad comedy touches. The bold, bad bandit, who adroitly rolled a cigaret with one hand, brought a deep, throaty chuckle from the distinguished allied World War leader. As the circus faker blew the water from ( his drenched cigar. Paderewski laughed audibly, while the application of a well-directed kick in the region of ag movie actor’s trousers convulsed him.

INDIANAPOLIS, TUESDAY, JAN, 26,1926

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SECOND EUROPEAN TEST NOT SUCCESS Atlantic Storms Prevent Waves Reaching This Country —Local Fans Pick Up Mexican and Cuban Stations.

The second night of the International radio tests, so far as Indianapolis was concerned, was again a failure. While receiving- conditions in this country were almost perfect for overseas reception, severe storms raged on the Atlantic Ocean which made it almost impossible for the "waves" of the foreign stations to reach this country. Many local fans were succes :ful in picking up Mexico and Cuba. M;ss Marguerite Clements, 5354 Park Ave., reported reception of WKAQ, Porto Rico. She tuned in on it shortly SPEECH CAUSES ARREST Soviet Government Appeal Made at Gary. Bti Unit id Preia GARY, Ind., Jan. 26.—WUliam Simmons, 38, of Chicago, was at liberty under $4,000 bond today awaiting trial Feb. 17 on charges growing out of his address to a group of steel workers at East Chicago. Sln)mons, according to police, urged the steel workers to aid in a movement to overthrow the Government of the United Spates and institute a soviet government. /

In true comradeship, the Paderewskis whispered to each other concerning the events of the film- drama. Mme. Paderewski appreciated the humor, but the thrill of the action seemed to appeal to her most of all. She leaned forward on the seat in front, eyes riveted on the screen. The inherent courtesy of the Paderewskis was revealed when they rose from their seats to stand In the aisle when a man carrying a baby, and the mother, who. failed to penetrate their identity, made for seats in the Paderewski row. Unlike many less notable persons

~fter 9 p. m. and held it for almost one hour., . f Local fans again said the Interference from “blooper” or sqttealing sets spoiled* all chances of re ceiving foreign stations. W. D. Dooley of Chicago, a> radio engineer using a special ten-tube set On a farm located two and a half miles east of Columbus, Ind., reported reception of several foreign stations. He said he heard Munich, Germany; LOR, Buenos Aires; ORV, Viennna, and EAJI, Barcelona. Spain. Information has Just been received from the international radio week committee that the foreign station reported Sunday evening as lSeing (Turn to Page 3) DRIVER STRIKES WOMAN Flees Without Stopping—Police Start Hunt. Police hunted a “hit and run” driver, who today struck Mrs. Othello Fawbush, 327 S. Pine St., as she was crossing Noble St. at Harrison. She was taken to city hospital slightly injured about the head: The driver did not stop after striking her, she said.

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attending theaters, they did not show annoyance at the Incident.. And they stayed for the whole show. The Paderewski party left the pricar Los Angeles at 4:50 p. m. in a closed car of the Victoria Motor Livery. Inc. They proceeded slowly up Illinois to Michigan St., thence to Meridian St. Apparently the distinguished visitors preferred viewing the city to establishing new speed records, for the Fords and other cars whizzed by. And Police Chief Claude F.f John-

Sandy, 19, and filled with the joy of living. Her radiance will throb through the chapters of Eilenore Meherin’s story of that name which * 3tarta tomorrow in The Times. What will happen to “Sandy”! - Read and see.

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ARCHITECTS ASK TO BE DROPPED School Board Expected to Grant Request. Three architects, employed under contract by the former Indianapolis school board, to draw plans for Schools 9, 33 and 37. today wrote the board, asserting they will be willing to withdraw from the contract if the board desires. The architects are Robert Frost, Daggett, McGuire & Shook, and D. A. Bohlen & Son. It is expected the architects will be released tonight. Bohlen said he desired to withdraw "because of the changes in the personnel of the board.” While the old board was in a suit seeking to enjoin the board from completing negotiations with contractors, was filed by K. K. Wark, Contractor. Houses Are Renting Every Day MRS. M. RANDOM. 222 Ala. St.. - ... RESTED a 6-room house ... THROUGH a two line # WANT Ad in The Times. ... YES —Times Want Ads BRING landlords and togrethef EFERT day.

son had no cause to reprimand the guests for failing to observe the stop and go signs. Twenty-Eighth Pt. waa the northern turning point for the drive back Delaware St., thence to the theater. “The last time I drove Paderewski two years ago, we went to a comedy at the Colonial Theater," said Harry Mountjoy, his driver Monday. “He kept laughing and talking about the fun all the way back to his private car.” The famous Polish patriot, according to Mountjoy, places Indianapolis In the same class with

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T. H., I. & E. IN MERGER BY IRSULL Chicago Magnate Announces Plan to Combine Traction Lines and Central Power Company. TODD COMMENTS UPON MOVE Possession of Street Railway Common Stock Goes With Interurban Control. Plans for consolidation of the Terre Haute, Indianapolis & Eastern Traction Company and the Central Indiana Power Company today by Samuel Insull, Chicago utility operator, who now controls the power company..

According to Robert I. Todd, president of the Terre Haute, Indianapolis & Eastern Traction Company, and of the Indianapolis Street Railway Company, the transaction would give Insull control of all the common stock of the Indianapolis Company. All the common stock of the local company Is owned by the interurban company. Preferred Stock Controls Todd explained that the Indianapolis Street Railway Company Is now controlled by the preferrred stockholders and Insull does not control this stock. The preferred stockholders took over control of the company after preferred stock dividends had been passed. Insull, who is chairman of the board of directors of the Central Indiana Power Company, said he and Randall Morgan, who is one of the directing headjs of the T. H., J. & E. Traction Company, has "approved a plan under which Hasley, Stuart & Cos. (a large Chicago security house) will propose to the security holders of the two companies and certain of their subsidiary a readjustment of their securities so as to enable the consolidation of these properties into an ‘lndiana Electric Corporation.* ” Onne Large Concern “This will bring the electric light, power and traction business of central and nqrthwest Indiana under one large operating company,” Insull explained. “With ample financial and physical resources to provide the best possible electric light, power and traction service at moat reasonable rates consistent with thj interests of the company and the public in that part of Jndiana.” The Central Indiana Power Company until two years ago was owned by Joseph Brewer, Grand Rapids, and his associates. It was taken over by Insull with the Merchants Heat and Light Company and other Brewer interests. DERLIN HEARS FASCIST PLOT Coup Planned Tomorrow, Press Declares. Bu United Press BERLIN, Jan. 26.—The Berliner Zeitung Ammatag declared today that Fascist organizations were planning a coup tor tomorrow, Including occupation of Berlin and disarmament of such squads of police as were deemed “unreliable”—meaning unwilling to support the Fascists. The police admitted they had been informed of the alleged plans, but did not take them seriously. fara/Tbid before house Cooperative Marketing Bill Is Introduced. Bu United Press ' WASHINGTON, Jan. 26.—Farm relief legislation came up on the floor oit Congress today for the first time this session. The house took up the Administration Hill Introduced by Chairman Haugen of the Agriculture Committee to create a division of cooperative marketing in the Agriculture Department. President Ccolidge and Secretary Jardine Joined in advancing this measure as the only step the Government can take to relieve the plight of the"?armers of the West.

Cleveland, because of its beautiful homes. Paderewski keeps the hours of the theater, his servants say. He rises at a lata hour after a breakfast in bed, lunches at 3 p. m., takes a ride or walk, plays a concert at night and does not dine until near midnight. “He don’t eat anything special,” his Negro chef, who has served him for many years, said. His remarks were verified by the boxes cf groceries of all varieites that appeared at the private car just west of Union Station.

Forecast SNOW tonight; Wednesday probably fair; colder; lowest temperature tonight 15 ‘to 20/

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DRIDE CHARGES DEFORE DOARD Four Suspended Patrolmen Are Due to Appear, Liquor violations In poolrooms during the last administration, were to be aired before the board of safe ty this afternoon at trial of four city policemen suspended on charges of accepting cigars and liquor from law violators. One hundred witnesses, among them former Police Chief Herman F. Rikhoff, Prosecutor William H. Remy and Deputy Prosecutors Joe Rand Beckett and Byron Elliott, were called to appear against the men. Patrolmen on trial were Charles E. Hughes, William Hansford, Jess McCarty and Arthur Low. SECRET REPORT ON NAVY MADE Serious Weakness Said to Be Revealed. Bu United Press WASHINGTON, Jan. 26.—A se cret report on the material and personnel condition of the Uni led States Navy was submitted to the house naval affairs committee by Assistant Secretary of the Navy Robinson unde. i .clad Injunctions of confidence. The report aid to disclose serious weakness In tne nation’s first line of defense, was prepared last August by Rea" Admiral Robert E. Ooontz, fleet commander and was called for by Representative Thomas Butler, chairman of the committee. An Inquiry Into the entire Navy may follow persusal of the document by Butler, into whose sole keeping it was given by Robinson, who made the remarkable request that for the present other members be denied access to it. FLAPPER FANNY saj®* 5f ~7l^ ' v— l. tmi iy mia scwvicg. me. Life is a game of cards is which the queen takes the jack

There were two chickens, boxes of Gruyere and Swiss cheese, oranges, apples, milk, sugar and salt that every housewife knows and, natur ally, enough, two cases of Poland water. The Paderewski party left Indian apolis early today for Cincinnati .where he will give a concert. Indianapolis boosters were glau dened by reports that the premiei pianist first had intended to leavi Sunday night, but remained anothei day.because of 4iis liking for this city. 4,