Indianapolis Times, Volume 37, Number 247, Indianapolis, Marion County, 15 February 1926 — Page 1

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VOLUME 37—NUMBER 247

COURT SAYS CHAPMAN MUST HANG U. S. Bench of Appeals at New York Rules Bandit Prince Can Not Refuse Commutation of Federal Sentence. Bu Unit'd Press NEW YORK, Feb. 15. Gerald Chapman, banditprince, must hang under the sentence imposed upon him by the State Court of Connecticut, the tiited States Court of Appeals led here today. The Court held Chapman had no right to refuse the commutation of his Federal prison sentence, given him by President Ooolidge. Chapman was under sentence to a long term in Federal penitentiary for mail robbery when sentenced to hang for the murder of a New Britain, Conn-, policeman. President Coolidge commuted the Federal sentence, thus leaving the bandit entirely within State jurisdiction. Chapman refused the commutation. / Chapman's recourse now lies in an appeal to the United States Supreme Court and his attorney indicated that such an appeal would be taken. 187 IN NET OF POLICE Thirty-Fight Arrests on. Intoxication Charges Made. Thirty-eight arrests on Intoxication charges helped swell the weekend arrest total to 187, police reports show today. One hundred and forty-eight men and thirty-nine women were taken into Blind .tiger raids also were large contributors to the total.

HOOSIER ’S RELEASE FROM MEXICO SEEN ! Secretary of State for Lower California Tells American Officials Truth in Case Will Be Sought.

Mu United Press SAN DIEGO, Cal., Feb. 15,—Freedom for Elmo Kay Gordon of Crawfordaville, Ind., U. S. Nb.vy seaman.

HIGH WATER IN JACKSONCOUNTY Traffic Over State RcL 1 at Rockford Tied Up. Bu United Preee SEYMOUR, I ml., Feb. 16—The lowlands of Jackson County are under water today as the result of heavy rains over the week-end and the rivers are still rising. White River at Rockford had reached the eleven-foot stage shortly before noon. More than one foot of water covered „Btate Rd. 1. The Muscatatuck river, south of here also is swollen. Traffic is practically suspended on county roads. , SIX DIE IN KENTUCKY Torrent* Race Through Village, Crushing Houses. Bn United Pres PTKEVILLE, Jtfy., Feb. IB.—East- • ern Kentucky today took stock of A the damage ca used by cloudbursts f which swept this section over the week-end, flooding' homes, taking a known toll of six lives and causing a, property loss of $200.00b. At Coaldale, a small mining village near here, a virtual torrent swept through the streets, flooding homes and crushing flimsy structures. Six persons perished at Coaldale. Violent electrical displays accompanied the down-pour. BURGLAR ALARM FALSE PoHce Rush to Fletcher National Bank on Call. Police emergency under Sergeant Russell and four squads rushed to Fletcher American National Bank today when a burglar alarm was turned in. The A. D. T. alarm was accidentally sounded. '

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‘Honor’ Causes Lord Craven to Skip Flees U. S. Rather Than Deny ‘Affair’ With Countess Cathcart.

fly United Press MONTREAL. Quebeck., Feb 15. Lord Craven for whom a warrant to appear for hearing on deportation proceedings was issued in Washington today, arrived here this morning before the warrant was issued. He came from New York. Officials believed he fled United* States, rather than deny a love affair with Countess of Cathcart, who has been barred by New York immigration authorities for moral turpitude. Countess Cathcart got herself in trouble for telling the truth of the love affair with the coupt which had its flowering In a Rhodesian ranch, four years ago. The Count, could have denied immoral relations with the Countess and thus escape ppssible deportation, but honor demanded that he leave the country voluntarily or else appear for investigation. The Earl bitterly bemoaned the latest sequel of his love affair. The dapper nobleman, who lost a leg in the world war and his heart to Countess Vera, characterized as a “publicity stunt” the jiotorlety which has embroiled his former sweetheart. WARRANT IS SWORN OUT United States Circumvents Charge of “Double Standard.” By United Press WASHINGTON, Feb. 15,—A warrant for the arrest of the Earl of Craven was issued by Secretary of Labor Davis today.. The warrant is based on the allegation that Craven has admitted a crime involving "moral turpitude,” such as the Countess of Cathcart is charged with by the Government authorities. It circumvent* the charge that the Government has subscribed to the “double standard of morals” in handling the case.

held in Tia Juana (Mexico) prison for more than six month*, was believed to be in sight today. Antonio M. Martinez, secretary of State for Lower California. toUd American officials that he would at once advise Mexico City authorities of the truth in the case. Gordon, who has suffered intensely from poor food and lack of sunlight In his cell ba* been serving a sentence on charges which investigation lias shown to have been largely trumped up. He was brought from the prison late Saturday and t;un.’otred b_> Martinez. Mayor Palaoto of Tia Juana, United States Consul Frank Bohr of Mexicali, United States Naval officers and border officials. Meanwhile, the fate of seven Mexicans which are accused of murder in connection with the “shame suicides” of four members of the Thomas Peteet family rested today with Federal Judge Sam Urria. The Mexican Jurist may rule the men guUty or order a trial by jury. If the Verdict Is guilty. It is expected some of the men will be ordered summarily executed by a firing squad.

MUNCIE DOCTOR HELD FOR QUIZ Illegal Operation Blamed for Woman’s Death. BU United Prune MUNCIE, Ind., Feb. 16—Dr. I. M. Smith, well-known Muncie physician, was held under $6,000 bond today pending investigation of the death qf Mrs. Margaret Brady. Mrs. Brady, who died last night, lold Coroner Frank Kilgore of an alleged illegal operation which was performed upon her by Dr. Smith in his office Jan. 26. The autopsy substantiated the charges, according to Kilgore. The coroner announce that he would ask the county grand jury to return a second degree murder indictment.

CAR COMPANY RECEIPTS DROP January Income Fafls Off $13,352. . January receipts of the Indianapolis Street Railway Company were $18,352.45 less than the figure for the same month to a report to the public service commission today. Receipts this year were $436,304.19 Asa result of the loss less than SI,OOO was retired from the company’s special depreciation fund defecit, which now stands at $72,581.54. January, 1923, receipts were $435,'476.44. which is subtracted from the 1926 figure to determine status of the depreciation fund

500 MINERS ESCAPE IN EXPLOSION * I - j Walk Calmly to Safety After Main Entrance to Shaft Is Wrecked by Blast That • Terrgrizes Countryside and Village. fly United Press . _ . POWHATTTAN, Ohio, Feb. 15.—Five hundred miners calmly walked to safety today when a terrific explosion wrecked the main entrance of the Cleveland and Western Coal Company’s new mine here, killing one miner and injuring twenty-five others, five perhaps fatally. The blast rocked the countryside, striking terror throughout this isolated little village. Houses trembled on tlfeir foundations and panes of glass fell out. .Aid Asked Mine officials believing that more than 500 miners, who entered the pit, had been entombed sounded a State wide alarm, bringing relief trains, ambulances, and corps of physicians and nurses rushing to the scene. Pocket gas believed to have been Ignited by a short circuit, was blamed for the blast. The entrance was converted into a veritable ini femo, trapping those who were ' killed or Injured. Men Self-Possessed The blaze died down as quickly as it broke out, and the remaining miners apparently self-possessed and following their foreman, calmly marched from the pit. The victims were rushed from the mine and taken to hospitals, the more critically injured being sent to Bellaire. / A defeaning shout, mingled with prayers of relatives, went up as the miners marched from the shaft. The mine, which normally employes about 700 men. was closed down last week by a strike in protest of a newly inaugurated policy of distributing pay to the miners by check. The trouble was temporarily adjusted and last night the first men entered the mine to prepare It for a resumption of work today.

MERCURY DROP COMING TONIGHT Temperature to Fall 15 to 20 Degrees. Colder weather, with temperature between 16 and 20 degrees )ower, la due tonight in Indianapolis, according to the United States weather bureau. Tiie cold spell is expected to hold over until Tuesday night, when the thermometer should ascend, the bureau stated. The cold is coming out of the Northwest. Temperature at 7 a. m. .was 33, about 8 degrees above normal. The thermometer dropped to 26 at 11 a. m. and rose to 28 at noon. Fair weather should continue, according to the forecast.

LEAGUE INVITES YOUNG Will Accept to Protest World Mov nnpolien, Report. Bn United Prune GENEVA, Feb. 16—Owen D. Toung. associate of Vice President Dawes, In creation of the "Dawes plans,” has been tendered and will accept an invitation to participate in the preparatory commission conference of the League of Nations. His forthcoming acceptance is interpreted here as indicating that the United States will bring before the conference a demand for an investigation to break up world monopolies in certain raw materials. LIFE SAVINg InSTITUTE Red Crows Holds Classes in Clubs Here. The second annual life saving institute of the American Red Cross, giver, by the Indianapolis chapter, will be held all this week at various club swimmihg pools. Dr. William Redden has been sent here by the national Body to conduct the institute. Approximately 200 persons have registered for the courses. They will be/held at pools in the Elk’s, Tndian/polis and Hoosier Athletic Clubs and the Y. W. C. A.’ NAMED AFTER EXAM T. D. Le* Appointed Structural Engineer of Bonding Dept. The board of safety baa appointed T. D. Lee of the city engineer’s department, structural engineer of the building department, George G. Schmidt, city engineer, head of the building department examining board announced today. . Lee. he said. scorAi the hlghet. grade in the recent examination. The board first named J. M. Henry. Later members changed their minds and said they would allow Harry Nolen, incumbent, to remain. Then Lee was named.

INDIANAPOLIS, MONDAY, FEB. 15,1926

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Forty-One Makes Will Be Displayed—Mayor to Speak. Unsurpassed in number and beauty of models and in decorative design, the Indianapolis Automobile Show opens tonight at the State Fairground. Mayor John L. Duvall is the official who will place his foot on the "starter. ” For today is officially designated as Mayor's day, not mare's day, because poor old dobbin Is obliterated In the vision of shiny, new models of pleasure cars and truck* which those who attend the show will witness. Forty-one makes of cars are scattered about the large exhibition hall. They come from all parts of the country, the latest models of 1926. Great Crowds Predicted John B. Orman, veteran show manager. predicted crowds will break all records. Attention of the show visitors, however, will le drawn oftentimes from U cars to the unique decora ttons, whicn have been predated by Charles Reed and a corps of scenic artists. For the first time, the celling of the immense structure has been covered in the decorative scheme. The plan is a Spanish mantilla design in orange and white. Across the beams are shaded lights with colored tassels hanging below. In the inner portion Is a gallery of sketches displaying the various types of transportation In the history of mankind. A few steps take the spectator from a picture of two nymphs astride (Turn to Page 13) OHIO OFFICIALS HERE Confer With Indiana Men Regarding Highway Commission. Headed by R. E. Hemple, chairman of the Ohio Legislature joint highway committee, a group of about ten Ohio legislators and road officials conferred today with Governor Jackson and officials of the Indiana highway cohunlssion regarding the organization pnd financing of the Indiana body. After making a study of the highway laws of Indiana and neighboring States, the committee wiU m;ike recommendation* regarding improvements to the next Ohio Legislature.

ARGUMENTS HEARD IN $50,000 CASE

Parts Dealer’s Attorney Contends State Officers Had No Right to Make Any Kind of Settlement

The five Superior Court Judges, sitting as account of in Superior Court Two, today heard oral arguments in a petition of Otto F. Schlensker, auto parts dealer, to recover all or part of $50,000, which lie deposited with the State when It was alleged he had overcharged the Indiana highway commission for auto parts. Homer Elliott, SchlenskeFs attorney, argued State officers had no right to make any 'kind of a settlement with Schlensker. He said the only duty of_the State board of accounts was to audit the books and make a report. Schlensker testified at a previous hearing that Lawrence F. Orr, State examiner, accepted his check. Elliott declared the Legislature took away from the accounts board the right ‘‘to get in the corner and bicker.” He asserted that, as far as can be reckoned, Schlensker owes | the State not in excess of SB,OOO. The j

In Last 24 Hours Two persons were injured In automobile accidents In Indianapolis. Total Injured Total Deaths This Year This Year 1% 12

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MILLION DOLLAR FIRE AT DAYTON Ten Buildings Burn —Fifteen Families Flee. Bu l’ntt-31 Prese DAYTON, Ohio. Feb. 15.—Fifteen families were forced to abandon their homes and damages estimated at $1,000,000 was caused when Are swept two business concerns and damaged eight others here early today. The National Meat Market was the first place destroyed. From there the flames leaped to the American Savings Building, * a fourteen-story structure, which was partially burned. A heavy brick wall saved the Adler & Child* store adjoining, but the buildings, stock and equipment were destroyed by fire and smoke. Guest* in the Boekel Hotel, near the Savings were ordered to the street. | The cause of the fire has not been determined. For a time the entire business district was threatened. WOMEN DIE IN FIRE Daughter and Invalid Mother Trapped in Bedroom. ' Bu United Press J_*_. MANCI 1 ESTER. Ohio, Feb. 15. Trapped in a bedroom. Mrs. Thomas ' Hill, 55, and her invalid mother, Mrs. j George Craigmeler, 75, were burned to death when fire- swept their home here today.

WATER CASES TO COME UP Health Board Meeting Not Likely to Be Exciting. Outside of a formal consideration of water supply problems at Washington hnd Winona Lake, nothtng exciting is expected to arise at a special meeting of the State board of health Wednesday. It is exßiected that the board will continue the yoke of “probation” it recently placed on Dr. William F. King, secretary, when he was found guilty by his fellow-members of neglect of official duty. Dr. T. Victor Keene, leader of the auti-King faction, said he had nothing new to “spring, since the Washington Water Company had obtained its rate increase from the public service commission.”

balance should be returned to Schlensker with Interest, he said. U. 8. Leah, former attorney general. declared that a compromise was made between the board and Schlensker and that both parties were in accord. He declared It was within the officers’ power to make a settlement without bringing a civil suit. It was reported, at a previous hearing, that Schlensker actually overcharged the State $51,309.44. Decision on the petition Is not expected for about a week. MEASLES ON INCREASE 367 Caw* In State for Week Ending Feb. 6, Report Shows. An alarming increase in the' number of cases of measles in Indiana during the last few days was noted today In the weekly morbidity report of the State board of health. During the week ending Jan. 30 only 175 cases were report*!, while the following week showed a gain to 567 cases. Other dfcnmmmlcable diseases reported for the week ending Feb. 6: Scarlet fever, 282 cases; smallpox 110 cases; whooping cough, 69 cases; influenza. 44 cases, and diphtheria, 37 c;ises. HOURLY TEMPERATURE 8 a. m 33 10 a. ra 26 7 a. m 33 11 a. m 26 8 a. m...... 29 12 (noon) .... 28 9 a. 26 1 p. m 29

FALLS INTO HOT ASHES Technical High School Engineer Seriously Burned. Ed Lewis, 45, assistant engineer at Technical High School, was badly burned today when he fell into a hopper in the engine room at the school. Lewis had attempted to shake down ashes and slipped. He was believed to be seriously burned. Po. lice and flremeri tvorked for about thirty minutes to get him out. SENATE VOTES NEW INAUGURAL Passes Bill Fixing Thirj Monday in January. Bu United Press WASHINGTON. Feb. 15,—The Norris constitutional amendment, changing Inauguration day from March 4 to the third Monday in January and the date for meeting of Congress from December to the first Monday in January was adopted by the Senate today by a vote of 73 to 2. The amendment came up in the unanimous consent calendar and passed with little discussion. It was passed by the senate last year but failed in the House. The resolution now goes to the House.

HOOSIERS WILL PAY LESS TAX New Bill Would Release 3,500 Persons. Under new tax bill being con-, sidered in conference before being sent to the President, 3.500 residents of Indiana would be released from paying Income taxes this year, according to the tnteroal revenue office here. Income taxes were paid by 70,000 Hoosier* Last year. Income tax blanks for persons who have Incomes of $5,000 or less were mailed today. Taxes must be paid by March 15. A reduction of about $2,500,000 will be realized in Indiana, officials said. The new tax schedule exempts single persons with incomes under $1,500 and married person with incomes under $2,500. BILL TO (INFERENCE House Adopts Resolution to Suspend Its Rule**. Bu V sited Prri r* WASHINGTON. Feb. 15—Without a dissenting vote the House today adopted a resolution by Chairman Green of the Ways and Means Committee, suspending the rules and ordering the tax bill sent to conference to the Senate for adjustment. Speaker Longworth appointed Representatives Green. Iowa; Treadway. Massachusetts; Hawley, Oregon, all Republicans, and Gamer, Texas, and Collier, Mississippi, Democrats, as conferees for the House.

CHARRED BONES FOUND IN RUIHS Believe Man Shot Self, Fired House. Bu United Pres* PERU, Ind., Feb. 15.—Charred human bones found in the ashes of a burned shack near hero were identified today as those of Robert Hiers, G 6, who had been missing from the home erf & son since last Thursday. A shotgun was also found. It is believed he set fire to the shack and then shot himself. seekTaylightTurglar Same Man Believed to Have Entered Two Homes. A Negro who entered the room of Miss lassie Glover. 219 E. Tenth St., and took a purse containing S2O was sought by police today. Description is similar to a Negro who entered the home oi* Mrs. Maude T Elder St. He fled when

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SLEUTH RUINS SALM’S ROMP Count Goes to Law Again to See Child Alone. Bu United Press PALM BEACH, Fla., Feb. 15. Cotint Ludwig Salm Von Iloogstraeten’s boisterous row over a “father’s privileges” which ended abruptly Salm’s first visit with his Infant son, was renewed today with a legal aspect. Aided by Attorney William Baruch. Court Salm hoped to defeat his father-in-law. Col. H. H. Rogers, and enjoy a private romp with 18-month-old Peter Constantin Salm. Lack of privacy during the visit Sunday pricked the count’s honor and a moment after he had kissesl his little brown-eyed golden-haired son, Sqlm was embroiled In an argument with a detective sent by Rogers to guard the child. Salm ordered the detective to withdraw but the detective refused to budge. So the count left.

BANDITS DRILL INTO BANK—LOOT HEA VY

Five Men Are Leading Posses in Spectacular Chase Through Two Ohio Counties.

Bu United Press LIMA. Ohio, Fob. 15.—1 none of the most daring robberies, on record here, five bandits drilled their way into the Metropolitan Bank here during the night, obtained loot valued at thousands of dollars and this afternoon were leading armed posses a spectacular chase through two coun ies. Aft'r spending probably all of last night drilling through the foun-

SENATE TO GET DRY LAW CHANGE Edge Will Introduce Measure for Modification Today. Bu United Pres* WASHINGTON, Feb. 15.—Senator Edge, New Jersey, Republican, will Introduce today a hill to modify the Volstead act to permit the manufacture and sale of liquor to contain alcohol up to the point of intoxicaI tion. He will offer this as a substitute for his previous bill to provide for 2.76 per cent beer. ‘T am willing to let the courts decide what is intoxicating,” he explained. “That relieves Congress of Settling of this argument.” “DRY”’ I*OLICE S4HJGHT Congress To Get Proposal for Tightening Border Patrol. Bn United Preen WASHINGTON. Feb. 15—Creation of a “national police force” to enforce prohibition, “narcotic and customs laws along the borders, will be recommended to Congress in a day or so by the treasury department, Brigadier General Andrews, assistant secretary, announced today. Other proposals to strengthen prohibition enforcement, including one for a conTplete re-organization of the coast guard, will also be submitted.

MYSTERY IN GIRL'S DEATH Body Found on Floor of Bathroom. Bn United Preee MUNCIE, Ind., Feb. 15.—Mystery surrounds the death of Miss Thelma Confer, 15, daughter of Mrs. Grace Confer, whose body was found on the bathroom floor at the family home here last night. The body was found by the mother upon her return from visiting with a neighbor. The bathroom door was locked, but the gas heater was not burning and neither was any gas escaping from

Forecast FATR tonight and Tuesday; colder tonight with lowest temperature 15 to 20; warmer by Tuesday night.

TWO CENTS

CHARGE BAD MATERIALS IN JULIETTA Prosecutor Remy Expects to Close State’s Case Against Contractor Tuesday—Defense to Start Battle. Leslie Colvin, general contractor, today testified floors, girders and slabs used in construction of two wings to Julietta, county hospital for insane, were of inferior material, at the trial of Windsor J. Weaver, contractor, charged with presenting false claims to the county for material pretended to have been used. Prosecutor William H. Remy expect* to rest the State'* case Tuesday. Defense will take the greater part of the week, it is believed. Colvin’s testimony substantiated that of Robert Frost Daggett, architect, who, with Colvin, inspected the building. Daggett, who resumed tli" stand again this morning, said if built of materials specified it would not be In such poor condition. Concrete slabs were sagged nnd cracked and some dropped as much as six Inches, Colvin said. After a load test with bags of sand many of the beams failed to resume their former position, he testified. Special Judge Charles Wlltsle permitted Remy to Introduce evidence of faulty construction, fin the theory he would prove materials for which claims were presented were not used. Weavfer Is being tried for filing a false claim against the county for $17,673 for work and material he said was furnished in the construction of two new wings to Julietta. He was indicted with his father, George A. Weaver.

dation of the bank, penetrating six feet of limestone and sawing ten steel bars, the bandits gained access to the bank vault, looted the money drawers, tore safety deposit boxes from the walls, ransacked them und escaped. BATTLE AT MADISON, ILL. One Bandit Killed in Poolroom Holdup—Four Escape. Bu United !‘reee / MADISON,,III., Feb. 15—Police today are searching for four bandits who escaped early Sunday after a daring holdup of a poolroom here. Jn which a fifth bandit was killed and a sixth bandit, after being chased tar 125 miles, across the State of Illinois, was seriously wounded and captured when he was forced to stop at the Macon County Hospital at Decatur. Police used riot guns. More than 200 shots were fired, f

FALL, DOHENY TRIAL ORDERED Supreme Court Says Two Must Answer Charges. BU United Preen . WASHINGTON, iNb. 15—Albert B. Fall, former secretary of the interior, and Edward L. Doheny, California oil magnate, must stand trial in Criminal Court here on the charge of conspiring to defraud the United States through Naval oil reserve leases granted by Fall yto Doheny, Justice Wendell B. Stafford of the District of Columbia, Supreme Court, ruled today.

HEART TROUBLE FATAL A. G. Pope Drops Dead—Former Linton Resident. Heart trouble was believed to have been the cause of the death of A. G. Pope, 53, of 902 8. Union St., who dropped dead today in front of 937 S. Meridian St. Mr. Pope wag an uncle of Patrolman Roy Pope, a police captain during the Shank administration. Two brothers, Ora Pope, Clayton, Ind., and Elmer Pope, Linton, Ind., survive. Funeral arrangements have not been made. Mr. Pope cam# to Indianapolis about a year ago from Linton. ,

GRUENBERGS SENTENCED Father and Son Given Seven Years for Realty Plot. Bu United Preen CHICAGO, Feb. 15—Frederick V. Gruenberg Sr., and his son. Frederick Jr., today were sentenced to aerve r even .’earn each in the Federal’ Penitentiary at Leavenworth, Ivans The men were convicted of using the mails to defraud In connection with the failure of the Consolidated Realty and Theaters Corporation, which coat Illinois and Indiana people thou sands of dollars.