Indianapolis Times, Volume 38, Number 55, Indianapolis, Marion County, 15 July 1926 — Page 1

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HIGH BIDDER m com ROAD WIKS Minority Commissioner Is Overridden and Job e Awarded. TRIES TO SAVE MONEY Figure $7,507 Above Lowest One Submitted. Majority County Commissioners I Cassius L. Hogle and Charles O. button Wednesday afternoon awarded a contract for construction of a Marion County road to a firm which bid $7,507.60 more than the lowest offer, it was disclosed today. Commissioner John C. McCloskey, Democrat, protested against the award, both formally and informally. “If the board keeps this practice up there will be no low bidders,” said McCloskey. “Every contractor ■will bid high to get the job.” The contract is for the pavement with bituminous macadam, anew type for Marion County roads, on Tibbs Ave., from Washington to Thirtieth Sts., a strentch of three and one-fourth miles. Bids on Job Upon this job the bids were: W. D. Vogel $66,703 American Construction Cos 72,755 Hays Construction C 0... 74,210.60 The Hays Construction Company was awarded the contract. McCloskey said he tried to get Sutton and Hogle to announce the decision upon the contract Wednesday morning, but the matter was continued until the afternoon. Sutton was r.ot at the afternoon session, but when the matter came up Hogle announced the contract had been awarded to the Hayes company. A representative of the Vogel company, in considerable surprise, asked Hogle if the board actually meant to give the contract to the Hayes company, despite the fact that the bid was $7,507 higher than that of the Voeel company and higher than that of the second bidder, the American Construction Company. Hogle replied, “That’s the award.” He said the action was based upon the engineer’s recommendation. Engineer Explains William Southard, county engineer, explained that he recommend 1 ed the high bid because he believed the other two companies were not (Turn to Page 11) v

CONCERN OVER M’CRAVHEALTH Former Governor Is Yielding Slowly to Treatment. Bu United Press ATLANTA, Ga., July 15.—Former Gov. Warren T- McCray of Indiana, convicted of illegal use of the mails, Is responding slowly to treatment for high blood pressure, it was said at the hospital of the Federal Penitentiary here. While the former chief executive is not believed to be in immediate danger, it was learned his condition is not as satisfactory as prison physicians expected after the prolonged treatment. Nothing has resulted so far from of Indiana politicians to (obtain a parole for McCray from Coolidge on account of his bad health, it was said. FORESTFIRES IN CANADA Four Lives Taken—Heavy Timber Loss Reported. Bu United Press WINNIPEG, Manitoba, July 15. Roaring forest fires, spreading through heavily timbered districts in British Columbia and Alberta, were still blazing today. The flames had taken four lives, destroyed timber of an immense value, halted logging operations in the coast province and were menacing isolated settlements. Large forces of forest rangers and voluntejers were battling to bring the fires under control.

Danced Charleston, Then Robbed Three youthful Negro bandits who performed the Charleston to attract their victims were given heavy penalties in Criminal Court today by Judge James A. Collins on robbery charges. Herschel Holloell, 20, and Fred E. Duncan, 22, each were fined SIOO and costs and sentenced ten to twenty-one years at the Indiana Reformatory. Clarence Wright, 18, was sentenced to three months on the Indiana State farm. The trio were accused of jobbing Otto Ferger, 502 Indiana Ave. Witnesses testified they saw the youths dancing and when they stopped to watch the performance the youths tackled and robbed them.

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Watson and Robinson to Stress Farm Aid Bn United Press ' CULVER, Ind., July 15.—A pledge to work for passage of a farm relief measure with provisions similar to those of the defeated Haugen bill if returned to Congress will be made to the voters in the fall campaign by Senator Watson and Robinson. This wife established today following a conference oMhe two Senators with Clyde Walb, State chairman, and Harry Fenton, secretary of the State committee, and several other party workers. W’atson and Robinson decided to stress farm relief and the tariff issue in their campaign speeches. FRANC HITS NEV\TLOW Quoted at 41.11 to $1 in Unofficial Trading After Bourse Closes. Bn United press PARIS, July 15. —The franc touched anew low record today in unofficial trading after the bourse closed. It was quoted at 41.11 to sl. WADING POOL PROPOSED Suggestion of Councilman to Use Casting Site Rejected. Building of a wading pool for children in the piaygrounds west of the College Ave. bridge, across Fall Creek, will be presented to park board members today. A board committee has vetoed the suggestion Os Councilman Otis E. Bartholomew that the city use the municipal casting pool just east of the bridge. 'WE’LL BUY WATER CO.’ • So Says Council President—Plan Action After Court Rules. Undaunted by a storm of criticism, majority faction city councilmen plan to vote through purchase of the Indianapolis Water Company, by the city, Boynton J. Moore, council president, said today. The rraeneuver will take place immediately after the United States Supreme Court fixes the rate-mak-ing valuation of the company, he said. The price, Moore promised, would be the figure set by the court. 8 KILLED AT CALCUTTA * Mosiem-Hindu Riots Break Out Again—loo Injured. Bn United Press CALCUTTA, July 15.—Eight persons were killed and more than 100 were injured in grave riots between Moslems and Hindus in North Calcutta today. Disorder broke out when Moslem crowds attempted to obstruct a procession of Hindus, by squatting on the pavements to pray. Police attempted to disperse the obstructionists. At what was apparently a prearranged signal, disorders started on all sides.

ASSAILANTS ARE SOUGHT Police Seek Five Men Who Attacked Citizen. Police today are searching for five men who escaped in an auto after attacking Arnes Stewart, 2010 W. Washington St., after midnight in front of his llbme. Stewart told Sergeant Eisenhut the men, evidently drunk, were raising a disturbance and when he went out to ask them to be quiet they attacked him. He was struck several time in the face with “knucks.” Eisenhut failed to find any trace of the men. /SOVIET AIDS CHINESE Christian Militarist Promised $3,000,000, Report. Bu United Press TOKIO, July IS.-MMarshal Feng Yu-Hsiang, the Christian militarist of the Kuominchen, or Nationalist, army, is reported to have obtained a promise of $3,000,000 from Soviet Russia with which to carry on the current civil war against Marshals Chang Tso-Lin, Wu Pei-Fu and Li Ching-Ling. In exchange, the Russians would obtain a monopoly on wool exports. REESE JURY DISCHARGED Unable to Agree in Brazil Murder Trial. Bu United Press BRAZIL, Ind., July 15.—After deliberating more than eighteen hours without reaching a verdict, the jury which heard the murder trial of Hugh Reese, 51, farm hand, was discharged today. Reese was accused of murdering his employer, Michael Miller, wealthy bachelor farmer. He pleaded self-defense. DETROIT BATTLES CHARGE Bu United Press DETROIT, Mich., July 15.—Detroit —named by investigators as America’s wickedest city today prepared to erase the blot on the city’s name by proving statements made by the Rockefeller Foundation probers false, or by cleaning up the alleged nest of iniquity. QUAKE RECORDED Bu United Press NEW YORK, July 15.—A sharp earthquake of moderate intensity was recorded on the seismograph at Fordham University last night. It was believed to be on an East-West line, about 3,000 'miles from New York. WOULD EXTEND BUS LINE A petition was filed today with the public service commission by the Union Traction Company asking to extend its Indianapolis-Noblesville bus line to Westfield. The right is reserved,' in case the petition is granted, to discontinue operation if the line does not pay.

FRIENDS OF COURT HIT SHUMAKER Hold 1925 Report of Dry League Head Is Contemptuous. BRIEF BY SIX LAWYERS Asserts Leader Has Failed to Purge Self. Not only is the 1925 annual report of Dr. Edward S. Shumaker, superintendent ot the Indiana Anti-Sa-loon League, contemptuous in its re marks concerning the State Suprlind Court, but Shumaker has failed in his numerous defense pleadings to purge himself of guilt. This was the high light in a brief submitted to the high court today by the special committee of six attorneys, appointed some time ago to study various aspects of the contempt charge brought by Attorney General Arthur L. Gilliom. Punishment Probable Shumaker’s legal aids, Ethan A. Miles and Jess E. Martin, attorneys for the league, alleged to have participated in the preparation of this report, which flayed the court for its attitude toward enforcement of the prohibition law, have purged' themselves, the committee held. Notwithstanding the result of today’s brief, all three probably will be tried for publishing the report. No recommendation was made by the committee as to the degree of punishment that should be inflicted. Five members bf the committee of six, known as “friends of the court." concurred in the recommendations contained in the brief. The sixth member, Cassius C. Shirley of Indianapolis, differed with the others as to the contemptuousness of Shumaker's report. The report was transmitted to Chief Justice David A. Myers this morning by Moses B. Lairy of Indianapolis. another member of the committee. Dissenting Brief Shirley, who submitted a dissenting brief, held the report would be in contempt if it had been directed at pending cases, but since Shumaker had cited .cases already adjudicated. the denial of his intentions to belittle the court is sufflcl ent to purge him. Shirley took his view on the theory that Shumaker's denial is truthful, but if Shumaker’s statements in defense are untrue, he has laid himself open to prosecution on charges of perjury, Shirley said. The majority brief set out the parts believed contemptuous, and held the court has the power to order “summary punishment for those who belittle it in the eyes of the public.” Other members of the committee are George O. Dix of Terre Haute, Dan W. Simms of Lafayette, Evan B. Stotsenberg of New Albany and Fred C. Gause of Indianapolis. Attorneys for Shumaker and his associates were expected to file a brief in answer to that filed by the committee. The court probably will be called into session late this month to decide on the penalty, if punishment is to be given.

Bank Bandit Club Charged in Speech Bu United Press DENVER, Colo., July 15.—That there is an organized band of bank robbers, limited to 300 members, with headquarters in Syracuse, N. Y., was the statement of Oscar Carlstrom, attorney general of Illinois, before the American bar association here. The members are bound by a code, the penalty being death if it is broken, he said. They maintain the best legal talent and have a restaurant and council rooms over their lawyer’s office in Syracuse. Carlstrom said this organization was not an isolated one and that practically every type of criminal now belonged to some association. Other speakers flayed the “technicalities and absurdities’’ of present day American law, and asserted that mediocre legislators, liquor and the “jazz generation” were in part responsible for felonious times. WIFE, 17, SOUGHT Police have been asked to search for Mrs. Irene Baker, 17, of 929 N. Illinois St., who disappeared from her home Wednesday. TO OPEN SCHOOL BIDS School board will meet in special session Saturday at 11 a. m. to open bids on School 72. FIRM INCORPORATES Incorporation papers for the Throop Suburban Company of Indianapolis were filed at the Statehouse todayi Clapital stock was' given as SI,OOO. Incporators are Frank A. Throop, Wallace M. Welch and Hubert Hickam. SWEDISH QUEEN ILL Bu United Press STOCKHOLM, July 15.—Queen Victoria of Sweden has suffered several rather serious heart attacks during the past forty-eight hours, her physicians announced today. The Queen is 64. HOURLY TEMPERATURES 6 a. m... ... 61 10 a. m 73 7 a. m 64 ... ... .u 73 8 a. m 69 12 (noon) .... 74 9 a. m 72 1 p. m.. 76

INDIANAPOLIS, THURSDAY, JULY 15, 1926

‘Dress Up That Line, Rookies'

Above: One of the flnst groups of “rookies” to arrive at Ft. Benjamin Harrison for the C. M. T. C. (amp. Below: Another group after being outfitted and receiving company assignments. Inset: James D. Cross, Alliance,''Ohio, the first man outfitted and assigned.

LOVE AFFAIR BACK OF BOSTON MURDER I Sweetheart Admits Hiring Doctor to Perform Illegal Operation—Warrants Out for Physician and Wife.

Bu United Press BOSTON, July 15.—Warrants for the arrest of Dr. Thomas E. Walsh and his wife on charges of first degree murder were issued by municipal court here today in connecWoman Saves Flyer Hurled in Stream Bu United Press PORTLAND, Ore., July 15.—Lieut. William Knauf. army aviator, was saved from horrible when Mrs. Ola Rlek plunged into the Willamet River and freed him from the entanglements of a burning airplane which had crashed into a high power line and then fell into the stream. The plane, an army machine, was piloted by Lieut. R. P. Parshall, who was flying low when the pnotor stalled. He attempted to land on the river, but struck a high power ine and the machine burst' Into flames. Parshall freed himself, but Kauf. suffering from a broken arm, was held in a network of twisted wires. Mrs. Rieck. who lives near by, swam out to the burning mass, freed Knauf land dragged him under water away from the fire and to safety. KLINCK TO SURRENDER Plans to Force Early Trial on Arson Charge, Says Holmes. Earl ' Klinck, co-defendant in an arson charge with Earl Gentry, soon will surrender to the Marion County sheriff to force an early trial on the charge. Ira M. Holmes, their attorney, said today. Both men are former aides of D. C. Stephenson, former Klan dragon, who is serving a life term in Indiana State prison for the murder of Miss Madge Oberholtzer. Klinck, at liberty under $5,000 bond, is living with his wife and seven children in Evansville. He and Gentry were indicted several months ago with Fred O. Butler, Stephenson’s former secretary, on charges growing out of the firing of Stephenson’s former home in Irvington. ■

How to Swim By Lillian Cannon

IV ERYONE should know how to swim, and anyone can learn by mastering a few principles and then practicing. Lilian Cannon, one of the finest’ swimmers in the world, who is now training for her attempt to swim the English Channel, has written a series of swimining lessons. She writes simply and understandably. Each lesson is illustrated with a photograph. If you read the lessons and then practice them, you will be able to swim almost before you realize it. Miss Cannon be-

tion with the death of Miss Edith Louise Green, 19-year-old State ward. This action was preceded by a police raid on the south end office of Dr. Walsh, who is alleged to have dismembered the young woman’s body and concealed it near a Mattapan cemetery after she had died from an illegal operation. No trace of the physician or his wife was found. James Vincent Ford, 21, of South Boston, with whom Miss Green filed marriage intentions on July 3, was arrested and held for questioning. The dismembered body was identified Wednesday night, just thirty-six hours after it had been discovered, in two cardboard boxes and a burlap bag, near the cemetery. Actual Identification was made by Miss Betty Landry, a maid at the (Turn to Page 2) TWO IN KILLED IN AUTO CRASH Miners Struck Near Terre Haute —Third Hurt. Bu United Press TERRE HAUTE, Ind., 'July 15. Reason Lowe, 36, of Glenn Ayer, and Jasper Nlcosin, 68, of East Glenn, were killed and George F?. Higham, 59, East Glenn, was seriously injured today when struck by a tourist automobile driven by C. W. Grow, 55, of Falls City. Neb., five miles east of here on the National road. All three men were miners and were waiting for an auto to take them to a farm where they were hired as harvest hands. Higham's foot was amputated. Higham’s leg was amputated later. Physicians said he would live. FLOODS IN JUGO-SLAVIA Bu United Press ATHENS. July 15.—Nine dead and large damage from a cloudburst was reported today from the Branja district 9f Jugo-Slavia, according to dispatches from Belgrade

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gins at the beginning, spending considerable time on principles of keeping afloat. Then, by degrees, she advances to the stage of speed swimming and fancy diving. These are swimming days, and if you aren’t at home in the water you’re missing a lot of fun. No other person is better qualified to teach swimming than Lillian Cannon, who has been a star since her early childhood and who owns record after record. The series starts next Monday in The Times. Be sure to follow it.

C. M. T. C. Recruits Arrive at Fort for Training. “You're in the Army now." This is the thought of hundreds of boys from the ages of 17 to 24 who arrived at Ft. Benjamin Harrison today for the C. M. T. C. four-weeks’ camp. From all parts of Indiana, except a few counties in the south, and from the northern half of Ohio, came lads who are desirous of "taking a shot” at army life. Reception committees, composed of regular Army men, were on duty early this morning at the Union, Terminal and bus stations to send the boys to the fort for the opening of the training grind. Col. George D. Freeman, 11th Infantry, officer in command of the camp, said he expects from 800 *o 1,000 boys to arrive in the next twenty-four hours. The camp’s quota is 1,500. Some .Arrive Wednesday Some of the boys arrived Wednesday afternoon and were Immediately outfitted Into the Army garb and assigned to company headquarters. The general trouble among the “rookies” was. as one lad remarked, “these long things you wrap around your legs won't stay there.” They did have an awful time with their spiral puttees, but by the time they are ready to start cleaning rifles, preparatory to action on the rifle range, officers at the camp predict they will be able to wrap their leggings. On arrival at the camp the "soldiers” are assigned to various companies, divided into alphabetical groups, given a thorough physical examination and outfitted. Last year It was estimated that a man could be seflt through this “mill” In twenty-three minutes. First Man Through The first man to go through the “mill” was James O. Cross of Alliance, Ohio. The only trouble Jimmie had was his shirt collar was too small and he couldn’t button It. Today, Friday and Saturday will be utilized in getting the men located. Regular church services will be held Sunday and training will begin Monday. All attenders will assemble on the parade ground at 4:30 p. m. Friday, when Colonel Freeman will administer the oath. A battalion parade July 26, an all night hike Aug. 5 and 6, a track and field meet the following day, and competitive drills Aug. 9, with awarding of medals Aug. 10, will be some of the high points of the camp. The camp will be demobilized Aug. 13.

STRUCK PARK CUSTODIAN Youth Sentenced, Fined for Attack —War on Gangs. William Kiefer, 15, of 734 Ft. Wayne Ave., was fined $5 and sentenced two days in jail today in municipal court, when convicted of assault and battery on George C. Stelhouse, St. Clair Park custodian. Dorothy Rae and Henrietta Newkirk, park instructors, told MotorPolicemen Bernauer and Carter that Kiefer led a gang of youths, which had given authorities considerable trouble. “We're going to break up this practice of gangs becoming a nuisance at parks,” said Arthur Dinsmore, deputy prosecutor. KRESGE SEEKS DIVORCE Bu United Press DETROIT, July 15.—Sebastian S. Kresge, 5 and 10-cent store magnate, recently mentioned as a heavy contributor to the Anti-Saloon League, has filed, suit for divorce from his second wife, Doris Mercier Kresge, it was learned here today. .‘MOTHER OF STAGE' DIES Bu United Press LONDON, July 15.—Miss Dolores Drummond, known as the "mother of the English stage,” died last nigh* aged 92. She played with Irving, Keen and other famous Thespians. MOTORCYCLE STRIKES GIRL Pauline Conder, 16, of 636 Dorman St., suffered a broken leg today when struck by a motorcycle ridden by Richard Kroeger, 21 S. Gladstone Ave. She was taken to city hospital.

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JACKSON APPROVES CAR WALKOUT PEACE PLAN OF CITIZEN COMMITTEE Says Ideas Are ‘Very Good’—Company Head to Meet Group of Six This Afternoon. FOLLOWS SENDING OF LETTERS Robert I. Todd Will Present Street Railway’s Side. A conference between a committee of six citizens and Robert I. Todd, Indianapolis Street Railway president, at 4 this afternoon, was arranged today following the revelation that Governor Jackson last night approved the plans of a citizens’ committee to bring about a settlement of the eleven-day strike of street railway unionized employes. The Governor’s approval was given at a conference held with him by four members of the committee. The committeemen called upon the executive to discuss with him the appointment of an official investigating body with power to summon witnesses as provided by the 1917 arbitration law. The Governor told the committeemen he believed their present plan, the bringing together of car company and union heads to arbitrate, was “very good” and that he did not believe until this plan has been tested there is necessity of appointing the investigating group. .

Jackson assured the conferees, ac- 1 cording to Dr. Alva Taylor, that If the plan fails, his "door is open” and that he is keeping In touch with the strike situation closely. Governor In Madison Governor Jackson was In Madison today and could not be Interviewed. Besides Dr. Taylor, social problem expert. the committeemen who

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Governor approves citizens' committee's plans. Conference between street railwa.v president and citizen group arranged for 4 p. in. today. Street cars equipped ** with brushes in front of wheels to sweep explosives off tracks. Service “so nearly normal there is no inconvenience.” Most quiet (light of strike is passed. called upon the Governor were Frank S. Clark, chairman of the citizens’ committee seeking to settle the dispute; William Hapgood and Alex Vonnegut. Acting promptly with the Governor’s approval, on the heels of announcement by Todd that he Is willing to furnish all facts in his possession on the situation, the citizens' committee at a meeting this morning appointed the group to confer with the street railway president. The committee is composed of Clark, Tylor, Hapgood, Vonnegut, Arthur Zinkin and State .Senator William T. Quillln. To Meet Union Officials The conference with Todd will be followed by a meeting of the group with officials of the car men’s union. The parley with Todd was arranged after the committee made overtures to company and union heads that a conference be held “to the and that the interests of our city may be protected.” Leaders of both sides made replies. This morning's meeting followed a quiet night—the most quiet, in fact, since the strike was called a week ago Monday. No one was arrested in connection with walkout activity and there was no vandalism. The citizens’ request was made late Wednesday in letter to Todd and President Harry Boggs of the local car men's union. Boggs' reply was as follows: “We very much appreciate the attitude of fairness exhibited by your committee and we welcome the opportunity to place our position before Its members. We are anxious, in the Interest of the citizens of this city, to do everything possible to bring about an amicable settlement of this controversy that the public may not be the sufferer* Ready to Meet "We are ready to meet you any time or place that may be convenient to you. “We thank you for your interest in this matter and trust that a satisfactory' solution may be reached through your efforts.” The text of Todd’s reply: “In reply to your communication we beg to advise that any citizen of the city of Indianapolis who from motives of public welfare and In the (Turn to Page 2) FACES THEFT CHARGE Houston, Texas, Man Held lit Default of $5,000 Bond. Clifford R. Jordan, Houston, Texas, was placed in Marlon County Jail in default of $5,000 bond today, by United States Commissioner John W. Kern, on charges of auto thievery. He is alleged to have stolen there a car which he was driving 'when arrested by Detectives Houlihan and Englebright Thursday for attempting to pass a fraudulent check at a downtown Jewelry shop.

Forecast ■ • Increasing cloudiness and somewhat warmer tonight, becoming unsettled with probably thundershowers Friday.

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JUDGE FREES MAN SEEN VIOLATING DRY LAWIN HOME Officers Must Have Proper Writs, Collins Holds— Remy Plans Appeal. A ruling that police cannot enter a private home without a proper writ to arrest a person seen violating the law, was made today by Criminal Judge James A. Collins when he discharged Virgil Clarkson, 26, of 226 W. Wyoming St., on a charge of violating the prohibition law. Prosecutor William H. Remy, who was prevented from disclosing what Clarkson was doing In his home, when the court sustained objections of the defense counsel, said he would appeal the court’s ruling. Officer Saw Violator "This was not a private home, your honor,” asserted Remy. "This was a place that was Just a saloon except that he didn't have any license.” Clarkson testified he and his wife lived there. Patrolman E. G. Routs, who obtained a search warrant to enter the home, said he watched the place several days before swearing out a warrant. He said he saw Negroes and other men leave the place with packages under their arms. Package Dropped It was when officers were about to serve the warrant, that a Negro/’ when leaving the place, dropped a package. Rouls said a bottle of liquor In the package was broken on the pavement. Remy said that if permitted b* could have shown that Rouls, through the screen door, saw Clarkson pouring liquor. Route elso smelled llqour, Remy said. Judge Collins also sustained a motion to quash the affidavit for search warrant and the warrant.

AGAINST BUILDING OF NEW MARKET Duvall Favors Remodeling the Old Site. Mayor DuvaU today indicated he would reject the recommendation of a special committee, which he appointed, that a $1,000,000 city market be built on tne present site. Duvall said he favored spending from $40,000 to $50,000 to repair the present building, “But by spending $75,000 we could so construct the atands that they would be operated by a high type of standholders,” he said. Representatives of the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce opposed the million dollar project. GET NEW MAIL TRUCKS City Growth Demands Ten More Ma- , chlnee for Motor Fleet. Because of increased post office buslnea in Indianapolis and rapid enlargement of the city ten new trucks have been added to the motor tore* it was announced today by Robert H. Bryson, postmaster. Bryson said five of tlffi trucks will replace the same number that have worn out.