Indianapolis Times, Volume 38, Number 155, Indianapolis, Marion County, 5 October 1926 — Page 1

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VOLUME 37—NUMBER 155

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‘KEEP DOT OF POLITICS’ IS SARGENT’S ORDER TO U. S. OFFICIALS IN STATE

RAIN SPRINKLES THRONG GATHERED FORUM) GAME Thousands Pack Park Early as Cards and Yanks Renew Battle.

Probable Line-ups Today.

AT ST. LOUIS. 1:30 _ YANKEES. CARDINALS. Combs, of. Douthit. of. Koenig, ss. Southworth. rs. Ruth. If Hornsby. 2b. Meuse], rs Bottomley. lb. Gehrig, lb. L. Bel], 3b. Lazzeri. 2b Hafey, If, Dugan 3b. O Farrell, e. Severeid. c. Thevenow. ss. Ruether. c. Hames or Rhem. p Umpires—Hildebrand, behind the plate; Klem, first base; Dineen. second base. 0 Day, third base. BULLETIN SFORTSMENS’ PARK. ST. LOUIS, Ort. s.—Heavy rain began falling during the noon hour today, while the crowds were gathered here for the St. LouisNew York world series game. The players left the field. The ground keepers covered the pitchers’ and batters’ box and big tarpaulins were rolled out to the infield. At 12:30 the weather cleared and the rain stopped. By Henry L. Farrell, United Press Staft Correspondent SPORTSMAN'S PARK, ST. LOUIS. Oct. s.—After welcoming their Cardinal* home Monday night in one of the most riotous demonstrations evet staged, St. Loui3 fandom turned out in legions this afternoon to see the third game of the world scries betwen their Hornsby’s National League champions and the New York Yankees. Hours before game time the park, which is almost dinky in comparison with the huge Yankee stadium in New York, was nearly filled. The bleachers were packed and the reserved sections were filling rapidly. Thousands still awaited outside the gates and police had difficulty in restraining them. Some of the fans had been in line since 1:45 p. m. Monday. Among them were William Wills and J<se Mayfield of Bruceville? Ind. ClcAids began to gather over the park shortly before the game and a few drops of rain filtered down on the crowd. Umbrellas and raincoats were brought out. Although Hornsby had indicated he would use Flint Rhem as his starting pitcher, it was reported he might use Jess Haines, his big righthander. tleuther probably will pitch for the Yankees. Cardinal fans were offering 4 to 3 odds, but there were few Yankee takers. If there was any Yankee “wise” money it was little in evidone before game time. The Cards looked very natty in new white uniforms. Their caps had long peaked visors in Cardinal colors and the only identification on their shirts was the monogram “S. L.” on the sleeve. The St. Louis Club was on the field an hour before the Yanks arrived. The American League champions were given what St. Louis probably considered a demonstration when they came on the field. The Yanks saunted across the field in their gray travelling uniforms and went, to their dugout. /The Cardinals will be an inspired team when they take the field this afternoon as the welcome given them upon their arrival here Monday will continue to ring into their ears. Far into the night fans whooped a welcome to the first championship team the city has boasted since the forming of the two major baseball circuits. It was the wildest celebration the city has seen since signing of the armistice. Streets were “snowed under” with paper and there was a constant din through Ihe downtown section as fans attempted to show their appreciation for the victory of the Cardinals in the National League race. $5,000 Car for Rogers The two teams, however, had only a small part in the celebration. After being paraded through the downtown district and after Manager Hornsby had been presented a $5,000 motor car and other members of the Cardinals given watches, the players retired to rest for the third game of the series. Hornsby, the youthful manager of the National League champions, was all confidence today. “After such a welcome and such a demonstration of confidence from the fans, how can we lose?” he askxjJ. “We’re sure to win this series and I don’t think we ll go back to New York.” There was no tinge of overconfidence in Hornsby’s statement. The same spirit was reflected by all other members of the National League club.

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Attorney General Writes to All Federal Appointees of Senator Watson. ADMINISTRATION'S VOICE No Obligations to Contribute, Letter Asserts. “Keep out of politics.” This was the order issued to every Federal official in Indiana today by John G. Sargent, attorney-general of the United States. It is leveled at the appointees of Senator James A. Watson, who have been unusually active in the campaign this fall and applies to District Attorney Albert Ward, United States Marshal Linus Meredith and all subordinates. Significance is seen in the fact that the order came to these, officials immediately following the start of developments in the Stephenson scandal. It is interpreted in some quarters as an indication that the Coolidge forces do not intend tr> be involved in Indiana politics this fall. The letter from Sargent, sent to all the Indiana officials, is specific in its demands that they keep out of the campaign. Shall Not Interfere The order declared that “no person in the executive civil service shall use his official authority, or influence, for the purpose of interfering with an election or affecting the re suit thereof.” It also was pointed out that while these persons retain the right to vote as they please and to express privately their opinion on all political subjects they “shall take no active part in political management or in political campaigns.” In addition, the following rule is given as governing the political activity of presidential appointees: “No presidential appointee, or. other unclassified employe of the Department of Justice will hereafter be permitted to hold a position as a member of any political committee that solicits funds; to display such obtrusive partisanship as to cause public scandal; to attempt to manipulate party primaries or conventions; to use his position to bring about his selection as delegate to conventions; to act as chairman of a political convention; to use his position to interfere with an election or to effect the result thereof and to neglect his public duties.” Section Mentioned In connection with political assessments and contributions, there is mentioned the section of the civil service act providing that “no person in the public service is for tnat reason urKlcr any obligation to contribute to any political fund or to render any political service, and he will not he removed or otherwise prejudiced for refusing to do so.” It was pointed out that no political contributions are to be solicited in any room or building occupied in the discharge of official duties by Federal employes. It also was ordered that it was unlawful to discharge. promote or degrade any offl cer or employe for withholding or negleteing to make any political contribution. According to recent Washington dispatches. Federal employes were said to be assessed 10 per cent of their annual salary for the campaign of Watson and Robfnson. Officials and employes here said that they had not been assessed, but that It was considered gentlemanly to make voluntary contributions to the campaign. Sargent's’order points out that violators may be punished with imprisonment of not more than three years, a fine of $5,000, or both. TENNESSEE MINE TOLUS2B DEAD Rescuers Brave Gas Death to Recover Bodies. Bu United Press ROCKWOOD, Tenn., Oct. s.—The total number of dead in the Roane Irqn Company’s coal mine, wrecked by explosion Monday, stood definitely at twenty-eight today. Os the thirty-three miners in the mine when the Mast occured escaped alive. Rescue workers today discovered three additional bodies. One was identified as that of Clarence C. Stevens, who eset,, / the explosion only to succumb to afterdamp. Two mangled bodies wer# found. Regardless of. the danger, rescue workers, equipped with gas helmets, remained in the mine, determined 'o recover the victim's bodies at once. Scenes of almost indescriable horror were encountered.

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Facsimile of a document in files of receiver of the Hoosier Tailors, Inc., in which D. C. Stephenson held stock. The receiver collected from many persons for clothing delivered on order of D. C. Stephenson. This is for a dress suit made previous to the inaugeration of Governor Ed Jackson. Senator Arthur R. Robinson’s law firm defended Stephenson in an action in connection with the receivership.

CURFEW MEASURE PUZZLES DUVALL Don’t Want 9 o’Clock Town : He Says. Mayor Duvall today was between “two fires,” as he considered an ordinance passed by city council Monday night, providing that curfew regulations should extend to all persons under^l7. “I don't want to make this a 9 o'clock town, or to let that impres sion get out,” he stated. But he admitted that much of the juvenile crime was started by youths loafing around on corners at late hours. The measure becomes effective when the mayor signs it. Councilman Otis E. Bartholomew, who introduced the ordinance, said he hoped to bring about a decrease in juvenile crime. Councilman Millard TV. Ferguson voted against the measure.

AYRES WILL HEAD CIVIC COMMITTEE

Permanent Indianapolis First Body Planned.

Frederic M. Ayres was named chairman of a permanent Indianapolis First the Chamber of Commerce luncheon today. Nicholas H. Noyes, president, announced fifteen leading citizens will be selected to work with Ayres. Workers In the campaign for new members formed the Indianapolis First Legion, placing themselve* at the disposal of the Chamber In future movements for the city's progress.

The Times statement of 60,003 is the LARGEST NET PAID circulation IN ITS HISTORY. This is a GAIN of 7,579 over the same period one year ago. The sworn statements of circulation, just made by all newspapers to the government, disclosed the

INDIANAPOLIS, TUESDAY, OCT. 5,1926

Is This the Reason?

An Open Letter

SENATOR JAMES E. "WATSON, SENATOR ARTHUR ROBINSON, HON. CLYDE WALB. On behalf of the people of this State The Times demands that you gentlemen at once use your influence with Governor Ed Jackson to permit thorough probe of the grave charges made by Thomas Adams of the Republican Editorial Association. Those charges of graft, corruption, infamy in State affairs are too grave to be passed by or smothered. Each of you knew D. C. Stephenson, convict now hut once a power in the politics of your party. You can not afford to permit the charge to be made that lie is being kept from revealing evidence of this graft and corruption. You, gentlemen, can not afford to be silent in this new crisis to the State, already suffering from bad advertising of the unfortunate McCray and the chain of evils which followed. The Governor is your friend. You have power and influence. You, Senator "Watson, and you, Senator Robinson, are asking the people to send you back to the Senate. "Would you wish to represent a State which does not dare to probe so grave a charge? Will you not, at once, indicate tq the voters of this State that you have nothing to fear from any revelations that might be made? Do you not believe that the people deserve this much, at least? For Stephenson in his day of power was your friend. You, Senator Robinson, was his attorney. And you, Chairman "Walb, can surely persuade the Governor to reconsider his course. You can not afford to remain silent under the charge that your organization is intimidating editors of papers dedicated to your own pai’ty. The Times, in the name of the people and of decency, to save the name of Indiana, demands that you act and act at once. BOYD GURLEY, Editor.

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HAMRICK CASE 10 JURY TODAY Closing Arguments Heard in Arson Trial. Trial of Josse D. Hamrick. 71, attorney, and his wife, Mrs. Della M. Hamrick charged with conspiracy to commit arson, in Criminal Court was to rest with the jury late today. Closing arguments wero to occupy the day, each side to taking three hours. The Hamricks are alleged to have plotted with their former Negro hou3eboy. James Ecton. 19. to burn their home on the Michigan Rd. The Slate charges the house was destroyed to collect $15,000 insurance. Ecton. a co-defendant, lias confessed to setting the place afire Inst Jan. 26. At the time. Hamrick and his wife were in Florida. liner" afire In GOTHAM HARBOR Blaze Reported Under Control—4oo Aboard. Bu / nitrd Press NEW YORK. Oct. 5. —Fire aboard the steamship Byron of the Greek Line was reported under control today after a battle of several hours. The flames broke out in the aft hold as the liner was off Amhrose Light. Fire tugs towed it into the harbor here. Extensive damage was done to the cargo of rugs, oil and tobacco valued at $200,000. No effort was made to land the passengers until they had cleared Quarantine in the regular routine. None of the passengers was injured. The ship sailed from Piraeus. Sept. 17.

a £ain in net paid circulation over 1924. Os The Times <rain 6,806 IS IN MARION COUNTY. Os the total 56,872 IS IN INDIANAPOLIS and its 45-mile TRADING RADIUS. Merchants who have been using space in the advertising columns of The Times have found that investment profitable.

Entered sa Second-Class Matter at Postoftlce. Indianapolis. Published Daily Ex<ept Sunday.

Letter From Prison Discharges Indianapolis Attorney Who Acted at Murder Trial. SAYS FEES WERE TOO HIGH Jackson Stands Firm in Refusal to Grant Interviews.

Stephenson Developments Stephenson discharges Ira Holmes, Indianapolis, one of the leaders in his legal staff in his trial for murder. Governor Jackson delays answer to Editor Thomas Adams’ demand that Republican editors and State Senators be permitted to interview Stephenson in Indiana State Prison upon-Stephenson's offer to expose graft and corruption in the State. Governor Jackson again refuses demand of Times for permission to see Stephenson. Photographer says he made photographs of 200 checks, contracts and other documents for Stephenson, who feared theft of the originals while he is in. prison.

A group of Republican editors met at the Columbia Club today to discuss the Stephenson case. Henry W. Marshall of the Lafayette Courier-Journal issued a statement that Thomas Adams was rot authorised to conduct a Stephenson investigation by the Indiana Republican Editorial Association. J. F. McDermott, assoication president, and other officers of the association, however, were not at the conference. Ira Holmes, one of the chief attorneys for D. C. Stphenson in his murder trial, has been discharged by Stephenson. Holmes admitted today that his relations with the famous prisoner, who now, it is charged, wishes to expose graft and corruption under his own political rule, were severed by letter. He refused to make public the letter, but stated that Stephenson had assured him of his full confidence, but was unable to pay for further service. Holmes was generally presumed to be preparing Stephenson’s appeal.

One of the alleged Stephenson letters given to the public by Thomas Adams, chairman of the investigating committee of the Indiana Republican Editorial Association, charged that his attorneys were not safeguarding the appeal and expressed a desire to see another lawyer. . In the meantime Governor Ed Jackson again refused to permit The Times to send a reporter to interview Stephenson in his cell and inquire into the declaration by Adams that Stephenson offers to prove the State wide corruption and graft which existed when he was “the law” in Indiana. Delays Demand Answer He said he had not answered the telegraphic demand of Adams that he and associated Republican editors and six State Senators be permitted to interview Stephenson. He said that he would answer the demand of Adams when he got around to it. There was no indication that he intends to grant the demand. Holmes admitted he received a letter Monday from the former Klan leader dispensing with his services. “Stephenson wrote, explaining that he was unable to pay the fee I asked for preparation of the appeal to the State Supreme Court.” Holmes Said to Hold Out Letter However, Holmes refused to allow a Times reporter to inspect the letter. which was written Oct.. 1. “If Stephenson wishes it to be made public, the information must come from him," Holmes said. “I will not take the responsibility for publication of his views concerning other attorneys in the case.” Other attorneys of Stephenson were Epli Inman, John H. Kiplinger, Floyd Christian, Ralph Waltz, Jake Hill, Harry A. Rodman and Jules Kiplinger. Stephenson released Inman a few days ago. according to Thomas V. Miller, Muncie attorney, who said he was recently employed by Stephenson as a personal representative. “I am informed that Stephensoc has enough, money to conduct other enterprises, so I saw no reason why I should not insist upon the fee I believed was due me for further action in his behalf,” Holmes said. “I did not know that anyone but (Turn to Fage 11) HOURLY TEMPERATURES 6 a. m 62 10 a. m 69 7 a. m 62 11 a. m 63 8 a. m 65 12 (noon) .... 70 9 a. m 68

Series by Air The Indianapolis Times will be one the air with the fourth game of the world series between New York and St. Louis Wednesday afternoon at 1:20. Indianapolis time, play ill start at 1:30. The Times will give a complete play by play description of each game over WFBM. local station of the Merchants Heat and Light Company. All games played in St. Louis will be called at 1:30. Tune in on 26S meters and enjoy the world's series with The Indianapolis Times. Announcer Carl Fohl will again handle the microphone.

Forecast Partly cooler tonight and Wednesday; slightly cooler toaight. '

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No Lid Under Fogarty Bu United Press CHICAGO. Oct. 5. —“1 know of no institutional rule or State law that would bar newspaper men from interviewing a prisoner if the latter was willing,” said Ed Fogarty, former warden at Michigan City. “The only reason for such a refusal during my years there would have been the fact that the prisoner was being punished foj- some act committed inside the prison.” Fogarty is now warden of the Cook County jail.

COX CONDEMNS HUGE WE OF muffle ‘Cut Out the Graft, Reduce Levy,’ Is Plea at Tax Hearing. Vigorously condemning the flagrant expenditure of public money by State and county officials, Charles E. Cox, former judge of the Indiana Supreme Court, implored the State tax board today to reduce the present 80-cent Marion County levy and “cnt out the graft." Cox, appearing as a remonstrator, declared "the people of Indiana are being oppressed by taxes, due largely to mismanagement, and are not getting the services for which they pay.” Citing the instance where Marion County commissioners recently paid $4,453.50 more for automobile trucks than the same trucks were offered to Parke County, Cox declared, "It is time our taxpayers are permitted to say something about things.” Bad Name The truck deal was disclosed by The Times several weeks ago. "Indiana is getting a bad name abroi don account of some things that have been going on for quite a while. Marion County bears no better nar-.e among her neighbors. It is costing us $7.85 per capita each year to run the State government." "That truck deal is just one of the few that have been pulled on us here recent I#'. Unlawful diversions are being made constantly from onroad repair and maintenance fund : for the purpose of building new pavement. The Georgetown road Is an example—a new, semi permanent j improvement, bujlt for private enterprises, the Speedway people. Waste Heavy "There has been a heavy waste in , Marion County by putting broken | stone on our roads Instead of gravel, i I’m not asserting why it’s done, but 11 think I know. The people are los ing money; I do kno wthat. We’ve got to stop this reign of graft wherein this or that fellow is receiving special consideration," Cos continued.