Indianapolis Times, Volume 38, Number 156, Indianapolis, Marion County, 6 October 1926 — Page 1

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VOLUME 37—NUMBER 156

TRUSTEES ‘PASS BUCK' ON ‘OLD MAN'

SHUSHES ON FOURTH BALL GAME Cardinals 9 to 5 Favorites to Make It Three Straight. TEMPERATURE IS CHILLY Hoyt and Rhem Picked for Mound Duty.

Probable Line-ups Today

NEW YORK ST. LOUIS Combs. of Doulhlt. Koenig ss Soutliworth. rs Ruth. If Hornsby. 2b M?usel. rs Bottomle.v. lb Gehrig. lb L. Beil. 3b Lazzerl. 2b Haley, .f Dugan. .’lb O Farrell, c Sevtreid. c Thevenow. ss Hoyt, p Rhem, n Umpires: Klem. at nlate: Dmeen. at first base: O Day. at second base; Hildebrand. at third base. By Henry L. Farrell United Press Shift Uorresvnndent ST. LOUIS, Mo., Oct. O.—A brilliant sun peaking from behind leaden clouds today assured St. Louis baseball fans an ideal afternoon for the fourth game of ttie world series here this afternoon. There was a chill of football weather in the breeze that drifted through the stands and overcoats and wraps were treasured. The playing field, which was soaked thoroughly Tuesday, was in fine condition and showed the results of the hard labor of the groundkeepers. The Cardinals were on the field early and were given a rousing reception by the fans, who .had filled the bleachers a short tim& after the gates were opened. When the Yanks came on the field the band played ‘‘The Sidewalks of New York,” A1 Smith's battle anthem and the crowd gave the American League champions a much bigger hand than they drew Tuesday. During batting practice, Flint ■Rhem, who was expected to pitch for St. Louis, took his turn at the plate with the regulars, and Bell and Keen pitched to the batters. Hoyt was doped to start for the Yanks Cards Hold Edge Meanwhile, the Cardinals, champions of the National League leading ly two games to one, wer* in a spot that old baseball men classed as “the edge.” After beating the New York Yankees in two straight games, the Cardinals were 9 to 5 favorites to win the series and even money was being offered that the series vvoula be ended here in the next two games. Tuesday's victory was a 4 to 0 shutout in which Haines’ fast ball proved too much for the famed Yankee sluggers, for whom th fast ball was supposed to be meat and drink. Plenty of Pitchers The Cardinals 'seem to be in pos session of better pitchers than the Yankees. Miller Huggins has used up Pen nock, Shocker, Ruether, Shawkey and Thomas and he has only Waite Hoyt as a starting pitcher. Rogers Hornsby, on the other hand has Flint Rhem, Reinhart. Keen and Wee Willie Sherdel ready to go to work. The Cardinals also are hitting when hits are needed, and the heavy artillery of the Yankees, including Babe Ruth, has been a complete bust. Bob Meusel, another of the Yankee shock troops, has been able to get only one hit in the series, that off of Alexander. Only Buster Gehrig, the former Columbia University star, has been iiving up to promises St. Louis now has all the advantage with a team full of pepper, plenty of pitchers waiting to work, and a town full of the " ildest baseball fans that the major league circuit knows of. Lines of fans outside the park waiting for admission to the comparatively few coveted bleacher seats were longer, if anything, this morning, than those which wound around the entitre stadium waiting for admission to St. Louis’ first world series contest. Confidence Abounds It was generally agreed today that the Cardinals have a world series champioship in their hip pockets. Only a few of the cautious shook their heads doubtfully over the danger of over-confidence. New hundreds joined the already crowded city. Many from neighboring counties and States, unable to come here for the first game, bore down upon the city today in hopes that they would get a look at the second or perhaps the third game. Hotel lobbies were filled with a milling, squirming horde this morning. 4 The Yankees were jeered at every change Tuesday—despite, requests In the morning papers to—"be fair”—but the crowd couldn’t hurt the Yankees—Jess Haines attended to that. Haines pitched with what is called In baseball— ‘nerve.”

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Sentenced to Sleep in Cellar; Shoots Bn United Press CHICAGO, Oct. 6.—Sentenced to sleep in the cellar and under no conditions to enter other parts of his home, Michael Brennan, 55, walked upstairs and shot and killed his step daughter, Mrs. Wilhelmina Brennan and wounded his wife. Mrs. Brennan had complained to the court of domestic relations and Brennan was ordered to stay away from his wife. Pleading that he had no other place to sleep, the judge decreed that he might sleep In the basement. PRISON BREAIT IN MAINE Convicts Take Advantage of Excitement Over Suicide. Bu United Press THOMASTON, Me., Oct. 6. Taking advantage of the excitement caused by the suicide of a long-term prisoner, four convicts overpowered a guard and escaped from the Stat • prison here during the night. Today, posses of prison guards, deputy sheriffs and police searched for them in the woods between here and'Warren. waterfolfeet DEEP IN STREETS OF ILLINOIS CITY Floo(*l Situation Becoming Acute —Taxi Boats Used at Beardstown. Bn United Press WASHINGTON, Oct. 6.—Relief tents and stoves have been shipped to flood sufferers at Hillview, 111., from the sixth corps army headquarters at Chicago, the War Department announced today. Bn United Press BEARDSTOWN, 111., Oct. 6. With more than a hundred square blocks of the city already submerged and’ scores of families homeless, the flood situation of Central Illinois became more acute today. Early this morning the overflowing waters of the Illinois river and Lost creek began to slowly creep over the Springfield road, Beardstown’s last outlet to the surrounding country. Some of the city’s streets are already covered by more than four feet of water. Temporary wooden sidewalks are being erected to allow pedestrians to move about in the downtown district. Taxi-boats are being used. Reports from Peoria, Whitehall, Carrolton and other nearby cities state the lowlands of the Illinois river in those section are completely submerged. Workers are patrolling the levees, repairing them with sandbags. DANGER OVER IN WEST Six Dead in Oklahoma—Ueconstruc tioi! Planned. [ln United Press KANSAS CITY, Mo., Oct. 6—Reconstruction work in flooded south Kansas and northern Oklahamo started In earnest today as water left streets of cities and all flood danger was reported past. Oklahoma’s death toll stood at six with four drowned Tuesday.

Cll barSonmen A. F. of L. Head Charges ‘Sinister Influence.’ Bu United Press DETROIT, Mich., Oct. 6.—ln air still.hazy from talk over withdrawals of invitations by Detroit ministers to labor leaders to speak from pulpits here Sunday, the American Federation of Labor convention opened its third day’s session and settled down to business. Advocacy of the forty-hour w.eek in all industries was one of the first of many resolutions offered. In addition* to the churches’ action, an invitation to President Green from the Y. M. C. A. to address Sunday nfternoon mass meeting was canceled by the Y. M. C. A. directors with the announcement that the action wns prompted by the existing controversy over the labor situation here. Green directed charges of “sinister influence’’ against the Detroit Board of Commerce, whose directors. Sept 2, issued an open letter to Detroit churchmen protesting against the In vitations and demanding an equal hearing for “the open shop” if they were not withdrawn. “Von Krujvp” Sentenced Bit United Press WILMINGTON. Del., Oct. 6.--George R. Gah**\ .tlias “Baron G. Frederick von Krupv.” was in Newcastle County workhouse today starting a sentence for passing a worthless check at the Hotel Dupont last July. He pleaded ( uilty. * HOURLY TEMPERATURES 6 a. m 4S 10 a. m 49 7 a. m 47 11 a. m 50 8 a. 46 12 (noqn) .... 51 9 a. m 48

JURY FINDS HAMRICKS ARE GUILTY Attorney and Wife Lose Fight Against Arson Charge. 'TT ONE BALLOT TAKEN New Trial to Be Sought, Defendant Says. After deliberating for less than one hour, the Criminal Court jury, which has heard presentation of the Hamrick arson case for the past Mur weeks, found Jessie D. Hamrick. 71, and his wife guilty today, lop the first ballot cast. The charge | of conspiracy to commit arson, held | against the two, grew out of the burning of the Hamrick house on the Michigan Rd., Jan. 26. Penalty is from two to fourteen years imprisonment V and a fine of not less tlan $25 or more than $5,000. Judge Janies M. Leathers, special judge In the case, is expected to pronounce sentence within the next few days. Remain Unmoved flamrick, an elderly attorney, and his wife, Della, 3S. remained un moved when the guilty verdict was read. Hamrick refused to m&ke a statement other than that every attempt would be made to appeal the case to the Supreme Court. Anew trial will be asked. The two were released by Judge Leathers under their old bonds of SIO,OOO each They have been at liberty under similar bonds during the trial. James Ecton, 19, Negro houseboy, indicted with the Hamricks,- pleaded guilty, turned State’s evidence and will be given a separate trial. In his confession, Ecton stated that Hamr|k Instructed Yiim to set the house on fire. He testified to that fact on the witness stand. Fourth Fire The January fire was the fourth experienced by the Hamricks in as many years. The State Introduced evidence showing that in each case the buildings were heavily insured. Fred I. King, attorney for the State fire marshal's office, and.Prosecutor William H. Remy presented the State's argument. Emsley W Johnson and Michael A. Ryan argued for the defense. COMMISSIONER VISITS Member of Georgia Public Service Body at Statcliouse. James A. Perry, chairman of the Georgia public service commission, was a visitor at the Statehouse today, calling on members of the Indiana public service body. Perry is a member of the motor transportation committee of the national organization of public utilities commissioners. Clyde Jones of the Indiana commission also is a member of this committee.

SECOND AX VICTIM DIES Four Negroes Arrested in Double Alabama Murder. Bu United Press MONTGOMERY. Ala., Oct. 6. Gracy Niblett, prosperous Montgomery County farmer, died at a local hospital here today from wounds sustained Monday night in an attack by an unknown ax man at his home near Ramer. His brother, John Niblett, was instantly killed by the marauder. Four Negroes are under arrest. DAUGHERTY CASE RESTED Jury May Get Fate of Fortner Attorney General Friday. Bit United Press NEW YORK, Oct. 6. —Submission of evidence in the trial of Harry M. 'Daugherty, former attorney general, and Thomas W. Miller, former alien property custodian, on charges of conspiracy in connection with the return to Swiss companies of the $7,000,000 in assets- of the American Metal Company, impounded during the war as of German ownership was completed today. jThe defense unexpectedly closed its case at noon, and it was believed that the case would go Eo the jury on Friday. SIX BODIES RECOVERED Bil United Press ROCKWOOD, Tenn., Oct. ! Twenty-two bodies of the twentyeight miners who perished In an explosion of the Roane mine here Monday were still in the depths of the shaft today. President E. O. Wells of the company and other officials in charge of the search insisted the bodies would be recovered I today. •

INDIANAPOLIS, WEDNESDAY, OCT. 6,1926

NEEDS OF FLORIDA TOLD BY ALLISON ‘Red Gross Relief Money Will Do Untold Good,’ Says Local Man, Returning Frcm Visit to Miami Beach.

“Red Cross money is sorely needed in the devastated district of Flor Ida,” James A. Allison, Coid Spring Rd., stated today, die returned Monday night from visiting his large holdings at Miami Beach, Fla. Allison and Carl Fisher, promoters of the Speedway here, were instrumental in building and promoting Miami Beach. ‘‘The poor are in distress and the Red Cross relief money will do untold good,” he declared. "Many have lost their homes and small holdings there, and without such aid it would be difficult for whole families to get anew start.” Allison was noncommital regarding the arguments between Red Cross of flcials and civil authorities, real estate operators and other Florida PAY ROLL BANDIT ’ GETS TEN YEARS Says He Was in Duesenberg Job Through Need. Although he pleaded that he took part In the hold-up of Duesenberg Motor Car Company pay roll messengers April 28, to aid his mother, wife and baby, Jean Calhoun, 28, was sentenced to ten years in the Indiana State Prison today by Criminal Judge James A. Collins. Calhoun pleaded guilty to an auto banditry charge. He told the judge he got one-fourth of the $4,273 loot and spent all the money In Chicago. Hilton Crouch and Steve O’Hagan, two of Calhoun's three companions in the hold-up, are serving terms in Illinois on banditry charges.

REJECT BIDS ON THREE PROJECTS Under Specifications Prepared by Schmidt Bids on three street paving projects were rejected today by the board of works, board members pointing out that bids were submitted when specifications by former City Engineer George Schmidt were in effect. Under these specifications the paving would have been asphaltic concrete. / Board President Roy C. Shaneberger said he felt the concrete interests did not have a fair chance under the specifications. Projects on which bids Iyere rejected were. Holmes Ave., from Tenth St. to Sixteenth St., Pershing Ave., from Tenth St. to White River Pkwy., and Eleventh St., from Sherman Dr. to 145 feet east of Colorado Ave.

“boosters.” The Red Cross charged that State and local authorities and ‘'boosters” were crying down the need of relief. Al.lson said that the need for relief was great, but that he didn’t care to take part in such a controversy. Worker to I.cave Miss Helming, connected with the Family Welfare Society, was to leave this afternoon to aid in relief work in the Florida hurricane area. Contributions of $83.60, received for the local Red Cross relief fund today, brought the fund total to $19,702 92. / ‘‘Florida's east coast cities are rising from the ruins of the recent storm and are to be bigger and better than ever,” Allison predicted. Allison Hospital, one of the finest institutions of its kind in the world, Is located at Miami Beach. “The hospital suffered between $75,000 and SIOO,OOO damage, but the building was left intact, with only a few windows broken, Allison reported. ‘‘Most of the damage was done to the electrical and mechanical equipment, which is extremely intricate and costly.” There are still 150 refugees occupying what is normally the fifty bed capacity of the place, he declared. “Property damage was not overestimated, in my opinion,” Allison declared. "Loss of life, however, was not nearly so great as was first reported. Confidence Shown . “Few substantial citizens are leaving Florida. This is the first time in the history of the countcy that such a storm has occurred, and the chances are, of course, that it never will be/ repeated. “Like others who are familiar with the country, I have the utmost confidence in its comeback from the disaster. Already the cities are rising from the ruins to greater things. “Florida still has the fine climate that makes it a mecca for many. Everyone there is working hard, and a week after the storm you could scarcely recognize the huge proportions of the thinj?. There Is every prospect for a good winter season, and everything will be in readiness to handle the crowds ”

WARDEN KEEPS OUT THOSE REPORTERS ‘No Newspaper Man Shall Interview Anybody Here,’ Is Rule at Indiana State Prison.

Bu Times /tneeinl MICHIGAN CITY, Ind., Oct. 6. There is no one more unwelcome at the Indiana State Prison here than newspaper men. Ask Warden Walter Daly, D. C. Stephenson’s landloard, about It if you’ve any doubt. Daly, it happens, is the middlfeman between the erstwh” “invisible leader” and the

EXPLANATION OF SCHOOL BUDGET INCREASES GIVEN Officials Defend Figures Before State Tax Board. Explanation of increasjs in various parts of the $11,464,790 Indianapolis public school budget for 192427, on which the $1.09 tax levy is based, was given the State tax board today by school officials after the Indiana Taxpayers’ Association labeled several sections ‘'excessive.” The association asked for a levy of $1.06, on the grounds that the amount actually needed to run the school city could be obtained from such a levy. The hearing was held on the remonstrance filed by the association The tax board took the matter under cons/deration shortly after noon, at conclusion of the hearing. The association, represented in an opening statement by Fred Sims, attacked the following parts of the tax layout: Repairs on the school administration building. Ohio and Me ridlan Sts; increase in janitors’ salaries: maintenance and repairs of (Turn to rage 13) IHREEMISIGIN FLAMING CANYON Three Others Escaped in Forest Fire. Bn United Press SAN DIEGO, Oct. 6.—With the re turn of three of the six fire fight ers missing last night In a flameswept canyon near Escondido, fears were expressed today for the safety of the other three. Trapped between enveloping walls of flame, twenty-three fire fighters lost supplies and tools, received slight burns ajid narrowly escaped death Tuesday night while on the fire line about four miles west of Escondido.

press. And, because of Stephenson’s presence there, the reporters have gotten “under the warden’s hide” with a sting that is plainly visible. So interested ft the warden in keeping reporters as fdV as possible away from Stephenson that he does not receive them in his office. As the iron door leading into the prison (Turn lb Page 12)

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Moorman, of Prison Board, Says It Is View That Warden Holds Keys on Reporters. ADAMS RELEASES NEW LETTER Document Tells of $825,000 Corruption \ Contract With Official. The trustees of the Michigan City prison today refused to intervene in the matter of permitting L). C. Stephenson to be interviewed by the Republican editors and the six State Senators. At a hurried meeting held at the home of Trustee M. E. Foley, 1512 N. Meridian St., it was decided to pass the question right back to Warden Walter H. Daly of the prison and to Governor Jackson, who laid it upon their doorstep Tuesday. John Moorman of Knox, one of the trustees, stated alter the conference that the trustees felt that the matter was up to the warden and added that they did not believe that the Governor has authority. Jackson Tuesday wired to Thomas Adams, who made the charge that Stephenson was ready to give proof of wholesale graft, that his demand for permission to take six State Senators and editors of six Republican newspapers to talk to Stephenson had been turned over to the trustees. Daly, in his refusal to permit reporters, declared tWat if the Governor should issue any such order to him, he would himself issue a “statement." He did not snpeify what the statement would discuss. With the matter of seeing Stephenson thus blocked, Adams, backed by tbe officers of the Republican Editorial Association, today returned to this city to continue his campaign and turned loose what he said was a third lette rsmuggled out of pris .n by Stephenson. The third letter contains the statement that Stephenson has in a place of security : • 1. A written contract by which a high State official promised to pay him $825,000, or three times the amount Stephenson says he expended for the official’s election. 2. Notes for the above amount signed by the official. 3. Written acknowledgment by the official that Stephenson spent $275,000 in the official’s behalf. 4. Written agreements with, mayors of three large Indiana cities binding them to pay three-for-one on all Stephenson spent for them. 5. Agreements with these mayors to let certain persons make all appointments. 6. Photographic copies of an agreement between the mayor of a large city” and a political’ organization agreeing to let a prominent politician name all city appointees of a certain class.

Stephenson heads the latest reputed communication from him "Why I W* Framed.’’ Other Developments Other developments in the Stephenson scandal today were: 1. J. Frank MeDermond, Jr., president of the Indiana Republican Editorial Association, declared lie stood squarely behind Adams in the Stephenson probe. 2. McDermond’s action followed statement of live Republican editors, who met at the Columbia Club Tuesday afternoon, that Adams was not authorized to make a probe. 3. Adams was invited to meet this afternoon with a committee from Indianapolis city council formed to inquire into rumors circulated as a result of Adams’ previous statements which reflect upon Indianapolis officials, but he told the committee he would meet with it later.4. It was learned that Jackson no longer than sixty days ago admitted an Indiana newspaperman to the .State prison. The warden lias been insisting that rules do not permit newspaper men to enter the prison and the Governor has been insisting that he backs the the warden. Stephenson’s Letter Parts of the alleged letter from Stephenson, given 6ut by Adams, are of such nature that they cannot be printed. Vital portions, however, may be quoted. They are: “I have in a place of security the following described documents: “1. A written contract by the terms of which a certain prominent official of the Slate of Indiana agrees to pay the sum of $825,000, or three times the amount I expended in his behalf for election “2. I have notes representing the above amounts, signed by the official. “3. I have a written memorandum signed by the same official acknowledging the amounts expended by me in his behalf to be $275,000, or , one-third of the sum above mentioned. This memo recites an agreement where I lose ail if he was beaten in the election, but receive three-for-one if Jy won. “4. A writ'.n agreement with the mayors of three large cities in Indiana binding them to pay me on a ratio of three-for-one for all money I advanced In their behalf, and further agreements are in my possession where these same men agreed to allot* certain individuals to name all appointments. Agreement Photograph “5. I tiold two phonographic copies (and the plate) of an agreement by and between the mayor of a large city and an organization politician In wh'eh the major ' (Turn to Page 13)

Forecast Fair and cool tonight; Thursday fair with rising temperature.

TWO CENTS

NOMINATIONS FOR CLUB FEDERATION MADEJPMEN Election Scheduled for -Thursday—Talk on Peace Heard. At the close of the forenoon session of the thirty-seventh convention of the Indiana Federation of Clubs at the Claypool today, Mrs. Edwin F. Miller of Peru, was nominated for the office of vice president, Mrs. W. J. Whitlock of Huntington, outgoing chairman of the Eleventh District presented Mrs. Miller’s name. Mrs. Walter Bent, Wabash, incoming chairman and Mrs. W. F. Troutman, Incoming vice chairman of Peru, seconded the nomination. Mrs. Edwin N. Canine, Terre Haute, was nominated for treasurer. Election will be Thursday. The name of Mrs. Cora Saxon of Plymouth was placed in nomination for recording secretary and Mrs. T. W. Peck of Clayton was nominated for trustee. These are the only offices to be filled. A high point of the morning’s ses sion was a discussion by the depart(Turn to Page 13) FRANCE TO CUT ARM Y TO PAY UP 'Painleve Says War Debts Will Be Paid. Bu United Press PARIS. Oct. 6.—France will make drastic reductions in her military establishment to find money to be applied against the French 'war debts. Paul Painleve, Minister of War, told the United Press today in an exclusive interview. That, Painleve said, would be France’s answer to those who charge her with militarism and debt-de-faulting. France, he said, intended to prove to the world Hiat he is not a militaristic nation.