Indianapolis Times, Volume 38, Number 177, Indianapolis, Marion County, 30 October 1926 — Page 1

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EX-GOVERNOR 1 SAYS ‘CLEAN! UP INDIANA’ Winfield T. Durbin, Long G. 0. P. Leader, Urges Voters so Act. MESSAGE TO TIMES ‘Let Chips Fall Where They May,’ His View. Winfield T. Durbin, ;i Republican, Governor of Indiana from 1901 to 1905', today urged the voters of Indiana to "clean house." Durbin, a stanch Republican leader in State politics for three decades, from his home in Anderson sent this message to the editor of The Times today. "In reply to your request for a statement on the political situation I will say: “The deplorable situation in the State at this time requires that the decent people should overwhelmingly vote to ‘clean house;’ let the chips fall where they may. “By all means let's clean up the State. "WINFIELD T. DURBIN." Couple to Marry by Legal Contract Bu United Press NEW YORK. Oct. 30.—'Thodo Cocroft, and Eugene Whitmore, prominent journalists, will be married here tonight by a. legal contract with-a lawyer officiating instead of a minister. Neither believe in the "love, honor and obey” requirements of a church ceremony. The contract, legal in this State, has been witnessed by Supreme Court Justice Louis B. Gibbs. V POPE’S NIECE WEDS Bu United Press ROME, Oct. 30.—Miss Louise Rattl, niece of Pope Pius XI, today was married to Marquis Eduardo Persichetti, secretary with ftie Nicaraguan legation to the Vatican, the marriage being performed by the Pope himself.

‘PATRIOTISM ABOVE PARTT, BEVERIDGE Former Senator Urges'All Voters to Go to Polls With Organization Lines as Secondary Motive.

On the eve of the election, the American Legion Monthly prints an article from former Senator Albert Beveridge urging everyone to vote. X With his usual vigor Senator Beveridge urges all citizens to place patriotism above party and to participate in the election. A part of his message to the citizenship of the nation follows: “I am a party man myself; *>ut the slogan ‘stand by the party’ is sometimes used to bolster up bad measures and evil men. Os course the professional politician wants everybody who happens, to be born a EIGHT STATES TO VOTE ON DRY LAW Prohibition Repeal Up in Four of Them. Hu 1 nited PrrsH WASHINGTON, Oct. 30.—Eight States will have referendums on prohibition Tuesday, in connection with the congressional election. * Referendums to repeal State prohibition enforcement laws will h# staged in Colorado, California, Montana and Missouri. A prorf>sal to legalize 2:75, per cent beer rs up In Wisconsin. A plan to chtinge the definition of intoxicating liquor in the Volstead act is at stake in New York and Illinois. A referendum is to be held in Nevada upon a resolution of the Legislature petitioning Congress to call a Federal Constitutional convention. In addition, senatorial opponents in eight States are classed as either wets or drys, although little has been said upon the subject in the campaign. In twenty-six congressional wets ars pitted against, 'drys. HOUDINI BATTLES DEATH Second Operation Performed on Magician. Bv United Preen DETROIT. Oct. 30.—N0 longer the master magician, Harry Houdini the was today waging a grim battle for life against the ravages of peritonitis which followed an operation Monday for appendicitis. To check a gradually developing condition of paralysis of the abdomen, surgeons late Friday resorted to a second *nd operation His general was (I ns l and

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No, Mam! That Home Is CaTs United Press WASHINGTON. Oct. 30. The White House spokesman today let it be known that Pres- • ident Coolidge has no mother-in-law problem. However, the spokesman said the President was unhappy at the persistence with which some newspapers refer to his residence in Northampton, Mass., which Mrs. Goodhue occupies, as "his mother-in-law’s home." That home is the President's and lie is jealous of the fact, the spokesman said.

HALLOWEEN FETE TONIGHT TO END RADIO EXPOSITION Record Attendance Expected at Frolic and Dance. Merrymakers will throng the Exposition building, at State fairground tonight at the close of the second Indianapolis Radio Exposition. A record attendance is expected Halloween frolic and dancing until midnight will feature the climax of the show. Dealers will keep their exhibits open until midnight, and expect to sell a record number of radio cabinets and accessories. Prizes for masked persons attending the (felehration tonight have been offered by the management. Many are expected to arrive at the show after other parties. Blylhe Q. Hendricks, writer and sportsman, will broadcast the Indi-ana-Northwestern football game at Bloomington this afterpoon over WF-BM. Herbert A. Luckey, president of Broadcast Listeners’ Association, which sponsored the exhibit, issued a statement expressing appreciation of the efforts that made the show such a success. Ray Miller’s recording orchestra and Miss Jean Alexandrea, singer, will provide entertainment for the revelers. Allen McQuahae, noted Irish tenor, made his second appearance Friday night.

Democrat or a Republican to 'stand by the party.’ But pven he does not really believe what he shouts, for we see that very man rejoice when great numbers from the other party break away from it and vote his ticket. * “If, regardless of merit, all of us obey the demand for ‘regularity,’ the party wire puller has an easy time of it and can do about what he pleases. So the only corrective is to let such men know that they must watch their step or that they will get smashed at the polls. ■* “Then we are told that we must vote ihe party ticket just* because it happens to be the party ticket, in order to keep up the party strength; and all sorts of devices have been urged (and some of them have been tried) to maintain ‘party loyalty.’ “I have heard a lot of mournful talk aiout the fact that, in these days, party lines are loose instead of rigid, as they once were. Well, what of it? The party is only on agency for the good of the country. “Why do increasing numbers of ■citizens think so lightly of party domination? They are as intelligent and honest as were those who used to think it well nigh a sacred duty to vote the party ticket. “The plain reasons that fealty to party is diminishing are that there is no issue before us which greatly appeals to r tninds and hearts, and that sefflsh and sometimes corrupt bosses whom few respect or approve get control of the party and use it for their own purposes. Let a great issue arise and let our leaders appeal to the people on that issue. and there will be as much ‘party loyalty' as ever there was. “Even when such a master issue does not exist, we nevertheless ought to votf for the candidates of our respective parties. provided those candidates are as good men — as honest, as brave, as able —as the candidates of the other party; but if. under sunk circumstances, our party candidates are not the equals of the candidates/of another party in integrity, courage and sense, then we ought to vote for the other fellows.” TOO BUSY TO CAMPAIGN Prosecutor, Working on Corruption Probe, Asks Friends' Votes. Although he will not make any> political campaign speeches, William H. Remy, Marion County prosecutor, today opend his campaign for re-elec tion Tuesday, by personally asking his friends to vote for him. Up to this time Remy has been unable to become active In the campaign because of the grand jury investigation which he is conducting into charges of corruption and graft in Indiana politics. Remy has not attended any polit ical meetings, he said.

WOMAN TO BE (HEED ON MIAN Grand Jury Not in Session, but Prosecutors Carry on With Probe. ADAMS GIVES PAPERS Group May Not Reconvene Until Thursday. The Marion Gounty prosecutor's office today carried on ''the investigation of charges of political corruption in Indiana, though the grand jury, hearing witnesses in the probe, was not in session. It niay be Thursday before the grand jury gets down to work again, it was said around the courthouse, though Prosecutor William H. Remy the jurors wojuld be back on the job Monday. One of the chief moves of the prosecutor's office will be the interviewing Sunday of an Indianapo lis woman regarding the whereabouts of L G. Julian, former business associate of D. C. Stephenson. Julian, it is said, has documents to prove the charges of corruption in Indiana while Stephenson was in power. Get Documents It also was learned that Thomas H. Adams, Vincennes editor, whose charges brought on the probe of "Stephensonism," hu turned over to the prosecutor's some documents. Their nature was not disclosed. Some documents were taken today from Remy’s office to a safety deposit box in a local bank. •fudge Stays Away * Legal action had been planned for today to secure the release of Mrs. Julian from the SI,OOO bond under which she has been held by the grand jury for more than a week. But her attorney, Ira Holmer, was balked in his efforts to file a motion for her release with Charles V iltsie, judge pro tern, of Crirpinal Court. Wiltsfe did not appear in court during the jnorning. Mrs. Juljan was subpoenaed before the probe body after efforts to fore the' probe body ten days ago. after efforts to locate her husband were unavailing. Holmes told her to pay no attention to the bond and to return to her home at Evansville until she Was re. subpoenaed. She left Friday afternoon. Prosecutor Remy said hf would make no effort to bring Mrs. Julian back to the city unless she failed to report to the jury Thursday, as ordered. Fourth Week Next week will open the fourth week of the jury’s investigation. After the jury turned from Stephenson activities to those of the present city administration Thursday, questioning of two cljty officials and George S. Elliott, former Marion County Klan eyclops, and Harvey W. BetJ<Ord. former police Inspector, Remy announced that new evidence had uncovered new leads. Because of the developments the j investigation will be extended, he said. Even if the jury does reconvene Monday, a recess will be taken on Tuesday, election day.

BANDIT SUSPECTS SNEAKED IN CITY Brought Back From Atlanta —Questioned. Three men and a woman, arrested in Atlanta. Qa., Monday, in connection with the $31,000 hold-up of the West Indianapolis branch of the Union Trust Company, today were lodged in city prison here. They are under indictment on charges of lianditry and grand larceny. The four, guarded by detectives in charge of Inspector Claude Worley, were sneaked into Indianapolis in an automobile after they had been removed from the train ate Shelbyville. Police Chief Claude F. Johnson met the party and helped escort 6iem into the city. At city prison they were questioned by authorities. The men. G. E. Scott, 36; C. J. Mitchell. 21, and E. L. Carter. 35, were ill at ease but the woman. May Scott, seemed to be enjoying herself. She smoked a clgaret. G. E. Scott is thought to be Gene Price of this city; C. J. Mitchell Is said to be Paul Vernon, Louisville, Ivy., while the girl is believed to he Ina King. Two other men, Jesse Stephens and Tony Maranes, and a woman Grace Ford, also are under arrest here for their alleged part in the robbery. HURT BY STREET CAR Mrs. Florence Butz. 40. of 552 Highland Ave.. was injured about the face and body when struck by an E. Michigan St. car at Washington and Meridian Sts. today. She was taken home in a city ambulance. HOIRLY TEMPERATURES 6 a. ns 46 10 a. ni.. . . 45 7 a. m.. •. 46 11 a. m.... 44 8 a. m.... 46 12 (noon) ... 44 9 a. 46 1 p. m 44

INDIANAPOLIS, SATURDAY, OCT. 30, 1926

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ADAMS BACKS H/S PRIMAR Y SPEECHES AGAINST WATSON

SIX IDENTIFY PAT PERM Say He Is Man Who Threatened Mellett. Bu United Pres* CANTON. Ohio, Oct. 30.—Pat McDermott, elusive key-man in the Don R. Mellett murder investigation today was identified as the man who threatened the life of the Canton publisher a feW days hpfore Mellett was shot down for His activities against the underworld. Six former friends and relatives established the identification. C. B. MeClintock. county prosecutor said in repeating his threat that tnless Pat makes r, belated confession he will be brought to trial immediately on the first degree murder indictments. Mrs. Lloyd Mellett. sister-in-law of the slain editor, and Mrs. Walter Vail, guests at the Mellett home the night of the murder. Identified McDermott as the maij they saw sneaking about the yard. ANNEX BIDS REJECTED New Proposal on Statehouse Addition Work to Be Sought. All bids for finishing the interior of the old medical school building, which Is to be used as a Statehouse annex, were rejected today by the buildings and ground committee on recommendation of State Auditor L. S. Bowman. Bidding was postponed two weeks in order toinsure livelier competition for the work, it was said. All the interior finishing of the former medical school building, opposite the Statehouse on Senate /f\e. has been removed preparatory to placing It in condition for housing several State departments. Likened Hindenburg to Dog; 9 Months Bu Untied Press BERLIN. Oct. 30.—Wilhelm Haus wirth. editor-of the communist newspaper Rotefahne, today sentenced to nine months’ imprisonment for libelling President Von Hindenburg by comparing hi mto a dog.

Here’s Alleged Love Letter of Aimee

Bu 1 sited Press LOS? ANGELES, Oct 30.—Endear ing letters, written in code, were exchanged between KennetVi G. Ormiston, fugitive radio operator in New York, and Airree Somole McPherson, evangelist being prosecuted for alleged perjury in Los Angeles, District Attorney Asa Keyes charged today. Keyes said he had one letter In particular mailed from here Sept. 27 and received In New York Oct. 2. y Sought for Weeks Ormlston has been sought throughout the country for many weeks on charges of conspiring with the evangelist to perpetrate a kidnaping hoax. It is claimed that Mrs. McPherson was with the radio man dur-/ ing her five weeks absence from Angelus Temple and not in the bands of kidnapers as she asserts, i Ormlston’s trunlf was seized re> cently in New York City and. accords

Defeated Candidate Praises G. 0. P., but Not Its Nominees. By .lepson Cadou / ii. sin i t’orresnundeni RUSHVTLLE. Ind.. Oct. 30.—"1 do not 'retract any of my campaign speeches.” Claris Adams, who assailed in most bitter terms the record of Senator Watson in his primary campaign race against the senior Indiana Sena tor. made that statement before 300 Republicans who gathered here Friday night at the Kush County courthouse to hpnr Adams end the campaign in Watson's home town. "I conducted a sincere, vigorous campaign in the primary, and I do not regret any of my actions or statements.” Adams asserted. "However, during Uie campaign I pledged the Republicans of Indiana I would support the successful candidate. That's why I am here tonight, to redeem that pledge." Adams, who delivered a speech far shorter than any of his primary addresses. scarcely mentioned Senators Watson and Arthur R. Robinson, but contented himself with praise of Republican principles. The Rush County organization Imre down heavily to obtain a large crowd, but were able to muster only (Turn to Page 2) SEASPOUNDING SHIP! ROCKS Twenty-Five Taken Off in Life Boats. Bu United Press HALIFAX. N. S.. Oct. 30.—With six persons aboard and high seas hammering her, the Canadian steamer Torhamvan was on the rocks off Ferryland. on the Newfoundland const, early today. Twenty-five persons. including some passengers, had reached shore safely in lifeboats. The Torhamvan, bound from St. Johns. Newfoundland, for Halifax, ran on the rocks In a dense fog FYiday night. The first lifeboat to be lowered was smashed by the high seas, but the second was launched successfully and the twenty-five persons taken ashore.

ing to the district attorney here, to whom it has been shipped, the trunk is filled with feminine finery, heavily perfumed, Including silk pajamas, negligee and a red dressing gown. The Letter The letter, as deciphered at the district attorney’s office, read as follows: “Poor darling man: This is from a girl who loves you with heart! WulT' Putting up qoble nfeht here. No ” for any sakes, keep cool. Don’t los-‘ your head and come forward. That would be awful! You’re doing fine. That person did not get your letter! So you are all right on that score! I don’t want you to think that your B. W. (beloved woman) did those silly things. Those folks were plants who forced their way in. “Think everything will ultimately be all right! Don't worry self

WIN INJURED AS BIG ROCK FALLS Stone Weighing 900 Pounds Strikes Workman. I Crashing against a scaffold, a 900j pound stone today caused serious Injury to Pearl McCord, 38. of 308 N. New Jersey St., a.nd resulted in the collapse of a derrick which was being used in an attempt to set the stone in the entrance to the addition to School No. 9. Davidson and Vermont Sts. McCord. Harry Wilson. 30., Pine St. and English Ave.. and Thomas I Mattingly. 50. of 19 X. Oriental St., were on the scaffold as the derrick swung the stone preparatory to its | being placed by the three. Apparently the stone was swung too far for the weight of the derrick, the machine toppled and the stone struck the scaffold. McCord was | struck and hurled twenty feet to 'the ground. He suffered a dangerous wound on the head, but his companions were hurt only slightly. Lieutenant Winkler investigated the accident and sent McCord to the Indiana Christian Hospital. QUAKE IN LENINAKAN Snowfall Accentuates Misery of Homeless Thousands. / Bu I sited Press MOSCOW. Oct. 30. —Earthquakes of medium intensity again shook Leninakan. Friday, dispatches received here today said. Snowfall has accentuated the misery of the refugees who tied from | thei/ homes a week ago when severe shirks killed 300 and left thousands without shelter after half the buildings In Leninakan and several villages were destroyed. Weather for Week —i; —— Bu t sited Press WASHINGTON. Oct. 30.—-Weather out look for the period Nov. 1 to 6 Inclusive: Ohio Valley and Tennessee: A perfod of showers about Tuesday and again, about Friday. Moderate temperature most of the week.

sick, dear. If I were sure you would get this I would send a thousand dollars. How can I tell? Have you all you need? Are you taking care of yourself? Oh, I love you, dear, darling man. I love you with all my heart. • “All will sure t come right. Now cheer up! You are doing fine and I will be o. k., I think unless ‘E’ breaks—and God forbid that happening. "Hold that end down whatever you do, and leave rest to me. God bless you and comfort you. My dear—this is hard enough for .me, but poor you—you must be nearly insane. “My heart aches for you—l feel your arms aqjrt comfort all the time. Going to getl down there today and growl at thd whole world to beat the band—hyad up now—and what ever happens don't come. Your own darling woman that's always yours. (Signed.)

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PLANS MADE TO TAKE BIG VOTE HERE Machines to Be Distributed Sunday—Officials Will Get Instructions. Plans and preparations for handling election votes wind returns In Marion County Tuesday, are nearing completion, election commissioner Ira M. Hollins announced today. Giddeon Blaine and County Clerk Albert Losche are the' other commissioners. All voting machines will be distributed to polling places in the -till county precincts by Sunday afternoon. Election Judges and clerks will be instructed to he in the Circut Court at 2 p. rn. Sunday to receive instructions, while Inspectors are to be in Criminal Court at the same time. Holmes declared plans arc so thoroughly outlined that all emergencies can be taken care of. j Machines Oiled For the first time in ten years, the voting machines have been overhauled and oiled. A factory repiesentative of the manufacturer has been working on the machines since Oct 10. All day Sunday the two practice machines in the courthouse will be turned over to poll officials in order that they may become familiar with them. In addition to the 269 machines, sixteen others have been placed In precincts where registration and primary vote was exceptionally heavy Five other emergency machines will be loaded on trucks ready for immediate delivery any time Tuesday after the polls open at 6 a. in. Australian Booths In addition to this, Holmes said there are Australian voting booths and tallies loaded, ready for use in case the emergency machines are not sufficient. ‘ Holmes declared the final tab I ulaird count will be announced by J 6 p. m. Wednesday night, twentyfour hours after the polls close. An order to "get in the count" will he strictly enforced by the com missloners. and officials In charge of the voting places will he ordered to* have the totals in as soon as possible. Holmes declared. If any moves are made to thwkrt Immediate receipt of the count by the commissioners and board, police will be called upon to aid,. Holmes stated.

NOT AGREED ON MERGER Believe Tentative Plan Reached on Nirkle Plate Combine. Bu t nltel Press NEW YORK. Oct. 30.—N0 agreement with* the Van Swerlngen brothers for a revision of the Nickle Plate Railroad, merger plan has been made either by the Pere Marquette or the Hocking Valley Railroad, the Dow-Jones financial news servico said it had learned officially today. At the same time it was said there is basis for believing that at least a tentative agreement has been reached between the Vhii Sweringens and tlie Chesapeake & Ohio for a revision of the merger plan. The revised plan,, according to word in Wall Street, would exclude the Erie Railroad from the merger. SEEKS TO BUY UTILITIES Electric Company Desires Allen and DeKalb County Properties. Acquisition of two utility concerns in northeastern Indiana is sought today in petitions filed with the public service commission by the Indiana and Michigan Electric Company, an Indiana concern which operates a large production and distribution system in Michigan. y Companies sought are'the Allen County Electric Light and Power I Company, which supplies electricity to the towns of Grabill, Harlan, Leo and Woodburn, in Allen County, and the Indiana Power and Light Company, which furnishes electricity for the towns of Butler, St. Joe and Spencervillfr in DeKalb County. The water distribution system at Butler also is part of the deal. Proposed price for the Allen County concern is $60,057.95 and that of the DeKalb County utility. $102,544.15, NEW IN CITY TO VOTE But Pus t master General Did Not ! Attend G. O. P. Rally. Postmaster General Harry S. New was in Indianapolis today. New. who maintains a residence at 1030 N. Pennsylvania St., returned here to vote Tuesday. He has been campaigning for the Republicans in other States, but has made no speeches In Indiana this campaign. He was in the city Friday night, it was said, but did not attend the closing Republican rally of the campaign at Tomlinson Hall which Senator Arthur R. Robinson addressed. LAST DAY IN CANADA Queen Marie Will Return to United States Tonight. Bu United Press ABOARD QUEEN MARIE'S SPECIAL TRAIN EN ROUTE TO WINNIPEG. CANADA, Oct. M. Queen Marie spends her last day In Canada today, entering the United States late tonight for a Sabbath in Minnesota, before resuming her Western tour. The rest Friday from the strenuous serial program of the American visit was highly enjoyable to the royal family. Except for th'j Informal luncheon party celebrating the fifty-first birthday of the Queen, the royal trio spent the day chatting over family matters, recalling former birthdays, and life In bucharest.

Forecast Cloudy tonight and Sunday; probably Vrain; colder tonight.

TWO CENTS

SHI CAMPAIGN NEAR END ‘Stephensonism’ Crowds Out All Carefully Prepared Issues. FINAL RALLY TONIGHT Democrats Meet in Tomlinson Hall—Predict Victory. Tonight sees the close of one of the strangest political campaigns In the history of Indiana. Historians may record it as the campaign in which the regular party politicians did not make the issue. It started out to be a typical Hoosier argument over the tariff, and ended as a submission to the voters of the question: “Shall the men whom D. C. Ste phenson elevated to power be permitted to remain in office?” As usual both Democrats and Republicans predicted victo'ry. Republican State Chairman Clyde A. Walb declared his State ticket would win by .100,000 votes. Peters Welcomes Support Democratic State Chairman R, Earl Peters- said: “Tens of thousands of persons representing every part of the State, who ordinarily have been nffiliuted with the Republican party, have Joined in a solemn determination to .bring the Government back to the people. We respect their viewpoint. We recognize that they, as well as Democrats, first of all demand honesty, frugality and efficiency in Government.” The Democratic organization is the most efficient in years, but has been handicapped by, lack of money. The Republican organization is larger and better financed, but has been hard hit in spots by recent disclosures. Both See Victory In Marion County, Republican County Chairman George V. Coffin predicts victory by 15,000 votes, but his lieutenants admit that they see considerable chance for defeat of Clydo E. Robinson, nominee for treasurer; Omer Hawkins, nominee for sheriff, and Ralph E. Updike, nominee for Congressman. Leroy J. Keach, Democratic county chairman, declared that if the vote comes out the enlfre Democratic ticket will win. Democrats are more confident than they have been for many years. Marion County Democrats will hold their last big political rally tonight at the Murat Theater. Party leaders hope to muster a larger (Turn to Page 9)

NINE MEN KILTED IN MINE BLAST All Bodies Recovered From Shaft. Hu United Prrtm WILKESBARRE, Pa., Oct. SO A terrific explosion of gas today Instantly snuffed out the 11/cs of nine men and wrought destruction and great damage in No. 94 tunnel of No. 7 colliery of the Susquehanna Collieries Compuny at Nanticoke, near here. Four of the victims are members of one family. All the bodies have been rescued. WRKfTT HELD TO 4s. GRAND JURY Noted Architect Faces Mann Act Charges. Hu United Preen MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.. Oct. 30— Frank Lloyd Wright, internationally known architect, was held to the Federal grand Jury today on a charge of violating the Mann act. Bond of $5,000, which Wright was required to give after his arrest, was not changed H(T United States Commissioner Howard S. Abbott, and the architect was released pending hearing later for himself and Mme. Olga Mllanoff on a conspiracy charge. Witnesses summoned by the Government. testified that Wright and Mme. Mllanoff had left Wisconsin for Minnesota together and lived In a Lake Minnetonka cottage as man and wife. Wright's attorneys did, not offer any evidence In rebuttal. Earlier in the day the conspiracy case against Wright and the dancer were continued for one week because of the illness of Mme. Milanoff, who is in a sanitarium suffering from a nervous breakdown. CARNBGIE MEDALS AWARDER} Hu United Free* PITTSBURGH. Pa.. Oct. 30 —Carnegie hero medals, symbols of valor in efforts to save life, today were awarded to twenty-four persons.