Indianapolis Times, Volume 38, Number 187, Indianapolis, Marion County, 11 November 1926 — Page 1

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VOLUME 37 —NUMBER 187

JULIAN* SHEAFFER SEE STEPHENSON

CITVIK DAY ENDING GREAT m Legion and Foreign Veterans Chapter Hold Services. Programs in theaters Peace and Care of Maimed Form Keynotes. In the peace of two downtown theaters, Indianapolis at noon today evinced its patriotic spirit in commemorating Armistice Day, calling back the events surrounding the cessation of hostilities in the World War eight years ago. There were other observances of the day by various organizations, but the high lights were an hour's program at Keith’s theater given by the Marion County posts of the American Degion and devotional services held at English's under auspices of the Indianapolis chapter Disabled American Veterans of the World War. Downtown streets were flag bedecked in-honor of the occasion and many public offices were closed. Flags at the Federal Bldg, and Ft. Benjamin Harrison were at halfmaat. The 11th Infant ;*y band from Ft. Benjamin Harrison gave a half hour concert of patriotic numbers In front of Keith’s, preceding the Inside program. A ten-minute historical sketch, "The Signing of the Armistice,” was the feature of the American Degion program. S. A. Bishop, chairman of the tableau committee, expended .every effort, he said, to make the ■ketch historically accurate. ' The first scene depicted 12:30 a. m., Nov. 7, 1918, in the field office of the headquarters of the French high command. Marshall Foch, played by Ralph Thompson, and Ferd Montani as General Weygand, conferred when the message from the entente arrived which opened negotiations for the signing of the armistice four days following. The return message (Turn to Page 14)

IDENTIFIES!! IN HAMMING Witness, LonglVlissing, Sees Accused in Chicago. Complete identification of Lawrence Ghere and Arthur C. McClellan as slayers of Wilkinson Haag, local drug company officiel, was made in Chicago Wednesday, according to Police Chief Ctaude F. Johnson and Detective Inspector Claude M. Worley. Worley and Johnson, who returned to the city today, met W. D. Smith, Louisville, Ky., railroad man at Chicago and took him to the Cook County jail, where he saw the two men. Smith identified them, according to the two. Siplth was sought for a long time uis the missing eye witness to the fchooting at the Green Mill Barbecue, *4OO E. Thirty-Eighth St., May 17. Smith later appeared and said he had been in that vicinity looking at some of his real estate. Durkin May Be Paired With Loeb Hu United Preen JOLIET, 111., Nov. 11.—Martin J. Durkin, convicted murderer and automobile thief, is now convict 945 at Joliet prison, where he will serve a 35-year sentence for the murder of Federal Agent Edwin Shanahan. Officials said he probably would be paired with Richard Loeb, one of the slayers of Robert in policing the prison yard. CLOSE SHAVE? OH, NO ft i United Preen KANSAS CITY, Mo., Nov. lb— Committee in charge of decorating the city for President Coolidge demounted the union station barber pole so it would not offend the President’s artistic sense. “How’ll Cal know where to get his shave," the barber protested in vain.

By Webb Miller United Press Staff CorresDondent ON THE OLD AMERICAN BATTLE LINES IN FRANCE, Nov. 11—The front eight years afterward Today the thoughts of millions of Americana we making pilgrimages

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Bridge Wizard Joins Staff of Times

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Milton C. Work

Each day beginning Monday, Nov. 15, Milton C. Work, the world’s recognized authority upon the game of bridge, will write a daily article for The Indiaiupolis Times, discussing the science of the game—and its thousands of devotees agree that it is a science. Work will answer any question on the game sent to him by an ‘lndianapolis Times reader. This game has become a great national recreation. It is the amusement at social evenis. It is popular because it gives opportunity for skill and knowledge. These articles will tell you how the greatest of players estimate the game and play it. If you play bridge } r ou can not afford to miss these articles.

BANDITS STAGE TWOHOLD-UPS One Victim Loses SSO0 — Burglaries Reported. Two- hold-ups and several burglaries and attempts Wednesday night were being investigated by police today. Two Negro bandits, who fired one shot at their victim, Herman Raa.b, 603 Highland Dr., driver for the Harnilton-Harris Cigar Company, robbed him of SSOO in money and checks, were at large. The hold-up took place late Wednesday afternoon near Senate Ave. and North St. A- lone bandit robbed Herbert Whitson, 928 Pleasant Run Blvd., driver of a People’s motor coach, at Irvington Ave. and Brookville Rd., Wednesday night. He took about $25. New Political Book Shocks Washington Bn United Press WASHINGTON, D. C.', Nov. 11.— Weightier problems of state were passed unnoticed in Washington conversion today while officials, Senators and society matrons and gossips over the back fence buzzed about the new book, “Revelgy,” by Samuel Hopkins Adams. The book is a novel, with a plot wound ’round a supposed national administration, filled with politics and intrigue. The story centers around a supposed President, described as “whiskey drinking, poker player" surrounded by a corrupt band of politicians using their offices for personal gain. The author, Samuel Hopkins Adams, has the president, Willis Markham, poison himself accidentally after a series of exposures, public and private, of Government grafting officials, and die apparently from a natural illness, a hero to his nation. Graft his friends turned over to him without his knowledge of the nature of the revenue is kept from the public.

ALONG THE MARNE TOD A Y—AND YESTERDA Y

to Ihese desolate fields, these weed grown wastes, these war stricken villages and sleepy hamlets, fertile valleys and wooded hills of France now lying so peacefully under autumn skies. Thouu&nde -• saddened by

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AMERICA FUST, SAKS PRESIDENT Our Main Responsibility Is for U. S., Coolidge declares in Address. OUTLINES PEACE PLAN For Adequate Defense Without Arms Competition. Bu United Press KANSAS CITY, Nov. 11.—A fivefold policy for peace and preparedness was laid down by President Coolidge he#e today in a speech dedicating the Liberty Memorial to World War veterans. A crowd estimated at 76,000 heard the President, extending beyond the half-mile driveway that splices the broad wall leading from the Memorial. He was >cheered for several minutes. The President, removed his overcoat and spoke bare-headed, despite a cold wind that blew his hair out of place arid forced'him to hold on ills manuscript tightly. The executive arrived early this morning and was greeted by thousands that packed the streets. The President spoke with unusual frankness about the domestic and foreign policies of the nation. Ills main points were: 1. That the Government is "thoroughly committed to a policy of permanent international peace” and will cooperate as much as possible with other powers to reach this goal. 2. That while laboring for world peace, an "adequate national defense” will he maintained. 3. That the Government Is also “thoroughly committed” to avoiding roin|etition in armaments. 4. That "any future policy of ennsrriptinn should be all inclusive,” applying to the “entire personnel and the enlire wealth of the country." 5. That the United States will become a member of the World (Turn to Page 15)

FAVORSCONCLAVE ON CONSTITUTION Tax Defeat Spurs State Farm Federation. Following the defeat of the State income tax amendment proposed by the Indiana Farm Bureau Federation, the farm body expects to call on the Legislature for a constituttional convention, according to William H. Settle, federation president. “I believe we will ca 1 ’ for a constitutional convention whereby the constitution can be revised in order that other sources of Wealth in the State aside from physical property will be asked to pay a sir iin carrying on functions of government,” Settle declared. Settle said it is unfair for property holders to bear the entire burden of government. The only constiutional convention ever held in Indiana was in 1851, when the present constitution was adopted. Settle said the legislative program of the federation would not be announced until early December. \ T Lengthy Road Turns Right Behind Bars Twas a long road, but it had a turn today for Frank K. Smiley, 547 •f. East St., known as the "police station bootlegger,” because he had patrons around that citadel of the law. Smiley was fined SIOO and sentenced to thirty days in jail by Earl Cox, municipal judge pro tern., on a blind tiger charge. Arrested last March 28, by Sergeant Dever and squad. Smiley gave SI,OOO b ond . through Whitlock. He obtained four continuances of trial, the last to May 20. On June 3, when he could not be found, the bond was forfeited. Whitlock located him in Louisville, Ky., and today surrendered him to Judge Cox.

poignant memories of “buddies” still there under lonely crosses. This story is especially for those thousands, those millions. Others will barely comprehend. To you who viewed these scsnea eight years ag< they would seem melancholy today.

INDIANAPOLIS, THURSDAY, NOV. 11, 1926

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“The Signing of the .Vnnistice.” depicted by Legionnaires at the noon Armistice day program at Keith’s Theater today, showing (left to right) the historical characters, Roy E. Me Coy as Admiral W. E. Wemyss, Ferd Montani as General Weygand (seated), Frank Henley as an English general (standing), Ralph Thompson as Marshall Koch, Ed Kinry as an American officer (seated; and Rob KendrlcJ; as .Mathias Erzbcrgcr, the German emissary.

HOLIDAY HALT CALLED IN HALL MURDER TRIAL Jury Considers Story Told by Maid Concerning Love Scenes. Bv United Press SOMERVILLE, N. J., Nov 11.— With the trial of Mrs. Frances Stevens Hal] and her brothers. Henry and Willie Stevens, adjourned until Friday because of Armistice day, the testimony of a Scotch servant has assumed paramount importance in the minds of many who have followed the four-year-old investigation into the murder of the Rev. Dr. Edward Hajl and Mrs. Eleanor R. Mills. Miss Barbara Tough, former maid for Mrs. Hall, Wednesday afternoon testified to the following: That Dr. Hall an* Mrs. Mills had been “friendly” for four years preceding their deaths, and that the relationship between the rector and the leader of his church choir had been common gossip. That Mrs. Hall and her dull-witted brother Willie apparently were not at' home at 10 on the night of Sept. 14, 1922, when Dr. Hall and Mrs. Mills were ‘elain as they kept a tryst on the Phillips farm, near New Brunswick. That Willie Stevens kept a rifle and a revolver in his room and that Dr. Hall used a straight-edged razor In shaving. That Tough at one time surprised Mrs. Mills while the latter was sitting on the rector’s knee in the guild room of the church, and that the singer’s comment was, "O, it's only Barbara.” Hey! Hey! Another War Ends in Peace Bu United Prcts CAMBRIDGE, Mass.. Nov. 11— At 11 a. m. today Judge Beane, hearing the divorce suit of Irving E. Heath ordered all to stand in a two-minute silfent Armistice day tribute Heath turned to his lawyer: “Eight years ago, when I was overseas, we wanted an armistice. Let’s sign an armistice now. “Do you love your wife?” “Yes.’’ Court adjourned and the principal--and their attorneys left to settle the case peacefully. * Sheik 7 Burglar T akes Only Toilet Articles A burglar who operated Wednes day night is either a “sheik” in the day-time or has a “sweet mamma,” police say today. J. G. Glatt, opened his drug store at 1702 E. Washington St., today and found lipsticks, perfumes,-bath salts, powders and vanity cases, valued at $92.50, had been stolen during the night. William Pennish, poolroom proprietor at 2442 Northwestern Ave., said candy, cigars, cigarets and gum were stolen at his place of business.

Most of the houses are rebuilt, the villagers are puttering about their small affairs, the peasants laborious’y plodding on their fields, but the gray villages and empty cross roads are peopled with ghosts—ghosts of your endless columns and roaring cannon.

NOTABLE WAR HERO SEEKS SCHOOL AID

Sergt. Alvin York Would Help Youth of His Homeland. By Edward Meeinan Thee* Staff Corrrsuondent JAMESTOWN, Tenn., Nov. 11. — Conscientious before the war. Conscientious during the war. Conscientious after the war. That is Sergt. Alvin York, greatest hero of the World War, who now, for the first time, is asking something of the people of the United States. He is asking them to donate to an agricultural and vo cational school for the mountain children —the Alvin C. York Institute. To do all in his power to give other boys of the "'mountains the opportunities that were denied him absorbs York's life today. It is with him a matter of conscience—a conscience that is -\probably the most robust in America. York was a conscientious objector to war. though when the little blue card came, he would not ask for ex(Tum to Page 8) PRESIDENT’S WIFE HOL DS COURT HERE Greeted by Butler Sorority at Train —Coolidge Applauds Song. Smiling sincere, tactful Grace Coolidge held court on the observation platform of the Pennsylvania special train bearing President Coolidge's party to Kansas City, which stopped fifteen minutes in Indianapolis, late Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Coolidge, renowed as one of the most gracious mistresses of the White House, bore the brunt of the response from the presidential special to cheers of a hundred spectators and wdth special attention to a delegation of thirty Butler University members of the Pi Beta Phi sorority. The President and Mrs. Coolidge stepped to the observation platform as the train halted here at 5:25 p. m. They were accompanied by Secretary of War Dwight F. Davis, Ever(Turn to Page 8) MINERS TO TALK PEACE Will Meet Government Representatives Today. Bu United Press LONDON, Nov. 11.—Possessed of unconditional authority to negotiate with the government for settlement of the mine dispute, the executive of the miner's federation was to meet with representatives of the government at 5:30 p. m., today to discuss Premier Baldwin’s peace proposals.

| I have just revisited these scenes j deeply etched into your memories 1 and his—tjie Marne, the Veale, the Atgonne. It has rained; that unforgettable drizzle. The wind is penetratlngly cold, the skies lowering. That much, at least, is unchanged.

Outside of Marion Count? 12 Cents Per Week Stnirle Codlos

Penny or Dollar Per Prisoner Alvin C. York, as a sergeant during (he World War, didn't see much difficulty in capturing 132 Germans in one day, Perhap§ s’ou will not find it hard to give a penny, a dollar or even SIOO for each prisoner captured. Set your quota and mail your check to the Alvin C. York Institute, Jamestown, Tenn.

MERCURY LOWEST . IRIS FALL AT 22 Warmer Weather Forecast in Cold's Wake. HOURLY TEMPERATURES 6 a. m 22 10 a. m "6 7 a. m 22 11 a. m 29 8 a. m 23 12 (noon) .... 32 9 a. m 25 1 p. 33 Lowest temperature so far this was full was recorded at 7 o’clock this morning when the mefeury stood at 22, at the local station of the United States Weather Bureau. This was two degrees colder than the previous low Wednesday morning. Low temperatures were general throughout Indiana, the range being 20 to 22 in the north and central portions and up to 26 in the southern. The mercury was climbing today, with the weather bureau predicting still warmer weaYher tonight and Friday. Higher temperatures prevail In Illinois and sections west of that State. The cold wave is also receding in the Canadian northwest. WINTER IS GENERAL Rockies to Atlantic Coast Report Cold Snap. Bu United Press Winter came to most of the United States today. From the Rockies to the Atlantic coast, low temperatures and snow were reported. Snow was reported in Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York and many parts of the West. The cold extended as far south as the Carolines. In Chicago, where it was 22 yesterday, the cold continued, but the forceaster promised relief. UNCLE JOE UNCHANGED No Immediate Cause for Alarm. Says Doctor. Bu United press DANVILLE, 111., Nov. 11.—The condition of “Uncle Joe" Cannon, former Speaker of the House of Representatives, ill at his home here, remained unchanged today. The aged statesman spent a restful night, and there is no immediate cause for alarm, his physician said.

Snail-like canal boats, pilots lazily smoking, woman hanging out their scanty wash, move along the Marne, that tranquil stream which was reddened with blood of American boys in June, 1918. At Chateau Thierry, youngsters

CENTS

THREE

Prosecutor Remy Starts Quiz to Learn Why Kiplinger and-Hill Beat His Men to Prison. , CONFERENCE LASTS FOR HOtJRS Deputies and Witness on Grand Jury Mission to Cell. Prosecutor William 11. Remy and his staff of special assistants this afternoon began an investigation into why J. H. Kiplingcr and Lloyd C.'Hill, attorneys, entered the Indiana State Prison and conferred with D. C. Stephenson before emissaries from the Marion County grand jury could get to Stephenson. Remy promised a rigid investigation to determine whether Kiplinger and Hill, who have made a number of mysterious moves in the Stephenson affair, were informed before they left Indianapolis that L. G. Julian, Stephenson’s former business partner, and Deputy Prosecutors John L. Niblaek and W illiam H. Sheaffer were on their way to talk with Stephenson, armed with an order from the grand jury.

The deputies and Julian left early Wednesday afternoon. Their trip was intended to be deeply secret. However. Kiplinger and Hill beat them to the prison. Kiplinger had hovered about the courthouse for three days, now and then appearing in the legal battle which the prosecutor encountered in Ills effort to make Julian answer questions about the whereabouts of two of Stephen son’s strong boxes, believed to contain some missing documents. The documents would prove the Stephenson charges of corruption In Indiana being investigated by the grand jury, thp prosecutor believes. According to a dispatch from Michigan City, Kiplinger bore >vhat he said was a letter from Stephenson askirg him to come to see him Julian, Nlblnok and Shenffer appeared at the prison at 10 a. m. today. They left at 1 p. m. to drive back to Indianapolis. Sheaffer Raid the conference was “very satisfactory.” Jury Not In Session The grand Jury was not in session today, but the members will ..reconvene Friday, according to Remy. More evidence will be considered when the body meets, he said, and more witnesses called. So secret were preparations for the Journey that the deputies and Julian were out of the city before it was learned they were to go. One report was that they left by train, and another that they departed by automobile. Julian, before he left Wednesday, gave every indication that he at last was cooperating with the grand jury, following bitter legal battles over the questions asked him the first two days of his appearance. It was shortly after noon Wednesday that Julian and Sheaffer left the city. Niblaek is said to have left later. Julian bad been questioned before the grand jury during the morning, and, according to all reports, had replied more readily to questions than on the two previous days, Monday and Tuesday, when it had been necessary to take hi mbefore Judge Pro Tern. Charles Wiltsle in Criminal Court, to secure replies to some questions. * The former business associate of Stephenson had admitted in previous testimony receiving the two black boxes belonging to the former dragon. x It was after prosecutors assured him that their purpose was not to I indict him, but to find out what the boxes contained, that Julian became more tractable. Talked With Two He went into the jury room about 9:45 a. m. Wednesday and was before that body until noon adjournment at 12:15. No one emerged from the Jury room during that Interval. His apparent cooperation with the i prosecutors was shown when he walked out of the courthouse and had a sidewalk conference with Sheaffer and Niblaek. Before the jury In the afternoon was the Rev. W. H. Brlghtmlre, former , pastor of an Indianapolis church, and at one time national lecturer for the Ku-Klux Klan. Last Friday Brightmire was called to the courthouse, but not questioned, and said he could “tell a let.” It is understood that Mrs. Martha Dickinson of Seymour, who has charged she had power of attorney for Stephenson, will be brought in by the grand Jury. She was sought at her home in Seymour, but was not found. She was located here at 1634 N. Illinois St. VICTIM'S FATHER SOUGHT Bu United Press LA PORTE. Ind., Nov. 11.—Efforts were being made today to locate the father of Thomas J. Leasure, 19, a section hand, who was killed near Wanatah late yesterday when he stepped in front of a freight train.

are fishing where Lieutenant Bissell and his fourteen men were cut off when the stone bridge was blown up behind them. Washwomen chatter and pound clothes on the river bank ten yards from the still ruined building where the 7th Machine Gun Battalion

Forecast Fair tonight, followed by increasing cloudiness Friday; rising temperature; lowest tonight about 30.

TWO CENTS

MARION COUNT'S

TWO-THIRDS MARK NEARLY MED IN FUND CAMPAIGN Contributions Bring Total in Drive Up to $442,151. Practically two-thirds ol’ the Community Fund goal of $683,000 has been subscribed, with the addition of $95,942.26, contributions reported by workers at their fourth dally luncheon at noon today at the -Olaypool. The $442,151 grand total reported to date Is $33,840 in excess of the $408,311 brought in on the fourth day of the fund drive last year. "Don’t be deluded by the fact I-that-we are keeping ahead of last year's record," F*red Hoke, president of the Community Fund, said. "We’ve got to keep ahead of it, for we've got money to raise, and it will take hard work to do it.” Indications point, that the campaign will be closed on schedule next Monday. Dick Miller's special gift “A” division today announced contrihutions amounting to $73,686. Other division reports were: special gifts, “B,” $782; women’s special gifts “C,” $400; branch house, $1,416; mile fuare, $4,853.75; women's army, ,246.35. and employees division, $12,558.16. Several divisions have already reached their quota, it is said, and those behind are delayed because of the many persons the workers must see.

C. OF CTO SIT IN MERGER HEARING Will Attempt to Prevent ‘Harmful Results.’ The Chamber of Commerce will be represented by counsel at the hearing on the proposed merger of the Indianapolis Light and Heat Company and the Merchants Heat and Light Company next Thursday before the public service commission. The two utilities petitioned to merge with a capitalization of $55,000,000 for stock issuance purposes. The Chamber will “do everything in its power to see that no harmful results to the city grow out of the proposed merger,” said a statement issued by directors who considered the matter today at luncheon. Nicholas H. ■Noyes, president, said a committee had studied the proposal and was empowered to obtain counsel. OH, NO? OH, YES! READ IT! Klan O. Ks. Catholic Dedication of I’ole Jews Give Metliodiists. Bu United Press PORT HURON, Mich., Nov. 11.— The Ku-Klux Klan of Port Huron approves of plans for “Catholic” dedication of a “Jewish” flagpole donated to a Protestant church here, and has presented a flag to be used at the Joint dedicatory services under American Legion auspices next Sunday, the Rev. Russell H. Bready, pastor of First Methodist Episcopal Church, announced today. The K. K. K. has an estimated membership of 6,500 here.

hastily mounted machine guns and blazed into the advancing Germans and forced them back from the cross' lng. • t The marks of some of these bullets remain today as ugly scars on the young trees and the shutters (Turn to Page 7)