Indianapolis Times, Volume 38, Number 253, Indianapolis, Marion County, 27 January 1927 — Page 2

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TRIO ADMITS JEWELRY STORE ROBBERIES

PUBLIC SERVICE MEMBERS STRUCK BV SENATE BILL Moorehead Would Oust All Present Men on State Commission. The five present members of the public service commission would be summarily ousted and temporarily replaced by five new men named by Governor Jackson under a. bill Introduced by Senator Robert H. Moorhead (Rep.), Indianapolis, in the Indiana Senate. The bill further provides for the election of five public service commissioners, one from each of the five Supreme Court districts. The elected commissioners would take office after the general election in November, 1928. Effective May 1 The present commission would be abolished as soon as the law becomes effective, May 1, and the Governor would name five commissioners to serve until the new commissioners are elected. The measure was darwn, it is reported, by Samuel R. Artman of the State industrial board, former commissioner. Some say it is unconstitutional. An attempt to do away with consideration of the "reproduction new” theory Jn arriving at valuations for rate making purposes is made in the bill. The bill provides that "the commission shall value all used and useful property of every utility company as a going concern at the actual present value thereof..” The law now provides that "as one of the elements of such valuation the commission shall give weight to the reasonable cost of bringing the property to Its then state of efficiency. In the decision of the United States Supreme Court in the appeal of the local water company from a decision of the Indiana public service commission a definite rule for the discernment of the basis for utility rates was laid down as follows: “ the present value of lands, plus the present cost of constructing the plant, less depreciation if any, is a fair measure of the value of the physical elements of the property.” Gas Company Case On the basis of “spot reproduction value” as followed in the Federal Court, Wiltiam P. Kappes, sitting as a special master in chancery, allowed the Citizens Gas Company a value of more than $16,000,000 with about 4,000,000 added for intangibles although the balance sheet of Dec. 31, 1925, shows assets of approximately $11,000,000. The bill would cancel all indeterminate permits under which most of the utilities now operate. In theiflr place the commission to be formed would issue new indeterminate permits to contain an agreement by which the utility would contract to take its appeal from any ruling of the commission to the State courts. Many attorneys say that this provision is unconstitutional on the basis that constitutional rights cannot be signed away. Holding companies would come under the plan, as would associations or individuals which have control of more than 50 per cent of the common stock of any public utility company. Control of outside holding companies such as the American Telephone and Telegraph Company would aiso pass into the hands of the commission under the measure. SEEKSINCREASE Os BOOH POWER Measure Would Give Commission Right to Probe Finances. Another public service commission bill has been announced for the legislative hopper by Denver C. Harlan, Richmond. It will be the fifth measure having to do with utilities regulation. The Harlan bill is designed to increase, rather than to curtail or abolish, the power of the present commission. It plans to extend to the commissioners opportunity to peer behind the scenes and learn what money Is expended for various purposes not recorded in the filed financial statements of the companies. The measure is aimed directly at the huge amounts said to be supplied for attorney fees and lobbying when utility concerns are endeavoring to "put something across.”

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Police Say Youths Confess Smashing Two Downtown Shop Windows. ONE ARRESTED IN CHASE Saws, Glass Cutter Found at Apartment. Three 19-year-old youths were held today on charges of burglary and grand larceny when police said they confessed to smashing in two downtown jewelry store windows. The trio admitted implication in the robbing of the Crown Jewelry Store, 21 S. Illinois St., early today, and the Hamilton Jewelry Company, 3 N. Meridian St., of S3OO loot early Wednesday, after smashing the store windows, police said. Held After' Chase Eugene Ellmore, Apt. 26, of -119 E. North St., was arrested shortly after he is alleged to have smashed the glass at the Crown store. Two other youths were arrested later Stewart Coleman, 1951 Broadway, and Miles Lane, 2425 Ashland Ave., American District Telegraph burglai alarm employes, answered an alarm sounded when the glass 'smashed. They chased two men, but captured only Ellmore. Five watches, a cameo ring, a glass cutter and a small wrench were found in Ellmore’s pockets, they told police. The Crown store window had been cut with a cutter and smashed with a wrench. Police found James Wolfe, who said he is Elmore’s roommate, in bed at the North St, address. A piece of plate glass and a watch were found in one of the youth's pockets. Drove Auto Edward Carson, who said he shared the apartment, came in the rear entrance while police searched the place, Carson admitted he drove Wolfe and Elmore to the scene of the robbery in a rented car. Wolfe and Elmore alighted in front of the store, while Carson drove down the street and waited. Growing tired of waiting, he told police, he returned the auto. Police found saws, chisels and a glass cutter in a suit case carried by Carson. Loot at the Crown store totaled $175, police said, but it all was recovered. The trio admitted attempting to rob the barber shop at 29 S. Capitol Ave., where Wolfe was employed, police said. Detectives say the trio admitted they formerly lived at the Masonic Orphans Home, Franklin, Ind., and since leaving there made two trips back stealing band musical instruments each time. MEDICAL FREEDOM LEAGUE OPPOSED Bill to Enjoin Unlicensed Healers Scored. The Indiana League for Medical Freedom with headquarters here today expressed vigorous disapproval of the House bill pending in the Indiana Legislature which provides for injunctions against unlicensed healers. The bill would make it Imposible for citizens to select the type of attention they desire in case of Illness, the league pointed out. 4 BANDITS WIDOW BRIDE Slay Clerk in Hotel llold-Lp—Actress Iluit by Jumping. Bii l nited Press NEW YORK, Jan. 27.—Two young bandits today entered the Hotel Charles in Harlem, killed the night clerk, wounded two guests and under cover of revolver fire escaped with their loot—a diamond pin and $143 in cash. Miss Adele Strauss, actress, terrified at the sounds of shooting, jumped through a second floor window. She suffered a fractured skull and internal injuries. The slain man was Samuel Lipschitz, 25, part owner of the hotel. Ho was a bridegroom of two months. Harold Perlmutter, a bank clerk, and Michael Montforte, a chauffeur, who joined Lipschitz in struggling with the bandits, received leg wounds. SPURNED SIOO,OOO OFFER Bu United Press DENVER, Col., Jan. 27.—Franz Liszt, famous German composer and pianist, refused an offer of SIOO,OOO to appear in P. T. Barnum's circus, as Jenny Lind had done, because ho didn’t want crowds to stare at him as they do at fat men and bearded ladies. This and other hitherto unpublished incidents in the private life of the great musician were recalled today by Dr. James M. Tracy, only living American pupil of Liszt, as he celebrated his ninetieth birthday here.

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‘PEACHES’ BETS ‘DADDY’ FEARS TO TELL HIS STORY But Browning’s Attorney Declares, ‘Try and Keep Him Off the Stand’ —Resume Hearing Monday.

Bu United Press NEW Y'ORK, Jan. 27.—Having moved back to Broadway from suburban White Plains, Edward West Browning today had four days to consider his wife's revelations about his penchant for rubber eggs, Honking ganders and toy dogs, before he must go to the witness stand and “tell all.” The millionaire realty operator, who is 52 years old and doesn’t look a day over 60, is expected to testify Monday in the separation suit brought against his 16-year-old wife, Frances (Peaches) Heenan, sub-stantial-figured blonde, who already has recounted her story of the unsavory marital venture. "I'll bet he wol't. He’s afraid to,” was the girl's trenchant comment when informed that “Daddy” was to be a witness in his own behalf. Which observation, to those Who have breathlessly followed the career of Browning, proved that she didn't understand him. John E. Mack, trial counsel for the plaintiff, summarized the situation more effectively: “Will Browning testify? Try and keep Idm off the stand,” said Mack, an astute attorney, better versed than “Peaches" in the acquired characteristics of the Cinderella fancier. BILL FOR CENSORSHIP Bii United Press WASHINGTON, Jan. 27.—T0 prevent publication by magazines of salacious testimony offered at the Browning separation trial. Representative Wilson (Dem.), Mississippi, has introduced a bill creating a Federal magazine censorship board. Wilson offered his bill as a result of testimony published in newspapers. He fears that much of it, withheld now, might find its way later In to “art” and “Snappy” magazines. Wilson intends to speak in the House in a few days and to produce more than thirty-five magazines which he claims are publishing ob-

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jectioifc.ble articles and pictures. He will also pay his respects to “small pictorial newspapers” which he said published many phases of the famous New York case which could have been eliminated. MELLON MAKES DENIAL Treasury Head Declares He Owns No Property in Mexico. Bii United Press WASHINGTON, Jan. 27.—Secretary of the Treasury Mellon today denied that he owns any property in Mexico. / The denial followed reports that the Mellon interests had purchased oil holdings of Lord Cowdray in the southern Republic. Mellon explained lie had been a stockholder for twenty-five years in the Gulf Oil Company, a subsidiary of which, the Mexican Gulf Oil Company, operates south of the Rio Grande. He said he has nothing to do with operations of the company.

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SEEK LIMIT EOR FARMERS’ LAKES Will Submit Biii to Prohibit Taxes Exceeding Revenues. Relief of farmers from the high burden of taxation was provided in a tax measure, to be submitted to the Legislature, outlined at a meeting of the farm bloc of both houses of the Legislature Wednesday night. It provides that taxation of real or personal property be limited to 2 per cent of its fair cash value and that the taxes on no real or personal property, dependent for its value entirely upon its revenue, should exceed 20 per cent of its normal net income. The suggestions are to be placed in the proper form by a committee consisting of Senator Alonzo H. Lmdley, Senator Curtis Shake, Representative Charles M. Trowbridge and Representative Harlan R. Denton. Lindley and Trowbridge are Republicans and Shake and Denton Democrats. Methods of appeal to the courts front the board of review' will be included in the measure.

APPROPRIATIONS EOR 36 SOCIAL AGENCIES PASSED $667,316 to Be Distributed Among Organizations in Community Fund. The 1927 appropriation for the thirty-six agencies affiliated with the Community Fund were approved today by directors at the Indianapolis Athletic Club. The subscription for 1927 totaled $657,461. With the estimated additional collections from the 1926 accounts, amounting to $9,855.06, the total for distribution among the agencies is $667,316. Mrs. William H. Coleman and Mrs. P. C. Reilly were nominated for directors, to be elected Feb. 8 at annual meeting. Mrs. Reilly was nominated for two years, so at least one women will lie on the board each year. Appropriation*: ~ . wn Alpha Home < ...480.00 Ameii.-au 9eUlcme.it Aa.oclu tion 1 1 Boys Club 1" ! ' Hoy Scout* ** * '• Camp Fire Girls „:!•!{!]!!•!!! Catholic Community Center... Ail'Siii Catholic Women s Association. 2,g00.00 College* Settlement Association 11..>00.00 Dispensary Aid Association... 0.500.00 L’ n j*h Home 900.00 Family Welf.-re' Society ’gi'nos TLI! Flnnner House ...... w'lmn'n/l Florence Crittenton Home.... 8,000.00 Girl Scouts 5,900.00 H.iwthornc Social Service House Indiana Indorsers of Photoplays 400.00 Council of Social Afrenrics. .. . H.OD4 Day Nursery Association ti. 11.-4.00 Flower Mission *1.000.00 Home for Akcil Women 5.000.00 Humane Society 800.00 Orpnan Asylum 2..0000 Travelers' Aid i Jewish Federation 35. 520.00 Old Folks ltoav- 0,500.00 Public Health Nursing Association 30.500.00 Red Cross 31.147.00 Sa'vation Army 2*.000.00 Society of tile Good Shepherd. 3.000.00 Social Serviie D partment Church Federation 5.5P0.00 Voluntteers of America 12.0tK1.00 Wheeler City .Mission 5.500.00 Woman's Improvement Club .. 1.800.00 Young Men's Christian Association 83.000.n0 Y. M. C A. Colored Branch. 6.100.00 Young Women's Christian AssoGation 35,600.00 Y. W. C. A. Colored Branch. . . 12.500.00 Y. W. C. A. South Side Branch •.’.500.00 Community Fund. Central Office. campaign, collecting, auditing, disbursing, phblielty and centralized financial service to member organization* 40.005.54 Kmeigtncy. shrinkage, etc.. . . 32,873.08 Amount unappropriated 176.74 ABSENT VOTERS’ LAW HIT Repeal of the absent voter's ballot law was recommended in the committee report on a repeal measure passed by the Indiana House of Representatives Wednesday. The repeal bill now goes to second reading. Introduced as a Democratic bill by Representatives Edward B. Bender and William Dentllnger, a divided committee report was returned. Representative John W. Scott (Rep.), of Lake County submitted a minority report signed by himself and spoke for its adoption.

Jim Reed Attacks Spokesman Sham

Bii l nitrd Press WASHINGTON, Jan. 27. The President’s spokesman who makes his statements to the press is actually President Coolidge himself, Senator Reed (Dem.), Missouri, charged in the Senate during the tax debate. “Let us be done with sham and pretense,” said Reed. “The President's spokesman Is the President himself and the newspapermen are under coercion and compulsion to keep up the fiction of the spokesman in order to create the impression that the President himself does not say the things he says. I do not know why this sham is kept up unless it Is to give the people an Idea that the President is a silent man who speaks only words of great wisdom.”

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Bill Babcock, veteran State Representative from Rensselaer is the father of tjie bill for a State soldiers' bonus and to put Barrett law interest in public funds. Babcock is on the roads, public morals and insurance committees. RAIDERS GET BIG STILL Woman and -'lan Nabbed on Farm North of Ft. Wayne. Lighty-one gallons of alleged whisky, a fifty-gallon still, 1,650 gallons of mash and complete equipment for wholesale manufacture of liquor were seized In a raid made early Wednesday morning on a farm near Ft. Wayne by five Federal prohibition agents, under the direction of George L. Winkler, deputy prohibition administrator here. Mrs. Anna Gardner, 43, and John Brennan, 25, were arrested and charged with possession of an illicit still, manufacture of illicit liquor and operating a nuisance. They are held at Ft. Wayne. German chemists are making wool from chemically treated pine needles.

Hires Ex-Wife as Housekeeper Bu Times Kuccial PERU, Ind., Jan. 27.—George Messimer, railroad brakeman, has failed both as a husband and employer, his former wife, Mrs. Ethel Messimer. alleges in a suit asking S2OO as back wages for keeping house for him. Mrs. Messimer sued her husband for divorce last year. It was granted. Unable to win back her affections. Messimer hired her as a housekeeper. Then he has refused to pay her, she alleges now.

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INSIST GOVERNOR PICK REGULAR FOR COMMISSION POST Seek Organization Supporter for Burch’s Job on Highway Body. A regular Republican is being demanded of Governor Ed Jackson to succeed Alvin C. Burch, Republican, of Evansville, whose term as a member of the State highway commission expires April 1, 1927. Opponents of the highway body feel that with the, publication of a list of long distance calls to Thomas A. Adams, Vincennes publisher and charged to the State that they at last have "something” on them. Nnine oil List Adams made public the letter of D. C. Stephenson,"written from his prison cell, in which he declared he could “rock the State with what he knew." This brought about the Marion County grand jury probe which resulted in no indictments, but a peculiarly worded report created much comment. Burch is president of the BlounU Plow Works at Evansville. * His name appeared on the list of those calling Adams by telephone at various times. Whisperings around the Legist* ture indicate that great pressure is being brought to bear on the Governor not to reappoint Burch. "Thousands Will Desert” In some quarters the story is being told that Senator Arthur R. Robinson has - been called upon to tell the Governor that thousands will desert the party if a "regular Republican” is not. appointed to sue. ceed Burch. The Coffin - Trotter - Huffington branch of the combine to which the Governor is alleged to belong are after the scalp of Burch., It is claimed that Burch has made two trips to Washington in an effort to induce Ray Luehring, special assistant attorney general of the United States, to release a report on file in Washington which is supposed to clear the commission and its director of charges ,of fraud. Organization Republicans say the calls Burch made to Adams prove his participation in the “clean-up” campaign. AGENT’S HOME BOMBED None Hurt in Blow Directed al Ruin Runner’s Foe. RAVENNA, Jan. 27.—The home of Fred M. Knapp, safety director here, was bombed today as a result of his activities against rum runners. None of Knapp’s family was injured by th<g blast, which ripped away the front the house. Neighbors said they saw a large automobile speeding away from the scene in the direction of Cleveland shortly after the explosion.

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