Indianapolis Times, Volume 38, Number 306, Indianapolis, Marion County, 31 March 1927 — Page 1

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VOLUME 37—NUMBER 306

DALE RETURNS HOME, ARRESTED

HENRY FORD SUSPICIOUS ABOUT CRASH Injured Billionaire Considers Theory to Kill or Hurt. RECOVERY PROGRESSES Patient Guarded in Own Hospital. ISu United Press DETROIT, March 31.—Encouraging reports came today from the hospital suite where Henry Ford, history’s most famous victim of a hit and run automobile driver, is recovering from injuries sustained Sunday night. Word was sent from the bedside at 6 a. m. that Ford had passed a comfortable night, and this was followed later by word sent out by Dr. It. D. McClure, chief surgeon of the hospital, that his early morning examination showed “no new complications had developed." This was believed to refer to the possibility of pneumonia, gravest danger, according to medical men, which besets a victim of such an accident as Ford suffered. Seek Car Occupants While Ford is being given every care by a dozen nurses and physicians fluttering around his six-room suite, authorities of Detroit and Dearborn, as well as Federal officers, were trying to determine the identity of the occupants of the ear who, either accidentally or intentionally, crowded the SSOO coupe made and driven by the world's richest man, off the road and down an embankment and sped away. There was lots of talk of a cie liberate plot to take the motor maker’s life. At least one man close (to Ford believes that the injuries to his chief was not the result of casual accident. Ford himself suspects that someone tried to injure or kll’ him. He has pronounced the circumstances “suspicious.” But police and Federal authorities arc open-minded. Four Men Held Reports that “many arrests" had been made were denied by Detroit and Dearborn police—the latter having charge of the investigation—and by Federal officers. Four men were held by the Federal authorities on an unrevealed charge, but they denied the arrests had anything to do with Ford. Dearborn ’police told the United Press that “what we want to do is to determine if we can who it (Turn to Page 11)

TERRORIZERS ACTIVE IN 2 CITY NEIGHBORHOODS One Raps on Windows, Stalks Into Homes —Another Beats Man When Caught at Door.

Two mysterious terrorizer* have j been in action in two different sec- I tions of the citv recently, police i said today. A man was beaten by one of the prowlers. Mrs. Anna Fertig, 923 E. Mary- I land St., reported that the man has j the neighborhood in fear, and j women are afraid to stay alone at night. She said the man has been prowling between houses, and that lie j knocks on windows and sometimes j breaks the windows. Frequently lie j walks on the porch, rattles th n 1 door knob, but never opens the noor, even if it is unlocked, she said. Negro Attacked 30 years old and his clothing varies, she told police. Describe Antics “He just ‘makes faces’ and runs.” declared Mrs. Fertig. who described the man as about 30 years old and dressed in overalls and cap. Carl Bunch. 926 E. Maryland St., chased the intruder Hire'' blocks Wednesday night after he discovered the “peeper” at his dining room window. "Tuesday "e veiling I saw the man nonchalantly resting in our porch swing,” said Mrs. Mary Funk, 961 E. Maryland St. “When he saw lie was observed, he disappeared, but later reports show he was still in the neighborhood.” Walks Into Home L Mrs. Elizabeth Burris and her daughter, Mrs. Guy Chatman. 927 E. Maryland St, declare lie strolled into Heir kitchen Wednesday night, after faces” through a window part of the house, earlier evening. He said nothing and few seconds ran out. Hrs. Isabel Adams, 919 E. MarySt„ also observed the man’s actions. said the man probaWy is a ■ented. Strict watch will be kept effort to apprehend him. He hM confined his visits to the 900 block on Maryland St. Henry Raiser. Negro, 67, of 920 , / -i Colton St., the Lincoln Flat, was taken to the city hospital Wednesday night, where a bad cut over his right eye was dressed. Raiser told

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Tries to Save Woman , May Die Bu Times Special HAMMOND, Ind., March 31.Henry Newman, 38, who had turned in his resignation effective today as a railroad cdossing watchman here because the duties were shattering his nerves, was in a hospital near death instead. Wednesday lie leaped five feet to knock Mrs. Anna Smith, 50, from the path of a locomotive. Both were struck and she may die also. Newman received a Carnegie medal two years ago for saving the life of Mrs. Flynn Sawyer at the same crossing. LITTLE HOPE FOR COAL MI WAGE PEACEHELO HERE Sounding of Central Field Whistles May Be Last for Months. Work whistles sounded today at coal mines in the central competitive field for what is expected to be the last time in months. At midnight tonight, the agreement under which 150,000 miners in Indiana, Illinois, Ohio and western Pennsylvania have operated for the past three years will expire. Miners have held out for a continuance of the existing $7.50 a day wage, but operators demand a reduction. Some to Continue Union officials declared today that the shutdown would not be complete. Many operators, in the district have agreed to continue work on the basis of the expiring contract until anew agreement can be negotiated. Operators’ representatives, however. declared that the percentage of mine capacity which will remain in operation will be negligible. No tHrike Ordered Union officials declare that no strike order has been issued by President John L. Lewis. They declare that the suspension of mine activities will constitute a lockout and not a strike, since miners have agreed to work under existing condi tions pending anew agreement. Operators, however, declare that mines will reopen when the wage scale is lowered. United Mine Workers officials, including Lewis, are reported as “out of the city" at headquarters here. LOCAL STUDENT HONORED Bn Times Special LEBANON, Ind.. March 31. Word was received here today that Miss Oeie Higgins of this city had been adjudged the best singer at the divisional contest of the National Federation of Music Clubs. Miss Higgins is a Butler student at Indianapolis.

police that recently someone lias been knocking at doors in the apartment and then disappearing. Sitting near liis door. Raiser prepared to open it suddenly on sound of a knock. When it came, he opened the door and a man who was in the hallway mumbled something and struck him, he said. FLIERS IN VENEZUELA Bii Times Special PUERTO CABELLLO, Venezuela, March 31. —The United States Army's Pan-American flight squadron was here today after a flight from Port of Spain. Trinidad. A relief plane from France Field, Panama, joined the three v,hich flew from Trinidad. The fliers motored to Caracas. i HOURLY TEMPERATURES i 6 a. in 44 10 a. m 51 I 7 a. ni.... 44 11 a. m 53 i 8 a. m 47 12 (noon) .... 55 ! 9, a. m 49 1 p. m 57

First Spelling Bee Tests in City Set for April 7

The first tests in the Indianapolis public grade schools for entrance in the great State Spelling Bee will be held April 7. These tests will be held in every fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth grade on, that day under rules formulated by Acting Superintendent of Schools Thornton and his committee of teachers and principals. Ts there should be any doubt as to the winners in any room, there will be an oral test on April 11. So, boys and girls, get ready for these tests which may send you, finally, to the National Spelling Bee in Washington in June. The Times has arranged for this spelling bee in Indiana to determine the representative of this State who will compete in the National Spelling Bee. The Times will send the State champion and a chaperon ou this trip and majje it possible for Indiana to participate in this great national event.

ARMITAGE, TIGHTENS HIS GRIP More Shake-ups Likely as Boss Coffin’s Power Di- • minishes. WILL BACK SHANK IN ’29 Trotter, Shaneberger Are Doomed on Works Board. Indications that William H. Armitage, political boss during the Shank administration, is in control at city hall again and that a big general shake-up there is due were strengthened today. Armitage admitted that he is building up a political organization to back Lew Shank for mayor in 1929. More Changes Lem H. Trotter will be removed from the board of works, Roy C. Shaneberger, board president, may be removed and Oren S. Hack, Democratic member, will remain, Armitage said. "Os course, all this is according to rumor,” he said, but refused to deny that he now is “the man behind the thrbne.’ Coffin Slips "It looks to me like Coffin’s hold is broken,” Armitage declared. "How do you think I’m sitting?” He referred to George V. Coffin, Marion County Republican boss, who, since the beginning of Mayor Duvall's administration, has been city hall boss. “No member of the Shank works board will be appointed in .Trotter’s or Shaneberger's place,” Armitage declared. “That would lie a foolish move on Mayor Duvall's part. But you can be assured that they will he good men, politically and otherwise.” t Other Changes He intimated that other changes would take place soon. "The mayor shored have made a general house cleaning when he fired Oberleas ” he asserted. “Then there would have been one big wave of publicity and all would have been over.” City Engineer Chester C. Oberleas was ousted Monday by Mayor Duvall. Oberleas declared that “Armitage and his gang of asphalt men” had fired him because he had placed concrete on a “fair basis” with asphalt ns a street paving matrial. According to reports at city hall, Street Commissioner George Woodward and R. Walter Jarvis, parks superintendent, will be removed in the general shake-up.

Each Stork Visit Costs Dad SIOO,OOO I Bu United Press ! LOS ANGELES, March 31.—Every j time the stork arrives at the home ! of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. White it means another SIOO,OOO for Mrs. White. By a prenuption agreement, White promised to pay his wife this sum for each child, he revealed yesterday In Filing answer to an income tax suit for $251,120. White, r British subject of Tampico, Mexico, is fighting attempts of the Government to collect taxes claimed due on property in Los Angeles. Two children have been born to the Whites, the father said in his affidavit. Tc make good his marriage pact he-said he formed a Los Angeles corporation valued at $200,000 in the name of his wife, who is American born. White said he had no earnings in this country. DIES UNDER TRACTOR Bu Times Special / PETERSBURG, Ind., March 31. | Waldo Young, 21, of Frankfort, was crushed to death here Wednesday when a tractor he was driving fell from a bridge on a State road near here.

INDIANAPOLIS, THURSDAY, MARCH 33, 1927

Duty to Remove Dearth, Is Final Plea to Senate

Vote on Impeachment Likely to Come Late Today. HEAR FINAL ARGUMENTS Move for Secret Ballots on Impeachment Fought. Appealing to their sense of duty as representatives of the people to remove Judge Clarence W. Dearth from the bench of the Delaware Circuit Court, , I Representative Milton J. Sallwasser, La Porte, gave the opening speech of final arguments of the House board of managers in the Dearth impeachment trial before the Indiana Senate today. “You are here as the chosen representatives of the people,” Salwasser told the Senators. "It is for them that you are exerting your power to impeach and your duty under the Constitution. Under the sanctity of your oath you must remember the undisputed facts In this case and, dealing out justice, impartially remove Judge Dearth.” Attorney Moses B. Lalry followed with the opening speech for the defense. He compared the trial of Dearth, whom he contended is inno-

Wednesday afternoon’s Dearth trial testimony is printed on Page 3 of this edition.

cent, to that of Jesus before Pilate. Last speaker of the morning session was Representative William Henry Harrison, Indianapolis, for the prosecution. Vote Likely Today Big guns of both prosecution and defense were to be heard in closing this afternoon. The final speaker for the House managers ill be Chairman Delph L. Mclf ' >n, and for the defense, Attorr Frederick Van Nuys. It is expected that ail speeches will be completed by 4 p. m., and the Senate ready to vote to sustain or reject impeachment. Vote will be taken on each charge and two-thirds (Turn to Page 11)

FOUR KILLED IN MINE Remainder of 300 In Pennsylvania Pit Escape After Blast. Bu United Press JOHNSTOWN, Pa.. March 31.—A1l but four of more than 300 miners trapped in the Pennsylvania Coal and Coke Corporation's mine at Ehrenfield, .Pa., by an explosion escaped alive, a final checkup of survivors indicated today. Four bodies were taken from the mine late yesterday. Two men, knocked unconscious by the blast, were saved by rescue crews. The others were able to escape unaided. LEAGUE’S EFFORT FAILS Article of Proposed Convention Will Not Reduce Armies. By United Press GENEVA, March 31.—Prospects of reduction of the size of Europe’s armies were further dimmed today when the League of Nations preparatory commission adopted the first article of the proposed disarmament convention. The signatories to this first article would undertake to limit the total number of their military effectives with the colors nnd the total number of officers, and also to limit the period of service, but it was admitted the program would not impose any reduction in the size of armies.

The National Spelling Bee is now recognized as one of the great educational events of the year. It has stimulated interest in spelling in the schools. It has won the indorsement of the leaders of educational institutions. When the State champions meet at Washington, they are greeted by President Coolidge and are shown the points of national and historic interest. There will be a trip to the home of George Washington. There will be journeys through the capitol, the White House, the great Government buildings. That trip will be a liberal education for every boy and girl who wins by merit and study this great opportunity. Os course the winning /if a national championship is always a great event. But to win the national spelling championship also carries with it a prize of SI,OOO with other prizes to those who win second and third places.

BALMY SPRING DAYS BRING FORTH LAST SUMMER’S FISHING TACKLE

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Spring is here and . Edward Reasor, 14, of 1332 N. Capitol Ave., is taking every advantage of Hie balmy season. The picture shows the youth waiting for a "nibble" at a favorite spot on Fall Creek, near Northwestern Ave. His dog also is waiting patiently for a “bite.”

LOBBYING HINDERED ‘HONEST JOHN'S’ INSPECTIONS, SAY COUNTY OFFICIALS

WARD MS BUCK HIS RESIGNATION Withdrawal 'Salves’ Wat-son-Robinson Split. United States District Attorney Albert Ward announced today that his resignation, submitted about a month ago to become effective May 1. would be withdrawn within a few days. Ward assigned no reason for changing his decision, but it is believed that deference to Senators James E. Watson and Arthur R. Robinson prompted the move. When Ward's resignation was announced, Watson issued a statement that lie and Senator Robinson bad agreed on Charlbs R. Haller, Huntington attorney and strong Watson supporter, to succeed Ward. Robinson, however, said the agreement was “news to him." Withdrawal of the resignation will prevent a possible split between Watson and Robinson on the question of appointing a successor. A score of aspirants, besides Haller, appeared qji the scene when the resignation was first announced and probably would have reappeared had the resignation become effective. WELL CASE "TRIAL" SET Warsaw Youths Will Go on Trial Late Next Month. Bv Times Special WARSAW, Ind., March 31.—Trial of Samuel and Athol Riley, farmer youths, charged with poisoning the school well at Mt. Tabor near here, has been set for April 26. Thirteen pupils became ill from drinking the water.

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McGregor Facing Call on Carpet for Rare Visits to Sunnyside. Investigation of reports that John McGregor, county building inspector at Sunnyside Tuberculosis Sanatorium, where $350,000 worth of new structures are being erected, was seldom on duty during the Legislature. is being conducted today by county officials. McGregor was attending the Legislature supporting the salary increase bill for county commmissioners, it is charged. County counciimen were to Investigate the situation and Prosecutor William H. Uemy said he would ask commissioners and counciimen to bring McGregor before them to explain. It is known that McGregor was at the buildings only two or three times some weeks during January and February. S2OO a Month The buildings are units to Sunnyside. Construction was started Aug. 13, 1926. McGregor was appointed with a salary of S2OO a month by Commissioner Cassius L. Hogle and Charles O. Sutton. Formerly he was county road inspector at 5 a month. The buildings are being erected by the State Construction Company. Thomas Kessler of Eden, Ind., is superintendent of construction and L. D. Elliott, assistant. Harrison & Turnock, architects, who drew the building plans may be called in the investigation. Statements from Elliott and Kessler have been obtained by persons interested in the situation. Made Complaint Kessler's statement, it is known, sets out that McGregor was at Sunnyside only a few times during the legislative session. Kessler said (Turn to Page 13)

The National Spelling Bee and the Indiana Spelling Bee, which will be held in Indianapolis in May, will be conducted along the same lines as the old-fashioned spelling bee of the day of the little red school house. The spelling bee was a thoroughly American institution and for years had its place in the calendar of every community. Out of those bees came the men and women who gave direction and character to the Nation. The Times, cooperating with newspapers in more than twenty other States, will conduct the national championship. The State championship will be under the direction and auspices of The Times. The start comes April 7. Get. out the spelling book. The best speller will be found and started on the way to the National Bee and possibly national honors.

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SECOND mil MISHAP REPORTED Schoolboy’s Leg Broken Playing Ball. The second “spring school vacation” accident of the week was reported today by Dr. L. L. Bulleit, of 6007 College Ave., who said his son. John, 12, pupil at School 70, received a broken right leg while playing ball. John is an ardent ball player, his father said, and was “covering the hag” in a back-lot game Monday when an older player lunged onto him in a determined slide for the base.' Police were gratified that only two accidents to children have been reported this week.

Spring Vacation Accident Score In 1925—Tw0 children were killed and fifteen injured during spring vacation. In 1926—0ne child was killed and seventeen injured during spring vacation. This week: Killed 0 Injured 2

Forecast Cloudy tonight and Friday; probably rain. Not much change in temperature.

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Editor Foe ol Judge Dearth Seized by Sheriff When He Goes to Sefc Sick Daughter. IS RELEASED ON BOND Faces Indictment Returned by County Grand Jury, Charging Libel. Hu Times Special MUNCIE, Ind., March 31 (jieorge Dale, editor of the Munjyc Post-Democrat, came home Wcdijesday night because of the illness of his daughter Man and was arrested today by Sheriff McAuley on a criminal libel indictment. He was released at 11:30 a. m. on $3,000 bond, after being held in the sheriffs office two hours and a half. Seizure of newsboys selling Dale's paper, Feb. 19, on orders of Circuit Judge Clarence W. Dearth, who did not like tilings the paper said abjut him, resulted ill Dearth’s impeachment trial in progress before the Indiana Senate at Indianapolis. Dale has stayed out of the State, spending most of his time at Ft. Recovery, Ohio, just over the Indiana line, since his indictment, e month ago. By Van Ogle Tliis is the indictment which Arch Hamilton, grand jury foreman, testified before the Senate was prepared by Van Ogle, attorney for Dearth, at Dearth’s orders before the grand jury heard evidence against Dale. Dale returned home at 6 o'clock Wednesday night, but was not arrested until 9 tliis morning. McAuley took him to the sheriff's office until the bond was arranged. Those who signed the bond were: J. K. Smith; Thomas Hedgeland, farmer: George Bross; Francis Brady: Samuel Webb; E. W. Barrett, insurance man; Charles. C. Cray, farmer and John Watson, former city engineer. Another wa/rant still pends against Dale, a bench warrant issued by Dearth, charging contempt of court. “This being arrested on a warrant instigated by Dearth is no new experience for me." Dale said. It was said liis daughter's illness was not serious. Meanwhile Mrs. Dale was in Indianapolis attending the Dearth trial. Dale was in Washington, D. C., at the time lie was indicted. Hearing of the action of Judge Dearth, lie refrained from entering Indiana, asserting he did not believe he could have a fair trial as long as Deartli remained on the bench. Muncie authorities sent a warrant to Ohio for Dale's arrest. He was arrested and released on bond, but extradition was not attempted bv the Dearth faction. RETURN IS EXPLAINED Mrs. Dale at Dearth Trial Here Sajs Husband Worried Over Daughter. While Mrs. George Dale, wife of the editor of the Muncie Post-Demo-crat. sat listening to the closing arguments in the trial of Circuit Judge Clarence AV. Dearth in th' - State Senate this morning, she received a long distance phone call from her daughter, Elizabeth, telling of her husband’s arrest. She re mained calm. Mrs. Dale said she had told her husband not to return, but that liis worry over their daughter Mary’s jllness caused him to overrule thisadvice. */ “If Judge Dearth ll impeached wc will have nothing to fear," she declared. “Should he return to the bench I imagine he will try and keep by husband in jail forever. He will not succeed, however, for the Muncie citizens are aroused. "Given an honest trial before a fair judge I fe<d that Mr. Dale will not be found guilty on any indictment that was prepared by Van Ogle.” NEW TANGLE AT MUNCIE l/cgality of Future Juries May Be Challenged. Bu Times Special MUNCIE, Ind., March 31. —Muncie attorneys, who have been concerned over the legal status of their cases with Circuit Judge Clarence W. Dearth facing impeachment charges, faced anew tangle today. Legality of the new future petit and grand juries was being questioned today as the result of the appointment Charles D. Guthrie, assistant road superintendent, as jury commissioner. Judge Dearth this week named Guthrie commissioner, despite he already was a county office holder. This is contrary to law, some attorneys believe. Guthrie, and Jacob D. Cavanaugh, the other commissioner, placed the names of the jurors in the jury box. With a cloud on the legality of Guthrie's appointment, drawing of the new juries may be questioned later, it is feared. BULLET FIRED AT HOME Bu Times Special COLUMBUS, Hid., March 31. Sheriff Arlie Arbuckle today was investigating the mysterious firing on the home of Mrs. Charles Boyer Wednesday. A bullet crashed through a aoor, narrowly missing her.