Indianapolis Times, Volume 39, Number 12, Indianapolis, Marion County, 25 May 1927 — Page 1

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yOLUME 39—NUMBER 12

STREET CAR MEN GIVEN 3-CENT RAISE

STENOTYPE TO BE MADE HERE AGAIN Chicago University Obtains Lease for Shorthand Machine Manufacture. BOOM FOR INDIANAPOLIS Defunct Company Business Will Be Revived. Arrangements too resume manufacture here of the stenotype machine, a mechanical shorthand machine operated like a typewriter which was made here by the now defunct Stenotype Company, are near completion, it was announced today. The La Salle Extension University, Chicago, is to take over the equipment of the Stenotype company under a license and lease agreement. The university will manufacture the machines and distribute them for sale throughout the country. For Several Weeks Negotiations for the deal have been under way for several weeks, it was said. The bondholders’ committee of the company, composed of Elmer W. Stout, president of the Fletcher-American National Bank; Bert Mcßride and Will Irvin, president of the Irvin Bank. Columbus, Ind., handled the deal for the company. J. G. Chapline, La Salle University president, represented the purchaser. Contract for 10,000 Leonard Cohen, industrial and sales counsel, 1319 Fletcher Savings & Trust Cos. Bldg., announced that he has been authorized by the purchasers to contract for the manufacture of 10,000 of the machines by some city plant. This will .give employment to at 'least 300 workmen here, he said. The La Salle University officials expect to sell that number the first year and later expect to increase the production to 25,000 to 50,000 a year, Cohen said. Negotiations are under way for the manufacture of the machines here, he sail?. To City In 1907 The Stenotype Company was organized in Henderson, Ky. It moved 'to Indianapolis in 1907, when a group of Indianapolis business men raised a fund to bring the concern here. The plant was at Mars Hill. From the time the company moved here until the war the stenotype company devoted itself to stenotype manufacture, turning out 28,000 machines. With the beginning of the war The company began to manufacture munitions. A rifle contract was procured from the Russian government. This was repudiated when an adequate inspection service could not be obtained. Aside. With War With the entrance of the United States into the war the company practically laid aside its stenotype manufacture and began the manufacture of munitions. The Government allowed unlimited credit for the installation of machinery and purchase of materials for manufacturing purposes. When the war was over it was found that the stenotype company owed the Gov- * ernment $1,000,000. With no possibilty of ever collecting, the Government threw the company Into the hands of a receiver. At the same time creditor banks, including Indianapolis institutions, organized the bondholders’ committee to dispose of equipment. Some of the fund needed to pay off the debt to the Government was raised and the affairs of the company were wound up.

AZORES AWAITING DE PM PLANE Flier Expected by Saturday at Latest. Bv United frees HORTA, Island of Fayal, Azores, May 25.—Francesco de Pinedo’s seaplane Santa Maria was expected to arrive here Thursday night or Friday morning. The exact whereabouts of the plane was not known today, but a message from the Portuguese gunboat Beira indicated the seaplane, in tow o fa schooner, had not yet passed the island of Flores, most westerly of the Azores group and approximately 150 miles northwest of Fayal. It was reported that the Santa Marla, provided no serious repairs were necessary, might refuel at iHores and fly, to Fayal, but it was believed more probable that the craft would arrive here in tow.

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Whisky Used to Save Governor’s 111 Wife Belonged to Gilliom Irs. Gilliom Urged Sending of Letter Which Raises Question Regarding National Problem of Legalizing Medicinal Liquor.

By Allene Sumner (Copyright, 1927. NEA Service, Inc.) A "little home body,” the mother of four sons, a itoman who believes with all her heart that woman’s place Is in the home, a woman who never in her life "so much as smelled a cocktail,” a woman who has never bobbed her hair, who signed the dry pledge when a child and keeps it, who believes with her whole soul in the Eighteenth Amendment, revealed today that it was from her home that Governor Ed Jackson obtained the whisky which helpd doctors save the life of his wife. This woman asks that medicinal whisky be made available for her own children and other -mothers' children. She not only asks, but she demands it. And her demands have shaken the brown and yellow executive mansion of the Hoosier State. The woman is Mrs. Arthur L. Gilliom, wife of the attorney general of the State of Indiana. < Official Lawbreakers She is the person who has thrown Indiana into political hub bub which may shake the very Nation, for Mrs. Gilliom frankly says that her husband would never have sent his sensational letter to Governor Ed Jack-

Indiana Medicinal Liquor Ban Praised and Derided Act of Governor, Attorney General Censured by Fundamentalist Leaders-r-others Believe Officials Did Right.

Bv Vnited Pres* NEW YORK, May 25.—The law of Indiana forbidding the use of liquor for medicinal purposes met both praise and xrticism in New York today. The law was brought to public attention by a letter to Governor Ed Jackson of Indiank from Arthur L. Gilliom, attorney general of that State. Gilliom said the Governor and himself both had violated the law in the last eighteen months to save members of their families from death after physicians prescribed whisky. "Both the Governor and attorney general did wrong,” the Rev. John Roach Stratton, fundamentalist leader, said. "They should have permitted the members of their families to die and have died themselves rather than violate their oaths of office. An officer of tbp law swears to support the law and his family interests should not cut the slightest figure once he has taken the oath. "I challenge the whole proposition of liquor for healing. Those who read their bibles know that God has promised to heal. Mrs. Straton and myself have raised five healthy children without the use of a single bit of whisky. But granting that whisky has some curative value, the law in Indiana has saved so many more lives than have been lost through it that the balance is all on its side.” The Rev. Guy Emory Shipler, editor of the Churchman, leading liberal

Twenty-one wonderful weeks of sightseeing, entertainment, fun together with an opportunity for a career are in store for the girl chosen to represent Indianapolis in anew revue, “Young America,” which will be staged in nineteen or more chief cities of the United States. The Times, in conjunction with The Publix Theaters, of which the New Indiana is o'be, has been asked to find the girl. Are you the girl? Beauty, some talent either in dancing, singing or the playing of a musical instrument are requisites. Personality is an outstanding requirement. , you "want to be featured on Broadway in a wonderful new Publix stage production—“ Young America”—the new personality revue which opens July 9 at the Paramount Theater? New Aork, New Haven, Boston, Buffalo, Detroit and Chicago are to be visited. The Revue will come to Indianapolis, swing into St. Louis, make Kansas City and Omaha and play Des Moines. Then Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Memphis and Atlanta will be the southern itinerary with New Orleans, ivonder city of interest on the list. Submit your photograph together with information sought in the coupon for consideration. If you do not have a photograph, the Dexheimer studio will furnish you one free for the purpose of {his contest. The judges, whose names will be announced later, will select from the photographs those to be given trials or auditions at the Circle Theater, the week beginning June 6. The girls selected each night as the best will appear on June 14, when “Miss Indianapolis” will be chosen.

son if she had* not, as a mother, thinking of all mothers, insisted that lie act. That letter contained some startling disclosures. It called Governor Ed's attention to the fact that he himself, shepherd of the people of a great State, was a lawbreaker. Attorney General Gilliom reminded Governor Ed Jackson that only a few days ago when his wile, the first lady, lay dying of pneumonia,

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the Governor telephoned the attorney general to ask him how he could procure some whisky, which doctors said was the only thing which would save his wife's life. "You canit get it legally," said the attorney general, reminding the Governor that Indiana law utterly forbade, under penalty of fine and imprisonment, any physician to prescribe or help procure whisky or any alcoholic stimulant. “You can't get it without breaking the law,” said Attorney General Gii(Turn to Page 13)

organ of the Episcopal Church, disagreed with Rev. Straton. "The law that takes out of the hands of scientific and medical men an instrument for the saving of human life, is, in my opinion, both stupid and vicious.” Rev. Shipler said. “Justified"—Butler The Governor and attorney general were justified. Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler, president of Columbia University said. He cited his speech in Baltimore May 5. condemning the Eighteenth Amendment as "The primary source of the lawlessness and contempt for law that now prevails throughout the land.” Representative 1-a Guardia of New York said the Governor*and attorney general should be indicted. "This would show several well meaning people how ridiculous such a law as the Indiana statute is," he said. The Rev. Christian .F. Reisner, prominent dry, said. “If it really was a matter of life and death no law should stand in the way of procuring liquor.” Payne Whitney Dead Bn In itrii Pr%s* ■ MANHASSET, N. TANARUS., May 25. Payne Whitney, member of the wealthy and socially prominent New York Whitney family, brother of Harry Payne Whitney, died of heaqt disease at his home here today.

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MANAGER CALL LOR VOTE AIDS Ward, Precinct Organizations for June 21 Election Nearing Completion. ‘GREAT. PUBLIC BATTLE’ Officials Must Be Known Supporters. I A call for recommendations of sell qualified election officials favorable to the city manager plan of government to serve in the June 21 election was issued today by city manager movement leaders. Ward and precinct organizations are nearing completion and the selection of election officials for each precinct is under way. “The necessary officials which we are obliged to name for each precinct include judge, /Jerk, poll book j holder, challenger, watcher and al- | ternate. Each must be a known j supporter of the manager plan,’’ a statement said. Bublic Battle ! “We feel this great battle to give | Indianapolis an efficient, modern. I economical form of government is ! the public's battle. Realizing this Iwe welcome suggestions as to the ] high grpde capable, well qualified men and women to serve as officials. "Rov Lewis and Mrs. Lehman ! Dunning, organizers of the men's and -Womeifs forces, are rapidly ! completing their lists of officials, but will be glad to receive further ; suggestions at city manager headquarters. 529 Illinois Bldg., Main 2288," the statement said. Noonday Meetings Neodday factory meetings to educate workers to the merits of the city manager form of government will be started Thursday noon, ac- . cording to Campaign Chairman | Frank E. Gates. j A meeting of the. Langnskamp(Turn to Page 13) STORMS TO TAKE TWO-DAY IST’ * Rough Weather on Vacation, Says Meteorologist. It's going to quit “weatherin.' " At least that's what they would say out on the western plains today after hearing United States Meteorologist J. H. Armington's forecast afitl discussion of weather conditions. "Conditions are favorable for fair weather for at least the next two days,” Armington said. At 7 a. m. the thermometer stood at 63 degrees, 1 degree above normal. The forecast for today was for fair weather with not much change in temperature. Considerable damage was done by I' the city storm Tuesday afternoon. Wires were blown down in several places. Lightning struck the iron flagpole on the Statehouse dome.

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Lindbergh Plans Return to U. S. as Paris Celebration Continues

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—Copyright. 1927. by NEA Service. Ine. Transmitted by radio and telephoto. When (apt. Charles A. Lindbergh returns to America lie'll bring along a medal symbolic of the highest honor France can bestow—the Legion of Honor. Lindbergh is shown here (left) with President Doumergue (center) and American Ambassador Myron T. Herrick, just after the decoration had been awarded.

Flier Showered With Bouquets as He Drives Through City Streets. Bv I'n'trrl Prrs*^ j PARIS, May 23. —Pans today was j raising higher and higher the standj ard which New York must attain if ! its greeting to Capt. Charles A j Lindbergh on his return home shall match that of this city. | Men stood at salute today and women threw bouquets as Lindbergh passed in an automobile through the thickly populated slums of northeastern Parts returning from a visit

Lindbergh Likes Ride on Liner Bv Vnltrd Pro* PARIS. May 25.—Capt. Lindbergh today had not yet received President Coolidge's invitation. made on suggestion of The Indianapolis Times and other Soripps-Howard newspapers, to return to New York aboard an American tlarship. Lindbergh Indicated he believed it would be a softer "ride" aboard a liner. Having sacrificed comfort going over he evidently intends to “make it up” on the return trip.

to his plane at Le Bourget Field. It was another of those triumphant rides which have become Lindbergh's lot since he amazed the world with his feat flying alone across the Atlantic ocean. The laboring people lined the streets. Lindbergh inspected at Le Bourget the plane .being constructed for Paul Tarascon. who plans to fly from Paris to New York in August. The craft is a monoplane of 380 horsepower. Lindbergh inquired especially whether the plane would float and was assured that it was as solid as a boat. Lindbergh tinkered with his monoplane today and pronounced.it ready, except for a minor adjustment or (Turn to Page 13)

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MOTHER S LIFE FLICKERS IN PRAYER FOR CHILD Runaway Mary Might Save Her, H She Only Knew — Father Again Asks Police Aid.

Out at 325 N. LaSalle St., a mother lies dying, and as the flame of life flickers she pleads for her runaway daughter to come home. Mary Hemmert, 17, ran aw'ay from home. May 12. She didn't say why she was going; she didn't even say she was going; she just left. Perhaps it wouldn't have been so bad. but she was the sole care of — Boy Couldn't Pay for Present; Dies ‘Bv l nited Pro* DETROIT. Mich., May 25.—The body of Otto Bever, 21. of Belleville. 111., who police believe committed suicide because he couldn't complete payment on a watch he bought for his sweetheart, lay in the morgue today awaiting claimants. Beyer {net a girl summer, according to police, and on Christmas bought her an expensive watch. The two quarreled and Beyer went home. Later he returned and paid $25 on the watch, but then lost his fob. The youth wrote the .teweler that he would “meet the payment on May 21,” last Saturday. STEAM HEAT NOW OFF Downtown Service Discontinued by • Plant. The steam heating service of the Indianapolis Power and Light Company in the downtown district was shut off today. The hot water service in a large part of the residential section was shut off Tuesday. It was continued four days longer than usual, due to inclcmsMt weather.

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I her mother. William Hemmert, her : father, spends Jong hours at his | work as a baker. He can't stop to I take care of his wife. They need the money badly, too. Broken Voice Nearly a week after Mary disappeared a telephone call came to police. A woman's voice, broken, said that "Mary has gone to Ohio with a hoy and had married him.” "You might as well give up your hunt for her,” the voice told the i desk sergeant. "This Is her mother.” So police forgot about the affair. But this morning police were asked again to look for the girl. Just Once More "Her mother is dying,” the father told police. "She wants to see her just once more before she goes. Won't you try to get Jier back for us?" "But how about that telephone call, that she was married?" he was asked. "Her mother has not been out of bed since Mary went away," he said. "She hasn't been able to get out of bed. She couldn't have telephoned." Perhaps in Detroit “And besides,” the father satd “we-ve heard that she went to Detroit. That's what one of her friends told us.. And other persons have told us that they have seen her on the streets here, even since that telephone call you say you got.” So police are looking for Mary Hemmert. And Mary’s mother's life might be saved if she will just come home. Hourly Temperatures 6 a. m...... 61 10 a. m 66 7 a. m 63 It a. m 68 8 n. m.~... 65 12 (noon) .... 70 9 a. m...... 66 1 p, m 71

Forecast Fair weather for tonight and Thursday; not much change in temperature, expected.

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Company Grants Hourly Pay Increase, Effective June I—Commission Must Approve. SOURCE NOT DISCLOSED Employer Silent on How Higher Cost Will Be 1 Met. More than 1,000 motormea* conductors and hus drivers of the Indianapolis Street Rail* way Company were granted a 3 cents an hour pay increase today following a conference) of the employes’ committee of fifteen and Superintendent J, P. Tretton. The increase will cost thtf company approximately sloo,# 000 annually, Trettem declared. He did not state how thd money would he raised. Cora* pany reports show it has been operating at a loss for some time. The now wage seal* adopted at the conference is the same as that ordered last week by the public serv. ice commission sitting as a. board of arbitration in the James Green case, to be paid Green. It raises the minimum scale from 37 cents to 49 cents and the maximum from 42 to 45 cents. It follows; (or one year or less of service, 40 cents an hour, increasing one rent an hour for each additional service until after five years of - service the maximum rate of 45 cents is reached. The committee of fifteen is composed of men who did not go out on the strike last summer. They hove been working for the 3-cent increase for some time, they declared, functioning under the provisions of the contract with the company under which the Green case was brought. Announced as Personal When the commission decided the Green cam Friday, it was announced that it applied only to Green personally r.p . that he would secure an 8 cent per hour increase. A copy of the order was not recelved by the company until today according to President Robert *T. Todd It had been changed from the original order in that the sliding scale according to seniority was Included Under this Green will receive a 3oent rather than an 8-rent raise, since he lost fifteen years of seniority by being out on strike six months Teefton explained. Living Wage Is Issue Green went out on strike last summer. He returned six months Inter as a. member of the “extra hoard" at 37 cents per hour. This is parti-time employment as substitute conductor or motorman. He took his case before the commission, testifying that he made but sj)s one month and 37 cents was not W living wage. He also asked In his petition that reniority rights he returned to those who went, on strike and that hose still out be reinstated, The wage provision was the only point taken into consideration by the commission. Struck sos More Pay Street car company employes, who were members of the local union of the Amalgamated Associa* tion of Street & Electric Railway Employes of America, struck last July' 4 for a wage Increase, anil recognition of the union. No demand for a definite Increase in wages was made. Street car traffic was hindered for* a few days, but desertions from tbe (Turn to Page 13)

SOVIET READY = TO OOipOON Await Actibn of House on Break Move. Bu United Prcm LONDON. May 25.—The Soviet embassy staff was burning superflu. ous papers and packing trunks to day. preparing for the„,enforced do parture from England expected to be ordered by the British government. The cabinet's decision to break off diplomatic and trade relations with the Soviet government will be voted on by the House of Commons tomorrow. but the ballot will be * formality. It is a foregone conclusion that the overwhelmingly conservative Commons would approve the step. It was expected the government would give the Russians a specified time, probably a week, to get out. The government presented to Commons yesterday payt of the evidenc# collected In the recent raid on the Soviet Trade Delegation Arcos, Ltd., headquarters. Officials gavs little Information regarding evidence of espionage by the Russians in America It was believed that if any important evidence of such activity lud been uncovered it would bs pr% sented to the governments affected i