Indianapolis Times, Volume 39, Number 41, Indianapolis, Marion County, 28 June 1927 — Page 1

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ARMY FLIERS OFF FAR IN LEAD IN RACE OVER PACIFIC TO HONOLULU Giant Fokker Plane in Perfect Getaway From Oakland Airport; Hope to Reach Hawaii in 27 Hours. MAILMAN PILOT ENCOUNTERS GRIEF Ernest Smith Forced to Return After Being in Air Seven Minutes; Repairs Craft for New Attempt. By JOHN N. PALMER United Press Staff Correspondent, OAKLAND AIRPORT, SAN LEANDRO BAY, Cal., June 28.—The Army’s effort to fly from the North American continent to the Hawaiian Islands was progressing favorably today, while misfortune met the first attempts of the civilian pilot, Ernest L. Smith. Lieuts. Lester Maitland and Albert F. Hegenberger, who took off at 7:10 a. m., in a giant tri-motored Fokker plane, were far out at sea at 10 a. m., winging their way steadily onward toward Honolulu. Smith, who announced his intention of beating the Army pilots to Honolulu despite a late start, took off from the airport at 9:38, only to return at 9:45. His return was caused by the windshield in front of the cockpit breaking in two shortly after he soared out over the bay.

Aviators here said his landing was “miraculous,” in view of the load carried by the plane and the rough section of the field he was forced to select. Edmund J. Moffett, principal backer, said anew windshield would be taken from a DeHaviland plane on the field and that a second start would be made “soon.” With the army plane three hours on its way, however, most experienced airmen said they feared it was too late for Smith to overtake them. Flier Is Unnerved The monoplane’s gasoline supply was replenished by three gallons while mechanics hurried the task of obtaining anew windshield. Smith idled about the field. “We’ll make it yet,” the flier remarked. ~ . . , Edmund Moffett, chief backer of the flight undertaking, was noncommittal when asked if he thought Smith ind Carter would beat the army fliers. Smith, who is 34, later appeared slightly unnerved by his mishap. He ■was taken by his father, Ernest W. Smith, across the field to an empty automobile and asked to lie down in the tonneau. Two policemen stood guard. Start Surprises Crowd Maitland estimated the time required to make the flight would be from 24 to 27 hours. The start of the Army flight was dramatic in its unexpectedness. “Good-by, boys; we’re off,” Maitland said as he crawled into the cabin. Spectators thought the airmen jWere posing for photographers until this farewell was spoken. Hopoff Is Sudden The army plane was in the air ©ne minute after starting down the runway. The start was sudden. Lieuts. I Maitland and Hegenberger had arrived at the field only a few minutes previously. Maitland ordered a second rope barricade placed around his ship. It appeared that he would not be ready to take off for many minutes. Suddenly both Maitland and his navigator donned helmets and Jumpers. They entered the plane, waved good-bye and were off. Smith was standing only a few feet from the runway when the great olive drab plane took to the air. He watched movements of the pilots intently and smiled as the big Fokker roared down the path and then suddenly rose, heading towards Hawaii. Smith Is Confident “I can give ’em two hours’ start and beat ’em,” Smith said. The great plane soared toward the Golden Gate. Immediately after the departure an Army officer was seen to walk to Smith, who hoped to be first in taking off, and embrace him. Smith laughed. Smith and his navigator, Capt. Charley Carter, engaged in hurried activity as soon as the Fokker was beyond sight. Patrick Praises Smith They made repeated trips between the plane and their "Supply tent. Smith was introduced to Maj. Gen. Mason M. Patrick, chief of the Army air service. “My boy, I hope you make it,” Gen. Patrick said. “You certainly khave courage.” ' “Thanks, general,” the mail pilot answered. The Fokker soared into a sky in which hung comparatively low fog. The sun was bright and it was believed would dispel the fog before the fliers had gained much distance. Ten army planes in two squadrons

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Fleet to Aid Bu United Press WASHINGTON, June 28. The whole Pacific fleet will be at hand to search the waters of the Pacific ocean if the Pacific fliers attempting the Hawaiian hop meet with mishap. The Pacific fleet arrives today in the San Diego-San Pedro area and if a search is needed some of its units can be detached to comb the waters of the Pacific. There also are boats and planes at Hawaii. When the late Commander John Rodgers was lost, the entire fleet was returning from maneuvers in the Pacific and vessels were sent in search.

of five each were In the air when the Fokker left the field. They were instructed to escort the Hawaii fliers ten miles to sea. Through the night hundreds of persons gathered at the Oakland flying field to watch the take-off. Crowd Waits Patiently Despite an announcement that there was no chance of the fliers hopping off before daybreak, many people remained outside the hangars in the belief that an unexpected move would be made in what has become a race from California and Hawaii. It was a quiet crowd. Both Maitland and Smith retired early, leaving instructions .to be called shortly after midnight, so they could watch the final conditioning of their planes. Both expressed confidence that their planes would be able to span the uncharted course between here and Wheeler field at Honolulu. Weather bureau officials said the weather would be fine for the first 500 miles. Both planes were taken for test flights yesterday. The army ship was reported in excellent condition,

Doing Stuff Bu United Press WASHINGTON, June 28. Lieut. Lester Maitland sent a laconic telegram to Assistant Secretary of War Davison just before hopping off from California for Hawaii today. It said: “You know we will do our stuff.”

but flying field observers said that one of the wings of Smith’s monoplane was a bit too heavy. Lieutenant Maitland is accompanied on the record-making .flight by Lieut. Albert Hegenberger as navigator. Smith has Charles H. Carter in his monoplane as navigator. The army plane is a giant threemotored Fokker machine, flown to the coast from Dayton, Ohio., by Maitland and Hegenberger. Smith’s plane a smaller machine, but capable of great speed. The little “Travelair” monoplane which Smith will fly appears like a pigmy beside the giant three-mo-tored Fokker machine of the Army. Smith’s machine, a rebuilt passenger plahe, is equipped with a Wright whirlwind motor and has tremendous speed. A study of the two planes shows a decided contrast in preparations for the hazardous journey over the Pacific. The little “Travelair” monoplane —which has been christened the “City of Oakland”—was rebuilt in about three weeks in a small San Francisco workshop. It’s wings were not adjusted until Sunday. The navigatioh instruments that Capt. Charley Carter will use are considered somewhat makeshift affairs. Contrasting this is the elaborate

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HAWAII WAITS PLANE ARRIVAL 9 Officials and Citizenry on Watch for Fliers. Bu United Press HONOLULU, June 28.—Hawaii was prepared today to extend her famous “Aloha” greeting to the first flyers to reach here from across the Pacific. When definite word was received here Monday that the trans-Pacific fliers were planning to start today on their oceanic journey but little time was lost In arranging an official reception and welcoming program, and should the fliers reach here tomorrow they will require no letters of introduction. At Wheeler Field, a crew of carpenters was placed at work constructing a platform upon which Governor Wallace Farrington, General Lewis, Gener.ll Smith, Mayor Arnold of Honolulu and other prominent officials and citizens will welcome the airmen. The entire population of the islands has been invited to witness the landing of the fliers and in anticipation of the huge crowds expected a battalion of troops from Schofield barracks has been assigned to guard duty. Parking space has been provided near the field for 10,000 automobiles. ‘THEY’LL MAKE IT’ Byrd Predicts Success for Hawaiian Fliers. ’ j Bu United Press ROOSEVELT FIELD, N. Y„ June 28.—“ They’ll make it,” Commander Richard E. Byrd predicted confidently today when told that Lieutenant Maitland and Hegenberger had taken off for the Hawaiian Islands. Byrd and his companions, who also will use a tri-motored ; Fokker in an ocean flight, were still held to the ground today, because cf uncertain weather off the Newfoundland banks.

Fokker army plane, which represents years of study. It was gone over carefully before Maitland took It away from Dayton. It has been gone over carefully here. Maitland and Hegenberger, besides having the most complete navigating instruments, will be aided by the “radio beam” device, said to be the latest navigating instrument. The two army fliers will carry rockets and flares, a collapsible lifeboat and an extra propeller. Their food includes hot soup, coffee, concentrated chocolate and sandwiches. Smith’s plane carries no lifeboat. The Army plane carries ,1,334 gallons of gasoline, while the smaller ship has 350 gallons. The approximate weights, fully loaded: Fokker, 13,800 pounds; Travelair, 4,750 pounds.

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GIRL SWIMMER RESCUES CHUM Heroine, 17, Doesn’t Care for Compliment. “Oh, she wouldn’t have drowned. Someone else would have pulled her out if I hadn’t.” This was the way Miss Virginia Boyer, 17, of 5260 Carrollton Ave., dismissed her rescue of her chum, Miss Dorothea Dawson, 17, of 5441 Winthrop Ave., in Broad Ripple swimming pool this morning. Miss Dawson suffered a cramp in her foot. She had sunk to the ninefopt bottom twice when Miss Boyer seized her. After a brief struggle with the pain-crazed girl Miss Boyer fought her way to the edge of the pool and completed the rescue. Miss Boyer was trained as a member of the junior life saving corps of the Red Cross. She was a member of the same graduating class at Technical school as Barton Bradley, the youth who last winter drowned in Fall Creek trying to save a small boy w,ho had coasted into the water from Fall Creek playground.

HUNT RUNAWAY HUBBY I Woman Claims He Took Poison Draught and Departed. Her husband has been threatening to leave her and today drank or pretended to drink a bottle he said contained poison, Mrs. Charles Ross, 1620 W. Ohio St., reported to police. Then he ran from the house saying he was going to leave town on the next freight train, she said. Police searched nearby railroad yards, but found no trace of the husband. They don’t believe he drank poison. Vodka Made From Melons Bv United Press LENINGRAD, June 28.—Vodka, Russia’s national drink, now is being made from watermelons, according to the State institute of experimental agriculture.

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JACKSON GIVEN STEVE REPORT - ■ . Probe Made Following Cruelty Charges. The State Board of Charities turned over to Governor Jackson today its report on charges that D. C. Stephenson was cruelly treated at Indiana State prison, where he is serving a life sentence for murder. It is believed that the report denies the truth of the charges that Stephenson was the victim of a plot inspired by Klan Wizard Hiram Evans and involving Warden Walter H. Daly and Prison Trustee John Moorman. “That wouldn’t be far wrong,” said W. H. Eichhorn, Bluffton, when asked if the report would exonerate Daly and Moorman. The charges were made in a petition asking Stephenson be paroled for ninety days. Governor Jackson said the report would be turned over to the prison trustees. Trustee Michael Foley said it would be made public when the board meets on the Stephenson parole plea Friday afternoon at Michigan City. DELIVER PHONE BOOKS Subscribers Should Get July Directories This Week. Delivery of July telephone directories to all Indianapolis subscribers will be completed by the end of the week, according to Z. W. Leacr., local Indiana Bell Telephone Company supervisor of directories. The book lists numbers of the new Hemlock and Cherry exchanges, which will replace the Kenwood and Webster exchanges, July 1. Almost 10,000 subscribers will be affected by the change. Hourly Temperatures 6 a. m 61 10 a. m 76 7 a. m 66 11 a. m 78 8 a. m ’. 69 12 (noon) ... 82 8 a. m 73 1 p. e 84

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BRITISH SEEK TREATY BREAK, U. S. BELIEVES Administration Spokesman Claims Ship Equality Being Sought. SUPREMACY IS ISSUE Geneva Delegates Turn to Cruiser Question as Split Looms. June 28.—Great Britain was charged by a high Administration spokesman today with trying to use the Geneva conference to destroy the United States right, under the Washington treaty, to capital ship equality with the British. “Britain has two warships of 350,000 tons each—the Rodney and Nelson —and by her proposals to limit future building to 25,000 or 30,000-ton ships would secure permanent supremacy over the American navy, whose largest ship is 32,600 tons,” the spokesman said. Because of this, and because the Washington treaty provides for a mandatory revision conference in 1931 by five powers, the United States under no circumstances will agree to the British capital ship proposals, it was explained.

Cruiser Question Critical Bu X'nited Press GENEVA. June 28.—Undismayed by its load of other troubles, the naval limitation conference today began consideration of the cruiser program. Next to the question of battleships, which Great Britain was trying to raise with Japanese support, despite its absence from the program, the cruiser question was the most critical. But with heads of the three delegations still arguing over other problems, the technical commission on cruises began active work. Disagreement was expected to arise early. Great Britain and Japan both thought their cruiser needs greater than would be apportioned to them under the 5-5-3 ratio, which grants equality to the United States and Great Britain and allows Japan 60 per cent of their strength. Coolidge Continues Silence Bu United Press RAPID CITY, 8. D., June 28. President Coolidge does not intend to take any part in discussion which have arisen out of the Geneva disarmament conference, it was made clear at the summer White House today. He believes that American delegates at Geneva are entirely competent to make any announcements concerning the position ,of this government and he will continue to decline to comment. There is nothing in the situation at this time which would cause Secretary of State Kellogg and Secretory of the Navy Wilbur to come out here for conference, it was said. Later both may come out. SEEK POLICE EXPERT’S AID FOR STATE BUREAU Parrott May Help Start Criminal Identification Branch. Secretary of State Frederick Schortemeier this afternoon was to ask the board of safety to permit Albert G. Perrott l police Bertillon expert, to give part time assistance in establishment of the State bureau of criminal identification. Perrott was slated for the post, but Police Chief Claude F. Johnson objected to giving up Perrott, because of his long record of efficiency. It was understood Johnson had agreed to permit Perrott to give part time aid if the board approved the action. PUT NEW PROPELLOR ON HONOLULU PLANE Grace’s Craft Being Prepared for Hop to Mainland. Bu United Press HONOLULU, June 28.—Richard Grace’s new propeller arrived today on the S. S. Maui and was at once transported to Pearl Harbor on a speed boat. Mechanics immediately set to work installing the propellor and expediting Grace’s departure for the mainland . DENTAL GAS EXPLODES Instruments in Dr. H. J. Kniper Office Are Damaged. A gas tube connection leading to a torch In the office of Dr. W. J. Kniper, dentist, 704 Odd Fellow Bldg., became loosened today while Kniper was out of the office. An explosion followed that damaged instruments, and office equipment to the extent of SSOO he told Police Lieut. O. D. Thomas and firemen. The loss is covered by insurance. No other tenants of the building suffered.

Cut Yourself! Bu United Press NEWARK. N. J., June 28.Reasoning that whiskers were still growing even If Newark barbers were on strike, an ingenious master barber looked at his seven chairs bereft of customers and conceived an idea. He had a sign painted, “self service barber shop,” He put placards in the window, “no dipping, no conversation,” and equipped the shop with safety razors. Forty-seven men blessed William G. Cirillo, the ingenious one, before the day was out and most of them paid him well.

SUITOR SHOOTS GIRLAND SELF Both May Die; Jealousy Is Motive. Jealousy prompted Ormand Reed. 30, whose parents liv eat 14 N. State Ave., but who has been rooming at 907 N. Illinois St., to shoot Mrs. Betty Padgett, 22, of Washington. Ind., also rooming at 907 N. Illinois St., today and then turn the pistol of himself, according to police. Mrs. Padgett is at Methodist Hospital, sot in the side, i na critical condition. Reed, shot in the heau probably will die, city hospital attaches said. The shooting took place at 125 W Fifteenth St. Mrs. Cleo Lucas, 19, and John Nelson, 22. of Bedford, Ind., other

roomers at the N. Illinois St. address, had been attempting to persuade Mrs. Padgett to forsake Reed for Herbert Beach, 23, Chicago, Reed said. Today he followed the four to the W. Fifteenth St. address, the home of the father of a girl friend of the two women, called Mrs. Padgett into the kitchen and fired four shots at her, then shot himself. The two couples rooming at the N. Illinois St. address Just had returned from a two-day visit to Chicago, where they met Beach. While Reed was away Mrs. Lucas and Nelson persuaded Mrs. Padgett to leave him and moved their and her clothing from the N. Illinois St. address. Reed said. He followed them and Beach to the W. Fifteenth St. address. Mrs. Padgett has a small son, Robert, who is staying with a woman on E. Maryland St., the others said. Reed was charged with shooting with intent to kill and the others with vagrancy. DR. ROBINSON STILIT FIGHTING FOR LIFE Coroner’s Condition Critical From Injury in Auto Crash, > City hospital authorities announced Coroner Paul F. Robinson’s condition still Is critical. He has not regained consciousness since the automobile accident In which he was injured Saturday evening. Slight hope is held for his recovery. Coroner Robinson’s right side is entirely paralyzed ancj he suffered a concussion of the brain. To relieve pressure on the brain a small portion of the skull was removed. The operation was performed by Drs. E. E. Padgett, Larue D. Cartel; and Murr&y N. Hadley. SHOPS TO CLOSE AT 5 Summer Custom of Stores Starts Tuesday. All stores which are members of the Merchants’Association will commence next Tuesday to close at 5 p. m., dally except Saturday, W. E. Balch, Merchants’ Association manager, announced today. The 5 p. m. closing hour for the first five days of the week will continue until Sept. 2. The Association inaugurated the early dosing during July and August, twenty-two years ago, Balch said. Practically all large downtown stores are members of the association. A large number of stores, Balch said, also will close at noon Saturday during July and August. A list will be published soon. Stores not members of the association, who desire their names on the list are asked to notify the Merchants’ Association, 801 Illinois Bldg.

Helen of Troy Returns to Charm Times Readers, Smiles and chuckles, sage reflections, too, will be found ii “The Private Life of Helen of Troy,” a brilliant satire which begtiß In The Times Thursday, June 30. ■ You will meet Helen of Troy, wayward goddess of antiquity, fl a modern reality, not as an ancient myth. Helen will charm you as a flesh and blood creature of todaH brainy as well as beautiful, witty as well as winsome. You will be charmed by this goddess become woman— by t ancient become modern. Written by John Erskine of Columbia University, “The Priv|B Life of Helen of Troy” was published by Bobbs-Merrill rnmnanvß Indianapolis and ran more than 250,000 copies. It has been traM lated into eight languages. f "f* You cannot afford to miss it. ( THURSDAY, JUNE 30, IS THE DAY. / M

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FIX OR VACATE HOSPITAL AND HOMEISORDEIL State Marshall Gives Count! and City 30-Day Ulti- I matum. I FIRE DANGER GRH Commissioner Presifl Says Lease Holder MuH| Make Repairs, County commissioners will dered to vacate the Detention n^H|S| 225 E. Michigan St., unless oß| to make the place safe for the ens of children held therein are < : ried out within thirty days. Fire Marshal Alfred Hogston cHjl dared today. jO Hogston also announced he give the city health board thlrt]H days more to vacate the old build J ing at city hospital, condemned! months ago as a fire trap. f ■ Recently Bought Lease ’ County Commissioner President Cassius L. Hogle said installation of fire escapes and other repairs ordered on the Detention Home are up to Glenn B. Ralston, holder of a ninety-nine year lease on the property. Hogle said the fire marshal had receded somewhat from his original requirements. Ralston said he had bought the lease from J. H. Davis only two weeks ago and did not know what the fire marshal requir.es, but as soon as he receives the order officially he will comply. Point of Contention The fact that Ralston now holds the lease removes a point of contention over the Detention Home. Com- I missioners were critcised because 1 they leased the building from Davis ] through James Edwards, a county councilman. Dr. E. E. Padgett, health board president, said the board has re-* moved patients from all but two od the wards in the old building ana Hie order will be complied with long before the thirty days are up. Plan to Comply “Our Idea Is to comply absolutely with the fire marshal’s order," said Padgett. “We moved some offices around and by using space gained this way and some In the basement took care of most of the patients. The city school board Is giving us two portable school buildings. One has been moved to the hospital ground and the other will be moved soon. When these are set up we will completely vacate the condemned building. “Our permanent hospital enlargement program calls for ample modern buildings to hand’e all patients. For months we have had pending In city council an ordinance for a $1,700,000 bond Issue with which to construct two ward units, a power plant and a service building." Councilmen who have held, up this ordinance argue that $1,700,000 is too high. COMPLAINT AGAINST DUVALL IS AMENDED Remy and SheafTer Revise Wording of Perjury Charge. Prosecutor William H. Remy and Deputy Prosecutor William H. Sheaffer today were preparing an amended complaint to the affidavit filed in Criminal Court charging Mayor John L. Duvall with perjury. The amended complaint will make no new charges, simply revising the wording of the orglnal complaint, It was said. It probably will be filed Wednesday when the State defense will file briefs on motions to quash the affidavits charging perjury, filing of a false election statement and corrupt practice act violations. Special Judge C. C. Shirley will rule on the motions Friday. DEFEAT NATIONALISTS Chinese Northern Army Report* as Winning Hard Battle. Bii United Press LONDON, June 28.—An exchanp telegraph dispatch today sail Chinese nationalists have suffered : severe defeat in a battle with north erners at Hsuchowfu. The nationalists’ losses wen placed In the dispatch at 30,00(. killed and wounded.