Indianapolis Times, Volume 39, Number 72, Indianapolis, Marion County, 3 August 1927 — Page 2

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ASK ATTORNEYS TO GIVE VIEWS ON TAXREFUNO Chamber of Commerce Budget Men Ask Opinion of Committee. Conference of a committee of Indiana's leading attorneys, in order to arrive at joint opinion or* the tax refund problem facing ofacials will be held early next week, William H. Book, Chamber of Commerce civic affairs director, announced today. Book said the civic affairs division is selecting attorneys for the committee at this time. , Decision for a conference of attorneys to determine if there is any way in which the tax refund may •be avoided was reached at a meeting of the Chamber’s budget committee with State tax board members Tuesday.

John J. Brown, tax board chairman, volunteered to suggest a list of leading attorneys. Tax board members maintained their position that an error had been made by the Indiana Supreme Court in the refund case. v Attorneys Are Criticised “I,have asked dozens of prominent attorneys’ opinions and have yet to find one who could show where the decision calls for a wholesale refund of taws said to levied illegally in 191 r. 1921 and 1922,” Brown said. He added that he believed the Supreme Court would be glad to reverse itself if a similar test case should be filed, as “they realized their error.” Attorneys handling claims for taxpayers came in for their share of criticism from board members. “Why don’t they disbar these lawyers who have been acting in an unethical manner, soliciting clients to obtain their tax refunds?” Philip Zoercher, tax board member, asked. Plan to Pay Refund - When Book suggested a committee of lawyers named by the president of the local or State bar association, Brown replied: "I don’t know. There is so darn much crooked politics going around.” around.” , Harry Dunn, county auditor, announced Tuesday that he was proceeding, on advice of attorneys that refund could not legally be made by bond issue, to prepare to raise the money by levying a direct tax this fall payable in 1928. Book explained Dunn is preparing to make refund only in order to be prepared in case the attorneys committee decides the refund must be made. In event it should be found refund is not flecessary, the courfty will join with other taxing units, he said.

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U. S. MAY FORM LATIN-AMERICA LEAGUE.CLAIM Political Scientist Says Monroe Doctrine Is Basis for Close Union. By United Press WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass., Aug. 3. —The United States and Latin American republics are closely united by the Monroe Doctrine, Prof. William R. Shepherd, professor of history at Columbia University, told the seventh annual institute of politics here today. “Originally,” Professor Shepherd explained, “the Monroe Doctrine was a declaration by the United States of its rights to national self-defense against potential European aggression that, by using some other American country as a spring board, might enable European countries to land on our shores.” As the United States has developed, the Monroe Doctrine has caused it to protect not only its own territory, but also that of other American countries, he said. Asa result, the United States is so closely allied with South American republics that in the future there might arise an American league in the western hemisphere somew’hat like the League of Nations. In another address today. Professor Ralston Hayden, professor of political science at the University of Michigan, pointed out that latent rubber resources of the Philippine Islands should be developed. He said the United States could assist without being subject to accusations of “exploitation” and imperialism. Dr. George Warren Hinman of the American Missionary Association, defended American missionaries against British accusations that they had been indirectly responsible for the turmoil in China over nationalism. Dr. Hinman said the missionaries were no more responsible than any of the other educational factors assisting Chinese in the past decade. CAR IN WINDOW STOLEN Accessories Also Taken at Columbus; Thieves Escape. By Times Special COLUMBUS, Ind., Aug. 3.—No trace has been found of the S9OO automobile stolen from the show window of a local salesroom with SBOO to SI,OOO worth of auto accessories. The car was removed from the back door of the building after being taken from the window, the operation necessitating moving thirty other cars. Plant to Be Enlarged By Times Special RICHMOND, Ind., Aug. 3.—Purchase of the Murray Poster Advertising Company by the H. H. Packer Advertising Corporation will be followed by enlargement of the Murray plant to twice its present size, the buyer announces.

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Some Say Coolidge Is Spoofing; Others Glad

A curious mixture of surprise, relief, regret and belief that he is only “spoofing” was the reaction of Indianapolis party leaders today to President Coolidge’s statement that he does not “choose” to be a candidate for re-election. Some boomed Indiana's senior •Senator, James E. Watson, as the logical successor of Coolidge in the 1928 race. “Coolidge's announcement was a real surprise to me,” said Schuyler A. Haas, Seventh District Republican chairman. “It was almost a foregone conclusion that he would have no opposition. There are lots of good men who would like to make the race, including Low den and Jim Watson, who will probably take up the figh.t now Coolidge is out. Personally, I think Watson is the logical contender and I am for him,” Watson Surprised Senator Watson received the news of the President's decision in Chicago. He dictated a statement over the telephone from the Congress Hotel, asserting he “had no idea President Coolidge intended to take himself out of the race,” but now that the President had expressed himself, “I don’t suppose he will be forced into the race.” Sentiments of others: WILLIAM H. SETTLE, Indiama Farm Bureau Federation President —“lt’s the best thing he ever did—a good thing for himself and for the country. It will give an opportunity for both parties to bring out leading statesmen. I would say Governor Lowden and Vice-Presi-dent Dawes are the leading Republicans left in the field and Governor Donahey and Evans Woollen of Indianapolis are strong Democratic possibilities. I think Donahey is more popular than “Al” Smith or Senator Reed. Woollen will be a strong candidate because of his economic views.” JOHN J. BROWN. Chairman State Tax Board—“ Announcement of Coolidge’s decision not to seek renomination is a complete surprise to me. I believe his statement is intended merely as a ‘feeler’ to determine sentiment of the public. I believe he would gracefully ‘accede’ and consent to run if there were clamor for his candidacy and that he will remain out if there is no demonstration. Frank O. Lowden, ex-Governor of Illinois, appears at this time to be the leading Republican candidate wiht Coolidge out of the race.” Sees Democratic Victory DICK MILLER, Democrat, President City Trust Company and Chamber of Commerce—President Coolidge has opened the way for Dempcratic victory in 1928, I believe A vicious bloc fight that will injure chances of the Republican nominee is likely. Lowden of Illinois becomes the strongest Republican. possibility with Coolidge out of the way, but he will not get

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sentiment to develop now for Dawes, outside of Indiana, at least. JOSEPH B. KEALING, Republican, National Committeeman—l'm sorry President Coolidge issued his statement yesterday and hope he reconsiders it. I believe he is the strongest candidate we have for ’2B. CHARLES A. GREATHOUSE, Democrat, National Committeeman—l have felt all along that anti-third term sentiment, which is almost a part of our Government now, would preclude the possibility of Mr. Coolidge being a candidate again. Frank O. Lowden, because of his apparent strength with the farmer, is the strongest candidate now in the Republican party, I believe. BOYNTON J. MOORE. Republican Councilman—l am not worrying about Coolidge. I am worrying about Indianapolis right now. WALTER DORSETT, Republican Councilman—Why w'orry about Coolidge when we’ve got Indianapolis. The taxpayers come first. STAGE MILITARY BALL Veterans of Foreign Wars Entertain Tonight at Riverside. A military ball will be given at the Parker’s Cinderella ballroom tonight at Riverside Park by the Convention City Post, Veterans of Foreign Wars. Hubert O. Alstatt is arrangements chairman. Gilbert Hutchinson will give a “fire-eating” exhibition. Marvin Jones, post commander, plans a public ritual to acquaint the public with the order. CAUGHT TAKING DRESS Shoplifting Charge Is Faced By Martha Jordan. Martha Jordan, 22, of 1226 N. La Salle St., was arrested late Tuesday at a downtown departnmnt store, where it is alleged she was stealing anew dress. Guy L. Braughton. private detective, who charged her with petit larceny, said she admitted taking dresses and other articles from other stores.

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MUNCIE SCENE ’ OF NEW MOVES* IN BUS STRIFE Prosecutor Plans Criminal Charges—Traction Company Files Suit. By Times Special MUNCIE, Ind., Aug. 3.—Tw-o new factors have been injected into the motor bus war here—a statement by Prosecutor Jot: Davis that ha will file criminal charges against drivers guilty of neglect or reckless driving and a $40,000 suit for damages and injunction filed on behalf of the Union Traction Company against a group of independent bus operators. The prosecutor’s declaration of war followed several bus accidents. A Denney bus, driven by Orvilla Lyons, was struck by a Union Traction machine, the rear of the Denney bus being smashed, as the latest mishap in the transportation strife. Arthur W. Brady, Union Traction receiver, alleges in the damage and injunction suit that operations of independent bus ow’ners has been harmful to his company: that busses arc operated at dangerous speeds and that defendants’ drivers crowd busses close to street cars in the keen competition for Hearing on the case has been set Friday morning, when an effort wW bo made to have Judge Clarence W. Dearth issue a temporary restraining order pending final tiispusition of the case. Centennial of County By limes Special MUNCIE. Ind., Aug. 3.—Active preparations have begun for the celebration of Delaware Countys centennial the last week in September.

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