Indianapolis Times, Volume 39, Number 92, Indianapolis, Marion County, 25 August 1927 — Page 3

AUG. 25, 1927

‘NOSE KNOWS' LIQUOR RAIDS FACEJATTLE Court Fight Looms in Case of Cop Smelling Evidence Passing House. Alleged faulty use of the new type of liquor search warrant used by police since the Indiana Supreme Court nullified “suspicion” warrants may result in a court battle rivaling the case in which the nullifying decision was handed down June 30. Legal proceedings to be carried to the Indiana Supreme Court, if necessary, are planned by Henry Winkler, attorney, for Nick Kretheotis, 38, 534 Somerset Ave., bound over to the grand jury Wednesday afternoon under $1,500 bond charged with blind tiger and unlawful possession of a still. Winkler waved preliminary hearing for his client before Special Municipal Judge Williiam Faust. Depends on Nose Kretheotis was arrested when his premises were raided by police, Aug. 18. Search warrant was obtained by an officer, who claimed “actual knowledge” of liquor violation, as required by the new ruling because he “smelled liquor” in passing the premises. Prosecuting attorneys hold that the smelling of liquor constitutes “actual knowledge,” because the smell is unmistakable. Winkler asserted, however, that an error occurred when the search warrant was issued and even though the officer may have had the required knowledge it was not set out in the search warrant as required in the new Supreme Court ruling. The warrant, was, therefore, illegal, Winkler contends. Writ of Discovery “It has always been the understanding of the American people that search warrants cannot be used as a means of gaining access to a man’s house or his letters and papers for the mere and sole purpose of securing evidence to be used against him in a penal or criminal proceedings,” Winkler set out in his brief. A warrant of this type constitute? a “writ of discovery,” Winkler said, and not a valid search warrant.

ROW WITH PUBLICITY AGENT GETS RESULTS India Nobleman Suing Cleveland Heiress for $9,959. Bji United Press *LOS ANGELES, Aug. 25.-One way to get publicity is to get into difficulties with a publicity agent, court records showed today. A suit was on file against Mrs. Elizabeth C. T. Miller, Cleveland, Ohio, heiress and leader in woman Republican circles, by Swan Singh, India nobleman. Singh alleged he was due $9,959 for back salary as advance booking agent and publicity agent and for property which included four gold pencils valued at $1,500 each. It was indicated the matter may be settled out of court. RULE ON VENTILATION King Denies School Regulations Favor Local Manufacturer. New regulations affecting school ventilation have been adopted by the State health board, requiring ventilation units to be of sufficient capacity to meet all legal requirements and no unit to deliver greater volume than four hundred lineal feet a minute. Dr. William F. King, health board secretary, denied the new ruling favors C. C. Shipp, local manufacturer, who has virtually monopolized Indianapolis school ventilation under the present city school board.

OIL WELL PRODUCING Another Hole to Put Down South of Washington, Ind. By Times Special WASHINGTON, Ind., Aug. 25 An oil well drilled in several weeks ago on the Wuerth farm south of here is maintaining a 25-barrel dally production. Oakland City sand, the first found in this vicinity, was struck. It is a variety considered of long producing life. Encouraged by the showing, prospectors have moved the rig to the Emmlck farm, just west of the producer, and plan immediate drilling of another well. OFFICIALS FACE OUSTER lichigan Judge, Sheriff Must Show Cause Against Removal. ' / United Press LANSING, Mich., Aug. 25—Govnor Fred W. Green lias directed Sheriff Joseph Kinsey and Justice Fred Schoepfer of Monroe County, to appear before Probate Judge Carl Francke of Monroe, Sept. 1, and show cause why they should not ’*c removed. The Governor received a pet!‘ <: from Judge George W. Sample Ann Arbor, because of alleged collusion with gamblers, bootleggers and rum runners. WATER SUPPLY IS POOR State Health Board Orders Improvements at Washington, Ind. After watching two years, the State Health Board today ruled the city of Washington, Ind., must look to its water supply and sewage disposal. In 1925 a survey showed need of remedy. The board issued orders for improvement, no action has been taken, state officials say. All shallow wells found unsafe must be filled, new intakes {pust be made for the water supply and “an adequate and comprehensive sewer system” must be installed according to the board’s order. >' ti X

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Above is Denis White of 1408 New York, who took first prize in the junior section of the model airplane tournament sponsored by The Times at Willard Park Wednesday afternoon. In the lower picture is Edward Oldendorph of 1408 E. New York, senior winner. Oldendorph complained that the field was too small for his plane.

MECHANICS CONVENE Junior Order to Nominate , Officers Today. The Junior Order of United American Mechanics opened its twoday, thirty-sixth annual State council session today at the Hotel Denison with about 200 members attending. The organization met with the Daughters of America at the opening meeting. Invocation was given by the Rev. H. A. Hadley, State chaplain. Robert McNey, Red Star-League organizer, welcomed the organization. State officers for ne\t year were to be nominated this afternoon. Present officers are: Itha McFarland, secretary; Ed Fouts, councilor; Frank Genung, vice chancellor; O. P. Martin, treasurer, the Rev. Hadley; Ed Blackburn, warden; Joe Hiser, conductor; Frank Rhoten, Inside sentinel, and Carl Messersmith, outside- sentinel. Following dinner this evening, the organizations will have a dance to which the public is invited.

governor may Name SCHOOL HEAD SHORTLY Confusion Reported Despite Miller’s Assertion All Is Well. That Governor Jackson will appoint a superintendent of public instruction before leaving for French Lick, Ind., Friday morning was lncated today following a conference with Charles F. Miller, Indianapolis school superintendent, who has not yet formally resigned from the State office. Miller assured the Governor that the deadlock over appointment of his successor was causing no interruption in work. Employes in the State school office, however, admit that there is much confusion. Attorney General Arthur L. Gilliom has ruled that Miller left the State post when accepting the city position. The teachers’ licensing bureau and other departments signing Miller’s name are therefore in a quandary to know whether or not it Is legal. Auditor L. S. Bowman announced today that he will refuse to pay Miller, using the Gilliom opinion as a basis for his refusal. DRONE LIGHTS FIELD Noise of Plane Motor Automatically Turns Switch. By United Press PITTSBURGH. Pa., Aug. 25. Noise produced by an airplane automatically turned on the flood lights of a landing field at Bettis field, near McKeesport. The device is an invention of T. Spooner, Westinghouse research engineer. A tiny current is amplified when the airplane noise is picked up by a loud speaker, within one minute Is strong enough to close the lighting switch. CONTINUE WORLD HOP Detroit Aviators Leave New York Field for Maine. By United Press CURTISS FIELD, N. Y.. Aug. 25 Edward F. Schlee and William S. Brock left here for Old Orchard, Me., today in the Pride of .Detroit, the Stinson monoplane in which they plan to fly around the world. OLD~ VILLAGE IS ~SOLD Seventy Houses, Three Mills and Quarry Go at Auction. By United Press MANCHAUG, Mass., Aug. 25. This 101-year-old village, .Including seventy dwellings, three mills and a granite quarry, was s6ld at public auction. The sale followed liquidation of a manufacturing company. Houses brought as little as SIOO each. Farm Bureau Drive 7 Plans are being laid by Indiana farm bureau members for a membership drive to be held the week of Dec. 12 to 17 in every township in the State. ■ '■ ' > - ' v •’

THE CITY IN BRIEF

FRIDAY EVENTS Indianapolis Military Bank concert. Highland Park, 7:30 p. m. Rainbow Divisloi Veterans Association, meeting. 8 p. m., armory. Optimists Club luncheon. Claypool. Gvro Club lunchccn. Splnk-Arms. Phi Delta Theta, luncheon, Chamber ol Commerce. Knights of Columbus luncheon, SplnkArms. Exchange Club luncheon. Lincoln. Delta Tau Delta luncheon. Board of Trade. Mrs. Lulu Hartsox has been appointed committee chairmen to arrange plans for a spelling bee and box social to be given by the Federated Patriotic Societies, Oct. 18. The appointment was announced by Mrs. Frances Biiyeu, federation president, Ft. Friendly, 152 N. Illinois St. Maurice G. I.ipson of the Russell M. Seeds Advertising Agency left for New York today, en route to London to visit relatives there before going to Paris for the American Legion convention, Sept. 19-23. Although mainly a vacation trip, while in Enrf&nd Lipson will study business conditions. Hospitality meant nothing to Charles Foster, Negro, police said today. He has been living the last week at the home of Isaac Lewis. Negro, R. R. B, Box 323-D. Lewis filed a warrant with police asking for Foster's arrest on a larcenycharge. While a guest at the Lewis home, Foster is said to have taken $27. George Parker, Terre Ilaute, Ind., used a vacant lot next to 722 Madison Ave., for a garage Wednesday night while in the city for s. few hours and thieves made him sorry. Parker told police he was inside the house but a few minutes when he heard the motor of his truck start and saw two men driving away in#t. When bandits pick out future victims it would be well that they pass up U. R. Owen, MOntmorenci, Ind. Owen told police Wednesday night he was en route to this city when two men tried to hold him up on the road Owen drew his revolver before they could get into action, and two shots he fired at their auto put them to flight. F. O. Belzer, Scout executive, described Boy Scout summer camp work Wednesday noon before the Lions’ Club at the Lincoln. Four senior Scouts, Harry Ice, Raymond Johnson, Chic Shields and Paul Sedam reviewed Scout reservation activities. The Rev. Frank Kerner, Friendswood Baptist Church pastor,- was ordained Tuesday evening at the Beech Grove R-'otist Church. The Rev. F. A. Hayward. Indianapolis Federated Baptist Churches, secretary; the Rev. W. H. Zimmerman, Tabernacle Baptist Church; the Rev. C. P. Greenfield, Garflela Park Church; the Rev. Louis C. Crafton, Beech Grove Church; Dr. O. E. McKay, First Baptist Church; the Rev. H. L. Proppe, College Avenue Church, and the Rev. J. H. Julian, Acton Baptist Church took part in the ceremonies. Paul J. Stowes, economist and Nai tional Retail Hardware Asociation | director, will discuss “Business Conditions” at the first fall meeting of the Purchasing Agents Association, Sept. 6. Indianapolis Military Band, under direction of W. 5. Mitchell, conductor, will present a program at University Park begining at 7 p. m. today. Concerts will be given Friday evening at Highland Park, Saturday afternoon at Christian Park and at Fall Creek playground in the evening. Harold Clcil, 13, of 15 S. Christian St., received cuts and bruises when struck by an automobile driven by Raymond Sparks, 3028 E. New York St. The boy rode his bicycle out of an alley Into Washington St., east of Rural St., when struck. \ Police sought Mrs. Dessie Ellis, 33, of 914 Wright St., today after her husband, Harley Ellis, told them he searched for her for two days. She left home Tuesday wearing her best clothing and carrying a camera. He gave illness a possible cause for her disappearance.

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Many Craft Wrecked, but No One Hurt; Huge Crowd Sees Contest. Flying their planes before a crowd of thousands at Willard Park Wednesday afternoon, Edward Oldendorph, 110 E. St. Clair, and Denis White, 15, of 1408 E. New York, won first prizes in The Times model airplane tournament. Many a plane went crashing to the earth during the contest, but there were.ho fatalities. Oldendorph’s plane made the longest flight of the afternoon, and exceeded the record of the others on every takeoff. It remained in the aip for 47 seconds, circling about, and landing 270 feet from the starting point. Denis White’s plane was damaged on its trial flight before the contest began. The end of one wing was crashed in. The owner trimmed the other wing down until. It balanced. Meantime, he had sent one of the “mechanics” in his' company after new parts, and by the time he was called to fly it in the main contest it was quite airworthy again. It stayed in the air 28 seconds and landed 200 yards from the starting point. Competition Close Each of the first prize winners received $lO. Second prizes of $5 were awarded Robert Bacon, 15, of 1708 Milburn. and Harold Stofer, 15, of 1780 Shelby., Bacon’s plane refused to perform well on the preliminary hops, but in the contest stayed in the air for seventeen seconds and landed 225 yards from thr starting point. Stofer flew a machine of his own design, which was equipped with landing gear. It dropped to the ground as easily as the most skilled pilot can land a real airplane. Although his model was equipped with only one propeller, and the other i winners were two-propeller craft, it | made nearly as gr:od a record. It stayed in the air ten seconds and landed 219 feet from the starting point. Judges Supervised Judges were George Bryant of Central Airways. Inc.; Sergt. Earl Halstead, Indianapolis’ flying policeman. and Jesse McClure, city recreation director. All Judges expressed surprise at the length of flights made. The official timekeeper was Norman Isaacs, Times assistant sports editor. Six policemen helped handle the crowd and keep the field clear for the flying. All contestants and other persons having model airplanes are asked to take them to the public library on Friday or Saturday of this week, to be exhibited next week in the children’s division.

GAS IN STOVE KILLS 5 Two Others Near Death as Result of Kitchen Carelessness. By United Press NORWALK. Ohio, Aug. 25—Usage of a mixture of kerosene and gasoline to start a fire in a kitchen stove today had cost the lives of five persons and two others were near death in a Norwalk hospital. The dead: Mrs. Mary Hicks, 38; her daugh- *. Viva, 3; her baby of 8 months; another daughter, Mrs. Robert Pool, 18, and Mrs. Pool’s son, Richard, six months. Homer Ricks, of Mary and Robert Pool, his son-in-law, are in the hospital with severe burns and may die. IT IS TOO COOL TODAY Temperature Six Degrees Below Normal Says Bureau. Temperatures were 6 degrees below normal here this morning after averaging 13 degrees below normal Wednesday, according to United States Weather-Bureau officials. Wednesday was the coolest Aug. 24 since 1915. There is no Indication temperatures will rise to normal for several days, although it will be slightly warmer Friday, bureau officials said MARYS FROLIC AT PARK 500 Girls by That Name Went on Big Picnic. Approximately 500 Marys, members of the national association of persons named Mary, met at Broad Ripple Park today. A basket lunch was followed by election of officers. Games and contests featured the entertainment of the afternoon. GUARD MAYOR WALKER Disperse Sacco Sympathizers at l Berlin Hotel. By United Press BERLIN, Aug. 25.—Police dispersed groups of Sacco-Vanzetti sympathizers today in front of the hotel at which Mayor James J. Walker of New York and his party are stopping here. *

BELIEVE YOUTH KILLED MOTHER FIXING LUNCH Police Continue Probe of Suspected Matricide in Chicago. By United Press STREATOR, 111., Aug. 25.—The theory that Mrs. Eliza H‘ll was shot in the back and killed on Aug. 12 as she was preparing luncheon for the son, who is missing and suspected of killing her was advanced by authorities today. Mrs. Elizabeth Genseke, a neighbor, told to States Attorney Russell Hanson that she had talked to Mrs. Hill on the morning of Aug. 12. “We met on the way home from the grocery store,” Mrs. Genseke said. “We talked about various things and she told me she had made some purchases to prepare lunch for her son, Harry.” When police went to the Hill residence after the woman’s body was found buried in the cellar, they observed the dining table was set for two, but the meal had not been eaten. Registered at Hotel Young Hill registered at a hotel on Aug. 13. a day after his mother’s meetHig with her neighbor, and disappeared in Chicago last Tuesday. Inquest to determine the circumstances of Mrs. Hill’s death was continued late yesterday to await posible aditional L. D. Howe wanted to question Dr. D. A. Dicus, brother phyJcian of Dr. H. C. Hill, divorced husband of the murdered woman. Dr. Dicus was with Dr. Hill when the body was found, but he left the following day and is believed to be in Baltimore or Philadelphia. Despite young Hill’s disappearance ance and the circumstantial evidence against him, Miss Alice Sawyer, 20. his fiancee, retained her faith in him. One fragment of her story \ook weight from the theory that young Hill may have quarreled with his mother over his approaching marriage to Miss Sawyer. Never during all their romance did he speak of any opposition from his family, she said. Yet he was frank with her, she testified, and admitted his passion for gambling.

MAN INJJRASHES Daniel Jenkins Charged With Driving Intoxicated. Following three accidents Wednesday night in which four automobiles and a street car were damaged, Daniel O. Jenkins, 53, of Payne. Ohio, was arrested on charges of driving while intoxicated and failure to stop after accidents. Insurance papers which dropped from his car after his first accident at St. Clair St. and Capitol Ave., identified him. Jenkins is alleged to have dam. aged cars belonging to Read Thomas, 19, 3035 Kenwood Ave.; Everett Schaffer, 1239 College Ave., and Ray Miller. 6110 Roselyn Ave., and to have crashed into an Illinois St. car at Sixteenth St. Jenkins gave his address as Cincinnati. FALSE TEETH A. W. 0. L. Boys Thought to Have Taken Them From Man's Pocket. Elmer Modlin, 23 N. New Jersey St., has quite an appetite today, police* believe. Modlin reported that he worked for a family south of the city Wednesday and hung liis coat, with his false teeth in one of the pockets, in a shed. When he quit work his molars were A. W. O. L. Two boys in the neighborhood were reported seen with a set of teeth which resembled his SSO set, Modlin -told police. 15 WILL GET DIPLOMAS Indiana Baptists Also Will Award 200 Certificates Tonight. By Times Special FRANKLIN, Ind., Aug. 25.—Fifteen diplomas and 200 certificates will be awarded tonight at graduation exercises of the Indiana Baptist Assembly which has been in fifteenth annual session here two weeks, to close Friday night. Miss Doris Poe, Woodruff Place Baptist Church, Indianapolis, is president of the diploma class. The Rev. Sidney W. Powell, First Baptist Church, Anderson, will be commencement speaker. SLICKER MAKERS STRIKE Raincoat Union Protests Refusal of More Wages, Shorter Week. By Untied Press BOSTON, Aug. 25.—Labor leaders reported today that about 2,000 members of the Waterproof Raincoat Makers Union had gone on strike here |fter rejection of their demands for wage increases and retention of the 42-hour week of five days. Wage increases c* 20 to 25 per cent were demanded The present minimum wage is $44 a week for men and $35 for w'omen. AID SACCO CASE JUROR Fund of $8,642 Raised to Repair Bombed Home. Bu United Press BOSTON, Aug. 25.—A total of $8,642.37 has been raised for the replacement of the East Milton home of Lewis McHardy, Sacco-Vanzetti juror, which was wrecked by a bomb last week. s Veteran, 87, Dies Bu Time * Snrtial BLOOMINGTON, Ind.. Aug. 25 Silas Grimes, 87, who served as a major during the Civil War, Is dead here, jpe spent bs entire ltfe in this city. ?

John Coolidge Making West’s Flappers Flutter

America’s ‘Prince of Wales’ Dances With Waitresses; Mama Watches. Bu United Press LAKE CAMP, Wyo., Aug. 25 John Coolidge, the 2f-year-old son of the President, attended a commuQity dance here last night and chose two waitresses among his dancing partners. While Mrs. Coolidge sat near by and the President lay sleeping at the hotel after a strenuous day of fishing, young John sought the acquaintance of two girls, who plan to be school teachers, but who are spending their summer waiting on tables at the community lodge. The pretty misses were Fern and Alta Smith, Lyons, Kan., 20 and 19 years old respectively.

DRUGGISTS ON TRIAL First to Face Slot Machine Charges in Court. Trial of two druggists on charges of keeping gaming devices growing out of recent police raids in which twenty-two persons were arrested for operating candy mint slot machines, opened before Municipal Judge Thomas Garvin and a jury today. Druggists on trial are W. C. Stokes, 919 Shelby St., and E. K. Marker, 639 E. McCarty St. William S. Miller, deputy prosecutor, said the State would prove the gaming law was being violated due to the fact that the machines were installed “so persons would participate In a, game involving the element of chance.” The machines gave checks that could be used in trade at the stores, he said. Several business men were disbarred as jurors when they said they did not believe in enforcing all laws.

FORD TO BUILD ROAD WORTH $280,000 FOR $1 Strip of Highway Will Lead Traffic Away From Inn. Bu United Press BOSTON, Aug. 25.—Henry Ford will build a mile and a half of model highway for the State in Sudbury, near his famous Wayside Inn estate, for sl. The strip of highway will cost Ford $280,000. The new road will lead the heavy Boston-Worcester traffic away from the entrance of Wayside Inn. Proximity of the road to the inn has long been considered a menace to the safety of visitors.

ARMY PLANE CARRYING COOLIDGE MAIL CRASHES Two Men Seriously Injured When Machine Lands in Tree. By United Press OMAHA. Neb., Aug. 25.—Lieut. James L. Daniels, pilot, and Color Sergeant Robert L. Barlow, Ft. Riley. Kan., were seriously injured today when their Army plane crashed into a tree near Bridgeport, Neb. The plane was carrying mail from North Platte to the summer White House at Rapid City, S. D. ORDER SCHOOL SURVEY State Health Board to Probe Use of Portables. Acting upon a resolution passed recently by the Indianapolis Engineering Society condemning use of portable school buildings except as temporary emergencies require, the State health board has authorized a survey of Indianapolis portable buildings. The survey will be conducted by A. E. West, housing division and H. R. Conroy, school hygiene division, of the State Health Department. The resolution condemning the portables set out that such structures can be used legally only temporarily and never for more than a year at a time. FAVORS WOMAN JURORS Weaker Sex Said to Be Less Swayed by Emotions. B i United Press % ATLANTIC CITY, N. J., Aug. 25 Women are less easily swayed by their emotions than men and therefore make better jurists, in the belief of Mrs. Mary Grossman, for four years on the bench of the Cleveland municipal court. She Is attending the commercial law league convention here. The Ideal jury, she believes, Is a mixed one. PRISONERS ENTERTAIN Officers Halt Musical Program After Crowd Gathers. By United Press PORT HURON, Mich., Aug. 24. An Impromptu musical concert by Pearl Randall and Charlotte McDonald, two girl inmates at county jail, attracted an audience of more than 200 to the vicinity of their barred windows, but was terminated by order of deputy sheriffs. ADVENTISTS IN SESSION Tent City Raised at Cicero for Indiana Conference. By Times Special CICERO, Ind., Aug. 25—The Indiana conference of Seventh Day Adventists opened its annual session here today to continue through sept. 4. A tented city has been raised on the Academy grounds for the session. A canvas-housed grocery and cafeteria are included.

Tangled Love Bu Times Special LA PORTE, Ind., Aug. 25. Mrs. Fleda McCormick, Michigan City, is plaintiff in a $lO,000 alienation of affections suit against Mrs. May McCormick, of this city, widow of her husband’s brother. The defendant, whose husband, Noah McCormick, committed suicid® recently, has enticed Arthur McCormick, the Michigan City woman’s husband, away from her and his six children, the complaint alleges.

WARSHIPS HIT; 110 ARE MISSING Two Separate Collisions in Japanese Fleet Practice. Bu United Press MAIURU, Japan, Aug. 25.—One hundred and ten Japanese officers and seamen were missing today after two separate collisions between destroyers and cruisers during general battle practice. Ninety of the missing were believed to have been aboard the Destroyer Warabi which sank after ramming the Cruiser Jintsu, which was damaged. Twenty were missing after the collision of the Destroyer Ashi and Cruiser Naka, both of which were damaged. The cruisers were hidden in a smoke screen when rammed by the destroyers.

PADLOCKS SOUGHT Four Suits Are Brought in Superior Courts. Four suits to padlock properties for alleged violation of the liquor law were filed in Superior courts today for the State by John L. Niblack and Judson L. Stark, deputy prosecutors. One was against Clarence SV. Means and L. D. Buenting, attorneys, who, it is alleged, own the property at 314 N. Senate Ave., where * Charlie Smith and Joe Thomas are alleged to be selling liquor. Harriet B. Owsley, 1205 Park Ave., was the target of another suit. Like charges were filed against Aaron and Nellie Jaffe, 634 S. Meridian St„ owners of the property at 419 W. North St., leased by Chip Lewis and James Taylor. The State also seeks to close 819 S. Capitol Ave., owned by D.'lla Farman and in which, it is charged, Charles Van Arsdel Is operating a blind tiger.

IRISH REBEL AT MOVIE Mob Shouts Indignation Before New York Theater. Bii United Press NEW YORK, Aug. 25—A thousand indignant men and women milled in front of Locw’s American Theater last night, aroused by the film, “The Callahans and the Murphys.” Before the picture was half through, one man in the audience suddenly arose, criticised the picture of a free-for-all fight at an Irish picnic and asked others in the darkened house to follow him out. Booing and jeering, about fifty Dft the auditorium. In the street the crowd grew and police reserves were called. JURY CONTINUES PRdBE No Report on Political Muddle Planned Until Remy Returns. County grand jurors today continued to probe alleged political corruption. No witnesses were called. William J. Mooney, foreman, denied a rumor that a report might be made next week. “We shall wait until Prosecutor William R. Remy returns before taking any action, and then we will probably meet with him several times,” Mooney said. Remy is on vacation and is expected to return next week. STATE LAWMAKER DIES John A. Byers, South Bend, Victim of Heart Disease. By Times Specie SOUTH BEND, Ind., Aug. 25 John A. Byers, 69, St. Joseph County representative in the Indiana General Assembly, is dead here, a victim of heart disease from which he had suffered two and a half years. For forty-eight years he was connected with South Bend's elementary school system. , In the Legislature, Mr. Byers was a leader in the fight for free text books in the State’s public schools. FIRE TAKES 400 HOMES Suburb of Constantinople Devastated. Says Dispatch. B\t United Press LONDON. Aug. 25—A Daily Express dispatch from Constantinople said 400 homes were destroyed and 2,000 persons left homeless by fire in Scutari. Scutari is a suburb of Constantinople, situated on the slo'pe rising from the Bosphorus, of which it commands a magnificent view. It has a population of 80,000. Veterans Htld Reunion By Times Special RUSHVILLE, Ind., Aug. 25.—The thirty-seventh annual reunion of members of the 123rd Indiana Regiment, Civil War organization, is being held here today.

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APPROVAL WON BY ‘OPEN BOOR' NEWS POLICY Final Form of Geneva Resolution to Be Decided Tomorrow. BY HENRY WOOD United Press Staff Correspondent GENEVA, Aug. 25.—The principle that governmental news of all kinds shall be free from property right or other restrictions which would withhold its from any news agency, newspaper or journalist today was generally supported by delegates to the international press conference in session here. Not only the United States, but both allied and non-allied agencies as well as groups of publishers and international journalistic associations introduced projects all supporting the principle of non-exclu-sivity of official . news. The final form in which the principle will bs embodied will be decided oh by the conference tomorrow. The United Press, before the League of Nations preparatory commission of press agency experts last year first enunciated and insisted upon the principle that as a result of any future law on news property right, official news should never become the exclusive property of any official governmental agency or newspaper. The conference unanimously adopted a resolution proposed by Sekizo Uyeda of Nippon Dempo, Tokio, urging immediate and widespread improvement of wire and radio communication between Europe, America and the oriental nations.

SURVIVES 500-FOOT FALL FROM BALLOON Frankfort Boy, 13, Carried Up When Ropes Caught Feet. Bit Times Special FRANKFORT, Ind., Aug. 25. Suffering only from shock and scratches, Hugh Durbin, son ,of Cloyd Durbin, today is relating how it feels to fall 500 feet from a balloon and light in a tree. When Charles (Daredevil) Huggins, Indianapolis, ascended in his balloon at the Clinton County fair here Wednesday, the boy’s feet became entangled in ropes and he was carried up. Huggins intended to make a triple parachute leap, but cut loose when 300 feet up after shouts from the fair crowd called his attention to the boy's plight. The balloon went 200 feet higher, turned over, and young Durbin fell. U. S. SHIP IS HIT 50 TIMES BY CHINESE FIRE Flagship of Yangtze Patrol Returns It With Machine Guns. Bp United Press WASHINGTON, Aug. 25.—The U. S. S. Isabel, flagship of Rear Admiral H. H. Hough, commander of the Yangtze patrol, was hit fifty times by Chinese rifle Are from Nanking and Pukow, the Navy Department was advised today. One American sailor suffered two flesh wounds. Hough's ship returned Are with machine guns and rifles, silencing the Chinese. MAY AID SACCO JUROR Bp United Press , CHICAGO, Aug. 25. While a movement was under way by SaccoVanzetti sympathizers to raise a trust fund for support of dependents of the executed men, the Chicago Tribune received a contribution of $1 to start a fund for rebuilding the bomb-wrecked home of a juror who helped convict the radicals of murder. The contributor, George H. Mann of Port Huron, Mich., said he “hoped to sec such a fund started ere this.” INTERNE RANKS HIGH Dr. H. M. Anthony Gets Best Mark in State Quiz. Dr. Harvey Mitchell Anthony, interne at Robert W. Long Hospital, and a graduate of the Indiana University School of Medicine, ranked highest in the State examinations conducted by the Indiana board of medical registration and examination, Dr. E. M. Shanklin, secretary, announced Wednesday. Dr. Anthony obtained 946 points out of a possible 1,000. CHOOSE PLANE BUILDERS National Guard Squadrons Will Get New Machines. Ba United Prise WASHINGTON. Aug. 25. The war department today announced that the winners in the competition for anew "all -round' airplane typo to refit all National Guard units were the Douglas Airplane Company, Santa Monica. Cal., Keystone Aircraft Company, Bristol, Pa., and the Curtiss Airplane and Motor Company, Garden City. N. Y. BOY, FORD MISSING William Winters. 13, Said to Have Run Away From Home. A 13-year-old boy mft_Ford touring car was the object of police search today. The boy William Winters, is said to have run aw- y from his home.at 1924 Parker Ave., clad in blue overalls, no hat and driving the auto. \ Muncie Plant Expands Pp Times Special MUNCIE, Ind., Aug. 25.— An addition to the box factory of the Ball Brothers Manufacturing Company plant to increase box production tft., 100.000 daily wlil be completed my Oct. 1. The addition will lncrafese the factory building’s length t0\350 feet. 5 • I