Indianapolis Times, Volume 39, Number 106, Indianapolis, Marion County, 10 September 1927 — Page 1

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MRS. REEDY NAMED CITY W.C JU HEAD Ejected President by Margin of Five Votes Over Mrs. Gadd. VICE PRESIDENT CHOSEN Dark Then, Other Ballots to Wait; Insurgent Meeting Is Expunged. Mrs. W. W. Reedy, at the stormiest meeting that the oldest members of the organization can remember, was W. 0. T. U. at the Fltcher American National Bank Friday afternoon. Everything but actual hair-pulling wes resorted to after the president, Mrs. Bert S. Gadd, had rapped on the desk and Mrs. E. C. Rumpler offered an opening prayer. * From then on the most delightful frankness prevailed. If any one wanted to call any one else a “snake in the grass,” she went ahead and did it, and so easy did speech-mak-ing become that two, three and four women frequently were on their feet, all exhorting at once. Wins by Five Votes Mrs. Reedy and Mrs. Gadd were j the presidential candidates in the ; election, and so evenly divided were I the rooters that Mrs. Reedy came i out winner by only five votes. Mrs. C. E. Carter was elected vice president, but by this time evening shadows were gathering and other elections will have to take place at a called meeting. The major part of the afternoon had been given to the most dramatic presentations of the grievances of two hostile camps of the organization. The Gadd-Reedy factional warfare, it came out, was the outgrowth of W. C. T. U. resolutions adopted a number of weeks ago condeming Arthur L. Gilliom for his modifies- j tion stand regarding Indiana laws dealing with medicinal liquor. Mrs. Reejly had framed the resolution and Mrs. Reedy's followers claimed that Mrs. Gadd’s attitude was opposed to the “lifelong sentiments and principles” of the W. C. T. U. as a body. Mrs. Gadd at the time was asked by Gilliom to present some questions to the organization, the main one being “Would you administer whisky to save the life of a loved one?” \ Day for Gaval Mrs. Gadd begged to be let off from putting the questions and said that the resolution had been “railroaded” through by Mrs. Reedy. A climax of the feeling then engendered was that the W. C. T. U. had two meetings on Aug. 12, one presided over by Mrs. Gadd at the home of Mrs. Hartig Kelly, 2521 S. Delaware St., and one which met in the usual quarters at the Fletcher American Bldg. The main fight of Friday was to declare the latter meeting unconstitutional and to have it stricken from the minutes. The gaval of the president played an almost constant and futile tatoo to every shade of feminine voice which were ringing forth with such phrases as “Shumaker motion of sympathy,” “no right to pass such a motion at an unconstitutional meeting” and “Dirt back of all this.” When the “insurgent meeting” at the Fletcher American Bldg, on Aug. 12, finally expunged by vote, along with It went the expressions of sympathy for Shumaker adopted on that occasion. This action was taken after Mrs. Reedy and Mrs. Harry Sloan had waved beaded bags and excited arms at each other. The parliamentarian, Mrs. Clem Johnson, frequently was called upon to hand forth an opinion, but the conversation galloped ahead so fast she was always two jumps behind with her responses. Remember About Vote When practically everybody had been on her feet, including a tall woman who declared she “was ashamed of it all” and Mrs. Grace Altvater, president of the Marion County W. C. T. U., had said something about brotherly love and Christian charity,” someone remembered that it was election day. Ballots were passed and this brought on the final and most heated scene of the day. Declaring that “in the light of what has taken place here this afternoon we know everybody can’t be trusted,” a woman proposed that ballots be counted in the room “right before us all and with two persons standing on each side of the ballot box.” Forgives Everybody Mrs. E. Ackman seconded this motion, which was carried and the ballot box, which was somebody’s nifty new felt hat, almost withered under the ardent scrutiny then directed against it. Through a fearful bukz, some hisses and play of excited voices, the results of the election were finally called. Mrs. Gadd then congratulated the winning Mrs. Reedy and closed with a prayer in which she declared that she “forgave everybody." Ambassador Apt. Hotel. Ri. 1371. Comfortable, beautiful, reasonable. —Adv.

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VOLUME 39—NUMBER 106

The Snob Nancy was pretty and a blue-blood. Once upon a time her uncle had been Governor

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perhaps forgiveable in the eyes of a tolerant person, but Nancy was intolerant. And when she fought with her fiance because he was loyal to his mother even the most forgiving recognized her for what she was—a Snob. Read this exciting andtouching story of a girl who at last found that the superflealties of pride are only surface deep, but that true love is everlasting. Don’t fail to read it in The Times, starting Monday.

KORBLY NAMED COLLINS JUDGE Bribe Trial Appointment Not Yet Accepted. Bernard Korbly, Indianapolis attorney, with offices at 600 Indiana Trust Bldg-, today was chosen special judge for the trial of City Purchasing Agent John J. Collins. Collins was charged with soliciting a bribe in an affidavit filed by the special prosecutors conducting the political corruption probe. The State struck Judge Zimri Dugan, Hendricks County Circuit Court, from the list of three names submitted by Criminal Court Judge James A. Collins. The defense struck off Homer Elliott, former United States district attorney. Korbly has not yet accepted the appointment. - James Ogden or Clarence Weir, both Indianapolis attorneys, will be the special judge for the trial of Earl S. Garrett, former city market master on charge of official misconduct by accepting illegal fees. The Sfcite struck off the name of Edgar M. Blessing, Danville, Ind Ira Holmes, defense attorr.ey, wil. strike off the name of one of the remaining two. OPENING PRICES Bn United Preaa NEW YORK, Sept. 10.—Irregularity was still prevalent through the stock market list at the opening today, but the bullish contingent got the upper hand in the first fifteen minutes with United Statjs Steel common stock and General Motors as levers for a rise. Both these issues spurted more than a point in heavy turnover. New York Curb Opening —Sept. 10— Bid. Ask. Cities Service 49 49% Cont Oil 19 19y„ Durant 11% 11% Ford (Canada) 538 546 Humble Oil 81% 81% Indiana Pipe 31 Vs 33 Marmon 47 48% Ohio Oil 60% 61 Prairie Pipe 180% 181% Prairie Oil and Oas 50% 51% Reo 21% 21% Stutz 13% 14% Standard OH (Indiana) 74% 74% Standard Oil IKansas) 18% 17 Standard Oil (Kentucky) ....123 124 Vacuum OH 128% 129 Local Livestock Opening Hogs—Receipts, 3,500; market, 15 (8)25c higher; top, $11.85; bulk, $11.35 @11.75. Cattle Receipts, 200; market, steady; best vealers, sl6. Sheep and lambs—Receipts, 300; market, lambs, steady.

GOD GIVE US MEN!

Indiana needs, as this hour, men, strong men. It has been shaded too long. Its people have suffered from leadership which has taken them into dark pathways. This State has furnished leaders in industry who have won the respect and admiration of the world of industry. In the world of literature, the name of Indiana is an honored and respected name. Her artists have made immortal the beauty of her dreams. Her agricultural school has led in turning farming from an accident to a science. Her scholars have contributed to the thought of the times. Only her political leadership has failed. The party of power has been captured by forces which do not represent the intelligence, the patriotism, the conscience of the State. The party of protest has been voiceless and complacent. There has been no leadership in this State at a time when it was needed badly and when the hour cried for some voice that would sound a warning. Indiana has begun her redemption. But it can not be redeemed and thoroughly freed from its shame unless new men, with stronger courage and with keener conscience, take command. It would be a pity if there is offered nothing mors than a contest between a defeated faction of the strong party and the perpetual forces of the weak. God, give us men, strong men.

NO DELAY IN DUVALL TRIAL, STATE'S VIEW Mayor’s Counsel Will Confer on Action to Meet New Situation. CASE CALLED MONDAY Mftre Than 20 Witnesses to Be Summoned; Expect to Get Jury Quickly. In view of the indictment against John L. Duvall, charging violation of the corrupt practice act, returned by the Marion County grand jury Friday, attorneys for the city’s executive were to confer today to determine whether this will have any effect on-opening Duvall’s trial Monday on a previous charge. Duvall’s trial is before Special Criminal Court Judge Cassius C. Shirley. Fifty prospective Jurors have been subpoenaed. John "C. Ruckelshaus, one of the mayor's attorneys, said the conference was necessary “since the latest trouble occurred.” State Is Ready State’s attorneys are prepared for the trial and were to meet today to align their legal forces. “We are ready for the trial Monday and are expecting to go ahead with it,” Special Prosecutor John W. Holtzman announced. It is understood that Duvall’s attorneys have only one method of preventing the trial next week. That would be filing a motion for continuance. None of them, though, would state this might be done. The State is planning to call about twenty-five witnesses against Duvall. Defense attorneys announced they would not set any number of witnessed for call until It was revealed what territory the State covered. Expect Jury Soon Prosecutors believe a jury will be obtained within a day or two, while defense attorneys say It will take several days. f The affidavit against Duvall alleges that he obtained SIO,OOO fr m William H. Armltage, local political boss, for his campaign fund, but did not list this in his expense accounts. It is charged that for this he promised Armitage the appointment of city engineer and two board of works members. SEEK GEM BANDITS Marion Robbers Believed to Be Hiding Here. Police today checked the possibility that three of the five bandits who held up the Roessler Jewelry store at Marion Friday and obtained $40,000 loot might have come to Indianapolis following the gem robbery. Marion police notified local authorities that the jewelry bandits registered at a hotel there last Tuesday as Indianapolis men, and gave their descriptions. Detectives Englebright and Hubbard reported a “tip” that three known gunmen are in the city. Descriptions of the three were somewhat similar to those of the gem robbers. Hourly Temperatures 6 a. m 71 9 a. m 75 7 a. m 72 10 a. m 77 8 a. m 74

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INDIANAPOLIS, SATURDAY, SEPT. 10, 1927

HOWTRUTti WAS REVEALED “ that said fact did not become known to the \ * public or the prosecuting authorities until such knowledge was obtained through the columns of the Indianapolis Times, a newspaper published in the city of Indianapolis, which notice or publication was made upon the 25th day of July, 1927, wherein the aforesaid charges of attempting to bribe were published, .” Marion County grand jury.

Governor on Way to Give Bond

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Lelft to right: Top picture, Dr. Norman 3eatty, Governor Ed Jackson, Pliny Wolf aid, secretary vo the Governor, and Wolfard’s son, walking through the courthouse yard late Friday on the way to the sheriff's office, where Jackson provided $2,500 bond upon his conspiracy indictment.

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i Robert I. Marsh, law partner of Governor Ed Jackson, looking over the $2,500 bond he provided at the sheriff’s office late Friday upon his conspiracy indictment. County Clerk George Hutsell is in the background.

New York Stock Opening Allied Chem 162% , Amer Can 63 % Amer T and T 171% Amer Smelting 175% Amer Loco ..110% Baldwin 261% , Bethlehem 64% j Chrysler 59% I C. it. O 197% C. F. & 1 85% Con. Gas 118% Freeport 75% General Motors 249 General Electric 140% Houston 152 Hudson 83% I.- Nickel 64% K. rnecott t 72% Mack :UO% Marland 36% N. Y Central .....160 Nash 90 Penna Hy * 66 Pure 0.1 36% Phillips, 43% Pan Fete iß> 49% Sears-Roebuck 74% Studobaker 59% Standard Oil. Cal 54% Standard Oil, N. J 39% Texas Cos 50% Timken ill CJ. 8. Steel 153% U S Rubber 53% Union Pacific 188% Wabash 69% Yellow Coach 33% Wlllys-Overland 17 Chicago Livestock Opening Hogs—Receipts. 2,500; market, | around steady; holdovers, 5,000. Cati tie—Receipts, 400. Sheep and lamb —Receipts, 2,000.

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George Vs Coffin, Republican county chairman, as he appeared when he called at the sheriff’s office to give bond upon his conspiracy indictment late Friday.

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JACKSON, COFFIN AND MARSH TO BE ARRAIGNED OCT. 3 BEFORE COLLINS Prosecutors Declare Trials Will Be Pushed, With Hope That They Can Be Completed Before End of Year. DUVALL PLEADING DATE IN DOUBTj Attack of Indictment Under Statute of Limitations Expected to Be First Move of Defense Counsel. Governor Ed Jackson, his law partner, Robert I. Matsh and George V. Coffin, county Republican chairman, will be araigned Oct. 3, upon the indictment charging them with conspiracy to bribe former Governor Warren T. McCray, Criminal Court Judge James A. Collins announced today. The three were indicted by the Marion County grand jury, late Friday, in a partial report upon its inquiry into Indiana political corruption. Mayor John L. Duvall also was indicted upon a charge of violation of the corrupt practices law. These indictments constitute the first positive action by any of the three juries which have conducted the political corruption inquiry for eleven months. Whether Duvall will be arraigned with the Governor and the others was not known definitely, because he is scheduled to go on trial Monday upon affidavit which covers the same facts alleged in the indictment.

Special Prosecutor John W. Holtzman said that the prosecuting staff desires to bring the Governor, Coffin and Marsh to trial as soon as possible and that every effort will be made to hold the trial this year. Date for arraignment of the Governor and associates is the regular day in Criminal Court. Unless some special arrangements are made, the defendants must take their tiffn with all common offenders fating charges before Judge Collins on Oct. 3. Each oi’ the defendants was silent today upon the charge. Governor “Loves Them A11” The Governor, when he surrendered at the sheriff’s office for arrest late Friday, made no com-, ment other than to remark to newspaper men: “I love you all.” Today, reached at the executive mansion by telephone, he said he had nothing to say. Asked who his attorneys will be, he said: “I haven’t thought anything about it.” Marsh, at his home, 26 Downey St., refused to discuss the case. He said late Friday that he would not add to his statement given to The Times several days ago, that he had not participated in any offer of bribe to McCray. Coffin Is Mum Coffin said, upon surrendering Friday, that he had nothing to say. He appeared at ease and talked complacently with reporters about trivialities. Despite their silence it is expected that the first move of the defendants will be to attack the indictment upon the ground that the statute of limitations invalidaes it. This move could be made before or on arraignment date. Several moves could be made to preclude their arraignment, or even their appearance for arraignment, upon that date. The indictment charges that the trio conspired, in December, 1923, to offer McCray a bribe of SIO,OOO and a guarantee that no jury would convict him upon financial fraud indictments then pending against him, if he would name James E. McDonald, Indianapolis attorney, as Marion County prosecutor to succeed William P. Evans, McCray’s son-in-law. Evans Was to Resign Evans intended to resign, because he did not feel he was in position properly to prosecute other cases in Criminal Court, with the indictment against his father-in-law pending. The alleged offer to McCray was made more than two years ago. The statute of limitations is operative in two years.

Why Do So Few People Know? Colonel Lindbergh flew across the Atlantic under the greatest plan ever conceived by a human mind. You are fortunate and so is your neighbor to be living under the same plan today—the Constitution of the United States. The commissioner of United States education declares that few people know anything about this masterful scheme. If you don’t know what it Is let Harry Atwood, who knows more about the plan than any other living person, tell you about it. Watch for MONDAY’S TIMES. Read the first article, on the editorial page.

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The indictment, however, attempts to bring hte conspiracy within the statutory limit by alleging that the conspiracy extended down to as late as Sept. 3, this year, through a plot to keep McCray and others who knew of the offer silent about it I through threats to impede McCray’s efforts to get a parole from Federal prison. Says Conspiracy Continues The indictment states that, as a result of the conspiracy, prosecuting authorities did not learn of it until The Indianapolis Times on July 25 printed the story of the conference !in Jackson’s office (then secretary of state), where the scheme was hatched and Jackson’s visit to McCray’s office. Jackson on Sept. 3 wrote a letter to Boyd Gurley, editor of The j Times, declaring that he had seen i McCray about McDonald, but that it was at the request of Bishop H. H. Fout of the United Brethren Church and that no offer was made. Jackson Reaches Office The indictment charges that this letter was part of the conspiracy to ! keep the public and prosecuting I authorities from learning the facte about the conspiracy, j Jackson reached his office at 9a. |m. Among his early visitors was Daily McCoy, State purchasing agent, secretary of the Republican State committee when Jackson was a candidate for Governor. Collins Gets Report After being in conference more than two hours, broken by prosecutors entering and leaving the jury room with the prepared -Indictments, the jury finally came before Criminal Court Judge James A. Collins at 4:10 p. m. Foreman William J. Mooney handed the report of the Jury's • action to Collins, announcing • the probe body was “returning two indictments and no discharges.” The first one turned over to the court was against Duvall. The second was that against Marsh* Jackson tnd Coffin. Collins set Duvall’s bond at sl,oo® and the bonds of the other men at $2,500. Efforts of the jury to have the substance of the indictments kept ! secret were stopped by Judge ColJ lins, who said, “In the case of men | like these, I believe it will be I alright to make the charges public. 1 * Capiases Are Issued I Capiases for arrest of the four I men were turned over to Sheriff [ Omer Hawkins, who immediately notified them by telephone of the court’s action. Less than an hour after the indictments were returned, Pliny Wolfard, secretary to Jackson, appeared at the sheriff* office and obtained blank copies of bonds and announced he was taking them lo the Governor at the latter’s home. Shortly after that, the Governor came into the office with Wolfard and, leaning over the counter, smiled and said, “I want to be arrested, sheriff.” “How are you, Governor?” Haw. kins asked, shaking hands with the State’s indicted executive. Jackson Is “Fine” “I’m fine, thank yuu,” Jackson replied. Jackson’s bond was signed by the Metropolitan Casualty Insurance Company by Jackson K. Landers* attorney in fact. Coffin, the Republican political boss, whom politicians said the “jury wouldn’t touch,” followed Jackson and gave bond, signed personally by Schuyler A. Haas, corporation counsel. After transacting his business, Coffin remained in the