Indianapolis Times, Volume 39, Number 168, Indianapolis, Marion County, 22 November 1927 — Page 1

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BLOW, SHOT—REMUS DEATH SCENESTORY Struck Wife Down Before Killing, Witnesses in Park Say. , [TELL WOMAN’S PANIC Many Called to Describe Deed; Divorce Lawyer Is on Stand. BY PAUL W. WHITE United Press StsS Correspondent COURTROOM, CINCINNATI, Nov. 22.—A parade of eye witnesses at the murder trial of George Remus today established more than what has been known since the morning of Oct. 6—that Remus shot and killed his wife, Imogene. It was a well attended slaying. Remus chose a roadway in Eden Park as the scene for shooting his wife and the hour was such that many motorists arrived at the time of or shortly After commission of the crime. \ The witness deputed Mrs. Remus as strteken with panic at sight of her husband coming toward her, as crying out when Remus fired a bullet into her abdomen and as finally seeking haven in a small touring car for the drive to a hospital, where she later died. Accounts of Death Vary These persons who watched the shooting, or,who reached the scene after Mrs. Remus had been fatally wounded were drawn from all classes—a bookkeeper, realty agent, librarian, Negro plasterer, and window trimmer passed in review before the jury. And since it all happened in only a minute or two their accounts varied in inconsequent details. The crowd saw with many eyes. For instanpe one man thought in his left hand; another swore it was hi3 right hand. And ears were no njore reliable. No witnesses agreed on Mrs. Remus’ words of agonized fear when she staggered about, blood streaming from the dress she had chosen to wear in divorce court later that morning. The defendant, once one of the nation’s leading criminal lawyers before he changed his forte to bootlegging, paid scant attention to the testimony. Wife’s Attorney Testified His plea is that he was temporarily insane that October morning and he does not dispute the fact that he shot her. Edward T. Dixon, the attorney Who was retained by Mrs. Remus in the divorce * action she brought against her husband, was the first witness. Dixon said he saw Mrs. Remus at his office on the evening of Oct. 5 and that the divorce hearing was set for the following'day. Her case was ready, he said. Mrs. Remus had an appointment to meet him on the morning she was killed, Dixon said. He was notified of the shooting and went to the hospital, where Mrs. Remus later died from her wound. The next witness was Miss Catherine Schulz, clerk in the public library, who, with her brother, was driving through Eden Park on the fateful morning. “Help! I’m Shot” Miss Schultz said she saw Mrs. Remus lying on the ground beside a taxicab. She then saw Mrs. Remus arise and watched Mrs. Remus, Remus and the latter’s foster daughter, Ruth, “scrambling” in back of the taxi. She heard no shot fired, she added. When she drove up, the witness •aid, Mrs. Remus cried: “Help, I’m shot.” Mrs. Remus then was driven away In another car, Miss Schultz testified. Miss Audrey Stewart, a window grimmer, was next called to the ctand. Miss Stewart said she was in Miss Schultz’s car on that ride through the park. Her testimony aloseTS' followed that of Miss Schultz. Louis Schultz, realty dealer, 'brother of Miss Schultz, was questioned by JoWn Clippinger, another assistant prosecutor. Heard Mrs. Remus Cry He said he had seen Mrs. Remus arise from a “kneeling position” and scuffle with Remus.' Mrs. Remus started toward his car, and, after crying out, pressed her hands to her abdomen, from which blood was streaming, Schultz said. John W. Matthews, a lawyer, said he saw Mrs. Remus struck down by Remus. , William Smith, Negro plasterer, saw the shooting and heard Mrs. Remus scream. He was close to the taxicab when the shot was fired. “What did you do then?” asked Clippinger. “I backed away,” said the witness. "Then I stood perfectly still until I was satisfied the man with he gun had left."

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CONTEMPT CASE HITS SINCLAIR

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BOOTLEG QUEEN SENTTO JAIL Harriett Owsley Given Six Months’ Sentence. Harriett Owsley, 1205 Park Avc., known as the "queen of Indianapolis bootleggers” and eight other prohibition law violators were sentenced today by Federal Judge Robert C. Baltzell. Mis. Owsley admitted that she had been selling liquor about three years, but when she was sentenced to six months in jail by Judge Baltzell, she contended that her physical condition would not permit her to serve. The court granted her one week for a medical examination. Others sentenced: Owen Day, Columbus, Ind., sentenced cumulatively to three years for resisting an officer and two years on a liquor charge. Harry Boody, Columbus, six months and $500; George Kinney, Columbus, four months; Louis Cavanaugh, Columbus, forty-five days; Harry Morris, Columbidr sixty days; Cora Von Sprechlesen, 732 Virginia Ave., SIOO fine and forty-five days; Edward C. Haupt, 1012 E. Michigan St., ninety days; George Putche and Forty Dimitry, restaurant employes, '375 S. Illinois St., SIOO and sixty days; Lennie Shields, Terre Haute, one day in pail for issuing a fraudulent Government money order in 1924.

STUDENTS STARTING ON TEST MARRIAGE

Bu United Press GIRARD, Kan., Nov. 22.—1n the face of pulpit criticism and denunciations from the bench, the start of the Haldeman-Julius-Roselle experiment in companionate marriage unexpectedly was advanced today. Josephine Haldeman-Julius, 18-

NAMES KLUXER ASJDNAPER First of Alabama Klansmen Tried in Flogging. Bu United Free* LUVERNE, Ala., Nov. 22.—Shelby Gregory, first of forty alleged KuKlux Klan floggers to go to trial, was identified today by Lee Henderson, Negro, as one of the men who kidnaped Annie Mae Simmons, Negro, from his home in July, 1925. The woman died from effects of a flogging administered by the kidnapers. Henderson was the first witness called by Attorney General Charles C. McCall, who is prosecuting the case. LEGISLATURE IS CALLED Oklahoma Impeachment Talked in Special Session. Bu United Preaa OKLAHOMA CITY, Nov. 22. Oklahoma today faces prospects of another gubernatorial impeachment session of the State Legislature, but the machine guns and soldiers ‘which lent color to the ouster fight of the Jack Walton administration will be lacking. Four “rebel” legislators yesterday presented Governor Henry S. Johnston with a petition for a special session of the Legislature, which was said to contain signatures of enough legislators to force the session, even if the Governor refuses so call it. MAYOR VISITS ‘HOME’ Franklin Rotary and Kiwanls Clubs Hear Slack. Mayor L. Ert Slack addressed a Joint luncheon of the Rotary and Rtvanis Clubs of Franklin, his former “home town," today. Urges Free Soap, Towels In Schools Bl fe<§^TON, Pr Nov. 22.—Mrs. Jennie Barron, only woman member of the Boston school committee, has asked the committee to supply pupils with soap and towels “so they may carry out the advice of teachers to keep fifeufc” 1 *

Justice Siddons Orders Six to Appear Dec. 5 and Answer Charges. Bu United Press WASHINGTON, Nov. 22.—Justice F. L. Siddons of the District of Columbia Supreme Court Issued contempt citations today against six persons, allegedly Involved In charges of tampering with the FallSinclalr jury. On motion of District Attorney Peyton Gordon, he ordered Harry F. Sinclair, oil magnate; two of Sinclair’s lieutenants, Sheldon Clark and H. Mason Day; William J. Burns, head of the Burns detective agency; Burns’ son, Sherman Bums, and Charles 8. Vietsch, head of Burns’ Baltimore agency, to appear here Dec. 5 to show cause why they should not be cited for contempt. This action was entirely apart from grand jury proceedings and possible indictments by that body which investigated the jury tampering case and met again today. Belief that indictments will come later was strengthened by a conference between the foreman of the grand jury, Dorsey W. Hyde, and Neil Burkinshaw, assistant to Gordon, after the contempt proceedings had been started. The Government’s action followed a prolonged inquiry into the spying activities of a squad ot Bums detectives upon jury men which broke up the Teapot Dome trial. Attention has centered upon the activities of the detectives, who spent large sums shadowing jurors, though the first public intimation of any irregularity in the trial came when Ray Akers, a local street car conductor, and Don King, a newspaper reporter, signed affidavits that one of the jurors, Edward J. Kidwell, had boasted of a possible “reward.” While the general impression has been that conviction of contempt would carry a maximum sentence of one yea;- in Jail, District Attorney Gordon explained there is no fixed limit on contempt sentences. Instead, the sentence lies within the discretion of the judge, who, in such a trial, is both Judge and jury.

year-old high school girl, and Aubrey Roselle, 20, student at the University of Kansas, will be married here today. The marriage originally had been set for Thanksgiving. The date was advanced, It was said, because the families desired to escape attentions of newspaper photographers and newsreel men, understood to be on the way here for the ceremony. As the wedding approached, Mrs. Haldeman-Julius, mothef of the bride, explained to the United Press the ideas of “companionate marriage” on which the union is based. She explained that her daughter and Roselle would continue to attend school, being supported by their! families. When their education has been completed and economic conditions permit, they will assume conventional marital status if they still desire to do so. Otherwise, a divorce will be arranged.

v STEVE’ VISITS- OFF Dragon Breaks Prison Rules —Denied Privileges. “I’m not at all surprised,” Attorney Lloyd Hill commented today on a dispatch from Michigan City that D. C. Stephenson has been denied visitors and newspapers because of infraction of Indiana State prison rules. According to the dispatch, Deputy Warden Harry D. Claudy informed Robert H. Moore, one of Stephenson’s attorneys, of this when Moore attempted to visit the exKlan chief. The new order has been put into effect since the latter part of last week when he visited Stephenson, Hill, also one of Stephenson’s attorneys, said. Hill confirmed statements 'of Moore that Stephenson’s attorneys are considering anew parole plea for the ex-dragon, based on documents in the "black boxes” which Stephenson turned over to the Marion County political probe grand jury.

CARDINAL RECOVERING Condition of Prelate Improves After Operation. Bu United Preaa ROME, Nov. 22.—Physicians announced today that noteworthy improvement had been made by Cardinal Bonzano, former papal delegate at Washington and papal legate at the Chicago Eucharistic Congress. Cardinal Bonzano 'was operated rm far a stomach turner. t''-

INDIANAPOLIS, TUESDAY, NOV. 22,1927

BUS FARE CUT PLEA IS FILED BYISPATRONS Ten-Cent Rate Declared Too High, in Appeal Made to Commission. COURT FIGURES CITED Lower Operating Expenses by Merger Presented as Action Cause. Reduction of 10-cent bus fares of the People's Motor Coach Company, recently acquired by the Indianapolis Street Railway Company for $500,000, is sought in a complaint filed with the Indiana Public Service Commission today by fifteen motor bus patrons in the Brightwood vicinity. “Rates now charged are unreasonable and unjust, discriminatory, and excessive, in that they - are much greater than necessary to carry on operation of said motor bus business and pay a fair and reasonable rate upon the property and assets of said company and usable in the proper operation of its business as a common carrier,” the complaint contended. Call Rates Excessive The complainants further alleged “that the experience of said Peoples’ Motor Coach Company, since time of its organization, has demonstrated that said rates are too high and excessive.” The petitioners request the commission “to make a thorough investigation on all matters pertaining to said rate and to make an appraisement of the assets of said company used and useable in its business as a public utility.” They further ask “that the commission set a time for a hearing upon this petition and give notice to these petitioners whereby they may be present and be heard with regard to the matte* herein alleged.” Want Commission to Act They ask that "as a result of said investigation, appraisement and hearing that this commission make an order fixing the rate for said utility at such figure as shall determine finally to be a fair and reasonable rate, and for such other relief as may be found to be proper." , Citizens signing the action are represented by Frank P. Baker, attorney, 416 Indiana Trust Building, and Harold BachelGer and William C. Baohelder, of the law firm of Bachelder & Bachelder, 730 Bankers’ Trust building. Petition of the Indianapolis Street Railway Company for authority to purchase the capital stock of thei People’s Motor Coach Company for, $500,000 and assumption of out- 1 standing obligations of $92,000, together with the issuance of 8 per cent notes for ten years to finance the deal was denied when originally presented to the commission. Cites Court Figures Refusal was made on the contention the price was too high. When appeal was taken, as provided by act of the 1927 Legislature, to Marion Circuit Court, Judge Harry O. Chamberlin approved the purchase plan and directed the commission to change its order accordingly. “The street railway company’s petition in this case is in itself the best of evidence upholding our contention that there should be a reduction in People’s Motor Coach Company • bus fares,” said Baker, after filing the action. Figures presented in the hearing before Judge Chamberlin showed that the real property of the Peoples’ Motor Coach Company, including about forty busses approximated $225,000. In contrast to this figure the street railway company was eager to acquire the property at $500,000. * Reduce Operating Expense Street railway attorneys had shown that joint operation of Peoples’ Motor Coach busses with street railway busses would effect substantial reduction in overhead and oj crating expenses. The petitioning parties: Joseph H. Schaub Jr., John S. Oliver, William D. Castle, R. F. Dunn, Joe Monroe, Truman G. Short, Adam S. Larison, Mrs. Mae Cottey, E. T. Partlow, Mrs. M. E. Younk, Omer Bradley, Fred Cook, Charles S. Pollard, Mrs. Mabel Heller, Barnett Miller.

A Great Team Lines Up! Tomorrow a mighty football eleven lines up in The Times. Every man will be a star —the best that Indiana Colleges and Universities have produced this season. Dick Miller, of The limes sports department, has mingled with State football* teams since the season’s start. His selection to be printed tomorrow will be, as in former years, the result of actual contact with players. His team is the only one published in Indiana given the stamp of approval by Spalding’s Official Intercollegiate FootbaU Guide and Rule Book—in which it is printed annually. He is president of the Indiana Officials’ Association and' has officiated at .twenty-five football games this season. ' MILLER KNOWS FOOTBALL—HIS TEAM PROVES IT • Watch For It , TOMORROW IN THE TIMES.

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GILES PLANE, OFF FOR HAWAII, HAS GOOD WEATHER FOP HOP

See Blood Flow GREENCASTLE, Ind., Nov. 22. —The flowing of blood through the veins, a beating heart, photosynthesis or the process by which plants make food r.d store up energy eventually used by humanity, in the form of food, wood and coal—these are a few of the interesting things to be shown at the biology club “open bouse” and exhibition at De Pauw University, Tuesday afternoon and evening, Nov. 29. TJie exhibition is being prepared by students in the department of biilogy.

RUTH SNYDER TO PAYJ’ENAITY Court Refuses Her Plea for Clemency. Bu United Press ALBANY, N. Y., Nov. 22.—The Court of Appeals today upheld the deat hsentence imposed on Ruth Snyder and Henry Judd Gray for the murder of Albert Snyder, her husband. The court refused the eappeal of Mrs. Snyder and her lover from the sentence imposed on them in Long Island City last summer. Both Mrs. Snyder and Gray are in death pells at Sing Sing and will die Ih' the electric chair unless Governor Smith grants a commutation. Mrs. Snyder appealed on the ground that the joint trial of herself and Gray deprived her of a fair trial, violating her constitutional grounds. COOLIDGE TO GO ON AIR 'SO Stations to 1 Broadcast Thanksgiving Proclamation. Bu United Press WASHINGTON, Nov. 22.—President Coolidge will read his Thanksgiving proclamation Wednesday evening for a Nation-wide radio broadcast, it was announced today at the White House. More than twenty stations will broadcast the proclamation, which will be read by Mr. Coolidge in his study at the White House. Hearst Lunches With Coolidge Bu United Press WASHINGTON, Nov. 22.—William Rondolph Hearst, publisher, lunched with President Coolidge at the Whitq Hruse today.

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British Flier Is Sighted at Sea; Perfect Start Made by Machine. Bu United Brest SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 22. Captain Frederick Giles passed the San Francisco lightship, nineteen miles at sea, at 7:39 a. m. today on his way to Honolulu, according to a message received at the marine department of the Francisco Chamber of Commerce. Giles was flying at an altitude of approximately 1,000 feet. His Hess biplane Wanda sped down the runway of the Mills Field airport and took the air at 7:23 a. m. bound for Hawaii. Two main tanks and four auxiliary tanks of the Wanda were filled with 300 gallons of gas, a supply that Giles estimated would carry him to Honolulu with a safety margin. The sky was clear and a light wind was blowing from the south when Giles left. Mechanics started the motor of the plane shortly before 7 a. m., to warm it up. Giles climbed into the cockpit at 7:15 a. m. and gave the motor a test. The V/anda made a splendid getaway. { The Wanda was off the ground in a shorter distance than on Saturday's take-off, despite the muddy runway today . The plane gained elevation rapidly, climbing much faster than on the original attempt. The Wanda traveled south for a short distance after leaving the ground, then swung around and followed the shore line toward the Golden Gate. Few See Takeoff Barely 100 persons were at the field when Giles left. He carried four sandwiches, a pint of milk and six quarts of water. In addition to condensed Army rations. Before leaving, Giles thanked officials of Mills field airport for their assistance in preparing for the flight and expressed confidence in the ability of the Wanda to reach Honolulu. From the time Giles passed over the California coast until he reaches Honolulu, he will be out of touch with the rest of the world, unless ships at sea happen to sight him. His plane carried no radio equipment. Giles said if the Wanda went into a tail-spin, he would be too busy with the controls to attempt to send radio calls for help. FIRST BRIDGE SUICIDE Believe Woman Leaped to Death at Buffalo. Bu United Press BUFFALO, N. Y., Nov. 22.—With the finding of a woman’s pocketbook and umbrella, first suicide committed from the new International Peace bridge was recorded last night. The victim was believed to have been Mrs. Gertrude Barth of Buffalo.

MINUS PENNY; RICHER ~ ’ Small Boy’s Health Benefits by Taking Coin From Stomach. Franklin Beeler, 2, son of Mr. and Mi s. William C. Beeler of Anderson, ilnd., is minus a penny today, but many dollars richer in prospective health. Dr. Lafayette Page removed the penny from the boy’s stomach at St. Vincent hospital. He had swallowed It Monday afternoon at his home in Anderson. •

LAZY-MINDED MAN! Men are so much lazier than women mentally that there’s no comparison, Gertrude Atherton, woman novelist, decl&res Which is Meredith Nicholson’s idea of “No News!” In an exclusive interview in tomorrow’s Times, the Hoosier author, who knows human nature, tells why. Tomorrow in THE TIMES.

\ 928 PETITION ' IRKS COOLIDGE Signatures Urging Race Are Frowned On. B 'wASHIN& r f(SN, NOV. 22.—President Coolidge is opposed to circulation of a petition proposing that he run for President in 1928, it was stated at the White House today. The revelation followed reports in the morning newspaper that “endless chain” petitions, urging him to run again, had been circulated in New England with a view to arousing a general popular demand for his renomination. It was said on behalf of the President that he does not approve of this activity, does not see any good that would come from it, and hopes it will be discontinued. The authoritative announcement —the first of its kind since the “I do not choose to run” statement in the Black Hills last summer—immediately provoked divergences of opinion as to whether it eliminated the President further as a 1928 presidential possibility or whether It still left the way open for “drafting” him in the convention. Some saw in the announcement disinclination of the President’s part to run. But others argued that it still left his hands untied, and that he could answer a convention call without the possible stigma of havr ing sought the renomination. MERCURY WILL DROP Promise Mild Weather for Thanksgiving, However. Fairly mild weather, is likely here Thanksgiving, J. H. Armington, United States Weather Bureau head predicted today. Although an official forecast is impossible, present indications are that temperatures will be borne lower than today, but that there will be no severe weather, Armington said. There is a likelihood that the day will be cloudy, he said. A 25 to 30 degree drop, however, is predicted by Wednesday night, by Armington. It will be near freezing Wednesday night, Armington said. Today’s 7 a. m. temperatures was 56 degrees, 21 degrees above normal, an unusually high mark for this time of the year. Temperatures will continue high tonight, Armington said, but it will be somewhat coler Wednesday and down to freezing Wednesday night. Hourly Temperatures 6 a. m...... 56 10 a. m ..... 62 7 a. m 56 11a. m 63 8 a. m 58 12 (N00n).... 64 8 a. xp...... 69 1 p. m...... 64

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ORDER POLICE TO PUSH WAR ON GAMBLING ‘Legalized Vice’ and Crime Scored by Slack in Addressing Council. SEEK PADLOCK ORDERS Mayor Sounds Cleaner City Slogan; Board Directs Worley to Act. The board of safety today ordered gambling, “big and little,” stamped out in Indianapolis. This followed declaration of Mayor L. Ert Slack to city council Monday night that “legalized” vice of every form would be eradicated under the new regime. The safety board passed to TV ' lice Chief Claude M. Worle to investigate every tip ar all gambling law offenders ever station. Aim Guns on Clnb The board also sought ai from Assistant City Attoi Roberts as to whether it lock known gambling resorl “We are particularly a close several clubs which v formed were chartered provide gambling places,” s dent Fred Connell. “The board is very earr this matter. We will welcoi.. formation from citizens.” Scores “Petty Graft” ’ Slack scored “petty political graft” before city council Monday night. He spoke on administration policies, upon invitation of President Claude E. Negley. "Without question, the safety of our city, its people, and their property is of prime importance. In fact, it is so important, in my estimation, that special personal attention shall be given it, accepting full responsibility for its operating to the highest point of efficiency possible for human beings to operate It,” Slack declared. Won’t Play Politic* “I hold no club over our safety department or the officers and mfen in the fire and police department, but, since 1 am not going to play politics in the safety department, the officers and men best will follow my example, “Please do not try to trifle the vital subject of protection against fire and crime, and play no favorites. There’ll be no courtesy cards in this administration.” Slack Indicated some changes will be made “in the interest of better service,” but in the meantime demand 100 per cent service. “It should be understood definitely and distinctly that Indianapolis does not need and will not tolerato any sort of conditions commonly understood as ‘legalized’ crime or vice. We have no place here for such baneful institutions, and it is quite necessary for criminals of all kinds, unlawfully plying their trades in this city, to understand that this city is no place for them. Works for General Welfare "It is our duty to manage and govern this city in so far as the law lays that burden upon us, to the end that the general welfare of the people will be protected and promoted and the industries and civic movements encouraged.” Slack said he hoped to “readvertise Indianapolis” during the next two years and make it “stand out pre-eminently among cities of the United States.” “I promise to perform my publio duties on the basis of honesty, fairness and the general good of the citizens and politics shall not swerve me from that purpose,” he said. He said he expected to proceed slowly in preparing the city for the change to the city manager form in 1930. Slack indicated he would not listen to council in making appointments on city boards. Not Linked With Factions "You should at once realize the present mayor is not interested in any factions and will not recognize any faction in his public service. My own position is absolutely unfettered and disconnected from all political or other factions.” “I am not trying to be city manager and will not be an applicant for that place,” Slack asserted. Indicating a desire to enforce economy, Slack said, “Certain it is that the expense of the city for 1928 should be scrutinized, pared, and kept as low as good government will permit. A public dollar must buy as much as a private dollar and waste of public funds or time or property is unfair, unpopular and will not be tolerated.” Slack commended the health department and pledged himself to keep health facilities at the highest efficiency. Council adopted a resolution, presented by Millard W. Ferguson, Democrat, pledging co-operation to Slack In giving the city the “best possible administration.” Wedding Off Because of Family Bu United Press CLEAN, N. Y., Nov. 22.—With all the invitations out for Helen Robert’s wedding to L. W. Swartfager, she has decided not to marry him. The prospective husband is in Jail, charged, with abandonment of his wife and two children.