Indianapolis Times, Volume 39, Number 171, Indianapolis, Marion County, 25 November 1927 — Page 15

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SCARFACE AL’ ORDERS DEATH TO GANG FOES Tm the Boss,’ He Bellows to Henchmen Gathered to Receive Orders. AIELLO PLEADS MERCY ‘Shoot the Rats/ Says Police Chief, as Chicago Gangs Gird for War. BY RAY TUCKER CHICAGO, Nov. 25.—“ Scarface Al” Capone, Chicago crime czar, has served formal declarations of war on the Aiello gang. Scorning an offer for truce, he has decreed that four of the Aiello klan must die, in vengeance for an attempt on his life and throne. This appears to be no ordinary gang figljt. The lid clamped down by Fornrier Mayor Dever has blown off with a bang. Since Mayor Thompson returned to city hall, it is said there has been a golden stream of dollars flowing into Capone’s exchequers. Besides, Capone, though only 29, is a business man. He has organized the underworld, combining worst features of all groups. That is why Police Chief Connors has promised a banquet to the first cop who brings down a gambler. That is why he is calling for overseas veterans from the force to make up units in a machine gun company equipped for open or ambush warfare. Orders Cops to Kill “It has come to pass, me,” he told 105 of his squad leaders recently “when we’ve got to show that society and the police department are running this town and not a bunch of dirty rats. Rip the tops off the gangsters’ cars with your machine guns and kill the occupants. “These gunmen are dangerous and they’ll be glad to kill you. I had to take a gun from one of them right in this office today. Do you think he wanted to make me a present of it? No, he tried to kill me with it. “Now, don’t let ’em have you pushing up daisies. You let them fertilize the flowers. Shoot first and shoot to kill. If you kill a big one, you’ll get a reward and maybe a promotion.” The Aiellos started it. Police raided a hotel across from one of Capone’s haunts and discovered a squad of Aiello killers armed with machine guns and automatics, trained on the entrance across the street. “Joe” Aiello, the leader, was arrested charged with conspiracy to kill. Capone Calls Conference Capone summoned his gunmen and local newspapers report the address and proceedings of this conference as coolly as if it had been a meeting of Mayor Thompson’s city council. “I’m the boss,” bellowed Capone as he waved his diamond-studded fist at his henchmen. “I’m going to keep running things. They’ve put the Roscoe (underworldese for revolver) on me now for a good many years, but I'm still healthy and haopy. Don’t let 'em kid you into thinking I can be run out of town. When I get through, there won’t be any opposition.” Called into conference by the police to see if he can give any information on the plot to “get” him, Capone drives up to headquarters in the most expensive of Americanmade cars. His guards, hands in pockets, jump out of a slightly less luxurious limousine. They manhandle newspaper men trying to photograph Capone. The plump, well-fed, good-looking Capone sneers at police questioning. He will live and die by the underworld’ code. He will not squeal. He’ll take care of Aiello himself. As there appears no reason for holding him, he is allowed to depart—like a conqueror. Aiello Is Scared In a police cell is Aiello, awaiting hearing on conspiracy to kill. Aiello hoists the white flag. In an adjoiniing cell are three Capone killers, who had rushed to police station as soon as they learned Aiello was being pinched. Instead of getting Aiello, the police got them. Aiello pleads with them through the bars. He begs them to urge their leader to cry quits. "Give me fifteen days—five days,” he whines, “and I’ll sell my home, my business and get out of town. Think of my wife and baby.” The Capone men spit at him. “You’ve broken faith with us twice now,” the retort, “and we’re going to fight this through to the finish. You’re as good as dead now.”

GIRL TRAPS ALLEGED ‘PEEPER’ AT MUNCIE Man ‘Taken for Ride’ Ending When Police Car Appeared. Bn Tines Special _ . MUNCIE, Ind., Nov. 25.—John Harrold, 30, alleged "Peeping Tom.” is a prisoner here today due to the strategy of Miss Era Smith, 18. The girl ran to the porch tof her home and began screaming after noting Harrold peeping into a window. He began running, and shouted to Miss Smith’s brother, “Keep back or I’ll shoot.” . Miss Smith Jumped into an automobile and catching up with Smith attempted to run him down. He jumped on the running board of the car and asked that he be taken to a hotel. The girl consented and a few minutes later, recognizing a police auto, she drew her car up beside it and turned Harrold over to officers.

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Gypsy’s Vision Is True; Girl ‘Arrives’in Opera

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‘TEST WEDDING’ PAIRAT HOME Bride Prepares to Return to Her Studies. Bu United Press GIRARD, Kan., Nov. 25.—Joseephine Haldeman- Julius Roselle today divided her attention between her husband-companion, Aubrey Roselle and her school books. For Mrs. Roselle, as she legally is known, although she intends to retain her maiden name, must return to high school Monday, and there are lessons to get. The daughter of the Kansas publisher returned to her father’s home yesterday for Thanksgiving dinner, following a two-day honeymoon at Joplin, Mo. The companionate marriage of the two appeared to be a great success, for both beamed with happiness. ' They refused to see motion picture photographers who stormed the bride’s home, and spent part of the day reading telegrams and letters congratulating them on their daring marriage experiment. N Among the messages was a letter from Judge Ben Lindsey, Denver, who sponsored the marriage theory.

VANDAGRIFFT GETS NEW TRIAL JUDGE

Ira Holmes, attorney for* Virgil Vandagrifft, former board of works president, charged with violating the blue sky law, today filed motion before Judge James A. Collins for change of judge. Judge Collins set, the selection of a special judge for 9 a. m. Saturday. Three judges’ names will be submitted by Collins, one to be stricken by the defense and one by the prosecution. Holmes announced he will movo for a separate trial for Vandagrifft, who was indicted with P. S. Wellsmere, Indianapolis, and D. L. Taylor, Louisville, for selling stock in the Electric Oil Well Rejuvenator Company in this State, though not incorporated in Indiana. Taylor has not been located. Henry Winkler, attorney for Wellsmere, was notified by Judge Collins no action will be taken on his motion to quash the indictments until selection of a special judge, who also will hear arguments on a motion by Holmes fob a separate trial for Vandagrifft. Winkler was to have argued his

STUDENT SHOT AS THIEF Attempt to Steal Tires Probably Will Cost Youth’s Life. " [ln United Press CHICAGO, Nov. 25.—Attempt to steal tires for his automobile probably will cost Harold Hess, 19, a dental student, his life. Hess and a companion were surprised by two policemen while they were attempting to take the tires from a car. A police bullet hit Hess. At Bridewell Hospital tonight it was said he had slight chance of recovery. Sees Benefit in Probe Hu Times Special _ TERRE HAUTE, Ind., Nov. 25. Charles W. Jewett, former mayor of Indianapolis, believes exposure of political corruption in Indiana “demonstrates a more active conscience,” he declared in an address to Kiwan>s Club members here.

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Texas Singer, ‘Born With Star in Hand/ Reaches Fame Heights. Bit V/’.-l Brrriee NEW YORK, Nov. 25.—“ You have a star in your hand; some day you will sing before a great multitude of people,” a gypsy fortune teller told Leonara Corona many years ago. ~ And Thursday night, before a Thanksgiving throng that backed the house to hear the Metropolitan Opera Company, the prediction came true. Leonora Corona had “arrived.” Corona’s real name is Leonore Choron, and she lived in Dallas, Tex., until she was 15. Her father, Cicero Choron, was a Texas judge. Leonore sang publicly for the first time at a church social when she was 2 of age. “My solo was ‘Out in the Cold World Alone’,” she recalled. "Mother dressed me up in the most pitiful costume of rags and tatters and pushed me out on the platform saying ‘Now sing!’ “But last night it was so horribly different. There was no one to push me!” In later years, after studying singing in New York, Corona went to Italy. She sang in opera in Naples, and then at 27 heard the music at Metropolitan Director Gatti-Casaz-za’s call. Her mother, her brother, Cicero, and three cousins came to New York to hear her in her first Metropolitan role.

motion to ’quash the indictment against Wellsmere today before Judge Collins. Winkler said he had not considered seeking a change of venue, and indicated that in event Vandagrifft is granted' a separate trial, Wellsmere will submit his case before Judge Collins.

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FIGHT FOR TAX CUT C. of C. to Renew Demand in Congress. Bn United Press ' WASHINGTON, Nov. 25.—The United States Chamber of Commerce will renew in Congress its demand for a $400,000,000 tax* reduction, it announced today. Such a request was made to the House Ways and Means Committee, which, instead, is framing a bill for a tax reduction of about $236,000,000. Returns from a referendum submitted to Chambers of Commerce throughout the Nation showed 91 per cent in favor of* the larger cut, the national chamber announced.

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ROAR OF WAR GOD GROWS IN EUROPEROWS Seven Nations Exchanging Accusations as Arms Parley Nears. STAGE SET IN BALKANS Delicate Game Is Played Tbr Adriatic Control; Hear Little of Peace. BY SIDNEY J. WILLIAMS United Pres. Staff Correspondent LONDON, Nov. 25.—With a disarmament conference five days away and a “no more war” congress meeting here, seven European nations were exchanging accusations today which, if true, meant Europe was returning rapidly to the situation that led up to the World War. A few days ago France and Jugoslavia signed a treaty of friendship and peace that Italy declared meant really a threat of enmity and war against her. Italy followed by signing a similar treaty with her protege, Albania, across the Adriatic Sea, on the Jugo-Slavia frontier. This treaty—a twenty-year alliance of mutual defense—was admitted to be a direct answer to the French-Jugo-slavian treaty. Play for Adriatic Control Both treaties are moves in a delicate, dangerous game of diplomacy whose objective is control of the Adriatic Sea and influence over the Balkans. In this game that its players say means peace if played their way, but war if played the opponents’ way, France is supporting Jugoslavia against Italian Premier Benito Mussolini’s ambitious diplomatic program. France is interested particularly because control of the Mediterranean Sea, as far as Latin nations are concerned, lies between herself and Italy. There is little mention of peace in the Italian-Albanian treaty. It envisages frankly the possibility of an attack on Albania, and prescribes that all resources should be pooled to meet one. Expresses Attack Fear

In Berlin today, Russian Foreign Undersecretary Litvinoff, in a lengthy conference with German Foreign Minister Stressman, expressed fear that Poland planned an attack on Lithuania. Russia has left little doubt that she might feel herself inevitably drawn into any such attack. Litvinoff, ironically, is on his way to the meeting of the preparatory disarmament commission at Geneva next Wednesday. Word has come from Geneva that League of Nations leaders feel the disarmament program must be held back for another year to permit continental conditions to clarfiy. In London, liberal-minded diplomatists at the no-more-war Congress are urging disarmament and stressing the immediate danger of war. Coincidentally, British liberal and labor politicians are demanding that Britain take the lead to insure peace through arbitration treaties that will outlaw war. Armies Are Large All have said frankly that Europe, with armies nearly as great as those of pre-war times, is preparing for another war. A factor that enters largely into the international situation is the internal politics of several European countries. General parliamentary elections, that might mean much in a trend toward peace or war, are likely to be held during 1928 in France, Belgium, Germany and Great Britain. BUY FURNITURE STOCK Kirk Company Takes Over Reliable Store Here. The Kirk Furniture Company today announced purchase of the entire stock of the Reliable Furniture Company, 32 S. Illinois St. Retail value of the stock was said to be about $175,000. The stock, according to George E. Frank, department manager of the Kirk company, will be divided between the two Kirk stores, 22 E. Washington St. and 311 E. Wishington St. The Reliable store was owned" by the Reliable Furniture Company of Washington.

3 DEAD OVER DIVORCE Husband Kills Two Stepsons and , Takes Own Life. Bu United Press PAINESVILLE, Ohio, Nov. 25.—1n a fit of rage resultant from the suit of his wife for divorce, Peter McCrory today appeared at his wife’s home, killed two of his stepsons, wounded his son, and then shot himself. The dead _ are: McCrory; Fred Cook, 29; Alex Cook, 26. Arthur McCrory was wounded In protecting his stepmother from the attempted attacks of his father. Hoosier Hunter Killed tin Times Special _ _ CLYMERS, Ind., Nov. 25.—Everett Slagel, 26, is dead today, a hunting accident victim. Companions found Slagel’s body following accidental discharge of his shotgun.

Perils in Dancing; Safe If Done Right

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White House Ban on Wide Pants

BY THOMAS L. STOKES United Press Staff Correspondent WASHINGTON, Nov. 25.—1s President Coolidge becoming a fashion arbiter? This was the question asked here today by those interested in the trend of styles, as they discussed the President’s antipathy to the bellbottom trousers now worn so widely by young men in the college sets —as well as by some who are older. ' The President’s dictum was affirmative this time. He commended a group of students who wore the slender, shorter variety of trousers. Several months ago he frowned upon the bell-bottom trousers of a college group which visited him, and upon the lack of suspenders.

That pronouncement brought several samples of suspenders to the White House. There was some speculation today as to whether ’he White House may be the recipient soon of several specimens of thin-legged trousers of shorter lengths than now are customary.

THE White House always has been a sort of lashion arbiter for the rest of the country, particularly womenfolk of the land, who go to their dressmakers and millipers with demands for something similar. Presidents themselves rarely have set the style. Several Presidents have been known as “good dressers.” Harding, who had a splendid figure, was in this group. President Coolidge dresses conservatively and well.

That he has an extensive wardrobe was revealed when his effects were moved to the temporary White House, word leaking out through some attache that he had many suits and a whole closet full of shoes. Those who believe the President’s STUDY BUS PROPERTY Appraisal Will Be Made Before Fare Slash Hearing. , Complete appraisal of the property of the People’s Motor Coach Company will be made before the commission goes into the petition for a decrease of the 10-cent fare. Commissioner Howell Ellis, in charge of the case, announced today. “In response to the request of the fifteen patrons asking the rate reduction for an appraisal, I have asked Earl Carter, chief engineer to valup the property,” Ellis said.

LOW RATEFOR STATE Only Two Draw Less Than Indiana Interest. Eighteen States draw more interest upon their active bank deposits than Indiana and even more upon inactive accounts, according to a survey published by Byron Defenbach, State Treasurer of Idaho. Indiana receives 2 per cent on active funds and 3 per cent on inactive. Only two States receive less, New Mexico and North Dakota. They draw one and one-half per cent on active accounts. Several States receive the 2 per cent rate. Missouri, with 3:15 per cent, receives the highest. Several States are below the Indiana rate on inactive deposits. Ohio benefits most, with 4:85 per cent.

Those speculating on the President’s opinions of male attire also are recalling a bit of recent gossip that the President does not like the wide “bell bottomed" skirts now worn by many women.

opinions on style may have some weight recalled today tljat several seasons back his suggestion that old hats might be cleaned, as a measure of economy, instead of replaced by new ones, was followed by many.

STATE COP SUSPENDED Officer Out Indefinitely, After Muncie Whisky Charge. Indefinite suspension of Durward Sharp of Gaston, State motor policeman, for conduct unbecoming an officer, was announced Friday by Robert T. Humes, chief. Sharp has been accused by Federal operatives of purchasing liquor from two Muncie bootleggers, arrested in the recent raids, Humes said. Sharp was suspended in May for a month on a charge of drunkenness while on duty in Alexandria, Humes said.

MISSION HAS REVIVAL The Rev. Daniel Day Conducts Special Service. The Rev. Daniel Day is conducting revival services at American Rescue Mission Hall, 2128 W. Michigan St., at 7:30 each evening. Sunday school is held at 2 p. m, each Sabbath. The mission served a free Thanksgiving dinner. \ Postal Meeting Called Bu Times Special EVANSVILLE, Ind., Nov. 25Members of the Indiana Federation of Rural Letter Carriers, in the First district, have been called to meet here Sunday by W. E. Roberts, Ft. Franch, federation president, to discuses an amendment to the retirement pay law, reducing the retirement age from 68 to 58 years.

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Mile. Theo Hewes, with Florence. McShane, in the role of u victim,” are shown in three perilous dancing poses in the photographs here.

IRLS, try this on your radio! But be careful, because something might break, including necks and backs, warns Mile. Theo. Hewes, local dancing instructor. “It’s easy, if you know how and have been taught correctly,” says Mile. Hewes, “but if you do it wrong, it’s just too bad.” Many young girls have been injured seriously through incorrect instruction by unscrupulous teachers, it is said. “Dancing requires years of practice and training,” says George Lipps, Hoosier Athletic Club, "and young girls should be trained slowly and carefully.” Backs and arms have been broken doing the “front over” the middle position of which is shown in the upper left photograph by Miss McShane, assisted by Mile. Hewes. The upper right photograph shows Miss McShane in the finish of the “front over.” “A band of the knees in this dance would result disastrously,” Mile. Hewes says. tt a tt MUSCLES are strained and legs are injured when teachers push on the shoulders o fthe student doing a “split,” shown in the center left photograph. But with practice and patience, a student easily can horizontalize the limbs, as Miss McShane does in the lower left illustration. But perhaps the most dangerous practice of some teachers is the back limbering exercise, shown in the center right photograph. The instructor seeking speed rather than perfection will attempt to force the pupil to bend her back by forcing the legs down. It just can’t be done unless • the girl’s back has been limbered by years of training.

Jaw Spoils Day Bu United Press WINDFALL, Ind., Nov. 25. An evil coincidence that would rival a combined attack of rheumatism and St. Vitus dance was experienced by Leslie Zyphers, living near here, Thursday. His Thanksgiving “blessings” began at breakfast when his jaw suddenly became dislocated. The services of a doctor were required to put him in condition for his holiday dinner. His short lived thanks turned to sorrow, however, when as he sat down to dine, his jaw slipped again, necessitating another hasty visit to the doctor, for replacement. Zyphers finally celebrated the day with a bounteous repast of orange juice and milk.

GRID SEASON EBBS Here’s How to Reach Scene of Irish Clash. Football fans will have their last chance to see a game Saturday, Nov. 26, when Notre Dame plays the University of Southern California at Chicago. Best route to the game as given by the touring department of Hoosier Motor Club follows: North on Meridian St. and follow U. S. Rd. 31 through Westfield.JKokomo, Peru, Rochester, Plymouth to South. Bend; then west onJtd. 20 to Michigan City and Chicago. Distance 229 miles. The road is all paved, except a bridge run-around north of Kokomo and another north of Peru. There is a short stretch of cindered .toad at Rolling Prairie.

ARMITAGE TO WAGE FIGHT FORREIRIAL Arguments in Bribe Attempt Case Before Collins Tomorrow. ■ 11 - % ’ FACES JAIL AND FINE Effort to Influence Juror in Duval! Action Is Prosecution Basis. Arguments on motion for anew trial for James E. Armitage before Criminal Judge James A. Collins, Saturday, are expected to re-echo the case that startled the county in April. Armitage was sentenced to three months in jail and fined SSOO on a charge of attempting to bribe Claude Achey, a grand juror. Eph Inman and Harvey Grabill, attorneys for Armitage, filed the new trial motion immediately after the defendant was found guilty, thereby staying execution of judgment. The attorneys are planning appeal to the Supreme Court if the motion if overruled. Special Prosecutors John W Holtzman and Emsley W. Johnson and Prosecutor William H. Remy conferred with Armitage’s attorneys today. Armitage, the brother of William H. Armitage, boss in the Shank city administration, was charged with contempt of court in offering Achey $2,600 and a city hall job if he would vote against indictment of former Mayor John L. Duvall. Juror Tells Story Achey told his story to Prosecutor' William H. Remy, who, in turn, petitioned the court to discharge the jury. Judge Collins held the jury in adjournment throughout the trial of Armitage and then dismissed it. Collins heard the case without a jury. The trial lasted three days. Armitage, in his conversation with Achey, according to the affidavit, stated he “had two members of jury, but needed a third.” Through the trial, Achey stuck to his story of Armitage’s approach, while the defense hammered at Achey’s reputation. When the Armitage case was presented Judge Collins appointed Emsley W. Johnson and Corporation Counsel John W. Holtzman as special prosecutors. Johnson still is serving. Duvall Is “Astounded" At the time, Duvall issued an announcement declaring he “was astounded at Achey’s statement and the connection of his name in the matter.” He said he had no personal acquaintance with either of the Armitages. Sixty days after that. Duvall was charged with violation of the corrupt practices act. In September he was convicted of this charge and sentenced to thirty days in jail and fined SI,OOO by a Criminal Court jury. Duvall now is appealing his case to the Supreme Court after anew trial was denied.

M. E. CHURCH WORKER FUNERAL ON SATURDAY Mrs. Addic Belle Johnson Dies After Long Illness. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p. m. Saturday at Blaine Ave. Methodist Church, for Mrs. Addie Belle Johnson, 61, of 1827 Miller St., who died at Methodist Hospital, Wednesday night after several months* illness. She was a charter member of the church. Burial will be in Crown Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Johnson was born in Southport, Ind., but spent most of her life in Indianapolis. She 'Was president of the Ladies’ Aid and home and foreign missionary societies of the church. Surviving are ,her husband, William O. Johnson; two sons, Charles N. Johnson and Robert Earl Johnson, both of Indianapolis; three grandsons, Merle Johnson, Robert) Glenn Johnson and Maurice Johnson, all of Edgewood, Ind.; three sisters, Mrs. Martha Thomas of Mooresville, Ind.; Mrs. Mary Bailey of Valley Mills, Ind., and Mrs. Ruth McGuire of Southport, Ind., and two brothers, Charles N. HaVerstick of Lovett. Ind., and Robert L. Haverstick of Monrovia, Ind.

WALL FUNERAL IS SET FOR SATURDAY City Business Man, HI for Year, Died Wednesday. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p. m. Saturday for John W. Wall, 58, from his home, 3462 Fall Creek Blvd., where he died Wednesday. He had been ill a year. Interment will be in the Flanner and Buchanan mortuary vault pending final burial arrangements. Mr. Wall was born in Milwaukee, Wis., and was educated in schools at Buffalo, N. Y. He married Miss Viola D. Dyckman, in. Brooklyn, N. Y„ after which he came to Indianapolis as representative of the Remington Arms Company. He was a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Country Club of Indianapolis, Scottish Rite, Indianapolis Athletic Club and Columbia Club. Surviving are his widow; two daughters, Miss Marjorie Jane Wall and Miss Viola Wall of Indianapolis, and four sisters, Mrs. Agnes Dwyer, ilrs. Frances Hanrahan. Miss Catherine Wall and Miss Julia Wall, all of Buffalo. N. Y.