Indianapolis Times, Volume 39, Number 174, Indianapolis, Marion County, 29 November 1927 — Page 3

NOV. 29, 1927.

$3,000,000 FUND SOUGHT FOR U S/BALLOT ON LIQUOR

‘CRUSADE’ FOR REFERENDUM IS TO BEPRESSED Head of Wet League Seeks Fund to Open Campaign All Over Nation. MEETS G. 0. P. LEADERS Planks in Platforms of Both Major Parties to Be Urged. Bu United Press NEW YORK. Nov. 29.—William H. Stayton, chairman of the Association Against the Prohibition Amendment, asked financial support from 300 Republican “wets” last night for a $3,000,000 campaign fund to conduct a national referendum on prohibition. Stayton spoke at a private dinner sponsored by George B. Wightman, New York broker. Other speakers were Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler, president of Columbia University; former Senator James W. Wadsworth and former Representative John Philip Hill of Maryland. While the speeches were not made public, it was understood two main points were stressed. One was for a national referendum to be held along the same general plans of the New York 1926 vote, when citizens overwhelmingly voiced their opinion for revision. • Wants Party Plank The second was for the Republican party at the 1928 national convention to pattern its plank after the 1860 one, which proposed giving each State the fullest liberty in dealing with its domestic affairs. Stayton suggested that a plank calling for a national prohibition referendum be placed in the 1928 platforms of both He also wanted the referendum’s results to be used as a basis for future action. The $3,000,000 campaign fund would be used, he said, to tell the voters of the high points of the “wets’” arguments. G. O. P. Wet Leaders There Stayton, in talking to reporters before going to the dinner, stressed the point that the dinner was not simply for Republicans. However, the other speakers were all leaders in the wet wing of the Republican party. “Failing of our efforts for a national referendum, we urge as an alternative a referendum in selected States, with an aggregate vote of 6,000,000, representing, say, 25,000,000 persons,” Stayton told reporters. “If we are confined to obtaining a referendum piecemeal, as at present, our financial requirements will be in accordance with the size of the task. We plan, if we can raise the funds for it, to send two letters to each of voters in the United States. At 5 cents a letter this would cost about $3,000,000.” Former Senator Wadsworth announced his candidacy as New York delegate-at-large to the 1928 Republican national convention, and he was reported to have told the diners he would press the convention for a referendum plank. Dr. Butler said he was not "a candidate for any office at all.” That was understood by Republican leaders to be leaving the path as delegate or delegate-at-large open to his daughter, Miss Sarah Schuyler Butler. But President Butler, it was assumed, thus would be able to devote his full time to promoting the prohibition opposition, without being suspected of political aspirations.

Borah Blasts Law’s Foes Bn I nitrtl Pres* NEW HAVEN, Conn., Nov. 29. Senator William E. Borah, advocate of a strict prohibition enforcement plank in the 1928 Republican national platform, told an audience here last night he believed the convention would vote "to uphold the Constitution.” “I believe that when the Republican party leaves the convention hall next summer it will have voted to uphold the Constitution,” Senator Borah said. “Control your delegates at the coming convention, assert your power and you will win. You cannot t4ll me that there are more men in this country who do not believe in law enforcement than there are that do.” Senator Borah was bitter in his denunciation of "nullification” ol the prohibition laws” through refusal of politicians to enforce existing legislation. HELD IN BANDIT CASE License Tag Traced to City Man; ' in Lebanon Jail. Jack Dennison, 1630 English Ave.. is held in Boone County jail at Lebanon today in the investigation of an attempted hold-up north of Lebanon, Monday night. Three men fired a bullet through the window of an automobile in which two women were riding, but the women refused to stop. Boone County authorities traced the license of the ca st to Dennison. Sheriff Souders of Lebanon came here, but Dennison was not at home. On his way home, Souders met Dennison near Lebanon. Street Car Kills Child Mu Time* Special TERRE HAUTE, Ind., Nov. 29. Paul Weathermart 2, son of, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Weatherman, was killed Monday afternoon when he was ground beneath the wheels of a street car as he attempted to cross a near his home.

Masons Prepare Comer Stone

Fred I. Willis, presiding as thrice potent master of the Adoniram Badge of Perfection, governing body of Scottish Rite, Valley of Indianapolis, sealed the copper box which was placed in the corner stone niche of the new $3,500,000 Rite Cathedral this afternoon. Willis is shown placing the Bible and newspapers in the copper receptacle before sealing ceremonies. Other officials taking part in the function were William D. McAbee, sovereign prince of Saraiah Council, Princes of Jerusalem; Henry C. Thornton, most wise master of Indianapolis chapter Rose Croix, and Marshall T. Levey, com-mander-in-chief of the Indiana Sovereign Consistory. *

Fred I. Willis, presiding as thrice potent master of the Adoniram Lodge of Perfection, governing body of Scottish Rite, Valley of In- W dianapo"lis, sealed the copper box 1 '' ' which was placed in the corner if stone niche of the new $3,500,000 v Rite Cathedral this afternoon. I®, Hfl Willis is shown placing the alt ''' iggaa Bible and newspapers in the copper receptacle before sealing cere- B ® f \ Mm monies. Other officials taking part ilillllllj in the function were William D. ' WSiSm McAbee, sovereign prince of Saraiah Council, Princes of Jerusalem; Henry C. Thornton, most wise mas- *** Jm ter of Indianapolis chapter Rose Jp Croix, and Marshall T. Levey, com- K mander-in-chief of the Indiana jg|| Sovereign Consistory. jk ■ Jsm ■ *1; lj| ifflg v msm , §i| ill |lli| 1 MMSMm Hb h n ips@i ■ - s ?

Contents of the corner stone boxes include small packages of corn, oil and wine, latest history of the Rite, copies of Rite bulletins, membership roster of the corner stone classes, July (1927) edition of the Indiana Free Mason, program of the day, copies of The Indianapolis Times, Star and News, copies of preferred

TWO CONVICTS GET PAROLES Lifer, Who Entered Prison in 1901, to Be Freed. Two convicts, one a lifer, were paroled today by Governor Ed Jackson upon recommendation of the State parole board. The board denied the plea for liberty of Jesse Hamrick, Indianapolis attorney, who was senteced in October, 1926, for from two to fourteen years upon a charge of conspiracy to commit arson. Louis Winn of Posey County, who received a parole, was sentenced to life imprisonment, Sept. 6, 1901, for the murder of a sweetheart./ Since that time he has been outside of the prison walls but once. Owen B. Lear, sentenced in April, 1926, from Greencastle for fro*n two to five years imprisonment for escaping from the Indiana State farm also will be freed. Pleas of Thomas Abell,, sentenced in. May, 1927, to from one to five years’ imprisonment for possession of a still for a thirty-day parole, and of James G. Goodnight, sentenced in June, 1927, from Clintort County, for from two to fourteen years for assault and battery with intent to kill, for a temporary parole, were denied.

STAY GIVEN RUM HERO Bootleg Ship Captain Rescued Sinking Steamer Crew. Bu United ]’rr*g PORTLAND, Ore., Nov. 29. Stay of sentence, granted yesterday by Judge John H. McNary, gave friends of Captain Robert Pamphlet until Dec. 17, to obtain presidential clemency for the convicted rum runner, who saved the crew of a sinking steamer, shortly before his capture. Pamphlet, appearing before Judge McNary, asked probation of his twoyear sentence and SIO,OOO fine. The jurist said he would refer the petition to the trial judge, who is out of the city. CAR ‘TOKENS’ STOLEN Two Pads of Transfers Also Taken by Negro Thief. Street car “tokens” valued at $17.50 and two pads of transfers was the loot of a Negro stole a bag from a N. Illinois car Monday night, according to Lloyd Shields, 140 W. Nineteenth St., conductor.

POLICE STORM HOUSE WITH GAS BOMBS AND MACHINE GUNS, CAPTURING FOUR

Bu United Prr*s BOSTON, Nov. 29.—Five persons were injured today when police reserves, armed with machine guns and tear gas bombs, stormed a South End lodging house and arrested two women and two men who had barricaded themselves in the building. The arrests climaxed one of the wildest free-for-all gun battles in the city’s history—a fight which started during an all-night drinking party, according to toolice. For hours, police sent to the

and common stock of the Scottish Rite Realty Company, 1927 annual report of the Supreme Council, photo of architect’s plans, 1926 report of the Indiana Council of Deliberation, latest report of the Grand Lodge F. & A. M., Grand Chapter R. A. M., Grand Commander? Knights Templar, Grand Chapter of

U. S. ON TOP O’WORLD California Speaker Taints Picture of America’s Golden Age. “What Rome was in her age and Great Britan in the age of Queen Victoria, America is today,” declared Frederick Vining Fishery California, world traveler and lecturer, addressing the Indianapolis Athletic Club, Monday night. America no longer looks to the old world, for leadership, he said, but is now the leader of the world. His subject was “Ultimate America,” referring to the great western section, the speaker dwelt upon its scenic beauty. CONVENTIONS PROFIT Bureau Director Says They Bring $5,000,000 Annually to City. Conventions in Indianapolis bring to the city nearly $5,000,000 each year, W. F. Stephens, convention bureau educational director, said Monday' night at the Pennsylvania St. Association meeting in the Spink-Arms. “Conventions this year were of more value to the city than any one factory brought here in several years,” he said. “‘Each of the 98,291 registered convention visitors spent an average of $55.75 during his average three and one-half day stay.”

Gone, but Not Forgotten

Automobiles reported stolen to police belong to; Newcomber Lumber Company, Beech Grove, Ford, from Market and Delaware Sts. Merle Safer, 1124 Broadway, Ford, 516-773, from Maryland St. and Kentucky Ave. Lewis Whitaker. R. R. 1, Box 467, Chevrolet, 593-393, from Ohio St. and Senate Ave. F. B. Shields. 321 N. Meridian St., Cadillac, 565-305, from 1321 N. Meridian St. A. M. Jones, 38?2 Central Ave., Chevrolet, M-115, from Sixteenth and Meridian Sts. Bethel Koonce, 3455 W. Michigan St., Ford, 565-497, from Vermont and Minerva Sts.

BACK HOME AGAIN

Automobiles reported found by police belong to; Carroll Jarvis, 1136 W. Eighteenth St., Ford, found at 602 E. North St. Ford, 572-684, found 1432 Everitt st.

scene from three station houses, bombarded the house at 21 Wellington St. with machine guns, gas bombs, shotguns and automatic pistols. Those within the house, with an ample supply of ammunition, returned the fire. Three of those captured at the end of the long fight were Negroes, Robert Polite, 42, owner of the house; Mrs. Sadie E. Polite, 30, and George Brooks, 33, a roomer. The other was Lillian J. Coyne, 35, white.

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the Order of Easterh Star of Indiana, Indiana hand book of 1927, photograph of the cathedral taken Nov. 22, photographs of officers and past officers of the Rite, building committee, corner stone committee and the Scottish Ri|e Realty Company plaits committee of the building committee.

COLORADO MINE WAR NEAR END Strike May Last Another Week, Leaders Say. Bu United Press ... ... DENVER, Nov. 29.—The I. W. W. coal strike in Colorado appeared closer to a settlement today than at any time since miners walked out seven weeks ago. . A committee of Lafayette bqsiness men completed an investigation into the strike pituation and predicted that the tie-up may end in a week or less. This committee, working on plans to bring the operators and miners together, reported that the strikers are well financed, but that arbitration is possible. Governor W. H. Adams was expected to name an independent commission to investigate the strike. Meanwhile, operators again announced intention of reopening their properties. The Columbine mine at Lafayette, one of the largest coal producers in the State, worked day and night shifts Monday under National Guard protection. WANTS QUESTION BAN Baptist Pastor Decries Articles on Mission Fund. Prevention of publication of articles which question use of funds donated for foreign missionary purposes was demanded by the Rev. Federick E. Taylor, pastor of the First Baptist Church, before the annual State missionary conference of the North Baptist Convention, Monday, at Tuxedo Baptist Church. Other speakers at the session Monday were J. C. Robbins, New York, secretary of the' American Baptist Foreign Missionary Society; Miss Lydia Huber, Boston, and Dr. P. C. Wright, New York. 2,200 AT ROTARY PARTY Rotarians and guests, numbering 2,200, attended the “100 per cent party” of the club at the Indiana ballroom Monday night. Only four members of the club,, who were ill, failed to attend. William Herschell directed the grand march in which lines of thirty-six persons advanced abreast up the center of the ballroom. Entertainment was provided by vaudeville performers from Keith’s, Charlie Davis’ orchestra and Publix entertainers from the Indiana Theater.

All were suffering from wounds or other injuries and Brooks and Mrs. Polite were taken to city hospital. The fifth person injured in the battle royal was Patrolman John V. Miller, overcome by gas from a bomb hurled by fellow officers. The trouble started after po' f 3 received word that a man had been shot, and were denied admission to the house. ■With more than fifty policemen, under personal direction of Superin-

EARS ALIENIST FROM CELL OF RUTHJNYDER Slayer Is ‘Oversexed/ Says Her Attorney, Seeking Psychoanalysis. Bu United Press NEW YORK, Nov. 29.—Convinced that it would be illegal to refuse Dr. Clarence A. Neymann, noted alienist, admittance to Sing Sing prison fpr an examination of Ruth Snyder, Edgar F. Hazleton, the doomed woman’s attorney, left here today for Albany to confer with prison officials. In Albany, Hazleton will try to get the voluntary consent of Dr. Raymond F. C. Kieb, State commissioner of corrections, for such an examination of Mrs. Snyder as he had in mind when he brought Dr. Neymann here from Chicago. Dr. Neymann, who figured, in the Leopold-Loeb trial, may find evidence sufficient to establish a similar plea of insanity in Mrs. Snyder’s case, Hazelton said. Warden Balks Efforts Mrs. Snyder, with her former lover, Henry Judd Gray, is awaiting execution in the electric chair the week of Jan. 9, for the murder of her husband. Albert Snyder. Warden Lewis E. Lawes of Sing Sing prison, when he heard of Hazleton’s intention, said he will not allow the psychiatrist to enter even the prison gates, unless Dr. Kieb sees fit to issue an order to the contrary. Joseph Lonardo of Long Island City, another attorney for Mrs. Snyder and the man who filed the appeal from the widow’s conviction, said he was certain Hazleton would be successful in obtaining permission for the examination by Dr. Neymann. “Any regulation of the prison to prevent it is absolutely illegal,” he said. Will Go to Governor “We claim,” he went on, “that the law is perfectly definite regarding the right of counsel to bring medical experts to the death house to examine a condemned person. The warden must allow access to the counsel, members of the family, physicians and ministers of religion.” lonardo explained the type of examination which the counsel wishes Dr. Neymann to make. “Technically, it is not insanity we wish to pipve in this case,” he said. “We want Mrs. Snyder examined for her psycho-analytical reactions. We believe she is oversexed, and that when the facts are put before the Governor that he will commute the death sentence. It is common knowledge among women themselves that a person of Mrs. Snyder’s type has no control over her mental and moral impulses.”

Engineers’ Great Fear Is Auto Crossing Crash

P. J. Hickory, Retiring After 56 Years’ Service, Tells of Accidents. “A railroad engineer’s greatest fear is a sickening crash and piercing screams when a locomotive tears into an automobile at a crossing,” said Patrick J. Hickey, 70. of 416 N. Arsenal Ave., who retires Thursday after fifty-eight years of “railroading.” “I have hit seven or eight automobiles and as many buggies before automobiles were invented,” he said. “An engineer is helpless. He hasn’t*a chance to avert a catastrophe. Just a smash—a fry—and mangled bodies—l don’t like to talk about it.” Hickey started to work in the B & O. shops when twelve years old. Forty-five years ago he became an engineer with the Big Four, since then he has pulled the throttle on a train between Kankakee, 111., Indianapolis and Cincinnati, except for about twelve years, when he was assigned to other duties. “When I step out of old No. 15’s cab at 11:45 a. m. Thursday in the Union station, my worries about hittiAg automobiles will be at an end,” said Hickey. DOUGAN NOT TO SERVE Refuses Post as Special Judge in Vandagrifft Case. Because of his own crowded calendar, Circuit Judge Zimri Dougan of Danville, 111., will be unable to serve as special judge in the case against Virgil Vandagrifft, former works board member; F. S. Wellsbere and D. L. Taylor. He informed Judge James A. Collins of this today. The men are alleged to have violated the Indiana securities law.

tendent Michael H. Crowley at the scene, the bombardment began. Hundreds rushed from their homes, and more police had to be called to control the crowd that milled in the streets near the scene of the fight. Giant searchlights were played upon the dull brick front of the improvised fortress from which tfce two women and two men were fighting determinedly, but to no avail and they finally were arrested when police stormed the gas-filled house.

New Chief Justices for State’s Two High Courts

Willoughby and Remy Are Elevated as New Term Opens. Benjamin M. Willoughby of Vincennes became Chief Justice of the Indiana Supreme Court, with" the opening of the November term Monday. He succeeds Justice Julius C. Travers of La Porte. Justice Willoughby, a Republican, was elected in 1924 by one vote. George K. Denton of Evansville, Willoughby’s Democratic opponent, started contest proceedings. The final official vote recorded at the StatehOuse stands Willoughby, 601,861, and Denton, 601,860. Mr. Denton since has died. Justice Charles F. Remy at Indianapolis, Monday became Chief Justice of the Indiana Appellate Court. He succeeds Justice Francis M. Thompson of Versailles. Judge Alonzo R. Nichols, Winchester, will continue as presiding judge of the second division of the Appellate Court. PREDICT STEEL CHOICE DELAY Directors May Not Elect New Chairman Today. Bu United Press NEW YORK, Nov. 29.—Election of a successor to the late Judge Elbert H. Gary as head of the United States Steel Corporation may be delayed today when the board of directors and the finance committee of the corporation meet. Although it had been announced previously that the new head would be elected at the first meeting after J. P. Morgan’s return from Europe, the directors were said to be considering postponement until next week. Today’s meeting will be the first since Morgan’s return. James A. Farrell, president of the corporation, has been executive officer since the death of Judge Gary. Farrell was jnentioned most prominently for'' the chairmanship and his election was considered certain. Farrell, who has been long as-, sociated with the Steel Corporation and is an influential director of the American Iron and Steel Institute, organization of steel executives. Richmond Extends Lights Bu Times Soecial RICHMOND, Ind., Nov. 29.--This city’s new forty-block extension of its boulevard lighting system will be put into service Friday night. A parade and window shopping tour will be held.

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SET C.JIF_C. VOTE Seven Directors to Be Chosen Dec. 13. Election of seven Chamber of Commerce directors will be held % Dec. 13 from 11 a. m. to 7 p. m., President Dick Miller announced today. Nominees: Ellsworth E. Heller of the E. E. Heller Coal Company, retail division; William F. Moore ot Smith & Moore, representative at large; William H. Insley of Insley Manufacturing Company, manufacturers’ division; A. Kiefer Mayer of Kiefer-Stewart Drug Company, wholesale division; Charles E. Mallory of Kingan & Cos., freight and traffic division; Louis J. Borinstein of A. Borinstein & Cos., representative at large, and Fred Goepper, Sr., of Fred Goepper & Son, civic affairs division. Additional tickets may be nominated by any twenty-five members. DEMOCRAT CHIEF IS ILL Charles A. Greathouse Undergoes Tonsil Operation. Charles A. Greathouse, natlofial Democratic committeeman and president-treasurer of Bookwalter-Ball-Greathouse Printing Company, is in St. Vincent hospital, where he underwent an operation for removal of his tonsils Monday.

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Sour! Hammond Grocer Arrested for Barefoot Kraut Making.

Bu United Press TTAMMOND, Ind, Nov- 29. Strange antics of Louis Chelle, grocer, attracted attention of two Hammond policemen. At first the officers were mystified when they saw the corpulent figure of Chelle bobbing up and down in a large barrel. “Huh, that’s funny.” said one. “Let’s investigate,” said the other. _ Walking Into the store, they found Chelle stamping and perspiring as, with his feet, he continued squeezing the golden juice from a half-barrel of cabbage he was converting into sauer kraut. A pair of shoes and socks, which he had removed, were on the floor beside the barrel, evidence of the kraut manufacturer’s violation of health ordinances. When Louie faces the bar of justice In police court some time this week he probably will be told that if he wants to go tramping about in a barrel of kraut in his bare feet he will have to go back to Europe. It just isn’t done in this country. But, as the grocer remarks, “Vat’s de difference? Only in de big canning factories they use rubber boots.” WOMAN TAKES POISON Despondent, Out of Work, Alone, She Attempts Suicide. Despondent because “there is no place for me and I am tired of living,” Mrs. Melvina Hamilton, 57, of 814 Edison Ave., attempted suicide Monday night by poison, police said. She was treated at city hospital and taken home. Mrs. Hamilton, who had been living alone, had been without work for a long time, police learned. Woman’s Protector Hurt Bu Times Special MARION, Ind., Nov. 29.—Frank Snell, 35, is suffering from serious injuries today, the victim of a hit-and-run motorist, after pushing Miss Mary McDowell, with whom he was walking, from the path of the car.

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RULE FRIDAY ON JACKSON CASEJAOTION Attorney Ewbank Pleads Limitations Statute for Defendants. Governor Ed Jackson will stand trial soon with George V. Coffin, county Republican chairman, and Robert I. Marsh, former law partner of Jackson, if special Criminal Judge Oscar H. Montgomery, Seymour, Ind., rules against the motion to quash indictsment argued by State and defense attorneys Monday. Montgomery took the ruling under advisement and announced h* will decide at 2 p. m. Friday. The court took this action aftetf listening to arguments of Attorney, Louis B. Ewbank in support of tha defense motion and opposing statements of prosecutors. He directed State attorneys tai mail him briefs. Ewbank submitted his at the close of the argument. . Pleads Time Limit j Defendants are charged witty offering former Governor Warren T. McCray SIO,OOO and a promise o| no conviction in Indiana courts it he appointed James E. McDonaltJ county prosecutor to succeed McCray’s son-in-law, William P, Evans, who resigned. McCray, how* ever, appointed William H. RemA Evans’ chief deputy, Dec. 10, 1923* Ewbank attacked the indictment) on the basis that the two-yeajj statute of limitations had run. Ha asserted the indictment charges tha offense took place Dec. 15, 1923, while it actually occurred seven days before. The statute began to run on thgt earlier date and there was no concealment of the crime, as alleged by the State, because both McCray an<J Evans were aware of the situation* Ewbank argued. The State contended that thd statute does not run until the crime is known to the public and prosecuting authorities, pointing out that this was not the case until the facts were printed in The Indianapolis Times, July 25, 1927. Ewbank set out that D. C. Stephenson, former Klan dragon, who was alleged to have been behind the proposal to McCray, was not in Indianapolis on either date or “for weeks before.” Says Men Innocent “These men are charged with entering into a conspiracy when one of them was a thousand miles away, in another State,” Ev bank said. “It iq an effort to bring to trial innocent men, who did not and could not have conspired in the alleged matter.” Special Prosecutor Emsley W. Johnson pointed out that the indictment was drawn in accordance with forms in Eubank's “Indiana Criminal Law.” “Concealment must *be a positive act to prevent discovery of the crime,” Johnson said. He continued to point out that such an act was taken when McCray and Evans were "forced by fear and duress’* not to mention the alleged proposl-. tion. “We are depending on the concealment clause and feel the law ij with us,” Johnson said.

WILL ELECT SECRETARY] Indiana Real Estate Association Us Choose Hoffard Successor. Governors of the Indiana Real Estate Association, meeting nexj Monday at the Claypool, are ex* pected to name an executive secret tary to succeeed H. R. Hoffard* whose resignation, effective Dec. 15* was announced Monday. Hoffard has accepted a position as executive secretary of the Ohial Association of Real Estate at Columbus. He came to Indian* apolis* from Richmond a year ancj a half ago. BANK FUND PLOT BAREQ Two Accused of Conspiracy Against) Indiana Legislator. Bu United, Pres * GARY, Ind., Nov. 28.—Failure o| an alleged plot to obtain illegal con* trol of the bank account of James J. Nejdl, Whiting contractor, has re* suited in the arrest of Homer L, Bales on charges of forgery. Nejdl is Republican leader In the House of the Indiana Legislature. Police charge that Bales conspired with Herman Lowenthal, Chicago, to cash checks on Nejdl’s account. Bales was an employe of Nejdl. Police are seeking extradition of Lowenthal-