Indianapolis Times, Volume 39, Number 212, Indianapolis, Marion County, 12 January 1928 — Page 3

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LEADING'DEMOCRATIC SENA TORS SHUN PEACE BANQUET

STRIFE BREWS AS CHIEFS OF PARTY GATHER Al Smith and Convention 4 Site Are Main Topics of Discussion. HARMONY ON SURFACE i v - Many Favorite Sons Will Be Shoved to Fore by South and East. By PAUL R. MALLON HJnited Tress Staff Correspondent WASHINGTON, Jan. 12.—A group of Democratic Senators, influential in the party, has decided to remain away from the Jackson day peace banquet here tonight. Just how large the group will be will not be known until the party leaders gather, but the number of those who privately have said they would not appear is sufficient to indicate that all may not be as peaceful as it seems on the surface. Democratic leaders from various sections of the country continue to arrive for the dinner and the subsequent meeting of the Democratic national committee to select the next June convention site. Hope for Harmony - They were talking of Harmony, of the candidacy of Governor Al Smith and of San Francisco and Detroit as possible convention sites. The two controversial subjects of Smith and the convention sites were discussed privately because no one seemed to want to put any flies in the ointment. The buzzing around the Senate halls, however, indicated some party leaders are not satisfied withthe manner in which the dinner was arranged. The United Press ">as informed by an authority in a position to know, that several months ago Joseph P. Tumulty, former secretary to President Wilson, who is said to be pro-Smith, drew up arrangements for a private series of conferences among leaders here. Other party leaders went to him and asked him to delay the conferences so a harmony meeting of all factions could be arranged. Tumuity thereupon dropped the matter, according to this source. Smith Men Cold Chairman Clem Shaver of the national committee then called the peace dinner, but found many of the Smith men cold to the suggestion. Smith himself declined to attend and William B. McAdoo then was given a speaking place on the program. ‘‘l am not going because I do not aee any good that could come of an open discussion of matters at this time,” a wet Democratic Senator told the United Press. “I'm afraid that the forces behind the dinner see that matters are drifting toward Smith and they want some open discussions." Incoming committeemen, however, did not appear to share this hesitancy. Delegations from Washing, ton, Oregon, California and Minnesota came frankly supporting Smith. It became known that Georgia is seeking to forestall further efforts of Smith workers by uniting behind Senator George as a "favorite son.” Kentucky leaders are lining up behind Senator Barkley as another “favorite son.” Arkansas, Maryland, Ohio, Tennessee and North Carolina also are expected to work for their favorite local men. Cities bidding for the June convention had active delegations lobbying among the committeemen. While Cleveland, Detroit and San Francisco appeared to be in the lead, the advocates of Chicago and Miami also were at work. Cleveland, considered a strong aspirant, apparently was dropped as * a contender, following word received by W. B. Gongwer, county leader of Cleveland, that sufficient money could not be raised to make a bid.

Gone, but Not Forgotten

Automobiles reported stolen to police belong to: Irene Webb, 2450 Cornell Ave., Ford, from 541 Indiana Ave. V. R. Leighty, SheJbyville, Ind., Gardner, 582-385, from Ohio and Illinois Sts. Ruth Hill, 415 W. Ohio St., Elcar, 582-862, from in front of that Address. Homer Peters, 1427 Hoyt Ave., Chevrolet, from Capitol Ave. and Washington St. Thomas Goff, 637 E. Fifty-Sixth St., Whippet, from in front of that address. Katherine Brown, 2952 Shriver Ave., Ford, 9-425, from Vermont and Illinois Sts. Dr. D. S. Adams, 59 Irvington Ave., Buick, 20-518, from Arlington and Lowell Aves. E. R. Long, 415 N. Denny St., Ford, 195-337, from Stock St. and Kentucky Ave. Mabel Ferguson, Ben Davis, Ind., Ford, 567-022, from rear of 2001 N. Capitol Ave. George W. Wamper, Cumberland, Ind., Ford, 326-402, from Tenth and Dearborn Sts. Ida Langsenkamp, 3335 Washington Blvd., Marmon, 547-012, from in’ front of that address. Marion Clearwater, 1132 Central Ave., Ford, 503-465, from Capitol Ave. and Ohio St.

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Automobiles reported found by police belong to: Robert Mcßroom, Crawfordsville, Ind., Chevrolet, found at McCarty and Delaware Sts.

Motor Club Donates New Street Markers

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The three-inch aluminum discs which simplanted yellow' paint to mark traffic lanes at Meridian and Washington Sts., fast are proving their worth, according to Lester Jones, captain of traffic at the police department. The photograph shows their high visibility. The discs were purchased by the Hoosier Motor Club for experimental purposes. They are guaranteed for five years. They do not rust, but become more bright with wear, and they can be seen on rainsoaked streets, the makers claim. The 270 markers at the downtown intersection at 35 cents each cost $94.50. Yellow paint costs the city 7 cents a foot a year. To install the “biscuits,” t> hole is made in the asphalt and a wooden peg is driven in. The disc is nailed to the wood.

PASS THREE JURORS Petit Panel Half Full: May Try Governor. Three more jurors were accepted by Criminal Judge James A. Collins today for the petit panel, some of whom may be on the jury to try Governor Ed Jackson, Robert L. Marsh, his former law partner, and Marion County Republican Chairman George V. Coffin, for an alleged attempt to bribe former Governor Warren T. McCray. The trio approved is Frederick C. Buesking, Cumberland; Cornelius Brick, R. R. P., and John L. Griffith, R. R. E. Approved previously were Charles Bragg, R. R. A-2; H. O. Hoffman, Bridgeport, and Elmer Geiger, Greenwood. The six sat in a manslaughter case today. Six more names must be added to complete the petit panel.

INDIANA WOMAN GLAD CAPTIVE MADE ESCAPE Grandmother of Mexican Prisoner's Wife Lives Near Clinton. Bn Times Special CLINTON, Ind., Jan. 12.—Mrs. L. F. Barber, whose husband recently escaped from bandits in Mexico, is a granddaughter of Mrs. Frances Shepherd living south of here. Barber, a mining engineer, was kidnaped Dec. 15, while on his w r ay with his wife and baby from Mexico City to a mining property. The woman and child were not harmed. Two ransoms were paid by the mining company employing Barber. He was still held, and after overhearing plans of his captors to kill him, he got four of the guards drunk, and with a faithful Mexican servant killed the quartet and escaped.

Mournful Bandit Rests, Awaiting Chief’s Answer

Calling Card Robber Writes of ‘New Profession’ to Police Head. The “Mournful Bandit," who left a green calling card with his victims earlier this week took a day off to watch effect of the letter he had written to Police Chief Claude M. Worley Wednesday. The letter, typewritten on plain writing paper, follows: “To those who care to be concerned: “I am just entering into anew profession, having failed to find profit, enjoyment, or satisfaction in any of those I have heretofore chosen. I have entered this profession to revive, if possible, my long lost interest in life, and what more appropriate calling could one follow when life means nothing and death appears not altogether undesirable? “But—l must have, I will take what I come for irrespective of time, place, circumstances or consequences. I am not fearful, I might not kill any one, but the conscience. I am not fearful, I might not kill any one, but the conscience God gave you must be used tactfully to guide you through our short meetings. “I am quite positive I can stand up and accept what any one has to offer ipe—whether requested or forced upon me. , “And though I am mourning over the past and I am uninterested in the present I am unconcerned for the future I am wondering how many will volunteer to make life more interesting for me. Almost hopefuly “THE MOURNFUL BANDIT.” Tablets Kill Baby Bn Timet Svecial KOKOMO, Ind., Jan. 12.—Funeral services were held here today for John Curtis Name, 19 months’ old son of Mr. and Mrs. William Name, who died after following some cold tablets which contained strychnin. The baby obtained a bottle containing the tablets from, a dresser in the family home. •

Exit, Love! By Times Special GREENSBURG. Ind., Jan. 12.—Harold Ford and Helen Jackson used to be sweethearts and they agreed, Harold said, that if they should ever be anything less, Helen would return to him a diamond-studded wrist w’atch. Love cooled. Helen didn’t return the watch so Harold filed a replevin suit. But before it came to trial, the -'timepiece was returned.

PUSH NO CANDIDATE Young G. 0. P. Group Sets Out Principles. The Republican Reorganization League, a body of party members led by younger men, will net support any p rson for county chairman nor advance the candidacy for any office, it was declared in a resolution made public today by Claude McElwaine, secretary. The resolution, stating that misunderstanding of the league's aims has arisen, restated them thus: 1. Election of precinct committeemen free from improper influence, pledged to honest open conduct of party affairs. 2. Non-political administration of schools. • 3. No interference with operation of the city manager plan. 4. Faithful adherence to the true principles of the Republican party. “These four principles, laid down in our platform, have formed the basis of action of this league and will continue to be the principles by which w'e will be guided and in i{> cordance with which all our activities will be exercised,” says the resolution.

ADOPT RESOLUTIONS ON DEATH OF MRS. LAUTER City Manager Group Laments Passing of Woman Worker. Resolutions on the death of Mrs. Stella Seidensticker Lauter were adopted by directors of the City Manager League Wednesday. Mrs. Lauter was one of the leaders in the manager movement. “The results of the work which Mrs. Lauter did so faithfully and well, for the cause of good municipal government in Indianapolis, will accrue to coming generations,” the resolution read in part. “We hold her before the citizenship of this city as an example of how effective a woman can be in public life and at the same time be a home-builder and home-maker of such superior qualities as to maintain an ideal home and perform the fullest duty to husband and children.” It was signed by Fred Hoke, J. W. Esterline, William H. Insley, Mrs. George C. Finfrock and Claude H. Anderson. SEEK 1929 CONVENTION Efforts will be made by officials of the Indianapolis Window Shade Association to bring the National Window Shade Manufacturers’ Association 1929 convention to Indianapolis. W. C. Patterson, local president, will attend the annual meeting-Jan. 17-19 at Cleveland, to invite the convention to Indianapolis. Others who will go are: R. W. Durham, Durham Shade Company; H. C. Curry, of H. C. Curry Company; George C. Albrecht, manager qf William H. Block Company drapery department, and C. C. Ridge, assistant convention bureau manager. REFINANCE YOUR AUTO PAYMENTS now on easier terms. Confidential and quick. CAPITOL LOAN CO.. 141% E. Wash. St.—Advertisement. _ |

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SALES AIK BLAMED Social Aid Group Hears Butler Sociologist. Dr. Howard E. Jensen, professor of sociology at Butler University, blamed the necessity of social aid organizations on sales that cause small wage earners to overbuy. “To penalize them by want,” Dr. Jensen told the Family Welfare Society at its fifth annual meeting at the Claypool Wednesday night, "would not solve the problem, but would leave a large number of small children without even the bare necessities. They should not be punished for their parents’ lack of economical training.” Two hundred persons attended. William H. Insley presided. Directors elected to serve until 1931 w'ere: Judge James A. Collins, Mrs. Elliot R. Hooton, William H. Insley, Mrs. Frank L. Jones, Herbert S. King, Donald S. Morris, Mansur B. Oakes, Mrs. Stanley Timberlake, Warraok Wallace, John R. Welch and Job* S. Wright. John F. White, financial secretary, reported that $139,733.35 was received during the year and that $191,648.62 was disbursed. The organization received $151,000 from the community fund. Miss Rhodq, M. Welding, general secretary, gave a brief history of the organization and its activities during the last year.

EFFORT TO EXTRADITE FORMER BANKER OPENS Hearing Today at Florida’s Capital in W. H. Arnold Case. Rv United I’rrts . KOKOMO, Lid., Jan. 12.—The attempt to return W. H. Arnold frorti Palatka, Fla., to face charges in connection with the American Trust Company Bank failure here reached a crisis today when hearing on extradition was to be held at Tallahassee, Fla. Arnold formerly was president of the bank and is reported to have boasted that the “Ku-Klux Klan will get me out of this until I’m ready to be tried.” i Two of the other eleven men indicted in the case, Ora C. Davies, former State treasurer, and Frank S. Owens, who succeeded Arnold as president of the bank, have motions to quash the indictments on file in Howard Circuit Court here. Davies argued that payment to him of 1 per cent interest on State funds deposited in the bank was not a public offense. AMNESIA VICTIM MAY BE INDIANAPOLIS MAN Girl Thinks Fiance Is in Chicago After Accident. Belief that Harry Price. 24, of 2522 N. Temple Ave., who disappeared Tuesday morning, is the amnesia victim who stumbled into the Chicago Central Y. M. C. A. Wednesday, and that he was robbed and “taken for a ride,” was expressed toda by Miss Henrietta Steinkamp, 2942 Brookside Ave., his fiancee. Miss Steinkamp said that she and Price returned Monday night from a business trip to Bloomington. Price left home Tuesday morning for a downtown bank, she said. She said he had some money, the bank book and other means of identification. The man who stumbled into the Chicago Y. M. C. A. remembered nothing except that he had arrived in Chicago earlier in the day. The initials S. C. R. found on his clothing were laundry marks, Miss Steinkamp believed. Price was reported missing to police by his employer and the girl's father, H. C. Steinkamp, manager of the Steinkamp & Son Transfer Company, when he did not show up for work Tuesday. Miss Steinkamp said Price did not have any intentions of leaving the city as he called her up Tuesday morning and told her he would be at her home for dinner. Two Are Dead in Plane Crash COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Jan. 12. —Two army airplane pilots were killed when their machine crashed near here.

NAVAL COURT AT SCENE OF SUB TRAGEDY \ Collision to Be Re-Enacted for Officials Seeking to Place Blame. . r/ United Press BOSTON, Jan. 12.—Carrying the naval board of inquiry, witnesses and newspaper men, the destroyer Maury left here today for the scene of the S-4 disaster off Provincetown. There the collision between the Coast Guard destroyer Paulding and the ill-fated submarine, which took a toll of forty lives, will be reenacted for the benefit of officials seeking to place responsibility for the accident. Fifteen bodies removed Wednesday from the S-4 have been identified at the Chelsea naval hospital. Names of the dead will be announced by the Navy Department in Washington, probably later today. A total of thirty bodies have now been recovered and only eight remain in the wrecked undersea boat. Six victims are known to be in the as yet unexplored torpodeo room, thus leaving only two bodies unaccounted for. Back Coolidge Quiz Bu United Press WASHINGTON, Jan. 11.—Independent Republicans were lining up behind President Coolidge's proposal for a commission investigation of the S-4 submarine disaster as the Senate Naval Affairs Committee met again today to consider the House resolution authorizing an inquiry. Senator Howell (Rep.) Nebraska, the only independent on the committee, announced himself in favor of the resolution as opposed to the Democratic plan for a congressional investigation. His vote with those of the regular Republicans on the committee assures favorable action there despite the bitter Democratic fight against the resolution. If all the independents follow Howell's move, and others including Senator Nye of North Dakota, have indicated they will, the resolution also may be squeezed through the Senate. Democratic Senators Walsh of Massachusetts. Swanson and King are fighting the resolution on the ground it is a “whitewash” for the Navy Department. They urge a complete investigation of the Navy Department by a joint congressional committee.

‘BACK DOOR IMMUNITY’ IS BANNED BY SLACK Mayor Tells Police Forego Enforce Laws Without Favor. Policemen today walked their beats with assurance of Mayor Slack that “there will be no back door immunity” for law breakers. Slack spoke to police department members Wednesday night at roil call, urging strict law enforcement without favor. He told policemen “no courtesy tickets will be issued during my administration.” The mayor asked courtesy to all, residents as well as strangers. “Men and women of. the department must realize the importance of their position as it relates to the people. It is your duty to insure the peace and safety of the city, two things most vital to the people and good government,” Slack declared. Safety board Members Fred Connell, Ira Haymaker and Robert Miller were introduced by Chief Claude M. Worley.

HEARING ON GAS FIRM STOCK SALE JAN. 23 New Petition Is Filed by Citizens Gas Company. Hearing on anew petition presented by the Citizens Gas Company to issue $1,000,000 preferred stock bearing 5 per cent instead of the 5*2 per cent rate fixed in the petition of Dec. 16, has been set for Jan. 23 by Public Service Commissioner Howell Ellis. In the supplemental commission the company declares that a 5 per cent preferred stock can be sold at not less than 96 per cent of par value and that a very substantial percentage of the holders of the present’preferred stock of the company, which the new issue is to retire at 105 per cent, will take part of the new issue. Following the hearing Dec. 30 on the original petition for issuance*of 5% per cent stock, the commission ruled that the stock must be sold on open bids for not less than par. This wis decided when it was learned that tentative arrangements had been made to sell the issue to the Union Trust Company for 97 per cent of par. Cold-Hot Casualty By Times Special FREELANDVILLE, Ind., Jan. 12. —Ray Higgins is one cold wave casualty who has not yet recovered. During one of the coldest days of the new year, Higgins, armed with a kettle of hot water, started for a cistern in the yard of his home, bent on a thawing out job. He slipped and fell, spilling the hoi? water over his left arm, severely burning it. Murder Trial Delayed Again Bu Times Snecial DELPHI. Ind., Jan. 12.—Trial of Lloyd Kimble, charged with the first degree murder of Daniel Sink, scheduled to be resumed today in Carroll Circuit Court here, was adContinued illness of Charles Pollard, 82, of State counsel, caused the second delay, the first having been joumed until Monday morning, taken Friday for the same reason.

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This is the auto, driven by John A. Miller, 429 N. Bosart Ave., which crashed into the rear of a fire truck at Hamilton Ave. and New York St. Wednesday afternoon. Miller and his wife and two firemen were injured. It was anew automobile Miller was learning to drive.

Darrow Defends Slayer on 25- Year Old Promise E,y Lnited Press MONTPELIER, Vt., Jan. 12.—Keeping a pledge made by his son nearly twenty.five years ago, Clarence Darrow, noted criminal lawyer, appeared before the Vermont Supreme Court here today, in an effort to save John C. Winters, convicted murderer, from the electric chair. Darrow did not expect to address the full bench of the court until this afternoon, but was in the courtroom when arguments were opened by Winters’ regular counsel. Winters was convicted of the first degree murder of Miss Cecelia R. Gullivan, formerly of Whitman, Mass., at Windsor. She W'as slain on the sleeping porch of her home saveral months ago. Unless Winters is granted anew trial, lje will be sentenced to the electric chair. * f Darrow's son was involved in a runaway horse (accident in which a youthful cousin of Winters lost his life. At that time the lawyer’s son promised the dead boy’s mother that his father would be at her service if she ever needed him. ' Remembering this pledge, the criminal lawyer came here to lead the eleventh-hour battle to save Winters from execution.

Ask Congress to Honor Peary’s North Pole Crew

25 Men May WifT Medals for Bravery After Neglect of 18 Years. BY KENNETH WATSON WASHINGTON, Jan. 12.—After being ignored .for more Hhan eighteen years the brave men who accompanied Commander Robert E. Peary on the famous expedition which resulted in the American flag being planted at the North Pole on April 6, 1909, may get adequate recognition. Representative Clyde Kelly of Pennsylvania, has announced he will introduce a resolution in Congress this week to provide that a suitably inscribed medal be presented each of the twenty-five Americans w’ho made the hazardous trip on the Roosevelt. “Although by a special act passed on March 3, 1911, Congress lauded Peary for his feat and promoted him to rear-admiral, no recognition has ever been given to any of his crew,” Kelly said. The entire Peary expedition included seventy-five men, but fifty of these were Eskimos. Most of me remainder were from Pennsylvania, New York and Maine. Officers of the expedition other than Peary included Prof. Ross Marvin, Capt. Robert Bartlett, Dr. John W. Goodsell, Donald McMillan. George Borup and Chief Engineer George Wardwell. “All* of these, with the exception of Wardwell, whose duty required him to remain on the Roosevelt, accompanied Commander Peary from Cape Columbia on th 6 actual dash for the pole,” Kelly said. Matthew' Henson, the colored cook who stood alone with Peary when the pole actually was reached, is now an obscure employe in a Federal building in New York city.

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BfGGER NAVAL BASE IN HAWAII IS PROPOSED Magruder Says Next Great Pacific Battle to Be West of Islands. WASHINGTON, Jan. 12.—1n the opinion of Admiral Thomas P. Magruder, forty-tw'o years in the sYrvice, the United States Navy’s next great battle in the Pacific will be fought “about a thousand miles w r est of Hawaii.” Without mentioning names of any nations, Admiral Magruder expressed this opinion during his testimony before a Congressional Committee. He recommended a bigger naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, saying vessels damaged in “the next conflict” would be too distant to reach the Pacific coast. It is conceivable, Magruder said, that a daring enemy might raid our Pacific coast cities and inflict some damage. “But this wouldn’t win the war,” Magruder said. “The war would be won in a naval engagement far out in the Pacific.” GRINSLADE HEADS FIRM Allied Investment Corporation Elects New Director. T. E. Grinslade was elected president of the Allied Investment Corporation at the annual meeting of the organization Wednesday. Other officers: X. B. Hunt, vice president: George T. Whelden, secretary, and Frank J. Viehmann, treasurer. Lawrence J. Welch and Chester W. Henry were elected to the board of directors, replacing E. Kirk McKinney and Grinslade. Other directors are Paul L. McCord, Glenn B. Ralston, James S. Cruse and Forest M. Knight. The Allied Investment Corporation is composed entirely of realtors and deals exclusively in buying and selling real estate.

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HABIT OF WAR CAN BE CURED, SAYSPACIFIST World Engaged in Conflict and Peace Race, Asserts Mrs. Cat.# BY JOSEPH W. WASNEY United Press Staff Correspondent WASHINGTON, Jan. 12.—The world is engaged in a race between war and peace, according to Mrs. Carrie Chapman Catt, famous American pacifist. “Preparations and propaganda for war never were more vigorous, but the universal movement for peace is also strong and gaining momentum,” Mrs. Catt told the United Press in an exclusive interview today. “War is caused by the habit cf settling disputes that way. When I listed 257 causes alleged to have brought on the actual wars of history, I perceived war had no other cause except habit. “The one and only real cure for war is a series of ironclad treaty pledges between civilized nations, binding them never again to make war for any purpose, but to settle any and all differences by peaceful means. Fear Public Opinion Mrs. Catt, here to attend the annual meeting of-the National Committee on the Cause and Cure of War, declared disarmament was nothing over which the nations should now struggle. She predicted armaments would vanish when the sense of security engendered by anti-war treaties changes the mentality of nations. Mrs. Catt said that when all countries have peace treaties, not a single nation would threaten war because then it would fear public opinion. It would be unnecessary, she said, to have armies or navies ot keep bellicose powers in line. “There is a race, however, between treaties on one hand and war on the other, as to which one will beat the other to the goal,” she 6aid. “Should there ever be another wai* it will be caused by economic rivalry instead of territorial conquest which has caused the majority of other conflicts. May Fight for Markets “Another war, if there is one, would be a fight for possession of markets. V Mrs. Catt said the League of Nations would have no effect on peace treaties negotiated between powers but that if ail countries joined the League there would be better understanding between nations. “War is only the primitive instinct of animals and as soon as the world becomes civilized and humanized war will end forever,” she concluded. “It is caused by squabbler, just as you find in an ordinary chicken-yard and the population of the world today certainly should be above the common garden fowl." GIRL ESCAPES ATTACK Slips Out of Coat and Flees as Man Seizes Her. A 9-year-old east side girl escaped a man, who attempted to attack her, by slipping out of her coat Wednesday night, police said today. The child had been sent out to find a 5-year-old brother, who was playing near the home. 'The man, who volunteered to help her find the boy, seized her as they reached an alley near Arsenal Ave. and Market St. The man fled with \fhe child’s coat. s CITY~MAN “KILLS ~SELF Harry Amick, 42, Threatens Relative Before Ending Life. The body of Harry Amick, 42, was taken to city morgue Wednesday night after he shot and killed himself at the home of a sister-in-law, Mrs. Raymond Amick, 1916 W. Vermont St. According to Mrs. Amick, he had been drinking heavily for two months and came home with a revolver Wednesday and threatened to shoot her. Later he went to his room and shot himself in the right temple. t