Indianapolis Times, Volume 39, Number 220, Indianapolis, Marion County, 21 January 1928 — Page 3

JAN. 21, 1928-

HEAD OF FARM BLOG PRESSES TARIFFJSSUE Dickinson Bill Throws Problem Squarely Up to House G. 0. P. Leaders. BT THOMAS L. STOKES United Free* SUIT Correspondent WASHINGTON. Jan. 21.—The tariff Issue was thrown squarely up to Administration Republican leaders In the House today through introduction of a bill for upward revision on farm products by Representative Dickinson (Rep.), lowa, chief of the House farm bloc. As was expected, those leadens were found adamant against “tinkering” with the tariff at this session. Chairman Madden of the Appropriations Committee said frankly there should be no tariff revision in a presidential yean. Democrats to Join Mow The bill goes to the House Ways and Means Committee. Chairman Green of that committee was asked for comment, but made r/one. Representative Garner, Texas, ranking Democrat on the committee, de-. dared he would vote to Teport Dickinson’s measure to the House, in order that the tariff might be brought up. Democrats are ready to join in any tariff revision. But they are outnumbered on the committee and on the floor. They were unable to bring up the McMaster resolution for downward be vision on manufactured products when it came before the House recently. Dickinson, himself, is not hopeful of action on. his resolution. "Republicans on the Ways and Means Committee tell me that if the House voted my bill the Senate would put on all kinds of amendments and open up the tariff subject generally.” Against General Revision Dickinson Is not for general revision at this time, pointing out that a thorough investigation requiring months would be needed. “But I don’t see why we couldn’t put through these few changes which are needed by the farmer,” he said. "It certainly would help the Republican party in the Middle West. At an example of the need for revisions I have suggested, not a bushel of com has gone from Towa. to the Pacific Coast, a good market formerly, for some time, because of the competition from Argentina com shipped through the Manama Canal.”

\BDUCT PUBLISHER $25,000 Ransom Demanded, Declares Boston Man. By United Preen LYNN, Mass., Jan. 21.—Fred R. Dutton, chauffeur and alleged kidnaper of Frederick W. Enwrlght, Boston Telegram publisher, pleaded not guilty when arraigned in district court here Friday on charges of kidnaping, blackmail and assault with Intent to kill. Dutton was held under SIO,OOO bond for hearing Jan. 31. The publisher told police that he was being driven to his Boston office yesterday, a former employe, armed, Jumped to the auto running board and forced him to ride to a place in Nahant. The kidnapers threatened his life, demanding $25,0tt0 ransom, and also threatened to kidnap his 19-year-old daughter, Eleanor, he alleged. Enwright s?/id he finally obtained his freedom by agreeing to withdraw SI,OOO from a Boston bank and mail it to the former employe. SINCLAIR TO TESTIFY Oil Man Will Go Before Teapot Dome Probers. By United Preen WASHINGTON, Jan. 21.—Harry F. Sinclair, multimillionaire oil man, will, appear before ;he Senate Teapot Dome investigation next Tuesday and answer to a subpoena, but will refuse to tell the committee anything which might be used against him later in the FallSlnclair conspiracy trial, Attorney Martin W. Littleton announced Friday. The subpoena for Sinclair asked for papers of the HYVA, a Sinclair holding corporation, and any documents bearing on the Continental trading deal in which large profits In Liberty Bonds were made. The investigation is designed to uncover the source and disposition of these profits. The Government intends to close Tuesday its side in the BumsSinclair contempt trial. ‘CIVIL WAR’ IN CHURCH By United Presn LA SALLE, HI., Jan. 21.—One of the largest Protestant congregations In La Salle, that of the First Baptist Church, has voted to leave the denomination because It “has become too modernized and is drifting away froip the Diety of Christ.”

Bye-Bye, Dobbin It was too nasty a day for horses Thursday, but the automobiles weren’t left at home. Because It was so drizzly and windy, Traffic Captain Lester Jones had his three mounted trafllcmen leave their horses in the bam and stationed them at Washington and Meridian Sts., “The Crossroads of America,” to do a little counting. They counted up to 15,976. That number of automobiles passed the comer from 9 a. m. to B p- m.

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CITY MAINTAINS LIVELY PACE IN HOMEBUILDING Total Construction Permits for Last Week Here Amount to $157,000. That Indianapolis is maintaining its reputation for being “a city of homes” is reflected in the weekly building report compiled today by the Real Estate Board showing twenty-nine houses on the list. Permits were issued for total construction of $157,250. One of the largest home building projects started during the week was a $ 3D,000 residence at 5580 Washington Blvd., being erected by the Bums Realty Company for William Teel. The Grinslade Construction Company started erection of four small homes in the 1300 block on N. Garfield Ave. Diamond Chain Company took out a permit to erect a $4,400 garage at 402 Kentucky Ave. Build Stone-Cutting Plants Two new stone-cutting plants will be erected on Winthrop Ave., between Fifty-Third and Fifty-Fourth Sts., the property being sold by Robert H. Shelhom. The lots have a nin ?ty-nine-foot frontage on Winthrop Ave. Factory-type buildings will be erected and the two plants will represent a total investment of about $22,000. C. E. Carter, one of the purchasers, will specialize in cutting Bedford limestone for use as veneer in residences and other buildings. Ambrose Bowden, the other purchaser, will produce ornamental stonework and stone carving. • Shelhorn also announced that he sold a 124-foot frontage on Winthrop Ave., at Fifty-Fourth St„ to the Fifty-Fourth St. Coal and Supply Company. The lots contain a residence, warehouse and office building. Price was $28,600. Many Sales Reported Deals totaling approximately $35,000 were consumated by William Low Rice. Sales amounting to $12,450. were reported by the Russe H. Hartman Company. Deals closed by the Washington Bank and Trust Company totaled $21,775. Sales amounting to $43,250 have been closed since Jan. 1 by the Ernest E. Woods Company. Sale of two north side homes, totaling $21,500, was closed by Forest B. Kellogg. BULLETS STOP BULL IN PHILADELPHIA STREETS Animal Escapes Packing House; Wounds Three Before Death, Bu HE A Service PHILADELPHIA. Jan. 21'.—Bull chased bull on Philadelphia streets when one escaped the packing house butchers and proceeded to charge pedestrians. / When the smoke cleared, three policemen, a fire captain and three civilians were injured and the bull was dead with fifteeen bullets in his body. Patrolman Benjamin Harris is credited with firing the fatal shot, although he was one of the more serious casualties. ‘DEBS’ ARE MANNEQUINS Society Women Model Dresses in London Midnight Shows. Bu United Press LONDON, Jan. Society debutantes are to act as mannequins in midnight dress shows in London. These shows are to be held in the most exclusive hotels and night clubs by the most exclusive dressmakers and designers. Numerous wealthy women asked their dressmakers to let them participate In a dress parade “for fun.” The midnight shows are the result. ‘REDUCING BEADS’ VOW Glass Belts Next to Skin Latest London Health Fad. Bu United Press LONDON, Jan. 2f. —Glass belts worn next to the skin are the latest health fad for women here. The belts, composed of beads, are made of a special kind of glass and it Is Claimed tijat their constant wear not only leads to “improved vitality and a slim figure,” but will cure such ajdments as rheumatism and digestive troubles. The beads come from Czechoslovakia. _ ...

Takes His Pick By United Presn CHICAGO, Jan. 21,—Clarence Samuel told Judge Francis Allegretti that the “Just picked up” his leamin’ ” like everything else. The Judge bound him over to the grand jury for "picking up a radio” along with the “learning.’’

STRAPHANGERS WIN_AND LOSE Hold Up Subway Train for 40 Minutes, for Rights. By United Presn BROOKLYN, N. Y., Jan. 21.—The straphanger—New York’s ill-treated individual—made a serious 40minute fight for his rights last night and lost, but won satisfaction in defeat. ' More than 500 passengers of a Flatbush-bound subwa” train suddenly found that the train had switched and was on the wrong route. They blocked the train doors and prevented the train from moving. Guards and motormen pleaded, implored and tried to explain, but the men and women, harassed by years of subway riding, laughed. A cad was sent for the police, but to no avail. “No, we won’t get off the train," half a dozen voices shouted. “We want our rights. We’ll write to the newspapers about this. Well write to the transit commission, to the mayor, maybe to A1 Smith. This train was marked for Flatbush and it’s got to take us there.” By this time the station master arrived from the Central station. He mounted a bench and made a long speech. Finally a few of the passengers drifted away. He continued until finally the straphangers surrendered to his flow of oratory and he led them’to the other side of the station, through the turnstiles, and to another train. ORDER RUM DUMPED Seventy-Five Gallons Will Be Destroyed Monday. Liquor from 125 liquor cases, but only seventy-five gallons of liquor, were ordered dumped in the sewer by Federal Judge Robert C. Baltzell Friday. The dumping will be done Monday, under supervision of Deputy Dry Administrator George Winkler, in a specially constructed sink in the Federal building basement. COAL DOCK SAVES CASH $15,000 Structure at Level of Elevated Track Is Built. Elevation of the Belt Railroad tracks across E. Tenth St. nearly put the H. G. Casady Fuel and Supply Company, 906 N. Sherman Dr., out of business. Horace G. Casady, manager, met the situation, however, with construction of a $15,000 coal dock at the elevated track level, making possible unloading of coal in onefifteenth the time the old manual method required and at a tremendous saving in money. The new dock has just been placed in operation.

GUARD S-4 DIARIES FROM SEA DAMAGE

Sealed Compartment With Last Bodies Not to Be Opened at Once. BY ROBERT TALLEY WASHINGTON, Jan. 21.—The epic story of their last hours, written by six men who were trapped alive for three days in the torpedo room of the sunken submarine S-4, is being carefully preserved by the Navy Department. Not until the submarine has been raised and placed in dry-dock, when all chance of water damage to their diaries or farewell letters will have been obviated, does the Navy plan to open this compartment. Officiate feel sure that Lieutenant Graham Fitch and his gallant quintet wrote letters or diaries during

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Bu NEA Scrvicn HOLLYWOOD, Cal., Jan. 21.—Thirteen very beautiful and fortunate girls are busy buying new frocks and making engagements with the beauty specialists, pleasantly conscious that nearly every other girl in Hollywood is deeply envious of them. These thirteen fortunates are the young moving picture actresses just selected as the 1928 group of Wampas Baby Stars. Wampas is an organization of moving picture publicity men. Each winter it picks the thirteen young actresses who, in the opinion of its members, have shown the most promise during the last twelve months. Now the announcement has been made, and the lucky thirteen are preparing for the annual Wampus ball, where they will be formally presented to the established 6tars of filmland. Here are the favored ones this year: Lina Basquette, who started in pictures less than a year ago for Warner Brothers. Flora Bramley graduated from the English stage revues and then came to Hollywood to “crash” pictures. Sally Ellers, Mack Sennett’s new discovery. Sue Carol, a Chicago society girl, came out here to get in pictures “Just for the fun of it.” And now

Girdles Globe on One Foot and Enjoys It

Ellery Walter Bu NEA Service NEW YORK, Jan. 21.—One good foot has carried Ellery Walter farther than most 22-year-older get on two. Ellery has just limped 40,000 miles ’round-the-world to New York. His companions were indomitable courage and a pair of crutches. In 1924 he was a freshman at the University of Washington, president of his class, star pupil and member of the varsity crew—by day. At night he served as a hotel clerk, stoked furnaces, and did other janitor work to pay his way. Then a blister on the heel cost him a foot. But he came out of the hospital with his buoyant courage intact. With his two new crutches he started on a world tour. He wrote newspaper articles, tutored children and did other odd jobs to get money. In Italy, Mussolini gave him an interview. He met David Lloyd George and other celebrities in England. “You really don’t need two feet,” said Walter. “What you really need in life is a desire to do something or other, and belief in yourself.”

the long hours In which they were tapping on the hull their piteous pleas for rescue. These may throw light on the cause of the disaster, as did a diary left by the commander of a sunken Japanese sub some years ago. To open the torpedo room now for removal of their bodies would result in the compartment being instantly flooded and the records damaged or perhaps destroyed. All bodies have now been removed except eight, the remaining two not having been located. It is believed that the latter were trapped in some inaccessible part of the wreck that divers cannot penetrate. The torpedo room has been sealed and efforts are being made by divers to make it more buoyant. This may force out some of the eighteen inches of water that covered the floor when the men tapped out their messages,

she is going forward by leaps and bounds under the guidance of Douglas McLean. Ann Christy got her start in pictures as a leading lady in Christie comedies. Then Harold Lloyd "discovered” her. June Collyer is still camping right on the Fox lot, where she got her start, getting one big role after another. Alice Day has been in pictures probably longer than any of the others in this group. Audrey Ferris will just about qualify for the baby of the baby stars. But the Warner Brothers, who have her under contract, believe she has a future. Dorothy Gulliver got her start as a cowgirl—played feminine leads in Western films before graduating into “bigger and better” pictures. * Gwen Lee might be termed one of the few honest girls in moviedom. She’s not afraid to admit her 22 years. Gwen had a tough time getting started. Lupe Velez looks like another Dolores Del Rio. She came here about a year ago from Mexico City and went to work in Hal Roach comedies. Then Douglas Fairbanks saw her and signed her. Molly O’Day, who is Sally O’Neill’s sister has just finished playing the leading role in “The Shepherd of the Hills.”

CITY MEN HELD IN STAMP PLOT

Arrest of Albert C. Goodwin and his sons, Albert C., Jr., and Thomas D., at Albany, N. Y., as reported in a United Press dispatch Friday, adds three more to the list of those to face trial in Federal Court here for a nationwide strip stamp conspiracy. Names of nineteen persons, alleged to be connected with the conspiracy in Indiana, Chicago and New York, were uncovered by Deputy Dry Chief George Winkler in the case, which led to discovery of fourteen tons of fake internal revenue stamps, whisky labels and foil at Chicago. Those arrested here were Sam and

REJECT BUTLER U. OFFER FOR SCHOOL

Proposal of Butler University trustees to sell or lease the old Butler campus to the city for an Irvington high school definitely was rejected by the Indianapolis school board Friday. President Theodore F. Vonnegut declared the buildings were entirely unsatisfactory, and that the same reasons the university is moving are sufficient to prevent the buildings, use as a high school. Cost of purchasing and remodeling the buildings would almost equal the cost of anew high school, Commissioner Fred Kepner said.

HOTEL THEFT PLAN BELIEVED NIPPED

Wholesale thefts from guests in Indianapolis hotels were believed thwarted Friday when Detectives Emmett 3taggs and Sam Young arrested Bernard L. Davis, 23, Chicago, as he was registering at his fifth hostelry of the day—the Denison. Registers of the Clay pool. Lincoln, Washington and Severin Hotels also showed him a newly arrived guest. In each of his rooms was found a handbag containing magazines, papers, bricks and blocks of wood.

RANSOM SEEKER IS CAPTURED IN TRAP

By United Press PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 20.—Walking into a trap set for him after he had demanded SI,OOO from William Collison of Collinsdale, Pa., threatening death to his daughter,

Jeers at Knife By United Press NEW YORK, Jan. 21.—William Connors, 41, lost both arms and one leg by amputation recently. Then physicians told him they would have to amputate the remaining leg. Connors took their edict philosophically and laughed.

Jake Fogel of this city, and Guy R. and Kenneth Wetsel of Muncie. The Goodwins, for whom warrants were issued here, were arrested in. Albany and charged w.th possession of several plates from which the counterfeit Internal revenue stamps could be made. Authorities here believe that these were the plates used to make the .stamps for the tpurious whisky bottles. The Goodwins were released on $5,000 bond and ordered to return here for trial. Those arrested here have already been arraigned and are out on bond. Several of the nineteen wanted are still missing.

The Butler proposal was condemned in resolutions adopted Thursday by the Irvington Commercial and Welfare Association. Several other site proposals in Irvington before the board were referred to the buildings and grounds committee for recommendations. E. F. Marberger Company was awarded the contract for new linoleum at Branch Library 3, on a bid of $686.19. Objections to transfer of school funds to meet deficits occasioned by levy reductions ordered by the State tax board will be considered at a special meeting Tuesday.

Davis admitted he intended “to get what I could” around the hotel rooms tonight. He was unarmed. Twelve dollars found in his pocket went to hotels whose rooms he will not occupy tonight. He was locked up In city prison on a vagrancy charge while police looked/ into his record. Detectives’ curiosity was aroused when they learned a well-dressed, handsome young man had purchased five fibre handbags in one secondhand store.

Gladys, a 17-year-old youth was captured when he appeared to collect the money. Taken to Chester after his capture by five sons of Collison, Joseph Jenning of Philadelphia, admitted writing the threatening note saying that he wanted the money to have a good time. “I read how Edward Hickman got a lot of ransom money in Los Angeles,” Jennings said, “and I thought that I would not have much trouble getting SI,OOO in the same way.” Put a Times want ad on the job to find a tenant for your vacant property. Call Main 3500. Reach over a quarter million readers daily.

CONGRESS

Senate No session. Public Lands Committee holds executive session on Teapot Dome. Territories and Insular Affairs Committee holds hearing on Bingham resolution. House No session. Agriculture Committee continues hearing on farm 'relief. Flood Control Committee hears former Governor Pinchot, Pennsylvania, FRESH REBUKES AWAITHEFLIN Robinson Says Alabaman Guides Own Future. BY C. J. LILLEY WASHINGTON, Jan. 21.—The future attitude of Senator Robinson, Arkansas, minority leader, and other influential Democrats in the Senate toward Senator Heflin, Alabama, will depend entirely on Heflin, it was learned today. If Heflin persists in his antiCatholic speeches and attacks upon Governoi ■ A1 Smith of New York, not only Rolinson, but other Senators are ready to administer fresh rebukes. For the present, Robinson is willing to let Heflin alone, but in doing so he is adopting a policy of watchful waiting. While Senate Democrats in conference did not openly rebuke Heflin, they did express confidence in Robinson and thereby conveyed what they interpret as a warning to Heflin to keep within bounds in.the future. The Democrats fear that if too many of Heflin’s anti-Catholic speeches go unanswered, an impression will go forth that the Democrats in the Senate are sympathetic. Robinson already has given notice that it are not, and measures will be taken from time to time to discount the effects of Heflin’s remarks. Heflin has served notice that he intends to launch another attack Monday. IMPLICATE JJFFICERS Army Captain’s Liquor Triai Names Others. Bu United Press CHICAGO, Jan. 21.—1f Capt. J. Leland Bass, on trial before a court-martial here for alleged diversion of Government liquors, is convicted, several other Army officers may face similar charges, it was preideted today. Evidence has included the names of other officers as having been implicated in transfering the liquor into private stores. The charge against Bass were brought when he was transferred to Selfridge Field, Michigan, and his furniture consignment “leaked” in transit.

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DEFENSE SEEKS TO THEN BLAME IN HILLMUROER Father and Gardener Pus Under Suspicion in Opening Statement. >; By United Press OTTAWA. 111., Jan. 21.—Ernest I* Stoufer, an architect, will be the first witness at Monday’s session ol the trial of Harry Hill, charged with the murder of his mother, Mr*. Eliza A. Hill. Stoufer planned the big house In which Mrs. Hill lived and he was to explain the plans. Mrs. Hill was found buried in the basement of the house, shot to death. Young Hill, “a good fellow about town” was accused of murdering his mother to conceal several large checks which he had drawn on her account. In the opening statements to the jury, the defense hinted it will attempt to prove that "there is just as much reason for suspecting two other people of the murder” as there is for believing Hill committed the crime. The “other two” are Dr. H. C. Hill, the boy’s father, and Peter Busch, an aged gardener. Dr. Hill had been estranged front his wife for several years. The prosecution has admitted its case will be built wholly upon circumstances which might as feasibly have been woven around Dr. Hill. Peter Busch is the prosecution’s star witness. ’He is to tell the jury that Harry ordered him to clean up the basement, in which Mrs. Hill’s body later was found, but told him not to bother those “freshly laid bricks in the corner.” FILES SIOO,OOO SUIT Marion Man Who Lost Leg Asks Damages of Railroad. By Times Special MARION, Ind., Jan. 21.—Williajn H. Callahan has filed suit here against the Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad for SIOO,OOO damages. While in the employ of the railroad, as a brakeman, Callahan, was run over by a cut of twenty cars at Griffith, causing injuries which resulted in amputation of his left leg. He alleges nervous shock may make him an invalid for life. According to Callahan, a switchman’s negligence caused the cars to be shunted down a track other than the one they woulc have otherwise taken. BANANA SUPPLY STOLEN Forty Bunches (If nc From Storage* Merchant Complains. The old song, “Yes, We Have NO Bananas,” was revived at police headquarters Friday when Paul Jar* dina, 826 Wright St., fruit merchant, made a robbery report. According to Jardina he had forty bunches of bananas in a vacant house at 505 S. East St., Thursday night. This morning they were gone.