Indianapolis Times, Volume 39, Number 224, Indianapolis, Marion County, 26 January 1928 — Page 3

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DRAG RIVER IN SEARCH OF LOST , COLLEGE GIRL Belief in Suicide Theory Grows Among Leaders of State Police. By United Press NORTHAMPTON, Mass., Jan. 26. —Acting on the belief of State police that Frances St. John Smith killed herself by leaping into the Connecticut River, attempts went shead today to drag the river at the nearest point to Smith College. Grappling hooks were obtained from Springfield, Wednesday, but attempts to drag the river were postponed owing to the stiff wind blowing along the river. It was announced attempts would begin this morning, providing the wind had abated. “Seen” in Many Cities The suicide theory was reverted to as most of the rumors of the missing girl having been seen in numerous cities of the East had proved without foundation. School authorities and parents of the girl had received reports from every section of the East and now reports are coming from as far away as Atlanta, Ga.. and Chicago. The report from Atlanta was that a girl answering the description of Miss Smith had applied for a passport to Fiance. New rumors came from the vicinity of New York City, the girl's home, that Miss Smith had been seen. One report said she had been seen in the Greenwich Village district, while others said a girl answering her description had been seen in several northern New Jersey towns. Parents Cling to Hope Mr. and Mrs. St. John Smith, parents of the girl, steadfastly cling to the hope that their daughter sought quiet and left the school and is safe. They believed they would eventually hear from her. Wednesday, in New York, an aunt of Miss Smith wrote an appeal through the newspapers, to the girl to advise her parents of her whereabouts. It was the third such letter written. Previously the girl’s parents and Governor Smith of New York had written letters to the girl promising that if she desired to remain away from her previous environment they would honor her desire. Atlanta Rumor False By V nited Press ATLANTA, Ga., Jan. 26.—A rumor that Miss Frances St. John Smith, missing Smith College student, was in Atlanta has proved false. Miss Beulah Shirley told authorities that it was she who applied for a passport to France and not Miss Smith. A city-wide search for Miss Smith started after Miss Shirley had applied for the passport. A marked resemblance caused authorities to mistake her for the missing girl. HOLD CHURCH PARLEYS City Methodists in Quarterly Conference Sessions. The second quarterly conferences of Indianapolis district Methodist Churches are being held in various churches this week and until Feb. 3 under direction of District Superintendent, Orien W. Fifer. Conferences will be held this afternoon and evening in the Methodist Churches at Franklin, Mt. Auburn and Glade, Trafalgar, Nineveh, Edinburg and Whiteland. Friday in the Edwin Ray, Shelby St. Fletcher Place and Barth Place Churches here. J. S. Burnett, mountain work superintendent of the Methodist board of home missions is one of the principal speakers here for the series of conferences.

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COP MIXES IN FAMILY ROW AND LOSES HIS BADGE; YES, AND OTHER EVENTS HAPPEN!

T>ATROLMAN Phillip De Barr mixed in a family quarrel and the result was disastrous for Phillip. A friend of the husband whacked De Barr numerous times on the head with a blackjack. The husband bit two fingers on his left hand. The wife held one

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FAST ENGINE CHANGE Locomotives Shift in 90 Seconds on Record Run. A change of engines in ninety seconds in the Indianapolis yards was part of a record-breaking run of a special Big Four train from St. Louis to Cleveland Wednesday, James Hennessey, yardmaster, disclosed today. The train made the 535-mile run from terminal to terminal in 489 minutes, an average of more than sixty-five miles an hour. It traveled from Granite City, 111., to Berea, Ohio, 515 miles, in 470 minutes, an averageof sixty-six miles an hour. The train was rushed through to help A. C. Harris, a New York Central vice president, get to New York by this morning in time for a funeral. The change of engines was so rapid here that Harris had only time to get off, shake hands with two of a waiting crowd of Big Four officials and hop on again as the train started moving.

SANDINO SLIPS OUT OF MARINES’ TRAP

U. S. Foroes Mass to Block Escape of General to Honduras Refuge. By United Prms MANAGUA, Nicaragua, Jan. 26. United States marine forces today concentrated on locating Augustlno Sandino, rebel leader, and preventing his escape into Honduras. The rebel general escaped a trap

arm while all this was going on. And someone stole his badge, according to De Barr’s report. Here’s how it happened, according to the report. The scene was the Valentino Inn, 102 % S. Illinois St. Time—--4:45 a. m. today. Participants—a man who gave his name as Henry Rogers; a woman, Helen,

FIGHT SLOT MACHINES Prosecutors Prepare Case to Break Restraining Order. County prosecutors today prepared to continue the fight to dissolve a temporary restraining order granted by Superior Judge James M. Leathers preventing police authorities from confiscating mint vending machines. The court battle started last Saturday and will be reopened again this week. Earl Cox, attorney for the Superior Confection Company, obtained the writ of prohibition and asked for a permanent injunction. The hearings are being held on a motion to dissolve filed by State’s attorneys. Hit by Auto in Front of Home Dodging from behind an Indianapolis street railway bus, Mrs. Lucille Morgan, 28, of 4005 W. Washington S., was struck by an automobile in the street in front of her home early today. She was cut and bruised, but not seriously. Chester Poor of Clinton, Ind., was driving the car.

by which the Americans had hoped to capture him at El Chipote, which had been the stronghold of the Sandino army. El Chipote was surrounded by 1,000 marines, including several artillery batteries, and it had been hoped that Sandino would defend the position with his entire army. Marine authorities now believe Sandino has divided his forces into several small groups and has taken refuge in the almost inaccessible mountain regions of Neuva Segovia. Information to marine authorities was that Sandino planned to keep his small groups constantly on the move, attacking only small outposts of Americans. It was believed Sandino had been advised of the American movement to surround El Chipote by some of his spies, who are scattered throughout the country. Major General Lejeune, commander of the United States marines,* returned Wednesday from an airplane tour of the front and praised the work of the American forces now engaged in seeking Sandino. He spent a week on the front and said the morale of the men was high and that they were maintaining the best possible relations with the inhabitants of that district. Lejeune said he hoped Sandino would surrender and thus prevent further bloodshed. The marine commander will leave Friday on the cruiser Rochester for New Orleans. En route he will visit the eastern coast of Nicaragua. PICK EDUCATION GUIDE FOR LEGION ORPHANS Washington Man Accepts Recently Created Post. Maj. Gen. P. C. Harris of Washington, today accepted appointment as American Legion national director of education and vocational training of war orphans, It was announced at legion headquarters today. The post recently was created by the legion. In his acceptance to National Commander Edward E. Spafford. Harris said he would give his entire time if necessary at his own expense to the movement to give the children of American soldiers killed in the World War a chance to finish their education and make themselves self-supporting. Under existing laws compensation to World War orphans ends when they are 18, Just when they are ready to enter college or begin to learn a trade. Public Relations Director A. E. Scott of the Interstate Public Service Company spoke on the development of good will at the Indianapolis Advertising Club luncheon today at the Spink-Arms. President Sydney A. Siglivan presided.

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said to be Rogers’ wife; a friend Harold, and Harold's girl friend. a a a T> OGERS, wife, Harold and girl friend are seated at a table. Enter Patrolman De Barr on a round of inspection. Rogers and wife quarrel. Rogers hits wife.

3 TO GO ON BALLOT Norris, Lowden, Hoover Votes Asked in Wisconsin. By United press MADISON, Wis., Jan. 26.—Three presidential candidates will have their names on the Republican preferential ballot in Wisconsin in April, it was indicated today. La Follette forces already have voted to place the name of Senator George W. Norris of Nebraska, at the head of their slate of delegate candidates to the national convention. The name of Frank O. Lowden, former Governor of Illinois, will be on the ballot. Senator John C. Schumann, Watertown, declared today. Milwaukee legislators planned a movement to place the name of Herbert Hoover on the ballot. STOLEN CAR RECOVERED An automobile stolen from Dr. F. M. Fitch, 219 Bankers Trust Bldg., was recovered, badly damaged, on Wednesday night at Twenty-Third St. and Shriver Ave. Patrolmen Jack Small and Earl Davis were at 2300 Northwestern Ave. when they noticed the automobile approach-' ing at high speed, the rear bumper dragging. They gave chase. The Negro driver zig-zagged through several streets and alleys, suddenly stopped the car, kicked a door open and escaped through weeds and brush. REFINANCE YOU It AUTOPA YMENTS now on easier terms. Confidential and quick. CAPITOL LOAN CO.. 141% E. Wash. St.—Advertisement.

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Patrolman De Barr arrests and starts searching Rogers. Harold rises and strikes patrolman on head with blackjack. Patrolman grapples u&h Rogers as he falls. Rogers bites patrolman’s fingers. Good, hefty bites. Harold continues work with blackjack. Wife holds patrolman’s right arm.

PROSECUTOR TO HELP REMY AT TRIALSOF TRIO Corruption Probe Worker Is Chosen to Push Bribe Plot Charge. Attorney Emsley W. Johnson has been specially named as assistant to Prosecutor William H. Remy for the trials of Governor Ed Jackson, Republican County Chairman George V. Coffin and Attorney Robert I. Marsh on conspiracy charges, it was disclosed today. Judge James A. Collins of Criminal Court made the announcement in explaining a request for an appropriation of $5,000 for prosecuting attorney salaries to be presented to county council Friday. Johnson has been a special prosecutor since last summer, participating in the investigation which reculted in the political corruption indictments. Jackson's trial is set for Feb. 7. The others will be later, Special Judge Charles M. McCabe having indicated he will grant motions for separation of the cases. Judge Collins explained that the $5,000 is not a set sum agreed upon as Johnson's remuneration, but this figure was fixed to cover any contingencies which might arise. Nine Jurymen Ready Five jurymen who qualified in Criminal Court today, with four previously qualified, will be In the jury box when trial of Jackson opens. The nine now certain to undergo the examination of defense and prosecuting attorneys as to their fitness to weigh charges against Jackson are: Rex T. Armstrong, R. R. C, employe of the Prest-O-Lite Company: Orville E. Baker, R. R' 3, structural steel worker; John Mendenhall, R. R. O, employe of Merchants National Bank and former Criminal Court bailiff; Samuel H. Colbert, Negro. R. R. F, Box 156, laborer; Fred C. Borneman, R. R. J. garage mechanic; Charles E. Bragg, R. R. A 2; H. O. Hoffman, Bridgeport; Elmer Geiger, Greenwood, R. R. 17, and Frederick C. Buesking, Cumberland, retired farmer. Special Venire Ordered The last four were from the regular panel. The first five named were on a special venire of eight called for the trial today of Henry Prather, charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of William Schooler, a fellow employe at the Big Four Shelby St. roundhouse. Feb. 1, 1927. The indictment against Prather was returned to the grand jury for revision today, liberating the five jurors for the Jackson trial. Judge Collins ordered a special venire of three to report Feb. 2 to fill the Jury box for the Governor’s trial. Two other special venires of fifty each were ordered drawn by Special Judge McCabe, Crawfordsville, who will preside.

PATROLMAN on floor, with Rogers on top, stages a comeback. Pulls arm away from wife and reaches for trusty six-shooter. Rogers yells: “Beat it, he’s getting his gun.” Harold and two women exit rear door. Rogers exits 'front door. Patrolman gets out gun and fires at Rogers.

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LAY SALE PLAN FOR GASSTOCK State Alters Proposal of Citizens Company. Anew plan for disposal of the surplus of the Citizens Gas Company $1,000,000 preferred stock issue was devised and put into effect today by the public service commission. The commission altered the plan proposed by the company in several particulars. The company had petitioned to trade its 7 per cent preferred stock to present helders allowing $lO5 plus secured dividends on the old stock, for stock bearing 5 per cent, and to sell the balance of the new issue at not less than 96. Common stockholders had filed an intervening petition asking that they be extended the privilege of buying the new stock. On the ground that the hearing developed that the company could get a much higher price than 96 for the new issue the commission denied the sale petition and the common stockholders intervening petition and ordered the sale conducted thus: Exchange the new stock for the old and sell the balance at the best price obtainable, but not ’ess than 98 per cent of par. Sealed bids shall be received upon the balance, bids to be opened in the presence of bidders, details of bids and the awarding of the stock to be reported to the commission. Slayer Pleads Insanity By Times Special MADISON. Ind., Jan. 26.—Introduction of evidence was started today by the defense in the trial here of David Cosby, Negro, charged with the murder of his wife, Mary, at their home near Greysville, Dec. 1, last. Cosby is making a plea of insanity.

Bullet strikes showcase. Curtain. Thomas Bendittie, on duty at tl e restaurant, made no effort ‘a help him, De Barr said. Bendittie was questioned at police headquarters. De Barr was taken to city hospital, where doctors stitched up two cuts on his head.

JOHN BECKER MAY ANNOUNCE FORjONGRESS Attorney’s Entry in Race Is Seen as Threat Aimed at Updike. John W. Becker, attorney, 517 Fletcher Trust Bldg., will seek the Republican nomination for congressman from the Seventh District (Marion County), according to friends who expect his formal announcement soon. Becker lost the congressional nomination in 1922 to Merril Moores, who, subsequently, was elected. Moores and James Ogden, who lost the nomination to Ralph E. Updike in 1926. have figured in congressional speculation recently. Becker’s entry is seen as a threat at Updike’s certain candidacy for renomination and re-election. Born in Wayne Township, Marion County, Becker was graduated from Manual Training High School and Indiana Law School. He entered the practice of law here under Addison C. Harris in 1913 and continued with Harris until the latter’s death in 1926. Enlisting in the officers’ training school at Ft. Benjamin Harrison in April 1917, Becker was sent to Ft. Monroe, Va., where he was commissioned second lieutenant in the regular Army. He served with the Second Division overseas and after service with the Army of Occupation returned to the United States in 1919 and resigned with rank of first lieutenant. He re-entered the law practice here and maintains offices at 517 Fletcher Savings and Trust Company Blag. He is married. Becker was Instrumental, with Alvah J. Rucker, who, Wednesday, announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Governor, in Instituting suit against former Marion County treasurers for collection of Barrett law funds. His formal announcement promises to be the first in the Seventh district congressional field. Objects to “Companionate” Hobby Bjj United Press CHICAGO, Jan. 26.—Mrs. Harry S. Murrell, 17, applied for a divorce from her 18-Year-old husband because she “wanted a husband all the time.” She said Murrell wanted to go home every week-end and the "companionate idea” wasn’t suitable to her. Tabes Gun From Baby; Shot By United Press DENVER, Jan. 26.—Mrs. Harvey Wells was seriously woundsd when a gun exploded as she took it from a 3-year-old son who was using it as a toy.

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HEFLIN FEARS ENEMIES PLAN TO POISON HIM Life Is Threatened Several Times, Says Senator; Watches Food. BY C. J. LILLEY WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.—Senator Heflin’s life has been threatened, not once but several times, he declared today. The Senator said these threats were contained in anonymous communications, the last of which he received in November, 1926, just before he came from Alabama to the Senate. Senator Heflin exercises more than an ordinary precautions for his own safety, he said. He eats only at places where he can feel sure his enemies will not be able to poison his food. So far as the Senator knows, no direct attempt has ever been made to poison him. Feared Strange Waitress Once in Chicago he ate a dish of what he described as “delicious peach ice cream,” only to suffer a few hours later from violent crumps in his stomach. “1 never found out whether an attempt was made to poison me at the time, or not,” the Senator said. On another occasion he left a restaurant because a strange waitress attempted to serve him. “I was in the habit of eating there,” the Senator said, “and always had the same waitress. Her name was Gertrude, I had been warned by friends that another waitress there was a Catholic and to watch out for her. Won’t Answer Challenge “This particular evening I wanted to leave early to catch a train. I had asked that Gertrude serve our party, but later when the waitress did appear, it was the one I had been warned against. She insisted that she was to wait upon me, so I just pulled out my watch, and said it was too late for me to be served anyhow, as I had to catch a train, and I left.” Senator Heflin doesn’t believe he will run for delegate-at-large to the Democratic convention from Alabama, as challenged by the mayor of Montgomery, Ala. “I wouldn’t want to be on a delegation, particularly if I become a candidate for President, later on,” Heflin said. FOLLIES STAR SUES~ BANKER HUSBAND, 60 Baltimore Financier Called “Kaiser,” Divorce Is Asked. by United Press CHICAGO, Jan. 26.—Helen Henderson, Follies star, filed suit for divorce from Aaron Benesch, 60, wealthy Baltimore banker, here Wednesday. Miss Henderson charged cruelty The divorce petition said the couple lived together only six weeks after their marriage last September. "He changed from a lover to a Kaiser as soon as the wedding was over,” she was quoted as having told friends. Famous Scenic Artist Dies LOS ANGELES, Jau. 26.—Funeral services are to be held Friday for Amalio Fernandez, 68, famous scenic artist of the Royal Opera, Madrid, Spain, who died here Wednesday following a long illness.