Indianapolis Times, Volume 39, Number 228, Indianapolis, Marion County, 31 January 1928 — Page 2

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SOLDIERS LIVE IN FIRE TRAPS, CONGRESS TOLD Housing Conditions Poor in Army Camps, Experts Testify. By United Press WASHINGTON, Jan. 31. —More than 26,000 soldiers, including nearly 4,000 officers, are quartered in temporary housing, Major General C. P. Summerall, chief of staff, told the House appropriations committee in testimony made public today. Summerall did not go into details about housing conditions, his discussion of which some time ago resulted in his recall from a speaking tour at President Coolidge’s behest. Family Life Primitive Major General W. C. Rivers, inspector general of the Army, described housing conditions as “bad” in several places, when he appeared before the committee. He declared some quarters are fire traps, adding “they burn up all the time.” Many officers at San Antonio are living in “makeshift, houses made from the cutting up of old barracks, and they are in bad shape,” he said. Asked if there is any privacy for families in such barracks, Rivers re- j plied: “In a good many places, like Camp j Eustis, and especially San Antonio j and a number of camps, the family life is very primitive.”

Live in Old Warehouses At Governors Island, N. Y., old galvanized iron warehouses are being used, Rivers said. Summerall, he said, had sent in an immense amount of lumber, some from Camp Dix, sixt ymiles away. “They have used that on the walls and roofs,” Rivers explained, “and put in f.oor and made quarters that, while inferior, are better than they had and will last until the new project takes effect there, if they do not all burn up. They have had three fires there.” Conditions are bad also at Camp Lewis, Wash., he said. LATHAM RITES~ARIF SET Woman Victim in Auto Crash to Be Buried Wednesday. Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Latham, 36, R. R. 1, Box 230, who was killed Sunday in an automobile accident near Franklin, will be held Wednesday at 9 a. m., at the J. C. Wilson undertaking establishment, 1230 Prospect St. Mrs. Latham was in the machine of George Stoser of Columbus, which went over a high embankment and crashed into a telephone pole in Johnson County. The driver is held on manslaughter charges. BUS LINE IS PROPOSED Permission Asked for Feeder on Lcgrande Ave. Beech Grove Traction Corporation today petitioned the public service commission for permission to operate a feeder bus line from Legrande Ave., street car tracks south on Keystone Ave., to Tfo.y and east on Troy to the street car tracks on Seventeenth St.

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Madam Lavitta La Ford (right) pointing to the sign in the window of her chamical office. Mrs. Eunice Cooper is pointing to the holes in the window made by bandits' bullets. Inset: C. W. Peters, grocery manager, who engaged in a gun battle with the bandits after they had held up his grocery.

‘Will Captured Desperado Be Released?’ Asks Sign. A crowd qf ten or fifteen gathers in front of the La Ford Chemical Company, 705 Massachusetts Ave., every five minutes to read a notice and view a bullet hole in the front window. 1 The bullet was shot through the window by Matthew G. Roe, 31, of 2016 English Ave., who engaged in a gun battle with police and C. W. Peters, 1908 Ashland Ave., manager of the Atlantic and Pacific grocery at 711 Massachusetts Ave., Saturday night. With two companions, Roe held up the store and got SIOO. Post Notice in Window The notice was placed on the window by Madame Lavitta La Ford, proprietor of the chemical company and president of the Massachusetts Ave. Merchants Association. She and Mrs. Eunice Cooper, 715 N. Noble St., an em-. ploye, were getting ready to close the store when the bandit’s bullet crashed through the window and sent them scurrying for cover under tables and desks. The notice reads: “A dear, honest bandit shot through this window ana was caught. There were several shots fired and many lives could have been lost. I am just wondering if the bandit will get $5 and costs, or turned loose to repeat the act again.” Too Many Hold-Ups "There are too many holdups In this section of town,” Madame La Ford said. “On Jan. 19 they held up the Kroger grocery, across the street, and escaped with $l3B. Saturday they got SIOO in the grocery next door and I’m afraid I’ll be next. “Something should be done about this, and if the police can’t do anything I am going to see if I can. Why, a boy living near here stole $75 and a valuable ring, and was given a suspended sentence in court. If he does it once, he’ll do it again. I put this sign up to let the, pedestrians know what is happening around here.” clemenceau”w6n’t"rDn Ex-Premier, 86, Would Not Become Dean of Chamber. PARIS, Jan. 31.—Ex - Premier Clemenceau has informed a deputation of electors of his old department of the war that he has no intention of standing again for parliament as they urged him to do. “What do you want to make of me?” he queried. “The dean of the chamber? No, no, I’m too young for that.” Clemenceau is 86. Town Snowbound Two Days CAMDEN, N. J.; Jan. 31.—Tire hamlet of Janvier and its seventy inhabitant were cut off from the outside world for two days by a recent snow. Two snow plows working night and day finally reached the snowbound town.

Fie, Jimmy! On the Wagon Only for Tummy’s Sake, Says Gotham’s Mayor.

By United Press NEW YORK, Jan. 31.—Drys who hailed Mayor Jimmy Walker’s ascent of the water wagon with joy were chilled today by his announcement that he did it only for his stomach’s sake. In fact, the mayor hinted broadly that he was looking forward to the time when his tummy would be its old self and assimilate a wide variety of things. There is no moral principle Involved in his five months’ abstinence, Mayor Walker explained to reporters, who questioned him about the announcement of the Rev. Christian F. Reisner that he had sworn off liquor. The news, however, caused discussion and argument in New York, Washington, Albany and probably Tucson, Ariz. It was explained here that the mayors stand involved no disagreement with the principles of Tammany hall. Many leaders of the wigwam, it was said, have been on the wagon for the same reason of health, but it Has nothing to do with their political principles. In Albany, an effort was made to start a wet-and-dry argument in the Legislature, with Mayor Walker the subject, but Democrats hastily shut it off on a point of order. In Washington, Seymour Lowden, director of prohibition enforcement, praised Jimmy for joining the legion of the saved. He denied, however, that he had expressed the hope that Governor Smith would follow Walker’s example. His reported assertion to that effect caused a mild political outburst, with Representative Black, New York, taking the lead in denouncing the supposed statement.

COP AIDS NEEDY FAMILY Worley Commends Patrolman for Action in Case. Police Chief Claude M. Worley today commended Patrolman Charles S. Huxley for relief brought to the family of Mrs. Lula Kelson, 1364 S. Harding St. Mrs. Kelson and seven children, all under 13, were found without food and coal during the zero weather of the last few days. Huxley, who was patrolling West Indianapolis, saw that coal was delivered and groceries provided. Mrs. Kelson said she had been depending on the Family Welfare Society and township trustees for help. Her husband is in the Indiana State farm.

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SINGLE HEAD IN FLOOD CONTROL WORKjSURGED Abolition of Mississippi River Commission Is Proposed-. By United Press WASHINGTON, Jan. 3*l.—Abolition of the Mississippi River Commission was recommended to the Senate Commerce Committee today by Maj. Gen. Henry Taylor, retired, former chief of Army engineers. “I believe the flood control project should be undertaken under a single head,” Taylor said. “Division of authority will delay the work unnecessarily.” Taylor argued that the chief of Army engineers should be entrusted with the authority. The engineering corps of the Army would be at his disposal, he said. Warns Against Delay Chairman Jones said he believed the Army engineers should be assisted by the best available civilian talent. Senator Hawes (Dcm.), Missouri, said he favored a commission of Army and civilian engineers for the work. Such a commission, Taylor replied, would delay operations two yrars or more. John Stevens, once engineer In charge of operations on the Panama Canal, suggested appointment of a commission of Army and civilian engineers to make a plan of flood control based on the Jadwin report and the Mississippi River Commission report. Work in Ninety Days He said no one engineer should be entrusted with the plans, but recommended that the actual construction work should be under a single head, probably the chief of Army engineers. He estimated that a commission of engineers could work out a satisfactory plan within ninety days and start operations at once if authorized by Congress.

LiPPINCOTT TO SPEAK Annual Employer’s Dinner to Be Held Tonight. Interests of employers and employes will be discussed by Dr. Charles A. Lippincott, manager of the co-operative industrial relations department of the Studebaker Corporation of South Bend, at the twenty-fourth annual dinner meeting of city associated employers tonight at the Columbia Club. Business, professional and civic leaders of the city, numbering more Mian 400, are expected to attend. Andrew J. Allen, association secretary, will present a “Quarter Century Indianapolis Labor Review.”

CANDIDATES TO SPEAK Myers and Stunip Will Be Heard by Democrat League. Walter Myers and Albert Stump, candidates for the Democratic senatorial nomination, will address the Democratic Progressive League at the Indiana Democratic Club next Monday night. Harry Branson was elected president of the league Monday. Max A. Blackburn was named vice persident, Joseph R. Shotwell, secretary, and Albert H. Losche, treasurer. Committee chairmen named by Branson are: membership, Raymond Murral; entertainment, Henry Groett; finance, John Linder; speakers’ bureau, Ernest F. Frick, and publicity, Robert Cunningham. CUT OF PIE SUIT BASIS Hammond Woman Asks SIO,OOO Damages; Asserts Health Harmed. By United Press HAMMOND, Ind., Jan. 31.—A 10-cent piece of pie is the cause of a SIO,OOO dmage suit here. Mrs. Lucille Korem, 21, is suing Frank and Harry Black, lunch stand proprietors, alleging that after eating a piece of pie at the stand she became violently ill and that she has never fully regained former health. How’s Your Stomach? Mine’s fine, thank you. It wasn’t always so. You can easily get rid of your Dyspepsia. Indigestion, Catarrh of Stomach, Belching. Heart Fluttering, Sour Stomach, Nervousness, Constipation, Headache, etc., same as I did, and In the same way. Don’t send one cent, for I am so sure this treatment will produce like results for you that I will send It, all charges prepaid, by mail. After it has proven Itself the means of getting rid of your stomach troubles, you may send me one dollar. How Is that for confidence and fairness? Write now. Address Theodore H. Jackson, 37-D Stratford Bldg., Syracuse, N. Y.—Advertisement.

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BOLLINGS FIRM INVESTORS GET PARTOFLOSSES Dividend of 11 Per Cent Is Mailed to 3,700 State Men and Women. Thirty-seven hundred Indiana investors who put approximately $3,900,000 into the preferred stock of the Intenational Note and Mortgage Company of Indiana and thought it lost several years ago when R. L. Dollings Company crashed, carrying the mortgage company with it, received dividend checks today. Eleven per cent dividends, aggregating $429,000 were mailed from the office of Bert Mcßride, president of the Bankers Investment Company, 408 Continental Bank Bldg., who is receiver for the mortgage company. Expect Further Dividends •• Although the checks represented but a small share of original investments, investors were rejoicing in recovering part of the Dollings losses they had charged to bitter experience. Further dividends on the stock will be paid, Mcßride said, the amount depending on the success with which assets of the mortgage company are made salable. Affairs of the International Note and Mortgage Company of Indiana and of the International Note and Mortgage Company of Ohio were so intertwined that the Indiana company could not be straightened out until after the Ohio firm’s business had been put in order. Stockholders Sold Out The 11 per cent dividend was ordered by Superior Court Two. One other Dollings-owned company has made payments to stockholders. The Steel Fabricating Company, which was reorganized from the Dollings-owned Sefto Company, is making fair progress at Michigan City, Mcßride said. Some time ago common stock was issued to persons who had held preferred stock. Later the company offered to buy this stock at 25 per cent of par and many stockholders sold out, it is said.

RUTH SNYDER TACTICS CHARGED IN POISONING Kansas City Woman Faces Trial on • Murder Charge. By United Press KANSAS CITY, Jan. 31.—An insatiable craving for night clubs, a

gay social life, jewels and limousines, and the company of men other than her husband led Mrs. Myrtle Withey of Kansas City, Mo., to adopt SnyderGray tactics to secure her freedom, the State believes. She is on trial for first degree murder, charged with poisoning William J.

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Tlaque Presented to Waiter Damrosch

Indianapolis music lovers turned out Monday night to pay tribute to Walter Damrosch, conductor of the New York Symphony Orchestra, whose appearance here was marked further by his sixty-sixth birthday. The anniversary was celebrated by a dinner at the Columbia Club following the concert. Members of the Indianapolis Symphony Society were hosts. Hugh McK. Landon acted as master of ceremonies. He spoke in glowing terms of the splendid work and notable career of Damrosch and read telegrams sent to the dean of conductors from all over the country in honor of his birthday. A plaque with Damrosch’s head in bas-relief, the work of Myra Reynolds Richards, was presented to the conductor by Ona B. Talbot. “I am overwhelmed,” said Damrosch in answer to Landon. I can not tell you how grateful I am. I have tried to do only my little share as a musician. I consider this one of my red letter nights.”

Lucky Couple Will Wed Free at City Food Show

Times Will Buy License; Minister and Gifts to Be Provided. Usually “the woman pays,” but the Indianapolis Food and Household Appliance show through the Indianapolis Times is offering to pay the woman's bills in a public wedding. Here's how! All the woman has to have is a man who will be her REPRIMANDS 'MASHERS’ Judge Also Chides Girls for Being on Streets at 1 A. M. “Girls strolling the streets at 1 a. m. make lnashers of the best of men,” paraphrased Municipal Judge Paul C. Wetter in reprimanding three young men arrested as “mashers” and the two girls who refused their invitation to take a ride. Michael Burns, 19, of 21 E. St. Joseph St., and Thomas N. Jones, 24, oi 2529 N. Talbott Ave. were dismissed with the court's suggestion “they be given some fatherly advice over a ban-el.” Charles Capin, 20, of 2636 N. Capitol Ave., was fined $1 and costs. The three were charged with disorderly conduct. The girls, Miss Louise Thomas, 401 N. LaSalle St., and Miss Luetta Maley, 352 N. Hamilton Ave., were admonished not to be on the streets so late at night and sent to probation officers for further lecturing. “A change in the week-end rates on the T. H., I. & E. Traction Company, effective Feb. 4, will provide for a fare and one-half for the round trip. Tickets will be good going all day on Saturday or Sunday. Ask the Agent for further information.—Advertisement.

husband, and The Indianapolis Times and Food show officials will do the rest. The couple selected will be married on the stage of Cadle Tabernacle the week of Feb. 27 during the food show. The Times will buy the marriage license and show officials will provide a minister. Couples are asked to register in the Food Show office in the Cadle Tabernacle between 9 a. m. and 5 p. m. and 7 and 9 p. m. daily. The lucky couple will have all wadding expenses paid, including ushers, organ music, flowers, guesfs and many wedding gifts from Indianapolis merchants. The public wedding will be only one of the features of the food show, according to Edward V. Richardson. director. More than 150 booths will be utilized by local and national merchants and food and household appliance distributors. Vaudeville acts, music, organ concerts and other entertainments are scheduled.

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W. C. T. U. LISTS DRYS WITH 0. K. Candidates of Both Parties Approved or Barred. By United Press CHICAGO, Jan. 31.—Presidential candidates whose dryness makes them acceptable to the Women's Christian Temperance Union were listed today by Mrs. Ella Boole, president, in a speech to a sectional conference of members here. Among the Republicans, Mrs. Boole said, former Governor Frank O. Lowden of Illinois, President Coolidge, Herbert Hoover and Senator Borah of Idaho, Willis of Ohio and Curtis of Kansas are acceptable. Senator Wadsworth of New York, is “clearly wet,” she said: Nicholas Longworth, speaker of the House, “has voted with the drys, but is himself a wet,” and Vice President Charles G. Dawes “has never declared himself a wet or a dry.” “The outstanding Democratic candidate Governor Alfred E. Smith of New York—is by record and conviction a leader among the wets,” she said. Governor Ritchie of Maryland, and Senator Reed of Missouri also came under the wet ban. Cordell Hull of Tennessee, E. T. Meredith of lowa, and William G. McAdoo were approved as drys. Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Indiana, Ohio and Michigan are represented at the conference. Other similar district meetings embracing the entire country are planned. Briand Awaits U. S. Treaty By United Press PARIS, Jan. 31—It was understood today that Foreign Minister Briand had predicted to the-cab-inet that a French-American antiwar treaty would be signed soon.

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