Indianapolis Times, Volume 39, Number 236, Indianapolis, Marion County, 9 February 1928 — Page 3

FEB. 9, 1928

LINDY ALL OF ISLAND NEAPS HONORS ON SKY HERO Warm Greeting by President: Medal Will Be Given by Nation. RETURN TO U. S. MONDAY Non-Stop Flight From Havana to St. Louis Planned by Aviator. BY ALFRED F. RECK Yuited Press Staff Correspondent HAVANA. Feb. 9.—Cuban hospitality expanded today in an enormous greeting to Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh, the boyish American flier, who drifted from the sky Wednesday with a message of good will from the United States. The nation, eager to do its greatest honor to this flying son of a republic, permitted Lindbergh to rest last night after his 750-mile flight from Haiti, but today demanded to show the hospitality that is dear to all Latin peoples. The program was a busy one. Beginning at noon today Lindbergh was to be the center of a round of joyous welcome from all Cuba. He was to attend a luncheon given by army officers at Camp Columbia, historically famous as the billet of many American soldiers during the Spanish-American war. At 4 p. m. he was to greet many of his fellow countrymen at the home of United States Ambassador Noble B. Judah. Probably 3,500 will attend this affair. Hop to St. Louis Monday Lindbergh will have dinner with the ambassador and at 9 o’clock will attend a Havana Yacht Club dance. Friday at 11 a. ni. he will receive a medal from the Cuban secretary of state and at a great open-air reception at noon in Central Park he will be given the keys to the city. In this meeting the great masses of Cubans will be permitted to show Lindbergh their pleasure at his

visit. At dawn Monday he will start a non-stop flight to St. Louis. Thousands were on Columbia field when Lindbergh in his Spirit of St. Louis swung into view. He skimmed low over the field, ascended again and went through a series of air maneuvers. As he arrived ahead of schedule, he maneuvered for some minutes before finally landing. The flier was taken immediately to the magnificent presidential palace, where he was greeted by President Machado. Welcomed by President "Cuba is with you in your glories and ycur sorrows, and though it is a small nation and a large nation like yours perhaps would never need our help, you can assure your fellow citizens that in case the necessity arise for it, you will always find us at your side, as we found you in defense of our liberty,” President Machado told Lindbergh. "I did not feel the heat during the day,” Lindy said, telling of the flight from Haiti. “The air was quite comfortable. Most of the time I flew at about 2.000 feet, but at times got up to 5,000. I do not know the exact average speed, but figure that I flew about 800 miles in nine hours and twenty minutes.” “I left Port-Au-Prince at 6:30 and flew by compass course. “I brought one sack of mail from Santo Domingo and two sacks from Port-Au-Prince. I believe this is the first mail brought by air from those cities to Havana. “I hope this will result in encouraging air mail between the islands of the West Indies, for which there is very great need. “During my stay in Havana my plans are at the disposal of the committee, but I intend to leave on Monday, Feb. 13, at dawn, for a tion-stop flight to St. Louis. He roughly estimated the distance between 1,200 and 1.300 miles. Correspondents asked Lindbergh concerning the condition of the Spirit of St. Louis. Plane in Good Condition "Both plane and engine are now In 95 per cent of their original condition,” he replied. “Thus far the Spirit of St. Louis has traveled 40,000 miles, and has been in the air 465 hours. It will be good for at least 1,500 hours. “After returning to St. Louis,” he said, “I will make a few flights to Chicago on my old mail route.” Asked whether he would give the Spirit of St. Louis to the Smithsonian Institute at Washington, as reported, he replied: “I have said that the Spirit of St. Louis would be placed in the Smithsonian Institute, £ut I did not say when.” French Fliers to Tour U. S. Bji Vnilrd Press WASHINGTON, Feb. 9.—Lieut. Dieudonne Costes and Lieutenant Commander Joseph Le Brix disclosed today they were planning to make a trans-continental good-will air tour from New York to San Francisco, stopping at all major cities en route. The French trans-Atlantic fliers, who arrived here Wednesday from Montgomery, Ala., said their itinerary would be arranged here in conference with the French ambassador. Two Walk 25 Miles for sll Bn Times Special COLUMBUS, Ind.. Feb. 9.—Alva Smith and Claude Smartwood walked twenty-five miles for sll The money was received for the hide of a mink which the two captured after tracking it twenty-five miles over snow-covered fields.

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P.v Vnilrd Press LAFAYETTE, Ind., Feb. 9. Whereabouts of John P. Grove and 1 Wallace McClure, Tippecanoe County deputy sheriffs, and their pris-! oners, Samuel Baxter and John j Burns, who left here at 6 a. m.! Tuesday for the State reformatory | "at Pendleton, remained unknown today. Fifteen posses spent a day of fruitless searching Wednesday, with Lieut. Ralph Fisher of the State police, and C. M. Johnston, sheriff of this county. The only clew was found at Monroe, twelve miles east! of here, on State Rd. 52. where a machine answering the description of the car in which the party left SLACK WILL PRESENT NEGRO ARTIST AWARD John Hardrick to Be Honored at Inter-Racial Meeting. Mayor L. Ert Slack will present the Harmon award of SIOO second j prize to John Hardrick. local Negro j artist, for his contributions to the | field of fine arts at the Inter-Racial Sunday meeting, Feb. 12. Hardrick ( also receives a bronze medal. The meeting will be held at 3 o’clock in the Roberts Park Methodist Episcopal church, with Dwight S. Ritter, general chairman presiding. Honorable mention by the Harmon Awards judges in the field of music will be made for the composition of J. Harold Brown, musical director of the Crispus Attucks High School. DEATH DRIVER ARRESTED Fred Linton Accused of Manslaughter in Richhart Case. Fred Linton, 52. of 2039 Mable St., driver of the death car which killed l Robert Richhart, 50, R. R. C., Box 116, Tuesday on the National Rd. near Ben Davis, was rearrested on a manslaughter charge by Sheriff Omer Hawkins today.

U. S. OFFICE FOR CITY Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Affairs to Be Opened Soon. John Matthew, Jr., assistant director of the United States Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce, will come next vreek to make plans for the opening of a branch office of the bureau here, according to a Times dispatch from Washington. Congress has appropriated $15,000 for establishment of the office here. Cass Man Kills Self By Times Special KOKOMO, Ind., Feb. 9.—J. Butler, 32, Cass, is dead here, a suicide by poisoning. He is said to have been despondent over a love affair with a married woman living at Miami. The bottle which contained the poison bore the label of an Indianapolis drug store. \ Asks $50,900 Damages By Times Special EVANSVILLE. Ind., Feb. 9.—Suit for $50,000 damages has been filed here for the Brokers Warehouse Corporation against its competitor, the Evansville Warehouse Company, charging letters were written to plaintiff’s customers charging it with unethical business practices. 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-balf for the round trip.. Tickets will be good going all day on Saturday or Sunday. Ask the Agent for further information.—Advertisement.

Lafayette, passed through the village between 6:20 and 6:30 a. m Tuesday. Posses from the American Legion. Clark's Hill. Raub and Romney renewed the search today. Sheriff Johnston has asked farmers along the route from Lafayette to Pendleton to search any unused farm buildings and woods in an effort to find the men. Prisoners have escaped from officers many times in the city and county, but it is the first time officers have ever been missing. FLEES, DROPS METER Victor Lewis, 42, Held Here on Theft Charges. Police chased Victor Lewis, 42, over fences and down alleys at such a great rate of sveed late Wednesday that he and sgorged a motometer. It is be’iived to have been stolen. Lewis was wanted for questioning on complaint of Mrs. A'faretta Cunningham of 812 N. East St., who said that after he came to visit his father, who rooms at the Cunningham home, she missed an electric iron. Tw t o weeks ago roomers had some clothes stolen. Police guarded the house and started to pursue Lewis when he leaped from a side window and tried to escape. He is booked for vagrancy, disorderly conduct and trespassing.

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ASSAIL COUNCIL FOR UPHEAVAL IN CITY AFFAIRS South Side Citizens Express Approval of Slack at Mass Meeting. South side citizens, who Wednesday night expressed confidence in Mayor L. Ert Slack, today planned to give to the city council and the mayor a resolution condemning the civic upheavel which is “hampering city government and exposing the city to ridicule.” John F. White, Federation of Civic Clubs president, presided at the non-partisian voters mass meeting at I .O. O. F. Hall at Shelby and Pleasant Sts. when Slack was recognized as “legal and rightful mayor.” Institution of a non-partisian civil service board to select city employes on the basis of merit and a demand that the council cease to interfere with the process of government were included in the resolution. City’s Interests at Heart White told the 125 south side citizens that the council, in his opinion, legally elected Slack and it had no authority to rescind action on "anything it has done that will obligate and involve the city.” “The council by its action in rescinding the vote that placed Mayor Slack in office has made it almost impossible for the city to sell its bonds. That is a direct violation of its authority,” White declared. “The fact that Slack does not discharge Republicans on the pay roll in a wholesale manner is sufficient proof that he is not governed by party or party faction, but has the best interests of the city at heart.” Bartholomew Is Flayed Noble T. Crane, South Side Citizen editor, headed a committee which drafted the resolution. Council President Otis E. Bartholomew, south side resident, who admitted the Slack ouster move was dictated by the Republican organization, was flayed in the resolution. Bartholomew had announced he would attend the mass meeting, but changed his mind when leaders announced councilmen would not have a place on the program. Bartholomew said he attended a South Side Merchants Association meeting at Morris and Meridian Wednesday night where “southside needs” were discussed. Ilcller Named Chairman Elsworth Heller was named chairman of the committee to present the action of the meeting to the mayor and councilmen. F. L. Crane is secretary of the committee and White an ex-officio member. Committeemen include: F. Waldkotter, Bert S. Gadd. Robert R. Sloan, Frank M. Moore, Oscar W. Scoehr, Henry F. Cottkamp, John E. Gray, L. A. Mliler, D. V. Griffith, A. E. Brickenbach, Louis C. Brandt, C. C. Miller, A. B. Downey, M. D. Cummins. HONOR J. ALBERT SMITH Named to Vice Presidency of Brown Abstract Company J. Albert Smith, vice-president and trust officer of the Fidelity Trust Company, has been elected vice-president of the L. M. Brown Abstract Company, 321-330 Lemcke Bldg., it was announced today. Edson T. Wood, Jr., has been elected a director to fill a vacancy caused by the recent death of his father. Refinance your auto payments now on easier terms. Confidential and quick. CAPITOL LOAN CO., 141 Vz E. Wash. St.—Advertisement.

Jiminy Fits New Ailment Prevents Retired Farmer From Serving on Jury.

“Jiminy fits” is enough to excuse a man from jury service. Leonard Myers, 74, white-haired, but keen of eye, was called to the jury box at the Jackson trial in Criminal Court Wednesday for questioning after another talesman was dismissed. Myers said he was a retired farmer living near New Augusta. His lively replies to Defense Attorney Clyde Jones’ inquiries made him appear in line for the “job.” “Any reason why you shouldn’t sit as a juror in this case?’’ .Jones asked. * “Yes, there is,” Myers snapped back. ‘My age is against me and I'm nervous. Nothing seriouswell. just ‘jiminy fits.’ I guess.” Judge Charles M. McCabe excused him while attorneys and spectators chuckled. tt After Walter Shirley, undertaker, 946 N. Illinois St„ was tentatively passed for the jury by the defense, examination of Charles Williams, 521 W. North St„ was started. Williams said his hearing was faulty and he didn’t think he could hear all the testimony. He said he is a casket maker. “You shouldn’t sit so near that undertaker.” said Special Prosecutor Emslcy W. Johnson. Governor Jackson chuckled. a a a Governor Jackson knows how the barbers “feel about him.” At an organization meeting of master barbers and journeymen, union leaders roundly denounced Jackson for having permitted their barber license bill to die in the "pocket veto.” In Criminal Court Wednesday, when efforts were made to obtain a jury for Jackson's trial on a conspiracy charge. Defense Counsel Clyde Jones asked Walter L. Shirley, undertaker, 946 N. Illinois St., a talesman, “Are you, or any of your relatives in the barber business?” Without any idea why the question was propounded, Shirley replied in the negative. He admitted he was a member of Phi Delta Theta. Jackson’s College fraternity, but said that would not prejudice him in the defendant's favor. tt n tt Flic Governor's interest in the jury examination was forced to suffer many times Wednesday afternoon. Jones, sitting on his right, and Defense Attorney Louis B. Ewbank on his left, conferred on jurors by talking across tlie Governor's chest. a a a John B. Adams, Oaklandon farmer, sharp-visaged, bald-headed talesman, furnished the comic element in Wednesday afternoon's Criminal Court procedure, where efforts were being made to impanel a jury. Special Prosecutor Emsley W. Johnson asked Adams the routine question: “Have you formed an opinion as to the guilt or innocence of the defendent. “Well, I’m not jes’ sure,” Adams replied, with a twist of the head. “Well,” the attorney countered, “do you know whether you have formed a opinion?” “/No, sir! I don’t,” Adams declared, readjusting his “chaw.” Undismayed, Johnson attempted enlightenment and confidently worked around to the question again. Adams leaned forward, a little exasperated. “I told you once,” he said, I didn’t know whether I had one or not.” When Adams related, “I’ve got twenty cows and nobody to milk ’hem” and confessed he was a little deaf in his left ear, the defense asked that he be excused for cause and Judge Charles M. McCabe sent him home to his chores.

FREE CLARK IN SINCLAIR-BURNS CONTEMPT CASE Chicago Oil Man Was One of Six Defendants in Trial. fit) 1 nitrd Press WASHINGTON, Feb. B.—Sheldon Clark, Chicago oil man, one of six defendants in the Burns-Sinclair contempt case was freed today by Justice Frederick L. Siddons of the District Supreme Court. The defense moved for the dismissal of the charges against Clark because of the slightness of his connection fith the jury shadowing. Secret shadowing of criminal trial jurors, as conducted for Harry F. Sinclair, oil multimillionaire, in the Fall-Sinclair ol tral, was outlawed today. Legal experts said Justice F. L. Siddons' ruling that such espionage was unlawful makes virtually certain a conviction of Sinclair and some of his associates who are defendants in the Sinclair-Burns contempt trial now in its ninth week here. Justice Siddons, in dismissing Sinclair’s motion to kill the contempt of court charges, made it plain he was not ruling on all questions involved. The defendants will be given an opportunity to present their defense testimony, which will take a week or two more. The employment of detectives by Sinclair “tends to the obstruction of justice,” Justice Siddons asserted. He also said he was ruling on this case strictly on points of law, and “was not concerned with what the people of the country may say about this or that judgment of the court.” BANDITS STAGE TWOHOLDUPS Hold Three Suspected of Robbery Attempt. Bandits succeeded in two holdups and attempted another Wednesday night. Police arrested three men suspected of being about to hold up a filling station attendant. A Negro held up Carl Tidd, managter of the Standard Grocery at 1021 N. Illinois St., and took S4O from the cash register. Kenneth Turpin, 20 N. Fleming Ave., laundry wagon driver, reported to police he encountered the “truck driver” bandits at Blackford and New York Sts., but did not obey their commands to halt. Harold E. Sloan. 3048 Newton Ave., was held up by four men with revolvers strapped to their sides, who forced his automobile to stop at the curb near Pearl and East Sts. They accused him of being a hijacker, struck him on the chest and removed two spare* tires from his machine. Sergt. Homer Dailey captured three men near the Standard Oil Company filling station at Kentucky Ave. and Morris St. Two were sitting in an automobile and the third was near the door of the station. As Dailey approached the machine the third man ran back and the auto speeded away. Dailey commandeered the machine of J. R. Moore and captured the suspects.

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Chivalry! By Vnilrd Press RICHMOND, Ind., Feb. 9. Release of Mrs. Freda Brooks, 31, on charges of liquor law violation was made contingent on her husband's chivalry. She was arrested after nine gallons of liquor were found cached under her home. When her husband could not be located, her case was delayed in the hope that he would appear, claim ownership and make her dismissal possible. ’

OHIO RIDES ON HOOVERTON’ Movement Gains Impetus in Many Sections. By Vnitrd Press COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 9.—Ohio Republicans, convinced there is an overwhelming sentiment in the State for Herbert Hoover, are waiting his official announcement of entrance into the presidential primary. When this comes they are ready to swing into the fight for delegates and give battle to Willis’ favorite son idea in all congressional districts. Hoover partisans already are lining up candidates for delegates in many districts. One important concession to the grow’ing Hoover movement has been made in the Mahoning Valley. In the counties of Mahoning, Trumbull and Ashtabula the delegates pledged to Willis also are committed to Hoover as second choice. This action was taken at a meeting of the committee at the insistence of the candidates for delegates to the State convention. It is regarded as likely that similar action will be taken in other counties, whether or not Hoover enters the primary. All sections of the State are giving evidence of the spreading Hoover sentiment. In the Cleveland district it is regarded as certain that Hoover will have at least four of the six delegates in any event. It was revealed here today that many of the county chairman resent the action of hte State central committee in indorsing Willis as Ohio's favorite son and are awaiting Hoover’s announcement to get into the fight with him. OPEN PROBE IN BLAZE Vacant House Fire Believed to Be Incendiary. The State fire marshal's office today was to start an investigation of a fire, believed to be of incendiary origin, which damaged a vacant house at 2405 Indianapolis Ave. early today. Loss was estimated by fire headquarters officials at SI,OOO. Damage of SSOO was caused at the home of Richard Abell, 1502 W. Ohio St., Wednesday night by fire, started by an overheated stove. Fire of undetermined origin caused SIOO damage at the home of John Graeger, 1113 Olive St., Wednesday night. WATCH SALES OF GUNS Police Told to See That All Revolver Purchases Are Registered. Police Chief Claude M. Worley today directed attention of the force to the law regarding registration of revolver sales and pointed out that it can be used as a weapon against gunmen. A SI,OOO fine and one year imprisonment is provided for failure to register revolver sales with police.

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HOLMES HOLDS PARLEY ON HIS ‘MAYOR RIGHTS’ Delays Ordinance Signing to Prevent Handicap to City. Ira M. Holmes, declared by councilmanic resolution Wednesday to be mayor of Indianapolis, today conferred with banks and attorneys upon whether he or L. Ert Slack, who holds the mayor's chair, should sign an ordinance authorizing a $125,000 temporary loan for the city health department. Holmes said he would not sign the ordinance if by doing so he would hamper operation of city hospital and other health agencies. City Clerk William A. Boyce, Jr„ directed by resolution passed by Republican councilmen Wednesday to send all papers needing the mayor's signature to Holmes, asked Attorney General Arthur L. Gilliom for a ruling on the point. Gilliom replied he can give opinions only on request of heads of State departments. Ordinance to Holmes Boyce then sent the health loan ordinance to Holmes. The situation was fogged by the fact that Democratic Councilman Edward B. Raub has on file a piotiono to reconsider the Republicans’ resolution declaring Holmes mayor. This was to have been disposed of at 5 p. m. Wednesday but a quorum failed to appear. Claude E. Negley, former council president, and O. Ray Albertson, Republicans, and the three Democratic members failed to appear. Council President Otis E. Bartholomew called the third special meeting to act on a motion of Democratic Councilman Edward B. Raub to reconsider Resolution No. 2 at the “next meeting.” Boyce Consults Attorney Resolution No. 2, which finally was passed at the second heated special session Wednesday, ordered City Clerk Boyce to turn over all ordinances and resolutions to Holmes for signature as mayor. Boyce said it was necessary to obtain the “mayor’s” signature Wednesday because rules provide an ordinance must be signed within | ten days by the mayor. He consulted an attorney to determine the status of the ordinance authorizing the health board to make a temporary loan to meet the Feb. 15 pay roll. Holmes said he would ask Wayne G. Emmelman, city controller under Holmes’ brief stay at the mayor's office, to advertise for the loan in accordance with the statute in event he signed the measure. DISCUSS PARENTHOOD Mrs. C. 11. Smith Speaks at Founders Day Meeting Here. More than five hundred patrons, teachers' and pupils attended the thirty-first annual Founders day meeting of the Beech Grove ParentTeachers Association, Wednesday night in the school auditorium. Mrs. Charles H. Smith, past president of the city federation, talked on “Parenthood.” Mrs. Bruce Maxwell, county federation president, was. in charge, assisted by Mrs. Leah Saunders, Beech Grove Association president. H. C. Cook sang several duets, and Mrs. Cook presented a black-face comedy act. Miss Alice Smith played a group of piano solos.