Indianapolis Times, Volume 40, Number 47, Indianapolis, Marion County, 16 July 1928 — Page 2

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DRY LAWS MUST BE CHANGED , RASKOB TELLS NATION

ANTI-SALOON AID ASKED FOR GREATCLEANOP Conditions Deplorable, in Opinion of Al Smith Campaign Leader. STATE OPTION IS URGED Plan That Will Allow Use of Liquor in Home Is Recommended. BY CARL D. GROAT United Press Staff Correspondent WASHINGTON, July 16.—Governor Al Smith definitely has determined to make prohibition, or rather prohibition modification, a real issue in his coming campaign. John J. Raskob, Smith’s campaign manager and chairman of the Democratic national committee, made this clear in a week-end interview with the United Press by telephone from his summer home in Centerville, Md. Raskob not only declared "we must find some way to control the abuse of liquor in this country so we can restore a temperate life In this country,” but added that he had not the slightest doubt that this question is to be an issue in the campaign. Speaks for Himself He declined to commit Governor Smith to a specific program beyond the latter’s pro-modification views expressed in his Houston message, but put himself on record as favoring a substitute for the present prohibition situation. He said he hoped that when the change comes it will be ‘‘The very best plan that can be found,” and suggested the anti-saloon League ought to assist in ending what he termed the present abuse of liquor. Raskob believes in a system that would permit home consumption of liquor in States so desiring, under local option. He made this clear in a letter sent to 1,500 persons before his selection as Smith’s manager, and he stands by these views. Conditions Deplorable "Social conditions throughout our country have reached a state of decadence that demands correction,” he wrote. “My feeling is that a scheme of control of the manufacture, sale, transportation and consumption of intoxicating liquor, under which it may be had for home consumption and prevent the return of the saloon, would be welcomede by all.” Supplementing these views in his telephonic interview with the United Press, Raskob declared. "We do not want to restore the saloon, for that was where the abuse of liquor arose. The Association Against the Prohibition Amendment of which I am a director, has been making an exhaustive study of the question of a substitute system, but has not come to a conclusion as to the best plan. Better Plan Needed

“1 believe, however, that a plan very much better than the present ' situation can be evolved. I believe that we should be very careful about our next step, and that our next change ought to be one that will improve conditions —the very best plan that can be found.” The Anti-Saloon League has aligned itself with Hoover • and against Smith, and southern Democratic drys are to meet this week in Asheville, N. C., to organize a campaign to elect dry Democratic Congressmen and Senators. The Smith strategists apparently Envisaged little or no defection in ithe “solid South” as result of ( Smith’s modification views. They believe that his anti-probihition program will prove attractive in the East, and hold evidently that their ’ eastern gains will more than offset any losses in the southern or border States. The Hoover managers, so far, lhave said only that they will meet the prohibition issue if it is raised, ibut have declared they do not beJlieve it a proper subject for political ndebate otherwise. •SPAFFORD TO HAWAII Region Commander to Sail July 28 for Islands. Edward E. Spafford, national American Legion commander, will sail July 28 from San Francisco for an official visit to Hawaii to take part in the sesquicentennial celebration of the discovery of the islands. It will be the first time a national Legion official has visited the Hawaiian department. Mrs. Spafford will accompany him. They now are in the Teton mountains of Wyoming. BANK DIRECTORS ELECT A. C. Nobes Renamed Head of Ft. Wayne Ave. Institution. Re-election of A. C. Nobes as president of the Ft. Wayne Avenue State Bank has been announced. Glenn B. Ralston was elected first Vice president; Clyde W. Raub, cashier, and Claude L. Noel, assistant cashier. A 3 per cent dividend for the six months’ period ending July 1, was declared. Directors of the bank are: Nobes, H. C. Fatout, A. E. Schmollinger, Samuel G. Howard, Raub, Ralston, Issac Maughner, J. R. Raub and Noel. Eighteen Children in Family ELWOOD, Ind., July 16.—New twin sons of Mr. and Mrs. William Harley make eighteen children in their family.

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Police Seek Body of Young White River Victim. Police continued the dragging of White River near Riverside Park

today for the body of Glenn A. Nagley, 21, of 961 W. Twenty-Ninth St., who was drowned Saturday night when his canoe capsize and. Dragging efforts Sunday were unsuccessful. Nagley had taken John Lowden, 936 Udell St., to the McClure municipal bathing beach. He was returning to | the Riverside Canoe Club when the

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canoe upset. Nagley, unable to swim, sank in .nine feet of water about thirty feet from the east bank. Nagley’s bride of sixteen days was waiting at the canoe club. Nagley was married June 28. He and his wife had been living with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Nagley, 961 W. Twenty-Ninth St. Nagley had lived here all his life. Besides the widow and his parents, he is survived by two sisters, Mrs Mary E. Richart and Mrs. Eva M. Kelsch. AIR TOUR TO PORTLAND Planes In Reliability Grand Leave San Francisco. Bu United Pres* S 7 SAN FRANCISCO, July 16. Planes in the national air tour took off from Mills field airport here early today with Portland as the goal of the day’s flight. A short stop will be made at Corning, Ca., en route.

Gone, but Not Forgotten

Automobiles reported to police as stolen; John Jewel, Franklin, Ind., Ford, 163-677, Canal and Twenty-Ninth St. Rex Shera, 1531 Spann Ave., Ford, 575-023, From Pennsylvania and Ohio Sts. Harry Grinsley, Rural Route 1, Box 19, Essex, 27296, from National and Carson Aves. Max Kubitz, Broad Ripple, Nash, 11692, Riverside Park. Sally Walker, 3134 Sherman Drive, Buick, 648-251, from Capitol Ave. and Washington St. J. J. Canning, 1622 N. Delaware St., Buick, 41477, from 419 Indiana Ave. - Forest McElroy, 4615 E. New York St., Ford 618945, from Washington and Illinois Sts. Lee Nelson, Clermont, Ind., Hudson, from Indianapolis Country Club. Henry Tross, Columbus, Ind., Ford, from Maryland and Illinois St.

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Automobiles reported found by police: J. T. Howard, 3720 N. Pennsylvania St., Ford, Michigan and Blake Sts. Kermit F. Slack, 419 N. State St., Ford, 300 E. Market St. Mrs. Lefever, 440 N. Rural St., Maxwell, Tibbs Ave. and Sixteenth St. Charles Stonebreaker, 3105 E. Washington St., in yard of No. 4 school house on W. Michigan St. Ardis Roark 814 E. lowa St., Ford, 533 Arbor Ave. Clyde Harper, Mooresville, Ind., Chevrolet, at Ray and Warman Ave. J. T. Howard, 3720 Pennsylvania St., Ford, Michigan and Blake Sts. Kermit Slack, 418 N. State Ave., Ford, 113 N. New Jersey St. Man Exiled for $1 Theft VINCENNES, Ind., July 10.— Theft of corn valued at $1 has caused the permanent exile from this city of Jesse Curroll. He returned recently, but officers remembered the crime committed a year ago and ordered him from the city.

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Famous Speed Pilot Crashes in Detroit Race; May Recover. Bet United Press DETROIT, July 16.—George Souders, Lafayette, Ind., passed a fairly comfortable night and may recover from the injuries he suffered in the 100-mile Knights Templar sweepstakes auto race here Sunday, a hospital report stated today. Souders, who .won the 1927 500mile Indianapolis motor classic, was roaring around the north turn at the State Fair mile dirt track when his State Auto Insurance special skidded and overturned, hurling him out of the car through the inner rail. He suffered a fractured left arm, numerous serious cuts and a possible fractured skull. The former Purdue University student had led the race until forced to the pits. He was rapidly regaining the lap he lost when the accident occurred. Howard Taylor, Flint, Mich., driving a front drive Aranemn Special, won the race in one hour twenty-two minutes, an average of 73.17 milfs an hour.

Was Third Here George Souders, winner of the 1927 Indianapolis 500-mlle event in 1927, experienced trouble with his State Auto Insurance Special while preparing for the 1928 renewal of the local classic it was recalled by The Times’ sports department today. Souders, it was said, experienced difficulty in keeping his car on the track and experimented continally, altering his shock absorber, springs and other parts of his mount, a Miller-built creation, striving to get the car to function perfectly. In this year’s Indianapolis race he finished third, behind Louis Meyer and Lou Moore, after making a gallant attempt to catch up with the leaders. He received the $5,000 third prize, $1,600 in lap prize money and numerous other cash prizes. Souders was born near Lafayette and his first taste of rapid driving was said to have been on the old Tippecanoe County fairg ound track. He is married, his wife being the former Ruth Heeman of Ft. Worth, Texas.

WIN TAX FUND OF $555 Indianapolis Foundation Benefits by Delavan Smith Fund Victory. The Indianapolis Foundation today benefltted by $55.33 in a tax refund made to the Fletcher Savings and Trust Company, trustee under the will of the late Delavan Smith, former Indianapolis News publisher. Richard Smith, formerly managing editor of the News, recipient of a $50,000 trust fund under the will of his brother, died nine days after the death of Delavan Smith. The Government had insisted on payment of an estate tax based on probable length of life of Richard Smith. It was paid by tne trustee bank and suit brought to recover. The Delavan Smith estate of SBOO,OOO is also held in trust by the bank for the Indianapolis Foundation, which is to back large civic projects.

Steal Uniform and Auto of Horsethief Detective MAX KUBITZ, 6172 Norwaldo Ave., today faced necessity of re-outfitting himself before he can resume his nocturnal prowlings as a horsethief detective. Kubitz reported to police that five bandits drew alongside the car in which he and Joseph C. Cunningham, another horsethief detective, were seeking roadside petters north of Broad Ripple, and forced them to stop by poking five rifles at them. Then the bandits divested Kubitz of his uniform, revolver and badge and drove away in his almost new automobile. Two boys found the blouse of the uniform and the badge at Thirty-Eight St. and took them to police headquarters Sunday. The horsethief detectives reported that as the bandits covered them, one remarked: “I think we ought to kill them.” “Why don’t you blow your bugle and call out the 2,500 men you say you have and investigate your own case?" Sheriff Omer Hawkins said he suggested when the two “detectives” reported the holdup to him.

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FINE WEATHER CAUSES HEAVY ACCIDENT TOLL Several Seriously Injured in Auto Crashes Over Week-End. Fine weather over the week-end brought many traffic accidents in Marion County but none proved fatal, according to reports to police. Several reported seriously injured, and numerous persons suffered cut heads, body bruises and broken bones. Roscoe Newhouse, 21, Rushville, today faces charges of assault and battery, reckless driving and failure to carry am identification card as the result of an accident at the Jennings home three-quarters of a mile east of Arlington Ave., on Brookville Rd. According to officers, Newhouse was driving at a high rate of speed when it struck the Jennings car as it turned into the driveway. Mrs. Bertha Jennings, 32, and her son, Floyd Wagner, 9, were both injured. Mr. Jennings, who was driving, escaped. The woman was taken to city hospital and reported in serious condition. The boy was treated at home. Girl Falls off Bicycle James Huston, 4, was treated at a doctor’s office and taken to his home, 26 N. Jefferson Ave., after being struck by the automobile of Alvin Ward, 25, Muncie, in the 1800 block on E. Washington St., Sunday afternoon. He was injured slightly police reported. Dorothy Williams, 11, of 35 W. Joseph St., fell from her bicycle at the curbing near her home and was taken to city hospital with a fractured right arm. Five Negroes were injured, two perhaps seriously, when their car turned over twice Sunday night near the Indiana Girls’ School. Those injured seriously were Sweet Hennard, 38, of 2161 Northwestern Ave., and Mrs. Laura Walters, 38. Others hurt were: William Whitlaw, 1030 Hadley St., and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hines, 717 Maxwell St. Driver Is Arrested Richard Door, 21, was arrested for reckless driving after his truck collided with the automobile of E. L. Rariden, 22, of 512 N. Bancroft St., at Tenth St. and Sherman Dr. Rariden was cut by flying glass. Mrs. Rose Pfirrman, 63, was slightly injured Saturday night when struck by the machine of Louis Gardner, 19, of 15.’.5 Lawton Ave. The woman had c iased her dog into the street in front of her home, 207 W. Morris St.

CONGRESSMAN DIES Rathbone of Illinois Had Been 111 Two Years. Bp United Press CHICAGO, July 16.—Representative Henry R. Rathbone, Congress-man-at-large from Illinois, died here Sunday after an operation. Rathbone ,a staunch prohibitionist and advocate of farm relief, had been ill for two years and entered the hospital several days ago. Asa member of Congress since 1922, Rathbone fought for inland waterways, advancement of aviation and labor laws. He was a graduate of Phillips Andover Academy, Yale University and the University of Wisconsin law school. The vacancy on the Republican ticket left by his death will be filled by the Republican State committee. Richard Yates, another Congress-man-at-large, who was defeated in the last primary for renomination, was said to be favored for the place.

ROBINSON UPHOLDS DRY LAWS IN SUNDAY SPEECH i ________ Addresses Tabernacle Audience; Billy Sunday to Be Invited Here. United States Senator Arthur R. Robinson,’candidate for re-election, whose pulpit speeches were potent factors in his earlier political campaigns, addressed the Cadle Tabernacle congregation Sunday on “America’s Ideals.” “We must safeguard our Constitution if we are to preserve American ideals,” he said. “One amendment to that reverend document is just as sacred as any other, and all the amendments are as sacred as the preamble or any of the various provisions. “That applies to the Eighteenth amendment as well as any other and so I say we must be on our guard against those who would destroy the Constitution piecemeal.” The congregation adopted a resolution inviting the Rev. “Billy” Sunday to conduct a revival campaign here.

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NEW TELEPHONE DIRECTORY OUT Improvements Make Book Convenient. The new midsummer Indianapolis telephone directory, being delivered by the Indiana Bell Telephone Company, has a number of improved features. The most obvious change is improvement in the alphabetical section which makes the separate listings stand out more prominently. The greatest change in style is in the make-up of the classified section which is arranged in vertical style instead of the former horizontal style. The new arrangement is designed to save time. No advertisement takes up more than two of the three columns and no ads separate the listings; the continuity of the listings Is unbroken. With the issuance of the new directory, all Main numbers are discontinued. The dial offices. Lincoln and Riley take the place of the old Main. EUROPE SWELTERS Four Die in Heat Wave in England. 81l United Pms LONDON, July 16.—The heat wave that has gripped Europe for the past week continued today with numerous reports of fatalities reaching London. Fourteen persons were drowned in England. Four died of the heat in England. Fifty persons were treated, after prostrations, in Paris. It was the seventh day of the heat wave for England and temperatures Sunday were the highest they had been in five years. A maximum of 95 degrees was reached. In Paris the temperature rose to within a few degrees of 90. Beaches in England and on the continent were crowded Sunday as millions attempted to escape the heat. HOOSIER IS RECTOR Monsignor J. H. Ryan Is University Head. Monsignor James Hugh Ryan, formerly of Indianapolis and present high priest of this diocese, is the new rector of Catholic University of America, Washington, D. C., appointed by Pope Pius XI according to a United Press dispatch today. Monsignor Ryan was bom in this city, attended St. Patrick’s school and later took graduate work in Pittsburgh, Pa. He finished his theological course in Rome and was ordained there in 1909. Immediately after he was made priest of this diocese and assistant pastor of Holy Trinity Church, New Albany, Ird. He was chaplain and head of St. Mary’s of the Woods College, Terre Haute, from 1911-21. Later he went to Washington, D. C., where he was secretary of the education department of the Catholic Welfare Conference, at the same time teaching philosophy in the American University. He is the son of Mrs. Bridget Ryan, 312 E. Thirteenth St.

HEADS STATE BAPTISTS Ohioan Becomes Indiana Director of Religious Education. The Rev. Willard R. Jewell, former associate pastor of Euclid Avenue Baptist Church, Cleveland, today began his duties as religious and missionary education director for the Baptist Church in Indiana. He succeeds Dr. F. G. Kenney, who resigned to become a pastor at La Porte. Mr. Jewell also becomes dean of the Baptist Assembly, Franklin. Fraternity Building Started Bn l imes Snecial GREENCASTLE, Ind., July 16. Workmen started today on construction of the new SBO,OOO Delta Upsilon fraternity house at De Pauw University. The old building was razed July 1. Budding is under direction of the Charles R. Ettinger Construction Company, Indianapolis. The house will be ready for occupancy about Nov. 15. A $65 baby carriage for sl2 is a bargain offered in today’s want ads.

ITALIANS INSIST MALMOREN DUG OWNJCEJJRAVE Companions Admit Leaving Injured Scientist to Die on Floe. BY EUGENE LYONS United Press Staff Correspondent MOSCOW, July 16.—Piece by piece the story of how Dr. Finn Malmgren was left alone on an ice floe while his two companions, Adalberto Mariano and Filippo Zappi, struck out on an expedition for aid, became known today. There was every belief, reports here indicated, that Malmgren had died June 15, as his companions marched onward toward where they believed land could be found. Mariano and Zappi were rescued by the ice breaker Krassin Friday. One report that reached here today was to the effect that Mariano and Zappi decided to make their walk to land about June 15. Malmgren had urged them to continue on this search, leaving him behind. The noted arctic student had been injured when the dirigible Italia crashed and his injuries finally had forced him to discontinue his expedition for rescue. Digs Own Grave in Ice Malmgren knew death was near, this report sniJ. He dug a grave for himself through the ice and frozen ground. Thin he demanded that Mariano and Zappi continue their march. Malmgren already had given the 'men his compass so they would be able to find their way. The Italians walked slowly from the spot where they had last talked with Malmgren When they had gone several hundred feet they looked back and noticed the Swedish explcrer rise part way and then fall bapk. * They hurried back, the dispatch said, and found Malmgren dead. Meanwhile direct reports here from the steamer Krassin would indicate that Malmgren had been abandoned while still he was alive. Government advices indicated that the two Italians, wearily cold and facing what seemed inevitable death had left the Swedish explorer alone, while he was still alive. Left Behind to Die These reports said Mamlgren hkd been injured, had attempted to walk with his two Italian comrades to relief, had failed and then bid his mates carry on—leaving him behind to die. The two, after many protests, did start walking away, these advices said. Malmgren still was alive when they left, according to the advices. One explanation here of the varied reports was that perhaps Mariano and Zappi were reticent about admitting they had left Malmgren alive on the ice island—almost a living death. There would be a natural hesitancy about this, it was pointed out, therefore the conflicting reports of what actually happened.

TWO COUNTIES FROLIC Rush and Fayette Groups Hold Picnic at Garfield Park. The Rev. Americus W. Conner, pioneer minister of Rush and Fayette Counties, addressed the annual outing of former residents at Garfield Park Sunday afternoon. Joseph F. Taylor was elected president of the Rush-Fayette Association; Ross Ludlow, vice president; Walter Nelson, secretary-treasurer. Mrs. Ross Ludlow was named chairman of the program committee and Pincey Hartman, chairman of the speakers’ committee. Next reunion will be held at Brookside Park. Resolution of sympathy upon the death of Thomas Greelee was adopted. HONOR LODGE VETERANS Cabin City Lodge, No. 77, Knights of Pythias, will hold the second annual veterans’ night this evening. Certificates of henor will be presented to twenty-five members of the lodge who have been continuously in good standing for more than a quarter of a century. More than 125 members have been rewarded with this honor since the custom was inaugurated last year.

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TODD BURIED TODAY Successor Will Be Named Within Two Weeks. Successor to Robert I. Todd as president of the Indianapolis Street Railway Company, will be elected at a meeting of directors within two weeks, officials said today. Marshall S. Morgan of Philadelphia, Pa., son of Randal Morgan, long the chief stockholder of the local company and also of the Terre Haute, Indiana & Eastern Traction Company, of which Mr. Todd was president, will be the determining voice in naming Mr. Todd’s successor. Street cars here paused one minute at 5 p. m. Sunday out of respect for the traction chief who died suddenly at New York, Thursday night. At that hour funeral services were held in New York, attended by men prominent in Indiana and national utilities circles. The body was taken to Middletown, Conn., for burial today. ’ Outing of traction company employes, scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday at Broad Ripple park, has been postponed until Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 1 and 2.

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SMITH CLOSES ARGUMENT WITH KANSASEDITOR Announces Reticence Policy on Campaign Issues and Tactics. BY PERCY B. SCOTT United Pyess Staff Correspondent ALBANY, N. Y., July 16.—Gov. Alfred E. Smith is averse to longdistance altercations. He made that plain today when he declined to continue arguing witn William Allen White, Kansas editor, who attacked t;he legislative record of the Democratic nominee. Furthermore, Smith announced a policy of reticence on campaign issues and tactics. Informed that White had a'hswered his reply to the editor’s charges, the Governor said he regarded as sufficient his denial of White’s allegations. “My position is clear,” Governor Smith said. “As far as I am concerned, that is dll there is to it.” Those closest to Governor Sm'.th see at least two reasons for the Governor’s aversion to indulgence in controversy. One is that he feels it is unfitting for one in his position. The other is his desire to let the campaign organziation function in such exigencies. Under the circumstances, Smith is said to be looking to his supporters to answer White’s counter reply, in which the Kansas editor is reported to have maintained that the New York Governor had not refuted specific charges, and called Smith, the prophet of Tammany. Smith has not yet given studious consideration to his acceptance address, according to close friends, who say he has not yet begun its draft. Even its date is undetermined, although it has been decided to hold the notification ceremony at Albany, sometime after Hoover’s notification in Palo Alto, Cal. Printers to Meet Here Bu Time* Special EVANSVILLE, Ind., July 16. The next State conference of the International Typographical Union will be held in Indianapolis in January, it was decided at a two-day session over the week-end. Music was provided by the Indianapolis Typographical Union Band. George Meyer, Evansville, was elected conference secretary-treasurer, succeeding the late William F. Enslin of Marion.

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