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73 STATE AND NATIONAL GROUPS JOIN TIMES DRIVE TO AID WORLD PEACE PACT

Movement Is Praised by Church Federation in Support Pledge. LODGE MEN LAUD IDEA Luncheon Clubs to Give Indorsement Today at Meetings. ‘ The Church Federation of Indianapolis is in hearty accord with the campaign sponsored by The Times and other Scripps-Howard newspapers, for Senate approval of the Kellogg peace pact before Christmas.” This was the statement today of M. D. Lupton, church federation president, reflecting the sentiment of the federation’s executive committee when it adopted a resolution a week ago calling upon Senator James E. Watson and Arthur R. Robinson to vote for the pact for renunciation of war. “Pursuant to the action of the church federation in approving the pact, we are glad to join in The Times movement,” said Lupton, who is secretary of the Beveridge Paper Company. Pastors to Aid Movement “It is especially fitting that this effort should be made at* Christmas time, when, of all times, we should be thinking of the attainment of international peace.” Impetus will be given the ratification movement Sunday, when manv Indianapolis will incorporate a plea for support of the campaign in regular services. Luncheon clubs are to approve the campaign plan at meetings today when speakers will giye short explanations of the treaty and other information on the movement. Lodge leaders also gave unqualified approval today. First ballots poured in on morn ing mail deliveries and thousands, more are expected to reach The Times office before night. Ballots will be distributed in mor’ than a score of places by tomorrow so that all who otherwise can not get them conveniently may register their views. Many Give Indorsement Many influential city residents today gave their indorsement of the proposal, as follows: “This is America’s opportunity, by virtue of its present day standing in the point of wealth and physical resources, to set an example for the whole world to follow. There are two things necessary to conduct war—men and money. If those who feel belligerent today throughout the world learn that although they have the men the money will not be forthcoming for conduct of wer of conquest or vengeance, war will become most unpopular,” sad Albert F. Walsman, school business dircetor. “We are for the Kellogg peace treaty and will do everything to help get it through the senate.”— Myron C. Abbott, chief clerk of the grand lodge of Indiana, Knights of Pythias. “Asa peaceful nation at heart, we should back up the treaty.”—Josephine E. Truelove, scribe of the Tribe of Ben-Hur.” “A peace treaty not backed up with a standing army always has been my dream. Canada and the United States have maintained friendly relations through such measures.” —William Anderson, supreme counsel, and M. M. Mahoney, Indiana supervisor, Loyal Order of Moose. “I believe the nation is for the Kellogg pact, and I am for it, too.”— Arch H. Hobbs, great chief of records of Indiana, Improved Order of Red Men. “Here is my vote for peace. I believe that nations entering a moral contract against war will prove effective.”—Henry E. Roesener, colonel of the Ist regiment, Patriarchs Militant, Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Indiana. “The Kellogg pact may prove another scrap of paper like the treaties scrapped at the start of the World war. But I am for any move that may tend to bring peace.”—George P. Bornwasser, grand secretary of the grand lodge and grand encampment, Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Indiana. “Peace, of course.”—Mrs. Grace E. Child, secretary of the Rebekah Assembly of * Indiana, Independent Order of Odd Fellows. “I have read the Kellogg treaty and followed it through its various stages. It is a marvelous document. Calvin Coolidge and who initiated the treaty, are among the greatest men of the wor!-’ Here is my signature.”—George E. Hopkins, state deputy, Modern Woodmen of America. ‘RICH’ BEGGAR STARVES Dies of Hunger; Hold Wife for Grilling on Alleged Wealth. By United Press CHICAGO, Dec. 11. —Reported wealthy, Joseph Jenacker, 40, blind beggar, died of starvation. His wife, Anna, on the verge of collapse from hunger, was removed to a hospital, where she will be questioned about her husband’s reputed bank account.

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Millions of Citizens Are Represented in Move Against War. URGE SPEEDY APPROVAL ‘Get the Treaty Out of Senate by Christmas/ Is Appeal. On the second day of the national Scripps-Howard ballot campaign to “get the peace pact out of the senate by Christmas,” The Times paper and twenty-four associated newspapers announce the names of seventy-three important state and national organizations supporting speedy ratification of the Kellogg anti-war treaty. Millions of citizens are represented by these organizations: Veterans of Foreign Wars. Daughters of American Revolution. Federal Council Churches of Christ in America. General Federation of Women’s Clubs. Young Women’s Christian Association. American War Mothers. Women’s Christian Temperance Union. Natioal Grange. National Farmers’ Union. Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom. Committee on cause. and cure of war. Union of orthodox rabbis of the United States. Religious Society of Friends (Quakers.) World Alliance for International Friendship. Women’s Peace Society, Christian church. Unitarian Alliance. Service Star Legion. Allied Patriotic Societies. World Federation of Overseas Hungarians. International Young People’s Convention, Church of God. Brethren Churches of Amercia. Methodist Episcopal Church Foreign Missions Board. Missionary Education Movement, Unted States and Canada.

The National Council for Prevention of War, which includes besides some of the above bodies, the following “participating and co-opera-tive organizations”: American Association of University Women. American Farm Bureau Federation. American Federation of Teachers. American Friends Service Committee. American School Citizenship League. Committee on Militarism in Education. Fellowship of Reconciliation. International New Thought Alliance. National Association of ex-Mili-tary Reconstruction Aids. National Council of Jewish Juniors. National Council of Jewish Women. National Education Association. National Federation of Temple Sisterhoods. National Reform Association. National Women’s Trade Union League. Peace Association of Friends in America. Society to Eliminate Economic Causes oi War. Woman’s Missionary Union of Friends in America. Central Conference of American Rabbis. Council of Women for Home Missions. National Consumers’ League. United Society of Christian Endeavor. United Synagouge of America. Women’s League of the United Synagogue of America. World Brotherhood Federation. State organizations supporting speedy ratification include: New York State Federation of Women’s Clubs % Pennsylvania Universalist Convention. Minnesota Federation of Women’s Clubs. Indiana Conference Methodist Episcopal church. Michigan Conference Unitarian churches. Illinois convention Disciples of Christ. Massachusetts Federation of Churches. , Second Oregon United States Volunteers. West Wisconsin Conference Methodist Episcopal church. New Jersey society, Sons American Revolution. Missouri League of Women Voters. Montana Federation Women’s Clubs. Women’s Chamber of Commerce of New York. Missouri Christian Missionary Society. California Club. Episcopal churches, diocese of New Jersey. Sons of America, Pennslyvania section. ‘ Knights of Pythias, New Jersey. Southern California Daughter;'/ Association. .'l.' >< n |ipW fii M|i rym h.

Wet Stn(ax) Angry Wife Chops Up Saloon After Husband Gets Drunk.

Bu United Press Kansas city, mo., Dec. 11.— When Mrs. Maud Wilson, modern Carrie Nation, puts a saloon out of business, it stays out. Three large “for rent” signs are displayed today on the building that was used as a saloon until the militant Mrs. Wilson entered It with a hand ax and chopped it out of business. Hours after Mrs. Wilson had left the glass-sprinkled place, “Jiggs” Shindel, said to be the proprietor, returned, had anew plate glass window installed and on the glass pasted three signs “for rent.” The militant mother’s visit came after federal and local authorities were said to have failed to close the place from which her husband and 18-year-old daughter are believed to have bought liquor. When her husband came home drunk—the first time in eleven years—Mrs. Wilson immediately purchased a $1.25 hand ax and marched to the saloon, whacking to pieces the cigar stand, large mirror behind the bar and plate glass windows. A crowd cheered her as bartenders fled.

OPEN DRIVE ON SLOT MACHINES Worley Launches Campaign After Court Ruling. Police Chief Claude M. Worley today began a city-wide drive on "slot machines” following dissolution of a restraining order prohibiting police from seizing machines by Superior Judge Byron K. Elliott. The board of safety this morning ordered a special drive to arrest all proprietors of places where the machines are being operated. Worley ordered squads to cover the downtown section at once and “bring in all violators.” The action was decided upon following a conference between Fred W. Connell, Ira Haymaker, safety board members and John W. Holtzman and Edward Knight of the city legal department. 'Connell and Haymaker declared the slot machine menace is “the worst form of gambling menace,” because it strikes at the youth of the city. By 1 p. m. police had seized nine machines and made six arrests. Many of the machines had been removed by the owners, who foresaw the raids would follow the dissolution of the court order. Lieutenant Patrick O’Connor reported he visited twenty-five places where he knew there had been machines, and found only one.

FIND BODY ABLAZE Believe Man ‘Taken for Ride‘ by Detroit Gangsters. By United Press MT. CLEMENS, Mich., Dec. 11.— The body of an unidentified man, who apparently had been “taken for a ride” by Detroit gangsters, was found ablaze today in a ditch on the Eighteen Mile road near Utica. CHARLES RILEY DIES Secretary of Indiana Grain Dealers Passes Away. Charles B. Riley, 77, of 2917 Braodway, secretary of the Indiana Grain Dealers and Indiana Milers Association for more than twentyfive years, died tdday at Methodist hospital. An attack of influenza and cold a week ago was said to have been one • of . the factors musing his death. Mr. Riley is survived by his wife and two daughters. dies In raid furor Makes Bet For Husband; Cops Enter; She Succumbs. By United Press CHICAGO, Dec. 11.—Mrs. Rose Bleau, 36, was one of twenty-three women seized in a police raid on a combination beauty parlor and gambling resort. As she signed bond at the police station she collapsed and died twenty minutes later. Her husband said he had sent her to the place to lay a bet on the races. Hourly Temperatures 6a. m 32 10 a. m 44 7a. m 32 li a . m 47 Ba. m 34 12 (noon) .48 9a. m 37 Ip. m 49

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W. H. BLOCK SR. DIES SUDDENLY AT HIS HOME End Comes ‘Unexpectedly for Department Store Owner; Aged 74. FUNERAL ON THURSDAY Immigrant Youth Rose to Proud Position of Merchant Prince. William H. Block Sr., 74. head of the William H. Block Company department store, died suddenly at his home, 1918 North Delaware street, at 4 this morning. Mr. Block had been ill for two years, following a stroke of paralysis, but his death this morning came unexpectedly. He became slightly ill Monday night and death occurred shortly after he had risen from his bed, seeking temporary relief after a spell of coughing. Heart disease, resulting from angina pectoris, was given as the cause of death. He had had mild attacks before. He had been at the store as usual Monday afternoon. Funeral services will be held at the residence at 10 a. m. Thursday, with Rabbi Morris M. Feuerlicht in charge. The store will be closed all day Thursday. From the lowly role of an immigrant, itinerant merchandise peddler, knowing little English, to the position of “merchant prince” on one of America's greatest cities, spans the rise of Mr. Block. Born in Austria Born in Veronia, Austria, in 1855. Mr. Block, as a boy, was mentally alert, awake to the world’s opportunities very early in life. He was ft teacher in the schools of his homf village by the time he was 15. Hftaught for several years. Attracted by broad opportunities in America which he read about he landed in New York, ambitious but penn*less, when 19. He made his way to Cleveland, and though, without relatives or friends, obtained credit for a small pack of clothing. Block lived frugally and invoked a remarkably keen merchandising mind to great advantage. After a year he went to Cincinnati and traveled out of there with his w’ares. On his route, he worked in Eaton, 0., and Richmond and Newcastle, Ind. At the latter place he met Abe Thalman and they formed the only recalled “peddling partnership.” ii; three years, they had amassed 15.000. The Block and Thalman Wholesale and Retail Department store was then established at Kokomo. Through foreclosure, they acquired stores at-Anderson and Cos lumbus, Ind.

Returns to Indiana Mr. Block sold out in 1895 and manufactured clothing in New York for a year. He prospered, but returned to Indiana. Leasing a twenty-five-foot front building on Washington St., where i,he Woolworth 5-and-10 cent store is located, he established a department store, individually. Later he enlarged it into a fifty-foot-front multiple story store. Business depression came and passed. Mr. Block, courageously, weathered the storm by keen merchandising. He incorporated the William H. Block Company in 1907, taking two sons, M. S. and R. C. Block, Into partnership. Edward A. Block entered the firm following his graduation from the University of Michigan. Besides his three sons in the firm Mr. Block is survived by the widow, Mrs. Amelia Block, and two other sons, William H. Block Jr. of New York and Harry C. Block of Newark, N. J„ and three sisters. One of the sisters, Mrs. A. Weslow, lives in Anderson and two live in Cleveland. Builds Business House Mr. Block, individually, built his store’s eight-floor and basement building at Illinois and Market streets in 1910 and leased it to the company. He was president and general manager of the company and was “on the job,” suggesting and supervising, daily, until Jan. 16, 1925, when Illness forced him to leave early. For some time he kept in touch with his business by telephone and through reports of his sons Then with returning strength he resumed close supervision. Mr. Block was benevolent with employes and former employes in need. In addition to many unheralded donations and acts of kindness in mitigation of suffering, Mr. Bloc!: founded the Employes’ Mutual Benefit Association, which aid(Tum to Page 14.)

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WALES NEAR END OF DEATH RACE

Doctors Think Monarch, Sinking, Will Live to See Son. BY CLIFFORD L. DAY United Press Staff Correspondent LONDON, Dec. 11.—The Prince of Wales neared the end of his 7,200mile race from Africa to the bedside of his fathei* today. The prince is expected home by about 10:30 tonight. t Unvoiced fears that the king might die before his eldest, son arrived were set at rest. Although the king is critically ill, his doctors reported he is holding his strength. The prince’s journey was spectacular and held the attention of the world. Travels Mile a Minute His special train tore across France this afternoon at a speed at times exceeding a mile a minute. The prince was due at Boulogne-Sur-Mer at 6:45 p. m. If he misses the night mail boat for Folkestone, the destroyer Torch will be waiting to take him across the English channel at top speed. Another special train, with the right-of-way clear, will take him to London. If the king is not asleep and the doctors consider it advisable, the prince may see his father tonight. When the prince arrives in London, he will have completed his journey from the Tanganyika territory on the east coast of Africa in the amazing time of exactly nine and one-half days. King Is Sinking An official bulletin issued by King George’s physicians at Buckinghan. Palace, shortly before noon today, said: “The king had several hours sleep The temperature remains high, but there is no further impairment of his strength.” For the first time since he became ill, medical circles today admitted that the condition of the king was “critical.” Infection from his affected lung is spreading to other parts of the body and is affecting nis heart. During the night, officials at Buckingham Palace described the king’s condition as one of “disquiet ening anxiety.”

BOLIVIA QUITS PAN-AMERICAN PARLEY; LEAGUE URGES PEACE

Bn United Press WASHINGTON, Dec. 11.—The Bolivian legation today notified the Pan-American conciliation conference here of its withdrawal from that gathering. The conference Monday adopted a resolution suggesting Bolivia and Paraguay seek adjustment of their boundary difficulties in accordance with customs of international peace settlements, but subsequently adopted a sort of waiting policy to avoid possible interference with any South American countries, especially Argentina, which might be trying quietly to effect an adjournment. Meantime. Lugano dispatches advised that the League of Nation j council had authorized Aristide Briand to send a message to Bolivia and Paraguay to compose their differences in conformity with existing treaties. United Press dispatches of tho League of Nation’s action to preserve peace on the American qonI

Rebound John W. Artbure, 2106 South Belmont avenue, glared it at Herbert Snider, 1315 Hoeffgen street, after the latter’s car had sideswiped Arthure’s machine slightly at Raymond street and the White river, police reported. The look wasn't timed right, for Arthure’s car hit a bump and overturned. He was uninjured.

SHERIFF NEAR DEATH Hawkins Too 111 for Family to See Him. Stricken seriously ill a week ago and taken to the Methodist hospital Monday, Sheriff Omer Hawkins was reported In critical condition at the hospital today. At 11:30 Monday night his family was called to his bedside but after members arrived at the hospital they were not permitted to see him. MARATHON GIRL SUES Winner of Skating Derby Demands S4OO. Miss Helen Clark, 18, of 808 Fletcher avenue, winner of the roller skating marathon at Germania hall, South Delaware street, filed suit in circuit court today to collect the S4OO she alleges is due her for winning the contest. Mrs. Josephine Weber. 19 East St. Joseph street, and Fred Stafford, 928 North Pennsylvania street, promoters of the contest, were named defendants in the suit. porto~rlco“aTd“o7 k/d Coolidge Approves Farm Relief For Hurricane Sufferers. By United Press WASHINGTON, Dec. 11.—President Coolidge approves the Bing-ham-Keiss joint resolution providing for agriculture relief for Porto Rican planters who suffered from the recent hurricane, the White House revealed today.

tinent were read by the Brazilian ambassador before a group of dele gates including Secretary Kellogg, chairman of the conference, and Charles Evans Hughes, of the United States delegation. No comment was offered. Colombian Minister Olaya said the situation apparently was becoming more delicate, but declined to comment on the league’s action.' i An almost identical precedent for the League of Nations council’s action was recalled by league members in the incident of 1921, when a dispute occurred between Costa Rica and Panama. The league council, meeting in Paris, sent the two states identical cablegrams which, it was understood, were used largely as a model today In preparing the messages to Bolivia and Paraguay. Bit United Press BUENOS AIRES, Dec. 11—Latest dispatches from Asuncion, Paraguay

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FLU WAVE PERILS INDIANA; EPIDEMIC SWEEPS ACROSS NATION FROM WEST COAST

Thousands of New Cases Are Reported; Warning Is Sounded. WORST SINCE 1918-19 Death Rate to Be Lower, However, Belief of Physicians. By United Press WASHINGTON, Dec. 11.—The United States public health service said today that an influenza epidemic now centered in the middlewest is spreading eastward and may sweep the nation. Reports from twenty-six states compiled today showed that 21,238 new cases developed in the week ended December 8, and officials said this was probably but one-fifth of the total cases. In Kansas, 13,596 new cases were reported officially. Deaths so far are not numerous and health officials, though warning the public to take precautions against the disease, said the mortality rate probably would be much lower than in the winter of 1918-19. For the week previous 19,000 new cases were reported. The following are statistics for states where the epidemic is most severe: Montana, 4,580 new cases; Colorado 1,936; New Mexico, 170; Arizona, 100; Wisconsin, 107; North Dakota,, t 194. So far the epidemic has not been felt seriously in the southeastern states.

Flu Sweeps Midwest By United Press CHICAGO, Dec. 11.—After claiming scores of lives on the west coast, one of the worst epidemics of influenza this country has experienced since the war was making headway today in numerous localities of the middle west. A survey of the situation, based on United Press reports from the entire area, is as follows: Los Angeles reported the epidemic was waning there, with the number of cases reduced to 300, There were twenty-four deaths over the week-end. The University of Missouri, at Columbia, was closed until after the Christmas holidays, in an attempt to prevent the disease from spreading among the students. Other reports from the southwest showed schools were closed in Dearborn, Mo., and Norton, Kan. The Kansas health department said there were 14,000 cases of influenza in that state. Twenty-four hundred students and forty-two teachers were affected in Wichita. The University of the South at Sewanee, Tenn., closed after hundreds of influenza patients had caused an acute congestion at the university hospital. Reports from lowa City said the epidemic was widespread among the students of the University of lowa, but that classes would not be closed. Health authorities in Chicago met today to lay plans for combating influenza should it break out in the proportions of an epidemic here. Ohio in Disease Grip Hi/ United Press COLUMBUS, 0.. Dec. 11.—An epidemic of mild influenza was sweeping the state today. Thousands of cases, all of a mild nature, were reported from the regions surrounding Akron and Toledo. The state department of health here issued a warning, stating the epidemic was descending from midwestern states, where it first struck. STOVE FIRES FIREHOUSE Newly Purchased Engine of Village Scrapped By Blaze. By United Press SPARTA, Mich. Dec. 10—An overheated stove in the village fire station started a blaze which destroyed the house and ruined a SIO,OOO fire engine. The engine was purchased two months ago.

and La Paz, Bolivia, today leave little hope for an immediate amicable settlement of the dispute which grew out of the border incident week. Both countries blame the other for the border clash at Fort Vanguardia, which was a climax of a lond-standing dispute over the sovereignty of the Chaco region along the frontier. Reports to the newspaper La Prensa said that fresh outbreaks had occurred in the disputed territory. A much larger force could be placed in the field by Bolivia than by Paraguay. The Bolivian army Is at present the strongest in the country’s history. It was trained by German World war veterans and is well equipped. The air force is particularly strong.

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Schools Closed to Avert General Outbreak of Disease in State. MANY TEACHERS ILL Twelve Dead in Anderson; Public Meetings Will Be Postponed. By United Press Influenza has gripped Indiana to the extent that health authorities throughout the state today took action to prevent further spread of the disease. From practically all sections there came reports of prevalence of the malady. The situation became serious in Indianapolis today when approximately 100 school teachers were confined to their homes with la grippe and influenza. From Gas City there came reports of more than 250 cases of the disease and the schools were closed. Spreads at Culver Culver Military Academy closed Its classes early for the Christmas vacation. The vacation was to have started next Saturday, but after a conference of officials it was decided to close early because of the Influenza spread. Anderson reported twelve dead, according to a health board statement here, and authorities have suggested that all public meetings be postponed. Schools at Fortville were closed when reports of nearly a hundred light cases were reported. Lake Greenwood reported a serious curtailment of attendance at its schools because of the disease. From Greenfield word came that approximately sixty-five high school students were confined to their homes and scores were absent from the grade schools. 600 111 at Union City Six hundred influenza cases were reported from Union City, but so far no deaths have occurred. Dr. C. E. Canaday, health officer of Henry county, said the epidemic in the county is serious, but that he did not believe it was as bad as in surrounding counties. These are: Delaware, Wayne, Fayette, Randolph, Rush, Hancock and Madison. Approximately fifty were absent from Henry county schools. Terre Haute reported a considerable spread of the disease. The malady has not reached epidemic proportions. Physicians have said that the disease does not seem to be so severe as that which characterized the 1918 epidemic, responsible for the loss of many lives. Doctors said patients suffer with a high fever, lasting from three to five days and then respond to treatment. Influenza has struck Evansville and Vanderburgh county, one school being closed and another reported to have 164 cases among pupils. St. Boniface school was closed when it was reported that 200 children were afflicted with the disease. SEEKS DEATH’S CHARITY Takes Poison, Kneels in Church Awaiting End; May Recover. By United Press CHICAGO, Dec. 11.—An unidentified middle-aged woman knelt in a Catholic church so long she attracted attention. As several worshippers watched her, she sank to the floor. A note in her hand said: “Motive, suicide, out of work, give till It hurts and then give again, but never expect to find happiness in the receiving line.” There is a chance she will recover from the poison she took.

FUMES PROSTRATE FOUR Children of Muncie Couple Overcome in Closed Car. Bu United Vrcnn MUNCIE, Ind., Dec. 11.—Returning to their automobile after a visit to a store, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Kiger discovered their four children j unconscious from gasoline fumes, k An investigation revealed that 4 faulty connection permitted fumes to enter the closed car. Three of the children responded to treatment, but Donald, 18 months old, is in a serious condition. SELLS DOG: HE'S SOLD Prospective Buyer Walks Off With Canine Before Deal’s Closed. William Meredith, 1637 College avenue, sold a dog Monday but got no money for it. At least he had the deal completed when the affable prospective purchaser carried the dog, a Boston terrier valued at SIOO, to his car to “show to his wife.” That was the last Meredith saw of his customer—or of his dog. Hoover’s Indiana Cousin Dies Bu United PrexH NOBLESVILLE, Ind., Dec. 11.— Mrs. Rebecca Pruitt, second cousin of President-Elect Herbert Hoover, died here in her eighty-seventh year. Out-of-town telephone calls cost little. Basic rate to CHICAGO only sl.os.—Advertisement,