Indianapolis Times, Volume 40, Number 237, Indianapolis, Marion County, 21 February 1929 — Page 2

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LINDY DROPS IN ON CITY ON FLIGHT WEST Makes 26-Minute Stop at Airport on Way to St. Louis. Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh, on his way to the west coast on an inspection tour of Transcontinental Air Transport landing fields, made a twenty-six minute stop at Indianapolis airport this morning. He took off in his Curtiss Falcon open biplane at 10:22 a. m. for St. Louis. The colonel flew here from Columbus, 0., where he spent the night, in exactly two hours. He buckled some hard head winds on the way over, he said. No one in the group that greeted Lindbergh here mentioned to him the recent announcement of his engagement, but Lindbergh took with him in the cockpit of his plane a reference to the coming nuptials. Invitation From Culver W. H. Lewis, veteran Marmon Motor Car Company employe in charge of the information desk sent to the field with H. H. Rice, Marmon vicepresident, an elaborately handprinted card with the inscription: “Lindbergh to Marry to Morrow.” Mechanics slipped it into Lindy’s plane and he unknowingly took it with him as he flew away. Among those who greeted Lindbergh were James Perry, president of the Curtiss Flying Service of Indiana, which will manage business details lor the Transcontinental here; H. Weir Cook, general manager of the Curtiss service, and Wallace O. Lee of the Indianapolis Power and Light Company. Lee extended to Lindbergh an invitation from General Leigh R. Gigniliat, Culver Military Academy commandant, to present diplomas to graduates at the Culver commencement June 4. Lingbergh said he would be glad to accept if possible. Expects to Return Lindbergh stated he hoped to return here in a month or so and personally commend Mayor L. Ert Slack for his interest in developing a municipal air field here and confer with him on the proposed plans. This was Lindbergh’s second stop on his transcontinental tour, which started from Curtiss field, Wednes--4 We pay 3% interest on daily balances subject to CHECK. Inland Bank 5-Trust Cos. CmtnMmt INLAND INVESTMENT CO, Cmr mod Dilmh tfrmw . INDIANAPOLIS >

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day. He spent the night at Columbus and was dinner guest of State Representative David S. Ingalls, who has introduced a state aviation code in the Ohio legislature. Mary Garden, Chicago opera star, also was present. Miss Garden had not seen Lindbergh since his fight to Paris, where she was one of the thousands who greeted him. GAS BILLS PASSED Clarifying Drafts on City Ownership Get 0. K. Not a dissenting vote was cast against passage of the two Citizens Gas Company bills, one of which clarified the contract under provision of which the city assumes control and the other setting forth the manner of management, when the bills came up for third reading in the state house of representatives Wednesday. The management bill provides for a board of five trustees and a board of seven directors and sets up a special taxing district on which bonds for acquisition of property and extensions and improvements may be issued. The bills now go to the senate for action. Medal for Civic Service NEW YORK, Feb. 21.—A dinner in his honor and medal will be given to the citizen of New York, whose “civic deeds” have accomplished most in the period ended Dec. 31, 1928, the Civilian Club has announced.

Bu United Press lONDON Feb. 21.—Sir Oliver t Lodge, scientist, waited confidently today for a communication from his wife, who died at Amesbury, Wiltshire, Tuesday. “I shall hear from my wife again,” he said, “just as I did from my son, Raymond. I have not arranged to communicate with her but I am sure she.will arrange to speak to me. "She was quite ready to go after a long illness. She was a great wife and a wonderful mother. She nelped me all my life.” Raymond Lodge was killed at Ypres in September, 1915, during the World war. Lodge contended in his book, *

TRY NEGRO IN WOMAN KILLING Suspect in Teacher Slaying Tells Alibi. Bu United Press CARMI, 111., Feb. 21.—Hoyt McMurray, Negro-Indian mulatto, fashioned an alibi today in his trial for the murder of Miss Anna Preher, middle-aged white Carmi school teacher, who was decapitated at her home here Dec. 20. Testifying in his own defense, the accused man explained how it happened that he was seen a block from the home of the murdered woman the night of the crime. “I was undressing for bed when I decided to go out and get some whisky I intended to sell the next morning. “I carried by coat on my arm. “As I was coming back with it thrown over my arm when I saw a man coming. “I hesitated a minute and then put it on and went home. I got home at 11 o’clock and did not get up until 7 or 8 the next morning.” After he was arrested at Paris, 111., he said, he was subjected to a third degree grilling, taken in an automobile to a spot near Fairfield, ‘beaten with a pistol, and threatened with death. thrown over my arm T saw a undertaking parlor, saying ‘We want to show you something and see if you’ll sleep with this on your mind.’ Then they showed me the corpse of Anna Preher.” Gary Man Wins Checker Title Bu Times Special PORTLAND, Ind., Feb. 21.—Rex. B. Wood of Gary is the checker champion of Indiana. He won the title during play at the two-day state tournament which closed here Wednesday. J. Turrell of Vincennes was second and W. Decken of Richmond third. Taxi Driver Returns $22,000 NEW YORK, Feb. 21.—Negotiable bqnds said to be worth $22,000, were left in a taxicab by Mr. and Mrs. Louis M. Bogen and were returned to them through police by the driver, Henry Griffo.

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“Raymond" that his son constantly has been in touch with the family since his death. Lodge has not even visited his son’s grave, explaining that Raymond had asked him not to go. Ten other children survive, and were present when Sir Oliver and Lady Mary celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1927. In a recent lecture at Leeds entitled “Evidence for Survival,” Sir Oliver told his audienge that death was just ar.: episode disposing of a burden. He advised old people not to be afraid but to be ready to meet what was coming, because “love continues.”

LAW STUDENTS DINE Mayor L. Ert Slack outlined the history of the Indiana Law school at the annual sophomore dinner Wednesday night at the Lincoln. Early incidents in connection with the school were related by Slack. He was graduated in 1897. Samuel Blum, a member of the class, was toastmaster. JAIL QUARANTINED Two Cases of Smallpox Found; Vaccinate All. Discovery of two cases of smallpox in the county jail resulted in partial quarantine and wholesale vaccination of prisoners today. Two prisoners, Harrison Powsll, 35, of 2248 Daisy street, and Otis Edins, 30, of 1302 Deloss street, were removed from the jail to the city hospital pest house Wednesday night. Both were believed to be infected with the disease. Visitors will not be permitted to enter the jail until further notice, Deputy Sheriff Roland Snider, announced. The jail contains 291 prisoners who may have been exposed to the disease. Almost 98 per cent of these had been vaccinated, and the others were vaccinated immediately. Despite the outbreak of the disease prisoners were taken to courts for trial with precaution to prevent contacts and those sentenced to jail were vaccinated and taken there.

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SENATE PASSES PUBLIC SERVICE APPEALS BILL Moorhead Draft Insures Commission Voice in Courts. Assuring the public service commission of representation in courts where appeals are taken from its orders, the Moorhead bill passed the Indiana senate today, 33 to 9. and was sent to the house. The senate at its morning session, passed twelve senate bills, defeated one, and received five new bills and one resolution. Senator James J. Nejdl of Whiting author of the 1927 act which provided for appeals from public service commission orders to circuit courts of counties affected, was the only senator to question Senator Robert L. Moorhead, Indianapolis, when he explained his bill. Other Bills Passed Moorhead said the measure was necessary to reinstate provisions of the Nejdl bill, which he said certainly will be held unconstitutional. “Isn’t it true,” Nejdl asked, “that the present attorney-general appointed a deputy to represent the commission in anticipation of the passage of this bill?” Moorhead replied he didn't know. Similar to the Nejdl act, the Moorhead bill provides that if new evidence is presented in appeals to courts, such evidence shall be submitted to the public service commission, whose judgment then shall be final. Other senate bills passed by the upper house included: The Hartzell “bill permitting insurance companies to write life insurance policies naming as beneficiaries persons without insurable interest; the Hodges bill

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giving the public sendee commission authority to provide regulations for crossing of steam railway lines by interurbans and busses; the Hewitt Dili authorizing township trustees to supply anti-rabies treatment for the poor: the Nedjl-Holmes measure permitting second class cities to come under provisions of first class cities in park regulations; the Sleuker bill permitting the city of Frankfort to contribute SIO,OOO to the Holiness college at Frankfort; and the Ncttingham-Friedley bill providing for creation of a new’ superior court in Grant county by separating it from Delaware county. Garnishee Bill Killed The senate defeated, 7 to 34, the Koenig bill which would have included municipal and state employes under provisions of the garnishee law. A concurrent resolution introduced by Senator Denver C. Harlan of Richmond, and adopted by a viva voce vote, w-ould empower the Governor to appoint a commission of seven to investigate the desirability of establishing a state home for colored orphans. Report is to be made to the Governor and the 1931 legislature. POLICE CHANGES URGED Reorganization of Capitol Force to Be Provided in Bill. Bu United Press WASHINGTON, Feb. 21.—A bill to be introduced at the next session of congress by Representative Ernest W. Gibson (Rep., Vt.) would | permit reorganization of the Washington police department. The new pattern may be after the famous London bobbies, Gibson being an ardent admirer of their style. Arrest Nine on Gambling Charge Nine persons at the Howard Social Club, 1271 West St. Joseph street, Wednesday night, were taken to police headquarters after a police raiding squad headed by Sergeant Michael Morrissey arrived. Floyd Schuler, of the St. Joseph street address, was charged with keeping a gaming house. His guests were charged with gambling.

ATKINS SUIT ON TAX REFUND IS DISMISSED Injunction Plea Denied by Judge Baltzell tor Want of Equity. Federal Judge Robert C. Baltzell today dismissed for want of equity the E. C. Atkins & Cos. suit for injunction against refund of more than $8,000,000 taxes collected in Marion county under a horizontal increase in 1919, 1920 and 1921. The court held that the state courts provide machinery to determine if claims for refund should

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i be allowed, and that there is no | federal question involved. The Atkins ’company had contended that it would be deprived j of its property without due process | of law, if the refund should be made, I because it and 600 other corporaj tions originally assessed by the j state tax board and not included | in the horizontal increase, would be taxed to pay the refunds but would not participate in receiving any refund. Judge Baltzell pointed out that two claims already have been upheld by the Indiana supreme court, those of the National Biscuit Company and the Western Electric Company. The next step in the fight to determine whether or not the refund should be made, attorneys said, would be to continue with trial of eight claim cases pending before Superior Judge James M. Leathers. The case was filed in August, 1927, and later was dismissed by Judge Baltzelll for want of jurisdiction. j knocks a cold in a lew hours; many I go through the winter without any trouble from colds. It’s a compound that comes in little white tablets. Take one, and that first snuffle is just about the last; or several tablets if you’ve let the cold go until it’s serious. Pape’s Cold Compound is all you ask for; and the druggist charges 35c for a package, and it never seems to fail for anybody.