Indianapolis Times, Volume 40, Number 295, Indianapolis, Marion County, 1 May 1929 — Page 3

*3IAY 1. 1929

FAMED GOTHAM HOTEL IS READY FOR WRECKERS Last Guests Check Out of Waldorf-Astoria: Office Building on Site. B’l l iv’rd I'rri’t NEW YORK. * May 1— I The last guests are checking ou f at th® Waldorf- Astoria hotel today. By nightfall the cry of the auctioneer and the clack of his hammer will have disposed of the fittings and trappings of this palace which has housed Presidents, kings, queens and princes. Thursday the hasty hands of n rockers will seize upon it to raze it to the ground. Thirty-six years ago the Waldorf-A'-toria opened its doors to the publie, on March 14 18543. with a gathering of 1.500 persons of the socially elite. Tuesday night it closed its career nuh dinner at $lO a plate, all of the proceeds going to the army of employes, and there scarcely were enough tables for the guests wht> would say goodby. Had Brilliant Opening The . late T. Pierpont Morgan, the magnificent Lillian Russell, sweeping through Peacock Alley trailing a yard-long train and wearing a hat as big as a sun-shade: Diamond Jim Keene, sharp-faced, international confidence men—all of these and myriads like them the Waldorf has known. The famous hotel -was built at the suggestion of Abner Bartlett, the real estate agent of William Waldorf Astor. later Baron Astor of England, when in 1890 he decided to make England his permanent fcome. George C. Bolrit. who came to America as an irihnigrant German lad and had arisen to the proprietorship of the Bellevue, a hotel In Philadelphia, was selected to manage the new hostelry. The new hotel was Boldt's life. He amassed a fortune of 5i2.000.000 before he died twelve, years ago. Oscar of tlm Waldorf. Oscar Tschirky. known now these many years as ‘ Oscar of the Waldorf." early was retained by Boldt to manage, the restaurant and dining portion of the hotel’s business. At the old Hoffman House and at Delmonico’s, Oscar had learned to greet by name most of New York tha* was important. The first section of the hotel was known simply as the Waldorf. Then Boldt persuaded John .Jacob Astor to demolish his mansion adjoining the Waldorf and to erect the Astoria. which was opened Nov. 1, 1897. and joined under Boldt's management to the Waldorf. In those days of the end of the nineteenth century and the beginning of the twentieth nothing of social prominence could be held elsewhere than "at the Waldorf Astoria. Office Building on Site Great political and industrial | deeds have had their beginning within the Waldorf's walls. Scarcely a great statesman or important personage of Europe who has visited American shores has not, j spoken there. An enormous office skyscraper is to go up on the site. Anew Waldorf-Astoria is to be j erected on the block bounded bv i Park avenue. Lexington avenue. I Forty-ninth and Fiftieth street, to be opened in the fan of 1931.

Gone, but Not Forgotten

Automobiles reported to the police as *to!en belong to: Helen Campbell. 1329'. North Senate avenue. Ford Coupe. 737-788. from 500 Indiana avenue. Hoosier Fence Company. 1660 Aster street. Ford roadster. 90-OP4, from Capitol avenue and Market street. Elbert Young. 3134 Ralston avenue. Ford roadster. 44-629. from Capitol avenue and Market street. J. H. Hulse, 1612. Harlan street, Nash roadster. 85-752, from Capito avenue and Washington street. Harvey Sears. 4145 Washington boulevard Chrysler coach. 93-906. from 429 Indiana avenue. Ed Siler. 3015 North California street. Ford coupe. 79-612, from Eighteenth and Harding streets. , Albert Springer. Twenty-fifth street and F - Harrison road. Ford coupe. 49-529. from Twenty-fifth street and Ft. Harrison road. Luther C. Rice. Rural Route 4. box 700. Ford cupe. 77-642, from Pennsylvania and South streets. John Gray. 128 North Traub avenue, Buick touring, 63-685. from Capitol avenue and Market street. Grover Lytle, Rural Route J. box 536-K. Ford touring. 50-850. from Eighteenth and Harding streets. Jack Petree. 246 North Randolph street. Hudson coach, from Fletcher avenue and Noble street. Howard Webb. 2402 North Armstrong street. Kokomo. Ind.. Chevrolet touring. 523-224. from Kokomo. Ind.

BACK HOME AGAIN

Stolen automobiles recovered by the police belong to: Chester Ball, 1903 South State avenue. Ford roadster, found at Senate avenue and Washington street. Jewish Community Center Association. Whippet coach, found at Illinois and North streets. Samuel R. Perrott". Rural Route C. Box 465. Chevrolet touring, found at Hillside avenue and the Belt railroad Omar Coulter. 1136 West Twentyseventh street. Chevrolet coupe, found at Eighteenth street and White River boulevard. Rumsey Thomas. 437 South Delaware street. Ford coupe, found at Tibbs avenue and West Washington street. Ford touring. 739-819. found at Zibhs avenue and Morris street.

Class Furnishes Room in Hospital

Members of the Ivy class of the West Park Christian church are shown in the abo ,- e photo in the room in the Indiana Christian hospital which the class furnished. The class spent approximately $l5O furnishing the room. It will be known as the “liJy room. - ’ The room was officially opened Saturday. Members shown in the above photo from left to right are Mrs.

LABOR PARTY LAUDED Religion Inspires English Workers, Says Oxnam. American industrial problems need the attention of open-minded men with the ethical attitude of Jesus, Dr. G. Bromley Oxnam, De Pauw university president, declared Tuesday before the Rotary Culb at the Claypool. • There is a danger when our intelligence is so devoted to industry that we take no cognizance of world movements.' Too often we do not study what is going on about us,” Dr. Oxnam said, discussing “The Significance of the British Labor Aioveciant-” ‘ The British Labor party has succeeded because of its leadership and its organization. It is inspired by a distinctively religious motive and is headed by cultured, well-informed men. “The reason the Labor party has come into power is that the leaders are fired by an ambition to see justice realized. About 80 per cent of the workers of the country are orPersuasion through legitimate constitutional provisions is the only means used.” Dr. Oxnam said. President Robert J. Aley of Butler introdjeed Dr. Oxnam.

OFFICIAL SENTENCED New H ipshire Secretary Gu v of Fraud. By Uniteel Frees * CONCORD. N. H.. Mar I.—Hobart Pillsbury, former secretary of state for New Hampshire, has begun serving sentence of not. less than a year and a day, nor more than three years, in the state prison here. Sentence was imposed late Tuesday by Judge Joseph S. Matthews, one of PilLsbury’s former associates, after the defendant had changed his plea from net guilty to nolo contendere on a oharge of misappropriation of state funds. After Pillsbury'? resignation under fire from the office of secretary of state last fall, auditors discovered discrepancies amounting to more than $6,000 in the department's accounts. GERMAN PLANS FAIL FOR POLITICAL PARLEY France Will Not Consider Proposal for Debt Problem Discussion. Bu l nited Prc*i PARIS, May I.—Germany's rumored maneuvers for a political conference as a sequel to the reparations meeting received a death blow today when France, according to well-founded reports, warned the reieh that an agreement would have to be reached at the current conference of experts or else Germany would be forced to revert to the original Dawes plan of reparations payments. It was understood on excellent authority that Aristide Briand. foreign minister of France, has informed Gustav Stresemann. German foreign minister, that France would not even consider a political meeting for the discussion of Germany's debts to the allied creditor powers. He made it plain that Germany would have to settle its reparations problem while the Young conference was in session or else go back to the system of payments from which she has been trying for a long time to get away.

SHOOTING QUIZ LAGS Two Women Victims Recovering at Evansville. i By United Frets EVANSVILLE. Ind.. May I.—lnvestigation into Evansville's society shooting, in which two women were wounded, was at a standstill today after it was reported they were recovering. The shooting is said to have occurred when Miss Margaret Maley, 25, an heiress, attempted to wrest a revolver from Mrs. Josephine Conrad, 27, wealthy divorcee, who threatened suicide. Miss Maley, in a written statement. said she would not prefer charges and it was considered unlikely that the affair would be placed in the hands of the grand jury'- However. E. M. Lindsey, prosecuting attorney, said he would continue attempts to gain additional evidence as to motive of the shooting. "Giant'' Fails Physical Test BOSTON. May I.—Patrolman Harry Kershaw, who is 6 feet. 5 inches tall and who weighs 270 pounds, failed to pass the physical examination for a sergeaney. Docuoa found be bad weak eyes.

Pauline Oakes. 110 North Sheffield avenue 'seated on the bed'; Mrs. Mildred King. 2340 West Washington street, class president 'seated beside the bcd>: Miss Marjorie Hurt. 19 Reichwein street 'seated on the arm of Mrs. King's chair); Mrs. Viola Rentchler. 3125 Jackson street 'seated in chair at center table'. Rear row 'left to right)— Mrs. Pearl Bontrager. 2137 Pleasant

BUSINESS MEN BOOST CITY, SAYS HOLTZMAN Co-Operation Urged by Former Mayor. The city's best advertisement is he reputation of its business men for integrity and good will, declared John W. Holtzman. former mayor, before the Universal Club Tuesday "at the Columbia Club. “Indianapolis is a growing city. W T e have had a splendid name in the past and bigger, better things face us at the present time. We should lend our aid to those who are constructively seeking to boost the interests of Indianapolis.” Howard E. Robertson and William H. Harrison will direct the club's radio program Thursday night over WKBF.

BEAUTY HINTS GIVEN Women Should Match ‘Skin’ to Dress, Says Expert, The snake changes his skin once a year but milady can change hers every day with the aid of modern cosmetics, according to Manka Rubinstein, sister of the famoi c Helena, who is ; n the city this we it for consultations and lectures under the auspices of L. S. Ayres & Cos. “A woman call wear any color she chooses if only she will change her skin to match it.” she declared. Mile. Rubinstein, who has traveled all over Europe in search of the latest methods of rejuvenation, expressed herself as being against gland grafting and face lifting. Miracles do not exist,” she said. “But any woman ran clip from en to twenty years from her age at once by the proper use of cos- : metics.” Mile. Rubinstein will speak in the i Ayres tea room at 3;30 this afternoon on “Avoiding the Danger Sign Posts of Age.”

M, E. LEADER DIES Field Secretary of State Hospitals Succumbs, Funeral services for Dr. Paul C. Currick. 85, former field secretary of the Methodist hospitals in Indiana, who died Wednesday in Gary, will be held Thursday afternoon in that city. Burial will be in Evansville. The Rt. Rev. Edgar Blake, resident bishop of the Indanapolis area.; Dr. E. S. Shumaker, superintendent of the Indiana Anti-Saloon League, and the Rev. Grant Seamon, pastor of the City church of Gary, will conduct the services. For eighteen years Dr. Curnick was a member of the Indiana central headquarters committee of the Anti-Saloon League. HOOVER TO AIR CHARGES Southern G. O. P. Leaders Await Amplification of Stand. By Times Special WASHINGTON. May I.—President Herbert Hoover is expected soon to amplify his recent pronouncement on southern patronage reforms as a result of misunderstandings that hSve arisen and the demand on the part of certain southern leaders for a showdown. The new Hoover utterance is expected to determine the status of Colonel Horace Mann, southern campaign director for Hoover, who continues to disprove that he has I been eliminated from patronage considerations.

STRIKE HOLDS UP LINER lie De Franc* Delayed in Sailing by Cooks, Stewards Walkout. By United Press LE HAVRE. France. May I.—The French liner lie De France was delayed in sailing for New York today when the ship's cooks and stewards went out on strike. The He De France was scheduled to sail at midnight Tuesday, and no announcement of the new sailing hour was made early today. No disorders were reported aboard the vessel. POLITICS TO BE PROBED Wisconsin Expenditures Since 1924 Will Be Investigated. B:/ United Press MADISON, Wis., May I.—lnvestigation of political campaign expenditures and practices in Wisconsin as far back as 1924 was authorized today by Governor Walter J. Kohler. The Governor signed the Fellenz bill appropriating SIO,OOO for expenses of an investigation to be corvducted by two senators and three representatives.

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Run boulevard: Mrs. Oscar Jones, 1821 West Washington street, teacher of the class; Mrs. Helen Davenport. 310 North Belle Vieu place; Miss Velma Fine. 3101 Jackson street 'on left side of mirror*; on sofa, Miss Martha Carmicheal. 3037 Graceland avenue: Mrs. Carrie Meakin. 19 Reichwine street; Mrs. Helen Williamson. R. R. 2. Box 636, and Mrs. Alpha Barney, 1432 East Vermont street.

PLAN LAWLOR RITES Veteran Ex-Policeman to Be Buried Friday. Funeral for Michael D. Lawlor. 74. of 1140 Pleasant street, who died at his Lome Tuesday following a long illness will be held at St. Patrick s church Friday at 9 a. m. Burial will be at the Holy Cross cemetery. Lawlor. a member of the Indianapolis police department for twentytwo years, was retired after he had suffered a paralytic stroke in 1926.

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CAPTURE LAST STRONGHOLD OF MEXICO REBELS Garrison at Agua Prieta. Sonora/Surrenders to Federals. By United Brens DOUGLAS, Ariz.. May I.—Tlic garrison of Agua Prieta. Sonora, the last Mexican rebel stronghold, surrendered to federal troops today. On a promise of amnesty from General Juan Almazan. commander of the federal army advancing from Chihuahua, the POO men under the command of General Antonio Medina, ranking rebel officer, agreed to turn the border port over to the federals. The surrender was negotiated after a conference between Major John E. Crede. commander of American troops at Camp 'Jones here, the Mexican consul and General Medina. Medina's terms were sent by messenger to General Almazan. reported only a few miles south of the border, and Almazan replied favor-

ably. The fall of Agua Prieta led to much speculation concerning the whereabouts of General J. G. Escobar. supreme head of the revolution. Excepting General Roberto Cruz, reported hiding in the mountains of Sinaloa. Genera! Escobar was the sole insurgent leader still at large. Others crossed the international line or fell into federal hands. Escobar was believed to be somewhere southwest of here today and it was expected that he would make a determined attempt to get across the United States line if he already has not dope so. Except for guerilla bands, a group headed by General Escobar, Sonora,

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MAXINE LAMBERT IS DANCE WINNER

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fountain of the rebellion, was cleared of the insurgents with the surrender of Agua Prieta. DRIVE NETS $250,000 Mere than $250,000 has been subscribed in the building fund campaign for the college of religion of Butler university being conducted among Disciples of Christ churches of the state, William J. Evans, field secretary, said today. The building will cost approximately $350,000.

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North La Salle Street Girl Gets Coveted Junior League Prizes. Miss Maxine Lambert. 2329 North La Salle street, was awarded first prize in The Indianapolis TimesJunior League dancing contest held in the Lincoln room of the Hotel Lincoln Tuesday night. This entitles her to appear in the Junior League Follies to be staged at the Murat theater Thursday. Friday and Saturday nights, and Saturday matinee, besides giving her two terms of danenig under Louise Purcell Powell. Miss Lambert first appeared with Miss Dorothy Mabey, when they gave a charming little waltz. She was called back, and presented a fast tap dance in almost perfect rhythm that, won her the prize. Little Mary Ellen Huggins, who also presented a tap dance, was given a course of lessons under Miss Powell, who was so impressed with her ability, in spite of the fact she never had a lesson, that she offered the second prize. More than one hundred persons watched the contestants compete for the coveted prize. Others who appeared were Miss Ellenor McDonald. Miss Virginia Lapp, Miss Allen Champion. Miss Myrle E. Long. Miss Mary Prances Bowers, Miss Mary Eleaonr Ellis. Miss Margaret Laughner and Miss Lavonne Maloof. Judges for the contest were Mrs. John Fishback. Loiiise Purcell Powell, Allen Carey, Roltaire Eggleston and E. G. Thomas of the Directors’ Service Guild, New York City.

Facing the Future o The supremacy of the railroads in the field of commercial transportation is being challenged today as never before. Barge lines are competing for the freight traffic of the railroads, and so are motor truck lines. Bus lines and airways are bidding for their passenger traffic, What will be the outcome? The railroads are giving their answer to that question. They spent last year approximately $680,000,000 for improvements in facilities and will probably spend more this year. In the last eight years their expenditures for improvements have amounted to around six and one-half billion dollars. The present good quality of railway service is one result of such expenditures. The sustained volume of business is another, for railway purchases stimulate all other kinds of business. a> In these fast-moving days of strenuous competition a program of expansion on the scale maintained by the railroads takes courage. It also takes faith —not only in the essential character of railway transportation, but in the fair-mindedness of the American people, that they will recognize the outstanding service performed by fully self-supporting railroads under all conditions and that they will reward such service by continued patronage. If the railroads are to continue to be reliable providers of transportation, they must prosper. Patronage and constructive regulation of rates are two main requirements of their prosperity. Constructive criticism and suggestions are invited. L. A. DOWNS, President, Illinois Central System CHICAGO, May 1, 1929.

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POLICE INDICTED IN SLOTRACKET Captains. Politicians Are Named in Chicago Graft. By United press CHICAGO, May I.—Concluding a graft inquiry begun wit;i the investigation of the mysterious death of a wealthy widow, the Cook county grand Jury was reported today to have returned conspiracy indictments against the alleged police and political “protection” ring of a million-dollar slot machine racket. Six police captains, two prominent Republican politicians, and twenty others, mostly hoodlums, were reported to have been named in true bills which the grand jury returns today. The politicians were Dr. William H. Reid, former city smoke inspector and Republican ward committeeman. and Arthur E. Dyer, ward committeeman." The grand jury’ inquiry was based on evidence revealed in the investigation of the death of Mrs. Selma Burnham, widow of S. A. Burnham, millionaire gum machine manufacturer. Burnham gum machines, it was charged, were, used by the syndicate. The widow died from the effects of excessive drinking. The first postofflee in the United States was in Massachusetts. The dead letter office was established in 1825.

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