Indianapolis Times, Volume 41, Number 98, Indianapolis, Marion County, 3 September 1929 — Page 2

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PROBE RESUMED IN SAN JUAN SHIPMASTER Inspectors Take Testimony From Officers of Colliding Craft. SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 3 Federal steamboat inspectors today resumed investigation into the sinking of the San Juan, which went down off the central California coast last week with a loss of seven-ty-three persons. That the investigation will a? concerned more with the testimony of surviving officers of the San Juan, and officers of the S. C. T Dodd, which collided with it, was intimated. Captain Frank Turner, steamboat Inspector, said officers of the two ships would be summoned to testify, but that surviving passengers of the San Juan tyould not be called this week. Any passenger desiring to file charges or believing he knows anything of importance may make t statement, Captain Turner said.

Ship Veered Suddenly Officers of the Dodd who testified Saturday, say the Dodd endeavored to avoid the Sari Juan when it sighted it a dozen miles off the coast just south of here at midnight last Thursday. The San Juan veered suddenly and brought on the smash which sent it to the bottom in five minutes, the Dodd officers said. It is expected that the testimony of the Dodd crew will be refuted by the surviving officers of the San Juan. Captain Turner also said be did not think charges of cowardice by crew members of the San Juan were supported by facts. Passed AH Inspections "Nothing could have been done, as the vessel sank in five minutes,” Turner declared. Despite its age, 47 years, the San Juan had passed all inspections, according to Turner, who pointed out that the Titanic, anew vessel, went down when hit. Search for bodies in the vicinity of Pigeon Point, where the ships collided, continued today. So far two bodies have been recovered. ROB CHURCH OF sl2 Yeggs Crack Safe on Third Job of Week-End. "Church yeggs” plied their drills early today on the safe in the Roberts Park Methodist Episcopal church and took sl2 in their third church-safe job of the holiday week-end. Police believe the yeggs were those who Sunday broke open safes at the Tabernacle Presbyterian church. Thirty-fourth street and Central avenue, and the First Presbyterian church, Sixteenth and Delaware street, from which S4O in money and stamps worth $26 were taken. Search of the building revealed no clews as to how they entered.

BONO MINE CLOSED County Withdraws Guard and Operations Cease. Operations of the Bono Coal Company mine, worker-owned and operated, have ceased because the guard provided by Vermillion county partially has been withdrawn, AttorneyGeneral James M. Ogden learned today. He expected to entertain a delegation from the mine seeking state aid in increasing protection. Asa result of the mob-war at the mine shaft forty-five union miners have been arrested as alleged members of the mob taking part in the rioting. The county has provided four guards day and night, but have cut the number to two, Ogden said he was told. RISK AGAIN WINNER Montpelier Tosser on Champion Horse Shoe Team Third Time. James Risk of Montpelier. Ind-. for the third consecutive year was a member of the winning doubles horseshoe pitching team that today won the 1929 state championship at the state fair. Risk and Joe Porter of Hartford City, Ind., composed the team that defeated the Sullivan county team, composed of Hy Pergat of Duger, and L. Lafollette of Sullivan. Ind. The winning team received $75 and the runners-up $65. The singles, and boys’ pitching contests will open Wednesday.

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• Automobiles reported to police as stolen belong to: John E. Campbell, 2429 Ashland avenue, traffic truck, from Twentyfourth and Yandes streets. Rollie Wright, Winchester, Ind., Ford coupe, from Riverside park. J. E. Blough, Topeka, Ind., Ford roadster, from state fairground. Leon Kiel, Seymour, Ind., Hudson sedan, from Senate avenue and Maryland street. Walton C. Cash & Cos., 2845 Northwestern avenue, Willys-Knight sedan. M-SS, from rear of 2845 Northwestern avenue. Romer Lighting Fixture Company, 106 South Meridian street, Ford tudor, 34-616, from Chesapeake and Illinois streets. Floyd Vaughn. Mt. Comfort, Ind., Fird tudor roadster, 748-219,, from •Riverside park. BACK HOME AGAIN Stolen automobiles recovered by police: Ford tudor sedan. 720-030. found in rear of 1230 Harlan street. Ford roadster, 257-151, found at 320 Ellsworth street.

YOUNG HEFLIN IN BAMGAIN Senator's Son, Companion Face Dry Charge. Bu Cnited Press PHOENIX CITY, Ala., Sept. 3. Charges of public drunkenness and violation o£r the prohibition law today werelodged against J. Tom Heflin Jr., son of the Alabama senator. Hts will be brought to trial tomorrow In recorder's court. Young Heflin and a companion. B. M. Haines of Standing Rock, Ala., were arrested last night, after they had driven into town in an automobile. Police said the course of the car Indicated that Its driver was under the influence of liquor. APPOINTED RECEIVER Leroy Sanders to Take Over Cabinet Union’s Affairs. In a friendly receivership suit, Leroy Sanders, 320 East Maple road, a tax attorney, was named receiver today for the Cabinet Makers Union, 820 East Market street, by Judge K. Elliott, superior court four. The company’s liabilities are estimated at $67,000 mortgaged indebtedness and $44,000 in unsecured claims. The assets are real estate valued at $135,000 and machinery and buildings totaling approximately $65,000. Th ereceivership was brought on a $3,000 note which the company owes Charles A. Albrecht, president of the firm. Sanders and officials of the company told Judge Elliott that unfilled contracts for dining room furniture and radio cabinets could be cared for under a receivership with the hope of restabilizing the firm. Officers of the company are Charles C. Albrecht, president: Harry Bauer, vice-president and treasurer: and Paul Stark, secretary.

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PIONEER CITY BUILDER dies Wilmer F. Christian Sr. Succumbs at Home. Funeral services for Wilmer F. Christian Sr.. 91, pioneer Indianapolis contractor, who died Sunday

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night at his. home, 404 North Alabama street, today awaited the arrival of his daughter, Mrs. Grace Christian Wharton, from Rutherford, N. J. Mr. Christian was stricken with heart disease. His son, Thomas J. Christian, was with him at death. Mr. Christian was co-founder of the contracting firm of Shrover & Christian, which engaged in building here for more than a half century. Among the firm’s major projects were the Denison hotel, the When and McCormick buildings

and the Hervey Bates residence, now the Knights or Columbus clubhouse. Bom in Stockton, Md., Jan. 4, 1838. Mr. Christian was left an orphan at 13, his father having died when he was 9. Apprenticed to a carpenter, he learned the trade and went to Philadelphia to work. He came to Indianapolis in 1865 and at once formed a partnership with J. E. Shrover. In 1867. he was married to Miss Margaret Moore of Irvington, who died in 1904. There were four sons and two daughters, but only the one son and daughter

survive. One son, the late Wilmer Christian Jr., donated Christian park to the city, it being an inheritance from his mother. Four grandchildren and five great grandchildren also survive. Mr. Christian was a life-long Democrat and a member of the Second Presbyterian church. He belonged to Capital City lodge, F. and A. M., and the Indiana Democratic Club. A crude cement material was used by the ancients in building the pryamids.

JUBILEE ARRANGED Beech Grove to Celebrate Gas Main Completion. Completion of new gas mains in Beech Grove will be celebrated Sept. 10 to 14 inclusive with a "Jubilee of Progress.” Gas mains are scheduled to be connected and in operation on Sept. 9. Next Tuesday will be general cele-

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bration day with a free barbecue at Seventh and Main street in the evening, A. J. Eibling, president of the Beech Grove Civic League, an* nounced today. The homecoming day will be held Wednesday. Thursday will be costume day. "Old Man Oil Stove” will be buried with proper ceremonies by Beech Grove citizens Friday afternoon. A parade of industries will close the jubilee on Saturday, Sept. 14.