Indianapolis Times, Volume 41, Number 132, Indianapolis, Marion County, 12 October 1929 — Page 1

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ROOT TWIRLS FOR CUBS AGAINST A’S

PETTY GUILTY, IS VERDICT IN SECOND TRIAL Jury Recommends Sentence of 30 Days at Farm, SIOO Fine. DEFENSE TALKS APPEAL Judgment Finds Sheriff’s Deputy Was Drunk in Car Collision. Elmer E. Petty, deputy sheriff and Fifteenth ward Republican chairman, today was found guilty of drunkenness and driving an auto while drunk by a criminal court Jury, The Jury, In a sealed verdict to Judge James A. Collins, recommended that Petty be sentenced to thirty days on the state farm and fined SIOO. The jury reached a verdict Friday after an hour’s deliberation following trial. Collins probably will pronounce formal sentence on Petty Monday, i Attorneys f*r the deputy sheriff j said they may appeal the case to the supreme court. Pleaded “Not Guilty” A Jury which heard evidence in Petty's trial three weeks ago. failed to reach a verdict after thirteen hours deliberation, and was discharged. They were deadlocked at an eleven to one vote for conviction. Petty had pleaded not guilty to the charges, steadfastly maintaining he was “frdamed” by persons implicated, because he denied his responsibility for the accident. Petty was driving a deputy sheriff's car Juije 6 when he crashed into another car driven by John Stack, 1364 Roache street, at Sixteenth street and Riverside drive, damaging both cars. Five state’s^witnesses testified the odor of liquor was strong on Petty's breath at the time, and that he de- , dined to be taken to a hospital because, he is alleged to have said: “It. would mean my job and would hurt the sheriff's office.” Intimidation Is Charged Among defense witnessses who testified Petty was not drunk wMen he reported the accident to his superiors, were Sheriff George L. Winkler, two newspaper reporters, an Indianapolis coal dealer and two clerks in local furniture stores. Prosecutor Judson L. Stark, who, with Chief Deputy Paul Rhoadarmer, conducted the state's case, charged at Petty's first trial that attempts had been made to intimidate witnesses. At that time two of the witnesses testified that they had been told by anonymous persons “not to be too hard on Petty.” Defense counsel, Earl Cox and' Harvey Graybill, attempted to show that state’s witnesses “ewer linked Iri a plot to get Petty's job.” Judge James A. Collins was trial judge in the second trial. HOGS GAIN 10 TO 20 CENTS AT CITY YARDS Cattle ITr.rl angrd: Vealers Steady at sl6 Down. He prices were mostly 10 to 20 cents nigher today at the city stockyards. The bulk. 160 to 300 pounds, sold at $lO to $10.25. Receipts were small at 4.000; top price, $10.35; holdovers. 183. Cattle were scarce and steady, not enough to make a market. Bulk for the week was $11.50 to $15.40; top $15.50. Vealers were unchanged selling at sl6 down. , Sheep and lambs were steady at Friday’s best prices. Better grade of lambs were selling at $13.50 down, the market was slow with indications pointing to a lower market. Chicago hog receipts were estimated at 5.000, including 4.000 directs. The market was mostly 10 cent* lower than Friday's average. Holding choice of 240 to 270-pound weights, sold at $10.15. Cattle receipts 300; sheep 4,500. DOCTORS AT MEETING On. Jeager and Doeppers Attend College-of Surgeons. Dr. A. S. Jeager and William A. Doeppers, city hospital superintendent, today were in Chicago to attend the American College of Surgeons convention. Dr. Jeager, who is a fe’low of the college, w** meet with the clinical congress of the organisation and Dr. Doeppers will attend the hospital conference. ORAN PERRY UNCHANGED Monument Superintendent Suffering From Heart Attack. Condition of Colonel Oran Perry, superintendent of the Soliders' and I Sailors’ monument, who is sufferfrom heart disease, remained unchanged today. He has been ill at his home, 1220 Central avenue, several days.

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CUE LINES ARE FORGOTTEN BY X PANTAGES CAST

Theater Workers, on Stand in Assault Trial, Unshaken in Testimony They Were Coached by Millionaire.

Ru f ) '.ted I*rc** . • —- LOS ANGELES, Oct. 12.—Actors in the most important “show” in the experience of Alexander Pantages—his trial on a charge of assaulting a 17-year-old dancer—have not been speaking their lines as the millionaire theater man assertedly coached them to. One after another, his employes have admitted he told them what to say to th district attorney and what to tell from the witness stand regarding events in the “conference” room in the Pantages building that Eunice Pingle claims was the scene of the attack. “Mr. Pantages told me what to say,” was the testimony of Tillie Russo, pretty 19-year-old usherette in the Los Angeles Pantages theater, and she stuck to it through attempts of defense attorneys to break It down Friday.

Her nerves overtaxed by the I ordeal, she collapsed into the arms ; of a bailiff as she left the stand. : Monday, she must undergo another cross-examination. The story of the emorous but resolute little usherette struck a heavy blow at the defense of her employer. It followed similar testimony of two other of Pantages’ employes, “This Is Your Story" “Mr. Pantages told me,” said Miss Russo, “This is your story: Say that Miss Pringle came into the balcony of the theater alone and that she left alone. Three minutes after she left, you heard the screams. Stick to that three-minute stuff.” “Now, Miss Russo, was that the truth?” District Attorney Buron Fitts inquired of the white-faced girl. “No, sir,” she answered in a faint voice. “Mr. Pantages showed her to a seat in my section and he came and got her after a while. It seemed like the screams came a half-hour after she left.” Miss Pringle, who had hoped to obtain booking on the circuit, testified last week that Pantages lured her to the room to discuss business and then made love to her and consummated an attack. Roy Keene, assistant manager of the theater, was required to tell the hasty order given him by Pantages to change about the furniture in the “consultation” room. Gave Him Key “A few minutes after Miss Pringle screamed, Mr. Pantages pointed to , a table in his upstairs office and j told me to put it in the mezzanine ! floor room,” Keene related. “I did. j He told me, too. to take everythin else out of that room. He gave me the key to the room.” “What did you find in the room”’ “Some broken ear rings on the floor. I picked them up and put them in my pocket. I threw the ear j rings away in the men's rest room. | “Next day I saw Pantages and I j told him what I had done with the j ear rings. He said: ‘That's good.’ ” j WEATHER TO CLEAR Sun Expected Before Grid Teams Kick Off. As thousands of football fans pre- ' pared to view Indiana's seven ! college gridiron battles today, J. H. ! Armington, meteorologist, predicted the weather would clear before the kick-offs. "The overcast condition probably J will break before noon and the sun may shine before the games are completed,” Armington said. Those who attend night games will be greeted with cooler weather, Armington said. RETIRED MINISTER IS DEAD AT HOME HERE Hugh Clark Fnnkhouser Held Pastorate Five Years. Funeral services for the Rev. | Hugh Clark Funkhouser, 75, of 2512 Parke avenue, retired Congregai tional minister, who died at his | home Friday afternoon, will be held Monday at 2 at the William H Krieger undertaking establishment. 1402 North Illinois street. Burial will be in Crown Hill cemetery, i Mr. Funkhouser came to Indianapolis in 1904 and held the pastorate of the Brightwood . Congregational church until he retired in ISO 9. He is survived by the widow, Mrs. Laura Funkhouser: two daughters Miss Alta E. Funkhouser and Mrs. Edith Berry, both of Indianapolis: and three sons, Dr. R. M. Funkhouser and Dr. A. G. Funkhouser. Indianapolis, and Dr. W. H. Funkhouser, Lexington, Ky. ORDER ACTOR CONFINED ' V'l f nTed Prf** LOS ANGELES, Oct. 12.—Norman Trevor, screen actor, who became famous for his work in “Beau i Geste,” and “Sorrell and Son,” has been ordered confined in the Norwalk state hospital for the insane Trevor was brought into court last April by his friend. H. B. Warner, ! after a complete mental and physical breakdown. He was allowed '.o ! re’vn to his a week screen job, .but his condition became so serious •Friday, he had to be incarcerated.

6LQSSBRENNER TO GIVE AIMS Speaking Held Up Until Platform Is Ready. Active stump speaking will be held in abeyance by the Republican candidates in the municipal election until Alfred M. Glossbrenner, the mayoralty candidate, completes drafting his platform. This document will not be ready for several days. It may be issued in part, as Glossbrenner may add new planks at the twelve ward meetings which have been arranged for him. Arthur R. Baxter will head the business men’s advisory committee in the Glossbrenner campaign. Baxter was one of those who prevailed upon Glossbrenner to accept the nomination. Personnel of this committee will be announced soon. Charles W. Jewett, former mayor, will be a member of the speaking staff and will address twenty meetings. Republican ward and precinct meetings will begin Monday, Harry Yockey, speaker’s bureau head, announced. i_ SHUMAKER IS ‘LOW’ Dry Chief’s Condition Still Judged Serious. Dr. Edward S. Shumaker, Indiana Anti-Saloon League superintendent, continued in serious condition today at his home, 2232 Broadway, where he is confined, suffering from a liver ailment. Dr. C. H. Winders, temporary league superintendent, said Dr. Shumaker “rested well Friday night and is resting quietly this morning.” STATE OFFICERS NAMED Savings and Loan League Names Carl J. Weber President. Carl J. Weber of Ft. Wayne was ; elected president of the Savings and Loan League of Indiana at the closing session of the league's annual convention at the Lincoln Friday. Other officers elected were: Lewis Librand, Terre Haute, first vicepresident; H. A. Strossweg, Evansville, second vice-president; George F. Odgen, Peru, secretary, and J. E. Pierce, treasurer.

BOYS, 9 AND 7, ARE HELD FOR SLAYING

Confess Degenerate Attack on Lad, 3, Resulting in His Death. * • i Rv 7*r a* MILFORD, Conn., Oct. 12.—Having confessed to the killing of 3I year-/old Albert Mikenas of Ansonia —one of the most shocking crimes i on record here—John and- James Mulligan, aged 9 and 7 respectively, | today faced arraignment as “de- : iinquents.” Under a statute, the two county wards ca.i net be arraigned on a , more serious charge. As delinquents. | they may be sentenced to an indeterminate term in Cheshire reformatory. not to exceed twenty-one | years, or may be confined to the

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INDIANAPOLIS, SATURDAY, OCT. 12, 1929

PREMIER, 63 TODAY, RESTS j IN SECLUSION MacDonald Observes Natal Day Quietly in His Hotel Suite. ISHBEL HAS ‘SURPRISE’ ! Statesman Fights Fatigue Induced by Arduous Schedule. BY JOSEPH GORDON I'nlleii rress Staff Correspondent NEW YORK, Oct. 12.—Ramsay MacDonald today marked his birthj day in a luxurious hotel suite more I than 3,000 miles away from Lossiemouth where he was born 63 years ago in a fishing shack on the bleak Scottish shore. He apparently regarded his birthday as unimportant; there was the bigger business of working for world peace to engross him. The prime minister’s daughter Ishbel had what she called a “surprise” for him, but that was a family matter and neither chose to reveal the nature of-their modest celebration. MacDonald obviously was tired from the round of dinners, receptions, speeches and conferences, which have been on his schedule since he arrived here from England a week ago Friday. Fatigue Apparent Today he was to have an opportunity to rest. His weariness was apparent when he reached New York from Washington, but it was not until Friday inght that the fa- | tigue crept into his resonant voice. ; The prime minister already had made three speeches during the day | before he arose at the banquet of | the council on foreign relations Friday night to make another address. It was the most lengthy one of the day, filled with MacDonald’s graceful phrases and a renewed plea to "enthrone peace all over the world.” Radio carried his message throughout the United States and across to England, where it was broadcast. Elihu Root, chairman at the dinner, introduced MacDonald as one who fought for pfeace “with the weapons of frank and open friendship.” Problem Not Simple MacDonald emphasized that the problem of moral and physical disarmament was not a simple one. “This is the problem of statesmanship,” he said. “On the one hand you get your moral disarmament. Sentiment is with you. pity is with you, resolutions read fair and sound well that are carried unanimously. But the moment you start to apply them for the purpose of transferring the mentalities of peoples from a mentality security to a mentality of political security, then the poor statesman is beset by a thousand and one exceedingly intricate problems. “Obviously, the first step that can be taken to prove our sincerity is that you and we say to each other, ‘We are beginning to get indifferent as to our relative fighting forces. What is the use of troubling about something that never is going to be used?”

state home for feeble minded. The brothers, described by Deputy Coroner James J. Corrigan as “moral degenerates.” were m the juvenile detention home at New Haven today awaiting anew finding in the case by Corrigan. After investigation of the crime last August, Corrigan had ascribed the attack to a “person or persons unknown.” According to the statements the boys made to police, they had not intended to kill Albert. After playing with him at Walnut Beach they had taken him into a swamp and attacked him, they are alleged to have said. Holding Albert's mouth to prevent outcry, they prevented his breathing, *medical examination having shown the child was a “mouth breather.”

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looking for a ‘Break 9

Just an impatient little girl, roaming Hollywood and looking for the “breaks” which have failed to put in an appearance, is Kathryn Stanley, known around the cinema village as “the last of the old school.” The description is apt, but somewhat misleading, for Kathryn is far from old. She is a graduate of the Mack Sennett lot, which has produced such stars as Charlie Chaplin, Fatty Arbuckle, Gloria Swanson, Phyllis Haver, Louise Fazenda and others. With only three years’ experience in the films, Kathryn might be suspected of being a trifle impatient at her lack of immediate success, but the above photo seems to guarantee its coming.

FINGER PRINTING FOR AUTOIST URGED

Crime Conference Hears Program Outlined by Fifield. BY’ DANIEL M. KIDNEY Secretary of State Otto G. Fifield took the platform at the final session of the Governor’s crime conference this morning and offered definite suggestions for a program. These included; Election of all sheriffs and prosecutors for a four-year term, instead of two. Better pay and higher qualifications for these offices. Prosecutions under the habitual criminal act whenever possible. Payment of fees for state witnesses. Change of venue for the state. Conviction by a five-sixths jury in misdemeanor cases. Based on Experience Fifield based Ins recommendations to the conference upon his experience as secretary of state. This office places him in charge of the state bureau of criminal Identification and investigation; state police, and the securities commission. He outlined the work of each man and urged close co-operation from local officials. Co-operation with the securities commission was urged through checkups with local banks. “It has been the custom of long standnig among police officers to try to make individual cases for the glory contained therein,” the speaker pointed out in discussing state plice wrk. He said that all the state asks is a chance to aid and the local police can get all the glory. Co-operation Is Asked Indiana police chiefs, sheriffs and railroad police were urged to select an advisory committee to co-operate wjtii the criminal bureau, the selection to be made through their associations. Finger printing all applicants for driver’s license also was suggested. M. E. Foley, secretary of the Indiana state prison trustees, presented a comprehensive survey of the indeterminate sentence and parole laws of the state. He has served as trustee for twenty-two years. Since paroles were inaugurated thirty-two years ago, 8,627 prisoners have been paroled, Foley said. Thirty-three paroles were revoked before release of the prisoner. Os those released, 2.011 violated rules, 1.339 were returned to'prison,' and 672 still are at large. Discussing action of the present trustees functioning on parole and pardon matters, Foley declared. “Our acts have been in good

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faith and no sinister influences, political or otherwise, have ever interfered with our decisions or conclusions sitting as a parole board. “This public position is not a pleasant one, but I am hoping for better things in the Hoosier commonwealth.” He urged increasing the number of field agents to that the parole systetm can be extetnded. Other seakers this morning were Sheriff Frank J. Kopey of Pulaski county and Chief Walter Cavanaugh of the Ft. Wayne police. John L. Moorman, president of the prison trustees, presided.

DIRECT FRIARY NEEDJSJJRGED Women Voters’ League \Ends Affairs Institute. Expressing satisfaction at the results of their institute on public affairs, members of the Indiana League of Women Voters returned to their home today following the closing sessions Friday afternoon at the Columbia Club. The short ballot, need for registration lists of voters in Indiana, and a direct primary were advocated by speakers at the Friday meeting. “I am grieved that Indiana has no registration law,” said Professor Thomas H. Reed of the University of Michigan, “for I can not conceive how you can have an honest election without a list of voters. To have no registration is a return to afftediluvian simplicity in elections.” He urged the short ballot as a time-saver for the voter. Amendment of the present primary law in Indiana to permit the naming of watchers at the poHs during the counting of votes, was urged by Judge Charles F. Remy of the Indiana appellate court. “One of the weaknesses of the present primary law is that it does not guard against fraud,” Judge Remy declared. Dr. Louise Overacker, assistant professor of history at Wellesley college, defined the need for the direct primary in the United States. TWO ARE NOMINATED John Lancaster and William Hatfield were nominated trustees on the Citizens’ ticket, which is seeking to defeat the Progressive ticket in the Beech Grove election Nov. 5. William Boyer is in the race for clerk on the Citizens’ ticket.

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i MACK’S PITCHER IN FOURTH GAME OF SERIES IS MYSTERY; WEATHER CONDITIONS IDEAL Bruins Determined to Even Annual Classic After Winning Third Fray Behind Fine Hurling of Guy Bush. HORNSBY AND CUYLER SHINE AT BAT Mercury Rises Slowly at Philadelphia, Where Rivals Resume Battle for World Baseball Championship. \ BY FRANK GETTY" United Press Sports Editor . PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 12.—The 1929 world series was resumed here today with the Philadelphia Athletics leading the Chicago Cubs two games to one. A courageous pitching effort by lanky Guy Bush and a timely recovery of a missing batting eye by Kiki Cuyler had put the Cubs, winners in the third game game by a score of 3 to 1, within striking distance of evening up the series, and the National League champions went out today determined to do so. The weather man continued to smile on the annual baseball classic today and pronounced fair weather with slowly rising temperature. The sky which became overcast during the night, began to clear this morning and prospects were for excellent baseball weather for the fourth game of the series.

Page Mr. Vance flu l it it rd Press CHICAGO, Oct. 12.—8 y the verdict in the “Canary Murder Case,” Mrs. Nellies Lyons will get anew canary. James Riley, boarder at her home, couldn’t sleep for the twittering of Dickie. He wrung the little fellow’s neck and flung him out the window. Judge Phillip J. Finnegan exacted Riley’s promise to buy Mrs. Lyofis another canary and to control his temper hereafter. t

GANGSTER GUNS BARK; ONE DIES Alcohol Feud Takes Life of Chicago Baker. Bii United Press CHICAGO, Oct.. 12.—Gangland I guns have blazed again, leaving one man dead and another wounded probably fatally. The body of Attijlo Fenolla, 34, a Chicago baker, said by police to have been engaged in cooking alcohol, was found Friday night in Hessville, a suburb of Hammond, Ind. There were six bullets in his head. Police said he had incurred the enmity of a group of south Chicago alcohol raketeers. More than a score of shots were fired in a battle at the Windmill tavern, when Joseph Touhey, 35, said to be a Maywood beer runner, led four companions in an asserted attempt to take Victor Willert, proprietor of the roadhouse, for a, ride. Touhey fell with a bullet in his chest above the heart, and his pals fled. RECEIVER OF DEFUNCT BANK SUES ON NOTES Three Actions Brought for $5,700 Due Institution at Hope. Three suits to recover a total of $5,798 on notes held by the defunct Citizens National bank of Hope have been filed in federal court by Charles H. Ellis, receiver. Defendants and judmerrt asked are: Rush W. Isley and L. M. Isley, R. R. 4, Shelbyville, $898; John G. Schaefer. Hope, $3,509, and Willie R. Carman, Cecil B. Carman and Georgia A. Isley, $1,400. Herman A. Stewart, former cashier, of the bank, has pleaded guilty to nine counts of a federal indictment charging embezzlement, which resulted in closing of the bank. ARGENTINA CELEBRATES Festival Is Observed on Anniversary of Birth of Columbus. Bn United Press BUENOS AIRES. Oct. 12.—A1l Argentina turned out in holiday spirit and attire today to celebrate the day of the race iEI Dia de la Raza). a festival dedicated to her; people's Latin origin and observed on the anniversary of the birth of Christopher Columbus. While the major exercises centered here with the participation of President Hipolito Irigoyen and 10,000 of the military, the day was celebrated throughout the nation in similar manner.

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It will be Charley Root for Chicago, and goodness only knows who for Philadelphia. Connie Mack, tasting the sting of defeat for the first time in the series, was trying to think up another of those spectacular surprises such as the one with which he crossed the Cubs by sending Howard Ehmke in to pitch the first game. Foxx Is Baffled The Mackmen did not show to advantage in their first appearance before their own fans Friday. Jimmy Foxx, the versatile first baseman, who was the hitting hero of the games in Chicago, couldn't bat a ball out of the infield, A1 Simmons went hitless. Jimmy Dykes, most popular of the whole lot with the Shibe park fans, had the misfortune to contribute the misplay which helped along the three-nm Chicago rally In the sixth inning. That rally was featured by timely hits by Rogers Hornsby and Klkl Cuyler, who, in a measure, thus redeemed themselves for earlier errors of omission. Bush Big Star But it was the lion-hearted work of Guy Bush, the soft-spoken, drawling Mississippian, who pitched himself and his ball club to victory despite constant trouble, which was most responsible for the Cub's first victory of the series, which also was the first achieved by a National League contender in three successive years of World Series play. Not only are the Cubs decidedly better off mathematically as a result of winning the third game, but they should prove a vastly Improved ball club with the encouragement they received from their victory. The spell is broken. They have proved that they are not destined for any such devasting defeat as overtook Pittsburgh in 1927 and the St. Louis Cardinals in 1928. They./ have a fair chance of coming through now to win the 1929 World Series. If they go down, it won’t be with a coat of whitewash. RAIL UNION JOINS IN GLOSSBRENNER FIGHT Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen Also Oppose Gardner. Opposition to the election of Alfred M. Glossbrenner, Republican candidate for councilman from the Third district, was expressed in a resolution adopted by Eureka lodge, No, 14, of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen. Both Republican candidates are opposed to their “well known and widely advertised antagonism” to union labor and strong belief in the American or “closed-to-union” shop policy. Glossbrenner, the resolution declared, has established this policy in his own printing shop and has advocated it, not only here, but throughout the United States. Gamer also is opposed because of his friendliness to utility interests and his participation on the "guessing committee’ of the Chamber of Commerce which approved and whitewashed the recent merger of electric utility companies In Indianapolis.” Hourly Tempera tore# 6a. m 58 9a. m IT 7a. m 59 10 a. nj..... 58 8 a. m..... 58