Indianapolis Times, Volume 42, Number 250, Indianapolis, Marion County, 26 February 1931 — Page 5

FEB. 26, 1931

LYNCH TRIAL IDENTIFICATION NEARLY FAILURE State Witnesses Unable to Connect Lennon With Crime. By Times Special MARION, Ind., Feb. 26.—Almost complete failure of witnesses to Identify Charles Lennon as a member of a mob which lynched two Negroes here Aug. 7, after removing them from the Grant county Jail, marked today’s session of his trial. Os about twelve witnesses questioned so far by the prosecution, only two or three have given testimony connecting Lennon with the mob. Among those identifying him was Jacob Campbell, sheriff at the time the Negroes were arrested on charges of killing a white man and attacking his girl companion. The state is expected to complete Its evidence in time for the defense to open its testimony today. It is expected the case will go to the Jury Friday.

BOY, 13, YOUNGEST TO RECEIVE SCOUT HONOR Eagle Rank Conferred at Richmond Within Fifteen Months. By Time* Bpecidt RICHMOND, Ind., Feb. 26.—The youngest Boy Scout ever to attain the coveted Eagle rank in Wayne county is John Whelan, who received the badge at the anniversary court of honor this month. Whelan was 12 years old in September, 1929, when he entered scouting. Within a month he became a second class scout and two months later completed his firstclass requirements, both in the minimum time. He became a Star scout in March, 1930, received his life award in June of the same year and in December he completed requirements for the Eagle rank, fifteen months after starting the work. In addition to his outstanding work in scouting Whelan is a high ranking student at Test junior high school, where all his grades are straight A’s. SUSPECT TRIES SUICIDI Woman Was Acused of Being Robbery Accomplice. By United I’rte* TERRE HAUTE, Ind., Feb. 26. Mrs. Ida Vance, 33, arrested with Thomas Abry early this week as an accomplice in the robbery of Dr. O. L. Baldridge as he left his office Monday night, failed in an attempted suicide Wednesday night. Mrs.* Vance, released on her own recognizance Wednesday when Dr. Baldridge failed to identify her as the person who drove the bandit car, took the poison while in a taxi en route to the home of her parents. BEET“ GROWERS ' LOSE Sugar Flant at Decatur Will Be Idle for Season. By Times fipeela i DECATUR, Ind., Feb. 26.—Farmers of Adams and neighboring counties will suffer financially this yei.r through decision of T. G. Gallagher, receiver for the Holland-St. Louis Company not to operate its sugar plant here during the coming season. Sale of sugar beets to the company has netted growers thousands of dollars annually. Gallagher says the weak market for sugar caused the decision not to operate next season. Friend of Cats Is Dead By United Prees SOMERVILLE, Mass., Feb. 26. When police entered the home of Miss Ellen Spence, 65, and found her dead of heart disease, they discovered twenty-five hungry cats in the house.

Friday—the February E. 0. M. Sale If you ire Hilling: to wash and iron merchandise that is slightly soiled from display—if you are not too particular about the color '••ou choose—or if you can wear the sires in these odds and ends apparel, then— * # Here Are Some Real Bargains for You! In addition there are hundreds of yards of remnants of fine yard goods and domestics drastically reduced! Every item is of Ayres standard quality and will give dependable service! Things you need NOW! Come early tomorrow—Doors open at 9! E. 0. M. Sale of Spring Dresses A group of higher priced dresses has been radically reduced for clearance! Every one is a smart spring style—well made of flat crepes, georgettes, Na chiffon, or eyelet crepe. In prints, blacks, greens, blue, etc. Choice of II cowl necklines, 2-piece frocks, boleros, furred sleeves, etc. Sizes 14 to 44. W 0 200 Better Dresses Radically Reduced! Another group of dresses at a tremendous reduction! These are odds and aft * _ ends of late winter frocks made to sell at many times this low price! Suitable $ J # jjQ for knock-about wear, shopping, etc, —Downstairs at Ayres. Full-Fashioned Chiffon Hose Here's another very special item for the Februavj E. O. M. Sale! These beau- ■■ tiful, higher priced hose are radically reduced for one day only. Pure silk chis- BLk 11 ft son; full-fashioned; fully reinforced. Substandards. Sixes 8H to 10—in popular V w colors. Pr. “REAL SILK” Hose—Sizes 81/2 and 9 Only Discontinued firsts and substandards of pure thread silk hose with lisle hemmed a a tops, and some of silk to the tops. In sizes 8H and 9 only. Aassorted colors. j* O|| —Downstairs at Ayres. £ Downstairs at Ayres

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Virgil Kirkland is shown hero with his father and attorneys as they mapped defense plfns in the # courtroom at Valparaiso, where ycung Kirkland is on trial for the alleged murder of Arlene Draves, 17, at the now famous Gary gin party. Left to right, are: Virgil Kirkland: Elmer Kirkland, the defendant’s father, and defense attorneys Barrat O’Hara, Oscar Thiele and J. P. Crumpacker.

INDUSTRIES JOIN RALLY CONTEST Stage Star Will Appear in Safety Meetings. Twelve industrial firms, representing 2,500 employes, already have entered the attendance contest to be staged by the police department in connection with the city-wide safety rally in Tomlinson hall tonight and Friday night. Trophy will be awarded the business or industrial firm having the largest attendance. Principal addresses on safety will be made by Gordon Wilson of Chicago, safety director of the Management and Engineering Corporation, and James E. Deery, city attorney. An extensive musical program, featured h y Ben Bard, stage star now appearing at the Lyric, will be presented. DAME MELBA IS BURIED Funeral Services Are Most Elaborate in Australian City’s History. By United Press MELBOURNE, Feb. 26.—Dame Nellie Melba, famous Australian singer whose voice was heard throughout the world, w£s buried today in the most impressive funeral service in Melbourne’s history. The entire city was hushed as the funeral procession passed through the streets. LEGION TO HAVE WEEK Governor Proclaims March 9 to 16 for Membership Drive. Governor Harry G. Leslie today proclaimed the week of March 9 to 16, American Legion Round-up week, in co-operation with the Indiana Legion’s membership campaign. YOUThTi77Ts ACCUSED Harvey Broglin Alleged to Have Robbed Drug Stores. Solution of ten recent drug store robberies was claimed by police tpday with an alleged confession of Harvey Broglin, 17, of 529 North Keystone avenue, arrested Tuesday night in the Brennan dry goods store, 3810 East Michigan street. He is charged with burglary. Goshen Collgee Dean Dies GOSHEN, Ind , Feb. 26.—Typhoid fever caused the death here last night of Noah Oyer, 39, for the past six years dean of Goshen college. He was dean of Hesston colege, Hesston, Kan., prior to coming to Goshen. He leaves his window, two daughters and a son.

CLOCK ADDED FEATURE OF NEW RADIO OUTFIT Timepiece Will Act as "Watchdog” for Sleepy Listener. Radio, almost solely entertaining to date, promises to undertake an additional and more useful function this year—that of lulling the radioequipped family to sleep at night and waking it up in the morning. This serious business is effected by means of a telechron all-electric clock, a 'feature of one of the 1931 Silvertone models sold by Sears, Roebuck & Cos. The clock is run by electricity, needs no winding and never stops, even when the radio is turned off. It is built into the cabinet, and when secondary dials, joined to both clock and set, are adjusted, the radio will turn on or off arjy specified time, in ten-minute intervals.

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Fire Destroys Flour Mill WELLINGTON, Kan., Feb. 26. An explosion, followed by fire, which injured four men and razed a large flour mill plant with a loss of $300,000 was attributed today to spontaneous combustion.

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HOUSE PASSES PARI-MUTUEL BETTING BILL Backers Have Little Hope for Measure’s Life in Senate. With the liberal group firmly seated in the saddle, Indiana house of representatives today passed the Allardt bill legalizing pari-mutuel betting on horse racing, although apparently little hope exists for favorable consideration in the senate. Failing 48 to 34 to gain a constitutional majority late Wednesday afternoon, the bill was called down again today under guidance of Representative Delph L. McKesson (Marshall), Democratic floor leader. He has led a determined fight for passage since it first came out of the public morals committee with the tag of indefinite postponement. Loud applause greeted the 57 to 35 vote for passage, and McKesson immediately inserted a "clincher” action to prevent opponents recalling the bill and killing it. This he accomplished by moving for reconsideration and then moving his own motion be tabled. Under house rules, no further action now can be taken even within the twenty-four hours usually allowed for recall. The measure, claimed by its proponents capable of raising millions

of dollars a year for the state, would license promoters at $2,500 a day. This money and 20 cents on each race admission would go into the state general fund, if the senate passes the bill. Promoters would be entitled to retain 64 per cent of the total wagers passing through the mutuel machines. As originally introduced, revenues raised by the measure would have gone to the agricultural board's premium fund. As passed, revenues would enable a proportionate property tax reduction to be made. Should the state inaugurate parimutuel betting at the state fair, the agricultural board might collect the 64 per cent "promoter's fee” for construction of anew grand stand, t was believed. ACCUSE ITALIAN ENVOY OF PROPAGANDA WORK Ambassador Preaching Disloyalty to U. S., Stimson Told. By SCripps-llotcard Xeicspapcr Alliance WASHINGTON, Feb. 26.—Complaint that Giacomo De Martino, the Italian ambassador, and other Italian representatives in the United States are preaching ‘disloyalty to this country’ through the newly former "Lictor Federation” will be presented to Secretary Stimson by anti-Fascisti spokesmen. Stimson suggested a committee of American citizens of Italian extraction submit whatever proofs they have of their charge. The ambassador’s part in bringing on a court-martial charge against Smedley D. Butler and his 1 inquiry into remarks by John Lord O'Brian, assistant to the attorneygeneral, prompted action by Martino’s critics.

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A DOCTOR’S Advice for Stubborn Constipation

DrINK at least six classes of water daily preferably before meals. Eat bulkier foods, such as vegetables, fruits and coarse breads. Use a mild laxative as needed.” That is Dr. Caldwell’s advice to people with stubborn bowels. He specialized on thetbowels; treated thousands for constipation and its ills. The prescription he used'over and over has become the world’s most popular laxative! “Syrup Pepsin,” as it is now called, was tested

by over 47 years of practice. Today you can get Dr. Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin at any drugstore in America. It is always the same; made exactly according to the original prescription, from laxative herbs,

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pure pepsin and other valuable ingredients. Nothing in it to harm even a baby It does not gripe, sicken or cause any discomfort. But it moves the bowels; it gets rid of ail the souring waste which clogs the system and makes you headachy, gassy, bloated, weak, bilious. A doctor should know just what is best for the bowels. Syrup Pepsin is a famous doctor’s choice of a safe, pleasant, effective laxative for men, women, older folks, and children.

Dr. YV. B. Caldwell’s SYRUP PEPSIN A Doctor's Family Laxative