Indianapolis Times, Volume 43, Number 39, Indianapolis, Marion County, 25 June 1931 — Page 3

25,1931.

EXPERTS HINT STARR'S NOTES ARE FORGERIES Mystery Deepens as Validity of Suicide Letters Is Questioned. By United Press NEW YORK, June 25.—The mysterious death of beautiful Stan* Faithfull apparently was no nearer solution today than it was on the morning of June 8, when the eccentric Greenwich Village girl’s bruised body was found washed ashore at Long Beach, L. I. The letters which Dr. G. Jameson Carr, Cunard liner physician and intimate friend of the dead girl, brought to this country and by which authorities hoped to solve the baffling drowning, have been described as "extremely different" in handwriting from Starr’s other letters. Handwriting experts testified that the letters were written in too even and rounded script, especially for a person contemplating suicide within twenty-four hours. Forged, Says Stepfather Stanley E. Faithfull, stepfather of the dead girl, previously had challenged the authenticity of the letters and expressed the opinion they were written by a clever forger who was intimate with even the merest details of Starr’s life in an attempt to commit the “perfect murder.” The letters, which were made public by District Attorney Elvin N. Edwards, detailed plans to commit suicide and also expressed a "mad and undying love" for Carr. Miss Louise Rice, handwriting expert, said the three letters were “easy for a forger to write." ■Writing "Too Regular" J. V. Harding, another expert, declared the handwriting could hardly be that of a person about to commit suicide because it was too regular. The letters, the alignment and the spacing between the words were too regular, he said, and they were too methodically arranged on the four pages to exhibit any agitation such as a person about to die would feel. Edwards has not abandoned his theory of murder, despite the letters indicating suicide, and said “the case is still open." Assistant Martin W. Littleton Jr., indicated there still are several clews which point to murder. Prisoner Offers Clew It was learned today that the “break” which Inspector Harold R. King hopes to obtain hinges on the story told by Harry Goldstein, a prisoner being held in the tombs for Los Angeles authorities. Goldstein told authorities he was a chauffeur for a wealthy man who ; toured France with Stan* Faithfull and that he saw this same man in New York the day the girl vanished. If this evidence proves sufficiently promising it was learned the grand jury will not be convened Friday as ; announced, but next Tuesday, i Meanwhile, there will be no cor-1 oner’s verdict until the grand juryi reaches a decision. JUDGE ADVOCATE OF LEGION QUITS POST Scott W. Lucas Resigns; Intending to Run for Senator. Resignation of Scott W. Lucas of Havana. 111., as national judge advocate of the American Legion because of his intention of a becoming a candidate for the Democratic nomination for United States senator from Illinois in 1932, was announced today by American Legion headquarters here. Lucas has offered to aid with the work of the judge advocate’s department pending the appointment of his successor. He can not retain the post because the Legion's constitution provides that no candidate for political office may hold a position in the organization. He was appointed to thfe national executive committee of the Legion in 1927 and was elected judge advocate In 1930.

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“Just another sideswipe!” That’s what Tom Lynch, traffic officer at Maryland street and Kentucky avenue, remarked today as the above photo was taken.

CITE STEVE'S POWER Linked to Power Firm in Blackmail Suit. By Times Special YOUNGSTOWN, June 25.—D. C. Stephenson was linked with Ohio power and light companies in testimony Wednesday at trial of County prosecutor Ray L. Thomas on a blackmail charge. Clyde W. Osborne, former Ohio grand dragon, testified that Stephenson gave a Cadillac automobile to Raleigh Reese, lobbyist and assistant of the Ohio Edison Company. Reese was Stephenson’s right hand man while Stephenson was head of the klan, Osborne said. Thomas is charged with attempting to blackmail Harry Engle, former city traction commissioner, under a service at cost franchise, to force Engle to drop a claim for $250,000 against the company which Engle says the company owes him as secret pay for services he rendered the company while traction commissioner. CHECK GRAFT CHARGED Young Indianapolis Man Held by Police on Fraud Allegations. Evans King, 23. of 2010 Caroline street, thought he had a clever graft, police say, but they changed his mind. King, officers charge, went to an office in the Circle Tower, told a woman he was repairing her era- j ployer’s automobile, and needed j $13.35 for parts. The employer was out .of the city and the woman wrote a check for the amount and alleges she gave it to King. He returned later and got a check for $22. King cashed the checks, bought a watch on credit at a downtown store, and sold it to another office employe, it is charged. Later, he went into another office and collected money on fake auto repairs, police claim. About 63 per cent of Australia’s more than 6.300.090 inhabitants live in cities or towns.

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And Tom’s days are full of sideswipes. For when the weather’s not overworking his kerchief the fast-turning motorist are overworking his feet to keep out of the way.

Gone, but Not Forgotten

Automobiles reported to police as stolen belor.e to: John Murray, 630 East Thirty-sixth street. Ford coupe, from 1254 West Twen-ty-third street. Walter Davis. 4401 West Jackson street. Chrysler sedan. 94-898. from New York and Delaware streets. E. M. Simmons. 456 Emerson avenue. Essex sedan. 91-263. from McCarty street and Madison avenue. Jerald Hill. 910 Livingston avenue. Chevrolet roadster. 748-146. from 2002 South East street.

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Stolen automobiles recovered by police belong to: Otto H. Suesz. 1121 North LaSalle street. Overland sedan, found at 220 South East street. Frank Bird Transfer Company. Ford truck, found in front of 534 North Senate avenue. Virgil Elkins. Connersville. Ind.. Chevro.et coach, found in rear of 602 North Grant street. James V/. Lampkin. 1121 North Wallace avenue. Dodge sedan, found near Twen-ty-sixth street and Riverside drive. Chrysler sedan. 78-630. on rear, and 224-385 in car. found at Sheffield avenue and Eleventh street. URGE CONSERVATION AID Indiana Legion to Be Asked to Take Stand by Brown Post. Conservation of the state’s natural resources as a major activity of the Indiana American Legion will be proposed at the : i convention at Anderson in An . by the Hilton U. Brown Jr. post. The Seventh district organization has approved the proposal and a resolution on the subject adopted here has been forwarded to all Legion posts of the state for consideration before the convention.

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SPANIARDS BAR EMPRESS ZITA AND SON OTTO Hapsburgs No Longer Are Welcome, Embassies in Paris Learn. By United Press PARIS, June 25. —Vague unrest is stirring again in the embassies and delegations in Paris over the question of a Hapsburg restoration in Hungary. The question of the position of the former Empress Zita, widow of the Emperor Karl, last Hapsburg to sit on the throne of the dual monarchy, has arisen in nearly every government in Europe. Paris, clearing house for rumors and international questions of all types, has been buzzing with the story that Zita and her son, the young Archduke Otto, heir to the Hapsburg power in Austria and Hungary, no longer are welcome in Spain. When Alfonso XIII sat on the throne, Zita and her family found haven there, somewhat to the chagrin of the republican elements of Europe—elements which u*ould like to see them as far out of Europe as possible. Nor are matters made easier by the fact that Zita and her friends do not hide their determination to place curly-headed Otto on the throne of his father. Republican Spain, where Zita found refuge after the World war, definitely has frowned upon her presence In the country. The recent invitation addressed by Zita to leaders and members of the important and numerous Legitimist party in Hungary made the situation more difficult. The invitation called for a meeting to map out plans for the July Hungarian elections. The ex-premier, Count Moritz Esterhazy, will be a candidate and it is assumed that if he is succesful he will be able to do much to restore the fortunes of the Hapsburgs in Hungary.

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Man Suffers Three Broken Ribs When Two Cars Collide. Automobile crashes in and near Indianapolis Wednesday resulted in injuries to six persons. H. J. Sandusky, 44, of 2740 Barth avenue and his daughter, Elnora, 12, were hurt when the car in which they were riding collided with a truck at Troy and Carson avenues. Both were taken home. Sandusky suffering from three broken ribs. Driver of the truck, L. Shafer, 17, 'of 1312 Troy avenue, was not arrested. W T hen two cars collided at Speedway City Wednesday night, A. J. Powell, 35, of 710 North Holmes avenue and W. E. Matlock, 29, Pennsylvania hotel, drivers, were injured. They were taken to city | Hospital. Running across the street in 1 front of his home, Donald De Boor, ;3, of 3144 School street, late I Wednesday was injured when struck by an auto driven by J. L. Haskell, 25, of 429 North Dearborn street. After an automobile struck and injured William Campbell, 24, at Tremont and Washington streets, Harley Hedge, 1044 South Sheffield avenue, was arrested on four charges. Hedge is charged with assault and battery, failure to have a certificate of title and driver’s license and driving through a safety zone. ZEMO RELIEVES ITCHING BURNING ECZEMA Soothing, ccoling ZEMO brings prompt relief to itching, burning skin; even in severe cases relief comes as soon as ZEMO touches the ; tortured skin. Eczema, Ringworm, Rashes, Pimples, Dandruff and other annoying skin or scalp troubles generally yield to this soothing, antiseptic lotion. Zemo is safe and dependable. All druggists, 35c, 60c, | SI.OO. Extra Strength Zemo best for : chronic cases —51.25. Advertisei ment.

CITY WOMAN IS DEAD Mrs. Florence Leatherman Passes Away at City Hospital. Mrs. Florence Leatherman, 42, of 1226 North Illinois street. Apartment 8, died at city hospital early today, shortly after being rushed to the hospital in a state of coma. Death was believed caused by a hemorrhage. She had been ill for some time. Mrs. Leatherman. who formerly had been a nurse at both city and Methodist hospital, is survived by the husband. Frank Leatherman; the mother, Mrs. Etta McCilliard, New York City; two sisters, Mrs. Betty Catt and Mrs. Laura Farrian, New York City, and a brother, Ben McCilliard, 1725 Ingram stret. Funeral services, which will be in Fountain City, have not been completed.

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paid, although they admitted that demands for $5,000 had been made. Steps were taken immediately after the release to obtain the release of Max Glasser, whom police were holding in connection with the kidnaping. Glasser, Levin said, had been an unwilling go-between for Robinson and the kidnapers. Loganport Banks Merge By United Prats LOGANSPORT, Ind.. June 25. Purchase by the First National bank here of the State National Bank and Trust Company was announced today by John Brookmeyer. president of the First National, tha merger forming a $6,500,000 institution. Capital stock is $250,000; surplus. SIOO,OOO, and undivided profits, $95,000.