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Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-11-15
First Assembly of League
of Nations Gets Under Way


The meeting room is q great barn-like
structure with seats set aside for spec
tators and the press. All were filled to
overflowing long before the historic ses-
sion opened. Outside the building the
picturesquely uniformed Swiss gendarmes
held back the great crowd OF sightseers
who cheered loudly as motor cars raced
up depositing diplomats from the vari-
Gus countries.
There was a loud buzz of conversation
In the room with groups Of representa-
tives of the various powers gathered In
earnest conversation. The subdued hum
Of their talk did not subside until the
gavel Of the temporary chairman fell
sharply upon his desk.
HOPE Q. S. SOON TO
JOIN APPLAUDED.
President Motta Of the Swiss Fedora
ton, had welcomed the delegates In be-
half of Switzerland in an appropriate lit
tie speech. He said it was a happy idea
for the League TO begin its real labor on
the shores OF the quiet Swiss lake coun-
try where peace held sway even while
the flames Of war were racing over Eu-
rope.
The delegates applauded when Presi-
dent Motta expressed the hope that tho
United States would soon fill her vacant
seat.
= Following luncheon, when the delegates
were guests of the Swiss Federal Coun-
Confined on Page Four0
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-11-15
TAX
LEGISLATION
is SUGGESTED
New System for Revenue From
Motor Cars AdvO-
Gated.

Sweeping reforms TO be asked Of the
next Legislature in the State automobile
tax law and in the statutes extending the
powers and duties Of the board Of coun-
ty commissioners and the county council
to provide county parks, today are be-
ing considered by members OF the Marion
County board Of commissioners and the
Marion County council.
The most striking reform, which is be
ing advocated by County Commissioner
Joseph Hayes and favored by Commis-
sioner Lewis George. is to divide more
evenly the responsibility OF paying for
improved roads and for a larger revenue.
Another bit Of legislation is being ad-
yanced by a member OF the Marion Coun-
ty council which would grant to boards
Of county commissioners and county
councils the power to purchase and
maintain sites for public parks in the
townships.
In discussing his idea Of changing the
basis on which the automobile taxes are
levied and collected, Commissioner Hayes
and a straight tax-the revenue obtained
TO be used exclusively in Improving and
maintaining public highways.
Some States nave a gasoline tax,
said Mr.. Hayes. That makes it possible
for the tourist 10 bear in a small meas
ure the cost Of good roads. This will
not work a hardship because the various
classes OF vehicles win be graded. Why
shouldn't the tourist in some way pay
Continued on Page EIeven.l
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-11-15
SOVIET ARMY
SWEEPS OVER
ALLOF CRIMEA
Crushing of Wrangel Forces
Admits Russian Horde of
TrOtZky Command.

CoNsTANTINOPLB. Nov. 15-The
Russian soviet army. under personal com
msnd Of Leon Troszky, commissar for
war. has overrun all OF Crimea. following
the crushing defeat Of General Wran-
gels anti-Bolshevist forces
The allies are block4ding the Russian
Black Sea coast Russian torpedo boats
are patroling the coast
Refugees are pouring into CONSTANT
nople from Sebastopol. Five thousand
wounded soldiers from General Wrangels
army have arrived. They report that the
fighting along the Crimean battle front
ragged with terrific fury for days before
the Reds finally broke through. They
accused the soviet troops Of giving no
quarter.
II is claimed 80 600 Red soldiers were
killed when the Reds carried By storm
the first line Of defenses OF General
Wrangers army along the northern bor-
der Of Crimea az Perekop. The soviet
army claims the capture Of 10000 pris-
oDers in the battle Of Perekop.
Premier kriyischen Of General Wran-
gels de facto government, who arrived
on Saturday. today issued an appeal for
the Crimean fugitives. The premier has
suffered a complete nervous collapse
Refugees say that the southern ports OF
crimea are the scenes Of indescrfbable
confusion and hat there is widespread
loodng.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-11-15
$100, 80 DAYS ON
TIGER CHARGE
Other Sentences Passed Out
by Judge Collins.

Gus Pete. charged with operating a
blind tiger, was fined 800 and sentenced
to thirty days in Jail by Judge James A.
Collins Of the Criminal Court, today.
Stephen zimmerman, So was fined 800
and sentenced from one to fourteen years
IN prison on a charge Of receiving stolen
goods, but Judgment was suspended dur
ing good behavior, the record shows.
The $50 bond Of Frank Walker. charged
with keeping a gambling house, on ap-
peal from City Court, was declared for
feited by Judge Collins because the de-
fendant failed to appear for trial today
Harry "Goodsie" Lee, negro politician
and gambler, IS the surety on Walkers
bond, 1t was announced IN court.
Ralph Altmeyer. 49, on a charge OF
grand larceny, was sentenced to serve
four months on the Indiana State Farm.
Because OF the failure Of Richard
Arnold, who was sentenced to serve
sixty days on the Indiana State Farm
on a charge Of associating with prosti-
tutes, to perfect his appeal, Judge Col
Inns ordered Arnold committed TO the
farm.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-11-15
C. LEADERS
SLATE NEW FOR
JOB In CABINET
Reputed Deal to Place Chair
man Will Hays in United
States Senate.
FUTURE HELD IN VIEW

Republican leaders received with min
gled emotions reports today that SenS-
tor Harry S. New would be given plaee
in Hardiugs cabinet and that National
Chairman WIN II. Hays would be given
News place in the United States Senate.
This plan seems to have been agreed
upon at a conference of prominent Re-
pubncans at West Baden, where they
have gathered to discuss problems con-
fronting the party. Chief among those
at the parley are Joseph B. Healing OF
indianapolis. Republican national COM
initteeman, and Fred W. Upham, Repub
lican national treasurer and author Of
the boys get the money" slogan.
Political observers give Tie report a
great deal of credence and declare the
decision was reached through a fear
that Senator New would present a vul-
nerable candidacy II he came up for re-
election IN two years. Although Repub-
deans are impressed by the landslide
with which they We're swept into ontce
this fall, they are under no delusion as
to it's cause and they are none too tpi-
mistic about the chances OF their next
state ticket, which will go into the
Geld alone They, therefore, are anx-
lcus 10 obtain the strongest Senatorial
c9nQlQEte possible.
HAYs's AMBITIONS
TWICE sIDETRACKED.
Hays has never been before the people
OF Indiana as a candidate, although twice
before his political ambitions have been
sidetracked by the leaders; once when he
was forced to give way and allow James
Z Watson to take the senatorial nomi-
nation IN 1916. and last winter, when he
gave up his gubernatoTial aspirations
IN favor OF Warren T. McCray Tns
leaders believe. however. the national
chairman is popular with the voters and
they are Of the opinion he would make
much stronger candidate than Senator
New.
The plan, as evolved at the conference,
calls for the appointment OF Senator New
TO the Cabinet. possibly the postmaster
generals portfolio, and then the appoint
meut OF Hays TO the vacant senatorship
by Governor McCray. The proposition,
of course. is contingent on MeCray's
aequiescence. but there is little doubt
but that he feels personally grateful to
Continued Gu Page Nine)
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-11-15
BRITISH TO DEAL
WITH BOLSHEVISTS

LONDON. Nov. 15.-Quick negotiation
Of a trade agreement with Bolshevist
Russia Was urged today.
The Chronicle declared that fighting
the BOlsheYists merely strengthened them.
II hoped the French government would
cease its support OF anti Bolshevist lead
ers In Russia and adopt the British view
Of trade with the Bolshevists.
Writing IN the Observer, J. L. Garvin
said; This Is the utter end Of Frances
recognition Of General Wrangel. This
hapless leader has followed in the foot
steps Of BOlchak and Denekin and 9TH
ers. Our business now is to recognize
an executive Russian government what
ever Il may be. Foreign force cannot
smash the BolsheviEt system. Trade Is
far likelier to transform It into a mod
crate system.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-11-15
SLEEPS ON WHILE
THIEF ROBS TILL
Restaurant Man Short $40
Many Other RObberies.

While Arthur r. Burk night man at
restaurant, 25S East Washington street
slept with bis head resting on q table
and Glen Rigby was busy washing dishes
IN the kitchen at : O'clock thIs morning
thief entsred and stole so from the
cash register.
James NJ .Pierson. 1880 North Capitol
avenue told the police n burglar stole
clothing valued at 500 and tewelry
worth $t0o. One Of the articles Of cloth
ing taken was an evening dress valued at
500
Burglars entered the residence Of
Charles Tuttle. 1856 North Delaware
street Saturday night, but as members
Of the family are IN Chicago the police
have not been able to learn what is
missing.
George Hauser. 1891 North Delaware
street found the front door OF the Tuttle
residence open.
Benjamin Blddle. 40 Blake street, was
held up and robbed OF S24 while walk
ing IN the 500 block on West New York
street last night. TWO men covered him
with revolvers and searched his pockets.
Two hold-up men halted Ira Samuels.
1902 East Twelfth street, and John o,
Donahue, 1873 Deloss street, near 423
South Randolph street Saturday night
an drelieved them OF s27.
Albert Hingle. a taxicab driver, 921
North Illinois street. was held up and
robbed by a man and woman near the
Speedway Saturday night.
Tie man and woman got into his taxi
downtown and asked to be arIven to the
Speedway. The men covered the driver
with revolver, while the woman robbed
him.
o. r. syphers. Stop 3, on the Plsinheld
interurban line, a grocery keeper, was
robbed OF $3.50 Saturday night by two
hold-up men, who escaped in an automo-
bile.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-11-15
FARMERS MAY
ASK MEMBER ON
SERVICE BOARD
Secretary Recommends Stock
yards Be Placed sUnder
State Supervision.
FARM HEAD TO SPEAK

Appointment of a farmer on the Pub
lie Service Comm ssiOn of Indiana, and
for the placing Of the stockyards of the
State under State supervision, which
would be under the direction Of the Pub
lie Service Commission, will be asked of
the next State administration, according
to recommendations made 70 the Indiana
Federation Of Farmers Associations, by
Lewis Taylor, secretary, In the annual
convention OF the Organization today.
The convention opened this morning at
10 o'clock in the auditorium Of the
Masonic Temple, with the president, John
G. Brown, of Monon. presiding. 1t was
announced at the morning session, that
the evening session would be held in the
Assembly room OF the Claypool Hotel,
when J. r. Howard, president OF the
American Farm Bureau Federation, will
speak. Mr. Howard was to have spoken
at the morning session but did not ar
rive in time.
RECOMMENDATIONS
CONTEMPLATE CHANGES.
Sweeping changes in the organizat ation
were recommended by Mr. Taylor In
his report. Among these are:
Uniform system OF accounting for the
various county and township organiza-
tions.
Adoption of a plan for holding the
morale Of the farmers organization.
Holding OF mass meetings for women.
and giving them place in the organiEA-
ton.
Appointment OF a committee to provide
plans Of financing farmers and their
business.
Membership fee to be sed on the abil-
ity of the member TO pay This would
be brought about by the placing Of the
fee In proportion to the assessed vslua-
ton Of the members property for taxa
ton purposes.
The latter accommodation met with
the hearty approval Of the convention.
Included in the secretary's suggestions
for legislation for the farmer vas q re-
quest for the placing In each county
OF an agricultural vocational teacher.
and a demand for a pure seed law 10
be passed by the Leg.slatura.
GREET SUGGESTION
WITH APPLAUSE
Applause greeted the suggestion OF Ar.
Taylor that a farmer be appointed to
membership on the Public Service Com
mission. He pointed ont that the COM
ing State administration. with Warren
T. McCray. a man known 10 be friendly
TO the farmer. would be most likely to
carry this suggestion to a conclusion.
Under this appointment, the supervi-
sion Of the livestock industry would be
tContnued on Page Two.)
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-11-15
WOMEN WILL ASK
JOINT MEETING
South Side Sub Market Issae
TO BE Forced.

South side women who are boosting
q sub municipal market on the south
side are plannlng to write letter to
the board Of works, the council and
Mayor Jewett asking that a public joint
hearing on the question be held A
delegation Of south side women saw
MIR. Jewett Friday morning when hs
laid the blame OF the delay on the
council. saying he was more than will
ing the market be established II tho
council would make an appropriation fol
that purpose. Previously 10 that the
council and the board OF worEs had In
formed the women that II the mayor
would indorse the market It could go
through without any trouble.
"If they refuse our plea we will take
e into politics. although we have not
intended at any time TO make such an
issue Of IT," said Mrs. NJ. L. Reifrel.
The board Of works has received in
formation OF another available barn to
which the 100 street cleaning and ash
hauling mules and the equipment Of
the departments might be moved after
Jan. ]. 1t Is the presence Of these ami
mails and equipment at the Shelby street
barns that has delayed the establish
ment of the market. The board Of works
has announced that It cannot vacate the
barns until the middle Of next summer
when the barn unit Of the municipal
yards at Kentucky avenue and Drover
street is completed.
James NJ. Cooper Of the United States
Encaustic Tile Company offered the board
the rental OF his barn at Maryland and
Shelby streets. The barn has 1900
square feet Of floor space. It is being
used by the Twin City Tractor Company,
but could not be turned over to the
city until some time In January. Mr.
Cooper said. It win house at least forty
Ave mules and some equipment.
Thomas A. Riley, member Of the board
of works, in charge of ash collection
said be doubted II the barn is big enough
to meet the needs Of the departments,
but that the proposal Of Mr.. Cooper will
be given consideration. Another objec-
tion 10 the barn is that It would have
to he partially remodeled to ut the city's
purposes, entailing additional expense
which could be avoided by retaining the
Shelby street barns, Mr.. Riley said.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-11-15
RESCUE SHIP IS
UNABLE TO AID
Relief Thwarted by Heavy
Seas POwerless to Assist.

sAULT STE MARIE, Mich, Nov. IS
The tug Iowa, OF this port is standing
by the wrecked steamer Francis J. Wild
lar, which is being pounded to pieces on
Pancake Shoals, unable to reach II be-
cause OF the heavy seas, according TO a
wireless received here at noon today from
the scene OF the disaster
A second wireless reported that Cap
tain Arthur Forbes Of the Widlar is
aboard the Tug Ainsworth. Of the Domin-
ion Fishing Co. The Ainsworth Is re
ported coaling from a barge preparatory
TO returnind to the scene of the wreck.
Nothing is known as TO the state or tho
whereabouts Of the remainder of the crew
Of the Widlar and meager messages from
lake steamers are conflicting
Captain Forbes has been reported on
two tugs and on the island in the vari
Gus messages received here. Life-saving
stations on the American shore miles
from the wreck are reported sending aid.
There IS general hope expressed in ma
ripe circles that the Widlar crew num-
bering thirty-three viii be rescued If
II did not perish in the first smash-up-
The wind at noon had changed to the
northwest and It Is probable the wreck
age from the Wildar Will soon drift into
the regular passage Of lake vessels.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-11-15
HARDING PARTY
LEAVES POINT
Resort to Automobiles After
Special Breaks
Down.

POINT ISABEL, Texas. Nov. 15.-
President-eleet Warren G. Harding and
bis party left here shortly after noon
by motor for Brownsville. Several auto
mobiles came out from Brownsville to
rescue the party, but reached here with
great difficulty due 70 the miry roads.
Part OF the encourage was unable TO
get into the number OF automobiles pro
vided and were left behind az the point.
They Will go IN by narrow gauge road.
Several hours Sunday were spent
trying yainiy to get the President Elrrt
into Brownsville from Point Isabel where
he has been held up forty-eight hours IN
one Of the severest storms that ever beat
over lower Texas
But the little narrow gauge road that
offered the only chance Of getting the
Senator out Of here tailed to make good
after taking four hours to run a mile
beyond the village and back again. So
Senators. millionaires. baggage AMI all
unloaded into the dark and the party
tugged across the patio by lantern light
20 ths inn FOR the night.
Through Il all. Senator and Mrs, Hard
Ing Joined IN the general good humor
with which the party took its predica-
meut.
Mira. BdwAra McLean's fumous Hope
diamond. the most costly gem In the
word. sparkled from her neck In the
center Of the most distinguished party
that ever rode in either OF the Rio Grande
railroads two passenger cars.
Its great lark. Senstor Harding
laughed. With high hopes at the pros
pect Of being quartered snugly In
Brownsville out OF the storm, the Harding
party packed trunks and luggage early
sunday morning
The Rio GraDds railroad equipment
WAS brought from Belgium In 1872. II
consists Of tiny cosch without springs,
several windows missing little tin
stove IN the center of tho ear. low bench
CONTINUED on Page FOur)
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-11-15
NEWBERRY CASE
REVIEW SOUGHT
Early Action by u. S. Supreme
Court Is Urged.

WASHINGTON. Nov. l5--The early re-
view by the United States Supreme Court
Of the corrupt election case against Sena-
tor Truman H Newberry and eleven
ether prominent Michigan men, was
urged by Solicitor General Friersou to-
day In a motion to advance the case for
hearing.
The Government action is supported
by counsel for Senator Newberry who
was convicted IN the Michigan Federal
Court for violating the corrupt practices
net limiting expenditures in election con-
tests. fined $4,000 and sentenced to a
penitentisry term.
Senator Newberry and others convicted
with him are on bail pending action by
the Supreme Court.
Charles E. Hughes. FORMER Supreme
Court justice, appeared for Newberry.
The court held constitutional and valid
the Connecticut miscellaneous corpora
tlon income tax law Of per cent on net
incomes of both foreign and domestic
corporations for business done in the
State. The court held that the law did
not violate the Federal Constitution.
The case agsisnt Victor Berger. charged
with violating the espionage act. was
set for hearing Dec. 6. Berger was con-
and is on bail pending decision of the
appeal.
The court announced a recess over
Thanksgiving from Monday, Nov. %, to
Monday, Dec. 8.
The court refused to grant the re-
quest of the Detroit United Railways
for an injunction restraining the city
OF Detroit from proceeding with its pro-
prarn FOR muufcfDal troll ev system
Life insurance companies are respon-
sible for payment Of policies in the event
OF the death of the insured by suicide
after time exemption has passed, ac-
cording to a decision rendered by Asso-
ciate Justice Holmes in answering Sc
ries of questions sent up by Federal
Court OF Vermont, raised i1 a case
brought by Montpelier Insurance Com
pany which contested such payment un-
der the provision Of two-year anti
suicide clause in its policy,
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-11-15
LEMCKE TO GO ON
COLLECTING FEES
Indicates He VIII Ignore Tax
Ruling.

Ralph Lemcke, county treasurer, today
indicated that the recent ruling Of the
State Board Of Accounts that certain fees
have been collected illegally from de-
linquent taxpayers, would not influence
him in the administration Of his office,
regardless of the fact that Ed G. Sour
bier, former treasurer, agreed to refund
fees retained during his incumbency.
Mr. Lemcke said!
az have been out OF the city and I have
not studied the report Of the State Board
of Accounts, but l understand that Mr..
Sourbier has made q refund.
at has always been my position not
to collect the 50 levy fee unless all the
tax has been paid. That is where par
tiaI payment has been made, it is all
accredited to the taxpayer"
He said that this has been his policy
and he has followed 1t and is following it.
In speaking of the so cent levy on no
tices sent to the taxpayers notifying them
of the sale of the real estate, Mr.. Lemcke
stated that he holds that the treasurer
Is entitled to the fee because Of the fact
tC0nalnned on .Pags Iwe1
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-11-15
3 THEATER MEN
ARE ARRAIGNED
Homicide Charge Follows
Panic in Which 6 Lose
Lives.

- NEW YORK, Nov. 15.-Homicide wss
the charge on which three men held re-
sponsible for last nights fire panic at the
new Catherine Theater. where six small
children were crushed and tTamp!ed 10
death. we're arraiened in the Tombs po-
lice court this afternoon.
They are Barnett Weinberg and Max
Schwartz, prOprietors Of the movie house,
and Joseph PolanI, general handy man."
who built the furnace FIRE, smoke from
which caused the panic Immediately
after arraignment court was adjOuTnsd
for an hour for discussion Of the size
OF bail.
The formal charge read that the three
men caused the death Of several human
beings through culpable negligence il
having permitted an exit door leading
from the motion picture house to remain
locked
The stampade started when woman
shouted fire" as smoke from a furnace
fire seeped through the floor.
The victims ranged in age from 2 to
IS years.
There were about 400 persons in the
theater. half Of whom were children. In
lie gallery the only entrance to which
ss a steep narrow stairway were about
children.
- hen the CRY OF fire. was raised, the
f Of the children TO reach the stair
stumbled and plunged headlOng to
81 bottom There they were tramPled
& 74kfhe fear-maddened children who
Sk& bled after them.
ording % the police the exit door
81 be foot OF the stairway was tGmmed.
& hen policemen and iremen reached
Fs theater, they found a tangle OF little
forms tightly wedged against this door.
Police had difficulty in handling the
frantic parents who rushed to the scene
when they heard Of the panic.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-11-15
Constantine Faction
Loses Greek Election

ATHENS, Nov. 15.-Early returns to-
day from the general election throughout
Greece Sunday showed the political fac
tion Of Premier Venizelos leading in al
most every community. There were in
dications that the faction supporting for
mer King Constantine was badly de-
feated There were no disorders.
Political ca2itai was made o. :Se court
decision handed down Sunday affirming
the validity of the Morganatic marriage
of King Alexander and Aspasia Manos,
daughter OF a former Greek army officer.
The court rejected the claim Of former
King Constantine Tor Alexander's estate.