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Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-16
DEMOCRATS TO
RATIFY' TICKET
Program Planned for
Tuesday at Club.

The campaign committee Of the In
diana Democratic club, Of which Judge
e. ". Felt is chairman, has prepared a
program for a ratification" Of the ma
tional democratic ticket at the clubhouse
Tuesday evening.
Charles Remster, former judge Of the
circuit court, will preside.
Thomas Taggart, candidate for state
senator, is on the program for discus
sion Of the national convention: DR.. c. E
McCulloch, candidate for governor, Will
talk on The Candidates; Samuel NJ
Rslston. former governor, will discuss
the national platform; Miss Julia Ian
ders, national cOmmitteewOman viii tell
OF the part played in the nomination by
women; Henry Spann viii talk on The
Battle in Indiana"
special invitation has been sent to
all the members of the county organiza-
ton through Reginald Sullivan, county
chairman, and it is planned to have pres
ent all those who have affiliated with
either the mems or the women's branch
Of the organization.
This meeting viii be one Of a series
that the campaign committee Of the club
has planned for an early opening Of the
campaign in Marion county
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-16
COX ADVOCATES
FLAT TAX ON
ALL BUSINESS
Would Substitute Volume
3 Done for Present Levy on
Excess Profit Basis.
REDUCE SELLING PRICES

COLUMBUS, O.. July 16-Repesl Of
the present graduated excess pronts
taxes as a means Of reducing the cost OF
living win be advocated by democratic
nominees during their campaign, Gov.
James NJ Cox stated today.
Cox would substitute a fat tax OF
from l to IA per cent on the volume OF
business done by all business concerns
Virtually the same change has been
recommended by President Wilson, Sec
retary'of the Treasury Houston and his
former assistant. R. c. Lefingwell
SAYS PRESENT SYSTEM
BOOSTS LIVING COSTS.
Cox believes that his proposed tax
would raise from S1,60OO00,0O0 to 81
o0o, ,o00, 600 annually.
The present graduated levies greatly
pyramid the cost OF all necessities, he
believes
He. probably VIII deal at length on
the question OF taxation In his speech OF
acceptance.
Asked for his views on taxation, Cox
referred to several recent speeches and
authorized their quotation as his present
position
Prices are high and VIII remain so
until we seriously dedicate our efforts
to the wiping away Of things that came
with the war" he said
"a considerable factor in the high &C
OF living is the continuance Of the excess
profits tax.
"Ip\ establishing q selling price every
business sets aside q reasonable profit
and then adds to it the amount of the
tax.
This is done in turn by the manufac-
turer, the iobber and the retailer until
the inevitable result is a staggering cost
% the consumer.
FLAT TAX WOULD
SIMPLIFY MATTERS.
"a fat tax Of 1 OF ia per cent on the
volume Of business done By any concern
would be- simple matter to collect and
It would be neither cause nor alibi for
excessive prices
1T would allow nearly half the amount
Of government revenue necessary and al
low a speedy repeal Of the excess profits
taxes"
Gov. Cox today was TO meet q large
delegation Of suffrage leaders, led by
. Miss Alice Paul, leader Of the national
woman suffrage party
He has indicated that because Of his
strong personal suffrage beliefs he will
give the women ASSURANCES Of energetic
efforts to make Tennessee or North Caro-
lima the thirty sixth state 70 ratify tha
suffrage amendment
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-16
GALVESTON1U UNDER
MILITARY GUARD
Police Suspended During Long
shoremen's Strike.


GALVESTON, Tex. July 16.-GaIves-
to ntoday was patrolled, by military po-
lice
Following issuance of executive orders
by Gov Hobby late yesterday Brig Gen.
J. F. Wolters. commanding state troops
on duty here during the longshoremen's
strike, suspended the police and de-
tective departments and restrained city
officials from interfering with the en-
forcement of civil laws by the provost
guard.
Police officers and detectives were dis
armed and will not be permitted In pub
lie places in uniform.
Capt. O'Brien Stevens will act as pro-
vost judge in place of the judge of the
city court.
The suspensions will remain in effect
during the period of martial law in
Galveston.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-16
LIVING STANDARD
TO BE FIXED.
ALASKAN FLIGHT
SUFFERS DELAY
Commander Forced to Land at
Scranton-Awaits Repairs.

SCRANTON, Pa, July 16-Capt st.
Clair Street, commander OF the Alaskan
flying expedition. who landed in plane
No. ! near here late yesterday because Of
the fog, expects to resume his journey
to Erie, Pa, to join tie other three army
fliers this afternoon.
An axle was damaged in landing and
the morning was spent in making re-
pairs.
ERIE, Pa. July 16.--The three United
States army airplanes. en- route from
New York to~ Nome, Alaska. which ar
rived here last night, were awaiting to-
day the arrival of Capt. St Clair Street,
commander OF the expedition. who
landed near Scranton yesterday.
Street is expected this evening and the
planes probably win get away early to-
morrow for Grand Rapids, Mich.
The aviators hope to cover two LAPS
of the journey tomorrow, making up for
lost time here.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-16

The compromise bill, it developed to-
day, was the administration measure or
dained by Goodrich with a change in only
one single line and that of no particular
Importance.
This compromise" received the sun
port Of the Goodrich camp because II or.
iginated it, of the Watson camp because
Watsonites felt it necessary to end the
present turmoil over the tax bill in any
manner that would be immediate.
Warren 7. McCray, candidate for gov
ernor, supported the compromise" be-
cause he has never. been out Of step with
Goodrich since before the primaries ana
no tax measure has been evolved by the
administration without his full approval.
PASSES BY VOTE
OF 6S TO 80.
The bill was passed in the house by
"a vote OF 63 TO 80 opposing votes.
Any antagonistic amendments which
tehdeo TO interfere wit hthe policies Of
the administration were tossed to one
side by the administration workers.
The bin as passed not only legal
ICES the increases, which the state su-
preme court held were Illegal, but gives
the state tax board the right to pass
on all findings Of the ex-officio members
OF the county board Of review in order
ing refunds Of taxes paid on over
assessed property.
The law as passed under the steam
roller tactics Of the Goodrich workers.
really gives tie state tax board anai
word on all reductions and refunds o.
dered by the ex-officio members of the
toard Of review.
Thus was eliminated any pretense of
restoring to the taxing units the right
to- govern their own taxes and placinu
the seal OF republican party disapproval
Squarely on the home, rule" theory tina,
Cow Goodrich declared he favored while
the state convention was In progress.
SIX REPRESENTATIVE
WITHHELD BALLOTS.
Six representatives, did not vote on the
bill.
Speaker Eschbaeh set a time limit of
one minute for members wishing to ex-
plain their vote
Several OF the members explained they
voted contrary to theiS own convictions
IN carrying out the wishes Of their con-
stituenqies
one or two representatives said they
voted for the passage of the bill because
a. worse muddle would be made by at
tempting to adopt a different method of
taxation.
\ In voting ''no" some Of the members de-
elared that the esacred authority OF the
supreme court OF Indiana should not be
tramPled beneath the feet Of the house"
The motion to suspend constitutional
rules was passed by a vote of 70 to 10.
Representative MiItenberger of Muncis
proposed the suspension motion, which
was seconded by Representative Menden-
hall of Hendricks county.
COMPLETE VOTE
HERE GIVEN.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-16
EACH SIDE PAT IN
CHICAGO STRIKE
Car Company Claims 20 Per
Cent in Use.

CHICAGO. July 16-Chicago's street
car strike continued today, with both
sides standing pat' in the controversy
and no indications in sight Of an early
agreement
From the company's standpoint the
situation was much improved, however
Many cars were running and a state
ment issued by the company officials de-
clared 20 per cent Of the regular rush
hour service was in effect.
Normal day service would be main
tained, they said.
None Of the motormen and conductors
Joined the strike, in sympathy with the
maintenance service men, who started
II, Il was reported.
Investigation Of the Chicago street car
strike is planned by the state public
utilities commission. according TO an an
nouncement by James II. Wilkerson,
chairma nof the commission.
Wilkerson indicated the commission
might urge action by the states attorney
against Umbrella Mike" Boyle, who
called the men out.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-16
GOOdby Forever to
250 Gallons Booze

EVANSVILLE, Ind, July 16-Between
$50 and 300 gallons of liquor, mostly
whisky, In the possession of Herbert
Males, sheriff Of Vanderburg county, will
be destroyed this week en- order Of Judge
Gould of the Vanderburg circuit court
The court decision was reached in
suits brought by the legaI. committee ap-
pointed recently by Judge Gould for the
purpose of disposing of the liquor.
The court held that the parties from
whom the liquor was taken have no
CLAIM on the same.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-16
REDS SEEK TO
RULE ILLINOIS
Lloyd Trial Reveals Plot for
PrOletariat Regime.

CHICAGO, July ia plot to over
throw the state government Of Illinois
and establish a dictatorship Of the
proletariat" was revealed today at the
trial Of William Bross Lloyd ana others,
charged with plotting Co overthrow the
government.
a defendant who turned states evil
deuce, the radicals sent out a secret
circular urging Organization OF a wd&
ing class state power and the esta blish-
ment Of a dictatorship Of the pToletariat." "
Communists plotted their alleged
schemes, said Englekon, in a gloomy
book shop, the walls OF which were deco
rated with red" pictures and literature.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-16
48ERS REMNANTS
FORMING PARTY
LaFOHette and Bryan Men
toned as Possible Slate.

CHICAGO, July ia new political
party was being born today.
Under the leadership Of Allan Ne
Curdy, New York, and Judge Wray Of
I Nebraska, some seventy members Of the
committee Of forty eight met to hold an
Indignation meeting because the com
mittee had failed TO name national
ticket and adopt It's. own platform.
a platform was drafted and sub
mitted to the meeting today, and It was
pIannded to issue a call for a conyen-
ton within a short time
The committee voted to organize it
self as a political party and to place a
ticket in the field.
Judge Ray was cs the opfnion that
Senator LaFouette could be secured to
head Che tidket, and William Jennings
Bryan was mentioned as the vice presi-
Dental candidate.
The new party will be called the Lib
eral Party" it was announced.
It was voted to make the temporary
organization permanent, to recess to hold
a convention upon call Of the executive
committee and TO bar from the organ
ization all who may demand q socialistsc
OF class party organization.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-16
AK BOARD AUTOCRACY APPROVED BY HOUSE
NelU Jail Delivery Plot
Seen in Official Activity
Doors Closed to All Visitors Sheriff Says
Prisoners Being Searched.

today
all outsiders regardless of their
being searched
Shr Robert Miller asked for squad of policemen to assist in the
search Sheriff Bloom.
fused to talk the telephone
explanation,
said merely a precautionary measure"
thing had been before he replied
that 1t simply precautionary measure"
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-16
Spiritualists Hold
Forth at Anderson

ANDERSON, Ind, July 16.-Although
the camp meeting program does not be-
gin until tomorrow the number of early
arrivals at the Chesterfield camp of the
Indiana Association of Spirittalists, is
unusual and the hotels aud cottages were
opened today.
There are representatives here from sew
eral other states, including five delegates
from LaSalle, Neb. eighteen from Enon
Valley, Pa, and some from Kansas City.
An orchestra Of young women from
Shelbyyille has been engaged for tbs en-
tire six weeks Of the meetings
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-16
New York Concerns
Sue for Payment

GARY. Ind, July 16.-The Aetna Ex-
plosives Company and the Bankers Trust
Company Of New York filed a suit in
the Lake circuit court at Crown Point,
Thursday against the Aetna Iron and
Steel Company of Gary, and Chester z.
Writ, the PRESIDENT asking foreclosure
of a mortgage loan of 1926, 900 and the
appointment of receiver.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-16
Valparaiso Family &
Outfit Themselves
With Running Mates

VALPARAISO, Ind. July IA
Valparaiso mother and her twin
daughters viii have no difficulty re-
calling their wedding anniversary.
The entire family assumed marital
vows last night, three ceremonies be
ing performed by two clergymen.
Mrs. Lizzie Zane became the wife of
John Hively, a prominent business
man, and Cora and Nora, the daugh-
ters, became the brides of William
Baker and Harry ESler. respectively.
The girls are prominent in the towns
social circle.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-16
Goodrich O.K.'s $40, 900
for Session Expense

Gov Goodrich today placed his sig
nature on house bill No. 537, introduced
by Representative Mendenhall, Hen
dricks county. providing for the appro-
priation Of $4,000 to defray the expenses
of the special session.
The bill recently passed the house, un-
der suspension of rules, by a vote Of
90 to O.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-16
MILITARY POLICE
FIGHT EACH OTHER
Two May Die as Result of Mis-.
taken Identity.

BATTLE CREEK, Mich, July 16-
Sergt. Otto Pugh Of Rockford, ILL.,. and
Private Joseph Boyer Of Milton, Mass,
both members OF the military police of
Camp Custer, are expected to die as the
result Of bullet wounds received in a
pistol duel fought by the two today
while they were searching for two pris-
oners who had escaped from the Camp
Custer guardhouse.
The shooting was the result of a mis-
take made by Boyer and members of a
patrol accompanying him.
They opened fire on an automobile
filed with civilians, believing the latter
were concealing the fugitives.
Pugh, who was acting as escort for the
automobile after he had searched IT. re-
turned the fire, believing it had been
started by the escaped prisoners.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-16

Bernard B. Geissler, chauffeur for Ar
thur DeCordova. wealthy New York bro
ker, who Is said to have shot and killed
the beautiful wife Of his employer and
then killed himself on lonely road near
Stonington. Conn.
Mrs. DeCordoYa's body was found "
ing at the edge OF the road shot through
che heart.
few feet away, lea ling over small
fence, Geissler the chauffeur, was found,
a bullet wound IN his temple.
He died several hours later in a hos
p'tal without regaining consciousness.
Gelssler's mad infatuatIon for Mrs. De
CordOva Is believed by the authorities
10 have been the motive for the tragedy 3.
He had been employed Bs chauffeur
for the family for FIVE years.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-16
POLITICAL COALITION
FORCES PASSAGE OF
GOODRICH MEASURE
Compromise Bill Shows Change in Only
One Line, and That of Minor
Importance.
Importance.

coalition of the political forces Watson War
McCray and leg.
today and the direction
passed the administration egang increases
the giving tax
board autocatc
The order tighten them
for special session was
called down the line following
few
and the statehoua
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-16
2 Companies VIII Not
Bid on Richmond Job

RICHMOND, Ind, July 16.-The
Westinghouse Electric Company and the
Central Electric Company have notified
the board Of works that they will not
submit bids for the construction of a
500-kilowat turbine and other equipment
fer the municipal light plant
The companies state that the appro-
priation> of 100000 made for this pur-
pose by the city council was less than
the actual cost of the improvement.
The board Of works asked the council
to appropriate $4,000 for the equipment,
but there has been considerable friction
between the council and the board of
works, and the appropriation was put
down.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-16
QUAKE is FELT
ALTOS ANGELES
Single Shock Followed by
Violent TremOrs.

LOS ANGELES. Cal. July 1s-Build-
ings in Los Angeles we're rocked Violent
ly at 1O:11 a. m today by an earthquake
shock.
-Four persons are known to have sus-
taiued minor hurts from falling chin
neys and broken glass.
The injured are:
Kathryn varnedoe. II years old. was
struck on the head by brick, which fell
from a roof.
Mrs. Emma Ryan, 4s. laeerations,
tainted and fell on broken giass.
Mrs. Fannie Ficks. 35. of san Diego,
sprainea left ankle falling down n tlight
Of stairs while running from the house.
Mrs. Nettie Snyder, treated for bruises
and hysteria; hit by falling brick.
The quake appeared 10 be one single
violent SHOCK followed by violent tremors.
People rushed 10 the streets from stores
and offices, but In the downtown district
apparently there was no real panic.
II was feared that some damage had
been done
Early reports Indicated the quake cen
tered in or very near the city Of Los
Angeles.
At tho beach cities, particularly Long
Beach. II was said the quake was not
violent but was sufficiently strong to rat
tie windows.
Telephone service was partially demor-
allied for. ten minutes following the
shake
The quake was not felt in Santa Monica,
according to a telephone message to the
United Press.
People Of Santa Monica and Ocean Park
were very much surprised to learn there
had been an earthquake.
This would indicate thar the quake had
been heavier south or southeast Of Los
Angeles.
At 10 80 it had not been possible to
reach Inglewood, center Of the last series
of quokes. by telephone
This may have been due to local de-
moralization Of telephone service.
The shock was not preceded by any
preliminary quivers, but started with the
hard shake and rapidly tapered of.
1t was preceded by the usual dull
rumbling, but the warning was not as
long as ordinarily.
Reports to the United Press from Pas
adena, about ten miles northeast of Los
Angeles, were that the quake was felt
very slightly there. 1t was not felt in
San Diego and Riverside.
At 10 40 reports to the police failed TO
reveal serious damage.
One man was injured by broken glass,
which fell from q window beneath which
he was standing.
Rocks in quantities rolled down the
First street hill almost into the heart of
the business district.
SANTA CLARA, Cal, July 16-The
Los Angeles earthquake probably was of
volcanic origin and local in extent, ac-
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-16
TrOtzky for Peace
When Warsaw Falls

LONDON, July ia radiogram
picked up by a British government sta
ton and given out by the admiralty to-
day, quoted Leon Trotzky, the bolshevik
war minister, as saying In an impas-
stoned speech at Moscow mass meeting :;
I'VE viii make peace with Poland only
on the triumphal entry Of our army into
Warsaw"
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-16
Reds Continue Attack

LONDON, July 16.-The soviet war
Office communique wirelessed from Mos
COW today shows that fighting Is still
in progress between the Russians and
Poles despite the efforts of the allied
statesmen at Spa to bring about an ar
mistice.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-16
OPEN LETTER
TO ORA j. DAVIES.
Dear Ora:

Dear Ora:
Sit tight and meyer weaken You
may have been a little short as
treasurer of Howard county, but
such q trife as that makes no ap-
preciable difference in your quail
ification for the state treasurer
ship.
The gentlemen who are now
bowling for your scalp DO not ap-
pear to be actuated by any sin
cere desire to improve the ticket.
If they were they would now be
objecting to the candidacy Of VIII
Adams, also.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-16
5000 Workers Strike

WILKESBARRE, Pa, July 16.--Six
thousand employees of the Pennsylvania
Coal Company went on strike because the
company has refused to end the contrac-
tor system. The matter will be placed
before the anthracite commission at
Scranton.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-16
TippecanOe County
Gains 1854 in Decade

WASHINGTON, July 16.-Preliminary
population figures were announced today
for Indiana:
Tippecanoe county, Indiana, 1920 popu
lation, 42,813; increase since 1910, 2,Tj4.
or 60 per cent.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-16

barrassment Of running along on Tenth
street sans anything at all.
Just before Motor Policemen Hudson
and Landers arrived the clothing was
returned to Wolfey, who fastened to
dress.
All but two of the alleged ''jokers"
had disappeared. but were found later.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-16
Trampled to Death

ANDERSON, Ind, July 16.-Kenneth
Lawson, 4, son OF Elwood Lawson. liv-
ing seven miles southwest Of here. is dead
here today from injuries received when
be was kicked and trampled by a horse.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-16

- ~ -
Hamilton avenue.
OF course, IL was
all a "ioke," but
the affair resulted
in the arrest Of
eight young men
who, the police al
lege, stripped VOL
fey Of all hiseioth-
ing and caused that
rounp man the pul -
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-16
BRITIsH noMnARp TURKs.

ATHENS, July 16.-yThe British fleet
lying in the Sea of Marmora, south of
Constantinople to-day bombarded the
position of the Turkish nationalisIs,
north of Ismid. as a result of Turkish
raids.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-16
He Barely Makes It

Residents in the neighborhood Of
Tenth street and Sterling avenue had
visions OF a September Morn" about II
o'clock last night, but it was only Allen
WoIaav TX Of 11O1
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-16

WASHINGTON July
States Prohibition Commissioner Kramer said today
New York is the wettest, according to Kramer
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-16

SANTA CLARA, Cal, July 16-The
Los Angeles earthquake probably was of
volcanic origin and local in extent, ac-
cording to Father Ricard, who inspected
the seismograph at Santa Clara univer-
sity today for the United Press.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-07-16
SAY Z0NING PLAN MARS
CONNECTICUT AVENIJF

citizens of Chevy Chase are on
posed to the commerciaIization ~
connecticut avenue as provided fo,
IN the tentative plan of the zo,in
COMMISSION This sentiment W.
Soiced last night at meeting in the
Elizabeth " Brown School.
II was pointed out that Cbey,,
1nase is primarily a residential sub
urD, and that Connecticut avenua 20
tne principal artery leading into
w washington from the nortb an6
northwest Comm rehabilitation of 49,
artery. IL was declared at the w.
ing, VIII result materially i'm The d.
probation of property by detractin,
from the desirability of Chew Chais
as residential communitv bsaiis
permanently marring this grestIS'
used approach 10 Washington
The sentiment of the residents ne
Chevy Chase was expressed in ro
port submitted by William 81
lott chairman of the committee an
pointed by the Chevy Chase Citizens,
Association The committee tool ~ !.
position that the proposed commere
cialization of Connecticut avenue cor-
templated a ruination of that bouIa-
ward; that the erection of chean
buildings would be a permanent i'm
jury to the northwestern suburbs and
"a direct blow at II future welfare
and residential character of the large
section for which Connecticut avenue
Is q naln artery.