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Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-04-08
CHAPLIN BIFFED
BY WIFE'S AGENT
Los Angeles Hotel Scene Real
Rough Like Reel ROughHess.

LOS ANGELES. April s.--The
rough stun of reel life has nothing
on rough stun Of real life.
Charlie Chaplin, film comedy star,
today can so testify, as a result OF
an encounter he had last night with
Louis<B. Mayer, manager Of Mildred
Harris Chaplin, in the lobby OF the
Hotel Alexandria.
According 10 witnesses Chaplin
challenged his wife's manager TO
'.taR OF his glasses
Then the scrap was on.
Chaplin swung and missed.
MAYER swung and landed.
Then came the clinch during which
Chaplin went to the floor
His head struck scanold used In
hotel repair xork and blood was
drawn.
By this time hotel attaches were on
the job.
Chaplin was borne of to a room
to staunch the flow OF blood and
Mayer disappeared from the hotel In
another direction.
Witnesses said Chaplin, who met
Mayer first In the hotel dining room,
attributed the conflict to advice
Mayer was said to have given Mrs.
Chaplin in regard 10 her proposed
divorce proceedings.
Friends Of Chaplin said the CO.
median had charged Mayer with US
ing his influence to widen the Chap
lin family split.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-04-08

There are no beggars these days.
Salvation Army officials and indian
apoIis policemen say work at high
wages has greatly reduced the num-
Der Of idle, and 1t is easier to work
than beg.
The hairy ruffian who used to rap
at the backdOor and scare the wOm-
enfoIks is now a clean-shaven, pros
porous citizen with money in his
pocket.
Weary Willy" has not been de-
prived of his precious leisure, how
ever. as prevailing wages enable him
to eat heartily and still revel in the
Injurious comfort to which he is ac-
custOmed.
we can't get men to run our in
dustriaI home at normal speed"
said Capt. w. L. Bullard of the Sal
vation Army.
'aThe hotel is housing a fair num-
Der, but they all work for good
wages outside.
Most of them get from Sc day up.
FLOATERs NOW
FLOAT ON CUSHIONS.
"The fioaters are still floating, but
they travel on the cushions now
adays."
The old-fashioned hobo, one used to
see through the car window cooking
his supper in i tin can over
Jungle" fire, now frequents board
ing houses and the cheaper hotels in
the city.
The hObO's cOrncob pipe las been
sup1lanted by cigars with gaudy
bands. and he finds an occasional
days work easier than constant
begging.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-04-08
GERMAN TROOPS
WILL WITHDRAW,
PROMISE GIVEN
To Get Out of Ruhr Basin
Within Two Days, Reported
Pledge to France.
GUARDS WILL DISBAND

LONDON, April S.-The German
government has promised France to
withdraw its troops from the Ruhr
district within two days, If possible,
and to disband the civic guards i'm
mediately, said a Reuter- dispatch
from Berlin this afternoon
The view is expressed in official circles
that the Ruhr issue probably viii clear
up by the end of the week.
So far England has not committed
herself to any formal decision on the
French advance from the Rhine. but 1t
is believed that It will be forthcoming
soon.
There was a long session Of the British
cabinet today to consider the situation
Premier Lloyd George, who cut short
his Easter vacation and hurried to Lon
don, presided
An important conference has been
called for tomorrow, when the French,
japanese and italian ambassadors will
confer with Lloyd George
It is reliably reported that the allied
reply to Germany win not take exception
TO Frances military action in Germany.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-04-08
WOMEN UNITE
FOR FULL VOTE
IN NOVEMBER
Newly-FOrmed League to Push
Organized Effort for
Ballot Casting.
PLEDGE $4,000 BUDGET

The newly formed League of
Women Voters of Indiana will or
ganize to get women to the polls at
the November election.
The necessity for strong efforts be-
ing exerted to get out the woman
vote was emphasized at the session
of the Woman's Franchise league,
which is being merged into the
League of Women Voters, at the
Claypool hotel today.
Indiana women now have the right to
vote for presidential electors and suffrage
workers are confident the federal suffrage
amendment win have been ratified before
next fail.
Mrs. A. II. Beardsley Of Elkhart, wife
or State Senator Beardsley, told the wom-
en- today that scientific and business ap-
plication must be put into the manage
ment Of the respective local leagues"
The new league must be strong enough
financially to permit the proper sort Of
organization, she said.
Applied psychology must be used in
getting women TO exercise their priYt-
leg Of voting. she added.
FOR CONTINUANCE OF
CITIZENSHIP SCHOOLS.
Recommendations Of the various de-
partments Of the league. which formu
lated it's program, included also the con-
tiBuaace Of the citizenship schools es-
tablis a by the franchise league. and
the adoption of a non partisan attitude
in political matters.
A budget OF $4,000 for the financing
Of the new league was pledged by the
women in the convention.
A demand upon the board Of trustees
of Purdue university to declare them
selves upon how they intend to use an
appropriation for home economies
building at Purdue was made In the form
Of a resolution.
No steps have been taken by the board
10 expend the money for the purpose for
which ii was appropriated, the women
declared
The length Of terms Of the directors OF
the new league was announced as fol-
lows:
Three years. Miss Helen Benridge, Miss
Adah Bush, Mrs. Il. f. Edwards, Mrs.
A. H. Beardsley and Mrs. L. ]. Cox: tive
years. Miss Elizabeth Trow. Mrs. Mary b.
AcNutt, Mrs. l. f. May. Mrs. William r.
Barnes, Mrs Fred Mccullough; one year,
Mrs. b. $. Rose Mrs Homer McCray,
Mrs J. C. BrOss. Mrs Charles Carlisle
and Mrs. Walter Grecnough.
WOMEN HEAR SEVEN
IN GOVERNORS RACE.
Seven candidates for the republican or
democratic nomination for governor
spoke to 500 Indiana sunragists at a
banquet at the Claypool hotel last night.
Women applauded or expressed their
displeasure when some Of the candidates
made bitter partisan speeches and drew
personalities into their, talks.
The candidates who spoke We're: Or.
Carleton r. McCBiloeh. James X Risk.
Continued Ol Page Two.)
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-04-08
POSTMEN
MAY STOP HERE
Plans Considered to Put City
on Plane Route.

Indianapolis may soon be or the aerial
mail route.
Eugene W. Majors, superintendent Of
the repair department Of the aviation
postal service, arrived in Indianapolis
today to make arrangements for the es-
tablishment Of an aerial mail service at
the speedway.
Mr.. Majors said the department wished
to establish a trunk line from New York
20 st. Louis, with stops at Pittsburg
and Indianapolis.
The establishment of the service rests
NJ the passage Of an appropriation bill
for aerial mail now before congress-
Indianapolis is especially favored on
the proposed route because Of the United
States army aviation repair depot at the
speedway.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-04-08
NAVY'S RECORD
REFUTES SIMS,
SAYS WITNESS
Admiral Wilson Declares It
Was Prepared for Battle
From Outset.
FOULTZ INSIGNIFICANT

WASHINGTON, April 8.-The ac-
tive vessels of the feet were better
prepared for war in 1917 than they
had ever been before, Admiral Henry
B. Wilson, now commanding the At.
lantic fleet, declared today before a
senate subcommittee investigating
Rear Admiral Sims charges of un-
preparedness for war.
'T have no hesitation in saying no ma
tion upon the approach Of war has had
force Of battleships more nearly pre-
pared for battle than was the force TO
which I was attached and which spent
the winter Of 1916-19lz, in southern
waters" Admiral Wilson said.
And I feel sure that If this force had
engaged an enemy on it's cruise north in
the spring OF 19fz the victory would have
been ours"
NOT ONLY READY
But SET FOR FIGHT.
Not only were the ships ready. Ad-
miral Wilson declared, but full and COM
plete plans had been drawn UP to meet
the enemy in case he made our coast"
From the moment war was de-
cIared the navy-the department as
well the heet-entered the prose-
cution of the war with the greatest
energy. and its accomplishments de
serve the commendation of the ma
tIOn." he said.
Admiral Wilson pointed out that
within four days after the declaration OF
war. the department conferred with the
accredited representatives OF the Brit
ish and French admlralties and that as
soon as they made their needs known
Immediate and efficient steps were
taken to send available ships overseas"
GREAT URGENCY FOR
HELP NOT EXPRESSED.
The allied communications, Wilson said,
did not express any dire need for help
or great urgency for it.
Admiral Wilson then told the commit
tee that a great part or our army was
transported across 1900 miles Of ocean
by the navy and no soldier or passen-
ger on a navy transport during the
war was lost through an effort OF the
enemy.
The navy By "its splendid and sf-.
hcient work" materially shortened the
war, Wilson declared. and thus saved
untold life and property"
when we consider what it did do !;
the things II did not do: the mistakes it
made are so relatively unlmportant that
they are hardly worth considering IN
comp rison," he said.
Naturally, 'b!udsight may discover
many things that may have been done
better, but results are what count" VIII
son concluded.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-04-08
TINE
AGAIN AT HAND
Get Busy Early, Is AdUice of
City Health Official.

Get ont the old fly swatter and start
the annual attack on the pestiferous lit
tie spreader Of germs, Is the advice OF
DR.. Herman @. Morgan, secretary OF the
board of health, today.
Special efforts to enforce health reg
Ulations are being made by the health
department, especially in regard TO res
taurants. bakeries, grocerys, soda foun-
tains and other places where food is
handled, and all citizens Ars asked to
Join In a crusade against unsanltary food
conditions.
REGULATIONS TO BE
RIGIDLY ENFORCED.
Inspections of food establishments are
now being made by representatives Of
the board Of health and all regulations
are to be rlgidly enforced.
Iinclean water used for washing re-
ceptacles at soda fountains viii also be
eliminated, according to pr. Morgan. and
the use ofItanitary drinking cups at all
public fountains Is being highly rec
commended.
CARELESS HANDLING
OF GARBAGE TO STOP.
A campaign against careless handling
Of garbage has also been started, and IL
is hoped to keep unsanitary conditions Of
the city at a minimum during the sura-
mer.
THE best way TO get rid Of flies is TO
starve them out" said DR.. Morgan today.
"A preponderance of flies indicates an
unusual waste about any establishment,
and there is no reason for their presence"
DR.. Morgan also stated that the board
win appreciate all information sent in
by citizens regarding any violation of
the pure food rules, or unsanitary con-
ditiOns with which they may come in
contact in establishments handling food.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-04-08
HEADS OF THREE
RAIL UNIONS CONFER

CLEVELAND, April Sin an effort to
cuEh the spread CT the unauthorized strike
Of railroad employees, heads Of the three
railroad brotherhc DDS in Cleveland were
in conference here today.
Those who attended the meeting were
W. G. Lee, president of the Brother
hood Of Railway Trainmen; Warren S.
Stone, president of the Brotherhood OF
Engineers, and Timothy Shea, head Of
the Railroad Ffremen and Enginemen.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-04-08
Woods Name to Go
on Oregon Ballot

PORTLAND. Ore, April S.A petition
signed by 1000 Oregonians asking that
the name OF Leonard Wood be placed on
the republican preferential ballot at the
primary election to be held in this state
on May q has been filed with the secre-
tary OF state by Woods manager IN
Oregon.
Advices received here today state that
Gov. Frank o. Lowden Of Illinois will
withdraw his name from the contest for
the republicsa nomination in the Oregon
primary.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-04-08
500 WALK OUT ON
PACIFIC COAST

Los ANGELES, Cal, April s.-De-
manding an increase from 63 cents an
hour to 95 cents for helpers and 81 for
foremen, 800 switchmen employed by the
Southern Pacific Santa Fe and Salt Lake
railways are out on strike today.
Ofhcials of the yardmen's association
stated the strike would spread to other
coast cities until a complete tieup OF
the railroads on the Pacific coast was
effected
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-04-08
ADAMS CALLS
JAIL WITNESS
VANNUYS BARS
James BOner, Politician and
Trusty,' to Be Heard by
County Grand Jury.
FRIENDLY TO MILLER

Among the witnesses called before
he Marion county grand jury. which
Investigating conditions at the
ty Jail, is a man whom federal
halls refused to allow to testify
he federal court investigation be-
lse he had received numerous IA
'T6rs from the jailers Of Sheriff Rob
ert F. Miller. it became known to-
day.
Federal officials, who uncovered stories
Of graft, cruelty and corruption at the
iaII did not hesitate to express sur
prise when they learned that this prls-
oner-Tames Boner-was summoned by
Prosecutor Claris Adams
Boner was considered q friend OF
Sheriff Miller by federal agents
WHY VANNUYs
DID NOT CALL HIM.
United States District Attorney Fred
erick vanNuys said today that Boner was
not called IN the federal probe because he
was a .'trusty" at the jail. was receiving
privileges and could not be expected to
do anything but give testimony favorable
to Sheriff Miller
Boner halls from Evansville, anu 10
said 20 have been known as a politician
in that city.
Other federal prisoners say he was
given lob in the kitchen at the jail,
the most desirable OF all. because the
kitchen prisoners usually got plenty OF
food.
During the federal probe in Judge A
3. Anderson's court there was marked
disposition upon the part Of several
Kitchen prisoners to favor Sherin MIL
Ter. and severe questioning by Judge
Anderson often was necessary to break
down their prejudice
Prosecutor Adams still held under
advisement' today the requests Of Adrian
VanC1eave and Frank Kemp, Jail guards,
who were denounced in federal court
TO testify before the grand jury.
WOMEN PRISONERS
BEFORE GRAND JURY.
state prisoners were called as wit
nesses, among them being Anna Gossett'
Fannie Thomas, Herbert Hodge, John
Rodgers, Arthur Baker, Roy Boyce. Kay
nond Muster, George Francis, waiter
Johnson and James Nelson.
Today is the first time the grand jury
(has heard women prisoners and this In
dieates that the investigation is taking
angle
Jack Tierney, former Terre Haute sa-
loon keeper and politician; r. G. Schaio-
ley, Joseph Bedford and Joe Gagn were
among the federal prisoners who testi-
fed before the county grand jury late
yesterday.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-04-08
SAYS HUBBY BUYS
NO FOOD OR FUEL
That Is, for Her, Though He Is
Rich, Wife Charges.

Money, money everywhere and none
with which TO buy fuel or food.
That's the complaint Of Mrs Laura
Ehntris, in action for support fled in
superior court, Room g. against John
Ehntris, 1880 North Jefferson avenue.
The wife claims her husband has S13,-
600 in a bank and owns real estate at
1880 North Jefferson avenue, valued at
$1,000. and yet he refuses to buy food
or fuel for her.
She states that her husband instructed
the grocer not to allow her credit and
that he would buy food for himself and
take 1t to his room without Offering her
any.
Ehntris was formerly the owner of
farm lands in Hamilton county, his wife
says.
They were married Jan. IL. last, and
separated Feb. 20, when the wife declares
her husband deserted her.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-04-08
ACCUSE
STOCK BROKER
AS EMBEZZLER
Seek M. F. Ryan, Charged
With Defrauding Upton
Man Out of S2,625.
JURY ACTION PENDING

NJ. f. Ryan, %, stock broker, who
maintained offices in the Peoples Bank
Building Company, formerly the Law
building, is being sought by police in
various parts Of the United States, 1t
became known today.
grand jury indictment is pending
against him. and reports have been re-
ceived by the police that many people
lost money in their dealings with Ryan.
He is specifically charged with de-
frauding c. ~ Miller Of Upton, Ind, out
Of s.. .625, which money Miller had given
him to purchase stock in a local manu-
featuring concern.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-04-08
Woman Visitor Hurt
i'm Tumble From Car

Miss Nettie Shannon, 40, of New Salem,
Ind, was painfully injured when she fell
from College avenue car at College ave-
nue. and Thirty eighth street.
She was taken to the office Of DIR. H.
A. Walker, 4161 College avenue.
Tom Whitehead, 1888 Ludlow avenue,
conductor Of the car, told the police that
Miss shannon stepped from the car be-
fore IL stopped.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-04-08
EXPLOSIONS REAP
TOLL IN 3 CITIES
Tive Dead, Four Missing and
Many Seriously Hurt.

Explosions in three cities claimed
heavy toll in casualties and property
loss, according to the following sum
mary:
CAIRO, Ill.-Four persons missing and
believed dead, four seriously injured and
several others less seriously hurt, as the
result of an explosion in the plant OF
the Aetna Explosives Company at Fay
vile.
PONCA CITY, Okla-Two killed and
seven injured by explosion of escaping
gas, which wrecked the Nonamaker
building
AKRON, O.--Series Of gas explosions in
heart of business district caused S20O,OOO
damage and widespread panic. The Lin
wood hotel was destroyed by FIRE.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-04-08
Self Hair Cutter
Bluffs Mr.. Bynum

Dixon H. Bynum, claim agent of
the city legal department., is o fru-
gal man.
He's careful, too.
Some factory sent him q haircut
ting machine through the mail to-
day.
It's sort of ''serve-seIf" PROPOSE
ton.
You're supposed TO cut your own
locks with it.
Naturally it's arrival created ex-
citement.
Bynum was importuned to try 'eR
out.
He did.
It began to growI as IL grabbed
hold of his wool"
whoa there" said Bynum-''n0t
for me-"
He's hooking for some willing
martyr to science who's willing to
try Ii first.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-04-08
Palmer Receivers
and Resumes Trip

ATLANTA, Ga, April S.-Attorney
General A. Mitchell Palmer, recovered
from his recent attack of acute ihdiges-
ton, left today for Macon, where he will
resume his Georgia canvass tonight at
the Macon auditorium in the interest OF
his presidential preference candidacy.
Mr.. Palmer will make an address in
Savannah Saturday evening and return
to Washington.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-04-08
$50 ". 7. CENTRAL
MEN OUT AT TOLEDO

TOLEDO o., April s-A waIkout Of
$50 New York Central yardmsn, members
Of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen,
occurred here today.
Toledo district switchmen were recently
organized. following the plan Of the Chi
cago Yardmen's association.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-04-08
Court Camera Near
on PickfOrd Divorce

CARSON CITY. New, April s.-A
friendly suit is being contemplated by
Attorney General Richards Of Nevada to
uncover alleged collusion and conspiracy
In the divorce proceedings recently be
tween Mary Pickford and Owen Moore.
Richards said today he had gathered
sufficient evidence to warrant bis pro-
ceeding with the suit to dissolve the d.
vorce decree granted by Superior Judge
Frank Langan.
THE complaint viii be predicated on
the contention that Judge Langan acted
without Jurisdiction. said Richards.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-04-08
Call General Strike J
at Florence, Italy

LONDON. April S.-A general strike
has been called at Florence on account
of labor troubles in northern Italy, ae-
cording to an Exchange Telegraph mes
sage from Rome today,
The question of ordering a general
strike throughout Italy has been referred
TO the executive committee Of the So
cialists, said another news agency dis
patch from Rome.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-04-08
Judge A. B. Anderson
Injured in Fall

Judge A B. Anderson suffered a pain
full scalp wound yesterday when he fell
on the stairs at the Columbia club.
He was able to go to his Office in
the federal building, but later was taken
to the office of DR.. J. II. Oliver, in the
Hume -Mansur building, where the wound
was dressed.
Judge Anderson later went to his
home, 1888 North Pennsylvania street.
The Judge lost his footing on the mar
hle steps after leaving the Lowden meet
ing.
He was not at his Office today.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-04-08
BREAK IN LEVEE
ROUTS HUNDREDS
Iowa Town Fights Flood From
Mississippi River.

MUsCATINE, Ia, April s.-With more
than $4,000 acres Of farm lands covered
By the rising waters OF the Mississippi,
the result Of break in the levee twelve
miles south of Muscatine, hundreds Of
refugees focked ito Muscatine today by
every available road, their wagons piled
high with their belongings.
Every available man is engaged in
strengthening the levees near Muscatine.
Should these give way, the city would
be flooded.
The river continues to rise slowly.
Several thousand persons in sthe lower
end Of Muscatine are preparing to aban-
don their homes.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-04-08
TROUBLE-MAKERS
ORDERED SHOT

PARIS, April S.-Orders have been IS
sued by the French military authorities
In Germany to shoot down all civilians
attempting to block the passage Of Gen.
Dougette's troops or create disturbances
in the newly occupied districts of Ger
many, according to a dispatch from
Mayence today
Last advices put the number Of Ger
mans killed 10 Frankfort yesterday at
seven.
The French Senegalese troops opened
ire with machine guns against q crowd
Of Germans when the commander OF the
Moroccan guard feared that the Ger
mans were going to make trouble.
STUDENTS START
FRANKFORT TROUBLE.
Details OF the trouble at Frankfort
were received today
The trouble started when students err
ganized a procession through the city
and started forth singing patriotic
songs.
French troops sent to disperss them
were met with ieers and insults.
While efforts were being made to scat
ter the students and onlookers, a French
officer became separated from his men
and it looked as II his life was IN dan
ger.
1t was then the SegaleEs troops were
ordered to FIRE.
After a volley the troops started for
ward to rescue the officer.
In addition to the Germans killed cut
right others were wounded.
EVACUATION RUMOR
EMBOLDENS CROWD.
II was reported that the trouble was
intensified by rumors that the evacu
alton Of Frankfort and Darmstadt had
been ordered as a result of an ultima
tum from Great Britain and America.
These rumors emboldened the crowd.
Huge crowds followed the German stu
dents into Schiller platz.
The French soldiers who tried to clear
the square were reported to be hustled
about and pelted with stones.
1t required energetic action by the
French troops to restore order.
The German cabinet, headed by Chan
cellor Mueller, is likely to fall as a re-
suit of the new German situation created
by the French advance from the Rhine,
NJ. Mercilly, French charge d'affaires at
Berlin, telegraphed to the government to-
day.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-04-08

CINCINNATI o. April THE price newsprint throughout
will pound by June 15.
today of venabe president
paper company warehouses parts
address before Advertisers
venable paper general
RFwar basis conditions
1aE@he newsprn according Venabe
-
gardless of otherwise.
WASHINGTON April sThe finance committee today
ported favorably destus
which duties levied