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Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-31
CHRONOLOGY OF CRIME

G A. M.-BuFglars could not remain
away from Thomas II Barragry's grocery
store. 3io8 West Michigan street which
was robbed two nights ago. They re-
turned some time last night ana carried
away canvas gloves valued at Si5. wool
and cotton stockings worth SO. n supply
Of cigarettes. tobacco and chewing gum.
10 r. Nh. s. Thompson. 6G5 North
sherman drive reported his home en-
tered BY a burglar. Every room was
ransacked and Il revolver and two gold
rings were stolen.
s:sJ L. M-Morris Levinsky. 1877
South Capitol avenue. was halted by
two hold-up men at Norris and Maple
streets, the men taking his purse. They
opened It and discovered 1t WIS empty.
Handing the purse back TO Levinsky,
they said: You're lucky: take Il and
beat IT," The robbers replaced their re.
volvcrs IN their pockets and walked
away.
p. M.-Mrs. Ella showaIter. 1l1o
North sheffield avenue, notified the police
that her home hAd abeeu entered by n
burglar The thief Had taken a suit of
ciothes. n watch l1a chain.
+. MA burglar entered the living
apartments In the Athenaeum club, 4Ol
East Michigan street. taking n purse va.
ued at $50, owned by Mrs. r. h. Wer-
uer, wife OF the manager Of the club.
The bag contained a small sum Of money.
The burglar elso took n beaded bag val
ued at S75 and containing 500, owned
by Mrs. 6. 4. Wilson
1870 II. MFRS Iris Williamson, 240s
Broadway. was robbed by n white man.
who ran past her, snatchiug her purse.
The robbery took place at Broadway and
Twenty fourth street, The purse con-
tained s., bank book and some receipts.
8 Z. M.--Mrs. VI. Arno.d. 437 Occidental
building. told the police some person
stole beaver fur neckplece worth 500
2. M-Mrs. a. Lehman. whose ad-
dress WAS given as 500 Claypool Hotel,
told detectives she had some jewelry
taken while In the ladies' dressing room
at the Columbia Club the night before.
She did not state what the value or
kind Of jewelry had been taken and re-
qucsted to talk personally to the detec-
ttvcs
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-31
LANNON'S SLAYER
IN SANITARIUM
Clara Smith Hamon Said TO
Be Suffering From 'Nerv-
Gus Ailment.'

ARDMoE, Okla. Dec. Sl.-Her health
said to be broken by her sensational ex-
periences on her flight into Mexico and
subsequent surrender on charge Of
Staying Jake I. Hamon. Oklahoma multi
millionaire, Clara Smith Hamon today
was patient in n local sanltartum She
was brought here from the home Of her
sister at Wilson, Okla. when her con
ditlon became so serious as to justify
special medical attention.
1t has been announced by her attending
physician that she Is suffering from a
nervous ailment"
There is a possibility that the health
OF Mrs. Hsmon will prevent the open.
ing OF her murder trial ian "a the
date tentatively set by Dlstrlr Judge
Thomas Champion While attending
physicians minlmized the seriousness o.,
her Illness. friends OF the accused woman
are alarmed.
Considerable conjecture was aroused
by the delay iu naming n special prose
cutOr for the Hamou trial County At
torney Russell y. Brown will 20 out OF
Office Monday, when his term expires.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-31
Outlook Optimistic for 1921 :

gT HAT greetings of Happy 1921 will not be
sham the coaking pessimistic viewpoint the
~ business outlook evidenced statements that have
been obtained from officials of civic bodies of In
dianapois.
In speaking of the situation pertaining to Indianapolis
John Reynolds secretary Indianapolis Chamber
of Commerce. said Everything indicates 1921 win be good
for Indianapolis retailers had the best Christ
business their history department did
business the Monday before Christmas than other
two days in its half century existence growing mems
clothing did business before than did in the
entire month December 1919"
And Mr. Reynolds by his viewpoint
of the year al following statements indicate:
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-31
SAYS DE VALERA
NOW IN IRELAND
Secretary in New York Makes
Statement.

NEW YORK. Dec. 31.-The mystery
that for several weeks has surrounded
the whereabouts Of Eamonn De Valera
president Of the Irish republic" was
cleared up here this afternoon when
Harry Boland. his secretary, announced
that De Valera IS in Ireland. Bolsnd
stated he has received messages from
De Valera since he reached Ireland.
Roland declined to state how De Valera
reached Ireland, under what circum
stances he left America or how he had
received a message that lie had arrived
in Erin.
De Valera, who spent more than a
year in the United States selling Sim
Fein bonds and making speeches IN be-
half of the Sim Fein cause. has been
missing for several weeks Heretofore
other Sim Fein officials in this coun-
try have asserted repeatedly that he
was somewhere In the United states
taking a rest. Boland said it was neces-
sary to keep reiterating this statement
so that De Valera would have chance
to land in Ireland without being appre-
hended by the British authorities.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-31
BANDITS SEIZE
$4,5OO AFTER
KILLING 2 MEN
Robbers Use Two Autos in
Daring Robbery at
Cleveland.

CLEVELAND, Ohio. Dec. 31.-W. c.
Sly, president and George Fanner Vice
president Of the ". ". Sly Manulactdr-
ing Company, were shot and killed by
FIVE bandits on the street here ct noon
today. The bandits escaped with the
company payroll Of $500.
The bandits used two automobiles for
the holdup As Sly and Fanner were
driving at fair speed toward their plant
another machine crashed into them.
When Sly and Fanner clamOered
from their wrecked car another machine
drove up. The occupants Of the ear
which caused the crash demanded the
names and addresses Of the two officials
blaming them for the wreck
Witnesses told police THAI the bandits
drew revolvers after a moments parley
and without warning deliberately shot
down Sly aud Tanner. Then they seized
the money bag and sped away.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-31
PROMISES CLEAN
BOOZE Sitting
PrOhi Chief to Go TO Bottom
of Permit Scandal.

WASHINGTON, DEE. 31-Prohibition
Commissioner John F. Kramer today
pledged nothing will be left undone to
uncover corruption in the prohibition de-
partment In connection with the reputed
whisky ring for the issuance Of fraudu-
lent permits to obtain liquor, uncovered
in New York and Washington.
Were going to probe to the bottom"
said Kramer. Il think the investigation
will uncover no more corruptions than
already have been exposed by arrests
In the last few days. But any member
or official of the prohibition Office found
guilty Of fraud or accepting bribes viii
be ousted and prosecuted"
Kramers statement followed the arrest
of a man in Washington on charges Of
bribery and conspiracy to obtain fraud
ulent permit for the withdrawal Of
liquor from bonded warehouses Other ar
rests including employees of the prohibit
ton department were made In New York.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-31

crop is in the hands Of the farmer, due
to the inability Of the railroads TO fur
nish necessary equipment during the
harvest, and some dissatisfaction over
the prices offered The milling demand
has been about 30 per cent Of normal
so far this year. The estimated produc-
tion Of wheat In the United States during
the year 1920 was 751 700 900 bushels as
compared with $50, coo bushels in 1919.
The estimated value OF the 1920 crop Is
s1,S15, 600 rs compared with s1,o01,-
074 600 for the crop Of 1919.
The movement Of the oat crop has
been slow for the same reasons that
prevailed during the wheat harvest, and
later producers and farmers were not in
clined TO marlet freely owing to eco
nomic conditions.
The total nroduction Of oats in the
United States during the year 1920 Is esti-
mated at / 444, ,462 0Oc bushels with IN
estimated value Of $G49 9G2 800 as COM
pared with 124s.3i0000 bushels for the
preceding year with an estimated value
Of $685., ,o32 800.
The corn crop Just being harvested "A
one Of the best ever produced. not only
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-31

The new year will jazz into Indian
apols tomorrow morning 90 the mesmer'
izlug strains Of the saxophone, the wall
Of the banjo and the syncopated slEhlhE
OF the slide trombone, for OH the folk
arc dancing in the New Gearf The
hotels, clubs and various organizations
have made arrangements for the fox
trotting public.
The fact that the police tilted the Id
"Just a little" by sending out word that
dancing would be permitted until /
O'Clock brought Joy 10 the hearts Of those
who are bent on dancing the old year out
and usher.ug ga the new one
Aslde from the great nemser of pub
lie entertainments several ~ The churches
wllI hold watch night services and many
homes viii be the scenes Of watch night
parties
POLICE PUT sBIDS OK
NIP POCKET" PARTIES.
Ii IS to be dry New Years, also.
Chief of Police Jerry Kinney and the
Federal prohibition enforcement officers
have announced that "hip pocket par
ties" viii not be tolerated. In addition
to that the management Of tEs various
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-31
Police Chief Clears
City Court Corridor

Professional bOndsmen and morbid
curiosity seekers were struck n hard
blow today when Chief Of Police Jerry
Kinney issued an order prohibiting
lettering In the corridors about the City
Court. The spacious hall there has been
the favorite rendezvous for court hangers
on and afforded an excellent opportunity
for the operations of the professional
bUndsmen.
The chiefs order is sweeping, even
taking in police officers who are not on
duty there. A sergeant win be stationed
in the hail to see That the rule Is obeyed
Provisions viii he made to seat wit
nesses and defendants in court cases
within the courtroom.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-31
Thought They Saw
$1,000; Got Only $38

In a raid on q card game at 416 North
Meridian street, the police arrested eight
men last night. Charles Brown, 30, was
charged with keeping a gambling house
and gaming.
Lieuts II. Jones and +. Jones. who
made the raid, said they "peeked" In
and there appeared to he about 81, 900 on
the table, but when they forced the door
and made the raid they captured only
S3S and Il deck Of cards
The police say the men arc known
gamblers. They gave their names as:
Charles Smokey, Charles Whittier,
'harles Davis, Harry Coson, Harry VII.
lams aud John and Albert Smith.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-31
by B. r.. INMAN,
Manager Indiana State Chamber of
Commerce.

by Is. r.. INMAN,
Manager Indiana State Chamber of
Commerce.
believe we will have great business
revival during the early part Of 1921.
While it is possible, that we will ex-
perience a few weeks Of continued NOR
bid and unsettled conditions, the situa-
ton need not cause alarm, since 1t Is a
feature Of national readjustment which
every one knows must come.
Passing from the peak of high prices
on all commodities, we are now descend
ing toward tile plain of normalcy. Dur
Ing this process, IL is inevitable that some
disturbances should be encountered.
There Will be many losses; and some
classes will suffer more than others. At
The present time, we are told that the
agricultural classes are hardest hit"
The process OF readiustment, however,
necessarily involves just such matters as
these, which within themselves are not
necessarily discouraglng.
In passing through the birth pangs"
to a more normal business condition, we
should not make the mistake of believing
! that the State or Federal Governments
must do something" for this. that or the
I other class, regardless of the effect such
Legislation would have on other classes
and regardless of the economic merits Of
the proposed measures. This IS a mighty
good time 10 sit steady and not rock thu
| boat. Whatever legislation that may b,
needed TO correct existing condition
should be on Il constructive basis rathe
than merely remedial one. The processes
OF readJustment might be dlsturbe'
| seriously by the enactment Of too much
remedial legislation.
The cost OF fabricated production mus
be lowered TO conform 10 the falling mar
ket This may be accomplished In sew
eral ways Wages wifi have TO come
down In many instances, along with
other things Increased labor efficiency
| VIII help materially. Industry must also
Continued on Page Ten.l
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-31
Man, 70, Sentenced
for Stealing Coal

Judge. I only took one twenty-five
pound hunk of coal because l couldn't
carry any more. We didn't have any
coal and we needed some," exclaimed
Thomas Rosley, 40, in City Court today,
II have turned him loose dozen
,imes," exclaimed Railrond Detective Fo-
tan, "and I told him | didn't mind him
picking up the pieces off the track. but
he was upon the cars dumping of the
eig pieces of coal at Martindale avenue
and L. E. & w. railroad tracks near
where he lives. He has a son 2S years
old who works and at whose house be
lives"
RosIey admitted that this was true and
Judge Pritchard fined him 81 and costs
and sentenced him to five days in Jail.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-31
Ii Of IA Seaplanes
at San BartOlme

SAN DIEGO, Cal, Dec. 31-Thlrteen
of the fourteen Navy seaplanes flying
from San Diego to the Canal Zone were
Mt san Bartome Bay on the Mexican
coast today, preparing to hop of for
Magdalena Bay on the second leg Of
their journey.
The fourteenth plane. the NC-5, had
been forced to return here, but was ex-
pected to resume the fight In day or
so. The twelve F-5-L type planes ar
rived at San Bartolme about an hour
ahead of the heavier NEG, which was
the thirteenth plane to reach there.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-31
JEWETT DEALS 4
YEAR JOBS TO TWO
Samuel Z. Raub and Jay A,
Cravens Are ReappOinted.

Mayor Charles w. Tewett announced
today that be has reoppointed Samuel +.
Rauh a member Of the board OF park
commissioners, and Jay y. Cravens a
member of the board OF sanitary com
missipners. Both appointments are ef-
fective tomorrow and are for four year
terms.
Mr. Cravens was reappointed on the
recommendation Of the State Board Of
Health. which under the sanitary district
law. is given the right to nominate one
member Of the sanitary board The city
civil engineer serves on the board OK
officio and he and the other appointed
member select the third member. whose
nomination also Is ratified by the mayor.
Bucius B. Swift. the member selected by
the other two members has three more
years to serve in his present term. Mr.
Cravens is secretary Of the board. Ills
salary is So 900 per year
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-31
Rigid Enforcement
of Dry Act Planned

MARION, Ohio, Dec. 31.-The country
will have an opportunity after March j.
to learn whether It really approves pro
hibition, it was announced today on IN
questioned authority Senator Harding
plans TO enforce the Volstead act with
the utmost rigidity, close friends Of the
President-e elect declared. So far, these
friends asserted, the country has never
had real prohibition
If, when the law is strictly enforced, it
becomes evident that sentiment through
out the country is against complete pro-
hibition, measures probably will be In
troduced In Congress to amend the act
in accord With the public demand.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-31
GIRLS ASSAILANTS
GET WARNING TO
QUIT THEIR HAUNTS
Henry Phillips and George Schribble, Under
Sentence for Participation in Out
RACES on Child, Free.
PENAL FARM ESCAPE is MADE EASY

Schbbe who recently have been in In
Reforma
vicious assaults
night
be in
which they fire.
the underground by
such ncon
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-31

Philips and Schribble were convicted
of criminal assault on a girl either II or
Is years old, along with Lawrence Mich
OILS, Joseph Lyons. Joseph Surbur, Henry
Middleton and John Dugan, and SEN
fenced to serve from two to fourteen
years in the reformatory.
So far as is known today only Phillips,
Schribbie and Nichols have been relieved
from the penalty imposed upon them. A
report IN circulation to the effect that
"aH the boys will be out before New
Years" cannot be verified.
The manner in which these assailants
Of a mere child were freed from imprls-
onn-ent constitutes q complete conhrma-
tion of the charges heretofore made II
the Times, that through the manipula-
tiOn Of court judgments by James A.
Ssllins, judge OF the Marion Criminal
court, and James =. Goodrich, Governor
CT Indiana, criminals have escaped with
little or no punishD' { for offenses so
heinious that elsev ere they have pro-
vo4ed lynch law.
T8ANSFERRED To
FARM BY GOODRICH.
These three cOnvicts were first
transferred from the reformatory to
the penel farm by Governor Goodrich
on the recommendation OF Judge
Collins.
They were then permitted to es-
cape from the penal farm and since
their escape they have not been mo
Tested nor sought by the authorities
to whom they were delivered by the
police Of Indianapolis after an exam
pie Of efficient work that was credit
TO the department.
Phillips and Schribhle were never at
the reformatory. Their transfer from the
walled institution where escape is rather
difficult. to the open penal farm. where
no attempt is made to prevent escapes
was recommended by Judge Collins. the
, nationally noted probation advocate,
SBEFORE THE MEN WERE TAKEN TO
1.-THE REFORMATORY.
The order for their transfer to the
&nenal farm was issued by Governor
Eoodrich and accompanied the commit
.<&ent which was given TO the sheriff
&Shle the men still were in jail in In
<Eahspolis.
. Nichols was not so fortunate. he had
Yto wait few days before Governor Geod-
rich caught up with his case. and trans
tContinued on Page Two0
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-31
Wilson Signs Bill to
Grant Mine Extension

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3f-President
Wilson today signed bill providing for
an extension Of time I'm which improve
l1cnts on mining claims must be made.
The bin provides that improvements,
required by law to he made in 1870. may
be made at any time up until July. 1921
Had the President not signed the bill
all claims on which the improvements
had not been made would have been va
Gated at midnight tonight.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-31
THUG FESTIVAL
HALTS FOR REST
Fewer Robberies Are Reported
to Police Following
Night.

Burglars and hold-up men were not as
active last night and early today as they
have been for the last week, according
10 police reports.
Tho front door OF the barber shop
owned by Hurry Flshmaker at - West
Ohio street, wss forced some time during
the night and $72 IN money. which was
hid In q rear room, was taken, along
with two checks, one fof IS and the
other for s..
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-31
VAN HOOK, PROHI
AGENT, IS OUSTED
Denies Report He Was Sus-
pended From HOosier Job.

GARY. Ind Dec 3i.-John yam HOOK
Federal prohibition enforcement officer
for forty-sl counties in northeru In.
diana. with headquarters at Hammond
has been replaced by G. J Simons. for
merly an assistant In the Chicago office
Of the superintendent Of prohibition In
forcement IN the Middle states.
Mr.. Simous has had charge Of the
Hammond office since last Tuesday and
declines 10 discuss the change IN the
management
While It has been reported that Van
Hook was suspended Dec. % Van Hook
makes the statement that he resigned his
position two months ago, that his res
iguntlou was not accepted at that time
I'D he signed again two weeks ago. lie
denies he has been suspended.
Northern Indiana counties are under
the jurisdiction Of the Chicago head
quarters for prohibition inforcement
work.
Officials at the Federal building were
interested In the suspension Of Van Hook
for the reason that the nvestigaton OF
violations Of the Voistead act in all %
the Indiana counties north Of q line
drawn through the northern boundary Of
Marion County has been under his charge.
The present Federal grand jury is said
70 be investigating important liquor cases
at Logansport, South Bend, kokomo and
Muncie
II was reported that Van Hook was
suspended because he used the powers
Of his office to further oil stock sales.
Charges OF extortion from saloon keeper
In his distrlcc have been placed against
him. 1t is said.
Van Hook does not work under Federal
officials here. but is directly responsible
to Prohibition Supervisor Frank d.
Richardson In Chicago. The suspension
is heraldcd in Chicago as the start of q
general shake-up in the mid-western pro-
htbition eervice Every agent in Van
Hooks district and I'm Western Wisconsin
has been transferred, It is said.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-31
X. C.. Commission Men
Granted Injunction

KANSAS CITY, Mo. Dec 31.-Federal
Judge Arba S. Van Valkenbergh today
sustained an injunction suit brought by
live stock commission men OF Kansas
City to prevent the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture from revolving the
licences Of the commissioners because
of an increase in rates they put into effect
last July.
Under this decision more than $500, ,O00
which has been turned over to the United
States district clerk here In extra rate
charges probably will be returned to the
commissioners.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-31
Carus0 Rests After
Surgical Operation

NEW YORK. Dec. 31.--Enrico Caruso
was reported by his nurse to have spent
"ssirly comfortable night" and to be
resting more easily this morning"
HE slept off and on" the nurse said.
There was some relief FROM pain
Following the second operation to drain
pus from the pleural cavity, an incision
being made after application of local
anaesthetlc.
DR.. Phillip Horowitz stayed villa the
noted tenor throughout the night.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-31
Sheriff Snider to
Entertain Guests

4 The first official act tomorrow OF
eSeorge Snider as sheriff Of Marion
eCounty will be to open the doors Of the
iaH TO the Grace Church orchestra, which
viii give a musical program for the
prisoners.
The orchestra will consist Of Bertha
Curtis and Charles Davis. violins; Marie
Stinesberger and Ed Berlin, cornets ;
Charles Carper, trombone; Joseph Lake,
drums and Mary Chambers, pianist.
At noon the new sheriff viii serve Il
roast pork dinner with dressing, celery,
cranberries and pie.
Mr.. Snider announces that the public
Will not be admitted to the concert.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-31
Retail Coal Prices
Cut at st. Louis

ST LOUIS, Mo- Dec 31-Three Of the
largest coal companies in st. Louis today
announced reductions OF from % to TJ
cents per ton on the retail price of soft
cc"' and $3.25 TO $3.50 per ton on coke,
effective tomorrow. No reductions have
been made on anthracite coal, which Is
selling here at $1715 to ST. per ton.
BltumInous coal under the new prices
viii range from 81 to $S.75 per ton.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-31
Wilson Approves
g Willers' Sentence

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3t.-President
Wilson today approved q sentence of five
years Imprisonment imposed by court
martial on Capt John A. Willers, u. s.
A., for desertion.
Willers when arrested in New York
several weeks ago, declared he had coT1e
to the United States in 1914 as one of
the large number of German cadets who
we're to enter the United States Army
and act as spies.
Willers will now stand trial on charges
of embezzlement of company funds.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-31
New Government Is
Organized in Fiume

ROME, Dec. 31-A new government
supplanting that OF Gabrielle D'Annunzio
was organized in Fiume today.
A council comprising Signors Grossich,
Gigantic and Ventura was put in charge.
Legionaires who comprised D'Annun-
zio's military force, are to be withdrawn
shortly. It was announced semi officially
that the poet win leave the city at the
same time.