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Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-02-24
COPS ROUND UP
ALLEGED GANG
Six Men Under Arrest as Re-
suit of Box Car Thefts.

Six men are under arrest today follow
ing the roundup of an alleged gang Of
thieves.
George Hodges, 81, Linden hotel; Harry
O'Haver, 10. oil East Washington street
and Henry Tunniclin, 20, 351S Balsam
avenue, are charged with grand larceny
Leonard Mersberger, 10, 1857 Union
street; Ralph Shortridge, 10, 1870 South
Meridian street. and George Kugleman,
80, 914 Edison avenue, are charged with
receiving stolen goods.
The investigation and subsequent ar
rests followed the sale of a quantity of
shoes and automobile tires and wheels by
Tunniclif to Shortridge and Mersberger,
according to the police. They claim some
of these articles were stolen from box
cars in the east yards of the Pennsylva-
mia railroad.
Hodges and O'Haver, it is charged,
stole an automobile in Kokomo and sold
it to Kugleman for 5000.
The arrests were made by Rugenstein,
Hynes, Fields, RAIDER, McMurtry and
Trick of the auto squad, cooperating
with Railroad Detectives Daisy and
Hussey. They claim all Of the men are
members OF the same gang.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-02-24

Opposition to this measure, for there
is sure to be opposition, win not be
based on the fact that it means another
increase in taxes for the state, nor will
it reflect a sentiment against road i'm
provements. 1t will be based wholly on
the grounds that the Goodrich appointed
and Goodrich controlled highway com
mission is not competent to be entrusted
with the expenditure of such large sums
and that money so entrusted will be
expended without producing the roads
which it should buy and which it is
conceded every one In Indiana wants.
Speculation to the future action of
4 body snch as the highway commission
must necessarily be predicated largely on
its action in the past ana there is moth
ing in the last years work of the high
way commission to indicate that 1t is
a fit body to have in hand the expendi-
ture of millions of the taxpayers money.
On the contrary, it is absolutely certain
that future generations win look back
upon the expenditures Of the Goodrich
commission of 1s19-ae as the oldest ex-
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-02-24
SLAYER
CASE NEAR END
Jury Expected to Hold Fate of
Big Boy NOrthingtOn Today.
Special to The Times.

SHELBYvILLE. Ind, Feb. 24.-The
case of Upshaw Northington, Indianap-
oils negro, charged with the murder of
Sergt Wade Hull of the Indianapolis
police department, is expected to go to
the jury late today. Arguments were be
gun by both sides when court reconvened
after the noon recess.
Northngton took the stand in his own
defense during the morning. lie said
he had left the revolver which the detec-
tives say was used TO kill Sergt. Hull
at the home of Tommie Timmons on
Spring street before he went to the gam
bling house.
Northington claims he did not see a
policeman as he fed through a window
when the raiders broke in.
The fact that the negro does not read
or write caused much of the states evl-
dence concerning his supposed confess
sions to be thrown out
Fifteen witnesses were used by the
prosecution Monday, Claris Adams,
prosecutor of Marion county, inform
ing Judge Blair at 5 o'clock that
the state had finished with its witnesses,
although 1t did not wish to rest its case
until this morning.
Since being brought into court at the
beginning of his trial, Northington has
been very jovlal after four months or
confinement in the Shelby county jail,
in which there have been no other pris-
oners. He chated with number of
his friends Monday and after court ad-
journment Monday evening was the cen
tetr of a group of colored friends from
Indianapolis who looked upon the big
negro as rather a hero. NorthingtOn he
came loud several times Monday
while he was being consulted by his at
torneys and had TO be admonished to
speak In lower tones
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-02-24
STOP ANARCHY,
WORD TO RUSSIA
FROM PREMIERS
Commission to Study Soviet
Rule Before Resuming
Diplomatic Relations.
BORDER PEACE SOUGHT

LONDON, Feb. 24.-The council
of premiers has decided to ask the
league of nations to send commits
sion to Russia to study the situation
there, it was announced officially
today.
1T is highly desirable to obtain
authoritative information concerning
conditions in Russia" an official
statement said.
1t was further announced that the
council had decided:
Eve can not take up diplomatic
relations with the soviets, in view of
past experiences, until we are con-
vinced that the bOlsheyik horrors
have ended"
In official circles ii was presumed the
duty of the commission viii be TO deter
mine If the horrors" have ended and to
gather Information relative to the re-
sumption of trade between the allies and
the Russian cooperative societies. now
said by Premier Lenine to be under
soviet control. The decision to resume
trade was reached by the old supreme
council in Paris several weeks ago.
ATTITUDE ON
BORDER NATIONS.
The council has decided to notify Po-
land and Roumania not to attack the
boleshviki, 1t is understood. In the event
that these nations are attacked by soviet
armies, however, the entente will guar
antee its help.
In some quarters reports that soviet
armies already have attacked the Poles
were received With considerable anxiety.
These observers pointed out that the
attacks, If they presagcd a movement In
force. might have a tremendous influence
on future allied relations with the soviet.
Outlining the deeper significance of the
councils action diplomats pointed out
that back OF every move by Lloyd George
or Millerand has been an attempt TO i'm
prove the position OF his country In re-
lations with the new Russia Far Seein <
statemen realize clearly that in the future
Russia will play an immense part in
European politics. diplomats pointed out.
and the nation having the friendship Of
the Russian people and its government
will have powerful backing.
FRENCH AND BRITISH
PLANS COMPARED.
Both Fraince and Great Britain have
gained the enmity Of the sovets. It was
pointed out. and each has had differ
emf plan 10 get back into Russla's good
graces.- Premier Lloyd George. accord
ing TO the diplomats. believes the soviet
government is destined to remain IN
power, at least temporarily. For that
reason he has pressed immediate resump-
ton 10 trade between Russia and Great
Britain as the initial step In re-estab-
fishing British prestige. Now, they be
lieved. the British premier wss ready
80 advocate open peace with the soviet
government.
The French. II was pointed out, have
incurred greater hostility from the Rus
slams. While Mllerand realizes that
Lloyd Georges course offers the greater
advanta ges. he is forced TO carry out the
policy started by his predecessor-con
sistent opposition TO the soviet govern
ment. His chief hope. the diplomats be-
CONTINUED on Page Four0
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-02-24

travagance in the road building history
Of Indiana.
No one who has gone to the trouble
to make comparisons between the road
work ordered by the present commission
and~the road work done by states that
have for many years been engaged in
improvement Of their transportation IA
cilitles can help being appalled, by the
foolishness of the policies adopted by the
Goodrich commission.
Comparison shows that Indiana is to-
day building under the guise of "per-
manent" roads, etructures that have been
abandoned by New York state as un-
suitable durable roads.
Comparison also shows that such roads
as are now being built by the Indiana
commission are costing from IS 1000 to
$4,000 more a mile than better con-
structed roads of the same type cost
New York.
The Indictment against the kind of
roads that are being built by the high
(CoQtinued ON Page Ffvc.)
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-02-24
FIGHT DELAYED
BY SHIP BOARD
Court Signs UnOpposed Order
Against Big Sale.

WASHINGTON, Feb. "a. - Justice
Bailey of the supreme court OF the Dis
trict of Columbia today signed the
temporary injunction order sought by
William Randolph Hearst, restraining the
shipping board from selling the thirty
passenger ships seized from Germany
during the war.
Counsel for the shipping board gave
no notice of intention to file an appeal
indicating that the shipping board will
await action of congress before taking
further steps for the sale of the ships.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-02-24
HOOSIER SLAIN
IN CLEVELAND
Supposed LapOrte Man Stoned,
Stabbed, Thrown Over Bank.

CLEVELAND, Feb. 24-The mangled
body Of a man, believed to be MuzziO
Laporite of Huntington, Ind, was found
In a pool of blood near the outskirts of
Cleveland today. A card bearing a post
Office number, Box All, and the above
name and address, were found in the vic
TINS pocket.
The victim had been beaten over the
head with a stone and stabbed several
times. The body wasthrown over
forty-foot embankment Police found
the stone and knife used in the murder
at the top of the embankment. No trace
of the slayers has been found by police
investigating.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-02-24
Valentine Baby's Dad
Faces an Affidavit

The alleged father of the valentine
Baby" was revealed today as Washington
Stockton of Sidell, Ill, in an affidavit
filed in Juvenile court.
The dependent affidavit was fled by
Irene Byers, policewoman, the intent
being TO have the child, born of parents
of another state declared a dependent
so that authorities can rpermit it to be
adopted
In the affidavit she gives Stockton as
the father and 17-Yearold girl as the
mother.
Several people want to adopt the baby,
It is said.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-02-24
Newsprint Shortage
Gives Papers Holiday

BOSTON, Feb, 24.--All the afternoon
papers in this city, most of those 10
Massachusetts,, and several in other parts
Of New England did not publish yes
terday. Announcements generally at
tributed the omission Of publication to
the holiday observance, but 1t was said
the shortage of newsprint paper was a
factor in the decision in many instances.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-02-24
DEATH IN TRAIN
\ OFSNOWSLIDES

DENVER, Feb. 24-Two are dead, one
is seriously injured, rail traffic is tied
up and much property damage is re-
ported from various points on the Den
yer & Rio Grade railroad today as n
result of snowsTdes caused by heavy
rains and high temperatures. Dispatches
report thirty slides in distance of nine
miles between Shoshone and Glenwood
Springs
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-02-24
ADRIATIC NOTES
.TOBEPUBLISHED
Wilson's Latest Reply Being
DECIDED for Premiers.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24-President
Wilson's reply to the allied premiers
note on the Adriatic question was ex-
pected to be in the hands of Ambassador
Davis In London within twenty four
hours 1t was officially stated today. 1t
will be Immediately transmitted to the
allied premiers after being coded.
Full publication of all of the Adri-
attic correspondence is expected shortly
after the reply has been placed in the
hands of the premiers.
The president received the completed
note late yesterday and 1t is under
stood that he approved It. 1t was ex-
pected to be placed on the cables i'm
medlately.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-02-24
O'NETL TO SEEK
CHAIR IN CONGRESS-

LAPORTE, Ind, Feb. 24.-Ofic1al an
nouncement Of the candidacy of William
P. 0'Neil of /Mishawaka, former lieuten-
ant governor of Indiana, for the demo
cratic nomination for congressman In
the Thirteenth district, has been made.
Ralph N. Smith of this city has al
ready announced his candidacy.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-02-24
Mexico to Release
2U. s.. Army Flyers

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24.-The Mexican
government has ordered the release of
the American army aviators, G. L. Usher
and NJ. L. Wolf, held with their planes
below the border, the state department
was advised today. The order said the
aviators with their planes would be re-
turned TO the United States.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-02-24
PHONE RATES GO UP rs CENTS MONTH;
MAY NOT ISSUE SPECIAL SESSION CALL
Willie, Mix Does
Not GrOU in Cans

CLEVELAND, Feb. 24.-Following
the assertion OF one school boy that
milk grew in cans, it was decided to
take classes of children to the coun-
try for a study of farm animals.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-02-24
Goodrich Plan to Get Millions
In Road Taxes TO Meet Fight

Indiana legislature
probably March designed
of o
This BILL which will written the republican majority the
assembly 40 20 mills the thus
placed
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-02-24


handed down today by the Indiana
exchanges also
petition
nearly Union
Telephone Company Nov. 90, 1919.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-02-24
l-Cent Stamp Bill
FavOrably Reported

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24.-Favorable re-
port on the annual postoffice approprla-
tion bill with an amendment providing
for 1-cent drop letter rate, has been
ordered by the senate postofice commit
tee
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-02-24
Il. S. Hunts Retail
Meat PrOfiteers

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24-The United
States bureau of investigation is hunt
ing evidence against retail meat profit
eers in every section of the country, it
MAS learned at the. department of justice
today. Arrests are expected.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-02-24
FATALLY SHOT BY BROTHER.

EVANSVILLE, Ind.i Fed. Z4.-KoY 5.
Bradford, II, son of w. ID. Bradford, ),
wealthy farmer of Union county, Ken
tucky, died in .. h 'spital here today of
wounds received when his brother Nor
ris, 49, shot him accidentally while duck
hunting.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-02-24
HOURLY TEMPERATURE.

Sun sets today, 5:sl; rises tomorrow,
6:24; sets, 5:32.
One year ago today, highest tsmpera-
ture, a.; lowest, so.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-02-24
PUBLIC SERVICE BODY
ORDERS INCREASE FOR
INDIANAPOLIS LINES
HOW PHONE RATES HAVE ADVANCED

following telephone indianapolis have
years including the increase allowed by the
diananu hlc service snnt
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-02-24
IHE WEATHER.

Local FOrecast-Partly cloudy tonight
and Wednesday: not much change In
temperature; lowest tonight 20 to so de-
EreeS. ..... ...s. -. -. -. -. -, 80
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-26

mcnt in which he said that six years
ago Governor Cox had made known
his belief that travelling salcsmen
had made possible the present de-
rciopment OF Americas commercial
markets.
THE immediate occasion for this
estimate OF the part travelling sales
men have played In our supremacy
in world trade was Governor CoN's
disavownl OF an editorial derogatory
TO travelling statesmen published in the
Dayton News In August. 1914. with
out Governor Cox's knowledge said
MIR. White.
The editorial was full OF cxnC-
gera;ion and entirely out OF line with
the well-known and proved sympa-
thies of Governor Cox. who promptly
telreraphed the managing editor Of
the News demanding Immediate re-
traction of the editorial over the
signature OF the writer of 1t. This
was done"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-26
FAKE MESSAGE THROWS
KING GEORGE into PANIC
Authorities Believe Telegram Part
OF Sim Fcin Plot, Although 1t
Mny 30 Practical Joke.
tBy Cross-Atlantic Service. }

LONDON, Sept. 25.--A fake mes
sage sent to Balmoral Castle osten-
sibly from Scotland Yard. which
threw the Castle into panic. and
caused tho King himself to change
all his arrangements, is being traced
by authorities. who suspect 1t n part
OF Sim Fein plot. though it may he
only a cheap practical joke. meant 10
annoy the royal family.
1t was sent in the code OF the
Yard In the chief OF detectives at
tic Castle. where tho King is spend
ing his vacation. warning MIN that
King George must not go beyond the
Castle walls that day. and advising
tina, further instructions would fol-
low.
AS u result the King Cancelled all
his engagements for the day, includ-
ing the annual Inspection OF the
Before further advices were re-
ccived from London. the chief at
Balmoral wired regarding the first
message. and was told that it had
forgery. Authorities there are maxi
ing stric, inquiry. ard arc inclined
to suspect that one of the Irish menu
bers of the staff who has access to
the code hook may have sent the
message. or at least he is Implicated
/, is though, tina. II ANYTHING
serious We're intended against tho
KirE. il would have been Included
in the instructions which were TO
when the forgery OF tho first tele-
gram was discovered
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-26
WOULD LIKE TO
DANISH FEW POLITICIANS
Former Cabinet Member Says Most
OF Them Arc Found in
Republican Party.

YONKERS. n. y. Sept. 25.-willism
q. McAdoo, speaking hero tonight at
the opening OF the Democratic cam
paign in wcs;chester County. de-
clared: There are some American
pol!tlcians-and most OF them are In
tho Republican party-who arc just
as bad as the Kaiser. and even
worse.
81 don't say tina, they should be
hanged" MIR. MoAdoo added. but IL
we could have some sort Of st.
Helena 10 which they could be sent. It
would purge the body polite"
I'VE never had any preparedness
for war under a Republican admin
is,ra,.on." he said. "Is is hypo-
critical and false statement that tho
Republicans are making"
He praised President Wilson,
Erca: Democrat. man OF vision, a
man OF clear character" and declared
.it is a sad thing" that during the
Presidents sickness there has never
been one generous word. one Esnee-
Gus sentimen. from the enemy"
Here was man" he said. "thS
President OF the United states, WHO
could not get the measure OF SYM
pathy that is Afforded 10 IhS loslEess
man stricken on the street. and We
call ourselves Americans; ws call
ourselves Christians"
He declared he said this not De-
cause am relative. bu. sseadse I
know him as few others do"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-26
Flour Prices Decline.

MINNEAPOLIS. Sept 25.-Flour
broke % to 40 cents barrel at the
principal mills here today. due TO the
weak wheat market Family patents
a; one principal mill declined to sic.l5
from sl255 barrel, while another
lowered its price 10 sl2.o5 from
$3.50 for the same grade
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-26

cox and the league Of nations. Among
those who have. agreed to speak arc
mrs george Bass, Mrs. Kellogg Fair
banks. DR.. Roweta Morse Mann. Mrs.
c. ]. Trainer, Mrs.. Marion II. BIel.
Mrs' Dewitt Garrison. Mrs. George
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-26
POUR BEER INTO RIVER
Mnrshnis Empty 10000 hotties Of
Ncnl stan Into Chicago
nIyCr.
tRy Assoeiated Press. }

tkF Associated PresS.)
CHICAGO. Sept. 2j.-Twenty thou
sand bottles OF real beer WAS poured
into the Chicago River here today by
United States deputy marshals. The
beer was contlscatcd from saloon
keeper in August. 1919
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-26

city. who moved to Washington ten
years ago. died In Washington Fri
day. lic.is survived by tho following
brothers and sisters: Mrs. d. l.. Tay-
bard. j. =. and c. T. Wilkinson, or
Norfolk, and A G. and II. d. Wilkin-
son, OF Richmond
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-26
Women to sp.ol for Cox.

CHICAGO. Sept. 2S.--Announcement
was mado today by tho Democratic
Moman's Bureau that many women
OF the party arc preparing TO take
tne stump in October for Governor
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-26

Sevey. DR. Margaret Scharrncr, all Of
chicago. and Mrs. c. c. Rcckitt. of
Geneva, Ill.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-26

Former Lynchburg Mnn Dics.
III NchsuRG. VA. Sept. as
george Il. Wilkinson. a native OF this
The Carlisle independent., 1920-05-13
BASE BALL NOTES
CARLISLE g; BRINKLEY O
D o o o c

The Carlisle base ball team and their manager, J. H. Patterson jour neyed to Brinkley Tuesday seeking revenge for the disappointment of last Friday when we looked for the Brnkley team to play here but for sorae reason unknown they did not show up, and revenge is what we got for our boys went after them with grit and determination and soon shat tered all hopes of the Brinkley Fans and their Crack imported Marianna pitcher whom they all counted on for winner, was in trouble all the time he lasted, that being only three innings. It was a fine day for the Carlisle boys with the stick and in the third inning they jumped on MT. Gray for shower of hits netting eight runs, Neal scoring twice on as many hits, and it was in this inn ing they batted Gray out of the box and took several raps at MT. May berry another pride of the Brinkley team. After the third inning our boys went easy in order to speed up the game by running recklessly on bases and almost putting them selves out. Blasingame stole four bases and several of our boys stcie two.
 The feature of the game was Tn
The Carlisle independent., 1920-05-13

perfect pitching of Stauber who never allowed hit and Neal his battery mate also did some great catching and dusting off runners with perfect ease until the base runners were afraid to venture eff the bag. Sup port was great and everyone was at their best. Wallace probably cut of home run by his spectacular run hing catch in Center. The Brinkley team is scheduled to play here Fri an entirely different lineup endea- vofing to beat the home team.
 Everybody is invitel to come out 10 the game which will, ge called at ? 80 o. m.
The Carlisle independent., 1920-05-13
DAIRYYILLE DOTS

Raini rainl and more raini Will t ever stop so we can get cotton and corn planted? has been the anxious inquiry of all of our farmers for some time. Had there been an accurate measure in inches, or feet, of water fallen from above for the last six months it would surely "break the record"
 1t has become a very serious ques- tion of raising food crops fof ma, and beast this season, all over the Mississippi valley and on beyond. East of here and on up into Ken lucky the report is "too wet to do anything"
 A few days ago we were reading the market report in our Memphis paper and was forcibly struck by this item: "On account of the un- promising crop reports grain dealers are raising prices on flour, corn and other grains Friends right there is one of the great dangers confronting this whole Nation. Our Government allows the speculative element" to manipulate prices for their benefit against both producer and consumer. This is exactly what causes the pres ent high cost of living. There was a good crop of sugar produced last year and yet we are now paying 23 cents pound when years ago we paid cents. Two years ago we were paying from $40 to $45 per ton for grain and now it is about $100 per ton. And where is it going to stop? Today our dairymen are get ting exactly the same price for their milk as two years ago. Is it any wonder that our producing" and consuming" classes are all crying out in their distress?
 In our great American Congress of about 900 members to our present knowledge, only one man, Senator Copper, of Kansas is really trying to do something to remedy conditions. Up to date the other 299 are really doing little else but collect their sal aries of $7,500 per year and 20 cents mileage for riding on the railways.
 Yes sir, we have a 'tgreat and growing country, they say, but if things keep on as they are now, where in the name of our great Jeru- sha are we going to land?
 MT. Editor, between you and me, ! believe Providence is taking a hand in these things right now, and if so, affairs will eventually be regulated about right, otherwise not.
 Rex
 Several car loads of logs have been shipped from Carlisle the past few weeks.