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Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-30
'GOODRECH'S PAROLE
CAME AS SURPRISE
Clifford Capps, in u. S. Court, Discloses Stunt
of Professional BOndsmdn.

placing it In the car. He said he
was fined $10O and costs and SEN
fenced 10 serve thirty days In jail.
While his trial was pending. he
testified, Kinney Hiatt, professional
bondsman, now barred from furnish
ing bail for City Court defendants,
came to him and talked with him
about n lawyer. He said he had in
tended getting Senator Clark be-
cause he knew him, but that Kinney
Hiatt told him:
5"Oh. you don't want him. You
want to get out of this thing, don't
your Well. then III get you a man
who will fix 1t up for you
Later a lawyer came and Capps
said he gave him S1oo to hx things
so he would get out Of the trouble
without serving any time or paying
a fine Of more than $50.
Judge Anderson asked who the law
yer was Capps replied that he wasn't
sure Of the name but thought ii was
> a lawyer named Dalton.
Further inquiry by the court
brought an admission from Capps
that the lawyer failed to FIX" things
for him because be had to pay the
ine and start serving the sentence.
He said he had served twenty five
OF the thirty days In Jail when he was
paroled by Governor Goodrich.
The parole came as a surprise TO
him, he told Judge Anderson, because
he didn't even know a petition for his
release had been circulated or that
any one was active In his behalf.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-30
Tilt Dance Lid
NeIU Years EUe
In Indianapolis
P0IDers That Be Decide
Midnight CurfeIC Nay Be
Tnfringed Upon.

The New Years dancing lid win be
tilted just a little IN indianapolis.
This decislon WAS reached today IN
a conference between Chief Of Police
Jerry Kinney and Lieutenant OF Po-
Ucewomen Clara BurRsides
II was agreed that the devotees Of
Terpsichore should be allowed TO
dance the old year out and the new
year In without the rigid enforcement
of the midnight curfew. The police
authorities agree that dancing could
be continued until 1 a, N. or little
after"
The decision to allow the dancers
10 acclaim the advent Of 1921 while
gliding to the strains Of jazz band
came after they were swamped under
requests for permission 10 dance after
the midnight hour
The permits which are issued by
the women's police department, will
grant the right 20 dance only until
midnight, but the verbal Information
will he givAn that the entertainment
can lie continued Wnti leter hour.
Some OF the hops" were planned
for all night and those I'm charge are
asking the police for permission to
take out two permits. one FOR Friday
evening. and the other for Saturday
morning. In this manner the dance
can be continued until daylight.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-30
TWO WOUNDED
IN GUN DUEL !
ATDRUG STORE
Prisoner, Attempting to Flee,
Lets Go at Officer, Who Re-,
turns Fire.
FAILED TO SEARCH MAN

Deputy Sheriff Robert NJ. McBrooms
failure to search a prisoner after he had
made an arrest last night resulted In
gun duel in which the prisoner, Cecil
L. Hamm. SO. Limestone avenue and New
York street, probably was fatally shot
and the deputy sheriff received a bullet
wound in his left forearm. The shoot
Ing occussed at 10 O'Clock in Arthur
Darby's drug store, 2901 West Washing =
ion street.
McBroom charges that Hamm followed
his daughter, Bernlce, IT, and Edith Co.'S
ter, 20 North Addison avenue, after they
left 4 picture show.
PRISONER SHOT
ABOVE LUNG.
The deputy sheriff arrested Hamm an&
took him to the drug store, where the
police were notified that he was holding
a prisoner. McBroom had neglected to
search the prisoner after arresting him.
II am going out" said Hamm and
started for tha door at the same time
firing a shot at the deputy sheriff. the
bullet striking McBroom in the left fore
arm. McBr0om returned the fire and
shot twice at the esca ping prisoner One
of the bullets hit Hamm above the lung.
Physicians at the city hospital today
said Hamm's condition was serious.
After Hamm was shot he yelled you
got NE" and ran from the drug store.
throwing the short t-barreIed, bulldog
style revolver away.
Hamm Is held on the charge of shoot
ing with intent to kill
ACC0STs GIRLS
AND Is REJECTED
He told the police that he had accosted
the young women and when they re-
fused to talk TO him he followed them.
He admitted that McBroom showed his
badge when he arrested him, but did
not search him, and that he saw his
chance to escape when the officer re-
leased his hold on him. The men were
within six feet Of each other when they
fred the shots.
Sergeant johnson and the emergency
squad inyes6 gated and Hamms wife
told them that her husband was in the
habit of leaving home at about midnight
each night and that she knew he car
ried revolver, but did not know where
he went after he left home.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-30
HGrding's Cabinet
Reported Complete
With Hays on List
(Copyrixht. 1890, by the United Press.)
-. a HsI.EEs

(Copyrixht. 1890, by the United Press.)
BY RAYMOND CLArPER.
MARION Ohio, Dee. 3O.--The first
Cabinet slate hns been virtually coma
Mated by PrcsIdent-eieet Harding, Ii
was learned here today. This tenea-
tive slate Is understood to be as fol-
lows:
secretary of stats-charIes p.
Hughes, New York.
secretary of Treasury-charles &.
Dawes, Illinois.
Secretary of war--A. II. Hert, Ken
lucky.
secretary of Navy-JOhn w. Weeks.
Massachusetts.
Attorney Gcnerai-HArry NJ. DauEh-
erty, Ohio.
Postmaster Genernl--will II. Hay,
Indiana.
secrctnry Of Interior--George suth-
erlaad, Utah.
Secretary of Agrieulture-Henry c.
wallace, Iowa
secretary Of Commeree-chsxles
Warren, Michigan.
secretary OF Labor--Herbert Hoe
YER. California.
George B. Christian. Jf., OF MnFion.
ss understooa ts have been deeAded on
ms secretary TO the President.
Harding. Of course. is rcscrvins the
right throughout to change his mind
II lie deems it wise. and II is pos
siblo he viii bo obliged 70 shift his
mon to other posts than those now In
mind for thgrn,
New names may have to be snbsti-
tuted for those now on the list
Among those In reserve are Charles
ID, HiIles, New York. and George NJ.
Reynolds, Chicago, for Treasurer
ConHressman Julius Kahn, California,
for war, former CoDEressmAn j. j.
Esch. wisconsin, and j. Hampton
Moore. PennsyIvania. for eommsrceI
Governor Campbell. Arizona, for In
terror; Albert j. Bcvcridge, Indiana.
for labor.
Most of the hrst line men under
consideration are tArgets for criticism
for one quarter or another and these
Influences, In some instances. may
cause Harding TO change his mind
before Inauguration day.
Announcement of the completed
Cabinet l. not expected much before
March, but the Secretaries of State
and Treasury may be made known
within two weeks.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-30
Says King of Heaven and
Earth Ducks Nude Women
in Tank to Free 'em of Sin

member of the flock in order to save her
sister from what she calls the "terrors of
Jehovism.'
Sykes immerses disrobed women in a
glass haptismal tank to make them
faithful followers, telling them that his
hands have healing powers and they
have everlasting life and are no longer
capable of sin. according to the charges.
Other complaints charge that "Je-
hovah" has discarded his legal wife and
has made Marie Friede a wealthy di-
vorcee and faithful follower, Queen of
the Temple and that he frowns on mar
riage and exhorts his followers to dis
regard all marriage vows.
Charges Of contributing to the de-
linquency of children are pending
against Sykes in Juvenile Court, 1t be-
ing charged that he ordered his follow
ers to cease work for seven months be-
cause the world was coming to an end,
resulting in starvation to many children
whose parents are members OF the
Temple OF David"
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-30
LULL IN CRIME GALE
SHA TTERED BY GUST
OF THEFTS, SHOOTING
GROCERIES GET
ATTENTION IN
EARLY HOURS
Coal Office Safe Battered
Filling Station Visited
by Yeggs.
MANY HOMES LOOTED

Following the lull In the crime wave
during the last few days, the hold-up
men and burglars got busy last night
and early today and a series or rob
berries resulted.
Minnie Leitz reported to the police that
a burglar had entered her house at 1918
Winthrop avenue some time last night
and took jewels valued at 500 from her
bedroom. Entrance was gained through
cellar door which had been left un-
locked.
Ten flashlights and seventeen pairs of
gloves, valued at $50, are reported to
have been stolen from a small showcase
last night which Is fastened to a wall
near the entrance of the Hoffman Sport
Ing Goods store, 245 Massachusetts, ave-
nue..
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-30
u. S. Dry Officers Prepare
to Prevent Tilting Of Lid
On Booze New Years Eve

WASHINGTON, Dec. 30,-Prohibition
Commissioner Kramer is determined there
shall be no fitting Of the Volstead cover
on New Years Eve.
Federal prohibition officials are pre-
pared to halt any attempt to turn the
celebration of the New Year Into an
orgy of imbibation, such as used 10
occur IN the days before Volstead,
Kramer warned. Even just one little
sip will constitute a violation.
Approximately 1,400 Federal prohibit
tion agents will he on the alert tomorrow
night, Kramer said. Furthermore, they
will be assisted by thousands OF police
and local officials in all t9wn5 ana
cities If the law is carried out.
"Our agents know there always has
been a tendency to celebrate New Years
vith quantities of liquor" Kramer said.
Consequently, they can be depended
upon to take every precaution to see
that the law is obeyed. / feel sure there
will be few violations IL our agents have
their way. No special instructions have
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-30
Do You ALJUGyS
Remember Your
Wne'S BirthdQu?

Likewise that of your mother-in- law.
your aunt, and your grandmother? The
day you ought to start making out your
income tax return? The day you ought
TO have your car creased? And tina
many other days in the dim future when
there is something important to be dons
if you can only think of it at the time?
If you have any difficulty in remem-
bering these future days, get 4 calen-
dar and mark them. Hang the calendar
where you can see it. And, in order
that it may be a pleasure as well as "A
utility, let it be the free Navy calendsSz
which you can get from our Washink-
ton Information Bureau.
(Note--A quantity of mail intended for
this bureau was damaged or destroyed
by fire in mail ear at DeshleI Ohio
on Dec. TO- This fact will explain whv
many newspaper readers wiz fail to
receive answers to their queries F. ]. H
Fill out the coupon, anV enclose 3
cents in stamps for return/ postage.
I'm filling out the coupon print name
and address or be sure IL write plainIy.)
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-30
TERMS OF TWO TO
EXPIRE WITH YEAR
Stansbury and Seidensticker
to Quit State Office.

When the year 1921 steps in at mid
night Friday night two State officials are
going to step out of office and retire once
more to private life. They are Ele
Stansbury, attorney general, and Adolph
Seidensticker, member of the State Board
of Pardons. Z. a. Dausman, Judge of
the Appellate Court. and Ira c. Batman,
Judge Of the Appellate Court. Will sue
ceed themselves for another term.
VI. B. Larry, judge of the Supreme
Court, Will retire from office Jan. in
favor of julius c. Travis. who was eBected
Nov. .. Mr. Larry will enter the practice
Of law at Lafayette whis his term ex-
pires.
Mr.. Stansbury will be succeeded by q.
:. Lesh of Huntington, who is now dep
uty attorney general. Mr.. Lesn's force OF
assistants was announced some time ago.
No successor has been named by Gov
ernOr Goodrich for Mr.. Seidensticker,
whose term on the board of pardons ex-
pires.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-30

been sent out from here, bFt that would
be unnecessary"
Prohibition officials now are uncov-
ering all sorts of schemes to get liquor.
New ones are invented every day to get
around the regulations governing the
withdrawal of liquor from bonded ware
houses. Paul Meyer, acting Commits
sioner Of Internal Revenue. today told Of
Investigations made by the prohibition
officials.
"The Nolstead law" explained Mayer,
makes 1t legal to buy and sell certain
kinds of alcoholic beverages to be used
by religious organizations for sacray
mental purposes
I'm several Western states. includih hg
California, we disco -ered that one Faith
was being imposed upon by some un-
scrupulous persons who organized ten
member congregations.
Now reports are coming that she ten
men congregations are gradually, Decom-
ing extinct
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-30
GOOVER PLANS
FOR INAUGURAL
WITH HARDING
Knox. Mclean and Daugherty
Principal Callers on Presi-
dent-Elect.
ALSO DISCUSS CABINET

MARION, Ohio, Dec. 30.-Senator
Harding's principal visitors today fiipped
over the 1921 calendar TO Saturday, March
4. They discussed with the President
elect the program of the momentous day
which Will climax when the Chief JUS
tice of the Supreme Court administers
the oath making him the leader and serv-
ant of the American people for four
years.
While Senator Philander c.. Knox.
Chairman of the Senate Inaugural Com
mittee; Edward d. Mclean, chairman OF
the Washington inaugural committee, and
Harry NJ. Daugherty, one of Senator
Harding's closest advisers came, osten-
stbly to arrange details OF the inaugura-
ton, the Cabinet situation was by no
means overlooked. 1t is known on the
highest authority that Senator Knox has
been and is being considered most se-
riously for the post of Secretary of
Stnte
ALREADY SERVED
FOR THREE PRESIDENTS.
Already he has served In the Cabinet
under three Presidents Mckinley,
Roosevelt and Taft 1t is by no means
certain that he would be averse TO add
ing another service ribbon to his long
and honorable record. His ideas on In
ternational affairs, Il is understood have
matched closely with those OF the Presi-
dent-eiect and it is known that he al
ready has written n peace resolution
which met with appreciation OF Senator
Harding. Whether his place during the
inaugural ceremonies Will be with the
cabinet or the members of the Senate, Il
Is certain that his counsel and advice will
receive the utmost consideration from tn.
next President
Other Cabinet posts were vigorously
discussed BY swarm Of visitors during
the day and the hoPes and expectations
or many candidates were raised and low
cred as often as the Presidents hat dur
ing ride down Pennsylvania avenue,
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-30
GASOLINE WINS
OVER WHITE MULE
Man With Conflicting Auto
Licenses Overhauled.

white mule" can't outrun police
gasoline, and this being true, Motor
police Dalton and HOwerton captured
William Calvert, 1044 Elm street, al
legged bootlegger, yesterday, after an
automobile race.
The police received a call that man
had struck Mrs. Osia Kelly, 500 North
Illinois street, and they arrived at that
address in time to see a man drive
away in an automobile. The police gave
chase and captured the man at Capitol
avenue and Michigan streets He was
charged with operating a blind tiger
and assault and battery.
In his automobile the police found
eight gallons Of white mule" whisky.
On the front OF the automobile was
license 31125. and on the rear was license
1656oS.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-30

While it was generally known that the
Governor-elect favored the election oi
Mr.. Mcclure as Speaker Of the House
his omen request today that Mr.. Mcclure
be elected as Speaker has thrown con-
sternatfon into the ranks Of the sup
porters Of other candidates Tor the
speakerzhip.
DID NOT HESITATE
TO CONFIRM
Mr.. McCray did not hesitate to con-
firm the report that he had told JACOB
d. Miltenberger of Muncie, Mr.. Mcclure
most formidable opponent, that he Ia
vored the naming of Mr.. Mcclure as
Speaker.
..The statement that 1 favor the cleo
ton OF Mr.. Mcclure is correct" Mr. Nc
Cray said when asked as to the truth OF
the report that he had expressed a pret-
erence-
1t was generally admitted following
this declaration that there would be lit
tie chance Of electing another man
speaker Of the House Members OF the
Assembly took the attitude that If the
Governor takes on himself the power %
appointing 4 speaker there is nothing
ftbat mere legislator can do about 1t.
The declaration of Mr.. McCray estab-
fishes the fact that he intends TO counte-
/ nance no opposition TO anything he mlght
desire the Legislature to do. 1t indicates
that the Legislature will be a McCray
} IegisIature. unless resentment toward
Mr.. McCrsy's attitude becomes so strong
that sufficient force to defeat his plans
can be mustered.
NF'CRAY SUPPORTERS
WISH To SEE FIGHT.
His declaration also establishes the
fact that he feared the defeat OF Nj.
Mcclure in his speakership contest uh-
less some drastic action was taken THIS
action took the form of a public an
nouncement that ne desired the election
Def Mr. Mcclure. The prospects are that
s when the members Of the House assemble
IN caucus next Wednesday night his
|&vyish viii be speedily granted. but even
.&Ce most ardent McCray supporters pro
- to see a light ahead.
r. McC7y's attitude on the primary
Is we'll known. Having spent more
hey than any other candidate in his
b primary races, he is ready to abolish
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Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-30
Jewish Women Back
Hoover Relief Work

At a special meeting fthe executive
committee Of the Council of Jewish
Women the Hoover European relief
work was indorsed and plans laid by
the organization to cooperate in the coll
lection of the food In Marion County.
Mrs. Meyer Efroymson. president of
the couAcil, has been appointed chair
man II the organization that will be In
charge Of the mile square, comprising
the downtown business section. and has
named Mrs. Wolf Sussman as her first
vice president They started work i'm
mediatcly on an organization.
THE Council OF JEWS Women stands
first for humanitarian work and civic
enterprise and Mr.. Hoovers work has n
strong appeal to u.s." said Mrs. Efroym-
son. I'm accepting the appointment. we
are glad TO get back of the cause.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-30
Fish Market Man Gets
Booze Term and Fine

Dave Miller. %, of 1901 Ashland ave-
nue., who was charged with operating a
blind tiger, and who is said to be a
standholder in the city fish market, was
fined $500 and costs and sentenced to
serve sixty days on the Indiana State
Farm by Judge Pritchard In City Court
Wednesday. He appealed.
Miller declared that his wife is in q
serious condition at home and asked
that the Judge be lenient. Judge Pritch-
ard said the best he could do under the
circumstances, this being Miller's second
conviction, was to give him the minimum,
$500 and costs and sixty days.
He is charged with having eighteen
quarts OF liquor In his automobile when
he was arrested, Dec. II.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-30
33 Reds Slated for
Deportation Jan. Is

BOSTON, Dec. 3O.-Thirty- three alleged
reds from various sections Of the coun-
try, in custody at Deer Island, Boston
Harbor. will he deported Jan. 10. accord
ing to a telegram received today from
Assistant Secretary OF Labor Post. The
telegram was read at the habeas corpus
proceedings brought by Ephraim Kertz.
OF Seattle, Wash, in Federal Court
KeTtzs case was continued
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-30
Asks $500 Damages
in Alienation Suit

Damages Of $500 were asked today in
q suit fled in Circuit Court by Vernon
f. Rice against Frank p. Lang and
Maude Lang for the reputed alienation OF
the affections Of Mrs. Edna L. Rice.
Rice contends that he and Edna +. Rice
were married on April II, 1917, and when
he volunteered and enlisted in the navy
on June 10, 1913, be made arrangements
for his wife to stay at the Lang home.
On returning home Rice claims that his
wife was persuaded "maliciously" by
the defendants to refuse to live with him.
He claims that he has been deprived Of
the companiOnship Of his wife.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-30
Booze Terms Dealt
in Criminal Court

A number Of defendants were SEN
tenced in Criminal Court today on
charges Of operating a blind tigei.
Among them were Paul JimmarO who
got thirty days in jail and Emerson
Baltz, who was given forty days on the
Indiana State Farm.
Because Of the failure Of Earl Sellers
to appear for trial on a charge Of operat-
ing a blind tiger, Judge James A. Col
lins forfeited a $1,000 bond Of Sellers
With Edgar Coffman as surety.
Fred Lewis, who appealed from the
city Court on a charge Of operating a
blind tiger, dismissed his appeal in the
Criminal Court and he was remanded to
the City Court.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-30
Expected to Head
County Board Again

Indications are that Lewis George,
president OF the board Of county com
rnissioners, viii be reelected as the pre-
siding officer Of the board for 1921, at
the organization meeting to be held Sat
urday.
Joseph Hayes retires as member Of
the board on Saturday and Harry d.
TutewiIler. county commissioner elect
from the Second district, takes the seat
vacated by Mr.. Hayes.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-30
Officers to Observe
Open House Saturday

Open house will be observed Saturday
at the Courthouse by Paul f. Robinson,
who was reelected coroner; John J. Grif-
18th, reelected county surveyor; George
Snider, sheriff elect, and Harry ID. Tute-
wller, county commissioner elect.
There will be music and refreshments
for all those attending the affair. An
orchestra will be placed In the lobby of
the Courthouse on the first floor, and the
refreshment stand viii be In the sheriff's
office
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-30
Bandits Decide Not
to Blow Bank Safe

ST. JOSEPH. No, Dec. 30.-Five
bandits today captured the town watch
man OF New Hampton. Mo. bound and
gagged him and took him to the Farmers
Bank 10 make sure that they would not
he interfered with while they ransacked
the vault. After wrangling for more
than an hour over the question Of blow
ing the inner safe, they decided not to,
and left in n motor car with a number
Of Liberty bonds. the value of which
will not be known until a check-up.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-30
Local Police Asked
to Find Young Man

An appeal to help locate Lanson Dick
erson, II, who IS thought to have disap-
peared in Indianapolis some time between
Dec II and 90 was received by Mayor
Charles W. Jewett today from Charles
A Dickerson, New Athens, Ohio. the
boys father. The letter was turned over
TO the police.
The father said he received a telegram
from the son, then in Indianapolis on
Dec. "A. asking for funds with which TO
come home. Another young man named
Walter Anderson, 20, was with him, the
father said.
The money was sent, but the telegraph
company wired back that the boy could
not be located. The father fears he has
been the victim of foul play.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-30
5 Planes Take Off
i'm West for Panama

SAN DIEGO, Cal, Dec. 30.-The Navy
seaplane flight from San Diego to the
Canal Zone got under way at 8 :25 today,
when twelve planes OF the F-5 type took
or at North Island Navy air station.
They were to make n rendezvous at
sea Off San Diega and there take of Il
second time for the South. A second
stop was to be made on The coast Of
Mexico. The fight was to have started
at about daylight but was delayed by
heavy fog which hung around Point
Iona
squadron of supply ships and tenders
llready had been stationed along the
break Mexican coast to care for the
planes.