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Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-04-29
WOMEN LIKELY
TO BE CHOSEN
BY DEMOCRATS
State Central Committee Pro-
poses That Two Be Named
on Big Four.
STRICT EQUALITY WINS

| Women as we'll as men will rep
resent the democrats of Indiana in
the national convention at San Fran.
cisco, If the democratic state con
vention follows the recommendations
of the state central committee, which
met here today.
The committee decided that women
I should be eligible to be members of the
big four" as well as members of dele
cations representing each Of the con-
gressional districts.
While the committee did not declare
how many women should be included in
/ the big four it was the general i'm
/ preston that the committee favored two
women delegates and two women alter
mates, with two men delegates and two
men alternates.
/ The convention made no recommenda-
/ tions to the districts other than that
/ they would approve the naming Of wOm-
en- as delegates.
MOVE THAT TWO
WOMEN BE NAMED.
A motion was made at the state com
mittee meeting that two women be elect
ed as delegates and two as alternates on
the big four
After some discussion Chairman Bosse
put the question of whether the commit
tee would favor equal representation,
rather than designate the specific num-
ber Of women to be elected.
Equal representation was approved.
Previous to the discussion Of the ques-
tion Of whether the state committee
should recommend the election of women
%
Mrs Garrett Kirby. Mrs. Michael A.
Ryan and Mrs. Michael f. Foley, repre-
senting the indianapolis chapter of the
newly organized Indiana League for
Democracy, recommended that Miss Julia
Landers be named a member of the big
four"
Chairman Bosse pointed out that il is
not the province Of the committee to
make recommendations as to who shall
be named.
Mr.. Bosse and Thomas Taggart. can
didate for senator. both stated that they
were willing to give up their places on
the delegation atl large TO women.
The other two men who have been
suggested for the places are Vice Presi-
dent Marshall and Former Gov. Samuel
n. Ialston.
The committee decided unanimously 20
ask Claude C. Bowers Of Fl Wayne 70
take charge of the party's camraign pub
licity.
The question Of organization was the
subject of considerable discussion.
BOSSE AND TAGGART
URGE ORGANIZATION.
Both Mr.. Bosse and Mr.. Taggart urged
organization down 10 the precincts to
see that every democrat goes 10 the polls
on election dag.
Mr.. Bosse advanced the plan Of IS
tahishing headquarters in each congress
sienaI district with man and q woman
IN each district 10 give their entire time
to organization work
This plan met with general approval
F. X. Welsh, representing railroad men,
appeared at the meeting and stated that
he had just returned from a convention
AZ ST. Louis. where delegates represent
ing 100000 workmeD approved the cand
diacy Of William G. McAdoo for the
i presidency.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-04-29
BOASTS HEALTH,
THEN FALLS DEAD
Heart Attack Is Fatal to SAM
tdrium Engineer.

Five minutes after he told friends
how well he felt George Engle, 4S,
engineer at the Mt. Jackson Sanitar-
ium dropped dead this morning.
p Gee, this kind of weather makes
a fellow feel great" he remarked to
c. E. Cliff, manager of the sani-
tarium, and r. w. Saylor, patient
He walked into another room.
Thomas Reed, porter, followed a
few minutes behind him.
Engle was lying dead on the floor.
Sergt. Sandman conducted the po-
lice investigation and notified the
coroner.
Death was due to. heart disease.
Engle was unmarried.
A brother, T. ". Engle, 1119 Union
street, was notified.
Egle had been engineer at the sani-
tarium for more than a year and had
worked there at intervals prior to
that time.
He made his home there.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-04-29
Woman Gets Day, 81
for Beating Child

Mrs. Ethel walters, S206 School
street. Is under sentence of one day
In Jail and a fine of 81 for beating
a child.
Judge Pritchard, In city court,
found her guilty of beating James
Bornman, 5, who had been given to
her to rear.
Henry Bornman. 3401 East Tenth
street, is the father of the boy.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-04-29
LOwdenS Celebrate
While in Evansville

EVANSVILLE, Ind, April 29.-Gov.
Frank O. Lowden of Illinois and Mrs.
Lowden celebrated their twenty fourth
wedding anniversary here today.
Upon his arrival the republican presi-
dental candidate was met by Mrs Low
den and their daughter, and while
reception was held for. the governor at
hotel. number Of social events for
his wife and daughter were in progress
Gov Lowden addressed the Kiwanians
at noon.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-04-29
MAY DAY REDS
UNDER L. S. EYE
Arrests Likely as Curb if
Demonstration Is Attempted.

WASHINGTON. April 2o.-The gov
erumens is ready to cope with what
ever revolutionary demonstration may
be attempted Saturday, May l. interna-
tional labor day.
Justice department agents in all parts
OF the United States have received their
instructions. il was learned today.
There have been many rumOrs-of
bombs in the mails, general strikes and
other manifestations.
known red leaders are under surveil-
lance and the various headquarters OF
the bolsheviki are practically under
guard and will remain so until after
May /.
Because government moves are held
secret il is not possible to confirm a re
port that violent radicals, from whom
trouble is feared. are to be quietly Jailed
on the eve of May day and detained IN
til the time for demonstration has
passed.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-04-29
VIM. Alden Smith, Jr.,
Dies at Grand Rapids

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, April %
William Alden Smith, Jr., who served
during the war as a major In the avia-
ton service. is dead here today, follow
ing brief illness from spinal meningitis,
He was the son of former Senator VIII
liam Alden Smith and was well known
in Washington and California, where the
family spent many years.
At the time of his death he was general
manager Of the Grand Rapids Herald.
He was q years old and leaves a
widow. formerly Miss Marie McRae,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Milton McRae
of Detroit and Los Angeles, and two
children.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-04-29
Blast Wrecks Home
of Varnish Official

BELMONT. Mass, April 29.--Four per
sons miraculously escaped injury and
this city was thrown into n furore OF
excitement today by an explosion which
wrecked the handsome residence of Wal
ter A. Putnam, vice president of the
Boston Varnish Company.
State police explosive experts are in
vestigating.
Asleep In the house at the time were
Mr. and Mrs. Putnam. their son. Mrs.
Putnam's mother, Mrs. Cate, rs, and the
two children of Mr.. and Mrs. Sydney
Curtis.
The outer wan of Mrs Gates room was
blown into the street and all windows
in the house were smashed.
The kitchen stove was thrown into the
street by the force of the blast.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-04-29
RUSSIAN RAILWAY
EQUIPMENT SOLD
U. S. DispOses of Cars and
Engines Car Ordered.

WASHINGTON, April 29.-Sale of 12,-
900 worth Of locomotives and freight
cars, including consignments ordered in
this country by the former czar of Rus
sia and coniscated by the government
with the downfall Of the imperial Rus
sian government, was made today by the
war department.
Disposal of 113 Russian type, dreaped
locomotives was made to Cathell, White.
Bayles & Appel of Washington for $5,-
$4,000, avera ging $4,000 each
The war department sold 7,025 gcndola
cars of the French type to the United
States International Corporation of New
York at prices ranging from $3.50 to
81 $50 each.
Extensive alterations were made in the
cars to alo wtheir use on American rail-
roads
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-04-29
Horses Safe, ZOller
Is Ready for Jail

Walter zoller's horses are safe, so he's
ready to go to Jail.
When Zoller recently lost an appeal
from the decision of criminal court.
where he was fined 500 and given ninety
days on blind tiger charge he ap-
peared before Judge Collins and told
him if he wasn't present to receive a
consignment of horses be would suffer
great financial loss
Judge Collins granted him a short stay
under bond.
lie gave himself up today according to
schedule.
Zoller is horse dealer.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-04-29
Anthracite Meeting
Now at Critical Stage

NEW YORK, April pa strike OF
mine workers in the anthracite fields
loomed today as a result of the refusal
Of a compromise offer Of Is per cent
wage increase by the general scale com
mittee of the United Mine Workers, meet
Ing here with operators on a new work
ing agreement
Leaders of the miners declared their
negotiations had come to a crisis and
threatened to break" unless the oper-
ators Immediately revise their offer.
The conferees will meet this afternoon
for final conference at which the miners
will demand a new offer
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-04-29
HEAD-ON CRASH
TAKES 5 LIVES
misunderstanding of Orders
Causes Minnesota Collision.

MANKATO. Mimi. April 29.-Five men
we're killed near Lamberton. MINI, early
today in a head-on collision of two
Northwestern road passenger trains, The
dead
Conductor T. w Clark. Engineer $.
Fuller. Fireman T. L. Larson aud two
railroad laborers, passengers
Several passengers we're injured. none
seriously. according 20 reports here.
The trains, SIG and ai7, run between
Chicago ana Pierre. s. d.
Tralnmen misunderstood orders, ac-
cording 70 railroad officials here.
The wreck occurred between Bamber-
ton and sanborn, about sixty miles west
Of AIankato.
Most Of the passengers were sleeping
when the crash came.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-04-29
Bandits Get $4,000
Jewelry in Detroit

DETROIT, April 29.-Hugh Finley.
clerk in a pawnshop on Woodward ave-
Due, was held up in the store this morn
ing and robbed of $4,000 worth OF new
diamond rings and an amount OF money
lot yet determined.
Two armed bandits did the JOB and es-
capped, presumably across the river into
Canada.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-04-29
SAYS HE'D STOP
FEE PRACTICE

Robert F. Miller, Marion county sherifT,
should be prosecuted for assault and bat
terry with intent, rather than for an Of
fense carrying a SO fine as a minimum.
in the opinion of Earle R. McFerren.
candidate for the democratic nomination
for county prosecutor.
Il feel that the prosecutors office
should prosecute all violators of our
laws and ask such punishment as the
enormity OF the crime deserves" Mr..
McFerren said.
Il will at once stop the practice. which
has brought adverse criticism upon our
county, of making arrests simply for the
fees, such as arrests of motorists and
business men for merely technical and
unintentional violation of our laws
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-04-29
Wood First on q. o. p,
Side, HOOUer Second.

William G. McAdOo, former secre-
tary of the treasury, leads the demo
cratic presidential possibilities In the
most recent announcement of the Lit
erary Digest poll. made public to-
day. with 1909 votes.
Gov. Edward /. Edwards of New
Jersey, President Wilson, William
Jennings Bryan and Gov. james VI.
Cox OF Ohio are the next four in the
order named.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-04-29
New Timetables to
Speed Coal Output

New train schedules between Terre
Haute and Sullivan were ordered today
by the public service commission in or
der to facilitate the movement of miners
to and front their work, and thus speed
up production of coal.
All train schedules were advanced one
hour.
The commission approved new water
rates for Whiting, Ind, based on both
meter and fat consumption.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-04-29
ENDORSE MORGAN
FOR COMMISSIONERS

Charles c. Morgan, candidate for the
democratic nomination for county COM
missioner from the Second district, has
been indorsed by members of Post B,
T. P. A., of which he is director.
In written statement presented to him
the approval of a long list of travelling
men was pledged.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-04-29
WOman's
Death Brings Probe

EVANSVILLE, Ind. April 29.-Full
investigation of circumstances surround
ing the death several weeks ago of Miss
Kendis Presley. %, was demanded of
Prosecuting Attorney George D. Heilman
today in resolutions passed by the Van
derburg County Medical society.
The case has been in the coroner's
hands several weeks.
The young woman died of effects of a
criminal operation. it is believed.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-04-29
Jury in Mole Case
Clears DR.. George

A jury in superior court, room 2, re-
turned a verdict in favor of DR.. J. De
Witt George of this city, who was sued
for $5,0 900 damages by Mrs. Mary f. Gates
formerly of indianapolis, but now of
Minneapolis.
Mrs Gates claimed Dr. George, in
treating a mole on her neck, left scar
that prevented her from wearing low-neck
dresses.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-04-29
McAd00 Leads Literary Digest Poll

Gen. Leonard Wood Is leading the
republican candidates with Herbert
Hoover second, Hira mJohnson third.
Gov Frank o. LOwden of Illinois
fourth and Charles Evans Hughes
fifth.
The democratic vote for Indiana
shows McAdOO, 375: Marshall, EOS;
Wilson, 1913; Cox, liz; Edwards and
Bryan, each 90; Clark, 80, and Pal
mer, 80.
The republican vote for Indiana
shows Wood. 854; Lowden, 1893; John
son. 337; Hoover, 256; Harding. 1877;
Hughes. So; Taft. 81. and Coolidge, 81.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-04-29
One of 4 Doomed Men in Sing Sing
Takes Murder Blame in Last Hours

oSSINNING. n. Y, April 29-An eley-
enth hour confe ssion that he alone was
responsible for the murder of Otto Fialo.
a station agent at the Intervale avenue
station of the New York subway, was
made in tthe deathhouse in Sing Sing
prison today by Joseph Nfilano, one of
the four men who are scheduled to go
TO the electric chair for the crime, to-
night.
The other three men are james Cas-
sidy. Joseph Csefof and Charles Nc
Laughlin.
Milano made his confession to Mai.
Lewis E. Lawes. warden of Sing Sing.
Lawes Immediately telephoned the Sist
If the confession to Gov Smith at Al.
nany.
Warden Lawes visited Milano in his
cell and told him that If he had any
thing on his mind he had better tell it
before id was too late.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-04-29
Wife Awarded S1,500
AlimOny, $500 Fee

Judge T. J. Moll Of superior court
room 5. today granted divorce TO Mrs
Irene Shufelton, of 20 Coredgeo apart
meats. against Edward f. Shufelton.
Mrs Shufelton alleged cruelty In her
complaint.
Shufelton was ordered 10 pay 81 500
alimony and $500 attorney fees.
The court awarded the only child. Tom
6la years old. to the mother.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-04-29
Force En- to Take
Pay Boost in South

AUGUSTA, Ga, April 29.-An in
crease from $1,000 to $4,000 per year
in salary has been forced upon
Mayor W. r. White by the city
council. which granted many other
increases to city officials and en-
pIoyes so that If the ordinance is
vetoed the other increases must be
defeated too.
IL insist this is no time to raise
the salary of the mayor" White de-
clared.
81 knew what my salary was to be
when 1 was elected.
"You can find better uses for that
So .OO0."
Despite the objection of the mayor
the ordinance was adopted.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-04-29

The warden told him the governor had
refused to stay the execution.
Milano broke down and made his state
ment
Cassidy was drunk" he said.
Charlie (McLaughlin) is a dope and
was led along.
Il could do anything I want with
him.
II got the money.
The agent tried to get it back That's
how he got shot.
Il fred the shots.
when we started out to do the job
we met Uscfof at the foot of the subway
stairs.
I'VE asked him to wait and he did
He didn't know what we were up to-
"of course. after we fed, he had to
run"
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-04-29
Bandit Queen Held
in $4,000 Robbery

CHICAGO. April 20.-Pretty 16-year-
old Mrs. Partina Adamo, termed by the
police as ''the queen Of the bandit gang"
was in jail here today following a raid
upon the home of her uncle. which netted
stolen merchandise valued at $4,000 and
'moOnshine" whisky.
Police said today the queen" has been
married three years.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-04-29
Speaker to Come
Here by Airplane

c. F Kettering. who will address the
Indiana section OF the Society of Automo-
tive Engineers Friday night, Is expected
10 arrive from Dayton. o., by airplane.
Several noted engineers will come here
for the meeting. among them 7. G. Vim
cent. chief engineer Of the Packard com
York.
More than 440 members and friends
have taken tickets for the banquet. which
IS 10 be givea Ia the Riley room Of the
Ciaypool hotel.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-04-29
Crops Not Injured
by Frost Over State

Frosts which have appeared in sections
of Indiana during the last two nights
have not seriously injured budding veg
citation or crops, according TO J. II. Ar
min gton, weather observer.
The frost last night was barely trac
able in some spots, he said.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-04-29
Cop Beaten in Race
With Auto Thieves

Two would-be automobile thieves es-
capped early today by running two
blocks pursued by Patrolman Morris and
leaping into a waiting machine with the
motor running.
Patrolman Morris saw two men try
ing to start an automobile in front OF
10 North Healing avenue at o'clock.
While the officer was still half block
away the men saw him and ran, out
stripping him.
The machine had been stolen from a
garage at IS North Sherman drive,
G. L. Rodgers surprised a would be
thief in front of 3044 Ruckle street last
night.
He was attempting to start an automo-
bile owned by Harry Eagal0wsky, $50
Kenwood avenue.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-04-29
Spreckels Surprised
at Sugar Shortage

NEW YORK. April 29.-Claus A.
Spreckels. the California sugar magnate.
expressed astonishment at the condition
of the American sugar market when he
arrived here today from six months on
the Rivera.
There is no good reason for these high
prices that I know, he said.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-04-29
Auto Strikes Child,
Breaking Her Leg

Katrina Bova. 3 years old. daughter OF
John BOva. 1922 Bellefontaine street.
is at the City hospital suffering from a
fracture Of the right leg.
She was struck by an automobile
driven by Martin F. Carr, 93J West Ver-
mont street.
The accident occurred in front # the
child's home yesterday afternoon.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-04-29
Gas Situation May
Be Normal Monday

II shipments Of coal continue 10 ar
rive until Monday. The Citizens Gas
Company may he back to normal condi-
lions !. u. Forrest, general manager,
said today.
About sixty cars Of coal were received
by the company today, and more is re-
ported on the way
Gas pressure was unchanged today.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-04-29
3 SUITS IN us.
COURT ECHO OF
HAMMOND RIOT
Administrator of Victims Es-
tate Asks Judgment Against
Standard Car Company.
$4,000 TOTAL IS SOUGHT

Three suits. aggregating $4,000 in
judgments today were filed in the
United States district court against the
Standard, Steel Car Company by the ad-
ministrator of the estates of three steel
workers who were killed during DEM
onstration near the company's plant in
Hammond, Ind, on Sept. 8, 1919
william p LAWN of Hammond, acting
as. administrator of the three estates, hled
the suits through Attorney Joseph Roach
| of this city
The suits were brought in the interest
| of heirs Of three former steel workers as
follows: Lawrence Dudek, returned
soldier; Stanley Growczak and Stanley
I<ish.
1t Is alleged the three men who were
killed on the streets at Hammond were
lawfully conducting themselves when
certain agents and servants of the Stand
ard Steel Company "negligently and IN
lawfully fired and discharged certain hre-
arms called shotguns, rifles and revolvers
then and there loaded with shot, bullets,
leaden balls and other missiles
ALLEGES DUDEK
SHOT FOUR TINES.
In the suit filed In interest Of the
widow and child of Dudek, it is alleged
two bullets entered the back Of his neck,
one entered the back near the spine and
one In the right arm.
In the second paragraph Of the three
complaints it Is alleged the shootings
were the result of conspiracy on part
of the steel company with certain agents
and servants of the company.
The suits are Of importance because
they will give the steel worker hearing
In federal court II Attorney Rosch's
contention is right that the federal court
has jurisdiction.
The steel workers contend that al the
time they were fred upon they we're pa
rading in an attempt to peacefully show
10 strike breakers the numerical strength
OF the steel workers who were then out
on Il strike.
According 10 a statement made by Of
icials Of the union the controversy be-
tween officials Of the company and work
ers arose in March. 1919, when the com
pany submitted a plan Of rules and reg
ulations 10 the men known as the Rock
efeller Plan" or "the Standard Oil Trust
Plan which the men refused to accept.
STRIKE FINALLY
CALLED IN JULY.
After much controversy strike was
called on July IS. 1919.
Troops were sent TO Hammond.
On Aug. - q conference was held
With Gov. Goodrich at the Claypool ho-
tel by labor officials I'm an etort TO
Isve troops withdrawn. but the governor
failed to comply with the request.
Union leaders charge that on Sept
It was rumored that an attempt would
be made to break up the strike,
Pickets were placed on duty early and
trouble arose. which led to the shooting
on Sept. .. when Dudek, Krowcsak and
KiGh were killed.
During the strike charges OF brutal
its on the part Of pollce and strike break
ers were made by members Of the steel
workers union.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-04-29
Women Plan Bible
Class Rally Sunday

The Women's bible classes Of Ma
rion county will rally at Roberts Park
NJ. r church, Vermont and Delaware
streets, next sunday afternoon.
Miss Mary +. Mcdowell OF the Uni
versity Of Chicago settlement viii de-
liver the principal address.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-04-29
Lemcke's Auto Stolen;
Found Undamaged

Joy riders" made good use of the au-
tomobile of Ralph A, Lemcke, county
treasurer, during the night.
The automobile was taken from Four
teenth and Pennsylvania street and was
found early today
1t was not damaged.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-04-29
BlOOmingtOn's 1920
Population, 1885

WASHINGTON. April 29-Preliminary
population figures announced by the cen
sus bureau today included
Bloomington. Ind, 1920 population.
Il ,595: increase since 1910, 2,757, or 31.2
per cent.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-04-29
Ray Verdict Praised
by Edinburg Citizens

Edinburg Ind, April Is. 1920.
Editor The Times-The citizens Of
Edinburg wish to express hearty appre-
citation for the quick aud just verdict
that the honorable jury rendered in the
case Of William Ray, negro murderer OF
little Miss HUFF.
EDINBCRG CITIZENS.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-04-29
Army Too Rough,
He Goes to Jail

SPRINGFIELD, H., April 29.-R. J.
Carver probably will go to jail be-
cause q lieutenant spoke rough 10 him.
Carver decided army life was too Sc
we're and deserted after the officer or
dered him 10 throw back his shoulders.