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Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-01-13
RECEIVERS SONS
STOLEN TAXICAB
w. M. Hall Finds Car Standing
in Street Filled With Loot.

The keen eye Of W. H. Hall today re-
suited in the recovery of a taxicab be-
longing to his son, Edward Hall, which
was stolen at 40 o'clock Sunday morn
ing by three hold-up men on Troy ave-
L ne. east of the Bluff road,
Mr.. Hall was driving his automobile
on Prospect street when he saw his
sons automobile standing in the street.
Immediately he notified detectives, who
began an investigation. In the stolen
automobile was found clocks, knives,
tewelry and cartridges, which were 1den-
tined as having been stolen from a gen
eral store at Banta, in Johnson county.
1t is believed that the holdup trio
stole the car from Hall for the purpose
Of using it to commit the robbery.
Hall said today that when the car
was stolen from him Sunday morning
he was forced to march up the road
One robbeG told another that he need
not bother to- search Hall, saying he did
not believe Hall had any money. Hail
had $40 in his pockets at the time.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-01-13
INSIDE STORY OF ATTEMPT TO GAG LEGISLATURE
hdiGninn Wants
Unborn Baby of
Chicago Bride
M0OreLGnd Man Seeks Girl
Who Asks Home for Child
When 1t Comes.

An Indiana man-Warren L. Corey of
Mooreland-wants the unborn babe Of
Mrs. katherine Helms, the deserted IS
year-old Chicago bride Of a year who
says she viii be unable to provide for
it when II comes.
Mr. Corey declares he wants to be in
line for first bid on the infant, whether
1t be girl or boy, and is making efforts
to get In touch with the mother to-be.
The babe soon to be born to Mrs.
Helms first came to attention last week
when she asked that some one be founu
who would adopt it.
II can't provide for 1t since my hus,
band deserted me-" Mrs. Helms told the
police. The only condition in the girFs
terms is that the recipient be well able
to provide for the baby
Mr. Corey believes he can I'LL the bill.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-01-13
WOMAN'S STORY
TOUCHES JUDGE
He Suspends Fine of 500 for
Carrying Weapon.

A fine of 500 and costs for carrying
concealed weapons assessed against Edith
Goldman, %, living on South Illinois
street. was suspended in city court to-
day by Judge Pritchard after the woman
had told the Judge a story filled with
heart throbs.
She went to the Stewart-Carey Glass
Company's plant yesterday afternoon.
carrying n revolver concealed in n paper
and would have shot George Hirhof had
not another man restrained her, it was
alleged. She was (arrested by Patrol
man Tom Sullivan.
The woman told Judge Pritchard that
Hirhoff had broken faith with her; that
be had promised to marry her and then
refused to comply with the promise. She
said they had q child 2 years old, which
has been adopted and is in a good home.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-01-13
Indianapolis Trade
Radius Contains
100000 Persons

Three million people live in the
indianapolis radius, the trade ter
ritory of the city within 100 miles.
This territory is one of the worlds
workshops and at the same time
one of the richest agricultural
centers.-Prepared for The Times
by the convention board in
change of arrangements for the
convention of the Associated Ad-
vertising Clubs of the World, to
be held here June to 10.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-01-13
MAKES FINAL
PLEAFOR NEW
Lawyer Blames Heredity for
Murder of California Girl.

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 13.--Arguments
in the trial OF Harry s. New for the
murder Of Freda Lesser rapidly neared
a conclusion today. The case may reach
the jury tomorrow.
Attorney J r. Rush, for the defense,
in an appeal for the life Of New, de-
clared the defendant not responsible for
his act because of mental deficiencies in
herited through his mothers family.
Rush said News conduct in court served
as strong proof of his abnormal mental
condition.
John L. Richardson, counsel in the de
fense, argued before the jury at today's
session of the trial
He was expected to take up the greater
part of the day with his argument in IA
vor of New. He will be followed by lie
Compile Davis, chief of News attorneys,
who is expected to make a brilliant plea
for News acQuittal.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-01-13
BEGS JUDGE FOR
80 DAYS; FREED
Then Loan Ne S2,' Pleads Win
dOW RObber in Vain.

Fred Clemmer who broke into a store
yesterday and then went to the police
station and asked to be arrested, saying
he wanted to go to Jail for thirty days,
is a disappointed man. He was taken
before Judge Walter Pritchard, in city
court today.
You broke into this town, now break
out" said the judge
II don't want to break out, / want
thirty days. answered Clemmer
s you'd be a detriment to the penal
farm. - said the judge, and then Clemmer
asked
"wnl you loan me 81, Judge?"
NO. won't stake you" answered
Judge Pritchard. Il think you can get
out of town without money-now CO."
And Clemmer went
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-01-13
LOVE GROWS COLD;
WIFE YIELDS Ak
Texan of 10 Stain by Mate, 81,
Charge of Police.

TT. WORTH, Tex, Jan. 13.-Mrs. Ell
len Huett, 27, is held by the authorities
today in connection with the death of 10
year-old husband, William Huett, whom
she is accused of numbering with an ak
when he told her his love was growing
cold"
His body was found in the Huett
cabin, three miles east of Riverside, Sat
urday, his head crushed and an ak ly-
ing near the body.
Mrs Huett was taken into custOry, but
beyond repeatedly declaring that "Will
told me his love for sme was growing
cold" refused to talk
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-01-13
Wife Wins Battle
Against 4 Bandits

NEW YORK, Jan. 1S.-Four armed
bandits who attempted to hold up a
saloon early today were beaten and
driven off by Mrs. Ernest Berggren, wife
of the saloonkeeper. She prevented the
robbery Of ten patrons and her husbands
cash register when the bandits started
shooting. She placed herself before the
cash register and fought them off, one by
one. One man was shot
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-01-13
SEEK
PEACEIN TRADE
Urge Protection of Rights of
Men and Employers.

With an immense task Of rebuilding
expansion facing the country, the Ma
tional Association of Building Trades
Employers, in session here, today made
a move to end labor disputes.
The program declares that the rights
OF men who work for wages and men
who employ shall be respected, presents
program for the elimination of dis
putes between unions over jurisdiction
Of men working in various lines and the
PRONUNCIATION of a uniform national
agreement with respect to wages and
conditions of employment.
The association elected Andrew Ian
quist Of Chicago, president; George Don
nelley Of Cleveland, O., first vice presl.
dent; V r. Gould Of Omaha, Neb., sec
ond vice president; L. J. Thomas or
Memphis, Tenn, third vice president,
and Maux Bauman Of New York, treas
BUILDERS EXCHANGES
OPEN CONVENTION.
urer
The National Association Of Builders
Exchanges opened its three-day conven-
tion this morning c. w. Bernhardt Is
president of this organization. Most
members of the National Association Of
DulIuluB IIducS Ell upIOSeIs are meu UeI 8
of the National Association OF Builders
Exchanges.
The following declaration Of pur.
poses" was adopted:
"The industrial peace in the building
trades with industrial liberty to en-
ployer and employe, under which propo-
sition We submit that the empIoye shall
have a right to work without unneces-
sary, unjust and unreasonable interfer-
ence upon the part of any organization
and for the contractor, the right under
fair, reasonable and just working condi-
tions, to determine the manner in which
his business shall be conducted, and the
freedom from labor disputes and dis
turbances Of all kinds that interfere with
the proper regulation and progress of his
business.
WOULD ELIMINATE
JURISDICTION DISPUTES.
1--WE stand for the complete elimination
Of jurisdictiOnal disputes, and in this be-
half we insist upon the proper revision
of present iurlsdictional decisions and
awards to eliminate overlapping and con-
ficting claims, and we further insist upon
the right of the employers of building
mechanics to participate in the revision
of jurisdictional decisions and awards
and that all future jurisdictional ques-
tions and claims shall be decided by a
CONTINUED on Page Eleven)
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-01-13
Fight Is Planned
to Seat Socialists

NEW YORK, Jan. l3-A mass meeting
protesting against suspension of the
five socialist assemblymen Will be held
soon in Madison Square garden.
This decision was reached last night
at conference of representatives, of
eighty organizations numbering 100000
persons, most Of whom are not social
lists. More than $4,000 to carry on the
fight for reinstatement OF the five as
semblymen also was raised at the meet
ing.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-01-13
Two Slain in Feud
Among Sicilians

DETROIT, Jan. 1S.-Police here today
were convinced of the revival of an an
cient Sicilian feud.
Within twenty four hours after Angelo
Russo was shot and stabbed to death by
FIVE unidentified men, who drowned his
cries for aid with loud singing. and an
unidentified Sicilian. about % years old,
was found today shot to death in a
lonely district on the outskirts of the
city.
The driver of the car from which Russo
was thrown and left for death and an
other man have been arrested
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-01-13
Denver Pays Homage
to Gen. J. J. Pershing

DENVER, Jan. 1S.-Denver today ex-
tended a glad hand to Gen. John j.
Pershing On his arrival here the com
mander Of the American expeditionsry
force was greeted at Union station by
city and state officials and by some 500
members of the American Legion. The
reception committee was composed prin-
cipally of veterans.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-01-13
Fate of Steamship
ShrOuded in Mystery

LONDON, Jan. 13.--A mystery has
grown up today about Italian steamship
Principessa Mafalda, which was reported
to have been sunk on Saturday by a mine,
with the loss of 700 lives. A Central
News dispatch from Rome says: "Thc
report that the Principessa Mafalda has
been sunk Is denied, but still there is no
news of her whereabouts
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-01-13
EBalked i'm Auto Theft,
~ Burglars Take Tire

Burglars today broke the lock on Ralph
Dodds garage. 3439 College avenue. They
tried to start Dodds' automobile, but 1t
was locked. The thieves then took a
tire off Of the rear OF the car. Patrol
man Hoffbauer investigated.
Thieves broke into the NJ Kelly barn
at 1886 Woodlawn avenue. a horse blan-
ket and $50 burlap sacks We're stolen.
Bicycle Policemen Amsden and Walker
investigated.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-01-13
Four Governors Say
They Are for Wood

CHICAGO Jan. 18.-Four midwestern
governors have accepted places on the
Wood national campaign committee, it
was announced today.
Gov. Henry J. Allen of Kansas, Gov
Burnquist of Minnesota, Gov. Peter Nor
beck of South Dakota and Gov Oliver H.
Shoup of Colorado have signiied that
they are behind the generals candidacy.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-01-13
Union Stone Workers
WalkOut at Bedford
special to The Times.

BEDFORD, Ind, Jan. 13-An the stone
workers in the many mills here walked
out today, alleging that the ingalls, mill
is working saw gangs overtime, which is
claimed to be a violation of the union
contract A meeting of the unions has
haana calIad fnr- 2 A.claek. todax.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-01-13
Fiume Compromise
Agreed to by Italy

PARIS, Jan. 13.-Premier Clemenceau
and Premier Lloyd George, by forceful
argument, have induced Premier Nitti of
Italy to assent to compromise on
Fiume acceptable to the Jugo- -Slavs and
are now studying the geographical boun-
daries, it was reported today.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-01-13
US Denies Japanese
Arms Sent Mexico

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13.-The state de-
partment today denied knowledge of
report that a japanese cruiser has es-
corted a large shipment of arms and am
mnnltt0n to Mexico.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-01-13
Stunning Mr.. .Jinx

Los ANGELES, Jan. 13.-Thirteen en-
ployes Of the Los Angeles sheriffs office,
who have been employed there thirteen
years, partook of banquet with thirteen
dishes on the menu tcday-7Jan. 1&
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-01-13
Twelve More Reds
Caught in New York

NEW YORK, Jan. 13-TweIve alleged
reds were held today by immigration
officials following raids last night upon
8he homes OF communist leaders.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-01-13

1908; sets. 4:41.
One year ago today, highest tempera-
tures 38s lowest 81.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-01-13
Strange Oklahoma
Malady Is Growing

OKLAHOMA CITY, Jan 13.-The mys-
terious malady which attacked 500 per
sons at Skiatook, Okla has spread to
two other cities, according to reports to-
day. NIuskogee and Shawnee reported
several cases with symptoms similar to
those at Skiatook.
Physicians disagreed with the diagnosis
Of the state health department that the
disease was probably typhoid fever.
Some doctors advanced the theory that
it was hang over from the influenza
epidemic OF last year.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-01-13
Is BILLS WAIT
DISPOSITION BY
NEXT SESSION
Can't Be Sidetracked by One
day Legislature Under Con-
stitutiOn of State.
G. o. P. MEASURES
whats the constitution among
friends ?"-Republican politicians.

w mats the constitution among
friends s?"-Republican politicians.
Gov. Goodrich. the republican state
committee and certain paid representa-
tives of the republican organization in
the ranks of the Woman's Franchise
League Of Indiana are insisting that the
general assembly Of this state meet for
n one-day session, the business of which
is to he confined exclusively to the rati-
ication of the federal suffrage amend.
ment
The constitution Of Indiana, Article 5,
Section 40, says:
"If any bill shall not be returned
by the governor within three days,
Sunday excepted, after It shall have
been presented to him, it shall be-
come a law without his signature,
unless the general adjournment shall
prevent its return, In which case 1t
shall be a law, unless the governor,
within five days next after such ad-
journment, shall file such bill, with
his objections thereto, in the office
Of the secretary Of state. WHO
SHALL LAY THE SANE BEFORE
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY. AT
ITS NEXT SESSION, In like man
ner as # 1t had been returned by the
rro-orulr
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-01-13
WIDOW ARRESTED
IN NSLAYING PROBE
Michigan Authorities Charge
Mrs. BrOwn With Perjury.

Mt. CLEMENS, Mich, Jan. 13.-Mrs.
Ruth Provost Brown, the young widow
Of ]. Stanley Brown, who was murdered
on a lonely road near here the night of
Dec. %, was IN the county jail today
facing a perjury charge.
She was arrested early this morning
at the direction of Attorney General Alex
Groesbeck, whose investigation into the
murder resulted in the arrest and ac-
cusation against Lloyd Provost, Mrs
Browns cousin.
John Bannow, a druggist, has testified
before the attorney general that Mrs
Brown once asked him for poison so that
she could get her husband "out of the
way"
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-01-13

TOPEKA, Kas.. Jan. 13.-Dr. n. P.
Sherwood, head of the bacteriologist de
partment at the Kansas university, was
summoned to Topeka today to determine
the mysterious malady which has strick-
en- nearly thousand victims in the past
two days. DR.. T. D. Tuttle, state epide
mologist, is inclined to the theory that
the intestinal trouble may be a belated
"iu" germ. There have been no deaths
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-01-13

HUNTER KILLS COMPANION.
MANKATO, MINI, Jan. 13.-Compan-
ions shotgun accidentally blows head off
Louis Wenner, 16.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-01-13
TWENTY-FIVE BILLS
IN SECRETARY'S OFFICE.

There are in the office OF the secretary
Of state twenty-five bills which we're fled
there by the governor of Indiana fol
lowing the adjournment OF the last legis-
lature. In order to comply with the
mandate of the constitution these bills
must be laid before the proposed special
session OF the legislature by the secretary
of state
What win become Of these bills
when they are laid before the Iegis
Iature in accordance with the man
date OF the constitution?
Win the legislators, who passed them
and particularly the legislators who
"a, hered them through both houses IN the
last session, sit supinely- by and see
them killed forever because the repub-
lican state committe and Gov. Goodrich
have decreed that the republican party
is mo nearer ready today to take up any
important questions" than 1t was when
the legislature adjournedf
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-01-13
REFLECT WILL OF
LAw-NIAKING BODY.

These bills, returned with the COVER
nor's veto through the secretary Of state,
were regarded by the legislators at their
last session a Of sufficient Importance
to Justify passage They obtained the
support of a majority of both the house
and the senate. They reflect the will of
the aw-making branch of the state
government
If they were important enough last
spring to warrant passage by the leg
islature they are certainly important
enough now to be accorded some other
treatment than Goodrich proposes they
shall have
And, if the legislators assemble here
for the purpose Of ratifying suffrage,
they must in some manner dispose of
these bills, which have preference over
any new business introduced a I the ses-
sion, whether it requires one day or
longer to obtain action on them
Among these bills, now slated for
slaughter at the request of the repub-
lican state politicians, are a number OF
measures which have heretofore met the
approval of the republican committee
men, and some that were designed to
carry out the pledges of republicans in
their campaign for the legislature
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-01-13
TEACHERS AID
BILL INCLUDED.


II. B. S95 (Delaplane) e)-Authorizin
township trustees to provide fire ap-
paratus.
H. B. 425-4Appropriating 100000 as
state aid for normal schools to increase
supply of teachers
H. 3. 45G Nowe) law gov
erning state soldiers and sailors home
TO provide that as requirement of admis-
sion a monthly payment be collected
of all pension money in excess of $50
for unmarried persons and sos for mar
ried couples.
II. p. 105 (Yoder)-To make the pro-
visions Of the police pension fund law
which affects second class cities specific
ally apply likewise to third and fourth
class cities.
II. B. 112 (TuthilI) )-Concerning appel
late procedure and repeating act con
cerning civil procedure enacted in 1911.
S. B. n (Alldredge) e)-Prohibitin issu-
ance of receipts in full for material or
work by contractors on public work be-
fore work is completed
s. s. 142 (Bainum) Regulating admin
istration of firemen's pension funds and
extending law to all cities in state.
S. B. 243 Metzger)-Providing that no
commission merchant shall be liable be-
yond the extent of his commission while
tCOn31nued on RMxe Elsven.l
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-01-13
WEATHER

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Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-01-13
BILLS LISTED FOR
READER TO JUDGE

However, here they are The reader
may judge from their description
whether they are worthy OF attention
H. b. 222 (Fifeld)-Proyiding method
Of distribution of tax when two town
ships maintain a joint high school
II. B. 362 (Hamilton) n)--Providing city
clerks in fourth class cities shall perform
duties of clerk of city court without extra
pay.
n. B. PIT CKimmer-To increase pay OF
county road superintendents and to al
low them cents a mile travelling ex-
penses.
H. B. 46 daley Providing for ap-
pointment Of county engineer. virtually
abolishing Office of county surveyor.
II. b. 246 (Miltenberger)- )-Increasln
pay Of election clerk from So to So day.
H. b. 33S fGivan) Providing judge OF
probate court of Marion county shall
appoint Inheritance tax appraiser instead
Of governor.
H. B. 326 ymonds)-Providing appro-
prlation for erection of Wilbur Wright
memorial in Henry county.
H. E. $50 (Winesburg)-T provide for
registration of records of soldiers and
sailors by county recorders.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-31
DELEGATES TO REP. NATIONAL CONVENTION PERFECT PLANS

Hartford, March 30.-J. Henry Ror- aback of North Canaan, chairman of the republican state central conven- tiont committee, was this afternoon l chosen to represent his state on the republican national committee to sue ceed John T. King of Bridgeport, at a meeting of the republican delegation from this state to the national con- vention held in the Hartford club.
 MT. Roraback also was chosen chairman of the Connecticut delega- tion of fourteen to the national con- vention. The delegates selected those who will represent them on the va rious national convention committees. as follows:
 Honorary vice president, Charles A. Templeton, Waterbury; credentials committee, James r. Walsh, Green wich; permanent organization com mittee, Harvey P. BisselI, Ridgefield; ; rules committee, Hugh M. Alcorn, Suffield; resolutions committee, Col onel l. M. Ullman, New Haven; com- mittee to notify nominee for presi- dent, Charles Hopkins Clark, Hart ford; committee to notify nominee for vice president. William H. Hall, of Wilmington.
 George W. Klett of New Britain was named secretary of the dele- gation and Robbins B. Stoeckel of Norfalk, treasurer. Chairman Rora- back was authorized to name a com mitte on arrangements and transpor- tation. He appointed Charles F. Rockwell, Meriden; MT. Templeton, Waterbury; William J. Malone. Bris- toll. Secretary Klett;' Treasure Stoeckel and the chairman. Clarence G. Willard of New Haven was named sergeant at-arms.