Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-04-13


The fact that Mr.. Robson would be
favorable to many followers Of Shank
and the less lukewarm followers Of the
city organizations candidate. is looked
upon as the movement toward the Hobi-
son camp which will develop strongly
during the primary race. The slogan Is
taken to interpret the alignment Of the
three candidates at this time and gives
the organizations candidate the tail-end
berth in the race.
MORE CLERICAL HELP AT
SHANK HEADQUARTERS.
Extra clerical help has been employed
at Shank headquarters and a large num-
Der of letters containing instructions to
workers and urging Shank supporters to
vote are being mailed. Newton Nc
CURE occupied a desk at headquarters
and it was announced that he would
assist Robert Dalton, chairman of the
speakers bureau, in arranging meetings.
A series Of outdoor meetings is be-
ing planned by the Shank managers.
Announcement was made that 22,OOO
pledge cards Of the Shank for Mayor
club have been signed thus far 1t was
admitted that the list contained some
ers pointed out, no systematic campaign
has been made to enroll all Shank sup
porters in the club" most OF the MEM
bers being volunteers.
The pledge cards have been filed by
precinct and are expected to serve as
a safeguard against unfair vote counting.
SHANK SCORES
AIANIPULATION.
Mr.. Shank placed emphasis on the
precautions against dishonest election
manipulation that have been taken by
his organization in speeches last night
on Indiana avenue,
Every man who ever takes an inter
est IN politics knows Just what We are
up against" he said. But this time we
are overlooking no bets Professor Howe
will get some votes through the meth
DDS Of intimidation employed by the
Jewett administration, but those are
about the only votes he is going to get
aud they won't reach hals far enough
to win this primary. Decent citizens are
Disguised with such crookedness.
Ed Robinson admitted in speeches
Monday night that he WAS spending more
money IN this fight than he would get
cut Of the office of mayor. Then be has
the nerve to say that he does IT because
he wants to give the city a clean admin
istration. Ed is not a millionaire. and
he can't afford to indulge in such an
expensive hobby. He means TO get back
what he puts in. He is already paving
the way by talking Of discarding the city
asphalt plant, the garbage plant and the
ash hauling system to make contracts
for private concerns"
WARNS NEGRO VOTERS
NOT TO BE MIsLED.
Mr. Shank warned negro voters not
to be dazzled by RObison's display OF ex-
travagance nor misled by promises OF
favors from the present city government.
There is no doubt that Mr.. Robson
is spending money Ike water" he said.
The man admits it. And then he asks
support OF taxpayers on a promise ~
run the city economically. Do you think
any man who would spend $4,000 on En-
Robison's chance to win this election
would be thrifty with other peoples
money after his election?"
Mr.. Shank will address meetings to-
night at 500 South Meridian street, 507
Minerva street and 21O2 Highland Place.
FURNISs CENTER
OF HORNETS NEST.
DR.. Sumner A. Furniss, negro member
OF the city council and Mayor Jewett'A
man Friday" has stirred up another
hornets nest In which ne Is the center
Of attraction. Or. Furn,ss is being
quoted as having said that he is ain IA
vor Of lynching any one who votes for
Lew Shank" Both the Robson and
Shank forces were using this story to
spread abroad the idea that Dr. Furniss
has once more betrayed his people.
In efforts TO gain votes Of negro women
"a - H. L
tenants have been throwing promises of
Jobs as policewOmen and playground
matrons." the latter an Office hitherto
unheard of. to the four winds. It is re-
ported. This bore out the contention Of
the opponents OF Mr.. Howe that such pop
ularity as he is able to arouse Is due to
promises Of political preferment rather
than to any spontaneous surrender to
his personality.
Mr.. HOWE AVOIDS
GETTING SPECIFIC.
Mr.. Howe IN his public utterances is
continuing to avoid getting very specific
about preprimary pledges. He told a
meeting Of Third Ward voters at Six
teenth and Illinois street last night that
the primary is a very important thing
in politics." and that cit has too often
been neglected" He said the issue in
the campaign is one Of carefully choos-
ing candidates who may be depended on
to administer the affairs Of the city gov
eminent honestly wisely and efficiently"
Mr.. Howe spoke at the Keyless Lock
Company plant at noon today and was
to speak at the colored Y. NJ. c. A at
2 80 O'Clock; at 1858 West Twenty Eighth
street at $3.50; 1902 North la Sale street
30: 143 East Ohio street, o'clock, and
60S Indiana avenue, 0 o'clock this eve
ming.
featuring Company at noon will be adj
dressed by Dixson II. Bynum, assistant
city attorney.