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Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-01-20
NO ACTION TAKEN
IN MEYER CASE
Young Man Convicted Still
in Jail.

No action was taken up to noon to
day to release Howard W. Meyer, 20,
found guilty Of embezzling 81 .3ss from
the L. c. Thiele Furnace Company. and
sentenced to serve from two to fourteen
years, from serving the judgment of the
Criminal Court.
Judge James A. Collins said yesterday
that he had received a letter from the
furnace company TO the effect that If
Meyers sentence were suspended complete
restitution could be made to the com.
pany. The court stated unofficialIy that
he would favor such a plan but stated
the court had at under advisement."
1t was announced at Criminal Court
that commitment papers have been made
out" in the Meyer case 1t was said
at the jail, in answer to inquiry made
there, that Meyer was "stilI in Jail"
Prosecutor William p. Evans has in
dicated that he would oppose any sus-
pension Of sentence In this case.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-01-20
WOULD REMOVE
JUDGES OFFICE
FROM POLITICS
House Measure Provides Non
partisan Method of
Selection.
PROPOSE TAX ON WOMEN

Judges of any court having gen
eral or appellate Jurisdiction in In
diana would be taken out of politics
entirely by the terms of bill intro
duced in the House today by Repre-
sentative John l.. Benedict Of Marion
County. The bill was drawn by and
introduced at the request of mem
bers Of the Indiana State Bar Asso-
citation.
The judges would be elected at the
general elections, but their names would
appear on a separate nOnpartisan ticket,
with no party emblem attached thereto.
The bill would result in the removal
entirely Of the office of judge in Indiana
from partisan politics, the author be-
lieves. The bill was referred to the
Committee on judiciary A.
Completing the enfranchisement of
women in Indiana, by making them sub
ject to the payment Of a poll tax would
be provided in & bill introduced by Rep
resentative Russel X. Bedgood Of Tippe-
canoe County. Mr.. Bedgoods bill
would amend the tax laws Of the State
by amending section 2, which would pro
vide for the taxation Of every inhabitant
Of the State between the ages of p and
rs for a poll tax. The bill was referred
to the Ways and Means Committee.
Another bill introduced by Repre-
sentative Bedgood relates to the care and
management of county poor aslums. The
superintendent Of the institution would
be directly responsible for the care of
the place, and would be authorized to
compel every inmate who Is physically
able, TO work at such labor as he is able
to perform. Refusal to comply with the
orders of the superintendent would be
cause for dismissal and the inmate could
not be reinstated In the institution after
u period Of six weeks.
The superintendent would be COM
PEELED to attend all conferences in the
State regarding his work. Another sec
tion OF the bin would provide for collec-
ton from sestate OF deceased inmates, pro-
vidiug the estate was large enough TO
care for heirs of that person the sum of
$50 per week each for care received
while such persons were members Of the
institution.
BILL FIXES JUDGES
SALARIES AT 5000.
\ bill fixing the salary Of all Cir
cult, Criminal. Superior and Probate
Court judges Of Indiana at 5000 per an
mum. was introduced by Representative
Claude A Smith Of Gibson county. An
additional sum Of 5000 yearly would be
provided the judges as travelling ex-
penses.
The bill provides that on a petition
Of twenty or more freeholders in any ju-
Continued on Page Two)
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-01-20
TODAY In
CONGRESS

SENATE.
Manufactures Committee hearings on
Calder coai bill
Foreign Relations Committee resumes
consideration of Borah disarmament res
olution.
Democratic Senators continue hlibuster
against emergency tariff bill.
Judiciary Committe considers Frances
resolution for amnesty of political pris-
oners.
HOUSE.
Herbert Hoover appears before Agri-
CULTURE Committee to give his views on
speculation on cotton curb and grain
speculation.
Ways and Means Committee begin
hearings on tobacco tariffs.
American Legion representatives pre-
sent needs of service men to Military Az
fairs Committee.
Interstate Commerce Committee con.
siders railroad valuation act amendments,
Rivers and Harbors Committee constd4
ers improvements on Mississippi, 0hia
and Missouri Rivers
Judiciary COMMITTEES considers bills ia
incorporate firms to engage in tradd
with China
Appropriations subcommittee considea
Army, Navy, deficiency, diplomatic, con4
sular and rivers and harbors appropri4
alton bills.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-01-20
OLD RULES TO
GUIDE SENATE.
BODY DECIDES
Beardsley Fails to Back Pro-
pOSal for Changes in
Procedure.
SIX BILLS INTRODUCED

The readoption Of the rules Of the
1919 session without fight and the
introduction of six bills we're the
outstanding features Of a forty-min-
ute session Of the Senate today. The
Rules Committee made its report rec
ommending the readoption Of tho
old rules and a vote was taken with
out discussion Senator A. H.
Beardsley Of Elkhart, who had pro-
posed radical changes in the rules
and whom many thought would op-
pose the readoption OF the old rules,
was not present at the time.
The Beardsley amendments to the rules
would have limited the introduction of
bills TO the first thirty days Of the ses-
sion, would have made necessary the
printing Of large number Of copies Of
each bill as it was introduced and would
have required each Senator to submit
with his bill summary and explanation
Of its contents.
d bill seeking 0 prevent some Of the
actlvlues Of get-rich quick individuals OF
The Ponzi type was introduced by Sena-
TOT Rowland II. Hill Of Carthage. It
would prohibit the paying Of dividends
out OF money derived from the sale of
stock.
NEW BILLS
INTRODUCED.
senator win Brown Of Hebron intro
duced Dill requiring the use Of electric
lamps In mines. A bill introduced by
senator Paul Maier Of Griffin would pro-
hioit the sale Of poisons by other than
registered pharmacists. Other bills in
troduced were one by Senator C. Leroy
Leonard Of Silver Lake amending a law
concerning the cleaning and repair of
bitches; one by Senator Frank H. Self
OF CorydOn, to legalize a local highway
bond issue, and one by Senator Cecil C.
Tague Of Brookville, to amend the law
prohibiting the hauling Of heavy loads
over thawing roads with certain restric-
tions
The Committee on Education reported
with amendments a bill by Senator Rob-
ert L. Moorhead Of Indianapolis for the
education of non-English speaking per-
sons. The original bill provided only for
the education Of aliens, but an amend
ment made it apply to all non English
speaking persons. Another amendment
made the establishment Of a Dol for
this purpose optional with school Of
fcials where less than ten persons are
to attend.
The Committee on Criminal Code reported
favorably the bill by Senator John S.
Alldredge of Anderson limiting the ex-
penditures Of candidates in primary cam
paigns TO $4,000. Senate joint resolution
Continued on Page TWO.)
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-01-20

LONDON, Jan. 2o.-European govern
ments that are intensely worried over the
unemployment situation are keeping a
keen eye on the United States to see how
Yankee genius solves the problem. Stories
of wage cuts in American industries were
given prominent display in London news
papers today and caused much comment.
In summarizing the general economic
depression and unemployment, editorial
writer's gave special attention to the
United States and to American problems.
1t was declared in cablegrams that 2.OO0,-
600 workers are unemployed in the United
States and that the country is passing
through the worst slump since 1907
RELIEF MEASURES
FAIL IN BRITAIN.
Unemployment is increasing in Great
Britain, despite the frantic efforts of the
government to provide relief measures.
Labor has passed from the grumbling
mood into a more dangerous frame Of
mind.
Dispatches from Paris say unemploy-
ment is increasing daily throughout
France and that there are $4,000 unem-
plOyed in Paris alone. The provincial
situation is worse than that Of Paris.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-01-20
PRIMARY LAW
TO BE DEBATED
Open Discussion of Repeal
Measure Set for Tonight in
Senate Chamber.

Plans for the public hearing in the
Senate chamber at Z o'clock tonight on
the primary election bills were being
completed today. 1t was definitely an
uounced that among the speakers who
will oppose the repeal OF the primary law
will be Fred Lands of Logansport, Ell
ward {. Toner of Anderson. Miss Eleanor
Barker, DR., Amelia Keller and Mrs. OVID
Butler Jameson Of Indianapolis and
Abram simmons of Button. Albert
J. Beveridge. who was scheduled to
speak at the hearing, will be unable to
attend because of a speaking engagement
Mt Huntington.
Arrangements for the discussion on
the part Of the friends Of the primary,
who are backing Senator John S. All
dredge's bill to strengthen the present
law were being made by Mr.. Toner.
Senator A. II. Beardsley, who intro
duced the bill to repeal the principal
features Of the primary law, said he
did not desire to announce the names Of
the speakers who win favor his meas
ure.
I'VE will have no spellbinders or fire.
works." he said. I'VE will have a few
very brief explanations Of what we stand
for"
Senator Beardsley, as an argument for
the convention system, has had pre-
pared a number of sample ballots show
ing how the voters would choose dele
gates to conventions. The ballot is pre-
pared as one to be used in q Republican
primary in the Second precinct OF the
Seventh ward In indianapolis. 1t is
smaller than a sheet of writing paper
and contains only the names of four can
didates for delegates to the State con-
i
district convention. six candidates for
delegates to a county convention and
three candidates for precinct committee
men.
Members of the Senate are being del
uged with letters in reference to the pri-
mary proposals. Senator Alldredge has
nsceived a letter from the Research Club
Of Anderson, protesting against the re-
peal OF the law and asking for It's ex-
tension. The letter is signed by twenty
women.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-01-20
BRITAIN SEEKS AIR
RULE, NOT BIG NAVY

WASHINGTON, Jan 20.--Great Britain
is ready to forego the further construc-
ton OF battleships and enter an agree
ment for disarmament, because she
recognizes that future supremacy in war
fare lies in the control of the air, Brig.
Gen. William Mitchell, assistant chief
Of the United States Air Service, said
today.
With this idea a part Of her military
policy, Britain today is directing her
energies along the lines Of aircraft de-
velopment, Mitchell explained.
A view somewhat similar was expressed
by Captain Thomas X. Cravan, head of
the Naval Air Service, who declared that
Britain has decided it the wlsest policy
to promote the new scientific methods
of warfare whose efficiency was demon
strated in the latter stages OF the war
rather than to devote her energy and
money to building new ships.
Aaicraft and aircraft carriers, bomb
ing devices, torpedoes and chemical prod-
ucts were mentioned by Cravan.
England General Mitchell said, "is
basing her policy On the realization that
aircraft can carry bombs sufficiently
powerful to destssS the largest warships
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-01-20
Murderer Sent to Pen
by First Woman Judge

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Jan. co.
Robert Momens. %. was on his way
to Columbus penltentiary today to
servo sentence OF life imprison-
ment. imposed by Judge Florence
Allen. the first woman Judge In Ohio.
II was Judge Aliens first murder
trial.
Thre women we're on the Jury.
MCmens was tried for second degree
murder for shooting Henry Thomp-
son. He pleaded self defense.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-01-20
CHARGES DISHONEST
PROFITS ON SHIPS

NEW YORK, Jan. 20.-The Bethlehem
Ship Building Corporation, organized
during the war by the Bethlehem Steel
Company 10 build ships for the govern
ment, prohted through dishonest over
charges" by upward Of 100000, coo at the
expense Of the shipping board, the Walsh
Congressional Investigating Committee
was told today by Col, Eugene Abadie,
former comptroller Of the board.
Colonel Abadie charged that he has
been forced to resign through the in
auence and propaganda Of the Bethlehem
interests"
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-01-20
ShOntS' Chorus Girl
Beneficiary Not to
Be Found, Is Report

NEW YORK, Jan. 20.--Nlrs. Amanda c.
Thomas, former chorus girl and chief
beneficiary in the will Of Theodore P
Shonts. traction magnate, has mysterious
ly disappeared and cannot be found by
detectives, it was revealed today In pro-
ceedings instituted by Mrs. Shonts, the
widow. in the Surrogates Court. Mrs.
Shonts IS attempting to prevent the pro-
bate Of the viii.
Mr.. Shonts died in Mrs. Thomas apart
ments. He 5equeathed her S500.000 but
Mrs. Shonts claims that about 100000
Of her husbands estate had disappeared
before his death. The widow was be-
queathed 5000 and an oil painting.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-01-20
HARDING OFF TO
FLORIDA TONIGHT
Harry NJ. Daugherty VIII Ac-
company President Elect.

MARION. Ohio, Jan. Ex-senator
HardinRs last day at home before leav-
ing for st. Augustine, Fla, was given
over to preparations for travel and to
winding up his business affairs. The
latter process began with the Senator's
resignation as president OF the Harding
Publishing Company, which controls the
Marion Star, BY this action he disas-
sociated himself from direction Of the
policy Of the paper.
Senator Harding tonight viii attend a
special meeting Of the Marion Lodge Of
Elks, OF which he Is a member. 1t is
possible the President elect may say n
few words, but he win speak as an Elk
TO his lodge brothers, with no outsiders
present
He is expected to leave Marion some
time after this meeting.
1t was announced today that Harry NJ.
Daugherty, one Of his closest advisers.
would accompany him South.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-01-20
New Hampshire Town
Is Swept by Flames

WAKEFIELD, N. H, Jan. 2o.-This
town was threatened with destruction by
fire today. Starting in the home of Mrs
Lizzie Mason, the flames swept to the
home of Mrs Elizabeth Tate, adjoining
From there 1t Jumped to the public Ii
brary, thence to two stores.
The entire population Of the town
formed a volunteer hre-hghting corps
and, andedd By hremen from Rochester,
Wolfboro and SanbornYine, got the fire
Under control
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-01-20
DEPUTY QUITS
LEPPERT BOND
Sheriff's Order Forces Kempf
to Withdraw.

Because OF an emphatic order of Sheriff
George Snider that none Of his deputy
sheriffs go on the bonds Of any defend
ants In a court in Marion County, Frank
Rempf. a deputy sheriff. has withdrawn
as surety on the appeal bond Of Lorenz
Leppert who was fined $3.50 In the city
court last week and sentenced to ninety
days on the State Farm. Leppert was
found guilty on a blind tiger charge and
shortly after he was committed and
prayed an appeal Jail doors were opened
for him on an appeal bond signed by
the accommodating Deputy Sheriff
Kempf
None OF my deputies are going IN the
bond business" said Sheriff Snider
Nothing like that is going to be put
over on me. 1 went to the clerks office
and secured the release of Kempf from
Leppert's bond. My rule will be en-
forced and all Of my deputies know where
I stand"
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-01-20
Beech Grove Home Is
Robbed of JeWelry

Marshal De Long Of Beech Grove to-
day reported TO the indianapolis police
department that the home of Oren Slsco,
at Beech Grove had been broken Into,
the burglars taking two gold watches. a
ring, pair of earrings and other articles
Of jewelry,
The home of A. e. Holden, 1883 Park
avenue, was robbed by 4 porch climber.
who obtained pair Of new shoes, a ring.
necklace. a small sum Of money, some
pajamas and other articles
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-01-20
/ Civilian Wounded
by Bomb in Dublin

LONDON, Jan 20.-A civilian was
wounded when a bomb was thrown at
& British military lorry in the streets
Of Dublin today, said a dispatch from
that city.
The village han and eight houses were
burned at Headford in reprisal for the
recent ambush attack upon British po-
ueemen at KilrOe The streets were
cleared before the incendarism began.
According TO Daily Graphic, the police
raided d number Of Sim Fein centers In
London during the morning, seizing I'M
portant documents
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-01-20
AUTHORIZED
TO ACCEPT HOUSE

WASHINGTON. Jan. 20-The Presi-
dent is authorized to accept the house
rendered the American Government by
J. 2. Morgan for use as the American
embassy at London, by a resolution
adopted today by the Senate Foreign
Relations Committee.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-01-20
Warns House Typists
Are for Public Work

Members Of the House of Representa-.
tives were reminded today by Represens
tative Eph D. Daley of Allen County,
chairman of the House Patronage Com
mittee, that the House stenogra pliers
were to be employed only in matters
relating to legislative business.
Stenographers have been engaged SO
generally in writing private letters. Dali
ley declared, that 1t was necessary to
call the attention to the House rules.
Speaker Mcclure warned the Represen-
tatives.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-01-20
$500, Estimated Loss
in Moore Ave. Blaze

Fire which started in the attic of a
twO-s story double at 2901- -O3 Moore ave
nue., TO-DAY, caused a loss estimated by
fremen at $500. Defective wiring is
given as the cause of the FIRE.
The double is occupied by Florence
Spratt, at 2901, and addison c. White,
at 290S. 1t is the property of J. G. Nc
CulIough, a local real estate dealer.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-01-20
Deans Apples GiUe
Meal Ticket Relief

Members of the House OF Repre-
sentatives who got up so late today
they had to rush to the legislative
chambers without eating breakfast
were made glad when they reached
their seats by the sight Of two apples
OF the well-known Hoosier Variety,
on which they munched while they
attempted to solve the weighty prob
lens confronting the State Those
who had had their breakfasts enjoyed
a mid-morning lunch also, as two ap-
pies were placed on the desk OF each
member of the House
The apples were the gift Of Repre-
sentative Charles c. Dean Of Jefferson
and Scott counties.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-01-20
To Arraign 9 Guards

BIRMINGHAM. Ala, Jan 20.-Nine
members of Company NJ, Alabama Ma
tional Guard indicted at Jasper on a
charge of murder in connection with the
lynching of William Baird. unien coal
miner, will be arranged Friday or Sat
ur lay. Baird was lynched during AbOr
troubles.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-01-20
Youth Who Stole Auto
Called Delinquent

John Borman, 16, 1927 Park avenue,
today was declared by Judge Frank Lahr
Of the Juvenile court to be a delinquent
because Borman was found guilty Of
stealing an automobile valued at S3.100
from O. = Huey of 7G3 West drive,
Woodruff Place BOrman was sent to
the Indiana Boys School.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-01-20
Another Red to Go

WASHINGTON. Jan. 20. - Gregory
Weinstein. chancellor of the soviet Rus
sian agency, headed by l.. c. A X. Mar
tens, has been ordered depOr.ed by the
Department of Labor it was learned to-
day. Weinstein wishes to accompany
Martens when he is deported Jan %.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-01-20
Great Britain to Act
on Harding Proposal

LONDON, Jan. 2O.-Great Britain win
send delegates to an international con
ference on disarmament proposed by
President-elect Harding, the Daily
Chronicle declared today.
The newspaper said 1t expected to see
the conference broaden its discussion to
include other important questions.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-01-20

afoat. She has at least four aircraft
carriers for the sea use, while the United
States has none"
1t makes little difference from the
standpoint of war plans, according to
Mitchell, whether battleship construction
Is increased or decreased, because the
day Is coming when surface fleets will
be at the mercy of fleets of the air."
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-01-20
IL IL IL ~I- IL IL

Two reputed members of the ring
were indicted secretly at Keywest,
Fla, recently by a Federal grand
jury. The indictments charged con-
spiracy to bribe United States Off
GERS. Roth men, L. E. Epstein and Il.
Lubetzky, claim to be residents of
Detroit.
Federal authorities here believe the
ring Of smugglers is represented in
various large cities, as we'll as in
Cuba and at the Floridd ports 1t
is thought liquor is being shipped
out of this country in bond and, on
arriving at Havana, Cuba, is re-
packed and reshipped to Florida
ports aud smuggled into the United
States. to be distributed broadcast
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-01-20
Evangelist Jugged
for Vice Disclosure
in Talk at ReUiUdl

AMARILLO, Texas, Jan. 20.-Dr. Nor
gan Lee Starke, evangelist, was released
today after spending eighteen hours in
Jail for contempt Of court as a result OF
a statement made during a revival serv-
ice that he saw a craps game Sunday In
Canyon. Texas.
Lawyers told Sheriff W C. Black the
evangelist was held without just cause.
The sheriff passed the word to Justice
A. ]. Moreland, who had ordered DR.,
Starke thrown in Jail The Justice was
convinced and ordered the prisoner re-
leased,
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-01-20
APPROVES FEELER'
ON DISARMAMENT

WASHINGTON. Jan. 2o.-The Borah
resolution requesting the President to
sound out" Great Britain and Japan on
world naval disarmament was reported
favorably by the Senate Foreign Rela-
tions Committee today.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-01-20
CUBAN RUM RING IS SOUGHT

IL II Il


DETROIT, Jan. 2o.-Several men
believed to be associated with a ring
of smugglers which is bringing
whisky from Cuba into the United
States are being sought in Detroit
today by Federal agents. The ring,
according to the officers, has unlim-
tied finances and has shipped hum
dreds Of thousands of quarts of booze
into this country during the last
year.
carload of whisky valued at s16,-
O2O was seized Wednesday, it was
learned today, while it stood on a
siding in the Michigan Central Rail-
road yards. 1t came here from
Miami. Fla, and was concealed be-
meath several Hundred crates of grape
fruit.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-01-20
sc Loaf i'm Kansas City

KANSAS CITY, Mo, Jan. 20.-The 3
cent loaf of bread is back in Kansas
city again. The loaf weighs Is ounces
and costs Ala cents to produce. One
bakers sales jumped from 40 to GOO
loaves a day.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-01-20
WEATHER
.RLY TEMPERATURE.

~ Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity
Tor the twenty four hours ending Z p. N
Jan 21: Cloudy tonight and Friday not
much change in temperature
HOI-kI.N TEN IBER A TIRE
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-01-20
THE WEATHER

Cloudy tonight and Friday. Little ten
perature change.