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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-12-16
REPORT YOUTHS CONFESS
TO MANY ROBBERlES
Young Men Held Pending Further
Investigation.

Alleged confession to one hold-up,
the robbery of several stores and the
theft of two automobiles has been
made by Hosea Holder, IS, of 1928
Greenbrier Ave, and Kenneth Green,
1S, of 1909 E. Nineteenth St., accord
ing to detectives. The boys We're be-
ing held on vagrancy charges pend
ing further investigation.
The robberies, the police said. in
cluded that of the Atlantic and Pa
cific Tea Store, 1902 Brookside Ave,
where $37.53 was stolen. an attempted
robbery at the drug store at Thir-
teenth St. and Cornell Ave, and rob.
berries of stores on E. Michigan St.
and S. State Ave.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-12-16

But a further perusal Of evidence
on which based my statement has
served to deepen my apprehensions.
What was the statement? Let me
quote the actual words I used:
There was a strong party in
France which urged Clemenceau to
demand that the Rhine should be
treated as a natural frontier of their
country, and that advantage should
be taken Of the overwhelming defeat
of Germany TO extend the boundaries
TO France to that faterul river. The
most moderate and insidiOus form
this demand took was a proposal that
the German provinces on the left
bank OF the Rhine should remain in
French occupation until the treaty
had been fulfilled. That meant for
ever. Rererstions alone-skilrully
handled by Tie Quai 'Orsay-would
preclude the possibility of ever wit
Messing fulfllmcnt. The pact was de
signed to strengthen the hands of NJ.
Clemenceau against the aggressive
party which Was then, and still IS.
anxious to commit France to the CO
lossaI error Of annedng territory
which has always been purely Ger
man."
Rhine Was Background
What was the basis on which
made this assertion?
II was thoroughly well known to all
those who were engaged in the opera
tions OF the Peace Conference. The
Rhine was the background Of all
maneuvres for weeks and months.
Whether the subject matter the
League Of Nations, the German fleet,
or the status of FiUme-we knew the
real struggle would come over the
Rhine. On the one hand, how much
would France demand? On the other,
how much would the allies concede?
There was a subconscious conflict
about the Rhine throughout the whole
discussion, however irrelevant the
topic under actual consideration hap
pened TO be. But unrecOrded memories
are OF little use as testimony unless
corroborated by more tangible proofs.
I viii recall a few
There was a party which considered
the Rhine to be the only national from
tier OF france, Strong parry Win
strong man as its spOkesman-in
many ways the strongest in France
Marshal F'och. His splendid services
in the war gave him a position such as
no soldier in France, or in any other
country, could command.
Measure of Influence
The soldier who by his genius leads
a nation to victory possesses a measure
Of influence on the public opinion Of
the people he has saved from destrUc-
ton such as no other individual can
aspire to-as long as his services are
fresh in the memory of his fellow
Continued on Page p
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-12-16
Allies Already Informed
of Contemplated Intervention

BU Lnlted FTc8S
PARIS, Dec. 16.-The United States
Government already has informed the
allies 1t contemplates intervention in
European affairs, but from an eco
nomic standpoint only. it was stated
today.
The allies understand Washington
Will maintain its previous attitude to-
ward political matters. Also. that
President Harding is not yet certain
what form the proposed action will
take.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-12-16
EX-POLICEMAN FREED
IN MANSLAUGHTER CASE
Trial Growing Out of Auto Accident
Ends in City Court.

Frank Johnson, TAI Roache St.. for
mer policeman now working for the
c., 1. & w. Railroad, was discharged
today on a charge of manslaughter
by Judge Delbert o. Wilmeth in city
court on recommendation of Coroner
Paul F.. Robinson.
Testimony showed that Johnson was
driving his car home and had as a
companion George Perkins, Al, Of 221
Parkview Ave, said to have been in
toXicafed. When at the west edge
of the city on Tenth St, Johnson said
that Perkins seized the steering wheel
and said, Let me drive this car. 4"
The machine went over an embank-
ment Perkins was fatally injured
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-12-16
OUT AGAIN, IN AGAIN

When police today raided the home
of William Hem, 43, of 1875 N. Noble
St. and found six half-pint bottles of
white mule whiskey and one empty
bottle of the same size, HEM was
placed under arrest on a charge of
operating a blind tiger. Hem was
fined 500 and costs yesterday i'm city
court on a charge of operating blind
tiger. His fine was stayed by Fred
Koaplks, 525 S. Alabama Et.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-12-16
KELLER FIGHTS
SUBPOENA POWER
Again Defies House Committee
in Daugherty Case.
By United Press

ny OHIfeU FfeSS
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.-Repre-
sentative Keller, Minnesota, author
of the impeachment resolution against
Attorney General Daugherty today
again defied the power of the. House
Judiciary Committee to compel him
to apear and testify in support Of his
charges.
Instead of appearing in person, in
answer to a subpoena, Keller sent at
torneys to fight the authority the com
mittee sought to exercise over him.
Representative Graham, Republic
an of Pennsylvania, Immediately de-
manded that Keller be cited for con-
tempt and be hailed before the bar
Of the House for a public reprimand
He made a motion to that effect
which was quickly seconded by Rep
resentative Bird, Republican Kansas.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-12-16
BOY AND CASH GONE

David Henderson, II, colored. 1912
Pershing Ave, was missing today. So
was IS his father, Henry HENDERSON,
colored. gave him last night, accord
ing to the elder Henderson.
Henderson told police he gave his
son SI5 with which to pay the
grocery bill Later he saw the boy
in front OF the grocery. David ran.
The father later learned David had
paid only $40 on the bill. he said.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-12-16
EXTRA CARS PUT
ON To CARE FOR
CHRISTMAS RUSH
Shop Early Movement Helps
Prevent LaSt-Minute Traffic
lam,

To handle the rush of Christmas
shoppers the indianapolis Street Rail-
way Company will increase the num-
Der OF cars on all lines l. per cent
Monday, James P. Tretton, superin-
tendent, announced today.
Merchants estimated Christmas
business is Is per cent heavier than
lost year and the largest since the
war.
fhe Christmas season IS the big
gest Of the year for US, increasing
gest for the year for US. our business
increasing gradually until the day be-
fore the holiday, when we always have
heaviest business Of the year" he said.
Traffic Is heavier this year than ever
and 1t looks as If next Saturday is CO.
ing to be one mad rush.
Economy Noticed
I'VE will have about 100 more cars
than usual in service from II a. m.
to the end of shopping hours next Sat
urday.
The shop early movement has
helped us a lot. because it has spread
our load over longer period"
Wearing apparel and furniture are
the two leading arbicles in holiday
sales, according to merchants.
Sales Increase
Furniture sales this Christmas are
greater than ever" said President
w. c. Gruber of the Banner Furniture
store. THE increase this ear ls
about 20 per cent. Victrolas, rugs
and other pieces Of furniture are be-
ing picked"
Although the peak of holiday
shoppers has not been reached, l be-
heve that this years sales records will
surpass those of previous years, par
ticularly since the World War" said
e. c. Kerwood of the Block Depart
ment store. However, folks are show
ing considerable economy in purchas-
ing their presents. They are not
buying as many useless things as
they used to-"
That the 1ewelry sales this year will
surpass those Of other years is de-
clared by Raymond Royse, of Charles
Mayer & Co.
II judge that such sales will be in
creased about 10 per cent" he said.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-12-16
SECOND BONUS
BILL DRAWN Up
American Legionaires Wants
$40 a Month for Service.

Two State soldier bonus bills viii be
introduced during the next session Of
the Indiana General Assembly.
The second bill, drawn by American
Legion posts Of the Ninth Congress
siOnaI district, calls for a payment Of
$40 for each month if service, as com
pared with SO a month, proposed in
the bill drawn up by the Veterans Of
Foreign Wars. Copies of the pro-
posed bill have been forwarded to
every legion post in the State.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-12-16
THREE SENTENCED

William Redden, 545 S. Senate Ave,
and Manon Kicks, Thirty-Sixth ST
and Emerson Ave, were found guilty
of unlawful possession OF an automo-
bile and sentenced to one day in Jail
and fined $25 in Criminal Court to-
day Virgil Robbins, 1906 Arsenal
Ave, indicted on the same charge,
was fined a like amount and given five
daYs in Jail.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-12-16
LODGE PROTESTS
PLACED ON FILE

Validity of Massachusetts Senator's
Seat Is Contested.
BIZ United Press
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1e.-Protest
against validity Of the reelection of
Henry Cabot Lodge were pigeon holed
in the Senate today when Vice Presi-
dent Coolidge ordered that they be
placed on file"
The protests which were made by
the Liberal Republican League of
Massachusetts, and John Nichols, de
feated prohibition candidate for
senator, ordinarily should be referred
10 a Senate Committee The protests
specifically demanded that a hearing
be held Immediately.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-12-16

Already the move of America toward
assisting Europe has changed the ale
lies plans Of action toward Germany.
1t may result in complete about-faoa
on the part Of those in France who
have advocated seizure Of the Ruhr,
Premier Poincare's obvious vazuenesa
on this point in the chamber last
night may be accounted for by this.
There is noticeable coolness on the
part Of French extremists who desire
independent action.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-12-16
JUDGE REFUSES TO ACT
AS BILL COLLECTOR
Coal Driver Is Released on GrOcer's
Charge.

was told that John Fields, 90, of 1929
S. State Ave, driver of a coal wagon
had been arrested on a warrant charg-
ing him with obtaining groceries val
ued at SO last summer, the court in
vestigated. He ordered Fields re-
leased on his own recognizance.
An attorney representing Fields told
the judge that the warrant was sworn
ont by Ollie Boettcher, grocer. 1920 s.
State Ave, and charged that it was an
attempt to use the city court to collect
the bill.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-12-16

LONDON. Dec. 15.-An Europe today
hailed the possibility of American in
tervention as the only means of solv-
ing the tangled reparations problem.
The British press was over-enthusi
astic by impending action by the
United States.
Typical Of newspaper criticisms
everywhere is the editorial of the Man
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-12-16
HIT COSTS STATS

Stanley Pitchford. Plainfield. Ind,
manager of one of bus line running
into indianapolis. wa fined $50 and
costs in Criminal Court today for
hitting Clarence Greatbatch in the
nose. One of Pitchford's busses ran
into Greatbatch's automobile at
Southport, early in November, it was
charged. The fine and costs amounted
to s74.15.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-12-16
Washington Tense Over Latest Moves to Pre-
vent Complete Economic Destruction
of Allies and Germany.
By A. L. BRADFORD
United Press Star Correspondent

ASHNGTON Dec 1President Harding today sought the
w council of his
of intervention prevent the approaching crash in
Europe.
Not since the dramatic days that developed the great dssrma
conference here has Washington anticipated
by the Government It is believed that the
tempaed action supa the disarmament conference
in world Importance.
The coming by the United States will effect
showdown in Europe; it will require from the
European nations concerned whether they ready broad
approach solution of the world problem consistent with
international and rconrucOn whether they prefer
continue the dragging Europe into pit of
disaster
Three weapons that United to aid It in
bring about settlement of the European crisis, are:
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-12-16
ASPHYxIATlON KILLS GIRL

Mildred Burkett, 8, of Whitesville,
Ind, died last night from asphyxia-
tion at the Robert w. Long Hos
pital. She was recovering from a
severe case Of diphtheria and COM
plications. Infected mucous lodged
in her windpipe and she died before
1T could be removed. Dr. w. F..
Given. deputy coroner, investigated
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-12-16
TWO HURT WHEN ENGINE
HITS REFINING CO. TRUCK
Accident Occurs at Tibbs Ave. and
8 G.. ]. 6 w.

Two men were injured when O
truck on which they were riding was
struck by locomotive on the c. I. q
w. Railroad. The accident occurred at
the Tibbs Ave, crossing. Stanton
McCready, 28, Of 1924 Wright ST.,
driver of the Western Oil and Re-
fining Company's truck. escaped with
out injury. Luther Cox, 40. colored,
SAL w Vermont St., suffered broken
ribs. and Samuel Marshall %, OF
1000 N. Traub Ave. suffered a broken
leg. The two injured men were taken
to the city hospital. c. S. Bell, At,
of 1886 N. Talbot Ave-. was the
engineer OF the locomotive.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-12-16

this country and a material extension
Of the present period Of twenty-five
years for repayment
3. The moral influence Of the United
States throughout the world. which
President Harding has indicated he be.
Heved Is one Of the greatest factors
in the situation.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-12-16
POLICE FIND INVALID

Howard SCHNEIDER so, Of 1884 E.
New York St, an invalid, unable to
talk, wandered away from home yes
terday afternoon. Police who searched
for him all night found him this
morning in Ellenberyer Park. He was
sifteE4ng &xono axposnEe.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-12-16
British Press Enthusiastic
OUer Action of q. S. Government

chester Guardian. which declares:
1T is the biggest and best thinA
that has happened since the armistice."
In London, 1t is felt that France can
prevent American Intervention by
adopting a re-calcitrant attitude to-
ward Germany. For that reason the
strong vote of confidence won by Poin.
care is considered significant Of danger
to the whole scheme.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-12-16
HONOR DEAD JURIST
By Times Special

PRINCETON, Ind, Dec. 16.-Fun-
eral services for Judge o. NJ Wei
born, who died at Indianapolis on
Thursday. were held at the FI1s
Presbyterian Church here today.
Representatives of the bar associa-
tons of several southern Indiana
counties attended. a memorial serv-
ice was held this morning in the
Gibson County courtroom, where
Judge Welborn presided for thirty five
years.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-12-16

1. The readiness Of American bank
ers to float a loan for Germany up to
any figure necessary-estimated from
$500, O,oOO, 600 to $4,000, 900, ,OO0-to en-
able that country to get back on her
feet.
2. More leniency in the collection OF
the allies war debt Of 81, 900, ,0O0, 900 to
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-12-16

Prosecution Seeks Maximunr
Penalty for Blanche Butts.
By United Press

By United Press
MUNCIE. Ind. Dec. 1s.-The death
penalty will be asked in the trial OF
Blanche Butts, in court hero on the
charge Of numbering her husband with
shotgun Oct. 8, it was indicated IA
opening statements OF the proseca-
ton today.
Mrs. Butts, who will plead sSH-dss
fense, wept frequently during the sx-
animation of prospective jurors.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-12-16
CARTOONS USED IN TALK

Samuel l.. Shuttle will talk at the
Boys Big Meeting at the Y. M. c. A.
at 2:30 p. m. tomorrow, illustrating
his talk with cartoons. A musical
program will be given under the d.
ract1an az d. J. HaQpsr.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-12-16
AUTO ROBE TAKEN

a gray automobile robe was stolen
from the car of w. H. Benedict, 1924
n. New Jersey st. The auto was
parked at Seventeenth st. and Co
lumhia Ave.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-12-16
THE WEATHER

Forecast for Indianapolis and vi
cinity is probably rain or snow to-
night and Sunday. Warmer tonight
with temperature near freezing Colder
Sunday.
HOURLY TEMPERATURE.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-12-16

Worries of Christmas shopping
were doubled for Mrs. Robert
Kidd. 919 N. LaSalle ST., today.
A burglar entered the house
while she was away and stole
thirty-six yards of gingham, val
ued at S18; six silk house caps. a
pair of long brown kid gloves, a
string of red and white beads,
three shirts, books and toys; all
the Christmas presents she had
purchased.
A purse containing $14 also
was taken.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-12-16
WOODRUFF TO GET $2,515
BILL ON ELEVATED WORK

Total Cost to Indianapolis Is
S663, 1858.
Woodruff Place will be presented
with a bill for $2,515.67 for its share
Of track elevation expenses in 1921,
next week. according to figures pre-
pared by John L. Elliott, city civil
engineer. The net cost of the work
to the city of Indianapolis amounted
to s663.17S63
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-12-16
Supplies Taken

When Lieutenant Eisenhut, Ser
geant O'Connor and squad of police
went to the house on Arlington Ave,
Mrs. Haspiel shouted to them, they
allege:
Police, you must go to the back
door!"
She did not know police were en-
tering the house by that route, Off
GERS said.
large still was found in operation
in the basement, it is alleged Forty
barrels of mash We're found On the
second floor, in addition to 115 gal
Ions Of malt. twenty-six empty five
gallon jars, 900 pounds of sugar,
three gas tanks, a pump, one empty
five gallon jug, four ten-gallon cans
of OIL a whisky gauge, box OF corks,
six empty barrels, thirty four pounds
Of yeast, four sacks Of distillers' malt,
$50 feet Of garden hose and other sup
plies.
Police said Barnett has been ar
rested a number of times on blind
tiger charges. They said he was CON
nected with the capture of a 5O0-gal-
lon still found In a downtown building
near Court and Illinois SITS. and an
other at 1874 S. Pennsylvania St.
Purchase questioned
Hyman Haspiel and Mrs. Haspiel
also have been arrested in the past for
violating the prohibition law, accord
ing to police.
The Marion County grand jury Fri
day indicted Samuel J. Barnett on
a blind tiger count.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-12-16
BOOZE HUSH FUND QUIZ
Police Officials and Mayor
Shank Inclined to Scout
Stories of Hush Money.

Rumors that protection money
has been paid by a notorious gang
Of bootleggers through an attorney
became general today, following cap
ture by police of a 15O-gallon still at
Arlington Ave. and st. Clair st.
Lewis Barnett, SO, also known as
Harry Lewis, tailor. and Hyman Has
piel 81, machinist, ami Mrs. Clara
Haspiel. 40, were arrested in the raid
All are charged with operating a blind
tiger.
Federal officials have had a grand
jury capias for Barnett for more than
a year. lie was indicted with his
brother, Samuel j.. for operating a
still in Z. Fifteenth St. He was to
be arraigned before Judge Anderson
this rfternoon
When the E. Fifteenth st. place
was raided Lewis jumped out of a
window and escaped. He was ar
rested on the capias when ne was
brought to police headquarters late
Friday. Prohibition agents said he
went to Canada, but they heard three
months ago he had returned to the
city.
Samuel J. Barnett was given six
months in Jail by Judge Anderson on
the case a year ago.
Mayor Shank and officers sat in
police headquarters Friday afternoon
discussing and discounting the rumors
Of protection" while the raid was
being conducted.
Shank said he had been informed
that Prosecuting Attorney William p.
Evans was investigating statements
said TO have been made by a boot
logger that he had paid money to an
attorney to distribute to the right
PARTIES"
Police said they thought the rumor
was a "frame-up." The mayor said
he thought ii was without foundation.
"a lot of those things are being
Investigated. but 1 don't care to say
anything about them" Evans said to-
day.
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Forecast

NNOW or rain, probably to-
~ night and Sunday. Warmer
tonight with temperature near
freezing.
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The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1922-08-14
@OTHERS WOMEN'S CLOTHES"
COMING TO THE LIBERTY

you've never wanted a thing until
it almost haunted you. You've bought
it long before that Indignantly says
Jacqueline Lee to Barker Garrison in
a dramatic episode in "Other Wo-
mems Clothes" the Hugo Balm
Hodkinson production which comes
to the Liberty theater Wednesday
night.
In that one sentence is revealed one
of the biggest problems that confronts
many a young working girl of today:
how to make her inadequate salary
cover the actual necessities of life
not to mention the minor luxuries
and comforts of existence.
Barker Garrison is a young mill
ionaire; Jacqueline Lee, little mod
ties model. He has far too much
money; she far too little. And ex-
change of money is effected, so that
Jacqueline is permitted to step into
"other women's clothes,," although,
of course, for the time being, the girl
is entirely innocent of the source of
her unexpected wealth. The develop
ment of the story from this point on
makes "Other Women's Clothes" one
of the decidedly novel photop1ays of
the screen year.