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Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-06-23
MINEOWNERS
MAY ASK AN
INJUNCTION
Complaint Is Being
Prepared for
Filing.
IN FEDERAL COURT

Interest in the coal mine strike CEN
tered in Indianapolis again today, with
the prospect that a suit TO enjoin the
United Mine Workers Of America from
interfering through violence with the
mining Of coal will be fled in Federal
Court here within a very short time.
The complaint, it is understood. Is being
prepared by Miller. Daley & Thomp-
son, attorneys, in behalf of operators in
Indiana fields, and possibly for those in
other parts of the central competitive
field.
No official statement was Forthcoming
as to the exact nature Of the suit, but
it was expected to follow the lines Of
the suit fled by the Borderland Coal
Company for the purpose of putting a
stop to the West Virginia mine war some
time ago.
Such an injunction, If granted, eould be
used by the Federal Government to take
a hand in such disturbances as the Illinois
mine war, and to punish persons respon-
sible.
While no announcement has been made,
1t was expected the defendants will be
the international officers Of the miners
and the State officers in Indiana. II the
action covers the entire central COM
retitive field, the officers of districts
comprising this section probably would
be defendants.
The proposed suit is regarded as a
possible first step Of operators TO put an
end to the nationwide coal strike.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-06-23
Cops Resent
Rehedrsing on
Their Day Off

A murmur OF discomfort that threatens
to become a howl Of rebellion was heard
around police headquarters today when
the order was given that policemen
should use their day of for target prac-
tice.
policeman has 2 day off once in
every two weeks. He works on Sunday
and all holidays. When It was announced
that police officers must go to the In
dianapolis Gun Club on their day off and
fire the required number Of rounds at
target. there was a general hurried
cancellng Of fishing trips and other en-
gagements.
I'VE pay our own car fare to the In
dianapolis Gun Club and back" said one
policeman, "but that is not so bad. Then
the cartridges we use cost about 81 for
each target practice. and we pay for
them out Of our own money. That is not
so bad, but when we are forced to go
out to that target range on our day of,
the one day in every two weeks we have
with our families, that is almost the
limit"
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-06-23
BROAD RIPPLE
is STIRRED UP
BY ANNEXATION
Residents of Suburban Village
Divided on Matter of
Adoption.

Both ''Pror and "Anti" annexationists
were busy in Broad Ripple today circu-
lating petitions and remonstrances on
the question Of annexation to Indian
apolis in an endeayor to prove without a
doubt that the majority OF Broad Ripple
residents are either for becoming a part
OF Indianapolis or for staying out Those
who favor annexation were circulating a
petition asking Mayor Shank promptly
to sign the ordinance passed by the city
council anpexing the northern suburb
while those opposed were getting ready
to carry a remonstrance to court
Two meetings were held last night, one
at Shadds Hall, Sixty First and College
avenue, by those who favor annexation.
and the other at the home of Fred
Rauscher, 5420 College avenue, by those
opposed. The "antrs" claim that they
have already obtained the signatures Of
between 400 and 500 persons to the re-
monstrance
Among the speakers at the meeting az
the Rauscher home were William J.
Clark, DIR. s. F. Hesler, Mr.. Rauseher,
Edward Hitchcock and Robert Glaubke,
member Of the Broad Ripple town
board.
Thos who are opposed to annexation
said that the town Of Broad Ripple
would be asked to provide means of
garbage collection in the near future
and that a meeting OF the Broad Ripple
Chamber Of Commerce would be held
soon to discuss means of solving that
problem. Garbage disposal by the city
has been one OF the arguments used
by the proponents Of annexation with
considerable effect.
William J. Clark, one of the speakers,
asserted that the building of a sewer sys-
tenn extending through Broad Ripple was
not dependent upon annexation, as has
been stated by members Of the board Of
works. He cited the situation with re
gard to Woodruff which he said was not
part Of Indianapolis and yet had a
sewer system. He referred also to q
similar situation at Beech Grove. Other
speakers asserted that street car rates
would not be lowered; that freight rates
would not decrease; that Broad Ripple's
individual school system would be de-
moralized, teachers discharged and re-
placed by incompetent substitutes. The
Indianapolis school board was also tho
subject of attack by the speakers.
J. B. Hessong. chairman of the annex
alton forces, pointed out the cost of the
remonstrance If defeat in court would
have to be met by those signing it and
that fewer signatures would be obtained
by those circulating the remonstrance If
that fact was generally known. The pc
tition asking Mayor Shank to sign the
annexation ordinance will be presented
Monday. it was announced, and a num-
Der Of Broad Ripple women will be ap-
pointed, it was said. TO present the pc
tition to Mayor Shank.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-06-23
LLOYD GEORGE
IN
MURDER PLOT
Irish Rebel Ring is
Disclosed, Police
Assert.
FIND DOCUMENTS
Death of Sir Henry
Wilson First of
Conspiracy.

LONDON, June 23.-Other promi
nent British officials, including Lloyt
George, have been marked for assas
sination by an Irish rebel murder ring
the police believe today from diselos
ures following the murder of Sii
Henry Wilson, Ulster defense chief.
The London police have captured
sensational documents disclosing 6
conspiracy to kill several prominent
personages. as well as plans for a
campaign Of outrages throughout
England.
The inquest into Sir Henry vii
sons murder will be held Monday
The slayers OF the famed field marshal
were given preliminary hearing in
Westminster police court today, and
were remanded for a week.
Three factors led the police and mill
tary authorities to suspect that wilson
death may have been only the first blow
of a widespread murder plot against op-
ponents of republican Ireland.
1. A quantity OF arms and munitions,
including hand grenades and gelinite
within a house a stones throw Of where
Sir Henry Wilson was shot down, was
discovered.
2 Evidence Of sixteen men and q
woman arrested for questioning Last
night.
g. Stories of witnesses to the shooting
of Wilson, who agree that apparent &C.
completes Of the assassins were IN the
neighborhood and attempted TO divert the
chase following the murder.
1t was authoritatively stated today that
the assassins, James O'Brien aai James
O'Connelly, operated in conjunction with
large organization. Both we're con
nected with the Irish republican army
in what capacity was not made clear
O'Connelly had been employed as q
night watchman at Richmond House ter
race. the government buildings just op-
posite the entrance to Downing street
on which Lloyd Georges residence Is
located.
Both murderers, II was said resided al
Croydon. near the airdome, for some time
Predictions that the governments ex-
istence would be jeopardizsd by the
death Of Wilson, owing to a revulsior
Of feeling against the present Irish pol
ley proved apparently unfounded when
the House Of Commons, by 10T to As
defeated a motion to adjourn.
Chamberlain and Edward Shortt. home
secretary. were subjected to a fire OF
criticism and questioning. The former
declared that, owing to the improved
Irish situation, special police guards
guarding prominent personages here
were withdrawn a month ago. He added
these guards had been resumed today.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-06-23

safety may prohibit all fireworks or pre-
scribe regulations.
at was out of consideration for the
kids who want to celebrate the Fourth
like their fathers did that we permit
the use of the milder forms Of fire.
works." said Mr.. Wise. "Our regula-
tions provide no one can shoot fire.
works unless they secure permit from
our office. To get a permit a written
application stating the place the fire.
works are to be used and the hours in
which they will be fired must be pre-
sented. Children under is years of age
must have their permits signed by one
of their parents. Under no circumstances
is permission granted for using fire.
works on any other day than the Fourth
of July.
"In spite of the fact that permission is
not granted to use fireworks until July
4, we are getting reports constantly and
have personally observed that children
and adults are shooting frecrackers every
day. We have instructed the chief of
police to vigorously enforce. the ordi-
nance and he has promised the arrest
of any one found shooting frecrackers
before the Fourth
Only fifty permits have been taken out.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-06-23
Peace Once More Reigns
in Scene of Mine Battle

HERRIN, H., June 23.-Seventeen
bodies, lying on crude stretchers in an
improvised morgue here. were the only
evidence left today Of the bitter mine
battle fought on the outskirts Of this
peaceful country village
This sleepy, quiet country town, with
pretty bungalows and homes and few
signs of being a mining community, was
quiet and peaceful.
There were no miners with guns on
their hips or carrying sticks of dyna-
mite
The day was hot and about seventy
five men sat around the city hall in
overalls. peaceably smoking pipes
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-06-23
TOWNS QUIET
WHERE COAL
MINERS DIED
Massacre of Twenty Five Workers Is Closed
Incident So Far as Residents of District
Are Concerned Likely Guilty Will Not
Be Brought to Justice.
SYMPATHIZERS DECLARE
'SUICIDES,'

MARION, Ill. June 23-Streets of
quiet today The massacre of at
least twenty-five strike-breaking min
ers was a closed subject.
A few small groups which formed
on the streets of Marion, Herrin and
other mining communities, from
which the mob Of two thousand was
recruited talked in hushed tones and
usually in foreign tongues.
! The strike gympathizers believe
that the guilty will not be punished.
"They committed suicide" or 'they at
tempted to escape and were shot were
the two explanations of the killings
/ most given when any one was found who
would talk
For the most part, however, the strik-
| ing miners remained in their homes.
LOCAL PAPERS GIVE
LITTLE HEED TO KILLING.
Even the local papers failed to rive the
, killings much display.
The total number Of bodies recovered
was brought up to twenty-five today.
| Seventeen were in the morgue at Hrrin,
while the Others were taken to their
homes.
Although some reports reaching Col
| Samuel Hunter, reporting in the Nation
al Guard here, placed the total death
list as high as forty, the military Off
cials believed all bodies had been recov-
cred.
"One or two more bodies may be
found IN the woods, but I believe most
of those reported missing have escaped"
Hunter said
Bodies in the morgues here were bad
ly muttlated. Most Of the dead stiu un-
claimed were from Chicago. They were
sent here by a labor agency and no
step had been made to return them to-
day.
No formal procedure for probe and
prosecution has been gotten under way
today.
The inquest was postponed until next
week.
DELOS DUTY
PROSECUTOR.
Delos Duty. prosecuting attorney.
stated he was quietly conducting an IN
vestigation and that he expected to have
results within few days.
Members of the mob Of attackers were
gathered from all the little mining
communities in the southern section of
the State. and Duty believed it would
be practically an impossiLility to bring
them all into court.
Sheriff Thaxton and other county Of
hcials believed that the trouble was
over; that there would be no need for
troops.
"As jong as they do not operate the
mines the men Will remain peaccable,"
Thaxton said
All mines were closed down tight to-
day. About i've had been operating in
this district Even the legitimate strip
mines. which are allowed TO operate un-
der the union regulations. were closed.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-06-23
s Wha' D'y See
May Help to
Locate Ma 70

The "Wha' D'y See" column in the
Times-a frivolous feature that was
started merely to brighten the day for
our redaers-may be the means of locat-
ing a man of impaired mentality, who
has wandered away and become lost to
his wife and children
A few days ago this item appeared in
''Wha' D'y See?":
f. NJ. T. reports a tramp who
knocked at the door and asked for a
bite. When he was asked into the
kitchen and seated before a platter
of food. he bowed his head and ub-
tered a prayer before starting to
eat.
Today Mrs. Margaret Reid, 419 North
Delaware street, expressed belief that
the tramp" was her husband, Norman
o. Reid. who disappeared from his home
on June 10. Reid was on furlough from
the Central Indiana Hospital for Insane
When he left home he wore a dark gray
suit, brown hat. black shoes and blue
shirt He has brown eyes and curly
hair.
The Times does not know the identity
of F. NJ T.. but if the contributor to
the above item to ''Wha' D'y See" will
get in touch with Mrs. Reid or with the
editor of the Times, a service may be
performed for the wife and children of
the missing man.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-06-23
GOMPERS Is
REELECTED
LABOR CHIEF
Opposition Vanishes,
Causing Great
Surprise.
FORTY-FIRST TIME
Fischer Has Contest,
but Slate Is Re-
named.
FORTY-FIRST TIME

CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 3d.
Samuel Gompers was today re-elect-
ed president of the American Fedora.
tion of Labor in convention here.
Gompers' reelection without op-
position was the biggest surprise of
the convention, following as it did
vigorous attempts during the past
few days to crystallize opposition
against him.
From the very bottom Of my
heart I thank you for this unani-
nous reelection as president of the
American Federation of Labor" Com
pers declared in accepting his continued
honors.
'At some time before the convention
edjourns I may have something to say
regarding your election of me, but at
this time, consistent with the purpose
had in mind of brevity, 1 must refrain
from any further remarks"
GOmpers' election was the forty first
time he has been chosen to head the
federation, he having held the office dur
ing the entire life of the federation,
with the exception Of one year.
James Duncan. head Of the Granite
Workers, was reelected first vice presi-
dent.
Without opposition, Joseph F. valen-
tine OF the molders, Frank Duffy of the
street car men, William Green of the
miners, ". D. Mahon OF the street car
men and T. A. Rickert Of the garment
workers were reelected as vice presi-
dents
The first opposition to the present Of
fcers Of the federation came with the
election OF seventh vice president Thomas $
F. Flaherty, secretary of the postof1ce
clerks, was nominated as opposing
Jacob Fischer of the International Union
Of Journeymen BARRIERS. Fischer was re-
elected.
Matthew VOL Of the engrayers was
elected eighth vice president
Daniel Tobin of the teamsters was re-
elected treasurer of the federation.
Frank Morrison was unanimously re-
elected secretary.
The forty-third annual convention will
be held in Portland, Ore, in October, 1928.
The delegates so voted this afternoon
after considering an invitation also from
Houston. Texas.
william G. Hulsbeck Of Kentucky
State federation was named fraternal
delegate to attend the Dominion Trade
and Labor Congress in Canada, and
Benjamin Schlessinger, New York. Of the
Ladies' Garm >nt Workers Union, and
Edward J. McGivern Of the Plasterers'
Union, fraternal delegates to the British
Trades Unions.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-06-23
REGISTRATION
LAW UPHELD
in HIGH COURT
Suit Filed Against Act
Fails to Win
Out.
VALIDITY SETTLED
1921 Amendment Is
Basis for Legal
Attack.
VALIDITY SETTLED

The Indiana registration law is con-
stitutional, the Supreme Court Of Indiana
held today In sustaining the Wells Cir
cult Court in finding against Abram
Simmons, prominent attorney of Bhffton
on a suit attacking the law.
Simmons fled the suit several months
ago, asking injunction to prevent Wells
County officials from carrying out pro-
visions of the registration law. He al
legged the law unconstitutional because
when Article ?. Section . Of the State
Constitution was amended at the special
election Of 1921 the words IF be shall
have been duly registered according to
law" which were contained In the old
section were left out. The section is
that which gives equal suffrage to women.
Simmons held the Constitution defines
qualifications for a voter and the Legis-
lature has no power to so further and
prescribe registration as a requirement.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-06-23

War. As proof that the Secretary OF
War is wrong, Bishop Nicholson pointed.
TO the recent primaries, especially the
one in Pennsylvania. where Clifford
Pinchot, Il member Of the Anti-Saloon
League, was nominated for Governor.
The statement follows:
"The prohibition forces are not 80
much perturbed over the statement of
Secretary Of war Weeks. He has al
ways held substantially the position of
opposition he now takes. He has been
in the column of the irreconciliables on
the prohibition question and has voted
against the prohibition legislation.
DEPENDS ON
WHO'S TALKING.
AS TO his statement that he has found
a general sentiment in favor OF an
amendment to the volstead act, that de
pends upon the persons TO whom he
listens.
The facts are fairly ascertainable
The results Of the primaries held thus far
10 NOT bear him out. It has not been
so In Illinois, where there is a gain OF at
least one congressional nominee favoring
no repeal In the sum total Of the list.
1T was not so in Pennsylvania, where
the Republicans nominated a member Of
the anti Saloon League board for Gov
ernor. II has not been so in Oregon
Wherever the test on a wine and beer
clause has been made thus far, the re-
suits have not justified the statement that
there is a general sentiment Of a modin-
cation OF the Volstead act
1T is~a question of standing by the
Constitution and Of whether. when this
Nation passes laws consonant with the
Constitution. It has the wisdom. the
steadiness and the loyalty to enforce
those laws and TO keep them from being
nullifed by indirection.
QUESTION OF STANDING
BY CONSTITUTION.
Did the saloon men ever obey the
laws under the old system?
Did they generally obey the laws for
bidding sale Of liquor TO minors or to
habitual drunkards?
"WNl this nation consent to see men
force a repeal Of an act, opposed when
passed only by a rather small minority,
on the main ground that this nation is
too impotent TO make effective the en-
forcement Of the laws which register the
will Of the people1 I think not
THE liquor men are forcing IL. All
good people should understand that It
is a real fight with a willy foe but II
sentiment and conviction are honestly
and widely registered, confidently pre-
dict that there will ba no legalized wine
and beer In the United States"
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-06-23
Parent Teacher Association to
Ask Shank for More Fairgrounds

/, rector of recreation, has announced.
There were more than forty-fve operated
last summer.
The question has been referred to the
parks and recreation committee Of the
Indianapolis Federation Of Community
Civic Clubs by Edward o. Snethen,
president for action Saturday morning.
He said he thought the committee would
adopt resolution declaring against
closing any grounds. This would be
submitted to the general meeting of the
federation next Friday evening.
The parks and recreation committee is
20 confer with the board Of park com
missioners Saturday Horning upon the
IUropoaal to establish municipal lake
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-06-23

Senator William j. Snead. had any ref
erence or connection with the disturb
ance at Herrin. A reading OF the tele-
gram, which has already been promised,
viii conclusively show that it merely re-
ferred to the trade union status OF the
members Of the Steam Shovelmen's S
Union. who were working in strip pit
operations throughout the country. The
activities Of the memebrs of the Steam
Shovelmen's Union had caused them to
be definitely placed in the category OF
strikbreakers and so stated in my teIe-
gram of the 10Th instant in reply to the
inquiry wire by Senator Snead."
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-06-23

The morgue, located on a little side
street, was locked
few curious had faces pressed
against the windows looking at the sheet
covered bodies within.
At mine union headquarters the door
was locked. An old gray-headed guard
said all Of the boys were out picking
berries"
W. 2. Sneed, State Senator and chief
union official in this district, had gone
to Springfield to consult with State au-
thorities.
Hugh Willis, a member Of the execu-
tive board, was the next ranking Official
CONTINUED on Page Ten.)
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-06-23

and it is possible the playground matter
may be brought up then, Mr.. Snethen
said.
Mrs. George c. Finfrock, president of
the Federation of Parent Teacher Clubs
said the civic committee, of which Mrs.
NJ. e. Robbins, 2037 Ashland avenue, il
chairman was instructed to confer with
the mayor on playground closing after
practically all directors had declared
themselves to be opposed to cutting
municipal expenditures upor play facili-
ties for children.
I'VE are not going to the mayor with
the idea Of demanding anything" said
Mrs Finfrock. ave have observed the
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Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-06-23
Heavy Truck Goes
Through Bridge

fve-ton truck driven by Calvin
School, Al South Meridian street,
crashed through the Linden street bridge
over Pleasant run today, when School
attempted to cross it. School ESCAPED
with a bruised and cut elbow and a
slightly injured knee.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-06-23
Complete Recess
of House Proposed

WASHINGTON, June 23.-A complete
recess of the House for one month or five
weeks from June 30 was proposed today
by Republican Leader Mondell
The recess would be effected by an ad-
journment for that period under a con-
current resolution to be passed by the
House and Senate.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-06-23

Convinced the city needs more, in
stead Of fewer, Fairgrounds the civic
committee of the Federation of Parent
Teacher Associations of the indianapolis
public schools will go before Mayor
Shank as soon as he returns to the city
and ask that he alter the plans Of the
city recreation department to discontinue
eleven or more grounds this summer.
The toard of directors of the fedora
ton met on Thursday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. J. w. Vestal, 4S1 North
Gray street, and expressed practically
unanimous disapproval of curtailment Of
recreation facilities.
Thirty three Fairgrounds will be
opened saturday, Edward Mcbride. di-
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-06-23
FLANK ATTACK
ON BONUS BILL
Senator Williams, Democrat
Would Restrict Bene-
ficiaries.

WASHINGTON, June ga flank at
tack was made on the soldiers bonus
today by Senator Williams, Democrat of
Mississippi, an avowed bonus opponent,
when he offered an amendment to the
McCumber bonus bill in the Senate to-
day which would restrict payment of
the Lonus to those ex-service men who
earn annual incomes of $4,000 or less.