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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-07-26
BIZ DONALD y. HOOVER.
Iimcs Stan COrrcspondent.

CAMP KNOX. Ky. July 26.-Three
regiments of the Indiana National
Guard, numbering 2,546 officers and
men, today plunged into their inten
sive two weeks training course here.
Two regiments of artillery. the 150th
and the 139th. and one of infantry.
the 151st, constitute the Indiana CON
tingent.
The health of all the embryo SOL
diers is excellent. according to the re-
ports of the doctors attached to each
outfit. To date the most serious hos
pital case has been that of an Indian
apolis man who was thrown from q
horse. His arm was thought broken,
but was not.
Although in camp for only two days,
the student soldiers are receiving let
ters in tinted envelopes from some one
at home. Each asks sis that all,
after receiving his one, two or three
letters.
The most energetic organization in
the camp is the 139th Field Artillery
commanded by John S. Fishback, ma
jor.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-07-26
AGREE NEED NE VI
MARKET BUILDING
City Investigation Committee
Makes Report to Board of
Safety.

A new building 20 replace Tomlin
son Hall and adjacent Market ST
structure must be provided II the city
market is to be rehabilitated, the mar
ket investigation committee has
agreed, John +. White, chairman. told
the board of public safety today.
White asked the services Of the city
architect be loaned the committee in
preparing tentative plans for a new
structure.
If market stall rentals are increased
and the committee believes they
should be. enough can be collected in
fees in twenty-five years to pay for a
$500 900 building, White said. A com
mission which studied the market in
1919 recommended a milliondollar i'm
provement
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-07-26
DURANT MAY BE
BUYER Of STUTZ
Wall Street Hears New Report
of Indianapolis Motor Con-
GERMS Future.

United Financial stan Correspondent.
NEW YORK, July 26.-W. c. Du-
rant doomed up today as the most
promising possibility as the ultimate
purchaser of the Stutz Motors Cor
poration of America.
Charles NJ. Schwab, reported yes
terday as being interested, returned
to Loretta, Penn, last evening. He
left no word with his close associate
indicating what his plans were, if
any, in regard to Stutz.
Confidential advices are that a re-
cent appraisal made of the Stutz
plant the value was set at $9S per
share. On the curb today Stutz was
bid at $11 and S15. The last curb
transaction in Stutz was registered at
$45.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-07-26
By United PresS


SPRINGFIELD. Ill, July 26.-A
plan for settlement Of the coal strike
in Illinois was proposed to the miners
executive board meeting at St. Louis
by Acting Governor Fred E. Sterling.
Sterling asked consideration to the
following suggestions:
l. Miners to return to work at once
at the wage scale and under the
working conditions existing when
operations ceased April 1, last, pend
ing readjustment.
Seek Basis of Settlement
2. Representatives of the miners
and operators of Illinois endeavor to
arrive at just terms of settlement at
once.
8. Failing to reach settlement
submit the dispute to an arbitration
board, to consist of three members to
be named by the miners, three by the
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-07-26
MORE JUVENILE
THIEVES CAUGHT
Loot Consisted Of Pennies
Taken From Downtown
NeWstands.

Through tho efforts Of Traffic ON
Ger +. r. owen. stationed at Meridian
and Washington SITS, three more
Juvenile thieves were arrested today
and taken before Judge Frank Lahr
in Juvenile court.
The boys are members Of a west
side gang" who have made a prac-
tiCe Of robbing newsstands. their
loot" ranging from 3 cents to so
cents a day.
owen was instrumental in round.
ing up a bunch Of youthful criminals
several days ago and unearthing n
school Of crime" in which older boys
taught younger ones TO steal.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-07-26

Ears are worn with
fall hats.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-07-26
ILLINOIS ASKS MINERS
TO RESUME OPERATIONS

operators and three impartial persons
representing the public, to be appoint
ed by the Governor.
4. Should you deem # inexpedient
to order a complete resumption, order
miners to return at once in sufficient
number in at least two mines to sup
ply State institutions.
In administration circles It was in-
dicated drastic action would be taken.
If necessary, to supply the State in
stitutions with coal.
Whether such action would take the
form of a special session Of the Legis-
lature to repeal the law requiring all
men mining coal in Illinois to hold q
State certificate, issued by a board
composed entirely Of miners, the Of.
fcials would not venture to say.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-07-26
Rail Shopman Attacked

The police today were investigating
an attack made on George Thomas,
3718 Roosevelt Ave, employed at the
Big -Four Railroad shops at Bright
wood. Thomas said he went to the
Railroad Y. M. c. A. last night and
as he was leaving the building was
attacked and beaten by eight men.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-07-26
SPILLS THE EVIDENCE
Defendant Deliberately Dropped jug,
Officer Tells Court.

You don't think I'm a chump
enough to stand here and let you get
that" remarked Frank Shelton to the
police officer who pursued Frank and
a gallon jug of white mule.
Whereupon Frank dropped the jug
and spilled the evidence.
The officer. however, managed to
get enough of the contents to arrest
Shelton on blind tiger charge, as
well as on a charge of interfering
with the process of the law.
He was fined $3.50 on the first
charge.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-07-26
EXCUSES TRIAL ABSENCE
Injunction Defendant Says Boarding
House Life Pals Him.

Boarding house life holds no lure
for one Of the 1000 defendants named
in the railroad Injunction cases tried
Monday in Federal Court, before
Judge Francis Z. Baker.
This particular defendant wrote to
Noble c. Butler, clerk of the court,
asking if it were necessary for him
to be present at the hearing. The
final paragraph Of the letter read:
please excuse this letter. I am
writing it on dresser in a boarding
house. If you have lived in a board
ing house you know what mean"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-07-26
CONFERENCE BACKED by
FOUR GOVERNORS LATEST
MINE SETTLEMENT PLAN
McCray Maintains Policy Of Silence Pend
ing Development of Farley Details
by Other Executives.
ANSWERS UNION MEMS OBJECTIONS
Scheme Is Advanced as Possible Solution of
Strike Difficulties in States Most At
fected by Tie-Up of Industries.

conference of Governors of the competitive field for
the purpose of attempting settlement of the strike will be
held within short time according reports circulated here
day It reported Governor MCray had suggested such
conference.
The Governor maintaining his policy Of silence declared he
knew nothing about it.
Il duty bound not say anything for couple of days.
the Governor said.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-07-26
POLITICS? MERCY NO!
IN Tntted Prcss

~ CntteG FTtSs
WASHINGTON, July 26.-The civil
service commission is free from po-
litical influence, it was declared in a
majority report filed late today by a
committee of five Senators appointed
TO investigate charges that politics had
influenced recent postmaster ap-
DoiDtnents
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-07-26

The city of Indianapolis seventyve cities of the
United States and Canada which have been invited to par
tcpate in Americas Beauty Pageant at Atlantic City, n j.
Sept 6th th and 8h The Indianapolis Times has been of
cay requested by the mayor of Atlantic City to select the
young represent Indianapolis Here mayors
letter:
To the Mayor and Citizens of Indianapolis
I, Edward L. Bader, mayor of Atlantic City, send you
greetings and invite you send your beautiful daugh
represent your city the Great National Beauty Tour
namen which will be held in Atlantic City during the pageant
Sept. 9Th 7th and 8th.
The Indianapolis Times is hereby appointed by me in the
of Atlantic City official organ, through
its columns find and select the beautiful girl Of Indi-
anapo who TO be given place of honor in the Court of
King Neptune who will rule the festivities during the
pageant.
Your beautiful daughter will here meet the chosen
beautiful girls of seventyfve of the largest cities the
United States and Canada from whom will be chosen Amer
lea most beautiful girl for 1922.
1t my desire Chief Executive of Atlantic City that
the young lady chosen shall be worthy uphold the tradi
ons of the great city of indianapolis the beauty of her
daughters and promise that she shall be the honored guest
Of Atlantic City during her visit here
Very truly yours,
EDWARD L. BADER,
Mayor Of Atlantic City.
In accepting the above commission from the chief
executive of Atlantic City The Times wishes that the
selection of the Indianapolis girl will be made by committee
of citizens to be announced later
Not only will the beautiful girl selected TO represent In
dianapos be honored guest of Atlantic City but all her
travelling and hotel expenses and the expenses of her chaprone
in attending the pageant will be paid for them from the time
they leave home until they return.
Who shall be the fortunate girl?
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-07-26
SUES FOR $50O,0O0

Heart Balm Asked in Action Against
Scion of ROthschild House.
By United Press
NEW YORK, July 26.-Suit to re-
cover 100000 heart balm from James
Henry dc Rothschild. grandson Of the
late Baron Henry Rothschild, interna-
tional banker. for alleged breach Of
promise. was instituted today in the
State Supreme Court by Mile. Marie
Poiquet, descendant of an old Pari-
sian family.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-07-26
GARMENT WORKERS OUT

UniOnized Clothing Factory Women
Employees Are Absent on Strike.
By United Press
NEW YORK, July 26,-Strike Of
the International Garment Workers
union calling out fifty thousand Union
lied workers in the women's suit and
cloak industry in this district, began
Tuesday.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-07-26
CONFER IN SECRET

Vice President of b. & o. Resumes Eff,
fort to Settle ShOpmen's Stril1e..'
By United Press
BALTIMORE, July 26.-Secret con.
ferences between Vice President c. w
Galloway of the Baltimore & Ohio
Railroad, and the general chairman Of
the striking repairmen, with a view
to settling the shopmen's strike were
resumed TODAY.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-07-26
WHAT DID YOU SEE2

V. T. saw a man and his wife quar-.
reling as they went to church.
H. A. L. saw a cat chasing a dog up
an alley.
F. r. saw woman, wearing fur
neck-piece, tanning herself vigorously.
F. A. c. saw two Italians in a res
taurant wash their money In the
finger bowls.
H. G. W. saw two policemen stop
an automobile in front Of q water
plug and go into store
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-07-26
BOY, CALL SHERLOCK
PhOnOgraph Record and Hatchet
Theft Mystifies Police.

Who would steal hatchet and a set
of nine phonograph records, and why
would any one want to come into
possession of this combination Of ar
ticles?
This question was puzzling the po-
lice today after a report from Bessie
Cover, III e. Michigan St, told them
OF the theft Of her nine records and
the hatchet along with them.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-07-26
BANDITS GET $4,000

Ellen Harrigan, Occupant of Lonely
Farmhouse, Loses Family Gold.
By United Press
TAVERA, Wis, July 26.-Three
masked bandits held up and slugged
Miss Ellen Harrigan at a lonely farm
house, found $4,000 in gold in the
family trunk and escaped.
The family offers $500 reward for
the return of the treasure.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-07-26
WORK MORE-SHANK
City Employees Must Put In Overtime
and Cut Expenses.

Some of these employees are going
to work nights little." said Mayor
Shank today.
I'm not going to authorize addi-
tional help in any city department
next year, except possibly in food
prevention work. We've got to cut
down these expenses and if there is
more work to do the present force is
going to have to work a little bit
harder"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-07-26
THIEF is FASTIDI0US
Fancy Runs to Lavender Nighties
at1 Flesh Pajamas.

A fastidious thief robbed Mrs.
Marie Daley of Whitestown. Ind, she
reported to the police today. The
theft was committed from trunk
stored at SIC N. Senate Ave. The ar
ticles stolen included new lavender
nightie, suit of flesh colored pajamas
and night cap.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-07-26
Vote of Southern CIerks

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. July 26-
The vote of Southern Railway clerks
tabulated here last week was declared
today TO have been So per cent in
favor of striking.
Decision as 10 whether a strike will
be called viii be issued from Wash
ington.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-07-26
RIOTING BREAKS OUT
Mob Attacks Illinois Central Employe
and Beats Him Severely.

CHICAGO. July 26.-Rioting broke
out near the Burnside shops Of the
Illinois Central here early today.
Police fired several shots and used
their clubs freely
Striking shopmen gathered at the
home of Paul Misko, Illinois Central
employe. and urged him to quit his
job Misko refused The mob beat
him severely.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-07-26
SPEAKS ON CHINESE
f. III. Lockwood, Y. NJ. c. A. Worker,
Addresses Kiwanis Club

E. II. Lockwood spoke at the XII
wants Club luncheon today at the
Claypool Hotel on Commercial, In
dustrial and Political Conditions in
China" Mr.. Lockwood spent six
years in Chinese Y. NJ. c. A work
He is a native OF Indiana and a broth.
er of George B. Lockwood, newspaper
man of Washington. D. c. Mrs. Titus
sang Chinese songs in costume, Earl
Gordon played piano selections and
Schuler Award gave several numbers
on the xylophone. The committee in
charge was as follows: Joe Moeslin
chairman; G. J. PrintzIer, Jud McCar.
thy, Jerry Lyons, G.. A. Recker, H. A.
Mas, Robert Lieber and F. c. Kotte.
man.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-07-26
BURGLARS RANSACK HOME
Break Glass and Enter House While
Family Is Away.

A glass was broken from the door
Of the home OF Seymour Van Meter,
251 Berkley road, by a burglar some
time during the night. The Van
Meter family Is out of the city.
Mrs. John Ritter. 324 Berkeley road,
caretaker, discovered the house had
been entered. Every room had been
completely ransacked. Mrs. Ritter
was unable to tell what was missing.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-07-26

war.
Talk about choosing the lesser Of
two evils. a Georgia man has to
choose between the gallows and cleo
tric chair.
IF the worlds a stage. railroad
crossings are exits.
In lining up candidates for 1921 they
think any mothers son has a chance
TO become President.
Wonder what a golfer does for
recreation?
The worst villain in the movies
sticks gum under the seats.
Chicago crook who beat a cop may
have been a senior in the burglars
school passing his exams.
Mr.. Dempsey seems to remember
his mothers warning not to fight He
is our heavy wait champ.
Give a politician enough cigars and
he ropes the voters in.
Houdini got out Of a locked safe un-
der water. Maybe he could escape
from no-button underwear in an up
per berth.
Long skirts are coming back, ac-
cording TO skinny girls.
Some men work steady and others
are single.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-07-26
TAX HEARINGS END
AL Boards Before Tax Commission
Except Marion County.

Hearings Of county boards of re.
view before the State board of tax
commissioners were expected to come
to a close this afternoon, with the ex-
ception Of the Marion County board
which is scheduled to come up next
Tuesday.
Boards from Ripley. Spencer. Scott
Starke. Steuben, Switzerland. Union.
Warrick, Washington, Dubois, Frank
lin, Harrison, Perry, Orange, Martin
Brown and Crawford Counties ap
peared today.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-07-26
CONTINUED FAIR

Weather forecast for today was for
somewhat unsettled but for generally
fair weather tonight and Thursday
not much change in temperature.
1t was a comparatively cool day
throughout the country. Tampa. Fla.
was hottest. with 81 degrees. while
Roseburg, Ore, and San Francisco en-.
toyed 50 degrees. In indianapolis, 20
degrees was recorded at a m, ris-
arg TO 81 by 10 o'clock.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-07-26
STOP OVER
BIZ United Press

ANDERSON, Ind. July 26.-At-
tired only in his night clothing. G..
L. Binkley of Cincinnati fell out of
a Pullman. window.
Three hours later his clothing
was returned from Elwood and he
climbed aboard a Chicago train.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-07-26
Thief Geta S4OO Draft

A thief entered the home of Jessie
Spray, 70S N. Illinois ST., today and
took a purse containing a draft for
$4OO and. 20 cents III cash.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-07-26
LEIBER TO MAKE PLEA

Has New Material For Campaign to
Conserve Resources.
Richard Leiber, head of the depart
ment Of conservation, who has just
returned from a three months trip
to Europe, expects soon to make a
strong appeal to the public for the
further conservation of its natural
resources. Mr.. Liebers study Of the
methods of foreign countries has given
his new material upon which to base
his campaign.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-07-26
MAY CALL OPERATORS
By United Press

Lewis Said to Have Plans for Satur-
day Session in Cleveland.
By United Press
CLEVELAND. Ohio. July 26.-Re-
ports that John L. Lewis, miners
chief. viii call meeting here Sat.
urday of all coal operators Of the
country willing to negotiate wage
agreements on a district or national
basis, were in circulation here today.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-07-26
STRIKEBREAKERS BEATEN
-Four Employees of Erie Shops Attacked
by Former ShOpmen.

BIZ United Press
Upton, Ind, July 26.-Four
strikebreakers were attacked by
twelve striking shopmen today and
beaten severely.
Shirley Biddle, Roy Bennett. Roy
Davenport and Noel Shuck of Prairie
township. Upton County. were the
strikebreakers. employed in the Lake
Erie & Western shops here.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-07-26
HOTELS KEEP BUSY
Managers Say Strikes Fail to Hurt
RusineSS

The railroad and coal strikes are
not hurting the hotel business, man
ayers stated today.
Some asserted travel is unusually
good for this time of year. July be-
ing considered a dull month.
Many tourists are visiting the city
by automobile, while travelling sales
men are using traction systems more.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-07-26
WIN nit New Industries

Under the plan new industries will
be hit hardest If the coal shortage
becomes more acute through a con
tinued delay in the settlement OF
the mine strike.
Coal production will be stimulated,
Secretary of War Weeks said, through
the ability of the Government to sup
ply coal cars to non-union miners suf-
fering either partial or total curtail-
ment of production for lack of cars.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-07-26
NAMES ADMINISTRATOR
By United Press

Minnesota Goes on Program of Coal
Rationing.
BIZ United Press
ST. PAUL. July 26.--Coal ration
ing was begun in Minnesota today,
following appointment of Ivan Bowen
as State fuel administrator.
Consumers will now be supplied
''proportionately." Cooperation with
other States was pledged.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-07-26

Hog and a Half
A six-legged hog was received at
the local livestock exchange today.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-07-26
FOR CARRYING WEAPONS
Four Officers Reld by Strikers Until
Police Patrol Arrives.

FT. WAYNE, July 26.-Four Penn.
sylvania officers, deputized by Sheriff
Albert Abbott, We're arrested last
night for carrying concealed weapons
off railroad property, after they had
been surrounded by strikers and held
for the police.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-07-26
Power Virtually Absolute

The commerce commissions power
is virtually absolute
Then carrying out the war time food
and fuel administration plan, local and
district committees OF the public. the
railroads and the coal operators will
be selected to advise the central COM
mittee Of conditions throughout the
country
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-07-26
Ha! Ha! HumOriSt Pinched
for Stealing His Oz0n Car

@RED Hotel 5O7 N Delaware St.
-
the thief brought back Fred forgot
to the drove to
stealing Myers
he police
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-07-26
MOVES To CARRY
OUT ORDERS ON
ROADS CONTROL
Government Builds Force to
Execute Emergency
Directions.

WASHINGTON. July 26.-War-time
measures were in effect today as the
Interstate Commerce Commission,
holding that national emergency ex-
lists because Of the twin rail and coal
strikes, assumed a sweeping control
Of railroad rolling stock, and took
over direction Of the distribution Of
food, fuel and other necessaries re-
quired to sustain the life Of the Nn-
ton.
The Interstate Commerce Commits
sion soon Will send out appeals to the
State Public Utilities Commission. ask
ing thai they keep a close watch on
the rail and coal situations and CO.
operate in the Federal move to con-
troll the distribution of fuel and other
necessary commodities, and in expe-
diting all freight shipments.
The Government today was building
up an emergency administration sim
liar TO the wartime foods and fuel
administration which will aid the COM
mission in carrying out its extraor-
diuary powers
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-07-26
Wanted-MiSs Indianapolis

Who is Miss indianapolis?
What girl most nearly represents this city?
That is something The Indianapolis Times
intends to find out.
Whoever she is, good fortune awaits her.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-07-26
Home Edition

Full leased wires Of United Press.
United News and United Financial.
Complete service of the NEA and
Scripps Newspaper Alliance.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-07-26

If we treat Europe
so badly she may not
invite Us to her next
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-01-07
Christ In History" Theme
of Backus Sermon Friday

Christ in History" was the theme
of Rev. A. H. Backus' talk Friday
night. Special meetings are being
held by Grace M. E. church during
the month of January in connection
with a campaign called win One 10y
atty Campaign"
1--WE know the gospel is true, from
history, logic of Christ's life and from
experience of the people living to-
day. The best way to do is to accept
and know the gospel yourself de-
clared Rev. Backus.
The revival meetings will continue
every night during January. Sunday
morning services will be held at 10: 80
O'Clock. Sermon will be 1.-The King s
Business Requireth Haste" Sunday
evening services at 1880 The ser
mon subject will be, Some Disap
pointments at the Judgment Day
Music at all the services is under
the direction of Samuel B. Carton
dean of music at Earlham college.