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Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-06-03
WOULDN'T FIX
.SHANk'S CAR,
SO HE'S OUT
Mechanic Tells Board
Of Works Why He
Resigned.
WRITES LETTER
Municipal Garage Boss
Expresses Surprise
at Action.

Nat B lay resigned his job as a me-
chanic at the municipal garage rather
than work on one of Mayor Shank's
automobiles, according to q letter he has
written to the board Of public works.
If he don't want 20 work on my car
he can go TO-" said the mayor. explain
ing that he thought II praper 10 get a
little work doue on them in the garage,
since tie was furnishing his personal car
rs we'll as an automobile which one If
the police night rider squads uses with
ont charging the city for depreciation
The city heretofore has furnished the
mayors personal automobile
Mr. Lay, who lives NJ 3p26 Rellcfon-
talae street, has a reputation as an az
ricultnra1 engineer. During the war. It
ii said he was sent u Europe by trac
tor manufacturer His remark about the
mayors automobile was made In a let
ter asking the hoard of works 40 put
lin IN exclusive charge ef uaimproycd
street equipment.
As the matter stands now. Mr.. Newhy
(sHpsFiateudcut of TIA municipal garag@t
does mt want nen under him to see the
time cf Ills department In attending to
gns -srs, etc says the Latter
"THIs Is a familiar situation ~ Govern
mental affairs, hut II Il q peer 1yay e.
get things accomplished. ald r ! am -
he connected with the matter, things
must BE- accomplished
..The question Yaigh led Ia my leay-
ing tAe garage VAS whether ! Should
20 out and assist i road foreman sir.
Marroe, who intended n tuiid 2 tras
Mt HTS own expense n order to do tae
work better, Or remain II tae eara1a aad
work On one Of Air Stanb,s ears
Harry H. Newly. garage saperintcnd,
cnt, said he was surprised az the letter
He said there nas no argument between
Lay and himself when the former re-
signed. Lag said something ahont not
wanting 10 work on the mayors .ar In
view Of the mayors public announcement
the city would not be pUt 70 tha ex-
pense If providing vehicle for HIM
Newhy saii Ley was raigaing Ifinart-
II 10 20 West. Newby said Ae anier,
stood.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-06-03
NEGROES DEFY
WHITES AFTER
BROTHERS DIE
Open Revolt Follows
Attempt to Take
Suspects.
MAY ASK TROOPS
Sheriff Informed OF
Readiness to Send
Squads.

KIRy1N, Texas. June 3.-Segro friends
Of Leroy Gibson, 49, and his brother,
Allie Gibson. =, shot to death by Of
fcers who attempted to take them into
custody were In open revolt here today
against the whites
Reports persist hat the negroes have
armed themselves. Prominent citizens
have intiihatea they may ask Governor
Pat. NJ NeS 20 declare martial law aud
send state rangers TO the scene OF the
trouble
sheriff Mayo has received telephone
calls from Dallas aud other cities say
rot guns are ready 70 be seat to hir
Vim at d moments 5 notice.
j score or more OF negroes, who fed
from hirvin following the shooting, wreo
surrounded IN a farmhouse near Simns-
bGro, about four miles south of here, AT
last reports they we've still holding oat
against Sheriff Mayo aud a large force
u deputies.
othcers have requested farmers, clerks
aud business men who rushed te the
sceAe OF trouble to ga back 10 their
homes quietly, They are remaining On
the ground, however, and the feeling
against the biacks Is intense
The trouble Is direct result n the
brutal murder u Miss Angie Aasley, II
year oii school girl, on May 4, fer which
crime threr negroes already have been
burned ana. one hanged.
Deputy S4er51 John t. King and City
MarsAal Otss King uacles OF the sus.cy
girl w.ht " the home Of Nose Gibson,
graadflt her 0g the two Gibson negroes.
late Yesterday for the purpose of arrest
ing Leroy Gibson for his alleged conIcc-
ton with the murder ~ Miss Aasley.
They were told lie WAS asleep, but when
they eat.re tile house Leroy spr2ns
from behind door and attacked them,
I4trcy 7 was shot three times III the alb
aolaan hy tae officers, but he broke away
ana gan from Tie housc After des-
rerat,' chase. he was captured. When Of.
Hcers we're taking him to waiting uu-
tom5btle fteEroe. In TIE Gibson home
optacd ara with high powered rifles,
Leroy GIBSON was killed as he attempt
81 10 thraw als arms about one III thu
oi3.ecrs Ills Brother Allie also dropped
to fho grMud dead as a result ot the
cGcounter
Negroes IN the house fed Their ranks
are reported Ia have been augmented BY
other blacE as they proceeded 10 Simms-
boro tuvegitiei reports sag they now
number seventy five or d hundred
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-06-03

Tho bitter disillusionment which fol
lowed a romance starting in church
mission was revealed N Il suit tled In
Circuit Court today by Mrs. Alma liam
Bile smith asking that her marriaa~ to
Oliver T. Smith, whereabouts unknown,
be annuled on the ground he has an
OF her wife.
Miss Hamble met Smith according to
the complaint. nj the Wheeler Rescue
Mission. in February, 1920. They soon
became intimate friends. due according
~ the complaint. TO Miss IIanble being
impressed With life Of rertitnde seeming
II led by Smith.
Finally. according 70 the recital, Smith
professed love for her and asked her to
70 with him 10 Chicago and become his
wife She refused.
At the same time. ii is charged, Smith
was making love to Mrs Rosanna Dun
bar, 4S5 West Twenty Fifth street, wild
ow. whom he also met at the rescue
mission. It IS charged he asked her for
money with which 10 enter business and
she lent him $1,000 for which he gave her
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-06-03
ASK HIM SAYS
PRETTY NURSE
INkILLINGCASE
Store Head Is Dead
When Found by
Police.
TRAGEDY IN HOTEL

KANSAS CITY, June 3.-Frank An
derson, superintendent Of the Jones de-
partment store here. was found shot 10
death II room at local hotel early
today.
Beside his body lay Miss Marie u.
Beai. said by police to be a nurse al
Bethany Hospital, Springfield. III. bull
let wound in her side and her silken
undergarments atire
The girl was registered at the hotel
a Anderson's wife, police said
Police declared ths nurse. pretty
young woman. admitted she shot and
killed Anderson
Don't ask why l did It. Ny God,
ask him what he did" police said the
wcnan gasped as hotel attaches erawlsd
through a transom ana found the couple.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-06-03

On arriving at the Jail. Mrs. Carl col
lapsed and It was reported her condition
vas serious" Mrs. Sexton remained at
the side OF the convicted woman to care
for her.
Fer days. Mrs Carl. as she heard in
Producing the evidence which sent her
to prison for life, approached the stage Of
complete exhaustion. At times, she
would cry loudly and friends attempted
to quiet her Once during the trial, she
became so feeble that Judge Blair de-
! layed the opening Of an afternoon session
for nearly thirty minutes.
MAY APPEAL
FROM TRIAL
The defense has not announced whether
1t will make a motion for a new trial
Steps may be taken for an appeal, but
this IS not considered likely in light Of
overwhelming verdict.
Elmer Rassett, prosecutor for Shelby
County, who made a powerful closing
argument in which he pleaded with the
Jury not to be afraid 10 find Mrs. Carl
guilty Of first degree murder, after the
verdict was returned stated TO news
paper men:
This verdict means that Hancock and
Shelby counties IS made IN OF citizens
who are opposed to acts Of violence. I h5
prosecutor Of Hancock County had pre-
l ever hare heard presented in Fed
eral Court. Mr.. Cling, the prosecutor ot
Continued on Page Two.D
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-06-03
AIRPLANES JOIN
WITH RADIO IN
CHASE OF THIEF
Automobiles Used by Posse Of
500 in Drive for Kidnaper
and Gunman.

LINCOLN. Scb., June 3.-operating
In = vide circle and reinforced hy two
alrplapcs and several radio equipped an-
tomobfles, posse II 100 mon. under the
direction of State Sheriff Hyers, today
is closing in on the town of Dyers. When
the ring narrows. officers helieye, Fred
Brown. kidnapcr and gunman, will BE-
In the center.
The fifth cay of the man hun. shifted
from omaha to EyerS when Brown elud
Cd "a army of Deputies and fled in the
automobile he is believed to have stolen
this week.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-06-03
TOWN IS QUIET
AFTER WILD NIGHT

ItatGtE. Texas. june 3.-Freestone
County. ecsue Of recent quadrnpie
lynehiug os negroes, was quiet today
after Il Wild night Of rumored race war
ana mobilization ~ hundreds Of whites.
who armed h repel negro uprising
thdt was found not TO exist,
State rangers patroied the streets hero
and II was believed danger Of trouble
lad passed. Scores II armed white men
still crowded over the lowlands around
Kiryin ana Siumsboro.
Reports Of serious trouble started late
yesterday when officers who had taken
Leroy Gibson, 49, negro, in custody, were
ambushed near Sinmsbora by three ne
groes and two Of the negroes killed In a
gun battle.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-06-03
LegIess Couple to
Join Fate, Seeking
Happiness Together

LIMA. Ohio, June 3.--The strange
cas-. Of a legless man and le-leSs
woman eioping, deserving their re-
>lcctive wife and husband. looms Ia
day as the explanation II the mys-
tariauS disappearance of George \.
WuIlett. 81 ana Mrs. Edna Rada. II.
An investigation started after the
phiF dropred from sight several days
ago now leads To the belief that they
left the city with Mrs. Dodds two
year-old son IA WolIetts AUTOMOBILES.
which was especially constructed that
Wollett might operate II.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-06-03
Tcke En-, Off, Girls,
If You're Going
TO Traverse City!

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. June g.
Mayor l.. Swanlon today stood by his
orders that women must not appear on
streets Of Traverse City dressed ~
kuickers.
Women organized huge parade
which they planned to stage on sun
day through downtown streets, all
participants rnrhed In knickers.
Eusincss men If the city lined mp
against the mayor declaring the re-
suit Of his order on tourist business.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-06-03
Radio Voice Sets
DolIy's Heart on
Fire, She Admits

OKLAHOMA CITY. June 3 Frank
Birds voice, broadcasted through the
ether set Dolly Smithsons heart atiutter.
She tuned his voice In on May 20 at
Gainesville. Texas. and heard an Okla
homa City radio concert.
1t was case Of love at first hear
ing" She wrote him nnd few letters
were exchanged Today they are Mr..
and Mrs Bird, preparing to build their
nest "
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-06-03

MUST!

WASHINGTON, Juno 3-Presi-
dent Harding called Republican Lead
ers Of the House into conference to-
day and told them that the ship sub
sidy bill must be passed at the pres
ent session Of Congress-
The leaders, including Speaker Gill
lett and Representatives Campbell,
MondeIl Green and Towner. prom
iscd to get the bill reported from the
Merchant Marine Committee within
the next ten days and to make every
effort to Jam 1t through the House.
They told the President, however.
that poll Of the House indicated
considerable opposition to the bill
and It will be a difficult job to get
1t passed.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-06-03
ONE BALLOON
STILL IN AIR
IN BIG RACE

MILWAUKEE. June s.-Iieut W. F.
Reed. flying Navy balloon. was today
the only one Of the thirteen bags which
started from Milwaukee, Wednesday aft
ernoon, still uareported as having
landed.
Today Mai Oscar Westoyer, In an
Army balloon. was carried farthest from
Milwaukee, landing at st. Johns River,
Quebec, about aeo miles from the start
ing point H. r. Honeywell. civilian
pilot, was second. landing at Neesho,
Mo-, about BOO miles
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-06-03
Boys Quarrel OUer
Baseball GI0Ue Ends
Fatally to 9-Y ear-Old

PORTLAND, Ind. June 3-Bernard
Teeters, 8. son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Teeters, Is dead from injuries received
at the hands of Robert Silvers. .. son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Silvers. The
boys are alleged to have quarreled over
baseball glove. Teeters WAS attacked
after the game and his jugular vein sey-
cred by knife welded hy Silvers lie
died ut the county hospital Young sill
yers is held for murder. He was found
hiding under a bed at his home, after the
attack
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-06-03
COAL DEALERS
SUMMONED TO
CONSIDER PRICE
Retailers Asked to Meet Fol
lowing Session of Mine
Owners at Capital.

WASHINGTON, June 3-Another step
III its efforts to prevent eoa prentecrs
from taking advantage of the present
strike situation TO gorge the public. was
taken Lv the Administration today.
Following closely on tho heels OF the
fixation Of coal prices OF the mines this
week. 1t was announced today that a
number of leading retail coal dealers
Of the country have been requested to
come to Washington for n conference
with Secretary Of Commerce Hoover at
which efforts will be made toward sta
blization OF retail prices.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-06-03
Hold 13-Year-Old for
SchOolmate's Murder

ALMA. Mich. June 3.-Thirteen year
old Percy Eiter Of st. Louis. Mich, IS
detained for investigation today following
his alleged confession that he beat to
death lis If year-old schoolmate. Adolph
Van WollegheE, and threw the latter $
nude body into pine River. Kiter and
Van WoIleghen quarreled over the dispo-
sition Of stolen goods. according to
Prosecut Or Clark.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-06-03
Zitd Pledges Life
to Regain Throne
for Little Otto

VIENNA, June 3-Former Empress
Zita VIII devote her life to restoring
her son, Otto, to the Hungarian throne,
she declared In q letter 10 Admiral Hor'
thy. regent Of Hungary.
She served notice she considers her.
self the Queen and viii guard the rights
of her dead husband until such time as
Otto Is able to take the throne.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-06-03
Respect for Law

Nothing will help moro In Great
ing spirit of respect fer the Law,
the appreciation of the dignity ana
the majesty Of the courts than the
speedy and certain conviction of yio-
Iations." DIR. c. III. Winders, eSecu-
tive secretary OF the Indianapolis
Church Federation. declared today In
. commenting the Clara Carl YER
diet.
Race or sex should not be con-
sidered in the enforcement of Law or
In conviction or aequittal.'
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-06-03
Charge Of Murder
Against Fugitive

The charge on which police are seek
ing Ellis Smith, negro, alias Schmidt,
sfT Kinney avenue. became murder today
following the death in the city hospital
last night of Richard Brown. negro s3+
Blake street Smith Is alleged TO have
shot Brown during an argument in front
OF 7J4 Indiana avenue Thursday night.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-06-03
Runs Amuck With
Ice Pick in Hand

ST. L0TIS, No, June IA crazed
man running down Olive street. main
ST. Louis thoroughfare. today assailcd
fjvr men with an Ice pick. probably fatal
liz wouuding one before he was over
powered
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-06-03
Wha' D'y See?

II. w G. saw woman step into
telephone booth and wait FOR It to go
up.
w. c. W saw a man playing golf at
Riverside and carrying an umbrella.
r Fl. B. saw a negress- -farper using
a Washington street store window as
mirror to help her powder her nose
C. f. s., while in the southern part
of the State recently. lamped this sign:
Hot or cold iced tea
C. f. Il. saw two traffic cops stand
in the center OF a downtown street
intersection while three touring cars
went by without tail lights.
WHAT DID YOU SEE?
Let the Wha' D'y See? Editor Of
the Times know about 1t. postal
card will do.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-06-03
WEATHER

Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity
FOR the twenty four hours ending :
p m. Sunday. Hume
Generally fair tonight and sunday ;
moderate. temperature
HOURLY TEATprRATTRF
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-10-02
THE PASSING OF TOM WATSON.

death OF Senator Tom Watson OF Georgia OF
unusual characters in the public life OF today Watson
was connecting link between the Old South and the New his
youth having been spent in the stormy days OF reconstruction and
nj time when OF the leaders OF the movements leading to
the and the participants in that struggle still living 1t
is possible his early environment in the troubled days follow
ing the war helped shape his character AT al events
OF the old regime fearless fighter for his principles
than Tom Watson He Stunned fight and for the greater
part Of his life he was in the midst o political turmoil
Watson first became nationally prominent politics IN lSSO
when congress from Georgia IN several states
the Farmers Alliance had gained such strength that controlled
the elections overturng the old machines and establishing
order 1t was this that Watson prominence The
popu party process of being formed and when
met and organized December 1891 Watson the acknow
edged group eight the lower house !e
defeated for reelection and also unsuccessful in 1874
the choice OF his for the vceesldency and
for president Finally, after thirty in private life he
elected to the senate.
Although always less active in political affairs Wat
son was writer OF and for a time the lecture plat
Part Of his work consisted trying preserve to the
nation historical facts concerning the part the South had played
the history the country much of which had been dscgaded
by historical writers His history OF France probably his
masterpiece and will be read for many years to come
In Watson extensively against socialism
Catholicism and made many bitter enemies thereby On
his writings Catholicism caused charges TO be filed
against him in federal but he acquitted
Whatever find in Watsons views and actions to
criticize respect him his courage and
his daring fight battle single handed when he thought the
cason There blot his character reputa
on and he always fought the side OF the people and
really sincere Watson be clased really great
but he his impress the times in which he lived and the
his makeup lot the admiration must feel Tor
his many highly commendabe qualtiesAda News
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-10-02
DEATHS FROM ACCIDENT.

Accidents kept pace with the increase in the number
of vehicles using the At least that the information
brought by bulletin OF the New York city board OF health The
statement is interesting because OF the implied compliment the
traffic officers and the regulations they enforce Perhaps little
credit may be given also the drivers OF vehicles the congestion
with dangers may have taught them lesson says the
Arlmore Press.
But il the writer Of the bulletin right there others who
need caution Accidents that for the
ventabe is held falls from buildings and scafods which
resulted 1O3 deaths 1921 falls from fire escapes and windows
causing the death Of 1873 persons during the period drown
ing resulting 800 fatalities 324 males and "A females and burns
and scalds the victims being mostly children half of them under
five years
accidents reads the bulletin result from carelessness
and educate the children from the time they begin to
walk and continue the education up through
school life we shall accomplished great deal toward the
reduction this of life That suggests another thing to
teach in the schools but can hardly be denied admission If
the children taught take of their bodies to take the
proper precaton against accidents is useless far the
victims concerned to teach them anything else
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-10-02
,Firnt Published Sept. 30. ie2e,)
NoricG TO cohrNAcTone.

Notice Is hereby given that sealed
bids win be received at the office
OF the CIiy ciork OF the City OF
ChIcisasha. Grady County. Oklahoma.
until 500 y. M. Thursday, October
18th. 1899. for the construction OF .
lateral sewer In Sewer District
Number ThIrty.fiyo tshl IN the
aaId city of chiokaaha.
Bids win be opened by the Mayor
and City Council In regular session
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-10-02

on the 18th day OF October. 1899,
M the Council chamber OF the Guy
Hall In said city.
Plans. Profiles and Specifications
are now on file In the office Of the
City Clerk.
Al bidders shall enclose with
their bids q certified check. uncon'
diiioucd. Of One Hundred 100000
Dollars us pledge of good faith
With the said city. thu check 10 be
returned 10 the unauoccssfui hid
dcrs ON the award OF the contract
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-10-02
Three New Homes
For Sale

D A broom bungalow. with
bath complete. gas. breakfast room
pantry. three large closets. light
fixtures. papered, oak floors In two
rooms. (front and dining room.
highly polished. other floors are
edge grain. highly polished. Con.
crete foundations under outside
walls. and line long way OF
house aud line under house the
narrow way: beautiful chimney
and fireplace; large porch IN front
and on side. with screened back
porch. Concrete driveway. con.
crete sidewalk In front. with same
kind front walk and front steps.
Very good garage with solid con.
crete floor and foundation. II
seen this place will be appreciated
by the most critical persons. Price
$500. s50e cash and s5s.s3 per
month.
o. n. nocHE. Owner.
ca A 4-room. new house. con-
crete foundation under outside
walls. with three inner lines. maxi
ing an unusually good foundation;
rooms are well arranged with
closets. bath and pantry. and
screened back porch. Fixtures
for lights and bath fully equipped.
Plped for gas aud good garage;
lot Is 7O.ft. by 14Oft. Price $500.
REMARKABLE TERMS OF $500
cash and $50 per month.
oh. Roche. Interested with owner.
(s) "A iroom bungalow; con
crete foundation. and a near dupli-
cate OF house and lot described
above: same size lot. and the RE-
MARKABLE TERMS OF $500 cash
and $50 per month. Price $500.
OH. Roche. Interested with owner.
PHONE 1925.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-10-02
WHY CRITICIZE?

It's the critic who counts; not the who points out
how the strong snbes where the doer OF deeds could
The credit Belongs the who actually
in the whose face marred by dust and sweat who strives
effort without and Shortcomings but who does
vaan who and short again and again because
actually to do the deeds who knows the great enthuasms
the great Devotion who spends himself worthy who
the best knows the end the triumph Of high achievement
who the if he fails at least fails while daring greatly
that his place shall be with those cold and mid souls who
know neither victory defeat-Tlleodore Roosevelt
Chckasha has already derived considerable benefit from the
operations that progress the and with more
being started every week the business which from
steadily increasing The outlook is distinctly
brighter thank YOU
The European nations can't balance their budgets as long
they throw standing armies into the scaeAshvle
Times
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-10-02
FISH FISH FIsHi

Just arrived. The storm on the
coast Is off and We will continue 10
handle fresh line OF fish daily.
We have gusporgau, red rock. sil'
yer perch. red fish. kipperd salmon.
northern and southern OYSTERS
Chickasha Fish 4 Oyster Co. 2lc
South Fourth st. FL
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-10-02
Worse.

One travelling man 10 another In
ThompSon's restaurant:
whats the matter. Dillg" You are
only eating crackers and milk Are
you on diety'
mo. ON commission. THE IIar.
risonian.