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The Indianapolis times., 1923-12-03
INF EACHMENT OF
M'CRAY IS SOUGHT
BY STATE SOLONS
Number Of Assembly Men,
berS Ask Conference With
G. 0, P, Chairman.

An effort is being made by some
members OF the Indiana Legislature
to find way to remove Governor
McCray from office. following his in
diotment by the Marion County grand
jury.
A number Of members of the AS
sembly have asked for a conference
with Clyde A. Walb of La Grange,
Republican State chairman, on the
subject
Walb is expected to arrive in In
dianapolis Tuesday night and to be-
gin Immediately a series of confer
ences with members Of the Legisla-
ture and party leaders as to the atti-
tude the party will take toward Nc
Cray. No formal meeting of the
state committee has been planned, al
though members are expected to meet
with Walb.
Among the matters to be taken up
at the conferences with Walb will be
definite settlement Of the question
of whether a session of the Assembly
is possible. 1t is not considered likely
that the Indiana Legislature will fol-
low the example of the Oklahoma AS
sembly and meet. if it is found a ses-
sion can not be called without Nc
Cray's consent.
State finances are becoming more
deeply involved every day, and State
officials freely admit they can not see
how the State Government can con-
tinue to function for another year
unless legislative relief is obtained.
The Indianapolis times., 1923-12-03
GOVERNOR ARRESTED
BY SHERIFF SNIDER
Eight Close Friends Sign S25 900 Bond-Capias Is Served
in Attorneys Office.

of $4,000 worth af available property.
The signors:
George n. Montgomery, real estate
dealer and Republican member of the
Marion County council
Robert L. Moorhead of the Bobbs-
Merrill Company. a Republican mem
ber Of the State Senate.
L. G. Rothschild OF the Merchants
Heat and Light Company. who was as
sociated with the Governors cam
paign.
A. NJ. Glossbrenner, president Of the
Levy Printing Company.
James w. Noel, attorney for Nc
Cray.
Arthur r. Robinson. attorney and
former judge Of the Marion County
Superior Court.
Eben H. Wolcott. State bank COM
missioner. a McCraE appointee.
A. P. Conklin, a lumber dealer.
In addition, three others offered to
sign the bond, but failed to qualify
as having property in Maricn County,
according to the sheriff. They are
George NJ. Barnard, an attorney for
the Governor; Fred B. Robinson, State
purchasing agent, and Bernard e.
Griffey, a printer.
Governor Is Smiling
Snider and Worley arrived at Noels
Office at about a. m. The Governor
smilingly greeted them and Snider
proceeded to read the capias. 1t was
issued on one of the eight indictments
charging embezzlement and grand lar
ceny of sI55 900 from the Indiana
board Of agriculture, and instructed
the Governor to appear in Criminal
Court before the end of the present
term.
Following the reading of the capias
the bond was signed. McCray being
the first siRrer. 1t calls for his ap-
pearance in court.
The next step will be arraignment
before the Criminal Court in which the
Governor will enter a plea OF guilty or
not guilty. The arraignment date has
not been set.
The Indianapolis times., 1923-12-03
68th CONGRESS CONVENES
Bitter FactionaI War Immi-
rent as PLOgreSSiyeS Hold
Balance of Power.
BY LAWRENCE MARTIN,
United Preas STAFF Correspondent.

WASHINGTON. Dec. s.-Under the
most unfavorahle conditions that have
marked the occasion in years, the
Sixty y-Elghth Congress met at noon.
All the time-honored traditions
which invest the meeting Of Congress
with perennial interest were carried
out. The session as the two houses
gathered was unusual in two respects.
l. There were more new members
In both House and Senate than in
most recent sessions.
g. There was a tenseness in the air
that communicated itself even to tha
overlooking galleries for fractional
gavels fell calling. the Legislators to
order.
The galleries We're besieged by
throngs who demanded entrance even
after every available foot of space
was gone The House was the center
of attraction, for 1t was there the bit
ter factionaI warfare threatened first.
In the House, interest centered on
the rival leaders in the factional fight
which threatened to cause a deadlock,
preventing the House from function
ing. They are Representative Mich
olas Longworth of Ohio and Repre-
sentative Nelson, leader of the pro.
gressive bloc.
AS noon struck. William Tyler Page,
clerk of the House, called the House
to order under constitutional provis-
ions and announced the calling of the
roll to ascertain whether there was a
quorum. Immediately afterward Rep
resentative Longworth moved TO pro-
ceed to election of speaker, thus
precipitating the contest with the
progressive bloc, who have declared
they win not permit election Of Rep
resentative Gillette, Administration
candidate for speaker, unless the
House rules are liberalized.
The progressives claimed they had
nearly a score of votes, which would
be more than enough to deadlock the
House.
Senator Cummins, president pro
tenn. Of the Senate, called that body
to order.
Senator Lodge moved that flfty-f1ve
new and reelected members be sworn
in and the oath administered by Cum
Minis.
Adjournment was taken upon adop-
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The Indianapolis times., 1923-12-03

would turn his evidence over to the
city chemist for analysis.
Finger Prints Sought
Detectives obtained BertilIon meas
urements and description of Shaw.
They are searching for finger prints
upon something connected with the
murder with which to compare Shaw's
prints.
Detectives Sneed and Trabue and
Inspector John Mullin, who made
the arrest when Shaw accompanied
by Box, started to get into the car,
parked in front Of the Golden West
Cafe, 522 Indiana Ave, say. they
gained the first bit Of evidence in the
case two days ago when they found
the wrist watch identified as belong
ing to Mrs. Whelchel at the Medias
pawn shop, $40 Indiana Ave.
Shaw Immediately told the officers
several conflicting stories about how
he came in possession of the watch
AMI ring.
The ring was found in possession
of Clara Smith. who said that Shaw
told her when he gave her the ring
Friday: Don't lose that, because
The Indianapolis times., 1923-12-03
81 PLEAD NOT GUILTY
Charged With Murder to Petit Lar
ceny, Defendants Make DeniaIs.

Thirty-seven persons recently in
dicted on charges ranging from MUIR
der to petit larceny today pleaded not
guilty before Criminal Court Judge
James A. Collins.
Peter Moblay, colored, who worked
with the Big Four Railroad construc-
ton gang near FIT. Benjamin Harrison,
entered his denial of killing Robert
Bryant, colored, a fellow workman,
with a pick handle Aug. %.
Clarence Schott pleaded not guilty
to assault and battery with intent to
rob and murder Coon Key, Chinese
laundryman at Sixteenth and Illi-
nois SITS.
The Indianapolis times., 1923-12-03
STATE WILL BRING
SUIT TO RECOVER
CITY SCHOOL CASH
Bert S, Gadd Explains Items
Listed by State Board
of Accounts.

Action for the recovery of $639.2S
charged by E. U. Graft. superintendent
of city schools for travelling ex-
penses" and for s1,576.O6 paid by the
indianapolis board of school commits
sioners for professional services OF
H. L. Roney, an accountant. will be
taken soon, 1t was announced today in
the offices Of Attorney General u. S.
Lesh.
Gadd said a letter was received
about a year ago from the board of
accounts asking for settlement of the
larger charge. He said the school
board replied through Charles J..
Orbison. it's attorney, and that no
answer was received from the board
of accounts. Gadd said examiners
questioned the right OF the school
board to employ an accountant, but
sai6 he thought the matter had been
settled.
Board Voted Expense Money
Referring to the Graft expense ac-
count, he said It always had been the
custom OF che school board to
authorize travelling expenses out of
its funds. He said he thought this
Inatter also was settled. Graf could
rot be reached at his office today.
The charges against Graf and Bert
s. Gadd of the school board are CON
tained in field examiners reports
which were certified to Lesh Sept 20.
In the assortment of more than 200
reports are found charges totaling
sos Os7.27 against public officials in
nearly everyTcounty Of the State. The
examinations cover generally the
period between 1918 and 1921.
Limit Up on Some
Two or three of the charges are
barred by the statute of limitations,
Dale Stansbury. special counsel IN
Leshs office. said He said the ex-
aminations. for the most part. were
made during the term of Jesse E.
Eschbach, former State examiner
Most Of the charges, he said, are con-
troversial or technical.
Stansbury said the charge against
Graft probably was based on an Ap-
pellate Court decision barring charges
for convention trips" The one
a against Gadd includes the city control
Ter, the school board and others. 1t
is said the employment of Roney as
an accountant was questioned. Hs
is said to have audited the books be-
tween 1920 and 1922. during con
troversy OF the board with a former
business director.
The Indianapolis times., 1923-12-03
is WET OFFICER
Bribe for Failure to Report Violations
Quoted at $50 to SIS

From the dry" standpoint, the
East is in a far more moist condition
than Indiana, said w. Q. Holman,
Federal prohibition enforcement Off
Ger, back in Indianapolis today, after
a months work in New York and
Philadelphia. Holman, with Roy
Wright, also an enforcement officer
here, were assisting in raids on brew
cries and other violators in those
places.
1--WE were frequently asked to fix
things by violators," said Holman.
lone fellow told me the usual price
for failing to make a report was $50
or SIS. They told me it was the usual
thing for an officer to forget to turn
In reports Of finding violators.'
The Indianapolis times., 1923-12-03
HOURLY TEMPERATURE
By United Press

By United Press
JERSEY CITY, N. j.,
LII Dec. ga baby's skull
and a few benes, found by a
farmer in a tangled black
thorn thicket near Greeley,
Pa, will be buried in the be-
lief they are those of little
Jimmy Glass.
The child disappeared more
than eight years ago from a
summer cottage taken by Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Glass at
The Indianapolis times., 1923-12-03
CHOSEN
MINORITY LEADER
Gerry Named Whip and Pitt
man Urged as Senate Chief,

BIZ United Press
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.-Senator
Joe Robinson, Arkansas, was chosen
floor leader by the Democratic caucus
today.
Robinson succeeds Senator Under
wood, Alabama, who declined to ac-
cept the leadership again because Of
his health and the arduous duties
which the job entails.
The Democrats unanimously de-
cided to back Senator Key Pittman of
Nevada for presidency of the Senate.
Senator Gerry, Rhode Island. was
reelected whip and Senator King,
Utah, secretary of the caucus. Sena-
tor Walsh. Montana, was chosen vice
chairman.
The Indianapolis times., 1923-12-03

Governor Warren T. McCray was
arrested today.
The capias. issued following indict-
ment by the Marion County grand
jury. was served on the Governor by
Sheriff George Snider and Claude NJ.
Worley, special investigator for the
Criminal Court.
McCray was released Immediately on
a $25, 900 bond.
The arrest occurred in the office
Of James w. Noel, attorney for the
Governor, 919 Lemcke building.
Business Men BOndsmen
The bond was signed by eight per
sons, who qualified as having total
The Indianapolis times., 1923-12-03
Eight-Year Hunt for Baby Ends

Greeley. Jimmy was 4 years
old at the time.
Since then the father has
travelled $4,000 miles looking
for his boy. The trail has led
to South America, to Porto
Rico and wherever gypsy
bands, long credited with kid
naping the child, wander.
Clews had come from many
quarters.
The latest of these was
from Greeley, where Otto
Winkler, a farmer, found a
The Indianapolis times., 1923-12-03
ACCIDENT VICTIM
DIESAT HOSPITAL
George Bailey Struck by
Auto SuCCumbS.

George Bailey. 5S, so Spring St,
died at the city hospital today from
injuries suffered Nov. 2s. when he
was struck by an automobile driven
by Lee Buchanan. 1905 Fletcher Ave.
at Forty-Second st. and North
western Ave.
Buchanan was arrested on charges
Of involuntary mahslaughter today
and was released on his own recog-
nizance pending investigation by Cor
oner Paul F. Robinson
According to police, Bailey walked
from behind a wagon in front Of
Buchanan's machine.
The Indianapolis times., 1923-12-03

will want Il back" He said he bought
it from q White man for $3.50, accord
ing to Miss Smith.
Got Home Late
Shaw was net at home Tuesday
night until after his brother-in-law,
Roy L. Gill, 141S E. Maryland ST.,
with whom he lives, had retired at
1870 a. m. The abduction was at
around midnight and the body was
found at 7:2O a. mr. Wednesday.
Sykes told the officers he obtained
81 for the pawn of the watch, after
he was offered 35 cents for his trou-
BILE by James Kelley.
Kelley told the officers Shaw gave
him the watch, but fearing 1t was
stolen. he gave 1t to Sykes.
q Later detectives said that according
to Kelley and Sykes. Shaw gave the
watch to Kelley with directions he
have a crystal put on it. Kelley got
hard up" and gave 1t to Sykes to
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The Indianapolis times., 1923-12-03
New Courthouse Desired

Demand that a new courthouse be
built was made on county commits
sioners in a letter received today from
Theodore Stein, abstractor. The pres
ent building is old and inconvenient,
badly arranged and out-of-date, he
said. An eight-story, modern building,
f1reproof, should be put up, with no
attempt at decorating or artistic en-
bellishnlent, Stein said.
The Indianapolis times., 1923-12-03
Wants Divorce NoIIed

A complaint to set aside a divorce
obtained by Arthur M. Robbins. Co
lUmbia Club, last June 80 was filed
hy Mrs. May Robbins today with
Superior Judge Sidney S. M. Miller.
Mrs. Robbins allages Robbins per-
suaded witnesses to falsely swear he
had been resident Of Indiana for
tWO~-Vears
The Indianapolis times., 1923-12-03
WHITE HOUSE is UNSAFE

Army Engineer Recommends $780,
900 for Repair of Executive Mansion.
BN United Press
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.-The White
House is unsafe and immediate repairs
must be made to prevent a possible
calamity" Maj Gen. Lansing H.
Beach, chief Of Army engineers, de-
clared today in his annual report.
Beach recommended appropriation
OF 100000 to carry out this work.
The Indianapolis times., 1923-12-03

skull that might have been
Jimmy's, a few bonts, a
scrap of buckle and baby.
shoe. By the makers mark
on the sole of the shoe,
Charles Glass identified the
tiny remains as those of his
long lost baby. He took them
back to Jersey City to the
mother who had never ceased
to watch for her boys return
and they will be buried, and
the eight-year mystery con-
sidered at an end.
The Indianapolis times., 1923-12-03
THIRTEEN CONVICTS IN
CLEAN PRISON BREAK

BIoOdhounds Fail to Track Fugitives
and Officials Admit Failure
BV United Press
LANSING, Kans., Dec. "a clean
getaway has been made by thirteen
prisoners who escaped from the State
prison Sunday by tunneling their way
out, officials admitted today.
Bloodhounds have followed to the
end every possible trail and trace of
the fugitives from the prison without
result.
The Indianapolis times., 1923-12-03
200 AUTO MEN TO SHOW
Special Coaches to Carry Hoosiers to
New Ork Exposition.

More than 200 persons are expected
to make reservations for a special
train on the Pennsylvania system leav-
ing Indianapolis, Jan. 3, to attend the
National Automobile Show in New
York City, opening Jan. 5. Lon Smith,
81 Maple Ct, official of the Indiana
Automotive Manufacturers Associa-
tion stated today.
The Indianapolis times., 1923-12-03
HUSBAND is SOUGHT
IN P0ISON-FIRE CASE
Strycbnine Found in Stomach OF
Dead Wife, Officials Aver.

Charging arson, a bench warrant
has been issued in the Harrison Coun-
ty Circuit Court for the arrest Of Jack
Coffman, 66, as the result Of an in
vestigation of the mysterious death
last Monday of his wife. Mrs. Addie
CoffmaR, rs, according to word re-
ceived from COrydon, Ind, today.
Coffman told authorities his wife
died from fright during fire in their
home State fire department officials
said they found no trace of fire. Mrs.
Coffman's body was distinterred and
her stomach sent to Indianapolis.
Chemists said they found enough
strychnine to cause death.
Recently, after being implicated in a
statement by his wife. Coffman signed
a confession that he started a fire on
his farm last July to collect insurance,
according to officials.
The Indianapolis times., 1923-12-03
OLD AUGUSTA ISOLATED?
F'ifty-One Residents Petition for Road
Improvement.

In petition to county commission
ors today fifty-one residents of Old
Augusta requested the making
passable of the road that runs to the
cemetery and Stop No. Z road" so
thay can re-establish communication
with Indianapolis and the rest Of the
county.
Even the United States Postman
cant reach the heleagured folks in
Old Augusta, according to the petition.
The Indianapolis times., 1923-12-03

Here are links in the chain against
the prisoner. according 10 police:
1. TREAD on tire of the left rear
wheel Of Shaw's autom mobile CORE
spends with a tire print on the
was hurled.
2. BLOOD stains were found in
Shaw's automobile.
3. THE automobile corresponds
with a description of that in which
she was abducted from Iowa and
East SITS, Tuesday night.
4. MRS. WHELCHELS diamond
ring was found in possession of a
colored woman, who said Shaw gave
it to her
s. THE SLAIN woman's wrist
watch was pawned by a man who
said he had obtained it from man
who said Shaw had given it to him.
s. SHAW'S BROTHER-IN-LAW
said Shaw was out Tuesday night
and did not return until early
Wednesday.
Shank's Suggestion
Shaw's removal to Michigan was
on suggestion of Mayor Shank.
While the detectives weRe grilling
Shaw. Shank and his personal de-
tective, Capt. Roy Pope, appeared.
After looking at Shaw and other
prisoners held on vagrancy charges
as witnesses, the mayor congratulated
all of the officers who took part in
the investigation.
Inspector Mullin obtained an order
for Shaw's removal to Michigan City
from Judge James a. Collins of Crimi-
nal Court and then got the necessary
papers from the Governors office.
Detectives Radamacher and Allen
were assigned to take the prisoner
away because they were the first to
be put to work in the case Wednesday
and because of Radamacher's ability
as queSNoner.
There's no doubt that we could
protect this man and keep him right
here" said Shank. But in doing it
we might to have to take the life Of
some man and this fellow isn't worth
him away from here"
To Be Held Until Trial
The prisoner probably will be kept
at the State prison until his trial,
detectives said.
A 1918 Ford touring car, was
locked in the police garage, bearing
perhaps some of the strongest parts
of the chain Of evidence against
Shaw Jerry Sykes, %, colored, SIS
N. West ST.; James Kelley. colored,
known as Ape Face" 90, of 401 w.
Pratt St., and Moses Box, colOred,
S561a Massachusetts, Ave, along with
Miss Clare Lee Smith, colored, 437
N. Bright ST., all charged with
vagrancy under high bond are held
in cells as material witnesses.
Coroner Paul F. Robinson cut out
and took possession of parts of seat
covers of Shaws automobile with
blood stains on them. He also took
possession of a pair of blood-stained
pliers found in the car and examined
a spot on the right running board
which appeared to have been sandpa-
pered and rubbed with grease. Police
say that spots appearing to be blood
stains were not entirely eradicated
by this means. Robinson said he
The Indianapolis times., 1923-12-03

Eight detectives working in relays questioners, gred
John Thomas Shaw a. coored 148 Maryland St. today and
accused him of being the robr who murdered Mrs Helen Whe
che 2 of 1854 Appgae ST. He arrested Sunday night
Indiana Ave by Inspector John Mn Detectives Sneed and
Trabue
Mrs. Wheches body found last Wednesday morning
under the High School Rd bridge railroad
mile north Of Ben Davis 1t had been thrown from the bridge
The prisoner taken prison Michigan City
this afternoon for safe keeping This followed that several
had gathered around police headquarters earlier the day.
While the detectives unable wiring any direct
sion from the suspect they have slated him charge murder
and robbery They believe they have built strong
cumStantial evidence.
The Indianapolis times., 1923-12-03
MURDER SUSPECT RUSHED
TO MICHIGAN CITY PRISON
Detectives Build Circumstantial Web
Around John Thomas Shaw as
Eight Sleuths Grill Him.
BULLETIN

Rumors persistent Monday afternoon that police had OBJ
tanned confession but these denied police headquarters
1t explained the reports probably given credence be-
of the unusual decision Shaw Michigan City
prison.
The Indianapolis times., 1923-12-03
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Forecast

DAN tonight, probably clear
In ing Tuesday morning in this
vicinity. Not much change in
temperature.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-03-13
TODAY'S WEATHER

Seward, 29. cloudy, calm. Anchorage, 14, cloudy, calm. Wasilla, 8, part cloudy, calm. Wasilla, 6, cloudy, calm. Talkeetna, $, cloudy. calm. Curry, -6, part cloudy, calm. Broad Pass, 5, clear, calm. Mckinley Park, s, cloudy, calm. Healy, 6, cloudy, calm. Nenana, 5, showing, calm, Fairbanks, 12, showing, calm
Seward daily gateway., 1923-03-13
RESERVATIONS NUMEROUS

Many reservations are being receiv- ed by the Hotel Van Glider. passen- gars wiring from the Northwestern. Those wiring for reservations are: Corp. Wm Barnett pf Valdez; Mrs. A. l.. Lawson, Nr. and Mrs. K. Vernon c. F. Townsend and party, Vim. F. Mulcahy, (Anchorage) who is coming to Seward to meet his wife and chil- dren, Paul Denhart. C. Moore. w. Weidman. the Misses Troope. ". c. Shook. Julian Hurley and N. Mulcahy
Seward daily gateway., 1923-03-13
EARTH TREMORs FELT
 IN NEW HAMPs SHIRE

MANCHES FIR, N. H.. Maj. .'.-- Earth tremors severe enough to rat tie disnes and make buildings tren- ble were felt over wide alea in tl.e southern part oi this state last nigh. This is the first earthquake stock {, It here for many years.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-03-13

Thos. Neville is now master me chanic of the commission machine shops at Seward, having succeeded Frank Gilbert, the latter having been transferred to Nenana to be in charge of the shops there
Seward daily gateway., 1923-03-13

Harry Kawabe, local laundryman, who is now in Seattle, will sail for Seward on the Admiral Watson, leav-- ing Seattle Thursday. MT. Kawabe is returning from trip to Japan, where he went for his bride.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-03-13

A pumber of fine handpainted draw jugs are on display in the windows at Sylvia's, drawn by Mrs. Elwell, To- cal artist of considerable talent. The subjects are typically Alaskan being those of malemutes and dog teams.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-03-13

Mir. Fred Henning, son of C. Hen ming the Seward tailor, who is travel ing for the Robert Scott firm at Ju- neau arrived in town on his way to Anchorage Thursday.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-03-13
NORTHWESTERN DUE 3 A. M.

The steamship Northwestern VIII arrive in Seward tomorrow morning about 8 o'clock The boat has some 73O tons of freight and will be fa port about 30 hours.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-03-13

Capt A. E. Lathrop and A. H. Me Donald will arrive from Anchorage on tomorrow's train to meet the moving picture artists.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-03-13
POSTMASTER PERKINS
 NAMED FOR SEATTLE

WASHINGTON, Mar. 13.-Charles M. Perkins, assistant postmaster, was named today to be postmaster at Se- attle. Perkins has been employed in the Seattle office for the past 33 years.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-03-13
GRAND BALL MARCH 17

The Pioneers will give ball on st. Patrick's eve at the A. B. Hall. The best music in town is engaged so come and celebrate. A good time is assur- ed. Refreshments will be served at Il o'clock. Admission, gentlemen, s1; ladies and children free.
 COMMITTEE.
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Work is progressing rapidly on the cement foundation being built be- meath the Liberty theatre, under the supervision of Pete Peterson.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-03-13

c. Guptell, purser aboard the steam ship Cordova is an old time Alaskan. having been on different runs to the Territory for many years.