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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-08
LOVE LETTERS Of
DEAD BOY READ
TO GRAND JURY
Northwestern University Haze
ProberS Seek to Refute
Suicide Theory,

By United Press
CHICAGO May S-The love letters
OF Leighton Mount. Northwestern
University freshman declared 70 have
been slain by hazers. We're placed be
fore the grand jury investigating his
death today to refute a suicide the
ory.
Among the mlssives was one writ
ten 10 Miss Doris Fuch. a nurse maid,
wherein Mount vaFiously was reported
to have expressed an urge 10 die. The
jury is to determine definitely how
the youth came to his death. before
going ahead in an attempt TO return
indictments.
Attorneys for the Mount family said
the boys letters refute all charges
that Mount Killed himself and de
scribed them as merely a kids love
letters"
Scores OF university students and
other principals in the case have been
subpoenaed TO appear before the jury.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-08
.EX-WAR SECRETARY
TODEFEND EDITORS
Birmingham Newspaper Men
Charged With Contempt
of Court.

By United Press
BIRMINGHAM, Ala, May S.-New-
ton D. Baker, former secretary of
war, arrived today to aid in the de-
Tense of three members Of the Biz
mington Post who face Judge Heflin,
on charges of contempt of court to-
morrow.
Defendants are accused of printing
story regarding the murder trial of
William Yearly, a dairyman, for the
killing of Airline c. King, which the
court construed as prejudicial.
The defense of the Post will be that
indictments referred to were public
records.
Defendants are E. T. Letch, editor;
Jack Rethea, managing editor and
Lewey Robinson, reporter.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-08
EYEWITNESS TELLS
OF BANDIT OUTRAGE
Continued From Page u

continued From Page u
hills in the morning, but the bullets
did not come near us.
I'VE remained in the hills all day
Sunday. A rainstorm came and the
weather turned colder.
we marched much Of Sunday night
and camped in a valley. The rain be
came heavier. We could not sleep
because there was no shelter.
The firing ceased during the night.
but was resumed Monday at daylight.
Then a Chinese bandit appeared, IN
forming us that all the women were
ordered released. He ordered me to
tell the soldiers that all foreigners
would be killed after three days unless
the firing ceased.
My back was lame from the result
Of falling from a donkey on Sunday
but l started back for the railroad.
accompanied by the conductor Of the
train who continually took the wrong
road, fearing recapture.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-08

Although a twenty-eight-ton seam
shovel. owned by the Edward Lewis
Excavating Company, was practically
unchanged when it slid down a 100
foot incline at the new kresge Build
ing at Pennsylvania and Washington
SITS. early today, it will require three
days to put 1t into position again, ac-
cording TO Edward Lewis.
Lewis said he doubted whether any
crane could be found in Indianapolis
large enough to move the huge ma
chine without taking It apart. Wet
boards were blamed for the crash.
Gazing in Of the wooden hood was the
only damag etc the tractor.
David Frederick, 35. n. Arsenal Ave.
jumped from the shovel as 1t turned
over. He lost SIS. which, he said. he
believed is under the caterpillar.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-08

their cry.
The religious aspect Of tho move
ment gave it strength Missions had
been established there, and It was
commonly accepted by superstiuous
natives that the spirits which de-
Tended China were angry because Of
the Introduction Of western methods
and ideals
This belief went so far that the
rebels thought themselves invulner-
able TO any western weapon.
After the murder Of the English
man, Brooks, the storm broke Muir
der and pilage were Of daily occur
renee. The entire country was
overun. especially Shantung. with
bands Of Boxers, who tore up rail
roads and murdered foreigners
Even after the combined Amert-
can, British, Russian, French. Ger
man and Japanese strength brought
a return Of peace II took months
before a scmhlance OF international
confidence was restored.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-08
Fined on Drunk Charge

Curtis Walker, 40, giving his address
as city" was fined 81 and costs for
INVESTIGATION and dismissed on vagrancy
charges in city court today. Walker
was arrested by Patrolman Pollock at
Noble and Washington SITS. after he
said Walker attempted to stop pedes-
TRANS and beg money. according to
police.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-08
WITNESS TAKEN FROM JAIL
Joseph Mills. 1921 Freshman Class
President Rushed 10 Chicago.

By United Press
AKRON. Ohio, May S.--Joseph AL
len Mills, president OF the 1921 fresh
man class Of Northwestern University
and leader in the class rush which
is alleged to have resulted in the
death OF Leighton Mount, was Sc
early today
Mills was taken into custody yes
terday for questioning in connection
with the hazing investigation under
way at Chicago. He expressed
willingness TO aid in clearing up the
mystery.
1t is presumed that Mills was placed
on a Chicago bound train in custody
Of the Chicago assistant district at
torneys who arrived last night
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-08
Annexation Asked.

Councilman Walter w. Wise who in.
troduced the ordinance creating the
special market house fund said It
might be considered the first step in
the building OF a new market house.
It provides that all the proceeds Of
the market house to set aside for the
maintenance and erection OF city
market buildings.
Accompanied by a petition OF rs per
cent Of the property holders, an ordi-
nance was presented asking annexa-
ton OF University Heights others
proposed to annex territory in the
vicinity OF Sixty-Third and Compton
SITS. and Raymond and Candy SITS.
The council appropriated So. 500 to
the fire department to pay salaries OF
ten additional fremen.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-08
NEW CABLE IS PLANNED
Postal Strand From New York VIII
Be Fastest in World

Harry Ford, manager for the Postal
Telegraph Company, made public to-
day announcement Of completion OF
contracts for a new Atlantic cable to
connect New York and London. 1t is
the first cable to be laid between
America and Europe since 1910 and
will have twice the capacity of any
American European cable, it is as
serted. Six hundred letters a minute
will be sent in each direction.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-08
LOVING CUP GIVEN SINGER
John Frenzel HOnOred for so Years Of
Service with Chorus

AS a remembrance for having sung
with the Maennerchor Chorus fifty
years, John P. F'renzel was presented
with a loving cup and a bouquet Of
roses at a concert at the Academy Of
Music Monday evening. Charles G..
Schmidt. of Cincinnati, o.. president
of the American Saenger Bund, who
made the presentation speech, was in
troduced by Charles Adam.
Miss Louise Stallings, mezzo-so-
prano, was the soloist. She was &C
companied by John Doane. Miss
Stallings sang from Brahms, Schu-
mann, Grieg, Strauss and Jensen,
with several negro spirituals as en-
cores.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-08
MANS BODY IS FOUND
indianapolis Card May Lead to Identi-
ficatiOu in Monticello.

John Mullin, inspector Of detectives,
today received a telegram from Cor
oner Miller of Monticello, Ind. asking
the local department TO determine
whether a colored man found dead In
Monticello today was from Indian
apolis.
The telegram said the body Of a col
ored man, about %, was found under
a coal dock there. A card bore the
name OF William J Holden, Indian
apolis. The cause of death has not
been determined.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-08

Their condition Is painful. but not
serious
r. II. Day told the same general
story Of tho circumstances under
which the capives were carried into
the interior.
I'VE were marched toward the
mountains" he said. land were not
provided with food until Sunday.
when we reached a village and the
farmers gave us chickens. Then we
proceeded farther into the hills.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-08
Accessories Taken on Car

Robert Leibrick. 21O2 n Talbot Ave.
reported to police today that some one
entered the garage in the rear Of 2237
n. Talbot Ave. and stole accessories
valued at $40 from his car.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-08
Auto Turns Over; Two Injured

Carl Bohanon, 1852 Kentucky Ave
and his brother. Floyd Bohanon, 1141
King Ave, were slightly injured to.
day when the automobile Carl was
driving turned over an embankment
at Cooper Ave. and Lafayette Pike,
after striking soft gravel.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-08
Burglar Enters Homo

Mrs. Ida Phelps. 1888 w. Thirtieth
ST., told police today her home was
entered during the night. clothing and
a travelling bag, all valued at $35, be-
longing to Allen Burford, a roomer,
were stolen.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-08
Farmer Loses Right Arm


GREENSBURG. Ind. May S.-John
Downey, farmer living near here, is in
a serious condition at Memorial Hos
pital suffering from blood poisoning
Physicians found it necessary to am
putate his right arm at the shoulder
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-08

Mrs. Hugh Ennis. 52e f. Twenty
Fifth St, was notified today that her
husband died suddenly at the Tavern
Hotel, New Albany, Ind.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-08
Watch Taken From Coat

B. Miller, go n. Capitol Ave. EN-
ployed at a barber shop in the L. S.
Ayres & Co. store. today told police
a $45 watch disappeared from his
coat in a locker at the store
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-08
Howe Defends Ordinance

ANY interference with the working
Of the coming law would be one of the
worst misfortunes that could befall
the city" said Thomas c. Howe, vice
president of the commission. Every
one is depending now on the zone law
to establish the value Of his real
estate and to insure a beautiful city
Every large city in the country either
has such an ordinance or IS consider
ing one. Indianapolis probably has
the best in the country. To repeal It
would be a serious mistake"
Several changes in the zone law
were considered in a joint hearing be-
fore the council and the plan commits
sion. Thompson declared that con-
slant changes in the present law was
one Of the reasons he sought repeal Of
the measure.
However, he denied that the repeal
was sought as result Of agitation
among property owners at Mcpherson
Ave. and Thirtieth St. for a change
from Industrial to a residence dis
trict. This change was incorporated
In one Of the amendments 10 the
law on which the Joint hearing was
held.
Forty property owners demanded
that the change be made, while Frank
r. Shepard. owner of lumber yard
in the neighborhood. protestcd
a pafpst ~
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-08
ANY Body Lose A Rug?

a new rug. value about $50, was at
police headquarters today. The rug
was found Monday at Spann and
State AYES. by Mrs, Mary Wheeler,
1852 Spann Ave. It is believed it fell
fromse delivery wagon.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-08
By United Press


LONDON, May S-The British
reparations note to Germany will be
dispatched before the end of the
week. Suggestions in the document
will not oppose the attitude Of France
but clarity the position of England.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-08
NEW TEMPLE DISCUSSED
Cleveland Rabbi Takes to Sisterhood
of Congregation Bethel.

Plans for a proposed new $3.50 900
Hebrew Temple to be erected at
Thirty-Fourth and Ruckle SITS. were
discussed by the Sisterhood Of the
Congregation Bethel at the Woman's
Department Club Monday night.
Rabbi Solomon Goldman of Cleve-
land, Ohio. Rabbi NJ. NJ. Feuerlicht of
Indianapolis and Louis Sakowitz.
president Of the Congregation. made
short addresses
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-08
CUNO POSTPONES
ACTION ON FRENCH
PEACE REJECTION
Ruhr Invaders Plan Further
Seizures of German
InduStriaIS,
By Cnited Press

By JnIted Press
returned from his vacation today and
Immediately began studying the
French PREPARATIONS reply Cabinet
chiefs viii confer with him and an
official session is expected later.
However. there will be- no considera-
ton on Frances rejection Of Ger
many's 100000 900 marks repara-
ton offer until the note expected
from England is received
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-08
Hearings Held

Hearings were held on five other
amendments. Territory at keystone
Ave. and Forty-Third 81. was deaig-
mated as business while the rest Of
the tract annexed at the same time,
north and east OF the fair grounds
was designated as residential. The
tract at Minnesota and Raymond SITS.
was left residential with an indus
trial strip along the belt railroad.
Another proposal changed the
classification OF Northwestern Ave.
between Fall Creek and Thirty Third
St. TO a business district
All the proposed changes were
taken under Amusement by the coun-
ell pending investigation and recon-
mendauon by the plan commission
which win report at the next meeting
Of the council.
Ordinances appropriatinE 225, 0O0 for
preliminary surveys for an artificial
lake northwest Of the city; authorizing
the sale OF $500 600 in bonds for re
surfacing streets and an ordinance
creating a special market house fund
were introduced
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-08
PARK CONFERENCE
PLANS PERMANENT
NATIONAL BODY
D. N, Foster Is Elected Indiana
Member of General
Committee,

BIZ Times Special
TURKEY RUN STATE PARK.
May S.-Creation of an organization
that will hold annual meetings to
bring about cooperation in State park
movements, was assured by votes of
representatives 10 the third annual
conference on State parks here. About
$50 delegates from twenty-five States
are attending.
The new organization is to be gov
erned by an exective committee to be
chosen by the general committee of
one delegate from each State repre-
scented. The executive committee will
consist of nine members.
D. n. Foster, for many years a
leader in park development, was hon
ored by the Indiana delegation by
being selected representative on the
general committee.
Resolutions dealing with the way
in which public lands and health may
be conserved by establishment Of
State parks have been presented to
the conference. 1t is expected that
resolutions passed by the body will
deal principally with that phase of
park problems.
Senator James z. Watson was prin-
cipal speaker today.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-08
BIZ United Press

PARIS. May 6.-France and Bel
GUM Will follow up their rejection
Of the German separations offer with
extension Of seizures OF Industrial
products in the Ruhr. If Germans
continue their present attitude. It IS
stated on good authority.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-08

HOOsier Briefs
CONNERSVILLE-"Bundle Day"
resulted in contributions Of clothing
sufficient TO meet the needs of 500
Near East refugees
MARION-GuardIans OF the best
interests Of the city are worried over
the county clerks record this month.
There have been no applications for
marriage licenses. Nine divorce cases
have been fled.
GREENFTELD-Ex OF work
of leading Indiana artists will be
shown Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
The Federation Of Club is sponsoring
the exhibit. Otto Stark will discuss
Indiana art on Thursday evening.
TUTON-Business men are trying
their hands today at fnger-print read
ing. That is because R. / Miles. Col
umbus. fnger-print expert. addressed
the local Kiwanis Club.
LAFAYETTE-Joseph Kirchoff has
donated 200 shade trees to the chill
dren's Fairgrounds in the city and TO
Columbian Park.
UNION CITY-And now it IS a pair
of sheep-killing dogs. The neighbor-
hoo& Of New Lisbon is greatly ex-
cited over the appearance of the ami
mails.
FIT. WAYNE-Phil B. Colerick, IS.
lawyer, died Of a stroke OF paralysis
RICHMOND-Death from tubercU-
losis has increased from $50 per 900
in 1921, to 1913 in 1922. according to
statistics compiled by the State board
Of health. DR.. II. W. McKane. direc
tor OF the tuberculosis division Of the
board, was here in interest Of a
proposed tuberculosis hospital
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-08
TY PLAN BODY PROTESTS PROPOSED REPEAL OF ZONE LAW
CounciIman'S Ordinance Is
Called Mistake by
Thomas Howe,

Faced with humiliation Of two
years work. members of the city plan
commission today expressed hope that
the city council will not pass an ordi-
nance to repeal the city zone ordi-
nance, introduced Monday evening.
The measure was introduced by
Councilman Benjamin II. Thompson.
Thompson declared he believed the
commission was not protecting prop
erty equally and declared that many
filing stations have been built on
boulevards since 2oning became efSec-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-26
MORGAN

A glowing cigarette thrown by a
pedestrian into the dry grass caused
a fire which threatened the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Reed shortly
before 1 o'clock yesterday afternoon.
The grass fire started some distance
from the Reed home. but quickly
due to a wind. made it's way to that
structure. The Morgan Volunteer
Fire Company was called u and
after battling for more than a hall
hour with sand bags and water We're
able to check the blaze and save
the Reed residence from destruction.
Horace O'Donnell, of Philadelphia
visited his uncle and aunt, DR.. and
Mrs. b. A. Robinson over the week
end.
August Blum, of South Amboy,
was the guest of friends here yes
terday.
Leo Tonnesen, of Roselle, spent
yesterday with relatives here.
Elmer Straub. OF Keyport, visited
friends here over the Weekend.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-26
MRS. M'DONNELL MAY HEAD
SOUTH AMBOY AUXILIARY

SOUTH AMBOY, Nov. 26:-Much
interest is being manifested by the
members of the American Legion
Auxiliary ove the fast dawning
election of officers at the local post
unit. The name of Mrs. James e.
Mcdonnell has been mentioned for
the office of president.
Mrs. Mcdonnell, since the organ
ization of the local auxiliary unit,
has been one of the most active
ladies of the unit. Her interest in
the work of the Legion makes her
the outstanding figure this ear
At the next county meeting which
date will be announced by Com
mander Ronald Kleckner will find a
large number of local women pres
emit, it was announced.
The members of the auxiliary are
selling shares on a homemade fruit
cake which will be disposed OF at
the meeting before Christmas.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-26
MATAWAN CHURCH ENDS
CELEBRATION OF BIRTHDAY

MATAWAN, Nov. rs. Sunday
night brought to a close the sixty
eighth Anniversary of the dedication
of the First Methodist Episcopal
church building in this borough,
which has been taking place during
the past week with fitting services
each night. The services yesterday
were in keeping with the occasion
and Bishop John w. Hamilton, ID. D.,
III. D., of Washington, D.. c., preach
ed two very appropriate sermons.
The church was filled at each SER
vice.
Much credit is due to Rev. Spencer
X. Moore, the pastor of the church
for tina excellent program given dur
ing the week fSd the able speakers
he obtained for the weekday services.
Those who took part In the services
were: Rev. Alfred Wagg, D.. D., dis
trict superintendent; Rev. John f.
Heilenman, a former pastor of the
church who, is now retired n re-
sides here; Rev. Leon Chamberlain,
a former pastor who is now station
ed in Trenton; Rev. Walter Il. Atkin-
son, of Freehold; Rev. w. 70. Lake of
Long Branch; Rev. James w. Mar
shall, ID. d., of Ocean Grove, a for1
mer district superintendent: Rev.
Elijah L. Reed, a former pastor and
Bishop John w. Hamilton, d. D.,
LII. d., of Washington. d. c.
The church was organized in 1886
and later became a part of a circuit
under the passionate of Rev. Milford
Day. The Rev. r. w. ~Petherbridge,
was the presiding elder. When the
church became a station in 1871, the
Rev. G. Gaskill was assigned to the
charge as pastor. Those were h
days when Matawan was known as
Middletown Point, and the urc
building located in Jackson street.
In 1854 work on the present struc-
ture in Main street was begun, and
according to the early history of the
church was dedicated to the worship
of God on the first Sunday in Nov
ember 1855. During the time the
church has been organized in this
borough it has been served by forty
four pastors, including Rev. Spencer
X. Moore who is now in charge.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-26
RADIO PROGRAMS
WOR
(Bamberger's Newark

N~I1dIlDCISCE NChNi nj
2:30 p. m.-Music.
2:45 D. m.-Kathlene MacDonelli
we'll known actress, will talk on
"Problems That Confront the Young
Actress of Today"
3:05 p. m.-Music.
3:15 D. m-Talk by Alexander
Leftwick, theatrical director.
3:35 p. m.-George Rosener, com
edian.
6:15 p. m.-"Icicle," Santa Claus
assistant at Toyland, will speak to
the children.
6:30 p. m.-"Music While You
Dine" by Harry Cox and his Robert
Treat hotel orchestra.
8 D.. m.-"Current Motion Pic
lures a talk by Alfred J. MeCosker
8:15 D.. m.-Anton Bilotti, concert
pianist.
8:25 p. molly Bill Steinke'
of the Newark Morning Ledger in
his weekly talk or Radio Cartoon
ing"
S:35 p. m.-Plano solos by Anton
Bilotti.
o p. m. to 1910 p. m.-Program
by the orchestra of the u. S. Super
Dreadnaught Colorado, and a short
address by the commanding officer
of the vessel, Captain Belknap.
In6Te Will also De u SHUT duuItSS W
Captain Earl P. Jessop, u. S. A, on
The Panama Canal as a Water
way"
1910 p. m.-Program Of dance
music by the "Serenaders" of Long
Branch.
During the evening. Tom ferris,
motion pictures director, who enter
ed the tomb of King Tut-Ank-Ha-
men with the Inflated Lord Carna-
van. will give his second talk on
Adventures in Egypt and Spain
While Making Pictures"
American Telephone and Telegraph
Company-New York
4:00 r. M.-Marjorie Meyer, So
prano.
4:15 P. M.-Harry Jentes, Popu-
lar Composer-Pianist.
ABB P. M.-Marjorle Meyer, So
prano.
1850 p. M.-Harry Jentes, Pianist.
5:15 p. M.-Ethel Jackson, Read
err.
1880 P. M.-United Cigar stores
Daily Sport Talk by Thornton Fish
or.
7:40 P. M.-olive HUH. Dramatic
Soprano.
$500 p. Naturalization. First