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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-19
WHELCHEL MURDER
TRIAL IS OPENED

CONTINUED From Page II
had appointed Pike and Thurston to
defend you?' the judge asked.
Yes. sir. that's all right" Shaw
replied
Did you consult with Pike and
Thurston about this change of venue
as to judges?"
mo. sir
Let the defendant resume his seat"
the judge ordered. Mr.. Clerk, the
motion is overruled."
Body Found on Track
Mrs. WheIcheI was murdered on
the morning of Nov. rs. She had
left a street car at East and Iowa
SITS. near her home, about midnight.
An assailant in a Ford touring car
seized her. Her hat and one Of her
earrings fell in the street and later
were picked up. Her screams were
heard by persons in the neighborhood
and an unsuccessful search followed.
At 1870 in the morning workmen
on the railroad found her body be-
tween the Big -Four tracks where it
had been dropped from a bridge over
the railroad on the High School road
west of the city. Tracks Of an auto
mobile and a mans footprints ap-
pes-sd on the bridge. Beads from a
necklace were scattered over the
bridge.
On Dec. Shaw was arrested
charged with the murder. A ring
stolen from Mrs. Whelchel was found
in the possession Of Cora Lee Smith,
colored. Mrs. Whelchels watch was
found in a pawn shop. Both were
traced to Shaw. Shaw's Ford touring
car was seized. There were blood
stains on one of the rear doors, on the
back seat and on a pair of pliers. This
was analysed as human blood.
Eight other colored persons. includ-
ing the woman who had the ring,
were arrested with Shaw. They are
held as material witnesses.
Shaw steadfsstly maintained his in
nocence He was taken to the State
prison at Michigan City to prevent
threatened violence here. He insisted
here and at the prison that he OBJ
tanned the jewelry from a white man.
Hunters See Auto
Meanwhile, four men VINO were go
ing hunting near Avon, told Of pass
ing an automobile containing a col
ored man AMI a white woman on a
road about six miles northwest Of
the bridge where the body was found.
The hunters said a picture Of Shaw
looked like the man in the car.
Shaw was brought back to Indian
apolis. Dec. IL.
On Dec. IA Shaw made his first de-
tailed statement. In this he impi-
Gated Jim C'Hunky'0 John. an Alban-
ian. who he said used the car the
night OF the murder. John was ar
rested on a vagrancy charge and still
Is held. He contends he was at home
when the murder was committed. De
tectives say they do not believe John
was implicated in the murder.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-19
PROPYLAEUM CHANGES
Stockholders Meet to Consider Pro
posed Amendments.

REORGANIZATION plans for the Indi-
annapolis Propylaeum Association were
to be considered by stockholders this
afternoon. Club dues not to exceed
$12, privilege of stockholders to rent
the building for entertainments. equip
ment Of kitchen for luncheons and
weekly dinners. and an Increase of
stock from 500 900 to $50 600 were
amendments proposed by directors.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-19
HAWKINS SUED FOR FEES
$1,000 Is Asked by Law Firm for
Damage Suit Services.

Suit for $4,000 against Morton S.
Hawkins. Of Portland, was filed in
Federal Court today by c. d. and
Roy Dorsey and Charles b SHELTON
comprising the law firm of Dorsey.
Hawkins and Dorsey of Atlanta, Ga.
The complaint averred Hawkins owed
them $4,000 for attorney fees and for
drafting a damage suit against his
wife, Mrs. Fannie Hawkins and her
mother, Mrs. Valera Manly.
Hawkins, who is president Of the
Cooperative League of America, and
the Hawkins Mortgage Company, is
Under arrest in. Federal Court on
charges of violating postal laws as
a result of his conduct Of the bust
nass of the concerns. 1t generally
IT, believed the next Federal grand
;,..s viii consider his case.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-19
MEXICAN REBELS
CLAIM VICTORY
Entire State of PuebIa Sur
renders Is Report,

BIZ United Press
VERA CRUZ. Dec. 1S.-Rebel head
quarters claimed complete victory for
forces Of AdolfO De La Huerta IN
fighting around San Marcos. The en-
tire state of Puebia now had sur
rendered, insurgent officials said.
They also announced things were
very bad in Mexico City" where
they pictured President Obregon as
drafting citizens into his army and try
ing to maintain the remnants of dis
cipline. with the OoiniOn of the best
minds of the middle classes against
him.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-19
Suicide Attempt Fails

Miss Juanita Nelson, IS. Ga Cald-
well St, is improving at city hospital
today. She was taken there Tuesday
after police say she had taken poison
in an attempt at suicide. No reason
was assigned for the act, officers said.
Hospital attaches said she would re
cover.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-19

In the Baptist and Presbyterian
churches, however, the controversy
has been only slightly less bitter, al
though without the publicity which
has attended the quarrel in the Epis
copal organization.
Baptists even have gone so far as
to start an especial publication, The
Fundamentals" published by 1.-The
Baptist Fundamentals League of
Greater New York and Vicinity" for
the avowed purpose of defending the
fundamentals Of religion, including
he belief in the virgin birth of Christ.
The whole controversy. liberals en-
phasize, is far broader than mere
clinical question"
1t involves, in the opinion Of the
liberals. or modernists, as they pre-
fer to call themselves, the right Of
intelligent worship" with growth
and development OF religious beliefs
to conform to advancement in science
and the arts.
In the Episcopal church, where the
dispute has been particularly bitter
because of outspoken defiance Of Dish
Cd Manning Of the diocese of New
York, flames Of doctrinal dispute have
been fed by organization Of the mod
ern churchmen union, liberal or
ganization ready to back all modernist
priests in their fight for religious
freedom"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-19
MUSTAPHA KEMAL VOIDS
CHESTER AGREEMENT
Turks Declare Railroad Not Begun at
Stipulated Time.

BIZ United Press
CONSTANTINOPLE. Dec. 1a.-The
Turkish government Of Mustapha Ke-
NAL has annulled the Chester agree
ment.
The reason given is that Admiral
Chester and his associates failed to
comply with stipulatlons Of the con-
cession requiring them TO begin work
on a railroad between Samsun and ST.
vas within a certain time.
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,
although only Is. looks TO be 10 ana
passes for that age, Mrs. Ethel Milan,
her mother. said.
Sparkle came Monday while I was
away and took part Of her clothing,
Mrs. Milan said. "She left in an au-
tomobile."
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ring.
F.. Pratt St, were
continuing their
sc arch for her to-
day.
Miss Milan was
wearing a brown
cap with fur col
lar, black sandles
and s to c k n g )
when she disap-
pea1ed. She has
b l a C k, b o b b G d
hair, weighs about
I45 p G u n d S, is
about five feet,
four inches in
hCight and wore 4
Tech High School
Spark" as her
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-19
THREE CHURCHES MENACED BY DIFFERENCES IN BEL
Seeks Santa

BIZ United Press
SOUTH BEND, Ind, Dec. 10.
Verne Delbert, 6, ran away yes
terday to tell Santa Claus what
he wanted for Christmas. Today
police were still without a clew
to the child.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-19
JAIL BREW IS LATEST!
RObber Suspects at Spencer Make
Poppy Potion Behind Bars.

The town of Spencer is wondering
today.
Terrorized by Jesse James bank
bandits recently. the town is now dis
cussing how five bank robber
suspects. held by Sheriff w. C. Nc
Carly in the county Jail, have man
aged to make moonshine while behind
the bars, as officials charge.
An operative of the Harry C..
Webster Detective Agency, planted
in the Jail on a phoney charge, dis
covered the five men busy concocting
brew from fruit juices, raisins, milk
and yeast, Webster said today. A
sample of one bottle showed high
alcoholic content, he said.
The five are now charged with
operating a blind tiger.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-19
Gone, but Not Forgotten

Automobiles reported stolen be-
long to:
Harry H. Swift. rooming at 2232
N. Alabama St, stolen from 900 N.
Meridian st.
John N. Troy, 51S N Division St.
from 500 block W. Washington ST.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-19
VAUDEVILLE FOLKS AID
Entertainment at County Poor Farm
Saturday Afternoon.

A vaudeville entertainment will be
provided for the Marion County poor
farm Saturday afternoon as part of
a program arranged by a group of
women from the All Souls Unitarian
Church
Performers from Keith's, the Pal
ace and the Lyric Theaters. and one
Of the orchestras Of the Colonial The
ater. have been promised The Bald
win Piano Company will provide a
plans.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-19
POISON DRAUGHT FATAL
Dependency Over Ill Health Given
as Cause for Suicide.

Mrs. Edna p. Harris, A. Of $40
Fletcher Ave, died at her home today
after she had taken poison, accord
ing to the coroner's office. Mrs. Flor
ence Brown 116 E. Thirtieth ST.. who
was visiting her, said she had been
respondent over i'll health, the coroner
stated.
The body was found in bed by Will
liam Brown, a brother, who with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Brown.
live in the same apartment The hus-
band, DR.. Gilbert Harris, a dentist.
was out of the city.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-19
HERBERT LAMTZ WANTED
AS ALLEGED EMBEZZLER
Police Hunt Former Manager of An.
dersOn Rubber Company.
BIZ United Press

BIZ United Press
ANDERSON Ind, Dec 19.-Polic%
today were looking for Herbert Lantz,
former manager Of the International
Rubber Works here, who is wanted
to answer charges of embezzement
preferred by J. D. Virgins, presi-
dent of the company.
The warrant charges Lantz with
embezzling 81 $50 from the company
and with charging grocery and other
bills to the company.
Lantz is said to have planned to
start a rubber company in Newcastle
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-19

Indianapolis VIII say Merry Christ
mas" to it's sick and needy, both old
and young, with toys, food, clothing
and entertainment this year.
The Salvation Army and the
Family Welfare Society are helping to
provide names Of those in need.
A Christmas party will be given at
tho Lauter Club, of the Indianapo-
lis Boys Club Market and Greedy
SITS, Monday night. Girls Of the
club will have their party Christmas
afternoon.
The Butler Memorial Boys Club.
449 s Meridian St, will be closed on
Christmas Eve, so the boys may join
Christmas carolers. A party will be
held there Christmas afternoon.
Boys Of both clubs will be among
1900 boys and girls the Elks will
entertain at the Circle Theater at
m Tuesday. John 3. Dubuc of the
Elks has Charge. The Elks also viii
provide 1875 baskets for needy folk.
Lions Club to Give
The Lions Club will play Santa
Claus to eighty tots at the Indian
apolls Day Nursery, $50 w. Vermont
St, at 4:3O p. m. Monday.
John ]. Appel will be host to 400
Indianapolis newsies and messengers
at the Y. NJ. C. A. Thursday evening.
when the Newsboys and Messengers
Protective Association will hold its
twenty first annual dinner.
I. N. Logan, Is secretary Of the
boys department of the Y NJ. c. A,
which now has charge of work of the
protective association. Among those
especially interested are s. p. Mat
thews, one of the organizers of the
club, and Sol Schloss, who has pro-
vided the dinner until three years ago.
The Rainbow Veterans Association
will give presents to ex-service men
at Sunnysde and the Indiana Tuber-
culosis Sanitorium at Rockville. For
the first time since the war there are
no veterans in Indianapolis hos
pitals.
Rotary Provides Turkey
The Rotary Club will spend $500 on
it's Christmas program. Under direc-
ZION Oh the rev. r . -. w ICKS, no
tarians will take gifts to several hun
bred children and will provide turkey
and ice cream for the Christmas din
ner at the Indianapolis Orphans
Home.
The club also will distribute fifty
pounds Of candy donated Carl Cook
of the S. 5. Kresge Company and ten
tons of coal donated by the Allied
Coal and Building Material Company
The Rotary sunshine committee. head
ed by Albert E Davis has charge.
Every member of the Mercator Club
will take a toy to a luncheon at the
Sphinx Arms Monday. The toys will
be given to kiddies.
A luncheon and entertainment for
140 children of the Indianapolis Or
phans' Home will be given by the
Optimist Club at SNe Claypool Friday
noon.
Kiwanis Furnishes Toys
The Kiwanis Club was to take up
a collection to buy toys for Riddles at
its luncheon at the Claypool today.
| Using automobiles instead of sleighs
forty of Santas aides, members Of
the Gyro Club will distribute gifts to
more than 100 Riddles Monday. More
than 5000 was raised for this purpose.
The club held a Christmas dance
for its members at the Casino Gardens
Tuesday night. Ninety couples at
tended.
Christmas entertainment will
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-19
LEAPS THROUGH
WINDOW OF TRAIN
Prisoner Escapes From Fast
Passenger,

BIZ United Press
TEHRE HAUTE, Ind. Dec 10
Leaping through the window of a
lavatory on a c. & Z. L. fast passenger
train as it was nearing Terre Haute
Tuesday. James Dascher, en- route to
the penal farm from Vincennes in
charge of Federal Prohibition Agent
Crow of the local Office to serve a
twenty-five-day sentence for a liquor
law violation, made good his escape.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-19
Defective Flue Starts Fire

A defective flue started fire which
caused $1,000 damage at the home of
Ed Bergman, 1115 N. C-pitol Ave.
today, firemen said.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-19
Girl, 15, SOUGHT
AFTER AUTO TRIP
Mother Says She Took Cloth
ing and. Disappeared,

Police. private agencies and the fam.
lily of Sparkle Milan. Is. who disap-
peared Saturday from her home. 429
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-19
FlRSI PRIZE 81, 600 CASH
RULES GOVERNING CONTEST


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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-19

Not satisfied with his money
thieves took John Lattner's gold
tooth and underclothing at Hoboken,
y. J.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-19

War veterans Of second division
have raised $500 to buy back life Of
George Arthur, sentenced to hang on
Jan. % at Chicago
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-19
From
Far and Near

Although Cuba is legally wet. two
deaths resulted from poison booze at
Havana Tuesday.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-19

Test Of mentality of Chicago prohi-
bition agents conducted by their chief
Tuesday showed grades three points
above grade school "fiunking aver
age"
Senator Spencer, Missouri, is asked
to select another man for Federal
Judge, owing to opposition to candi-
dacy of Vital w. Garseche.
Mrs. Lena futile Carter, Muncie,
Ind, is named one of three wives
Of James Carter, held at Milwaukee
on polygamy charges.
Following meeting of milk produc-
ers of Illinois. Indiana and Illinois,
increase of prices are predicted in
Chicago ChicaSO's daily consumption
is $4,000 quarts at IA cents at pres.
ent.
Sale of thirteen farms in Fountain
County. Indiana. to Murdoch Brothers
for 100000 was announced today by
Frank A. Nave, Danville Ill.
Six members of American anti-facist
gang are held in Philadelphia charged
with recent bombing Of italian and
Spanish consulates.
Russian cooperatives have ordered
$500 900 worth of farm machinery
from the International Harvester
Company of America.
Political crisis has developed in ia
pan over demand of majority party
that 1852. 4SS. 500 estimate for quake
reconstruction be reduced by 20 per
cent.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-19
"suPERNATURALIsM" is CAUSE

Pastor Declares Code Of Morals Sub
stituted for Religion.
BIZ United Press
KANSAS CITY. No. Dec 19-De-
nominational lines Will cease TO exist
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-10-25

why don't they DO it now? They
nave just as much authority to fix
the salaries of teachers and other
expenses incident to the operation OF
the schools under local boards of ed
ucatlon now as they would have as
members of the county board of ed
ucation. The law fixes teachers SAL
aries at $500 as the minimum which
tne state will help to pay. The state
superintendent of public instruction
OF ONO says elementary teachers
salarles must be graduated from
$oOO to $1,170, according to the
training experience of the teachers,
II the district is to receive state aid;
and local boards of education fix
their own contingent expenses as
low as is consistent with the best in
terests of the schools. Mr.. Strong
and Mr.. Finley either are ignorant
OF the facts or are purposely at
tempting to mislead the people. Mr..
Strong says that if you will elect
him and Mr.. Finley members of the
county board of education they will
break up this little ring that is run
ming things" Let me tell you some
thing, Mr.. Strong has been trying to
dictate to the county board of edu-
cation for two years. Two years
ago he attempted to dictate to this
board whom they should have for
their president, and again a year
ago last April he attempted to die
tate whom they should employ as
county superintendent or rather
should not employ. But in both in
stances the board refused to accept
Mr.. Strong's mandate.
Now with this information it is
easy to understand Mr.. Strong's at
titude. There would be no little
ring" in Mr.. Strong's mind if he had
been able to dominate the county
board.
We are informed that Mr.. Strong
advocates plan or scheme of high
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-10-25
Nj. & NJ. TT. S. NEWS
Continued from page tWo)

Every student at M. & M. feels a
deep sense of personal loss on ac-
count of the departure of Supt. B.
r. Fulks Mr. Fulks was serving
his fifth year as superintendent Of
the ta-McConnelsville schools,
when he accepted splendid position
in the Mansfield high school, The
new position carries with it hand
some increase in salary and affords
a fine opportunity for advancement.
The numerous friends and admirers
of Mr.. Fulks wish him success and
happiness in his new nome, but at
the same time they profoundly re-
gret his leaving.
B. F. Fulks came to McConnels
vile in the fall of 1919, to become
superintendent of M. & M. high
school. He brought to M. & M. his
tremendous energy and his great or
ganizing ability His personality
was so compelling that he put across
everything he attempted.
Until his duties as superintendent
became too numerous for him to
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-10-25
Silks

Silks predominant IN the Fashions
for Fall.
Our showing of Silks include many
very attractive and striking weaves
and patterns in delightful range of
the most popular colorings.
Flat Crepes, Canton Crepes, Crepe
dc Chimes, Anytime Crepes, Taffetas
and Georgettes are the most out
standing Silk fabrics for Fall. We
have a wonderful selection that is
certain to please you.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-10-25

basket ball teams. He built up teams
which won victories from practically
every high school in southeastern
Ohio, thus making M. & M. famous.
Mr.. Fulks made it possible for us
to have a football team. Through
his efforts in athletics M. & M. is
well known throughout the state.
Last year at the Cambridge tourna-
ment, M. & M. received the sports
manship trophy for having shown
the best sportsmanship of all the
schools represented at the tourna-
ment.
Believing that every high school
graduate should be able to express
himself in public, Mr.. Fulks organ
lied the Athenian and Adelphian
Literary societies to provide literary
training for the students. Through
the efforts of Mr.. Fulks and Mrs.
Button, these societies nave aided
materially in completing the educa-
tion of the graduates of M. & M.
Mr.. Fulks and Mr.. Bishop organ
ized the high school orchestra. Last
year the board of education employ
ed regular music teacher for the
schools. Mr.. Fulks deserves great
credit for having helped to develop
the musical talent of this communi-
ty. We now have two glee clubs
and the high school band in addition
to the orchestra.
During the administration of Mr..
Fulks, M. & M. was admitted to the
North Central Association of Secon-
dary Schools and Colleges. This is
a great distinction, as only those
schools which attain very high stan
dards in their curricula are admitted
to membership in this association.
M. & NJ is in the association with
GAINESVILLE, Cambridge, and other
places much larger than our com
munity
This year Mr. Fulks organized a
class in journalism. The class is
responsible for the publication Of
the Messenger Had it not been
for the advice and encouragement of
Mr. Fulks, the Messenger" would
not be in existence today. When
ever it seemed to the staff that in
surmountable obstacles confronted
them, Mr.. Fulks was right on hand
to help overcome the difficulties. If
were made he would point
out that they could be remedied in
succeeding issues. The staff hopes
that the paper will grow as Mr..
Fulks desired
While Mr.. Fulks has gone from
this community, our splendid record
in athletics, our literary societies,
our musical organizations, our mem
Oership in the North Central Asso-
citation of Secondary Schools and
Colleges, and our journalism depart
ment, remain as monuments to his
genius for organization and admin
istration.
During the time Mr.. Fulks was
engaged in building up M. e NJ, he
was also building characters. He
inspired the young people with
whom he came in contact, with
broader vision and higher ideals
Countless scores of students have
gone to him for advice and encour-
agement which he gladly gave. He
never failed to put new hope and
energy into those who were dis
heartened. He was regarded by the
students more as friend and ad-
visor, than as superintendent.
Mr.. Fulks has severed his official
connection with this community and
has gone to a larger field of labor
His friends at M. & M. pray that
God may bless him and help him in
the work which he will do.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-10-25

+ The attitude of Mr.. Strong and
Mr. Finley is antagonistic to the
school laws which were passed for
the purpose of providing better
schools and Nnder which Morgan
county has been recelving from the
state annually large sums of money
to, help support our schools, last
year receiving more than SOS, 1000,
and thus relieving the taxpayers
of this expense.
We believe that the interests OF
the taxpayer as well as the interests
of education will be best subserved
by electing as members of the cOun-
ty board OF education DR.. Lee Hum
phrey and Mr.. Hiram Hart. ,9,iss
HARRY COOK, Sec'y,!1 n.
Good Schools Committee
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-10-25
Dress COrdurOyS

Are proving to be quite popular in
the Fashions for Fall.
This sturdy wearable material
comes in a variety of patterns and
beautiful autumn colorings of light
tan, brown, blue and old rose.
Priced from SI.25 to $I.69
This material is also suitable for
bath robes and dressing gowns.