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The Indianapolis times., 1923-08-31
CRAY DEBT
REPORTED AS
$2,000,000
Governor Unavailable for
Statement on Estimate
of Liabilities.

Representatives of banks,
creditors of Governor Warren T.
McCray, met this afternoon at
the Severin. The meeting was
called by Governor McCray Tues
day, when he found himself un-
able to meet his personal
financial obligations, said to be
in the neighborhood of $2,-
100000.
Chief interest turned upon the
personnel of the creditors committee
which was to be be named to take
: charge Of the Governors property.
The committee was to be composed of
five persons.
Men prominently mentioned for
election to the committee were John
T. Moorman Of Knox. member Of the
board of trustees of the Indiana State
prison and the State purchasing
board. a personal friend of the Gov
ernor and of former Governor James
AOOul4Sls NuO MS taken al active
part in the effort to extricate McCray
from his financial predicament; Fred
Lyons of Kentland. brother Of Law
renee Lyons, who managed the Nc
Cray gubernator1al campaign and
later was Republican State chairman,
and a representative Of the Meyer.
Kiser Bank of this city. which han
died the sale Of securities in farm
companies in which McCray was In
terested.
It generally was believed the trus-
tee would be a financial institution,
and not an individual.
Governor ClOseted
The Governor was closeted behind
closed doors in his private office in
the Statehouse for more tine. and re-
fused to see representatives of press
or make any statement. No account
Of his liabilities could be obtained.
However, among friends and other
persons in touch with the situation It
was said that his liabilities are about
$4,000, 900.
Following the selection of a credit
or's committee and trustee McCray
was 20 convey practically al, his prop
erty to the trustee. This property,
or sufficient Of it to pay off the credit
ors, will be liquidated.
Those close to the Governor said to-
day that he hoped TO have about $780,
Continued on Page ID
The Indianapolis times., 1923-08-31
Greece Accepts Only Minor Demands Made in
Ultimatum, Refusing to Pay Indemnity Asked
BIZ United Press

BIZ United Press
ATHENS. Aug. S1.-The Greek
reply to the italian twenty-four-h hour
ultimatum rejects the demand for an
indemnity of fifty million lire and
accepts four of the other demands
with reservations. The fifth, sixth
and seventh clauses are rejected.
The demands and the replies to each
are substantially as follows:
1. Italy asked for abject apologies
to be presented through the Athens
legation. Greece accepts. Offering
an official expression of sorrow by
the chief of the Athens garrison
to the Italian minister.
2. Italy demanded that all mem
bers of the Greek government at
tend solemn mass for the victims
in the Athens cathedral. Greece
accepts, saying that members Of
the cabinet will attend such a
mass.
8. Italy announced the Greek fleet
must hoist the italian colors and
salute the italian fleet in the harbor
Of Biraeus, the port Of Athens.
Greece offers 20 have a detachment
Of the Athens garrison salute the
italian flag in front of that coun-
try's legation the day Of the
funeral.
4. The ultimatum asked that
military honors be accorded the
bodies Of the victims as they are
carried aboard warships to be taken
home. Greece agrees to this,
specifying that the military authori-
ties Of Prevesea and Epirus par
ticipate in the ceremony.
The fifth, sixth and seventh de-
mands, which included official par.
ticipation in the inquiry to be con-
Quoted at the scene of the massacre.
capital punishment for the offenders
and an indemnity Of 50,Oo0,o00 lire
are rejected on the ground that they
are incompatible with Greek honor
and sovereignty.
The Indianapolis times., 1923-08-31

stroyer Ulau, and seven torpedo boats,
now used for polida duty.
Aviation is certain to play a big
part in any such war. Here again,
the Hellenic forces are overwheIn-
Ingly outnumbered.
Italy's active air forces include 81
frst-line Army and Navy squadrons,
with $40 first-class fighting planes and
5000 men. Besides this force, there
IS a large reserve.
Owing to the revolution, etc, the
Greek aviation strength is woefully
weak. The aviation service boasts
about 100 officers and less than half
that number OF planes, manys OF them
of almost obsolete types.
The Indianapolis times., 1923-08-31

serve are nearly as many thousands
as In that Of Italy. The exact num-
Der is not available.
On the sea, Italy can boast Of the
following: First line light cruisers,
2 Of 10000 tons; destroyer leaders, 8
Of 1920 tons; first line destroyers,
Il of II, $50 tons; first line subma-
r1nes 4 of 1900 tons. Fleet subma-
rines, none.
Greece is far removed from Italy
in naval strength. 1t has but three
first-class capital ships. 1t also has
13 destroyers, modern torpedo boats,
submarines and variety Of mis-
cellaneous craft. To these have been
been added the forn6er Austrian de-
The Indianapolis times., 1923-08-31
RECEIVER ASKED
FOR BUCK CO., INC.
Creditor Alleges Assets Are
Being Disposed Of.

A petition for a receivership for the
Buck Company, Inc, 315 n. Penn
sylvania St. automobile dealers. was
filled with Circuit Judge H. o. Cham
berlain today, by the Star Publishing
Company.
Judge Chamberlain fixed 20 a. m
Saturday as the hour for the hearing
The publishing company alleges the
Buck Company owes it $1,064.10 for
advertising. 1t is charged the auto
mobile concern Is involved and Is sell
ing assets as rapidly as possible to
put them beyond reach of creditors. 1t
is threatening to remove what is left
beyond reach of the court, it Is alleged
The Indianapolis times., 1923-08-31
XIX TROUBLE:
At MINE To
Be ACTEDON
Coal Operator Suggests
Troops May Be Necessary
Near Digger.

Governor McCray took steps
today to effect a friendly agree
ment between members of the
Ku-Klux Klan and organizations
opposed because of frequent dis
putes which have occurred at a
coal mine owned by the Vigo
Mining Company of Terre Haute,
located six miles south of Dug
ger, and near the Vigo-Sullivan
County line.
In letter to Warren s. Blouvelt.
president of the mining company. the
Governor said he would do everything
within his power to settle any dis.
turbance, but said the police power of
the State could not be called until
the situation gets beyond the control
Of legal authorities"
Letter to Elrod
In another letter to Milton S. Ell
lrod, editor OF the Fiery Cross, local
Khan organ, the Governor said:
Il have been informed by officials
or the United Mine Workers OF Amer.
lea that there is considerable trouble
brewing in mining camps between
members Of the Ku-Klux Khan and
the opposition. In the interest of
peace and order I would suggest that
you meet at as early an opportunity
as is possible with officers of the or.
ganization above referred to Omitted
Mine Workers of America) and dis.
cuss matters fully. which may lead
to better understanding and pos
sibly avoid further trouble"
Miners Willing to Confer
McCray referred Elrod to John
Hessler, president of the district mine
workers organization, and to William
A. Mitch, secretary, both of Terre
Haute. whom the Governor said would
be willing to confer on the subject.
In a lengthy letter from Blauvelt
to the Governor the former declared
the Klan, numerically strong in that
locality, has sought to restrict the
employees to members of their own or
ganization. Blauvelt said it would
be unfair to adopt such a procedure,
and especially unfair to the men who
would be discharged If such a pro-
cedure were employed. In the letter
Blauvelt mentioned casually the
use of State troops to settle the
trouble, If necessary. He said 1t was
the first time in the history Of the
mine that trouble had arisen among
the miners. There are about 800 min.
employed at present.
The Indianapolis times., 1923-08-31
ITALY BETTER PREPARED THAN GREECE

army consists Of 25O,OoO men. But
it has a well-traIned. ever-ready re-
serve of more than two and a quar-
ter million men. Its military service
is compulsory.
Like Italy, Greece compels her
young men to enter the military
service. It commences in the
twentieth year and lasts for the long
period Of thirty-one years. The nor
NAL term in the active army in three
years for the cavalry and two for the
infantry, followed by twenty-one
years in the first serie Of the reserve
and eight in the second serie.
The approximate strength of Greece's
army is 100000 men. But In It's re-
The Indianapolis times., 1923-08-31
Bv NEA Serrfce

By NEA Serufce
EV7 ASHINGTON, Aug. 31.-What
WI would happen If actual war
G fare follows the Greek reply
to the italian ultimatum?
How long could Greece last against
Italys provided no other nation came
to the formers aid?
Many experts think not long.
A few hours could take the we'll
equipped Italian navy through the
Ionian Sea and into the harbor of
Piraeus, the defense Of Athens. Greek
capital. And few well-directed shots
would, these experts thinb. end the
war.
Italy,h peace-strength standing
The Indianapolis times., 1923-08-31
LAWYERS APPROVE
WORLD COURT IDEA
Harding Hughes Plan Is
Favored by Association,

Ru United Press
MINNEAPOLIS. Mimi, Aug. 81
The American Bar Association today
approved the Harding Hughes plan
for United States participation in an
international court OF justice at The
Hague. Sixteen thousand lawyers
voted.
The convention here adjourned
after electing Robert E. Lee Sanner,
Dallas, Texas, president of the as
sociation, E. T. Kemp of Baltimore
and Frederick z. Wadhams, Albany,
N. Y. were reelected secretary and
treasurer respectively.
The Indianapolis times., 1923-08-31

has plunged Europe into a new Balkan
crisis.
While diplomats in every capital
watch the lower Adrtatic danger point,
foreign offices are preparing to assure
the safety Of their nationals in Greece
should the crisis flame to open hos.
tiities.
British opinions Is opposed to Mus
solini's note believing it to be unnec-
essarily harsh. 1t is considered here
that Mussolini acted in sudden anger.
and committed himself to dangerous,
statements.
The Indianapolis times., 1923-08-31

ROME Aug 31-Direct action by Italian government
now awaited following receipt of the Greek reply
Alussohnl uItimaum which is entirely unsatisfactory.
Inc premier met with the Cabinet during the day and
ned In detail the measures be adopted result
refusal to accede to all the Italian demands
Fremler Mussoin informed the Cabinet fatty that Greek
reply was not acceptable This followed
General Daz and the head of the admiralty board and the
was informed OF the be taken against Greece
General Diaz and Admiral Di reported to the
Cabinet as to military and naval affairs Daz appeared as head
the and Admiral D is head of the admiralty board
Inc CABINET gave unanimous support to the premiers plans
King Victor Emmanuel is Piedmont being kent
informed of developments the growing out of the
of the members of the Italian Greece His majesty
is momentarly expected to start from Piedmont to Rome
Reports from Genoa state the Italian is now in sight oH
the island OF Corfu the nearest Greek The fleet
reported to have been notified that the reply is nadouate
and to be prepared to take necessary steps
The Indianapolis times., 1923-08-31
HEAVY TRUCKS DISCUSSED
County Officials in Conference Over
Recent Road Order.

County commissioners, the county
auditor and County Engineer John j.
Griffith held a conference today at
the Spink-Arms with officials of the
Allied Motor Commerce Association of
Indiana on the question of heavy
trucks using county roads. The com
missioners recently issued an order
limiting the weights Of loads allowed
on roads. claiming the highways are
being damaged by heavy haulers.
The Indianapolis times., 1923-08-31
OWNER Of GIANTS
CLUB IS INDICTED
C. A, Stoneham Is Charged
With Perjury,

BU UNtfeU FTfH8
NEW YORK, Aug. 31.-Charles A
Stoneham, president Of the New York
National League Baseball Club was in
dicted on a charge Of perjury today
by the Federal grand jury investi-
eating the E. NJ. Fuller company
brokerage bankruptcy.
Stoneham pleaded not guilty when
arraigned and his bond was placed at
$4,000.
The Indianapolis times., 1923-08-31
Robber Seizes Purse

A colored man snatched a purse,
containing IS cents. small Bible
and some business papers, from Mrs
May Kitzmiller, 14S w. Sixteenth St.,
as she passed 1910 N Illinois st.
Thursday night. He escaped after a
chase by a man who saw the theft.
The Indianapolis times., 1923-08-31
Didn't Notice

Walking through a plate glass
window isn't w. L. Hockett's
daily exercise, by far.
Hocket. who lives at 1856 Stu
art St, however, had that star
ting experience today when he
walked through the show window
door of the Baker Brothers Fur
niture store.
II didn't notice the difference"
he said, after he had emerged un-
scathed from a shower of falling
glass.
The Indianapolis times., 1923-08-31
GREEKS ASK FOR HELP
Appeal Made to League of Nations In
Crisis.

BIZ United Press
LONDON, Aug. S1.-Greece has
asked the League Of Nations to In
tervene in the critical situation caused
by Italy's drastic demands in con-
nection with the five Italian officials
in Greco last Monday. the Greek lega-
ton here informed tn eUnited Press
today.
The appeal was sent from Athens to-
Geneva, where the council Of the
league Is in session.
The Indianapolis times., 1923-08-31
Auto Value in Question

An alleged attempt to sell an auto
mobile valued at $1,000, for $500, to-
Gay caused the arrest OF a young
man living on N. Tacoma Ave. on
vagrancy charge. He is held under
$4,000 bond while State Policeman
Sam Young investigates.
The Indianapolis times., 1923-08-31
PONY EXPRESS RUNNING
Mail Is Carried By Horseback 1900
Miles.
BIZ United Press


ST. POSEPH. Mo-. Aug. 30.-The
beating. hoof of the pony express to-
day sounded across the western plains
again after an absence Of sixty-two
years.
Starting from this city, the tradi-
tons of the wild West were revived
by riders who set out to carry the
United States mail by horseback from
the Missouri River to the Pacific
coast.
A stage extending 1900 miles was
used in the historic pageantry to de.
pict the forerunner of the modern
systems of communication, the air
plane and the railroad.
The Indianapolis times., 1923-08-31
Colony to Be Explained

A communistic colony, called the Ia
lano colony, at Leesville. La, which
has been in existence for nine years,
will be explained at 491a S. Delaware
ST., at s p. m. Saturday, by Walter
Conlin, who, with his wife. lived for
five years in the colony.
The Indianapolis times., 1923-08-31
Chautauqua Loses S1.25

BIZ Times SpecfaI
COLUMBUS, Ind. Aug. 31.-The
Columbus Chautauqua Association lost
s125 on the chautauqua held here, E.
z Lindsay, treasurer, reported today.
The Indianapolis times., 1923-08-31
THEY ALL WANT LICENSES
Clerks Work Overtime as Rush Fol
lows Police Drive.

Clerks in the city controllers office
are held overtime making out receipts
for the large number of applicants for
city license tags following the police
drive on persons not having plates
The Indianapolis times., 1923-08-31
GREEKS FORCED TO LEAVE

Newspaper Men Are Ordered Out of
Italy.
BIZ United Press
ROME, Aug. 31.-The correspond
ents of Greek newspapers have been
requested by the government to leave
Italy at once and number have
already complied.
The Indianapolis times., 1923-08-31
POSSESSION UNDISPUTED
Clifton Dennis Ownership of Canary
Is Cleared.

Right Of Clifton Dennis, IL, Of 1910
Valley Ave-. to his canary was un-
challenged today.
Herbert Bigelow, 5. Of 2244 Valley
Ave. filed suit through his. father for
possession of the bird in Justice
Glass court several days ago. claim.
ing the pet had escaped and been
found by the other boy.
When the Bigelows failed to ap-
pear for the trial, however, and a
witness declared she had given the
bird to Clifton Dennis, Justice Glass
ordered the suit dismissed.
The Indianapolis times., 1923-08-31
CENSORSHIP IS ORDERED
Italian Newspapers Must Not Tel OF
Troop Movements.

Itanan Newspapers Must Not Tel OF
Troop Movements.
By United Netcs
ROME, Aug. 31.-Suppression OF
news Of troop movements has been
decreed as a result OF the Greco-Ital.
ian crisis.
The Italian government issued the
following official communique Thurs
day evening:
"The government invites the press
to use discretion in news material.
Either true or unverif1ed military
movements must not be published Tor
obvious reasons.
THE government counts upon the
patriotism of the press.
''If the warning is not needed, i'm
mediate suppressive measures will be-
lesorted to-"
The Indianapolis times., 1923-08-31

BY Cnffed Press
State Department today. announced
resumption OF diplomatic relations
with Mexico.
An announcement, which was to all
irtents and purposes a recognition of
the Obregon government. was made
The Indianapolis times., 1923-08-31
Two Face Speed Charge

Lawrence Thornbrough, 20, of Is N.
Warman Ave. and John Pick. 90, Of
$40 N. East ST, were arrested on
charges of speeding today.
The Indianapolis times., 1923-08-31
Lloyd George
Tomorrow

In his next article, to be
published exclusively in In
dianapolis in The Times
Saturday, Lloyd George,
former premier of Great
Britain and special con-
tributor to The Times,
declares
That while the British
Cabinet can agree on wordy
notes, it is hopelessly di-
vided as to action toward
France in the Ruhr crisis.
He sees little hope in the
suggested conference of pre-
miers inasmuch as Frances
terms are rigid, while Pre-
mier Baldwin Of Great
Britain cannot surrender
his position as stated in
notes.
DON'T MISS THIS
ARTICLE
The Indianapolis times., 1923-08-31
PROTECTION IS ARRANGED

Countries Act to Assure Safety Of
Citizens.
nv United Tesos
LONDON. Aug. s1.-Prunier kSusso-
louis dramatic ultimatum to ,Ereece
The Indianapolis times., 1923-08-31
Painter Falls TNenty Feet

George Hart, painter, 3526 e. Yer
mont st., was badly bruised today
when ladder on which he was work
ing at 4215 N. Capitolll Ave. gave way.
He dropped twenty feet.
The Indianapolis times., 1923-08-31

GENOA Aug 31Italian torpedo boats off the island of
Corfu await definite orders to demand the
Greek garrison stationed there.
The fotila is within sight of the island One report as
yet unconfrm states that the for surrender has
been made.
The Indianapolis times., 1923-08-31
ITALIAN FLEET ON MOVE
Cabinet Meets at Rome With Army and
Navy Leaders-Ships in Sight
of Greek Territory.
Greek-Italian Crisis at Glance

Here are developments during the past twenty
four hours in the Italian Greek crisis:
GREECE REJECTS all but minor demands in
italian ultimatllm
PREMIER MUSSOLINI of Italy announces
the Greek reply is unsatisfactory.
ITALIAN CABINET meets with commanders
of the army and navy.
ITALIAN FLEET reported in sight of
Corfu, the nearest Greek territory with orders to
be ready for action.
NEWSPAPERS IN ITALY warned not to
print any news concerning troop movements
GREEK CORRESPONDENTS have been
ordered out of Italy.
The Indianapolis times., 1923-08-31
BULLETIN

ROME, Aug. 31The Italian feet has opened operations
in Greek waters it announced this afternoon.
The Indianapolis times., 1923-08-31

LONDON, Aug. 31.-Iartial law has been proclaimed in
Greece according Central News dispatch from Athens
The Indianapolis times., 1923-08-31
Home Edition

TULL service OF United Press,
u United News, United Finan-
cial, NEA and Scripps Alliance.
The Indianapolis times., 1923-08-31
Forecast

DROBABLY showers tonight
i and Saturday. Not much
change in temperature.
The Indianapolis times., 1923-08-31
HOURLY TEMPERATURE

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Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-04-06
CENTER

Mrs. s. S. Hoover spent Friday
at Seattle.
P. L, Nye has been quite i'll for
some time past.
Mrs. Faults two daughters are
visiting her for a few weeks.
Lester Mclaughlin is visiting at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Jay.
Walter Hopkins is spending a
few days at the home of his sister,
Mrs. Krous.
Mrs. Frank Miner spent The
week end at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Ray Miner
Mrs. Miller and daughter, Clara,
are spending few days at the
home of Mrs Houghton,
Mr., and Mrs. Soil5e are enter
tanning the formers cousin, Miss
Passenger Of Granger, Wash.
The many friends Of Rcna Ed
wards are glad that she is much
better and is able to be ont again.
Mrs. Ida Tracy has returned
from California, where She spent
the winter with her brother at
Tmlock.
Mrs W. Black entertained her
SON, Henry. and family and daugb-
ters, Julia and Lena and family Of
Seattle over Sunday.
r S. Hearst has accepted a posi-
tion at Tahlequah at The Strauch
logging camp and expects to com
Imence work next Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. c. G. Miller and
daughter Marie, of Seattle spent
Ithc week end at tie home Of Rob
jert and Frances Marshall.
On Sunday, March %. Mrs. Fitz-
patrick entertained with a birth
Idav party for her two small
| daurhters. An The fItle aueSfS
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-04-06

How about home cleanup day,
when the whole family will get
busy and clean up the yard and
plant some flowers about the yard ?
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-04-06

There is no occupation which
benefits the family as much as
gardening
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-04-06

a good pouItryman with disease
infested soil will raise fewer pull
let's and poorer pullets than a new
beginner with clean soil.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-04-06

Arnold Moe, who recently took
the government radio exam.
passed very creditably and has Sc
cured a position in Alaska, for
which place he left on the steam
ship Queen on Wednesday, March
2S, He expects to be absent all
summer.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-04-06

There are SIS pounds of nitrogen
per ton of common yetch turned
under as green manure.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-04-06

The Young Peoples Christian
Endeayor will hold its regular soc
ial ON next Tuesday evening. All
are looking forward to very
GOOD time.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-04-06
LISABEUI.A
Mrs. c. Il. Howard,

Mrs, G. Il. Howard.
Gardening is the order Of the
day just now.
Mrs. Strongard OF West Seattle
visited at the home of her sister,
Mrs. Christianson, last week.
The Ladies' Aid society will
meet at the home Of Mrs. Car
penter on Wednesday afternoon.
April IL.
Mrs. Swanson and son, How
ard, Of Tacoma were Sunday Wis
itors at the home of the former 5
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Gus.
liersch,
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Lawrence
of Tacoma were here Friday visit
ing home folk. They brought
some beautiful Easter flowers
with them.
Mr.. Jensen was at Seattle Mon
day to secure The lumber for the
big chautauqua building that Will
be erected on the beach. 1t will
be 60 X 90 feet in dimensions.
---
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Sullivan Of Ia
coma were out last week visiting
relatives. Mr.. Sullivan is en-
.ployed on the railroad and is glad
ito get on the island for a rest.
The teacher and children of the
school gave a little party at the
school house in honor of Zelmer
and Buddy Brown the last day of
school for them before they NOV
ed to Centralia.
Mrs. Fitzpatrick celebrated her
little daughters birthday several
days ago by inviting several little
friends in for the afternoon. The
features of the afternoon were
games, after which lunch was
served.
Adolph Hiersch says that he has
word from County Commissioner
Paul to the effect that the Lamt
road will soon be through from
the top of the hill, near the church
to Cove, making a short cut of sew
eral miles, which has long beer
needed, 1t was surveyed last
week. More good news for Lisa
beula folk.
w. King is putting out three
acres Of raspberrieS this season
He says he win have to try some
thing besides Strawberries as he
had to ploW four acres Of thet
berry last season. A small white
worm is taking the strawberries
on the island and elsewhere. They
Iare reported very bad at Oltala
The worm is a sorry menace to the
Strawberries as they are the best
selling berry and best to cat.
.