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The Seward gateway., 1923-01-24
COMPETITION M|'P| TEAMED
GERMANS MAY FORGE CANADIAN
 RUM RUNNERS ON ROCKS

VANCOUVER, B. C., Jan. 23.-Rum runners returning last week from the coast of California reported new competition in their business that promises to be difficult to contend with.
 The master of one stated that he encountered a we'll organized German liquor business operating from Ama- pala, Hunduras, on the west coast of Central America.
 Germany can produce and ship this liquor to Central American points for less than the freight on the goods from Glasgow to Vancouver, and if Germany goes into this business there
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-24
WITNESSES TELL OF RAIDS
 BY LOUISIANA kU kLUx KHAN

BASTROP. Jan. 24.-Judge O'Dom. presiding at the masked band hearing announced that it has been officially reported masked holdup occurred last night near Bastrop on the Mer Rouge road, and witnesses have iden- tified two members of the gang which kidnapped Daniels and Richards some time ago and afterwards killed them.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-24
CAN'T BE DONE

A Seward lady who mushed down to the Gateway office, through the muck and slush covering the streets asked for permission to dry her -ubbers on our radiators. Before the matter could be explained in a way to avoid en- barrassment to the force, Bill the of. flee boy blurted out: Tt can't be done, lady; our radiators are hung to the ceiling"
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-24

 and the allies have beat" us out of ou. share in the cost of maintaining the army there was little excuse for it's staying.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-24

Canned meats were found in the tomb of an Egyptian king which were over 5000 years old. We thought
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-02
WOMAN HANGED
AS MURDERESS
Execution Follows That of
Man on Double GaIIoWS,
BIZ United Press

~ tHtt6d PTess
FORT SASKATCHEWAN, Alberta,
May 2.-Florence Lassandra. the first
woman hanged in Canada in twenty
four years and one of the few ever
hanged on the North American con-
tinent, went to her death on the gal
lows today
Her hanging followed that of Emil
Picarillo, who was hanged at 5:15
a. approximately half an hour be-
fore Mrs. Lassandra.
The two had been convicted of the
murder Of Constable Lawson of Crows
Nest Pass Alberta
Before the trap was sprung, Mrs.
Lassandra confessed that she had
fired the first Of the shots which
killed Lawson.
The same gallows were used for
both executions.
Mrs. Lassandra, who never until
yesterday gave up hope of being re-
proved, was in a state of almost COM
plete collapse when she was sum-
moned by the guards to be led to the
gallows.
At the last moment she was said to
have mumbled in dramatic fashion, d
complete confession of her guilt, de-
scribing in some detail her part in the
murder.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-02
MORE HOUSEWIVES
IN SUGAR BOYCOTT

Mrs. E. Bacon president of the Womens Research Club
and Mrs George Buck president Of the vngon Woman Club
expressed themselves favorable the movement.
The Garfield Civic Association has asked it's members
the use\ of sugar
The movement for boycott has become nationwide and
effort being made reduce sugar consumption 100000
during the days
The Market Would Crash.
eff every would refrain from the of sugar for
week the market would crash Stanley Wyckho former county
food administer, declared.
for the Government He said the situation is similar
then price indianapolis to 35 cents
81 predicted when American bankers loaned $500O0OO0
Cuba January there would be advance in prices
Wyckho said Cuban producers have borrowed money on
their crop and storing it. The only bring prices
withdraw their
credit. This is not very likely"
Wyckho said he anticipated the price will continue
until August be
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-02
By United Press

bV CUtttN f-ftSS
SCHENECTADY. n. Y. May g.
Wireless waves called vainly through
out the night for news of 6-year-old
Werner Alexanderson. kidnapped son
of the chief engineer of the Radio
Corporation.
The chubby little victim Of the
radio kidnapping" who has enlisted
wireless amateurs and others in
eastern North America in the search
was not found, although his father,
who did much in the development of
wireless telegraphy. broadcasted de-
scriptions Of the boy and appeals for
assistance.
One report reaching police headquar-
ters today said a child had been seen
trudging the road near Fonda, N Y.
crying bitterly, but up to o'clock
this had not been verified nor had any
trace o. Werner been found since the
hour when he went confidently with a
stranger Monday afternoon Ito get
some rabbits"
Mrs. Alexanderson, who bore up
bravely under the ordeal and the tor
ture of not knowing her child's fate,
found some hope in the report of the
boy seen near Fonda. She declared
that if Werner had a chance to break
away from his captors he would take
care Of himself.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-02
MANY ASSESSORS
UNABLE TO PAY
THEIR OWN TAXES
Township Deputies Have Not
Received Salaries Due
Since March IS.

Citizens who kick about taxes have
the sympathy of the deputy assessors
Cf Center Township
Half of the corps of 163 who have
been assessing since March l will
not be able to pay their taxes. None
of the assessors has been paid since
March Is. There is no appropriation
for their salaries, Martin Kimmell,
chief deputy assessor said.
when the county-auditor failed 20
call a meeting Of the county council
In January. as is usual. we faced the
alternative OF working without funds
or not assessing the township" said
Kimmell
Most Of the deputies are poor.
many Of them Widows" he said.
"Grocers come In every day to ask
how much longer they will have to
carry my people 1t Is criminal, as
they only get 81 a day. Many Of
them handle as high as 1900 tax
lists"
Loan sharks" and others will get
as much as 10 per cent OF many of
the deputies pay when they finally
collect it, May u, deputies said.
Kimmelf expressed indignation that
his force should be accused of omit
ting 1900 taxpayers from the lists.
of course some are left out Many
are in Florida. or are professional tax
dodgers" he said.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-02

IT. HE sugar boycott gaining strength in Indianapolis and
l. other cities today.
Prices have IL and IL pound retail
Dealers who helpless because of gamblers control of the
ke admit reduction is in sight
Women clubs and civic associations have taken the fight
against high prices and either have pledged their members
to little sugar possible planning to do
The Marion County Housewives League already has taken
action Mrs W. Hart Dr. Place. presi
dent announced 1t asks other organizations cooperate
More Join in Fight
The Local Council of Women will take up boycott
meeting next Tuesday night The Woman Department Club
will discuss the subject Friday.
Representatives of the Housewives League will be
both meetings to urge the boycott.
Directors Of the Catholic Womens Association expected
to vote tonight to join the boycott Mrs w Mooney 1882 Col
lege Ave, president announced.
Mrs Charles Benedict, president of the Home Economic
Club said she approved the boycott and that it will be
at the next meeting of the organization
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-02
RACE CAR WILL
BURN ALCOHOL.
French Entry to Try New
Fuel in Classic,

For the first time in the history of
American motor car racing alcohol
will be used as fuel when the Bugatti
car, driven by Count Oborowski, takes
the track in the 5OO-mile race at the
indianapolis Motor Speedway May 30.
Bugatti cars, which are built at
Strasbourg. Lorraine. will race under
the tri-color Of France. The last time
a Bugatti was seen 1 naction here it
raced under, Germa ncolors, as Lor-
raine was then a German possession.
1t is understood Count Oborowski
viii bring 250 gallons Of alcohol,
manufactured in England. with him.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-02
CHAIN CONTROL OF
WALKERS SUCCESS
Capt, Glenn Pleased With
New Traffic Regulations,

Satisfaction over regulation of Pc
destrians by chains at Meridian and
Washington SITS. was expressed by
Traffic Captain Glenn today after its
first trial Tuesday night.
Glenn said that when bells are in
stalled and pedestrians and police be-
come accustomed to the rules, the new
sJ stem will work much smoother. The
t3aI test will come Saturday, ne said
Operation of the traffic tower IS
now started at Z a. m. following or
ders of Glenn. It formerly started
at 7:30. All downtown corners will
have trafficmen stationed at q. m.
Policemen will be stationed At Illinois
and Was linGton and Meridian and
Washington SITS. until o'clock in the
evening. These corners will be pro-
tected by police on Sunday hereafter.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-02
NJ arble Games
Are Set for
Saturday

Two more elimination games
in The Indianapolis Times
marble tournament will be
played at g a. m. Saturday.
The schedule:
School No. 45, at 1901 Park
Ave.-Pupils attending schools
Nos. IS. Is. %. 20. IS, 56, 3s, 81
and 10.
School No. 9. at 740 z. Yer.
mont st. - Pupils attending
schools Nos. l, Is, 9, Ia, %. 3.
90, Technical High School, the
Potter Fresh Air School, St.
Philip Neri School and Holy
Cross School.
Elimination contests are near
ing the end. When they are con-
cluded there Will be twelve sec
tional champions. who will play
in the city tournament. The city
champion will be sent to Atlantic
City with his or her father or
mother, all expenses to be paid
by The Times. More than forty
city champions Will play in the.
Atlantic City tournament.
If you attend any of the
schools named in this weeks
schedule, be on the job at the
places designated at Q a. m.
Saturday and bring your marbles
with you.
You may be the city or even
the National champion.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-02
PLEA TO FIND
STOLEN BOY
HEARD HERE
Listeners in All Parts of Country Receive Radio Message
From Broken-Hearted Father of
New York YOungSter.

appeal aid in the search for his kidnapped
in Schenectady n Y was heard Indianapolis Tuesday night
the receiving of w w Bowman auditor Of the
indianapolis Union Railway Company 266 Hendricks Place
Speaking brokenly if he the verge of collapse,
Aexanderson chief engineer of the Radio Corporation
in in all parts of the country Of the
kidnapping of his Werner by who promised him
some rabbits asked keep lookout for the and
boy. who described
Milo A. Webster, assistant purchasing agent
indianapolis Union Railway Company heard the
which from WGY sending station of the General Eec
Company Schenectady and largest station in the country
outside of Arlington also heard here Monday
night
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-02

One hundred guests warned by the
ringing Of fire alarm bells that the
hotel was burning, rushed into the
Railways Of the Grand Hotel. Illinois
and Maryland SITS, early today. Some
were dressed in pajamas, some wore
bath robes. Almost every guest car
ried an arm load Of clothing. or suit
cases and travelling bags.
Fire OF unknown origin started in
an old water tower house on the
roof OF a five-story section of the
hotel. The unused tower. extending
twenty feet above the roof, IS fifteen
by eighteen feet, Of heavy kimbers
covered with Tin. The flames had a
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-02
THEODORE MAUCH
SUED FOR DIVORCE
Wife Charges He Bought
for Another Woman,

Charging that Theodore N. c.
Mauch, 1850 Speedway Ave, depart
ment superintendent Of the Indian
apous Water Works, bought another
woman a handsome diamond ring for
Christmas present in 1922, and partly
paid for it with his wife's money,
Mrs. Ada Mauch. 800 N Meridian ST.,
today fled suit for divorce in Super
ior Court.
Mauch also made love TO another
woman while his wife was i'll in hos
pitaI, she charges. She could see
<Eem in a Compromising position" "
9She says. He urged her to go out
with other men, the complaint states
Although her husband earns $1,000
year, she says, ne has discontinued
paying her an allowance of 800 a
month. She asks alimony
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-02

Finding of the body created a
greater sensation than 1t would other
wise because of the fact that stories
had been circulated that Mount dis
appeared on his own account.
A score of students were quiZzed to-
day. LegRett says he especially
wants to talk to one young man who
claimed to have seen Mount alive
some time after the class rush.
Coroner Wolf, Evanston, who started
an extended inquest called upon uni
versity officials for a complete list of
all freshmen and sophomores in the
institution in 1921.
Mrs J. L. Mount, mother of the
dead boy. svas tlse tragic fstra In the
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-02
CONSUMERS ASK
FOR DIRECT SALE
OF COKE SUPPLY
Local Federation Seeks to
Have Gas Company Here
Retail Product,

Indianapolis coke direct 10 In.
dianapolis consumers.
The indianapolis Federation of
Community Civic Clubs hopes to ac-
complish this, Edward o. Snethen,
president. declared today.
+ committee has been named to CON
fer with officials of the Citizens Gas
Company, which produces enough
coke to supply every household in In
dianapolis. according to Snethen.
Effort will be made to eliminate the
practice whereby the gas company
sells its coke TO a Cincinnati iobber,
acting as the utilitys sales agent.
which in turn sells IT back to In
dianapOlis retailers. Consumers can
buy coke only after It has passed
through the jobber's and retailers
hands.
1t has been shown in hearings he
fore the public service commission
that the jobber does not handle the
coke. 1t generally is shipped direct
from the gas plant to the retailer.
The jobber collects his profit "for
keeping books" It Is asserted.
Snethen's organization hopes to
save one of these two profits for the
consumer. 1t has no objection to the
retailer. since this is a purely To-
cal enterprise
Extensive use OF coke In residences
would eliminate lot of smoke.
Snethen said.
The federation committee which
will consult the gas company consists
OF w. H. Hanley, chief engineer FOR
Ell Lilly & Company; DR.. I. H. Oar
bey and Mrs. J. w. Moore.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-02
Berlin Proposal Makes No Mention of
Railroads as Security for PAYMENTS
BY CARL D. GROAT


BERLIN, May 2.-Germany made
her first actual offer OF solution of
the Ruhr difficulties in a note dis
patched to the allies today.
Under her proposal, announced Of
icially, Germany would pay a basic
sum Of 10000, ,00O.O0 gold marks as
reparations due the allies under the
treaty Of Versailles.
II France accepts, Germany would
pect evacuation Of the Ruhr valley
IND a resumption OF the previous
system Of payments.
The German note. a copy Of which
also Will be dispatched 10 Washington.
agrees If this proves unacceptable an
international commission such as
suggested by Secretary of State
Hughes several months ago. could be
empowered to determine how much
Germany Is capable of paying.
Several last minute changes were
made in the proposal. which was
drafted by Chancellor Cuno and his
government and party agents In CON
ference since last Saturday.
There is no absolute pledge that
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-02
Giant T-2 Wings Way West
on COaSt-tO-COaSt Flight
Ship Which Landed Here on Previous Nonstop Attempt
Plotted by MacReady and Kelley

tenants John MacReady and Oakley
nose west for its fight to Rockwell
Kelly, rose stoutly and pointed its
field. San Diego, Cal. On a previous
fight they came eastward to TT Ben
Jamin Harrison, Ind. from San Diego
without a stop.
The ships course has been laid out
straight to Dayton. Ohio, then via
st. Louis southwest to Tucumcari,
n. NJ
Cooked rations for two days and
two gallons OF coffee were stored In
the hold of the plane, The machine
has been especially fitted to carry
72S gallons of gasoline in hugs talk
and provides other facilities for the
nonstop transcontinental dash.
The weather in the path was re.
ported clear.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-02

start, as the tower resembled a giant
torch. The alarm was sent IN at 6;54
a. m.
Fire Chief John J. O'Brien said the
fro might have started from sparks
reaching soma part of the tower
where the wood was exposed, or from
spontaneous combustion.
The structure, one Of the oldest Of
large hotels Of the city. was built in
the early seventies. There are sew
enty-six guest rooms in the section Of
the building still used as a hotel. The
building is owned by Jaquelin 5. Holli-
day, Damage was estimated by the
fire chief at not more than $4,000.
covered by insurance.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-02

case today. Since the youths disap-
pearance she has ignored reports that
Leighton ran away or took his own
life and spent every cent she could
afford for private detectives.
II have always said l would be hap
pier to know Leighton was dead than
to have the suffering over the possi-
bility that he might be out wandering
friendless. alone. possibly hurt.
But now that I know, my sorrow
is Just beginning. If only the uni
versity officials had helped the search
when leighton disappeared. by now
would have the dull sorrow that
twenty months Of ohediskce to Gods
will hrtngw."
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-02
Beanan Heads Civic Body

George Beaman was the new presi-
dent of the Mapleton Civic Associa-
ton today. He was elected Tuesday
night to succeed Harry Z. Calland.
J. G. Bowen was elected vice presi-
dent. and Miss Mamie Moffitt. sec
Ray Mock remains treasurer
until the next meeting, June 1.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-02
By United Press

CHICAGO. May 2.-Leighton Mount,
Northwestern University fres hman.
was killed during inter-class hazing
and the body placed in lime in a Lake
Michigan pier, Police Chief Charles
w. Leggett and physicians declared
today
Mount disappeared after a class
fight among university students in
1921 The skeleton was found by
small boy playing about the pier Mon
day night
Doctors George Tyson and Joseph
Springer, the latter a coroner's ply
sician. declared examination shows
that chemical was placed over the
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-02
DO YOUR BIT TO
DEFEAT GAMBLERS

In bread making. use corn syrup.
malt syrup or cane syrup instead
Of white sugar.
Use molasses, honey, jelly or
jam for the Sweet part Of the
meal.
Instead of candies made with
white sugar, eat molasses candy.
penuche made with brown sugar,
pralines, maple sugar sweets,
dates, raisins and figs.
With griddle cakes and wafHles,
use corn syrup, maple syrup or
brown sugar syrups. -
Either honey or maple syrup are
just as good as white sugar in
boiled frosting.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-02
CULT MARRIAGES
MERE FORMAL|TY
Witnesses Say Girls Under 6
Favored by King
BIZ United Press

bg OWtVtW Ft6s
ST. JOSEPH, May All the
marriages of the House of David
We're regarded as n for1naIity to get
within the law" witnesses appearing
before Judge Dingeman, conducting
a grand jury investigation into the
immortality Of the cult declared today.
Former members of the colony de
clared that girls under 16 years OF
age We're favored as attendants in
Shiloh. the home Of King" Benjamin
Purnen. On reaching the age of 16.
the girls were married in large groups
to husbands chosen by leaders.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-02
NO SMOKE, NO CONDUCTOR
Passengers Stage Near Riot When
Tobacco Is Barred on Car.

Passengers on stock Yards car,
threatened to throw Conductor Miller
Jones, off the car early today when
he objected to them smoking in the
car, police were told. The passengers
were gone when the police arrived.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-02

body before 1t was hidden, to pre-
vent early discovery.
All class rivalry contests were
banned at the University today, as a
sweeping probe into young Mounts
death got under way. Leggett
Evanston, chief of police. announced
every student participating in the
sophomore-freshman rush" of 1921
will be summoned for questioning.
Leggett believes Mount was ac-
cidentally drowned by rival classmen
and his tormentOrs. fearing con-
sequences, secreted the body "a prob
ably visited the hiding plao t5&Xeral
times afterwards to apply n 90 Pat
nsnts of time. -kfA
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-02

NJ CUfffH EfFSS
MITCHELL FIELD. N. Y, May 2.
The giant monoplane To started on
Its coast-to-coast nonstop flight from
Curtiss field today.
The ship. piloted by Army Lieu.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-02
EGGLEST0N TRANSFERRED
Keith's Manager to Run Cleveland
Theater Temporarily.

Roltare Eggleston. manager of
Keith's Theater here. arranged to
leave for Cleveland. Ohio. late today
to manage the new Keith's Palace
there because OF the illness OF Man
ager John r. Royal. This is the
most costly theater the Keith inter
ests have erected. AS soon as Royal
RECEIVERS Eggleston will return.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-02
Wireless Calls in Vain Throughout Night
for News Of Lad Who Left With Stranger

The vast wireless resources of the
country were called into play last
night when every station of impor-
tance broadcast the description of
Werner and his supposed abductor.
Alexanderson also made a personal
appeal from WGY for aid in finding
his boy.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-02

Here are some suggestions for
cutting down the use of cane
sugar made by DR.. Minna c. Den
ton OF the office of home economics
Of the department Of agriculture
at Washington:
Use brown sugar instead OF
white when ever possible.
II dried fruit. such as dates,
raisins and figs, are added to
cereals little. or no sugar will be
required.
Delicious cake frostings, with
out white sugar, can be made with
brown sugar, maple sugar, honey,
or corn syrup.
Marshmallows may be used on
cakes instead Of frosting.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-02
LOCAL PASTOR H0NORED
DIR. Matthew Smith Appointed on New
National Church Board,

Dr. Matthew r. Smith. pastor of
the First Presbyterian Church, Six
teenth and DelaawPe Sts., today was
appointed a member of the new board
of national missions Of the Presbyte-
rian Church, according to a telegram
he received from New York.
OF the forty members of this i'm
portant board fifteen are women. Dr.
Smith represents the Central West.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-02
OPEN NEXT WEEK
New Benches Made at BrOoISside
Shops to Be placed.

City parks will be opened for pic
mic parties next week, r. Walter Jar
Wis, superintendent Of parks and
recreation, announced today. At least
500 new benches, made at the Brook
side repair shops, will be placed in
the parks.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-02
$3.50 Stolen From Room

Walter Hill. SGT Douglass St. re-
ported to police today that some one
stole $3.50 from his room at the
Douglass st. address some time during
the night.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-02
FRANCE THREATENS TO
QUIT PEACE CONFERENCE

Demand KenaIist Troops Be With
drawn From Syria.
BIZ United Press
ATHENS, May 2.-France Is re-
ported in a dispatch from Con
stantinople to have forwarded a note
to Turkey threatening to withdraw
from the Lausanne peace conference
unless Kemalist troops are reported
from the Syrian border