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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-11-20
WANT JURORS IN BLUE
LAW CASEAT FRANKFORT
Trial Is Delayed Pending Selection
of Men.

BIZ United Press
FRANKFORT, Ind, Nov 20.-The
entire morning today was spent in
trying to obtain a jury here to try
the case of John Miller, owner of q
garage, on charge of operating his
place of business on Sunday.
Miller with twenty-five other bust
ness men, was arrested on a charge
of violating the blue law edict OF
Mayor oRbert Keene when they
opened their places of business.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-11-20

Traffic Captain Michael Glenn will
undergo an operation for removal Of
fonsils Wednesday. He was confined
to his home today,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-11-20
Noon HOGr.

n In the noon dealings there was
H9nuch ground ga ned Maxwell issues
furnished an exception. "A" stock
break pg points on the knowledge
that there was little foundation for
var Gus merger rumors be ng circu-
isted. The = were helped by ind ca
tons that conditions In the industry
we're slowly turning for the better.
Cons -derable = Enifcarce was attacned
TO the action OF Magnolia Pete, in
a .y~ucir- the rl5cc Il one grade Of
crude 25c a barrel Republic, Beth
lehera. Cruc BILE Sioss- Sheffield and
ar -. f--7e9'-s were active at
slightly higher levels.
- .-. --y .c,,vc industrial stocks on
Monday averaged s1.35. up 10 per
cent Twenty active rails averaged
$3.50, up 10 per cent.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-26
Homer G.. BreW Extends
Welcome to President
Sorry He Can't Have Long Chat With War
rem; Warns Him Of Governor

Warren q. Harding.
U. &. Transport Henderson,
En- Route 20 Seattle.
Dear Mr.. President;
Just short note to tell you I
arm wen. and hope you are tho
same,
No doubt you are surprised 20
hear from mo after my long a.
Iencc. l was forced 20 postpone
writing 10 you on account Of
neuralgia In my right hand,
which contracted last New
Years eve. when somebody step
ped on my fingers.
am very sorry that ] VIII not
be able to have a nice. long chat
with you tomorrow, but wc are
moving over 70 tho walllnEford
district-the old Smith home, you
know-and my wife wants me TO
help her with the moving.
WILL HANG ON
POLE AT UNION ST.
However. I shall try TO b
downtown in the morning. and II
you are in the parade. we will
probably sec each other aEnin.
will 10 hanging 10 the lamp
post at Second and Union. just
behind the big. fat woman with
the rcd plumes in her hat. That's
my wife.
II will be hard for you to pick
me out OF that big crowd. but II
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-26
WARD INDICTED
IN DEATH CASE
Son of Millionaire Charged
With Murder

WHITE PLAINS, n. Y. July 26.--
Walter S. Ward. son of tho million.
aire baker. was indicted today by
the Westchester county grand jury
for murder in the first degree, in
connection with the killing OF Clar.
ence Peters.
Ward WINS held without bail.
The trial was set for the first
Tuesday in September.
The Ward case has haffled author.
tiles for months since the body OF
the slain ex.sailor WINS discovered
alongside n lonely road in westches.
ter county.
Ward later confessed the crime,
saying he slew Peters In self.defense.
He was arrested and later released
The investigation was revived
when new evidence was uncovered
and there were whisperings that pres
sure had been brought TO bear. Ward
claimed he had been made the vic
tim of blackmallers, and that he was
forced TO STAY Peters to save him
self.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-26

you viii iust look for a man
with his mouth hanging slight.
~ open and his cars akimho. you
will ind me. I will also be car.
rying Brownie No. camera.
WARNS HARDING OF
RANGE or GOVERNOR
Now. just n word OF warning.
Mr. President. Tho reception
committee has arranged for you
20 ride in tho same car as
Gov. Hart. For many years
our governor has been a dc.
voice OF Granger Twist. and he
II reasonably accurate. But
you know how these things are.
Ard 10 II I were you. and there
was a breeze blowing. would
try to sit on the windward side
OF him.
You can put Mayor Brown on
the other side.
We'll. Mr.. President, I win
have TO close now. as my wife
says dinner is ready. / hope
you have a nice time in Seattle.
and don't forget TO see the tide
flats at low water. They smell
mitch better than the Potomac.
Sincerely,
HOMER G.. BREW.
r. ST. am sending you
package OF Glover's Mango Cure
for Laddie Boy.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-26
O(l(1ieCOIlleS
but DOeSn'
See .JeSSepIl
Investigation On; Meanwhile Many
Signs Point to Complete Breakdown
in Vocational Training Program]
May Try Pension Plan
BY w. ]. BoRLAND

Tasker L. Oddie United States senator from Nevada
member of the senate committee investigating Veterans
Bureau activities with respect to disqualification and vocal
tonal training of disabled during the world war; has
been thru the district office of the Veterans Bureau here
within the past week. without the knowledge of L. c. Jes
seph district manager of the bureau 1t is understood that
the senator is in Portland investigating conditions in
the hospitals there.
Jesseph today acknowledged that he had not been advised
Senator 0ddes presence in the district office and that
he had not talked with the senator since his arrival
in this district
Senator Odde, evidently working the quiet is APP
parenty seeking information which to base congress
sona action looking to reorganization of Veterans Bureau
activities.
During Senator Oddes term as district attorney and
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-26
BY LAWRENCE MARTIN

VANCOUVER d. c.. July "a
President Harding dropped in today
for n neighborly call on Canada.
Mr.. Harding and tho official party
that accompanied him TO Alaska ar.
rived at Vancouver at II a. m. to
spend the remainder OF the day In
an exchange OF amenities with Can.
adian officials and citizens. His Wis.
II here marks the first time that
Mr.. Harding has stepped upon for.
eign soil since his election. and he
IS the only president. except Mr..
Wilson. who has thus visited a for.
eign country while in office.
But Mr.. Harding does not regard
Canada IA exactly a foreign land
tho n different flag waves over It.
He has always admired tho indc.
pendence. aggressiveness and pIo.
neeing spirit OF the Canadians, and
when the invitation was extended
him TO stop here while making his
Alaskan voyage. he eagerly &c.
cepted.
The principal event of tho day,
politically at least. is TO be Mr..
HardIng's speech at luncheon ten.
dered him at ! p. m. by the civic
government. At that time. the
president will express those sentl.
ments OF friendship he feels with
respect to Canada and Canadians.
JTurn 10 Page I, Column p
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-26
200 KILLED IN
BULCAR WRECK
300 Injured; 100 Bodies Are
Recovered From Debris

SOFIA, July 26.--one hundred
and sixty bodies have thus far been
recovered from spllntered wreckagc
Of two bulgarian express trains
which crashed between Sofia and
Varna on Monday.
Two hundred persons were killed
and 300 injured. It now is asccr.
tanned. Wrecking crews still arc
searching tho entanglcd fragments
Of the two trains for bodies.
Faulty signaling is understood 10
be responsible for the crash, in
which an engine and eleven coaches
were dcrailed and fl1ttencd by tho
compact. From 10 conches no one
escaped alive and dozens OF victims
were unrecognlzablc. mutilated un.
der the grinding framework Of tho
wooden cars
The collision took place near
Plovna.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-26
by LESTER NJ. HUNT

VANCOUVER, Il. c.. July "a
The Gentleman Usher OF the Black
Rod came out of his shell this
morning. after an hours diligent
pursuit by n couple OF Puget Sound
newspaper men. He even smiled
cautiously. taking care not 10 dis
arrange tire rapier end OF wax
moustache.
As a result. five passes TO the
dock Mt which tho transport Hender'
son, bearing the presidential party.
arrived. were issued instead of tho
three prescribed by the gentleman
usher and all tho lady ushors,
And MS another result, representa-.
tives OF The Seattle Star and n
Tacoma newspaper were at hand
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-26
AMERICAS
EXECUTIVE
IS CHEERED! !!
Tens of Thousands
Witness Arrival
of u. S. Leader
at Vancouver

VANCOUVER, u. C., July 20.
The first visit ever paid by
president Of the United States
TO Canada Is being celebrated
with tremendous enthusiasm In
Vancouver today.
The Stars and Stripes are being
shown everywhere with tho Union
Jack. and never before has the city
been 20 gRlly decorated.
Thousands Of motorists went 70
Stanley park this morning 20 catch
tho first glimpse Of the presidents
flotilla as II passed Prospect Point.
and all along the beaches OF first
narrows. where tho Henderson and
her escorts were but Il few hun.
dred feet off shore. tens OF thou.
sands OF people shouted a welcome.
President Harding and his official
party came ashore at II o'clock TO
be welcomed by Hon. W. c. Nlehol.
Lieutenant governor OF British Co.
lumbia, ana By Hon. ]. II. King.
federal minister OF public works.
and other officials Of the dominion
government who had come from OF.
tawa TO welcome Tho president.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-26
Canadians Welcome
President HARDING!
WITH HARDING IN SEATTLE

$50 mPesdcnt Harding reviews fleet in Elliott bay from deck
OF transport Henderson
10 mIand passes
1880 mparade starts First
on First TO Cherry Cherry Second north
Second ave 70 Stewart s cast Stewart ST. TO olive ea
Olive %
iiis mParade stops olive Fifth only
Volunteer Olive Olive
olive way John st. John IT. TO th ~ and north
18th ~. TO park.
1880 mHafdnE school children Volunteer
Mrs, Harding Il presented wi bouquet o
iio mparty leaves Volunteer park Woodland
II arns addresses boys Woodland park being presented By
Robert Ense iByearod boy
1890 ms-NHits ouhopede minutes
40 OF Press ut
m--Addresnes a stadium.
$50 p me-Lcayts stadium for his
p, ms-tiardlng goodbye 20 Seattle.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-26

watching the problem as 1t re-
lates TO that particular ques-
ton.
Observers in Washington are
quoted as stating the order
means the beginning Of the end
OF the United States veterans
bureau. Others in Seattle who
are acquainted with the problem
will not admit this view, but
they do conclude that the order
really means the beginning OF
the end Of the vocational train
ing phase Of the veterans bu-
reau activities.
Recent reductions In the person,
mel operating the vocational train.
ing problem in this district indicate
the trend, and the investigation now
being carried on by the veterans'
bureau itself, together with the sen,
ate investigation. is likely to bring
about fundamental changes in blu,
reau operation when the next con,
gress convenes.
HAS BEEN AN
EMBARRASSING PROBLEM
Vocational training rs conducted
by the then federal board for voca,
tional education and its successor.
the United States veterans bureau
has been the subject OF much exper
iment on the part of the govern
ment agencies charged by congress
with the duty of rehabilitatlng men
disabled in the line of duty during
the world war. As operated now
and as 1t has been operated durinf
the past five years, the problem has
been the cause of an almost limit
less amount of discomfort and dis
satisfaction on the part Of the men
affected by the provisions Of the re-
Mobilization act first passed by con
gress in October. 1917.
Perhaps no other problem In tn
history OF our government has been
so barren of results for the millions
upon millions of the taxpayers mon
ey that has been thrown into the
administration and operation of this
problem within the past five years
Thousands of men turnout the
Turn TO Page I, Column u
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-26
Guns Will Boom W elcOme
to President on Friddy
Harding Will Have Busy Day Seeing City
Meeting Folks and Speaking

Guns Of tho cruiser Seattle VIII
roar the city's first welcome TO Prcsl'
dent and Mrs. Harding Friday morn
ing when they steam into tho Semitic
hnrbor on bonrd tho transport Hen
dorson.
Leaving Vancouver, II. c., late
Thursday night, the Henderson IL
duo to arrive in Elliott bay at $3.50
Friday morning and viii slip by the
formidable array OF 10 supordrcad'
naughts. cruiser. and n host OF
destroycrs, In the first presidential
review OF tho country's entire battle
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-26

fleet ever held In Puget Sound
Wednesday the giant fighting craft
assembled In Seattle hnrbor from the
different Sound ports whore they
were stationed, Following the lead
Of the flagship Seattle, Friday, each
Of tho big vessels viii give the 2i.gun
snlutc 70 the president ms the Hen.
oderson makes her way TO the moor
ing near the Bell B,. dock.
Promptly at 10 the president and
his party viii land at the dock, spend
n fow minutes looking over the ex,
Uurn 10 Page I. Column -
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-26
Thrilling Moments
Recalled by Readers

Are you reading the true pdvon.
ture stories that Star readers are
contributing daily? If not YOU are
missing one OF the most interesting
columns In the paper. Turn to
page 3 for toduy's tales.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-26
Sensation in Veterans Bureau!

ala. Ha!r
The cry OF Honest Joe" Bung.
starter rang out on the still
night air.
With n quick lunge, he lcpt
forward. A stranglcd. narticu.
late cry came from the doorway.
In n minute more. does steeiy
grip would encircle the mysteri-
Gus hand, and then -
Yes. We Have No Bananas" the
next episode OF this gripping series.
will begin here tomorrow. Reserve
your copy at the news stand.
Little Homer Brew. Jr.. says he is
going 10 DO priEenghter when he
grows up. so that he'll only have 20
work Is minutes every two years.
Japanese Steamer Fast on Spit"
Headline.
Why can't our merchant marine
use this kind OF fuel1
We DIARY
This evening, my wife stili In the eoun-
try, 10 Rippe's coffee house. where i did
order hog and hominy. . strange dish.
hat not unpleasant. And thence to tho
Of 1874" and prrttier chorus wruehes
never l saw. but the author Of the
iibr~tto still nj large. And did see l.
Austin and y. and n. Drusman. and also
J.. TindaIi. owner Of The Wireless. and
he did offer me job on his paper as
church cslitor. And did see d. Salt whom
] did expect 10 hear announce, -Isdeecx
an gentlemen. tn next bout o. tn even
ing win be - but he did not. And
90 to home.
Some Of the battleshlps now In FL.
lott bay cost as high as $4,000. 900.
or, at present quotations. three cases
of Scotch.
Society note: Many Of tho gohs.
who haven't been in Seattle for
nearly year. are celebrating Old
Home week on the postofflce steps.
After watching a COB on the Ne
vada wig-wagging to a COB on the
Texas for five minutes. LII Gee Gee
finally spelled out what he was say.
ing.
It was; Have you gotta cigaret7"
One good thing about the fleets
annual visit TO Seattle Is that the en-
signs always take away few OF last
seasons debutantes with them.
JOIN THE WESTERN UNION AND
SEE THE WORLD
p
Q >c@
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-26
Believe Mrs. Cook
Is Victim of
Foul Play
BY JOHN w. NELSON

Pitifui cries OF baby asking for
It's mothcr-in the morning when 1t
wakes up. thru the long day and
again at night. hnye failed 10 reach
the heart OF Mrs. Alice Cook, pretty
2i.year.old wife OF c. l.. Cook, city
fireman. who DISAPPEARED from her
home Sunday evening, leaving a
heart-broken family behind.
And added TO the cries of s.year.
old Alice Cook arc the pleas OF a
loving and attentive husband. and
OF a mother whose faith is shatter.
cd, but all to no avail.
The Cooks believe Alice was lured
from her home by some strange
power exercised over her by an
unknown man. What this power
Is they are at a loss to know. but
fear that Il is hypnotic in its ef.
feet and occult in its expression.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-26
Gentleman Usher of the
Black Rod Is Discovered
Staff Writer of The Star Finds Important
Parsonage and Jollies Him Out of a Pass

when the gentleman usher OF Can.
ada and tho gentleman president Of
the United States exchanged glacial
formallties. while platoon of Royal
Mounted Police salutod.
GENTLEMAN USHER
HURRIES WESTWARD
Canada Is much exercised over
the arrival OF Harding. This nc.
counts for the presence OF the gen.
tlemnn usher in Vancouver
His job corresponds TO none in
the United states as far as is known.
He is chief of ceremonies on occa.
sions OF state and when he waves
the figurative black rod everybody
salutes.
Hc IL stationed In Ottawa, where
yTurn TO Page 7, Column y
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-26
BUREAU MAY UNDERGO
RADICAL CHANGES

Opinion at the veterans bureau
office here is divided as to what
the order really means. and com
ment is withheld until copies have
been received thru official channels
Disabled men in vocational training
in this district are awaiting with nc
little degree of anxiety the new or
der OF things presumably affecting
their present status.
That the order means the dis.
Indignation Of the vocational
training phase of veterans bu-
reau activity, is the opinion of
some observers who have been
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-26

later as governor of Nevada,
the Veterans Bureau investi-
gator unearthed a series of
frauds in spectacular manner.
He is a mining engineer and
metallurgical expert and was
the first manager of the orig
inal Tonopah gold properties
in Nevada. He is now serv-
ing his first term in the
United States senate, having
been elected for a six-year
term in November, 1920.
Official confirmation OF the far.
reaching order affecting the com.
pensatIon status OF approximately
10000 disabled ex.service men. re-
Gently issued by Gen. Frank T.
Hines. director OF the United States
veterans bureau, has not been re.
ceived by the Seattle district office,
II is said the order is designed to
effect huge savings in the operation
OF the veterans bureau by the elm.
nation of considerable personnel,
and that Il viii settle for all time
the compensation problem for this
group OF veterans. Statisticians in
Washington, according to press re.
ports, estimate that the move will
make necessary permanent out.
lay OF s75,oO0.ooo each year in
monthly checks, varying from IS TO
SIS, payable TO the group affected
by the new order.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-26

Be a messenger boy! Good pay!
Free bicycles! Dress Ike an admiral.
Go everywhere. Collect autographs
OF leading business menl The mes
senger boys are the first to land-on
their heads.
Today's candidate for the Poison
Ivy club is the old lady who asks the
dlgnified ensign what band he
plays in.
The West Seattle Herald has a
colyum run by a 1O-year.old boy.
That's nothing. This paper has a
colyum which many readers believe
IS run by 2.year.old child.
Here Hes the body Of william Tidd,
He thought his tires wouldn't skid.
They did.
The ripe berries are hanging on the
growers vines by the thousand and
ere shouting, I'VE will have to have
"A.Mary. Can. Us. "--Belleyue Reflec.
tor.
GRAMMATICAL NOTE
Considering that Prof Meany
Is the author Of "Amcricanus."
he might have gotten the title
correct. Can Us" il bad gram.
mar. II should he Can We"
No cooperation among Seattle citi.
gems? Ever try making love to a
flapper?
Henry Ford may take over the
Columbia Basin project. according to
state official.
Guess he wants to turn II into
another service station.
Senator III johnson IL attacking
the world court plan. He's right.
But II there must be a world court.
we hereby apply for the job Of bail
~
Tomorrow Is not a legal holiday.
80 The saloons will remain open as
tp'url
Gotta 30. noU. The boss gets sore
pIe" ue york Overtime.
a. ]. s..
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-26

Be a messenger boy! Good pay!
Free bicycles! Dress Ike an admiral.
60 everywhere. Collect autographs
Of leading business men! The mes
senger boys are the first to land-on
their heads!
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-26

an inspiring, colorful patriotic show, |
lau, great operate solosit.
And both attractions for the one pr
to see the Stadium production if they C
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-26
COOK APPEALED TO
PROSECUTOR THIIRSDAy

Because Mrs. Cook is thought 10
be under the evil influence OF some
sinister figure, Cook. who is EN-.
ployed at fire station No. 81. an.
pcaled To the prosecuting attorneys
office Thursday and aid OF the police
OF coast cities has been enlisted In
the search for the girl wife. Deputy
Prosecutor Robert Macfarlane is con.
sldering the issuance of warrant
for the arrest of Mrs. Cook on a
charge OF crlminally deserving her
S.year.old child. and should It be
necessary to bring her back II the
young woman is located, this will
probably be done. Macfarlane said.
The Cooks lived at 1924 Il. Terrace
st. until Wednesday. when they
moved into new home at SS17 saith
ave. S., in Rainier Valley.
The disappearance of Mrs. Cook Is
shrouded in mystery. according to
the story the griof.stricken father
told Deputy Prosecutor Macfarlane
Sunday evening she left the house
without saying word TO anyone
and without even leaving n note
She has not returned
There had been no domestic dis
cord, Cook says-this was verified by
neighbors living In adjoining apart
mcnts, who testified that the two APP
parently had been most congenlal-
and lie and his wife were on the best
OF terms,
"She is good girl, j know that,
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-26

Today's candidate for the Poison
Ivy club is the old lady who asks the
dignified ensign what band he
plays in.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-26

Gotta 30. now. The boss gets sore
pIpe" Ue york overtime.
a. j. s.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-26

No cooperation among Seattle citi.
gems? Ever try making love to 81
flapper?
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-26
GRAMMATICAL NOTE

Considering that Prof. Meany
Is the author Of "Amcricanus,"
he might have gotten the title
correct. Can Us" is bad gram.
mar. II should he Can We"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-26

The West Seattle Herald has a
colyum run by 10-year.old boy.
That's nothing. This paper has a
colyum which many readers believe
IS run by a 2.year.old child.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-26

Tomorrow Is not legal holiday.
80 The saloons will remain open as
,1'u4l
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-26

You have just three more chan
Saturday night.
1t will be shame if you miss I
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-26

Senator III johnson IL attacking
the world court plan. He's right.
But II there must be a world court.
we hereby apply for the job Of bail.
m
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-26

The ripe berries arc hanging on the
growers vines by the thousand and
ere shouting, I'VE viii have to have
"A.Mary Can.Us bellevue Reflec.
tor
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-26

Henry Ford may take over the
Columbia Basin project, according to
a state official.
Guess he wants to turn II into
another service station.