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Evening star., 1924-10-20
Deaths Reported.

The following deaths have been reported 10
the Health Department IN the last - hours
Morris Kssly, a. st. Elisa heth's Hospital.
Sister Adele o'Hare. II. Providence Hos
pital.
Ella b. Kemp, 81, eiblsy Hospital.
David Filvsrof. 90. S833 Nichols ~ s:s.e.
German Kunkel. 81, EmsrEeney Hospital!
ben Einstein. 50. 1877 Harvard st
Joseph Walter Hall, ~. ZIG l7th pl. Ne.
Herman Ying, months, Chidrea's Hos
pital.
pital.
Evening star., 1924-10-20
They will make their home In Granite
city Ill.

Iney WIZ hANe tnsir uons L" S'e"'s~
city. Ill.
Tho first meeting Of the season q
the Political Study Club was held at
Franklin Square Hotel Saturday
afternoon. Mrs. Frank G. odsnhsimsT,
the president. presiding.
The meeting was enc Of the largest
and most interesting the club has
held.
Judge Katha1yn Sellers gave very
able and intersstinE talk on matters
pertaining to the Juvenile Court.
Mrs Peggy Albion's talk on the
type Of pictures children should os
allowed to see At the movies was
highly enlightaning AZ we'll ~ very
instructive. A charming musical
program was given.
At the close Of the entertainmene
program tea was served. Mrs. Richard
Yates presiding At the tea table. A..
sisting Mrs. Yates were Mrs. Forrest
F. vrooman. Mrs, Bn,ms Shelton.
Mrs. Jesse Lee Webb, Mrs. George
w. Kerodle, Mrs. Claes Dickson
HAliencrutz. Mrs Cabot Stevens and
Mrs. Wallace Streater.
Or. Katharyn B. Davis Of Brooklyn.
n. Y, arrived in Warrington yes
| terday. She is stepping at the Grace
Dodge Hotel.
The all-day open house at Grace
Dodge Hotel yesterday. celebrating
the third birthday anniversary OF
Washington's hrSt womsn's hotel. vas
= propitious event bringing large
number Of persons interested IN the
work OF the 7. W. c. 4. and others
from New York. Mrs. John D. Rookie
fsllsr, IT,. Mrs. r. B. Goodrich. Miss
Mabel Crafty. Miss Laura Sims. Miss
Marcia Dunham and others wsse IN
the New York party.
Huge baskets of flowers everywhere
| decorated the lower floor OF the hotel
and in the long audience room a
musical was given from to
O clock. The residents OF Grace Dodge
assisted in every way In making the
affair a hospitable one. and me emoers
Of the Young Women's Association at
tended by the hundreds,
Evening star., 1924-10-20

DR.. Katharyn B. Davis OF Brooklyn,
N. Y, arrived In Washington yes
terday. She 10 stepping at the Grace
Dodge Hotel.
Evening star., 1924-10-20
Indians to Get $212,040.

More than 1850 Minnesota Chippewa
Indians will receive total of $212,-
o40 in per capita payment OF $l5. 90
granted today by the Interior De-
partment. The sum is the annual in
terest on the tribal funds.
Evening star., 1924-10-20

Monday, November 3, at 2 o'clock
pm. In Wardman Park Hotel. a card
party will be held under the aus
pioss Of tho International Federation
OF Catholic Alumnae.
Mrs. James Johnson, jr., chairman
Evening star., 1924-10-20

Parties Being Arranged
For WomeA's City Ciub Banquet.
Mrs. A. c. NJ. Payne has arranged
= theater party for the Maraonsttss
to be given by the Womsn's City
Club November /. having a. hsl
Evening star., 1924-10-20

Mrs. William Sherman Walker has
returned to Washington from Seattle.
Wash, and Is again established in
her suite In the Hotel Roosevelt.
Evening star., 1924-10-20

The note OF the bell bird sounds
like the tolling of q bell, and can be
heard distance Of three miles.
Evening star., 1924-10-20

Mr.. Abe H. Furr and Mr.. Samuel
Marvin Smith sailed from New York
October 15 for Bermuda and will Be
absent for about three weeks.
Evening star., 1924-10-20

Miss Amy E. Blanchard has re-
turned from her Summer home on
Bailey Island, Me, and will spend the
Winter with Mrs. Frederic L. Moore,
1850 Thtrty-hrst street.
Evening star., 1924-10-20

has enlisted on the active committee
representing Holy Cross Academy
Miss Mary Sanford Howe. Miss Ruth
Craven, Miss Regina Flannery. Miss
Mary Heister, Mrs. Frederick w. Sell
bold and Mrs. Frederick J. Rice.
Miss Margarete Lent will be host
ess to the Washington alumnaeS Of
Phi Mu Sorority on Tuesday evening.
October 81, at her home, at 1882 Cor
coran street northwest.
Evening star., 1924-10-20

Boiled water tastes nat and iasipid
because the gases It contained have
been driven of by the heat.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-12-24
CAROLS TO ECHO
FROM ALL PARTS
OF CITY TONIGHT
Singers VIII Visit Public
Buildings and Resident
Sections.

While all indianapolis is observ-
ing Christmas eve. carolers. under
direction Of the city park depart.
ment, Will sing in the downtown and
residential districts tonight "a the
second program arranged by the
city administration for the holiday
season.
The first program given by the
city ended at a late hour Tuesday
night as tired and sleepy fremen IN
every station Of the city closed the
doors when the last gruop OF the
thousands Of happy children iett,
loaded with candy, fruit and pres
ents as a remembrance OF tie eve
ming. Chief O'Brien pronounced
the parties the best ever given in
the city. Nearly $4,000 children are
estimated to have attended.
Carolers VIII assemble on the
steps of the monument tonight at
Z p. m. where a program will be
given before a concert of the Police
and Firemen's Band. which will start
at 8:15.
From the monument, carolers will
be taken in city automobiles to hos.
pitfalls, institutions and through the
residential districts. where sick are
confined. A lighted candle viii be
the signal for carolers to stop and
sing at Il residence.
Other groups Will separate IN the
downtown area singing in hotels, at
(TUrn to Page p
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-12-24

City Gives WhOIe-Heafted
Response to indian
apoIiS Times Santa
Claus Cheer Taken
to Eighty Families,

TT ANY ONE ever doubted
| that Indianapolis is big
hearted. let him doubt no
more. The Indianapolis Times
Santa Claus has absolute proof to
the contrary
With Christmas only a day off.
Santa today was swamped with
requests from people who wanted
to play Santa TO those less fortu-
nate. Although there are scatter
ed instances. in (Which clothing
and toys still could be used. almost
every family ON his list of eighty
has been assured a merry Christ
mas.
The gifts have come from folk
in all walks Of life, and in most in
stances have been given with a re-
quest that my name be kept out"
one man walked into The Times
office Tuesday. handed The Times
Santa a So bill and started out.
wait a minute" Santa called.
"Td like your name for my rec
ord"
But the modest giver only hur
ried the faster, and Santa tucked
up his whis5ers and looked
through his list to decide whose
rent should be paid with the dona-
ton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Case, 1915
Ruckle St, almost out-Santa
Claused Santa Claus. They took
care of two families on The Times
list and five others. They bought
five tons of coal. three stoves.
clothes for numerous children and
clothes for numerous children and
growr-ups. and today were get
ting ready to deliver Christmas
baskets and toys.
The spirit of giving has caught
the city. and those who thought
Santa Claus didn't care are learn
ing that he does care for every
one.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-12-24
IDEAL CHRISTMAS
WEATHER SLATED
Crisp Temperature, but
Sunny Sky Forecast,

A Christmas like you read about
and the kind you see on Holiday
greetings was predicted today by J.
II. Arlington, Government me-
teorologist.
It will be the first white Christ
mas since 1916, Arlington stated.
Last year, light snow fell. but warm
weather turned the flakes into rain
almost as soon as they fell. There
have been patches of snow on other
Christmas days, but tomorrow will
be the first genuine snowy Christ
mas in eight years.
Temperatures will be brisk--rang-
ing from 10 to 20. And there will be
sunshine, it was predicted,
And Armington forecast a beauti-
full Christmas Eve tonight, with
clear heavens permitting the stars
to shine through, crInkly snow un-
der foot and a crisp atmosphere
ideal for Christmas carolling-yes
and radio.
And Santa Claus
Hold Ner Dasher and Dancer,
they're headed for the chimney"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-12-24
EIGHT KILLED AS
PASSENGER PLANE
FALLS TO EARTH
London-to-PariS Air Express
Bursts Into Flames and
Crashes.
BIZ Tniffd Press

BIZ United Press
CROYDON, England. Dec. "A -
Eight persons were killed at the
Croydon aerodrome here today when
a London-Paris passenger airplane
burst into flames and crashed 10 the
ground.
The machine caught fire and fell
shortly after starting for Paris.
Among those killed in the crash
vas DR.. Barbosa Lima Of Brazil,
who was starting for Switzerland.
The airplane, which was seen to
burst into flames as it scared above
the aerodrome here, came down at
Halling Downs. a short distance
from the starting field.
Rescuers rushed to the scene in
automobiles and afoot.
The planes passengers were
burned to death, however, before the
first Of the rescuers reached the
wreckage.
Eye-witnesses of the tragedy said
the pilot had just begun his ascent
when the machine fell sideways. A
high wind made futile the pilots
efforts to right the plane. \ trail Of
Turn to Page 81
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-12-24

States evidence, it resulted IL the
doing away with Mrs Sweetins hus,
band by arsenic poisoning.
The minister's wife. Mrs Anna
Hight, also died from arsenic poison.
ing and a charge OF murder in con.
nection with her death still hangs
over the two convicted persons to-
day.
States attorneys announced they
would not take up the second mur-
der case immediately.
The States attorney today said he
was very much displeased with the
leniency of the jurors.
I'VE built up q perfect case
against the two I am displeased
with such a verdict, Frank Thomp-
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-12-24

The jury had deliberated on the
case for approximately eleven hours
The main question among the
Jurors, according to rumors about
the courtroom. was whether or not
the minister should hang
Both Hight and Mrs. Sweetin took
the verdict calmly. The pastor
seemed resigned to his sentence.
Mrs. Sweetin expressed qualification
at the fact she had not been given
a life sentence.
Perfect Love
This was the final episode Of the
perfect love which the minister and
the miners wife had built up. For
months he wooed her clandestinely
and in the end, according to The
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-12-24

IND NOW LET Us be fair ourselves and admit one
~ liability. Unfortunately this outstanding liability cannot
be reduced figures There question about it, have
citizens indianapolis who have profted enormously by the
growth city who yet have contributed nothing sacr
flee money the prosperity of which they the d
rect benefciares
There still another class that contribute of their
money make sacrifice of their time for Indianapolis The
latter must be listed asset although not equal
who gives of the advantage he gains
of the progress and prosperity of Indianapolis both in
personal sacrifice of time and financial support.
It is encouraging steady increase the number
of sefsacrifcng citizens If your inquiry what the
indianapolis will tend greatly enlarge the
Der Of loyal sefsacrifcng citizens hear in
reply your questions What is the matter with Indianapolis
the unanimous answer-"N NOTHING AT ALL,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-12-24
DRY CHIEF REARRESTED
Additional Indictments Served on
Anderson at Prison Gate.
BIZ United Press

BIZ Unifed Press
OSSINING n. Y. Dec. 24.-Wil-
liam Ii. Anderson, former State su-
perintendent of the Anti-Saloon
League. was rearrested on two in
dictments charging grand larceny
and extOrtion when he was paroled
from Sing Sing prison today after
serving nine months of a one-to-
two-year sentence for forgery.
He was to be taken to New York
and arraigned and then probably
will be released on bond so that he
may spend Christmas in his home
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-12-24
MCCOY JURY is EXCUSED
Members Go to Homes for Christ
mas; "Kid" Showered With Gifts.

Bu United Press
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 24,-With
demand for the death penalty ring
ing in their ears, jurors i'll the case
of KID Mccoy, accused slayer of
Mrs. Teresa. Mors, today joined fam
lilies and friends for Christmas.
Friday they win reassemble and
commence deliberating fate Of the
former pugiHst. Argument in the
case closed late Tuesday.
Mccoy, alone in a. county Jail cell,
was not forgotten. He was show
cred with gifts from friends and
members Of his family.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-12-24
POLICEMAN KILLED
Shot While Attempting to Stop Ban
dit Who Robbed Bank.

BV InltCd PFess
NEW ORLEANS, La, Dec. Ca
A lone bandit shot and killed Patrol
man Jacob Uhle here today after
robbing the Marine Bank and Trust
Company Of approximately $4,000.
Uhle was attracted to the bank
by shouts of employees, and chal-
lenged the bandit as he dashed from
the building with the money. The
man shot Uhle in the head. leaped
on q passing truck and escaped.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-12-24
BV z ufftd Press
II Al

Two banks. twelve stores. the
postoffice and the railroad station
were looted at Paradise, town Of
1,500 population.
At Britten. town Of 500 pop.
ulation. the bandits robbed tho post
office. one bank and the railroad
station.
Paradise is fifty miles northeast
OF Dallas and Britten twenty-five
miles south.
Worked Quietly
The bandits worked with pre-
cislon and extreme quiet. none of
the ciuzenry in either town being
aroused.
Details Of sherH's deputies and
detectives are en- route to Paradise
and Britten from both Dallas and
ct Worth.
Safes In the postOfices and rail
road stations were knocked open
with sledge hammers The safe in
the Britten station, which contained
S25, 900 was carted into the street
where it was discovered this morn
ing.
Both the First National and Peo-
pies state Bank at Paradise were en-
tered officials have not determined
their loss. Most Of the safes con
tanned Tuesdays Christmas re-
ceipts.
One Gang
Apparently the bandits composed
one gang, which split into two sec
tlons, ono going to Britten, the 9th
or TO Paradise
Tho wholesale lootinG started
about midnight, police believe.
The number of safes opened and
buildings entered led to the belief
that at least twenty men composed
the gang
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-12-24
TAXPAYERS SAY THANKS
Balance of S215,OOO Left in City
General Fund.

A Christmas gift of $275. 900 was
presented Indianapolis taxpayers to.
day by Joseph L. Hogue, city con-
troller.
That amount represents the
balance left~in the general city fund
this year with all bills paid, and will
be carried over to next year.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-12-24
Noon Credit Dinner Jan. 8

In addition to the monthly night
meetings the Indianapolis Associa-
ton of Credit Men has decided to
hold noon dinner once a month.
The first of the new series will be
held Jan. 8 at the Chamber of Com
merce. Members will discuss
problems At the luncheona
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-12-24

r1E ABOVE statistical figures bare statements of fact
but the comparisons nevertheless interesting and ndi
cate distinct progress side Of the ledger To these
nay be added general which have tremendous
influence progress and prosperity of Indianapolis even
though they cannot be reduced to figures namely
indianapolis directly connected by railroads, bus
lines and nterurban lines, with population Of nearly
two million persons within scarcely more than two
hours ride of city
indianapolis is almost exclusively American city,
our foreign population being negligible quantity
Our labor conditions unsurpassed by any.
Housing conditions equal to the best
Industries of which there than 1900 are
so diversified make less susceptible TO general
depression than most cities.
Illiteracy in indianapolis is only fraction over , per
There many of these advantages try enumerae
even each and every is distinct advan
.age the future growth and prosperity Of Indian
apolis.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-12-24

Horsley is IL and Mrs Hoysley
is 81.
The children:
Fred. 10. Wifred IS, Alfred, a.;
Irene. y. Herman. IL. Robert 10.
James, 9, Joseph 8. Eunice. /;
olive. 16 months. and Virginia. 3
weeks
Five children are dead
The younger children Of the
eleven in the Horsley family con
fded 10 a Times reporte that Santa
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-12-24
LOCAL M0T0RIST HURT
Paralyzed When Auto Is Wrecked
Near Straughn.

An ambulance from Lewisville,
Ind, brought Richard Esky, 40, of
73S Carlisle ST. TO the Methodist
Hospital. following his serious in
jury near Straughn, Ind. forty-fve
miles east of indianapolis, this
morning when his auto skidded
from an icy road and plunged into
a ditch
Esky was reported paralyzed from
the arms down and his condition
critical. He and his wife were
driving TO Covington. Ohio. to spend
Christmas with relatives. Mrs.
Esky was not hurt.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-12-24
President. IndlanapoIis Chamber Of CONNER

Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce
ONE of those who refuses to admit there IS anything
with Indianapolis The surcs cure for such
condition mind hear the enthusiastic Endorsement OF
approval city by strangers within and without gates
In my somewhat travelling experience have yet to
hear listening in the gossip of the smoking any
other than enthusiastic approval and Endorsement of Indian
pos when comparisons of cities the topic OF
versation might make this reservation that have
heard any discordant unless might from of
own citizens that if you ask Is the only thing that is
the matter with Indianapolis
We are entirely backward in acknowledging the I'M
porance of our own city both to and others Let
up examine balance sheet of assets and habl
ties setting those facts which indicate progress
and as liabilities those facts which reard progress.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-12-24
ANOTHER POISON CASE
Ohio Woman Charged With Murder
of Husband.
By Times Special
TOCCHCTnN

BIZ Times Special
COSCHCTON, Ohio, Dec. "a
Seven months after death of her
husband. Mrs. Clara S. McCurdy Is
under arrest, charged with his
murder.
She was indicted for first degree
murder late Tuesday after chemists
reported finding arsenic in the body
Of her husband, William A. Nc
Curdy, a 65-year-old farmer, who
lived twelve miles. east of here. Nc
Curdy died May Z. supposedly from
nephritis.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-12-24

Claus never has passed them up.
There have been times when
Horsley had a real struggle on
his hands to help Santa Claus.
but the Lord provides.
Fortune smiled on Horsleys per
s!stent efforts. This year he want
into the masonry contracting bust
ness and he says he has made
more money than ever before.
Tho two older boys work and
add TO the family treasury.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-12-24
DRIVER HURT IN CRASH
Robert Nuling Injured When Inter
urban Strikes Truck.

Robert Nuling. 20, of sos Cdell
St. was seriously hurt today when
Charles Mayer & Co. truck was
struck by an inbound Union Trac-
tion interurban on College Ave. near
Thirtieth St. William Hatcher. 81.
of Peru. motorn1an, was slated. Nul-
ing was delivering a load of toys.
Victor Fish. 16, colored. 513 W
Pratt St. helper on the truck. also
was hurt. Nuling was taken to the
city hospital.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-12-24
SHRINERS PLAY SANTA
Murat Mobiles to Deliver Baskets on
Christmas Morning.

Murat Temple Shriners will dis
tribute 600 Christmas dinner baskets
to the poor from the Temple on
Thursday morning.
Shrtne.s in their own automobiles
and trucks will start deliveries at
8 a. m.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-12-24

By RAIDER WINGET
1UPPOSE. YOU fathers and
NJ mothers whose sons and
N daughters are scattered to
the four corners Of the land, could
gather them all together again at
home for Christmas day.
You'd be happy beyond words
But suppose you had eleven llv-
ing children. each one gathering
at the family board for breakfast
and dinner each day In the yen.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-12-24
CHICAGO OFFICERS
PROBE DEATH OF
WEALTHY ORPHAN
Orders Body Exhumed
for Chemical Analysis
FianCee Assists.

BV fHted Press
CHICAGO. Dec. 24-Isabe1le Pope
20. pretty, and one Of the best
known members OF the exclusive
North Shore social set. announced
tbday she would assist the police
in their Investigation OF the mys
terious death Of her sweetheart
BILLY" McCuntock. millionaire or
phan."
The girl will be one Of seven or
eight witnesses States Attorney
Robert Il. Grove and Coroner oscar
Wolf plant to summon in their in
quiry as to whether some other
cause than typhoid killed the mil.
Honaire youth.
Foster" Parents Away
Mr. and Mrs William D. Shep-
perd. foster parents OF the youth,
Will be questioned when they re
turn from a visit to Albuquerque,
New Mexico. Grove said.
Groves assistants will have the
body Of Billy exhumed some time
today
McClintock died Dec. (. while Isa-
belle waited at his bedroom door
with marriage license, prepared to
go through with the ceremony as
her sweetheart had requested.
When the will, made out and
signed by the youth when he came
of age few months ago. was
opened it was found he had turned
over nearly all of the $2.00G,0O0 es
tate to the SHEPHERDS. a bequest
OF $4,000 year was made to lisa
belle
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-12-24
WHAT is THE MATTER
WITH INDIANAPOLIS?

NoteReceny The Times printed editorial headed What
In
than is
L Chamber
write following the subject
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-12-24
CHARGE OF WIFES MURDER
HANGS OVER EX-MINISTER
States Attorney Disappointed at Pairs
Escape From Moose "A Perfect
Case," He Declares - Plea of In
sanity Is Futile.


MOUNT VERNON. H. Dec 24-Lawrence NJ Hight
former Methodist pastor life sentence in the ILL.,
nos penentary and Mrs Elsie Sweetn 35 years for the
murder of Wilford Sweetin
jury brought in the verdict shortly before a m today
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-12-24
Santa Anderson

HRISTMAS will be hap
IL py for Fred Bunner. %,
L. of Muncie, Ind. and his
wife and baby. Bunner was
released on his own recogni-
zance by Judge A. B. Anderson
today in Federal Court, after
he had pleaded guilty to forg-
ing a pension check for $6.
Bunner had been in jail since
Aug. IS.
Go home and take care of
your wife and baby. and the
one you are expecting. and try
to make good" said Judge An
derson. Bunner is to report to
the district attorney at fre-
quent intervals.
''I wish you q merry Christ
mas" said Bunner as he srnii-
ingly left the courtroom.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-12-24
Investigation Asked

Requests for an investigation into
the youths death were made by
Chief Justice Harry Olson of the
municipal court. an intimate friend
OF the McClintocks. and Coroner
Wolfff shortly after the burial
Justice Olson also said he wanted
the death Of Billys mother, Mrs.
Emma Nelson McClintock. investi-
gated. She died in 1909 shortly after
the Shepherds joined her household.
The Shepherds are from Salina,
Kan, and Mrs. McClintock and Mrs.
Shepperd once attended the same
school. it was stated. After Mrs.
McCintock's s death the Shepherds
took over the home and acted as
Billys foster parents.