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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-10-28
BRITISH PREMIER
IS TAKEN ILL ON
EVE OF ELECTION
Odds Against Labor Govern
ment as Campaign
NearS End,
By United Press

By United Press
ABERVON. Wales. Oct. Is
Prime Minister Macdonald was
forced by illness to go to bed this
afternoon on the eve Of the general
election. The premier cancelled his
proposed speech with which he had
planned to close his campaign.
Macdonald was exhausted from a
strenuous tour and had been suffer
ing from insomnia.
In a maelstrom Of words, male
dictions and brickbats, with a new
sort Of scrap Of paper" at the vor-
tex, the election campaign viii be
brought officially to an end today.
Wednesday. when the country
goes to the polls, it is 20 to I the
labor government viii not obtain a
majority. Insurance rates quoted
by Lloyd's. underwriters, equivalent
to betting odds, make the Conserva-
tive party odds-on favorite, but it
is considered a 2-to-1 shot Stanley
Baldwin's party will not receive &
majority over all.
All issues other than the 'Zinovlev
letter" scandal have been side
tracked.
Attention Of the entire electorate
IS focused on that. Leaders of the
three parties directed their final
broadsides toward the incident. each
striving to make political capital out
of it.
While the liberal and conservative
press leaders tear TO shreds Prime
Minister MacDonald's Cardiff
speech IN which he declared he be
lieved the letter genuine, J. S.
Thomas, colonial minister. is making
limitations the foreign Office double
crossed Macdonald in permitting
news Of the letter to leak out, dis
patching the British note to Moscow
and publishing both texts before the
prime minister was ready.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-10-28
1000 DELEGATES
HERE TO ATTEND
i. B. CONF ERENCE
Preachers Relation to So
ciaI Reform Cited by
Central Professor

THE church is awakening to the
gravity Of social conditions that
confront her, and is earnestly en-
deavoring to adjust herself thereto"
said DR.. S. Edward Long. director
of the Bible department Indiana
Central College, today at the open
ing of Indiana State congress Of the
United Brethren Church at the First
u. B. Church. Preachers Rela-
ton to Social Reform" was his sub
ject. About one thousand delegates
were expected.
Evasion of responsibility for &C
ceptance Of the worlds work is a
growing menace to society" said DR.,
Long, who denounced the social
parasite. Social aspects Of Chris
tianity are being emphasized more
than ever before"
Bishop II. II. Fout, Indianapolis,
head Of the body, insisted on month
ly observance Of communion, in his
address which opened the meeting.
Conference superintendent were in
charge Of holy communion.
DR.. ] B. Showers, professor Bone
brake Theological Seminary, Day
ton. Ohio. conducted Bible study this
afternoon, followed by discussion Of
State work. Or. J. A Groves, St.
Joseph conference superintendent;
Or. J. B. Parsons, White River con-
ference superintendent. and DR.. w
II. Lutes, Indiana conference super
intendent. spoke. Mai Earl F.
Hites. Volunteers Of America, Indi-
annapolis. spoke on The Loreship Of
Jesus" and Or. Charles Evans Pill
grim OF Grand Rapids. Mich. on
Partnership With Christ in King
dom Building"
Completion OF 5000 600 campaign
for Bonebrake Theological Seminary.
Dayton, Ohio. and consideration OF
plans for a drive for 100000 for
benevolences will be taken up
Wednesday.
Following a reception and fellow
ship hour tonight. dinner will be
served in the church. The Rev. u.
3. Kersinger, DR.. II. S. James and
DR.. J. W Lake VIII give toasts.
The sermon tonight viii be given by
Or. q. d. Batdorf. Session viii
close Thursday noon.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-10-28
COUPLE OBSERVE
GOLDEN WEDDING
Mr., and Mrs, Henry KunkeI
Hold Reception,

Looking backward over a half
century. Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Kunkel. 514 S. East St, today re-
turned, in thought. to the Indianapo-
lis of Oct. IS, 1874. when they We're
married by the late Father BaUsona.
With their seven living children,
seven grandchildren and three great
grandchildren around them. Mr.. and
Mrs. KunkeI celebrated their golden
wedding a family dinner tonight will
cd followed by a very informal re-
ception.
The Kunkels' children are Mrs.
Harry Cave. Mrs. Mamie Nichols,
Mrs. Agatha Brochhausen, Mrs. Fred
Beck. Mrs. Fred Droege and Harry
and George Kunkel.
Mrs. Kunkel Is 70; her husband.
IS. From 1905 until 1922, when he
retired. he was a policeman for the
Merchants National Bank.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-10-28
$50 DONATION
GIVEN TURNKEY

City Judge Delbert 0. Wilmeth
and Turnkey Charles Icenogle to-
day are at loss as to what to do
with the $50 left in the turkeys
custody by George Carp, rs, Of New
castle, Ind, slated Oct. II on
charges Of intoxication, but released
by Wilmeth on his own recognizance
to appear next day for trial.
When Carp was released Icenogle
returned him his valuables including
a roll Of bills. Carp told the turnkep
to keep the money because he might
spend it and he would get 1t next
day following his trial.
Carp failed to appear for trial.
and has not been heard from since.
Next time we'u have the per-
sons charged put up a cash bond, so
we can Legally claim the money"
Judge Wilmeth said.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-10-28
FOR itching TORTURE:
Uso Antiseptic Liquid Zeno

There is one remedy that seldom fails
to stop itching torture and relieve skin
irritation, and that makes the skin
soft, clear and healthy.
Any druggist can supply you with
Zemo, which generally overcomes skin
diseases. Eczema, Itch, Pimples, Rash
es, Blackheads. in most eases quickly
give way to Zemo. Frequently minor
blemishes disappear over night Itching
usually stops instantly. ZemO Is safe,
antiseptic liquid that may be applied
at any time, for it does not show. Trial
bottle, Doc large size, 500. Zemo
Soap, 25c. All druggists. A-Advextise-
ment
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-10-28
FALLS SECRECY
Barred At OIL
LEASE HEARING
Assistant Says Former Cabi-
net Officer in Hurry to
Close Deal,

7
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 2S.-Furthar
details regarding secrecy which Al
bert b. Fall. former Secretary Of
the Interior, is alleged to have
shrouded the Elk Hills naval reserve
lease negotiations with f. L. d.
heny's Pan-American Petroleum
Company were expected in Federal
Judge Mccormick Court today.
Edward c. FInnev, first assistant
secretary Of the interior and pre-
sumably the Governments star wit
ness in suit to break the leases was
scheduled to take the stand for ex-
animation.
Fall said he did not wish any in
formation given out concerning the
Teapot Dome deal with Sinclair until
the Pearl Harbor contracts had been
awarded" F9nney testified.
He said he desired to close the
Sinclair matter and the Pearl Harbor
contract simultaneously and seemed
impatient at the delay"
The Pearl Harbor contract award
ed to Doheny's Pan-American Com
pany, called for construction and
filing Of fuel oil storage tanks at
Pearl HarbOr, Honolulu, for royalty
oil in the Elk Hills district.
Off-setting this angle, however.
Finney identified a telegram sent by
Fall to him when the secretary was
at his New Mexico ranch. 1t was
after the bids had been opened and
that of Pan-American Company
found lowest.
IF Admiral Robson and Secre-
tary DENLY think best. close imme-
diately on basis Pan-American deal
and make public entire policy IN
fullest and completest manner" the
m AcSe "a read
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-10-28

Hold Filler, pitcher on the Indian
apolis baseball club, took one step
nearer being a policeman today.
He appeared before the board Of
safety, and was ordered to report to
the police surgeon for examination.
His appointment is expected soon,
on recommendation of Mayor Shank.
Hod formerly was a city fireman
in Danville, III. during the winter
season, but indicated his choice in
Indianapolis would be the police
force.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-10-28
MAIL FORCE INCREASED
Postmaster BrysOn Announces Six
teen Additions TO Force.

Fourteen clerks and two laborers
will be added to tho Indianapolis
postoflce force. effective Nov. l. it
was announced today by Robert IL.
Bryson, postmaster.
Six clerks VIII wor kat the Real
Silk Hosier Mills station, two will
go to the Illinois St. station and the
remainder at the Federal building
Bryson said The increase in the
force indicates the growth in bust
ness in Indianapolis.
Clerks to begin work are Harry
Robb, A. G. Fischer. Norman J..
Blessing. J. NJ. Bradshaw, o. w.
ozener. A. L. Russell. Adm Will
Hams, Everett Dunn, L. l.. McCon-
mel, Edward Grimes. w. e. Zeiher,
J. w. Bush. A. L. Houdyshell and
J. M. James. The two laborers are
r. A. Hart and Avery Lee.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-10-28

Friendly enemies" were these
four women, when the Indiana
Federation Of Clubs opened its
thirty-ffth annual convention to-
day at the Claypool. They all
We're mentioned for the office Of
first vice presidency.
Mrs. Myra Stewart Gordon Of
Logansport said she didn't even
know she was a candidate until
she reached Indianapolis. The
others were Mrs. J. S. McFaddin~
Of Rockville: Mrs. Thomas ].
Brooks. Bedford. and Mrs. J. NJ
Thistlethwaite of Sheridan.
When nominations were made the
names of only three of the friend
~ enemies" were presented. Mrs
desire not to become a can
1idate was respected.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-10-28
Red Cross Reflects

All officers We're reelected at to-
days annual directors meeting Of
the indianapolis American Red
Cross Chapter at the Chamber Of
Commerce. They are William f.
Fortune chairman; Mgr. f. H.
Gavisk, vice chairman, and Miss
Agnes Cruise, secretary. Eugene C..
Foster was elected director to take
the place Of Mr.. William L. Elder.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-10-28
BACK TO HONEST
GOVERNMENT IS
M'CULLOCH PLEA
Democratic Leaders Broad
cast From Station
WBBZ,

Honesty IN government was the
keynote Of speeches by Dr.. Carleton
B.>>AfcCUlIoch. Democratic candidate
for Governor. and John ". Holtz-
man. broadcast Monday night
from radio station WBBZ. 233 Iowa
St.
DR.. McCulloch declared four years
ago the Republican cry was Back
70 Normally"
I would say that the crying need
Of the hour today IS Back 20 Hon
esty.' NcCulloch declared.
McCulloch cited the favorable Ia
Dor record Of the Democratic party
and spoke Of agricultural ills. pledg-
ing his support Of a cooperating mar
keting law to aid farmers.
Hoffman denounced the orgy Of
corruption and graft in high places"
Of the Republican party.
Justice Wears No Mask
The man running for the Repub-
lican ticket for Governor was noni-
mated by a secret organization. the
object Of which is to obtain control
Of the State. People of Indiana will
do well to remember that Justice Is
blind but she never wears a mask,
Hoffman said.
DR.. McCuIIoch made n speech at
Irvington Theater following his radio
address. Mark Archer. president of
Indiana Democratic Club. and Mrs.
John ". Trenck, president Of the
Seventh District WOmen's Clubs,
will speak over radio tonight.
Senator Pat Harrison, Mississippi,
spoke at Huntington Monday after
noon and at Fl. Wayne Monday
night. Harrison, with his scathing
sarcasm, denounced the Republican
administration and was satiric in his
reference to silence from the White
House. Mrs. IZzetta Jewel Brown,
West Virginia. who seconded the
Davis nomination at the Democratic
convention, made a short address.
Senator Ralston Talks
Senator Samuel NJ. Ralston and
Harvey Harmon, Democratic candi.
date for attorney general. spoke at
Lebanon. Ralston ridiculed the Re
publican propaganda Of red plots"
and that the Government was going
10 the bowwovs unless Coolidge and
Dawes are elected. He ridiculed
Secretary of State Charles z.
Hughes as falling into explosive
style OF campaigning" because of
his utterances Of Coolidge or
Chaos
Former Secretary of Labor VIII
son spoke at Garrett, setting out the
labor record of the Democratic
party.
Congressman Crisp, Georgia, spoke
at Upton. Senator Joseph Robin
sOn, Arkansas, addressed a mass
meeting at Marion and delivered a
fiery denunciation Of the Republican
record of the past four years.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-10-28
BUSINESS MEN ELECT
4. G. Iske Heads New College Ave.
Association.

Alvin G. Iske was elected president
of the Forty Second st. and College
Ave. Business Mems Association
which was formally organized Mon
day night at Forty-Second Street
State Bank. Other officers are: E.
K. Oder. vice president; James G.
Cole, secretary. and DR.. J. c. Rags
dale, treasurer.
Board of directors is composed of
the officers and J. NJ. Castor. chair
man; Henry F. Noessner, Charles L.
Blnkley, Henry Rosner and r. d.
Nipple. Constitution and bylaws
committee is composed Of Harry F.
Templeton, Z. o. Rub and Roy c.
Anderson. '.'orty firms are affiliated
with the association Plans are
being made to give election returns
next week.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-10-28
HELP, HELP, TOO
MANY dogs, FIXIT
TOLD BY READER
DR. Conger Promises to Help
Citizen Break Up Canine
C0nfabS.

Send your complaints Of city man
agement OF affairs TO Mr. Flxit. who
Is on The Job every day at the city
hall to help the publtc5 Drop him =
line He can help get you out Of
the mud
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-10-28
RELATIVES FORGE
EVIDENCE CHAIN
AGAINST KINCADE
All Testify Against Theory
Aged Man Fell Down
Stairs to Death.
BIZ Times Special

By Times Special
NOBLESVILLE. Ind, Oct. Is
The State today called additional rel
atives Of NJ. =. Kincade in an effort
to tighten the net Of circumstantial
evidence with which it hopes to send
him to the electric chair for the
murder Of his father, James J. Kin
cade, wealthy Hamilton County
farmer.
Kincade's brother. his sister-in-
law and his nephews have already
appeared for the State.
As soon as the State has completed
its evidence the defense will move
to dismiss the case, asserting that
the State has introduced no evidence
to connect the son with the killing
of his father.
Mrs. Frank Howe, a sister, told Of
finding spots Of human blood about
the Kincade premises. Howe said
the defendant was nervous when
shown the bloody gas pipe with
Which, L4AG STATE - LQAALCA4AA44E the
defendant killed his father.
Doctor Testifies
DR.. L. z. Bracken Of Columbus.
Ind, another brother-in-law, said
he examined wounds on the head Of
the aged man and stated they were
such that they could not have been
received in a fall down the stairway
in the barn, as alleged by the de-
Tense.
Aaron Larsh, an Indianapolis de-
tective, testified the wounds of the
dead man We're inflicted with some
kind Of a round, blunt instrument
and not by a fall.
Blood Analysed
DR.. A Y. Noon Of indianapolis
gave his analysis of the blood found
on the Kincade farm and said most
Of his tests showed the samples to
be human blood.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-10-28

Jurisdiction of the officials at the
city dog pound extends only from
curb to curb in catching dogs, Mr.
Fixit was told in investigating com
plant Of q citizen being Overrun
with dogs.
However, Or. Elizabeth Conger,
in charge of the pound, is ready to
make Investigations at all times to
aid citizens. and befriend homeless
dogs roaming the streets.
Mr. Fixit still continues TO receive
a variety Of complaints from Times
readers asking conditions remedied
in various parts Of the city.
Here are today's letters.
Mr. FIXIT-The dogs are taking
us. Several hold regular weekly
meetings in my locality, and in ad-
dition to being annoying. they are
killing chickens. -Four OF my chick
ems were killed yesterday. Alonzo
Creeson, S34 Blaine Ave.
Dr.. ConEer viii send out an
humane officer to investigate your
complaint, and IN addition prom
Ises 10 have a wagon sent there to
pick Up stray dogs found in the
vicinity. Pound officers have no
police powers to go on private
property.
TO CON&I.AINT OF Times reader
regarding practices Of junk dealer
in West Warsaw ST.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-11
BEST ANSWER IS SENT IN
BY HERBERT M. SPENCER

with two strikes A. the first batter up, the pitch
in contact with the pitchers plate. The ball passed
over home plate higher than As knee and lower
been struck out. and even started to walk away
bali "0' '''''''"S ." '"7 p'e"e plN's 'A''Vu II
A is hit by pitched ball. and goes to first
3 ne1t man up. swings at the ball and sends it to
although there was ample time retire the batter
at first BY perfect of sldng and the throw is made
When c. the third man up, comes to bat the first
effort to work the hidden barr trick the pitcher
As steps FS OF be 1 By
h s h9 then b 5 I back a b bass hT
looks as though both runners 1s were out and they
it balk and sends to third and to second.
The catcher tips C's bat to interfere with him in
striking at he next pitched ball. Umpire sends
to first account of the interference of the catcher
Bases are now full
livery, stepping ont Of the box to do 50. He hits
the ball down the right foul line in fair territory;
and u is standing on third 1t looks as though the
calls the batter out for stepping out Of the batters
box aud sends the runners back to their respective
mp d SeRd6n a" bats 4 afr ever the
batting order. demonstrates in such violent and
ungentlemaniy manner that the umpire sends e
the clubhouse.
F., who follows in the batting order. improperly
takes Es place AT the bat, and the first bali
pitched also knocks a threebase hit clearing the
bases, three runners scoring. Again it looks
though the home team has won But the umpire
calls the proper batsman. rather such batter
should have been substituted for T., "out" and
sends the runners back TO their bases.
batting in bis REGULAR order turn hits another
by me TIM the 6aii Is returned 70 the indeld Is
failed touch first The ball - thrown O first
before retrace his steps, and the runs do not
count
Hair the crowd out of the park before the 6naI
pur-out al hrst had been made.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-11
STARS Of GIANTS
AND SOX PERFORM
AT TRIBES PARK
Local Fans Offered Glimpse
of Big League Teams in
Action,

The big leaguers were in town to.
day.
New York Giants and Chicago
White Sox piled into the city late
Thursday night, took a nap at the
Claypool Hotel and this morning the
athletes glanced about the city some
before doing battle at Washington
Park this afternoon.
The Giants and Sox have been max
ing business good for the railroads
this spring, as their party consists of
eighty. At Terre Haute Thursday the
Giants won and made the series stand
five to three in their favor. The
teams also engaged in one even battle
along the route North.
John McGraw, Hugh Jennings ana
Cosy Dolan are the field directors
here in charge of the Giants. Dick
Kinsella, the famous scout, also is
here. Johnny Evers is in charge Of
the White Sox.
The big Ieaguers will hustle out OF
the city tonight and head for Chicago,
where games will be played Saturday
and Sunday and bring the series to a
close.
The contest at Washington Park
this afternoon was to start at 3
o'clock. KLEIN and Holmes were to
officiate.
According to Acting Manager Evers.
the White Sox will be met at Chicago
by Frank Chance, who has been ILL.,
Chance is the new manager OF the Pale
Hose.
The Giants and Sox are using their
regular une-ups in this spring series
and local fans were offered the op-
portunity today of seeing some Of the
greatest stars of the game in action.
Groh and Kelly did not play in the
game at Terre Haute Thursday and
there was some doubt about the two
appearing in the contest here today.
Groh has an injured back and Kelly
has a heavy cold.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-11
TzgeIUe Fans Get Prizes

FIRST AND SECOND AWARDS ARE SEASON PASSES
TO WASHINGTON PARK GIVEN BY THE TIMES. THE
NEXT TEN RECEIVE ADMISSION TO THE OPENING
GAME OF THE SEASON ON NEXT TUESDAY.
First PrzeHerbert NJ Spencer 38 E. Walnut St. city.
Second Prize-George O. Browne 3749 Central Ave. city
Third Prize-Pau Snyder, ClermOnt Ind
Fourth Prize-Wally Middesworth 2424 N. New Jersey
ST., city.
Fifth Prize-Arthur Queisser 200 w Tweny-sixth St.,
city
Sixth Prize-Abert Farb, 1886 E. Ohio ST.. city
Seventh Prize-Wiard A. Goar III S. Condo St. Upton,
Ind.
Eighth Prize-P. E Mannix, SO S. Mount St, city
Ninth Prize-L D. Pritchard 558 n Traub Ave. city.
Tenth Prize-H. G. Klein, 1915 n. Meridian St, city
Eleventh Prize-,ames Fox Livingstone Ave. city
Twelfth Prize-Nicl Stadtfe 1906 Union St., city.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-11
MANUAL IS READY
FOR TRACK MEET
Coach Picks Squad for Con-
nerSviIIe Saturday.

Coach Morrison has chosen his
squad of track athletes who will repre-
sent Manual High School in the dual
meet with Connersville Saturday
morning at 10 o'clock at Irwin Field.
The Manual entries are as follows:
100 and 900 Yard Dash-M alone. Carne-
qua, Courim. Rubbish. Blair. Hutton. Bern
stem. Grimes.
100 Yard Hurdles-McCaInster, Courim,
Hutton.
200 Yard HurdeS-Mande, McCalister,
Harmeson. r '~ir. Courim.
440 Yard Clark. Prior, Blair, Ra-
fert Brandt, ingsly, Neal.
$50 Yard Run-Ritter, stoeffler, Harme-
son. A. Smith Boswell.
Mile-Ryan. Volrata. Parker, Young.
Baird
High Jump-Hutton. Courim. Rubush.
Pole vault--Marshall. Thompson.
Shot Put-Lindsely, Hutton. Malone
Scott.
Broad Jump--Courim, Grimes, Ryan, Hut
ton.
Connersville comes to Indianapolis
with a good record. Horrall is the
star performer in the dashes and in
the broad jump. He broad Jumps
around % feet.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-11

b Tex Richard, the magnet that lures
the heavyweight from the southern
continent, wasn't working fast enough
for Spalla, the Italian champion, who
boarded the steamer at the last min
ute, announcing that he was going
TO New York to arrange his contracts.
When Firpo heard that his rival
whom he recently conquered, was en-
route for New York, the wild bull Of
the Pampas" made a rush for the
boat. If Spalla got aboard at the last
minute it was matter of seconds as
huge Luis galIoped up the gangplank.
luggage in hand.
Firpo said he was only going to
Montev;do, but the unconfirmed ru
NOR is that with Romero already in
New York and SpaIla en- route. the
wild bull" decided the going was
good and decided to go along before
the gravy" was all gone.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-11
M'GRAW HAS NO
FEAR OF CINCY
Giants Boss Unaffected by
Boasts of Reds,

John M'Graw. manager OF the New
York Giants, is not frightened by the
pennant boasts Of the Cincinnati Reds.
The famous pilot Of the Polo
Grounds aggregation was in the city
today for the exhibition hattie between
the Giants and White Sox and when
some one started telling how good the
Queen City outfit appeared. John in
stantly stated that II he was ever
sure OF anything he was sure his team
Of 1924 is good enough to trim Gin
cinnau.
or his new men. McGraw is par
ticularly pleased with the auaround
playing Of Billy Southworth and the
batting OF Bill Terry. Terry has been
batting hard whenever he has sub
stituted for Kelly at first base.
McGraw is also elated over the i'm
procurement in form being displayed by
Outfelder Jimmy O'Connen.