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The Indianapolis times., 1924-03-30
MAYOR SHANK '0USTED'
Cleaning Corps Drives Him Out of
0ffice-fOr Awhile.

A corps of city hall cdstodians
sweeping down on the mayors Office
this morning drove Mayor Shank to
cover as mops and brooms were put
into action. The mayor retreated to
the office of Joseph L. Hogue. city
controller
IT'S nbout time you birds cleaned
Up in here" was Shank S greeting.
But before the house-cleanins was
completed, he mayor had left the city
for campaign tour and his spick
and span Office will be vacant until
Saturday.
The Indianapolis times., 1924-03-30
Fund Solicited

That a petition is now being circU-
lated around the city asking citizens
representing certain interests to con
tribute to the investigation fund was
charged by Mayor Shank. who at
tended a part of the conference. Clay
combe said he had not seen or heard
of the petition.
Taylor Groninger, corporation coun-
sell W. T Bailey, assistant city at
torney, and Frank Synmes, attorney
retained by the council, also attended
the conference.
When Hogue had objected to certain
items councilmen promised to return
any unexpended funds to the city
treasury
The Indianapolis times., 1924-03-30
Audience AbbIauds at Tragedy

sister in heaven sent me word to
do it,"
Sheriff Morehead was taking the
part of a country constable in a
play when. as he stalked across
the stage, the report of a shotgun
was heard and he crumpled to the
floor
The audience thought it was
part of the play and applauded.
The Indianapolis times., 1924-03-30
WYNNE ESTATE OPENED
Personal Property Is Listed at S5O, 600
Real Not Valued.

The estate OF the late Thomas A.
Wynne 2110 w Forty First St. for
mer treasurer Of the indianapolis
Light and Heat Company, was pro
bated today Personal property was
listed as worth $4,000. and attorneys
said there was an indefinite amount
of real estate.
Heirs are Mrs. Minnie w. Wynne,
the widow. and two sons, Leslie B.
ard Thomas NJ. Wynne
The Indianapolis times., 1924-03-30
DECLARED UNFAIR
Legion Official Says Bonus VIII Not
Affect Tax Reduction.

BIZ United Neios
WASHINGTON, March 31.-In OPP
posing the soldier-bOnus bill, Julius
H. Barnes, president of the United
States Chamber of Commerce, has
been unfair" in presenting the facts,
according to John Thomas Taylor of
the American Legion legislative com
mittee.
Answering Barnes statement that
tax reduction would be nullifed by
the bonus, Taylor declared this is the
error first proclaimed by Mr.. Mellon
and since proved false without apology
or reply" The Legion official said
1921 900 900 would be left for tax re-
duction after the first bonus payment.
The Indianapolis times., 1924-03-30
Diversion of Funds
STATE ROADS FLOODED
High Waters of Wabash and White
Rivers Stop Traffic.

State highways near Clinton, Sey-
mour. Medora and WOrthingtOn were
flooded today by Wabash and White
Rivers. according to word received by
the State highway department. Indi-
cations were the roads would remain
flooded all week.
Wabash River has covered State
road "a, south of Clinton. The east
for kof White River flooded State
roads No. /, north of Seymour, and
No. 1, east of Medora. Fish Creek
waters stopped traffic on No. u, south
of Worthington.
The Indianapolis times., 1924-03-30
STORY OF REQUEST FOR FUND
TO PAY OBLIGATIONS RELATED
Witness Says Executive Protested Inno-
cence When Accused Of Breaking
Every Bank Statute at Conference
Taking Place in Chicago.

Details of the formation of the Goodrich pool of $4,000
to save McCray from the personal were
related by James F. Goodrich former Governor Indiana
teShed today the Criminal Court Governor Warren
McCray charged with embezzement and grand larceny
Goodrich was on the stand about hours Following CON
cuson of his testimony Newt Brown Franklin former sec
OF the Indiana Board of Agriculture resumed his
story OF how McCray came into possession $55OOO of the
boards money
The Indianapolis times., 1924-03-30
WIND PLAYS BURGLAR
Barber Pole Blown Through Drug
Store Window.

Come quick, a burglar has broken
window in a drug store at Twenty
Fifth st. and Northwestern Ave."
voice shouted over the phone to police
headquarters.
The emergency squad found that
the wind had hurled a barber pole
through a plate glass window In the
Northwestern Pharmacy, 2502 North
western Ave.
The Indianapolis times., 1924-03-30
Mayor Advises HOgue

According to law, the council cannot
appropriate any money for which
there is no budget provision without
the recommendation Of the city con-
troller. The mayor had advised Hogue
to hold up the ordinance, unless hear
ings are open.
Wise said the nature Of the inves-
tigation made secret hearings neces-
sary, although Claycombe has prom
ised the mayor TO take up reconsider
ing the con nittee's action tonight.
The Indianapolis times., 1924-03-30
ACTION Is PREPARED ON
SINCLAIR INDICTMENT
Measure Is Brought Before
Senate by Washington
SoIon - Charged With
Participation in Sending
Marines to Teapot Dome,

- UNIAIARY: Roosevelt comes
C under fire of oil probers
~ in Senate resolution asking
he resign for his part in oil scan
dal
Daugherty hurriedly called back
to Washington from Atlantic City.
Ousted Attorney General main
tains friendship for Coolidge and
says he's "au right"
Indictment 81 Sinclair epected
within net twenty-four hours.
Hoover ridicules charge he di-
verted million dollars worth OF
supplies intended for Russian poor
20 general commanding Russian
revolutionary army.
Probe Of Daugherty will con
tinue and CASTOR Means and
Captain H. L. Scaife are to be
recalled to the stand.
The Indianapolis times., 1924-03-30

t1Codricn threw a bombshell into the
defense ranks when he testified that
Governor McCray put up warrant
for 100000, signed by the treasurer
Of the State, as part Of deposit. Feb
a. 1928
This $4,000 is the same $1,000
which Amos D. Morris, former cashier
Of the Discount and Deposit State
Bank Of Kentland. testified was
credited by the Governor to the State
on the passhook Of the treasurer of
state. but which he said was deposited
TO McCray's personal account.
Evidence showed the money was de
posted to the account Of the State
seven months later. when the Good
rich pool was formed.
Defense Objects
The witness was allowed-to testify
on this point, by Special Judge Harry
o. Chamberlin, after the defense law
yers made repeated objections The
defense apparently was determined
to use every possible means to ex-
clude 1t.
When Goodrich took the stand. he
gave his occupation as president of
the Railway Service and Supply Com
pany. He said he had known Cover
nor McCray twenty years.
Did you have a conversation in
February. 1923. with the defendant.
regarding a deposit made to your
bank?' Clarence W. Nichols, prose
cutor, asked.
II did" was the reply
AT that time, were you president
OF the National City Bank?"
YES"
when and where was the conver-
sation?"
Talked in Goodrich Office
''In my office, some time in Feb
ruary."
After looking at a file Of papers
shown him, Goodrich fixed the date
as Feb IA
State the conversation with the
Governor" Nichols said
At this point, Martin Hugg. one of
McCray's attorneys, made a deter
mined, but unsuccessful. attempt to
have the evidence excluded.
When told to answer Goodrich said:
Governor McCray came to my Office.
He said that he wished to place SIS. 900
to the credit of the Discount and De
post State bank of Kentland" (of
which McCray was president at the
time) land that he wished to borrow
$4,000 for few days to do this"
He gave his note, 1 think 1t was
for thirty days. and also a check of
the treasurer of State for $4,000,
payable to the Discount and Deposit
State Bank. We remitted SIS, ,00G to
the Continental and Commercial Ma
tional Bank Of Chicago, with instruc-
tons to place it to the credit OF the
Discount and Deposit Bank"
Warrant Identified
Goodrich then was shown a warrant
of the treasurer of State and asked
whether that was the warrant which
the Governor had turned over to him.
1T is" the witness said.
Did you over have a conversation
regarding use of the board of agri-
culture funds, with the Governor?"
Nichols continued his questioning.
II did"
More than one?"
"Yes."
where and when did the first oc-
cur?"
"As I remember, the first was in
the Governors office, in the spring of
1929, think in May or June"
"State the conversation"
McCray Needed Money
1.-The Governor said that he owed
the board of agriculture $50 900 and
that he must repay it. He asked me
to arrange to get money to pay that
and other pressing obligations. I told
him I would, and I did try to arrange
for money"
when did you next talk with
him?"
''I couldn't say definitely. wa had
other conversations about 1t, in his
The Indianapolis times., 1924-03-30
Democratic Club to Meet

The Fifty-F'ifth Democratic Club Of
the Fourth ward will hold a public
meeting tonight at the home of Dr
L. NJ. Marker, 412 L. Fail Creek Blvd
Similar clubs will be formed in every
ward and township in the county.
The Indianapolis times., 1924-03-30
nisorderlx Conduct Alleged

Four men giving names as Lester
Poland 1914 e. Ohio St; Avery Rob
inson, 535 e. Ohio St; william Bel
ford, 40 S. Rural ST., and Harry Snow.
Puritan Hotel, are under arrest today.
Intoxication and disorderly conduct
is charged.
The Indianapolis times., 1924-03-30
Fl. n. Patton Visits Old Haunts

~ H. Patton of Washington, d. c.,
for ten years a member of the local
Army pension board in the Federal
building, visited his friends there to-
day. He was the second person to
open his office in the building when
it was completed
The Indianapolis times., 1924-03-30
MINE STRIKE LOOMS

Southwest Workers Demand New
Wage Agreement.
By United Press
KANSAS CITY. Mo, March 3t.-
Unless a new agreement between
miners and operators on wages Is
reached by midnight, strike CT $4,000
workers will be ordered in southwest
coal mines Immediately, union leaders
said today.
The present contract expires at
midnight.
The Indianapolis times., 1924-03-30
Strikers Vote on Terms

BU United Pr5es
LONDON, March 91.-Striking Lon
don tramway men voted today on ac-
ceptance or rejection of terms of a
settlement proposed by Premier Mac
Donald.
The Indianapolis times., 1924-03-30
By United Press

INDERSON, Texas, March 81.
IA Commodore Bullock, SO,
who confessed to the muir
der of Sheriff LIE Morehead during
a community entertainment at
Steep Hollow schoolhouse, will
probably be sent ito an asylum.
Bullock told authd1ties his dead
The Indianapolis times., 1924-03-30
DANCE 'FRONT.' QUIET

JOmInlttee NOIsIueTS TNbVISIOH UI
Regulation Ordinance.
THE publicity given to dance hall
conditions and the movement TO clean
them up has done more good than the
police department ever did" said H.
G. Diener.a special dance hall police
officer, today,
He said the conditions had i'm
proved noticeably and that there were
no signs Of liquor being used
Mrs. Anna Brunner, policewOman.
said that patrons of the dance halls
are taking the investigation seriously
and are promising to cooperate.
The Indianapolis times., 1924-03-30
Three Die in Hospital Fire

BIZ INlfcd PTfNs
NEGAUNEE, Mich, March 31.-
Two hospital patients and an en-
ploye lost their lives in a blaze which
destroyed the city hospital Sunday
night.
The Indianapolis times., 1924-03-30

office, my office and the Indiana Ma.
tional Bank"
Please state to the jury when the
next conversation regarding board Of
agriculture funds occurred" Nichols
said
There were number Of conversa-
tons and conference at Chicago"
Goodrich replied. Not a week passed
that we did not have conference"
Were the board Of agriculture
funds discussed in these conferences?"
Yes, sir: in every one of them
WI here was the conference in Chi
cago?"
Disposition of Money
AT the Union League Club, I be-
lieve in July"
Who was at the conference?"
Frank c. Ball of Muncie. Joseph
G. Oliver Of South Bend. Henry Mar
shall of Lafayette, R. C. Schaaf Of
Gary Marcus Sonntag Of Evansville,
Governor McCray and myself"
Estate the conversation at that
conference"
Il told dlthese gentlemen that 1 had
called them together TO consider the
possibility Of raising $3.50, 900 for Gov
ernor McCray. I told them that
$155,O00 of this amount was TO go to
the Discount and Deposit Bank; $780,
600. TO the board of agriculture. and
$50, 600 to the Indiana National Bank.
The latter amount was to get control
ct the stock Of the McCray Land
Company
I told them these things must be
taken care of. I told them that they
were of the greatest consequence to
the Governor and that the money was
necessary TO save the State from dis
grace.
Should Have More
Il told them that, to secure the
money, the Governor would turn over
to them the controlling interest in
the McCray Land Company. all the
cattle and farm implements that he
owned. $25OOO in bank stock, $4,000
in stock Of the Savers Grain Com
pany, and certain notes held by the
board of agriculture as collateral
Il told them that 500 900 in notes
would be turned over to the trustees
of the fund and that the Governor
would add enough other notes, known
as cattle paper, TO make a total of
5000 600.
Some one asked whether this
amount wuold take care Of the Cover
nor's obligations. The Governor said
he ought to have more money. l an
swered that we were interested only
in those matters involving grave con-
sequences to the Governor.
"McCray said that tbs value of the
property to be turned over to trus-
tees would be far in excess of the
amount of the loan
Agreement Signed
I'll ask you this other question
whether you did not say to the Cover
nor that the only money you would
interest yourself in raising was that
involving criminal Hability?' Nichols
said.
Goodrich answered that he did not
words "gravest personal consequence
es" or criminal acts
Goodrich told of a meeting in an
office at the Hume Mansur Bldg when
the pool agreement was signed He
said he did not remember what was
said about the board Of agriculture
money at that time.
He said the next meeting he re
membered was at the SEVERN.
''Who was present." Nichols asked
Senator James T. Watson; Ewing
Emisor, Second district Republican
chairman Joseph B. Healing, Repub-
lican National committeeman for In
diana; Clyde A. Walb, Republican
State chairman, Governor McCray
and myself
WAS the matter of the board of
agriculture funds talked about? State,
the conversation at that meeting"
THE Governor came into the yneet- !
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The Indianapolis times., 1924-03-30
Firm Name Changed

The firm of S H Small & Son, 4O2-
3 Chamber of Commerce Bldg, will
Oe succeeded Tuesday by Small &
O'Brien.i The firm represents man
l.facturers,
The Indianapolis times., 1924-03-30

DIR. Charles J. Sembower, professor
OF English at Indiana University, will
speak Thursday night at Central Ave.
NJ. E. Church on My Bible" Sup
per will precede the meeting Of the
You and I Club
The Indianapolis times., 1924-03-30
MINE HOSTS 6,526 TONS
New Record Set in Indiana Produc-
tion at American No. l., BickneIl.

By Times Special
BICkNELL, Ind March 81
American mine No. ] hoisted 6.526
tons Of coal here Saturday in eight
hours. setting a new production rec
ord I'm Indiana. officials said today.
The previous record was held by
this mine was 6.357 tons in Maine
mned Jan. 6, 1928.
The Indianapolis times., 1924-03-30

C-11OLEDO. me one
| man from drinking "canned rubbing
One died alone in his where he found by the
Workingmen's Hotel
-Four others found different of the hotel sup
condition died Hospital
a yos3z
The Indianapolis times., 1924-03-30
j. S. PER CAPITA
WEALTH IS S2,918,
EXPERTS FIGURE
Total Resources of Nation i
Computed at S32O,8O3,-
100000,

By United Press
WASHINGTON, March 31.-The
American Nation. reputed to be the
richest in the world. is worth $500,
sos. .s62 600 the Department of Com
merce reported today.
In ten years, between Dec. 81. 1912.
and Dec 81. 1922. when the last sur
vey was made, the national wealth
Increased 1872 per cent. On Dec. 81.
1912, it was placed at $1S9 ,299 ,664, 900.
Per capita wealth increased from
1880 in 1912 to s2.91S in 1922. an
Increase Of 49.6 per cent.
The huge increase in the money
value OF the Nations wealth. the de-
partment said. is due principally to
the rise in prices in recent years and
not entirely to a corresponding in
crease in the quantity Of wealth, as
economists figure it.
Livestock Shows Decrease
All classes of property. except live
stock, increased in value in the ten
years period, the department re-
ported.
The estimated value of taxed real
property and Improvements increased
from Se6,923, 100000 to $155 ,90S,625,,
600 or sos per cent.
Exempt real property. exclusive OF
national parks and monuments, rose
from $12,313, $50, 900 to s20,505, ,S19 900
or 66.5 per cent.
Stocks of goods. vehicles. other
than motor furniture and clothing
rose from $34,334, ,291 900 to SIS. 5.9S3,-
607 900 or 1918 per cent.
Railroads and their equipment rose
from s16,148,5 ,532 900 to $19 $50, 500, 900.
or 23.5 per cent.
Farm Implements Increase
Farm implements and machinery
increased from $1,S68,225, 900 to ST.
Goa ,63S 900 or 90.4 per cent.
Livestock values slumped from
S6,23S ,3S9, 900 to $5,SO7, ,1O4, 900 or SO
per cent.
The Indianapolis times., 1924-03-30
HOOVER RlDIcUTEs CHARGE
Secretary of Commerce Says Story Of
Alleged Fraud Is Complete Bunk"

By United Press
WASHIN TON, March 81
Charges made by Capt. H. L. Scaife,
former Department Of Justice agent,
that the American relief administra-
ton in 1919, on orders Of Herbert
Hoover. now Secretary of Commerce.
diverted $1,000 900 worth of supplies
intended for starving Russian
civilians 10 the counter revolutionary
leader. Admiral Kolchak, at Archangel.
may be investigated by the Senate
Daugherty committee.
Diversion of FUNDS
Scaife. in his testimony before the
committee Saturday, made passing
reference to a diversion of funds by
the administration to finance a revo-
luton in Russia" and later amplified
his statement.
Hoover. Scaife said, ordered a whole
boat load of trucks. medicines, food,
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The Indianapolis times., 1924-03-30
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The Indianapolis times., 1924-03-30
Forecast

DARTLY cloudy weather pre-
L dicted for tonight and
Tuesday. Continued cold. Low
est temperature tonight about 25
degrees above zero.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-25
c. o. F. CHANGES

Again come rumors of changes that
 may be made in the republican town
 committee. Possibly they may be
 made at the meeting tonight. And
 again comes the impulse to emphasize
 the need, not necessarily of a change in the personnel of the committee, but in the attitude of the party leaders in this city. which attitude will be re- fected in the actions of the members of the committee whoever they arc.
 There are people who will insist and reiterate their belief that any word spoken upon the matter Of politics is prompted by some nlterior motive. No matter how earnestly that word may be spoken; no matter how utterly without thought Of personal or party interest it may be uttered. there comes always the accusation that the sentiment expressed was inspired by some plan to further the interests Of some man. some group Of men, some political organization. It does little good to protest disinterestedness. It does little good to declares solemnly that the political situation is regard cd only as any other condition of af- fairs is regarded and the word spoken in the honest hope that higher ideals. more democratic principles, great CT good for the greater number" will result when changes are planned.
 And yet no newspaper, honest 10 it's own ideals. may remain silent when the lime comes to put in its word, it's appeale for what 1t believes 10 be a better spirit in local politics. Many q ! good man, persuaded 10 run for office l in this city. has lost and will continue 10 lose tho support of individuals who i would be for him were it not for the | attitude toward the people assumed by the republican machine. and the otherwise splendid candidates pre- sumed if not actual association with l the machine.
 It is the fad of the day 10 laugh at oarncstncss, or, repressing the ridi- cule, to assert that declared sincerity Is only cloak for something bypo- critical. Nevertheless it is said with profound seriousness that it will be a splendid day for this city when Into It's politics there comes true consideration of all the people of the city.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-25

speaker at the Los Angeles legislative luncheon. She is expected 10 give facts that will result in a more drastic stand of organized women in the matter Of prohibition and pro- hibition enforcement officers.
 In addition to tho legislative pro- grams, day each will he given to discussion of various problems of edu- cation. public welfare. fine arts, American citizenship, and foreign re- lations.
 Community opera, community sing ing. education through music. library extension in music, better music in the movies, better music in church and Sunday schools, and music in public institutions, will be phases discussed by nationally known speakers.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-25

Contributions 10 the Fun Shop" from readers of the Herald are welcome. Those ac. cepted will be paid for at rates running from si.00 10 si0.00. Poetry will be paid for at the rate Of 25 cents a line. Address your communication io the Fun Shop Editor" of the Her. aid. Write on one side of the paper only. Only matter that has not been published before will be considered. The humor may take any form, verse, cpl. grams, sayings of children and so forth. The Herald wishes 10 inform readers, however, that the Fun Shop IS a national or ganization, the editor Of the col. umn who finally accepts contri. buttons is in New York and has the whole country to pick from. The humor, necessarily, must be very good before 1t is accepted.