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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-07

block system not operation The records do not indicate
such fine has been assessed in Indiana
The fact that block signals the line which the wreck
occurred had not been working Dec % has been established
The commission knew the signals working
knew the company putting them in order McCarde said
The rules provide that when signals working
shall be given by telephone believe that satisfactory
system than the block system, anyway
The railway inspection department of
sts of David E. Matthews chief of the department and Roy
Gibbons of Anderson inspector 1t is duty the department
to inspect rolling stock, right of way and equipment
Matthews declared he did operation
his department When asked inspections regular
intervals he said they He said Inspections
by Gibbons, who frequently rode the interurban
Matthews asked for copy of the safety regulations
the commission He declined furnish it, saying information
must come from member of the commission
McCarde was appealed to for copy of the regulations He
said could be obtained from Matthews had left
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-07

the State House the reporter appealed McCadle
McCarde insisted the regulations public property
fused to make effort obtain copy for The Times repre-
sentative.
nterurban companies carry fire extinguishers.
McCardle said he certain the commission required
extngusher each car.
INVESTIGATION HAS REVEALED THAT ON MANY
INTERURBANS THE EXTINGUISHERS ARE CARRIED IN
OR NEAR THE MOTORMEN'S COMPARTMENTS, WHERE
THEY WOULD BE INACCESSIBLE IN CASE OF A HEAD-ON
COLLISION, such as the Fortville.
The inspection department of the has
formed number of reels of motion picture
the eastbond 1t believed containers which
these films carried impact the collision
and that they partly responsible for the rapid spread
flames.
McCardle said prohibiting the carrying of
films An examination of the Indiana
indicated law
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-07
AMBASSADOR MAY RESIGN
Although Officials Refuse Discussion,
Issue Is Open Question.

BU CHtted Press
WASHINGTON, Feb. - Repre-
sentations to the State Department at
Berlin, the recall or resignation OF
Ambassador Wiedfeldt or "scrapping"
of all relief measures for Germany
are likely sequels to the German blum
der in ordering its embassy not to
half-mast its flag in honor of Woodrow
Wilson
Both the State Department and the
embassy today refused to discuss the
matter, but it was learned the Incl
dent is not closed.
1t was learned. also, the Berlin gov
ernment sent forceful Instructions to
Weidfeldt not to participate under
any circumstances Officially in the
Wilson mourning
In Congress and among American
Legion men, indignation still ran high
Congress is being appealed to by va
rious organizations and spokesmen to
appropriate money for relief of Ger
mans in the Ruhr and to authorize
big loan to Germany. Even Mr.. Will
son was appealed to, former Ambas-
sador Gerard announced, a few days
before the former Presidents death
to help German professors and intel
leCtualS.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-07

While official Investigations of the tragic wreck of wooden
coaches the Union Traction line Fortve Saturday
under way, independent investigation has revealed
THAT the public service commission has only
Inspector the road and one in the office to in
spect LOO miles of interurban railway
>THAT, according to John W. McCardle, chair
of the commission, the commission knew block
signals in the neighborhood of the wreck were not
working.
THAT interurbans required to carry only one
fire extnguisher and that it is customary to carry it
in or near the motorman's compartment
THAT inspections are not made at regular in
tervas, but made whenever the inspector rides
over the line"
THAT there is no law prohibiting the carrying
of motion picture films, highly infammable on pas
senger cars.
Under act of the Legislature approved 1911 interur
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-07
FALL RELEASED
FROM SUBPOENA
BY OIL PROBERS
Counsel Advises Forcing
Testimony Might Give
Claim to Immunity,
BY PAUL r. MALLON
United Press St1f Correspondent

WASHINGTON, Feb. ALBERT 3.
Fall. former Secretary of the Interior
was released today from his subpoena
by the Senate committee investigating
the naval oil reserve scandal.
The committee decided not to -ques.
ton Fall further because II he was
| compelled to testify he might claim
immunity from prosecution in court.
The action of the committee was
taken on advice OF Atlee Pomerene and
Silas Strawn, special counsel selected
by President Coolidge, but not yet con-
frmed by the Senate.
One ground on which Fall last week
refused to answer the committed 8
himself.
T Acting upon advice Of Pomerene and
Strawn, Senator Walsh Montana,
chief investigator, proposed a motion
tc the committee in executive session,
stating as there was chance of Fall
escaping legal prosecution, the sub
poena requiring his presence before
the committee Friday be vacated. This
motion was adopted without objection.
OOneny NnAng6S testimony
Edward L. Doheny, lessee of two
naval reserves, today corrected his
testimony regarding the amount of
money he has paid William G.. Nc
Adoo, as a legal retainer.
Doheny, in a letter to Senator Len
root, chairman Of the Senate commit
tee. stated he had paie McAdoo
S150, 900, instead of $3.50 900, as he pre-
viously testified.
McAdoo's yearly retainer is $25, 900,
instead Of 10000, Doheny wrote.
Debate Over Editorial
Debate started in the Senate today
when Walsh had an editorial read into
the record. The editorial accused the
Republicans Of playing politics in
Teapot Dome"
Senator Willis, Ohio, Republican,
answered this by reading a speech at
the last Democratic convention. nom
mating Doheny as a vice presidential
candidate. The speech iauded Doheny
''I am glad to say that the Demo
cratic convention almost unanimously
rejected that nomination. Senator
Ashurst. Arizona, Democrat, declared.
Il state it as a fact, Mr.. Doheny
turned against the Democratic party
in the last campaign and voted for Mr.
Harding" Senator Harrison. Missis-
sippi Democrat. said.
II would like to inquire if there was
any reference in that nominating
speech TO the skill of the proposed
candidate in bribing Republican Cab
met officers?" Senator Glass. Virginia
Democrat asked.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-07
Court Affair
IS True, but This
Wedding VIII Not
Be in Royal Palace
BY JOHN N1BLAcK
Z" SENTENCE you to be
married.
George Albright. %.

SENTENCE you to be
IL George Albright, %.
Kenton. Ohio. former student of
Ohio State University, and Miss
Frances Dorsey, Bluhfton, Ohio, will
be married in Criminal Court Feb.
at 9 a, m. according to a decree
made today by Criminal Judge
James A. Collins.
Albright was charged with issu.
ing fraudulent checks on Indiana
apolis, Seymour and TT Wayne,
Ind, firms, totaling approximately
5000.
In response to pleas by Miss
Dorsey and Albright's father, G. T.
Albright, a farmer at Kenton, Ohio,
the judge agreed TO let the young
man take a wife as probation of.
ficer. II was his first time In trou-
bic. they said.
Judge. will you perform the
ceremony" asked Albright, Sr.
No. I'm an EpiscopaHan, and he's
First Presbyterian, so a minister
can tie the knot and Prosecutor
William Remy be best man." said
Collins.
The prospective bridegroom was
hand-cuffed and led back to j;.il for
another month "justSto teach him a
lesson" Miss Dorsey was not pres
ent. having gone back to Ohio,
where she teaches school.
Just the old case of youth is
suing checks which he knows his
poor old father will cover" said
Collins. what Is your occupation,
young fellow?"
II have sold washing machines
for a year. but haven't had much
luck in Indiana" " was the reply
We'll, the best place for you is
back on the farm washing the cows
and doing hard work.
That's right, Judge" interposed
the father. My plan for him is
plenty of hard work, pretty poor
grub and hard bed. Not too much
money, either. That. ruins young
ones nowadays"
AT nrSt Judge Colnns thought he
would give Albright six months ION
the farm" The father thought he
referred to the old home farm.
That's fine. Judge" smiled the
father. when 1 get him back to
my farm I'll make him behave"
"Oh, meant our farm-the In
diana State Farm. said Collins :"
But in view of this girl I'll save
him the disgrace Of term. The
case won't be dismissed, though,
and one false step will lock him
behind the cold gray walls at
Perdleton +"
"I'll walk the chalk, Your Honor"
said Albright as he held out his
wrists for the hand-cuffs.
Albright senior invited all present
tc rsturn for the Yedding
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-07

Three years-1921, 1922 and 1928
mark a period of economy and prog
ress for Indiana the opening state
ment says.
The next sentence is: 1T is true
the gross expenditures were larger
than In former years. but the increase
il more than offset in new properties
particularly institutional buildings AID
improved roads. acquired by the
State.
Taxes Compared
The pamphlet then sets our a com.
parison of property taxes as follows;
Last year of Marshall administration,
$3.50. .199; last year of Ralston ad-
ministration. $3.2S4,799; last year of
Goodrich administration. S2.544S74;
third year of McCray administration.
2.2S9.554.
These figures do notN include gaso.
line tax, automobile license fees and
other similar forms of taxation.
"On account of much misleading
and untrue criticism of State expen-
ditures and State finances, it is well
10 direct attention to other facts" the
statement says. AT the end of the
last fiscal year the total cash in all
State funds was s4,S04,sO the State
debt was $500 900, of which 81 $40
900 was transferred from one State
fund to another. leaving balance of
over $3000.000 were all State money
in single fund
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-07
COLD WAVE MAY
STAY TWO DAYS
Temperature Remains at IA
Above Zero Most of Night,


Little relief from. the cold wave
holding Indiana and the Middle West
in its grip can be expected before Sat
urday. according to. reports at the
weather bureau today
The mercury had climbed only one
degree by Q a m. today from a mini
mum temperature of II degrees regis
tered through most Of the night
Temperatures from Is to 20 degrees
above zero were expected today.
Warmer weather west of the Mis-
sissippi may bring the mercury up
slightly Friday. although the skies
will be overcast and snow furries are
predicted
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-07
SENATE BECOMING
PAN|CkY OVER OIL
WATSON NDECLARES
Congress Has Done Nothing
but Investigate Says
Editors Guest,

The United States Senate is becom-
ing "panicky" as a result of the Tea.
pot Dome investigation, Senator
James f. Watson said today.
Senator Watson arrived in Indian
apoHs TO attend the winter meeting
of the Republican Editorial Associa-
tion.
The investigation started out all
right" he said. then it generated into
a political affair. Now it is a fishing
expedition. Everybody is fishing for
evidence against somebody"
Watson said he did not believe the
affair will have any effect on the com
ing ohmpaign.
Just because one man may have
sold himself is no reason why a whole
party should be held responsible" he
said. I'm addition. the Democrats are
just as much involved as the Repub-
licans.
Democrats Involved"
Three of Wilson's Cabinet have
been involved and they are mighty
close to a fourth But they are not in
G. McAdoo had a perfect right to take
employment from Doheny If he want
ed to.
Neither have they anything Grim
inal against Secretary of Navy DENLY.
The most he could be charged with
is incompetency, and that only in this
particular instance. He has a good
record otherwise
Senator Watson commented on the
slowness Of Congress in getting un-
der way.
I'VE have been in session two
months and haven't passed an appro
pr1ation bill or any other kind of a
hum." he said. We have done moth
ing but investigate"
Editors were gathering from all
parts Of the State for the editorial
meeting at which Senator Watson is
guest.
Shop Talks on Program
Business sessions and shop talks"
were on the program for the day. In
formally, the editors and visitors were
discussing plans for the campaign.
Among the subjects under discussion
wa scloser cooperation between editors
and the Republican State committee.
A luncheon was held at the SEVERN :
at noon. Tonight editors and candi-
dates will be entertained at a dinner
by the State committee.
Business sessions will continue Fri
day and the meeting will close Friday
night with the annual love feast at
the Claypool, expected to be attended
by 500 persons. Nichols Murray But
Ter, president of Columbia University,
will be the principal speaker.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-07
WILSON SHRINE
UNDER DISCUSSION
School Children Start Fund
for Memorial.

By United PTess
WASHINGTON, Feb. THE grave
had hardly closed over Woodrow VIII
son before movements to erect to him
some permanent memorial were under
way.
While school children in Peoria. Ill,
were preparing to start a fund for a
Wilson memorial. close friends of the
former President discussed plans for a
Wilson shrine" in Virginia.
Another suggestion was a memorial
be erected in the national cathedral
where he is buried. A third plan is
for memorial at Princeton Univer-
sitY.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-07
COMM UNITY FUND DINNER
Rochester PhiIanthropist to Be Guest
of Honor.

George Eastman, manufacturer and
philanthropist of Rochester, n. Y, will
be guest Of honor at the annual din
ner and meeting of the Indianapolis
'Community Fund, Feb. IS, at the
Claypool
Eastman is president of the Roches-
ter Community Chest, which raised
81, 400, 900 this year
The dinner will be public if reserva-
tions are made in advance with
Homer w. Borst. executive secretary
of the Community Fund
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-07
SARGENT WILL PROBATED
Traction Wreck Victim Leaves Estate
Of $4,000 to FamiIq.

Mrs. Katherine E. Sargent, widow
OF James F. Sargent. 3S40 Central
Ave, today was appointed execut1x of
his will by Probate Judge Mahlon E..
Bash Mr.. Sargent was killed in the
interurban crash last Saturday two
miles east of Fortville, Ind. The
500, 900 estate is left to his family.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-07
DEBATERS OPEN SEASON
Cathedral Orators Appear Against
Cleveland Friday.

Cathedral High School debating
team will open it's season at knights
of Columbus Hall at p. m. Friday
against Cleveland Latin High School
in an argument upon government
ownership OF the coal industry Cathe-
dral will debate affirmatively.
Fourteen debates are on the sched-
ule, seven to be held in Indianapolis.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-07
To Finish
By United Press

By United Press
WASHINGTON, Feb z.
Hiram Johnson today announced
definitely that he will not with
draw from the presidential race.
Il consider it a contemplate
trick that statements are issued
every few days from Coolidge
headquarters intimating l will
withdraw from the race" said
Johnson. II want to say once
and for all I am going TO put up
a brave fight and am going to
stay in until the end"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-07
PARTY LINES ARE TABOO
State Accountant Desires "Nonparti-
san Examinations Of. Offices"

To obtaining better cooperation for
"strict nonpartisan examinations" of
county offices, Lawrence #. Orr, State
examiner of the State board of &C
counts, today issued call for all field
examiners to meet at the Statehouse
Feb. 49,
Addresses will be given by board
members, officials Of the attorney gen
erals office, the State tax board and
States public instruction offices.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-07
RESOLUTIONS on Dr. HasEeins

Expressing sorrow at the tragic
death OF DIR. E. Blaine Haskins, in
spector for the Federal Bureau Of
Animal Industry, who was killed in
the Fortville traction wreck last Sat
tirday, a resolution was sent today
by the State live stock sanitary board
to relatives Of DR. Haskins
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-07
Road Work Cited

The book includes detailed account
of road building. declaring the police
system of the State is "pay-as-you-go"
and that the State road system now
comprises 4,12S miles.
A detailed education report also is
included. - 1t covers enrolment, the
State aid law, funds for poor schools,
higher education, teachers retirement,
school surveys, teachers license law
and school attendance law.
An argument in favor of the reform
atory program under which the new
reforrpatory is being constructed at
Pendleton is included.
In referring to the reformatory the
statement says: 'It has sometimes
been referred TO by those who have
never seen it, or who want to cast
unjust aspersions upon the men who
have intelligently and unselfshly given
their best talent and energy to the
task as a prison de luxe 1t is moth
ing Of the kind
The book lists eighty-fiye buildings
constructed during the McCray ad-
ministration. 1t lists total of
$6,315,549 i'll property Investments
made during the present administra-
ion, including lands and improve
ments.
The remainder of the volume is COM
posed of brief descriptions of the work
of nearly every other department in
the State House except the State board
of agriculture.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-07
MALADY CAUSES DEATH
Strange Illness Proves Fatal in Al.
most Every CaSe-Five Are Ill.

By United Press
strange malady, diagnosed by physi-
clans as "trichinosis," has caused the
death Of one man and five others
are in a dangerous condition.
The malady, physicians said, proves
fatal in almost every instance
The victims, all Italians. contracted
the malady through eating uncooked
pork at a supper at home of the dead
man.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-07
BRAKES ON
BOTH CARS
SET--BRADY
Traction Head Contradicts
Testimony of Witnesses
in Wreck,

Brakes on the east-bound car
as we'll as those on the west
bound car in the collision near
FortvilIe Saturday were set SO
tight it was necessary to use
acetylene torches to cut them
off, Arthur W. Brady, president
of the Union Traction Company.
declared today.
Witnesses have testified in the cor
oner's investigation that the speed of
theSeastbound car did not slacken be-
fore the.cFash.
Efforts to obtain more information
concerning a woman and baby
killed in the wreck continued The
skull Of baby is at the Albright
morgue at Anderson.
Babe Dies With Mother
Coroner James A. HeIbert said he
had information that a rescuer at.
tempted to persuade A woman pinned
under The wreckage TO hand baby
which she had in her arms to him. but
hat she refused, declaring the ba by
ould ole with her.
The public service commission onened
IT'S investigation at Anderson. C. J.
keever, transportation superintendent
or the company. was questioned for
more than an hour. 1t is understood
the Questioning had to do with safety
regulations.
Frank kap, d motorman on a Ft
Benjamin Harrison car. who relayeS
orders to the east-bound car in ths
wreck, also was questioned.
All members 10 the public service
commission participated in the hear
ing, which was behind closed doors
Trainmen Are Called
Other witnesses called: Jesse An.
thony and Ed Mitchell. crew Of west
bound car; H. E. Engle. conductor on
Westbound trailer: Ralph BOYLE. dis.
catcher; A. r. Manifold Muncie; c. J.
Stanley, Anderson and NJ. F. Strahan.
indianapolis, division superintendents;
]. o. Pension, superintendent of
power stdtHbution; Q. Campbell, line
oreman; NJ V. List, signal maIntainer:
L. A. Nichol, superintendent of main.
tainance Of way; H. A Nichol, general
manager; Harry Campbell, conductor
on eastbound trailer.
L. S. Inspectors Attend
Besides the five members Of the
public service commission the hearing
was attended by David E. Matthews.
chief of the railway inspection divi-
sion Of the commission, and three rep
resentatives of the interstate commits
sion. Inspectors F. G. Macdonald and
lowering, and Electrical Engineer
Jones.
Efforts TO identify the dead In the
Albright morgue at Anderson are con-
unuing. Minute examination Of the
five charred bodies still in the rnorgue
Continued on Page III
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-07
BOX PLAN is FAVORED

Wabash College Students Accept
Peace Scheme by Vote of 235-79.
By Times Special
CRAWFORDSVILL Ind, Feb. Z.
Students at Wabash College favored
the Box peace plan by vote of 235-79.
The results will be ssnt to the Box
peace plan headquarters.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-07
Safety Suggestions


Of
near Fortvll
that be o safe
mater a
Require good fire exnguses be carried
each directions
made life eachpa
a
at Fortvle
Of
If from
lehargy fears for should We
might be the a live b..
eye from the necessity of installing system
The act provides fine of 81 900 during which
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-07
Catholic Men TO Meet

Ths District oe Indianapolis, Ma
tional Council of Catholic Men, will
hold it's monthly meeting Friday at
8 p. m. at the Catholic Community
Center, 1904 N. Pennsylvania ST.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-07
MELLON BILL REPORTED
Democrats Vote Against, but Make
No Attempt to Block Measure.

By United Press
WASHINGTON, Feb. THE Mel
Ion tax reduction bill was ordered ia
vorebly reported to the House today
NV the Ways ard Means Committee on
a party vote.
The bill contains Chairman Green s
provision for a 25 per cent reduction
on 1928 personal income taxes.
While the Democrats voted against
the bill, they 'made no attempt to
block i.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-07
Negro Health Week

Plans for observance in indianapolis
of National Negro Health week
March 80 to April 5, are being ma6
by the StatA board OF health. coop
ating with city officials and the -
rion County Tuberculosis Society y
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-07
GOVERNOR
DEFENDED.
STATEPAYS
Fourteen Page Pamphlet Published at Public Expense,
Answering McCray Critics, Circulated
Among Republican Editors.

fourteenpage pamphlet published at the expense
State and containing defense of the administration of Governor
McCray distributed among persons attending the meeting Of
the Republican State Editorial Association today.
The pamphlet labelled Indiana Record of State Gov
fort
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-07
BODIES NOT RECOVERED
Forty Victims Of Mine Disaster at Bot.
tom Of Muck-F1IIed Shaft.
ny United Press

CROSBY, Minn.. Feb. bodies of
the forty miners drowned in the Mil
ford Iron mine late Tuesday probably
viii never be recovered. August Swan
son, mine inspector, said today
The bodies are at the bottom Of the
6o0-foot shaft. The shaft is nearly
filled with muck, sand and water
Collapse of the bottom of pond
ever one Of the shafts caused the trag
edy.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-07
SLATE FALL KILLS TWO

Clinton Miners Meet Death in Acci.
dent at Miami No. /.
By Ttntes Special
CLINTON, Ind, Feb. 7-Morgan
James, rs, and Lester Puckett, 81,
were killed at Miami mine No. by
slate fall today. A slab of slate
about twelve feet long and twelve
inches Wide fell upon them.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-07

ban railways required operate with block signals except
that where traffic light the public commission may