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The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1924-07-24
No Telephone Poles
on Pleasant Street
Property Owners Gain Request That
No Telephone Poles be Allowed
on Pleasant Street.

A great hue and cry arose from the
property owners along Pleasant street
recently when the telephone company
started to place poles along the street
between Strong street and Selleck
avenue. Property owners Immediately
appealed to the company and then.
drew up petition which was pre-
sented to the city manager seeking
that the company be restrained from.
continuing the work and maintaining
that alleys to the east and west were
available. There was no need of ac-
ton on the part of the city, for the
telephone company finally agreed to
use the alleys instead of the street.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1924-07-24
o,NEILL REFUSES TO RUN.

Madison. II Charles o'Neill, vice
president of the Bank of Wisconsin
here, has announced he will not ac-
cept a place on the Democratic state
ticket as state treasurer. O'Neill was
included in the slate made by Demo-
Gratis in Milwaukee Saturday. He de-
clared he had not been asked whether
he would become a candidate and
would not take the Office if it were.
handed to me-"
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1924-07-24
Extend Hours at
Telegraph Office

An order was received this morning
at the Office of the Western Union
Telegraph company in Kenosha di-
recting that the Office of the company
here be kept open each night until
eleven o'clock instead of ten o'clock
as has been the rule for several
months past. This has been done to
meet the further convenience of Ke-
nosha patrons.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1924-07-24
Young Boy Walking
"To Reduce" Weight

David LAWN, II years old, of Mil
waukee, was taken into custody by
the police late Monday afternoon when
Nash official brought the boy down
to the police office. David said that
he was walking to reduce on the
recommendation Of his mother. Further
questioning, however, brought his adj
mission that he was runaway. The
police turned the little fat boy over to
his sister this morning when she ar
rived from Milwaukee for him.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1924-07-24
Kruger Out of Race
for Job as Sheriff
One Republican Candidate Quits, De-
claring That, He Is Not Going
to Make the Run.

The ballot at the primary is going
to be shortened little as this morn
ing William F. Kruger for whose
nomination for sheriff petitions had
been circulated some time ago, an
nounced that he had withdrawn.
81 am not candidate for the nomin-
alton for sheriff or any other Office"
Mr.. Kruger said this morning. II
wish that you would say that / am
thankful to the people who have shown
an interest in my candidacy. have
decided not to urge myself as q can
didate for the Office
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1924-07-24
CHILD DIES oF MOuNp.

Hurley, Wis. - Domenic Moselle, z,
died few minutes after he was accis
dentally shot in the left lung Sunday
afternoon by % calibre rife in the
hands of neighbor.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-11-24
Expense

TT7 He public service commission
in the water rate hearing
N the other day-scrutinized
the Operating expenses" of the In
dianapolis Water Company.
Included under that heading were
such items as club dues for company
officials. and cost Of rate cases be
fore the commission. Also other
charges equally relevant TO the cost
Of capturing wild water and tanning
il for consumers.
What's operating expense
The term has a surgical sound
And the operation apparently is on
the consumer. For operating ex-
penses enter into the computation
Of rates. Which consumers pay.
And when a public utility's operat-
ing xperses-including club dues
and similar trifes-climb. It doesn't
faint. It merely falls on the neck
of the commission and pleads for a
new rate.
The private individUal-with an
nOnelastic income and Christmas ap-
proach!nC-would enjoy being Il
water company for a few weeks.
Because the common citizen doesn't
find any soft spot 10 land when his
expenditures mount above incoms.
He can't fall on the neck Of a pubic
service commission.
He merely falls on his own neck
and sQuashes-with q sickening thud.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-11-24

Other stains. reddish brown in
color. We're found on an asbestos
pipe above the furnace door through
which Mrs. Sheatsley's body passed
into the hrebox.
Three finger prints were plainly
discernible in the dust on another
asbestos pipe.
King Immediately ordered all os
the marks and stains carved out and
turned over TO Charles Long.
chemist for analysis.
The half filled hottie OF carboiic
acid. which was missing from the
parsonage Immediately after Mrs.
Sheatsley's death. had been returned
to its place on the bathroom shelf,
King found in searching the house
today.
This is merely further proof OF
the absurdity Of the theory that
Mrs Sheatsley committed suicide,
King said.
King said that he found nothing
else in the house to aid him in his
investigation, but several other
stains, one on the woodwork IN the
kitchen and another on the corner
Of rug. were removed and turned
over to a chemist.
4 pair Of the Rev. Sheatsley's
trousers In an upstairs room were
badly stained. but the prosecutor
said he believed the stains were rab-
bit blood. The minitser had been
hunting the week before and had
skinned several rabbits at home.
Pathologists today burned the
bodies Of TWO guinea pigs in the
furnace. hoping through this ex-
pertinent to learn something Of the
circumstances Of Mrs. Sheatsley's
death.
With King at his side. DR. II. NJ
Brundage thrust the bodies into the
fire and watched them burned.
The fire was brought to approx
mately the same heat as that in
which the pastors wife was found.
The guinea pigs were allowed 10
char until their flesh resmbled htat
Of the furnace victim and then they
were removed to DR.. Brundages 3
laboratory for further study.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-11-24
500 DAILY FOR BEST LOST LINES
gInIE EuCKLAR
By LIMERICK LARRY

All you have to do is think up last line for me and the
cash yours I'm going to give away $50 in gold EACH DAY
for the best Lost Line sent SIS for the second best $5
each for the three best lines and 81 each to the twenty
next best lines which receive honorable mention.
you think any way $50 for Christmas money
other purpose than that?
There will be Limerick each day for you days and
a 800 each day for each Limerick.
Winners will publication of the Limerick
it will take judges that long all the make
their decisions
doesn't send in Limerick "Lostines" All you
must do IS follow few simple rules which will Page
Page of The every day
where the Limcricks will be.
So turn Page note the rules carefully and then cast
your eyes Limerick No It's right there below the rules
with it's four lines and that pesy Lost Line missing
You think up Snappy punchy rhyme
with the first lines and then your
"Lost Line is the best the $50 in gold S yours
There's Limerick No today and Limerick will be
I've oods Of cash and coolies of Lmericks
in the early and practice up Limerick No. l.
The the merrier and the unner the
There will be different Of indianapolis people judges
each limerick That prevents any aroritsm by judges
Youu Limerick No Mayor
chance back the after he finishes with the mayors job.
offers tell you think Mayor and his
ability mayor 0 actor
So You $50 cash and n getting it,
take crack at Limerick No. and finish up the Mayor
All set? Turn to Page 2 and let's 60
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-11-24
n EVERAL executives Of jhs
Hawkins Mortgage Company
i - rr.L,.--- atr-r-nrre Ions laar-a
By GAYLORD NELSON

I - GAuW hlllS AlDIASd6E 3tlGtl lial4N
- whose sinuous loops have
uncoiled in Federal Court for thu
past Two weeks-testified that they
were mere dummies. Just handy
rubber stamps
With them the pay envelope was
the objec- Of reverence. So they per
funCtorily signed documents thrust
before them-iucome tax reports. di-
rectors' minutes. Ietters-with no
more scrutiny than necessary TO To-
cate the dotted line.
Yet believed the business TO be
prosperous. Because the advertising
literature and the head Of the promo
jion made that claim.
Implicit faith and trust are noble
traits.
But the successful management
Of 3 corporation requires the serv-
ices Of men equipped with some
thing more. Business - conducted
by concrete men not by abstract
virtues Capable executives are
more necessary than a clean bill Of
health from d state securities com
mission.
For wildcat promoters surround
themselves with dummy executives
who are long on trust and short on
intra ctabiHty. Who are only stuffed
shirts. And whose fC7Ctions are to
decorate the show window.
IF prospective investors would ex-
anime these window displays in
stead OF casualty admiring them
there would he fewer spectacular
bonfires Of life savings.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-11-24
He KNOWS HIS OWN FORD
Conductor Sees Gar Being Stolcn--
Hops OF and Saves 1t.

Some folks say all Ford coupes
look alike, but not Herschcl Beman.
2417 Prospect St, conductor on a
Prospect street car
While on his run today his auto
passed his street car lie lcaped off
at Capitol Ave. and South St, com
mandeered another auto and over
took the coupe at Merrill St and
Senate Ave, where he held Wayne
Barrow, is, of 1921 Broadway. and
Herman, alias Freeman Pursley 10,
Of 3O22 w. Vermont St, until police
arrived. Both boys were slated and
held under high bond.
Beman said he had parked his car
at Louisiana St. and Capitol Ave.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-11-24
COOLIDGE LEAD is BIG
Official Figures Give President 205,-
AL Plurality.

President Calvin Coolidge carried
the state of Indiana by a plurality
Of 205, Al over John w Davis, ac-
cording to official ,ures filed by
the thirteen district marshals with
the Secretary Of State today.
Ed Jackson, Governor elect on
the Republican ticket, was 1873. $50
votes behind Coolidge, his plurality
being 1881.
Coolidge received 6976SS votes in
the election in the State. Davis re
ceived 492, PAT and La Toilette re
ceived 70.77S. Jackson received 654,-
1874 and DR.. Carleton r. McCulloch,
Democratic gubernatorial nominee
received 572,303. McCuuoch was
80056 votes ahead Of John w. Davis,
presidential nominee on the same
ticket.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-11-24
HOUSE SHORTAGE
OVER, BUT RENT
REMAINS LEVEL
Real Estate Secretary Says
There Is Tendency to
Make Repairs.

1T is generally conceded that In
dianapolIs has met its housing short
age created by the war and such
building going on now is normal
growth"
This was the statement today Of
Henly I. Hotel. executive sec
retary OF the indianapolis Real
Estate Board
Hotel declared there was no con
gestion in the city with reference TO
housing and there was a tendency
among the highest priced rentals.
not to lower rents particularly but
TO make concessions tn the way OF
/ repairs and Improvements.
Moderate and lower priced
/ rentals are stationery. Hotel said
5000 Vacancies
According to the boards records
there are approximately 1000 empty
houses and apartments in the city
now. out Of approximately l25,o00
homes. This is a normal percentage.
according 70 Hotel. there being
. 600 vacancies out Of Y. 600 homes
before the war.
Hotel declared a small percent
age of the vacancies might he due
10 the seasons tendency to double
up" to save coal bills.
There is no Increase in rentals
except in the downtown business
district, Hotel said.
There is a demand for down
town business rentals. largely due
to the fact that the Indianapolis
business district Is at It's bursting
point and it's got TO go out.
Districts Spreading Out
There are certain commodities
that cannot stand high rent, such
rs furniture and this business is
gradually moving to districts farther
out such as on Meridian. south Of
Washington St This is a big fur
niture district now. It used 10 De
entirely wholesale. Women's ready
/ 10 wear and department stores and
the Ike. which can pay higher rents
are taking these places in the cen
trail business district" Hotel said.
Landlords are repairing and i'm
proving their properties in line with
advise Of Joseph Schmid. former
president Of the real estate board. in
order to hold their rental values and
at the same time beautify Indian
apous. according to Hotel.
While several apartment houses
are under construction. only two
permits have been issued recently
and this is normal growth, according
TO Hotel
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-11-24
Identity
ET7 LILLIAN II. BROWN Of Shell
IAE bv County aged Civil War
veteran of the 9th Indiana

ET7 ILLIAM II. BROWN Of Shell
IWI 10y County-aged Civil War
III veteran of the 9th Indiana
Regiment has unsuccessfully
sought a pension from the Govern
Uont since 1913.
lie did not apply until he became
feeble and unable 20 work Then
the pension bureau informed him
that a pension had already been paid
10 William II. Brown OF that regi-
ment until his death and 10 the
widow afterward
So. in the eleven years since he
petitioned. he has failed 10 convince
the bureau that the pension right
fully his was drawn by another.
Frequently men try 10 step cut
or their shoes and into shoes Of 9TH
ers. But the shoes never exactly
ft. The substitution Is usually dis
covered and the fmposter exposed.
The outward shell Of two individ-
uals may he Identical Or one may
he altered by design 10 resemble the
other. But personalities are never
duplicated They are fashioned by
every incident and every human
contact
Identity is the only unique posses
sion Of every person. And daily con
duct determines whether it is worth
preserving.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-11-24
BRITISH TROOPS
PARADE; EGYPT
PAYS FOR DEATH
Assassination of Sir Lee
Stack Causes Downfall
of Government,

BIZ United Press
CAIRO, Nov. 24-Bdtish troops
paraded in the streets Of Cairo today
after the Egyptian government.
headed by Zaghlul Pasha, had paid
indemnity Of 100000 pounds for the
assassination of Sir Lee Stack, gov
ernor- general Of the Soudan, ana
then resigned.
Other troops seized the customs
houses at Alexandria, while war
ships trained their guns on the
port city.
Cairo was quiet. the populace APP
parently stunned by the rapidity OF
developments. The Bourse was in a
panic at the opening, but confidence
was restored before the close.
Ziwar Pasha. president Of the Sem
ate. was attempting to form a gov
ernment 10 succeed that which fe1
this afternoon.
Payment of the sum. nea rly
50 100000, which severely taxed the
Egyptian treasury, was made under
guns Of a British warship. the Ben
bow. which arrived at Alexandria to-
day.
The check was acconpa MED by a
brief note protesting that some Of
Britains other demands. delivered
Britain's other demands wsre unjus-
tifiable
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-11-24

r. STEN folks Claus coming time
IL great
Slipping gaddest dngs way
long time
Warblng forth splash
Of cash
Announcing that's puzzles
that better than bonanza oil stock Some play with good
EVERY DAY I'm going to give away 500 in cash. Good
hard currency Not stage money counterfeit but real
honestto goodness cash.
But that the half of find what
ing this cash indianapolis and the vicinity.
This 500 DAY is for Limerick Lost Lines And
down to the part of the whole thing
You all what Limerick little fve-ine jingle
oshest of jingle with the first and fifth lines
rhyme
and rhyme.
entertaining
started writing them, can't stop That's trouble
But Lmercl aren't complete the
but that fifth last line can't that far and then I'm
stumped
you and the 500 a DAY To get my
Lmercs completed with that fifth "ost Line I'm going give
away 500 EVERY DAY
a sample Limerick the place
We a u for our
To bunk the cockotoo,
Near the rabbits and hares
And the tOhie polar BEARS
To kids pure milk isn't blue.
My LostLine" only last
absent.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-11-24
Church ENTERED,
$500 IS STOLEN
Safe Of First Baptist COngre-
cation Taken,

Police have few clews to bandits
who entered tho First Baptist
Church. Vermont and Meridian SITS,
Sunday night and carried away a
safe containing $500.
Miss Rose Z. Roush. 1244 n. Hi
nois St. church secretary, and J. w.
Radclif, janitor. discovered the theft
when they went to the church TO
work today.
Police say the burglars entered
through a rear window and carried
the small safe out the some window.
It is thought the bandits used an
auto or truck to haul the safe away
Miss Roush said the money consisted
Of a basket Of envelope contributions.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-11-24
81, 300 NOT TOO MUCH?
Amount Is Suggested as Pay for
Each Election Commissioner.

County commissioners today in
dicated 81 800 each might not be too
much TO pay Leo X. FesIer and
Humphrey n. Harrington for super
vising the recent election in Ma
rion County. Fesler was Republican
and Harrington Democratic election
commissioners. They received $1,000
for their work in the primary.
County Attorney Russell J. Ryan
recommended the payment. Com
missioners withheld action until the
election officials submit bills.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-11-24
NO FEAR OF PLAGUE
Rats Examined for Trace of Pneu-
monic Epidemic.

Indianapolis is In no danger Of the
deadly pneumonia or bubonic
plague. DR.. Herman G. Morgan. city
health officer. said today, after ex-
aminations were made of several
the city.
The rats were examined merely
as a matter of precaution after re-
ports that the pnumonic plague was
present in Los Angeles, Cal.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-11-24
H00SIERS SEE PRESIDENT


~ Times Special
WASHINGTON. Nov. 24.-Judge
Oscar Bland Of the United States
Court of Custom Appeals. today
urged President Coolidge TO appoint
John l.. Lewis, president Of the
United Mine Workers of America.
Secretary Of Labor to succeed James
J. Davis, who will retire in March.
Shortly after Bland's visit. former
Governor OF Indiana James p. Good
rich called on the President. but no
statement was made regarding the
subjects discussed.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-11-24
STOCK MARKET ACTIVE
Low Priced Rails Climb to New
Highs Oils Show Strength.
BIZ United Press

By United Press
NEW YORK, Nov. PA week
end accumulation of orders con
tinued the post election boom on the
stock exchange again today, the
turnover on stocks passing 100000
shares at 1:30 p. m.
Bond sales during the first three
hours Of the market were $11 .609, 900
Low priced rails were a feature
in the early trading, some issues
climbing to new highs. Oils also
showed 2 disposition to move up.
with Maryland and other issues
higher.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-11-24
Sticl.er XioIntors "Riddenr

Police today swore out warrants
against twenty-six minor traffic rule
violators who have failed to obey
''sticker" summons to headquarters.
They will be ridden to headquarters
in the patrol wagon. The first per
son so arrested was Lawrence Welch,
%, of % w. Ohio St, charged with
improper driving.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-11-24
CHAPLIN TO WE'D.
RUNOR REPORTS
Comedian Said on Way Into
Mexico for Ceremony,

II 7 NIITH FTfH6
HOLLYWOOD, Cal, Nov 81
Filmdom awoke today to the greatest
thrill in months-Charlie Chaplin
due 10 he married again.
The famous comedian. according
to reports from Mexico civ, is en-
route to Guaymas. Mexico, where he
will we'd Lita Gray, the little dark
eyed leading lady he picked for his
next production.
Miss Gray and her mother are al
ready IN Guymas, it was learned
while the funster is due to cross the
Arizona line into Mexico some time
today.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-11-24
FRENCH BONDS SOLD
One Hundred Million Dollar Loan
Over-Subscribed In 55 Minutes.

By United Press
NEW YORK, Nov. 24.-The $780,
000000 French loan arranged by J.
r. Morgan & Co, was over-sub-
scribed ffty-fve minutes after the
bonds were offered for sale today.
The bonds went on sale at "a and
will yield approximately 1853 per
cent. When the Offering is sub
scribed total United States foreign
loans for the year will have reached
the vast total Of $1,136, sos, 600.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-11-24
PSYCHOLOGISTS ALSO SEEK
PROOF WOMAN WAS KILLED
Guinea Pigs Thrust Into Flames in
Experiment to Determine Effect
of Fire on Flesh-Make Tests of
Charred Remains of Animals.


COLUMBUS Ohio, Nov. 24.-New evidence pointing
directly than the possibility of murder in the furnace
mystery unearhed today when Prosecutor John R. King
and detectives made thorough search Of the Lutheran parson
age
Stains which may be blood, discovered near the
fnrnace in which Mrs Adde SheatsleEs body found
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-11-24
EXCHANGE is ROBBERY
Bandit Takes Watch as Well as
Switching Caps.

David Ward, 1913 S. Noble St, to-
day wore a cap that belonged to q
bandit. He told police he was held
up at Washington and West SITS,
robbed Of a $50 watch and forced to
exchange head pieces.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-11-24
BATTLEsHIPs ON WAY
British Cabinet Orders Five War
Vessels to Egypt.

BIZ United Press
LONDON. Nov. 24.-Five British
warships converged on Egypt today
to enforce the demands OF Great
Britain for reparation for the murder
of Sir Lee Stack.
a full cabinet meeting at No. 10
Downing St resulted in the battle
slaps being ordered to Alexandria at
onoA
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-11-24
CHICKENPOX INCREASES
Health Authorities Take Precau-
tiOnary Steps i'm Schools.

Increase in the number Of cases
of chickenpox among school chill
dren is causing health city Of
f1cials and school nurses to take
strict precautionary measures.
This month 1873 cases of chicken
pox have been reported. bringing
the total for the year TO 996.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-11-24

By { ntted PrckS
r7AMILTON. Ohio. Nov "a.
Ill Pinned beneath wreck
age Of the automobile
which had crushed out the life
Of his companion. Vassie Combs,
%, today drew a revolver from
his pocket and committed sui
eide.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-11-24
Capital for Dividends

Willis with Frank ]. iTaight said
he was employed to make an audit
Of Hawkins books in 1922. on
cross-examinat ton he said that the
Hawkins company from 1919 to 1922,
inclusive, spent capital and un,
earned money to pay dividends on
stock.
1t was brought out that the com
pany's books showed losses over
those years varying from 5000
10 $500 600. but that a printed state
ment OF conditions of the company
showed it to he making money and
that it was able to pay all it's debts
and still have accumulated s129.264.
Willis said he wrote an explana
tory confidential note to accompany
his audit and the explanation was
not made public On direct ques-
Turn to Page ~
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-11-24

Lewis Simpson, %, was killed
instantly when the automobile
left the slippery road on a sharp
curve. Two others in the car
were not seriously injured. I'm
able to free Combs from the
wreckage, they went for help.
ard in their absence Combs killed
himself. "a
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-11-24
Seven Demands

The ultimatum delivered by Lord
Allenby contained seven demands
and threatened appropriate meas
ures If they were not complied with
within twenty-four hours. This time
limit expired and new note was
presented, demanding the payment
of the indemnity by noon today.
One Of Britains supplementary de4
mands was that 1000 (nearly
$4,000 be paid to a native policeman
assassins. The Egyptian govern.
ment paid this sum today and LORD
Allenby went to the hospital and
gave the money to the policeman.