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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-16
FAIR BOARD PLANS
FOR M'CRAY TRIAL
Employment Of Additional
Lawyers Considered,

The question of obtaining additional
legal counsel to represent the Indiana
board OF agriculture at the trial OF
Governor McCray. March 4, in connec-
ton with the $155,00O loan from the
board, was presented to members to
day by William NJ Jones, secretary
treasurer.
Tho executive committee at a previ
GUS meeting voted to refer the matter
Of legal representation to Attorney
General u. S. Lcsh.
The board created the position of
superintendent Of programs at the
1924 State fair, approved a $500 ad
vertising contract for the Indiana
State Federation Of Labor year book,
authorized construction Of a 900
Purdue building as previously planned
and decided to tear down the north
west sheep barn at the Playground.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-16
HANCOCK DEPUTY
SHERIFF HELD IN
BOOZE PLOT CASE
Federal Agents 3 Charge
Scheme to BIacknaiI
Farmer Uncovered,

Warrants charging Lawrence Kin
der Of Greenfield. former state motor
policeman. who says he is deputy
sheriff Of Hancock County; Norman
zouezi, 1922 Il. Washington St; Ed
ward Griffith. 1916 keystone Ave;
Clarence Kinsley, 919 Park Ave. and
another man whose name was not
made public, with conspiracy to i'm
personate a Federal officer, were is.
sued today.
The action was taken by Bert c.
Morgan. Federal prohibition director,
as the result OF discovery OF what
Federal officers declare was one Of
the most daring liquor blackmail plots
ever uncovered in Indiapa.
The quartette waived arralgnment
and were held to the Federal grand
jury by Commissioner Howard S.
Young. Bonds, $2,5OO each.
There is a possibility that other
Hancock County officials may be i'm
plicated, Federal officials said.
Kinder was questioned at length to-
day by Morgan and other" federal Of
ficials upon a written statement made
by Zollezi after he, Griffith and Kins-
ley were arrested Friday night by
Prohibition Agents George Winkler,
Joe Shansberger, Roy Negley and
Seth Ward at the home Of J. N.
Bridges, farmer, about two miles
north OF Greenfield.
The plot, according to Federal
agents, took the following form:
Zolezi, Griffith and Kinsley
planted" a keg of liquor at the
Bridges home in the absence Of Mr..
and Mrs. Bridges, Feb. 8. When they
returned they found Zollezi and Grit
fifth waiting At first zollezi said he
was George Winkler. but when
Bridges said he Knew Winkler, stated
he was another prohibition agent, r.
win Horner.
zollezi offered to overlook" the case
for $1,000, Federal agents charge.
Bridges paid 5000 and agreed to pay
$500 Friday night, agents said. zollezi
and Griffith were arrested when they
appeared.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-16
TAGGART MOVE
STILL DISCUSSED
Report Crittenberger VIII
Withdraw Persists,

Discussion among candidates for
Governor, their managers and follow
,ers continued today to center around
the statement of Thomas Taggart
supporting DR.. Carleton B. McCulloch
for. the Democratic nomination.
Reports that Dale J. Crittenberger,
Anderson, a candidate for the Demo
cratic nomination, would withdraw
persisted despite Crittenberger's de-
nial.
Friends of Republican candidates
We're seeing an advantage for them
in the situation. They declare that
the Taggart statement will result in
bitterness oil the part of Democratic
candidates left out in the cold' and
that if M'Culloch is nominated the Re
publican nominee can capitalize this
feeling.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-16
Senate Inquiry viii Recon-
vene Feb. 25 After Evil
dence Is Considered,
'SLUSH FUND NEXT UP
estfmony.T Thus Far Present.
ed Even ConfuSeS Commit
tee in SenSationaIism.
BY PAUL r. MALLON
United Press Stof Correspondent.


WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.-Teapot
Dome, investigators today paused to
decide the reaction and scope OF their
further inquiry into leasing of naval
oil reserves.
Hearings have ben adjourned until
Feb. 25, when the 100000 slush
fund reported to have been used. will
be gone into. Edward B. Mclean
millionaire Washington publisher, who
is coming up from Palm Beach, was
notified he need not appear to answer
his subpoena at present. Mclean
was to be asked about the million
dollar fund, but questioning Of Nc.
Lean was thought unnecessary at
present.
nittee in many years has produced
such variety OF sensations with such
a rapidity which this committee has.
The evidence thus far presented makes
a mountain Of documents.
Even committee members are a lit
tie confused at times in trying to keep
clear in their minds just what the
committe has developed. In brief,
here is what has been shown:
1. That Albert 3. Fall. former Sec
retary Of the Interior, obtained
100000 from Edward L. Doheny,
lessee OF California naval oil reserves
Continued on Page IL
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-16

Samuel r. Artman, commissioner in
charge of the inquiry, and c. E.
Matthews. chief Of the railway in
spection division, will begin drafting
Of the order Thursday morning.
Commissioners are unanimous in
opposition to the long hours required
by the company for traction crews on
The Anderson division.
Disclosed at Anderson
Testimony revealing the existence
of the long day with only forty-fve
minutes for rest was heard at the An
derso -nhearing.
The commission is limited by law to
jurisdiction over safety devices and
equipment. Opinion regarding the
hours Of labor will be expressed as rec
concentrations. It is understood.
CIV. lowering. inspector of the In
Commerce Commission, Wash
ington, D. c.. stated today that a Fed
eral law permits railroads and trac-
ton lines. TO have runs. not exceeding
sixteen hours in a twenty-four hour
period.
Ten-HOUr Rest Required
A ten-hour rest period must be pro-
vided, the Federal law states.
The statute is for protection Of
crews on freight hauls, since passen-
ger train crews seldom are subject to
long day. II a long day IS used
the crew does not work the following
day, it was pointed out.
Artman is Of the opinion that q
thirteen-hour day for crews on whom
rests the safety of human life is dan
gerous. He points to his experience
on the State industrial board, where
he served for more than eight years
in support Of the view.
Addition to the railway inspection
force is being considered
Coroner Jesse A. Helbert, of Madison
County, said tie prosecutor had asked
i'm to decay his verdict until Mon
day. Helbert has been investigating
tor two weeks.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-16
CONF FIRMAT|ON Of
COUNSEL STARTS.
SENATE DEBATE
Lodge and Dill in Tilt Over
Consideration of Ap-
pointeeS,

-BV Lnfted PFses t..
WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.-An at
tempt to have the nominations OF
Owen J. Roberts of Philadelphia. and
Atlee Pomerene. Ohio, continued as
presidential counsel to prosecute the
oil leases considered by the open Sen.
ate today started a bitter fight be
tween Democrats and Republican
Leader Lodge.
Senator Dill, Washington, asked
open consideration of the two names
and when Lodge objected. tried to
move it. Lodge said he was out OF
order.
Dill shouted at Lodge:
You may seal the doors of this
Senate, but you can never seal the
lips of the American people
Senator Ashurst,. Arizona, Demo
crat, denounced the proceedings as "a
game of ping pong"
The oil investigating committee Fri.
day unanimously accepted Roberts,
and voted 10 to 3 in favor of Pome-
rene. Senators Walsh. Dill and Adams
dissented on Pomerene.
Summoning of grand jury to con-
slider criminal action is being consid.
cred.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-16
PRISONER GETS MARRIED
Handcuffed to Officer, Salvatore Geraci
'Takes Unto Himself a Wife,

Handcuffed to police, Salvatore Ger
aci, $50 Tacoma Ave, today promised
to love, honor, and obey" Miss Opal
Rema Schoo1ey in the office of w. A.
Connor, Justice Of the peace, 201 Bald
win Block
Friday night, the eve of the wedding
day, police surprised Geraci at his
home and found six gallons OF liquor
and five revolvers. He is charged with
operating a blind tiger, vagrancy and
unlawful possession of firearms. His
bond was fixed at $500.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-16
they suspected him of being insane.

they suspected him of being insane
The city judge continued the until today in
vestigation could be made.
Then Brown placed cell in the county JAIL because
there provision for putting him in a hospital
He remained in the cell Friday jail phys
clan discovered his condition such immediate attention
necessary. He called city ambulance Brown dead be-
fore he reached the hospital.
That is why he failed answer wien his called
in city court today.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-16
CITY WATER BILL
SHOWS BIG Jump
Hospital Expense More Than
Doubled,

The water bill at the city hospital
totaled $S4215 for January, compared
with former monthly rates of approx
imately $125, it was announced at city
hall toady. The bill received is the
first one under the Indianapolis Water
Company's new schedule, which will
increase water cost at the city hos
pital almost $4,000 year.
City officials can not estimate the
expense to city government of the
ew schedJle.
The board of health is planning to
drill two wells near the hospital, 20
furnish water.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-16
death SHOWS COMMUNITY NEGLECT


"Tz TUBERCULOSIS and heart complications report in
the coroner'S office said today "Vagrancy and in
sanity the charges affidavit the desk of City
Judge Delbert o. Wilmeth.
Both referred to the and both told the story
again of the failure of Marion County Indianapolis prop
e for insane and suspected of being
insane.
The Ralph Brown 49, of Kentucky.
On Feb IL two policemen said they found him acting
queery They arrested him vagrancy charge
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-16

Ten persons suspected of insanity still in cells in the
county Jail held Brown under vagrancy charges
city court.
meantime city officials are considering some provi-
sion to relieve the situation
Last week county commissioners informed Sol Schoss
city health board president that the county removal
of the mentally sick from the JAIL and will for their
the city hospital Schoss said today that he having
architect make survey of the hospital avail
able he will ask the city council for small appropriation for
fitting it.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-16
REPORT EXPECTED MICH. |
Two-Year Moratorium for Germany
Among recommendations.
BIZ United Press

Br United Press
PARIS, Feb. 16.-It is believed the
conference of experts headed by Gen
eral Charles G. Dawes of the United
States which has completed investi-
cation into Germany's capacity to
pay reparations will report to the com
mission about March j.
The recommendations will include
a two-year moratorium for Germany
economic liberation of the Ruhr and
Rhineland, German reparations pay
ments on a scale depending on excess
Of exports over imports.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-16
What Will Happen
WARREN PHILLIPS FOUND
Brother of Local Man Located After
Attempted Suicide by Starving.

A telegram from Banning, Cal.
authorities stating that Warren l..
Phillips Of Los Angeles has been
found has been received by his
brother, Howard II. Phillips, 3131 N
Illinois st.
Phillips wrote letters to his brother
and to a Los Angeles newspaper say
ing that he was voluntarily going to
''starve himself to death" to meet all
upper requirements" He also said
that he was hoping for the same for
giveness for the act that may be ac-
corded to the woman who caused it. 3"
Posses had been searching for Phillips
since last Monday.
Fl. II. Phillips is in st. Vincents
hospital
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-16
INSURANCE UNION FORMED
Association of Mutual Companies Files
Incorporation Papers.

Articles Of incorporation for the
Mutual Insurance Companies Union
of Indiana were filed today with the
secretary of State. Headquarters will
be in Indianapolis. There is no cap
ital stock.
Directors and. incorporators: J. p.
Branaman, Bedford; J. N. Gullefer,
New Augusta; John Clark. Ft. Wayne;
H. K. Nowlin, sos Fidelity Trust Bldg.
indianapolis; John A. Miller, New
castle; c. c.. Freese, La Porte; Frank
E. Hay. Hagerstown; Charles E.
Miller, Mulberry; John Clark, Frank
lin; S, T. Fisher, Peru; D. Z. Shelton,
MOrristown, and NJ. r. Holman.
oagood
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-16
In Ninth District Race.

BIZ :meS SDeci1E
NOBLESVILLE, Ind, Feb. 16-H
II. Besls of this city, formerly presi-
dent of the Indiana Travelling Mems
Association. has announced as a can
didate for Congress on the Republican
ticket in the Ninth Indiana district.
At this time he is the only oppon-
ent of Representative Fred S. PUr-
nell, Ninth District Congressman sew
eral years.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-16
Next!

By Luitcd Neics
NEW YORK, Feb. 16,-Choose
your own poison Thomas 4.
Edison and Hudson Maxim, the
inventor, arc split.
rs lethal gas moro humane
than clectrocution?" Maxim was
asked. following Edison's recent
assertion that it was. well"
said Maxim earnestly AS nc
stroked his long beard. there Is
nothing that beats the oid-fash-
ioned halter. Put a rope around
d mans neck and let him drop"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-16
Grrrr!!

m SMALL sized taxicab
Ia war" was raging in In
Ill dianapolis. The contro-
versy is over the limited parking
space on the Market st. side OF
the Terminal Station.
Heretofore. the Yellow and
Diamond cabs have been sharing
the space. Today the Yellow
cabs had all the space and the
Diamonds were after it.
While yellow cabs occupied the
space, both Yellow and Diamond
cabs Cruised in the neighborhood.
Whenever n cab pulled ont with
a passenger. there was n race be-
tween Nellows and Diamonds for
the space thus left open.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-16
Ft. Wayne Ordered Reassessed

Reassessment of Ft. Wayne was or
cered today by the State tax board
upon petition of John II. Johnson,
auditor of Allen County, who alleged
rank injustice on taxpayers of Ft.
Wayne and practically 100 per cent of
the farmers of Allen County under ex-
listing valuations" The board also or.
dered. reassessment of Knight. town
ship, Vanderburgh County.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-16
SLEET OR SNOW C0MING7
Weather Bureau Week End Outlook
Is Gloomy.
More winter weather.

MUI6 WIIIIoI W0dIIIoI' =
The Government bureau predicted
today that there would be snow and
rain, possibly sleet, tonight. Temper
ature ranged from 20 to 23 degrees
above zero in the early hours. From
25 to 80 will be registered tonight, but
it will be colder Sunday, the bureau
believed.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-16
Woman Named Receiver

Mrs. Levady Chasteen today was
appointed receiver and operator of a
hotel at 321s N. Senate Ave, by Cir
cult Judge H. o. Chamberlin. It is be-
lieved the first time a woman has oc-
cupied such a position in Marion
County
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-16
Mr.. COP, AIDE TO CUPID
Correspondence Fiance Seeks Infor.
nation on Bride-t0.Be.

Police were asked to aid cupid to-
day.
An elderly man, saying he was from
Auburn, N. Y, appeared at headquar-
ters and asked Sergeant Sheehan
what kind OF woman" a certain
widow living in w. Twelfth ST, is.
The sergeant did not know the
woman.
The man, confessing he had become
engaged by correspondence, comment
ed, well, she looks respectable in her
picture" and took a taxi to the bride
to-be's home.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-16
BATTLE ON TAX BILL
One Per Cent Difference in Rates Bit
terly Contested.

bV JFtTen PTe88
WASHINGTON, Feb. ia battle
over one per cent difference in surtax
rates ragged in the House today as a
showdown neared on the tax reduction
bill. - ,-
That bitterly contested one per cent
viii make the bill either a "Repub-
lican" or Democratic measure. II
the Democrats, in combination with
progressives, can force the adoption of
the Garner A per cent rate. the bill
carries d Democratic label.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-16
New Employment Agency

An employment agency which will
specialize in mechanical trades, fac
tory, hotel, restaurant and domestic
help has been opened at 104 Pembroke
Arcade under the name of Reid In
dustrial Service.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-16
WEDDING BELLS SILENT
Sign Warns Clerks Couple Is Under
Age.

Wedding bells won't ring tonight
for John Robert Edwards, colored, Is,
OF 23301s Roosevelt Ave.
Just as John and Miss Winnie Mae
Mitchell, II, Twentieth and Yandes
SITS, were completing the purchase of
a marriage license today the paternal
Edwards hove in view on a run.
Don't give that boy a license, he's
only 49," shouted Edwards.
"Son. you come home with your
father
The father then posted a sign in
the Office warning clerks to refuse
marriage licenses to parties con-
cerned.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-16
Diphtheria Serious at Sheridan

NoBLESvILLE. Ind. Feb. 49,
Seven families have been quarantined
against diphtheria at Sheridan. Two
persons have died.
The town board recently held a
meeting and discussed the situation
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-16
Resignation Because of Cool
idge Order Reported in
Naval Circles.
TRIP WAS PET PROJECT
Officials Intimate Presidents
Move Offers Opportunity
for Secretary to Quit,
BR United Press

bN LHttCd Press
WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.-Resigna-
ton Of Secretary. of the Navy DENLY
as u result Of the abrupt halting by
President Coolidge of the dirigible
Shenandoah north pole trip. was re-
ported in Navy circles to be immi-
nent
DENLY, it was said among naval Of
ficers, felt this more kaenly than he
did the. adoption Of the Senate reso-
luton condemning him in connection
wish the naval oil reserves and de-
maDding he resign.
IN otEer quarters it was intimated
Mr. Coolidge may have taken this
step to afford DENLY an opportunity
to quit the Cabinet voluntarily.
Orders of Coolidge.
DENLY, Friday, announced that in
compliance with orders from the
President, all preparatory work for
the flight had been summariIy stopped.
Mr. Coolidge ordered this done, Den
by's statement said. because of oppo-
sition to the necessary expenditure
of $350,Q00.' No further steps be
taken. he ordered, until Congress had
passed on the naval appropriations
bills and had been given an opportun-
lty to express itself concerning the
flight
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-16
POLICY IN
RUSSIA IS UPHELD
BY LLOYD GEORGE
Former Premier of England
Praises Stand of Newly
Chosen Labor Leader,
BY DAVID LLOYD GEORGE,
@. NJ, NJ. P.

Former British Prime Minister
Copyright, 1924, by United Feature
Syndicate, Inc)
LONDON, Feb. Is By Cable).-
Great Britain is according a quasi &c
jure recognition to Russia. I say
quasi" because questions arising out
OF recognition have still to be settled
Italy is about to follow suit.
For the momeRt. there will be no
Russian ambassador at the Court of
ST. James but the Bolshevik charge
d'affairs will appear there and
British charge daffaires will be re-
ceived in Moscow. There may be no
change in the Russian representative
in London, but his status will be ex-
alted.
Raleovsky in London
Mr.. Rakovsky is in London a the
official representative Of the soviet but
is merely a trade representative. At
any rate, during the late conservative
administration he was not allowed to
enter the portals of the foreign office
and was certainly not welcomed by
its august chieftain. He was relegated
10 the plebian corridors OF the Board
OF Trade
In the reprobate days Of the coali-
ton, the Russian emissary was re
ceived at Downing ST. But Diehardism
drove the Bolshevik lepers outside the
gates and Lord Curzon flung stones at
them with his rhetorical catapult. His
intention, no doubt. was to scare them
away altogether. Had it not been for
the sharp intervention of traders who
were beginning to do business with
Russia and Of others who were looking
forward to business relations with
that country, his design would have
succeeded. AS it was, his effort to ex-
pei the soviet representative failed.
What Will Happen
Now that Mr.. Rakovsky and Mr..
OGrady are arrayed in the panoply
of diplomacy, will it make any differ
ence? A great deal. Not because of
tho change OF status, but more be
cause of the improvement in the at
mosphere. Business was impossible in
the sixty below zero temperature
which existed under the recent admin
Continued on Page 81
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-16
Commission to
Strike at Long
Working Hours
State Order Expected Within Next Ten Days. Will Insist on
More Precautions to Prevent Wrecks Similar
to Crash Near ForviIe,

As result Of the Fortve collision which per-
killed and thrysx injured order will be issued by
the public within days requiring
drastic regulation of traction safety devices and
ing thrteen-hour for crews it
IUac fOrecaS +oda
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-16
Congress Mystif1ed

This mystifed members of Congress
for two reasons.
First there has been very little op-
position in Congress to the flight. and
such as has arisen was based on doubt
stO the value of the expedition and
the danger it involved. rather than. on
the expense.
Second, DENLY personally told the
House Naval Affairs Committee the
flight would cost s1S3.OO0. Noy it is
stated it will cost $3.50, 600. The dis
crepancy is not understood in Con
gress.
The Polar expedition of the giant
dirigible was Denby's pet project. Re,
Gently he made a stirring appeal to
the House Naval Affairs Committee
not to throw any obstacles in the way
of the trip.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-16
Home Edition

NULL service Of the United
= Press, the NEA Service, the
Scripps-Howard Newspaper Al
lance and the Scripps-Pa Paina
Service.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-16
Forecast

CNOW and rain with probably
- sleet tonight and Sunday.
Slightly warmer tonight with
lowest temperature % to 80.
Colder Sunday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-06-30
AND THE BABN
SLEPT RIGHT On

Shortly NO were drcnched Oc,
easionaily the waves came too fp~t
for the boat 20 meet them and one
would hoard as BY the bow and 30
aud Serge took the hrunt OF them
But every wave threw spray the
length Of The boat. aud the only dry
thing on board was the baby. but.
toned down snug In his hasket-and
asleep
He slep, thru II all. How. don't
know-it was certainly rough enough
to have almost shaken him out Of
the crib,
slowly We fought our way across
the channel II seemed We would
never set out OF the SEA. One mo.
ment We would think NC were clear
% the worst OF II. then another susi
would come and things would look
as had as ever. hut finally We
fought clear Of tho straEgicrs OF the
wave pack and got into tho lee Of
Ripple poln; what a named aud
made a landing right on the point
itself.
And while the Mate vas scared. az
she had a right TO ne. l don't think
she realized a. much nA what Nc
had been In. have been TO sea for
several years and l don't mind say.
ing there never was a time when I
was as glad TO step on land AZ TO.
day