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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-23
knowledge Was Possible"

Under Cross-examination Of James
W. Noel, one of the attorneys for the
defense. Harsh admitted that Marcus
Sonntag, president of the bank, had
negotiated the loan and might have
had knowledge Of the identity Of the
maker.
Daniel W. Cahill, vice president of
the South Side Trust and Savings
Bank of Chicago, testified McCray had
borrowed $4,000 from his bark on a
personal note secured by collateral.
This debt has been cut down to
$17.50 he said.
Cahiu persisted in answering ques-
tons in an almost inaUdible voice.
This drew the fire Of Judge Anderson.
Whats the matter?" the judge
asked Are you too weak to speak
up?'
The witness voice improved i'm
mediately.
l. X. Tingley. cashier of the First
National Bank of Connersville. test1-
fed that. in answer TO letters from
the Governor. his hank had discounted
$4,000 note signed Hickory Island
Stock Farm.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-23
Foreign Exchange

BIZ United Financial
NEW YORK April 23.-Further new
highs for sterling and both French and Bel
Eian francs were scored al the opening to-
day Sterling demand. =. 30 Is cable.
81 80 Il Francs demand. $500 cable.
6sO'5c Lire. demand AS iac- cable.
I 49c BeIEian demand. 80 re. cable.
$500 Marks. 4 800. 600. 600 600 70 the
dollar Czech5. demand 2Q6c. cable.
296 nc. Swiss demand. Il &C. cable.
1855 Guiiders. demand. 57l2c. cable.
37I5c Pesetas demand. 14IOc. cable,
I412c Swedan demand 2G21c: cable.
% 25c Norway. demand 1850: cable.
13o2c- Denmark demand. 16.1Ic; cable.
1910 Greek. demand, 2.04 = C; cable.
.. O5c.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-23
Local Bank CIearingS

April % 1924 April 23. 1928
hearings SO .S67. 600 S2.91S.0OO
lebits .....S Sc. oil 900 S5.037 900
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-23
DOORS OPEN FOR
HARRY K. THAW
Continued From Page u

behalf Of her SON. Russell, born when
she was Harry Thaws wife. was bit
terly resentful of the jury 5 verdict
IT'S a disgrace" she exclaimed
There was only one white man on
the jury"
(She explained she referred to one
of the two negro jurors who was
reported to have held out for more
than six hours against the others.
who were Immediately for ThawJ
Gives Rambling Statement
Harry, in rambling statement,
which he picked out himself upon
a typewriter while awaiting the YER
dict, announced he would probably
make some provision for his former
wife
'I don't want his charity-his dirty
money" Evelyn snapped when she
heard about this II interviewed for
my boy, who's entitled to inherit his
fathers estate. But Mrs. Thaw has
her son now and suppose she doesn't
care"
Thaw's statement, which is appar-
emily an attempt to explain the mat
ter in which he flew to the press
table yesterday and delivered a long
harangue. follows verbatim.
About an hour before the morning
session, Mr. Coyne and / knew there
was danger later that a juror might
be withdrawn and. If not counsel, I
was greatly worried. The United Press
reporter, also Mr. Beamish "a Phila-
delphia reporter) and the New York
American, and I believe the New
York Times observed this and I be-
lieve the rest all know now Mr.
as 1 attempted to hear Mr.. Gray's
harangue when he attempted to tell
the jury I was 'perturbed by his
talk, I had to use my handkerchief
in laughing For my anxiety never
came from him.
May Assist Evelyn
Shortly after my lawyer arranged
to prevent any possible objection, but
we all were greatly relieved when
Judge Monaghan began to charge the
jury His charge was excellent and
most fair.
DIR. Kirkby and I had arranged
to assist Miss Nesbit SHOULD she like
it, but that may be slightly delayed.
However, I believe no one will object
in case I manage this.
Judge Patterson's speech was adj
mirable. His first paragraph was alb
solutely splendid"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-23

NEW YORK-Dui1ng the month of jan
usry last, the Credit National made the pay
ment on accounts OF the French government
to inhabitants of the devastated regions for
losses and damages sustained during the
war reached 300 .025 511 francs. The Bank
ers Trust Company of New York is advised
by It's French information service that this
brings the grand total of payments made
by the Credit National since its foundation
up to %. 451 .934 400 francs.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-23
new YoRK-An independent ticket for

NEW fUHh-An independent ticket TOT
members of governing committee of the
New York Stock Exchange has been an
nounced The nominations are identical
with regular administration slate with the
exception of Blair s. williams of williams
Nicholas & Moran. replacing the name of
Charles v. Benton of Swartout & Appen-
cellar for a term OF four years. Mr.. Will
Hams term as governor expires this year
The election will be held May 12.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-23
Raw Sugar Market

NEW YORK. April 23-Raw sugar
2T RIA ~ b.o.a assx 81 &@Sss.' 'aS'
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-23
Business News

OIL CITY. Pa. April 23.-Crude oil pro
duction in the United States increased IL. 7SS
barrels daily the past week to an average
of .944 ag5 barrels daily. according TO tho
Oil City Derrick.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-23
Second Hour

No further progress on the recovery
was made by the main body Of stocks
in the late morning, but continued evil
dence OF strength was given by the
action of the specialties Of an over
crowded short interest. Atlantic Re
fning snapped back to 112. as against
Tuesdays low Of los and other issues.
Included in the long list of stocks
which were loaning fiat We're Coca
Cola, Daniel Boone Knitting. Ameri-
can Wooden. American Sugar, L. S.
Rubber, first preferred Congoleum,
National Lead, Central Leather pre-
ferred. Overland preferred. Nash.
New Orleans, Texas and Mexico. Vel
low Cab. Chicago Yellow Cab and
General Electric.
Twenty average industrial stocks
Tuesday averaged 1922, up "a per
cent. Twenty average rails averaged
S1.20, up .O7 per cent.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-23
INDUSTRIALS FIND
BOOST IN BETTER
FREIGHILOADINGS
Increase in Cars for Past
Week Ending April IL
Is 19,203.
BALDWIN MAKES GAIN
Shorts 0verextention Brings
Further Recovery at
Start.
The WALL STREET JOURNAL
BALDWIN MAKES GAIN
The WALL STREET JOURNAL

NEW YORK, April 2S.-Industrials
were strengthened in the early trad
ing by the increase of 1928 cars in
freight Ioadings for the week ended
April II, as compared with the pre-
vious week This interruption to the
decline in railway traffic over the last
few weeks was taken 10 indicate that
the falling of lately noticeable in
general business had been arrested
and stock prices responded accord
ingly. Baldwin rebounded Ia from
Tuesdays low Of 10S and proportion
ate recoveries took place in Can,
Wooden and other industrial leaders.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-23
First Hour

Overexertion of shorts brought
about further recovery in the indus
trials in the first nour. The announce
ment that thirty-four stocks We're
loaning fiat called attention to the
virtually unprecedented bear account.
Technical possibilities contained in
this situation caused many traders TO
retire some of their contracts for the
decline. This caused a spirited rally
in various issues lately under prOfes-
sional pressure and encouraged re-
sumption Of constructive activities in
Kennecott. Chile and other low cost
copper producers, and in specialties
OF the calibre Of Fleischman, which
reached a record high for the year
at 5OX
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-23

LONDON-Exchequer reports for the
week ended April 20 shows receipts IT.
395.7S5 (pounds). against 1880 400. the
previous week Expenditures 1923. 343
against 9,370126. Floating debt 1885,
10000 against 764 .235 500.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-23

NEW YORK-The loan crowd on the
floor of the New York stock Exchange this
morning vas ong of the largest ever seen
there There was a demand for stock in
substantial volume II is estimated that at
one time thirty four issues were loaned flat.
American Wooden was loaned fat for the
first time in q considerable period and Coco
Cola went 20 = 1-64 premium 1t Is stated
that never before in the history of the
stock exchaI ge has there been list Of
thirty-four stocks loaning fat
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-23
Indebtedness Reduced

He said he had no knowledge that
the Governor owned the farm. The
indebtedness had been. cut in half in
two payments. Tingley said
J. b. Barker, treasurer of the Peo-
ple's Trust and Savings Bank Of
BoonHlle. testified to discounting pa
per signed Hickory Island Stock
Farm" u. l. Virgins" and Nor
gan County Stock Farm" aggregat-
ing $3.50. Five hundred md fifty
dollars has been paid on the notes, he
Further evidence indicating McCray
obtained loans from Indiana banks In
return for making them State deposit
tories was introduced by the Govern
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-23
fire
TURNED ON NOTES
Continued From Page u

hart & Co. was worth at least $50 900,
and a. E. Herman & Co., at least
$4,000. Notes Of these two compa-
MES were given as collateral
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-23
"You Have Been So Kind"

Correspondence between the Gov
ernor and Joseph NJ. Hirsch, cashier
of the Cannelton National Bank of
Indiana and former State Senator,
disclosed that the Cannelton bank,
early in 1928, discounted $4,000 note
signed Morgan County Stock Farm"
and indorsed by the Governor, be
cause you have been so kind in max
ing this bank a State depository"
1T was between Jan. 10 and Jan. 10
that the little matter of State deposits
was taken care Of, was it?" Elliott
asked the witness.
ut was" Hirsch replied.
Evidence showed that, on Jan. /,
1928. the Governor sent his circular
letter" offering "some wellsecured cat
cattle paper" to the bank
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-23
Conservative Statement

A financial statement of the Gov
ernod's assets and liabilities accompa-
MED the letter The statement, the
letter said, was ION a most conserva-
tive basis"
On the strength of this letter, Stull
said he discounted a $3.50 note signed
with the name of the Allen County
Stock Farm. This note, Stull testi-
fed, had been cut to $1,000.
In answer to question by Elliott,
Stup said he did not know Governor
McCray was the sole owner of the
Allen County farm.
Walter Harsh, vice president of the
American Trust and Savings Com
pany of Evansville, testified that he
had discounted paper for the Gov
ernor aggregatng $40, 900 in the form
Of six notes bearing the names Of the
Morgan County Stock Farm, A. Mess
man & Co. and A. E. HERMAN & Co.
Harsh said he had no knowledge
that the notes were executed by Nc
Cray and did not represent actual
transactions. He identified a letter in
which McCray asked for a renewal Of
one of the notes on the ground that
these people are feeding cattle and
hogs and are not yet ready to move
them"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-23
Vote Is Mentioned

Frank McCarty, president of the
Citizens National Bank of Kokomo,
preceded Hirsch. He identified cor
respondence between his bank and
the Governor A postscript to a let
ter written early in 1928 by the Gov
ernor to McCarty in which the Gov
ernor requested renewal Of notes, read
as follows:
"P. S. I was pleased to vote for
your bank as one of the repositories
today"
The correspondence between the Ko-
komo bank and the Governor showed
the bank had requested a statement
of the financial condition of "A. f.
Herman & Co." whose name APP
peared on a note offered the bank by
the Governor.
A reply from the Governor read:
'Mr. HERMAN will be here tied up
with the State fair. He is a fine man
and worth at least $4,000 or $4,000.
am inclosing my own statement of
May l, 1929"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-23
Letters Only Information


$4,000. Notes Of these two compa-
MES were given as collateral
Letters Only Information
c. C. Fisher. cashier of the Atlas
State Bank Of Union City. Ind, tes-
titled he knew nothing about the max
ers of notes which his bank had dis
counted, other than what the Cover
nor had told him in letters.
r. J. Beckman, vice president Of
the Beckman State Bank of Ferdi-
nand, Ind, testified that he had pur-
chased a $4,000 personal note of the
Governor through the Meyer-Kiser
Bank, taking as collateral $4,000 worth
of cattle paper. Two hundred fifty
dollars Of this has been paid, he said.
r. B. Stull, cashier Of the First Ma
tional Bank Of Bloomington, identified
letters written by the Governor, con-
tanning these statements:
These notes have been made by
reliable men whom I have investl-
gated"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-23
indianapolis Banker on Stand

l.. A. Wiles, cashier Of the South
Side State Bank Of India napolis, testi-
fed his bank still holds notes of the
Governor totaling SIS 5000, secured by
collateral in the shape of cattle notes
Endorsed by the Governor.
Lee l.. Persise, president of the
State Bank of Salem, identified cor
respondence and said the Governor
owes his bank $4,000.
James c. Duffy, cashier of the Bur
nettsville State Bank Of Burnettsville.
testified that he had discounted cattle
paper amounting to $4,000.
H. e. Herr4ck, cashier OF the Live
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-28
REMEMBER
WHEN

"YoMEN wore fancy combs
In the back OF their
w heads, with rhinestones
in 'em. An they did their hair up
in hobs an wore funny loolkin' hats
that set down in front. Storekeep-
ers always kept a box OF clay pipes
which were called T. DIS. an sold
for a penny, an they had yellow
painted at their mouth end, which
stuck on yer lips when yer first
tried 1t.
There weren't no sanitary drink.
in cups or bottled water, public
fountains bein' fancy things OF
iron with lions mouths, the watar
came out Of snakes heads, the
drinkin' dippers being Of iron with
chains attached.
Women did UP their own lace
curtains when they house cleaned,
stretchin' 'em on frames in thu
back yard after they was washed,
neighbors borrowin' stretchern
from each other. An II yer hoped
a fence an ran through a yard
with one in yer'd get the life
bawled out of yer, women believin'
there was nothin' more sacred in
: life than parlor curtain, nicely
starched and properly hung, for IL
one was crooked life was a failure.
REMEMBER?
I'LL SAY YER DO.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-28

A great industry overlooked is
the selling Ut portable grand
stands to actors.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-28

II we don't win the Olympics It
will mean that Europe has more
pedestrians entered than we have.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-28
THE WORLD
WE LIVE IN
BY Dave Sentner

"VERYBODY is investigating
N, Congress except the voters.
- Grand opera is now being
given in English. There's a bunch
for radio announcers.
You find few bootleggers en-.
gagged in the milk-of.human.kind.
ness business.
One for the evolutionists IL that
a monkey also never knows when
he has had enough to eat.
East Wind, West Wind. South
Wind, Pung-
The Chinese Weather Man invent
ed Ma Jong.
A foreigner says that Ameri-
cans lack sleep. We call It being
wide awake.
One thing about getting letter
on hotel stationery is that you
can feel fairly sure the writer Is
stopping somewhere else.
II we don't win the olympics It
will mean that Europe has more
pedestrians entered than we have.
A Berlin cornetist tried out his
vaudeville act in a lions den,
says a dispatch. No wonder a
lion needs a stout heart.
A great industry overlooked is
the selling Ut portable grand
stands to actors.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-12-18
ENJOYING THEMSELVES IN
THE LAND OF SUNSHINE

Editor Democrat:-Wele left Penns-
vile, O., Nov s.; visited with our
daughter Mrs. Ed Humphrey in Co
lumbus for two weeks; left Colum-
bus Nov. 26, at 3 p. m, over the B.
& O., for Cincinnati. There We took
a Suwanee river special Pullman
car; arrived at Jacksonville, Fla. on
| the morning of the 28th. There we
took the Tampa special (fast train);
had to change cars at Haines City.
We arrived about $3.50 p. m, at our
brother-inlaw's B. B. Marshalls at
Winterhaven, Fla, where we are
now. We left Mrs. Lide Thompson
at Jacksonville, in care of friend
who was going to Miami, Fla. She
would arrive at Vero at $50 p. m.
1t was quite cool here when we
first came, but now is warm as a
June day. We ate our dinner today
on the back porch facing the lake,
watching some boys at distance
bathing, jumping backwards and
diving in the lake; they seemed to
be enjoying it.
Our brother-in-law has fine new
nome on Lake Martha. 1t is pink
stucco; nine room with bath up
stairs and down; has all modern con-
veniences; has two large screened
porches-one on the west and one
on the north, facing the lake. They
moved into it about two months ago.
We were here two years ago and saw
the lots sold on this street and now
there are a dozen new houses up,
and about that many more under
construction. The town is building
up fast. We get mail three times q
day The sea board air line is
building a new depot just a little
out of town, said to be as fine as any
in the state and it is to be completed
by the first of January. 1t crosses
the Atlantic coast line at Winter
haven and goes on to the southern
part of the state. There will be a
number of Pullmans daily from
New York, Chicago and other large
cities of the north. The trains are
crowded with people coming south
some for the climate and some for
investment. Machine loads of peo-
pie are coming into the state daily.
More people are coming to Florida
this winter than ever before.
We sure are enjoying the fruit
grape fruit, oranges, tangerines,
mandarins, kumquats, guavas, ba-
nanas and pawpaws. When G. B.
can't find anything to do he goes up
town and with about dozen other
tourists spends his time playing barn
yard golf. That's where he is this
afternoon.-Mrs.G G.. B. Dougan, Win
terhaven, Fla, Dec. 10, 1924.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-12-18
MAN MAKES
FINE AG. COLLEGE RECORD

The following interesting news is
sent us by the O. S. T., News Ser
vice: John L. McKitrick, former resi-
dent of Pennsyille, will have the dis
tinction of completing a four year
course in the College of Agriculture
in three years and 10 months, al
though he had no high school train
ing. Mr. McKitrick will receive his
diploma from Ohio State University
at the winter commencement on Fri
day, Dec. 19.
A year at Morgan county normal
school, two years teaching in the
Buck Run and Rock Hollow schools,
and study at home enabled him to
pass the entrance examinations at
the state university which may be
substituted for high school credit.
While serving in France during
the World war Mr. McKitrick was
gassed The Federal Board for vo-
cational Training offered him a
course in agriculture at Ohio State
University when the condition of Mr..
Kitrick's lungs prevented him from
finishing out the term at his last
school appointment in Morgan coun-
ty. His wife, daughter of Frank
Van Fossen of Pennsville, taught in
Mr.. McKitrick's place till the end Of
that term.
While in the university Mr.. Nc
Kitrick specialized in agricultural
engineering and made an intensive
study of farm buildings. During his
senior year he completed plans for a
new type of feed barn which is under
construction in Franklin county.
In recognition of his successful
completion of the work in the de-
partment of agricultural education
at Ohio State, he will receive state
certificate to teach vocational agri-
culture.
In addition to getting his degree
as Bachelor of Science in agriculture
Mr.. McKitrick has one-third of the
work required for his Masters de-
gree. He hopes to stay in Columbus
long enough to secure his higher de-
gree.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-12-18
Bald Knob

C. e. Drake of GAINESVILLE, was a
caller in this vicinity the first of
the week. w. T. Bell who has been
i'll the past two weeks, is better at
this writing. Miss Helen Rex of
Woodgrove, spent the week end
with Miss Bernice Campbell, and
attended the social at Hackney Fri
day evening. Miss Laura Flem-
ing and cousin Beatrice Carroll of
McConnelsville, spent Sunday with
John Murphy and family. Mr.. and
Mrs. c. e. Stokes of near Relief,
spent Monday with the latter's faith
er w. T.. Bell. Mrs. Rachel Meier
rem spent the week end with her son
III. o. McFerren, and family. Miss
De Elite Stewart spent Friday
night with Misses Lucille and Lilly
Bell and attended the social at
Hackney Friday evening". Clair
Ferguson, Phillip Murphy and Mil
dred Glines are victims of chicken
pox. All the pupils of the Gross
Roads Sunday school are requested
to be present next Sunday, Dec. FL
Receives Bad Injury
Johnnie Oliver, the blacksmith al
Hackney, was badly hurt Saturday
while at work on his sawmill, or
the Dolph Hook farm. He was
shoveling sawdust with shovel and
in some way the saw struck the
shovel handle, causing 1t to strike
him in the face, breaking his jaw
bone. He was taken to the Mariet
ia hospital.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-12-18
Dies Near PIantsville

Mr.. Edward Kelly, aged about so,
died Tuesday at midnight at his
home in Marion township, near
Plantsville, after an illness of two
years of cancer of the stomach. His
wife who was Mary Funk, survives,
also the following children: Howard
Kelly of Athens county; Willard of
Washington county. and Earle KEEL
ly and Mrs. Ethel Ross of the home.
He also leaves two brothers
Charles Kelly of Sharpsburg, and
James of Cedar Rapids, Ia, and four
sisters-Mrs. Ruth Petit, Sharps-
burg; Phoebe Greenwald, Washing
ton county; Mrs. Hannah White.
Columbus, and one who resides in
the west The deceased was farm
er, and for many years had been a
member of the u. B. church.
Funeral services will be held Fri
day at IL o'clock at the Bethel
church, and interment will be made
in the Bartlett cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-12-18
birthday Party At Geo. Best Home

Mr. and Mrs. George Best of this
place were very much surprised last
Friday, Dec. II, Mr.. Best's S2nd
birthday, when about noon all of his
children came flocking in with we'll
filled baskets, in which were roasted
chickens, beef loaf, scalloped oysters,
potato salad, pie, doughnuts, cakes,
pickles, sandwiches, and many other
good things. The dinner was served
cafeteria style. After the feast Mr..
Best received some valuable pres
ents from his children which he
greatly appreciated.
Those present we're Mr.. and Mrs.
Will Deedrick, Mr.. ana Mrs. Chas.
Best and daughter Hazel, Mr.. and
Mrs. Will Best, Mr.. and Mrs. Gus
Abel and son, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
Embree, Mrs. Gladys McCarty and
son Clarence, Mr.. and Mrs. George
w. Sherwood, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Best, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Roberts and
daughter and Mr.. and Mrs. Howard
Deedrick.-XX.