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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-08-14

@F ONE life is saved by closing
unguarded swimming holes,
it is worth all the trouble it
causes hundreds to go miles for
swimming.
That's the answer of R. Walter
Jarvis, superintendent of parks, and
Sergt. Harry Smith of the police ac-
cident prevention bureau, to many
letters to Mr.. Fixit complaining Of
police closing swimming holes.
The move is drastic and probably
works inconvenience on many ex-
pert and careful swimmers. How
ever, it was made to protect those
who venture in unguarded waters.
Little Eagle Creek, south of w.
Washington St., has been pointed
out as an ideal swimming place with
water only five feet deep. Yet a
youth was recently drowned there.
Police have closed this place.
Jarvis promised to consider max
ing beach on Eagle Creek next
year and maintain life guards there,
but said the park department funds
would not warrant that this year.
lie pointed out that Enrichsville
and warfleigh were opened this
year.
Here is Mr.. Fixit's mail today:
DEAR MR.. FIxIT-Sinces the po-
lice closed all the swimming holes,
we haven't place nearer 10 go than
Ringgold Ave. Could you tell US Of
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other places to go in several miles
of here. 1t looks as if a city this
size should have moreepools.
C. C. CECIL.
Probably many parents are glad
the police closed unguarded swim
ming holes so their children are
protected. Police want to prevent
sadness in some other home by
seeing boys do not go into these
waters, despite the depth of only
five feet. The city is building
pools as fast as it can. The State
tax board recently prohibited In
dianapolis from building one in
Brookside Park. improvements
cost money and mean higher
taxes.
To complaint of shack at s1a
Economy St.
The fire prevention bureau will
inspect this place and order
changes if it constitutes a fire
trap.
TO GEARGE MURRAY, 640
Union ST., for oil on Norwood st.
between Meridian and Union SITS.
w. B. Schoenrogg of the street
commissioners office will attend
to this.
DEAR MR.. FIxIT-Tabor st. east
of State Ave. is ia terrible conditioil.
1t is nearly imp,tssable with mud
and holes in the street. There are
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-08-14
Commission Approves Con-
tract Whereby Railway
Leases Interurban
Tracks.
RENTAL is 7 PER CENI
Charge Based Upon Ap-
praisaI by Engineers 7
Cent Fare Effective.

The public service commission to-
day approved a contract between the
Union Traction Company Of Indiana
and the indianapolis Street Railway
Company whereby the railway COM
pany leases Unions tracks from
Forty-Sixth St. to Broad Ripple
Park, extending city service as or
dered several months ago by the
commission.
Robert 1. Todd of the street rail.
way company and Arthur Brady,
president of the Union company. ap-
peared before the commission.
Period Is Indefinite
The lease, signed Wednesday, is
for one year and thereafter until
terminated upon six months notice
of either party
Rental is to be per cent annually
upon SIS. .4I7.94,. fair value Of Union
tracks as appraised by engineers OF
both parties.
Service under the contract is to be
gin Aug. 81, when the Union COM
pany viii discontinue its service and
turn over Broad RIPPLE cars, to be
used until the street railway supplies
its own cars,
Fare Has Been 10 Cents
The lease gives Broad Ripple city
fares, cents, four tickets for 25
cents. Heretofore, Broad Ripple
fare has been 10 cents.
The street railway, under the con-
tract. will maintain the tracks, over
which the Union Traction will con-
tinue to run interurban cars. Cur
rent will be provided. for the present.
by the Union Traction. Costs in
both instances will be divided be-
tween the two companies, in proper
ton to the ton-mile Of traffic each
carries.
The street railway viii do any re-
construction work necessary and pay
taxes on the property.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-08-14
DOCTOR DISMAYED WHEN
TOLD TO REVIEW CRIME
Next Big Thrill at Hearing
Expected When Darow
Offers Plea in Final Effort
to Save Youths From
GaIIoWS,
BY EDWARD C. DERR

UnfteG Press stan Correspondent
3 CRIMINAL COURTROOM, CHI.
CAGO, Aug. 14.-Defense in the Leo
pold-Loeb murder hearing today
made a strenuous effort to destroy
the value of the medical evidence
given by DR.. Hugh T. Patrick, star
alienist for the State.
Benjamin Bachrach, defense attor-
ney, sought to show that DIR. Pat
rick had but little opportunity to
examine Nathan Leopold and Rich
ard Loeb, after their arrest for the
murder of Robert Franks and that
his examination was superficial and
therefore inconclusive.
DIR. Patrick has struck many blows
at the defense medical case, dis
missing the entire structure with the
statement that there was nothing
abnormal about either of the boys.
Bachrach brought out that the
doctors conversation with the boys
lasted approximately a half-hour.
when you talked with Leopold
did you consider that as part OF
your examination?" Bachrach asked.
Il suppose / did," DIR. Patrick
answered II don't exactly re-
call. but I presume / made a mental
note Of all that was said for the
purpose OF using It in that manner.
I might not have considered Il in
the light OF a study at that time,
but at least it was a sort of pre-
liminary to my actual examination. l."
Bachrach then sought to show
that the surroundings in the States
attorneys office, where the con-
versations were held. were not
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"Te Gang" Objects to Police Closing Their Szgming Holes

no street lights to guide the way. G.
j. Eder, 1715 e. Tabor st.
Board Of works records show
resolution for graded and graveled
street from State Ave. TO Dawson
st. was rescinded April 9 because
of remonstrance. The majority of
property owners must favor this
Improvement. w. B. Schoenrogg
of the street commissioner office
will see what can be done to repair
t. your street. Petitions must be
made for street lights at the board
Of works office.
To G. f. RUNYAN, 7S6 Woodlawn
Ave:
II you will write more fully, or
explain just where the telephone is,
you can probably get relief. If it
obstructs the alleyway or is 9TH
erwise improperly placed, the board
promises to order it removed.
DEAR MR. FTxIT-Why can't
we have gas on w, Wilkins ST. be
tween Lee and Belmont Aves? Also
sidewalks? We have half the street
oiled Is that all we will get!
TIMES READER.
You must have enough resi-
dents along your street, sign up
guaranteeing they will make gas
connections before the city orders
the extension. File this petition
with the board OF works. Petition
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-08-14
SHE CAN BUY CAR

Judge Withholds Fine for Speeding
in Demonstrator.
Mrs Mae Snyder. 1901 N. Alaba-
ma ST., will be able to buy her new
car.
When arraigned on a charge of
driving thirty miles an hour. She
testified that a salesman was. demon
strating a new sedan to her and
let her drive. The car had no sped
ometer and she was used to driving
a heavier type of car.
Did you buy the carp Judge
DeIbert o. Wilmeth asked.
81 don't know whether III be able
to-" she said.
Judge suspended sentence.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-08-14
LINCOLN DIXON CHOSEN DEATH ENDS CRUSADE?
Indiana Man in Democratic National
Organization.

Word was received today at State
Democratic headquarters that Lin
coin Dixon. chairman Of the Fourth
district. has been appointed chair
man of an organization for the
Democratic national committee. Dix
on will remain in Washington tho
rest of the campaign.
With the approach of Sept. l..
when the more active campaign
starts, two additional stenographers
have been added to the forces Of
Miss Gertrude Tanning McHugh, Sec
retary of the State committee. They
are Miss Edith Mcmahon and Miss
Peggy Powers, both. Of Indianapolis,
Both have had experience in pre-
vious campaigns.
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BOTH LOSE IN COURT
Two Drivers Raced on Meridian St.;
Draw $50 Fines.

AS result of testimony by Mo-
tor Police Hudgins and McMahan
that Lewis Messang, 20. of 321 E.
Forty-Seventh St., and Bernard Mil
Ter, 81, of All N. Illinois ST., turned
Meridian ST., north of Thirty Eighth
ST., into a speedway on Wednesday
afternoon, both were fined $50 and
costs today in city court. Messaug
was driving small coupe belonging
to a friend and Miller his own small
touring car. They passed each other
several times, the officers said, until
the latter won the race.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-08-14
BEACH CONTRACT READY
EmrichviIIe Swimming Place May
Be Opened Saturday.

Contract between the city and the
Indianapolis Water Company, pro-
viding for the opening of the new
municipal beach south of Enrich
Vile, was before the park board to-
day. All work has been completed
at the beach by the street cleaning
department.
Formal opening was planned for
Saturday If agreements could be
reached at the park board meeting
today. The beach, with a frontage
of 750 feet, will be the largest in
the city.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-08-14
SCHOOL CUTS DISCUSSED
Board Reviews Work OF Monday
Upon I9e4-25 budget.

The finance committee of the
school board met late today to make
further attempts to prune ex-
pendirurcs from the tentative budget
for 1e24-25. Other board members
also attended.
Murray Dalman. head of the re.
search bureau, was to present
statistics bearing upon the ex
penditures proposed by high schools
The committee and board expect
to review cuts made Monday.
I'VE may find that some Of the
proposed reductions will have to be
eliminated" said Dalman. while
greater reductions may be made in
other items"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-08-14
BoB'S SON TO ATTEND
Phil La Toilette to Be Visitor at In
diana Convention.

Phil La Toilette, son of Senator
Robert-M. La Toilette. will be pres
ent Aug. 20 at the Indiana conven-
iton of forces supporting his father
for President, 1t was announced to-
day at La Toilette headquarters in
the Fair building. e. II. Kruse. who
has charge of several Middle-W est
ern States in the campaign, also will
attend. The meeting will be in Ma
chinists Hail. 80 S. Delaware St.. in
stead of Plumbers Hall. The change
was made to accommodate larger
crowds.
Kruse managed the campaigns in
Minnesota of Senators Shipstead and
Magnus Johnson.
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Second Convictions Result
in Drivers Being Given
Thirty-Day Terms at In
diana State Farm in Ad-
dition to Fines.
HEAVY DOCKET ONCE
MORE FACES JUDGE
WiImeth Cites Deaths From
Auto Accidents in Lecture
to Motorists, FIaying
Their Attempts to Obtain
Leniency on Charges,

City Judge Delbert o. Wilmeth.
on the speed bench again today, SEN
fenced tow drivers to the Indiana
State Farm for thirty days. in addi-
ton to fines, lectured motorists for
their failure to observe traffic laws.
and disposed of a docket of nearly
a hundred cases of alleged fast driv-
ing.
Sixty-five motorists were fined,
twelve discharged, one dismissed and
judgment withheld in six cases, four
teen cases were discontinued. Three
motorists were ordered rearrested.
Cops Speedometer Of
The twelve discharged were ar
rested by Motor Policeman c. F.
johnson. Judge Wilmeth said he was
not convinced beyond a reasonable
doubt that these men were guilty.
Captain Rowe, in charge Of the po-
lice garage, reported to Judge VIII
meth that Johnson's speedometer
w3s two miles fast.
Those rearrested: Eastman Day,
4159 Ruclzle ST.; Ralph Banks, 2107
Morgan ST.; Clarence Johnson. SIG
n. Senate.
Jesse Stevens. q. of -z09 Fit Wayne
Ave, a taxi driver. and Monte Hud-
dleston. IS. Of 1915 Wilcox ST., both
were fined S22 and costs and SEN
fenced to thirty days on the Indiana
State Farm on charges Of driving
thirty-two miles an hour. Both of
the men had been convicted before
in speeders' court. Huddleston was
convicted just two weeks ago. while
Stevens had judgment withheld on
a conviction last May. Stevens said
he would appeal
Lectures Motorists
Most every one,'' said Wilmeth
in his lecture. believes in speed
laws until they or their friends are
arrested; then they want leniency" Z"
He then cited ten deaths in July
and three already this month as a
result Of speeding, as reasons why
leniency would not he given and
f1ayed those who asked it.
Fines were assessed as follows
(cost not included:
Jess Stevens, 709 Ft. Wayne Ave,
thirty-two miles, s22 and thirty days
on the Indiana State FarnaA Frede-
rick Zander, 1011 Dawson St., thirty
miles. s12; Vincent Goodrich, 1902
Broadway. thirty-five miles. $40: Rob-
ert Richardson, 1927 n. Tacoma Ave,
thirty-one miles. S19; Paul Bellies.
1902 Z. Washington St, thirty miles.
$40; Glenn Dunn, 1920 w Ray, thirty
miles, $40; William Heldt, 2247 Tai
bott Ave. twenty-eight miles. SO;
Thomas Brooks. 1927 Prospect St,
thirty miles, $40; Thomas McKen-
zie, 2072 S. Meridian ST.. twenty
eight miles, SO; Wonder Perkins.
Greenwood, Ind. thirty miles. $40.
Lewis Messang, 321 E. Forty-Sev-
enth St. forty miles, $50; Bernard
Miller, 431 n. Illinois ST., forty
miles, $50; Charles Koehler, S39 n.
Hamilton Ave, thirty-eight miles,
SIS; Paul Humphrey, 1907 E. Ray
mond ST., thirty-six miles. s13; Henry
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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-08-14
SPEED JUDGE SPEEDS
WiImeth Works Too Fast for Clerk
Records CIogged.

Judge Delbert o. wilmeth speeded
so much in speeders' court today
that he clogged court machinery.
After hearing individual testimony,
ne reserved fines to read them off
in groups Confusion resulted at
he clerks desk when motorists went
to pay their fines and officers had
difficulty in keeping UP with the
Judge in listing the penalties.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-08-14
SHENANDOAH FLIGHT OFF
Big Navy Dirigible Won't visit Mid
dle-Western States.

By Uufted Press
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14--Secre-
tary of the Navy Wilbur today can.
celied the proposed trip of the Navy
dirigible Shenandoah to the Middle
Western States the end of this
month.
Strong recommendations of fleet
and aeronautical officers that the
Shenandoah be permitted to remain
with the Atlantic fleet during it's
maneuvers this month rather than
make the trip inland, caused VIII
bur to call it OFF.
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Oh YES, THE WooDSHED
How He Would Like to Chastise
Thief Who Took His Purse.

R. L. Snow, 226 N. New Jersey
St., told police today some one took
purse containing $50 out of his
trousers pocket and later he found
the purse in the woodshed. The
money was gone.
He said he wished he could have
session with the thief-in the
wobdshed
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-08-14
CARTHAGE MAN INJURED
Auto Turns Over In Ditch After
Collision.

In a collision at Twenty-First St.
and Arlington Ave. today between
automobiles driven by James Arnold
of Carthage. Ind, and Eugene Faw-
ley, 1922 Ingram St., Arnold suffered
serious cuts and bruises about the
body and chest and possible internal
injuries.
He was taken to the city hospital
Fawley was charged with assault
and battery. Arnold's car turned
over in a ditch.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-08-14
Hear Coolidge BY Radio

Arrangements have been made by
the State Republican headquarters
to hear President Coolidge's speech
of acceptance this evening by radio.
The public is invited to come to the
lobby cf the SEVERN after p. m.
as the speech begins at 1880 Indian
apolis time. The message will be
heard in the lobby.
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JUDGE IS SYMPATHETIC
Story of Wife's Hardship Wins Free
dom In Speed Court.

Judgment was withheld by City
Judge Delbert o. Wilmeth today in
the case of Chester l.. Dix, r. r. E,
Box 272. charged with driving thir-
ty-four miles an hour, when he tes-
titled in speeders court that, as a
result of his arrest and subsequent
trip to jail. his wife sat in the car
in the hot sun from 5 a. m. to
! p. m.
Dix said he was arrested by Ser
geant Halstead when he tried to pass
Halstead. Hc denied speeding.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-08-14
MURDER SUSPECT FLEES
Woman Says Boarder Killed Hus-
band. Held Her Captive.
BIZ United Press

By United Press
LEAyENWORTH. Kan. Aug. IA.
Accused of numbering Earl Jacobs
and holding the slain mans wife cap
tive for three weeks after the killing,
John Wright was sought by officers
today.
According to Mrs. Jacobs state
ment to police, Wright, who was a
boarder at her home in Lawrence.
Kan, admitted to her he killed Ja-
cobs when the latter disappeared a
month ago. Under threat OF death,
he held her prisoner in her home.
she said.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-08-14
Hesitated

"Of all the slang names for
women's haircut, the ''hesita-
tion-bob" takes the prize said
H. F. Tishmaker, barber, 49 W.
Ohio st.
THE other day a girl came in
and said she wanted "hesita-
tion-bob," so cut while and
then hesitated. 1 always like to
give them what they want no
matter what they ask for" he
said.
Some other cuts which wom-
en- ask for are: Rope haircut.
Sandwich bob, and the Marmo-
lade.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-08-14
G. A. R. HEAD ELECTED
Grand Rapids, Mich, Picked for 1925
EncamDment-
By United Press

bV tNITCW FTf68
BOSTON. Aug. 14,-Dr Luis Arms
berg. past commander OF the Penn
sylvania department was elected
national commander OF the G. A. r.
today at an executive session of the
ffty-eighth national encampment.
The veterans then chose Grand
Rapids, Mich. as the city where the
national encampment in 1926 win be
held. San Francisco and San Diego
put up strenuous battle to have
the veterans meet in California next
year, but were defeated.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-08-14
G. 0. P. AIDS VETERANS
State Committee :. Opens Service
Mems Bureau.

A service mems division was
opened today by the Republican
State committee in Room 321 at the
SEVERN. II. d. Galiher, formerly in
Free Employment Service, is in
charge.
The division will assist veterans
in applications for adjusted compen-
sation and will give information con-
cerning relief ad probable employ
ment.
The bureau will be open each eve
ming. Galiher said bonus applicants
must bring their discharge certifi-
Gates, or certified copy.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-08-14
Boat Found on ZainbOangO May
Have Been Peru Mans.

BIZ Ifmes SpfcfdI
PERU, Ind, Aug 14.--Word has
been received here Of the reported
death of Ira Sparks. former farmer
living near here. who last January
sailed from Honolulu for the Holy
Land in a twenty-three foot dory.
According to dispatches received
from Manila, deserted boat believed
to have been Sparks was found off
the coast of Zamboango.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-08-14
GERMAN CABINET MEETS
President Ebert Calls Session
Farley Report Received.

BIZ United Press
BERLIN, Aug. 1.-THE cabinet
suddenly convened this morning and
with President Ebert presiding
started considering reports from the
German delegation regarding the
French, Belgian and German nego-
tiations.
The cabinet notified the German
delegation of tlseir fullest consent to
adopt the attitude contained in the
report sent here.
It is understood that Foreign Min.
lister Stresemann informed the cabi-
net he was compelled to agree to
military evacuation of the Ruhr in
April, 1925. The decision of the cabi-
net consequently signifies indorse.
ment of this time.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-08-14
Land Ho!

City weed cutters should have
radio sets.
Word has at last been re-
ceived from the "lost battalion"
Of the weed cutting force.
The men were sent to the
northeast part of the city last
week on complaint Of weeds on
many vacant lots.
For several days nothing was
heard from them, but all minds
were relieved when w. P. Har-
con and w. B. Schoenrogg Of
the street commissioner Office
learned they were gradually
cutting their way out"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-08-14
HE'S NOT SURE, BUT
Auto Shop Owner Thinks S5 Paid
for Tire Is Lost.

Sam Finkelstein, proprietor of the
City Auto Parts and Tire Company,
All n. Illinois ST., is not sure
whether he is out SIS or not-but he
thinks be is He has tire for
which he gave the IS, but police
think it was stolen.
Finkelstein bought the tire from
two men, one of whom gave his
name as L. S. Cunningham and said
he worked at the Marietta Glass
Works. Finkelstein gave them IS
and told them to wait. He called
the glass works and learned no IL.
S. Cunningham" worked there.
In the meantime, the men ran.
They outdistanced Finkelstein in
three blocks.
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To A. S. NJ:
The board of health will order a
cleanup Of this place.
To Times readers on Finley Ave.
Resolution for closing the first
alley east of Shelby st. running
from Finley to Bradbury Aves.
was adopted by the board of works
July 21, 1924 after a public hear
ing. You will receive notice Of
hearing on damage roll and final
assessments at which time you
can still file Temonstrance. Until
that time, nothing can be done.
To complaint at A r., 3SS Wis
consin st.
The city sanitary department
said no order for dumping back of
your shed had been issued. 1t may
be private contractors or some of
your neighbors. The board of
health will order this dumping
stopped. NJ. P. Hargon of the
street com missioner office will
order the weeds cut on the lot ad-
joining you. Petitions to the board
of works must be made for street
lights
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-08-14
Dive Fatal to Youth

BIZ United Press
COLUMBUS, Ind. Aug. 14.-In-
juries received when he dived against
a stump while swimming in Flat.
rock River caused the death OF
Louis O'Laughlin, 90.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-08-14
Do You Remember

When Sam Wise, now a New
York Journal sporting writ
er, used to play second base
for the Indianapolis ball
club?