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Seward daily gateway., 1925-05-02
EPIDEMIC OF INFLUENZ
 KILLS FOUR IN OREGON

BEND, Ore, May Flour deaths have been caused here by an epidem- ic of influenza. The fourth victim, Thomas Moran, 21, of Spokane, died last night. Moran was an empIoye of the Southern Pacific
Seward daily gateway., 1925-05-02
BANDITS FIND LOOT
 IS ELECTRIC DRILL

LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y, May 2.-Five armed thugs doubtless drove for many miles from the scene of their crime before they found that the bag they carried, which they thought contained $3O,OOO pay roll, held only an electric drill. Guards
 had sneaked the money out rear door of the building while the ban dits were staging the holdup in front.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-05-02

Stanislaus Zbyszko has won the worlds urestling championship, but crossword fans are hoping nobody uses his name in a puzzle.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-05-02
Gas Bags Racing
 Through Missouri

ST. JOSEPH, Mo-, May 2.-Five balloonists are travelling southeast ward across the United States in a national elimination balloon race.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-01-12
PLANS COMPLET
FOR CONFERENCE
Weekday Religion to Be
Subject Tuesday.

Arrangements have been COM
pIeted for the Statewide conference
on weekday religious education at
the Lincoln Tuesday in charge of
DR.. H. N. Sherwood, superintendent
of public instruction.
Sherwood said any discussion
must rest Fundamentally upon
these principles by the committee in
charge: Maintenance Of the principle
of separation OF church and State;
inaIienable right Of every one to
worship God according to the die
Itates OF his conscience and the free
dom of religious instruction; mutual
responsibility of home and church
for the moral training OF our youth
with recognition Of the obligation Of
church and State to each other in
the development OF righteous
citizenship.
dur ators and clergymen Of the
State are on the program, which be-
gins at 10 a. m.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-01-12
BRANCH PLANS TO
GIVE UP POLITICS
Retifing Governor VIII Live
in sMartinSviIIe,

= a p b.
Back home in Martinsville and out
of politics.
That is the life Emmett F. Branch
plans after turning over the, gov
ernorship of Indiana to Ed jackson,
today.
Governor Branch took office fol
lowing sentencing OF Warren T..
McCray to the Federal penitentiary
at Atlanta. Ca, on conviction Of
using the mails to defraud, last May.
Branch was elected Lieutenant
Governor four years ago. Before
that he was an attorney at Martins
vile. He also served ais q colonel
in the Army during the World War.
His law partner at Martinsville
has mary cases awaiting his assist
ance. Branch said he wishes to keep
entirely out Of politics. His friends,
however. doubt whether he can do
this because he has been in politics
much of his life.
One OF the principal things accom-
plished by the retiring Governor dur
ing bis short administration was
the calling of a State conference on
the reduction of accidents at grade
crossings
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-01-12
VOTES
100000 TO PAY
COST OF SESSIONS
Both Houses Hold Brief
Meetings Before In
augurationn


The Indiana Senate and House.
met this morning following ad-
journment after brief session
Thursday. The House passed a
100000 appropriation bill, to defray
expenses Of the Legislature session,
under suspension of rules.
The Senate will vote on the bill
Tuesday.
Following separate sessions, the
two bodies met in joint session at
11:30 for a formal canvass OF the
vote for Governor and Lieutenant-
Governor. Ed Jackson was declared
duly elected Governor and f. Harold
Van Orman, Lieutenant-G Governor.
Van Or1nan Welcomed
The House then adjourned until
3 p. M, to attend Inauguration of
jackson and Van Orman.
Previous to the joint session. the
Senate recessed while committee
nared by President Pr oTem, James
j. Nejdl escorted Van Orman from
the Union Station, where he arrived
on a special train from Evansville
at II a. m. The committee included
Nejdl. Senators Walter s. Chambers,
Democrat, and Rowland H. Hill, Re-
publican.
New GaveI
Committees from the Senate and
House escorted jackson and Van
Orman to the inaugural ceremonies.
Following the Inauguration. the
Senate met again to allow citizens
of Evansville, Van Orman's home,
to witness the new Lieutenant-(ioy-
ernor take the gavel as president of
the Senate. Senator Delbert ".
Blackburn Of Evansville presented
him with new gavel.
The Senate adjourned until 10 a
m, Tuesday.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-01-12
SIX OF a file
APPEAL BONDS
Includes Jones and Carter
Both Set at $4,000.

Appeal bonds for six of sentenced
fourteen defendants in the Hawkins
Mortgage Company Of Portland,
Ind, mail fraud conspiracy case
were filed today. Other defendants
are expected to file before ten days.
Sentences and bonds included:
William H. Jones, formerly Sec
retary treasurer of the Indiana
board of agriculture, and Mord
Carter OF Indianapolis, five years,
$4,000 fine $4,000, Aetna Casualty
and Surety Co.: Frank j. Haight, In
dianapolis. two years, and $1,000 fine,
$4,000; signed by John A. George;
Frank Willis, Indianapolis, two
years and 1000 fine; $4,000, Royal
Indemnity Company.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-01-12
NEW CHIEF PROMISES TO
SERVE ALL OF CITIZENS
Crowd Estimated at 10000 Persons
Special Trains Bring Visitors
Who Parade Through Streets to
Inauguration.

the stirring strains of the national anthem played by
Purdue band still echoing the Satehouse rotnnda Ed
jackson high today took the oath from Chief Justice
julius c. Travis which made him Governor of Indiana
With his face working with emotion and his right hand
raised jackson uphold the constitution Of the United
of the State of Indiana discharge faithfully
his duties as Governor.
Lieutenant Governor Harold Van Orman Evansville took
the oath Immediately following the Governor and mighty
cheer up from the corridors packed the walls with
spectators
Mrs Emma Eaton White, reporter of the Supreme and
Appellate Courts next She is the first
TO hold an elective State office
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-01-12
WATcHMAN ORDERED
Traction Company Agrees to ITibbs
Ave. Protection.


Capt. Charles Summer, investiga-
tor for Police Chief Herman F. Xix.
hoff, today said Guy K. Jeffries, gem
eral superintendent of the n. H., I.
& e. Traction Company. had in
formed him a watchman would be
placed at the company's crossing at
Tibbs Ave. and that motormen would
be ordered to stop there on both out
and in runs.
Jeffries said, according to Summer.
he would try to effect an agreement
whereby the watchman for the Pc
orda & Eastern division or the Big
-Four Railroad also would guard the
traction crossing at this point. SUM
ner said he had visited the crossing
SUNDAY a3d found ono watchnaar
c'Suid guard both uuee.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-01-12
ANDERSON LEAVES
Receives New COmlaission-To Be
Sworn in Tuesday.

Judge Albert B. Anderson, for
twenty-one years Judge Of the In
diana United States District Court.
will become Judge Of the United
States Circuit Court of Appeals for
the Seventh district Tuesday.
He received his commission,
signed by President, Coolidge, today
and left Immediately for Chicago.
Ill.,. where he will be sforn in.
Nomination of Robert c., Baltzell
Of Princeton, Ind, to succeed Judge
Anderson was approved today by the
Senate judiciary Committee, accord
ing to Washington dispatches. The
action practically assures confirma-
ton by the Senate.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-01-12
FESLER ATTACKS CHARGE.
Motion to Quash Indictment to Be
Filed in Criminal Court.

Emsley Johnson, attorney, today
was given time in which to file mo-
tion to qussh the indictment against
Leo K. Feslsr. former county au-
ditor, Ia Criminal Court.
Fesler is charged with altering the
public record OF the sale by the coun-
ty Of Che old workhousee property to
Fairbanks. Morse s Co, 50 that more
hand was given than the county coun
cil INTENDED: FessIer denies he
chang The record.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-01-12
MODERN WOMEN SCORED
Methodist Bishop Says New Free
dom Is Wreching Home.

The Rev. w. w. Bollinger, pastor
Edwin Ray M. E. Church, is new
president Of Methodist Ministers AS
ISOLATION of Indianapolis.
THE new freedom of women is
helping to break Gown the family.
Homes are threatened, and the
church is in danger of being filled up
with all types of criminals" said
Bishop Frederick D. Leett,. before
the Association today at Robert
Park M. e. Church
Unless the Christian ministry per-
sists in highest possible ideals, and
proves unwilling to surrender to
surrender to forces seeking to over.
throw Righteousness, the world will
go to the bad"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-01-12
GIRL SERIOUSLY INJURED
Wheels of Truck Pass Over Body OF
Miss Mildred Carson

Miss Mildred Carson, is, of SSS
Broadway, was injured seriously
today when she was struck by a
truck, the front wheel OF which
passed over her chest, at Massachu-
sets and College Aves. She was
taken to the city hospital with in
juries to her body and legs. Police
charged William McNeeley, %, of
2122 Bosart Ave-, driver of the truck,
with assault and battery He said
Miss Carson was crossing the street
and failed to see his truck. She was
en- route to work at the Real Silk
Hosiery Mills. Noble and Michigan
SITS
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-01-12
ALBERT H. JOHNSON DIES
Funeral For Broad Ripple Resident
Wednesday, 10 A. M.

Funeral services for Albert HI.
Johnson. so, of 6037 College Ave-,
for fifteen years superintendent of
Broad Ripple Lumber Co., 1901
Sixty-third St., who died Sunday
night win be held at 10 a. m. We'd
nesday at t1a residence. Burial to
be in Crown Hill.
Mr.. johnson, who was born in Mis-
souri,, had lived here twenty years.
He formerly was treasurer OF Broad
Ripple town board and Chamber of
Commerce. He was Mason.
Mrs. Johnson survives.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-01-12
NO NICKEL; LIFE SAVED
Detective Narrowly Escapes Death
In Bomb Explosion.
sD United Press

BIZ United Press
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. IA de
tective narrowly escaped death early
Sunday when a bomb exploded in
the Hall Of Justice Bldg. here. The
bomb, police say, was placed in an
attempt on the life OF Chief d. J..
O'Brien of the San Francisco police
department. O'Brien left his Office
near by a few minutes before.
The bomb demolished a telephone
booth. Detective Sergeant Robert
Malburg owes his life to the fact he
did mt have a nickel in his pockets.
Malburg approached the booth, felt
in his pockets for scent piece,
and, finding none, turned away just
before the explosion
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-01-12
BEDFORD NOT AT MEET
Former PatrOIman Did Not Make
Khan Motion, 1t Is Learned.

In an article in The Indianapolis
Times Saturday 1t was said that
Harvey Bedford. former indianapolis
patrolman, was an employe of Wal
ter Bossert, grand dragon of the
Ku-Klux Klan in Indiana, and that
Bedford was said to have made a
motion in a Khan meeting at Busch
man Hall Friday evening to rein
state Grover Smith as local exalted
cyclops.
It was learned today that Bedford
was not at the meeting and that he
is not an employee OF Bossert.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-01-12

AS Jackson rose to take the oath
a cheer that rocked the building
went UP from the crowd estimated
at more than 10000 persons.
Bishop H. H. Fout. delivered the
Invocation after State Chairman
Clyde A. Wtslb introduced Governor
Emmett f. BraAch as permanent
chairman of the inaugural ceremon-
les.
The crowd cheered as the officials
filed in between human wall Of
citizenry led by Willis Dye, chair
man OF the inaugural committee.
Servant of All
jackson. in his inaugural address.
promised he would be the servant of
all the people.
There will be those who will offer
counsel from class viewpoint; also
those whose counsel will be prompt
ed by selfish motives; there will be
others who will attempt to dictate
and, failing in that, will ltry to harm
by criticism" he said.
Against all Of these one must be
fortified by manly courage sufficient
to do right uninf1uenced and unde-
terred."
Lieutenant Governor F. Harold
Van Orman was also given a night
cheer. most of it coming from the
second floor where the Evansville
delegation was seated.
After he was given the oath he
gave his address.
Looks to Higher Source
Van Orman, in his inaugural ad-
dress, declared he is opposed to ''ex-
cessive legislation" and urged that
careful deliberation be given to all
bills in the State Legislature.
I'VE must look to higher source
for our inspiration, said Van Or
man, "for 1t is upon the unchanging
law of God that the principles of
American justice are founded"
Because of the monster crowd
many Of the members of the SEN
ate were unable to get to their seats.
Several times while Branch was
speaking some member cried out.
Cannot the members of the Sem
ate take part in these proceedings?
Branch finally said:
"If the member of the Senate
doesn't keep quiet he can leave the
building. Just because he is mem
ber of the Senate heAis no better
than any other private citizen"
Branch declared the presence of
the monster crowd showed they wei.
coined the incoming Governor and
wished success to his administra-
ton.
Personally, hope the administra-
ton of Governor jackson is the
greatest in the history of this great
State, and right here, Mr.. Jackson.
j want to offer my humble services
in any way can be Of use.'
GIee Club Sings
Members OF the Republican
Wofnan's Glee Club sang two selec-
tions.
The Ninth Naval Reserve band in
their blue and white uniforms add
ed q touch of color to the scene,
relieving the olive drab uniforms
OF the Purdue band.
Seated on the stand were: Govern
or and Mrs Jackson; former Gov
ernor and Mrs. Branch; Lieutenant
Governor and Mrs. Van Orman; Mrs.
Emma Eaton White. reporter Of the
Supreme and Appellate courts, the
twelve Judges Of the Supreme and
Appellate courts, the Rev, "A. J. Look
abiIle. Kokomo. Bishop II. H. Fout
OF the United Bretheren Church, elev-
en- members Of The inaugural commit
tee headed by Chairman Willis b
Dye. Kokomo, and the Republican
State central committee headed by
eNufn to page IN
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-01-12
SPEED COPS ARREST 26
six Are Charged with Driving
While Intoxicated.

Twenty-six men were charged
with speeding Saturday and Sunday.
police records show today. Morris
wadley, 1s. of s047 N. Pennsylvania
ST., is charged with making forty
two miles on hour
Five men and one woman are
charged with driving while intoxi-
Gated. and one man with passing
street car loading and unloading
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-01-12
A City Council

In Cleveland the council of twenty-five members
each of whom receives 800 year. This council elects city
manager who executive head of the institution He selects
department heads There boards Cleveland such
the board of safety works. park board and board
health Indianapolis These departments and others
looked after by department. heads they would be looked
after in any other business institution.
Cleveland pays its city manager $25 900 year The job is
big job for big and necessarily carry compare
lively big salary just the head any other corporation the
size of Cleveland of Indianapolis would receive big salary
The Cleveland managerat the present time he is w. R.
Hopkins native of Cleveland and of wide experience
these department heads:
LAW DIRECTOR corresponding to the indianapolis
corporation counsel
PUBLIC SERVICE DIRECTOR corresponding to the
indianapolis board of works.
Safety Director
PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR, corresponding to the
Indianapolis board of public safety
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC UTILITIES who is the head
of municipality owned utilities of which indianapolis this
time has none.
FINANCE DIRECTOR corresponding to the Indian
apols city comptroller.
WELFARE DIRECTOR, corresponding to the Indian
apols board of health
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROPERTY AND PARKS
who has duties similar those of the indianapolis park
board and who, in addition the custodian public
buildings and grounds duty divided in Indianapolis
among several departments
TRACTION COMMISSIONER who represents tbe citv
IN It's relationship with transportation systems The Ohio
pubic service commission has control local
portatlon systems as has the Indiana commission
Under the Cleveland pan the city council initiates nublc
policies just board of directors initiates the policies of
corporation and the city manager with his department heads
and their subordnates carry them out.
In addition Cleveland has mayor who member of the
council He has very powers his principal lob being that
custodian OF the gates Of the city He to here
the cys gadhand expert the city manager conninp his time
and energies to the city government
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-01-12
Branch Receives Gift

State officials today gave retiring
Governor and Mrs. Emmett F.
Branch a large silver service in
token OF their appreciation Of the
Governors administration. The gift
was labeled from friends who wish
you to remember them
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-01-12
Who Wants the
Things You
No Longer. Need?

Used. but too useful to
throw away. describes
the state Of many pieces
of furniture IN the av-
erage home.
Il yon would like to re-
place some such items
now while sales are on
In the stores. yau con do
80 without taking q total
loss on the old ones.
Times Want Ads are the
little hustlers looking for
Just such Jobs. They md
buyers for anything.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-01-12
HICKEY BILL PASSED
Indiana Court Measure Now Goes to
President for Signature.

BN United Press
WASHINGTON. Jan. 12.-The
Senate today adopted the Hickey
coure bill as reported by the House
and Senate conferees. AS the House
passed on the measure late Satur-
day, the bill now goes to the Presi-
dent for signature.
1t provides for two Federal judges
for Indian;t, but does not divide the
State into two districts, as was first
proposed. Permanent court seats
will be maintained in seven cities,
Indianapolis, Evansville. Terre
Haute, New Albany, FIT. Wayne,
South Bend and Hammond. The
court will open in Indianapolis the
first Monday Of each May and No
vember in Terre Haute the first
Monday Of April and October, in
Evansville the second Monday OF
April and October.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-01-12
FIRST OFFICIAL ACTION

jackson Formerly Appoints Wohord
as Secretary.
Governor Ed Jackson's first Off
cial act today was the formal ap-
pointment of Pliny H WoIford. life
time friend, as his secretary. He
also was expected later to sign the
commission whereby W. II. Kersh-
ner Of Indianapolis was to be made
Adjutant General Of the State sue
ceeding Harry B. Smith.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-01-12
STATE TO ESCAPE COLD
Zero Wave VIII Not Get Down This
Far. SAYS Arrnington.

Indiana win escape the zero wave
now in the Northwest, according to
predictions OF ]. H. Arlington, Gov-
ernment meteorologist. Tuesday VIII
be fair and somewhat colder. with
lowest temperatures tonight about
20.
Moderate snow fall was forecast
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-01-12
POSTAL Fight GOES ON.
District Chairmen plan Further
Drive for Pay Increase.

Indiana postal, employees will com
tinue their battle for increased pay.
Chairmen- of districts throughout the
State at the Denison Sunday. laid
plans to continue the campaign.
Copies of resolutions regretting
Senator James E. ,Watson's oppo,
sftion to the salary increase bill and
approving the stand OF Senator
Samuel M. Ralston, who supported
1t, were sent to the Senators.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-01-12
GOVERNOR PLACED
UNDER ARREST ON
BRIBERY CHARGES
Warrants Served on Kansas
Chief Executive and Son
as Result of Expose.

Bu Unifed Press
Topeka. Kans., Jan. 12.-For the
first time in the history Of the state,
a Governor OF Kansas was placed
under arrest today.
Warrants charging soliciting and
accepting a brtbe were served upon
Governor Jonathan M. Davis and
his son, Russell Davis, in connec-
ton with acceptance by the latter Of
81 ,25e from Fred Pollman, paroled
convi;t for pardon for Pollman.
Signs Bonds
The Governor and his son, an
hour before the former was to re-
linquish his Office to Ben s. Paulen,
appeared at the courthouse to sign
bonds of 81 900 each.
After signing the bonds, Governor
Davis went back to the Statehouse
to prepare for the inaugural cere-
mony at noon. Russell Davis accom-
panied his father.
Charge against the Governor
which resulted In his arrest today
grew out of the expose here Friday
whers Russell Davis met Pollman in
a hotel and negotiated with Pollman
to secure the latter's pardon provided
81 $50 was forthcoming.
S. Meeting Watched
In an adjoining room were news
papermen and a shorthand reporter.
The latter took down the converse
ton between young Davis and Poll
man, who was party to the plot
to catch the Governors son.
Young Davis was confronted by
the newspaper men and forced to
hand over to them the marked
money with which Pollrnan pur-
chased his pardon. The young man
denied allegations that his father
knew Of the deal The former Gov
ernor, in statement issued Satur-
day, declared he had no knowledge
of his sons transaction and added
that he had already granted Poll
mans pardon.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-01-12
THIEVES AT INAUGURAL
Operate as New Executives Take
Oaice at Statehouse.

During Inauguration of Governor
Ed Jackson and Lieutenant Gov
ernors f. Harold Van Orman today
at the Statehouse, sneak thieves
in Statehouse offices, it was
discovered
Miss Nellie Waskom, stenographer
in the Public Service Commission
office, reported loss Of IS. Miss
Ethel Crawford. in the same office.
lost 50.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-01-12
CLEVELAND HAS
SOLVED CITY
TROUBLES
Party Organizations Have Been Eliminated and the City
Manager Plan Substituted NO More Election
SquabbIes and Petty Political Fights-New Gov
eminent Based on Common Sense,
BY FELIX F. BRUNER,
Editor The indianapolis Times


CLEVELAND Ohio Jan. 12-Ceveland has solved the
city government problem with which Indianapolis still is
struggling away with party organization In the
operation of affairs of the city and has put them on the
nonsense basis by other large business institutions
While the plan admittedly not perfecas no govern
plan wasczens of this city that 1T lar
superior old party system under which Cleveland suffered
as much as Indianapolis is suffering O
plan has done away with the party eectionswhich
had any place in city governmentand has made e
cheney ability the characteristics of city management 1t
has away with party conventions such the spectacle
danapo will witness Friday and has done with
nuous fights for party leadership such the that is
being waged the Marion county courts and such the
that will inevitably follow.
City Manager Plan
The Cleveland plan is THE CITY MANAGER PLAN OF
GOVERNMENT
This plan simple and is based COMMON SENSE and
not political expediency
The plan that under which large business corporations
operate and adopted by large business corporations be-
cause it is the BEST plan.
Briefly Cleveland governed by and board of
directors The manager employed by the board of directors
The board is elected by the people of Cleveland
partisan election 1t is known the city courcil
So far the administrative and legislative branches of
concerned the city councmen the only
elective officials
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-01-12

Prosecutor William ri Re1ny was
at his desk today after an Illness
lasting severpl days