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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-09-15
MISSION HOME PLANNED
Wheeler City Organization May Get
New Structure.

The dream of local social workers
for a more adequate building for
the Wheeler City Rescue Mission.
PAL n. Delaware St.. doomed as more
of a reality today with announce
ment that the finance committee of
the missions board of directors has
been delegated TO consider erection
of a five-story structure on the pres
ent site. Committee members are
Wallace o. Lee. Governor Jackson.
Joseph NJ. Miner, Jesse Z. Hanft,
and Henry w Krause.
Directors met Monday night at
the home of Governor Jackson
where they also discussed observ-
ance Of the missions thirty second
anniversary to be held Oct. 25, at
the First Baptist Church. In con
junction with the observance the
Chicago District of the Information
al Union of Gospel Missions will
meet here.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-09-15
Unfairness Alleged.
Gone, but Not Forgotten

Ii rou see any automobiles bearing
these license numDers, call the police or
The Indianapolis Times. Main $500 The
owner may be able to do the same Tor
you some time.
Automobiles reported stolen to po-
lice belong to-
The Fishback Company 102 S.
Pennsylvania ST.. Chrysler, 74S2,
from Michigan and Meridian SITS.
American Radiator Company, 900
n. Senate Ave, Dodge, 1913, from
Market and Delaware SITS.
Thomas Harmeson, 1910 E. Thirty
Second ST., Overland, 504-540, from
near Terminal Station.
Edward NJ Gillispie, TAB Terrace
Ave. Maxwell, 465-3S1, from Mar.
ket and Delayare SITS.
Lloyd Tucker, R. r. s, Ford, 5S7-
I34, from Market st. and Capitol
AVE
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-09-15
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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-09-15
DIDN'T LIKE COMPANY
Man Uses Strong Arm Tactics and
Lands I'm Jail.

Charles Davis. colored. 1904 Cor.
nell Ave. tried cave-man tactics on
his sweetheart, police say. and
landed in Jail Monday night charged
with assault and battery.
Ardelia Cherry, colorel, $40 Toledo
ST., told the police that Davis is her
STEADY fellow and when he saw
company at her homo became EN-.
ragged and started at her with an ice
pick. She disarmed him, but he fol.
lowed through with a lusty blow
knocking her to the floor.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-09-15
TWO FIREMEN KILLED
Dozen Are Burned in Fire at Oil
Storage Yard.
BIZ United Press

BB United Press
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio, Sept. 10
Two firemen were killed and a
dozen burned in a $4,000 fire which
swept the Knox Oil Company storage
yard here late last night.
The victims were near a 10000 gal.
Ion gasoline tank when it exploded
The dead: Lloyd Squires, Is, vol.
unteer fireman: Ralph Simpson. so,
substitute city fireman.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-09-15
BACK HOME AGAIN

Automobiles reported found by
police belong to:
L. c. Schenck, 1921 w. Jackson
St., Chevrolet, found at S. East St.
elevation.
Colossie Mador, 1916 E. Washing
ton St., Chevrolet, found near High
land Ave. ana St CLAN St
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-09-22
Ohio farmer TOOK IN
$4,000 FROM TOURISTS
Charged Curious Who
Wanted to View Wreck
of the Shenandoah

Lakehurst, Sept 20 R-Ons OF
the three Ohio farmers on whose
properly parts OF the wreckage OF
the airship Shenandoah fell, took In
$4,000 in admission charges to tour
lists and for soft drink concessions,
The naval court Of inquiry was told
here today by Commander Jacob H.
Klein. president OF the special board
which Investigated the wreck.
This farmer is C. w. NisvomEer
and 1t was on his property that the
main section of the wreck came TO
rest. Commander Klein said Ms
womber showed him his bank book
carrying deposits in this amount
from September TO S, Because Of
this tho officer recommended MIS-
wcmgrr's claim for $500 damages 70
property he diSallowed.
The other farmers, Mr.. Davis
and Ernest ". Nichols, put in no
claim, hut each made an unnamed
amount from tourists. Andy Canary,
who rents part OF Davis place.
claimed 5000 damages by reason OF
III" control car and part Of the ship
falling on his property. Commander
Klein recommended that he receive
Slll7S, and that claim for dam
age 10 tho linoleum on his kitchen
floor ba disallowed.
II do not think the United States
government is responsible for this
I damage" Commander Klein said,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-09-22
PURCHASING AGENT GOING
TO new JERSEY COMPANY
Thomas r. Salmon OF North & Judd's
To Retire From Concerns
Employ on October 1.

Thomas f. Salmon, purchasing
agent Of North & Judd Mfg. Co.. will
retire from the corporations employ
on October TO become purchasing
agent Of the DcLayal Steam Turbine
Co., of Trenton. n. j.
Mr.. Salmon has been with North
& Judd for about nine years. He Is
popular with his fellow employees
and has been prominent IN the af-
fairs of the Anchor Brand" club rs
we'll as other social activities con-
nected with the corporation. He is
a member OF New Britain lodge, No.
957, 3. p. O. e., and of the knights
of Columbus, In New York city. He
is also president Of the Hartford
County Purchasing Agents associa-
ton. Mr.. Salmon. with his wife and
son, Thomas, live at 740 East street.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-09-22
Man Thought to Be Anderson Is
Taken into Custody in Florida
Suspect Claimed to Be Member of Masonic Lodge But is
Unable to Prove It-Fngerprnts Said to Tally
With Those of Missing Pal of Chapman

Winterhaven Fla, Sept. 22 R,--
A man believed by police 10 be
George "Dutch" Anderson, former
lccomplice OF Gerald Chapman, but
who gave his name as q. l., Bull
man, former mayor Of Williamstown,
w. Va, and once the head OF an
electric company at Marietta, Ohio,
was arrested here today
Police said they received a tip
that the man believed to be Ander-
son was on his way to this city and
his arrest resulted. He was ordered
held In Jail pending complete iden-
tification.
The man, who was we'll dressed
had a number Of masonic cards and
declared he was a Mason but on be-
Ing questioned by city Judge Walker
and other Masons gave evasive and
unsatisfactory answers and could
not establish connection with a Ma
sonic lodge.
Fingcrprints Of the prisoner were
said to tally with those Of Ander-
son.
Telegrams were sent to federal
officials In Atlanta.
Parkersburg, W. Va, Sept, 90 Up
! r. L. Dullman, former mayor Of
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-09-22
GIRL WHO JILTED HER
LOVER WEEDS ANOTHER
Miss Nancy Sayles Of Pawtuckct.
Heiress to s5 MillIT, and
New Yorker Marry Today

pawtucket. r. l., Sept. % tP' -
Marriage intentions Of Miss Nancy
Sayl"s. daughter of the late Frank.
\. Sayles, wealthy rawtucket manu-
facturcr, and Lee Garnett Day, an
importer Of New York, wore filed
here today. Miss Sayles was former
ly engaged to Lieutenant Ernesto J.,
Becci, first assistant secretary OF the
Italian ministry of the interior.
Mr.. Day Is son OF Henry Mason
Day of New York. They were mar
ried at noon today. Rev. Frederick
s. Penfold. rector Of St Stephens
church of Providence. performed
the ceremonv al the brides home.
saleholme, in the presence OF her
mother and Is other relatives and
friends.
The wedding Of Miss .Sayles 10
Lieutenant Recci had been set for
Aug. IL last, While the lieutenHl
was at sea on his way here Miss
Sayles' mother announced that 'he
wedding had been postponed, She
gave no reason. Lieutenant Becc
later returned to Italy.
Miss Sayles Is heiress TO part
OF the estate left by her father
which an appraisal filed In New
York Yesterday revealed TO tota
more than s35,00o, 600
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-09-22
ADMIRAL EDERLE ALSO
BACKS UP sec. Wilbur
Believes That Aviation Is
Really Part of Naval
Fleet

Washington, Sept. :" LP - The
position of Secretary Wilbur IN
favor OF maintaining substantially
the present organization for naval
aviation was supported before the
presidents air board today by Ad-
miral Eborle, chief OF naval opera
tions.
Establishment OF IAN independent
air force which will he controlled
by another government depart
ment," would be contrary TO the
recognized doctrine of unity Of ef-
fort in battle. tho admiral said, and
would bring disaster TO national
defense interests"
He also opposed proposals to
form a united air force for the army
and navy, or a separate air corps
in the navy analogous TO the marine
corps.
Naval aviation is part OF the
feet" Admiral Ehcrle said, 'Rnd
therefore should he organized TO
work with the fleet on principles
similar to those governing other
arms. such rs destroyers and sub
marines
I'VE do not want divided au-
thority or responsibility or loyalty
within the fcct-wc do not want
another navy created within the
navy. In our naval avIators W. want
to see able airmcnShip combined
with good seamanshir.
where both the army and navy
are operating together, We have
difficulty IN adjusting conflicting
views on each service, but un-
fortunately We may In most cases
supply the good old rule that the
admiral commands al sea and the
general on land: but with our inde-
pendent air force present at al
times with the navy what rule are
we going 10 arply to overseas opor'
ations?
mo system which does not give
10 the commander -m-chiof com
plete control over the training, dis
cipline and operations In their on
tirety Of the naval air force. vii
stand the stress and strain OF war
This is not the time to expert
ment with our national defense, hn
rather for sane and progressive de
velopment Of new weapons and ele
mcnts Of warfare and their con
solidation with the other fightn
units OF the army and navy"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-09-22
CUT OFF WITH ONLY St5
BRINGS SUIT FOR $4,000
Cora Washburn Acted as House
keeper For Augustus G. Smith
For Three Years.

Cut off with a bequcst of only SIS
after having served as a housekeep-
er for three years, Cora Washburn
has brought suit against the New
Britain Trust Co. executor OF the
will of the late Augustus G. Smith.
to recover $4,000 damages. The
plaintiff claims that from 1921 TO
1924 she kept house for Smith. pro-
viding meals. doing laundry and per-
forming other duties which she es-
Inmates were worth $1,517 and that
for her services she received no
pay, it being understood that she
would he remunerated In his will.
This, she alleges, cut her off with
but SIS and her request for more
has been refused by the heirs. Nair
& Nair issued the writ, which is re-
turnahle In the superior court the
first Tuesday OF November Deputy
Sheriff Martin II. Horwitz served the
papers today.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-09-22
Most Popular Girl
Contest Opens Today

4 popularity contest 10 deter
mine who New Britain's most
popular girl is, begins today un-
der the auspices of the Disabled
Veterans Of the World War and
will continue 10 October {. when
the girl receiving the greatest
number Of votes win be presented
with A diamond ring
Envelopes for voting we're re-
Ceiyed today and are now avail
able AZ the Capitol, Lyceum and
Palace theaters. and at Crowell's
Dtckcnson's and tho City Drug
stores.
Each vote must be accom-
panied by five cents. the money
to go 10 the disabled veterans for
their work IN aiding unfortunate
eN-serviCvmen.
Votes may be returned 20 the
places mentioned above or mailed
to Dewey Q. Selander at 6SS
Stanley street
II is planned 70 distribute en-
'elopsS at later date in the fac
tories
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-09-22
Flames Ravage Un-
checked When Water
Supply Fails-Started
In Vernon Club
Kitchen.
In Thirty Minutes Entire
Section, Including Five
Bars and Numerous
Stores, Is Wiped Out.

San Diego, Calf, Sept 70 Up
Flames starting in the Vernon club
in Tijuan early this morning swept
through an entire block that includ-'
"a some of the best known resorts in
the border city. causing loss that
business men estimated would total
nearly sl.0o0.oo0.
Reports from the border town
we're that the fire broke out in the
iitchen attached to the Vernon club
shortly after 4 a. m. The blaze quick
y spread to adjoining structures.
Shortly after the local fire depart
ment arrived, the water supply gave
out and there was then nothing for
he inha bitants to do but to stand
helplessly by and watch the fire
spread.
In 80 minutes practically all the
structures in the block that included
the San Francisco Cantina, the Tiv-
oil bar, the San Diego bar, Gonzales
bar, Alhambra cafe, the Turf bar
the Log Cabin. a curio store and Of
fees as we'll as number Of other
buildings were ablaze.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-09-22
Adam Died of GOut Says
Ancient British Paper

london, Sept. - PN-Adam died
Of the gout, says an ancient docu-
ment held by the Hcralds' college
Of London, the document, tho origin
Of which Is unknown but which was
written In the sixteenth century,
processes 10 trace The Eenoalogy Of
the Saxon kings back 10 Adam and
Eve.
Adam succumbed TO the "gowte, d"
II is declared. and was buried in
Hebron. Whether II he had coN-
'inued TO eat an apple day, -
would have kept the doctor away,
is not mentioned.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-09-22
Led Attack on Hcaly

New Haven, Sept. % Rl-William
T. Hartman, a former member OF
the republican state central commit
tee during the administration OF
Governor Woodruff. died of heart
trouble last night at his home In
Hamden. He was formerly Of New
Britain and as a manufacturer was
well known In the state.
1t was Mr.. Hartman who ap-
peared In the charges preferred
against Frank f. Hcaly, then tax
commissioner and now attorney gen.
eral, and which were heard before
Governor Woodruff. AS q result Of
the evidence offered Mr.. IIealy was
removed as commissioner.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-09-22
Sec. Wilbur Vigorously Opposes
Separate b. 5. Aviation Service
Insists That Navy Needs
Own Air Force as "Vital
Element of Naval Battle"
-- Presidents Aircraft
Board Hears Further
Testimony Today.

Washington. Sept. 22 (R,-Maintc-
nance OF the navy air service organi-
zation In substantially its present
form was advocated today by Sccre-
tary Wilbur before the Presidents
air board.
Called as the first witness OF the
day by the board, which Yesterday
inquired into the policy Of the war
department and the army air serN-
Ice. Mr.. Wilbur emphatically opposed
creation OF a department Of national
defense. Such step, he declared,
would be q well night irrcparable
mistake"
Opposes Separate Agency
"Air forces" he asserted, form
an essential part of the fabric Of the
navy itself and its administration
and Its organization, like all other
administrative problems internal 10
the navy. will II unmolested by out
side influences, be solved with the
same efficiency. and with the same
happy results as has been obtained
in similar problems in the past"
The secretary likewise expressed
opposition to esta blishment OF the
naval air service as separate corps
analogous to the marine corps and
declared against a single air service
maintained for national defense, but
not under the army or navy.
/ Needs Own Air Force
| The navy, he said. requires It's
own air forces as "a vital element OF
4 naval battle" adding that If 8
"vitally component part of navy II
under the direction and authority o
an independent air service, 1t re
(Continuod on Third Page)
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-09-22
FORMER POWER IN
G.O.P.CIRCLES DIES
William I, Hartman Held High
Office in Republican Party
SUCCUMBS EATING SUPPER
Led Attack Which Resulted In Re
moysl Of Frank r, Healy As State
Tax Comrlissioner--Was P. & +.
Corbm superintendent.

Former Councilman William T,
Hartman, for 81 years connected
with the P. and F. Corbin branch of
the American Hardware Corp, OF
which he was superintendent for A
number of years, died suddenly at
his home in Hamden last evening.
Death occurred while he vas at din.
ner and was reported as being due
to heart failure.
Mr.. Hartman was born In New
Britain and was 81 years old. He
was a member OF New Brit ain lodge,
No. 957, +. p. o. T.. and was en-
gagged In the metal business at New
Haven at the time of his death.
During his residence In New Brit
ain Mr.. Hartman took an active in
terest IN politics He was council
man from the second ward, chair
man Of the republican town commit
tee and several times on the repub-
| ican state central committee.
War Horse of Second Ward
He was the republican leader of
the second ward and practically die
tated republican politics in that Sec
ton for years. Old politicians in the
city tell many interesting stories Of
political battles in New Britain
when BILLY" Hartman was in the
harness.
One story which Is repeated with
more or less lack of verification ny
local politicians deals with a time
when a so-called reform aggregation
started TO clean up the second ward
and planned to overthrow the then
present leaders and elect new men,
bers. The caucus was called for 6
o'clock in store in that section
Members Of the crowd were tipped
off, the meeting opened on time;
then somebody turned back the
clock half hour. Those who were
not In the secret waited until the
clock again registered and wert
told the caucus was over.
Mr.. Hartman leaves one son, Clar
once F., OF New Britain, and three
daughters. Mrs. r. L. Holbrook O
New Haven. Mrs. George Warner o
Naugatuck and Mrs. John w. New
ton Of Meriden.
Funeral Tomorrow
The funeral will be held tomorroy
afternoon with services at the. Er
win chapel. Rev. DR.. George w. {
Hill will officate. Interment will b
in Tairview cemetery. Pail bearer
will be members Of New Britain
lodge Of Elks, as follows: Exalte,
Ruler Dudley T. Holmes, Harry
Brown, Ernest N. Humphrey. Free
A. Parsons, Richard Covert and Job
A. Andrews.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-09-22
Lieut.. Hendley's Evi-
dence Is Directly Con-
trary To That Of
Other Officers From
ln'Fated Dirigible.
None Tell of Lightning
Hitting Ship But All
Agree That Winds Were
Terrible-Some Thrilling
Stories Related.

Lakehurst. n. j., Sent. 90 tpA
new bit Of testimony-that there wa,
unusual expansion of the gas cell.
oelore the airship Shenandoah broke
up-was given today before N.
haVal court of inquiry investigating
the loss of the ship.
Lieutenant Thomas B. Hend,ev
'eStlhed that he was awakened by
me pressure OF gas cell on hi,
lace and likewise by the unusual
angle at which the ship was riding
Previous testimony had been that AZ
this time the Shenandoah was above
her pressure height-that IL whers
tne inside pressure of gas eoualled
the ouslde pressure of the air.
Pressure Not Excessive.
Before Lieutenant Hendley was
called Lieutenant Charles Z, Baucb
watch officer on duty at the time
declared inspection some time before
the accident showed that the gas
pressure was not excessive,
Both Lieutcnants HendIev md
bauch as well as Lieutenant Roland
U. Mayer. construction officer on
board, agreed with other witnesses
that the breakup occurred when the
ships nose was suddenly tilted I'm
during second rapid ascent.
stories of Witnesses,
stories as told by civilian eyewit.
nesses to the special investigating
naval board We're summarized to the
court by Commander Jacob n.
hiein' president of that board. He
SAID the two most intelligent of these
witnesses agreed that the ship broke
at the bottom. Others, less. intalA-
gent. Commander Klein said. -inast-
ed that the craft bumped up" and
broke at the top.
Wind Was Terrific.
| The special board was told by some
! farmers near the scene of the wreck
that the wind was the strongest they
had ever experienced. Commander
Klein said 1t appeared that the wind
was coming from all directions at
once.
None Of the witnesses saw any
lightning near the ship. Commander
Klein added, and there was no EVIL
dence that there was any fire OF any
Kind before, at the time of or after
the craft broke up
Memoranda Presented
When Commander Klein present.
lAI
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-09-22
BALKS At
LEAGUE DISARMAMENT
Says Z. S. Should Take
Part Only if Congress
So Votes

Washington, Sept. 20 tPl-Amerl.
can participation in disarmament
conference plans OF the League OF
Nations should only be undertaken II
congress authorizes It, in the judg.
mcnt OF President Coolidge.
The President wants to do nothing
TO discourage efforts for reduction In
armament by mutual agreement, but
he is not inclined TO cooperate In n
League of Nations disarmament con-
ference II there is a possibility that
congress will object.
No suggestion whether the Wash
ii0gton government will be asked to
take part in the expert committee
Of the league which will discuss
plans for q disarmament agreement
has reached here through official
channels,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-09-22
MAL7BIE EXPLAINS
RULES OF STATUTES
Says Justice for Majority,
Not Individual, Is
Basis

New Haven, Sept. % P,---A dis
s',nting opinion by Associate Justice
Itilliam Maltbie of the supreme
cJurt filed in superior court takes
issue with the other members of the
court which in its decision ordered a
new tral for Ernest Schleifer, rail-
road union organizer at the time of
4 the strike Of shopmen on the New
ork, New Haven &; Hartford rail-
road who had been convicted of in
citing to violence in the strikes and
had been given three to five years
prison sentence.
Judge Maltbie In his opinion de-
c'ared that "Anglo-SaXon juris-pru-
dpnce Is not designed to do justice
10 each individual accused and ar
raigned before the court. but the end
sought las been the establishment of
orderly procedure by the formula
ton OF rules, rules which will do
justice In the majority of eases but
which must be applied even though
i Injustice may now and then result "
Judge Maltbic also takes issue
with the majority opinion on the
H points OF law which the court said
warranted 4 new trial for the ac-
cused. He said in part: "a fair
triaP to the accused does not re-
t uure that every possible protection
H shall be thrown about him but over
Il against his right must be set the
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-09-22
Suspect Commits Suicide
In North AttleborO Cell

North Attlehoro, Mass, Sept. 20 CE9
A man who gave his name a.
Salon Penttiner, locked up as a
suspicious character, when found
acting strangely on a highway.
hanged himself in his cell at the po-
lice station today. He had previ-
ouSly started a fire In the cell and
slsshed his arm with an eyeglass
lens. His address Is unknown.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-09-22
Lake PoCotOpaug Hotel
Proprietor Passes Away

East Hampton, Conn, Sept. - 0F'
- William Flwin Con" Smith, 81
wear old died here this morning
after a short Illness. Mr.. Smith was
proprietor Of tho EdCcmore hotel
at Lake PocotopauE and was secre-
tary Of the Summit Thread COM
panv where he had been employed
for 2h years. He was prominent in
the Masonic order and was wor-
shipful master Of Anchor lodge at
the time Of his death. Mr.. Smith
had heen a resident of East Hamr-
Itcn for II YEARS and had been In
hn hotol business for fifteen years
r.. w3s born in brooklyn.
Mr.. Smith is survived by his wife,
two sons and a daughter.