The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-09-25

leadership of William II. Arm
and the Armitage organization
candidacy for mayor.
With the announcement Of Zener's
revolt today came a heavy confer
ence Of city hall leaders. Mayor
Shank is out of the city, but there
were assembled in the office Of 10.
seph L. Hogue, city controller, Armi-
tage, Elmer Williams, board Of
works secretary, Hogue and Zener.
For Myers
Il wouldn't take John Duvalls
word for anything" said Zener I'm
on my way to the Walter Myers
camp-and, believe me, boy, I'm not
going alone. Those fellows think
they have lined up the whole gang
at the city hall for Duvall, but
they're very badly mistaken. And
remember, too, I'm the guy that
brought in more money for Lemcke
than any other man."
Two Conferences
The administration leaders, who
held two conferences. one with Zener
and another, behind closed doors, aft
er Zener had departed, scoffed at
reports that they were seeking to
bring Zener back to the fold.
Why. we were just thinking Of
running me for United States
Senator" said Big Bill Armitage,
but Hogue expressed the opinion
that James f. Watson will win the
race.
As Zener was moving about the
city hall consolidating forces, reports
were current that John +. Walker,
street cleaning superintendent, is in.
clined to move toward the Myers or
ganization. However, Walker denied
the report and asserted he will vote
for Duvall because he is a Repub.
lican.
Verbal Battle
A similar reply was received by
Zener when he sought to ascertain
the sentiments of Martin J. Hyland
street commissioner. George Wood
ward. former assistant street com.
missioner, also attended the gath
ering in Hyland's office and engaged
Zener in verbal battle, seeking 90
dissuade him from his flight to
Myers.
Your loyalty to your party should
make you support Duvall," said
Woodward. Think how long you
have held public office and have
worked for the Republican organiza-
ton"
Earned Everything
'They never gave me anything |
didn't earn" replied Zener "Why,
I've gone out and delivered the
votes and money. There's nothing
for me from Duvall and / can prove
keep his word"
Zener, who toured every corner Of
the State when Mayor Shank ran for
nomination for Governor and was
considered as Shanks chief confiden.
tial adviser, is regarded as the best
money getter for the Shank faction
During the Lemcke campaign he re-
signed as police captain to Accumu-
late the financial ammunition, a
large part of which DuVall charged
in campaign speeches was garnered
from bootleggers and others who
sought the laws protection.
"Yes, Lewis for Duvall," said
Zener, "but l believe he'll go to
Myers if Duvall won't let him take
the stump for him"
Relative Named
Despite Shank's public warning,
that the force Of employees in all
departments should be cut to the
bone as a dying gasp OF economy,
Roy l.. Spillman, a relative Of Du-
vail. was added to the clerical staff
of the assessment bureau Thursday.
There is a persistent rumor that the
addition Of Spillman will mean the
discharge Of an einploye who sup
ported Lemcke.
1t is understood there is no pro
vision in the 1925 budget for the sal.
airy Of an additional employe in the
assessment bureau.
When Zener returned to Hogue's
office and found the door locked, he
left in high dudge6n, declaring he
would not come back to the city hall.
Zeners ostensible duty is to assist
the city controller adjust claims in
which the city is involved.
Too Many Promises
During the verbal tilt between
Woodward and Zener, the police cap
tain expressed the opinion that Du.
vail is so trussed up with political
promises that he will never be able
to take care of the faithful.
Woodward said he placed his reli.
ance upon George V. Coffin, Repub-
lican city chairman. who he said has
Eever double-crossed him.
Thereupon, zener voiced doubt
that Coffin will pull the heavy oar
he is expected to WELD If Duvall is
elected.