The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-07-23
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.ferences pertaining to the political
welfare of Senator James e. Watson.
Next to exit was George V. Coffin,
Republican county chairman and
boss of the G.. 0. P. ball-bearing ma
chine of which Duvall is leading
cog.
Then out came o. d. Haskell.
John A. George and John w Friday,
the board Of safety members. Fire
Chief Jesse A. Hutsell, a Coffin ma
chine chieftain, also was in con-
ference with Duvall.
tt Delegation Intact
Mrs. O'Brien, the Mother Jones"
to the local strikers kept her delega-
ton intact, even after the failure to
see the mayor.
Come on girls she said, We'll
all go out to my house and get
something to eat. The grocer is a
good friend of NINE"
They piled into automobiles.
Mrs. O'Brien said after food had
been secured the women would
start a peaceful persuasion" cam
paign around Highland Ave. car
barns this afternoon in an attempt
to, induce workers to leave their
cars.
Taking Food Away
Tell these men they're taking
food away from your children. They
won't go on and work after that if
they've got any red blood in their
veins" she advised the WON en-.
The march to the city hall was
preceded by a meeting in Plumbers
Hail.
We've got to do something or
We'll all starve," said Mrs. O'Brien,
addressing the meeting.
Mrs. O'Brien, the mother-in. law of
one of the striking employees, urged
the women to board the street cars
and seek to induce motormen and
conductors to join strikers.
I'm willing to ride on the COW
catcher and talk to the motorman.'
she exclaimed
Mrs. OBrien said the visit to
Mayor Duvall should be undertaken
Immediately, before the city's chief
executive left on vacation.
Governor Jackson left today for a
trip which will last until Aug. 10,
without announcing any decision on
a request of a citizens committee
that he appoint a mediation com
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Two More Cited
Meanwhile, in Federal Court, two
more union men, Joe Wigginton,
1885 N. Illinois St., and Oscar r.
Southern, r. r. /, cambridge, were
cited on contempt of court charges,
growing out Of acts of violence in
connection with the strike. Two
other strikers, already cited, We're
questioned by Federal officials.
Robert Armstrong and John NJ.
Parker, vice presidents of the Anal
gamated Association of Street and
Electric Railway Employees, ,prob-
ably will bes tried before a jury on
charges Of contempt against the
court, it was indicated.
Frank p. Baker, attorney for the
two men, declared that he would de-
mand a jury trial for them, if
answers to the charges, to be flied
by Monday, are overruled.
United States District Attorney AL
bert Ward said that he probably
would not oppose a jury trial, if it
was asked since ha believes the
case comes under the Clayton Act,
which provides for jury trial on re-
quest The Clayton Act specifically
limits penalties on certain contempt
charges.
Parker and Armstrong were re
leased on bonds of $4,000 each
Thursday, after being cited for con
tempt before Federal Judge Robert
c. Baltzell in connection with the
strike. Attorneys asked a few days
In which to study the complaint and
prepare an answer.
Preparation of the answer to the