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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-10-04
Mother! Give Constipated Child
california Fig Syrup"

II your little one is out OF sorts,
won't play, seems sick. languid, not
natural-suspect the bowels! A tea
spoonful of delicious California Fig
Syrup" given any time sweetens the
stomach and soon moves the sour
lamentations, gases, poisons AMI in
digestible matter right out OF The
bowels and you have a well. playful
child again.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-10-04
6O,OO3

A.
subscribed before
w r. NICEWANGER, Notary Public.
My commission expires 90. 1928
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-10-04

Millions of mothers depend upon
this gentle, harmless laxative. 1t
never cramps or overacts. Say Cal
ifornia" to your druggist and avoid
counterfeits. Insist upon genuine
California Fig Syrup" which has
directions for babies and children OF
all ages plainly printed on bottle. -
Advertisement.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-10-04
AWFUL NEURITIS
FINALLY Ended:
WALKS 4 MILES
Konjola Relieved Me Aft
er a Drug Store Shelf
of Remedies Failed,
S avs indianapolis
Man.

II can prove that I have spent
over $500 the past year for remedy
after remedy, but kept on suffering
in agony with neuritis. Finally tried
Konjola and this medicine completely
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-08-24
Woman Pulled From Wreck
age, Receivers From
Shock, Cuts. y

Miraculously escaping death,
Mrs. Bernice Wilcox. 1925 +.
Washington St., was pulled from
this heap of wreckage with only
slight injuries, after her automo-
bile and an Indianapolis Street
Railway Company bus collided at
Sherman DR.. and English Ave. on
Monday afternoon.
The woman today was recovered
from shock and slight cuts on the
face and arms. Crashing at the in
tersection, the bus pushed the Sc
dan about thirty feet. pinning it
in ditch between the huge We
hicle and an electric light pole. The
front part Of the coach was o. top
of the overturned auto when it
stopped.
Police charged Charles Allen,
Stubbins Hotel the bus driver,
with assault and battery, although
witnesses said the bus was not
speeding.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-08-24
i. S. MARSHAL
MAY Be SKIPPER
Meredith Has Forebodings
About lob.

United States Marshal Linus P
Meredith has grim forebbdings that
he will have to go to Michigan City
Ind, and become skipper of the good
ship Frank Woods.
Papers received here today, II f1led
and approved by the court. may
bring about confiscation OF the boat
by the Government and its sale at
auction to pay back wages of the
crew.
Eugene Hibberdine. first mate;
Christian Smith, chief. engineer;
Maurice Parmalee and William Nc.
Graw, wheelsmen, and Peter Green,
watchman. have prepared the papers
for suit against the Calumet Steam
ship Company and the freighter
Frank Woods.
They contend they We're dis
charged without pay at noon Mon.
day afG told that there was no
money.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-08-24
THUGS FIRE
WHEN AUTO
SPEEDS ON
Bandits Shoot at Motorist
Who Refused to Obey
Order to Stop.
WOMAN R0UTS BURGLAR
Robber Believed Wounded
by Female Resident.

a motorist who refused to obey
orders of hold-up men to stop on the
Pendleton Pike Mondy night mar
rowly escaped death when the ban
dts shot at him as he speeded away.
In the city a woman is believed
to have wounded a burglar who ap-
peared at her bedroom window.
The attempted hold-up occurred
near Lawrence. The motorist. George
.Sulsrove. 621 L. Twenty-Third St.
reported to police that two men drove
up from the rear and ordered him to
stop.
Speeded Away
Instead. he speeded up, Sulgrove
said. AS he drew away from them,
the bandits opened hre. Two bullets
pierced the back Of the auto and
went through the Windshield only a
few inches from his head.
Three men. acting strangely in
Oaklandon, Ind, a short distance
from where Sulgrove was fired on.
were arrested by Deputy Sheriffs
Bell and Brown for questioning.
Police are searching for burglar
who was probably wounded by Mrs.
Claude White. Negro. 127 Puryear
st. Mrs. White was awakened at
1915 p. m. by the removal of the
screen from her bedroom window.
She is the wife of patrolman, and
was alone.
The burglar was crawling through
the window when Mrs White pulled
revolver from beneath her pillow
and fired twice.
The man fell from the window
with a howl Of pain.
Mrs. White described the burglar
as being a tail. white man and wear
ing a raincoat. 1t was dark and
she was unable to identify him
closely.
Other RObberies
Mrs. ]. w. Fisk, room 315. Spen-
Ger House, reported $40 taken from
her room. Edward Scudder. 1744
Dawson St, said he left purse and
$50 in a restaurant near Noble and
Michigan SITS.
Lieutenant Shalline, provost mar
shall at Ft. Benjamin Harrison. re-
ported an automatic pistol stolen
from the reservation.
Two windows were smashed in the
east section of the city Monday
night. Clarence Bange, grocer al
1886 +. Washington ST.. said the
thieves took five cartons Of cigarets
valued at IS. and Paul j. Miller.
druggist at 6135 f. Washington ST..
found the door glass broken and fifty
pennies. a gum machine and alarm
clock taken.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-08-24
Nothing on Face

The figures submitted by the can
didates in compliance with the State
corrupt practices act do not, on their
face, show any glaring irregularity.
1t Is what the reports do not show
that is causing the interest in Reed s
contemplated visit.
Senator Robinson's report Is very
innocent.appearing document of
some seven or eight pages, filed by
Ora Davies In Kokomo, Davies
home. Davies had been Robinson g
campaign manager In the primary
and shortly thereafter WAS appointed
receiver for a defunct national bank
lat Noblesville and was later selected
to serve as secretary Of the Indiana
Manufacturers Association.
According to the report Senator
Robinson spent $6,385.77 in his own
behalf. His law partner, Frank A.
Symmes. appears on the record as
having donated $2,625, while Garth
B. Nelson is shown to have contrib
uted the sum of 81 500. In addition
to these sums, Carl Mote, attorney
for the insult interests in IaGianapo-
lis, Is shown to have spent 800 to
the cause. j. w. McCardle, chair
man of the State public service COM
mission, from which Robinson Sc
cured certificates of convenience to
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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-08-24
SAYS CHLOROFORM
USED BY PROWLER
Police Seeking Negro on
Woman's Story.

Mrs. w. H. Foltz, 224 N Pennsyl-
vania ST., reported to police today
that a Negro prowler has been visit.
ing their house and she believes he
attempted to chloroform herself and
husband.
= He passed the house this morning,
she said Police could find no traces
of the man.
Last Wednesday night Mrs. Foltz
Aand her husband were aroused from
vsleep about IL o'clock. Their bed
room was filled with an odor Of
choloroform or ether, she declared
1t came from the open window, but
they were unable to see any one.
DR. G.. w. Lutz lives next door,
hut Mrs. Foltz is sure that the odor
was caused by some one attempting
to chloroform them.
Monday night the colored man
peered into their bedroom window,
and footmarks were found in the
flower bed beneath.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-08-24
TILE MEN MEET
HERE WEDNESDAY
Two Hundred Contractors to
Attend.

Two hundred contractors are ex-
pected at the Hotel SEVERN Wednes-
day for the two-day convention of
the Central District Tile and Man
tel Contractors Association.
Jack c. Thurston is local conven-
tion chairman.
Chief of Police Claude F. Johnson
will give the address of welcome
Wednesday morning. The u. S. En-
caustic Tile Company will give a
luncheon for the wives of members
at the Woodstock Country Club at
noon. A smoker and business ses-
sion will be held Wednesday after
noon, with a theater party for the
ladies. THURSDAY morning the visit
ors will inspect the u. S. Tile Com
pany's plant. A sightseeing tour
banquet will conclude the program.
Several officers of the national asso-
citation are expected.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-08-24
NE|GHBORSK KICK.
So POLICE RAID
Find No Liquor in Places
Complained Of.

Police raided two houses Monday.
where neighbors complained liquor
was sold and wild parties staged.
Sergt. Roy Pope reported no
liquor found in either of the houses.
One was in the 400 block e. New
York ST., and the other in the 900
block n. New Jersey st.
Police found fifteen gallons of beer
brewing, they said, at the home of
Maurice w. Mullery, 2414 N. Sher-
man DIR. He was charged with op-
Grating blind tiger.
Harvey Hoffman, of 1916 E.
Thirty-fourth ST.. was charged with
the same offense. Police said they
found 1O9 quarts of home brew bot
tied and twenty-four gallons fermen-
ting at his home.
Leonard Mainus. 1874 N. New Jer-
sey ST.. and Pearl Brandenburg. AZ,
of 1924 Park Ave. were also ar
rested on blind tiger charges.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-08-24
QUARTERS WORTH
OF CANDY, GENERAL
Deposed President of Greece Can Have Half Interest in
American ConfeCti onery, Says Cousin.

the confectionery, a cousin Of the
former president and the only rep
resentative of the family in America,
in anticipation that the revolution
lists, who overthrow General Pan
galos' reign may send him into
exile.
For in the fifteen months marking
the ascendencY and decline Of
General Pangalos power his cousin
has been enacting a drama Of
American opportunity and earning
the reward of industry and thrift.
Now while General Pangalos is
military prisoner, Thomas is a minor
merchant prince, who does not envy
his distinguished cousin.
II would not want to be 1he presi-
dent of Greece he said, Give me
my choice and l would rather be
what 1 am. 1t is not as exciting,
but it is a whole lot safer
II do not worry for General Pan
galos. He is a great man. Tomorrow
next week, may be he'll be the
president again.
But mel would tell him not to
he president. I would say to him
to come to America"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-08-24
MGLASSON FREED
OF BIGAMY CHARGE
Love Letters Figure in TraI-'DeareSt Man MssVe
Said to Have Been Written by Woman.

some one saying "I pronounce you
man and wife" she told the judge.
One of the letters in the case was
introduced by her attorney. 1t was
a letter to her father, Joseph T.
Enlow. 2540 w. Washington St. and
affixed to it was a card signed by
Clyde and Laura" which told that
they We're happily married and liv-
ing in Cincinnati.
McGlasson wrote the card. his at.
torneys admitted
But Judge Wetter ruled that a
common law marriage does not ap-
ply in a bigamy case.
Letter and Card
The defense introduced a letter
and "A post card as evidence.
The card. dated Dec. %, 1924.
read
do you remember Laura Enlow?
II you are still single l would like
to hear from you"
A letter which Miss Enlow admit
ted writing to McGlasson more re-
Gently was addressed Dearest
Man.
In 1t she etated she loved him
better than all else"
If you do not want me. just say
So" 1t also declared. Il am so sick
and blue I cannot write much"
The task of choosing between Nc
Glasson and another man named
Charley caused the sick and blue"
feeling. Miss Enlow said.
Il could not make up my mind, Z"
she declared, "and | wanted TO be
sure he would marry me before 1
gave up the other man"
Mrs. Elsie McGlasson. who mar
ried McGlasson in 1920. and their
2-year-old child sat on a bench usual
ly occupied by prisoner sthroughout
the trial.
A fraudulent check charge, pre-
ferred by Miss Enlow, was taken
under advisement by the judge.
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Following a trial in which love
letters took prominent part, q
bigamy charge AGAINST Thomas
Clyde McGlasson. 40. Of 5243 Park
Ave, was dismissed in municipal
court this morning, by Judge Paul
G. Wetter.
But the letters introduced in the
case meant nothing, Judge Wetter
ruled.
The bigamy charge was brought
aaginst McGlasson by Miss laura
Enlow. nee Mrs. Charles Bridge
water. of NeN Albany, Ind. who said
she became Mrs. McGlasson when
McGlasson married her in Cinein-
natl, Ohio. in April OF this year, de
serting her a few weeks after the
marriage. She was the principal
witness.
Details Vogue
But Miss Enlow was unable to
remember details of their marriage.
There was 'some sort of a cere-
mony, but my mind is not clear, -
she said.
But she did remember "Clyde kiss
ing me" just after the ceremony and
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-08-24
Ask Aid in Hunt for
Hit and Run Driver

If you see ana auto without head
lights that looks as If ii might have
been in a crash, notify police.
This was the appeal Of Sergt.
Frank owen of the accident preven-
tion bureau today.
owen Is hunting the hit and run
driver whose auto crashed into u
machine driven by Carl Frederick
son, 541s Broadway. Sunday night
at Fifty-Fourth st. and Pennsyl.
vania st.
Mrs. Fredrickson is in serious
condition at city hospital. Thrown
from their machine. she and her
husband were left unconscious on
the sidewalk by the driver OF the
other car.
The only clew to the phantom
auto is two large drum headlig ITS
found at the scene Of the accideist
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-08-24
oh, Mary, Going to
the Picnic?
Is your name Mary?


If it is you are invited to a
picnic Thursday, when Marys
from over the State will take
their lunch to Garfield Park and
get acquainted.
There are more than 300
members of the Mary Club.
which was founded in Mobiles
vile fourteen years ago and
established in Indianapolis two
years ago.
Mrs. Mary Aldrich. 1925 w.
ThirtyFourth ST., is president.
Come early and bring your
lunch" is her invitation to all
the Marys in indianapolis.
The club is a national organi-
zation with 500 members.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-08-24
COMMITTEE
MUST DIG
IN INDIANA
Senate Candidates Expense
Accounts Show No Star
Ting Facts.
NO BIG CONTRIBUTORS
Many Women Paid as Work
erS for Watson.
NO BIG CONTRIBUTORS

. In the event Senator James A.
Reed of Missouri and his senatorial
subcommittee should decide to come
into Indiana to investigate the cam
paign expenditures and activities Of
the Republican candidates i'm the re-
cent primary, as requested by the
Democratic State committee. they
will have to so beyond the reports
filed by the managers and treasurers
of the contenders.
Reports filed in behalf of Senator
Watson show that the senior Senator
spent S21 .9691 II, and that Senator
Arthur Robinson, successful aspirant
in the short term race, spent $10,-
1862.
1t has been held that the provis-
ions Of the Senate resolution author
izing the inquiry are sweeping
enough to permit Reed and his com
mittee to function in Indiana. What
facts Chairman r. Earl Peters and
his committee have to lay before
Senator Reed is a matter Of conjec-
ture.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-08-24
MAN, 80, DIES IN
DENTAL OFFICES
Unidentified Man Believed
From Gosport.

Under the influence of nitrous OK.
ide gas, while teeth were being ex
tracted, an unidentified man, about
80, died today in the Eiteijorg
Moore dental offices, Monument Pl
and Market st. 1t was believed his
heart was weak.
Lieut.. George Winkler believed the
mans name might be McGregor
living with his daughter near Cos
port.
Checks on a Gosport bank were
on his person. Coroner Paul F.
Robinson ordered the body taken to
city n1orgue.
The man wore dark clothes, a
Masonic pin, shell rim glasses, a
mustache, and weighed about 15O
pounds.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-08-24
TWOD|E IN BANK
BLAST, IS REPORT
Defective Pipes Said to Have
Caused Explosion.

BIZ United Press
PITTSBURGH. Pa, Aug. PA
terrific blast ripped through the in
terror of the Farmers Bank Bldg.
here this afternoon.
First reports by police said two
persons were killed and eight in
jured.
The explosion to believed to have
been caused by defective ammonia
pipes.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-08-24
POLA SEEKS
SOLACE IN
NEW HOME
Goes to House Valentino
Was Building for Her in
Beverly Hills.

HOLLYWOOD, Cal, Aug. "a
Pola Negri plans to leave here Sat
urday for New York where she will
meet Rudolph Valentines brother,
Alberto Guglielmo, due there
Wednesday from Paris on the steam.
er Homeric. Funeral services for
Valentino, have been postponed un.
til Wednesday, the actress said she
was informed
BB United Press
HOLLYWOOD, Cal, Aug. "a
Pola Negri remained under physi-
clans care today, grief stricken over
the passing of Rudolph Valentino.
The Polish star sought solace in
Valentines home high up in Beverly
Hills, the house that Rudy was
building for her and which has not
yet been completed
Friends of the couple said that
Pola and Rudy had planned to be
married shortly after Jan. l, al
though a wedding date had never
been publicly announced.
II have lost not only my dearest
friend, but the one real love Of my
life" Miss Negri was quoted as
saying.
She received many messages Of
sympathy and coincidence from
friends of Valentino and her own.
Hollywood MOurns
Meanwhile, Hollywood bowed it's
head in mourning over the passing
Of a friend. While Valentino was
mourned by millions as a screen idok
in The movie capitol he was remem-
bered more as a friend
Valentino, it was learned. died
comparatively poor. although the
profits from his latest pictures, upon
which he receives a percentage and
which are to continue showing, may
run into fortune for his heirs.
The star had been idle for three
years before he became a part of
the United Artists Organization, and
had recently negotiated a loan of
$3.50 600 from Joseih Schenck.
John w. Considine. Jr., head of
the producing unit which made the
Valentino pictures. said he had taken
out a S250,000 life insurance policy
on the actor recently There is
no other insurance that l know
about, Considine said.
Gets 50 Per Cent
Valentines interest in The Son
of the Sheik," his last picture, was
80 per cent of the profits.
This film. according TO Considine.
will continue fits run. THAT was
Rudy's own wish" said the pro
ducer. He said just before leaving
Hollywood for New York that if any
thing happened to him he wanted
the film to so on. the earnings to be
given to his family in Italy.
II don't really know about Val
entino's will, but I presume that
after his estate is settled, what is
left will so to his family in Italy. No
funeral arrangements have been
made yet, as we are waiting to hear
from his relatives"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-08-24
ASKS STATE ROAD AID
Seek Highway Past Feeble Minded
Institution.

Headed by James Jackson, brother
Of the Governor, and Eph Daley,
member of the State industrial board,
a group Of Allen County citizens con.
ferred Monday with the State high
way commission In the interest of
a proposed State highway from F't.
Wayne, past the State Hospital for
Feeble Minded
Jackson Is head of the institution.
1t was indicated the commission
might assume control of the road in
the near future.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-08-24

BIZ Jntffd PrcSS
MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi, Aug. "a.
General Theodore Pangalos, de-
posed president of Greece. may have
a half interest in a confectionery in
Minneapolis if he wishes.
The offer is made in all sincerity
by Thomas X. PanGalos. owner Of
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-08-24
RAPER CHOIR TO SING
George KadeI will Direct Masonic
Body at Brazil.

George Kadel will conduct the
Raper Commandery, knights Temp
lar, choir in a musical program at
Brazil Sunday afternoon and eve
ming. The choir will take part in
the entertainment of the Clay County
Chautuaaua- Clarence Carson is the
accompanist.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-08-24
MELLETT FAMILY HERE
Wife Of Murdered Publisher Buys
Orette Home.

Mrs. Don r. Mellette, wife Of the
murdered Canton (Ohio) publisher,
will live here with her children,
Lacey Hearn, president of the
Hearn Realty Company, announced
Mrs. Mellett purchased a home at
136 E. Fiftieth St, from Abraham
Orette, for S10,500.
When the family returned to Can
ton, after the funeral of the slain
publisher here. an effort Vas made
to bomb their Canton home.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-08-24
TROPICAL STORM
HEADSFOR COAST
Center Said to Be of Hurri-
cane Intensity.

BU UUted Press
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24.-The
tropical storm in the Gulf of Mexico
will strike the coast somewhere be-
tween Burrwood, La, and Calves
ton, Tex, loaf tonight or early
Wednesday and is, almost certain, to
cause considerable damage in
limited area at least, weather
bureau cgficials said today.
The storms center is Of hurricane
intensity, 1t is said Hurricane warn
!ngs are being sent TO all coast sta
tions along the section OF the coast
threatened.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-08-24
STUMP TO BE SPEAKER

Albert Stump, Democratic SEN
atorial candidate for the long term,
will address the Kiwanis Club at the
Claypool Hotel. Wednesday noon.
The subject of the address will be
The Psychology of Disposition"
The annual Kiwanis picnic is to be
held at WALNUT Gardens Thursday.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-08-24
HAVE YOU DOG LICENSE?
City Threatens to Make Arrests to
Collect Fees.

City authorities, weary of awaiting
the payment of the dog license fee
of 50, are on the verge of ordering
wholesale arrests of dog owners, r.
p. Rhodes, license clerk in the city
controllers office, said today.
The fees were due July |.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-08-24
HOURLY TEMPERATURES
SENSATIONAL RU7MORS


NEW YORK Aug 23-New York woke up today to
read in of the morning papers series of sensa
tonal rumors about the death of Rudolph Valentino.
They
That he had been shot in a quarrel.
That he had been struck in a fist fight and fatally
injured.
That he had been poisoned by jealous woman DUR
ing party
However, the signed statements of the attending
physicians, the application for burial permit and the
statements of the attending physicians the presence Of
witnesses all such dsprove the theories and
set down the actual of death Infection following
gastric ulcers and appendicitis.
The district attorneys Office said its attention had
not been called to any of the rumors.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-08-24
Noted Screen Star to Lie in State in
Famous Gold Room-Burial Place Is
Undetermined-May Be Hollywood.
THOUSANDS PAY HIM TRIBUTE
Persons From All Walks of Life Clamor
for Admission.

NEW YORK, Aug. 24-Thousands packed around the
drtakng parors where the body Of Rudolph Valentino rests
beyond control police this afternoon crashed through
a plate glass windw of the establishment
Women screamed children cried and fought for safety
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-08-24
VONNEGUT RECOVERING

School Board President Theodore
f. Vonnegut is in Methodist Hos
pital recovering from a minor op-
Grafton. He is expected to leave the
hospital soon.