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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-03-27
GOOD FRIDAY MASS
MEE7zNGSPLANlVED
Seven Churches to Join at Roberts Park NJ E. Church for
Service From IL to p. m.

pleted, DR. Ernest N. Evans. Church
Federation secretary, announced to-
day.
Merchants Association directors
have indorsed a plan to permit en-
ployes to take part in the Good
Friday services from noon to 3 p. m.
Thousands Of employees are expected
to join in worship.
Seven downtown churches plan a
mass service at the Roberts Park NJ.
E. Church Friday from noon to 3
p. m. The churches are the Roberts
Park NJ. Z. Church; Second Presby-
terrain Church. Central Christian
Church; First Baptist Church. First
Evangelical Church; lions Evange-
lical Church and Meridian Street NJ.
E. Church.
Special music will be provided by
the choirs Of the First Baptist
Church, Roberts Park NJ. E. Church
and the Second Presbyterian Church.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-03-27
Second Plea
for CLenency

The petition for clemency for
Warren G. McCray, presented to
President Coolidge in Washington
today, is the second to be made for
Indiana's former chief executive. A
petition for Communication Of sentence
was presented the Government sew
eral months ago, signed by many
prominent Indiana persons. When
former District Attorney Homer FL
lott, who prosecuted the McCray
case, protested. no action was taken
on the petition.
The petitioners stated that Nc
Crays health was failing while he
was kept in prison.
Convicted in 1924
McCray was convicted Of using
the mails in a scheme to de-
fraud by a jury in Federal Court
here April 2S, 1924. Judge A. 3.
Anderson, now OF the United States
Circuit Court Of Appeals at Chicago.
presided. The jury was out only
thirteen minutes. reaching a verdict
on the first ballot. Sentence was
given at 10 a. m. April 80. lie was
taken TO prison in May, 1924, to
serve a ten-year sentence
The Marion County grand jury
also investigated the case and re-
turned fifteen indictments against
the States chief executive. charging
forgery, issuing fraudulent state
ments and -embezzlement and lar
ceny. All Of these have been nolled.
Indictment Pending
United States District Attorney
Albert Ward said that an indict-
ment against McCray Is still pend
ing in the local Federal Court. This
indictment charges violation Of the
national banking act. growing out
Of alleged Irregularities in the opera
lions OF the Discount and Deposit
State Bank at Kentland, Ind, Of
which McCray was head.
Amos d. Morris. cashier of the
bank. pleaded guilty to a like indict.
ment and was sentenced two years
at Atlanta penitentiary.
John l.. Norman. who petitioned
for clemency, along with Senator
Watson, was McCray's closest per-
sonal friend when he was in of
flee. Norman, who lives at Knox,
Ind, is trustee OF the Indiana state
Prison. George M. Roland, another
petitioner. is u Lake County resi-
dent. and Tenth District Republican
chairman.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-03-27
Mali. PICTURES
OF H0STETTERS
Alleged Bandits Escape
From Texas Jail.

Detective Captain Jerry Kinney
today awaited word from Loredo,
Texas, regarding Kenneth Reeves,
"a, alleged local bank bandit, held
there. Kinney sent pictures Of Rob-
ert Hostetter, 18, and Howard Hos
letter, 20, who escaped Jail at Lo-
redo Friday. They were captured
with Reeves.
The three are under indictment
on charges Of holding up the South
port Qnd) State Bank Feb. 6. They
escaped deputy sheriffs in a raid
Feb. 20 by shooting their way out
Of a house. Kinney said if Reeves
fights extradition difficulty may be
encountered in getting him here.
He may be tried in Federal Court.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-03-27
PRISON GOODS
BILL OPPOSED
Hoosier Trustee Before
House Committee.
RI Times SpecidE

Bv Times Special
WASHINGTON, March 27.-An
investigation of competition Of
prison labor with free labor was
suggested to the House Labor Com
mittee yesterday by j. L. Norman,
a trustee of Indiana State Prison.
The committee is considering a
bill introduced by Representative
Cooper of Ohio. which provides that
all prison made goods shipped
across State lines sould be stamped
as convict made. 1t is backed by
organized labor.
Former Warden E. j. Fogarty
said that the bill in it's present form
would hit paroled prisoners, as these
are held to be prisoners until fully
Apardoned. If a paroled man were
working in the Ford factory, he said,
the Ford would have to be stamped
as made by convict labor.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-03-27
Forecast

EAIR and not quite so cold
l. tonight. Sunday unsettled
and warmer. Lowest tempera-
ture tonight about 2S.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-03-27
$50. 900 Is DEMANDED

DR.. Don A. Anderson, 3110 Suther-
land Ave-, was named defendant in
an alienation suit demanding $4,000
judgment filed in Superior Court
Five today by William X. Marsh, To-
cal candy dealer. Complaint charged
that DIR. Anderson caused Marsh's
wife to become dissatisfied with her
home and leave.
Suit said Marsh was married Aug.
4, 1917. Marsh said he tried with
out success to persuade his wife to
return and live with him. They have
son, age 4. Charges were denied
on behalf of DR.. Anderson.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-03-27
GOVERNOR OBJECTS
Salary Increases Considered by
Finance Committee.

Governor Jackson, meeting today
with the State legislative finance
committee, is understood to have OBJ
jected to several public salary in.
creases the committee members
had I'm mind.
The committee considered re.
quests to increase the salary OF
Charles marlborough, legislative
bureau director. from $4,000 TO
$4,000. and that of Perry Reeves,
superintendent OF the State employ
ment bureau. from $1,000 to $4,000,
his original salary. Conservation
Director Richard Lieber asked au-
thority to employ custodians foi the
newly acquired Lake James and
Dunes State Parks.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-03-27
SENTENCED TO CHAIR
Immediate Removal of Alleged Muir
derer Asked.

Roosevelt Hicks. Negro convicted
of numbering his wife, today was
sentenced to die in the electric chair
July 8 by Criminal Judge James A.
Collins. Hicks tried to take his life
twice in county Jail.
Collins overruled motion for a new
trial made by Ira NJ. Holmes. Hicks
attorney. Holmes said he will ask
county to pay for appeal transcripts.
Collins will ask Governor Jackson
to have Hicks removed Immediately
to Indiana State Prison.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-03-27
STUDENTS ARE INJURED
Butler Yell Leader and Athlete Hurt
I'm Crash.

Thomas Smith, Fl, and Robert
Wakefield, 20, both of "a S. Butler
Ave-, were injured in an automobile
accident Friday night when their
car crashed into a pile of bricks in
front of 3547 E. Washington St.
Smith is one Of Butler Univer-
sity's acrobatic yell leaders and
Wakefield is a star basketball player
for the college. Both were taken to
their home by police.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-03-27
EARTHQUAKE REPORTED
New York Reports Disturbance
$500 Miles Away.

BN United Press
NEW YORK, March 27.-An
earthquake Of severe intensity was
registered on the seismograph Of
Fordham University today between
6:09 and 1855 a. m. The maximum
disturbance came at $50. The
quake was believed to have occurred
in a southerly direction, $500 miles
distant.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-03-27
BLIZZARD BURIES TRAIN
Shows Sweep Jap Islands, Many
Lives Lost.

Bu United PreSs
TOXIC, March 27.-Blizzards to-
day swept the island Of Yezo and the
Kuriles north of Japan and, accord
ing to first reports, received mere.
caused considerable loss of life.
A railway train containing sixty
passengers, was buried in the snow
near Teshio and railways through
out the area were blocked.
Twenty fishing boats are reported
missing from Sado Island, and It IL
feared that their crews. aggregating
fifty PERSONS arc lost.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-03-27
MRS. SPRINGER HELD

Mrs. Sarah Springer of Haughville
was held to the Marion County
grand jury on a murder charge to-
day in municipal court. She is al
legged to have fatally shot her hus-
band two weeks ago. She said he
beat her.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-03-27
ARGUE UPON
SMITH MOTION
Request of ex-Adjutant
Under Amusement.

Arguments on a motion to quash
an indictment charging filing false
claims by Harry B. Smith, former In
diana adjutant general, against the
State, were presented today before
Criminal Judge James A. Collins,
who took the matter under advise
ment.
Martin argued that there was no
intent on the part of Smith to de-
fraud the State of any sum. Smith
is alleged to have misused approx
imately $500 while in office. An en-
bezzlement indictment is also pend
ing.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-03-27
BISHOP TO PREACH

Bringing to a close the six weeks
Lenten services at Christ's Church
next week, Bishop Joseph M.
Francis will preach four sermons
leading up to the three-hour passion
service Good Friday. A special pro-
gram Of organ music viii be played
each day during Holy Week by Miss
Vivian Wiley
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-03-27
PICKING FILLED
WITH REFUGEES
Thousands Flock to City as
Troop Makes Last Stand.

Bn United P:eSs
PICKING, March 27.-ThOusands
of refugees today poured into Pc
king. Many relief stations have been
established.
The nationalist troops are stand
ing fast about twenty miles from the
city limits, while peace negotiations
continue in a last-minute effort to
prevent a battle for control Of the
capital.
Many rumors of fighting are being
circulated internationally through
the city, but the coalition forces have
not yet attacked the nationalists.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-03-27
MEMORIAL FOR DENNY
Bar Association Members Pay Tri'
butte to Former Mayor.

Members of the Indianapolis Bar
Association held a memorial service
in Circuit Courtroom today in honor
.pf Caleb S. Denny, former Indiap-
Aapolis mayor and secretary Of the
$tate prison board, who died on
Wednesday. High tribute to Mr..
benny was paid by William L. Tay-
-, former attorney general.
tzE The world would be safe in the
sxNRnds of men like him. said Taylor.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-03-27
WILL KILL STRAY DOGS
Police, Health Authorities Begin
Drive to Clean City.

Alarmed at the increasing number
Of persons bitten by dogs, police and
board of health officials today
started a systematic drive to rid the
city Of stray and vicious dogs run
ming at large.
Police were told to shoot such
dogs. Board of health authorities
are to examine each head for rabies.
Police We're told to shoot the dogs
through the heart, leaving the brain
unframed for the examination
Five persons have been bitten,
some seriously, during the past few
days, police said.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-03-27
CITY FIREMAN HURT
Truck Strikes Auto ON Way to
Coffin Home.

Grover Todd, fire department
driver at Pumper Station %, was
injured when the truck struck a car
driven by Harold Long, 3219 N. Nc
Pherson St., at Fall Creek Blvd. and
College Ave.
Firemen were answering a call to
the home of George V. Coffin, 1898
College Ave. Damage was small.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-03-27
MUSIC CONTEST HELD

The State music memory contest
for grade schools was held at 1880
p. m. at Caleb Mills Hall, Shortridge
High School. Miss Madge Mehring,
Russell Kerr and Clarence Woods,
eighth grade pupils Of Nora. repre-
scented this district in the contest.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-03-27
AUTO THEFTS EXPLAINED
Two Men Confess to Stealing Many
Cars, Police Say.

The theft Of large number of
autos, valued at thousands of dol
lars, was explained Friday night,
when Detectives Simon, Hillman
and Hines got confessions from
Earl Pabernati, Is, and William
MCGEE, %, both of Shelbyville, Ind,
under arrest on vehicle taking
charges.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-03-27
SOCIETY ARREST SEEN

BIZ UnWed TrfNH
NEW YORK, March 27.-Accord-
ing to a copyrighted story IN todays
New York Graphic, a prominent Los
Angeles society woman faces iudict-
ment for the murder OF William Des
mond Taylor.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-03-27
Firemen Break in
on Dreams

Firemen decided that George
Mitchell, Negro, of 240 w. Yer
mont St, was an extraordina-
rily heavy sleeper when they
answered a call early today.
Mitchell did not come out
from under the influence Of
Morpheus until firemen acciden-
tally directed a stream Of water
into his bed. Damage Of the
fire was $500.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-03-27
DOPE RAIDS AT MIAMI
Narcotics Worth S1,OO0,0O0 Seized,
Nine Arrested.
BIZ United Press

BIZ United Press
MIAMI, Fla, March 27.-BederaA
agents under the direction Of Col.
l.. q. Mutt, chief Of the Federal mar
cotic division, staged a swift series
of raids in AIiami's underworld to-
day and seized dope valued at more
than $1,000, 600 Nine persons were
arrested. Twenty-Five more arrests
are expected, Colonel Mutt stated.
Colonel Mutt says he believes he
has revealed clever and daring in
ternational ring with headquarters
in New York.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-03-27

indianapolis churches are prepar-
ing for a city-wide observance Of
Good Friday next week. Plans for
special services in all Roman
Catholic churches and many Prot
estant churches are being com
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-03-27
STRIKE QUIZ HALTED

BN United Press
WASHINGTON, March 27.-By a
vote Of 9 to 2 the Senate Manufac-
ture Committee decided today to side
track the La Toilette resolution for
Senate investigation Of the Passaic
min Strike until next Saturday.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-03-27
BULLETIN
CHICAGO, March 27.-Verdict
in favor of DIR. Leonard 4. Ems
minger was returned.

BIZ JnitCi Press
CHICAGO, March 27.--A jury to-
day was debating whether it should
order Dr.. Leonard A. Ensminger of
3S02 n. Pennsylvania St. Indian
apolis. to pay Miss Marie Grischeau,
pretty Chicago stenographer, $4,000
for broken heart
The jury received The case this
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-03-27
CHILD TAKES POISON
BIZ Times Special

BD Times SDectdt
BAKERS CORNER, Ind, March
27.-Richard. years. son Of Mr..
and Mrs. J. G. Stapieton. is I'm a
critical condition from drinking 10
dine, which the mothef had left IN
o. bottle on a table IN the kitchen.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-03-27
MORAY
FREE, PLEA
OF WATSON
President Coolidge Asked by Senator
to Commute Sentence of Former
Governor Immediately.


WASHINGTON March 26.-President Coolidge asked
today commute Immediately the Of former Governor
McCray Of Indiana serving tenyear term in Atlanta pen
itentiary for using the mails to defraud
His petitioners Senator Watson Republican, Indiana
and Indiana politicians John L. Norman and George NJ
Poland The President did himself his
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-03-27
MAN FALLS 40 FEET
Stone Setter Injured When Scat
fold Gives Away.

Grant Stevens, 45, of Bedford, d
stone setter for the Edward DuX
Stone Company, GIG E. Michigan
ST., narrowly escaped death today
when a scaffold at the Real Silk
Hosiery plant, GA n. Noble ST.,
broke. He fell forty feet
Stevens struck the scaffold before
reaching the ground. He was in
jured about the head, body and hips.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-03-27
EW AIR BIDS ARE MADE
Received on Indianapolis
Mail Route.

4Aited Press
ELLINGTON, March 27.-Two
n fere received today by the
Department for operation
~ nercial air mail service be-
sfs4hicago and Atlanta, Ga, via
I: >Nolis, Louisville, Nashville
j3ningham.
~ ational Anyways Systems,
u ILL.,. proposed to operate the
n aoute for 61h per cent of
(: XII 3les. The Federal Aircraft
s. ~ Newark, N. J., proposed
- THE line for 80 per cent.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-03-27
LAW EFFECTIVE APRIL I
Race Ordinance 10 Become Operative
Soon, Says Clerk.

The ordinance to prevent persons
Of one race from residing in dis
tricts occupied chiefly by those OF
another race will become operative
April I, according to William A.
Boyce. Jr., city clerk.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-03-27

McCray still is in the prison hos
pital, but his condition is not Sc
rious, Warden Shook said, according
to a dispatch from Atlanta.
"McCray Is responding gradually
to treatment and 60 in no danger"
the warden said.
The former Indiana executive is
suffering from nervous exhaustion
and a complication OF internal ills.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-03-27
Entertainment Plans

Plans for entertainment include a
beautiful pageant of the progress Of
womankind. style shows, bands and
singers. These will be continuous
each day of the show. ana many ma
tionally distinguished women will be
present to make short talks.
The large hall WIFI be turn into
a fairyland Of flowers and ~ col
ors, On an elevated stage, in the
center band and orchestra music
will be broadcast.
The exposition is patterned after
those in Cleveland. Chicago. Atlanta.
Ga; st. Louis, Mo, and other cities.
1t will be staged by the Joe Bren
Production Company Of Chicago. J..
c. Smith of that organization has
opened exposition headquarters in
Room 303 Of the Roosevelt Bldg.
Assistants
Miss Louise a. Ross, as executive
and general chairman. will be assist
ed by Miss Glenn ID. Anderson, as
sistant executive and general chair
man; Mrs. Felix r. McWhirter, Miss
Geraldine Hadley, Mrs. Lillian Stone
Harrison, Miss Nell Allemong, Miss
Jessie T. Boyce, Miss Lucy +. Os-
born, treasurer.
Committee chairmen are Mrs.
Stella Colman. exhibitors: Miss Sue
Stuart, program; Miss Mamie d.
Larsh, clubs Miss Pearl l.. Hollo-
way, tickets; Miss Mary NJ Fielder,
auditing.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-03-27
FAKE LACE

bss Bureau and Police
@ for Woman.
he Better Business
zee are working today
goung woman who
p a house-to-house
4 falsely representing
prding to Ralph
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-03-27
BURBANK ILL

BIZ United Press
SANTA ROSA. Cal, March III
Luther Burbank, world famous
plant wizard and scientist, has been
ordered to bed with q heart attack.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-03-27
COAL BIDS DIE April, 10

Bids will be received April 10 by
the State purchasing board for car
lots Of coal for State institutions
during the fiscal year beginning
May /.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-03-27
BOILER HURTS FATAL
NObIesviIle Man Crushed in Accident
Dies.

BU Tunes NDgCTUE
NOBLESVILLE, Ind. March 81
Lee Kenper, Sc, died Friday night
from injuries received when a large
steam boiler which he mas helping
move rolled off wagon and showed
him into a ditch. One daughter and
one son survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-05
Sick Man Offers $50
For Stomach Medicine

81 was sufferer from Indigestion
until a druggist advised me to try Ad-
lerika. The results have been Won
derfuL l eat anything, and can do
big days work without feeling tired.
/ wouldn't be without Adlerika II it
cost $50 a bottle. r. c. Culver
Unlike most medicines, Adlerlika
acts upon BOTH upper and lower
bowel, giving the intestines a REAL
cleansing and bringing out ola poi
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which may have been causing all yoVr
trouble In slight disorders, like oc-
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indigestion or sick headache, ONE
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Adlerika is a compound of the best
saline intestinal cleanser with gly-
cerine, buckthorn. cascara, and other
gas expelling and detergent elements.
1t is excellent for Intestinal Stasis,
disease due to modern ways of living
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-05

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