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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-02-15
ROBBERY NEAR
POLICE STATION
Bandits Hold Up Pedestrian
Get Watch and $35.

A daylight hold-up within two
blocks of police headquarters was re-
ported to police late Monday.
George Harris. 2057 Highland Pl.,
told the officers he was walking un-
der the Delaware st. elevation at
Louisiana st. when two young men
robbed him. One held gun against
his side while the other searched his
pockets and took s35 and a $40
watch.
When L. A. Harshman, 1907 N. H.
linois ST., saw a ray in the basement
of a church at Thirty-Second st. and
Capitol Ave-, he called police. The
squad found the janitor fixing the
fire.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-02-15
Rich Mans Missing
Son, II, Found Dazed

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PELHAM, N Y, Feb. 15.--J.
Barton Elliott, IA, who disappeared
from his home here yesterday, was
found in the New York, New Haven
& Hartford Railroad Station at Mt.
Vernon today. Dazed and unable to
give a coherent account of what had
happened to him.
Young Elliott is the son of James
Elliott, president Of Underwood &
Underwood and the Elliott Service
Co., Inc. Hundreds Of residents Of
the exclusive Pelham communities
had been searching for him since last
night.
When news that he had been
found was received here, the fire
whistles were blown in the four Pei
ham and surrounding communities to
call off the search.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-02-15
DEBATE ON
CANN BILL
UNEXC|T|NG
Senators Spend Two Hours
of Morning on Utility
c.j@e Question.
ARGUMENT CONTINUED
Graft Under Present Law Is
Charged by Author.

Two hours Of swet.tempered and
somewhat listless debeate marked
the third reading OF the much.her-
aided Cam utilities bill in tho Indi.
ana Senate today. Seven Senators
voiced their sentiments regarding
the measure and eight moro signitied
they would do likewise. Recess was
taken at noon and tho halfhearted
debate resumed at 2 p. m.
The bill, which provides for abo.
lition OF tho Indiana public serv.
Ice commission and all State control
of utilities, had been made a mat
ter of special business and was taken
up Immediately upon convening.
Senator Howard A. Cam Rep),
Frankfort, author OF the bill. was the
first 10 speak. He termed the meas
ure a radical remedy for a radical
disease.
No Politics
Denying that he had any political
aspirations in fostering 1t he declared
that the people want the change. The
insult interests are fastening them
selves on Indiana. he said, charging
there graft and chaos under the
present laws. He urged his colleagues
not to be mislead by job promises
and to support the bill Ito free the
people from monopolists."
Senators Edward O'Rourke Rep.),
TT. Wayne; Il. r.. Inman (Rep.l, Dam
vile; William f. Hodges Rep),
Whiting. talked against the pro-
posal, while Democratic Senators
Anderson Ketchum, Greensburg. and
Andrew Il. Durham, Greencastle,
spoke in support Of 1t.
O'Rourke declared many rash
statements had been made by Cam
and that the bill was being backed
by "bigoted minority who want
Dictatorship"
Another utilities bin is a matter OF
special business Wednesday. IT is
that of Senator Robert l.. Moorhcad
(Rep), Indianapolis, and calls for
abolition OF the present commission
and election. rather than appoint
mcnt, Of commissioners. Several
amendments, which would abolish
the election feature and provide for
commissioner appointment with
Senate approval, have been am
nounced.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-02-15
Trend Is Away From
Sumptuary LegiS-
IatiOn.

'I am convinced that the people
have become tired of all sumptuary
legislation and are demanding a re-
turn to the days of real liberty"
This was the statement of Senator
James A. Reed of Missouri on his
arrival in Indianapolis at noon today.
He is here to address the Democratic
Editorial Association at its dinner TO-
nifht at the Claypool.
Senator Reed was met on his ar
rival by State Chairman Il. Earl
Peters of the Democratic party;
President Mccullough of the editorial
association and a group of admirers.
Interest in the address of Senator
Reed was evidenced by the fact that
more than 500 reservations had been
made at noon for the dinner tonight.
The editors I'm charge were endeaY-
oring TO make arrangements to care
for the large number who applied
for tickets ard were held up by a
lack Of seating capacity.
Delegations from outside cities
arrived early and despite the fact
that Senator Reed has made no state
ment of any presidential aspirations.
these visitors loudly proclaimed
Reed as their choice for the 1928
nomination.
Among the cities sending large
delegations were South Bend with
moro than forty, and Columbus
which sent thirty admirers of the
man who exposed the graft in recent
primaries.
The address OF Senator Reed will
start at o'clock. and will be broad
cast over WFBM. broadcasting sta
ton of the Indianapolis Power and
Light Company, through the cour-
tesy of The Times, which arranged
for this event because of the un-
usual interest in the address.
In point of attendance and inter
est. President Mccullough declared
that tonight's dinner will be the
largest and most important ever held
by any group of editors in the State.
Senator Reed this afternoon was
to appear before Judge Robert C.,
Baltzell in Federal Court to formally
present claim against the receivers
of the Indiana Mutual Casualty
Company. The Senator represented
the casualty company and the
Sherman-Ellis Company in n State
court petition to vacate receivership
in May, 1925.
Riley Adams was appointed re-
ceiver In Federal Court, Oct. T. 1925,
when the casualty company became
insolvent upon suit by the Sherman
Ellis Company. which had numer-
Gus claims against il for settlement.
Senator Reed claims $500 attor-
ney's fees for services rendered in
the former suit.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-02-15
SENATOR SPEAKS
FOR WATERWAY
Declares Canal Would Aid
Indiana Wheat Growers.

Asserting that Indiana wheat
growers cannot successfully compete
in the eastern markets with Argen-
tinians because of excessive freight
rates, State Senator William f.
Hodge, Gary, advocated a Great
Lakes -to-the-gulf waterway before
the Irvington Republican Club Mon
day night.
A waterway to the Atlantic Ocean.
from a northern terminal Of the
canal. in northern Indiana, through
the St. Lawrence River, is part of
the plan favored by Hodge.
Water shipping facilities also
would help manufacturing interests,
Hodge stated.
Representative John w. Chamber
lain, Terre Haute, scored opposition
to the prohibition law after Hodges
talk.
Chamberlain said that those who
are blaming prohibition for the pres
ent tendency toward disrespect for
the law are generally brewery inter-
ests or others interested in some
phase of the industry.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-02-15
5000 PACK
OPENER AT
AUTO SHOW
First Night Attendance Rec.
ord Broken at 18th An
nuaI Exhibit.
DECORATIONS ARE NOVEL
Enthusiastic Motor Fans
Rush Statesmen.

Lovers Of motordom and its prod
ucts today have their opportunity
to spend the entire day browsing
around the latest creations Of the au-
tomobile industry at the Sixteenth
indianapolis Auto Show, now in
progress at the Auto Show building,
State Playground. The show doors
opened this morning at 10:S0 for tho
first full day Of the week, and will
close tonight at 1890.
One Of the highest opening night
attendances Of the shows history
was recorded Monday night. Man.
ager John Orman said the crowd that
thronged the building for three and
one.half hours was estimated at
about eight thousand.
Splash Of Color
Between the decorative effect of
the building and the startling color
schemes of many of the cars, it Is
difficult to determine just which of
the two contributes most in making
this Indianapolis most beautiful
show" Charles Read, artist, has
produced forty gorgeous paintings
which decorate the show building.
They depict gardens and landscapes
of scenic Japan.
In addition to this, the architec-
ture Of the structure has been con-
cealed under decorations, carrying
out the general color scheme.
Crowds Curious
And on the floor are lined up
Americas champions of the road.
They also present panorama of
color. Gasoline chariots that arouse
scant interest in the streets are GEN.
ters of curiosity this week.
There has been a lot written about
probes this year, but each and every
person who visits the auto show has
become an individual self-made
prober.
Questions such as; whats that
for?'' "WelI, will it do seventy miles
an hour, really?" 'TIow many miles
to the gallon?" are popped at the
staffs Of statesmen who are on hand
at every exhibitors booth.
The cars are garbed in spring col
ors. Tantalizing grays, coal blues,
fiery reds and hundreds of other
combinations are on the floor.
Sales Meetings
In addition to exposition routine,
sales meetings are being held by
various firms. At p. m. w. L.
Kissel Of the factory organization at
Hartford, Wis, will be the guest of
the C. L. Scott Company, local Kis-
sci distributors, at a dinner at the
Spink-Arms.
M. II. Petit, new vice president
and assistant general manager OF the
Nash Motors Company, and f. II.
McCarty, general sales manager OF
the Nash factory, met with the
dealer organization of the. Losey-
Nash Motor Company at noon at the
Indianapolis Athletic Club. Both
men predict the auto industry will
reach it's greatest height Of produc-
ton this year.
The show will be open from 1890
a. m. to 1890 p. m. for the remain
der of the week. Husk O'Hare and
his orchestra offer musical entertain
ment throughout show hours.
One Of the first sales reported was
that of little Marmon Eight sedan.
The purchaser was George M. Bin
ger, advertising manager of the w.
H. Block Company, who signed the
order within fifteen minutes after
the show opened. Ellison Fadely of
the Indianapolis sales branch was
the salesman.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-02-15
FIVE ARRESTED0N
TRAFFIC CHARGES
Autos Scarce on Slippery
Streets, Police Say.

The weather man again played a
leading part in the police traffic drive
Monday, and only five drivers were
charged with falling to stop at pref
erential streets and stop and go'
signals.
Two alleged speeders were slated
and one alleged reckless driver. A
cyclist was among those charged
Monday. Police say the wet condi-
tons Of the streets created a search
ty Of autos.
Lester Leap. so, of 1921 S. Merid-
ian St., and Walter Hines, 81, of $50
West Dr., Woodruff Pl., were charged
with speeding.
Frank Curtiss, AZ, Of 531 W. Wash.
ington St., was charged with reck-
less driving and assault and bat
terry.
Daniel Stokes, 27, of 1858 Ghent
Ave, was charged with riding a
bicycle on the sidewalk and failure
to have a license.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-02-15
BE United Press

Bp United Press
Youth suddenly became the most
important news in America today.
The Nations attention was CEN
tered on the restless younger gene
ration by a series of episodes that
startled adults and started psyche
logists seeking a solution to the
State of mind that has led to so
many erratic, bizarre and even crimi-
nal acts.
Developments of the last twenty
four hours included:
Three more suicides were added
to the list of approximately nine
among college and high school stu
dents since Jan. 1.
A 14-year-old boy in the Richmond
Hill section of New York tried to
hold up storekeeper and shot him
to death.
Three Chicago boys, all under 20,
were arrested charged with one muir
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-02-15
Assembly Today

Both Houses convened at 10 a. nj.
SENATE
Cam bill to abolish public serv-
ice commission up for vote. Lake
County salary boost to be recalled.
HOUSE
Public hearing on new primary
law today. Introduction of State
boxing commission bill.
Sims mayor protection bill''
recommended for passage.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-02-15
Shoes at Claypool
Total Three Miles

If the shoes on display in 100
rooms on four floors of the Claypool
since Monday were laid end-to-end,
they would form a line over three
miles long.
The exhibits total over 81 500 diff
ferent samples of shoes.
The Indiana Shoe Travellers As
sociation fourth annual convention
"a in session until Wednesday.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-02-15
NO RAISE THIS TIME
Salary Booster Bill Indefinitely Post
pOned i'm House.

The secretary of the State indus
trial board will not get an increase
in salary, or have his powers
strengthened at this session of the
Legislature.
On recommendation OF the House
of Representatives ways and means
committee the bill introduced by
Representative John w. Thiel (Rep.l
Lake County. which would have en-
larged the powers and duties Of the
office and given it more pay, was
indefinitely postponed.
A bill pending in the Senate which
would increase the salary of the in
dustrial board members from $4,000
to $4,000 has not been passed.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-02-15
AIMEE RETURNS
MORE NOTABLE
Presence in Capital Recalls
Earlier Visit.

BIZ United Press
WASHINGTON. Feb. 15.-Aimee
Semple Mcpherson returned to
Washington today a far more i'm
portant parsonage than the intense
evangelist who, six years ago, tried
to "crash the White House gate"
and introduce President Harding to
her Messiah"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-02-15
NICARAGUA PEACE HOPE
Coolidge Optimistic rs Latimer and
Sacasa Confer.

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WASHINGTON, Feb. 15.-Presi-
dent Coolidge is hopeful that a
settlement Of the Nicaraguan civil
war dispute will result from a COM
ference today between Admiral Lati-
mer commander Of American forces
of occupation and the Rebel "Presi-
dent" Sacasa, at Puerto Cabeza.
In making this announcement, the
White House did not disclose the
nature of the negotiations or tha
basis Of the Presidents optimism.
Sacasa has hitherto offered h
stop fighting and withdraw as a
presidential claimant, IL President
Diaz, recognized by the United
States, would do likewise.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-02-15
LAKE is DIR RAGGED FOR
MISSING WARSAW MAN
Cairvoyant Thinks Cigar Maker Murdered Say
He Is on Vacation.

BIZ Times Special
WARSAW, Ind, Feb. 15.--War-
saw was engrossed today over a
new mystery that threatens to rival
that Of the school well poison case
the disappearance Of Frank Tucker,
81, cigar maker.
The town is divided on two the
cries.
That Tucker is merely on a vaca-
ton and will return soon.
That he has been slain and his
body hidden.
fuckers friends insist he carried
Il large sum Of money when he van.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-02-15

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BELGRADE, Feb. 15.-Details OF
deaths and damage in earthquake
shattered Herzegovina were awaited
today as militiamen and Red Cross
operatives hurried into the noun
famous area, where it was feared
that large loss of life and tre-
nlendous property damage had been
sustained.
The adjoining province Of Bosnia
also was believed to have suffered
severely from shocks which during
the period of utmost frequency oc-
CURED at about the rate of one a
minute yesterday.
A crumbling mountain was re-
ported to have overwhelmed the viii
lage of Da Barsco during the main
quake. Telegraph poles in the
vicinity of Serajevo toppled over,
interrupting communications.
Thousands of, persons were re-
ported homeless in the towns and
vicinities of Mostar, Ljubini. Ma
karska, Perkowitch, Ketkovitch and
Gabela. Cold weather and snowy
streets added to the misery Of
inhabitants who already were run
ming short of food.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-02-15
EXPLOSION, FIRE
|NJURE STUDENTS
Blast in Laboratory of
School Attended by 1,200.

BIZ United Press
SAN PEDRO. Cal, Feb. 15.-An
explosion mad fire in the chemistry
laboratory Of the San Pedro High
School today wrecked an entire Sec
ton of the structure and caused Sc
rious injuries to several girl stu
dents.
All available ambulances were
summoned TO the scene.
No accurate check had yet been
made to determine whether any lives
had been lost. The school has an
enrolment of 1900 students.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-02-15
At9O'Clock

This evening Senator James
A. Reed of Missouri, the man
who conducted the Senatorial
inquiries into primary frauds
in many States last fall may be
heard over the radio through
WFBM, local broadcasting sta
ton of the Indianapolis Power
and Light Company.
Reeds speech in the Riley
room of the Ciaypool, before
the Indiana Democratic Edi-
torial Association, will be broad
cast by The Times through
courtesy of the Democrats and
the |. P. and L. Co.
The speech will be one of the
most important in Indiana in
many months.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-02-15
GIRL FALLS IN FLIGHT
Louise Liford, 10. Narrowly Missed
When Truck Swerves.

In order to avoid striking Louise
Liford, 10, of $50 e. Georgia ST., who
was crossing the street in front of.
her home, Clarence L. Hudson, 30, of
S5S Birch ST., swerved the truck he
was driving over the sidewalk, and
into a telephone pole.
In her fright the girl tried to run,
but slipped and fell, injuring her
shoulder. She was not seriously in
iured. =
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-02-15
WEATHERS PROTEST
Church Packed to Hear Aimee Fol-
lowing Objection.

BIZ United Press
BALTIMORE, Md, Feb. 15.-Mrs.
Aimee Semple Mcpherson, Los
Angeles evangelist, weathered a one
man protest against her appearance
and precahed to crowd of about a
thousand which packed the audi
torium and basement of the little
Franklin Memorial United Brethren
Church here last night.
Dawson HORNE, a layman. yester-
day wired Bishop Bell Of the United
Brethren faith to prohibit the Cali
fornia preachers appearance, but no
reply was received from the prelate,
said to be in Harrisburg. Pa.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-02-15
SOCIETY FOR NEGROES

PARIS, Febn ia society for tho
protection Of the Negro race and 70
tighten the attachment Of the Negro
colonies to France has been formed
here. The publication of n new re-
view, "The Voice of the Negro" IS
announced.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-02-15
GIRL ACCUSES H00SIER
South Bend Chamber OF Commerce
Secretary Faces Charge.
BIZ United Pres,

BU United Press
CHICAGO, Feb. 15.--Russen
Frederick, secretary OF the SoJQh
Bend Chamber of Commerce. was ar.
raigned before United States Con-
missioner Henry C. Reitler today,
charged with violation Of the Mann
act, and held for trial Feb. 25.
Frederick is charged by MettIe
Mesnar. La Sale. ILL.,. with being the
father Of her child. She alleges Fred
erick brought her from Chicago to
South Bend oct. 10, 1895. and that
they lived at hotel in the Indiana
city.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-02-15
Rent Your
Spare Room

Could you use a few extra
dollars each week? There
may be a way that you can
easily secure them. II you
have spare room you can
rent II to some refined per-
son who will gladly pay you
several dollars weekly.
Mrs. G. Gaphardt, S31 Broad
way, is securing S4.O0 weekly
from a spare room. A little
Room for Rent ad in The
Times brought S replies.
one OF which rented the
room. Order a Times want
ad. get a tenant. Not only
will your want ad in The
Times work all day for you,
meeting newcomers at bus,
train and trolley, but also
cost you less.
Call Main $500
You Can Charge Your "A
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-02-15
MOTHER, CHILD SLAIN
BrutalIy Beaten to Death In Home
at Conneaut, Ohio.
BIZ United Press

BIZ JUtLfn PTtSB
CONNEAUT, Ohio, Feb. 15.--
With one suspect under arrest, po.
lice We're looking for three other
men in connection with the brutal
Staying OF a mother and her S-year-
old son, who were found clubbed to
death here early today.
A bloody baseball bat. beside the
mothers bed. told the mute story OF
the double Staying.
The tragedy was discovered by
Fred Brown. husband of the dead
woman, when he returned home
from work at / a. m.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-02-15
$250,OOO fire
At HAMMOND
Downtown Furniture Store
Burns.

DV United Press
HAMMOND, Ind, Feb. 15.-Fire
caused damage estimated at more
than quarter Of million dollars
this morning to the Griswold Furni-
ture Company, in the downtown Sec
ton.
The fire broke out at midnight and
gained such headway that aid was
called from Chicago. Firemen worked
for five hours before bringing the
fire under control.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-02-15
MINERS SCORE POINT
Operators Representative Says 1--WE
Wish to Negotiate"
BB United Press

BB United Press
MIAMI, Fla, Feb. 15.-By draw.
ing from II. e. Baker. Pennsylvania
operators representative, a state
ment that 1--WE wish to negotiate"
John L. Lewis. United Mine Work
ers' president, scored the first
tactical victory today in the parley
to arrive at a new wage agreement
between miners and operators in
bituminous coal fields.
Baker insisted, however. that the
Jacksonville agreement, which fixes
the present wage scale, will not be
accepted. He said the largest pro-
ducer In the Pittsburgh area is
operating at lower scales and that
others must reduce wages TO COM
pete.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-02-15
DEEMS SHANGHAI SAFE
President Coolidge Sees No Immedi-
ate Need of More Marines.

ate Need of More Marines.
BIZ United Press
WASHINGTON, Feb. 15.-Presi-
dent Coolidge sees no immediate
need of landing American Marines
at Shanghai.
This statement was made at the
White House following press reports
of British landings there.
According to the Presidents in
formation, American lives and prop
erty at Shanghai are in no greater
jeopardy than they have been for
several months. The American pol
icy, however, is to maintain ships
and Marines in that vicinity as a
precautionary measure in case the
necessity arises for protecting Ameri-
can lives and property. it was said.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-02-15
ITALIAN CITIES SHAKEN
Half Dozen Points Report Earth.
quakes Registered.

BR United Press
ROME. Feb. 15.-Half a dozen
Italian cities reported having felt the
shocks which today were believed to
have caused enormous damage and
considerable loss of life in Jugo-
Slavia.
Reports from Spalato said Bosnia
and Herzegovina had suffered
enormous damage and that many
persons had been killed.
Bari, laramie, Macerata, Fermo,
Trieste and Naples felt the shocks.