The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-07
POLITICIANS
MAKE final.
MAYOR BIDS
Shaneberger, Holmes and
George Figure in Last
Minute Whispers.
ELECT CHIEF TUESDAY


Man Who Will Continue
to PLAY Ball.
Political bosses made last-minute
bids for the mayors seat today
paving the way for election Of a
permanent mayor by council Tues
day at 2 p. m.
Lieutenants for Roy Shaneberger,
Ira M. Holmes, John A. George and
Frank Cones appeared most active
It was reported that several poll
ticians were busy trying to find a
councilman who would line up with
the majority faction known as the
-four horSemen."
"Say, that would be political sui
cide," commented one council mem
ber.
Boom for Shaneberger
Efforts in behalf of Shaneberger
Progress Laundry president and one
time works board president under
John L. Duvall, were made in sew
eral quarters. Ira M. Holmes, at
torney, who was a contender for
the Office after Duvall resigned, was
mentioned prominently as "com-
promise candidate"
Shaneberger, Holmes and George
were mentioned as favorable to
Coffin faction leaders.
A contractor called on Mayor Pro
TEN. Claude E. Negley this morn
ing in behalf of Shaneberger. Neg
ley met the Shaneberger henchman
in the secretary's Office. After ex-
changing words Negley left the mes
senger and went back into his pri-
vate Office, apparently ruf1ed over
his conversation.
"No Deals" Says Negley
1I'm not making any deals. Let
them make their own deals" Neg
ley declared loudly.
'"That is the third fellow who has
come to me this morning with a
proposition" he said.
Several councilmen were visited
over the weekend by persons So
liciting their vote, 1t was reported
Political observers were puzzled as
to what the council will do.
"Any one who says he knows who
the council will elect is foolish" one
city official commented
George Is Boosted
In some quarters it was said that
George, former safety board membel
and indianapolis Coal Company
president, was boosted as COM
promise with Dodson followers, who
have supported City Controller
Frank Cones. Under the agreement
it was reported Cones would be con-
troller.
Irving LemauX, Indianapoll!
Brush and Broom Company presi-
dent, also was mentioned as dark
horse" Practically every political
camp had it's own candidate. 1t was
generally thought by politicians thai
council will disregard the civic
groups recommendation OF Free
Hoke, w. H. Insley, Thomas G
Howe and Charles F. Coffin anc
name someone who will play ball.
See Chance for Myers
Some Democrats were hopefu
that Walter Myers, Democrat op
ponent of Duval in last election
would be agreed upon. 1t was point
ed out that there are three Demo
cratic councilmen and only tw'
Republican votes would be neces
sary.
Seven councilmen have refused II
indicate whom they will back. TW'
Democratic members, Edward B
Raub and Robert E. Springsteen
have stated that they will vote TO
one of the four men recommends
at the civic delegate meeting spon
,sored by city manager moVemen
leaders.
Five Votes Elect
This left these seven councilmel
whom politicians believe will form
a combination strong enough tt
elect man backed by some politica
faction, rather than the civic lead
ers. Five votes will elect.
Council President Negley said tn
election will be public, but that th'
usual caucus in the councils private
chamber will be held early TueSda.
afternoon.
Sergeant-at-Arrps Claude G. Nc
Coy planned accommodations for al
unusually large crowd at Tuesday
session. Scores of citizens, beside
the city's civic club leaders, VIII
are expected to attend in body
have expressed intention to attend
John E. Smith, Central Labo
Union president, announced a pub
lie discussion of the political situa
ton would be held tonight at 81
E. Washington st.
Smith said the labor unions desir
that some one friendly to labor b
selected.
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