The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-08-29

said Traugott was starting back at
once.
Worley indicated that the arson
charge against Libowitz would be
based upon the fact that Libowi5z
was found behind the 1raugott store
beneath flaming timbers with his
clothing and hair burning by fire.
men as they rushed to the fire, that
Libowitz had key to the front door
of the Traugott place in his pocket.
that he has been antagonistic to-
ward detectives who have been at
his city hospital bedside ever since
the fire and that he has asserted ne
would not talke fully until after II
have talked with Traugott."
Get Note From Wright
Traugott and Libowitz have been
close friends for months. Libowite
has been in trouble with police sew
eral times.
Libowitz declared in about the
only lucid statement he has made
that he had the key to the Traugott
front door because Traugott gave it
to him so he could get to a trunk he
kept therein any time he pleased,
Some authorities believed Trau-
gott and Scharffin had gone to New
York to inquire for Homer Wright,
q, of 1929 N. Alabama St., client
of Scharfin. Doubt was cast on
this theory today by the appearance
Of Wright's wife at police head
quarters today with a note from
Wright and the declaration that he
was in the city last night, left this
morning aud would return Thurs
day.
Traugott was in Wright's apart
ment last week when detectives ar
rested Wright as one of five persons
picked up for questioning in connec-
ton with the machine gun murder at
Clinton, Ind, of Edward j. ShannoUA
33, week ago Sunday. Traugott
declared he was after some liquor.
Detectives said they found no liquor
in the place. Traugott was not
questioned or held at that time.
Released on Bond
Three hours after Wright was
locked up and before detectives had
had time to question him he was
released on $4,000 bond, approved
by Municipal Judge Paul c. Wetters
signed by Donald Underwood, pro-
fessional bondsman and ex-convict
and by William F. Rathert, grocer.
653 Middle Dr., Woodruff Pl, BROTH
er of Councilman Paul E. Rathert.
Two other suspects we're similarly
released.
Worley strongly protested this to
the judge.
Scharffin was attorney for the
five persons held in this case. 1t
was presumed he would be inter-
ested in protecting the heavy bonds
by insuring that the defendants ap-
peared Sept. IL for hearing Ill mus
nicipal court. 1t was reported that
Scharffin and Traugott went to
Cincinnati on business in connec-
ton with this late last Friday. It
is known Traugott was at Scharffin's
office Friday afternoon.
Mrs. Wright appeared before Chief
Worley with an order. written by
Wright, that he turn over to her
1878 taken from him by police at
the time he was arrested.
Money Is Refused
Homer wanted me to have this
money for my hospital bill" said
Mrs. Wright. She soon is to be a
mother.
Worley referred Mrs. Wright to
Detective Chief Jerry Kinney. Kim
ney exhibited a note from Scharf-
fin laying claim to the 1913 and an-
nounced: IT am not giving this
money to any one until this case is
cleared up
Mrs. Wright left police head
quarters visibly agitated She said
she knew Traugott well, that he
had visited their home frequently.
The State fire marshal's office,
which already has questioned Suss-
man, also is expected to subpoena
Traugott.
Probe A. d. T. Reports
Sussman has been unable to place
an estimate upon the clothing store
loss. Insurance totaling $4,000 was
carried. Traugott is expected to be
able to give a damage estimate.
Among other points which Trau-
gott may be able to clear up is the
fact American District Telegraph
reports showing that someone say
ing they we're Eddie" Traugott
telephoned the A. d. T. Office Sun
day morning and said the store
would be open all day, so the burglar
alarm system would not cauSe runs
of A. DIT detectives