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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-03-09
WANAMAKER,
CHAIN STORES
HEAD, ISDEAD
Son of Merchant Prince,
Who Founded Mammoth
Business.
NOTED AS YACHTSMAN
Leader in Civic Affairs in
New York; Ill Only
Few Days.
NOTED AS YACHTSMAN

By United Press
ATLANTIC CITY. N. j., March 9.
-Rodman Wanamaker, 64, son of
the founder of the Wanamaker
stores. died at his home here at 2:30
a. m. today.
Wanamaker had contracted a cold
earlier in the week, but his con-
dition did not become critical until
last night. Shortly before midnight
he began sinking and by l a. m.
relatives and physicians abandoned
hope that he would survive.
With the merchant when he died
were his son. Capt. John Wana-
maker Jr., and sister. Mrs. Hector
Mum.
Wanamaker was one of the prin-
cipal hackers of the airplane exploits
of Commander Richard E. Byrd, in
cluding the flight to the north pole
and the transatlantic flight last
summer.
Inherited Great Stores
Wanamaker's father, John Wana-
maker, was perhaps Americas great
est merchant. founding the chain Of
big department stores which bear
his name.
At his fathers death. Rodman
Wanamaker inherited these proper
ties and had been in active charge
Of them for many years.
In addition to his stores in New
York, Philadelphia and London,
Wanamaker owned the Philadelphia
Record. a morning newspaper. Al
though he always had been a Re-
publican, the Record was Demo-
cratic when he bought it and he did
not change its politics.
Wanamaker also was one Of
Americas leading yachtSmen. Two
of his most famous yachts were the
America I, wrecked in 1914, and the
America II. which England accepted
during the war
Civic Leader in Gotham
For years Wanamaker had been
a civic leader in New York City. At
one time he was a deputy police
commissioner and had served on
numerous civic committees, includ-
ing the reception committee for dis
tinguished visitors
AS patron OF the arts. he con-
tributed vast sums to musical or
ganizations and museums. Less than
two weeks ago he presented at the
Metropolitan Opera House. New
York. his famous collection of
YiolinS.
Officials there has been no COM
pilation of his gifts, but they are
said to cover wide range. both in
the United States and Europe.
After his graduation from Prince
ton in 1886, Wanamaker served for
ten years as resident manager of
the Wanamaker store in Paris.
Was Married Twice
He was married twice. His first
wife was Fernando Henry of Phila-
deuphia. After her death he mar
ried Violet Cruger. prominent in
New York and Philadelphia So
ciety. Later she obtained a di-
vorce in Paris.
During his long residence in
France he developed strong
friendship for the French people. In
the war-debt crisis of 1926, when
France was at its danger point, he
asked the officials of other nations
not to quibble with the Paris gov
ernment.
England conferred up him a num-
Der of decorations, including the
Royal Victorian medal.
Burial will be in the family vault
at st. James, the Less Chapel,
Philadelphia, it was understood.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-03-09
Stewart Gives Bond
Dy United Press

DB United Press
CHICAGO, March 9.-Colonel
Robert w. Stewart, chairman of the
board of directors of the Standard
Oil Company of Indiana, appeared
before United States Commissioner
James r. Glass here late yesterday
and furnished bond Of $1,000 for his
appearance before the court of the
District of Columbia on charges of
contempt of the United States
Senate.
Colonel Stewart was indicted re-
Gently for bis refusal to answer
questions asked him by the Senate
in its Teapot Dome oil reserve in
veStigation.
He refused to comment on the in
dictment. His attorneys announced
Stewart would waive all rights
against extradition.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-03-09
Be Kid Again

Remember the first day you
went to school? And remember
how scared you we're that day?
Of course you do, and I'll
bet you would like to do it all
again, too.
And you can relive your
school days with Miss Helen
Ashcraft, indianapolis Times
school editor.
Miss Ashcraft entered in the
first grade today and will join
the second grade classes next
Friday. She will advance a
grade each week right on
through high school.
She will give parents an
insight on modern methods of
teaching their children. Of
course, it's a bit different from
the little red schoolhouse way,
but it's far more interesting.
Turn to the school page to-
day and read Miss AShcraft'S
first article.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-03-09
Real Conflict Is ForeSeen by
Leaders of G. 0. P.
in Washington.
TRIUMPH HOPE IS HIGH
Fight Will Have Important
Bearing on Commerce
Heads Candidacy.
BY PAUL r. MALLON
United Press staff Correspondent


WASHINGTON, March 9.-Sec-
retary of Commerce Hoover, by en-
tering the Indiana presidential pri-
mary, has started man-sized bat
tie against his opponents, Repub-
lican politicians of all factions
agreed here today.
In Ohio and Indiana-the heart
of Republicanlsm-he has pitted
himself against Senators Willis and
Watson, two of the most powerful
leaders of the influential Republican
"old guard
The outcome of the dual fight
will have an important bearing not
only upon Hoovrs individual candi-
dacy, but upon control by the old
guard in the two States, it is felt.
Sees Good Victory Chance
Hoover late yesterday filed against
Watson because of encouraging re-
ports of anti-Watson leaders in In
diana. They told Hoover he had a
good chanc TO carry the State
against the "favorite SON"
Watson has directed Republican
politics in the State almost single
handed for the last few years.
Recently, however, there have been
numerous uprisings in local politics
which Hoover's friends believe have
hurt the Senator.
Hoover's issue there will be:
Shall Jim Watson Continue as
Leader in Indiana?" the secretary's
friends here say. 1t IS the same
issue which drew him into Ohio to
contest against Willis.
Both Willis and Watson opposed
the Hoover candidacy from the first.
Both would rather have Frank
Lowden of Illinois or Vice President
Dawes.
Watson Is Mum
Watson refused to comment upon
Hoover's entry against him. He left
last night fc: Indiana to address the
State Editorial Association. Then
he will talk over plans for vigorous
campaign.
Watsons secretary and political
advisor John Hays, said: you can
say Hoover made political blunder
In his unprecedented step and he
will have cause to regret it before
the convention"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-03-09
BLAMES INSPECTORS
Carpenter Says City Man
Saw BIeacherS Erected.

Charles Renshaw, carpenter fore
man at tn eButler University field
house, today declared city building
department officials tried to pass
the buck" on the collapse of bleach
ers Wednesday night.
IF the bleachers were not put up
according to their orders why did
they not place red card on them
indicating they had been rejected, y
Renshaw said.
Renshaw said his workmen con-
structed supports and braces under
personal supervision of the depart
ment's inspectors and that they
said everything was all right at noon
when the workmen were dismissed" ;"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-03-09
nlture Causes Crash
of Marine Plane; 2 Die

~ United Press
MANAGUA Nicaragua, March "a great vultre of the
type of huge buzzadS which hovers baehedtoday
blamed United marine aplane which
Capt William Bird OrangeSbug G., and Sergt Rudolph
Frankforter
with the ve The force the impact caused Of the struts
plane collapsed the twisting into
a dive.
Both Bird Frankforter attempted parachu
plane ground the paachuteS
properly when found and their bodies brought
here by airplane
Bird and Frankorter married and Frankorter has
children living Quanco
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-03-09
STEVE TALKS
TO KHAN FOE
Life Prisoner Gives Deposi-
tion in Custer Fight.

BIZ United Press
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind, March g..
Van A. Barrickman, leader in the
fight to GUST the Ku-Klux Klau from
Pennsylvania, today obtained a
deposition from D. C. Stephenson,
former Indiana Klan Dragon, who
is now serving a life sentence for
murder In the Indiana State Prison
here
Warden Walter H. DAILY, of the
State prison, said that Barrickman,
a Pittsburgh (Pa) attorney, spent
almost the entire morning with the
former ruler of the Indiana Klan.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-03-09
Fzabbe1' Static
Rv United Press

By United Press
MILWAUKEE,, March o.
The modern tlapper doesn't
wear enoungh clothes to stop
an echo, Prof. Paul G. Andre,
chief engineer for a Chicago
loud speaker manufacturer,
complained last night.
Amplifying his statement to
an audience Of radio fans,
Professor Andre explained that
in installing loud speakers in a
hall it was necessary to elimi-
nate all echoes to insure clear
reception.
-Four or five years ago hall
full of people had very little
echo because clothes absorbed
the sound" he said. "Now-
adays echoes present a serious
difficulty because girls don't
wear enough clothes to deaden
sound"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-03-09
Train Kills Two Hoosierse

CHICAGO, March 9.-Anthony
Rocco, Whiting, Ind, and Rudolph
Muse, Robertsdale, Ind, were killed
when the automobile in which they
were riding was struck by the Twen-
tieth Century Limited at crossing
in the southeast section of Chicago.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-03-09
SPEED ACE is HON0RED
Tribute Paid Campbell on Arrival
in England.

BV Z Hitfu FTcSS
SOUTHAMPTON, England, March
Capt. Malcolm Campbell who
broke the motor speed record at
Daytona. Fla, arrived today in the
liner Berengaria and was given a
civic reception, for which the
mayor boarded the ship.
Campbell praised American sports
manship and hospitality, highly,
and said that the Dayton course
was the worlds finest.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-03-09
HICKMAN VERDICT SOON
Case Goes to Jury Today; Expect
Early Decision.
BIZ United Pres.

Ease Goes 70 jury 1O0ay; EXPECT
Early Decision.
BIZ United PreSs
LOS ANGELES, March 9.-Con-
Guiding argument by the State and
instructions to the jury will be given
today in the trial of William Ed
ward Hickman and Welby Hunt for
the murder of Ivy Thoms, druggist.
The case is expected to go to the
jury before noon and the two may
know. the decision before night. The
jury is not expected to deliberate
long.
The State has asked the death
sentence for Hickman, already SEN
fenced to hang for the murder of
Marion Parker and life imprison-
ment for Hunt.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-03-09

BIZ United Press
WASHINGTON, March 9.-The
Senate interstate commerce COM
mittee, investigating conditions in
the bituminous coal industry, in
quired today into the disposition of
funds paid to public officials for
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-03-09
Criticises Steak; Cook Fights
By United Press

By United Press
CHICAGO, March 9.-John Scriz-
ner, %, walked into a restaurant and
ordered a steak. 1T wasn't done, .
he complained, whereupon Tom
Massee, 80, the cook, attacked the
patron with carving knife.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-03-09
TEST AIR FIELD LIGHTS

Beacons Are Installed at Mars Hill
for Trial.
National Guard air officers are
inspecting the performance of new
flood lights and a beacon which
have been installed at Indianapolis
airport at Mars Hill for a trial.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-03-09
U. S. JURY TAKES REST

Meeting to Be Resumed Monday;
Complete Work by Wednesday.
The Federal grand jury, which
adjourned Thursday evening, will
meet again Monday. 1t probably
will complete work by Wednesday
evening.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-03-09
LOSES SAX ON TROLLEY

Woman Reports Theft Of $11O In
strument From Car.
Miss Glenna Duke, 2430 Ralston
Ave, reported to police that she lost
a $1l0 saxophone while riding on a
street car Thursday night.
She parked 1t ON the floor Of the
car, she said, and it was gone when
she got up to go.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-03-09
LEVINE REACHES MIAMI
Arrives From Havana With Pilot
and Diamond Queen"

and diamond Queen"
By Unitcd Press
MIAMI. Fla, March 9-Charles
A. Levine's Bellanca monoplane with
Levine, Mabel Boil, the Diamond
Queen" and Wilmer Stultz. pilot, on
board, arrived here at 11:45 a. m. to-
day from Havana, Cuba.
The party planned to leave at 2
o. m. for Palm Beach.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-10-03
WATCHY YOUR oil
JOSE WARNS

"Just because the fabrication sys.
TENS of today's cars are so i'm.
proved is no reason to neglect them.
To do so il to court expense, irrita.
ton, and perhaps danger"
So declares Rudolph Jose, who
points out that with fabrication
made easier and simpler many mo-
florists are prone TO forget almost
entirely the need for care In this
particular respect.
cit seems" Jose says. that when
the manufacturers made the lubri-
eating job easier than ever before at
the same time they wrote an invita-.
ton to some owners to indulge IN q
costly form Of neglect. It IL q
seeming paradox; vet its truth will
be borne out by any service station
manager.
Probably 1t il human nature
but whatever 1t is the fact remains
that 1t is practice that should be
stopped by every motorist who has
an intelligent interest in his own
ear and his own pocketbook. There
is no better way to court motoring
troubles than to neglect car Iubrica-
ton. and an important point to re-
member Is that today's cars offer
absolutely no excuse for such care
Iessness.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-10-03
MASONIC F | R NJ
To DISSOLVE

The directors of the Old Masonic
Hall Corporation have filed petit
tion in Equity Court asking that
the corporation be dissolved.
Through Attorneys Cromelin and
Laws, the directors, George Epran-
sey, Gratz f. Dunkin, Joseph p.
Stevenson, Henry NJ. Schoo1ey and
James T. Gibbs, say that the cor
poration was chartered in April,
1864, for the purpose of acquiring
property and erecting building in
Washington
The old Masonic Temple at Ninth
and F Streets Northwest was ac-
quired and used for Masonic meet
ings until about the year 1909.
The Grand Lodge then erected
the temple at Thirteenth Street and
New York Avenue, and the old
temple has been hsed since only for
commercial purposes.
The property recently was sold
and there is now no reason for
the corporation to continue in exis-
tence. they say.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-10-03
.OUESADA LAUDS
MONROE LAW


Senior Don Manuel Castro y
ouesada, new minister from Costa
Rica who yesterday presented his
credentials to President Coolidge,
defended the Monroe doctrine which
was regarded as of great Importance
from a diplomatic viewpoint since.
Costa Rica, recently, invited by the
League of Nations to rejofn that
body, refused to do so until the
League outlined its policy with re-
gard to the Monroe doctrine, which
the League has not yet DONE
In his address, the diplomat
said: 1T is with genuine satisfac-
ton that l declare to you that no
other mission could mean to me as
much and at the same time be so
welcome as that with which / have
been intrusted, not only because the
United States is the greatest power
in the world but because at the same
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-10-03

bined in any low,priced automobile.
The worlds lowest priced car with
Body by Fisher, the Bigger and Bet.
ter Chevrolet reveals beauty, smart.
ness and luxury typical ofthe highest
priced automobiles. Its lines are
long, low and graceful and to the
softness of deep spring-cushioned
seats is added the comfort of 1917.
wheelbase and long, semi-eIliptic
springs set parallel to the frame.
Powered by va1ve-in-head motor
incorporating alloy invar strut Dis.
tons, mushroom type tappets and =
highly efficient carburetion svsten.
todaY's Chevrolet is so powerful. 60
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And as result of thoroughly proved
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materials and precision workman.
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rolet has proved itself to be a car of
amazing dependability and economy
under every condition of usage.
Come in! Get demonstration Of
this truly remarkable automobile!
Learn why it has become first choice
Of the nation for 1923.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-10-03
Traffic Court Ills
DepIOred by McAdOO

NEW YORK. Oct. 3.-Deplorable
conditions in Traffic Court were
commented on from the bench by
Chief City Magistrate McAdoo.
Rose Feinstein. appearing for her
III father for a parking violation,
complained she had been forced to
wait in the crowded room from $50
until IL o'clock.
Judge McAdoo said:
1T is not right that business men
and women should be forced TO
waste half a day. do not see
how we can better conditions. 1
was here at $50 and still many
must wait until afternoon. If we
had as new clerks to handle the
situation it would make little diff
ference"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-10-03
|Z7Oz UHOZCe
of the Nation FIR 1923

Sweeping month after month to
even more spectacular heights of
popularity making and breaking
new records of success with impress
sive regularity throughout the year
the Bigger and Better Chevrolet
has been the greatest sensation of
Americas greatest industry!
Within ninety days after this great
new car had been announced, it had
won $4,000 new buyers; three
months later the figure had passed
the half>million mark; on August LIST
there were 10000 new Chevrolets
on the road-and now Chevrolet
production since January 1st totals
a million cars! Here, truly, is public
endorsement to an overwhelming
degree-acceptance that far over.
shadows all the brilliant achieve.
ments which Chevrolet has hitherto
written into automobile history.
And never was a success more
soundly deserved-for the Bigger
and Better Chevrolet embodies four.
teen years of continuous progress in
the building of quality automobiles
and embodies elements of beauty,
performance, dependability, long
life and economy never before COM
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-10-03

The dealers Monday were taken
on a tour of inspection of the
General Motors proving ground at
Milford and were served with an
elaborate dinner at the Statler fol.
lowing a day Of speed and thrill
trials at the proving grounds.
Join in Parade
The visitors arrived in Detroit.
early Monday morning aboard a
special train from Washington. A
parade from the station to the
hotel behind the Oakland band was
a feature of their arrival. L. p
Steuart, washington distributor
headed the delegates. his district
includes parts of Maryland and
Virginia and the District of
Columbia.
Tuesday was a busy day for the
visitors. they toured the Fisher
Body plants, the Oakland.Pontiac
plants and arrived back to the
hotel In time for dinner. Dinner
talks were delivered by A. r.
Clancy. president and general man
ager; Gordon Lefebre, vice president
in charge Of manufacturing; Ben
jamin H. Anibal. vice president, in
charge of engineering; w. r.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-10-03
OCTOBER FROST
DANCER MONTH
FOR CARS

Il The premature cold weather
which prevailed throughout the
Eastern States during the last week
of September suddenly reminded mo
florists that they carry a load OF
water which must be protected
against freezing. In several sec
--tions~ where the thermometer went
below 80 degrees public garages re-
port frantic calls for anti-freeze
service.
While human inertia probably ac-
counts for much of the procrast1na-
Ntion in protecting radiators against
cold weather. there is a good argu-
ment against putting in volatile
anti-freeze mixture while the
weather is still warm. This is
that volatile anti-freeZes evaporate
quickly, and period of warm
weather during the early fall may
cause a disappearance which viii
prove embarrassing to the car
owner later on.
Doesn't EvapOrate
~ A bulletin of the Glycerine Pro-
ducers Association calls attention
to the fact that radiator glycerine
does not evaporate and for this
s reason may be installed in the cool
ling system at any time without
danger of loss during the warm
spells.
Users of radiator glycerine are adj
vised blythe association to have their
cooling systems serviced Immediately,
because from now on freezing tenn.
peratures are likely to arrive north
: OF the Mason and Dixon line at any
time. According to tables compiled
by the United States Weather Bu--
reau, there are eleven States in which
the average date of the first killing
frost over a long period OF years
falls in September.
Early FOrst States
These States are Maine, Vermont,
Wisconsin. Minnesota. North Da-s
kota. South Dakota, Montana, Idaho.
Wyoming. Utah and Coloraro. These
dates are obtained by taking a mean
between the average date for the
warmest part of the State.
October is the frost danger month
for radiators in % States. The aver
age date of the first killing frost
strikes this month in the States Of
New Hampshire New York, Massa-
chusettsr Connecticut, Rhode Island,
New Jersey. Pennsylvania. Mary
land, Delaware, Virginia. West Vir-
ginia. Tennessee. Kentucky, Ohio.
Indiana. Michigan, Illinois, Iowa,
Missouri Arkansas. Oklahoma, Kan
sas. Nebraska, New Mexico. Arizona,
Nevada. Oregon and Washington.
All the other States experience the
average first killing frost in Novem-
Der, except Florida. where records
show that the first frost usually
comes in December.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-10-03

time it is the one which has rendered
my country the greatest services. +"
Numerous are the benefits" said
Senior Quesada, "for which Costa
Rica is indebted to the AmericaQ ma
ton apart from the maintenance of
its existence which, like that of the
other republics OF the continent, is
mainly due TO the wall raised more
than one hundred years ago by
President Monroe"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-10-03

Tracy, in charge of sales. and L,
p. Steuart, of washington. D. c.
Continuing the record.shattering
pace 1t has maintained since its in.
PRODUCTION, the Pontiac Six for the
three-month period ended July 81
led all six-cyiinder cars in new car
registrations in the United States,
Tracy stated to the visitors. 'The
pace established by this lowest
priced General Motors six IS ex-
pected to be continued" Mr.. Tracy
stated, Sin view of numerous re.
finements that recently have been
added to the car. making it more
popular than ever.
Production is going forward at
a rapid pace at the factory to meet
the anticipated demand during the
coming months, . according to
Tracy.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-10-03
PMOB|[E SIX
WINS TEST

Detailed accounts of sensational
victory scored late in August by a
Hupmobile Century Six stock car in
the five-day international Alpine
Test over rthe steepest grades of
tho Alps in italy, Switzerland and
Austria are contained in official adj
vices and European newspapers Just
received by the Hupp Motor Car
Corporation at Detroit.
The international Alpine Test is
considered in Europe the most diff
cult automobile durability contest OF
the present day. 1t is a postwar
revival Of the old international AL
pine drive started in 1898 as
bicycle and automobile race, and for
years, until interrupted by the World
War. was the outstanding event of
southern Europe's motoring world.
The course, from Milan. Italy, to
Munich. Bavaria. is 1870 miles, and
traverses the highest mountain tract
in Europe. 1t crosses such famous
passes as the Simplon, with an alti-
tude of $3.50 feet, the Furka, 7,701
feet, the st. Gothard, 1916 feet, and
the Stilfser, S,053 feet. Heinz Hin
terleitner, who drove the winning
Hupp, received the International AL
pine Gold Cup as trophy for his
feat.