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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-12-10
GROTTO TO INITIATE
$50 Will Be Received Into
Order Friday.

More than $50 candidates are ex-
pected to be initiated Friday night
at the short form ceremonial of
Sahara Grotto at the Athenaeum
under the direction of Charles
Welsh, monarch.
The group of candidates will be
known as The Gentlemen'S Glass"
Candidates. will report at Gas p. m,
and the work of the cast will start
at 1880 p. m. The ladies auxiliary
will entertain women visitors until
$50 p. m. when dancing starts.
The December stated meeting, the
first the new members will attend,
will be held Dec. II.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-12-10
KINGS ILLNESS
TAMES LEAGUE
DOPE SESSION
Private 'ConfabS' Form
Crux of Council Meeting
in Lugano.
BY HENRY WOOD,
United Press staff Correspondent

LUCIANO, Switzerland, Dec. TO-
The council of the league of ma
tionS convened here today for its
f1fty-third session. Foreign Minister
AriStide BRAND of France, president
of the council. presided.
The meeting was private and the
agenda for the coming session was
considered.
Fear was expressed that the chief
benefits derived from the league
meetings might be frustrated by the
condition of King George of Eng
land.
Britisher May Leave
y After receipt of the evening bull
letin on the kings condition, it was
said that Sir Austen Chamberlin,
foreign secretary, might be COM
PEELED to return to London.
Statesmen here we're quoted as
regarding the league council ses-
sionS far less important than private
conversations between foreign min
listers, and they we're convinced
these conversations would b. point
less if Chamberlain could not be
present.
The principal item on the agenda
of the present session is the crea-
ton of the leagues new permanent
central opium board, but the recent
refusal of the United States to par
ticipate in the creation of this board
has raised the question of whether
the council has the authority to act
alone.
Consists of Eight Members
The board was the principal in
novation in the leagues information
al opium conventin of 1925, which
was intended to go further than
the old Hague opium convention Of
1912. Under the terms of the con-
vention, the board was to be created
jointly by the league council and a
representative of the United States.
The board was to consist of eight
members, chosen purely for their
technical competence, impartiality,
and diSinterestednesS and for their
freedom from connection with any
government.
The purpose of the board was to
keep a close check on the entire
question of the production and dis
tribution of harmful drugs so that it
would be able to demonstrate
whether any country is producing
more than is required for medical
and scientific purposes and wheth-
er any country is importing more
than is needed.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-12-10

Ashtoreth Ashe heroine of The Times serial story orchid
florist shop Of these days and
preparations been her honor she would be
special orchids beir" installed and
obtain unusually large ships OF the
expensive every continues
the skim Alma Engon 1886
street. left and Mary Kmbern SO17 Clifton street.
admirng story Sc,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-12-10

dirt race track, Tenth street and
Eagle creek, and hurlted nearly one
hundred feet through the air.
Racing Driver Dead
The car, with Ralph Taylor, 20,
of 1915 Rembrandt street, at the
steering wheel, hurtled end over
end, coming to 9. stop 200 yards
down the track. Taylor escaped with
Slight cuts and bruises.
The miShap occurred after Tay-
lor'S car had circled the track twice
in tuning up" race with car
piloted by James Mcdonald, 26, of
1926 Montcalm street. Frozen rutS
and excessive speed are blamed for
the crash.
Taylor was arrested and is held
under $4,000 bond on a manslaugh-
ter charge.
After presenting his wife with a
Christmas present Saturday night,
Edward Donaldson hurried from his
home to keep a business appoint
ment and forty-five minutes later
was injured fatally when hit by an
interurban at Thirty-eighth street
and Arlington avenue.
He died in Indiana Christian hos
pital Sunday afternoon. Emery P.
Ross, 5606 Lowell avenue, motorman
On the car, said he did not see DON
aldSon until he had been struck.
Dta. Afk1-
When his automobile collideG
Saturday night with another ma ,
chine at Central avenue and Fall
Creek boulevard, Mr.. Thomas was
injured, apparently slightly. A pass
ing motorist took him home, where
he died few minutes later, the
victim of internal injuries.
Mrs. Thomas, riding with her
husband, was not injured seriously,
although their car overturned.
Tracy Flanagan, 81, of Castleton,
driver of the other machine, was
uninjured. He was ordered slated
on charge of involuntary man
slaughter by Coroner Charles H.
KeeVer.
Car Falls on Workman
Mrs. Louise Sharp, Sc, of 612E
South Illinois street, is in critical
condition today in city hospital, the
result of being run over Saturday
night by car at Merrill and Illinois
streets. She was crossing Illinois
street and fell into the path of the
machine, driven by John Loser, 6
West Ray street, police we're told.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-12-10
TRAFFIC EXPERTS MEET

RW United Press
NEW YORK, Dec. 10-How to
make the highway system of the
nation carry its enormous burden
efficiently is the major problem that
more than 100 leading executives of
large corporations, engineers, and
traffic authorities will consider at
the sessions of the national highway
traffic associations to be held here
today.
AS a result of cooperation with
the national research board, the
traffic association meets just before
the Washington meeting of the re-
search board scheduled for Dec. Is
and IA. so that those from distant
states may attend both on one trip.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-12-10
JURY TO OPEN Il
RACKET PROBE
IN CINCINNATI
Judges Order SpuTed by,
Stories Of Extortion
0utrageS.
BIZ United Press

By United Press
CINCINNATI, o., Dec. 10.-Judge
Edward Hurley Of common pleas
court ordered today the Hamilton
county grand jnury to investigate
rumors of "racketeering" in Gin
cinnati.
In his charge, Judge Hurley took
cognizance of unconfrmed reports
that Nathan Shapiro, millti-million-
aire, had been taken for a ride" by
gangsters. who extorted $4,000.
The story of Shapiro's alleged
ride" went the rounds Of gambling
circles here last week after Ed
Alvey, Louisville bookmaker, had
been freed by kidnapers in this city.
When questioned Thursday about
the rumor, Shapiro said:
IF anything like that happened
I'd be foolish to make a statement"
The report said cigar lighters were
applied to Shapiro's feet until he
told his captors where they could
obtain the money.
Another rumor said q prominent
Cincinnati business man was held
in a yacht clubhouse until a $4,000
check he was forced to give his
captorS was cashed.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-12-10
INDIANA EDITORS INVITE
CURTIS TO SPEAK HERE
Vice President Elect Asked to Ad-
dress January Meeting.

Charles Curtis, President
elect, will be invited to address the
Indiana Republican Editorial Asso-
citation at it's mid-winter meeting,
Jan. "a and 25, at the Columbia
Club.
The invitation to Curtis followed
meeting of twenty-five editors at
the Columbia Club, Sunday, presided
over by Everett E. Neal of Mobiles
vile, president. The Republican
state committee will give banquet'
the evening of Jan. "a. The dinner
JAN 25, will be for association mem
bers.
Committee chairmen appointed
by Neil D. McCallum of Batesville,
secretary, are: Program, E. J. Han
cock, Greensburg; invitation and re-
ception, George w. Stout, Lafayette;
publicity, Charles j. Robb, Michigan
City; cups, Frederick E. Schorte-
meier, Indianapolis.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-12-10
Hurled From Racing Auto
on Speedway; Hit by
Interurban.

Three persons ar dead; two, one
of them woman, are in critical
condition at local hospitals and
nearly a. score of others are recov-
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-12-10
level Thieves Get $500

MUNCIE, Ind, Dec. 10.-Police
today searched for bandits who
robbed the j. F. KiSer Jewelry Com
pany here of $4,000 in merchandise.
The loot included ten diamonds, 100
baby rings and several watches. Ac-
cording to police, no attempt was
made to rob the safe, where large
amount of currency was kept.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-12-10
VISITING PRIEST SPEAKS

Declaring that Christianity is the
highest type of civilization, the Rev.
Daniel D. Higgins, redemptorist IA
Their of Kirkwood, Mo, spoke at the
annual Holy Name Society retreat
Tor men at st. Johns Catholic
church Sunday night.
Morning mass, communion and
recitation of the Holy Name veSper
services comprised the days pro-
gram. The Rev. Clemens Bosler, as
sistant pastor at st. Johns, off,
eiated.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-12-10

Fondeau met
death spectacularly Sunday after
noon when he was hurled from a
racing automobile at the Englewood
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-12-10
Former Hoosier SIaYs Son

~ tNtUo bVbUIUt
MUNCIE, Ind, Dec. 1O.-Willianl
Literal, IS, released at Toledo, o,
after Staying his son, Turner, 80, is
former local laborer, having lived
in the southwest section Of the city
until a few years ago. He was eXs
onerated in the Staying after police
were convinced that he killed his
son in self defense. ~.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-12-10
PLAN HENNESSEY FETE
C. of c. Committee to Honor Star
Tennis Player.

Final arrangements are being
made by special committees ap-
pointed by George B. Wellbaum,
Chamber of Commerce athletic
committee chairman, for the din
ner honoring Johnny Hennessey, In
dianapolis member of the Davis cup
tennis team at $50 p. m. Dec. IA
at the chamber.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-12-10
MURDER DEFENDANTS
SISTER TO TAKE STAND
Victims Widow Will Be Called in
Trial at DanvilIe.

Ir1aI at DanVlIles
BIZ Times Special
DANVILLE, Ind, Dec. 10.-MrS.
Ora Written will be a witness in
Hendricks circuit court here in a
case involving the murder of her
husband, Ora Written, with which
her brother, William Nichols, is
charged The trial opened today.
Written was shot Sept. % during
quarrel with Nichols regarding
care of Anderson Nichols, father of
Nichols and Mrs. Written. He is
said to have charged that Nichols
did not assist his sister enough in
taking care of the father, who is
advanced in age.
The two men, according to Mrs.
Written, only eye witness to the
tragedy, fought for possession of a
22-caliber rifle, her brother finally
winning. Two shots were fired.
Nichols will plead self defense.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-07-12
THRILL QUEST
SENDS YOUTHS
T0SEE JUDGE
Girl, 19, Among 20 Arrested,
Stole Clothes to Get
Attention

Minneapolis, July 12.-(AP)-
Thrills" provided the motive for
series Of burglaries, vandal raids,
and automobile thefts in the Twin
Cities which have led to the arrest
Of 10 boys and one girl, the Oldest
one 10 years Of age.
All but two Of the 20 arrested
have confessed, according to police.
Eight youths, arrested today for
stealing is automobiles in the Min
neapolis loop, said they borrowed"
the cars because the girls won't
pay any attention to you unless you
have an automobile
A 14.year-old girl, arrested today,
sobbed out q confession to detectives
that she stole . sweater, two new
vanity cases, and watch from =
dressing room ct the Calhoun Beach
bathhouse because I wanted pretty
things 50 people would pay attention
to me-"
Five boys, from IL to Is years
old, will 60 into juvenile court to-
morrow to answer delinquency
charges for breaking into fraternity
and sorority houses on the Univer-
sity Of Minnesota campus and COM
mitting acts Of vandalism. A sixth.
10 years old. will be charged with
burglary.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-07-12
EYE DOCTORS
GET 5000 FEE
FROM VICTIM
Police Charge Extortion and
Arrest Pair With Opium
in Chase

Elk River, Mimi, July 12.-(AP)
Two men who represented them
selves a. eye specialists were being
held in the Sherburne county jail
here today charged by police with
|extortion Of $500 from . Cleaswstel
farmer after m operation" Wed
nesday afternoon.
Meanwhile, federal narcotic autho-
rites in Minneapolis are investigat'
ing activities Of the men, in whose
automobile q quantity Of opium was
found.
Taken in Chase
One man gave his name as Eddie
Conner Of Chicago, while the other,
who represented himself as "Dr.
Rogers, eminent eye specialist Of
Chicago" said his name was "Felix''
and claimed Chicago and st. Paul as
his home.
The pair was arrested after Sher-
if G. F. Mosford and Mike Auspos.
deputy sheriff, chased them for sew
eral miles. The men halted their
automobile after Auspos fired shot
into the air. In one pocket Of the
coupe the authorities found some
opium while in another was $500 in
currency, the exact amount alleged
to have been extorted from Frank
White Of Clearwater. south Of st.
Cloud. was discovered.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-07-12
Naord City All Ready to Dedicate Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Span
SKY BOLT HITS PLANE;
TWO PLUNGE TO DEATH
Money King Death
Story Is Doubted

Croydon. Eng. July H.
(AP)-The theory that Captain
Alfred Lowenstein, Belgian
financier, accidentally fell from
his plane while over the English
channel last week seemed high.
" doubtful at the conclusion Of
flying tests made here today.
The same Fokker machine
owned by Captain Lowenstein
from which he disappeared dur.
ing his cross.ehannel trip on
July I was used. Major Cooper
Of the accidents branch Of the
air ministry was in charge Of
the tests.
No statements .::ere made at
the conclusion of the flight, but
It was unofficiallv reported that
1T . height Of 1000 feet, one Of
the party flung himself against
the outer door which opened
about six inches. He, however,
was Immediately flung back in.
to the cabin when the resulting
rush Of wind shut the door VIC.
lently.
It was stated that after Z
prolonged struggle, Major Coop
er, secured W Z rope which was
held by . companion, opened the
door sufficiently TO climb onto
the step Of the machine, but it
was declared that It had been
generally decided II would BE-
impossible TO fall out accident
ally.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-07-12
GAS PIPE LINE
BEACH TO FARGO
IS.PR0P0SED
State Railroad Commissioners
Approve Application Of Mon.
-. tana.Da3r0ta Power Co.

The proposal Of the Montana Da-
kota Power company to build high
pressure natural gas line between
Beach and Fargo was approved to-
day by the state board Of railroad
commissioners.
The towns which will be served BY
the gas line will be Beach, Medora,
Belfield, Dickinson, Gladstone, Tay-
lor, Richardton, Hebron, Glen Ullin,
Almont, New Salem, Judson, Me-
noken, Mckenzie, Sterling, Driscoll,
Steele, Dawson. Tappen, Medina.
Cleveland.
Application Of the Central West
Utilities company for authority to
construct and operate retail gas
plants in the same territory was de-
MED by the board.
In the decision made by the board,
they also granted the Montana-Da-
kota company certificate Of public
convenience and necessity for the
operation Of the line and for the dis
tribution Of the natural gas in the
various municipalities served. The
company now must secure fran
chises from the municipal or other
public officers along the line.
Officers Of the Montana Dakota
company believe that natural gas
can be furnished large centers Of
distribution for less than one dollar
per thousand cubic feet
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-07-12
PLANS LAID FOR
HOOVER VISIT

Warrington. July l2.-lR-Irvine
Lsnroot, former senator from Wis
consin, called on Hoover today and
will leave tonight to make arrange
ments for his reception at Superior,
Wisconsin, next Monday morning
where the nominee leaves the train
to 60 to the residence Of President
Coolidge.
Upon leaving the summer White
House Tuesday morning, Mr.. Hoove.
will 60 to Duluth, MIMI, to take the
train for his trip westward.
Further attention was given the
eastern political situation today By
the secretary in separate conferen.
ces with Senator Metcal4, Of Rhode
Island, and Louis K. Liggett, nation
al committeeman for Massachusetts
The senator IL . member Of the
northeastern advisory board recent
II named BY the Republicans.
Another caller was Mathew Wolf,
10 vice president Of the American
Federation Of Labor.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-07-12
BERGER SEES
AIR COMBINE

Washington. July 12.-KEIwo
more groups Of radio stations or.
dered from the nations broadcasttng
system August first because they
were held not IN the "public interest.
convenience OF nscessity," were rep.
resented today before the Federal
Radio commission meeting ii two
sections to hear applications for r.
licensing.
Applications 70 consolidate Of
share time With othsr stations were
made By some of the broadcasters.
Others challenged the comnisoion'e
right 70 rule them from tAe air.
Rspresentatiy: Berger. wiseenein.
house. predicted abolition of the
eommisslon because q IT. reaction
ary policy Of taking Of the air st.
tionS from which antitrust, political
and economic visws are heoadeast.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-07-12
Radio Station Will
Broadcast Pictures

st. Paul, July 12.-lH-A new era
in radio will be inaueurated here
next Monday when KSTP, St. Paul
station, will begin broadcastig pic
lures.
Special apparatus for broadcast
ing pictures of persons and events
three times each week is being in
stalled, it was announced today. The
pictures will be broadcast each Mon
day, Friday and Saturday night.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-07-12
HOOVER KEEPS
VIEWS TO SELF

Indianapolis. Ind. July 11.-(AP)
Herbert Hoover, Republican presi-
Dental nominee, will discuss fully
his views on the farm relief question
in his speech Of acceptance Of the
nomination August IL at Palo Alto
Calf, be informed William H.
Settle, president Of the Indiana farm
bureau federation, in 2 telegram
today.
Settle had previously sent tele-
gram to Hoover asking the nominee
to state his personal stand on the
farm relief question.
at is my purpose Hoover said in
his message, ITO refrain from max
inR any public declaration regarding
policies or issues until my acceptance
speech when ] viii deal with the sub.
ject fully"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-07-12
PARTY B0LTERS
MEET REVERSE
IN TEST CASE
Texas Bone Dry Democrats
Lose Skirmish Over Bal.
lot Place

Dallas, Tex, July 12.-(AP)-A
movement to effect an alliance be-
tween Texas Democrats opposed to
Governor Alfred E. Smith and the
state Republican organization, was
under way today with leaders OF
both factions promising to cooper
ate.
While plans for this alliance were
being perfected q test case was
started to determine whether names
Of candidates for state offices who
have announced they will not sup
port Governor Smith could be barred
from the ballots in the primary elec-
tion July %.
Smith supporters yesterday won
the initial skirmish in the fight to
bar boilers from the primary ballots
when district Judge A. NJ. Kent
denied an application for a writ Of
mandamus to compel the Cameron
county Democratic committee to rec
ognize Thomas B. Love as candi-
date for lieutenant governor.
The committee declined to place
his name on the ballots after he
announced he would not vote for the
New York governor. Love is q
leader Of the constitutional or
"bone dry" Democrats, who sought
to prevent the nomination Of Cover
nor Smith.
In advocating the Democrat-Re-
publican alliance, former Governor
o. B. Colquitt. a constitutional
Democratic leader, proposed to sub
stitute Anti-Smith presidential cleo
tors for the Republican electoral
ticket. He said such a slate prob
ably would b. drafted at . meeting
| Of constitutional Democrats here
Tuesday next.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-07-12
NORRIS NAMED
FOR PRESIDENT
BY FARM PARTY
Nebraska Senator Made Un.
willing Candidate at Chicago
Convention
SOCIALIST Is DEFEATED
National Prohibitionists De.
cline to Merge with Farmer.
Labor Group

Washington, July l2.-tR-
Announcement was made 1t the
office Of Senator Norris Of Ne.
braska this morning that he
would head no third party
movement. The statement was
made in connection with his
nomination for the presidency
at Chicago last night by the
Farmer.Labor party.
Atlanta, Ca, July l2.-(AP)
His nomination ~ . candidate
for vice president on the Farm
Labor ticket at the Chicago con.
vention ID absurd 90 far @
am concerned" Will ]. vereen,
Of Moultrie, Ca, said here to-
day:
''Of course under no consider.
alton would ] accept or even con.
slider the nomination" Mr..
vereen declared.
Chicago, July 12.-tAP)-United
States Senator George W. Norris, o1
Nebraska, today had become an un.
willing candidate for presidency o1
the United States on the Farmer.
Labor ticket.
Despite his reported refusal tc
head any third party slate, the Ne
braska senator was placed in nomi-
nation ct last nights session Of the
convention. He was chosen on the
third ballot, receiving 16 ballots ia
IL for Norman Thomas, the Socialist
nominee for president.
For vice president the Farmer.
Laborites named Will Vereen o1
Moultrie, Ga, . cotton mill owner
Platform Pu1sles Drys
While the Farmer.Labor part,
was going ahead with the selection
Of standard bearers, the prohibition
party, also in session here, centeret
discussion on platform problems
With adoption Of the platform today
nominations for president and vics
president were next in order.
Possibility Of a merger Of the
prohibition party and the Farmer,
Labor group ended last night whey
both vetoed the proposal.
Nomination Of Vereen created 1
controversy i n the Farmer-Labo,
camp when it was charged that h
had operated a non-union plant, ant
had never been farmer or laborinf
man.
The platform Of the Farmer.
Laborites, adopted before nomina.
tions were made, did not make 8
specific declaration on the prohibi.
tion question, but declared for zen.
forcement Of all laws"
Norris Unwilling
Norris nomination was made
after q report had been received
from q correspondent, who had beer
directed to ascertain if the senator
would accept. The reply read
Negative absolute. Reconsider.
alton impossible"
Other planks in the Farmer-La.
Dor platform declared for farm re.
lief with the equalization fee; abo.
ition Of injunctions in labor dis.
putes; public ownership Of Boulde,
Dam and Muscle Shoals; scrappine
Of all armaments, and q policy o1
non-interference in Latin.Americar
disputes. A deep waterway from
the Great Lakes to the Atlantic wa.
also approved.