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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-07

The Rev. A. ]. Spauiding will
speak in the morning at the East
Park M E. church homecoming
day--Dinner will be served at 1890.
AT 2 p. m, a song service will be
conducted by the Ella VIM and
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-11
OGDEN REFUSES
TO BACK DOWN
Insists Hardin of Marion
Will Be Indicted.

Despite small progress reported
from his deputies at Marion and
statements of defiance from Harley
Hardin, Grant county prosecutor,
Acknowledgement James M Ogden
today stuck to his prediction that
Hardin will be indicted.
Ogden took hand in Marion af-
fairs when invited by the grand
jury chairman after he (Ogden) had
charged that Marion and Grant
county are "seething in corruption. :"
II believe that we have sufficient
evidence to indict Hardin" Ogden
declared. eff were a member of
the grand jury and had such
evidence offered me I know how I
would vote"
L. o. Chasey, secretary to Gov
ernor Harry G.. Leslie, and native
of Marion, publicly poo-poohed
Ogden'S efforts in a speech before
the Irvington Republican Club, Mon
day night.
Those who have charged Ogden
with using such probes 10 foster his
candidacy for governorship have
been answered by friends of the at
torney-general pointing out that it
is bad politics as far as making for
popularity in the communities in
VeStigated
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-11
I'LL GIVE YOU THIS
NEWEST RUPTURE
APPLIANCE

In order to prove to you that rupture
can be successfully held and treated
in delightful comfort and with a
satisfaction that must instantly as
toniSh you, I am actually giving
away to those who promptly accept
my proposition, several hundreds of
this newest invention of nline. I
have made thousands and thousands
of truSseS and rupture supports,
but no matter what you may have
tried, I want you to test this real
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or navel. Say whether you have
more than one rupture and how
large the rupture is when out; you
can compare size with marble, wal
nut, golf ball, etc. Then tell me your
exact measure around the body on
line with your rupture Cor rup-
tures). Tell me about how much
you weigh. If you have no tape
measure, simply send me string
to show measure. I will then have
our laboratories make up the ap-
planes and in the meantime,
will send you what I believe TO be
the most interesting rupture propo-
sition you ever heard of, whereby I
am actually giving away hundreds
of this invention. Don't wait until
this proposition is cancelled, for we
reserve the right to cancel it at any
moment. Write this hour. Don't
forget to answer the questions. Karl
H. Schupann, 315 Naely Bldg, Fol-
lansbee, West Observation-Disclosures
ment.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-11
BURGLARS ROUTED
Leave Car When Surprised
by Waterman.

Two burglars abandoned an auto
mobile at the Fairmount Glass
Company, 1901 South Keystone ave-
nue., Tuesday night, and escaped
after they were detected by watch
men at the plant.
j. H. Pfarr, 1888 Linden street,
the Waterman, told police the plant
recently had been entered by bur-
glars, and that close watch had
been kept. Pfarr and Herman John
son, 1912 Paris avenue, another en-
ploye, lay in hiding Tuesday night
as the automobile, driven by two
men, drew up at the plant.
Pfarr and Herman attempted to
seize both the men, but failed when
the providers drove the car into a
ditch, leaped out and fled.
Police are holding the car, which
contained seven large Jumps of coal
and a rubber hose said to have been
used to siphon gasoline.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-11
CORNWELL civil
LEGION LEADER
West Virginia Wartime
Chief Heads Organization.

John ]. Cornwell, West Virginia S
war time Governor, was named ma
tional head of the United States
Civil Legion at the close of its an
nual meetings at the Lincoln Tues
day.
Earl ]. Smith of Detroit was
elected executive vice-president, and
John P. Tansey of Chicago was re-
elected secretary. Other officers are
George F. Carroll of Detroit, treas
urer; A. o, Stanley, war time Gov
ernor of Kentucky, national legal
adviser, and the Rev. Harry L.
Bowlby of New Jersey, chaplain.
James P. Goodrich, war time
Governor of Indiana, is vice-presi-
dent in charge of the Fifth corps
area. Other Hoosier officers of the
Civil Legion are William Fortune
OF indianapolis, member of the ex-
ecutive committee; Miss Edna
Browning Ruby, Lafayette, national
historian, and DR.. Daniel R. Saund-
ers of Franklin, national medical
director.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-11
LESSONS FREE ON
NEW DANCE STEP
Times Readers May Receive
instruction at Lyric
Ballroom.

Readers of The Times are to be
given an opportunity to learn THE
Ripple" a new dance step which
Enrol Mushrush, manager of the
Lyric ballroom, has created.
Through special arrangement, all
persons who wish to learn this new
step, may receive these instructions
in the Lyric ballroom, tonight,
Thursday and Friday night between
tbs and 8:15 without cost.
All that is required of those wish
ing to take advantage of this offer
is that they clip this story and the
stories which appear in The Times
Thursday and Friday night, present
them at the door of the Lyric and
they will be admitted free to the
ballroom for the lessons.
Those taking these lessons are to
be permitted to stay each night and
dance by paying the regular ball
room admissions or leave after the
lesson, whichever they desire.
MushruSh and his assistant, Mix
NiXola Morton and staff of in
structorS, will be On hand each night
to teach every detail of this new
and fascinating step.
The above picture shows MuSh-
rush and Miss Morton portraying
the Ripple two-step.
"The Ripple" is novelty fox trot
danced to slow or medium tempo
music.
The cripple Walk" is as follows:
Notwithstanding with the left side to-
ward the center of the ROOM progress for
ward. keeping left side to center. Stand
bend both knees brush left foot forward
off floor at the same time rising on call
of right foot and STRENGTHENING knees.
Step down on the left foot bending knees
and brush right foot forward off floor. at
the same time rising on ball of left foot
and straighten knees. Continue this move
ment by stepping right foot down. knees
bent brush left foot forward off floor and
straighten knees, rising on the ball of
right foot. etc.
WOMAN S-Turn right side to center of
room and progress backward keeping right
side to center. Stand with feet. together
brush right foot backward off floor. at the
same time straighten knees and rise on
ball of left foot. Step down on right foot,
knees. bert, brush left foot backward of
floor and straighten knees. rising on ball
of right foot. Continue this movement by
stepping backward on the left foot, knees
bent. brushing right foot back. etc.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-11
TEACHERS PAY CUT
Substitutes to Get Only 81
a DAY WADE.

Because the state tax board re-
duced the school city'S budget APP
preparation for substitute teachers
from $4,000 to $4,000, the subeCi-
tutes this year will receive only 81
daily-$2O a week-instead of the
previous wage of SIS and Sc a day.
On recommendation of Paul G.
Stetson, public schools Superin-
tendent, the school board made this
reduction Tuesday night. Even with
this cut, the board asserted, the
fund will not be sufficient to last
the year.
The $4,000 was part of a 1-cent
cut from the general levy for the
schools budget for 1892.
Three teacher appointments we're
made by Stetson. They were: Miss
Ethel Snodgrass, Miss Lenora L..
Miller and Miss Frances Bullock, all
instructors in sewing for adults.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-11
NOV. Il. 1891

bridge construction contracts that
unskilled labor shall not work more
than nine hours a day nor fifty
four hours a week. with the pro-
vision that this may be exceeded
only in cases of emergency.
"All bidders are requested to fig
ure their proposals accordingly and
the successful bidders are requested
so to schedule their operations"
First letting for the 1882 season
will be Nov. "a, when bids will be
received on 899 miles, to cost ap-
proximately 100000.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-11
FIVE PERISH AS FIRE
SWEEPS TENEMENT

Two Women and Three Children
Lose Lives in Brooklyn Blaze.
By United Press
NEW YORK, Nov. 11.-Five per-
sons were burned to death, some
we're injured in thrilling rescue at
tempts, and many were overcome
when fire trapped fifty residents of
frame building in Brooklyn today.
The dead: Mrs. Esther Chudow,
Sc; Natalie Chudow, 3; Lawrence
Chudow, IS months; Mrs. Lena
Webb, IS; Ethel Webb, 4 months.
About fifteen persons were over
come, four of whom were taken to
a hospital. The fire, officials said,
apparently started in three baby
carriages in the first floor hallway
of the building, and probably was
of incendiary origin.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-11
PRISONER WHO BROKE
JAIL BY RUSE SOUGHT
Tom Davis Faces Grand Jury Action
for Alleged Trickery.

Charged by police with escaping
from the Marion county Jail by
trickery, Tom Davis, alias Tom Pow
ers, today faces action by the grand
jury for alleged conspiracy with an
other prisoner to escape.
Davis was captured near Eleventh
and Illinois streets Tuesday night
after attempting to escape from a
special policeman who recognized
him as the prisoner released last
week from Jail as the alleged sub
stitute" for Bynum Thompson, 20,
of 817 East New York street, an
other prisoner.
Davis was caught after H. R.
Harding, the special policeman, ran
him into an alley near the inter
section and held him until police
arrived.
Thompson also faces action by
the grand jury for the alleged con-
Spiracy.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-11
STATE ORDERS
9-HOUR DAY ON
ROAD BUILDING
Limit Prescribed to Spread
Work for Unemployed
on Highways.

Indiana state highway depart
ment will spread work. by limit
ing working schedules of state road
contractors on the 1882 paving pro-
gram to nine hours a day and fifty
four hours a week, it was announced
today by Director John j. Brown.
Brown disclosed that the follow
ing resolution, limiting hours and
thus requiring the employment OF
more men and longer periods for
those employed on a given contract,
has been adopted by the state high
way commission:
ut is the desire of the Indiana
highway commission in its road and
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-11

By United Press
Ell PASO, Tex, Nov. Martha
Fall, granddaughter of A. B. Fall,
former secretary of the interior, has
turned down a movie career to be-
come newspaper reporter. She is
working as a cub on the Ell Paso
Herald-PoSt.
She was graduated in June from
Austin high school and voted the
most beautiful girl in school, After
that she was offered a movie con-
tract.
II always wanted to be a re-
porter" she said. I'm thrilled over
this chance. I expected to find
newspaper men hard boiled" she
said; 4but they aren't"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-11
Bullet Kills Youth

TERRE HAUTE, Ind, Nov. IL
The first fatality of the 1881 rab-
bit season, which opened today, was
recorded here. Charles Amacher, IT.
a student at Wiley high school, was
found shot to death on the bed OF
his home. A bullet from 22-cali-
bre gun had penetrated his heart
1t was said Amacher was cleaning
the gun preparatory to hunting this
morning.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-11
POLICE BLAME
HIJACKERS FOR
PISTOL BATTLE
Nab Suspect as Pursuing
Car Sinks in Mire;
Companions Flee.

Escaping under a spray of bullets
IN a gun battle Tuesday night in
the southeast section of the city, a
liquor-laden automobile and its
occupants were sought today by
police.
AS result of the battle. e
Spurgeon, of Salem (Ind), alleged
member of the hijacking gang, was
being questioned by detectives today.
He was held on charge of
vagrancy under high bond.
Spurgeon was captured by police
squad when the alleged hijackers'
car mired in the mud in a lot near
Bradbury avenue and State street,
after a chase lasting nearly fifteen
minutes through alleys and lots in
the neighborhood.
Three Pursuers Flee
Three other members of the al
legged hijackers' gang escaped after
their car mired The liquor car,
said by witnesses to have been per-
forated with bullets, escaped the
trap and sped oway from the scene
on two flat tires.
The chase began on Findley ave-
nue. as the liquor car sped east. The
alleged hijackers' car roared out of
an alley and took up the pursuit
Its occupants firing wildly, accord
ing to witnesses.
At 2435 South State street, the
liquor car veered from the read into
a driveway, speeding through a lot
in the rear Of the house and
emerged on Asbury street.
The hijackers' car halted in the
driveway and after firing ten or
fifteen shots at the liquor car,
backed into the street, and appar-
emily abandoning the chase attempt
ed TO make a getaway.
Swaying through muddy lots and
streets in the neighborhood, the
liquor car sped out of sight as the
alleged hijackers' vehicle sank deep
in the mud, coming to a halt.
Police Nab SpurgeOn
Police, meanwhile, notified of the
chase by Arthur Dumas, SIS, of 1641
Bradbury street, witness, reached
the scene in tme to nab Spurgeon,
last alleged member to leave the
pursuers' car.
In the car, which bore a certificate
of title issued to Sturgeon, police
found many scattered 30 40 hollow
nosed rifle cartridge. Beyond say
ing he bought them for target
practice" Sturgeon refused to talk.
Police believed the car containing
the liquor was nearing its depot"
when the reputed hijacking attempt
occurred. Investigation was under
way into reports that woman liv-
ing near the scene of the chase,
screamed as the police emergency
squad approached, and that two
cars drove away from her home at
that time.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-11
Playing Safe

BIZ United Press
LOS ANGELES, Nov. lit
was worth a dollar to Henri La
Bailly De La FalaiSe, Marquis
De La Coudraye, to assure
himself he no longer is the
husband of Gloria Swanson.
Hank, as his friends know
him. appeared at the county
clerks office, planked down a
silver dollar, and waited while
a stenographer typed a certi-
fed copy of the final decree OF
divorce granted Miss Swanson
lust before she was married in
Yuma, Ariz., to Michael
Farmer, Irish sportsman.
Reporters unsuc C e SIS fully
sought to obtain from the
marquis confirmation of his
reported engagement to Con-
stance Bennett, motion picture
actress.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-11
SEEKS SHERIFF POST
Louis WOIvertOn Announces His
Candidacy on Democratic Ticket.

Announcement of his candidacy
for the Democratic nomination for
sheriff in the primary next May was
made by Louis Wolverton, 4O6 Har-
Ian street, at the meeting of the
Tenth Ward Democratic Club Tues
day night.
Wolverton is Nineteenth precinct
committeeman of the Tenth ward
and is making his campaign on the
declaration that the precinct work
ers should have representation on
the ticket.
Earl Cox and Chalmers Schlosser,
candidate for the circuit court judge
nomination; Robert P. Sloan, county
assessor, and Timothy P. Sexton,
treasurer elect, were introduced and
made short talks.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-11
MOTHER STONER, WHO
WROTE JINGLES, DEAD
New York Woman, Truth Teller in
Rhyme, Dies at Age of 40.
By United Press

DU ONtttu EFCSS
NEW YORK, Nov. 11.-Mrs.
Winifred Sackville Stoner, 40, writer
who compiled new jingles when her
child prodigy daughter observed
that the COW couldn't possibly jump
over the moon, is dead.
Mother" Stoner began her cam
paign against Mother Goose" when
her daughter, Winifred, was 3.
That day, so reports have it, the
youngster called her mother a
"prevarcatrist" all because of the
Mother Goose" lines.
Winifred Jr. announced the COW
couldn't jump over the moon, the
dog couldn't laugh, and that there
was little chance of the dish
running away with the spoon.
So Mother" Stoner decided to
offer the truth, the whole truth, and
nothing but the truth thereafter in
rhyme.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-11

When Indianapolis legionnaires
and their friends attend the Ar
mistice ball on the Indiana roof
tonight, they will be entertained
by the 'Detroiters."
The public is invited to attend
the celebration, and the Roofs
Wednesday night dance policy,
which dictates that every other
dance be waltz, will he followed.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-11
Swallows Iodine; win Recover

Asserting he had been here
long enough" Alva Wood. 50, of IL
South Ritter avenue, today swal-
lowed a quantity of iodine. He was
taken to the city hospital and will
recover.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-11
AKRON TO PITTSBURGH

Dirigible Will Aid Smoky City's Ar
mistice Celebration.
By United Press
LAKEHURST, N. j., Nov. 1.-THE
Akron, newest and largest of United
States navy dirigibles, will cruise
over Pittsburgh today during the
celebration there of the thirteenth
anniversary of the signing of the
armiStice.
The giant airship left it's home
hangar here at 7 Tuesday night on
flight over mid-Atlantic states.
The Los Angeles was to leave here
today for a short training cruise
over New York and New Jersey
points, returning to its hangar be-
fore dark tonight.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-11

nON'T forget to tune in the Rose
~ Tire program this evening at
GAS p. m. over WKBF. A special
Armistice Day presentation will be
given and we hope you'll like it.
GOVERNOR LESLIE urged all
NJ Hoosiers to eat more pecans
during National Pecan Week. It's
almost time for an Eat-More-Tur-
key-and- Pleased asS-the-C Cranberry
Day, but no proclamation or urging
will be necessary.
TINE pig that didn't go to market
l. but went in for football, must
feel mighty highhatty toward his
sausage relatives, for the old pig
skin sport rang up close to four
million dollars the first Saturday in
November, with an approximate at
tendance of two million. Notre
Dame expects to fill its stadium at
$500 per person for the Southern
California game. AS some one
described it: A college is an annex
to a stadium.
r EARN something new each day
IL Chop Suey was originated in
the United States in 1886, and is not
a typical Chinese dish. Nor were
Turkish towels invented in Turkey.
Enough establishment for one day.
IF the weather mans prediction
L for today is right, heater in
your car will come in mighty handy.
Folks, we sell the Arvin line be-
cause we feel they are the best
made, most efficient and dependable
heaters on the market. The Arvin
Hot Water, with pressure fan cir
culator, is a fine looking job and it
certainly throws the heat. We can
arrange payment to make it easy
on your purse.
A BATTERY inspection and test
N right now may save you the
cost of a new battery a little later.
Bring in your battery and we will
be glad to check up on it. There's
no cost or obligation attached.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-11
Alleged Bandit Held

BIZ Times Special
SOUTH BEND, Ind, Nov. II. -
Jennings B. Goodman, "a, wanted
by Linton authorities on a charge
of auto banditry was captured here.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-11
THE INDIANAPOLIS TIMES
DRIVER FATALLY
HURT AS AUTO
DIVES IN CREEK
Chicago Man Dies in Room
at Hotel; Refused
Medical Aid.

Injuries suffered when his car
plunged into Fall creek near the Al
lisonville road, Wednesday night,
proved fatal to Alonzo Vine, so.
Chicago insurance company official,
who died at the Sphinx hotel.
Vine was found dazed on the
north bank of Fall creek and told
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-11
.RUMANIAN KING is ILL

Carol Ordered to Remain in Bed
Because of TOnsilitis.
BIZ United Press
BUCHAREST, Rumania, Nov. H.
king Carol today was ordered to
remain in bed for several days be-
cause of an attack of tonsilitis.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-11
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the water later.
He refused medical aid at the
City hospital and registered at the
hotel. He was found dead in his
room five hours after the accident.
He is survived by a son, Roscoe
Vine, Oak Park, Ill.
The body was taken to the city
morgue on orders of Coroner Fred
w. Vehling. His death boosted
Marion county's automobile death
toll to 146 since Jan. 1.
Ignoring the warning of school
traffic officer, William Parkinson, 9,
of 634 North Emerson avenue, ran
into the path of an auto at st. Clair
and Wallace streets, Tuesday after
noon.
The boy was bruised and cut. He
was taken to his home. The car
was driven by Mrs. o. M. Kaelin, As
East Thirty-second street.
A hit-and-run driver, whose car
crashed into another in the 1900
block Southeastern avenue, Wednes-
day night, is sought today by police.
The driver fled on foot after the
crash.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-11

Objects ne had be-
come confused at
the intersection of
the roads and his
car left the road
The automobile
was hauled from
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-01
Cleveland Indians Prove
Real Snag to Athletics

Blaeh0lder did q great lob OF X.
giving one hit IN the first inning
and another In the ninth. 1t was
the Browns 18th victory in "A
gamese 81 home against eastern clubs.
Boston. weakest OF the eastern
clubs, pulled rs average up a little
by stepping out behind the six hit
pitching Of Danny MacFayden 10
beat the Chicago White Sox z 10 l
Detroit scored three runs In the
eleventh inning after the New York
Yankees had tailed twice and Won
by an 8 to 7 count. Lou GehriE
prolonged the game by hitting his
18th homer Of the season TO tie the
score N the ninth.
Th- st. Louis Cardinals. who seem
10 have the Indian sign on their
nearest rivals. the New York Giants.
increased their lead In the National
League race 70 ; IL games By beat
ing the Giants II % 10 for their
second victory IN the important ser
les The game was a SUGGEST which
produced 18 hits for the Giants. IA
for the Cards and five homers.
The Brooklyn Robins. who were
threatening third place. dropped
back again a. the Cincinnati Reds
won a close game 4 TO 8
Manager Rogers Hornsby account
ed for seven runs with a pair of
homers as the Cubs walloped the
Phillies IA 70 : Fred Farmhouse
pitched the Braves 10 a 5 TO l VIC
tory rel the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-01
BIZ HUGH :. FULLERTON. JR..

The leaders OF the American Lea
que pennant race. who threatened
TO leave the other teams so far be-
hind that they would be practically
out OF sight. have found some tough
Shedding IN the past two weeks
They are not vet IN serious danger.
for the only real menace that has
arisen during their western tour has
come from the st. Louis Browns.
who were IN last place when the
trouble started
After rushing far ahead NJ all the
teams except Washington. the cham
pion Philadelphia Athletics have
scored lust eight victories 70 six
defeats with Cleveland. highest
ranking western team. still 70 he
faced twice more And 10 make
things look a bit tougher for the
AS, the three aces % their pitching
staff. wabbling badly az times. have
accounted for all but one Of these
victories.
George Earnshaw turned IN his
second win Of the tour Yesterday
as the Athletics smuggling brought
an II to 2 victory over Cleveland
In the series opener
Washington was dropped 10 an
even break for the II games in the
west as the Browns handed them
one Of their worst beatirgs OF the
season by q 7 70 0 count. n was
the first time all season the Sen7-
tors had been shut out and George