Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 26, Number 263, Decatur, Adams County, 6 November 1928 — Page 1

WEATHER Fair tonight and orobably Wednesday. Not much change tn tenipe ra * ure ‘

RECORD-BREAKING VOTE BEING CAST

(beat INTEREST SHOWN BY ADAMS COUNTY VOTERS Record Vote Indicated When Voters Flock To Polls Early This Morning lE W VOTES ARE I CHALLENGED HERE Adams county voters were to the polls today in great i numbers, registering their pre'erenee lor the candidates lor president, United Slates senator governor, slate onicials, congressman,, county otlicialsl und township advisory board I I lie rest of the 40,000,000 who were expected- to vote today, there was great interest among the Adams county voters and, in nearly every precinct, a steady was being ■gistered. In most of the precincts I in Decatur, voters had to wait in line tor their chance to enter the voting booths. I Large Per Cent Voted At 1:30 o'clock this afternoon. | nearly three-fourth of the eligible vote in Decatur had been cast. A total of 1.716 persons had voted in the six precincts up to 1:30 o’clock. ; I The vote cast in Decatur, four years f ago for president was 2,639. The vote in the six Decatur preI cncts at 1:30 o’clock was: Third 1 ward "B” 322; second ward “B" ISO; 1 first ward ’’B”, 175; first ward “A", 358; second ward “A.” 366; third 11 ward "A" 315. Reports from Berne. 11 | Monroe and Geneva were that the I voting was equally as heavy there. Farmers Vote Early Due to the fine weather, the precncts in the rural districts were also I doing a rushing business and, at noon, I reports came in that the farmers 1 I were voting unusually early this year. I Several precincts reported about half of the vote in before noon. Workers were seen at the poles, but as far as known no trouble was experienced at any precinct in the ( county. There were a few challenges in the different precincts, but as far as known most of the voters chai- 1 ienged were permitted to cast their ballot after the proper affidavits were < made A few were not allowed to , rote, :t was stated, because they | could not prove their residence or . had lost their vote by virtue o” having moved from one precinct to another. First county election returns are expected sometime after 8 o'clock and from then on until after midnight. The returns will be received at the Daily Democrat office and then given out. The polls will close at 6 o’clock throughout the county. Father And Son Banquet To Be Held At Berne Berne, Nov. 6—(Special)—A father and sen banquet will be held by the men and boys of the Reformed church, here Wednesday evening, November 14. The banquet will be served by the women of the church. The Rev. T. \V. Hoerneman; pastor of the Lima, Ohio Reformed church will deliver the principle address. NURSEMAID KILLS FOUR CHILDREN Also Takes Own Life Because Os Love For Widowed Father Os Children Minneapolis, Nov. 6. —(U.R)— The | love of a 19-year-old nursemaid for a widowed man caused the girl to kill four children and herself here. Herbert Moreau, steel worker, found the bodies of his four sons and that of the nursemaid in a darkened room when he returned home from work. Four burners the kitchen gas range were opened. The children: George, 8 years old; Herbert 7; Edward 5, and Robert 4, were dead in their beds where they “ad been confined with, scarlet fever. The body of the nursemaid, Miss violet Hultberg, Long Lake, Minn., was found on a lounge. A note signed by the girl begged orgivness of the father and expressconfidence that “God will forgive me." Moreau told Coroner G. W. Caller--8 tom that the girl had been in love "Uh hint but that her parents objectetJ to their marriage.

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OPERETTA CAST SHOWS TALENT Rehearsal Os Entire Cast More Successful Than Anticipated The rehearsal cf the entire cast and | chorus of Decatur High School opcr-1 etta "The Ghost of Lollypop Bay*’ was mote successful than anticipated. The “Ghost” cutclasses many of the musical comedies given in the city. Observers at the rehearsal say that it surpasses D. H S. operettas given previously. Both chorus and cast practiced separately until the last rehearsal, and it went very smoothly. With a few more rehearsals of separate scenes, soles, trios, and chorus during the day, and evening rehearsal of the cast ami chorus the Thursday and Friday performances should be almdst proses-i sional, allowing for the inexperience of members. The operetta is to be held in the Decatur high school auditorium, Thursday and Friday nights, November 8 and 9, beginning at 8:15 o’clock. Tickets are selling for adults, 50c . high school pupils 25c; and children, 15c. Tickets may be secured from any Glee Club member. Markle M. E. Church Gets New Pastor Bluffton, Nov. 6—Rev. C. M. Fauns has been assigned to the pastorate of the Markle M. E. church to succeed Rev. Teter. The latter was transferred to Winchester recently to succeed Rev. C. E. Greenawalt when the latter was appointed chaplain of the national sanitarium at Mar ion. Rev. Fauns has been pastor cf the Albany M. E. church near Muncie. He will enter upon his pastorate at Markle as soon as he and his wife return from a tour of the eastern states. —— o Final Statements Os Presidential Candidates (By United Press) Herbert Hoover—“ Whatever the decision is. it will be right. I believe in the will of the majority. It represents the common will and conscience of our people. This election, more than any that has gone before, gives hope for the breaking down of sectional lines. Gov. Alfred E. Smith—“l can enter upon the duties of that great office with a mind single to the best interests of the country, and I promise you that in return for your vote of confidence tomorrow (the statement was made last night), I shall give this country the best that is in me to bring about a constructive, progressive and forward-looking administration.”

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| Broken Pulley On Big Press Causes Paper To Be Late A pulley on the Goss Comet press, 1 | which prints the Daily Democrat, broke lasr-evwrrmr. just after the press 1 | started. Owing to the odd size pulley required, it was a difficult job to find ■ one to replace the old one. M. J. My- | lott, superintendent of the City Light I and Power plant ami the man who evI erybody calls when they are in trouble of this kind, finally secured one from the Decatur Foundry, Furnace and Machine company and the repairs were made. The paper was late and the above explanation of the cause is given so that subscribers will overlook the delay. We are grateful to those who made it possible for us to get the press in running order. POINCARE AND CABINET RESIGN Opposition Os Radical Socialists Causes Downfall Os Regime Paris, Nov. 6.—(U.R)—The Poincare I cabinet resigned today, after four radical-socialist ministers had presented their resignations earlier to Premier Poincare. Premier Raymond Poincare, who was called to head the government on July 23, 1926, in an attempt to save the rapidly declining franc, decided to resign from the government when parliament opens. He had been in conference for several hours with the remaining ministers attempting to decide on some course of action. The first move towards collapse of the Poincare government came yesterday at the closing of the Angers Congress of the radical-socialists when a resolution was adopted saying the policy of that political group was not in conformity with the program so the Poincare government. Chief objection of the radical socialists was led by Joseph Caillaux, the former premier, and was based on articles 70 and 71 of the 1929 budget. These articles dealt with religious liberty in instruction and had incurred the hostility of that group of the radical-socialists which Caillaux had banded together. Sunday the resolution had been withdrawn and the four radical socialist ministers in Poincare's coalition government—-Edouard Herriot, Albert Sarraut, Henri Queuillet and Leon Perrier —had proceeded to Paris confident they could continue cooperat'ng with the Poincare government. When they reached Paris they learned of the congress’ action in condemning the budget program and immediately tendered their resignation to Poincare. This brought the expected crisis. (CONTINUED ON PAGE THREE)

Decatur, Indiana, Tuesday, November 6, 1928.

Election Day Bulletins Atlanta. Ga„ Nov. 6.—(U.R)—Democratic campaign headquarters here said the first tabulation of votes at Sandersville, Ga„ at noon today, gave Smith 201; Hoover 15. Gary, Ind., Nov. 6. —(U.R) —By 10 o'clock this morning, twice as many people had voted in Gary's 57 precincts as voted in Gary's 57 precincts in 1924, a police check revealed. According to the police check, announced at noon, 12,822 votes had been polled during the first four hours of balloting. Crawfordsville, Ga., Nov. 6. —(U.R) —Official tabulation of votes at one precinct at noon here today gave Smith 100 votes and Hoover 4. Troy, N. Y„ Nov. 6. —(U.R) —Governor Smith was leading his Republican opponent by a vote of 363 to 37 in the second district of the eleventh ward here when the voting machine was opened at noon today, because of mechanical trouble. There are 751 registered voters in the district. Houston, Tex., Nov. 6.—(U.R) — Houston ami Harris county, long a Democratic stronghold, appeared to be giving Herbert Hoover, the Re- ■ puhl can presidential candidate, a] majority over Gov. Alfred E. Smith. At noon, the unofficial, and incomplete count from 44 of the 133 precincts gave Hoover 1,929 votes and Smith 1,753. At the same time, the vote all of which had not been counted, was 7,198 in 65 precincts.

Gary, Ind., Nov. 6. — <U,R> — The heaviest - first two hour vote in history was recorded in Gary today. The woman vote began to appear shortly after eight o’clock. Marion, Ark., Nov. 6. —(U.R) —The first precinct to report its complete vote in the presidential election in Arkansas today showed; .Demucratjc ON PARK THREE) 0 PHONE 1000 Speedy and complete returns or the county, state and national election will be received by the Daily Democrat tonight. This newspaper will be giad to give out information on the election to persons calling by telephone. Bulletins will be read in the Daily Democrat office as quickly as they are received and the totals will be posted in the window. An election extra will be issued early Wednesday morning. All toll charges on telephone calls from any part of the county are pre paid by the Daily Democrat for tonight. o —— FIRE DAMAGES RESIDENCE HERE — Blaze Causes S3OO Damage At John Thomas Residence This Morning The city fire department responded to a call from the John Thomas residence, 1225 West Elm street, about 11 o’clock this morning, where the roof of the tw’o-story frame residence owned by Mr. Thomas, had caught fire from a spark from the chimney. The fire had gained considerable headway on the dry roof, and it was necessary to use water to control the blaze. The damage done by both fire and water is estimated at about S3OO. The loss was believed to be .covered by insurance. o— I

HOOSIERS TURN OUT STRONG FOR ELECTION TODAY Record Number Expected To Cast Votes In General Election Today FAIR WEATHER PREVAILS ALL DAY Indianapolis, Nov. 6—(U.R)—Unusually heavy voting characterized the opening of Marion county's polls today. Political observers predicted that between 175,000 and 180,000 persons world vote in the 269 Marion county precincts, as compared with the 160,475 votes for Presidential candidates four years ago. lu<li;in:i|)olis, Nov. (». (U.R) Crisp fall weather greeted some 1,300,00(1 Indiana voters today and politieal observers predicted that the mildness of the atnostthere combined with the bitter rivalry of the campaign would bring out the state's largest presidental year vote. Besides designating t.ieir choice f r President, Hoosier voters were to elecvt a United States Senator, a Governor, State officials, 13 congressional representatives, rue half the membership of the state senate, and county officers. Many Voting Machines Used The Polls in the 3,567 precincts of the state opened at six o’clock and were to close at 6 P. M. The use of voting machines in many of the larger cities led observers to believe that returns would begin coming in shortly after the polls close. As evidence of the expected heavy v."te, citizens were lined up in the larger eitlas-uwjuliug the opening of the polls this morning. Both principal parties have emphasized their desire for a heavy vote and both predicted victory today. Republicans estimated that Herbert Hoover Republican Presidential nominee, would catty the state by a plurality ranging from 100,000 to 200,000 votes, ures butuAg ETA ETA ETA ETAEA Democratic leaders mentioned no figures but expressed beliefs that Governor Alfred E. Smith would "carry the state”. The gubernatorial battle befween Republican Hairy Leslie, and Democrat Frank Dailey was expected to be the closest race of the election. WOMAN POISONS SELF, 2 CHILDREN

North Manchester Woman And Two Children Found Dead In Bed North Manchester, Ind. Nov. 6 —(U.R' —Three persons, a mother, Mrs. Don Garber, and her two children, Doris, 5 years and Vance 10 months, were found dead in their home here today, ■ allegedly poisoned by the mother, police said. According to police, the mother and Doris were found dead in bed and the boy was found in a crib. A note badly scrawled, was found on a table, saying, “you can not be happy ' with me and the children will inherit the same.” The husband, who was at work in a ' corn field when the act was committed 1 said he could give no motive for his wife's actions. He said slip had been troubled with some kind of stomach trouble but he did not think that a despondency over ill health hud prompted her act.

C. L. Spuller Pledged To Fraternity At Purdue Lafayette, Ind., Nov. 6 —C. L. Spuller, of Decautr, a senior in the school of agriculture at Purdue University, was pledged recently to Kappa Delta Pi, national honorary education fraternity, which choses its membership from the leading students In the senior class. The purpose of the organization, which is in its twentieth year of existence, is to foster high professional andscholarship standards during the period of preparation for teaching and to recognize outstanding service in tue field of education. Spuller, who is ■ bate manager this year, was selected on the basis of high school scholastic record and general ability in education al subjects.

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Sheik Stranger A' I <■/ . ■ 4 f ™ W -a -x F . r t / (r. » I r • I .I > ’ I I - N W <’*' U Immaculate in well cut blue suit and smart “trench coat," Vincent Rice, sheik killer of pretty Alice Joost, 15-year-old Staten Island high school girl, is shown ety route from Iris home to police headquarters. He was later arraigned on charge of first degree murder. FIFTY INJURED IN POLITICAL PARADE' “Election Eve” Parade At Worchester, Mass., Ends In Rioting Worcester, Mass., Nov. 6. — (U.R) — Nearly 50 persons were injured, 10 seriously enough to require hospital treatment, here last night, when a Republican "election ever" paratie ended in rioting. Several thousand spectators, some armed with sticks and bricks, charged into the ranks of the 10,000 marchers and a free-for-all battle ensued. Elderly eggs, decayed fruit, and bottles were hurled, signs were torn from business establishments for use as weapons and oil was thrown from the top of a nearby cliff onto the battlers below. Trouble had been anticipated, and 400 policemen were on duty, but it was nearly three hours before order was restored. Mrs. Frank B. Hall, wife of a member of the republican state committee, was pulled from her place in the par-

ade and manhandled by hecklers. Several girls were dragged from a float and their clothing torn. Another marcher, Mrs. Josephine Byrd, was blowing a horn when a heckler shoved it down her throat. In her excitement she swallowed the horn’s wooden mouthpiece. ( _ —o Woman, 82, Chokes To Death On False Teeth Logansport, Ind., Nov. 6. - (U.R) Believed to have choked on a lower set of false teeth while asleep, Mis. Sarah Droke, 82, was found dead in bed here today. Motorist Is Killed Terre Haute, Ind., Nov. 6. — (U.R) — Charles Matter, 23, received fatal injuries when the automobile he was driving overturned on a road a few miles south of here. o-

Election Facts (By United Press) Presidential Candidates—Herbert Hoover, Republican; Alfred E, Smith, Democrat; Norman Thomas, Socialist; William Z. Foster, Workers (Communist) party. Vice Presidential Candidates — Charles E. Curtis. Republican: Joseph T. Robinson, Democrat; James H. Maurer, Socialist; Benjamin Gitlow, Workers (Communist) party. Senators—One-third of the United States senate will be elected. House of Representatives—All seats under contest. Governors — Thirty-four states will elect executives. Total Electoral Votes—s3l, of •hich 2(16 are necessary to elect.

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NATION'S VOTERS ARE CHOOSING A NEW PRESIDENT Fair W eather And Intense Interest Combine To Bring Out Great Vote FIRST RETURNS ARE RECEIVED New York, Nov. (i.—(U.R) The i voting now is in lull swing. Al ter four months of oratory, I the most exciting presidential campaign in many years is being decided. Between 35.000.000 and 40,000,000 voters according to best estimates, are choosing today between Herbert Hoover ot California ami Alfred E. Smith of New York. By late tonight it may be known which has been chosen as the next prer'dent of the United States. Election weather throughout most of the country, except for some of the middle west, is reported fair. This means a large vote. Republican leaders said it meant a large Republican vote because it would enable rural voters to get to the polls more easily. Herbert Hoover drew first honors in today's presidential election. Two Republican hamlets in the Berkshire Hflls of Massachusetts turned out all their voters before most people's breakfast time today, and had reported a Hoover victory before 7 a.m. est. New Ashford, Mass., gave Hoover 28 votes and Governor Smith 3. Mt. Washington, close to the New York state line, gave Hoover 25 and Smith 8. A little later, returns from southern states began coming in. giving Governor Smith a commanding lead in that section of the country. At. I Union. South Carolina. Smith received 234 out of 238 votes cast in one precinct. Voting began before daybreak in some places. In some of the smaller towns of Massachusetts there was keen competition to be the first to report the final vote, in New Ashford the voters were up at 4 a. m. Hoover drew first blood there, because the Republicans predominate there. The first states to close their polls tonight will be Kentucky, Tennessee and South Carolina, where voting ends at 4 p.m. central standard time. South Carolina is assumed to be overwhelmingly Democratic as usual. Other key states in the voting today include New York, where the polls close at 6 p.m.. eastern time; Massachusetts, closing from 4 to 8 p.m., eastern time; Missouri, closing at 7 p.m.. central time; and Maryland, closing at 5 to 7 p.m.. eastern time. When the results in those states are known it will be fairly certain who has won. This group is expected to hold the balance of power unless there should be a landsloe. Voters will crowd around ’he 125,000 precincts throughout the (COXTIM ED OX I’AtiE ’I'HItEE) NEW ROSS BANK BOOKS EXAMINED Cashier Found Dead, An Alleged Suicide; $5,600 Shortage Reported New Ross, Ind., iNov. 6. —(U.R) —Bank examiners investigated the books of the Citizens State bank today, following the alleged suicide o Sherman Bratton, 36, assistant cashier. The assistant cashier’s body with a bullet wound in the head, was found in an automobile near his home. Bratton's act was said to have been followed by the discovery ot a $5,600 shortage in the books of the bank. Thomas D. Barr, deputy bank commissioner, announced that the bank was in no danger because of the reI potted shortage. 0 Young Man Killed In Automobile Accident French Lick. Ind., Nov. 6.—(U.R)— . Roy Pinnick, 19, Crystal, was killed | and his brother, Fred, 21, seriously | injured when au automobile in which I they were riding fell down an ein- | bankment near here.

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