Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 28, Number 95, Decatur, Adams County, 21 April 1930 — Page 1

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IH PARLEY Il BE CLOSER Kiri! SIGNINC ■kiegates to Sign Bement Tuesday at ■ final Session ■ CHANGES | nil ! BE MADE (U.R) Heads . ii, in the naval the treaty in ■j,... and sent it to .. , .ued i delegates will ■ <. - palace to sign -neiit achieved - since .January of the I’nited ,„• ■ nn. France. Italy ■ -St. James's and ■z. - ■■ \< of the agreea Hire -pow■ati.’ii pact. The drafting - al meetings in prepf,,r Hie closing plenary ow American dele Wednesday. at tie it- final sess agreed that the ■ ,i would he between words, covering n-ures divided into two i'l' column on the left ■in l-lnvlish and on the right French. rim >r alterations were ■ ; '■ aking it necessary the entire text in both ■trraty was divided into five ■nd a preamble. Part one ■s tlic modifications of the : naval treaty, including Ksliip holiday until 1936. ■ two i-micerns all technical ■in 'i o.i. limitation methods ■irh all five powers have ■ three is the three-power ■on treal.i among the I’nited ■ B itain and Japan, effec■til 1936. ■ four is a single article con■of the accepted rules far ■tizatinii of submarine war- ■ five i general, including ■ati- n- as to when the treaty ■dive, duration of effective■TINTED on page SIX) ■ 0—Bison Riot Probed ■r-1 II I. April 21—(UP)— ■Urged New Jersey gangsters ■ehl here today while authori■ntinned investigation of Sat- ■ rin- within the wails of the ■ Island state prison which ■ the death of two convicts Be wounding of three other Bispeius were John Candelmo. B Bergen, N. J., his bro'her. B-'i. Newark, N. J., and John Bl' have been identified by ■Movey. a wounded guard as ■•* nien whose arrival at the B precipitated the riot. MANY AT leneva burns BO Fi r e Threatens Isiness Section For r'nie Time Sunday B early Sunday morning, ■ broke out in the Hosda Marl/, frunt in Geneva, threatened to F a large part of the Geneva district and did damage Bing to J 3,000 to the restauIMartz started a fire under the I °rn at the restaurant daily ly when h e opened the buildUlen went upstairs to the f” for a few minutes and when lurned he was unable to get inf loom. f'ixtures were completely des- |" on the first floor and the lows of the building were enI Wttod by the blaze. The GeF" e c< mpany fought the flames P" Ip lime before control was p Sained. Restaurant was located in the [,[ rt of Geneva, at the corner "oad and Line streets. It was 'by Edward Brock of ArcanMhlo.

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Freed K v - / Mrs. Etta Mae Miller, grandmother, who was Michigan’s first woman liquor lifer, won complete freedom when Judge Charles 11. Collingwood dismissed the charge on which she was convicted nearly two years ago. ADAMS COUNTY M A N INJURED Theodore Witte, Route 1. Sutters Injuries In Head-on Accident Five persons were injured, two serious, in a head-on auto collision nine miles north of Decatur on the Fort Wayne road at 3:3iT o'clock Sunday morning. A coupe driven by Theodore Witte. 24 of R. R. 1 Decatur collide"! with a machine driven by Arthur Wilkerson of 2711 Weisser Park avenue, Fort Wayne with tihree passengers. The five injured persons were rushed to St. Joseph's hosiptal in Schoner’s Sons' Ambulance. Witte suffered deep lacerations on his head, chin, arm and leg and a farctured ankle. X-ray pictures will be taken to determine whether he suffered a skull fracture. Both Legs Fractured Mrs. Kenneth Wilkerson. 28, of 1914 Lake avenue, suffered compound fractures of both legs and lacerations on her head. She is in a serious condition. Her hsuba.’id. Kenneth Wilkerson, 27,suffered deep lacerations on his ear and head and an injury to his foot. Arthur Wilkerson, 31, suffered a fractured jaw. Mrs. Arthur Wilkerson suffered a fractured shouldet; ami bruises and abrasions. She was released after receiving treatment. Deputy Sheriff Clarence Elixman and Dr. E. A. King deputy county coroner, investigated the accident. Witte, who is employed at the National Mill Supply at Fort Wayne, was going south on The Decatur (CONTINUED CT. PAGE TWO) - — r O Local People Return From Interesting Trip Mr and Mrs G.J. Harkless and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Nichols returned Sunday from a ten days visit with Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Spahr in Royal Oak, a suburb of Detroit, where Mr. Spahr, who is a son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Nichols is the manager for the Bell Telephone company. They report a delightful time and declare the Spahrs real entertainers. They enjoyed automobile drives to many places of interest, including Grosse Point; the home of Ed gar Guest the famous poet and to many other places. One of the trips was that across the famous Detroit river bridge to Canada, this bridge being one of the great engineering feats of the age with a 1,800 foot span. Mr. Spaljr and Mr. Harkiess attended the opening ball game between Detroit and St. Lottis Browns and every minute of the entire trip was thoroughly enjoyed.

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CHILD HEALTH DAY WILL BE OBSERVED HERE May Day Set as Observance of National Health Day CLUBS URGED TO TAKE PART Thursday. May 1. lias been designated by the National Board of Health a« Child Health Day, and the State Board of Health lias Issued invitations to all local organizations. women's clubs, lodges, and high schools to set aside that day for a special program on child health. Several local organizations have already announced plans for celebrating May Day, and many others expect to present a program in keeping with the Child Health Day. May Day was first set aside as National Child Health Day five years ago and since that time has progressed and become an important day in the United States. The purpose is to focus attention upon the most precious national asset — children. The American Child Health Association was created to study the common causes that threaten the health of children and to help spread knowledge that would encourage health. Mrs. Charles W. Knapp, Adams county chairman of child welfare, stated that in former years Adams county organizations . have not celebrated May Day as many other counties throughout the state have been doing, and she expressed the desire that the coming May Day may be set aside by all local organizations. Following is the Child's Bill of Rights, which was written tp portray the whole purpose of May Day: "The ideal to which we should strive is that there stall be no child in America: That has not been born under proper conditions. That does not live in hygienic surroundings. That ever suffers from undernourishment. That does not have prompt and efficient medical attention and inspection. That does not receive primary instruction in the elements of hygene and good health. That has not the complete birthright of a sound mind in a sound body. That has not the encouragement to express in fullest measure the spirit within which is the final endowment of every human being.” These “rights” embody seven cardinal points of protection and encouragement of childhood: 1. Preparedness for parenthood: motherhood, fatherhood, parental care. 2. Wholesome home environment: physical, cultural. 3. Sound nutrition. 4. Physical examination, correction of defects, protection against disease. 5. Training in health habits and knowledge: in the home, in the school. 6. Mental and emotional soundness: through inheritance, through environment. 7: Spiritual encouragement: through the home, and through the church. o_ Holstein Breeders To Hold Meet at Monroe A meeting of Holstein Breeders is being called by County Agent L. E. Archbold Tuesday night April 22. at 7:30 o'clock at the Monroe High School. P. L. White, and C. W. Newman of the State Breeders Association will be present and address the meeting. Those interested are in hopes of organizing a county Holstein Breeders Association, feeling that such an organization, properly managed can do much to further the interest of the breed. -o ' Beekeepers To Meet The Beekeepers Association of Adams’County will hold a meeting next Wednesday night at 7:30 o’clock at the Amish School, 3 miles north of Berne and 3-4 mile west of State Road 27. C. O. Yost, Chief Bee Inspector and Inspector R. M. Baker will be present and talk to the Beekeepers. It the weather permits inspection of the bees will start the following day.

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Decatur, Indiana, Monday, April 21, 1930.

Boys Warned Not To Destroy Bridge Lights For some time reckless boys have been breaking lights on the Monroe street bridge as rapidly as they can I e put up, evidently getting a io of sport out of this wanton destruction of property. Last Friday •veiling two men who happened to be near then* saw four boys breaking the lamps and took their names. They do not wish to cause the lads trouble as they do not believe them malicious but if any more lights are broken these boys will be reported and puni-hed. HEAVY RAINS VISIT COUNTY Showers Sunday Afternoon Turn Into Steady Rain Late in Evening Rain and a colder temperature greeted Easier style parallels In Decatur and Adams County Sunday afternoon and the rain lasted at intervals throughout the day A steady rain set in about 10:30 o'clock Sunday night which las’ed all night and :th|s morning the skies were still heavily clouded. The rain came almost at the exact hour the weather man had set on Saturday. First showers began to tall about 10 o'clock Sunday morning. For a short time the sky cleared up and it appeared as if tiff- afternoon would be fair. The showers began falling closer together until late afternoon it was a steady downpour of rain. About 6:30 or 7 o'clock Sunday evening the skies again cleared and until 10 o'clock the weather was cold and fair. Warmer weather is predicted again for this week, but state weather forecasters predict cool nights and rising temperatures during the days. Colder Weather Forecast Indianapolis, April 21 —(UP) Temperatures in Indiana early today began a decline that the I . S. weather bureau predicted would continue tonight and tomorrow when they are expected to be near freezing. In Northern Indiana thermometers may read below freezing tomorrow. Today and tonight will be cloudy but tomorrow will be generally fair throughout Indiana, the forecast said. Warmer weather is not expec’ed for several days. GANG BULLETS MURDER THREE Chicago Police Seek Motive for Massacre Easter Morning Chicago, April 21. - (U.R) — Two bullets, probed from the bodies of three assassinated gangsters of "Scarface Al” Capone’s mob. went under the microscopes of Chicago's crime laboratory today as the only evidence against an executioners, who single-handed put the three to death in two minutes in an Easter morning massacre. The triple murder committed in a saloon which lias been tlie scene of other gangland killings, ranks next to the St. Valentine's massacre, the l hicago crime that was heard around the world, in point of numbers dead and takes its place besides the "little massacre." another mass slaying that took three gangsters’ lives soon after the Valentine affair. In searching for a motive behind the murders, police were inclined to blame “Scarface Al's” bid to control labor unions, reported to have been started with considerable success. Capone was to take over the bread, crackers, yeast and pie (CONTINUED ON PAGE FOUR) — o — — Closed Bank Reopens Plymouth, Ind., April 21 —(UP) Stockholders and depositors of the defunct Lapaz state bank have voted to reopen the institution. Bill K. Frazier, Marion banker explained that the bank could reopen And stay open if the depositors would agree to leave a part of their money on deposit. It was agreed that the former officers would direct banking operations.

JUNIORS PLAN PLAY THIS WEEK “Anne What’s Her Name” To Be Presented by Decatur Cast "Anno What's Her Name?” a comedy in three acts written by Walter Ben Hare will lie presented by the Junior class of Decatur high school, Thursday and Friday nights, Apiil 24 and 25, at the high school auditorium. The curtain will rise at 8 15 o'clock. Tlie comedy contains a clever mystery element. It is being directed by Miss Verneal Whalen. Tickets are on sale aiid may be purchased from any tn. inlier of tlie Junior class. Between acts specialties will be presented and music will lie furnished by Miss Rernice (’loss. The cast of characters includes: Anthony Wheat (Tony) a victim of circumstances Harold Melclii Burks, his valet, faithful to the end —Arthur Schamerloh. Marjorie, a very modern young woman —Mary Jane Kunkel. Aunt Julia, the judge's sister-in-law —Bernadine Shraluka. Barbara, a flapper who flaps. —Ruth Roop. Mooney, the temperamental maid, with nerves- Ruth Winnes. Willie Peabody, the boy from next door —Jesse Sutton. Doran, a plain clothes detective —Edward Musser. Gran'ma. aged eighty-two. but with young ideas Gretchen Winans Louise Byers, her companion Margaret Kit son Judge Bundy, the head of the house James Engeler Doctor Aked, a friend of the family—James Burk. Nancy Brown, a girl from Rosedale—Ruth Macklin. Ebenezer Whittle, the judge's nephew—Edward Martz. Mrs. Ebenezer Whittle, looking for Ebenezer—Dorothy Young. Two little Whittles—Jacquelyn Kelly. Junior Strickler. Business manager for the production will be Paul Hancher; stage manager, Wayne Zerkel, and pianist. Miss Bernice Gloss. Set Up Bureau For Unemployment Data Washington, April 21 —(U.R) — A separate iMireau will be set up in the, 4 department of < omtnerce to nanitie unemployment data gathered in the 1930 census, Secretary of Commerce Lamont; announced today. Tlie purpose is to speed up the task of bringing jobs and jobless together. Lamont made this known today in following up his announcement that public construction contracts for the first quarter of this year total $303,000,000, a five-year record. Committee Is Appointed Washington, April 21 —(U.R) —A special senate committee to investigate postoffice leases was appointed today by Vice President Curtis. Senator Blaine, Republican. Wisconsin, sponsor of tlie investigation, was named chairman. Other members of tlie committee are Senators Hastings, Republican, Delaware; Hebert. Republican, Rhode Island; George, Democrat, Georgia, and Hayden, Democrat, Arizona. —o — Neutral Candidate Wins Port Au Prince. Haiti, Afril 21 — Eugene T. Roy, Neutral candidate under the Hoover commission’s plan for pacifying Hai'/ was elected temporary president of the Republic by the council of state today. The election was unanimous. o Bechdolt Faces Charge of Embezzling Funds Portland, Ind., April 21.—(U.R) — Charges of embezzleijient were filed against Clyde Bechdolt, missing cashier of the Jay County Savings & Trust Company, Portland. State banking examiners have been investigating affairs of the institution since Friday, when the bank was closed after Bechdolt is alleged to have reported a shortage of from $50,000 to $60,000. Question w the validity of Bechdolt’s bond has been raised. It was executed in 1919 for $25,000. It is said tjie statute of limitations may hold the document invalid.

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LOCAL MAN IS HURT IN FALL I Mau rice Pingrey Has Both Arms Broken in Fall Today Maurice Pingrey, well known ! barber of this city, suffered a painful accident this morning at the j ' Carroll-Pingrey burlier shop on ■ iWast Monroe etreet, when lie fell from a step ladder and broke both arms at the wrists. | Mr. Pingrey was washing the walls in tlie tartar simp when Hie accident occurred. He was standing on the third step when the frame of Hie ladder broke, throwing him forward. He fell face forI ward, his hands supporting the [weight of his tady in the fall. l He wan taken to a local physi|(ian's office and it was found both [arms were broken at the wrist. It will be several weeks until he is able to resume his work at the j tartar shop. Trace Disappearance To Gangland Murders Chicago, April 21.—(U.R) —"Searface Al" Capone's hasty departure from Chicago Saturday, less than 20 hours before three of his henchmen fell in a south side speakeasy under the gun of a killer, added another question mark today to tlie long list police have appended to l heir record of tlie second "little massacre” of gangland history. Three reasons were advanced for the flight of the gang leader, although it was admitted any one of a half dozen others might serve as well. Maxine Drake Struck By Edwards Automobile Maxine Drake, was struck by an automobile on Second street at noon tdoay. The girl was taken into the Nichols shoe store where a physician examined her, finding no injuries. The automobile was driven by Paul Edwards and the girl darted right in front of the car. After a few minutes rest Miss Maxine continued to school. To Sign Naval Pact Paris, April 21 —(U.R) — Foreign Minister Aristide Briand and Minister of Marine Jacques-Louis Dume.-nil left for London today to affix their signatures to the five power naval treaty tomorrow. DALE REFUSES TO PROSECUTE Muncie Mayor Says He Will Not Arrest Those | Charged With “Rumor” . Muncie, Ind., April 21—(UP)Mayor George R. Dale. Muncie, announced that he will not sanction prosecution by the police department of persons alleged to have spread rumors affecting Hie closing of tlie Peoples Trust Company bank at Muncie Saturday. Joe M. Davis Delaware county prisecutor, earlier had anounced he intended to file charges against the pei sons. The Peoples Bank was taken ovei by other Muncie banks, it was said there would be no losses to depositors. Dale, editor of the weekly newspaper, said in a statement: “This is a free country anil as long as I am mayor my police department will not interfere with the rights of tlie people to free speech and a free press. 1 have had some difficulty that may myself.” There is a state law fixing a fine and inprisonment sentence for persons circulating rumors likely to affect banks adversely. Dale said he believed the law unconstitutional. 0 Suspect Is Arrested Indianapolis, April 21. — (U.R) Tlie second of two men suspected as having robbed a Jasper, Ind., bank of $2,400 on March 10, was under arrest today, and steps were being taken to extradite both and bring them to Indiana for trial. Monte Christ has been arrested in Decatur, 111., and identified as one-Of the two men. E. L. Osborn, chief of the state bureau of investigation and identification, reported today. Clint Brooks, the other suspect, is under arrest in Manttoon, 111.

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Noted Pilot Killed i ’ Cwunt Henri de la Vaulx, president of the Federation Aeronautique Internationale of Paris, one of the passengers electrocuted when the plane in which they were flying from Albany to Newark struck high tension wires at Jersey City. LINDBERGHS BREAK RECORD Establish New Time For Coast to Coast Airplane Trip New York. April 21. —'U.R)—A new and brilliant air record was held today by Col. Charles A. Lindbergh and tlie young wife he taught to fly scarcely a few months ago. Together, each helping the other to success, they safely* ended the fastest trip ever made across the I’nited Sttaes last night when thfiy brought tljeir Lockheed Sirius monoplane down on Roosevelt field and learn <1 that they had beaten the existing cross-country record by almost three hours. The wheels of their powerful, stream-lined ship touched the grounded at 11:52 P. M. est, exactly 14 hours. 45 minutes and 32 second after they had l?ft Glen dale, Calif., to explore a new transcontinental airway along the upper altitudes which Lindbergh believes will become the path of future, and speedier, transport service. It was this object, rather than any desire to break th? speed record of Capt. Frank M. Hawks, that he had in mind from tlie start, and he was careful to point out that lie bad not eclipsed his fellow flier's achievement. Captain Hawks' mark of 17 hours and 13 minutes was for nonstop flight. The Lindbergh said they mgiht have taken that long, or longer, if they had not stopped once en route, at Wichita, Kans., for additional gasoline so that they would not need to throttle their motor. Airs. Lindbergh acted as navigator and relief pilot for her famous husband throughout the flight, and won his highest praise liy tier skill. Although Lindbergh said they bqth had stood tlie trip in good fashion, his wife appeared somewhat, fatigued as they climbed from Hie plane. As Hie couple entered a motor car and left for their home, several persons at tlie field said she appeared to lie weep ing. ' The distance covered on thflight was 2.530 miles anil the average speed for tlie time tlie Lindberghs actually were in the air 175.5 miles an hour. Their actual flying time was 14 hours, 23 minutes and 27 seconds. A crowd of about 10,000 persons was waiting at Roosevelt field for tire arrival of the -plane. The field was brilliantly lighted by flood lights and tlie lights of numerous parked automobiles. (CONTINUED ON PAGE FOUR) Typhoon Sweeps Island

Manila, P. 1.. April 21 —(UP)— Ninety per cent of tlie population of the province of Leyte was homeless today, after the devastating Typhoon which swept the land. Two persons were known to have perished in tlie high winds which demolished property over a wide area yesterday. It was feared that with the restoration of communications, the death toll will be higher. Thirteen towns were in ruins, and thousands of coconut trees were unrooted by the force of the gale.

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SUPREME COURT APPOINTEE IS REJECTED 10-5 [Committee Turns Down . Hoover Appointment In Short Meeting SENATE MAY FOLLOW SUIT Washington, April 21 <U*W I - With a surprising overturn lot' sentiment at the .ast moment, the senate iutlieiary commillee voted todav to report unfavorably to the senate the nomination of John .1. Parker of North Carolina Io he associate justice of the I’. S. supreme court. Six of the ton Republicans on tlie committee refused to endorse tlie administration nominee on the final roll call which follows: For Parkbr, six: Republicans (4) —Gillett, Massa/husetts; Waterman, Colorado: Hastings, Delaware. and Hebert, Rhode Inland. Democrats (2) — Overman, North Carolina, and Stephens. Mississippi. Against Parker, ten: Republicans I (6) —Borah. Idaho; Deneen, Illinois; Robinson, Indiana: Blaine, Wisconsin; Norris. Nebraska, and , Steiner, Oregon. Democrats (4) Ashurst, Arizona: Walsh. Montana Caraway. Arkansas, and Dill. Washington. The vote was 10 to fi and indicated the senate would reject President Hoover’s nominee. Prior to the vote on the nomination itself, tlie committee rejected t the idea of Republican leaders to call Parker here for a statement r concerning the charges which have . been lodged against him by union } labor and negro organizations. ,■ A motion made by Senator Ov- . erman. Dem.. North Carolina, to j invite the nominee, was rejected , 10 to 4. The votes were taken in executive Session after only 30 minutes discussion. . When the committee entered its . rooms, the lineup indicated Parker , would be called. It is understood President Hoover favored such a course which also had been recom- . mended privately to senate Repub- . lioan leaders by Attorney General ■ Mitchell. Backers of Parker believed that if ho should lie invited the nominee ! could make a statement patdfyir ; the opposition which had nrNeu among the farm and labor groups [ over the decision lie endorsed as member of the circuit court of , appeals of the fourth circuit in i (CONTINUED ON i’AGE FOUR) ‘ o Bee Demonstration To Be Held Wednesday P.M. —— — J ■ O. los:. Chief Bee Inspector I for Indiana will be in Adams County, Wednesday, April 23. If the weatiler permits a demonstration of _ transferring a colony of bees and straightening tlie comb will lie held on tlie farm of William Waggoner. ! Tlie W.-.ggonei Farm is located two- . and one-half miles north of Berne and 4 miles east. The meeting will begin at 1:30 Wednesday afternoon. ALL READY FOR OUSTER TRIAL Wisconsin Governor to Face Corrupt Practices Charge Tuesday * — Sheboygan. Wis„ April 21—(UP) I —The old courthouse here was put I in final readiness today for tin i start tomorrow of ouster proceedings against Governor Walter J. Kohler of Wisconsin. Wisconsin watched witli intense interest as tlie time of the trial neared and its governor wan about to be prosecuted on charges of violation of the state’s corrupt prac- ! tices act, with removal from office , as the penalty in event of convic- , Hon. The trial, based directly on s charges that expenditures of mote ! than $100,00(1 were made in behalf 8 of Kohler during the 192 s primary t campaign, was foresecen as a per- , aonal combat between two men now. . crlul m Wisconsin Kohler and * year-old Philip r. Lafollette. voting. < 'I n°'>'' ’La fol(CONTINUED ON PAGE SIX)