Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 28, Number 148, Decatur, Adams County, 23 June 1930 — Page 1

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LLEGED MURDERER WILL BE EXTRADITED

Ins ready ks DRIVE ON Enforcement l a w Machinery to he transferred On July 1 |; CHANGES WILL BE MADE Lhington, June 23— WW Iwralions for tlie most live effort of the Inst [. to obtain effective Kition enforcement were Ely complete today. |v approval by Attorney I,] Mitchell of reculnIcovering industrial alI permits, the redivisirm I country’s prohibition disL n il a few other admlnlstraKianges remained before I, of enforcement from the |v to the justice department 1 1. Ition of the Justice departIrohihition director was undI todav to have narrowed to lan a half dozen names, in- ; Howard Jones, special nt attorney general, fnev Oeneral Mitchell Is exto announce names of the irector and his personnel eek. It is believed he also ake public the new alcohol ;ions and other Innovations. >r Mitchell, prohibition enent will center on sources ply and on higher-ups. The will be asked to prosecute offenders in local courts, pr coordination between the VTINUED ON PAGE SIX)

Brnus Author Expires W. Va., June 23 — Davisson Post r.P, writer of fiction, died in hospital today after an H of two weeks. H. who by profession was a wre-e "the strange schemes Mason.” his first full book, in 1896. Most of his ■ were crime mystery stories InBOARD POLDS HEARING If 1 Business Men Are Before Board In Tax I Cases county board of review was a number of hearings toto the assessments of and business firms in Hur. Humber of firms were summonB appear before the board toB' ie board wishing to take up ■ shown in balance sheets and Bial property schedules. Bt week at the hearings set for Byers in the townships only two appeared before the board Haas from Union township and Bother from Jefferson township. ■ objections have been made ■dividual taxpayers on their ■ament. B board of review will continue ■ in session throughout the B. The only changes ordered ■ were the horizontal increases Bl on farm implements in sevW of the townships, "j/fs was I to equalize the assessments Bother townships in the county.

real Man Abducted; Gets 2,400 Mile Rtde

■ft' Lister Forced to AcH>mnany Two Men In I His Automobile ■ Taken for a 2,400-miie riile by strangers, held a capfive days, fed but little and I to sleep In out of the way Guy Lister, 24, well-known man of this city, is recoverfrom an experience which so BB'ied his nerves that he has ■ in coina condition since last wag able to drive back to De■r and now lg at the home of laother, Mrs. Samuel Harkless, Dlerkes street, in the northpart of the city. The story fPunusual one but checks in

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT

Vol. XXVIII. No. 148.

Warm Weather to Continue In State Indianapolis, June 23. — (u p> Continuation of the high temperstuns that brought thousands of Indiana persons outdoors seeking relief, was predicted by the U. S weather bureau today. Weather today was forecast as fair and warmer, with cloudy skies tomorrow. Temperatures in Indianapolis yesterduy reached 89 degrees late in the afternoon, with a low of 70 degrees at dawn. The day's average of 80 was seven degrees above normal for June 22. HOT WEATHER HITS COUNTY General Heat Wave Expands Into South and Southwest Decatur and Adams county continued to perspire today under a hot summer sun, with little hopes of any early permanent relief. State weather forecasters predicted showers for parts of Indiana, and a slight drop in temperature, but the general belief is that the heat wave will continue at least for 48 hours. The hot weather is of great benefit to corn and other farm crops, it was stated today and it will take several days of dry weather before a drought is in evidence in the county, farmers say.

Kansas City, Mo., June 30 —(U.R) —Weather forecasters could foresee no relief today from the heat wave which swept down on the middle west over the week-end, sending temperatures to as high as 100 in some places and stifling city dwellers.

Every large city in the southwest reported temperatures above 90 with Lincoln, Neb., sweltering as the thermometers registered 101, the highest mark. Residents of tlie crowded portions of cities flocked to the parks and highways over the week-end. Theatres with temperature control systems were thronged. In Kansas City entire families slept on the lawns. Dallas. Tex., reported a high of 98 and Oklahoma City Spr^' (CONTINUED ON PAGE SIX) I General Strike Called Seville, Spain, June 23—(UP)—A general strike involving 40,000 workers was started today in protest against the action of police in a disturbance Saturday. The strike was called after the death yesterday of a woman who was injured in a clash with police. Country Club Ruined By Fire Sunday Connersville, lnd., June 23.—(U.R) —The Connersville Country Club, west of the city, was damaged by a fire of unknown origin yesterday afternoon. Loss was set at $20,000, all covered by insurance. The whole west section of the clubhouse, including the parlors, kitchens, private dining rooms, women's locker rooms and servants quarters, was destroyed. A golf tournament was being played at the time the fire was discovered and the players aided firemen. Some furniture was saved Club officers said the structure will be rebuilt immediately.

every way, investigation having been made by Sheriff Harl Hollingworth, Chief of Police Sepli Melchi and Officer Burl Johnson. Mr Lister, an employee of the General Electric plant here and held in highest esteem by till who know bin. drew 122 from his bank account Friday afternoon and left here Saturday morning, June 14, u J is o'clock to spend the week-end with a young lady friend near Geneva. Near the Price bridge north of Geneva he had a J lre ture and stopped to fix it. W1 at work two rough looking me came up and spoke to him. They were about thirty years old, wore caps and stood by untiUhe^™ (CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO)

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Son Horn to Papa and Mamma Lindberg *** I Recent photograph of Col. and Mrs. Charles Lindberg, to whom a son was born Sunday afternoon, at he Morrow estate, Englewood, N. J. The son weigh »d seven and three-quarters pounds.

Lindberg Baby Has Blue Eyes, Curly Hair

FORMER DECATUR WOMAN IS DEAD -— i - Mrs. Amelia Hoagland, 80, Dies at Home of Son in Fort Wayne Mrs. Amelia Geist Hoagland, 80, former Decatur woman, died yj the borne of her son Earl Hoagland, 236 East Williams street, Fort Wayne, at 4 :4U o’clock this morning. Death was caused by paralysis. Mrs. Hoagland was born in Blair County, Pa., February 20, 1850. When a small child she moved with her family to Indiana. On March 10 1872 she was united in marriage to William Hoagland of this city and resided on the old Hoagland farm near this city until the death of her husband on September 3, 1900. Surviving are four sons, Willis Hoagland of Los Angeles, California; Dorsey Hoagland of Boulder, Colorado; James Hoagland of this city, and Earl Hoagland of Fort Wayne. Nineteen grandchildren, two great grandchildren and three brothers, Charles, Frank, and Harvey Geisl of South Whitley also survive. One son. Ben, and three daugh(CONTINUED ON PAGE SIX) SEEK MAN FOR UNCLE MURDER

Gangster Believed to Have Fired Fatal Shot at Reporter Chicago, June 23 —(UP) — The combined agencies of law enforcement hunted a suspect today in the assassination of Alfred J. Lingle, Chicago Tribune reporter, on trails that led toward the powerful liquor gang of George “Bugs” Moran and Joe Aiello, two of the “Big Four’ in Chicago racketeering. The suspect hunted was James •■Red" Forsythe, henchman of the Northside gang leaders and branded a “potential murderer” by a circuit Judge when he was arrested last year. Forsythe’s name as the central figure of the investiga'ion that has aroused Chicago to a new high pitch in the last two weeks, has given out by the clearing house of agencies delving Into the murder. Convinced that Forsythe was the (CONTINUED ON PAGE SIX) — Prince of Wales Celebrates Birthday London. June 23. - (U.R) - Bells were rung and a salute fired at Windsor castle today in honor of the Prince of Wales’ 36th birthday. Coincidentally King George was celebrating the 19th anniversary of his coronation, observance of which was postponed from yesterday because it was Sunday. The king and Queen Mary left Windsor castle by automobile and proceeded to Buckingham palace to resume residence there.

Decatur, Indiana, Monday, June 23, 1930.

Son of Col. and Mrs. Charles Lindbergh Weighs 7 3 a lbs.; Was Born on Mother's 24th Birthday and May he Named Charles Augustus or Dwight Morrow Lindbergh. Englewood, N. J., June 23. —(U.R) —Th“ world’s most famous baby weighs 7% pounds, has blue eyes, eurley hair and as yet has only one name—Lindbergh. The son who was born yesterday afternoon to Col. and Mrs. Charles A. Lindbergh may get two more names today. When the christening is over, he Is likely to be known to the world either as Charles Augustus Lindbergh, Jr., or Dwight Morrow Lindbergh, the latter in honor of his grandfather. Mrs. Anne Morrow Lindbergh gave birth to tlie child at 3:15 p. in. yesterday—her 24th birthday—•CONTINUED ON PAGE SIX) Legion Will Meet At Berne Tonight Adams post, American Legion will hold its regular meeting at Berne tonight. Legionnaires will meet al Legion ball here at 7:30 o’clock and will motor to Berne. All members are asked to meet on time here in order that the Berne meeting can start on time.

Decatur’s Big Dollar Days || will be held j Thursday - Friday June 26 June 27 and another big 1 day Saturday Watch for it! Wait for it! Look for the many bi#» specials to be advertised in tomorrow’s paper Shop in Decatur these special days and let your Dollar buy more than it ever did before. Decatur Daily Democrat

SEVERAL AUTO MISHAPS OCCUR OVER WEEK-END Otto Weis Is Injured W hen Burnett Car Is Side-Swiped OTHER MINOR HURTS SUSTAINED Several Adams county people figured in automobile mishaps over the week-end and some sustained injuries. None of the accidents proved fatal and only one person was badly injured. Otto Weis and John Burnett, both of Decatur, were injured Saturday evening, when tlie roadster, owned and driven by Mr. Burnett side-swiped with allot her car on the Pleasant Mills road, east of the city, and went into a ditch. Mr. Weis received a broken right wrist, and a fractured left wrist when he attempted to brace himself in the car. Mr. Burnett received only minor bruises and cuts. The accident occurred about 9:30 o'clock Saturday evening, near the Joe Palmer Service Station. The impact of the cars bent tlie steering gear of the Burnett autofCONTINUED ON PAGE SIX <

Mate, National And lutrrvatloaal New*

STOCKHOLDERS OF BANK WILL DECIDE COURSE Old Adams County Hank Owners Meet at Hank Today HARR TO (JIVE STATE FINDINGS BULLETIN With ninety per cent of the stockholders present at the meeting at the Old Adams County Bank this afternoon and with almost every share represented, the vote for a stock assessment of 100% was unanimous, each one expressing by voice that he or she would meet the same at once. It was a harmonious session with good will expressed on every hand and a desire to recover the bank and to make good every dollar to each depositor. The stockholders expressed a desire to make the bank more than solvent and to resume its place in banking circles. A motion for a committee of three stockholders and three directors to formulate plans for the future was carried and President John W. Tyndall will name same probably tomorrow. The assessments must be paid within thirty days but all present expressed their intentions of meeting same this week if possible. The future of the Old Adame County Bank, which was closed Friday, June 13, by order of the board of directors, is probably contingent upon tlie outcome of t lie stockholder's meeting being held (CONTINUED ON PAGE FIVE) o Naval Treaty Survives Committee in Senate Washington, June 23. —(U.R) —The London naval treaty moved a step nearer ratification today when the senate foreign relations committee voted a favorable report on the document. The vote was 16 to 4 for the treaty. Today’s vote ended a six weeks fight by a handful of committee opponents who sought, to forestall favorable action. The treaty now may he formally reported to the senate at any time to await the extra session at which it will he considered. 'WHEAT LOWEST SINCE IN 1890 ■■■■■' Grain Prices Strike New Levels; Values Continue Drops Chicago, June 23.—(U.R)—Crashing 3 3-8 c downward during the morning, July wheat fell to 89%c on the board of trade today to tlie lowest level since 1890. With liquidation general and pessimism overwhelming the trade, the pit has become bottomless with new lows of but passing interest. All deliveries were at new levels at the beginning. Rye went into new ground with wheat, at the start, reaching marks comparable only to prices of 1901. July rye sold for 45c, with September 49%c and December 56c per bushel.

Weak foreign markets, lower stock prices and a declining cotton market combined with the favorable progress of spring wheat and the increasing arrivals of new crop at terminal markets has shaken the confidence of speculators. (CONTINUED ON PAGE SIX) o Negro Electrocuted At Penitentiary Betlefonte, Pa., June 23.- (U.R) — A policeman’s slayer, John Pierce, 31, a negro, was electrocuted at Rockvlew penitentiary at 7:06 a. m„ today. The negro shot and killed a policeman at Chester, Pa., December 16, when the officer attempted to quell a disturbance.

Price Two Cents

Fail To Find Trace of Alleged Shooter Marion, lnd., June 23.— (U.R) —No trace lias been found of an unidcn-l tilled negro who Is alleged to have fired two bullet* at David Harris, 10. of n*-ur Marion. Authorities ut the Marion Nat | lonul sanatorium said that tlie! meager description given by the I youth resembled that of Sandy j Smith, negro inmate, who escaped about ten days ago. The Harris boy was working in a field near his home when tile negro is said to have shot at him. LOCAL PEOPLE j AT CONFERENCE U. B. Christian Endeavor Union Meeting Is In Session The United Brethren Christian Endeavor Union Convention of the St Joseph Conference convened today at Oakwood Park on Lake \V,i wasee. and will continue through i the week until June 29. During the conference classes for courses in standard leadership training for Sunday school leaders, Chrisian Endeavor member* and all church workers will be held. The afternoons will lie devoted to supervised recreation. Addresses by prominent convention leaders will take place. The theme for the convention this year is “Youth 111 Quest" and a mong the persons to take part in the programs will be Dr. William H. Todd of Terre Haute; Rev. C. W. Shoop of Chicago, and Canton, China; Prof J. J. Haramy, Indiana polls; Rev. H. C. Breaucliamp of Groverfown; Rev. Ezra Klory of Huntlngon; ami Itev. G. T. Rosselot of Freetown, West Africa. Rev. R. K. Vance of this city, pastor of the United Brethren church is treasurer of tlie St. Joseph Conference Young Peoples' Union officers. Among those from tills city who left today to attend the meeting were Itev. and Mrs. R. E. Vance and daughter Alice and sons James an.l Junioi; Mrs. Charles Hitchcock and son Harold and daughter Vivian Clara Ellen Mumma, Rosamond I Hoagland, Melvina Williams Arthur I Poling, Lois Seville, Margaret Me Gill and Madeline Crider. Feast of Corpus Christi Is Observed The feast of Corpus Christi was i celebrated In the St. Mary's Catholic church Sunday. Following the high mass at 9;45 o'clock, procession with the Blessed Sacrament was held and during the day the Holy Eucharist was exposed on the high altar. Many members of the congregation visited the church during the afternoon. The Blessed | Sacrament was exposed until flve- | thirty o'clock. At Fort Wayne u union out-door service of all the Catholic churches in the city was , held in the grove adjoining the St. Vincent’s Orphan home. The Rt. Rev. Bishop John K. Noll, D.D., celebrated the mass at 10:30 o'clock. The service was ttttend- . ed by about 8,000 people. > • ■ ■ -—O Byrd to Broadcast Trip to North Pole 1 New York, June 23— (UP)—Rear 1 Admiral Richard E. Byrd will des- ’ tribe his flight over the South Pole ‘ to school children of tlie United 1 States at 9 p. m. EOT. today over the entire Columbia network.

Senate Confers After Hoover Threatens Veto

* Veterans Bill May Be Compromised; Tax Rise Faced Washington, June 23 —(U.R)—Hurried conferences were called by leaders of the various senate groups today to decide what should be done about President Hoover’s stern warning against pnnsage of the pending world war veterans pension bill 1 which is scheduled • for a vote before f> p.m. The warning issued from the White House last night caught more than a two-thirds majority of i the Senate pledges to pass unchanged the bill which Mr. Hoover I stated would Increase the expenditure for veterans by 3181,000,000

YOUR HOME PAPERLIKE ONE OF THE FAMILY

GOVERNOR OF ALABAMA WILL ! PERMIT RETURN | Alleged “Torch Murder” Man Will Return to Indiana at Once PAPERS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR Montgomery, Ala.. June 23 I (U.R) fiov. Bibb Graves of ! Alabama, today granted Indiana's reuuest for extradition of Harold Herbert Sehroeder, Mobile, wanted tit Indianapolis on murder and Arson eharges. Sheriff George L. Winkler of Marion county, Indiana, who a open red before the governor, left nt once for Mobile with the papers. Winkler went to Mobile Immediately after it was learned that Sehroeder had been arrested In the southern city. A nationwide search had been instigated for him following the finding of a charred body of a man in Schroeder’s burned automobile near Indianapolis, May 31. Sehroeder since that time, until his arrest Friday, hail been a fugitive from justice. He made a confession at the time of his arrest stating that the man, whose body was found in his automobile near (CONTINUED ON PAGE FIVE) o Deficiency Bill Passes Washington, June 23 —(U.R) —The senate appropriations committee today approved the second deficiency Dill passed recently by the house, including the $10,660,000 appropriations for beginning work on Boulder Dam. Chairman Jones of the committee announced he would seek consideration of the hill by the senate tomorrow. The Boulder Dam appropriation was approved over the protest of Senators Hayden and Aslmrst, Democrats, Arizona, who have indicated they will fight the atlotj ment on tlie senate floor. DEATH CALLS SIELA CHILD Wcndall John, Aged 9, Dies Sunday Near This City Wendall John Slela, 9 son of Mr. ami Mrs. Leo Sielu died at the home of his arents, 2 miles southeast of this city at 5:30 o'clock Sunday morning. Death was caused liv heart trouble ami followed an illness of four months, during which time he was bedfast. He was born ut Rantoul, Illinois June 13. 1921, the sou of Mr. aud Mrs. Leo Siela. who survive togeth- ■ er with five brothers and sisters. 1 They are Leona, Delmer, Junior, ' Robert, and Gerald all at home. One brother died In Infancy and a sister, Audrey died April 24, 1930. A grandfather, John Siela of Indianapolis, and a grandmother, Mrs. ' j Richard Nelson ol Rantoul, Illinois ulso survives. The deceased attended the Union ‘ Center School near Osslan until his illness prevented him from uttend--1 ing. (CONTINUED ON PAGF, SIX)

next year. It was particularly disconcerting to she senate because the president quoted his secretary of treasury to the effect that taxes would have to be raised again next year if the expeditures are made. Comment was lacking, pending a decision of the group leaders as to whether they intend to pass the bill over the president's warning or seek some compromise. It is understoo dChalrmau Reed, of the military affairs committee is preparing to offer a series of amendments which would cut down the total cost of the bill and bring it within the president's general requirements. (CONTINUED ON PAGE SIX)