Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 29, Number 274, Decatur, Adams County, 20 November 1931 — Page 1

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Policeman Sentenced Evansville, Ind., Nov. 20—(UP) A prison sentence of two to 14 years and a fine of SSOO here meted Samuel Carter, former traffic office.-, when he was found guilty on a charge of conspiring to give perjured testimony against a suspect, it was alleged that Carter plotted a false robbery charge against Granville McHill, Negro. MILLER, CLINE PLEAD GUILTY . Slot Machine Money To Go To United Charity Organization Here I TOTAL IS $26 Sheriff Burl Johnson this as I ternoon turned over $26 to Cal | E. Peterson, chairman of Unit- | ed Charities in Decatur. The | money was taken, on orders of ‘ I Judge D. B. Erwin from four | I slot machines, confiscated re- | cently. The machines were ! wrecked by Ihe sheriff and the | wrecking was witnessed by II j H. Myers and Arthur Clark. ♦ - ♦ Elmer Miller and Harold ('line , both of this city pleaded guilty to charges of maintaining gaming devices and possession of gaming devices, respectively, when arraigned in Adams circuit court this morn ing. Miller was fined $25 and costs in each of two cases, his total ainounling to $91.40. Cline was tinea SSO ahd costs in-each of two cases and his total was $141.40. Cline was released on his former bond until Monday and Judge I). B. Erwin stated that he then would be I confined in Adams county jail tin-' less the fines and costs were paid, i Following disposition of the cases I Judge Erwin ordered Sheriff Burl i Johnson to destroy the machines and turn the money in each machine over to Cal E. Peterson, chairman of United Charities. Prior to the pleading of guilty in the Cline case. Faye W. Leas, Fort Wayne attorney representing the men. filed a motion to quash the . affidavit, and search warrant, suppress tlie evidence and return the machines. The motion was overruled in each case ami a guilty plea followed. . The jury was then dismissed until Monday mottling at 9 o'clock. (CONTINUED ON PAGE FIVE) Courts Are Organized i Indianapolis Nov. 20 — (UP) Judge Julius C. Travis, of Lap.irte.l will succeed Judge Clarence R. Mat tin as chief justice of the Indiana Supreme Court Monday when the November term opens. Un the Appellate court. William 11. Bridwell will succeed Noe C. Nea as Chief udge, and Harvey J. Curtis will be named presiding judge of the court. CRIME SUSPECT HANGS HIMSELF Joseph Jonas Takes Own Life In Cell At South Bend Jail South Bend, Ind., Nov. 20 -(U.R) —Joseph Jonas, 32, who police said, was identified as the slayer of Emery Bokor, 42, during a gang “ride" last night, hanged himself in the city jail today. Jonas suspended himself from his cell door with his belt and strangled to death while an alleged accomplice in the murder sat in an adjoining cell unaware of what occurred. Bokor, a chain grocery store proprietor, was slain in his own auto. The slayer, it was said, killed Bokor and then leaped from the moving auto into a nearby machine which apparently was waiting at a designated spot. Jonas, proprietor of a billiard hall; was arrested shortly af.ter the shooting and identified by a (CONTINUED ON PAGE THREE)

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ACHIEVEMENT DAY PROGRAM IS PRESENTED Women of County Economic Clubs Hold Program Here Thursday MORE THAN 300 TAKE PART One of the most outstanding Achievement Days ever presented by the members of the Home Economics Clubs in Adams county, took place in the Decatur high school | auditorium, Thursday night. The presentation of the 1 prograijj marked the closing of the four year's nutrition project for the Adams county farm women, carried on by the Extention Division of Purdue University and supervised by Miss Aneata Beadle, nutrition specialist. More than 300 women, members of the various township clubs, took part in the program which was entitled. “Miss Nutrition’s Revue." The pageant was in six episodes, and in each, a decorated float displayed in a graphic manner the teachings and lessons studied by the women during the four year period. Mrs. E. W. Busche of Washington township, the county chairman of the Home Economics Clubs,, presented a ribbon award to ’he Jeffersoh township nutrition leader for having the best note book for the year. The Misses Ina Anderson, Dolores Longenberger, Lorino Rich. Neva. Esther and Mabel Fricke acted as ushers. The program last night opened i witli a chorus composed of repre(CONTINT’EU on D AGE TWO) RILEY BAND IS BIG FEATURE Local School Pupils Entertain at High School Chapel This Morning The Harmonica Band of Riley building entertained the pupils of Decatur high school with a program of band music at the regular chapel hour this morning. Ned Johnson is the director and Miss Florence Haney accompanied at the piano. The following program was prel sented: "America" and "Taps" by the hand; "Old Black Joe,” by a 'group of musicians; “Drink to Me , Only with Thine Eyes," “Juanita' by the band. James Vance played “Mighty Lak a Rose,” "Believe Me if all those Endearing Young Chaims,” and the entire band played "On the Banks of the Wabash" and "Coming Through the Rye," “The Clock Song," was played ny a group, and the band played the round, “Row, How, Row Your Boat.” The Misses Anna Brandyberry and Marjorie Miller played “Indian Love Call," and “Farewell to Thee," a group played “Kentucky Babe" and the program was concluded by playing “D. H. S.” ' □ Peterson Is Collector Indianapolis Nov. 20 —(UP) —The deputy chain store tax collectors for the fourth district were announced by August Emrich, supervisor and approved by the state tax board today. ' The list included; Allen County Howard Double, George G. Waldrop Waldo McCrea and Frank E. Miller, all of Fort Wayne. Adams County: Cal S. Peterson, Decatur. Q „ . Kokomo Plans Bank Kokomo, Ind., Nov. 20. — (U.R) — Plans for establishing the First National Bank were being made here today by committees of depositors and stockholders of the defunct Citizens National Bank. It was planned to capitalize the new institution at $150,000. B. B. McCandless. formerly connected with the Continental Steel Corporation, was expected to be named president.

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Widow Admits Poisonings Bk' „ 40 v—- ~ in HL ♦‘■'WK MNWMk .-.av. . * Mrs. Allie Mason, 50-year-old widow of Delavan. 111., who.it is said, confessed that she poisoned her husband, John, 52, and her daughter. 12, to collect insurance on each of them. The husband died a year ago and the daughter last August. Robert Mason (right), 22. who was "to go next." according to his mother's confession, won't believe charges against her.

G.T.DORWINIS DEATH'S VICTIM Last Charter Member of Local K. of P. Lodge Dies In Fort Wayne ( Cornelius T. Dorwin, 83, last charter member of the Knights of! Pythias lodge of this city and fori many years a resident here was! found dead in lied at the home of : a daughter, Mrs. Gilbert M. Wil-1 son, on Plaza Drive, Fort Wayne, death having occurred sometime i during the night from a heart attack. Mr. Dorwin retired last evening in his usual health and apparently) I died without a struggle. He visited hero last Sunday, taking din-: ner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. I Fred Smith and afterwards lie j took a walk over the main part of town. The deceased was a photograph- i er and for years operated a studio; here, moving to Lafayette, Indiana about’ thirty-eight years ago where he continued in the business until a few weeks ago when he went to Fort Wayne to reside with Mrs. Wilson. The deceased was born at Monmouth. Adams county, March 27. 1848. His father, Calvin S. Dorwin was a native of Vermont. He died when Cornelius was eight years old and Mrs. Dorwin later married James .Spencer and moved to Decatur where Cornelius was educated. He learned the harness making trade with I. J. Miesse hut after three years went to Craw(CONTINUED ON PAGE THREE) ALFONSO GETS LIFE SENTENCE Former Spanish Ruler Convicted; Must Never Return To Spain Madrid, Nov. 20.—(U.R)-Alfonso XIII, former king of Spain, was convicted by the constitutional assembly today of “leso majeste” against the Spanish people. Count Romanones, liberal monarchist and friend of the exiled ruler, made a fervent plea for Alfonso but tlie assembly approved without a vote the recommendations of the responsibilities committee asking life imprisonment it' the former king ever returns to Spain. The recommendation also provided for the death sentence if Alfonso ever engaged in political activity against tlie republic. A second proposal outlawing Alfonso and urging the republic to confiscate the king's property, also was approved. The assembly empowered any citizen of the republic to arrest Alfonso if he ever returns to Spain.

Admits Arson Plot Huntington. Ind., Nov. 20. —(U.R) —Ralph Follis, 25. confessed that he set fire to a house to collect insurance on his furniture, DeputyFire Marshals H. R. McCune and Virgil Quinn said. Follis wanted the money to help his wife regain her health, tlie deputies said FolI lis told them. I After he received $450 insurance, I Follis’ wife went to California for J tuberculosis treatment, but died I last July. The home of Ervin Buzjzard, where Follis’ furniture was 'stored, was destroyed by tire Oct. | 4, 1930. INJURED MAN ! GROWS WEAKER Frank Munch, Monroeville Man, Hit By Auto Is Worse —■— The condition of Frank Munch, 65 year old man of Monroeville, a patient at the Adams County Memorial Hospital, who was struck by an unknown driver while walking along the road just outside the city, limits of Monroeville, Wednesday night, was reported to be greatly weaker. , Mr Munch suffered a fracteure 1 and skull, and has not regained con sciousness since the accident. The accident took place Wednesday night about 9 o'clock while Mr. Munch was enroute to his home on the Monroeville Dixon load after having visited in Monroeville. The driver of the automobile which struck Mr. Munch failed 1., atop following tlie accident. o Contracts For 457 Acres of Beets E. L. Harlacher came down from Winchester this week to offer his services in securing a part of the 10,000 beet acres desired to convince those back of the company that they might to operate the big mill here next year. He worked three days all in the north half of Adams county and turned in contracts for 457 acres. He did this without charge and just for the good of the cause and says that anyone who says it can't Jte done, just don't know what they are talk ing about. Hie said he found the farmers anxious and willing to cooperate. o Officers Are Named Fort Wayne Nov. 20—((UP) — Officers chosen at the closing sesciation at the annual convention sion of the Indiana Sheriffs’ assohere were: President, Fred G. Lunz, Allen county; First vice president, Mearl Fory, Elkhart County, second vice president, Welsey Williams, Sullivan county, treasurer, Homer Stone braker, Cass county, and secretary Clifton Small, Howard county.

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CERMAKDENIES HE IS AGAINST GOV.ROOSEVELT Chicago Mayor And Power In Democrat Circles Scores Rumor IS AGAINST PROHIBITION Chicago, Nov. 20 (U.R) Mayor Anton J. Cermak, king-pin of.the powerful Illi-j nois Democratic organization, denied today he is aj party to attempts of some! party wheel-horses to keep Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt from winning the presidential nomination. Reports that Chicago’s mayor had thrown his influence into the “iStap Roosevelt” movement resulted from his recent conferences with eastern Democratic leaders about the time the boom for Governor Albert C, Ritchie of Maryland was launch- ' e<l in New York. “There is no reason that I know of why I could not support Roosevelt or Ritchie, our own candidate Senator Lewis or others I could name,” Cermak told the United I (CONTINUED ON PAGE SIX) GIVES ADDRESS ON INDIAN LIFE : O. L. Vance Is Speaker At Central Chapel This Morning O. L. Vance spoke before pupils of the Central building at tlie chapel hour, this morning on the subject of “Indians" Mr. Vance told of | | the Indians that formerly lived in l this country, and gave the history of this county. He explained how the cities Fort Defiance, Fort Wayne and Fort Recovery received their names. ’ Special musical numbers presented before the address, included a quartet number, “Indian Lullaby" by Helen Steele. Evangeline i Fuhrman. Robert Malony ami John . McConnell, who sang the song in . Indian costumes. The Misses Sara - Jane Kauffman and Edwina Shroll ■ sang a duet number, "Indian Dawn.” - o Engine Being Tested I Columbus, Ind., Nov. 20.—(U.R)--The first Diesel engine built specii fically for use in trucks and busses ' was running smoothly on the test . block of the Cummins Diesel works ' here today. Clessie Cummins, de- • signer of tlie engine, said the oil ) burner would be run for several i weeks on test and then be install- ■ ed in a truck. He said the new motor would not be placed on sale for several months. EVIDENCE TO LINK OTHERS Mine Bombing Case Is Being Heard Today At Princeton Court i —— Princeton, Ind., Nov. 20—(UP) — Testimony introduced at the trial of Thomas Morton here linked two other men who already were under Indictments on charges of plotting the Somerville mine bombing. As a result, the state started an effort to have bonds for "Dink" Bolin and William Foster increased from $2,000 to SIO,OOO. The court reserved a decision in the matter but directed that additional security be obtained for the $2,000 bonds provided by Bolin and Foster William Howard, whose home was one of the places bombed, testified regarding an alleged conversation between Morton and Charles Flack, a state witness. In the conversation. Howard testified, Flack asked Morton if (CONTINUED ON P4GE FIVE)

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Damages Are Awarded Greencastle, Ind.. Nov. 20.—(U.R) —A Putnam circuit court jury which deliberated four hours awarded Frances Williams, 22, Edgar, Illinois. $5,100 damages in her $lO,000 suit against tlie Blue and Gray Bus Lines, Brazil. Miss Williams contended that in an accident March 14, 1929, in which a Blue and Gray bus was involved, she suffered injuries which permnanently impaired use of her right arm. Her suit said that her injuries forced her to withdraw from DePauw University, where she was a junior. BASEBALL TEAM TO RECEIVE CUP Lions Club Juniors To Receive Championship Award Monday Night The Decatur Lions club junior baseball team will receive a championship cup for the 1931 season at a meeting next Monday night at Legion hall at 8:30 o'clock, it was announced today by Albert Miller, athletic oficer in charge of the junior baseball league in Adams conn tyThe cup, symbolic of the Adams county championship will be pX sented to a captain chosen by the boys and the captain in turn will present the cup to Ralph Gentis, president of the Lions Club, who sponsored the championship team The meeting will follow a meeting of Adams Post American Legion | which will be held at 8 o’clock ; Monday night. Following the presentation of the cup and a short urogram arranged by Miller, the boys will be guests of the American Legion at a luncheon to be served at the Legion hall. All members of the championship team are asked to be at the Legion hall at 8:30 o’clock Monday night. o CROWD GREETS DINO GRANDI Typical New York Recep,tion Given To Italian Minister New' York, Nov. 20. — (U.R) — Through mist shrouded streets, Dino Grandi, Italy's foreign minister who came to the United States to aid in promoting international good will between nations, passed today receiving an official welcome. Thousands of police were on guard as he rode up lower Broadway in but only two untoward incidents marred the procession. One group at Bowling Green booed at the smiling Grandi. while further up the street, mounted police had to ride into the crowd. At that point Albert Cuppelli started shouting "assassin." John Lucci struck Cuppelli and in a few minutes several Italians in the immediate vicinity were fighting. Police rode in and cut off a 50-foot section of the street, finally subduing the fighters and forcing Cuppelli into a store. Cuppelli kept (CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO) Big Crowd Is Expected A capacity crowd is expected to attend the Civic Section play, "Her Step Husband", a comedy, to be presented in the Decatur High School auditorium, Monday night, November 23, at 8:15 o'clock. Tickets are being sold by members of the Civic Section of the Woman’s Club at 50 cents for adults and 25 cent* for children. Rehearsals for the production are being held each night, under the direction of W. F. Beery. The Rev. E. T. Franklin, formerly of Winfield, Kans., now on vacation in this city, gave an Interesting address at the weekly meeting of the Decatur Rotary cluh last evening. Rev. Franklin's subject was the “Social changes in our life” His talk was instructive and entertaining and the subject was ably presented. Avon Burk acted as chairman of the meeting. The Rev. J. J. Hennes, assistant pastor of St. Mary’s Catholic church was a guest of the club at the meeting.

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JAPAN SUCCESS BRINGS CHANGE IN GOVERNMENT No Allegiance to Chinese; Japanese Control Is Extended BOMBING IS UNDER WAY (Copyright 1931 by United Press) Angunchi, Manchuria, Nov. 20 —(U.R) — An independent government in Heilungkiang province was declared at Tsitsihar todav by Chang Chinhui, the Chinese political leader who was carried to power with the Japanese armv advance in Manchuria. Hie establishment of a provisional regime, without allegiance to the Chinese national government, virtually completed the extension of Japanese control In the Manchurian railroad area. Japanese influence has been enforced in the capitals of all three provinces, Mukden, Kirin and Tsitsihar. which lies within i lie Soviet sphere of influence. General Ma Chan-Shan, whose army was scattered after a futile defense of Tsitsihar, was attempting to reorganize opposition to tho Japanese in Heilungkiang province. Bombing planes, troops and cavalry from Japanese reinforcements were spreading over a wide front north and east of Tsitsihar, ready to break up Chinese concentrations as quickly as possible. Japanese aviators were reported to have bombed General Ma's headquarters at Hailun, north ot Harbin, but Japanese army officials later denied the report. It was not determined whether the Chinese military leader had fled that district. lie was believed tu bje in the region of Koshan and Hailun, although Chinese claimed he was within 30 miles of Tsitsihar. The Japanese advanced steadily along the railroad line from Tsitsihar to Koshan, capturing Lungkians after repulsing an attack by (CONTINUED ON PA OR SIX’, -— o— — Loomis Makes Comment South Bend, Ind., Nov. — Oliver M. Loomis. U. S attorney, attributed the state's failure to obtain a stronger penalty against George Adams. Fort Wayne, to “unfavorable public opinion." Adams was sentenced to two to 21 years in the Indiana state prison on a manslaughter charge growing out of the slaying of John Wilson, federal prohibition agent. He was tried on a first degree murder charge, and the state sought the death penalty. “The sentiment of the Fort Wayne public was reflected by tho jury which returned the manslaughter verdict against Adams.” Loomis said. "Tlie state is to bo complimented for building up a strong case, hut unfavorable public opinion prevented a maximum conviction.” Loomis said it was possible that Adams would be tried on federal charges after his release front Michigan City state prison. LEGION HEADS WILL CONFER Commanders, Adjutants To Gather For Annual Fall Conference Indianapolis, Nov. 20.—(U.R) —Tho American Legion program for 1932 will be presented at the annual fall conference here next Sunday, at which more than 1,000 ]H>st commanders and Legionnaires are expected. Ralph F. Gates, Columbia City, state commander, announced. At the group conference beginning at 9 a. m., Gates will conduct the commanders’ school; Ollie Davis, Tipton, state adjutant, will conduct the adjutants' school; John Ecker. Linton, state service officer, will be in charge of Hie service officers’ school; Elmer Sherwood, Bloomfield, State Child Welfare chairman, and Donald Stiver. Goshen, special welfare officer, will discuss child welfare, and William (CONTINUED ON PAGE FIVE)