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WR RECORD ■GLORIFIED ■ REP. SNELL fli L \\ axes as G.0.1’. Evade Refer<dc^Ee> to Prohibition ‘•ver GETS V Bit; APPLAUSE i'e ___ ’•»go,.lune 15 <U.R) WlMti'HH II Snell ol Neu '®souii'l"l 11lt ’ truini>et> victory before . hi \ ilional oin I hi* address as -/Kindil Jiairinan <>t the ntMHitioii. he glorified with] ...» r ...hI of President | ani | administration; his methods with those ol hei engineer-president, ftjslniuioii; and ridiculed as "100 per cent ln the role of a "fault..^K. minority opposi '"■iM, juj,. become a dis mot. ""ier the pressure , air r..-!.eie«,'’ lie tried :e- - party. k aav.. I.ewr offered quack fur National disordo ■ " was an old-time. m oratory dMim.<-d . isiasm of Republisend them for’h a t'g'it ,„lK r dd. lied io wring v:.lot boxes in N 'IK A< di<i Senator Dickinson avoided 111! prohibition. review.-d tiie story of the Ses< congress and >-wt ' Democrat: !ad the,, mu< . must lie stat -d to - intei polated. "A ■ .Wed <•'• jMtgf the ,::t man in America I 1 leadership in Herbert C. Iloo\. | i . . it: splendid wile:: they set out to car y “Kd their own program they incacpacity l.o; • and disintegratin' that there was com ■ ~f their party urn. Ii * was destroyed, lie ' cjiiv, niton, by the situa > the 1... . of ref.re.sei. 1 i• ■ nation is isked to accept ' as national p.iihy lis , of government" He of Democratic iml-b.-nm ratio party is a mo’ l .mil of factions unable t . I It of the cha is in Rtlpublican aecombeginning, with the ■ 'a! railroads ami • -t. th., dreary battle attain-' wide depression.” Lincoln'.s. Day,' he stood loyally by tlieir ' w j.„ brought them out m i,i disunion. In Hoover.~ people stand loyally by I^BPresident, wiio is bringing opt of the shadow of en > f>N l . Al p- twui Im BiLL IS ■rASSEDTODAY Approves Patman lyoposal For Cash BonT<, War Veterans June 15 The bom. the |2,4uo,ir J", 00" 'HI visit bonus bill as huml- |®" r ragged veterans wat led l!le galleries the results ot on congress. was 209 to 176. a «ing speaker Rainey an the victo y for bonus ad Bl ! the crowded galleries |^F e<i and a.pplauded—the vein: |^l ilsl demonstration during 11 ot tonus debate. ■■“'toasuro 'Providing, suf'o mu' inflation to meet the vet Payment now goes to the where its opponents are I^F IIIk a hostile majoiity. Dead, r |®’ tlol,( ’d or a quick defeat of tlm B ®to the armmy of 2". 1 "" 1 I ex-service men awmy steai »ing Potomac mudON PAGE SIX)

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Three Men Implicated Terre Haute, June 1", <y.R) Three Clinton men including p’red Kann, 33, Vermillion county gur- | veyor, were accused by authorities ; today of implication in the murder of Otto Erickson. 53, lust week following their alleged confes-' •ions to operation or a large still. Kann and Albert Nolte, 39, afid Orris Black, 40, were held for federal investigation. Prosecutor Charles Whitlock of \ Igo county said the men admi'ted operation of a still on the Albert Meyer farm near here which was raided a few days before Erickson was slain last Saturday. SUSPECT STILL HELD IN JAIL Wisconsin Authorities Say Krick Kits Description Os Killer LaCross, Wia. officials today notified Chief of Police Sephus Melchi to hold Dallas Krick. 27. arrested recently as a suspect in the killing of a filling station attendant in Wisconsin, during a hold-up' until they checked further on the description of Krick. In a telephone conversation this morning the Wisconsin police officer said that the description telegraphed him by Chief Melchi was almost identical to the one sent out for the killer. The attendant was killed April 13, 1932, by two young men, who made an attempt to rob the filling i station. Melchi arrested Krick on a "tip" received two days ago that Krick had told a man at Columbus. Ohio, that he had killed a man in Wisconsin. Krick was arrested Monday and Is being held on a vagrancy 1 dUMSK -W AiLuus eoimly jaik Authorities in Wisconsin said that they would come here to question Krick and in all probability would make an effort to return the man to IgiCross. o— Picnic To Be Sunday — The annual Bleeke picnic will he held Sunday afternoon, June 19. at the Emanuel Lutheran church and schoolhouse, in Union township. The public is cordially invited to attend and an interesting program is 'being arranged or the I day. HEATH CLAIMS NORA BUTLER Former Decatur Wojnan Is Death’s Victim at Fremont, Ind. Residence Word was received by relatives and friends here today of the death of Mrs. Nora Butler. 59. wife of Mel Butler, who died at her home at Fremont. Indiana, at midnight. ’ Tuesday. The cause of death was ‘ not stated in the message. Mrs. Butler was born in this city : and lived here until eight years ' ago when she moved with her husband to Fremont. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church in this city and was well | known here. She is survived by her husband. Mel Butler, and the following chil- ' Idreli: Mrs. Fiances Coffee of I ' Wayne; Mrs. Lucile Stalter of Louisiana; Fred But'er of Atlantic City N. J-; Mrs. Forrest Vail of Fort Wayne; Mrs. Mildred Hun--1 sicker of Sturgis, Mich.; and Dick Butler of Fort Wayne. Two brothers, Dave and Harve Rice of this city and two sisters also survive. , Dave ami Harve Rice left immedi lately after receiving word for I- remoot and will bring the remains to I this city for burial The funeral ' arrangements have not been ntifde. —o — Bandits Gain Freedom ' Grant Park. 111-. June IS--«J.R)- ’ Three men who robbed the hirst ■ National Bank of $1,500 today es- > caped despite pistol and shotgun fire directed after their automobile f by two victims. ' I The bandits forced P. ' ’ bell, president; A. W. Ruge ca. ' ’ ier Christine Gores, assistant cash r ier and two customers, to lie on toward Chicago.

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Here are a few of the party notables gathered at Chicago for the Republican national convention. At left is laiwrence Richey, secretary to President Hoover, who will be the President’s spokesman at the big pow wow. Top photo show Hanford McNider Hefti. U. S. Minister to Canada and chairman of

DAWES WILL “NOT ACCEPT" t Says He Will Not Become Vice-Presidential Candidate With Hoover Washington, June 15 —(UP) — Chj:les G. Dawes said today he would not accept the republican nomination fu vice presidency if it were offered to him. His statement was made as he, relinquished the presidency ot the reconstruction finance corporation. | He said he felt a “more explicit” | explanation of his position' was , not necessary after his previous' statement that "friends weie em-1 bi ria.-sing me” in u ging the vice) presidential candidacy. "The situation in the convention ) as to tiie vice presidential noniina-1 tion," Daw'es said, "As reported by the Press this morning, wou.d seem to call for a more explicit statement of my attitude. "To have been considered for this nomination is a high honor, and I appreciate the proffers ot suippo t. I have given the question considered thoughL “I could not accept the nomination if made.” Dawes walked out of public office into private life today. Friends say his last act as president of the reconstruction finance corporation was to pledge his support t i the re-election of President Hoover. "1 intend to return immediately to my banking business in Chicago," Dawes told the United ON PAGE SIX) LOBENSTEIN MOVES PARLOR Funeral Home Moved To Monroe; Local Partnership Is Dissolved Otho Lobenstein, who has been associated in the Lobenstein and 1 Doan undertaking and ambulance 1 business here, announced today that he is opening a modern funeral parlor at Monroe. The parlors will be in the Enterprise store building on Main street and will be open for business immediately. The rooms will be remodelled into modern and convenient parlors Mr. Lobenstein stated Ambulance service to persons residing in Adams county will be given free and Mr. Lobenstein stated he will continue to give prompt service. Mr. l obenstein has been associated in the undertaking business in this city for years. His par- ‘ llOrs were located at the Beavers. JFryback and Beavers Furniituie , Store. Mvs. Lobbemftein will be 'the lady attendant.

Decatur, Indiana, Wednesday, .lune 15, 1932.

the G. O P. Men’s Service League, chatting witli ilm', Hon. William Stern, national committeeman from a North Dakota. Lowe 4 r (center) is Dr. Hubert Work, ( Secretary of the Interior, and at right, Lafayette f Gleason, secretary of tiie convention. A hot fight J on prohibition is anticipated.

Watson Not To Run Washington, June 15. —(U.R)—Senator Watson of Indiana "will not under any circumstances accept the Republican nomination for the vice presidency," he told the United Press today when informed his name had been mentioned at Chieaip for that position. Regarding the refusal of Charles G. Dawes to accept the nomination if offered, Watson said: "That’s just what I expected.” o Program Is Postponed The Musical program to be preI sented by the orchestra of the First I Christian church has been ipostj.poned f oin Friday evening. June il7 to Sunduy evening, June 19. : The program will 'begjn at 7:30 o'clock. The public is invited. HENRY DROEGE EXPIRES TODAY Allen County Farmer Is Dead After Illness of Several Months Henry Droege. 79, a retired farmer, died at his home in Marion township, Allen county, 10 miles north of Decatur, Wednesday morning. June 15. at 9:15 o clock, following an extended illness. Mr. Droege, a retired farmer, suffered a stroke of apoplexy eight years ago. He suffered a second stroke two years ago. His condition became critical, however, following a stroke on 'Saturday. June 4. Tiie deceased was born in Adams county, January 17, 1853. the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Dorege. He was united in marI riage to Miss Augusta Gallmeyer, who preceded him in death eight years ago. Surviving are the children, Christina Krone and William Droege of Fort Wayne; Conrad of Marion township; Henry of Preble township, and Marie and Amelia at home. One brother, Ferdinand, lives in Fort Wayne, and two half sisters are Mrs. Henry Schroeder of Marion township and Mrs. Henry Heckman of Fort Wayne. Surviving are five step-sisters, Mrs. Henry Koeneman of Hoagland; Mrs. Herman Messman of Woodburn; Mrs. Herman Koene,man of Preble township; Mrs. Ed. Bultemeyer of Preble township, and Mrs. William Zwick of Decatur. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 o’clock (standard time) at the home and at 2 o’clock Saturday afternoon at the St. John’s Reformed Church of which the deceased was a member. Rev. C. B. Preuss will have charge of the German services, and Rev. W. H. Rodenbeck will officiate at the English service. Burial will be made in the St. Johns cemetery.

INDIANA STOPS ) WATSON BOOM! 1 Hays Gives Dinner For i 150 G. (). P. Hoosiers At Convention Chicago Stadium, Chicago, June ) 15.—(U.R) — Indiana’s delegation to the Republican national convention today refused to acknowledge that it might have a "favorite son" candidate for the vice-presidential nomination. t Party leaders worried when rum- ( ors came to Indiana headquarters | that Senator Janies E. Watson, In- | diana's senior senator and party I ( leader in the senate, was to be pro-), posed by another state to succeed | Vice-President Curtis. They stead- . fastly held that “Senator Jun” | would not permit his name to be I entered in the race. Meanwhile, Governor Harry G. Leslie, delegate-at-ldrge and chairman of the Indiana delegation, announced that he positively would not be a candidate. Friends of the , governor wired delegates to place his name before the convention, "it is ridiculous," Leslie informed United Press. I The Hoosier contingent has established itself as the only outfit enjoying the convention without having to refer to party business. Last night. Will Hays, president ’ of the motion picture industry, was host to more than 150 Republicans ' from his native state at a luxurious dinner in the Palmer House follow--1 ed by a dance. “Harmony” pre--1 vailed, not a delegate spent a ' (CONTINTIWD ON PAGE TWO) LOCAL MAN IS 1 NAMED TO POST ; Bryce Bauserman Will r Become Affiliated 4V ith ! Farm Bureau i Bryce Bauserman, formerly a f book-keeper at the Old Adams county bank in Decatur today was appointed ibeok-keeper and trea- ’ surer of the Credit Union, Farm Bureau co-operative bank at New f Haven. E. J. Fricke, district Farm Bureau manager announced. . Bauserman will have offices at ' New .Haven and will 'have charge of the operations of his department t in the northern district. He will start woi k next Monday morning i the announcemet stated. >! Mr. Fricke said that similar cre- ) ( dit. unions were being established f under the auspices of the Indiana I farm bureau in all parts of tiie J state. The unions are designed to ,1 aid farmers who are members of J the Indiana organization.

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WILL ENFORCE ORDINANCES Double Parking; Street Displays And Hawking Laws to Be Enforced 'The city council met In continued session last evening and instructed Chief of Police Seph Mei Chi and members of the police force to enfci ce certain city ordinances, (pertaining to the safety of the 'public and protection of legitimate 'business. The ordinance forbidding the display ot merchandise , on the sidewalks was otdered enforced. The ordinance forbidding double parking on Second street was ordered enforced. The c< dinancme regulating haw kers and peddlers to display a county license and to locate outside of the fire zone was ordered enforced. The council also order ed the police to notify the owners to move the pop corn, hamburger and soft drink stands from Liberty Wiy and to see that the streets we e not used as sites for private business. The ipop corn and hamburger | stands on Liberty Way were order-1 ed moved because of obstructing a ipublic thoroughfare and that the city had no right to donate its streets to anyone person as a location for business. Members of the council pointed out that the restiui.ant or confer tionary proprietor paid rent for the building in which he was located and that it was not fair to the merchant to give the use of the street ! to anyone who wished to conduct a corner stand. The ordinances ordered enforced have been on the city books for s< veral y£ars. The. fire zone includes most of the territory between First and Fifth streets and north and south between Jackson and Adams streets. o Concert Is Postponed The Junior Band will not present a band concert this week, on account of the death of Mrs. Mel Butler of Fremont, sister of Dave Rice, the director of the band. Two (concerts will be p esented some I week later on, it was announced. PLATFORM IS ABOUT DRAFTED Tentative Plans Ready For Whole Committee To Decide Upon Congress Hotel, Chicago. June 15 <U.R)—The tentative draft of the Republican national platform has been completed, containing a plank which would seem to assure, reconsideration by the nation of the prohibition laws. The draft was finished after an all night session of the resolutions subcommittee charged with writing the platform. It will be considered later today by the full resolutions committee and submitted to the convention late this afternoon barring delays. Apparently authentic information indicates the plank on prohi I bition contains these points: Denounces the saloon. Says that in the event congress decides to submit to the states a pioposed modification of the 18th amendment, it should provide also for retention by congress of the right to regulate and control the liquor traffic. The full resolutions committee gathered in the Florentine room shortly after JI am. The subcommittee members looked worn from tiu'r night’s work, but were prepared to go on with the work which it was expected would consume one to two hours. Bingham accepted defeat as a foregone conclusion, since the administration group which dominates the committee is solidly for the milder resubmission plank. His plank reads: "We recommend that the congress of the United States immediately propose an amendment to the federal constitution, repealing the 18th amendment thereto to lite submitted in conventions of the people of the several states called for that sole purpose in (CONTINUED ON PAGE SIX)

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Convention Ducats ( A. ■ _ / i ’ SW' - k 1 rrJ Miss Raye Robin, pretty Chicagoan, is shown holding the courtesy cards which are being presented to delegates to the G.O.P. national convention by Mayor Anton J. 'Cermak. of Chicago. The ducats are not only good for admittance to the convention hall. | but will also admit bearers to ball I parks and theaters. I LOCAL PEOPLE TO ATTEND MEET Church of God Camp Meeting To Be Held At Anderson Soon Several Decatur people are planning to attend the annual International camp meeting of the Church of God which will convene at Anderson from June 17 to 23 inclusive Friday, June 17, is to be SundaySchool convention day. A number of capable speakers have been secured for the convention, and) conferences will follow each address. There will be daily conferences for Sunday school workers, young people’s leaders, and pastors. Special services will be offered on foreign missions, home missions, Divine healing, and daily meetings for children and young people. Several returned missionaries will also be present and will conduct open air meetings. Anderson is the location of the church publishing work. The Anderson college and seminary, the old people’s home, a large dining hall and two large tabernacles are also located on the grounds. Following are the speakers and their subjects for Sunday, June 19: 8:1)0-9:00 a.m. —Ministers meeting, "Four Essentials to Success" Rev. W. C. Gray, Charleston, West Virginia. 9:00-10:00 a.m.—Ministers meeting 1 "Memorial Service," Rev. C. E. Brown, Anderson 1 10:30 a.m- "Our Message,” Rev. H. M. Riggle. Anderson. 2:30 p.m.—"A 'Sanctified Church," 1 Rev. F. G. Smith. Akron. O. ’ 7:30 p.m.- "Pure Religion," Rev. i —■ — > (CONTINUED ON PAGE SIX) OPEN HOUSE IS ANNOUNCED i Bible School Plans To I Have Visitors’ Days ’ Wednesday, Thursday ' Wednesday and Thursday of this week have been designated as visitor’s daw for the Daily Vacation 1 Bible Sch- 1 which is being held ’ each morning in the Central school ' building. Parents and friends of ’ the pupils are urged to visit the ' school during these two days and ' see the satisfactory work being done. 1 Those desiring to attend the ‘ chapel services in the Baptist ‘ church may occupy seats in the galr lery, and should be seated before ■ 8:30 a. m. when the service opens. The enrollment in the Bible ’ School to date is 266. which is ■ three more than a year ago. The 1 enrollment according to churches ‘ is as follows: ’ Baptist, 27; Christian. 18; Evans gelical, 44; Methodist, 56; Presby- ’ terian, 20; Zion Reformed, 37;, 1 United Brethren. 50, and unclassified, 14.

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HOOVER PLAN, WITH CHANGES, IS CONSIDERED Extreme Drys, Wets Are Dissatisfied With Platform Proposal Now FLOOR SCRAP IS LOOMING I — BULLETIN Chicago, June 15.—(U.R) —The Republican national con.ention recessed today until : p. m. tonight when the long expected prohibition battle probably will be fought out on the floor. Today the convention experienced its first demonstration of enthusiasm for President Hoover. But while delegatee were cheering happily in the convention hall on one side of Chicago, weary members of the resolutions committee still i were struggling on the other I side of town in an effort to adjust the bitter prohibition issue. They had completed the draft of their plank and expected to submit it to the convention tonight precipitating the question into open warfare. Convention Stadium. Chicago, .lime 15- fU.R) A national rejudgment of the pro- ! hibition experiment appeared certain today when it was learned the Republican platform drafting committee had approved what is, m etieiL a re-submission proposal. It has been a foregone conclusion that the Democratic convention would go at least this far when it convenes June 27. The news of the Republicai platform committee’s final decision spread rapidly after it com- ) pleted its major work about 7:38 am. The committee members had been in session all night. Meantime sentiment for nominating Charles G. Dawes as vicepresidential candidate continued to grow to the point where placing his name before the convention appeared certain unless flatly stopped by direct word from Dawes himself. Texas plans to present the nomination to the convention. A movement was started m ttio Illinois caucus to promote Dawes for the vice-presidential nomination. William Hale Thompson, former Chicago mayor, moved the delegation go on record as favoring Dawes. At the suggestion ot former United States Senator Charles S. Deneen, however, the proposal was tabled until Dawes gave some indication that ho would accept the nomination. A. suggestion that Dawes be elected Illinois national committeeman to end the deadlock on that office that has existed for three days also was dropped when it was reported Dawes had refused to ac- ' cept the post. With the convention atmosphere charged with anticipation of the impending fight over the prohibition plank in the platform, the possibility of a delay in presenting the report of the resolutions committee developed shortly be- ! fore delegates began assembling In the vast stadium for the It i o'clock meeting today. Some o£ the planks in the platform, such as the agricultural plank, wero being revised. ' The prohibition plank is substantially the administration plan with some minor alterations. It: will not satisfy repealists who . are organizing for a fight on tho , convention floor. The administration plank Is I developed somewhat along tno I lines of the recommendation of f the Wickersham commission. Denouncing the saloon, it provides I that in event congress does decide to submit a proposed modification 1 of the 18th amendment, it should povide a substitute plan giving to I (CONTINUED nN PAGE b’JVE) — oRestraint Is Granted 1 ■■■■ i Indianapolis. June 15.— (U.R) —A s restraining order against the Log- < ansport gas rate reduction ordered by the Public Service Commission - was granted Hie Northern Indiana - Public Service Company by Judge ; Thomas Slick at the South Bend - federal court, the commission was informed today.