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DEATH TAKES FERDINAND I OF MANIA Balkan Monarch Succumbs After Wasting Illness of Many Months. MICHAEL IS CROWNED Order Maintained in Land; New Regency Takes Oath of Office. Bu Vnited Press BUCHAREST, July 20.—At the age when most boys are beginning school, Prince Michael, fair-haired and frail, today was proclaimed King of Roumnit. The solemn ceremonial of proclamation took place a little less than sixteen hours after the lad’s grandfather, King Ferdinand, had died from a cancerous condition which for months had threatened his life. , The three members of the council of regents, Prince Nicholas, Patriarch Niron Cristea and M. Buzdugan, who will have nominal charge oof affairs of state during the youngster’s minority, took their oaths. The president of parliament then loudly proclaimed the arrival of “King Michael I.” A boy who will not’Hbe 6 years old until Oct. 21 then came forward to assume the rule of some 20,000,000 people. Dies in Wife’s Arms Ferdinand, his body wasted by his months-long fight against the inroads of cancer, died at 2:15 a. m. today in the arms of his wife, Queen Marie. Two of his children, Prince Nickolas and Princess Ileana, were at the bedside almost continually during the last stage of the king’s prolonged illness. Prince Carol, who renounced his rights of succession, was reported on a motor trip from Paris.! The monarch’s grandsbn, Crown Prince Michael, son of Carol and Princess Helen of Greece, knelt near the king as death came. In addition t ) Queen Marie of Roumania, Queen Marie of Jugo-Slavia and ex-Queen Elizabeth of Greece were at the bedside. News of King Ferdinand’s death swept over Roumania and p,t once - the nation displayed its mourning crepe. Order was maintained throughout the land after announcement of the king’s death. Carol May Be Barred It was repoorted without confirmaation that frontier guards had been ordered not to admit Prince Carol in case he should desire to visit Roumania and look upon his father in death. Carol’s son, Michael, has the legal right to the throne, as the son of the oldest son, but meanwhile the regency will take command. Queen Marie and former Fremier V. Bratiano are looked upon as holding the actual reins of government and are the dominating figures in Roumanian life. The fate of Ferdinand of Roumania was to govern a kingdom in the Balkans during the most turbulent and uncertain years of modern history. He came to the throne Oct. 11, 1914, a little more than two months after Europe’s armies began moving in the greatest war in history. He was accompanied by the beautiful woman known throughout the world now as Marie of Roumania, an English princess, who slipped into the intrigue of southeastern European politics so whole-heartedly that she will finally become one of the determining factors in the Balkans. Ferdinand succeeded his uncle, King Carol, as King Ferdinand I. Carol had selected his Hohenzollern nephew for the difficult task of governing. Roumania had been established only thirty-six years when the war began, England, Germany, Russia and France creating it in the treaty of Berlin in 1878. Gains by World War Despite the Hohenzollern blood in Ferdinand’s veins, Queen Marie was able to keep Roumania out of the war on the side of the Central powers and finally to join the allies. That was the biggest thing that ever happened to Roumania—entering the war. It won for Marie’s country vast new areas carved from Russia, and Marie was honored for the personal sacrifices and diplomatic ability which enabled her to win new dignity and wealth for Roumania. Carol Expresses Sorrow By Vnited Press NEUILLY, France, July 20.—Prince Carol, who, because of his love for Mme. Magda Lupescu, renounced his right of succession to the Roumanian throne, today learned at his Neuilly villa of the death of his father. The prince told a friend who visited him shortly after noon that “I am deeply grieved. Despite all the troubles I had with my family, I always bore for my father a profound filial affection.” Hie friend also quoted Carol as saying, "I am not thinking of returning to Bucharest at the mo*

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REFUSE TO PAY DR, KING MORE Budget Committee Ends Big Salary Pow-Wow. There will be no salary boost for Dr. William F. King, State Health Board secretary. This was the decree of the State Budget Committee as it wound up a two-day meeting at the office of Chief Examiner Lawrence F. Orr of the State Board of Accounts. King requested a raise from $5,000 to $6,000 annually. Others who appeared to discuss departmental salaries included Director Richard Lieber of the Conservation Commission, Chairman Frank Singleton of the Public Service Commission, and Superintendent of Public Instruction Charles F. Miller. Lieber won increases for several department heads, effective Oct. 1. The committee is expected to meet again then and have a ruling from Attorney General Arthur L. Gilliom regarding whether or not they must approve of salaries already fixed by department heads. This list includes the raise from $4,000 to $5,000 given James Jackson, brother of the Governor, by the board of trustees of the School for Feeble Minded Youth at Ft. Wayne. FIGHT HOODED ORDER Georgia and Alabama Want Laws Stiffened. By Vnited Press ATLANTA, Ga„ July 20.—Legislatures of two southern States are considering drastic legislation designed to curb the activities of hooded bands that recently have terrorized parts of Georgia, Alabama and Florida. A bill before the Georgia assembly provides for a ten to twenty-year prison term for any member of a masked band for flogging. Asa further precaution, it makes illegal the wearing of masks except in lodge rooms, at public carnivals, fairs and festivals. An unofficial poll of Georgia legislators indicated the bill would find strong support. At the same time, the Alabama legislature is debating a bill to make flogging by hooded bands punishable by from five to twenty years’ imprisonment. SPOON MAKES'" JAIL KEY Jewel Robbery Suspect Is Put In Solitary Confinement. By Vnited Press MINEOLA, N. Y., July 20.—“ Boston Billy” Wililams was placed in solitary confinement in the county jail today when keepers discovered in a cell he had occupied a silver spoon filed down in the shape of a key. Williams, whose right name is James F. Monohan, will be arraigned tomorrow on seventeen counts of burglary and larceny in connection with jewel robberies in wealthy Long Island homes.

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WATSON TALKS LOYALTY; NEW LAUDSCROWD Republican Chiefs Deliver Formal Oratory for Postmasters. DUVALL, JACKSON THERE Senator Cries for Party Allegiance in Joe Cannon Style. Two distinguished Indianians, prominent in National affairs, spoke before the Tri-State Postmasters’ Association today at the Claypool. One, Harry S. New, postmastergeneral of the United States, stayed away from politics in his address. The other, James E. Watson, senior Senator from Indiana, declared political party allegiance is one of the greatest things to be desired from a successful candidate. New confined his talk to commendation of the postmasters. “I want you to know,” he said, "that I appreciate your work. I believe that no public in the world is better served with its mails than is the populace of this country. “You’re my workers and you can bet that I’ll stand up for my own. You can bank on my co-operation.” As Watson, in his oratorical manner, glided into his speech, one remembered the fiery manner in whicli “Uncle Joe” Cannon used to laud the Republican party. Cannon was a "Republican first, last and always.” Old-Time Spirit Jim Watson is the same thing. He told the postmasters so today in as few words as can be used to express it. “We’d be better off if we went back to some of the old political standards on which this nation is built,” Watson said. “There’s too much of this failure to owe any allegiance to your party.” “I don’t care whether you're a Democrat or a Republican, stand up .to what your party believes.” Watson took a rap at the primary system. “I never did express any sympathy for the primary system,” he added. Eye on Appointees Revealing that he ‘ had the privilege” of appointing five postmasters in this State, the senior Senator said that he is proud of the work each man has done. “Some people don’t know it,” he said, “but every so often I get a report or what my appointees are doing. I’m more than satsfied with the work of these postmasters.” Watson complained of the various “organized minorities.” “There are at least fifty of these “organized minorities” in Washington now,” he said. Ends With Same Song But the outstanding theme of Watson’s talk was this: If you’re elected as a Republican, be a Republican: if you're elected as a Democratc, be a Democrat; but don’t forget the ideals for which your party stands. Mayor Duvall, Governor Jackson, and Postmaster Robert H. Brown welcomed the postmasters. The TriState association is comprised of postmasters from Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky. Senator Arthur R. Robinson, scheduled to appear this morning was unavoidably detained and will speak later. William C. Deming, president of the U. S. civil service commission, outlined the progress of the postal service this afternoon. FATHER AND SON DROWN Washington Woman Sees Second Double Funeral in Family. By Vnited Press WASHINGTON, July 20.—The second double funeral within two years was held at the home of Mrs. John Roland Johnson here today. Her husband and son drowned Sunday, the elder trying to save the youth. In 1925 Mrs. Johnson’s mother and niece died at almost the same hour. RECOVER YOUTH’S BODY Burial of Indianapolis Marine to Be in Cemetery Here. Word that the boy of Marine Earl O. Alexander, 18, drowned Monday in the Potomac River, at Quantico, Va., was recovered late Tuesday, was received today by the youth’s mother, Mrs. Thomas Shine, 28 W. Arizona St. Mrs. Shine said the body would be brought to Indianapolis for burial. STORM TAKES LIFE TOLL i Sixteen Killed, Hundreds Injured in Formosa Disaster. By Vnited Press TAIHOKUA, Formosa, July 20. Sixteen persons have been killed and a hundred injured by the storm sweeping southern Formosa. The storm began Saturday and has not slackened. Sorte of the Island’s richest sugar districts have been devastated and it is estimated the Formosa sugar crop has been damaged, 1-5 fjftnA,

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Recreation Director Jesse P. McClure today said ha is ready to reopen McClure bathing beach when— Dr. Herman C. Morgan, city sanitation, gives him a report showing the water is pure— Which will be after Dr. Morgan makes an analysis— Which will be after City Civil Engineer Paul R. Brown reports sewage pumps at Fifty-fourth and Meridian Sts. are preventing overflow of sewage into the river— Which may be afyer Brown goes out late today to see how the pumps are working. The beach has been closed several weeks because the health authorities found the water so contaminated by the overflowing sewage as to be dangerous. WATSON FAVOR AIDS ROBINSON Definite Renomination Support Given at Postal Parley. Definite backing of United States Senator Arthur R. Robinson for Republican renomination nxt spring by United States Senator James E. Watson was the feature of important conferences with Hoosier postmasters and other leaders by Watson and Postamster General Harry S. New here today. Watson mended his fences in a suite at the Claypool. while New, one of those who would like to see Watson control of the State G. O. P. organization shattered, held court at the Columbia Club. Watson told a number of postmasters that he thought Robinson deservad support for renomination. The New cohorts were getting opposite advice, although none of the several men expected to oppose Robinson was being backed definitely. The fight for the senatorship and Governorship nominations is expected to be the battle ground upon which Watson and anti-Watson factions will seek control oT the State organization. M. Bert Thurman, Watson’s gubernatorial candidate, hovered about Watson’s headquarters. The other faction has not lined up with a candidate for Governor. New leaves Thursday for a fishing trip in Michigan. Watson leaves tonight for New York. ASKS NOVELIST’S ARREST Sinclair Lewis Gets First Hand Facts in Austrian Study. By Vnited Press VIENNA, July 20 —Sinclair Lewis, the American novelist, came here recently to study the Austrian judicial system. He may learn of it at first hand. Lewis obtained from a photograph some pictures of last week’s riots which were supposed to be exclusive. The novelist soon learned that the same pictures had been sold to other persons. A dispute resulted over payment. The photographer swore out a warrant for Lewis’ arrest and the novelist is expected to retaliate by bringing suot on a charge of fraud. NAMES LINDY COMMITTE Mayor Acts to Prepare Reception Program for Flier. Members of a general executive committee today were named by Mayor John L. Duvall, general chairman, to plan for the visit of Col. Charles A. Lindbergh here Aug. 9. Their first meeting probably will be Friday. Those selected: Wallace O. Lee, William Fortune, Orlando B lies, Robert H. Bryson, Norman A. Perry, Pliny H. Wolfard and George Wellbaum. Sub-committees will be named by the executive body. MONEY GOES TO GARAGES Auto Takes Business Away From > Church, School and Theater. By Vnited Press WASHINGTON, July 21.—The automobile is taking business away from the churches, schools and theaters. More money has been spent for garages and service stations than for schools, churches or amusement buildings in the last six years in American cities over 200,000, the labor department found in a survey published today. •

*The Penny Princess ’ Is to Make Bow Thursday The serial you’ve been waiting for starts in The Times Thursday “The Penny Princess,” the best of the many good newspaper stories that Anne Austin has written. It follows Vee-Vee Cameron through her transformation from a prim little stenographer to the darling of the “high-hat” summer resort, after she spends her last bill in her quest for beauty and the man of her choice. Don’t fail to read the first installment. Nothing can stop you after that. You can see The Times’ Vee-Vee on downtown streets today, in her Hudson decorated “car of state,” furnished by R. V, Law & Cos. Then she’ll be at “The Penny Princess” ball at Cinderella, “the dance hall beautiful," at Riverside Thursday night. The ball is free to all who wish to dance. Besides the dance, the main attraction, returns of the DempseySharkey fight will be announc ed and also the name of the winner of the "Penny Princess” letter contest.

SEND MARINES IN NICARAGUA AFTERSANDINO U. S. Forces Ordered to Rid Land of Revolt Chieftain. CRITICS ARE ANSWERED Former Leader of Nicaraguan Liberals Satisfied With Situation. By Vnited Press MANAGUA, Nicaragua, July 20. With a mixed column of 250 marines and constabulary, MaJ. Oliver Floyd of the United States Marines was proceeding today from Estelli with orders to capture or drive out of the country General Sardino, Liberal military leader, who led the attack on the Marines at Ocotal. The assignment may prove difficult and hazardous. The field of operations is over a rugged, mountainous district whose trails are almost impassible because of rains. The country lends itself to ambush fighting, necessitating the greatest precautions before advancing. The government of Honduras was understood to be cooperating with the Marines. It has stationed a thousand men along the frontier with orders to capture the Nicaraguan general If he crosses the border. Lauds Air Chief Brig. Gen. Logan Feland, in command of the United States forces in Nicaragua, has sent a dispatch to Washington citing Major Ross E. Rowell, of the aviation force, for the Distinguished Service medal. Ross was in charge of the five American planes which bombed Sandino’s forces at Ocotal last Saturday. Th’ee airplanes manned by merries returned here late yesterday from Ocotal. They brought back reports from natives at Ocotal that Sandino’s thinned out troops were deserting him and returning to their homes. General Moncado. leader of the Liberal forces before the American ultimatum ordered the Liberals to lay down their arms, replied yesterday to a communication from the United States asking him to answer the charge that Nicaraguans were being massacred by Marines. “Sandino was the only general who refused to lay down his arms and request his followers to return to peaceful occupation.” Moncada said. “Sanding is entirely responsible for the attack on Ocotal, believing he could annihilate the small garrison. The garrison had to defend itself as best it could. “I am entirely satisfied with the progress this country is making toward peace. Crime is decreasing each day, assassinations are fewer, and I am entirely in accord with the method of securing peace.” Critic Answered Carlos Guadra Pasos. minister of foreign relations of the Diaz conservative government, issued a statement yesterday commenting on the remarks of Salomon De La Selva before the Pan-American Labor Federation at Washington, criticising the U. S. “Selva is not a true representative of Nicaraguan labor,” Pasos said. “Selva has been sent from Nicaragua since his childhood and has no official labor connection or any other in this republic. “The people in general of Nicaragua approve thoroughly of the conduct of the American marines.” Resolution Debated Bu Vnited Press WASHINGTON, July 20.—One of nine resolutions before the resolutions committee of the fifth congress of the Pan-American Federation of Labor, protesting against United States marine activities in Nicaragua, was expected to be reported out for action today. The committe spent several hours debating over the form of document to be submitted. U. S. Consul Asks Protection By Vnited Press NICE, France, July 20.—Lee Murphy, American consul, has requested police protection, following explosion of a bomb in front of the consulate Monday.

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COOLIDGE AND HOOVERCONFER Extra Session of Congress to Be Discussed. By Vnited Press CUSTER. S. D., July 20.—Secretary of .Commerce Herbert Hoover was met at the station today by President Coolidge when the Commerce Department head arrived for a conference with the President on the advisability of calling a special session of Congress in October for Mississippi River flood relief. While Hoover declined to discuss the subject before talking the matter with Mr. Coolidge, it was indicated he favored the extra session. He indicated he believed the funds now available for relief work may not last after Nov. 1. JOHN D. KIN BANS POMP Poor Son-In-Law Will Join His Wife in Europe. NEW YORK, July 20.—David Milton, Jr., husband of the former Abby Rockefeller, daughter of John D., Jr., sailed on the Berengaria last night to Join his wife in Europe. He occupied a third-class cabin. Milton, who is trying to rise in the legal profession, is anxious not to be known as a rich man’s son-in-law and will be gone only the three weeks allowed by the firm which employs him. HOLD 7 FOR FLOGGING Trial of Alabama Case Scheduled to Open Aug. 1. By Vnited Press ONEONTA, Ala., July 20.—Seven men indicted by the Blount County grand jury on charges of flogging Jeff Colloway, a white youth, are to go on trial here Aug. 1. The trial date was fixed today at a conference between Attorney General Charles McCall and Judge A. O. Steele after the indicted men had been released under bond. BLAKESLEE GOLD STAR Doctor Wins Gyro Club Competition at Picnic. With a score of 33. Dr. C. B. Blakeslee won the low gross golf competition at the Gyro Club annual picnic Tuesday at the summer home of Wallace O. Lee on Allisonville Rd. Chick Evans, who laid out the golf course for Lee,( fixed par at 32. Swimming, boating and a buffet lunch were other features. Other winners: Jack Fehsenfeld, low net score; Lester Rich, blind par winner; Guage Hoag, tennis winner; Fred Grummet and Ray Fatout, runners-up: Ray Gault and John Whitsitt, horseshoe contest champs. GIDEONS DUE THURSDAY Everything Arranged for International Convention Here. Final arrangements for International convention of Gideons, which opens at the Hotel English Thursday morning, have been made. Plans were completed at a meetteg at the cabinet officers tofea

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FOOD SPURNED BY RADICALS Sacco and Vanzetti Persist in Hunger Strike. By Vnited Press EOSTON, July 20.—As doggedly as tney have clung to life during the seven years that they have fought to cheat the electric chair, Sacco and Vanzetti persisted today in the hunger strike which they started eighty hours ago. Regulation prison meals were left on trays in their cells for an hour at breakfast time and again at noon but were untouched. Warden William Hendry, wno will put the two men to a belated death in the electric chair next month unless Governor Alvin T. Fuller intervenes, remained unperturbed. There would be no forced feeding, he indicated, unless something extraordinary developed. “Meals will be served Sacco and Vanzetti at regular intervals," the warden said. “The food will be left in the cells for an hour. If the prisoner wish to eat, they may do so. If not. that is their privilege. Nothing would be done in the way of forced feeding except on the recommendation of Dr. McLaughlin.” CITY WILL HOLD PICNIC 3,100 Municipal Employes to Take Thursday Afternoon Off. City hall will be closed all afternoon Thursday to permit 3,100 city employes and their families to attend the annual city hall picnic at Broad Ripple Park. Following the chicken dinner, the crowd -will enjoy park facilities and listen to radio reports of the Demp-sey-Sharkey prize fight. Miss Cuba Edwards of the city legal department is chairman of the picnic committee. Research Corporation Chief Dies Bu United Press NEW YORK, July 20.—Dr. Arthur A. Hammerschlag. 60, president of the Research Corporation, and former president of the Carnegie Institute of Technology at Pittsburgh, died at Roosevelt Hospital here today after an operation.

It’s a Bird r="|EATHERED FACTS h AND FANCIES,” a fascinating new nature series about American birds, will start in The Times Thursday, to appear three times a week. This feature tells in picture form the story of tho lives and peculiarities of all of our important birds. Each Installment carries a life-like drawing of the bird, with brief statistical information so that it may be recognized at first sight. Then there are little sketches, giving in cartoon style intimate glimpses of Its habits. There is a surprise in store for most readers, who think they are thoroughly familiar with our common birds, as the series is packed with bits of information which few but ornithologists possess.

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U. S. TO ASK BIDS TO BRING CITYAIR MAIL Glover Will Advertise Moaday When He Returns to Washington. PLANS CHICAGO ROUTE Planes From Here Will Make Connections With Line Across Nation. Bids for air mail contract between Cincinnati and Chicago by way of Indianapolis will be received by th# Postoffice department Aug. 18. This announcement was made to*

day by W. Irving Glover, assistant postmaster general in charge of air mail service, in speaking before the Kiwanis Club at the Claypool today noon. Glover said he would advertise for bids on the air mail route next Monday when he returns to Washington after attending the TriState Postmasters convention here.

Establishment of an air mail route through Indianapolis has been handicapped in the past,” Glover said. "The department advertised twice, but received no bids. “Now we have assurance that at least one bid for the contract will be submitted. “The Cincinnatl-Chlcago line will leave Indianapolis late in the afternoon, reaching Chicago in time to hook up with the cast bound ships, and arriving in New York by 5 a. m.. In time for the New York clearance. This will be of great advantage to Indianapolis backs and business houses.” Proud of Air Service The United States postofflee department has nothing to Joe ashamed of, but rather something to be proud of, in the development of the air mail service, Glover told Kiwanians. “In the past fiscal year the air mail service completed 42 000 round trips, flew 5,310,000 miles, carried 1,011,000 pounds of mail, lost 327 pounds In a burning plane, and had four fatalities," Glover said. "Contractors alone were paid $1,563,000. Contract lines carried 468,000 pounds of mail. New Expresses Hope Postmaster General Harry a. New expressed the hope that difficulties in the way of an airmail line for Indianapolis heretofore would be overcome. He said that bids have been too high to accept and rail facilities for mail have been so excellent that not enough large mailers havo evinced interest in the air routes to insure sufficient support. violinist” weds pupil Wedding of American Girl to Ysaya Takes Place In Belgium. By Vnited Press LONDON, July 20.—The Evening News said today that Eugene Yskye, internationally known violinist, had married an American pupil. Miss Jeannette Dincin of Brooklyn, N. Y. The ceremony took place at Lezoute, Belgium. ' Miss Dincin is the daughter of Dr. Hermann Dincin, the newspaper said. The above report was confirmed at the Brooklyn residence of Dr. Dincin today. The Unitsd Press was told the marriage occurred on July 9. Ysaye and Miss Dincin had known each other “for some time,” said the informant. FAMOUS ENGINEER ILL John Hays Hammond, 8r„ Expected to Recover Promptly Bu United Press GLOUCESTER, Mass , July 20. John Hays Hammond, Sr., 73, famed mining engineer, has been confined to his home here for several days, but his illness was reported not serious today. His secretary said Hammond was suffering from a cold and sor* throat, but his early recovery wan expected. ROBERT J. MARTIN DIES Parents Notified of Newspaperman's Demise In New York. Mr. and Mrs. John Martin, 2524 Central Ave., today received word of the death Tuesday In New York of their son, Robert J. Martin, 28. formerly of Indianapolis. He was manager of a newspaper syndicate and had attended Shortridge High Bchool and Notre Dame University. Funeral services will be Friday at Holy Cross Church. Hourly Temperatures 8 a. m 63 10 a. m 78 7 a. m 65 11 a. m 76 8 a. m 67 12 (noon) ... 78 . i r BU 4— a

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