Indianapolis Times, Volume 39, Number 323, Indianapolis, Marion County, 9 May 1928 — Page 2

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FIGHT FACED ON SHIFT IN HOUSE MEMBERSHIP Reapportionment Vote Is Due Next Week: Indiana Would Lose. BY RUTH FINNEY WASHINGTON, May 9.—House of Representatives’ reapportionment legislation will be acted on before adjournment, Republican Floor Leader Tilson said today. A compromise bill, reported from committee several months ago, probably will come up for vote early next week. Membership of the House is retained at 435 in this measure. The President would reapportion this membership among the States on the basis of the 1930 census, if the House itself did not take necessary steps immediately after census figures are obtained. The fact that Republican leaders in the House have left this measure until so late in the session makes its passage in the Senate doubtful, even if the House approves it. Action Possible Next Winter However, action by the Senate in the short session next winter would insure reapportionment by 1930. Bitter opposition will be voiced in the House of Representatives of States bhat would lose members through reappointment, but the bill virtually is assured of passage. In the Senate, the vote will be very .close, for States that would lose have proportionately greater power. Estimates by the census bureau indicate that sixteen States will lose One or more members, and that means thirty-two senatorial votes against the bill. Thirteen States will gain, and nineteen will be unchanged. California Chief Gainer According to this estimate, the States gaining one or more members would be Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, Montana, New Jersey, North Carolina Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas and Washington. California would be the largest gainer with six new members. States that probably would lose are Alabama, Indiana, lowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, North Dakota, Tennessee, Vermont and Virginia. CUBA WOMEN GET VOTE Enfranchisement Waits Final Approval Today. Ey United Press HAVANA, Cuba, May 9.—The women of Cuba will be given their vote and the presidential term will be increased from four to six years with a non-re-election clause provided final approval is given by the constitutional assembly today. Delegates Tuesday decided against extending the present term' of President Gerardo Machado an additional six or eight years, complying thereby with the wishes of the president. College to Crown May Queen By Times Special . EVANSVILLE, Ind., May 9.—The May queen of Evansville College will be crowned Friday afternoon at exercises directed by women’s gymnastic classes. The name of the queen will not be announced until the day of coronation.

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Child Missing for Days Is Believed Kidnaped; to Offer $5,000. By NBA Service PONTIAC, Mich., May 9.—Harry Monson and his wife are not rich. But they are willing to go into debt for the remainder of their lives if $5,000 will restore their missing 4-year-old son, Norman. Norman has been gone for more than a week, and his father and mother believe he has been kidnaped. So they are offering a reward of $5,000 for his safe return —offering it although $5,000 looks almost like all the money in the world to them. All Michigan has joined in the search. Norman disappeared mysteriously. It was one afternoon. The sun was shining and the day was warm; Norman left home to go on a little neighborhood errand. The trip was to have been a short one. It should not have taken 15 minutes. But Norman never came back. The Monsons have been busy figuring lately—figuring how to raise the $5,000 they are offering as a reward. They have decided to mortgage their home, although that will put them in debt for years. DISCOVER DOPE IN BANK Narcotics Woijh $300,000 Found in Safety Deposit Vault. BV United Press NEW-YORK, May 9.—From rented boxes in a safety deposit vault, police seized narcotics said to be valued at $300,000. The boxes were rented by Charles Meltzer and his wife Celia, who are under arrest facing charges of violation of the Harrison act.

URGES ROTARY CLUB TO BACK BOY MOVEMENTS Speaker Says “Spoiled” Children Later Arc Law Violators. “Children who have their own way at home and go uncorrected become law violators when they become men and women,” said Dr. Charles E. Barker, Rotary international lecturer, at the weekly luncheon of the Indianapolis Rotary Club, Tuesday, at the Claypool. He urged that parents take children into their confidence before they leave home. As an aid to parents, he pointed out that the Rotary club could do much by supporting all the boys’ organizations which deal with children at the “gang period,” and help create the right kind of atmosphere. People do children a wrong when they do not attend church on Sunday, is Dr. Barker’s opinion. Saved by Chewing Gum By United Press HAMMOND, Ind., May 9—Physicians declare that chewing gum which Ralph Rutt, 32, fireman, was chewing when a sewer he was digging in front of his home caved in, imprisoning him twenty minutes, saved his life, because it lodged in his throat and kept water and sand from entering his lungs. Legion Meeting at Culver By United Press CULVER, Ind., May 9.—The annual Culver conference of American Legion commanders, adjutants and sevice officers of Indiana will be held at Culver Military Academy, Saturday and Sunday. Nicola Sansanellifi president of Fidac, world organization of World War veteans, will be honor guest.

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HOOVER SWING i IS FORECAST IN PENNSYLVANIA| Delegation to Kansas City Expected to Take Its Stand Saturday. BY LEO R. SACK WASHINGTON. May 9. * definite decision favoring Herbert Hoover for the Republican presidential nomination probably will be reached by the Pennsylvania delegation to the Kansas City convention at its meeting in Philadelphia Saturday. Secretary Mellon heads the Pennsylvania delegation of 79, two of whom were elected as pledged Hoover delegates. Tire remaining seventy-seven members were elected “uninstructed,” but most of them are said to favor Hoover. Mellon for Hoover Secretary Mellon never has committed himself, but he long has felt kindly to his Cabinet colleague's ambitions. State Chairman W. L. Mellon asserted recently that Hoover is the only candidate talked about in Pennsylvania. Indicative of Pennsylvania sentiment for Hoover was the leading editorial Tuesday of the Philedelphia Inquirer, largest Republican paper in Pennsylvania, strongly indorsing Hoover for President. The Pittsburgh Press, largest newspaper in western Pennsylvania and the State’s greatest independent newspaper, declared for Hoover several months ago. Sentiment Is Strong “The existence of an overwhelming Hoover sentiment in this State is beyond all question,” the Inquirer editorial declared. ‘‘There is not even a semblance of a shadow of doubt about it. “The Pennsylvania delegation to j the Republican national convention | is not instructed, but back of it is the voice of the Republican people, and that voice demands the nomination of Hoover. There was no general contest for delegates, and the name of no candidate for President was printed on the ballot, yet thousands of voters went to the trouble of writing that of Herbert Hoover upon it. The response came from every county.” j

AUTO SIDESWIPES TREE, | KILLS HOG ON ONE TRIP Wabash County Health Officer Hurt in Second Crash. Bu United Press WABASH, Ind., May 9.—1. E. Perry, county health officer, has learned how automobile accidents happen and is watching his step. En route on a call in the country a few days ago. Perry was driving his car when he glanced from the ~oad and the next thing he knew a large tree directly ahead. The officer gathered his wits, jerked on the steering wheel and only sideswiped the tree instead of hitting it head-on. The result was a demolished fender. Continuing on his trip, a few miles farther down the road a large hog was trotting along in a ditch. Perry decided not to take ! any chances and slowed his car. But when ten feet from the hog, the animal suddenly decided to chase a chicken which was scratching away on the other side of the highway. Another accident was the result. The hog was killed and Perry was treated by a doctor. The owner of the swine explained that it had been penned but in some manner had freed itself. Faculty Members Speak TERRE HAUTE, Ind., May 9. Members of the Indiana State faculty speaking at commencement exercises of various Indiana schools. Dr. L. J. Rettger, dean of science, addressed Jasonville High School students on "A Pilgrimage to Mount Sinai and the Oasis qf Firan,” based on his visit to the Holy Land. Prof. Dewey Annakin, social studies department, spoke at Bowling Green High School. Virgil Mullins, placement bureau director, spoke at commencements at Scotland, Emison, Oaktown, Newberry and Green township, Parke County. Mad Dog Wounds Six B i/ Times Special INDIANA HARBOR, Ind., May 9. —Six men are suffering from wounds inflicted by a mad dog. They thought the animal was choking on a bone and sought to give it aid. Those bitten or scratched are John Mach, John Tachecz, Joseph Obrabinak, Mike and John Santay, all of Whiting, and Henry Johnson, Chicago. Daylight Saving Wins Bn Times Special _ _ FT. WAYNE, Ind., May 9.—Returns from practically all precincts indicate the voters of this city favor the daylight saving plan by a 2,000 majority. If the proposition on Tuesday's primary ballot has carried, daylight saving will be observed here each year. Missing Man Found Dead KOKOMO, Ind.. May 9.—The body of Dan A. Miller, 73, Russiaville stock buyer, was found floating in Wildcat creek. He had been missing since Thursday. Authorities say he committed suicide. Three Pick 2,000 Mushrooms WABASH, Ind., May 9.—George Pretorius, Mrs. Fred Leland and Mrs. Robert Tutrow picked 2.000 mushrooms from one field near here. Nine hundred were obtained by Pretorius and 1,100 by the women.

Did Her Bit By United Press PHILADELPHIA, May 9. Mrs. Mary Riley McCallin, who had seven service stars in her window flag during the World War with more sons in service than any other mother in Philadelphia, will be carried to her grave today by her six soldier sons who saw service in Prance. The seventh son, who also! was a soldier, will walk behind the casket

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Roscoe Johnson, 3. held above by Motor Policeman James O’Brien, and Alberta Marie Irvin, also 3. resting in the arms of Motor Policeman Harry Schley, enjoyed a pleasant half hour at police headquarters Tuesday. Alberta Marie lives at 1130 De Loss St., and Roscoe lives in the rear of that address. They went for a walk together about 8 a. m. Tuesday and were found three hours later by Officers Schley and O’Brien in the 300 block S. State Ave., unable to find their way home. The officers took them to police headquarters while their parents were located. Both children were the proud possessors of a nickel and Roscoe had an old-style police badge when their parents came for them.

Bible Stoiy of Seven-Day Creation Untrue, Chicago Ministers Believe

Bn United Press , CHICAGO. May 9.—Ministers who disbelieve in the Bible's version of the creation of the world outnumber the believers in Chicago. A survey made by Prof. George Betts of the Northwestern University, division of religious education, revealed that 47 per cent of the clergymen questioned believe the Genesis description, 48 per cent disbelieve it. and 8 per cent are “doubtful.” Professor Betts questioned the ministers on the most controversial subjects in religion and found unanimity on only one question—“Do you believe that God exists?” Seventy-one per cent of the ministers believed in the virgin birth, while 29 per cent did not. Only 64 per cent believed prayer could change

CHARGE DRY GOT DRUNK Kokomo Police Arrest Olin R. Holt. Candidate for Governor. By Times Special KOKOMO, Ind., May 9.—Olin R. Holt, indorsed by the Indianapolis , W. C. T. U. as a Democratic candidate for Governor, is under arrest, charged with being drunk He was taken into custody by police Tuesday. Holt has been employed as counsel for D. C. Stephenson, former grand dragon of the Ku-Klux Klan, now a life murder convict in the Indiana State Prison. FAST CARS DERAILED Rock Stops Wabash Flier; Passengers Badly Shaken. By Times Special HUNTINGTON, Ind., May 9. Nearly thirty passengers were badly shaken near here when the two-car Wabash flier, electric train of the Indiana Service Corporation, was derailed west of hire after striking a lock left on the track at a curve by a road grader. Both cars remained upright, but one turned across the track. $150,000 GOLD LOST Bullion Disappears After Trains Collide in Mexico. BP United Press MEXICO CITY. May 9.—Unconfirmed advices here today said that $150,000 in gold had disappeared from an express car after a collision between a passenger and freight train April 10. The .collision was at Nopala, ip the state of Guerrero, and four members of the crew were killed. Kills 80-Pound Fish With Ax By Times Special NOBLESVILLE, Ind., May 9. Emil Decker, this city, and Otto Krause. Indianapolis, have returned from the Shrine convention at Miami, Fla., with the story that they killed an eighty-pound sail fish with an ax. After being played with as much as 800 feet of line at one time, the firsh was landed in a boat and killed.

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conditions of nature, such as drought. Fifty-eight per cent believed that a person's status for eternity was determined by his spiritual status at the time of death. Fifty per cent believed that pain and suffering were provided by God for the good of the world. ‘Based on the entire list of questions, the Lutherans are strictly the most conservative and the Congregationalists are least conservative of the denominations represented,” Professor Betts’ report said. ‘‘The Evangelical group probably come second in conservatism, followed by the Episcopalians, with the Presbyterians and Baptists even competitors for the next place. The Methodists come next after the Congregationalists in liberalism.”

EXPECT SLACK VETO Mayor to Act on Daylight Time Today. Early action on the ordinance creating daylight saving time in Indianapolis Sunday was expected from Mayor L. Ert Slack today. Slack has not indicated what stand he expects to take on the summer time measure, but it is expected that he will veto the measure. It is considered unlikely that the council will attempt passage over Slack’s veto in light of the protest | against moving the clock forward an hour for the summer season. “I want to read the ordinance this morning before making up my mind,” Slack declared.

LINDLEY JUDGE IN NEW DUNCAN-TILTON TRIAL Forgery Case of Former State Representative Up Monday. Federal Judge Walter C. Lindley of Danville, 111., has been selected to hear the retrial of former State Representative Russell V. Duncan and Charles W. Tilton Monday in Federal Court, Federal Clerk Albert Sogemeier said today. Duncan and Tiltson are charged with theft of a Government check and forging signatures thereon. District Attorney Albert Ward is ready to open the Government’s case Monday morning. United States Circuit Court of Appeals granted a new’ trial to the defendants on appeal of their conviction. Lindley was judge in the recent case of Clyde A. Walb. former Republican State chairman, who w T as convicted on charge of violating the Federal bank laws. Influenza Kills Sheriff BROOKVILLE, Ind., May 9. Sheriff Jacob Joliff of Franklin County is dead at his home here, a victim of influenza after only a few days illness.

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DROP CORONER’S JURY Mori* Help to Defense Than to State, Attorney Rules. By United Press OMAHA, Neb., May 9.—Because its operation is defeating the means for which it was created. County Attorney Henry Beal today abolished the coroner’s jury system in Douglqs County. Os late years the coroner’s jury has become more of a help to the defense than to the prosecution, he said. $2,200 Found on Body By Times Special OSGOOD, Ind., May 9.—Mrs. Jennie A. Garries, G 7, found dead in her home here, carried $2,200 on her body.

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N.Y.BATTLES 11. S. FOR BIGHT TO TRY GUARDS Two Coast Officials Held for Shooting Prominent • Niagara Elk. lly United Press BUFFALO, N. Y„ May 9.—District Attorney Raymond A. Knowles of Niagara County may ask for a writ of habeas corpus today for custody of the two coast guardsmen who shot and seriously wounded Jacob D. Hanson, prominent Niagara Falls Elk. United States District Attorney Richard H. Templeton refused to order the surrender to State officials of Glenn Jennings and Christ Dew. the men involved in the shooting. Jennings and Dew are now held at Ft. Niagara. After a conference, during which he talked with Attorney General Sargent in Washington over long distance telephone, Templeton said the men would be held by Federal authorities for prosecution in Federal Courts. The State claims it has the right to try the men, who arc' charged with second degree assault. Wounded Man in Coma Templeton learned from Attorney General Sargent that bail could not be furnished by the Governmentshould the men be turned over to State authorities. He told the United Press they would be held until the Federal grand jury convenes ift June, when the case will be presented to it. , Hanson, meanwhile, continues in a serious condition at Niagara Falls Hospital. Tuesday he regained consciousness long enough to say a few words, but relapsed into coma. Hanson said he saw a man with a revolver and a flashlight step in front of his automobile and apparently try to stop him. He did not ( know who the man was, and tried j to get, away as rapidly as possible. I Plan Indignation Meeting Hanson’s condition is so serious j physicians fear he will not live : long. He is sightless in one eye and has a fractured skull. Should he die. the charge against Jennings and Dew will be changed to murder. Knowles said. i While the argument between the State and Federal authorities waged, friends of the wounded man went ahead with plans for a mass demonstration of protest. The State armory at Niagara Falls will be used on May 17 for an indignation meeting. Veteran Commands Airport Bit Times Special LAFAYETTE, Ind., May 9.—Cap!. L. I. Aretz. aviation veteran, has * arrived to take charge of this city's airport which was established by C. E. Shambaugh. A flying school wii! be conducted at the port. Capti Aretz was a World War flier.