Indianapolis Times, Volume 40, Number 120, Indianapolis, Marion County, 9 October 1928 — Page 3

OCT. 9, 1928

POWER ISSUE LOOMS BIG IN HOOVER DRIVE Takes Up Al’s Challenge h Declaring for U. S. Operation. BY THMOAS L. STOKES, United Press Staff Correspondent WASHINGTON, Oct. 9.—Herbert Hoover had brought the power issue prominently into his presidential campaign today. He took up the power challenge flung at him repeatedly by his Democratic opponent, Alfred E. Smith, and made a statement on Muscle Shoals, one of the two major water power projects over which Congress has disputed for years. In this he laid down this policy: 1. Continued Government ownership of Muscle Shoals. 2. Dedication of the Government power and nitrate plants there to agricultural research and development of fertilizer, as well as their preservation for war-time emerfency for manufacture of nitrates for explosives. 3. Sale of surplus power not devoted to these purposes by the Government “on such terms and conditions as will safeguard and protect all public interest.” Fewer as By-Product The Republican presidential candidate, in his statement issued Monday night, indicated he does not view the project, as does Senator George Norris of Nebraska, as primarily a power project and as the possible site of a great Government power development as such. He emphasized the agriculture and fertilizer phases, calling electric power a “by-product.” He virtually pledged himself, however, to cheap power for the consumer. As originally drawn, the Norris bill set aside only a small amount of power for fertilizer experimentation, but as passed by Congress it made this the major purpose, similar to Hoover’s plan, with power a secondary consideration. President Coolidge gave the measure a “pocket veto.” His statement was issued after an interview with him published in the Knoxville News-Sentinel, a ScrippsHoward newspaper, had been questioned by his spokesmen, who said Hoover’s statements had been “misunderstood.” Answers Written Inquiry The United Press then submitted to Hoover a written inquiry asking for clarification of his Muscle Shoals position. “Some discussion,” Hoover replied in a formal statement, “has arisen in connection with Muscle Shoals. “I stated at Elizabethton that: "I do not favor any general extension of the Federal Government into the operation of business in competition with its citizens. “I further stated that: ‘ Threre are local instances where the Government must enter the business field as a by-product of some great major purpose as improvement in navigation, flood control, scientific research or national defense. But they do not vitiate the general polick to which we should adhere. “The news item from Knoxville specifically states: “Asked concerning the reference In his speech as to the desirability of Government ownership in certain Instances Mr. Hoover said: ‘You may say that means Muscle Shoals.’ “In this statement I was correctly quoted. Dedicated to Agriculture “There is no question of Government ownership about Muscle Shoals as the Government already owns both the power and the nitrate plants. The major purposes ■which were advanced for its construction were navigation, scientific research and national defense. “The Republican administration has recommended that it be dedicated to agriculture for research purposes and development of fertilizers in addition to its national defense reserve. After these purposes are satisfied there is a byproduct of surplus power. “That by-product should be disposed of on such terms and conditions as will safeguard and protect all public interest. “I entirely agree with these proposals.” Curtis to Minnesota Bn United Press DULUTH, Minn., Oct. 9.—Senator Charles Curtis, Republican choice for the vice presidency, invaded Minnesota today continuing his drive for the Northwest’s uncertain electoral votes. He bid for farm support Monday in two North Dakota speeches, one at Devils Lake and the other at Grand Forks. At both agricultural centers he defended the Republican party’s record on farm legislation and promised more effective relief if Herbert Hoover is elected President. Although no subject has been announced for his speech here tonight, he is expected to concentrate again on the farm relief issue. Robinson to West By United Press ABOARD ROBINSON SPECIAL, EN ROUTE TO LOS ANGELES, Oct. 9.—Senator Joseph T. Robinson. Democratic nominee for Vice President, will open a two-day California campaign at Los Angeles tonight. Boulder Dam and its problems are expected to be taken up in the Los Angeles address. Topic for the San Francisco address Wednesday night has not been announced. Robinson spoke at Phoenix, Ariz., Monday night. Plunges Ten Stories to Death By United Press CLEVELAND, Oct. 9. Lena Weinburger, 27, daughter of a common pleas court b; iliff, leaped or fell to her death from a tenthstory window of a downtown office building Monday. No suicide motive could be determined.

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Mr. and Mrs. William McMasters

Disqualified for Holding Office by Marriage to Business Aid. You can’t get married and be president of a maids’ and bachelors’ club. The proof of this statement is borne out by the case of William McMasters, ex-president of the Indianapolis Widows, Widowers, Maids and Bachelors Club. McMasters took the count in a bout with Cupid last week and returned to the city today following a honeymoon to find himself disqualified for further membership in the organization of which he was chief executive. McMasters married Mrs. R. L. Sullivan, also a club member, who has been his business partner for a year in operation of the Crystal Dance Palace, 729 N. Illinois St., where the McMasters will be hosts to 500 of their former club members and friends of the bride Thursday night. “We can still attend the gatherings of the club on the second, fourth and fifth Saturdays of each month, but we are no longer entitled to active membership,” explains ex-President McMasters. INDIANA PHYSICIANS TO TOUR IN EUROPE Accept Membership in Institute of Homeopathic. Several Indiana homeopathic physicians, members of the Indiana Institute of Homeopathy, Monday night accepted membership of the international committee of the American Institute of Homeopathy and next summer will make a tour of Europe with that organization. for the trip were outlined Monday night at a meeting in the Columbia Club. Dr. A. H. Gordon, president of the national organization, was the principal speaker. Indiana physicians who will make the European trip are: Dr. W. R. Stewart, president of the Indiana institute; Dr. Willis B. Stewart, Dr. Sollis Runnells, Dr. A. A. Ogle and Dr. H. Alden Adams, all of Indianapolis, and Dr. C. A. Baldwin of Peru, Dr. A. E. Ayler of Greencastle, and Dr. A. W. Records of Franklin, secretary of the State institute.

ONE-CENT TAX RATE TILT DENIED BY BOARD Levy Figure Set at 31.2 Cents, Same as This Year. Marion County was denied the 1-cent tax increase proposed in the 1929 budget when the State Tax Board Monday set the rate at 31.2 cents, the rate prevailing this year. The board arrived at the figure by slashing a proposed halfcent increase from the county gravel road repair fund and a similar amount from the sinking fund levy. This leaves the county general fund at 14.5 cents, sinking fund 12 cents, tuberculosis fund 2.5 cents, and gravel road repair 2.5 cents. The only increase over last year is a half cent in the tuberculosis fund. Hearing on the rate was held last week. Remonstrance was filed by the Indiana Taxpayers’ Association, objection being to the proposed one-half-cent increase in the gravel fund. ELEPHANTS TO INITIATE County, State Candidates to Be Taken Into Order Thursday. The National Order of Elephants will initiate a number of county and State candidates Thursday at the Athenaeum. The Marion County committee wall conduct the initiation. Several W'omen and junior precinct committeemen will be initiated. Some out-of-town delegation are expected, according to Harry D. Tutewiler. A dance will climax the program. Novelist Back From France By United Press NEW YORK, Oct. 9. F. Scott Fitzgerald, novelist and chronicler of the younger generation, returned here Monday after three years in France. He is working on a novel based upon the Loeb-Leopold case of Chicago, he said. Greeley’s Daughter Boosts Hoover By United Press WASHINGTON, Oct. 9. Mrs. Gabrielle Greeley Clendenin, daughter of Horace Greeley, noted Civil War Democrat and Editor, called on Herbert Hoover Monday to spledge her support to his candidacy.

LIFE TERM FOR KILLER OF GIRL Board Rules Man Mentally Deficient in Slaying. By United Press NORFOLK COUNTY COURTHOUSE, DEDHAM, Mass.. Oct. 9. After a finding of the State board of psychiatry that he was mentally deficient, John Tartar, South Boston, indicated for the first degree murder of his sweetheart, Miss Mary Mahan of South Boston, was allowed Monday to chance his plea to guilty of second degree murder. He was sentenced to life imprisonment by Judge Patrick Keating. Miss Mahan’s body, riddled with nine bullets, was found in a sandpit off the Blue Hills parkway, Mattapan, on the morning of June 2. Tartar was arrested several days later and confessed to the shooting, according to police. He took the girl out riding in a taxicab, he said, drove her to secluded spot and fired nine shots into her body, after telling the cab driver to "take a walk.” He said he was jealous of her speaking to other men. CITY FIRM PLANS NEW THEATER AT LAFAYETTE Site for 5350.000 Building to Be Selected Within 60 Days. Plans to erect a $350,000 motion picture theater in Lafayette are being perfected by anew company in Indianapolis, being organized by Carl H. Mote, attorney. The proposed theater building will house a large storeroom, several offices, and the theater proper will seat between 1,600 and 1.800. according to present plans. Several short leases have been taken on downtown Lafayette sites, and final selection of a location and preliminary construction work will begin within sixty days, Mote announced today. The theater will be leased to Fitzatrick and McElroy, Chicago theater operators, who are backing several Indiana theater ventures. Murder Trial Shifted WASHINGTON. Ind., Oct. 9. The murder case of Dora Brown, accused of slaying his housekeeper. Mrs. Laura McMahon, at Vincennes several months ago, has been brought to the Daviess Circuit Court here, for trial on a change of venue.

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PREDICT BITTER LEGION BATTLE ON AIR SEVIGE Col. William Mitchell Will Put Resolution Before Parley Wednesday. By United Press SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 9. Discussion among delegates to the National American Legion convention here today was rife over the ; bitter fight expected Wednesday concerning adoption of a resolution which Col. William Mitchell has indicated he will introduce. Colonel Mitchell, deposed assistant chief of the Air Service, is expected to introduce a resolution favoring the creation of an aviation department, independent of th- ! Army and Navy Departments. Much j opposition to the resolution has been expressed. Although no session of the con- ! vention was held today one of the ; features of the week’s program, a | parade of 60,000 veterans was to be held. j Places for Gen. John J. Pershing, ' Field Marshal Lord Allenby and \ Maj. Georges Scapini, blind French war herb, were reserved in the reviewing stand. The words of General Pershing, “we standjor maintenance of peace with honor,” delivered before the I convention Monday contrasted with the war display given Monday night for the benefit of visitors. All the resources of the military training posts about San Antonio were thrown into play to reproduce accurately an American attack on an European village. Airplanes, artillery .tanks and all other military equipment were used to make the “battle” spectacular. During Monday’s sessions both General Pershing and Lord Allenby praised the signing of the Kellogg j peace pact in Paris, and both spoke j of the necessity of further preparaj tion against future wars, j Lord Allenby called the Kellogg I pact the greatest modern move toI ward peace and said that “if Amerj ica and Great Britan stand together I nothing in the world can touch j them.” AL TO SPEAK HERE State Rally Oct. 20 to Greet Nominee. Governor Alfred E. Smith of New York, Democratic presidential nominee. will make an impromptu speech in Indianapolis during his threehour stay here Saturday afternoon Oct. 20, Democratic county headquarters announced today. L. J. Keach, county chairman, today engaged Cadle Tabernacle for the meeting. Smith's appearance here will be made occasion for a State-wide rally, it was said. UNION SUPPORT URGED FOR LABOR CANDIDATES Vote for Friends, Regardless of Party, Says Speaker. Urging trade unionists to support political candidates favorable to organized labor, regardless of thenparty affiliation, George S. Slater, Chicago, representative of the Unitea Garment Workers of America, spoke at the regular meeting of the Central Labor Union in Plumbers’ Hall Monday night. Arch Hinch, Democratic candidate for State Senator from Marion County, spoke briefly, pledging impartiality if elected. Mrs. Anna B. Fields, Elwood, international secretary-treasurer of the Woman’s Label League, will speak here Oct. 19 in Plumbers’ Hall, in an effort to organize a label league for Indianapolis garmert workers.

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