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VOICE RELIEF PLEA FOR CITY GRADE PUPILS Committee to Recommend Program to Abolish Portable Schools. NEW BUILDINGS ASKED fleport Advocates Removal of 1.200 Children From Old Structures. With 7 per cent of city grade School children housed in inadequate portables, some of which are fourteen years cld, school building committee members were to recommend to the board tonight a building program which would remove 1,200 children from the temporary structures. Report of the committee was drawn after a thorough check of the school situation and carried the plea for relief in grade schools rather than construction of anew high school in Irvington. “Facts before the committee convince us that children attending portable schools should have first consideration in the matter of new buildings,'' the report stated. Three Buildings Asked “Program of 1928-29 provided for a bond issue of $1,213,000, in which was included SBOO,OOO for construction of a high school in Irvington. It seems to your committee, building of that high school necessarily must wait until the pressing needs of elementary schools can be provided for and until there is, by increased tax levy or by increased valuation of taxable property, in Indianapolis, an improvement in financial resources.” In view of these facts the committee recommended: 1. Erection of a twelve-classroom building at Thirtieth street and Keystone avenue to be known as school No. 69. 2. Erection of an eight-room addition to school No. 49, Morris ancl Kappes streets. 3. Consolidation of school districts served by schools Nos. 77, at 602 South Sherman drive, and 82 at Emerson and English avenues. 4. Erection of anew sixteen-room structure in Christian park, on English avenue, between Sherman drive and Emerson avenue. Would Save $125,000 Report stated consolidation of these districts and the erection of one school would save $125,000. Erection of the school in Christian park has been the basis for meetings in the vicinity, but opposition to purchase of a site in the park, which can be bought from the park board, has decreased in the last few weeks, school officials said. “The committee recognizes there are other schools in which there are pressing needs that should be met.” the report continued. “In some cases the needs are as serious as the conditions stated here. “The new buildings recommended will provide permanent school facilities and will do away with transportation of many children in busses.”

G. 0. P. CLUB VOTES FOR LIQUOR REPEAL Calls on AH Representatives to Work for Abolition. flu United Press NEW YORK. March 11.—The National Republican Club was on record today for repeal of the eighteenth amendment. After four hours of bitter debate club members voted 461 to 345 for a resolution calling upon Republican representatives in congress to •■‘advocate and vote for repeal.” The total vote represented about 43 per cent of the club's approximate membership of 1.900. Predictions that numerous resignations would result from the vote freely were made by opponents of the resolution. They declared the vote placed the club in opposition to the party’s Kansas City platform and the Hoover administration. SNOW FLURRIES ENDED Wind Blocks Return of Winter: Mercury Slightly Lower. Snow flurries that threatened winter's return to Indianapolis this morning were dispersed by a fifteen-mile-an-hour wind early in the afternoon. Temperatures fell from near 40 to 34 degrees, where they were expected to remain until Wednesday. Weather bureau forecast for tonight and Wednesday promised clear weather, with little change in temperature. HEARING DATE IS SET Retrial of Realty Firm's Damage Suit Against County Asked. Motion for retrial of a $13,000 damage suit against the county by the College Hill Realty Company will be heard by Superior Judge William O. Dunlavy at 9:30 a. m. Wednesday. Five weeks ago the court awarded the damages to the realty firm. The case grew out of improvements on College avenue three miles north of Broad Ripple.

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Band of Beauties in Band Box

A criminal court jury this allcr- f , aon pondered the fate of Andrew .. s . .ldt, 66, charged with the murder of ' ’ A Jr is wife. Mrs. Mary Ann Judt, last ' f lssS f# t sptember. t . The jury received the case at —- !:45 this morning, adjourned for

JURY PONDERS FATE OF JODT Considers Wife Murder Case in Criminal Court. A criminal court jury this afternoon pondered the fate of Andrew Judt. 66. charged with the murder of his wife, Mrs. Mary Ann Judt, last September. The jury received the case at 11:45 this morning, adjourned for lunch after forty-five minutes’ deliberation without reaching a verdict and reconvened shortly before 2 p. m. State’s attorneys closed their arguments by pointing out that since Judt armed himself before going into the room of his home, where he shot his wife, the slaying must have been premeditated. Defense counsel declared he acted in self-defense against attack of Mrs. Judt with butcher knives and a rubber hose. Elect Schacht Successor Hu I'niled Pm* BERLIN, March 11.—The general council of the Reiehsbank elected Hans Luther president, of the bank today to succeed Dr. Hjalmar Schacht, resigned.

COP BYSTANDER DURING HOLDUP ‘Courtesy Sheriff’ Unaware of Station Robbery. Charles Riddle, 1409 Broadway, county Coffin politician, former works board member and a “courtesy” deputy sheriff, followed the rules of courtesy Monday night. Armed with a revolver and his little badge. Riddle sat in his car in the driveway of a gas station at Oliver and Rfver avenues while a bandit robbed Vernon B. Childress, attendant, of $25 and escaped. Riddle is not on the sheriff's pay roll but is a constant companion of courthouse politicians. Childress said the bandit drew a revolver and forced him to open the safe, becoming angry when Childress twice failed to hit the combination. Riddle told police he did not know Childress was being robbed until he walked into the station after the bandit casually departed. Sheriff George Winkler toclay asserted he did not give Riddle the badge he was wearing, but believed It was one of the courtesy badges issued during the regime of Omer Hawkins, ex-sheriff. who also served as county Republican chairman. STRICT ENFORCEMENT. VERDICT IN DRY POLL Farm Magazine Ballots Given As 272.826 “Dry,” 171,826 "Wet.” flu United Pre** WASHINGTON. March 11.—The United States wants stricter enforcement of the prohibition laws, according to a nation-wide poll conducted by the Pathfinder, a weekly publication here which circulates largely in rural districts. Results of the poll follow: Favoring stricter enforcement, 214.873. Government sale of light wines and beer. 75,604. Prohibition as is. 57.953. Government sale of hard liquor. 56.502. Private sale at non-drinking places. 24,252. Return of saloons, 15.444. The ballots were classified as 272,826 “dry,” and 171,826 “wet."

OUT of the bandbox jumps the big bassoon and a beauty monsoon. That’s what’ll happen Wednesday night at 8 in Indiana Central college auditorium when the Bandbox Review is presented by the public speaking department of the school and the college band. In the upper right photo, beauty has beaten the band out of the box. The young misses popping out of the bandbox are. (left to right, front row), Florence McCown, Margaret Berdell. Bertha Lammers and Mary Ellen Shambaugh: back rotv (left to right), Hazel Carter, Mary Esther Petty, Lucille

$300,000 Is Toll of Huge Blaze at Connersville Flames Under Control After Three-Hour Battle by Firemen. v Time* Snerint CONNERSVILLE, Ind.. March 11. —Fire today destroyed the First National bank building, the A. E. Leiter department store and the Green Drug Company building, with a loss of $300,000. The fire was under control at 1 p. m. after a three-hour fight by firemen. Origin has not been determined. Windows in buildings across the street were broken by heat. The burned structures were in the center of the business district. Fire companies from Richmond, Newcastle ar.d Rushville, assisted the Connersville department. Loss is believed entirely covered by insurance. Indianapolis fire companies Nos. 12 and 15 were rushed to Connersville after officials there appealed for aid. asserting that the fire was spreading rapidly. Companies from other towns near Connersville also responded to the alarm. COURT JOB FOR MXUNE Greensburg G. A. R. Veteran Chosen as Supreme Bench Sheriff. William McCune, Greensburg, Civil war veteran, was chosen by the supreme court today for the position of sheriff of the court. He succeeded Gaylor F. Meek, Gieensburg, who died recently after only one year’s service. It is traditional with the court to give the position to Civil war veterans.

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Cook and Marguerite Brocksmith. In the upper left photo Miss Hazel Carter, 1601 Edwards avenue, is testing the “heft” of the drum major’s baton. The band’s leader is Walter E. Hauswald, Alexis, 111. “The Charge of the Ticket Brigade" might be the title of the lower photo, as Miss Laura Patton of Warsaw borrows the drum major’s helmet and stick to lead, left to right. Mis Lenora Dix, Robinson, 111., and Miss Ardis Wiseman, Corydon, Ind„ in the sale of tickets for the production. The concert, and review is given under the direction of Nathan Davis and Leora Weimar, members of the college faculty.

MEURER AGAIN GIVEN STICKER - Renews War Against City Parking Restrictions. Albert F. Meurer, former city councilman who is fighting the loading zone provisions of the city traffic code, today possessed his second police sticker within a week on a charge of parking his automobile in the restricted downtown parking area. Meurer received the sticker after he parked in the space in front of the Occidental building, Illinois and Washington street, between t “shanty” of the Indianapolis Street Railway Company and a fire plug about forty feet east of the shelter. The entire area is marked off from the Illinois street curb to the required ten feet east of the fire plug. Despite this fact, a, Chevrolet coupe, owned by the street car company and operated by a company official is parked there, in some instances, for hours. A Times reporter and Meurer have seen the car there several times. Meurer now has a case pending in municipal court three as a result of his refusal to pay a $2 fine on a sticker he received last week for I restricted parking. Marine Killed by Error Bp United Press MANAGUA, Nicaragua, March 11. —Lieutenant Edward Selby of the United States marine corps was killed near Jinotega Monday when a guardsman mistook him for a bandit. Hourly Temperatures 6a. m 35 10 a. m 35 7a. m 36 11 a. m 37 Ba. m 36 12 (noon).. 38 9 a. m 39 1 p. m 39

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DEMAND MINE REVOLT AIRING IN CONVENTION Pennsy Delegates Force Full Expose Pledge From Lewis. GRAFT CHARGES FLUNG Realty Deals by Illinois Men Branded Frauds by Committee. Demands by delegates from anthracite mine unions of Pennsylvania to “know the truth” about the rebellion of Illinois miners against the United Mine Workers of America, threw the Illinois affair before the convention this afternoon. Forcing aside tranquil routine of the meeting. Pennsylvania delegates jerked the reins from John L. Lewis, president, during the morning session and forced him to a promise of a full airing of the situation during the afternoon. As the afternoon session began the committee on reports of officers opened the Illinois question to debate. “Men from the mines will tell you the truth about the Illinois affairs,” Lewis promised during the morning session, stemming a tide of unrest vdiich c . sed delegates in every section of .he crowded auditorium to leap to their feet, demanding hearings. Charges Graft In its report this afternoon, the committee on reports of officers made definite charges of alleged graft on the part of Illinois district former officials. “The expose of Illinois real estate transactions made by a committee of the international executive board paved the way for the later investigation which resulted in a full expose of embezzlement on the part of former subdistrict President D. B. Cobb, former Secretary-Treasurer E. P. Locien. and former district board member Len Fox, “the committee report declared. “They were indicted by a grand jury in Franklin county. Position of the international union has been completely vindicated in conviction of Cobb and Loden in the Franklin county circuit court on March 8. “The reprehensible part played by the district and sub-district organizations in attempting to obtain an injunction to restrain the international officers from revealing the true state of affairs existing in Illinois, should be condemned by this convention. Brought to Crisis The committee brought the affair to a crisis and opened it to debate with a recommendation that the convention concur in actions of the international officials and executive (Turn to Page 1, Second Section)

Noted Soprano, Peeved, Coming Back to U. S. Galli-Curci Cancels Tour of Europe Because of Papers’ Opposition. Bu United Press LONDON, March 11.—Amelita Galli-Curci, temperamental soprano, at present in Paris, has canceled her European tour and plans to sail for New York Wednesday, the Morning Telegraph said today. The report said the singer, miffed at what she regarded as the unfriendliness of certain newspapers in Europe, had announced she would not make her scheduled tour. “The Budapest newspapers campaigned against me,” Galli-Curci was quoted in the Telegraph. “They alleged I was receiving fabulous payments for my concerts which I would take back to rich America.” AGENTS RULED FREE TO PURCHASE BOOZE “Buys" to Get Dry Evidence Legal, Says Colorado Court, Bu United Press DENVER, March 11.—The Colorado supreme court has ruled prohibition agents who purchase liquor as evidence can not be made parties to violation. The high court denied an appeal from a conviction made by J. M. Adams, who contended two agents violated the law by purchasing liquor from him.

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Winders Is Made Chief of Dry Body Chosen Superintendent of Anti-Saloon League After Nomination. Dr. C. H. Winders today definitely became Indiana Anti-Saloon League superintendent at a reorganization meeting of the league’s headquarters committee. He succeeds Dr. E. S. Shumaker, who died several months ago, and his selection for the post came when committee members today unanimously ratified his nomination, sent to the local office by F. Scott Mcßride* national superintendent of the Anti-Saloon League. Winders acted in the post during Dr. Shumaker's long illlness, and after the former leader’s death continued in the leadership. Nomination of Winders followed refusal of Samuel P. McNaught of the lowa league to take the post. McNaught accepted the Ohio superintendency instead. In the committee reorganization T. F. Williams of Lafayette was named chairman; Ernest N. Evans of Indianapolis, vice-chairman, and H. B. Hostetter, secretary. First steps to erect a monument at the grave of Dr. Shumaker in Crown Hill cemetery started when league officials ordered an appropriation from league funds.

SLAIN GANGSTER IS PAID HOMAGE Underworld Out En Masse; Church in Blessing. }!i! United Press CHICAGO, March _ 11.—John (Dingbat) Oberta, gangster and politician, was buried today amid the luxurious trappings that the underworld reserves for its most colorful chieftains. Fifteen thousand persons massed around the small home of the “back-o'-the-yards” leader who was “taken for a ride” last week presumably in retaliation for hijacking beer. At the last minute two priests appeared and bestowed the benefits of the Catholic church on the Tux-edo-clad body that lay in a silvered bonze casket in the center of a flower-banked room. The mourning procession was halted temporarily while the priests reported sent by Cardinal Mundelein, entered the parlor where the gangster’s family mourned. Today’s funeral spectacle was the second in which the Widow Oberta had played a prominent part. Her first husband, Tim Murphy, also was assassinated. The floral display was the biggest and gaudiest since the funeral of Tony Capone, brother of Scarface Al, who was killed in a Chicago brawl.

3 INJURED IN CRASH Speeding Car Skids, Turns Over on Wet Road. Three persons were injured, two seriously, when a speeding sedan skidded and overturned on wet pavement on Brookville road, six miles east of the city, shortly before noon, Kenneth Ross, 23, Hotel Williams, may have a fractured skull, according to a New Palestine physician who gave first aid. His wife, Mrs. Alpha Ross, 20, was cut severely. LeRoy Richey, 19. of 741 West Washington street, Mrs. Ross’ brother, escaped with minor scratches and bruises. They were taken to Methodist hospital. VOTE POLICE ADDITION Safety Board Favors Building on Present Structure. Recommendation of Police Chief Jerry E. Kinney to build a three or five-story adddition at the rear of police headquarters rather than spend $17,000. proposed by the park board, to repair the building, was adopted by the safety board today. The addition would include two new courtrooms, city prison space and garage room. SEEKS SENATORIAL POST Governor Christianson of Minnesota Files for G. O. P. Nomination. ST. PAUL, March 11.—Governor Theodore Christianson today filed his candidacy for the Republican nomination for United States senator. The seat now is occupied by Thomas D. Schall.

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LOVE OF NATION FOR TAFT SYMBOLIZED IN TRIBUTE OF THOUSANDS IN CAPITAL RITES More Than 8,000 Pass by Bier in Rotunda of Government Building for Final Look at Genial Former President. HOOVER HONORS LATE U. S. JUSTICE Other High Officers Will Be Present at Ceremonies at Grave in Arlington; All Business Halts in Washington. BY RAYMOND CLAPPER United Press Staff Correspondent WASHINGTON, March 11.—The love that a nation bore V for William Howard Taft was symbolized today in a touching 1 final tribute by thousands of citizens of the capital who stood, silently, in a drenching spring rain as the final honors of the state were paid to the departed chieftain. For two hours, those of high and low degree who had waited in the rain filed through the rotunda of the Capitol past the catafalque upon which other Presidents lay in state in death—Lincoln, Garfield, McKinley and Harding. It was estimated that more than 8,000 persons passed by for a final look at the man who was beloved by so many for his genial good nature Other thousands lined the streets of the capital through which the brilliant funeral cortege moved to All Souls Unitarian church for the simple funeral ceremony which the former President had ordered. The funeral service at the church preceded the burial on a grassy slope in Arlington National cemetery overlooking the Capitol.

The body of the dead statesman was taken from the Capitol as the army band waiting below played; “Onward Christian Soldiers.” A hush fell upon the large crowd! waiting in the rain-swept plaza. I Many of them had been unable to get into the rotunda. Then the array of soldiers, sailors and marines, led by the army band, moved slowly across the plaza and down Capitol hill, in their midst the caisson bearing the body of the former President. The rain beat down, mercilessly, throwing a pall over the funeral cor-

tt tt a an b THE doors of the Capitol were closed to the public at 11:45, preparatory to moving the body to the church. The casket was lifted from the catafalque in the rotunda at 11:55 a. m. after it had been lying in state exactly one hour and fifty minutes. Military units massed on the Capitol plaza stood at attention as it was borne down the steps. As soon as the casket was placed on the caisson the official funeral procession formed to lead the way to the church. It was 12:15 when the procession moved away from the Capitol. One woman, Miss Alice Finney, suffered a broken leg in the crush of the crowd in the plaza as the body was brought down the Capitol steps. She fell from the side of a water fountain on the plaza and was sent to a hospital after being given emergency treatment at a led Cross station nearby.

The funeral procession which moved from the Capitol to the church was much larger than that which had escorted the body to the Capitol three hours earlier. It was composed of a battalion of infantry, a battalion of field artillery, a battalion of marines and a company of bluejackets. The army and marine bands played funeral dirges.

THE crowds along the street were augmented at 12:30 p m. when thousands of government workers were released to see the procession from the church to Arlington cemetery, which included 120 automobiles carrying President Hoover, members of the supreme court, and numbers of other high officials. While the body of the former chief justice was being moved from the Capitol, the supreme courtroom, where he presided for more than eight years, was the scene of a necessary routine business procedure. f Chief Justice Hughes, who suc-

Desecration Bu United Press LONDON, March 11.—Shades of William and Mary and James! Sweet memories at the Stuarts and Tudors and Yorks! They are putting an elevator in the Victoria Tower at Windsor Castle! Workmen have been laboring for months digging a hole in the thick ancient walls large enough to accommodate the elevator, and with the full knowledge and consent of the reigning royal family.

FEARS G. 0. P. SPLIT Warning Is Sounded by Nye on Tariff Battle. Bp United Press WASHINGTON. March 11.— | Warning that the Republican party faces another split similar to that j of 1912 if the senate approves the higher duties on sugar, lumber, and i oil was sounded today by Senator j Nye (Rep., N. D.), in a statement issued through the Democraitc national comimttee here. | While Nye and other western Republicans have joined with Demo- ; crats in the tariff coalition, his I statement was the first issued by a Republican through the publicity j organization maintained here by the Democratic national committee and was regarded as designed to bolster up the coalition. WOMAN FOUND SLAIN Body Is Discovered in Bushes Near Boulevard; Skull Is Crushed. Hi / United Press EAST HARTFORD. Conn.. March 11—The body of Mis. Frances Sylvester, 50, was found with a crushed skull concealed In bushes 300 yards from Connecticut boulevard today.

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tege. Uniforms of the large military escort were drab with rain. Flags and colors hung limply to their standards. A Negro was the last to look upon the lace of the dead statesman at the Capitol. He was at the end of the long line which had included many senators and representatives. White and black, young and old. were mingled in the solemn procession past the catafalque. A big policeman stationed at the casket lifted up little children to see the dead ex-President.

While the funeral ceremonies were in progress today, condolences continued to pour into the Taft home from all parts of the world. They came from the heads of many governments, including President Hindenburg of Germany, and from American diplomatic officials In all parts of the world.

ceeded Taft, entered the small chamber alone, took his place on the bench and announced that the court was adjourned until Wednesday. He left at once for the funeral. This formality was necessary as the court can adjourn only for a day at a time. Out at Arlington National cemetery. a group of workmen toiled industriously to prepare the grave for the body. The grave was lined inside with artificial grass which would remain green even after the earth was piled over the coffin. When that final task has been completed, artificial grass also will be laid over the top of the grave. Two carloads of flowers were heaped high within the tent at the scene of the grave. President and Mrs. Hoover left the White House for all Souls Unitarian church at 1.25. They were accompanied by secretaries Akcrson and Newton and other members of the White House staff including Rudolph Forster who served under Mr. Taft. Mrs. Taft and other members oi the family met the caisson at the church. They had remained at their home while the body lay in state at the Capitol.

‘ALKY’ FLAMES FATAL Man Bathing Feet in Inflammable Liquid Burned to Death. Bu United Press CHICAGO, March 11.—Arthur Valias, manufacturer, was burned to death today when a bowl of alcohol in which he was bathing his feet, caught fire and enveloped him in flames. Planes to Shorten Paris Trip Bu United Press PARIS, March 11.—Trans-Atlan-tic passengers out of New York, bound for Paris, soon will be able to make the trip in only four days, If success attends the efforts of the Cork (Ireland) harbor board to organize an air transport service between Cork and Paris, in connection with the liners that call at Queenstown.

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