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DRY LEAGUE CHARGED WITH CORRUPT ACTS Bu United Press WASHINGTON. April 15.—Demand that the senate lobby committee investigate the activities of the Anti-Saloon League and the southern Methodist board of temperance and social service was made today by Representative Tinkham <Rep. t Mass.), in concluding his charge of lobbying by prohibition organizations. Tinkham, colorful wet representative of an aristocratic Boston district, charged the Anti-Saloon League with “flagrant and audacious violation of the federal corrupt practices act.” The southern Methodist board, which is headed by Bishop James Cannon Jr., was accused of “coercive lobbying.” In two previous appearances at the senate committee's inquiry' into lobbying by wet and dry organizations, Tinkham had assailed the Methodist board of temperance, prohibition and public morals and the federal council of churches, asking the activities of each be investigated. Cannon Is Made Target Bishop Cannon was the particular target of Tinkham's attack today. Cannon, one of the most zealous of the anti-Smith Democrats in the last presidential campaign, was charged with having made in 1926 nn “audacious sectarian appeal for prohibition legislation with an implied threat of political reprisals." These charges followed Tinkham's presentation of a letter from Cannon to Vice-President Curtis, at that time Republican floor leader of the senate. The letter asked Curtis to bring up certain prohibition legislation in the senate. Tinkham asserted the Anti-Saloon League and its state branches had spent $13,065,313 from 1920 to 1925 and filed only “meager returns” in Its report to the clerk of the house. Paid Volstead Expenses He said the league's expenditures from 1883 to 1926 aggregated $67,565,313 and that “these vast sums were collected and expended for political purposes.” Tinkham asserted the Anti-Saloon League had paid the campaign expenses of Andrew J. Volstead, "know‘ing Mr. Volstead was to introduce the so-called Volstead act and was to be chairman of the committee to which would be referred the bill in question.” The Massachusetts representative asked the lobby committee to inquire into the sources of the league's revenue, saying they have never been made public. Referring to F. Scott Mcßride, general superintendent of the league, as its “chief lobbyist," Tinkham declared “very large sums of money are still being raised by the league for political and legal purposes. EASTER THEFT IS FATAL Lad Stealing Copper to Buy New Suit Is Electrocuted. Bn United Press SAN DIEGO. Cal., April 15. ■When he climbed into a power tower to steal copper wire so that he might have money to buy anew Easter *uit, Lewis McCoy, 14. came m contact with a 500.00-volt wire and was killed.

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Muscle Shoals Bill Is Shelved by Committee Bu United Press WASHINGTON. April 15.—The house military affairs committee definitely shelved the Norris resolution providing for government operation of Muscle Shoals today. The bill was withdrawn after preliminary discussion within the committee revealed wiespread opposition. The bill passed the senate for the third time several weeks ago. A subcommittee of five was appointed to draw up anew bill providing for leasing of Muscle Shoals to a private corporation. By its action today the committee virtually junked all the Muscle Shoals measures now before it. HAYES WORKERS STAY ON STRIKE 200 Vote to Stand Firm on Wage Demands. After reports by a committee that officials of the Hayes Body Corporation had refused to meet their demands and. instead, had announced that all striking sheet metal workers were “discharged,” approximately 200 strikers voted this morning to remain on strike until demands are met. In a meeting held in the rear of 1218 South Meridian street, the strikers received a report from a committee that a visit had been made to the plant and that officials there declared all strikers were discharged and, if they returned to work, must do so as new employes, hired through the employment office. Strikers heard reports, also, that stocks of body materials were running low and that a tieup of the plant seems imminent. Officials at the plant today refused to comment on the strike situation. The strikers demand $1 an hour. Another meeting of strikers will be held at 9:30 Wednesday morning. An organizer from the International Labor Defense League is expected to form a union of the strikers. HOTEL ELEVATOR FALLS Chattanooga Mayor. Nine Others Hurt in Four-Story Drop. Bu r nited Press CHATTANOOGA, Ten.. April 15. —Mayor E. D. Bass and nine other persons, injured when an elevator in the Patten hotel plunged four floors, were in hospitals today. Fifteen persons filled the elevator to capacity, when the car plunged to the basement. STRIVE TO SAVE KITTEN Capital Firemen May Tear D6wn Wall to Rescue Cat. Bu United Press WASHINGTON. April 15. A starving kitten has caused the fire department rescue squad here two days of hard work, and it isn't through yet The kitten fell through a hole between two walls of an apartment house. Efforts to rescue it with grappling hooks have failed and the cat's would-b? savers fear they will have to tear down part of the wall.

TRACTION KING TRYSTS BARED BY ACTRESS Bu United Press NEW YORK. April 15.—Olga Edwards, 34. testified today in her own defense at her trial on charges of extortion and named her accuser, Nathan L. Amster, 60-year-oid traction magnate, as the father of her 6-year-old son Lee. The defendant told of innumerable trysts with Amster and described a meeting in Paris wherein, she said, they discussed the characteristics of a child they hoped to have. “I remember,” she testified in a clear, carrying voice, “that he said in their family, they always had wanted a girl and were disappointed because they never had one. I always wanted a boy. I asked him if it wouldn’t be all right if I had one.” “I told him that love children often were more intelligent and beautiful than others. I said I wanted a son to have his marvelous brain, because he was so good and sweet. He said he wanted it to have my eyes.” Miss Edwards, clad in the same worn blue suit, blue hat and brown fur she has worn daily throughout the trial in general sessions court, described her meetings with Amster in detail that became so intimate Judge Rosalsky finally suggested much of the testimony could be eliminated. She denied Amster’s allegation that she had told him she wanted to have a “eugenic baby” like Isadora Duncan’s. “Why, I thought eugenic meant healthy,” she explained.

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Latest but incomplete figures for Indianapolis in the Literary Digest prohibition poll today give: For enforcement, 4,420; modification, 6,466; repeal, 6,543; total, 17,429. r-p\HE TIMES invites every voter in Indianapolis to register his or her choice on strict enforcement, modification or repeal of the nation's dry law, as a check on the country-wide poll being sponsored by the Literary' Digest, This action is taken in acceptance of an invitation from The Digest, The votes will be checked carefully to prevent duplication, and every effort made to insure an absolutely fair ballot. Please vote promptly, do not fail to write your name and address clearly, and state whether male or female. Vote on one proposition only. Mail or bring your ballot to The Times office. A baUot box is provided on the first floor of The Times office for your convenience. Mail votes should be addressed to The Times Vote Editor.

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Fight for It Bu United. Press DETROIT , April 15. Theresa M. Aronica , seeking a divorce from Perry Aronica , charges him with cruelty, in that he refused to permit her and the children to listen to Amos V Andy on the radio each evening. No sacrifice is too great to hear Amos *n’ Andy on the radio, in the opinion of millions of the nation’s broadcast fans. They’re irresistible on the air, and the story of thenlife, as it is being published in The Times, is equally good. Turn to Page 15 for today’s Interesting installment, then call The Times circulation department, Riley 5551, and subscribe, so you’ll get all the remaining articles in this great series. And don’t forget to ask for back numbers, starting with last Friday’s issue, when the Amos ’n’ Andy series began.

OUSTS MM GROUP Charter of Illinois District Revoked by Lewis. Carrying out a systematic campaign against mine union secessionists in Illinois, John L. Lewis, president of the United Mine Workers of America, today announced revocation of the charter of subdistrict 4, District 12, at Springfield, 111.

ARMED GUARD DOUBLED AT MARION JAIL (Details on Page 9) BY CHARLES E. CARLL Times Staff Correspondent MARION, ind., April 15.—A terse message that crackled over the underworld grapevine telegraph into police headquarters here today spurred police in their search for Lloyd Humphrey, Elwood, brother of two men held in connection with Marion bombing outrages. The message to police was that Humphrey would not be taken alive. Attached with it was a rumor that a car had been seen on Elwood streets, a machine gun mounted in the tonneau. An affidavit charging conspiracy to murder was filed today against Lloyd Humphrey. Startling revelations in anew angle to the bombing case were expected today when an unidentified person was being interviewed by detectives. Armed Guard Doubled With Walter Mazurka, Chicago henchman of Scarface A1 Capone, in county jail, Marion authorities grew fearful of gang outrages and ordered the armed guard at the jail doubled. Although Mazurka, who nonchalantly ca'ied Police Chief Lewis Lindenmuth on the phone and then gave himself up Monday afternoon to find out “what it was all about,” denied he was connected with any gangsters in “a business way,” police were wary. After hours of questioning by police and detectives, Mazurka was placed in jail for more questioning this morning after the arrival of Ora Slater, noted investigator. Object of Wide Search Mazurka became the object of a nation-wide search when three Chicago men, held here on charges of murder in connection with three bombings that took five lives, were driving his car last Tuesday when arrested. Mazurka denied any connection with bombings and admitted loaning his auto to Peter Kmieciak and Joe Beckett, alias Eddie Multanski, under arrest here. He said Harry Danforth, alias Joe Pardo, was not with them when they left Chicago in his c&f “to drive into Indiana for a few hours.” Others under arrest in the bombing inquiry are Mrs. Erma Fern Legos, widow of Andrew Legos, labor leader; Vernon and Duke Humphrey of Elwood. Muzurka denied knowing these persons. Legos was killed when a bomb exploded in his car when he stepped on the starter a few weeks after three men lost their lives when the local labor temple was reduced to ruins by a bomb. Kmieciak and Beckett were questioned again early this morning, after Mazurka completed his statement. It was understood that the chief point in Mazurka’s statement was that he “made liars out of the others.” Two affidavits charging the suspects with conspiracy to commit murder were filed in circuit couft today when defense counsel demanded preliminary hefiring in municipal court. Those accused in the new affidavits are: Kmieciak, Danford, Beckett, Mrs. Legos and the Humprey brothers. '

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Booze Law May Block Mother’s Gold Star Trip Bu United Press .... . DETROIT, April 15.—A gold star mother, Mrs. Elizabeth White, 50, today found herself entangled in the laws of the country for which her son Stanley sacrificed his life. Mrs. White was at liberty on a personal bond, charged with selling a half pint of liquor to a policeman. She denies her guilt. In meager circumstances, Mrs. White has been planning to visit her son’s grave in France through the Gold Star Mothers’ pilgrimage, financed by the government, this summer.

WHITE GIRL IS NEGRO'S BRIDE Porter Weds Stenographer in Pennsylvania. Bu United Press LANCASTER, Pa.. April 15. Willard C. Temple, 25, Negro porter, and Miss Margaret H. Drake, 24, white stenographer, both of Harrisburg, Pa., were married here today by the Rev. Maris F. Matthews, pastor of the Ebenezer Baptist church. The couple obtained a marriage license Monday. This was the third case of interracial marriage here in the last eight years. Bu United Press HARRISBURG, Pa., April 15. Willard Temple, Negro, who married Miss Margaret Drake, white girl, at Lancaster today, was arrested here last January for drawing a knife on a taxicab driver. He was fined SSO, and because he refused to pay he was given a two months sentence in the county Jail, but later was released when he paid part of the fine. Miss Drake formerly was an employe of the state health department. She appeared as a character witness for Temple In his January trial, and later was released from state employ. Last week Temple, a porter in a barber shop, was arrested and forfeited $25 deposit for repairing the young woman’s automobile in front of his home here, after police had warned him against making repairs on the street. Hourly Temperatures 6a. m 50 10 a. m 63 7a. m..,., 51 11 a. m 62 Ba. m.., % . 55 12 (noon).. 60 9a. m 61 Ip. m..... 67

Opening Day Contests and Probable Batteries

NATIONAL LEAGUE AT NEW YORK Boston—Set bold and Spohrer. New York—Walker and Hogan. AT BROOKLYN Philadelphia—Sweetland and Darla. Brooklyn—Clark and Pieinich. AT CINCINNATI Pittsburgh—Kremer and Hemsley. Cincinnati—Lneaa and Gooch. AT ST. LOUIS St. Louia—Johnson and Wilson. Chicago—Blake and Hartnett.

INDIANS TO BLAST LID OFF 1930 A. 4 SEASON IN CLASH TODAY WITH KANSAS CITY Beginning today, everything counts. Pre-season dope either will be kicked into a cocked hat or run true to predictions when the runs are summed up as the sun goes down on the opening day struggles in the American Association. It is the start of the twenty-ninth race in the big minor circuit of the middle west. Indianapolis drew the prize ticket in the first day assignment of games, with the champion Kansas City Blues supplying the opposition for Johnny Corriden’s Indians at Washington Park. The inaugural A. A. battle was ushered in with a gala parade downtown and a series of ceremonies at the West Washington street diamond just before the umpires called the athletes to attention. Hostilities were to start at 3 o’clock. Champions of 1928 vs. champions of 1929, and both “little world’s series” winners in their pennant years—that’s the setup for the baseball blow-off in the Iloosier capital.

Mike Cvengros, veteran southpaw, had been nominated to face the invading Cowboys from the Missouri hills, and in the box for the visitors was to be the elongated Tom Sheehan, righthander of experince and fame, with a record of many triumphs in previous seasons over the local nine. Big John Peters was picked to do the backstopping for the champs and Buck Crouse, Hoosier reared, and formerly of the Chicago White Sox, was billed to wear the catching tools for the Tribesmen. Mayor Reginald H. Sullivan was to be honorary pitcher and planned to take the honorary sphere and propel it in the direction of the home plate, where Governor Harry G. Leslie hoped to catch it, with or without aplomb. The “Gov.” preferred to pitch, but gave way to “Sully” when (he city chieftain entered a complaint to the effect he never was a catcher. The big parade formed in the vicinity of Meridian and North streets at 1 o’clock and the head of the column started the march at 1:30, with the line of march as follows: South on Meridian street, around Monument Circle to Washington street; then west on Washington street to the baU park. Civic and luncheon clubs, business houses and prominent firms

AMERICAN LEAGUE AT PHILADELPHIA New York—Plpgras and Dickey. Philadelphia—Grove and Cochrane. AT BOSTON Washington—Jones and Kael. Boston—Raffing and Berry. AT CHICAGO Cleveland —Hudlln and L. SewelL Chicago—Thomas and Kiddle. AT DETBOIT St, Louis—Gray and FerrelL Detroit—Sorrell and Shea. ,

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took part and numerous float* added glamour to the booster event. Seven city bands were distributed among the five parade sections and the ball players of both teams rode in the first group along with city officials, club officials and other dignitaries. Prizes galore have been donated for parade features and for “firsts” during the opening day contest and the diamond pastimers who have the fortune to get away with colors flying will be rewarded for their efforts. A squad of marines were to be at the park to raise the flag after the annual march to center field. City boosters have given willing hands to pepping up the opening and it the “average fans,” usually quiet, but nevertheless important, do their share, a crowd of goodly proportions was expected to be present when the first swatter went to the plate. Exclusive announcement in N The Times Monday naming Cvengro* and Sheehan as starting pitchers still held good at noon, according to statements by Manager Corrlden and Zwilling. Naturally, these Singers were to come in for close observation during the warm-up this afternoon, but there was hardly a chance either pilot would change his mind. Eddie Sicking. Tribe second sacker, was a doubtful starter, owing to a spike injury received Sunday, but was eager for action, and advised Corriden he would be ‘‘in there" ts the injured ankle showed any improvement in drill. Otherwise Bud Connolly was to be stationed at second, where he performed for more than two years. Pitcher* Boone and Payne were others marked up on the crippled list by minor ailments. Johnny Corriden, Tribe boss, believed Mike Cvengros up to form after a glowing training season and figured the lefthander would give Tom Sheehan a real battle for mjwjd honor* 1© the inaugural .

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