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SHORTAGE OF ACCOUNTS LAID TO BANKHEAD Warrant to Be Obtained for Treasurer of Lake County. MISSING FOR FOUR DAYS Public Funds Are Believed Intact; Associates Fear Kidnaping. Hv United rre** EAST CHICAGO, Ind., Sept. 22. A definite shortage has been found in the accounts of the American State bank here, it was announced today after a conference between Prosecutor Oliver Starr and Thomas Barr, deputy state banking commissioner. It was intimated a warrant ■would be obtained for the arrest of Hazel T. Groves, president, and treasurer of Lake county. Completion of the audit was expected tonight. In the meanwhile, there was no information of the whereabouts of Groves, missing for four days. The bank was closed Saturday. The bank closed Saturday as a precautionary measure, and for examination after Groves had been missing two days. The banker has been prominent in Lake county politics for a number of years and, as treasurer, handled approximately $8,000,000 in public funds annually. Daniel Kreitzman, chief deputy of the county treasurer, stated Sunday night he was positive there were no discrepancies in Groves’ county records. Groves left his home Friday morning. There has been no report of him. His business associates believe he may have been kidnaped or attacked and robbed. LOSES PROPELLER, BUT LANDS PLANE SAFELY Makes Perfect Dead Stick Landing Despite Serious Accident. AKRON, 0., Sept. 22.—Carl Williams failed in his first attempt at cross country flying, but he was thankful today that he could narrate his failure when he gets back home at Tulsa, Okla. In company with two other planes, Williams was flying from Tulsa to Boston when he was startled to hear his motor screeching as he was soaring over Canal Fulton, near here. Shutting off the throttle which did not lessen the noise, the pilot was horrified to discover his propeller was gone. Despite the loss, however, Williams made a perfect dead stick landing. PROHIBITION NOT PARTY ISSUE, ASSERTS FESS Economic and Social Problem, Says Chairman of G. O. P. Committee. Itii United Press WASHINGTON, Sept. 22.—Prohibition is not a party issue in the current congressional campaign, Chairman Fess of the Republican national committee said today on his return to Washington. Fess said prohibition is an economic and social problem which should be settled without political bias. Both parties are divided on the issue, he added. SENATORS QUESTION GROCER-CANDIDATE Norris Double Faces Probers and Blames Self for Scheme. H n United l’reus LINCOLN, Neb., Sept. 22.—When George W. Norris, grocer, quit clerking and went into politics tc oppose Senator George W. Norris in the Nebraska primary, he desired “merely to force the senator to run as an independent,” the grocer told a senatorial investigating committee today. “This plan of filing was all of my own and no one else induced me or paid me a cent to become a candidate,” the grocer told Senators Gerald P. Nye and Porter H. Dale, committeemen. BUSINESS GAIN IS SEEN Decline at End, Export Trade Growing, Says Lamont. By United Press WASHINGTON. Sept. 22.—American business has “ceased its marked decline, and there are some distinctly encouraging features” for the immediate future. Secretary of Commerce Lamont said today. “The most encouraging aspects are the growth of export trade and the picking up of retail trade,’’ he saffi.

News for You More than a score of Indianapolis furniture stores will join in the observance of National Home Furnishings week. Sept. 26 to Oct. 4. Their windows will be decorated especially for the occasion and their new stocks should attract thousands of visitors and buyers. Times readers who plan to buy furniture this fail should welcome the series of articles which will start on The Times Home Page. Tuesday. They will be authentic, illustrated articles, revealing the newest modes In home furnishings There will be seven of these ' articles. Remember, the first one starts on Tuesday's Home page.

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TWO HUNTED IN SLAYING VANISH Negro and White Woman Sought in Girl’s Murder. Bu Times Special SOUTH BEND, Ind., Sept. 22.While police today Admitted they were without a definite clew to the brutal murder of Alice Woltman, 17, slain in her bed a week ago, it was learned that two persons wanted for questioning have disappeared from the city. One of the witnesses, whose names police refuse to make public, is a Negro. The other is a white woman. The Negro is sought for an explanation of a quarrel which he had with the slain girl in the rear of her father’s grocery store, where she had been employed as a clerk. The quarrel took place, police learned, on the afternoon preceding the murder. While the white woman sought in the case has no evident connection with the quarrel between Alice and the Negro, police are eager to question her.

FOUR ME IN FLAMES Factory Burns: Explosion of Liquor Still Blamed. B u I'nited Press TOLEDO, Sept. 22.—Four men were burned to death by fire that swept through the Carl J. Weber Manufacturing Company plant here today. The fire was caused by the explosion of a liquor still, Richard Lawler, district first chief, said. The bodies were burned so badly identification was impossible. Firemen came across the bodies, huddled in the wreckage of a 500gallon still, after they had battled the flames for several hours. The Weber company had been operating secretly and little was known of its activities. $30,000 BOOZE CARGO SEIZED: FIVE ESCAPE Crew sumps Over Side of Trawler, Swims to Shore. NEW YORK, Sept. 22.—Escaping machine gun fire from a coast guard patrol boat in Jones Inlet, L. 1., five men aboard the trawler Paul Jones today jumped over the side and swam ashore. The trawler with three hundred cases of liquor, valued at $30,000, was seized by the coast guard. CHARGES SEN. NYE ‘RAN’ Mrs. McCormick Says Probe Chief Fled From "Showdown.” Cu l'nitrd Press MATTOON, 111., Sept. 22.—Mrs. Ruth Hanna McCormick today accused Senator Gerald P. Nye of taking flight from Chicago when she sought a ‘‘showdown” with him on the charges that his committee had sponsored wire-tapping and burglary in its investigation of her primary electioneering expenses. WHEAT LEGISLATION DUE House Prober of Communists Confers With President Hoover. (ill r mfrrf Press WASHINGTON, Sept. 22.—Investigation of short selling of wheat on the Chicago market by the allRussian Textile Syndicate undoubtedly will lead to regulatory legislation affecting such sales. Chairman Fish (Rep., N. Yd of the house Communist investigating committee, said after conference with President Hoover today. On the market now! Fresh Eatmor Cranberries—economical in cost —one sound makes 10 Minute Cranberrr Sauce for tvrAre ocoole—cood with all meats—deheiau# for desserts—Ad>

Hu I titled Press _ LONDON, Sept. 2. Lloyd George has had his hair cut. The news caused a sensation among the public and despair among cartoonists. For years the flowing white locks of the Welsh statesman have been a favorite subject for caricature. Newspapers published “before and after” pictures of the former premier today and he looked like another man. The reason for his decision to abandon his famous mane was not divulged.

REBEL RETREAT SIGNALS ENDING OF CHINA'S WAR Manchurian Ruler Joins Nationalist General in Drive for Peace. BY D. C. BESS United Press Staff Correspondent PEIPING, China, Sept. 22.—The arrival today outside Peiping of the powerful Manchurian armies of General Chang Hsueh-Liang virtually was a signal for the ending of China’s civil war. Complete victory for Chang, who sided with General Chiang KaiShek, the young Nationalist leader, forecast by students of China, and is seen as a triumph for the younger generation of war lords. It is expected to be an important step in Chang’s efforts to united China as a republic. Both Chang and Chiang are of the modernistic school of Chinese politicians who form the Nationalist party, which most students of affairs of China agree is the only group capable of uniting the country and fostering progress. Feng’s Forces in Retreat Although fierce fighting continued bat ween national government troops from Nanking, under Chiang, and the rebel forces of General Feng Yu-Hsiang, peace apparently is not far off, as Feng’s forces retreat slowly. Chang’s Manchurian forces were approaching Peiping from Hopei, awaiting complete withdrawal of the rebel forces of General Yen HsiShan before taking over the city. Feng and Yen headed the northern revolt against Nanking and the intervention of Chang apparently frees the Nationalists from the menace of Communist outbreaks in the south and military opposition in the north. Father Is Assassinated Chiang defeated Chang Tso-Lin, father of the present Manchurian ruler, to establish the Nationalist regime at Nanking. Chang HsuekLiang became ruler when his father was assassinated and his joining Chiang was not surprising because he always has shown sympathy toward the Nationalist general. The siding of Chang with Chiang was the signal for Yen to start retreating. Nationalist Head Dies Bu United Press SHANGHAI, Sept. 22.—General Tan Yen Kai, president of the executive Yuan (branch) of the state council, highest executive body of the Nationalist government, died at Nanking today. National mourning was proclaimed. Tan will be given a state funeral.

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Aimee Semple McPherson is which she appears in the pulpit i Los Angeles and exhorts sinners to Thli Is (be first af four stories on the colorful career of Aimee Semple McPherson and her mother co-evaneelist. Mrs. Minnie Kennedy. BY DON ROBERTS XEA Service Writer • Copyright, 1930. NEA Service. Inc. I I OS ANGELES, Sept. 22.—Angelus Temple—sl,soo,ooo monument to evangelistic enterprise, where calm divines walk peacefully through hushed halls and a great organ voices serenity—is all agog

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H. HOOVER JR. STRICKEN WITH TUBERCULOSIS President’s Son Is Suffering From Limited Infection, Asserts Physician. CONDITION IS NOT GRAVE White House Doctor and Associates Think Rest Will Effect Cure. Bn United Press WASHINGTON, Sept. 22.—A thorough examination of Herbert Hoover Jr. by Dr. Joel T. Boone, White House physician, this week-end revealed the President’s son has a limited tubercular infection which Boone believes can be healed by rest and diet, it was announced at the White House today. Boone said young Hoover would have to give up all business connections and take a complete rest for many months. He is a consulting radio specialist for the Western Air Express. Dr. Boone plans to keep the young man at his father’s Rapidan camp until cool weather and then bring him to Washington for another examination. Where he will be sent after that is as yet undetermined. Boone and other White House officials were at pains to emphasize that although young Hoover’s tubecular infection clearly was established, it had been discovered early enough to offer hopes of a complete cure. Boone said he personally was very optimistic over the prospect of eliminating the disease. The White House physician said that the week’s rest young Hoover has had at Rapidan already has improved his condition. Young Hoover’s wife arrived here today from Pasadena, Cal., their home, to be with her husband. Their three children were left in California. The President’s son, who is 27, has been here for some time. BRIBERY ADMITTED Former Coast Guard Pleads Guilty; Goes to Prison. By Untied Press CLEVELAND, Sept. 22.—Pleading guilty to charges of attempted bribery, Henry Olsen, former chief boatswain’s mate, assigned to the Marble Head coast guard station near Sandusky, was sentenced to fifteen months in Atlanta federal prison today and fined SI,OOO. Olsen admitted he offered Captain John Daly of the Cleveland coast guards SSOO if he would permit entrance of rum runners from Canada into Ohio ports. FEAR COUPLE DROWNED Search for College Student, Fiancee Missing on Canoe Ride. Bu United Press TOLEDO, Sept. 22.—A police quest was instituted today for Edmund Wynne Reed, 23, Toledo university student, and his fiancee Miss Eleanor Demars, 23, who disappeared after starting on a canoe ride on the Maumee river Sunday night. Searchers believed they were drowned.

shown at the left in the robes in it her $1,500,000 Angelus temple in save their souls. again. Sister Aimee and Ma are doing battle once more. Aimee end Ma have been doing this sort of thing now for two years, but the passage of time doesn’t seem to lessen the heat of controversy. "Aimee,” of course, is the one and only Aimee Semple McPherson, whose exploits in the clutches of kidnapers earned her world-wide front page news stories. “Ma” is Mrs. Minnie Kennedy, co-founder of Angelus Temple and warrior extraordinary. %-

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Herbert Hoover Jr. Herbert Hoover Jr., elder son of the President, is suffering from a limited tuberculosis infection, it was announced today. ARTIFICIAL LUNG WINNING FIGHT Pretty Nurse, Paralyzed, Is Likely to Live. Bu United Press CHICAGO, Sept. 22. Frances McGann, pretty student nurse, was taken for short intervals today from the casket-like respirator where she has spent ten days fighting for breath in a battle against infantile paralysis. During the intervals, she breathed naturally. Physicians at St. Luke’s hospital said t - - believed she would recover, but probably would have to remain in the drinker, “artificial lung,” part of the time for several weeks yet. Miss McGann wast stricken ten days ago and immediately placed in the respirator. The paralysis deadened the muscles of her lungs and she would have died, her physicians said, if the respirator, the only one in the middle west, had not been available. NO TORE’: MONEY FOR GOLF INJURIES ASKED Alleged Failure to Warn on Drive Is Basis of Trial. By United Press PITTSBURGH, Sept. 22.—Maul’ice A. Nernberg’s alleged failure to yell “fore” while driving on a golf course made him liable for damages, it was contended today when a suit against Nemberg, believed to be the first of its kind filed in the United States, was heard in common pleas court. Leon H. Benjamin filed the suit, claiming he suffered concussion of the brain and loss of five teeth when a ball driven by Nernberg hit him. BANDIT PAIR IS FOOLED Hold Up Grocery Store, but Get Nothing for Their Trouble. Two bandits held up the Standard Grocery Company’s store, 1859 North Alabama street, early today, but got nothing for their pains. Allen Noblett, 2939 Sutherland avenue is manager of the store.

At the right, her mother, Mrs. M in a temple tableau in which younj prominent part. The temple is a great building situated half-way between wicked Hollywood and downtown Los Angeles. lit faces on charming Echo park. Tail radio towers rear themselves frojr> its domed roof and station KFSG is heard far and wide with the message of cheer and brotherly love broadcast daily by Sister McPherson. a a a THE most recent feud began over a broken nose Ma sustained at the hands of her daughter

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MAYOR TO MEET WITH SAFETY BOARD TO CLEAR UP CITY POLICE SCANDAL

Session This Week to Be First Step to Crush Alleged Corruption. 18 COPS ARE HELD Conspiracy to Violate Dry Law, Taking of Bribes Charged. Shakeup of the Indianapolis police force, which would bring a change of patrolmen and officers into reputed gambling and booze districts of the city, will be the chief topic at a special meeting of the board of safety with Mayor Reginald H. Sullivan this week. The session will be the first step in the drive of city officials to crush alleged, coiTuption in the police force, following the arrest of eighteen patrolmen and officers, by federal authorities Saturday. The police are charged with conspiracy to violate the national prohibition law, and are alleged to have accepted bribes to protect liquor sales in alleged booze joints. With activities concentrated at city hall and fedei’al building today, reports were in circulation at courthouse that the Marion county grand jury will begin probe immediately into alleged police protection of gambling. Reorganization Is Favored The county prosecutor admitted that facilities were being organized for launching the investigation this week. It reliably was reported that grand jurors have delved secretly into tales of police “pay offs.” The safety board, Police Chief Jerry Kinney, and Sullivan not only will look over the results of the booze charges by the government, but also will consider the shakeup in the light of a series of reports that have been received about vice and gambling in Indianapolis. Frank C. Dailey, former United States district attorney, and board member, favors complete reorganization of the police foi’ce to place in law violating sections, police who have proved themselves to be honest and law enforcing. Meeting to Be Private Sullivan is depending on Dailey as leader of the stamping, moping out process against crime and the al-

MUNCIE’S PONZI GIVES SELF UP; GOES TO PRISON Alpha Holaday Pleads Guilty to Charges of Deserting His Wife and Violations of Blue Sky Laws.

Bu Times Special MUNCIE, Ind., Sept. 22.—Alpha Holaday, Muncie’s so-called Ponzi, whose investment schemes are said to have cost eastern Indiana residents thousands of dollars, surrendered himself here today after

innie Kennedy, is shown preaching ; women dressed as angels play a Aimee, so Ma claims. And Sister Aimee is indignant at such an insinuation Back of the battle is a lengthy story of the jealousy of two women. Aimee has W'on. Two years ago the first open clash came. “Aimee is worldly,” shouted Ma. Horror-stricken temple officials tried their best to halt the flow of stories that went out. Ma’s charges were hurled when Sister bobbed those auburn tresses, (Turn to e 14)

Ogden Charges Cops Shielding Organized Vice

Gambling and syndicated vice is where the big police “pay-off” lies in the Indianapolis police department and the booze business is a mere side line in comparison, At-torney-General James M. Ogden charged today. Ogden’s allegations were made in commenting to The Times on the part his office played in the police booze ring roundup of Saturday. “This investigation was partially initiated by my office following information given me regarding local conditions after my Indiana State Bar Association speech,” Ogden declared. “I put Merle Wall, deputy attor-ney-general, in charge of the work in this city and had a special investigator working with the federal men on the north side. We didn't have a hand in the East Washington street investigation. “Sphere of our office is confined to the liquor investigation. But from what we learned that is merely a side graft for police in comparison with the vice and gambling business.” leged police corruption, to cooperate with Charles R. Myers, board president; Donald S. Morris, board members and Kinney in bringing the reported activities to a halt. The question may be discussed at the regular board meeting Tuesday, but Dailey, due to business in court, probably will not be able to attend. Sullivan said the special meeting with i? 3 board will be private and will gi/e the board opportunity to discuss the present situation and future moves. In an effort to place the police force on a temporary efficiency schedule, Kinney ordered municipal court bailiffs George Low and Henry Dugan, and Tildon Smith, juvenile court bailiff, into active police duty today. Kinney Is Upheld According to current rumors, Dailey may be called upon by. ciri officials to act as Indianapolis police superintendent. Dailey’s activities, if this should happen, would be to probe further l-eports of alleged bribery and corruption. Sullivan today dispelled rumors that Kinney might be dismissed as a result of the recent outbreaks. “We picked Kinney for the place after considering many men,” he

being a fugitive from justice for two years. Holaday forfeited his bonds in criminal actions here and had been sought throughout the country. His investment company actually paid many persons as high as 50 per cent, but this was alleged to have served only to draw in more accounts. Many persons lost their lifetime savings in his company, which was branded by authorities as one of Indiana’s greatest swindles. He served a term in the state prison and on his release was rearrested on numerous other charges, growing out of his company’s activities. Holaday walked into the sheriff’s office this morning to submit to arrest. He then pleaded guilty to charges of wife desertion and violation of the blue sky laws and received concurrent sentences of one to three years in prison. 2 INTRUDERS ROUTED Negroes in Bedroom Flee as Woman Screams. Two Negroes who attempted to overpower Mrs. Ella Hinsley in a bedroom of her home, at 1227 Bellefontaine street, early today, ran away when her son Frrnk was awakened by her screams. NAME Duchess of York’s New Baby to Be Christened Margaret Rose. Bu United Press LONDON, Sept. 22.—The duchess of York’s new baby will be named Margaret Rose, it was announced today. The christening will be held in a private chapel of Buckingham palace next month. UPHOLD. sl.lO TAX RATE Resolution Approves City’s Move; Adopted by Southsiders. Resolution upholding the city civil tax rate of sl.lO has been adopted by the central committee of the South Side Civic Clubs, of which J. Ed Burk is chairman. Hourly Temperatures 6a. m 67 10 a. m 78 7a. m 68 11 a. m 79 Ba. m—. 72 12 (noon).. 82 9a. m 76 Ip. mil... 85

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Marion County Grand Jury Is Expected to Follow Up U. S. Action. DAILEY MAY HEAD FORCE Sullivan Dispels Runors That Kinney Will Be Let Out. said. “Kinney is honest and we trust him to the limit. There will be no dismissal order as far as he is concerned and we w r ant him to know we have all confidence in him.” Covered Only Two Districts Sullivan said that Kinney has had direct charge of the department’s operations and that this policy would be continued and no action will be taken without first consulting Kinney, or recommending moves. Federal officers covered only two police districts in the city in their investigation that led to the grand jury indictments, according to George R. Jeffrey, district attorney, and, it is known, information of improper action on the part of policemen, some of whom may be included in the federal cleanup, is before city officials. The policemen indicted arc; Lieutenant Marion Van Sickle, Sergeants James O’Brien, Joseph Everson and John Volderauer, and patrolmen Noel Stark, Harry Bridwell, Clifford Brown, George B. Strieker, Oliver Quinette, Ned Hoagland. Ralph Lambert, David Curran, Claude Reidenbaugh, Otis Tyner, Thomas Sullivan, Martin O’Brien,’ Fred Hague, and Thomas J. Gray. Ten additional policemen were exonerated by the grand jury because there was insufficient evidence to convict, it was learned today. Bonds Set at $3,500 Each All of the officers were arrested and released on $3,500 bond Saturday, with the exception of Voider - auer who was out of the city. He surrendered at the federal marshal’s , office today and provided $3,500 I bond. Twelve of he officers were arrested by Harry Wertz, United States marshal, after they had been herded into the office of Jerry Kinney, police chief. The others were taken at 11 p. m. roll call at police headquarters Saturday. Lambert, Curran, Reidenbaugh, Tyner, Sergeant Everson, Gray and Hague were said to have been indicted jointly with Cecil McDaniels, 314 North Douglass street, for alleged protection of a booze joint which he is said to have operated at the location. All the others were indicted with Chris Schischcoff and Chris Vilashcoff, operators of a poolroom and restaurant at 843 East Washington street. Bribes Are Charged In each instances the officers are alleged to have accepted bribes, and, in some instances, are alleged to have taken drinks in the places. While awaiting to provide bonds in the marshal’s office Saturday afternoon the policemen were loud in their denials cf accusations lodged against them by the government. Hoagland was more talkative than others. “Don’t think I’m going to take this lying down,” he said. “There’s a lot of birds out walking the streets right now t iat will be a lot more worried than I am. I’m not going before a bar of justice and keep my mouth shut. Some of these fellows tell you to ‘sit tight and everything will be all right. Somebody better do something about this or there will be plenty of talk.” Early Trials Sought Stark is a brother of Prosecutor Judson L. Stark, Republican nominee for re-election, and denied any implications in the allegations. Safety board members Kinney ana Sullivan are attempting to reorganize the force sufficiently to handle department work without adding new men until the trials of the indicted officers are held. Myers was to confer with Jeffrey in an effort to have the trials held as spon as possible, although it is not likely the court hearings will start until November. The evidence, according to Jef(Turn to Page 2)

Backgammon Is Back as Best Winter Sport Watch The Times’ Home Page Tuesday for the first of a series of timely articles explaining the principles of the game of backgammon, which has taken the country by storm. The series, written briefly and concisely by an acknowledged authority on pastime, will be of interest to all Times readers The articles will begin with a simple explanation of the game and will deal later wjtti the finer points of play. Mdst of the stories will be accompanied by diagrams. The story of how the craze has swept the nation is told on Today’s Home Page.