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BIG BUSINESS FIRM IN FARM BOARDSTAND Opposition Is Reaffirmed to Interference in Private Trade Activities. STONE TALKS TO ‘FOES’ Commission Justified in Its Emergency Actions, Chairman Says. By United Presa ATLANTIC CITY, N. J., May I. Opposition of the United States Chamber of Commerce to any activities of the federal farm board which interfere with private business was reaffirmed, inferentially, today, after a defense of the board’s policies by Chairman James C. Stone, who pleaded for business cooperation and said the board was not bolshevistic. Julius Barnes, chairman of the Chamber board of directors and leading foe of the farm board’s grain stabilization program, rose at the end of Stone’s speech and pledged co-operation of business to the board, but only to the point where it “does not violate the economic convictions of organized business.” This was interpreted to mean the continued hostility of the Chamber to the competition of the board with private business, and indicated the Chamber again will reaffirm its opposition to this phase of the board’s activities. Stone Defends Board , “The board believes what was done to have been fully justified by the serious emergency that faced agriculture,” Stone told the organization from which has come the brunt of criticism. "Any losses that may be sustained by the revolving fund from these operations will be inconsequential, compared to the benefits to our people.” Stone, however, assured business that the stabilization activities, in which 200,000,000 bushels of wheat have been withdrawn from the market to peg the price of the board, would be used only for temporary emergencies. Agriculture Comes Last Stone reminded the business men that the government had done many things for business, and said that agriculture had been taken care of at last. The farm act, he argued, was in no way “class legislation.” lie appealed for co-operation between business and agriculture. Harper Sibley, Rochester, N. Y., told the convention that the American farmer will face “terrific competition” in European markets for years to come, mentioning the entrance of Russia again into the world grain market, and said measures must be taken to control production. He recommended that millions of acres of “sub-marginal land” be removed from production and that large parts of it be reforested. Asks for Co-Operation Asa preliminary to the farm debate, the convention listened to F. E. Murphy, publisher of the Minneapolis Tribune, who appealed for co-operation of business and agriculture and pointed to prosperity in the dairy region from which he comes as evidence of the success of combining farming with the dairy industry. • “It is principally in grain or cotten, single-crop regions, that the wail of distress is long and loud,’* he said. "Our farmers have found out that no act of congress or price-fixing scheme ever can restore fertility to wheat-sick soils, clean up weedy grain fields or raise sagging wheat yields one bushel. "These, and not price, are the real wheat problems of the northwest. Good farming with livestock is doing a better job than any political hocuspocus.” Foresees Falling Prices The convention heard today from Thomas S. Adams, Yale university economist, a prediction of a long period of falling prices. “I should not be surprised to see a long period of falling prices such as occurred in this country from 1873 to 1896,” he said. "In any event the chances are high that the general price level will sag during the next five years.” Adams, widely khown as a tax expert! recommended a reduction in capital gains tax from 1214 to 6 per cent, on the ground this would increase government revenues. - George C. MacDonald, chairman of the executive committee of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, in a detailed discussion of Canada’s economic situation, said there has been a tendency there away from trade combinations. He expressed the opinion that business has gone far' enough in attempting to solve its problems by combination within its own ranks. FREE BURKE’S ‘WOMAN’ “Wife” of Killer Is Exonerated of All Charges. By United Presa ST. JOSEPH, Mich.. May I.—Mrs. Viola Brennerman of Kankakee, 111., who lived here as the wife of Fred Burke, notorious gunman, was fTee of all charges today. Prosecute Wilbur M. Cunningtiam Thursday withdrew charges of oossession of stolen property, lodged against her after a raid on their home revealed an arsenal and $319.000 in loot from a Jefferson (Wis.) hank robbery.

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ARLENE DRAVES KILLED BY JEALOUS WOMAN IS TO BE KIRKLAND CLAIM

Traffic Cops Are Great, Declares King of Siam By United Press WASHINGTON, May I.—His majesty, the king of Siam, lifts his high silk hat to America’s motor cops! The king confided as much to a member of his official party. What impressed his majesty most during his visit here was the way the city’s motorcycle police squads lead him through a maze of traffic at a breath-taking gait. Wherever he has moved, the king has been preceded by a squad of motorcycles with screaming sirens, which brush traffic aside for him. When he went to Baltimore Thursday, he had three separate escorts over various sections of his route—capital, Maryland state and Baltimore city police. The king’s car stopped on his return trip at the district line, where the Maryland troopers were to leave him. His majesty—a very reserved person—expressed a wish to shake hands with his Maryland escort—and did. King Prajadhipok was reported to be pleased when one big policeman, without instruction in official courtesy, but with lots of cordiality, saluted the monarch with a debonair gesture and said: "Well, goodby, king.”

VICTIM OF CAR CRASH IS DEAD Passenger in Auto Hit by Trolley Succumbs. Marion county’s traffic toll mounted to fifty-six today with the death of Eli Kruell, 67, of Kouts, who succumbed to injuries suffered when an auto in which he was riding was struck by a street car at Pine and Washington streets Thursday.

Four others were injured in the crash, two of them seriously. The driver was arrested on charges of failure to stop at a preferential street, and

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today was to be reslated on a manslaughter charge. Mr. Kruell died Thursday night in Methodist hospital. Also injured are: Albert Waldbieser, 47, of 5027 Washington boulevard, treasurer of the Central Supply Company; Jerome Bartholomew, 52. of Kouts; John A. Bruck, 53, of Kentland, driver, and Guy C. Jones, 50, of Wheatfield. Bartholomew and Waldbieser are injured most seriously. . Orville Pur t vif, 60, of 280 North Miley avenue, motorman of the street car, said he was not traveling at unusual speed. Witnesses substantiated his statement. RENAMES BOARD’S AID Rumors Revived About Reorganization of Charity Commission. Reappointment of Miss Laura Greeley as chief clerk of the state board of charities today brought forth rumors that the board soon will be reorganized by Governor Harry G. Leslie. Miss Greeley held the post for more than thirty years, but retired a year ago. She replaced Miss Jesse Merry who succeeded Miss Greeley. Reports have been current that John A. Brown, board secretary, would be replaced.

Not So Funny By United Press SHENANDOAH, Ia., May 1. —"Five dollars and costs,” said Judge Frederick Fischer, without looking up, when a woman was brought before him charged with failing to stop at a traffic sign. The woman laughed. The judge looked up. The woman was his wife.

CHILD MANGLED BY LION MAY RECOVER

By United Press CINCINNATI, May 1. —Vivian Leischner, 6, who was attacked by a lion during a natural history lecture at Whittier school Thursday showed steady improvement today and physicians predicted her ultimate recovery. It had been feared the child would die. Her scalp, neck and arms were badly clawed and she was weak from loss of blood when brought to Price Hill hospital. It has not been determined whether her skull was fractured. The lion snapped its leash and leaped upon the child while William Harwood, who says he operates a zoo near Leland Stanford university, was lecturing. Harwood’s wife was in charge of the lion and some other animals. The couple took the beasts to Monroe, near here, for the night and returned with the lion today and turned it over to health officials.

COLORADO BOY, BLIZZARD HERO, SCORES REAL HIT WITH PRESIDENT HOOVER

Peggy Ann Hover has a “crush” on Bryan Untiedt. Story on Page 28. BY PAUL R. MALLON Unit Press Staff Correspondent WASHINGTON, May I.—President Hoover likes young Bryant Untiedt so well he has asked the 13-year-old Colorado school-

LAWRENCE MUST PAY TOWN TAX y Judge Denies Injunction to Halt Levy. Rush of taxpayers from the town :of Lawrence is expected at the courthouse Saturday and Monday, following court ruling today setting forth tha£ they must pay municipal taxes this year. Circuit Judge Harry O. Chamberlin ruled against a.petition for an injunction to prevent collection of taxes to support the town government. Complaint in the case against Harry Dunn, county auditor, and Clyde E. Robinson, county treasurer, alleged the tax assessment unreasonable and drawn ut> unlawfully. Last date for paying taxes is Monday. The citizens will pay a 40cent general fund tax and a 15-cent street fund tax, which will be used by the Lawrence town board despite opposition by several property holders, who opposed incorporation of the tolvn a year ago. PUBLIC FUNDS LAW GIVEN OGDEN OPINION Interest Payment Effective on Publication, Attorney-General Rules. Law providing 2 per cent minimum interest payments on public funds will become effective with publication of the 1931 acts, At-torney-General James M. Ogden held today in an opinion to Lawrence Orr, state accounts board chief. Floyd E, Williamson, state auditor, has stated he will not accept the 2 per cent minimum balance monthly until funds already placed in banks are exhausted and new bids are made for public funds by the depositories. At present, the state gets 2 per cent on daily balances in the institutions. PRISON FOR ‘FRAMER’ Former Member of U. S. Vice Squad Gets 4 to 8-Year Term. By United Press NEW YORK, May I.—Richard B. Ganly, former member of the vice squad, convicted of perjury after he had "framed” a dancing instructor on a prostitution charge, was sentenced today to Sing Sing prison for four to eight years. Ganly w’ill be taken to prison Saturday. He was convicted in connection with a raid on the studio of Nina Artska.

Dr. Carl Mitchell, who made a preliminary examination, said that although the animal appeared in robust health, he ordered it quarantined at a Dayton *zoo and directed that the veterinarian there report daily on Its condition. Harwood, who insisted from the first that Jan, the lion, only was playing with 'the child when it leaped on her, took the opportunity today to show the animal really is a “gentle cat.” He was incensed at the national publicity given the incident, declaring he has lost $12,000 through cancellation of oontracts. The lion, captured in South Africa when it was 4 months old, is now 15 months old and weighs 215 pounds. Harwood admitted he probably made a mistake in leaving the school shortly after the attack, but denied he had rim away.

boy hero to remain at the White House for a few days more. The chief executive thinks the lad has a good head and an exceptionally logical mind. A close and unusual friendship has sprung up between the two, it was said at the White House. Particularly was the chief executive impressed with the manner in which Untiedt tells the

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Defense Attorneys Seek to Shift Murder Guilt in Gary Gin Case. By United Press VALPARAISO, Ind., May I.—Evidence that a woman killed Arlene Draves, 18-year-old Gary school girl, and that Virgil Kirkland, her sweetheart, is innocent of the murder, was promised today by Kirkland's attorneys. Oscar Thiel, Kirkland’s attorney, made the revelation of that new turn as opposing attorneys struggled to obtain a jury fer the young athlete’s second trial. “We will show,” Thiel said, “that Miss Draves died of a cerebral hemorrhage, suffered when she fell or received a blow by a bottle and caused by another woman.” Kirkland, who was sentenced to life imprisonment in his first trial, is being tried again on charges that he caused Arlene’s death by a blow or a criminal attack during a gin i party. Prospective Jurors Dropped Thiel refused to enlarge upon his | announcement, but admitted that j he referred to the “mysterious wit- | ness” mentioned by Barrett O’Hara, who withdrew recently as the Gary youth’s attorney. O’Hara declared this witness was found after the first trial and declared he would produce testimony that a jealous wife killed Arlene. Nine prospective jurors were dropped during the morning session of court today, four being exI cused by the defense for cause, because they had opinions, two by the i state for the same reason,' two on peremptory challenges by the state, j and one by Judge Grant Crumpacker. Herman Swanson, farmer, admitted that he had been a member of the Ku-Klux Klan. “Would it influence your verdict if it should develop that Kirkland’s stepfather also formerly was a klansman?” he was asked. “No,” Swanson replied. Publication Is Barred The state excused him on a ! peremptory challenge, however, j Judge Crumpacker announced in | court that he had ordered newsstands to withdraw an anonymous ■ pamphlet purporting to be “The Inside Story of the Kirkland Case.” The pamphlet was made up partly from court records in unexpurgated form. Prosecutor John Underwood denounced th 6 pamphlet as “pernicious” and declared he would take steps to suppress it if it appeared on Gary newsstands. Both state and defense joined in court in denouncing reports that Kirkland had offered to plead guilty to a charge of manslaughter in o’--der to escape trial on a charge of murder. Thiel referred to the rumor when he asked veniremen if they would be influenced about. Lie Detector in Case Underwood joined Thiel in declaring the report was “entirely without foundation.” More of the defense plan of strategy became known when Thiel admitted he intended to call Leonard Keler of Northwestern university, whose “lie detector,” a machine for reading nervous reactions, was tried out on Kirkland last Monday. Thiel said he would try to use Keeler as a witness and introduce evidence that the “lie detector” supported Virgil’s denial of guilt. DEATH CLEW BLOWS UP Suicide Riddle Worries Coroner; Hope of Identification Wanes. Solution of the mystery of a woman who committed suicide in an apartment at 2010 North Meridian street last Saturday took a setback today as Coroner Fred Vehling said he had discovered that Annabelle Sawyer, whom he thought the dead woman might have been, is alive in Texas. The body has been identified, however, as that of Miss Lilliam Wilmer, who seven years ago operated a beauty parlor in Orlando, Fla. It also has been identified as that of a Miss Lillian Sawyer, who last summer sought employment as a domestic servant here. HENLEY JOB DISCUSSED Rumor Emmett Branch, Former Governor, Is After Post. Speculation that appointment of a successor to Adjutant-General Manford G. Henley is imminent was revived today when former Governor Emmett Branch conferred with Governor Harry G. Leslie at the statehouse. Rumor persists Branch is seeking the post, but Leslie insisted the ad-jutant-generalship was not discussed. Henly will not be reappointed, the Governor has let it be known. Roosevelt’s Mother 111 NEW YORK, May I.—Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt prepared today to go to bedside of his mother, who is ill in Paris, unless he receives highly favorable reports on her condition.

story of his life and of his ambitions. The lad has informed Mr. Hoover that he would like to be like Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh. He is mechanically inclined. In looking over the airplane exhibits and the new presidential yacht Sequoia, which is an inspection work boat from the commerce department, Bryan manifested most

LINGLE CASE COP SLAIN BY BANKROBBER Fleeing Bandit Shoots Two Policemen, Spreads Terror in Loop. CONFESSES TO CERMAK Admits Guilt to Chicago Mayor, Who Promises . ‘Speedy Justice/ By United Press CHICAGO, Mfcy 1. Anthony Ruthy, the man of “visions” in the Lingle murder case, was killed at his pest and another policeman W3s near death today as the result of a mad shooting spree which a fleeing bandit staged in the same Loop section where Ruthy chased, but failed to catch Lingle’s slayer on last June 9. Frank Jordan, 35, who confessed he was the man who killed Ruthy, critically wounded Policeman Patrick Durkin, and threw thousands of Loop pedestrians into a panic at 5 p. m. rush hour, was captured finally by a steamship line clerk, Ernest Schaeublin. Within an hour after the shooting, Mayor Anton J. Cermak personally took charge of the case, ordered “speedy justice,” and himself questioned Jordan, who early today confessed to a coroner’s jury that he had shot the policemen and had robbed several banks. Confesses to Mayor “I confessed to Mayor Cermak first because I knew he was a man and would keep his promise to see that I got a square deal,” Jordan testified. At 1 o’clock this morning, eight hours after Ruthy was killed, Jordan was held to the grand jury on a charge of murder. Ruthy was the second important character in the famous Lingle case to die within a week. The other was Benny Butler, a gangster, killed in an auto crash. It was by tapping Butler’s telephone wires that investigators learned that Leo V. Brothers was the man they were hunting on charges of slaying Lingle. It was Ruthy who once identified Frank Foster as the man he chased after Lingle was killed. Later he said Foster was not the man, explaining his previous story by saying he was subject to “visions.” X-ray showed his skull had been cracked in an accident several years before. Starts to Aid Detectives Despite Ruthy’s . admission that he often had visions of Abraham Lincoln, a dog, and “the good Lord himself,” he was considered efficient for routine traffic work, and retained his post at the RandolphMichigan intersection, above the subway where Lingle died. He was on duty there late Thursday when policeman Durkin, off his regular beat, motioned to him. Durkin and several private detectives were surrounding Jordan, whom the detectives wanted on charges of robbing banks at Lafayette and Neponset, 111. The detectives had learned Jordan was to meet a girl in the loop, had waited for and followed him. Jordan was buying a paper and the officers were closing in upon him, edging their way through the crowds, when Ruthy, at Durkin’s summons, left his post and stepped toward the sidewalk. Shoots Two Policemen Asa detective placed his hand upon Jordan’s shoulder, the fugitive turned suddenly, drew a gun, shot Ruthy and Durkin, the only men in uniforms, and dashed up Randolph street, racing madly along much the same course that Lingle’s slayer once followed to freedom. A mounted policeman, galloping from another street at the sound of shots, saw Jordan running and gave chase. Other police joined. Jordan ran through an alley and into crowds that were swarming from skyscrapers. As he ran, Jordan turned now and then to fire at his pursues. Doubling back, he plunged into a crowd leaving a department store, and believing he had escaped, slowed down to a walk. But Schaeublin, the clerk, who had joined in the chase at its start, had not for a second lost sight of the fugitive and felled him with a flying tackle, as women screamed and dropped to the sidewalk to escape the bullets they thought soon would fly. There were no more shots, however. Jordan’s gun was empty. He surrendered after a brief struggle. KILLED IN BREAD LINE Hungry Negro Stabbed tb Death as He Starts Shoving. By United Press NEW YORK, May I.—A hungry Negro was stabbed to death today in a Salvation Army bread line because he got tired .waiting his turn and started shoving. The man in front of the impatient Negro drew a knife and slashed him. A hundred destitute men in the bread line fled without breakfast. The killer escaped.

interest in the engines, it was related at the White House. # HE remained half an hour at the navy yard in the gun factory, where he followed the detailed explanation of how big naval guns are made and how they work. With a trip to the zoo as his

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The Big Rush Is On

Miss Martha Crist paying her taxes at the county treasurer’s office. “Thank goodness, that’s over!” With this statement, Miss Martha Crist, 1942 North Alabama street, expressed relief today as she successfully edged her way past the cashier’s window with her tax duplicate marked “Paid.” The rush of last minute taxpayers has started in earnest with the deadline for payment of the first installment on 1930 taxes set for next Monday, May 4.

CHARITY GROUPS TO FIGHT FOR $200,000

Liberty March By United Press RENO, Nev., May I.—Apartment house owners were dusting off the “for rent” signs today against next week, when some 300 or 400 divorcees will have “taken the cure” and be on their way home. The town has had many new residents since passage of the six weeks’ divorce law. The lot that arrived within a day or two of its passage completed residential requirements today, and will get their divorces next week. Landlords, accustomed to flow and ebb in divorce patronage, wall philisophically prepare for a few light weeks.

DIAMOND 1$ WORSE Gangster Suffers New Pains as Result of Shooting. By United Press ALBANY, May I—The condition of Jack (Legs) Diamond, wounded New York gang leader, has taken a slight adverse turn, Dr. Thomas M. Holmes indicated shortly after noon today. Holmes said Diamond suffered sharp and severe pains in his chest, riddled by a shotgun slug, which might be due to increased fluid caused by pleurisy. An X-ray examination w’ill be made later today. ADVOCATES TAX BOARD Borinstein Urges Commission to Work Out State Problem. Creation of a commission composed of representatives of capital and labor, manufacturer and retailer, farmer and land owner to work out a definite program of tax reform for Indiana is advocated by President Louis J. Borinstein of the Chamber of Commerce. Borinstein broached the idea in addressing the Indianapolis Real Estate Board at the Chamber of Commerce Thursday. All groups should unite in a spirit of give and take and draft a program for presentation to the 1933 legislature, he advised.

FOREST FIRE RAGES IN JACKSON COUNTY

A forest fire is sweeping more than 1,000 acres of the knob land in Jackson county and an S O S call was sent out early today for aid from the state conservation department. State Forester Ralph Wilcox dispatched fifteen men from the state forestry at Henryville to fight the flames. He received the call for aid from William Stahl, Jackson county agent at Brownstown. The fire is spreading with great

only sightseeing item on today’s program, the yonngster was introduced by Mrs. Hoover this morning to anew White House game —pingpong. While his admirer, Perry Ann, 6, too young to play herself, looked on, he played with Mrs. Stark McMullin, also a White House guest: Mrs. Hoover coaching him.

“After that date, 1930 taxes, payable in 1931, will become delinquent,” C. O. Harris, assistant chief deputy treasurer, announced today. Each morning this week a line of several hundred persons has awaited the opening of the treasurer’s office in. the court house. The increased business has necessitated a policeman to settle petty disputes over who shall be first and who shall be last in this business of paying the state the dues it demands from every property owner and citizen.

Long Legal Battie Is Seen Over Estate Left by B. D. Brooks. Two Indianapolis charity organizations were finishing legal details today, preparatory to entering probate court Tuesday to maintain their rights to approximately $200,000 of a $250,000 estate left by Bartholomew D. Brooks. The trial, resulting from dispute over two wills, left by Mr. Brooks, is expected to be one of the most sensational probate cases tried in several months and probably will require thirty days to hear ail witnesses. Each leading a phalanx of prominent lawyers on opposite sides of the case, two former probate judges, Frank Ross and Mahlon E. Bash, will enter the court arena to pit their knowledge of law against each other. Ask Will Be Set Aside An effort, will be made by the plaintiffs, the Indianapolis Home for Aged Women, the Indianapolis chapter of the American Red Cross, and Clarence Nichols, to have a will signed shortly before Mr. Brook’s death, June 1, 1930, set aside. Plaintiffs base their claims to major portion of the estate, including real estate within Indianapolis, on a will dated June 22, 1920, and naming the charity organizations. The last will, March 24, 1930, left practically the entire estate to Robert A. Hackney, 3750 North Capitol avenue, a relative by marriage. Attorneys are expected to contend the last will was made when Mr. Brooks was of unsound mind. Many Witnesses Called Only relatives of Mr. Brooks now living are a half-sister and several cousins. They were remembered in the will to the extent of approximately $50,000, each .receiving an average of $3,000 from the estate, it is said. Judge Smiley S. Chambers of probate court will attempt to clear his docket of minor cases between now and Tuesday, with the prospect of the long trial. It is said that more than 150 witnesses will be called in the case. Hourly Temperatures 6a. m 46 10 a. m..... 53 7a- m 46 11 a. m 55 Ba. m..... 49 12 (noon).. 56 9a. m 50 Ip. m..... 59

rapidity, due to the large amount of pine timber on the hills, Wilcox was told. It is now within a mile of Brownston, Stahl declared. He estimated the present loss at between $6,000 and $7,000. Wilcox pointed out that fires sure ravaging the native timber with far greater rapidity than reforestation is progressing. Last year 750 acres were reforested with seedlings from the state forest and 137,000 acres of forest land were burned over, he asserted.

The White House announced the boy would remain here over Saturday, but owing to the secrecy with which he virtually was smuggled into Washington, there was a suspicion he might depart unannounced for his return home. If he remains over the weekend, Mr. Hoover may take him to the Rapidan on s fishing trip.

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POLICE WARN REDS TO KEEP PEACE IN CITY Cops Won’t Interfere With Communists Unless They Become Unruly, BANNED AT STATEHOUSE Officers All Over World on Guard to Prevent Uprisings. May day observance by Indianapolis Communists may be carried out without police interference this afternoon as long as they remain away from the statehouse. Police today, notified of the plans for the May day celebration, were prepared to guard the statehouse. but later were informed that the Communists will gather at 4 this afternoon at the courthouse. According to attaches of Governor Harry G. Leslie’s office, police were asked by the Governor to keep the Communists off the statehouse property and instruct them to go to Military park, at the canal and West street, for any demonstration. Warned to Keep Peace However, Chief Jerry Kinney stated that police planned not to disperse Communists gathering at the courthouse unless they became unruly. Leslie said today, that he would reecive three delegates of the Communist organization at 4 Monday afternoon. Sponsored by the Trade Union Unity League and the Unemployed Council, both employed and unemployed plan to join in a statewide “hunger march” Monday. Culmination of the event will be the mass meeting at the statehouse. To Demand Emergency Fond The marchers have announced they will demand emergency fund of $25 monthly for each unemployed worker and that the county : pay utility and maintenance bills for the unemployed. ; What action police will take in i connection with the Monday meet--1 ing and a mass meeting scheduled j for 3 Sunday afternoon at 53614 InS diana avenue, was not made known 1 today. | Kinney said representatives of the ! organizations have not applied for i permits for parades or meetings. Violence Is Prevalent By United Press International Labor day, Moscow s great holiday, was observed today with the usual manifestations of violence in many parts of the world. Bloodshed occurred in a few places and in others hundreds of arrests were made to prevent demonstrations. As usual the day was quiet in the United States, although Communists planned a demonstration in New York during the afternoon and there were meetings scheduled in other cities. Dispatches from various points to the United Press disclosed the following incidents: London—Rioting in Hyde Park aa demonstrators attack police. Paris—About thirty arrested and others deported. Strikes held in Paris and elsewhere in France. Moscow Universal holiday in Russia. Moscow sees demonstration of 1,500,000 persons. Fifty thousand Communist soldiers parade with modem war equipment and tanks. Berlin—One shot, about twelve arrested. One hundred thousand demonstrate in Lustgarten. Seven wounded in Mettman, Germany. Madrid—Demonstration by 150,000. Day observed throughout the new republic with sporadic violence. Barcelona—One dead and eleven injured in rioting. Bilbao—One policeman and fifteen Communists injured. Vienna—Seventy thousand parade. Tokio —Approximately 1,600 reported arrested as precaution against violence. Capetown—Several injured in rioting. Melbourne—Six arrested In rioting. 5,000 Troops Out By United Press OKLAHOMA CITY, May I.—Five thousand national guardsmen stood ready today to cope with possible Communistic disorders throughout Oklahoma on International Labor day. Governor W. H. (Alfalfa Bill) Murray ordered the state of preparedness, because of reports persaging food riots and unusual agitation. Commanding officers in more than fifty cities were under orders to hold detachments ready for instant mobilization. The bristling bayonets were the most impressive showing of arms in the state since Governor J. C. Walton called out the militia in the Ku-Klux Klan uprising in 1923. The Communist demonstration for Oklahoma City was scheduled for late today. All peace officecs were notified to place extra deputies on guard at strategic points in the oil fields. BANDITS ‘INDIAN GIVERS’ Negro Pair Hand Taxi Driver sl% §2O, Then Pull Gun. Two Negroes who got into a cab driven by Russell Williams, 29, of 529 East Twelfth street, early today proved “Indian givers.” They tendered him a $lO bill, rode that out, and gave him a S2O bill in exchange for the $lO to ride longer. At Meridian and Twenty-fourtls streets they put a gun on him and took back the S2O bilL

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