Indianapolis Times, Volume 43, Number 42, Indianapolis, Marion County, 29 June 1931 — Page 2

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HOLDING FIRM'S 'REVENUE HIKED BY FIGUREHEADS Plymouth Man Asserts He Turned Over All His President’s Pay. CUTHBERTSON ‘PRIES’ Public Service Commission Delves Into Records of Goodrich Deals. BY DANIEL M. KIDNEY How salaries from local telephone companies were pyramided by payments to more or less figurehead officials to make revenues for the holding company was exposed dramatically today before the public service commission. The event was the investigation of the former Goodrich telephone properties, recently sold to the United Corporation, Albolene, Kan., for $6,000,000. Questioning of witnesses covered the period from June 1, 1930, to June 1, 1931, when the properties were owned by former Governor James P. Goodrich and the holding company headed by his son, Pierre T. Goodrich. Opposed Authority. Investigation was launched by a commission order mitten by Commissioner Harry K. Cuthbertson. As state senator, Cuthbertson opposed increasing power of the public service commission ever held companies on the ground that they can get all data now if willing to do so. Conducting his case today, Cuthbertson proceeded to stress his point by prying into affairs of the thirteen operating companies, Intercommunications, Inc., which handled tolls, and the Interstate Telephone and Telegraph Company, the holding company which collected the salary checks among other revenues. First witness was Sam Tomlinson, Plymouth, who couldn't remember his position with some of the companies nor the salary received. Records disclosed that he was president of most of the companies involved in the inquiry at a salary of SIOO a month, paid to the holding company instead of to himself. Conducted Similarly The secretary and treasureship similarly was conducted, a $75 monthly check usually being turned over to the holding company, it was shown. One of the most flagrant examples of the holding company system of building business by bookkeeping was shown when a report to the public service commission was introduced, bearing Tomlinson’s name as president of the Newton and Benton County Telephone Company, and the auditor testified the SIOO monthly salary check had been made payable to P. F. Goodrich. As with other companies, however, all the checks were turned over to the Interstate Holding company. Among them was a SSOO monthly check for Tomlinson as president of the Intercommunications company. After all his presidential salary checks had been grabbed up by the holding company, he then was given a SSOO monthly check from the Interstate, he testified. Uncertain About Time Tomlinson was uncertain about the time given in service to the various companies from which his presidential salary checks came, but outlined his service for the Intercommunications company for which the SSOO check was made out monthly for him to sign and turn over to the Interstate. Added to those companies he could remember having been president of, to the records introduced upon Cuthbertson’s order by J. L. Yarian, Warsaw', who w’as auditor for the organization during the period, Tomlinson was president at *IOO a month of the following: Winona Telephone Company, Starke County Telephone Company, Pulaski County Telephone Company and St. Joseph County Telephone Company. In addition to the controversial presidency of the Newton and Benton county company, P. F. Goodrich was president of these: Lagrange County Telephone Company at $175 a month, Whitley County Telephone Company at $175, and Jay County Telephone Company at $250. Listed aa Secretary I. W. Frost was listed as cretary of all operating companies at salaries from the usual $75 to SIOO for Jay and Central Lake telephone companies, and S2OO for Johnson County Telephone Company. Francis Dunn, Indianapolis, was down for SIOO a month as secretarytreasurer of the Intercommunications Company'. E. C. Frazier was a SIOO monthly president of Central Lake and $175 for Kosciusky County Telephone Company. But all checks went to the holding company’, with no exceptions to the rule, it was shown. The case will continue this afternoon and probably Tuesday. THUG STEALS WATCH Negro Beats Victim Unconscious on Bank of Fall Creek. A Negro thug beat Nick Schmidt, 514 North Temple avenue, unconscious and robbed him of a watch along the bank of Fall creek Sunday. Schmidt was fishing there when the Negro asked for a match, and then demanded the watch. In the fight that followed the thug was victor. Schmidt lay on the bank some time before he revived to call police. Boy* Sent to State School By Timet Special EVANSVILLE, Ind., June 29. Charles and Woodrow Britt, brothers, aged 12 and 14 years, respectively, have been committed to the Indiana boys’ school as a result of the death of Christ Eissler, 72. The boys and five others were present when a truck beneath which the aged man was working was •ta(fed, crushing him to death.

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Tired and unshaven, Louis E. Hamilton (above), of lola, Kan., was held in jail here today for arraignment Wednesday on a charge of murdering Lafayette A. Jackson, head of the Standard grocery chain. Shortly before their marriage, Louis E. Hamilton, his wife and beautiful sister Grace, 18, gathered on the steps of his father’s home for the picture. His sister, at the

ROBINSON GETS $23,267 IN FEES No Hard Times Are Felt by County Treasurer. These are not hard times for Marion county’s highest salaried official, County Treasurer Clyde E. Robinson, who took to the bank today a check for $23,267.76 paid him by the county as his personal share of delinquent tax collections. This is one of the few offices in this state in which the fee system still exists and in which individual profit for the officeholder remains uppermost. The chock represents Robinson’s 6 per cent of all delinquent taxes collected since Jan. 1, as allowed by law. During 1930, a report reveals, the Marion county treasurer received $33,785.39 as his share of delinquent taxes in addition to his statutory salary of $5,000. Besides this he received $41,939.97 for demand fees for collection of delinquent taxes, costs accruing to the treasurer and $7,708.53 for collection of delinquent Barrett law assessments. All of this totaled $83,433.89 as the yearly salary for the treasurer. U. S. WHEAT BOARD IS BRANDED MENACE McCardle Wires ‘Jim’ Watson to Advise Hoover to Abolish Group. “Asa result of the action of the federal farm board the wheat market of America nearly is destroyed, as well as the foreign market,” Chairman John W. McCardle of the public service commission Las charged in a telegram sent to Senator James E. Watson. The message from McCardle, a grain elevator operator for more than thirty years, urged the senior Indiana senator to advise President Hoover to have the board abolished. It has been a menace rather than an aid to the country, McCardle contends, and cited figures to prove that the board, despite huge expenditures, has been unable to prevent a price drop in w'heat or other farm produce. CADETS GREET ‘FOLKS’ C. M. T. C. Youths Enter Second Week of Training at Fort. Undaunted by the heat wave, C. M. T. C. cadets at Ft. Benjamin Harrison today entered on the second week of their training. Most of the youths enrolled at the camp attended church services Sunday, parents and friends visiting the fort in the afternoon. Health of the cadets was reported excellent by Colonel Craig R. Snyder, camp surgeon.

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left, also is in Indianapolis. Mrs. Hamilton is dressed in pajamas, house slippers and a dressing gown. The photo at the right, below, taken a few hours before their marriage, shows Louis E. Hamilton with his wife, Mrs. lone Hamilton. The picture was taken in front of the home of his father, J. H.‘ Hamilton, lola (Kan.) business man.

Stork Race By United Press SAN ANTONIO, Tex., June 29.—Now comes the Eaby-of-the-Month club. A group of San Antonio citizens pointed out that mothers have gained national recognition through a special day set aside for them, and that papa has gained attention through a day named for him. Hence the Baby-of-the-Month club, whose members will extend congratulations to the parents of the first-born of each month. The felicitations will be supplemented by gifts.

POLICE LOSE TRUCK Machine in Garage Seven Months After Theft. By Times Special FT. WAYNE, Ind., June 29. Seven months ago police here towed a truck stolen at Toledo, 0., into a garage because of a traffic violation and the owner has just been notified of the recovery, It is revealed. Presence of the truck was disclosed when a check of machines in the garage was made. As no trace of the machine was found, an insurance claim was paid to the owner, the Toledo Window Cleaning Company. Police officials said that the mixup was due to failure of the officer who ordered the truck towed in to make a report. GAS BIDS ARE DELAYED Mayor's Group Gives Kentucky Firm Extension of Time. Receiving of formal proposals for supplying natural gas to the Citizens Gas Company at a special meeting of Mayor Sullivan’s gas committee, scheduled for today, has been postponed. The matter will be taken up at a later date as a result of a request for an extension of time by the Kentucky Natural Gas Company, which has a proposal pending before city officials for the right to lay natural gas mains directly to certain large local industries. Heat Victim Crazed By Times Special MARION, Ind., June 29—Fighting viciously, Marion’s first heat victim, who said his name is Martin, was removed from the courthouse lawn to the county jail. The man, who appeared to be about 45 years old, mumbled incoherently, and was semi-conscious for two hours. An attending physician said the attack was probably superinduced by a dose of morphine or a like drug.

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POISON RIDDLE MAN IN CRASH Father of Picnic Victims Drives Into Interurban. Colliding head-on with an eastbound traction car this morning, the automobile of John W. Simmons of Greenfield, father of two girls who were poisoned at a picnic at Lebanon eight days ago, was demolished, but Simmons escaped unhurt. The accident occurred at Rural and Washington streets. According to Lieutenant John Sheehan, who witnessed the crash, Simmons passed a street car on the wrong side of the street. Apparently not seeing the Interurban until it loomed in front of him he brought the car nearly to a stop, but was unable to avoid the accident. Sheehan brought Simmons to police headquarters, preparing to slate him oft charge of driving on the wrong side of the street. However, when he learned Simmons’ identity and his troubles, Sheehan said: “The poor fellow’s having enough trouble and I didn’t have the heart to slate him.” Simmons said he was en route to see Detective Chief Fred Simon. Simmons appealed to Simon Sunday for aid in the poison probe that has followed the strychine deaths of his daughter. Simon said he was unable to assign detectives to a case* outside Indianapolis. FISH THIEF TO PRISON Bruno Hirsch Starts 2-14-Year Term for Embezzlement. Bruno * Hirsch, “embezzler” of fish, this afternoon started a vacation of from two to fourteen years away from mackerel markets, where he is said to have picked up more than $2,000 in recent years. He was charged with taking fish valued at $531 from a fish store here, and his employers said he had been engaged in a similar practice in St. Louis and Springfield, 111., before coming to Indianapolis. He pleaded guilty before Criminal Judge Frank P. Baker, who sentenced him to state prison. ANDERSON WINS TITLE Post Again Takes State Drum Corps Championship Here. The Anderson American Legion post drum corps today began its second consecutive year as Indiana state champion. The corps retained the title, which it won in 1930, in the competition held at Broad Ripple during the annual seventh district roundup Sunday. Approximately 12,000 persons gathered from all sections of the state, saw the Anderson corps eke out a victory over Tipton, which finished in second place. Bond Signers Banned By Times Special SOUTH BEND, Ind., June 29. Signing of bonds in city court by Harold T. Miller, young attorney, and his wife, Mrs. Viola Miller, has been forbidden by Judge A1 Hosinski on evidence that Miller failed to turn into the court $75 of a $l3O fine paid by Jack Dalton, a client. The fine had been stiayed for ninety days with a bond signed by Mrs. Miller. Bandits Shoot Aged Man By Times Special r EL WOOD, Ind., June 29.—J. B. Colvin, 70, Curtisville postmaster and merchant, is recovering in a hospital here from a bullet wound suffered when two men attempted to rob him. He carried SIOO, but it was not taken, the bandits having been frightened away by noise of the shot.

JACKSON DEATH TRIAL IS SET FOR JULY 13 Murder Confession Signed by Louis Hamilton, Police Claim. (Continued from Page 1) with him as he and Witt were returned to jail under guard of several detectives. Mrs. Hamilton threw her arms around her husband and kissed him. “Don't worry, honey, everything will be all right,” she murmured. “We’re here now and will do all we can. I love you, Louis.” On Verge of Tears His sister also kissed him, fcdth women on the verge of tears as he was led away. During this scene, Witt, hat pulled down over his eyes, stood to one side, apparently disinterested in the proceedings. • * Hamilton cracked under questioning of detectives early Sunday and signed a statement in which he admits that he fired several shots at men, including Mr. Jackson. According to Hamilton’s purported confession, Witt plotted with him to rob the store during the morning, after they had learned that the money truck was due. Witt, in a statement to detectives, assigned no motive for the shooting and, placing the blame for the murder on Hamilton in his alleged admissions, denied he knew the pose of their armed visit to the store. Says Memory Failed

Already Witt is denying he made a confession and Hamilton, in his statement, says his memory failed him after he was struck in the head by a bullet fired by Mr. Jackson. Hamilton relates that Witt, & frien'd of his in the Kansas state penitentiary at Lansing, Kan., came to his home in lola, Kan., in a stolen car and they came to Indianapolis. Hamilton also declares that a few days before the Jackson shooting, they stole at Shelbyville the car they used in the holdup. According to Hamilton, he had a clip of eight cartridges in his automatic pistol when he entered the store, followed by Witt, who police say, carried a sawed-off shotgun. Struck by Bullet Hamilton said he aimed his gun at Jackson and store employes behind the cage and ordered them to “stick ’em up.” He said after he was struck in the head by a bullet he did not recall what happened, except that he reloaded his gun as he fled from the store. Hamilton relates he did not regain consciousness until he was in a car with Witt and his bride of a few days on the way to WTtt’s home near Roachdale. He said they left there and went to lola a few days later and that he hurled the pistol in a river en route to his home. Hamilton is on parole from the Kansas penitentiary. Witt is an escaped convict from the same penitentiary. Witt’s parents in Roachdale, Ind., also are expected to arrive here to aid their son in his fight against Conviction in connection with the murder. Naomi Witt, who married the murder suspect a few days before the shooting, still is held in the county jail as a material witness. Mrs. Witt says she will stick with her husband to the last. Hamilton was returned from lola Saturday afternoon by Detectives Harry McGlenn and Edward Glenn. He was taken to headquarters, where police immedia;ely reopened grilling of the alleged slayer. Quizzed for Hours His statement to police did not come until dawn Sunday, after several shifts of detectives had quizzed him. Until he signed the statement, Hamilton maintained his alibi that he was in lola the day of the shooting, celebrating the birthday of his brother, Max. Prosecuting authorities today announced they will take steps for an immediate trial of Hamilton and Witt. If they are not arraigned today or Tuesday by special arrangement, they are expected to be herded into criminal court with other prisoners the first week of July to enter their pleas. Under Indiana law, persons charged with murder must stand trial, though they admit their guilt. Prosecutor Herbert E. Wilson said he will demand the death penalty in both cases. Attorneys who heretofore have made no appearance in the slaying case, today are expected to take defense steps. Think Third Man Involved Although Hamilton specifically stated there was not a third man in the shooting, and Witt said only he and Hamilton were implicated, detectives still believe another man may have been connected with the shooting. Doctor or doctors who treated the men for their bullet wounds also are sought. Other authorities connected with the investigation of the shooting assert they believe there still is some one who paid bills for medical treatment and for transportation. They point out that both men, recently married, had not worked and, failing to obtain in the shooting, probably were broke when they began their flight west.' FIFI’S SWIM IS FREE Movie Actress’ Publicity Stunt Draws Dismissal in Court. Fifi D’Orsay, motion picture actress appearing this week at the Lyric, was discharged in municipal court today, where she appeared as the result of a publicity stunt. Miss D’Orsay went swimming In the fountain pool at Monument Circle. Police arrested her on a trespass charge, and she was haled into court this morning.

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Noncombatants Who Aided in Winning World War Are Eligible. Noncombatants of the World war met in the house of representatives today to organize an Indiana division of the Civil Legion. Former war Governor James P. Goodrich called the meeting, which was attended by about 300. War days and the part played by the organized civilians were recalled by Michael E. Foley, who urged similar civil service and loyalty now. Purpose Is Explained Earl J. Smith, Detroit, national vice-president of the Civil Legion, explained the purpose of the organization, principal objective of which is to put down radicals and “protect the Constitution.” Some attending, commented unofficially, that since many eligible served under Hoover, they might be used again effectively when the campaign comes next year. Goodrich is the original Hoover man in Indiana. Labor Conciliator Active Harry Dynes, labor conciliator under Hoover’s secretary of labor, was also a prime mover in arousing interest in the organization. L. O. Chasey, secretary to Governor Harry G. Leslie, welcomed the group to the statehouse in the absence of the chief executive. Goodrich appointed Congressman Fred S. Purnell (Rep., Attica) chairman of the committee to nominate state officers; William Fortune, chairman of the committee on organization and personnel ,and E. V. Knight, New Albany, chairman of the committee on resolutions and programs. BETSY ROSS CLAIMED AS KIN BY HOOSIER Whitley County Farmer GrandNephew of Flag Maker. By United Press COLLAMER, Ind., June 29. Alfred Ross, 84, Whitley county farmer, claims to be a grandnephew of Betsy Ross, revolutionary heroine who made the first American flag. Ross said he is a direct grandson of Isaac Ross, a brother of William Ross, husband of Betsy. Ross was born in Allen county in 1847. His parents came from Pennsylvania to settle in a log cabin near Cherubusco. When 19 he left home to teach school and later operated a general store. He retired when 61 years old, explaining, “I never have had a desire to accumulate wealth. Shrouds, you know, do not have pockets.” WATER USE CURBED Zone Sprinkling Plan for Portland Consumer. By Times Special PORTLAND, Ind., June 29 Danger of a w'ater shortage has resulted in a zoning system being put into effect- in regard to sprinkling. Consumers in one zone will be allowed to sprinkle on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays and in a second, on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.. Water in wells at the city plant stands at 20 feet, 9 inches, which is only 1 foot, 3 inches from the danger line. It is pointed out that use of a fire hydrant would quickly bring the water to a level too low for pumping. Pig Raising Advances By United Prcst ■ NOBLESVILLE, Ind., June 29. Hamilton county pig club boys this year are receiving pigs raised by other club members in the county, thus completing one generation in the club. One boy who started with the original club in 1928 had a champion litter at the International Livestop exhibition last winter. He also has five sows with thirty-eight pigs, which he is raising this summer. One of these, a litter of thirteen, is being groomed for the Ton Litter Club. Mob Figure Arrested By Times Special MARION, Ind., June 29.—Charles Lennon and one of two men acnised here of aiding in the lynching of two Negroes, Aug. 7, 1930, was placed under arrest following a brawl In a local restaurant. Dog Kills Snake By Times Special PETERSBURG, Ind., June 29. A small dog belonging to William Pyle, Clay township assessor, killed a copperhead snake after a desperate battle in the yard of Pyle’s home. Lone Bandit Robs Station Lone bandit today robbed W. T. Morris, attendant at a Shell filling station at Madison avenue and Pleasant Run drive, of S4O, he told police.

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Tie This By United Press GREEN FIELD, June 29Bathers in Riley memorial park pool here, instead of obtaining relief from the heat, were forced to leave the water at intervals to cool off. It was necessary to drain a portion of the tank and refill with cooler water from city mains before bathers could comfortably remain in the pool.

JAIL SENTENCE GIVENLAWYER Muncie Man Free Pending New Trial Plea. By Times Special NEWCASTLE, Ind., June 29. Clarence E. Vores, Muncie attorney, has until July 10 to file a motion for anew trial following his conviction in Henry circuit court here of driving an automobile while drunk. Judge John H. Morris imposed a fine of $25 and a jail term of 30 d^ - s. The attorney was arrested 1 here May 9 after police chased his automobile. The car finally was abandoned. Vores was traced to a hotel and arrested. In addition to the fine and jail term, Vores’ driving license was revoked for a year. If anew trial is denied, Vores is expected tti take an appeal. STRIKERS CLUBBED 12 Deputies Break Up Projected Parade. By United Press PITTSBURGH, June 29.—Twelve deputy sheriffs, swinging their clubs vigorously, today broke up a projected mine strike parade at Ellsworth after American flags, borne by the strikers, had been trampled into the ground and tear gas bombs had been exploded. One striker was beaten severely and left lying on the road when the other paraders re-entered their trucks and departed after the melee.. About 100 men and women arrived at Ellsworth in three trucks from Charleroi. They had planned a .demonstration parade over the coal strike now in effect. But the twelve deputy sheriffs and industrial police came up, ordered the parade canceled and started dispersing the crowd. Witnesses claimed the officers swung their clubs as they moved through the crowd, belaboring both men and women. PEA CANNING AT END Plant at Tipton Pays $7,000 In Wages During Run, By Times Special TIPTON, Ind., June 29.—Packing of the 1931 pea crop has been completed at the Stokely Brothers canning plant, and packing of corn and tomatoes will follow in order. During the pea pack, $7,000 was paid in wages to plant employes. Despite the fact that there is a poor market and the 1930 crop g< canned ptias is still unsold, the Stokely plant this year packed a crop from the usual acreage, the yield being about one ton an acre. HUGE CAKE IS SERVED ' ” I 450 Guests at Wedding Eat From Giant Bakery Product. A cake 514 feet high and 28 inches in diameter, the largest ever baked by the William H. Block bake shop, was served to 450 guests at the wedding reception Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Larence Denzio. The reception, which was held in the Athenaeum, followed the wedding in the Holy Rosary Catholic church. Mrs. Denzio was Miss Agnes Mastropaolo, 1254 Edgemont avenue. Mr. Denzio lives at 129 South Davidson street. Child Drowns in Tank By United Press KENDALLVILLE, Ind., June 29. —Donald, 2, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dale Bushong, living near here, i drowned when he fell into a tank of water at the home. The child fell as he reached for a pan of butter placed in the tank to cool. Mrs. Bushong recovered the body but efforts to revive the boy failed.

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IOOTH BIRTHDAY JUST LIKE ANY OTHER FOR HIM j " - Centenarian Doesn’t See Why Any One Should ‘Make a Fuss.’ BY HENRY MINOTT United Press Staff Correspondent I WORCHESTER, Mass., June 29. This was Charles W. Eldridge’* 100th birthday anniversary—but he went to work, as usuaL “Birthdays don't mean anything to me; I’ve had a hundred of ’em.” he explained as he stripped off his coat, rolled up his sleeves, and buckled down to his routine ’job at Ridyard's plumbing establishment, where he has been bookkeeper, stockheeper and general utility man since 1901. A radio broadcast thLs morning was dedicated to this extraordinary centenarian, but he didn't listen in, declaring he couldn’t see “w’hat all the fuss is about.” Follows His Routine He arose at 6 a.m., as usual* breakfasted and then walked the quarter-mile between his home and his place of employment, his daily custom for thirty years. To at Eldridge, one would never guess that he had lived those thirty years beyond his allotted three score and ten. A Civil war veteran, time has not robbed this Scotsman of a soldier's earraige. His ruddy complexion testifies to the almost perfect health he has enjoyed for a century'. He has pale blue, smiling eyes, thick gray hair and a full gray mustache. His voice is clear and firm. Eldridge believes that age is a mental rather than a physical development. Doesn’t Feel 100 “Most centenarians feel old,” he explained, simply because popular belief is that one should feel old at 100. I don’t feel any older than I did twenty-five or thirty years ago. That’s because I don’t act as though I was an old man. The centenarian bookkeeper has no formula for those who would like to grow young instead of old. “I may retire next October,” he said, “and go to Florida to live. I feel young, but I’ve got so I like the temperature up in the nineties.” HURLEY TO PHILIPPINES War Secretary’s Plans for Visit Lack Formal Announcement. By United Press WASHINGTON, June 29.—The United Press learned today on good authority that Secretary of War Hurley plans to depart late In July for the Philippine islands. Formal announcement is being withheld because important business engaging the cabinet might interfere with Hurley’s plan. KILLED IN PLANE CRASH Richmond (Va.) Lions Club President Dies, Companion Is Hurt. By United Press RICHMOND, Va., June 29.—P. Meriwether Fry Jr., 28, local Lions' Club president and a prominent business man, was killed, and Raymond Williams, 33, was injured critically when the plane in which they were riding crashed into a tree during a takeoff Sunday. Child Escapes Death By Times Special HUNTINGTON, Ind., June 29. Mary Behtel, 4, was rescued after falling fifteen feet from a bridge into Little river. The water was so shallow that she was able to stand with only her head above until aid arrived.

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