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‘OTHER MAN’ IN SHIP MYSTERY TO BE QUIZZED Missing Japanese Importer Was Jealous of Blond Dancer’s Escort. SUICIDE, CREW'S THEORY Gamblers May Throw New Light ont Disappearance; Stories Clash. By I nitre] l‘ri ss NEW YORK, Aug. 22.—A man who left the showboat Belgenland at Halifax for a stroll with Mrs. Mary Reissner will be questioned today about the mysterious disappearance at sea of Hisashi Fujimuia, wealthy Japanese importer, companion of the platinum blonde show girl. Mrs. Reissner, a Birmingham <Ala.) girl who danced as Mary ji Wale, also will undergo further examination in an attempt to clear discrepancies in her version of the six-day “whoopee" cruise with Fujimura. She ostensibly was governess of the importer's 7-year-old daughter Tokisha. Investigators learned of the Halifax incident during' the questioning of fifty-nine members of the crew and others when the liner docked here Friday. Mrs. Reissner was understood to have told assistant Federal Attorney J. Edward Lombard on Wednesday that she went ashore to buy some toys for Tokisha. Witnesses, however, included the man in the trip and gave his name. Suicide, Crew’s Theory The crew unanimously were of the opinion that Fujimura committed suicide eight days ago. Captain J. H. Doughty, staff commander, said he saw the importer early on the morning he disappeared, clad in evening clothes, his eyes fixed dejectedly on deck. He was displeased by Mrs. Reissner's visit ashore. The show girl admitted she had left him earlier to go to parties on shipboard with other men. Stewards said they heard a quarrel between the Japanese and Mrs. Reissner when she returned from Halifax. Investigators leanned little of a violent argument reported I have preceded the importer’s dis- | appearance. Jean Ribas, an artist who sketched Fujimura’s picture on board, denied he overheard a man and woman quarreling in the importer’s cabin. Tokisha—a light sleeper—said she had heard nothing Thursday night. Importer Was “Moody” Ribas' story also was at variance with Mrs. Reissner’s. She said he had worked on the portrait until late Wednesday night or early Thursday morning. Ribas asserted he completed the sketch the afternoon before the disappearance. Others questioned said the importer appeared “morose” or “moody”—a circumstance attributed to the fact his wife was about to give birth to a child at their Norwalk (Conn.) estate. The child was born two days ago. The inquiry also will include questioning of three professional gamblers who boarded the ship at Halifax. They will be asked whether they had any dealings with Fujimura. Mrs. Reissner Friday moved her belongings from a house at Rye which investigators said Fujimura leased for her. THREE ARE INJURED IN TRAFFIC MISHAPS Motorcyclists Hurt as Machine Collides With Auto. Three were injured, none seriously, in as many traffic mishaps reported to police Friday night. Mrs. Lillie Cupp, 28. of 308 North New Jersey street, had a cut wrist when her auto overturned after a collision at North and New Jersey streets. Joseph Lewis. 20. of 4830 Winthrop avenue, pilot, was cut on the head and leg. and John McElwaine. 18, of 5416 College avenue, passenger, was cut on the head when their motorcycle and an automobile collided at Forty-eighth street and College avenue. Mrs. Frank Williams. 63. of 1413 Henley avenue, suffered severe cuts on the neck when her husband's car was in a collision at Oliver avenue and Harding street. Clyde Pierce, 52. of 3942 South Meridian street, driver of the other car, was charged with reckless driving. PHONE RATES BOOSTED Divergent Views of Commissioners Reflected in Opinions. Divergent views of two members, of the public service commission were reflected in rate cases involving the Western Telephone and Telegraph Company properties passed on at the Friday afternoon commission conference. On an order written by Commissioner Howell Ellis the company was granted rate increases on exchanges at Otterbein, Boswell and Freeland Park, while a rate decrease order for the Pine Village exchange of the company, written by Commissioner Frank Singleton, also was approved. Three to Attend Parley Joe T. Shotwell, R. C. Griswold and I. W. Sturgeon of the Indianapolia branch of the Aetna Casualty and Surety Company will attend the national convention of the company Tuesday to Thursday at Hartford, Conn.

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Laura La Plante By l a ili and I’ress LOS ANGELES, Aug. 22.—Sut for $60,548 damages from Laura La Plante, blonde screen actress, as a result o fan automobile accident was on file here today. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert P. Dowell filed the suit, charging Mrs. Dowell was permanently injured when their automobile was struck by one driven by the actress last month.

WHEAT TO PAY ENTRY AT FAIR Bushel Will Pay for One Adult Admission. Adult Admission—One bushel of wheat. Automobile—One bushel. Child Under 12 Years Old—Onehalf bushel. Farmers’ day at the Indiana state fair will be “swapping" day. And it looks as though Hoosier farmers will “outswap” the state, lor wneat is selling at from 36 cents to 39 1 - cents a bushel, whilfe the regulation admission price is 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for children. Action taken Friday by the executive committee of the Indiana state fair board recalls old pioneer methods of trading. “This plan will give many farmers who otherwise wouldn’t have the money to spare, an opportunity to see the fair this year,” said Levi P. Moore of Rochester, member; of the board who suggested the plan. “He will be getting 50 cents a bushel for at least some of his wheat. Every farmer in Indiana ought to have the opportunity to visit the fair for its educational value, and we are doing all we can to make it possible."

How the Market Opened

B,i) lnit id I'res a NEW YORK. Aug. 22.—0il stocks resisted selling at the opening on the Stock Exchange today, while the remainder of the list sagged fractions to a point, rails making the widest declines. Trading was quieter than the last fifty minutes Friday when turnover amounted to 600,000 shares. Steel dipped to 87%, off %; Westinghouse Electric held unchanged at 63, while General Electric eased Vto 40*4. Anaconda made a slight gain to 24'i. New York Central dropped to 69. off 1 on 1.000 shares. Baltimore & Ohio opened at 45%, off %. and then dipped to 45. Pennsylvania eased to 39%, anew low since 1921. Delaware Sc Hudson lost a point to 112. In he oil group, prices were maintained as a result of firming up in prices of crude oil and gasoline. Standard of New Jersey rose to 40%. up %; Texas Corporation 26 1 i. up %, while Standard of California soared to 41%, up 1% on 1.100 shares. Negotiations are reported under way toward a merger of Standard Oil of New Jersey and Standard of California. This helped the shares of the companies involved, and had a tendency to aid other issues in the oil group. SWINE MOVE DOWN 15 CENTS AT CITY YARDS Cattle and Calf Market Unchanged; Sheep Steady. Hogs ended the weeks trade at the Union Stockyards steady to lower, the market generally 15 cents off this morning. Most of the loss was on lightweights. The bulk. 140 to 300 pounds, sold for $6.20 to 56.851 early top holding at $6.85. The cattle market was nominal, receipts numbering 50. Vealers were unchanged, selling at $9 dqwn. Calves receipts were 100. . Sheep were steady; most lambs sold at $7 to $7. Top price this morning was $8.50. 8 BOY SCOUTS DROWN Only 1 of 9 in Capsized Boat in Philippines Able to Swim Ashore. Bfi United Press MANILA. P. 1.. Aug. 22. Eight Boy Scouts were drowned at the mouth of the Cagayan river today when a picnic launch capsized, the constabulary reported. There were nine youths on the boat. One of them was able to swtm “shore.

LINDY AGAIN FORCED DOWN BY DENSE FOG Flier and Wife Meet New Grief on Flight From Island to Nemore. THRONG WAITS ARRIVAL Japanese City Prepares to Extend Royal Welcome to Couple. By United Press TOKIO. Aug. 22.—Colonel and Mrs. Charles A. Lindbergh alighted at Shana bay, Iturup island, at 4:50 p. m- today (9:58 p. m. Friday, central time). There were forced to halt their flight to Nemuro by dense fogs prevailing over the Pacific. By United Press NEMURO, .Japan, Aug. 22.—Dense fogs prevailed off Nemuro as Colonel and Mrs. Charles A. Lindbergh speeded toward their first official welcome in Japan. Permission for an emergency landing at Port Konashiri, Iturup island, was granted hastily, in event the fliers were unable to reach this city. After they had been en route slightly more than three hours, Mrs. Lindbergh radioed that they were northeast of Iturup island and making ninety-five miles an hour at a height of 2,000 meters. An excited populace milled about the streets and the port, after word spread that the famous couple were expected momentarily. Forced to Seek Haven The Lindberghs took !off from Muroton bay in the Kurille islands at 2:14 p. m. on the 400-mile flight and Mrs. Lindbergh then radioed that all was well. From Nemuro. they will fly direct to Tokio. objective of their 7,000-mile trip from Washington, D. C. The fliers had been expected Wednesday, but midway between Petropavalovsk, Siberia, and Nemuro, they encountered storm clouds, which forced them back to seek a haven in the Kuriles. They landed at Ketoi islet and for three nights and two days were forced to remain in that isolated section. Motor Trouble Developed, Motor trouble developed after the landing which had been made in dense fog among the volcanic islands. Friday the plane was towed to Muroton bay by a Japanese steamer. There it was dragged up on thj beach and Colonel Lindbergh made the necessary repairs. Disappointment at the delay in arrival of the Lindberghs failed to lessen the enthusiasm of thousands of Japanese, who gathered again today to witness the landing and to cheer the fliers. Flood lights were installed at the landing site Wednesday, in case the couple should arrive after dark, and they were left in place to facilitate landing today in case of need. HAVANA BOMB BLASTS ALARM ENTIRE CITY Federal Authorities Lay Blame to Supporters of Insurgents. By United Press HAVANA, Aug. 22.—A series of bomb explosions in Havana during the night spread alarm through the capital, imeasy. after a fortnight of rebellion. The bombings were believed part of a terrorist campaign planned by sympathizers with the revolt against the regime of President Gerardo Machado. Little damage and no casualties were reported. Authorities insisted the explosions were of minor significance. Nevertheless, strict roundup of arms and ammunition in civilian hands continued. SEEK SOLUTION OF BRITISH MONEY CRISIS Dramatic Developments expected as Labor Cabinet Reconvenes. By United Press LONDON, Aug. 22.—The labor ministers gathered today for the first Saturday cabinet session since the World war to continue their urgent quest for a solution to the empire’s financial crisis. The meeting assembled at 9:30 a. m.. the ministers hurrying to No. 10 Downing street—the premier’s official residence—after hasty breakfasts and a brief night's sleep. The extraordinary cabinet session was called by Premier J. Ramsay MacDonald last night, after the ministers had been in almost continuous session for two days. Dramatic developments were expected. Fireworks Explode in Boy’s Pants By United Press YALE, Mich., Aug. 22.—A violent explosion in the pants pocket of Lyman Murray, 14. followed by fire, ended fireworks salvaging operations by small boys at the fairground here. Lyman was burned seriously.

With Regret ANDERSON. Ind., Aug. 22. Robert B. Langford, employe of the Indiana Ice and Dairy Company, was robbed of S3O and bound with a rope by two bandits who posed as ice customers. “We don’t like to do this, but we have families and have to have money,” remarked one of the bandits as a rope was being wrapped around the victim.

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BOMB OFFICES OF NEWSPAPER Blast Believed Result of War on Crime. By United Press MANSFIELD, 0., Aug. 22.—The business and editorial offices of the Mansfield Journal, an evening newspaper, were damaged, and one person was injured today when a bomb, believed thrown from a speeding automobile, exploded in the basement of the newspaper plant. The nightwatchman, J A. Richardson, was cut by flying glass as the blast shattered windows in the downtown business district. Fourteen other employes of the paper, who were in the building, escaped unhurt. Unofficial estimates placed damage to the two-story brick structure at $12,000. Police Chief R. A. Schad was unable to account for the bombing. He said police are investigating on the theory the bomb was thrown in an attempt to silence the paper s campaign against crime. While the editorial offices were damaged, George J. Kochenderfer, managing editor, said the paper would be published today as usual. The composing and press rooms, located in the rear of the building, were not damaged. The Journal is published by Samuel A. Horvitz and David Gibson, Cleveland. ‘TORCH GIRL' IS HELD Killer’s Sweetheart Charged With Aiding Siayers. ANN ARBOR, Mich., Aug. 22. Catherine Keller, 25, sweetheart of Fred Smith, convicted slayer, today was ordered held as an accessory after the fact in the four Michigan torch murders. Miss Keller's detention was by order of Circuit Judge George W. Sample, who sentenced Smith, Frank Oliver and David Blackstone to four life terms each as the killers and burners of two young couples at Willis. EXTENSION IS ENLARGED Laboratories Are Installed at I. U. Headquarters in City. Increase in science studies at the Indiana university entension center has resulted in installation of laboratories at the headquarters, 122 East Michigan street. Fifth floor of the structure will be used for chemical laboratories to acocmmodate forty-five students. The chemistry courses will be taught by Dr. Bert S. Davisson. Other science courses offered: Zoology, embryology and physiology, will be presented at the Indiana Dental school. Hourly Temperatures 6 a. m 60 8 a. m 67 7 a. m 62 9 a. m 71

BURGLARS FAIL TO GET LOOT, TOUCH MATCHES TO CLOTHING IN HOME

Ransacking the residence of Charles Malott, 1906 North Alabama street, president of the Indianapolis Paint and Color Company, during the night, ’burglars failed to obtain loot, but burned wearing apparel that hung in closets and contents of a dresser. Reports of the fire attempt was made this morning by Mrs. Georgia Ferguson. Negro house employe of the Malotts. No motive could be assigned for destruction of the clothing. Malott, police were tola, is at At-

17 Women,. 34 Men Tune Motors for Takeoff Sunday Afternoon. By United Press SANTA MONICA, Cal., Aug. 22. Fifty-one men and women fliers from every corner of the nation were gathered here today awaiting the start of the Santa MonicaCleveland sweepstakes air derby of the National Air Races. For the last week army pilots have been testing the 51 ships to arrange handicaps, and the 17 women and 34 men were giving their motors a final tune-up today. In previous years, several air derby events, starting from different cities, and ending at the air races, have been held. This year they have been combined into a free-for-all, with both men and women competing for $25,000 prize money. Many Prizes Offered Although there are prizes in each division, as well as lap prizes offered by various cities through which the fliers will pass, both men and women will battle for the $2,500 extra offered for the best totaled speed record. Starting at 2:31 p. m., and at one minute intervals, the fliers will take off Sunday from Clover field for Calexico, Cal., 196 miles by air where an overnight stop will be made. The route from that point is as follows: Phoenix, Ariz., Tucson, Ariz., (overnight), Douglas. Ariz., El Paso, Tex., (overnight), Enid, Okla., Bartlesville, Okla., (overnight), Jefferson City. Mo., East St. Louis, 111., (overnight), Terre Haute, Ind., Dayton. 0.. (overnight) Akron, 0., and Cleveland airport. Stribling Is Entry Among the many pilots entered are W. L. (Young) Stribling, heavyweight prize fighter of Atlanta; Mrs. Florence Lowe Barnes of San Marino, Cal., wife of an Episcopal minister, and once holder of the women’s speed * record; Jim Granger, Santa Monica, who is flying Hoot Gibson’s speedy ship, and his wife, Clema Granger, who will fly the plane formerly owned by Ruth Elder. Mrs. Granger is backed by Joan Bennett, motion picture actress. Mrs. Gladys O’Donnell of Long Beach, winner of last year's women's derby; Mrs. Louise Thaden and Mr.e. Phoebe Amlie are three of the chief contestants for first honors among the feminine fliers. TWO CITIES BID FOR W. C. T. U. CONVENTION Bloomington. Anderson Want State Session in 1932. Consideration of bids for next year’s convention of the young people’s branch of the Indiana W. C. T. U. closed the ninth annual convention held at Brookside United Brethren church Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Bloomington and Anderson have extended invitations for next year's meeting and decision will be made within the next few weeks. A silver cup was awarded the Galloway branch for winning effi-ciency-honors. Miss Marie Brewer of Fairmount was presented a gold medal for her speech on “Preparedness” in the annual declamatory contest Thursday night.

lantic City and his wife has been in Florida for several weeks. According to police, Mrs. Ferguson could not establish the value of the burned dresses and other clothing. She told officers nothing was stolen from the residence, but burned matches were found on floors in all parts of the house. The burglars entered the house through a transom above the kitchen door. When the Eureka Cleaners plant. 2907 Central avenue, was opened this morning, it was discovered that clothing valued at SSOO had been stolen, police were informed.

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OPERATE PRINCE Duke of Gloucester Rests Well at London. Bit United Press LONDON, Aug. 22.—The duke of Gloucester, third son of King George and Queen Mary, underwent an operation for, appendicitis today. An official bulletin issued by attending surgeons and physicians said the operation was successful. The king and queen, receiving condolences, responded that there was no cause for concern. The duke, who is Prince Henry, is 31. STATE PLANE TO BEAR GENERAL TO CAPITAL Lieut. Carpenter to Act as Pilot for Everson, Militia Chief. Major-General William G v Everson. chief of the United States militia bureau, will fly from Indianapolis to Washington, D. C., in a plane of the One hundred thirteenth observation squadron, Indiana national guard, after a weekend here. General Everson arrived at Stout field, Mars Hill, Friday, in a plane of the Illinois nationa’. guard observation squadron flown by Lieutenant Dan Newhall, flying a BT-1, his pilot. Lieutenant Matt G. Carpenter, personal duty officer in charge of operations at Stout field, will fly the general to Washington in one of the squadrons new Douglas 0-38s. JACK PICKFORD IS ILL Former Screen Star in Critical Condition, Hollywood Learns. By United Press HOLLYWOOD. Aug. 22.—Jack Pickford. former screen star, and brother of Mary Pickford, is ill seriously, it was learned today. Pickford has been in poor health and when stricken with a seve r e cold this week he was ordered to bed. His condition became critical Thursday, but he was reported improved today. His wife, Mary Mulhern: another sister, Lottie Pickford, and James Kirkwood have been attending him. WARNS ON AUTO TOLL Motorists’ Head Sees Need for Curbing Growing Traffic Fatalities. By United Press WASHINGTON. Aug. 22.—Automobile accidents took a record toll of 31,273 lives last year, the American Motorists' Association computed today. This represents an average of 118 fatalities for each 100,000 registered automobiles. “The trend toward a higher death rate for auto accidents since 1926 bespeaks the need for a still greater activity in traffic safety legislation and education,” said J. Borton Weeks, president of the association. In the Air Weather conditions at 9 a. m.: Northeast wind, 12 miles an hour; temperature, 70; barometric pressure, 30.20 at sea level; ceiling, unlimited; visibility, 15 miles; field, good. *

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KILLER BANDITS BATTLE POLICE; SIX ARE SLAIN Robbers Wage Bloody War Through Crowded New York Streets Until Pursuers Riddle Them With Bullets. FOUR-YEAR-OLD GIRL IS DUEL VICTIM Second Child Added to Gangland’s Toll;' Fugitives Wantonly Shoot Down Passengers in Autos. j By United Press NEW YORK, Aug. 22.—Baby killers of gangdom today added the name of a 4-year-old girl to the casualty list of their outlaw insurrection along a crimson twelve-mile battle front. Five others were killed and twelve wounded. Little Gloria Lopez died today from gunshot wounds because her parents’ automobile crossed the trail of bloodshed that began in a pay roll holdup an hour before. She was the second baby victim of gangsters who sprayed New York streets with a leaden hail within the ! month. Michael Veneghallo, 5, died after the 'Little Italy" baby massacre in Harlem, shot down with four playmates.

Gloria’s mother and father, who is a city fireman, also were wounded by the gunmen.’ The mother, expecting another child sodfa, was aslep in Morrissiania hospital when the child died. All night long she had been'there, watching, hoping the child would have the strength to pull through A blood transfusion spurred hope. Pleads for Life “She must not die,” the mother cried. “We wanted her so badly for ten years. We were like children with a doll when she came. Don’t let her go.” Finally the mother dropped off in sleep as the father, wounded by a bullet from the same gangster guns prayed in another room. In the early morning houfs Mrs Lopez awakened. Faces about hei told her the news. “Mother of God,” she cried, and ran from the huspital, away from her dead. Police, firemen, motorists and pedestrians had fought a running ninety-minute gun battle over a five-mile area before dusk closed on a scene never equaled during peace time in an American city. Streets were strewn with bodies and wounded participants. There were wrecked automobiles, discarded armament, and thousands of spectators in whom fear, amazement, curiosity and wrath fought for supremacy. Bandits Finally Slain Death of the two bandits and their chauffeur who started the blood running above the Harlem river when they deliberately shot down a pay roll guard was the signal for the end of the gunfire. •'Everybody, when they heard the shooting, rushed to the curb or to the windows to get a better view,” William Agg, a taxi driver who was among the witnesses, said today. “The bandits’ car went slow—not more than twenty-five miles an hour. For men who were attempting escape, their slow speed was beyond me. “Here's where the fight ended,” and Agg pointed to a freshly washed spot on the pavement. “The fellow in the seat of the bandits’ taxi slumped out into the street right here. His body was there an hour. Inside were the other two bodies. The car was a sight. The automobile literally was peppered with gun shot. Curious, Not Frightened “Frightened?” Agg questioned, and answered his own question. “Nobody was frightened. They were more anxious to see it than they were to go into the Inwood (a theater) there.” The theater is just five doors away from the scene of the end of the battle. Hundreds of women and children were visible in upstairs windows and other hundreds thronged the streets for blocks. The little girl mortally wounded was hit as she sat beside her mother. The two were in the car driven by the father. One bullet hit the youngster above the right eye, one in the throat and another in the neck. The mother was hurt by flying glass and is suffering shock, and the father received a superficial bullet wound. Outdoes Movie Thrillers Hours after the battle, police and witnesses had not entirely pieced together the story of what happened. To the best of their knowledge, this is the story of the gunfight: One hundred and thiry employes of the Mondoza Fur Dyeing Company awaited the weekly pay roll, $4,619. At 4:45 Manager Lloyd Fomhof arrived from trie Bronx County Trust Company. Beside him and patrolman Walter J. Webb, a guard. Their car turned to enter the alley. The guard started to alight. Two bandits leaped at him. One seized the satchel of *^ from Fomhof. The other fired at Webb, the bullet ripping through the policeman’s shield, his lung and heart. He dropped, his hand on a trigger. ; „ Fomhof screamed his %ay into

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By United Press NEW YORK. Aug. 22.—Eighteen persons—six shot to death, eleven wounded and one cut by flying glass —comprised the casualty list today of the holdup and running gun battle through upper Manhattan and the Bronx.* The Dead Gloria Lopez, 3 years old. shot in the head as she sat with her parents in a parked car. J. Webb, 39, patrolman, shot while guarding the pay roll of the Mendoza Fur Dyeing Company. Edwin V. Churchill, motorcycie patrolman, shot five times when he forced the fleeing gunmen to the curb. Martin Bachorik, 19, one of the gunmen. John Prechth, 19, Bachorik’s companion. Herbert Hasse, 27, taxicab chauffeur and driver of the car used by j the gunmen. The Wounded Jacob Seigel, 31; Francis McPhillip, 30: Davis Lewis, 25; John Lopez, Mrs. Matilda Lopez, Sophie Vanzlerkorn, 40; Michaef Lyons, 28; Rubin Katz. 34; Vincent J. Hyde, 32; James Giordino, 13; Thomas P. Cullen, 25; Nicholas Klein. the building. The bandits leaped into the car and speeded away. Leap Into Taxicab Mitchell Fraill, 13, saw them leave. He had witnessed the holdup and murder. At McKinley square the bandits meanwhile had abandoned their sedan and leaped into a taxicab awaiting them. The driver was Herbert Haas, 39. Motorcycle patrolman Edwin Churchill, gun drawn, streaked into view. He fired. The bandits returned the fire, two for one. Their first bullet sprawled him off the machine and six more bullets were drilled into his senseless body. Churchill lived four hours. Fireman Vincent Hyde picked up Churchill’s revolver, reloaded, emptied the gun and in turn was shot down, the policeman’s gun clattering to the street for the second time. Then the taxi cruised past the Lopez car, bullets flying. Fire on Taxi Ralph B. Katz, driving another taxicab, drove within range. A bullet shattered his windshield, both bullet and glass wounding him. By this time the bandit car was trailed by police cars, civilian cars loaded with police, thirty or more machines, from whose running boards police guns spat lead. Patrolman Albert Walker, Albert Morrell and Detective Kiley joined the chase in a commandeered cab driven by William Nugent. They were outdistanced. Another car careened through traffic within hailing distance. The bandits lowered a window and a fusillade greeted it. Jacob Siegel, driver; Jacob J. Louis and Francis McPhillip, the occupants, were wounded. Other innocent bystanders lay wounded in the trail of the cars. Hemmed In; Slain The bandits swung over into Manhattan from the Bronx, saw speeding police headed their way and turned. They virtually were surrounded. And as the killers’ cab swung into Dyckman street a huge motor truck backed out of a driveway, blocking the roadway. Police closed in. They riddled the bandit car, deliberately. Intact in a satchel lying crumpled in the cab they found the $4,61*, “the stake” in the bloody battle of the Bronx. State Bar Exams Oct. 5 First state bar examination under new rules drafted by the supreme court will be held at the statehouse Ofct. 5, it was announced by Milo N. Feightner, president of the examining committee.- Blanks for applicants must be filed with the cleric of the supreme court not later than Sept. 14. The blanks can be procured at the clerk’s office.

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