Indianapolis Times, Volume 43, Number 95, Indianapolis, Marion County, 29 August 1931 — Page 3

AUG. 29, 1931

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NOMINATION ON FIRST BALLOT, N, Y, FORECAST Decisive Move for Relief of Jobless Seen as Aid to 1932 Candidacy. G. 0. P. MAY FIGHT PLAN Proposal to Hike Taxes of Those Able to Pay to Draw Some Fire. By United Press NEW YORK, Aug. 29.—Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt’s state unemployment relief plans today brought promises of a Republican fight on his proposal to increase taxes of “those who can pay,” and a report, possibly not Irrelevant, by the New York Times political writer that “friends of Roosevelt predict his nomination on the first ballot." Roosevelt, considered a leading candidate for the Democratic nomination for President, Just had completed a week in which events that might bear on his candidacy, piled one upon another. He had called a special session of the legislature to assist the Seabury investigation of New York City government. That pleased enemies of Tammany hall. He had urged a state investigation of corruption in up-state points, whatever the party in control. That pleased Tammany hall, because most of the points in question are Republican controlled.

Wants Millions for Relief He proposed Friday in a special message that $20,000,000 be appropriated for unemployment relief next winter, the money to be derived from a 50 per cent increase in the state income tax, and to be spent in providing jobs for needy. Such increase would mean the single men with a $3,000 income would pay $2.50 more state income tax next year. The married man with a $5,000 income would pay $1 more next year. Higher incomes would be taxed accordingly. Roosevelt’s message was interpreted as in agreement with President Hoover’s policy of leaving the problem of relief with the states and local communities. Roosevelt did say, however, “it is idle to expect such relief from the federal government.” Differences, and a Republican light on the Governor’s program, will be based on the means suggested for raising the money, the Times said. "‘General Spirit” Praised “While details of the Governor’s plan may be questioned—as the legislature may question them—its general spirit and purpose are praiseworthy. Men like Governor Pinchot may seize upon this action to endeavor to score a point against President Hoover for refusing to call a special session of congress to do what Mr. Roosevelt asks the New York legilature to do. We are confident no such political motive entered into the decision of Governor Roosevelt.” The principal features of the Governor’s plan, aside from the tax proposal, call for: Commission of three named by the Governor to administer fund. Authorization for cities and counties to issue bonds for public intended to employ jobless in this state two years or more. Five-day working week for state and municipal works. Nomination Is Forecast The Times report of the survey by Roosevelt “friends” predicted a first ballot strength of 806, which is 72 more than required for nomination. States conceded to “others” were Arkansas, Delaware, Maryland and Nebraska. States listed as doubtful were Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio and Oklahoma. In Georgia, 14 of 38 votes were listed as doubtful, and in New Jersey 18 of 32 were listed as doubtful.

JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLS TO BE LYMAN TOP!" U. of Chicago Man to Address City Teachers at Shortridge. “The Junior High School Movement” will be discussed at the meeting of seventh and eighth grade and high school teachers of the city by Dr. Rollo L. Lyman, University of Chicago professor of teaching English, at the city teachers’ institute Tuesday at Shortridge high school. Much interest has been aroused in the address because the junior high school system is\to be inaugurated here at the beginning of the 1932 school year. Elementary teachers will meet on Tuesday with the supervisors, aid at 11 a. m. will assemble in a general sesssion to hear another address by Dr. Liman. Group meeting of elementary teachers will be held with the supervisors Wednesday. Church Body Elects Bp Times Special WINONA LAKE, Ind., Aug. 29. Officers of national organization of the Church of the Brethren were elected at the forty-third general conference in session here. They are the Rev. W. L. Duker. Elkhart, moderator; the Rev. W. S. Whetstone. Waterloo, la., vice-moderator; the Rev. J. L. Gingrich, Jamestown, Pa., secretary; the Rev. Herman Koontz, Masontown, Pa., assistant secretary, and the Rev. N. G. Kimmel, Gratis, 0., treasurer. Disliked “Hand-Out”—Riots Bp United Pres* NEW YORK, Aug. 29.—George Miller. 29 and homeless, walked into a restaurant, broke and hungry, he said.. He was given coffee and rolls on the house, a vegetarian house, by the way. Miller protested the meat shortage and left. A moment later stones crashed through the windows. Miller was arrested.

Cuban Revolution \lnterpreted ’ in U. S. by Rebel Delegation

Destiny of Native Uprisings Guided From Hotel Suite in New York. BY DONN SUTTON, NEA Service Writer NEW YORK, Aug. 29.—Revolutions are not all bush-whacking through the jungles, sniping from shadowy balconies, and enduring privations. A part of them are staged in the luxurious atmosphere of expensive suites in New York hotels, with debonair, morning-suited rebel leaders casually sipping ginger ale brought up by bellhops and holding conferences that resemble meetings of out-of-town buyers. For instance, the present revolt in Cuba has roots that extend far beyond that palm-fringed little island republic. Any day, now, on the eleventh floor of the fashionable Hotel Biltmore here, meticulously attired, olive-skinned ladies and gentlemen may be seen hurriedly but quietly slipping in and out of the doors of a seven-room suite. N They are the members of a delegation which the Cuban revolutionary junta has dispatched to this country to “interpret” the rebellion for the American people. They also are business representatives of the revolutionists in the United States.

Capote Is Center Their activity is centered about a corpulent, pink-cheeked man of 68 years, with sparse hair and a perpetual expression of amusement, who may b e the next President of Cuba—if the revolt succeeds. He is Dr. Domingo Mendez Capote, one-time vice-president of Cuba and a leader in the war for Cuban independence. With his wife, daughter and son, Dr. Capote sits at a window overlooking the whirl of Manhattan traffic, listens to the voices of traveling salesmen through the transoms across the hallway—and makes plans concerning Cuba. He is too old now to be on the scene of the revolution which he has done much to foment.

Joins 1895 Rebellion But in his youth he was no stranger to the stress and violence of revolt. He abandoned a lucrative law practice to join the rebellion against Spain in 1895. He was chosen secretary of state of the revolutionary government then. He took a firm stand with the revolutionists in inviting the United States forces to co-operate with them in the overthrow of the Spanish regime. After the war, he wac named Cuban secretary of state. In November, 1907, he was elected vicepresident of the republic. Seven years ago he was a candidate for the vice-presidency and running mate of General Mario Menocal, another chieftain of the present uprising. And he has been a professor of law in the University of Havana. Little to Advertise Dr. Capote’s son, Dr. Francisco M. Capote, is secretary of the delegation, and Dr Fernando Ortiz, a former professor and editor of three Cuban magazines, is vice-president. They are in the strange position of constituting a sort of “advertising department” for the Cuban revolutionists, and yet having little to advertise. Asked about the financial resources of the rebel forces, they can say only that “the people of Cuba” are supporting them. Questioned about the sources and quantity of their war material, they must only smile. Interrogated about possible other purposes of their mission in the United'States, they deny there are any. Plans Kept Secret Questioned as to the whereabouts of rebel leaders in Cuba, the potential strength of their forces and the plan of their campaign, they can maintain only the strictest silence. Meanwhile, there’s a constant buzz of activity in their extensive hotel suite and in the thick-carpeted corridor outside. Women in Paris gowns join men who look tailored-in-London. Bell boys J*nd porters come and go, unaware that they’re on the sidelines of a revolution. Bodyguards, if any, are not in evidence. Pretty Carmen Mendieta smiles a welcome to reporters and cameramen: she’s a daughter of Colonel Carlos Mendieta, famous rebel leader. Conversation would seem to be on casual, pleasant topics. There’s all the atmosphere of a congenial social gathering . . . There’s little to suggest that nearly 1,000 miles away, beneath Cuba’s blazing tropical sun, revolution is in the making, blood is being shed, hundreds may die.

SIGNS EXTRADITION Leslie Approves Return of Alleged Killer. Armed with extradition papers issued by Governor Harry G. Leslie, the Tippecanoe county sheriff and Lafayette police chief left today for New Mexico to return Samuel Baxter, alleged murderer of two deputy sheriffs. Prosecutor Raymond M. Robertson of Tippecanoe county procured the papers from the Governor’s office when informed that Baxter, alias A1 Casey, had refused to wave extradition. Baxter and a companion, John Burns, have been sought since Feb. 7, 1928, when they are alleged to have killed two deputy sheriffs taking them in a car to serve a term at the reformatory. Identified at Albuquerque, N. M., Baxter was shot in the leg before being captured. Old Church Being Razed Bp Times Special * LAPORTE, Ind., Aug. 29. The old St. Peter’s church building, first Catholic house of worship erected in Laporte county, is being razed, the congregation having moved into anew building. The old edifice was built nearly eighty years ago.

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Pretty and smartly dressed Carmen Mendieta (above) is a feminine member of the delegation of Cuban revolutionists who have established headquarters in a fashionable New York hotel. She is a daughter of Colonel Carlos Mendieta, noted rebel leader and prominent in the present insurrection in Cuba.

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the old gentleman (his father) was exceedingly tall. I told you I was sixty-seven inches. Dear, that makes 5 feet 7 inches.” In another he said: “Proud of Buster? I am, indeed. He looks like a splendid young chap, and the two girls, too. They look like fine children. They will have opportunities they deserve and will be able to develop into whatever their niclinations may call for.” After police traced Powers, they searched the property, found bloodstains, and on a mattress some strands of blood-soaked hair. Then Powers was taken to the garage to identify the missing woman’s clothing. He was dressed in a light tan summer suit, sports shoes and a neat black necktie, as he went, under protest. Police dug for bodies, and finally uncovered that of Mrs. Eicher in a narrow, shallow five-foot trench, fifty feet from the garage. The children’s bodies were found in another trench nearby. The woman’s skull was crushed, her hands were tied, and the body was wrapped in a burlap bag. Skulls of the children were crushed, apparently with a hammer. Powers was affected considerably when discovery of the bodies was reported to him, police said. He conferred with his attorney, J. E. Low. The body of Mrs. Eicher was identified partly through three medals inscribed with the name of her husband, who died: “Second annual open wrestling contest. Featherweight Henri Eicher, Swift Athletic Society, London.” CRASH INJURES DRIVER Father of Child Killed by Auto IS Hurt in Collision. Unkind fate struck again today at the home of Charles Lambert, 43, bf 4C9 West Regent street. He was hurled from the city truck he was driving when it was struck by an auto driven by David Woodlock, 47, Fowler, Ind., in the 4000 block West Washington street. Lambert sustained cuts and bruises. A month ago his little daughter was killed by an auto as she played near their home. Support Case Filed By United Press EAST CHICAGO, Ind., Aug. 29. A man who lost almost his entire fortune, said to be more than a million dollars, within the last two years, is defendant in a nonsupport case filed by a woman not his wife. The suit charged that L. W. Saric failed to support Mrs. Mary Lanbandorf, Chicago, and her two daughters, 17 and 18. Saric lives with his wife here.

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50 PLANES PROMISED Number to Participate in City Airport Ceremony at 200. Number of military planes participating in dedication of the Indianapolis municipal airport Sept. 25, 26 and 27, today was increased to more than 200 with promise of fifty national guard ships. Guard planes representing nineteen squadrons have been obtained fer the event through efforts of Major Richard F. Taylor, local squadron commander. *•

KIDNAP VICTIM SERIOUSLY ILL Bookie Czar Is Suffering From Mistreatment. , By United Press LAKE GENEVA, Wis., Aug. 29. John J. Lynch, wealthy publisher or racing information, was reported seriously ill today as the result of mistreatment by kidnapers who held him almost a week for ransom. After Lynch returned to his $125,000 estate early Thursday he reported he had been treated well by the kidnapers, but today it was said he still was unable to see well and that he apparently was suffering from several broken ribs. Lynch had planned to confer Friday with Detective Pat Roche regarding a fight to the finish against gangs which have preyed for months upon rich men of the gambling fraternity. He was unable to do so because of his condition. At the Lynch home, denials were repeated that any ransom was paid for his release, but his wealthy friends in Chicago made statements which left little doubt that $75,000 was given the kidnapers. Roche predicted Friday night that within two days he would arrest the seven men who kidnaped Lynch and that within a week he would have the men in prison. GREEN FLAYS BANKERS Lays Reduction of Industrial Wages to Money Interests. By United Press WASHINGTON, Aug. 29.—President William Green of the American Federation of Labor today renewed his charge that “certain” banking interests are trying to bring about a reduction of wages in industry. Green condemned as “unjustifiable and unwarranted” a statement by B. C. Forbes, financial writer, that the labor president soon would come out in favor of wage reductions.

PRESIDENT IS KNIFED ON PAY SCALEPROGRAM Opposal to Slashes Given Two Bad Blows by Administration. By Scripps-Howard Newspaper Alliance WASHINGTON, Aug. 29—President Hoover’s policy of opposition to wage cuts received two bad blows this week within his own administration. The first was a speech delivered by Postmaster-General Brown in Los Angeles suggesting cuts in postal pay as an alternative to higher postal rates. The second was publication in western papers of the fact that the forest service has cut the pay of its fire fighters this season. Several weeks ago when Secretary of Commerce Lamont justified wage cuts in a letter to a member of congress, the President denied that the policy he announced in 1929 had been modified. At that time he called industrial leaders to Washington and obtained from them promises that wages would be maintained at existing levels. Limited to Salaries More recently, when United States Steel was said to be about to cut wages, the fact that it limited cuts to salary groups was hailed as an administration victory. Fire fighters in far western states are receiving 30 cents an hour this year instead of 35 cents an hour, and have been throughout the fire season. Roy Headley, assistant forester in charge of operations, said today that the cut was agreed upon jointly by officials of the three western divisions, state fire fighting agencies and co-operating agencies. “The problem has been an extremely difficult one,” said Headley.

Short, Emergency Job “Fire fighting is a short, emergency job, and we usually recruit our fighters from men who have no other work. There is a tendency for men with no other jobs to congregate in Spokane and Missoula in the hope of being sent out to fight fires. “We always have to be on guard against the tendency to set fires, or to spread them, in order that work may be available and this year, the tendency is more pronounced than ever before. “In addition, wages in lumbering and other industries in the forest fire zones are far below their past levels, and we had to take that into consideration too. “Fire fighting is hard work, and a dollai: an hour would not be too much if we ;ould pay it, and could do so withoi c danger to our forests.” A number of western newspapers have protested editorially against the cut and have called it inconsistent with the President’s economic policy.

HOLD HENSHAW RITES SUNDAY Pneumonia Claims Wife of Indiana U. Dean. Last rites are to be held at 2 Sunday afternoon for Mrs. Mary Edith Henshaw, 53, wife of Dr. F. R. Henshaw, dean of the Indiana university school of dentistry, who died Friday at her home, 42 West Fortysecond street, of pneumonia following a brief illness. Burial will be in Middletown, her birthplace. The Henshaws have lived here since 1909. The husband, a son, F. R. Henshaw Jr., and a sister, Miss Bertha A. Strickler, survive her. Christian Science funeral rites will be held at 4 Monday afternoon for Mrs. Elma M. Parry, 56, credit manager for the Pitman-Moore Company for fourteen years, who died Friday at her home at 2352 North Pennsylvania street. A daughter and her father survive her. Miss Lucille Campbell, 25, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl L. Campbell, 5026 Guilford avenue, died Friday at Sunnyside sanatorium. Funeral will be at 2 Monday afternoon. A sister, two brothers, and the parents are survivors. Funeral will be held for Arthur R. White, 50, resident of the city thirty years, at the home at 932 Lesley avenue at 2 Monday afternoon. Mr. White died Friday at Sunnyside.

TEACHERS HEAR BISHOP Hughes Stresses Importance of Mastery of Good English. Opportunities for self-improve-ment in the teaching profession were stressed by Bishop Edwin Holt Hughes of Chicago, addressing the closing session of the Marion County Teachers’ Association convention Friday at Warren Central high school. He urged the teachers to watch their mistakes, and to correct them. He also stressed mastery of good English. Also speaking on the program were George C. Cole, state superintendent of public instruction; Dr. Wallace Bruce Amsbary of the Armour institute of technology, and newly appointed county safety director. Fourteen-Inch Flower MARIETTA, Ind., Aug. 29.—William McKinney is exhibiting a sunflower which is fourteen inches in diameter.

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APPEALS FOR AID IN PROBATION DRIVE

J. K. Lilly Asks Donations for Work Against Child Crime. Appealing to Indianapolis citizens to aid the work of the National Probation Association, J. K. Lilly, president of Eli Lilly & Cos., today pointed out that unemployment, causing acute misery in thousands of homes, is bringing many more boys and girls and first offenders into the courts. “The children of today will be the good children and the gangsters of tomorrow,” said Lilly. “The Wickersham report on prisons, paroles and probation terms probation ‘the most important step we have taken in the individualization of the treatment of the offender.’ It urges that every effort be made to broaden probation and provide more and better probation supervision. “I am indorsing the National Probation Association because its work is of importance to all of us. In the courts of our own county and state, its work has been effective in saving a multitude of youthful offenders for lives of usefulness and good citizenship. “To aid the National Probation Association in its national program for improving and extending probation in the United States, a campaign is being waged for funds all over the country. Indianapolis has been asked to contribute its share. Contributions may be mailed to me in care of the Eli Lilly Company.” Yeggs Batter in Safe When Miss Nina Cunningham, branch manager for the Gem laundry branch at 237 Indiana avenue, opened the place this morning she discovered the safe combination had been battered off by yeggs, who took $25. The burglars entered the building by removing a small grating from the rear. Boy Drowns By United Press EAST CHICAGO, Ind., Aug. 29. Walter Gendka, 8, was drowned at the municipal beach. He was believed stricken with cramps.

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Hit-Run Train By United Press BUFFALO, N. Y., Aug. 29. A motorman was under arrest on a charge of intoxication today after motorcycle policemen had chased a crowded Buffalo-Lackawana trolley over a three-mile course. Charles Jennings, 29, called police headquarters Thursday and said a street car motorman had punched him in the nose after the trolley had smashed into his automobile. The motorman then fled in the crowded trolley, Jennings said. Police, after a wild threemile chase, stopped the trolley and arrested the motorman, Eli J. Black, 30.

OUTLINE PLANS OF BICENTENARY City Groups to Be Formed for Observance. Organization of Indianapolis for celebration of the 200th anniversary of the birth of George Washington in 1932 will begin soon, according to Hugh McK. Landon, president of the Indiana George Washington bicentenary commission, offices of which were opened today in the statehouse. Civic, fraternal, patriotic, educational, labor, agricultural, social and religious groups will be represented on the local committee to direct Washington programs in Marion county. Five dates have been designated next year for special emphasis. They are Feb. 22; April 30, anniversary of Washington’s first inauguration; July 4; Sept. 17, date of adoption of the Constitution, and Nov. 26, Thanksgiving day. Several counties and cities in the state already have perfected their local organizations.

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HUGE ARTIFICIAL LAKE PLANNED IN PUTNAM CO. Company Is Organized to Promote Power Project; Plan Stock Issue. Plans for a super hydro-electric power project and creation of an artificial lake in Putnam county “three and one-half times larger than any lake in Indiana” were announced today. Announcement came with the filing of incorporation papers of the American Utilities Development Corporation, which is taking over the Eel River Power Company. The latter company advanced a similar program several years ago, but it has been dormant for some time. Financing of the new corporation is to be through stock issue offered the public by the American Securities Company, 821-25 Continental Bank building. Taylor Is President Harry F. Taylor is president and W. S. McClintic, secretary and treasurer. Directors are the officers and Ward F. Hopkins, R. E. Stevenson and T. R. Mead. The latter is head of the Mead Construction Company, scheduled to build the project. Plans were announced for construction of a dam on Eel river, fifty miles southwest of Indianpolis, in the southwest corner of Putnam county. When completed it would have a maximum working head of 150 feet and create a lake over 10,000 acres. The lake would be twenty-two miles long and nine miles maximum width. Would Have Big Storage It would have a total storage capacity of 21,000,000,000 cubic feet of water, with an estimated annual output of 33,000,000 K. W. H. The electricity will be sold to the Insull-owned Indiana Electric Corporation, when delivered, for a period of twenty years, the promoters said. Plans also include making the Jake a summer resort and erection of a first-class hotel.

3 STOWAWAYS ON SHIP PERISH OF STARVATION Two Others Give Themselves Up and Face Return to Havana. By United Press NORFOLK, Va., Aug. 29.—Death by starvation claimed the lives of five stowaways on the German steamer Curslack, which left Havana on Aug. 20, Captain G. Hillendolf, master of the vessel, said on arrival here. The two survivors of the harrowing voyage, Ignacio Traco, Portugal, and Paulino Gonzales, Spain, awaited orders here today for their return to Havana after being refused admittance to this country by immigration authorities. Captain Hillendolf said he first learned of their plight when Traco and Gonzales revealed themselves as the ship approached Brunswick, Ga., and told him their three companions were dying of starvation in the coal bunkers.

Eight Face Gaming Charges Seven customers were held on visiting charges and Fount Dykes, operator of a poolroom at 1615 Southeastern avenue, was charged with keeping a gaming house when police raided a dominoes game there Friday. Daughter Given Estate By Times Special ANDERSON, Ind., Aug. 29.—Mrs. Edith Harriett Easter, daughter and only heir, will receive the $20,000 estate of her late father, George W. Pyle.

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