Indianapolis Times, Volume 43, Number 121, Indianapolis, Marion County, 29 September 1931 — Page 1
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$6,975 MORE OF STATE’S MONEY SPENT ON CARS FOR ROAD COMMISSIONERS’ AIDS Seven Studebaker ‘Dictators’ Added to Fleet of Four ‘Presidents’ Already Purchased by Chiefs for Themselves. NEW SEDANS GO TO ENGINEERS Automotive Inspector John Boren, Brother of Member of Board, Draws Coupe; District Heads Formerly Drove Fords. BY DANIEL M. KIDNEY Seven more Studebaker automobiles, in addition to the lour purchased for commissioners by themselves at state expense, have been added to the “free wheeling” fleet of the state highway department, it was learned today. News of this purchase trickled out from the same “bootleg” source from which most of the information must be procured regarding what the highway men do with public funds. No minutes of the commission meetings are available after meetings are held. But the department spends between $22,000,000 and $23,000,000 of public money annually, nearly as much as all other branches of the state government combined.
The seven Studebakers, delivered Saturday, were bought in Peru, home city of Jess Murden, former highway commissioner and veteran automotive dealer there. Purchase was from the Rock Hood Auto Company, which is located in Peru in the RhodesDitzler building. The cars are the Dictator model and cost $99(1.50 each, for a total (of $6,975.50. Commissioners bought President models for themselves, at 51,525 each, from the Baxter Company, 1142 North Meridian street. Each of the six district engineers received one of the Dictators. Formerly they drove Fords. Their new cars are sedans. A coupe was presented to John Boren, automotive inspector for the department. Brother of Commissioner Boren is a brother of Robert Boren <Dem.), Fountain City, member of the commission, who drew a President. The Indiana law against nepotism covers most all relations, but brothers. Since the news oi the purchase of cars by the state for per diem commissioners oi the highway department, speculation is rife, as to how far this system can be extended. Never before in the history of the state have such part-time commissioners been provided with automobiles at state expense. Ilandirap Pointed Out It was pointed out that members of the conservation commission might want to visit the state parks and could use a state provided car. The board of health 'might inspect sanitary surveys under their supervision throughout the state. Then there are all the institution trustees to be considered. But a handicap was pointed out today by one department head who called attention to the fact that most of the state government is operated on a budget which is limited. They have far from $22,000,000 to spepd. Contention of supporters of the highway men’s action in the matter cf the car purchase is that they must spend much time inspecting roads. , Reasons for Spending Spree Yet they fought vigorously the attftnpt at the 1931 session of the legislature to put the commission on a full-time, rather than per diem basis. Back of the program lies the fact that beginning Oct. 1, highway commissioners or any one else on state business, can not collect more than 6 cents a mile for use of their own cars. Previously, the highway commissioners, with the exception of Boren, have been collecting 10 cents a mile. Other departments have been operating at 6 cents since the proposal first was made during the leislature session. RECOVERS FROM FALL Daughter of Howard Thurston Leaves Hospital; Hip Was Injured. By United Press PITTSBURGH. Pa., Sept, 29. Mrs. Jane Thurston Harris, daughter of Howard Thurston, has been discharged from Mercy hospital here, where she received treatment for a hip injury. Mrs. Harris was injured several weeks ago when she fell down the stairs of her home here. She denied reports she was hurt during a quarrel with her husband. FLATS RADIO PROGRAMS “Have Sunk to Lowest Level,” Says Head of Educational Group. By United Press WASHINGTON, Sept. 29,-Radio was characterized today as having “sunk to the lowest level of its development in the United States" by Joy Eimert Morgan, chairman of tho national committee on education by radio. “It is evident to me,” said Morgan, following a tour of twenty-six ■jtates. “that the public is disgusted 'with advertising on the air. Because of this fact, people are refraining from buying radio sets.”
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PIRATE MURDER RIDDLEDEEPENS Another Body Is Found Near , Tragedy Scene. By Vnited Press HUNTINGTON, L. 1., Sept, 29. Discovery of a body at Asharoken Beach, near Eaton’s Neck, not far from where the yacht of Benjamin P. Collings was anchored the night two “pirates” boarded it and killed him, was reported at the office of assistant District Attorney Fred Munder today. Investigators from Munder’s staff left for the spot, hoping the find might* throw some light on the strange killing, since Mrs. Collings, in her story of the affair, has said the two men mentioned a wounded comrade whom they wanted to transport to the Connecticut shore. The body was that of a man about 5 feet 8 inches in height and 165 pound in weight. On it were blue overalls, a blue working shirt, white undershirt and leather belt with a buckle initialed “S.” Several deputy sheriffs were assigned to compare possible points of similarity with the description of the older of the two pirates given by Mrs. Collings. An autopsy v’as ordered for later today. •
Knows ’Em By United Pi css WASHINGTON, Sept. 29. Senator Royal S. Copeland (Dem, N. Y.), docs not believe 4 per cent beer is intoxicating and he does believe the Volstead act should be amended. But with respect to the chances for amendment, Copeland said today: “I know too many men who drink wet and vote dry to believe that this congress will act on modification.”
URGE HOOVER ACT TO FREE TOM MOONEY National Bureau of Education Asks President to Intervene. By United Press SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 29.—The executive council of the National Bureau of Education has sent a letter to President Hoover asking him to intervene in the case of Tom Mooney as a result of the findings of the Wickersham commission. The letter points out that commission “has characterized the Mooney case as a gross miscarriage of justice.” • “Do you, Mr. President, intend to ignore the report of your own commission and allow this unthinkable situation to continue, or as our chief executive, do you intend to use all the pov'er and the influence of your high office to put an end to such an intolerable disgrace?” CAPONE LOSES BATTLE Fight to Evade Trial Ends as Judge Overrules Demurrers. By United Press CHICAGO, Sept. 29.—A1 Capone’s last ditch battle to evade going to trial on charges of evading income tax was lost today when Federal Judge James Wilkerson overruled demurrers to two indictments. A conference between government and defense attorneys decided trial of the gang lord would take approximately two weeks. Judge Wilkerson said Capone could plead to the charges when he appeared in court next Tuesday. HOOVER TO SEE GAME President Plans to Attend Monday Tilt at Philadelphia. By United Press WASHINGTON, Sept. 29.—President Hoover will attend the world series game in Philadelphia next Monday, it was announced today at the White House. The earlier games will be played in St. Louis starting Thursday,
Whistle and Show Your Ignorance, View of Sage
By United Press NEW YORK, SepU 29—Take it from Professor Charles Gary Shaw, when you hear a person going around whistling “The Old Gray Mare” or "When You and I Were Young, Maggie,” he orily is advertising his simple mind. For persons who whistle, be they jazz tunes or ballads of long ago, are morons, devoid of moral stamina and possessed of an inferiority
complex, Professor Shaw asserted in a vitriolic dissertation on the whistling population of the world. "No great or successful man ever whistles,” said the New York university philosophy professor. "Can you think of Einstein, Edison or Mussolini tuning up to ‘When the Moon Comes Over the Mountain?’ 'Can you think of President Hoover as whistling? Some of his S ay the time has come for him 10 brace himself by puckerlpSLf?u y?” kee Doodle >’ but the strength of the Hoover mind and iv ill .s such that there will be no whistling in the White House.”
LESLIE CLEMENCY SCORED BY JUDGE
Hijacker With Long Police Record Released Without SSOO Fine Payment. Disclosure that a Marion county prisoner had been freed by Governor Harry G. Leslie without paying a fine of SSOO today evoked an attack on executive clemency methods from Criminal Judge Frank P. who imposed the sentence. A court attache informed Judge Baker that Art Dampier, the prisoner, had been seen on the street. Dampier presumably should have Keen in the state reformatory, for he never had paid a SSOO fine imposed on charge of assault and battery with intent to kill, resulting from an alleged liquor hijacking plot. Judge Baker said today. “This news was a surprise to me,” the judge stated, “for the Governor never had informed the court of the remission of the fine.” Freed by Sept. 10 Order Dampier had served his six months sentence and had been freed, without paying the fine, by an executive order issued Sept. 10, investigation by the court revealed. Records at police headquarters show Dampier has been arrested three times before on felony charges, but was convicted on none of them. April 27, 1927, he was slated at headquarters on charges of burglary and petit larceny. Records in the Bertillon department disclose his case was continued in court indefinitely. Again on Jan. 31, 1928, he was charged with burglary, assault and battery with intent to kill, drawing a deadly weapon, carrying concealed weapons, and resisting an officer. These charges were dismissed. Was Fined Once A municipal court record shows Dampier was tried on blind tiger charges Aug. 20, 1930, but was discharged. He was fined for assault and battery in 1923, records show. "I don’t believe the Governor knew the facts in that case or certainly he would not have done that,” Baker said. “I never would have approved sucn clemency,” the judge continued, “because this court considers the liquor hijacker one of the most desperate type of criminals.” Dampier was charged with hitting a south side resident with the butt of a revolver, the night of Feb. 2. Charged With Kidnaping Police testified Dampier took the man from his home and kept him for several hours in Garfield park, attempting to make him tell where a cargo of liquor was located. Payment of $12.35 court costs by the superintendent of the state farm was the only notice criminal court had received in the prisoner’s case. The SSOO would have gone to the school fund. LIN 0 W Anne Also in Plane as Mate Resumes Rescue Work. By United Press NANKING, China, Sept. 29. Colonel and Mrs. Charles A. Lindbergh took off here at 10:30 a. m. today for Hankow to resume their relief work in the flood districts. The American visitors, who made a number of aerial surveys during their stay in Nanking, will remain several days in Hankow'.
Stamp Out This Legalized Larceny!
When the two electric companies of this city were merged into one, the people were promised that they would receive the benefits from the lessened cost of operation. The argument was plausible and sound. There is no need of duplication in utilities, if the utilities deal honestly with the people or are compelled by the public service commission to show’ even a shadow of decency. Since the merger, the cost of administration has increased, until today it is near-
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Deviled Into It By United Press NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 29.—Dr. Clarence True Wilson, in his attack on the American Legion for voting for a referendum on prohibition, referred to part of the membership as “imps from hell.” Members of the veterans organization here decided today that was a bully name for ar, organization, so plans are afoo‘ for establishing “Pit No. 1” of the Society “Imps of Hell.” One member of the local legion post said organization plans will allow only those to join who are against the eighteenth amendment. - “In other words,” he said, w'e will have a branch society, not officially connected with the legion, somewhat similar to the “40 and 8.”
INDIA PARLEY DRAGS But He Has Hopes, Gandhi Tells Aga Khan. By United Press LONDON, Sept. 29.—Progress at the Indian round table conference must be very slow, Mahatma Gandhi admitted after a conference with a dozen prominent Moslem delegates headed by the Aga Khan. The conference between the diminutive Gandhi in his loin cloth and blankets and the wealthy Aga Khan, spiritual head of the Moslem millions and Indian potentate, took place at the fashionable Ritz hotel. Gandhi intimated that little progress was made at the parley, which was the direct result of Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald’s suggestion to the minorities committee that they settle their own problems. Prospects were hopeful, Gandhi said, and there still is hope that the round table conference eventually may settle India’s problems. ‘SPIRIT MARRIAGE’ HIT Relatives of Late James A. Weed Fight for $300,000 Estate. By United Press BRIDGEPORT, Conn., Sept. 29. Relatives of the late James A. Weed of Stamford have filed a suit seeking annulment of his “spirit-in-spired” marriage to Lillian Starr, although Weed died last July. Mrs. Margaret Weed Douglas of Stamford and Hugh H. C. Weed of St. Louis, Mo., contesting his will, which left an estate of $300,000 to the spiritualist widow, instituted the new action. It is returnable in the November session of superior court. EDISON GROWS WEAKER Noted Inventor Spends Restless Night, Physician Says. By United Press WEST ORANGE, N. J., Sept. 29. —Thomas A. Edison had a very restless night and was slightly weaker today, according to the daily bulletin issued by his physician, Dr. Hubert S. Howe. The inventor has been ill since his return from Florida several months ago.
ly double what was paid to both companies before the merger. For the first eleven months under the merger, it was $211,000. In the year 1930,'it had mounted to more than $400,000. The reason is easy to discover. The holding company which owns the common stock of the company charges huge fees for its advice and counsel. Every penny paid for this bit of bookkeeping magic comes from the users of power and of light. The cost of electricity to
MYSTERY LINK TANGLED INTO POISONTRIAL Defense Hints at ‘Unknown Killer’ in Starting Quiz of Talesmen. MRS. SIMMONS NERVOUS Attorneys Hope That Jury Box Will Be Filled Wednesday. BY STAFF CORRESPONDENT LEBANON, Ind., Sept. 29.—Presence of a “mystery” killer in the poison case against Mrs. Carrie W. Simmons, Hancock county farm mother, was intimated today, as defense attorneys started attempts to save Mrs. Simmons froip paying the penalty demanded by the state for the alleged murder of her small daughter. Questioning prospective jurors for the first time since Mrs. Simmons, haggard and thin, took her place in the court room Monday morning, W. H. Parr Sr., defense counsel, injected the mystery strain into the case. He said the state will be called on to show beyond reasonable doubt that Mrs. Simmons placed strychnine capsules in the sandwich which Alice Jean, 10, her daughter, ate. “Unknown” Is Accused The defense intimated that an unknown person placed the poison in the food while the Simmons family was en route to this town from near Greenfield for a family reunion picnic in June. “In returning this indictment, the grand jury had heard whatever the prosecutor chose to frame up,” Parr charged. Ben Scifres, prosecutor, did not protest the challenge. The tentative jurors were passed to the defense after Roy Adney, special prosecutor, had completed preliminary questions and characterized the poisoning of 'the children as “an unnatural crime that was a revolt against reason and family ties.” Attorneys hope to approve twelve men in the jury box Wednesday afternoon. Before these jurors the state will present charges that Mrs. Simmons poisoned the food that resulted in the deaths of Alice Jean, 10, and her daughter, Virginia, 14. Mrs. Simmons is charged only with the murder of the younger girl. Depression Enters Case The unemployment situation found its way into the case of Murray Barker of Thorntown, former state senator, later excused by the defense, said he would have to discharge eighteen men working on his property were he selected to sit in the case. “I need to be at home,” Barker said. “If I serve as a juror, eighteen men will be laid off. They’re building a serum plant on my property and I should be there to supervise the work.” Barker’s dismissal resulted from his admission that he had formed an opinion. In supporting his assertions that the child's poison death was an “unnatural crime,” Adney asked jurors whether they had read books on perverted minds and if they were familiar with the “famous poison cases of history.” None of them had read the books or knew r of the “famous” cases. Attitude Is Changed Mrs. Simmons, her husband. John W. Simmons, and her sons, George and Dale Simmons changed their attitude toward newspaper men today. Thes boys and their father shook hands with reporters and posed with Mrs. Simmons for an outstate (Turn to Page 8) DELAY OFFICER’S Trial Improper Conduct Case Against Cop Continued by Safety Board. Trial of patrolman James J. Hayes, suspended recently on a charge of conduct unbecoming an officer, today was continued until next Tuesday by the safety board w’hen the prosecuting witnesses failed to appear. Police Chief Bike Morrissey w r as granted leave of absence by the board to attend the international police chiefs’ convention in St. Petersburg, Fla. Morrissey will leave Oct. 10.
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the city has mounted steadily at the rate of nearly a million dollars a year. The increased cost is out of all line with the increased use. It means that tricks and schemes have been invented by which the bills of the public are increased. The huge profits are justified in the eyes of the commission, on the theory that the company can charge on the cost of reproducing its plant. The valuation of reproduction was fixed at the time of the highest cost of labor and materials. The Clarke forces capitalized the war.
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Calvin Coolidge HOOVER ORDERS NAVY COST CUT President, Angered, Calls for $41,000,000 Slash. By United Press WASHINGTON, Sept. 29.—President Hoover has ordered the navy department to reduce its 1933 budget from $401,000,000 to $360,000,000, it was learned authoritatively today. The navy construction program understood to be favored by Mr. Hoover would require $65,000,000 for next year, an increase of $15,000,000 over this year. It is the President’s view that the increase can be made up in economies to be effected in other w'ays in the department. President Hoover has become much annoyed at w'hat he regards as press propaganda for a larger navy by persons in the navy department, and is prepared to go to the American people to find out w'hether they or the navy department is to determine how much the government shall spend. The President seldom has been so provoked as he has been by the news dispatches originating here regarding higher naval expenditures and there was a manifest determination at the White House today to call a halt. Mr. Hoover does not reg*rd Secretary of Navy Adams as being a participant in this alleged activity. EASTERN TIME WANTED Michigan Desires Railroads Be Taken Off Central Standard. By United Press WASHINGTON, Sept. 29.—The state of Michigan, through its at-torney-general, today applied to the interstate commerce commission for an order placing the state on eastern standard time for railroad operation. s The state has adopted eastern time in preference to central, but the railroads still are operated on central time, thereby creating “confusion and inconvenience.” * PONDER SENATOR’S FATE New Jersey Senate Probes Conduct of Wounded Lawmaker. By United Press TRENTON, N. J„ Sept. 29.—The political fate of Senator Roy T. Yates, shot and seriously wounded during a drinking party in the New York apartment he maintained for blond Ruth Cranmer, rested today with the judiciary committee of the New Jersey senate. Convening in a special session called by Governor Morgan F. Larson, the senate Monday night adopted a resolution authorizing an investigation into the conduct of the Passaic county legislator by its judicifry committee. set:; air speed mark Briton Flies 390 Miles an Hour in Unofficial Test. CALSHOT, England, Sept. 29. Flight Lieutenant George H. Stainforth unofficially set anew world speed record today in the airplane which won the Schneider cup for Great Britain this year. In six dashes over a three-kil-ometer course, Stainforth averaged approximately 390 miles per hour. The world record he set during the recent Schneider cup flight was 336.1 miles per hour. Hourly Temperatures 6a. m 47 10 a. m 64 7a. m 49 11 m 66 Ba. m 58 12 (nooni.. 65 9a. m 62. Ip. m 63
A public petition for reduction might force an inquiry. If sufficiently aroused, public sentiment might force the commission to value the plant on its present cost of reproduction. Were that done, the people would not be paying two millions of dollars a year to the holding company erected by Harley Clarke with a supposed investment in Indianapolis of $1,060,000. Is it worth trying? Is it worth fighting to get free from the burden placed upon life and industry by this octopus? i
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COOLIDGE ANNOUNCES HE IS NOT IN PRESIDENTIAL RACE; HOOVER GIVEN HIS SUPPORT
Confirmation Stamped on Published Statement by His Secretary. EXPECTED BY FRIENDS Ex-President Has Found Private Life Much to His Liking. By United Press PLYMOUTH, Vt„ Sept. 29.—Former President Calvin Coolidge will not be a candidate for the Repub- ; lican nomination for President in j 1932 and he favors a second term | for President Hoover. Harry Ross, Mr. Coolidge’s secre- ; tary, today described as “authentic” j an article published in the Saturj day Evening Post in which the for- ! mer President made that statej ment. It was made plain that Mr. Coolidge did not choose to amplify his published statement at this time. Mr. Coolidge’s announcement came as no surprise to his close friends, who long have declared that he was out of active politics and would support his successor. The former President has found the life of a private citizen much to his liking. Since leaving the White House he has lived quieMy in the $40,000 home he purchased last year in Northampton, appearing at his Main street office daily and making a monthly trip to New York to attend meetings of an insurance company board of directors, of which he is a member. Early this morning he forsook, at least temporarily, his private citizen’s job as newspaper columnist, and there have been unconfirmed reports that he might not resume his work. For the last nine weeks, except trip home, he and Mrs. Coolidge have been spending a vacation at the family homestead here. COLD SNAP ‘MELTS’ Temperature to Reach 75 in 24 Hours, Forecast. Cold snap that struck Indiana over the week-end was waning today with the weather bureau forecasting temperatures near 75 in the next twenty-four hours. The weather is expected to become warmer with no sign of any break in the increasing temperatures. Mercury readings in the west showed above seasonal marks today. The mercury dropped to 47 again this morning, but jumped rapidly to reach 62 at 9. Coldest temperature in the state Monday night was at Cambridge City, where 36 was reported, with Wheatfield and Farmland recording 38 and 39 respectively. phenomenon doubted Priests Discount Children’s Claim Statue “Came to Life.” By United Press NEWPORT, R. 1., Sept. 29.—Officials of St. Augustin's Roman Catholic church today discounted claims of members of a confirmation class that a statue of St. Rita, located in the church, “came to life” Monday night. Katherine Leeson, 15, reported that while the class was in session the statue suddenly bowed its head and moved its eyes. Most of the girl’s twenty-five young companions claimed also to have witnessed the phenomenon. The Rev. Joseph P. Coleman, pastor, attributed the reports to “the imagination of children.” YOUNG ROVERS FOUND Pair of Adventurers, 12 and 9, Are Located at Spencer, Ind. Two boys who attempted to see the world on bicycles were to be returned to Indianapolis today by their parents. Authorities at Spencer, Ind.. held Donald Thomas, 12, Apartment 5, of 3630 North Meridian street, and Robert Pratt, 9, cf 3015 North Illinois street. The boys were taken to Martinsville Monday night, pending arrival of their families. WIN ROLES AT PURDUE Three City Students Will Appear in University Drama. Three Indianapolis students at Purdue have won roles in the drama, “The Mask and the Face,” to be presented by the Purdue University Playshop in Fowler hall, West Lafayette, Oct. 9 and 10. They are: Miss Lucile Stanley, | 5901 East Washington street; Arthur Golden, 1029 Eugene street, and Howard Farington, 137 Berkley road. BEER REPORT AWAITED Hyde to Weigh Likely Effect of Legislation on Agriculture. By United Press WASHINGTON, Sept. 29.—Arthur Hyde, secretary of agriculture, will return here Wednesday to superintend the compilation by his depart- ( ment of a report on the effect on ; agriculture of a return of legalized beer. After his announcement last week that such a report was to be made, Hyde left for Missouri with instructions that research work was to be started during his absence.
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Magazine Article Clears Way for Renomination of Chief Executive. PARTY CHIEFS REJOICE Statement Allays Fear of G. 0. P. Split in 1932 Vote Drive. BY RAYMOND CLAPPER Vnited Press Staff Correspondent WASHINGTON. Sept. 29. —The biggest potential obstacle to the renomination of President Hoover appeared. in the opinion of most political leaders, to have been removed definitely today. Former President Calvin Coolidge just has written a magazine article which generally is construed here as a pledge of support for the renomination of Mr. Hoover. Mr. Coolidge was regarded as having indicated a desire that he be eliminated from consideration as a possible candidate. Mr. Coolidge’s pronouncement m support of President Hoover, and against his own presidential candidacy in 1932, “puts to rest” the question of Mr. Hoover’s renomination, Charman Fess of the Republican national committee said. Fess Spreads Optimism “Mr. Coolidge’s attitude as expressed in his article was well understood by mast of the country before it was made.” Fess said. “It ought to be a complete answer to the promoters of anti-administra-tion sentiment. “It puts to rest the question of the renomination of President Hoover and will be a determining factor in his assured re-election.” The article in the issue of the Saturday Evening Post, appearing on the newsstands today, was the subject of discussion throughout the capital. Copies were sought eagerly. They were seen at the White House executive offices early in the morning. Jouett Shouse, executive chairman of the Democratic national committee, sent out for a copv as soon as he reached his office. The article is not yet released for newspaper publication. Clears Way for Hoover Its importance arises from the fart that the chief potential obstacle to the renomination of President Hoover was the possibility that Mr. Coolidge would permit himself to be brought back into active politics. Many of his friends have urged him to permit them to go to work. He has been told by countless political friends that the country was dissatisfied with the present administration and would rally to bring him back to the White House. Informed persons here have known for some time that Mr. Coolidge regarded this a fantastic dream. He has told them that the Republican nomination was worth nothing to any one except President Hoover. The party strife which would result from any attempt to wrest the nomination away from the Hoover forces would produce a split which would make defeat almost inevitable, as it did in the Taft-Roosvelt fight of 1912. Annoyed by Draft Talk Friends of President Hoover, who became annoyed at the constant talk of “drafting Coclidge,” undertook recently to sound out the for-; mer President, and returned convinced that Mr. Coolidge would permit his friends to take no such course. Publication of the Coolidge magazine article today generally was regarded as definitely closing the door to any possibility of such a situation arising. At the White House immediate comment was withheld, except that it was said Mr. Hoover had not known in advance about the Coolidge Article. It was evident, hewever, tha; some of those closest to Mr. Hoover were pleased at this turn of affairs. They believed that this development w’ould clear away most of the lingering doubts among Republican party workers and stimulate them to concentrate on preparing for the coming campaign to re-elect him. Hoover’s Name Not Mentioned Some noted that the Coolidee article never mentioned Mr. Hoover by name, always referring to “the President.” One prominent Democrat said: “It looks like another Republican family affair and we don’t want to mi£ into it, but as I understand the article it is just another ‘I do not choose to run’ statement, which leaves the door wide open.” “Cf course, he doesn’t choose to run—until 1936,” commented Senator Copeland fDem., N. Y.). “He thinks this would be a bad time to be elected, now that the full dinner pail is in the junk heap. He would rather have an administration during which he could take his afternoon naps. “I have r.ot found any Republican anywhere who is for Hoover, although I live in Republican territory in New York and returned recently from a trip through Michigan. Cal hasn’t lost his canniness.” Accountant I s New Lord Mayor By United Press LONDON, Sept, 29. Maurice Jenks, an accountant and an aiderman of the city of London, waa elected lord mayor of London today for the year commencing Nov. 1.
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