Indianapolis Times, Volume 43, Number 137, Indianapolis, Marion County, 17 October 1931 — Page 3

OCT. 17, 1931.

BROTHER SLEW TO SAVE SELF. WITNESS SAYS Story of Booze Operations Bared in Feud Death Hearing. fiji Vnltrd prcnt< BROWNSTOWN. Ind., Oct. 17. Details of illegal whisky operations became involved in the trial of John and Pleas Spurlock here as Pleas took the witness stand to testify regarding the slaying of Patton Gibson. G 9, last Dec. 14. In a low voice, Pleas Spurlock told the court that his brother killed Gibson in self defense. Gibson had drawn a revolver and was attempting to shoot John, his brother testified. He said that he and his brother and Gibson operated several stills in Washington county and that they frequently quarreled. The slate contends that Gibson was murdered by one of the Spurlock brothers while the other held him. Before it rested its case yesterday afternoon, it attempted to show that Pleas was the murderer. Mrs. Angeline Gibson, widow of the slain man, was one of the last witnesses for the state. She testified that Pleas shot her husband while John held him. State police, deputies and game wardens maintained their guard around the courthouse and prisoners. Because of the long-stand-ing feud between the Spurlocks and Gibsons, authorities have feared an outbreak during the trial.

Pace Entries Saturday

AT I.ATONA First Race ($1,200; maidens; 2-year-olds; six furlongs)—-Pennant Girl. 112: Sprig O Mint, 112; Vesee, 115; Polyp. 115; Hasta Lugeo, 112; Honey Kate. 112; Chipola. 115: Wise Cross. 112; Jodie K„ 112; Pictover, 115; Man Pictover. 115; Mankin. 115; Manassas. 115; Gloria Diane. 112; Prince Rock. 115; Lucky Polly. 112; Trim. 115; Wasteful 115; Discobolus, 115: Mad Finn. 115; Dust Bag, 115. Second Race ($1,200; claiming: 3-year-olds and up: six furlongs)--Jeff O Neill, 110; Running Water. 11l Prince Mexican, 110; Uncle Henrv. Ill: Fudge. 106: Light Air. 107; South Seas. Ill: Golden Thrush. 11l His Honor, 106: Nifty. 107; Florence Dolan. 112 Oregon Citizen, 115; Tiger Prince, 111: Georgiot 107; Diaquri. 103, Town (.intlt. 103; Biyl Morris, 106; Aristocrat. 115; Enro, 111; Shandy Gaff. 111. Third Race ($1,200: claiming: 3-year-olds and up; six furlongsi—Uncle Matt. 110: Stockmarket, 112: Dick Morris 111; Downpur, 103; Porternesia, 108; Flimsy, 104, Fourth Race ($1,200: claiming; 3-year-olds and up; mfle and one-eighth)—Tom-my 108; Baby Delhi, 110; Florida Gold, 113;' Notnam, 105; Clownish, 113; chatson, 113; Earl of Warwick, 113; Lincoln Plaut. 113; Golden Bu 110. Fifth Race ($15,000; added; the Kentucky Jockey Club stakes; 2-year-olds; one mile i—i a ) Kakapoo, 119 (E. Pool); (a) Marse Robert. 122 iR. Morrisoni,; Byzantine. 122 (C. Kurtzingeri; Cathop, 122 (C Meyer); Big Beau, 122 (R. Finnertyl; (hi Air Pilot, 122 (C. E. Alien); Sir Melton, 122 (P. Dyer); Clotho, 122 <R. Workman); Monks First, 122 iE. Neal); (b)Mad Pursuit, 122 (C. Landolt); Pompeius, 122 (R. | Fischer). (a iR. S. Clark, entry. tbiWalter J. Salmon entry. Sixth Race ($1,500; handicap: 3-year- | olds and up: mile and sixteenth) —Tela, 98; Thistle Fvrn, 101; Cousin Jo, 105; Dark Sea. 112; Pittsburgher. 107. Seventh Race i51.200; claiming; 3-year-lods and up; mile and eighthi—Kentucky Acc. 108; Alvssum. 100; Southland Toy, 108; Allegretto, 103; Duelist, 108; Sarcastic. 113; Star Play, 113; Broad Axe, 113; Big 80, 10S. Weather, clear; track, heavy. AT HAWTHORNE First Race ($1,200: 3-year-olds: six furlongs) -Old Jefferson, 110: Lorraine S. 110; Mis Vacuum, 102; Trueplav. 110; Blue Hawaii. 112; Simple Singer. 116; Verda, 107; Wise Advocate. 113; Fortune Mia. 105; Edina .102: Rainbow Dance. 102; Lapidary. 110: Lazy Mary, 105; Betty Rye, 107; Zina, 107. Second Race ($1,200; claiming: 3-year-olds: six furlongs)—Scandal Sheet. 105; Martha D. 110; Chilhoma. 108: Happy Fe'low 105; Billy Q. 115; Prince Tommy. 110; Acevdeucv. 110; Young Bill. 110; Casimira. 102; Wyandotte 105; Parties. 105; Golden Archer. 110; Crescent City. 108: Bon Pepper. 108; Matiliw. 108. Third Rare ($1,200; 3-vear-olds: claiming; Hawthorne Course)—Prometheus. 114; Wriglev Field. 107; Homer L. Ill; Hot Time, 106; Scape Geat. 102: Guide Right. 116. Fourth Race ($2,000; handicap: 3-vear-olds and up; mile and sixteenth)— ia)S. E Seguro. 98: Jim Dandv. 105; (alLlsto, 105: Kincsen. 108: Calf Roper. 106; Eil Weir. 104. ia>Ladrae Stable entrv. Fifth Rare ($1,200; claiming; 3-year-olds and up: mile and eighth)—Englewood, 102; MasteMy. 107; Shasta Broom, 112: Chip, 107; Flying Chrokes, 107; Stone Martin, 109. Sixth Race ($1,200; claiming: 3-year-olds and up: mile and sixteenth)—Prickly Heat. 107. Eunoymous 107; Hal Riley. 108; Zinn, 107: Zahn, 112, Open Go Shut, 112; Trek, 112; Drydock. 102: Outpost, 112; Roberta L. 104; Drastic Water, 107; Perfect Play, 1(57: Don Caesar, 107; Jean Desaifele, 112; Touxon. 107; Inheritor, 102; Hold On, 104; Bobby Powers. 112. Seventh Race ($1,200; claiming: 3-vear-olds and up; mile and sixteenth)—Rocky Way. 112; Mai San. 99; Out Cry, 99; Wild Laurel. 107: Plumbago. 112; Bernice Van. 109; Dick Chevely. 99; Directly. 104; Broiling. 104: Mi Companero, 107; Faraway, 112: Ormonhart, 112; Devon, 112; Knee Glacier. 109: Santa Sophia. 109: Hazel Denson. 104; Green Isle, 104; Jack Alexander, 112. Weather, clear; track, heavy. Toys to Be Repaired By Time* Special COLUMBUS. Ind., Oct, 17.—1n order that poor children of the city may be happy at Christmas, the two city fire companies are opening toy shops in fire houses where the firemen will renovate discarded toys. The firemen are asking that residents of the city gather all discarded toys and send them to one of the fire houses. Bu Times Special COLUMBUS. Ind.. Oct. 17.—John Swank, trustee of Ohio township, has been informed by the state board of accounts that his township has $524.79 coming to it and that the amount is now available. This was due to mistakes made in state aid money distribution in 1927 and 1928. Two Rivers Polluted B;/ Timex Special HUNTINGTON, Ind., Oct. 17. The state board of health has served notice that it must have a favorable report by Jan. 21, 1932, on what steps will be taken to stop pollution of the Little and Wabash rivers here. The notice is directed at the city of Huntington, the Indiana Hide and Tallow company and the Cloverleaf Creameries, Inc. Bank Robber Identified Bn United Press FRANKFORT. Ind., Oct. 17.—The picture of a man under arrest in Martinez. Cal., was identified here as on* of the participants in the robbery of the Farmers bank last December, when $65,000 was obtained. It is reported to local authorities that the man, known as •Omar,” was arrested when he attempted to cash travels’ checks taken in the robbery.

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NOTED FRENCH AUTO HEAD VISITS HOOVER

Andre Citroen Repays Call President Once Made on Him. Bu Scripps-ll award Newspaper Alliance WASHINGTON, Oct. 17.—Andre Citroen, French automobile manu- | facturer, whose diminutive cars are j as popular in France as Henry Ford’s are in the United States, has repaid a social obligation to President Hoover, with a visit to the I White House this week. A few years after me war, w’hen ; Citroen just was getting into his | mass production strides, Herbert Hoover called on him in Paris and was conducted through his plant. While in the United States Citroen is going to pay some additional courtesy calls. He is going to Detroit to visit Ford’s factories, and the General Motors plants. “The automobile industry has not slumped in France as it has in this country,” Citroen said. “Our production for the year is but 10 per j cent less than last year.” GRID FANS ROBBED Thieves Break Into Autos, Steal Belongings. While gridiron warriors waged \ battle at Butler stadium Friday j night, thieves broke into automo-; biles of three spectators, stealing | $2lO worth of belonging, police said I today. Helen Hitch. 3006 Broadway, reported the theft of two traveling bags containing SIOO in clothing from the automobile of Wilbur Allen, Greencastle, which she was driving. Theft of a jacket, a coat and a watch from his car parked near the field house was reported by Ed Campbell of 4200 Brockville road. Campbell estimated the loss at S9O. Jack Scotterday of 123 West Twenty-ninth street, reported the left wheel and tire of his car was stolen while the watched the game. Pearl C. De Vore of 1025 West Thirty-third street, reported $11; worth of tobacco was stolen fromj his car Friday while parked near j Technical high school.

Moses Scoffs at Hopes for Beer Return By United Press WASHINGTON, Oct. 17.Senator George H. Moses (Rep., N. H.>, president pro tempore of the senate, expressed the opinion Friday that beer would not satisfy the appetites of American drinkers —He suggested they would prefer muriatic acid.

“What good is 2.75 per cent beer for any one?” said Moses at the White House after a call on President Hoover. “It doesn’t tel egraph back. “The throats of the thirsty have been so hardened b y bootleg liquor

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that what they want is a flow of muriatic acid—something that will take hold. “I am satisfied that if a plebiscite were held tomorrow on the question of wet or dry. the nation would vote dry There has been no change in prohibition sentiment in the northern New England states. No economic benefits would accrue from modification of prohibition ”

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John M. Carmody Lecture on a two months’ tour of Russia will be given by John M. Carmody, editor of the magazine “Factory and Industrial Management” at a luncheon Monday at the Service Club. The luncheon, sponsored through cooperation of the Chamber of Commerce, will be held on the roof garden of the Indianapolis Athletic Club. NEW YORKER'S APPEAL STUMPS PROSECUTOR Brooklyn Man Asks Details of Kin’s Murder Back in 1890. Here's a murder that is a mystery to authorities. Prosecutor Herbert Wilson today received a letter from Walter Wallace, Brooklyn, N. Y.. asking information on the slaying of his greatgrandfather, William Hamilton 'Wallace, somewhere in Indiana in 1890. The information contained in the letter was meager, asserting the man was slain for his money. All Wallace wants to know is where the murder was committed in Indiana and a complete account of the records in the case, wherever they may be. Gone, but Not Forgotten Auutomobiles reported to police as stolen belong to: Charles Johnson. 636 Sanders street. Ford sedan. 23-953, from Municipal airport. BACK HOME AGAIN Stolen automobiles recovered bv police belong to: _ J- ,C. Pearson, 217 South Harrison street. Shelbvville. Ind.. Buick sedan, found at Beauty avenue and White river boulevard. Chicken Thieves Sentenced By United Press GREENSBURG. Ind., Oct. 17. Two men were sentenced to from 1 to 5 years one to five years imprisonment and a women companion is awaiting trial following arrest here on charges of chicken stealing. They are George Lowe, William Duncan and Nora Miller, all of Decatur county. The two men pleaded guilty in Jefferson circuit court at Madison, where they sold the stolen fowls. The woman is in jail here. A search of a thicket where she was in hiding started a rumor that Duncan had slain her and hidden the body. ~’ eee LIQUID OR TABLETS Relieve# • Headache or Neuralgia in 80 minutes, checks a Cold the first day and checks Malaria In three days. 666 Salve for Baby’* Cold. “A Good Place to Bank” Marion County State Bank 139 East Market Street —s ’ 138 X. Pennsylvania St. STORES 203 W. Washington St.

THE INDIANAPOLIS TIMES

STATE TO ASK NEW BIDS ON GAS AND OIL Standard’s Tardiness of 10 Minutes One Reason for Readvertising. Because the Standard Oil Company, long-time holder on state highway department gasoline and oil contracts, was charged with being late Wednesday with its bid is one reason why the $500,000 annual supply of highway department gas and oil will be readvertised. This was learned at the state highway department today, when it was announced by Director John J. Brown that the state highway commissioners had decided to receive new bids. The decision to readvertise was made at a commission meeting at Richmond, Thursday, where members were attending a road celebration. v Loss of Pumps Faced Should the commission fail to aw'ard the contract to Standard* it would mean that the highway department would lose the use of about 150 gas pumps belonging to that concern, it was said. Late reception of Standard’s bid was explained as “accidental.” Representatives of the company had been told the bids would be opened at the statehouse, and went there instead of filing the bid with the commission at the statehouse annex offices first, it was said. This made them about ten minutes late on the 2 p. m. deadline and their bid was challenged by a competitor. Other errors which built up the decision to readvertise was the submission of grease substitutions, other than specified, through misinterpretation of the advertisement, and failure of most of the ten companies bidding to submit sample oils, it was said. Joint Bids Protested Standard has been able to offer unusual delivery services and provide such favors as the use of old pumps, defenders of the commission contracts declare. But the company has benefited by joining its gasoline and oil bids in such a way that it must get both the gas and oil business before the state can have the lowest gas price. Oil and grease bidders have protested in vain against this system of bidding as unfair. Ralph Simpson, assistant director, declared today it was hoped the commission would be able to get a fair price upon readvertising and at the same time seperate the gasoline and oils. Date for the new bids was not announced. COMMITTEES ARE NAMED Technical High School French Club Chooses Boards. A membership committee and a program committee were named by Le Circle Francais, French club at Technical high school, at a meeting Thursday. Appointed to the membership committee were Elysee Crosier, chairman; Mariemma Gorman, Evelyn Hockett and Alice St. Helens. Members of the program committee are Ruth Dorman, chairman; Glenn Clark, Mary Avis Bell and Adeline Walker. Church Men Organize By Times Special GREENSBURG, Ind., Oct. 17. Organization of a Men’s Brotherhood of Disciples of Christ churches in Decatur county has been effected, co-ordinating activities of the men of seven churches. Omer Williams, Westport, is president; Ira B. Hite, Clarksburg, vice - president, and Clifford Elder, Greensburg, secre-tary-treasurer. Taxes to Be Less B;/ Times Special GREENSBURG, Ind., Oct. 17. Taxpayers of this city will save 18 cents on each SIOO worth of property when they pay next year. The levy has been reduced from $3.12, paid this year, to $2.94. The cuts range from a high marie of 66 cents in Jackson township to 8 cents in Salt Creek township.

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Festival Queen

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Winning distinction as a sportswoman and aviatrix would be a fair share of glory for most young women. But that’s just a part of the honors that have come the way of Mary Elizabeth Nelson, above. A reigning beauty, she has just been selected to rule as queen at the forthcoming Piedmont Dairy Festival in Manassas, Va.

U. S. FOREIGN TRADE GAINING September Exports Greater Than Imports. By United Press WASHINGTON, Oct. 16.—United' States foreign trade increased in September, and the trade balance, unfavorable in August, again was favorable, the commerce department announced today. Exports in September amounted to $181,000,000; imports were 171.000,000. Exports were $16,000,000 higher than in August. Imports gained $4,330,000. September exports, -however, were third lowest of the monthly totals so far htis year. Only July and August totals were lower. Imports were second lowest, with only August lower. The trade balance for the nine months as a whole was favorable, but foreign trade for the period was considerably less than for the corresponding period a year ago. Exports were $1,109,941,000 less and imports $782,031,000 less. Increased cotton exports were held responsible for the September gain. INITIATION TO BE HELD United American Mechanics’ Junior Order to Give District Rally. First district meeting of the Junior Order United American Mechanics of the Eighth district will be held Saturday night in Keach hall, 29 South Delaware street. Initiation of a large class of candidates will be given by three degree teams under the direction of Paul Ford, new' district deputy. The Eighth district consists of Indianapolis, Captol City, Pleasant Hour. Washington, West Park and Brightwood. Mother of Seven Dies Bu Times Special COLUMBUS, Ind., Oct, 17.—Mrs. Rodelia Boyer, 78, wife of Charles Boyer, died at her home east of here following a long illness. She had lived in Bartholomew county since she was 2 years old. She was a member of the Christian church. She leaves her husband and seven sons, Frank Boyer, Seattle; George, Houston, Tex.; Charles, Walter, Roy, Dave and Irma of Bartholomew county. Used Car buyers and sellers both profit by using Times Want Ads. Phone RI. 5551. —Adv.

POPE PROTESTS SPANISH ACTION AGAINST CHURCH ‘Repeated Offenses Aimed at Sacred Rights’ Are Hit by Pontiff. Bu United Press VATICAN CITY. Oct. 17.—Pope Pius Friday ordered Monsignor Tedeschini. papal nuncio to Madrid, to protest energetically against "multiplied offenses inflicted against the sacred rights of the church,” in the recent action of the Spanish Cortes. He requested Tedeschini also to inform the Spanish cardinals, archbishops, bishops and priests and the faithful that the pontiff now. mors than ever, shares the injuries, dangers, damages, and menaces they are bearing and may bear in the future. The pope announced he would dedicate the festival mass of Christ the King on Oct, 25 to Spain, pleading that God end the tribulation and inviting the faithful to pray. He expressed the hope that, “through the co-operation of good men and legitimate means, it will be possible to mend the harm already done and avert a more serious injury, which might consist in dimming the faith of their forefathers, now their only salvation.” He said the present dangers were a threat to the very civilization of Spain. JUDGE ADMITS ERROR, GIVES CITY NEW TRIAL Date Not Set for Rehearing of Stanford Zoning Case. Asserting he "realized I overreached myself in making the former entry,” Superior Judge Clarence Weir today granted the city a new trial in the six-year-old zoning case of Mrs. Mary Stanford. Mrs. Stanford, owner of property at the approach of the Delaware street-Fall creek bridge, was a victor several months ago in her appeal from a city zoning board ruling. The court declared she could sell the remainder of her property for filling station use because it was not suitable for residential purposes. The city maintained that since she had sold a section of the same tract to the city for thoroughfare purposes the proposed oil company was not permissible. New trial date has not been set. Robbery Case on Trial By Times Special GREENSBURG, Ind, Oct. 17. Clarence Long of near Hartsville, is on trial in Decatur circuit court here on charges of robbery and robbery while armed, as the outgrowth of the alleged holdup and assault upon Joseph Theiman, Shelbyville cigar salesman, May 29. Robert Stewart of near Rugby faces similar charges. He is at liberty on $3,000 bond. The defense indicates it will seek to prove the local court lacks jurisdiction, as the robbery was committed in Bartholomew county. Theiman, it is said, has several times identified his assailants. The robbery netted the bandits $42 and 500 cigars..

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AUTO ACCIDENT TOLL IS 129 AS TWO MORE DIE St. Louis Resident and City Man Succumb to Injuries. r Deaths of two men from autc - mobile injuries in the last twentyfour hours at the city hospital today boosted Marion county's traffic fatality toll to 129 since Jan. 1. Walter L. Juttmever. 44. of St. Louis, died Friday night from injuries suffered late on Thursday _ when his automobile collided with a truck at Rockville W\J and National roads. I y His wife and daughter, Helen * Virginia, 12, are recovering. Peter Dailey, 72, Graystone hotel. died Friday morning from injuries suffered several hours before. When two cars crashed early today at Thirty-fourth street and Park avenue. Miss Marjorie Weir. 20, and Miss Stella Hanson. 20, both of 3358 Central avenue, were cut and bruised. Others injured in accidents were Mrs. Effie Bennett, 31. Negro, 543 West Twenty-ninth street, face cuts, and Burley Edmonson. Negro. 62, of 737 Darnell street, cuts and bruises. SELIG'S STORE REOPENS New Stocks of Women's Apparel Offered: S. Millrr Manager. After short suspension of business. Selig's women's store reopened at 9 this morning with the former personnel in charge. S. Miller is manager of the store. When the doors were opened today air new fall lines of women's apparel and accessories were in stock.