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AUTOPSIES FOR CURIOSITY LAID TO CORONER Relatives’ Protests Flouted in Allowing Dissection, Is New Charge. LAW BARS PRACTICE Post-Mortems Revealed in Cases Where Death Was From Natural Cause. BY DICK MILLER Coroner Fred W. Vehling, overriding protests of relatives, has ordered autopsies performed at the city hospital morgue on bodies where death resulted from natural causes, and for which Vehling was paid fee by the county, it was revealed today. From relatives or friends interested in the cases, and from hospital records, the story of the frequenev of ‘ curiosity” autopsies is uncovered. In addition, relatives of deceased persons charge they were; forced to surrender to Vehling’s autopsy demands, when he threatened not to sign death records in the cases. Under the state law, the coroner only is to perform post-mortems when violence or some other cause which hints at possible criminal circumstances results in death. “Curiosity” Autopsies Banned Post-rmortems are not to be carried out for “medical curiosity” and information of internes, the coroner, or students of an autopsy school, according to law. In addition, it is charged that many autopsies have been performed in cases of natural cause deaths, without asking permission oi relatives. In some instances, allegations have been made that hospital internes. desiring to perform the examinations for their personal information, but unable to gain the permission of interested parties, have called Vehling on the phone and he has ordered the autopsies conducted as “coroner’s cases.” Permits Are Available The city health board has permits which are supposed to be signed by relatives of deceased persons allowing performance of post-mortems. Purpose of these examinations, if approved, is to gain scientific knowledge and study action of diseases and ailments. Dr. Charles Myers, superintendent of the city hospital, and the health board, have ruled that no postmortems can be performed in natural cause deaths without this permission. This is shoved aside if the coroner classes the act as a “coroner’s case.” An instance in which an autopsy was performed without knowledge of interested parties took place when undertakers went to the institution to claim the body of Gilbert Clampitt of 741 North Lynn street. They learned an autopsy was to be made, and were unable to block the procedure, although hospital records showed death was caused by pneumonia. Fee Is Claimed The operation was performed by Dr. E. J. Meredith, interne, but the $25 fee was claimed by Vehling for a deputy coroner. Vehling’s postmortem records said cause of death was cerebral hemorrhage. Entry of cerebral hemorrhage as the cause of death following an alleged unwarranted autopsy appears on records in connection with the case of Olia Lola Beckner, 67, of 31012 West Ohio street. Hospital records say her death was from natural causes and reveal no basis for the coroner’s inquest. Failure of Vehling to sign a death record is shown in the case of Andrew Higdon, 61, of 515 North Noble street, the writ carrying the signature of Dr. Harry Rabb, then an interne at the institution. Fails to Sign Record Vehling also failed to sign the death record in the autopsy case of Simon Ross Smith, Negro child, who died from acute laryngitis. Although hospital laboratory records reveal the autopsy, country officials say Vehling never filed for the fee. Another of the alleged “curiosity" inquests was held on the body of John Morgan, 49. of 845 West Eleventh street. He died of a meningitis complication which was not contagious, but the post-mor-tem was performed. An alleged experimental postmortem, it is charged, also was performed on the body of William Ryan, 1532 Newton avenue, who died in the medicine service ward. Diseases which caused his death were natural and not unusual, doctors say, and there was no need for an autopsy. However, it was performed on Vehling’s order, according to records.
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Watson Crosses Diys to Boost Brown Over Fess
BY WALKER STONE Times Staff Corresnondent WASHINGTON, Nov. 19.—Senator James E. Watson, assuming the role of mediator in the Republican party’s controversy, has let sown his guard for possible attack by his erstwhile supporters. the drys. With the wets only demanding the resignation of Senator Simeon D. Fess of Ohio as chairman of the Republican committee, and with Fess replying that he is determined to save the party for the dry cause, Watson has stepped into the range of fire by sponsoring Postmaster General Walter F. Brown as a successor to Fess. Brown, one of several members of President Hoover's cabinet who are alleged to have secret anti-prohibition leanings, today, however, said definitely he would not give up his cabinet portfolio. Brown admitted that Watson had urged him to accept the committee
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resign as national chairman or relinquish his position as spokesman for the anti-saloon league. In stating that he hoped Brown would become national chairman, Watson did not mention the prohibition issue. I am eager for Walter Brown to become Republican national chairman, said the Indiana senator. “I have high hopes that things can be woiked out to permit his election in December, so that party organization can get-under way without further delay.” Party leaders throughout the country have confidence in his ability as an organizer,” he concluded.
WALKER WILL ASK MOONEY’S LIBERTY
He’ll Get Em Within a few days, Officer Robot, an automatic traffic cop, will greet motorists at the “Crossroads of America,” Meridian and Washington streets. Workmen now are erecting the “human machine” by which police are expecting to move traffic more easily than with aid of three policemen now stationed at the corner. Officer Robot will menace speeders by checking the speed of each car that passes, besides counting the number of automobiles that roar across his sensitive, electrically operated “trips.”
FALL INJURIES FATAL Aged Indianapolis Woman to Be Buried Saturday at Holy Cross. Funeral services for Mrs. Anna L. Schilling, 82, who died Wednesday at the home of a duaghter, Mrs. Carrie Nicolay, 5748 Julian avenue, of injuries sustained in a fall, will be conducted at 9 Saturday morning at the Lady of the Lourdes church in Irvington. Burial will be in Holy Cross cemetery. A native of West Virginia, Mrs. Schilling lived for several years at Connersville, Ind., and has resided in Indianapolis for twenty-nine years. Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Nicolay, Mrs. F. A. Doll and Mrs. Samuel E. Regan, all of Indianapolis, and three sons. BAIN’S SON IS JAILED Gets Ten Days for Perjury in Bank Crash Inquiry. By United Press CHICAGO, Nov. 19.—Robert A. Bain, son of John Bain whose bank chain collapsed ir a $13,000,000 failure was in jail today on a contempt of court charge ordered as a result of his testimony in an inquiry into his father’s affairs. He was ordered to serve ten days in county jail by Judge Michael Feinberg who is conducting a search for assets of the defunct banks. The contempt order followed an admission by Bain that he had given untruthful answers in his testimony. PONDERS WRIT STATUS Baltzell to Rule on Number of Judges for Water Case. Federal Judge Robert C. Baltzell Saturday will rule on whether three judges must occupy the bench in hearing on an injunction petition by the Vincennes Water Company against the public service commission, or if he, laone, may rule on the injunction. The water company several weeks ago filed the petition after the public service commission ordered lower water rates in Vincennes, effective Nov. 1.
TRAIN HITS AUTO, KILLS MRS. JAMES R. NOONAN
Mrs. James R. Noonan, 1421 North Mount street, was killed instantly today when her automobile was struck by a passenger train at North Belmont avenue nd the Pennsylvania railroad. Mrs. Noonan was alone in the car, and apparently was unable to bring it to a halt at the crossing. When the crash occurred. Mrs. Noonan was tossed from the automobile, a large sedan, and her body mangled under the wheels of the train. The automobile was wrecked. Mrs. Noonan, wife of James R. Noonan, foreman for the Indiana Bell Telephone Company, was driving to the home of her mother, Mrs. John Lynch. 733 South Missouri street. Daniel R. Carr, 45. of Logansport, injured about the head
chairmanship, but pointed out that the Indiana senator does not have the power to determine who shall be chairman. The new chairman will be elected by the national committee when it meets in Washington next month, but it is recognized here that the election will only be a formal approval of whoever is selected by President Hoover. Watson is not a member of the national committee. Watson’s advocacy of Brown came on the same day that Representative Fred Britten of Illinois and Representative Fiorella La Guardia, leading Republican wets in the house of representatives, demanded that Fess either
New York Mayor Decides to Make Trip to Coast for Pardon Plea. By United ]‘ress NEW YORK, Nov. IP.—Mayor James J. Walker announced definitely today that he had decided to go to California to intercede with Governor James J. Rolph Jr. on behalf of Tom Mooney, labor leader, who, with Warren K. Billings, is serving a life sentence for the Preparedness day parade bombing in 1916. He will leave New York at 6 p. m. Friday. Walker said he planned to reach Sacramento before the hearing next Wednesday, at which Governor Rolph 4s to hear final pleas for a pardon for Mooney. Frank P. Walsh, who has been identified with the Mooney-Billings case since its beginning, will accompany the mayor. The mayor will go as an attorney without fee—not as the chief executive of New York City. He indicated his visit to California would be brief and he would be back directly following the Thanksgiving holiday. Will Receive Grandi He will receive Dino Grandi, Italian foreign minister, at a city hall reception Friday, then depart for South Bend, Ind., to witness the Notre Dame-University of Southern California football game Saturday. After the football contest, he will proceed to Chicago to catch the Overland Limited. A sheaf of telegrams urging the mayor to interest himself in the Mooney-Billings case was displayed at city hall today. Many were from labor leaders in Chicago. Wednesday night the mayor made public a telegram from Mooney’s 80-year-old mother, begging him to intervene for her son. When a secretary handed Walker the telegram from Mrs. Mooney, he was moved to tears and was unable to finish reading it. Mrs. Mooney’s telegram said: Mother Wires Plea “Dear Mayor Walker—l am 80 years old. Afraid am breaking down at last. They want to take me to a hospital tomorrow (Thursday). In the name of God and His blessed mother, won’t you come out to help my boy. This is my last chance to put my arms around him before I meet my God. He has been a good son to me, and if you do this for Tom you will have my prayers as long as you live. “MOTHER MOONEY.” HAWKS OFF TO COAST Leaves Columbus. 0., Saying He j “Didn't Know Where He'd Stop.” I By United Press COLUMBUS, 0.. Nov. 19.—Frank ; Hawks, famed speed flier landed , here for lunch and took off at 1 | P- m.. saying he was headed for “the west coast.” Hawks, who was in the east early this week, said he didn’t know how far he would fly today, or where he might stop next.
when a bumper from the automobile was thrown into the engine cab. Homer Robison, 915 Olive avenue, witness to the crash, sustained cuts from flying glass. According to Robison, warning lights were operating as Mrs. Noonan, driving north on Belmont avenue, approached the crossing. He said Mrs. Noonan frantically attempted to halt the automobile. The car was tossed to the side of the crossing, and the body of Mrs. Noonan thrown on to the tracks. Mrs. Noonan was to meet Mrs. Bernard Lynch, wife of Bernard Lynch, captain in the city fire prevention bureau, at noon at make a visit together. Mrs. Noonan is the mother of two children, James, 12. and John, 9. both of whom were in school when the tragedy occurred.
INDIANAPOLIS, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1931
L. 0. CLANCY SELECTED AS POSTMASTER Clerk Chosen by Senators Robinson and Watson to Succeed Bryson. G. 0. P. CHIEFS JARRED Boss Coffin Admits He Had Suggested Another Man for ‘Plum.’ Leslie D. Clancy, 3666 North Delaware street, today was appointed to succeed Robert H. Bryson as Indianapolis postmaster. Appointment of Clancy, a postal clerk, announced by Senator Arthur R. Robinson, surprised George V. Coffin, G. O. P. boss, Republican precinct committeeman, and ward leaders. Coffin **mitted today that he had suggested another man for she post, one of the choicest political plums in the county, and said also that neither he nor Clyde E. Robinson, county chairman, had been consulted regarding Clancy’s appointment. Robinson declared that he and Senator James E. Watson would recommend Clancy to the post-master-general, and his nomination will go to the senate for confirmation at the next session of congress, which opens Dec. 7. Recommended by Senators Recommendation for the post was made by the two Republican senators because the representative from this district, Louis Ludlow, is a Democrat. Clancy, a former illustrious potentate of Murat temple of the Mystic Shrine, and successor to Senator Robinson in this honor, has served in the Indianapolis postoffice for many years, once, almost two decades ago, holding the position of superintendent of mails. Entering the postal service many years ago, he worked himself to the superintendency, which he held until 1913, when the late Robert E. Springsteen became postmaster. When the Republican party again come into power, he re-entered the service as a clerk. Bryson’s appointment expires Dec. 19. With no opposition forecast for his nomination, Clancy is expected to take office then. Active in Masonry He is married and the father of two children. He has been active in Masonic affairs, and, besides the Shrine and other Masonic connections, is a member of the Sons of the American Revolution. Pending confirmation of his appointment by the senate, Clancy has declined to make any statement regarding his future. At the end of his present term, Postmaster Bryson will complete about fourteen years of service in that capacity. He was appointed first in 1908 on recommendation of Harry S. New, former United States senator and postmaster-general. On completion of his first term, he became city controller under the administration of Charles W. Jewett as mayor. He was reappointed postmaster in 1922 on recommendation of the late Merrill Moores, then representative in congress. Opposed by Updike At the expiration of this commission, Representative Ralph E. Updike balked at Bryson’s reappointment, but after the affair lagged for several months, New renamed him for the term that expires next month. Senator Robinson was not “at home” this morning to comment on the appointment, although it was said that he was in the city and would be at his office here this afternoon. “I was not consulted regarding this appointment, and if any one was I don’t know about it,” Coffin said. Because of long illness of Clyde E. Robinson, the county chairman. Coffin has assumed open a control of the Republican organization here, and has been consulted by workers and aspirants on virtually all questions. Several days ago he said he had no knowledge as to who were applicants for the postmastership. It was known, however, and he admitted today, that he had suggested the name of a prominent figure in the city. ‘JOKE’ COSTST $lO FINE Judge Didn't Think Purse Theft Was Very Funny. Theft of $2 from the purse of Miss Mildred Browers, 1142 West Twenty-ninth street, isn’t the joke William Becker, 2402 West Wilkinson street, thought it was. He told Municipal Judge Clifton R. Cameron when he took the | money from the girl a month ago, ! “it was more or less of a joke.” Cameron fined him $lO and costs | and suspended a thiry-day sentence i on payment of the fine. ABSENT BIT TOO MUCH Fondness Fades and Husband Files Suit in City for Divorce. Absences of his wife apparently did not increase the fondness of Gilbert E. Werts. 1019 South Whitcomb street, for her. Today he filed a suit for divorce in superior court four alleging Mrs. Lillian Werts often left him for periods ranging from six weeks to six months. He said they were married in 1928 and he did not know her whereabouts at the time of filing the case.
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A Winged City How would you like to live in a city floating thousands of feet in the air? You could live in it for months without ever coming out. You could explore it for a week and still find new things. And it’s only 785 feet long! That’s the U. S. S. Akron. On Friday The Times will publish the first of a series of four articles on the interior and the workings of the world’s newest and largest airship. Ernie Pyle, aviation editor of the Scripps-Howard newspapers, has written a cleancut, fascinating story of what the Akron is like, inside and out. It's really a self-sustaining city. Don't miss Friday's article, nor any of the three following it.
DISCUSS RAIL PAY CUTS Labor Union Men Meet With Line Officials to Plan Slashes. By United Press NEW YORK, NoV. 19. —Railway representatives and railroad labor union officials planned railroad wage reduction discussions today. To avoid difficulties and long legal entanglements, labor leaders must accept wage reductions voluntarily, if enforced. Other classes of railroad help already have received cuts. Railroad officials say organized labor will co-operate to assist the roads over their present financial difficulties.’ PERSHING IN~ HOSPITAL General Enters Institution to Cure “Slight Cold ” WASHINGTON, Nov. 19.—General John J. Pershing is in Walter Reed army hospital with what officials said was “a slight cold.” He entered the hospital Tuesday and probably will remain for three or four days longer. He is comfortable, hosiptal officials said, and only entered the hospital as “a precautionary measure.” He lives alone at the Metropolitan Club here. Hourly Temperatures 6a. m 51 10 a. m 55‘ 7a. m 52 11 a. m 56 Ba. m 53 12 (noon).. 57 9a. m 55 Ip. m 59
WILSON'S LIFE TRAGEDY VIVIDLY SHOWN IN FILM
The price that Woodrow Wilson paid in his attempt to insure perpetual peace to the world is portrayed plainly in the Woodrow Wilson Film-Memorial, which is about to be presented here under auspices of The Times Nov. 28. The overworked peace leader literally wastes away, upon the screen, before the pitying eyes of his sorrowful admirers. The stages of his decline, before his sudden collapse, are rapid and the suddenness of the actual collapse itself is terrifying. The film will be presented at Keith’s theater at 2,4, 6 and Bp. m., proceeds, after expenses are paid, to go to the made work committee, for jobless relief. Admittance will be 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for children.
DECISIVE ACTION BY U. S. CAN SOLVE MANCHURIAN PROBLEM, BRIAND SAYS
GRANDIPHONES TO MUSSOLINI II Duce Is Pleased With U. S. Reception of Envoy. By United Press WASHINGTON, Nov. 19.—Premier Benito Mussollino of Italy told his foreign minister, Dino Grandi, by telephone from Rome today, that he was “following with the greatest interest” the progress of Grandi’s conversations with President Hoover and Secretary of State Stimson. Grandi called Mussolini from his hotel at 9 o’clock, which was 3 p. m. in Rome. Mussolini was horseback riding and could not be located. Grandi remained on the telephone fifteen minutes while attaches in Rome attempted to locate the premier. It was not until an hour later, when Mussolini returned, that the call was completed. The two men spoke for seven minutes. It cost SB4. Mussolini expressed “high satisfaction” at the reception and kindness of this country to Grandi. He told Grandi to give to President Hoover and Stimson his personal greetings. Grandi made arrangements to call on Mr. Hoover at the White House and Stimson after his luncheon engagement with Assistant Secretary of State Castle. He will go first to the state department and then to the White House. URGE SHOALS LEASING Hoover Commission Suggests 50Year Deal on Power. By United Press WASHINGTON, Nov. 19.—President Hoover's Muscle Shoals commission today unanimously recommended lease of the power project to private interests for fifty years. President Hoover, in making the report public, said he would transmit it to congress. The report said operation of the properties would be “economically feasible and desirable,” and suggested that congress enact legislation “ empowering the President or any such agency as he may elect, to negotiate and conclude a lease contract, and to supervise operations thereunder for and on behalf of the United States.”
It is a robust and vigorous Woodrow Wilson who steadily is seen ascending to the prodigious heights from where he dominated the world, with all the nations of the world worshiping at his feet. But it is a tragically broken man whom we witness quickly descending to the utmost depths, deserted by his own people, dying eventually, before our tear-filled eyes, the death of a martyr to his rejected ideals. To provide as much comfort as possible to all w ; ho will wish to witness the Woodrow Wilson FilmMemorial, pains have been taken repeatedly to suggest prompt attendance at or a little before the indicated hour. Tickets will be available only at j the Keith theater ei^ance.
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Intervention by Washington, With or Without League, Will Insure ‘Rapid and Peaceful Solution/ Diplomat’s View. SOVIET CITY SEIZED BY JAPANESE Mikado’s Army Storms Tsitsihar Defenses, and General Ma’s Forces Flee Northward in Utter Rout. BY SAMUEL DASHIELL United Press Staff Correspondent (Copyright. 1931. bv United Press) PARIS, Nov. 19.—Intervention by the United States, either independently or in collaboration with the League of Nations, would insure the “rapid and peaceful solution” of the Manchurian crisis, Aristide Briand, acting president of the league, told the United Press today. Just prior to the extremely important sessions this morning, a forerunner of impending discussion of the momentous issue of invoking an economic, boycott upon Japan, Briand was reached by the United Press for a reply to this specific question. “Would direct intervention by the United States, especially through invocation of the Kellogg peace pact, interfere or assist in the course of the League of Nations in seeking a peaceful solution in the Manchurian situation?”
“As I have maintained 3ince the beginning of the Sino-Japanese question, intervention of the United States, independently or in collaboration with the league, would clarify and strengthen the position taken by the nations and insure a rapid and peaceful solution.” Briand’s statement clarified uncertainty which has existed here and in Washington over the effect independent action by the United States would have on the course taken by the league council. The Washington government has been understood to feel that if the United States took strictly separate action, such as calling on Japan and China to abide by their obligations under the Kellogg-Briand
Japanese Capture Tsitsihar
BY D. C. BESS United Press Staff Correspondent (Copyright 1931. by United Press) MUKDEN, Manchuria, Nov. 19. Japanese troops broke through the last line of Chinese defense near the walled city of Tsitsihar at dawn today, occupied the city at 10 a. m., then chased the fleeing Chinese northward. The Chinese garrison, led by General Ma Chan-Shan, fled after its ranks had been shattered by the Japanese atttack, in a final desperate clash before Tsitsihar. Japanese occupation of Tsitsihar and pursuit of the Chinese northward drew the Nipponese farther into the sphere of Soviet Russia’s influence. The Chinese population of Tsitsihar, left behind by its defending troops, is in a panic-stricken flight from the city, despite the intense cold—lo degrees below zero—the Japanese official messages announced. Virtually all the inhabitants evacuated in terrible confusion, abandoning homes and belongings. Thousands fled through the snow to western districts, despite reports that strong bandit hordes were operating there. The Japanese announced that their troops had occupied the Chinese Eastern railroad, which is under joint Soviet-Chinese control, to the east and west of Anganchi in pursuit of the demoralized Chinese army. > The last stages of the advance to Tsitsihar and its occupation after a twenty-eight-hour Japanese offensive into the sphere of influence of Soviet Russia was described in a message directly from the com-
Russia Asked for Guarantees
BY MILES W. VAUGHN United Press Staff Correspondent TOKIO, Nov. 19.—The Japanese government suggested to Soviet Russia today that Moscow reaffirm its declaration that the Communist state has remained aloof from the Manchurian conflict. The government instructed its ambassador at Moscow to warn the Soviet of the danger of “complications” if Soviet forces should enter north Manchuria. The ambassador also was told to inform the Soviet government that the Chinese Eastern railroad had not been damaged by the Japanese offensive against Tsitsihar. Replying to the recent communication from Maxim Litvinoff, Soviet foreign commissar, the Japanese note indirectly revived reports of Russian aid for Chinese troops in Heilungkiang province, by indicating a desire that Russia again declare it is not lurnishin munitions to the Chinese. The communication recalled that the Japanese-owned South Manchurian railroad had refused to transport Chinese troops during the Chinese-Russian controversy two years ago. It expressed regret that
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treaty, outlawing war, a cc flict of interests might arise between the United States and the league. Washington presumably saw a possibility, in this event, that the United States might find itself left with the crisis in its own lap. Briand, at least, apparently does not see such a possibility, because he believes that whatever intervention action Washington maytake, even independently, would be of benefit. The league council was reported today to have officially invited United States Ambassador Charles G. Dawes to participate in its sessions. Dawes has been “standing by for private negotiations on behalf of the United States. The Manchurian situation was discussed by the council at a session lasting about ninety minutes. The council then adjourned until 11 a. m. Friday. A public session may be held Friday afternoon.
mander of the Japanese troops at Tsitsihar. “Although it is intensely cold, our morale is excellent,” the commander reported. “The Tsitsihar district is completely cleared of Chinese troops and the main body of Japanese is pursuing the scattered Heilungkiang forces.” He said his headquarters arrived within three miles of Tsitsihar late Wednesday night, after the Japanese had occupied Tsitsihar station, on the Chinese Eastern railroad, twenty miles south of the city, at 8 p. m. The Japanese troops halted three miles south of Tsitsihar to await daylight, because there was danger of confusion which would result in Japanese fighting each other outside the city. The Chinese troops under General Ma attempted to rally to drive the Japanese back. The Japanese lines, holding against ~counter-attacks, were shelled heavily at one time during the night. Explosives fell around the Japanese headquarters. Japanese military officials said they expected the occupation to last about three weeks. There was considerable fear of complications with Russia because of its joint control with China of the Chinese Eastern railroad. The Japanese, however, said they would not molest the Chinese eastern unless it is used by the Chinese for military purposes. Casualties were heavy in the first stages of the Japanese advance from Tashing, some forty miles south of Tsitsihar. Hundreds of casualties on both sides were reported around Tashing. Forty-nine Japanese dead and sixty wounded were reported unofficial around Anganchi.
the Chinese Eastern railroad, under Soviet control, had not adopted a similar policy in the present conflict. The communication asked Russia to reveal the source of rumors which caused Litvinoff to remind Japan of her pledge not to molest the Chinese Eastern. It also reiterated Japan’s statement that the Chinese Eastern will not be touched unless it is used by the Chinese for military purposes. LEGION SHOWS BIG GAIN % —— Increases in Every State Are Reported at Session. Increase in American Legion membership in practically every state was reported by department adjutants today at the third annual telegraphic roll call at the national meeting of department commanders and adjutants. The total membership this year is 333,102, with 14,150 veterans living in Indiana. Last year, the Indiana roll call numbered 6.634 Legionnaires. Plans for membership drives by departments throughout the nation were to be outlined this afternoon.
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