Indianapolis Times, Volume 43, Number 185, Indianapolis, Marion County, 12 December 1931 — Page 3

DEC. 12, 1931

RENEWS FIGHT FOR VICTIMS OF ESPIONAGE ACT Wisconsin Senator Demands Showdown in Congress on Civil Liberties. B\) t-rripjte-Howard ,\ ru-tpnprr AW/tper. WASHINGTON, Dec. 12.—Senstor John J. Blaine <Fep., Wis.i is determined to force a showdown this session on two questions involving civil liberties. He introduced In the senate Frida:’: A joint resolution calling on the President to issue a general proclamation of amnesty, restoring full civil rights to the 1,500 men and women convicted under the pionage act during the World war. A bill outlawing in criminal prosecutions in the federal courts evidence secured by wire-tapping. The 1,500 wartime, victims of the espionage act were not persons who resorted to acts of violence, nor do they include spies of the enemy, deserters from the army, ’conscientious objectors,’’ or “slackers." For the most part, the 1,500 were obscure working and trades people, farmers, pacifists, Socialists and I. W. W.s. Because of. something they said or wrote in opposition to the war, they were convicted. Champions of civil liberties contend that such was the hysteria among the judges and jurors in war days that prosecutors were not even compelled to prove in a single case that any man refused to serve because of the defendants’ words. Among the more prominent of the espionage art, victims were Eugene V. Debs, head of the Socialist party, and William D. (Big Billj Haywood, both now dead. Debs was pardoned by President Harding and Haywood was deported to Russia. None of the 1.500 remains in jail. Terms havp expired for all who were not pardoned. Yet in many states these one-time political prisoners are denied the right of voting, holding office or serving on juries. In many states, because of the conviction for a felony, they can not enter professions and trades for which licenses are required, or pass examination where a test of “good character" is necessary. MAPS FIGHT ON HOOVER One-Time Ally to Lead Campaign Against President. fly I in >rrj. f'rrsx WASHINGTON, Dec. 12.—Horace Mann of Tennessee, who split with President Hoover after being associated with him in the 1928 campaign, today anouneed that an antiHoover group of “regular Republicans'' was being organized to support another candidate in the Republican convention next year. Mann refused to name the candidate to whom his organization will throw its support. “The nomination of Mr. Hoover would be certain to lead to defeat,” j he said. “There are many men j among the Republicans from whom j we could select a more worthy candidate.” COSTS CHARGED UNFAIR Property Owner Fights Levy for New York Street Work. Threat of court action to get relief from alleged "excessive and unEast New York street was made FriEast New York street was made today by an attorney representing one property owner. Othniel Hitch, attorney, asked the board to reduce a *255.99 assessment against property at New York and Gladstone streets. Total amount of the assessment, of which tfip city pays three-fourths, was $1,023.56, more than aporaised valuation of the lot. Hitch said. Board members said they believed the property had been assessed according to its benefits from the improvement. ROOSEVELT BACK HOME By United Press NEW YORK, Dec, 11. —Governor Franklin D. Roose\ r elt returned today from a three weeks’ vacation in Warm Springs, Ga., and sought to evade political questions with a dissertation on southern agriculture and finally professed himself as greatly surprised that he was being considered as a presidential possibility. Body Found in Field Bn I piled Press SEDALIA, Ind.. Dec. 12.—Elis Miller, who disappeared from his home, was found dead in a cornfield near here. He is believed to have been a victim of heart disease.

Gone, but Not Forgotten

Automobiles reported to police a* stolen belong to: Charles Wambo R. R. 2. Centerville. Ind. Pontitc roach, 313-599, from Richmond. lnd. Frank E. Fisher. 1009 Broadvav. Ford coupe, 379-492 irom 100 South Meridian f freet. Robert J. Turner, 3502 West Michigan Street. Chevrolet coupe 79A4-648. from Kmc avenue and Walnut street. Fred W. Kelly. Bloomineton. Ind . Chevrolet coach. 216-385, from Bloomineton. Ind. Ervin Barker. 4319 East Thirtieth street. Chevrolet fourinc. 736-568. from Roosevelt avenue and Station street. Indiana Paint. Roofine and Suoolv Comnanv. 132 South Pennsylvania street. Ford touring. 77-598. from Georcia and Pennsylvania streets R. Eueene Askin. Southport. Ind.. Chrysler roadster. 99-669. from Southport, knd. Samuel Salotkin. Grenefleld. Ind.. Chevrolet coach. 581-965. from Greenfield. Ind. Chester Bovd. 1231 McDoueal street, Nash roadster, from 648 South *'ast street. Oan Short. 1647 Fletcher avenue. Ford sedan. 34-468. from Woodlawn avenue and Phelbv street. Gus Trumbo. 1302 South Talbot street. Hudson C\-.ach. Cl-667, from 435 East New York street , C B Logan. Detroit. Bulck sedan. 24182 Michigan, from Capitol avenue and Market street Mrs W. F. Henoren. 3043 College avenue. Moon coach. 59-684. from Pennsylvania and Washington streets. Henrv Galtzrl. 11 East Shiller street. Pontiac coach, from 318 South Meridian street.

BACK HOME AGAIN

Stolen automobiles recovered by police belong to: J. A. Montgomery. 5926 Pleasant Run boulevard. Bulck sedan, found at Greenfield Carolyn Parer. 755 West Walnut street. Ford coachh. found at rear of 728 Douglas street. Arthur Reinhart. 318 Forrest street, Essex coupe found at 416 North Delaware street. Frank Price. R R S. Box 6J2. Ford eouoe. found at Raymond street and White river. Fran Brran. 501 Carlvle olace. Hupmohile sedan found at 2346 Cornell avenue. Gus Crumbo. 1902 South Talbot street. Hudson coach found at 311 North Noble at reel.

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With prices at rock bottom, Christmas buyers are taking advan. tagp of values, but at the same time are being conservative, putting quality and thrift first, say managers of Indianapolis department stores.

TWO BURNED IN AUTO MISHAP Car Smashes Into Filling Station. Catching Afire. Two men wpre burned and a woman arrested late Friday when an automobile, involved in a crash on the National road smashed into a filling station, catching afire. Edgar M. Milam of Plainfield, was burned on the hands, and a passenger, Everett Crowe of Plainfield, sustained face and head burns. Mrs. Bertha Richardson, 516 West Washington street, driver of the other car, later was charged with reckless driving and failure to stop after an accident. Several gasoline pumps were smashed at the filling station. Damage of the fire was not estimated. Mrs. Richardson told police and deputy sheriffs she had started to turn in the filling station and became excited after sideswiping Milam's car. The hit-and-run driver who hurled Roy Enyder, 32. of 359 West Washington street, to the pavement Friday night at Senate avenue and Washington street, is sought today by police. Snyder was taken to the city hospital. His right, knee was shattered. Others hurt in accidents : Lillian Garner. 5. of 3355 West Tenth slret. cut and bruised: Mr. and Mrs. James Strader and Mrs. Harriett Mttchel. Neeroes. all of 1042 South Keystone avenue, and Mrs. Carrie Mason, citv. Necro. tut and bruised, and iss Jeanette Walters. 21. of 1615 East Twentv-fourth street, cut and bruised.

MARITAL MIXUP DECISION NEAR City School Teacher to Learn Ruling Jan. 12. Bp T'niicri Prefix ROBINSON, 111.. Dec. 12.—An Indianapolis school teacher, Mrs. Mary Jane Headley, must wait, until Jan. 12 to learn if she is married or divorced. Circuit Judge Roy E. Pearce will rule then on whether he has jurisdiction in the comely, red-haired domestic science instructor’s separate maintenance case hearing which started here Thursday. She was married Aug. 21. 1917, to Richard O. Headley. Juarez, Mexico, who formerly lived in Robinson. Divorce proceedings have been in local courts since. 1919. Headleys action, charging desertion. and his wife’s suit for separate maintenance, both were denied in 1920. The husband was granted a Mexican divorce in Juarez in October this year. He charged desert':n and incompatibility. During the present term of court, Mrs. Headley has filed an injunction and separate maintenance bill. The Headleys, records in the case show, were married in Indianapolis twelve years ago, and Mrs. Headley lived with her husband only eleven days. Mrs. Headley's Indianapolis address is 627 Stevens street.

You Bad Boy By l nileil Press '* LOS ANGELES. Dec. 12.—Because he ran away from a jail when he was a trusty, serving thirty days for shoplifting, his "big brother” was about to spank Cordel E. Peebles when a deputy sheriff intervened. Pebles is 62 and his ‘ big brother,” S. P. Peebles. 72. • Don't tell ma on him. She wouldn't like it a bit. He don’t mean no harm.” said S. J. "Ma” is Mrs. Susan Peebles. 107, of Eau Claire. Wis.

Practical Gifts the Rule, but Luxuries Are Close Behind. BY BEATRICE BURGAN Quality-consciousness and thriftmindedness rule this year's Christmas shoppers, in the opinions of executives of leading Indianapolis department, stores. With prices at rock-bottom the public apparently is taking advantage of the values, and at the same j time being conservative. The trend seems to run to practical gifts, but luxuries are running close behind, buyers say. Costume jewelry, especially the gold line, is going so quickly that we can't keep up our stock to meet the demand,” and executive asserted. Novelty gadgets and accessories that one longs for and doesn’t buy for himself are being purchased extensively for gifts. , "The society for the prevention | of useless gifts still will have plenty :on its mind,” remarked a store ! manager. “You see, people still are buying knick-knacks.” Children, too, are well aware of jthe depression, for in letters to the ■ stores’ Santa Clauses they ask re- | peatedly for clothes instead of toys, and beg for jobs for daddies. A characteristic childish plea is, "Dear Santa: My daddy has been out of work for six months and we haven’t enough clothes. I’d like a ! pair of mittens to keep my fingers warm, and daddy wants a "job.” Men for the most part still are buying luxury gifts, especially for women. The masculine gift-giver is I vain and likes to be judged by his yuletide generosity. ! “ A man is flattered when a clerk ! shows him an expensive article,” 1 confided a star saleswoman. "He w iH shrug his shoulders at something cheaper because he doesn’t i want to shatter the clerk's judgment.” Women hold the purse strings I tighter, buy necessities, and think j longer over their purchases. Mesh : hose, cheaper than regular types are going like wildfire. Some merchants feel there will be a. great deal of last minute shopping. "Decision will be made to cut Uncle Dudley, out in Arkansas, off ! the Jist this year. Then when a j -Package comes from Arkansas, j there’ll be a mad rush to make amends for the "depression | economy.” j Santa Claus interviewed, confided that children this year all ask for mother and daddy to be remembered. Their wants seem to be less. One Santa judiciously curbs the j requests of extravagant proportions, so that childish faith will not be shaken Christmas morning when his orders aren't filled. It is strictly a buyer's market this year. Merchants say. With prices lower than they’ve been for twenty years the buyer has every advantage, they say. Auto Theft Alleged j B'i Timex Special SHELBYVILLE. Ind.. Dec. 12. Charged with stealing four automobiles in one night, William Mark, 19, is held here. He served a term at the state penal farm last winter ! for a similar offense. Christmas Goods Stolen ] By Timex Special SOUTH BEND. Ind., Dec. 12. ; Burglars raided a north side confectionery store, taking penny and nickel vending machines, cigarets. , watches and a variety of articles on display for Christmas trade.

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GRILL SUSPECTS IN ATTEMPT TO j SOLVE HOLDUPS Two Negroes Are Arrested and One Is Identified as Robber. Two Negro bandit suspects were arrested for questioning today as police sought to solve six holdups in the city Thursday night when bandits obtained a total of $65. Jesse Hayes, 17, Negro, of 2346 Cornell avenue, is being held on a charge of vagrancy under high bond after W. A. Schmidt, attendant at a filling station at Twenty-second street and Cornell avenue, identified him as the bandit who held him up one hour before his arrest, stealing sls. Hayes’ companion. Herbert Scott, 32, Negro, of 2328 Ralston avenue, was being held on a vagrancy charge. Catch Slugging Suspect Hayes and Scott were captured by Sergeant Orville Hudson, who, investigating the holdup, overheard a conversation between the men, Hudson said he saw a large sedan parked in front of 2346 Cornell avenue. He walked to the side of the house and heard the men talking inside, he said. Norman Jennings. 20. Negro, of 2919 Columbia avenue, was arrested Friday night on a vagrancy charge in connection with the slugging of Mathew McLucas, 26, of 1907 Columbia avenue, at Twenty-fifth street and Marfcindale avenue. McLucas’ assailant took $2 after slugging him with a brick, police were informed. Two Negro bandits held up Sam Tompkins. 45, of 307 West Morris street, as he walked near the Kingan Cos. plant, forcing him to surrender his lunch box and $2.60. Tompkins said the thugs returned his lunch and 10 cents, when he told them he was hungry. 541.50 Taken at Pharmacy A bandit entered a drug store at Nineteenth street and Martindale avenue, and robbed Arnold Meier, 1401 East Nineteenth street, of $41.50, police were told. Dalton Minnick, 27, of 2352 North Illinois street, a taxi driver, reported two men forced him from the cab after taking $4 from his pocket. Speeding away from his garage as two bandits stepped from the side of the building with drawn revolvers, B. H. Haines, 69 North Layman avenue, frustrated the holdup attempt, he reported to police.

RUBBING SNOW ON

FROSTBITE ’WRONG’

Surgeon Contradicts Old Theory; Advises Warmth, Gentle Massage. py Science, Service NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 12.—Don’t treat frostbite by rubbing snow on the frozen part. Don’t try to restore circulation too quickly. This advice, contrary to the common method of treating frostbite, was given to the surgical faculty of Tulane university here by Dr. Amos Maverick Graves of this ctiy. Instead of using snow or ice, treat primary frostbite with dry moderate warmth, directed Dr Graves. Convenient method is to hold the frozen part against some warm part of the body. Gentle massage is valuable in restoring circulation, but great care must be taken not to rub away the outer surface of the skin, which would give germs a chance to get into the 1 ody. Thi 1 is one danger of rubbing snow on a frozen spot, Dr. Graves pointeu out. For more severe cases of frostbite, the affected part should be elevated and kept immovable.

Gangrene from exposure to cold is seen much oftener in temperate zones than in parts of the earth where extreme cold is always present. This, Dr. Graves explained, is partly because the body adapts itself to its frigid environment, but chiefly because people in these regions learn how to protect themselves properly. Keeping the blood circulating vigorously and wearing loose, warm clothing should prevent freezing in people exposed to cold, advise'd Dr. Graves. Oils or grease never should be applied or ?flowed to accumulate on the clothing. They may be used on the skin only when something is needed to break the force of a strong wind. Grease, fats and oils are relatively good nonconductors of heat or cold, air is even greater. Proper clothing acts as a nonconducting air space between the skin and the outside air, explained Dr. Graves. But if the clothing, whether it is wool cr fur, becomes greasy or wet, the air is displaced from the meshes or hairs, and the clothing then becomes an excellent conducting medium. Business Man Dies By Timex Special SOUTH BEND. Ind., Dec. 12. Albert Howard Cushing, insurance and investment man, is dead after an illness of but two weeks.

SEE WASHINGTON, D. C. Christmas Vacation Tour Including Annapolis—Alexandria and Mt. Vernon. Your trip will bo made over the scenic route to the east . . . through the beautiful Allegheny mountains . . . Here is a chance for every American family to visit Washington— Annapolis, the home of our great naval academy—to enjoy a personally conducted tour —Five glorious days for $35 and all costs included in this price. December 27 to 31, 1931 Complete Details May Be Obtained From RICHARD A. KURTZ, Manager Travel Bureau The Leading Travel Bureau of Indianapolis BUNION TRUST*' 120 E. Market St. ' RBey 5341

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Big families are happy ones, say Mr. and Mrs. August Freking of Heron Lake, Minn., shown above with their nineteen children. They are as follows, left to right: Top Row—Joseph L. Clementine 'Mrs. R. E. Bergi. Lawrence M„ Monica (Mrs. Carl Bartosh', Mary. Leo C., Rose (Mrs, Leo Liepold), Aloysius. Middle Row—Frederick W., August Jr., Edward,

RARE SHAKESPEARE BOOKS AT LIBRARY

Second and Fourth Editions of Master’s Plays Are Available. In the musty vaults of Central public library, carefully protected from dust and careless handling, are two of the rare treasures of the book world—original second and fourth editions of William Shakespeare's plays. The books are in folio or “large book" size. During the swashbuckling days of the Elizabethan period, scarcely any plays were published, and the few that were had to be "bootlegged,” as dramatists and stage managers

Blow Me Down Flying Gobs May Lose Familiar Wide Pants, Flapping Collars.

Ey Science Service WASHINGTON, Dec. 12.—The traditional wide trousers and sailor collars of the enlisted man in the United States navy may be abandoned in one branch of the service, and the gob on duty in tropical waters may have a helmet to wear instead of the usual diminutive white cap. Some such change is recommended as a health measure by Surgeon-General Charles E. Riggs in his annual report to the navysecretary, made public here today. The jaunty cap of the sailor can not be depended upon to protect him from the rays of the tropical sun, Riggs pointed out. The officer's cap is criticised similarly, although to a less extent, because of the visor and of a reduction in exposure time while wearing it. "The remedy recommended, not as a substitution but an addition, is the ventilated helmet,” the report stated. The large collar and wide trouser-bottom of the regular uniform are thought by some to constitute as unnecessary extra hazard in ground service in aviation. The question of suitable clothing thus becomes a special problem for that branch of the service, in the opinion of the surgeon-general. Aged Man Injured By Times Special ANDERSON, Ind.. Dec. 12.—John Ward. 79, native of Wales, a veteran American Steel and Wire Companyemploye, was seriously injured when struck by an automobile driven by S. D. Gott. The motorist said Ward stepped off a curb directly in front of his automobile.

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Alfred, George. Margaret, William A. Bottom Row—Josephine. Mr. Freking. Bernadme, Anastf.t.a, Mrs. Freking. Clotilda. Mr. Freking's brother Ferdinand, of New Vienna. la., has seventeen children. Kis wife is Mrs. August Freking's sister, both being daughters oi Mr. and Mrs George Oberbroeckhng of New Vienna.

had agreed that publication would be injurious to their interests. For that reason, no play of Shakespeare was published during his lifetime, and no play in his own handwriting ever reached the press. The plays were collected, probably from actors’ copies and old prompt books, and published for the first time seven years after his death in 1616. Through the generosity of Cyrus Hines, former judge of Circuit court, the library was presented in 1891 with a copy of both the second and fourth folios, or editions. The second folio is a large volume bound in crushed red levant morocco with gold borders and gilt edges. Its value is appraised from $1,500 to $5,000. The only authentic portrait of Shakespeare in existence is on the title page, printed from a copper plate engraved by Martin Droeshout. It is a queer wooden-looking representative, made when Droeshout was an apprentice engraver about 22. Fourth folio differs froifc the second by the addition of seven plays attributed to Shakespeare, although nowadays only “Pericles” is accepted as genuine. Punctuation marks no longer turn up at the most unexpected places as they do in the second folio. “Students of English literature are welcome to inspect the folios.” Luther L. Dickerson, city librarian, said today. FIGHT POLICE MANDATE City Files Demurrer to Suits of Rum Scandal Cops. Demurrer to the mandate suits brought against the board of public safety by four former members of the police force who were dismissed after federal court conviction of liquor law violation conspiracy, has been filed by James E. Deery, city attorney. -•The suits were brought following reversal of conviction by the district court of appeals. The demurrer sets out that trials were held before the public safety board and the policemen had legal representation.

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RETIRED FIREMAN DIES Stroke of Apoplexy Ends Life of Frank M. Sloan, 72. Frank M. Sloan, 72, of 1702 Ceni tral avenue, retired city Gamewell

department employe, died Thursday at his home following a stroke of apoplexy. He had been ill two days. Born in Indianapolis, Mr. Sloan had lived here all his life. He became a member of the fire department thirty-five years ago. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias.

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CHANGES IN SCHEDULES Effective December 13 Earlier Departure for Cincinnati No. 18—QUEEN CITY SPECIAL—DaiIy Lv. Indianapolis 5:30 p. m. Ar. Cincinnati 9:00 p. m No. 18— HUDSON RIVER EXPRESS. Will be discontinued between Indianapolis and Cleveland, and present equipment will be handled in No. 24 to Cleveland; leave Indianapolis 5:30 p. m., Cleveland 2:35 a. m., arrive Buffalo 6:55 a. m„ New York 5:05 p. m No. 24T 7 KNICKERBOCKER. Daily. Leave Indianapolis 5:30 p. m., arrive New York 12:30 p. m., Boston 3:35 p. m. No. 17—MOUND CITY SPECIAL. Will be discontinued between Indianapolis and St. Louis, and present equipment handled in No. 11; have Indianapolis 12:00 noon, arrive St. Louis 5:20 p. m. No. 11—SOUTHWESTERN LIMITED Daily. Leave Indianapolis 12:00 noon, arrive St. Louis 5:20 p. m. No. 38—THE WINONA. Daily. Leave Indianapolis 5:45 p. m. (instead 6:00 p m.) for Elkhart and South Bend. For further particulars apply City Ticket Office, 112 Monument Circle, phone Rllev 3322 or Union Station. BIG FOUR ROUTE

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RAIL PAY CUT DEEMED NEAR, ‘UN CONDITION' Joint Conference Planned to Settle Demand for Aid to Jobless. By Uptfcd Press CHICAGO, Dec. 12—Early and amicable negotiation of a voluntary 10 per cent wage cut by railroad | union employes and relief for Jobj less and part-time workers was sought today through a joint con- ; ference of carriers’ executives and union heads. Warning was given, however, of difficulties which may beset the conference procedure suggested by representatives of all the railway labor unions in behalf of 1,500,000 (■organized workers. President Daniel Willard of the Baltimore <fc Ohio railroad immediately expresed optimism of “an early and satisfactory understanding.'* He called a conference early next week of all railroad presidents to act on the union proposal. Meanwhile, the railway unions started a vote of their membership j to delegate to executives full power to negotiate an agreemnet with a similar committee of railroad heads. As passed unanimously by the union leaders, who have been conferring for a week, the procedure predicates joint consideration of the proposed wage reduction and unemployment, relief measures. The unions asked appointment of a committee of rail executives to confer and “negotiate to a conclusion” an agreement, i The joining of the wage .ut, demand with the union request for unemployment measures was said by the labor executives to be the ; most controversial feature of the ; arrangement. Expectation vas that the organized labor groups would attempt to bargain with the carrier ■ committee for relief for approxi- ; mately 500.000 unemployed trainmen in return for a wage reduction. NO DEPRESSION HERE Milwaukee Wiil Close Year With Over $4,000,000, Is Estimate. i By United Press MILWAUKEE, Wis., Dec. 12. With practically all its bills paid i and collection of taxes scheduled to start Dec. 14, the city of Milwaukee should close its books this year with more than $4,000,000 in the banks, it was estimated today. The present bank balance, according to Controller Louis M. Kotecki, is $2,234,000. If tax collections in December equal those of the last two years, another $3,000.000 will be paid into the treasury by Dec. 31, he said.