Indianapolis Times, Volume 43, Number 202, Indianapolis, Marion County, 1 January 1932 — Page 1

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BOMB TERROR PLOTTERS ARE SOUGHT BY U. S. Sixteen Are Sent Through Mails; Three Are Killed by Explosions. ITALIANS UNDER ARREST Communists and Foes of Fascists Suspected by Investigators. By United Press WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.--Postal inspectors today pressed a nationwide investigation to determine the source of sixteen deadly bombs revealed in widely separated cities. The bombs already have proved fatal to three men at Easton, Pa. Postal inspectors at Easton believe the bombs found during the last forty-eight hours were sent as part of a national terrorist plot. Several others believe them to be the result of an anti-Fascist plot. Bomb experts with the New York police department attributed the plot to Communists. Here in brief are the developments in several cities in which bombs have been reported, all believed to be a part of the plot which killed three men when it was discovered in Easton: New York--Police learned five bombs had been sent by express Dec. 29 from this city to Italian officials in Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland and Youngstown, O. Bombs Are Intercepted Chicago--Three bombs reported. One addressd to Oscar Durante, vice-president Chicago school board and editor of a proFascist paper. It was exploded by police. One addressed to the Associated Press turned over to police. One addressed to Italian Consul, intercepted. Two others received, details withheld by police. Easton, Pa.--Charles V. Weaver, expert examining bombs which had killed two postal employes, died of injuries received when one exploded as he opened it. Cleveland--Bomb from New York delivered to Count Cesar Buzzi-Gradenigo, Italian consul. Police exploded the bomb. Detroit--Police exploded one bomb addressed to Count Ugo Berni Canani, Italian consul. Youngstown--Police exploded another bomb sent to Dr. Attilio Rasapepe, Italian consular agent. Washington--Special police guard posted as guard around Italian embassy at request of Ambassador Demartino. Addressed to Italians Most of the deadly packages were addressed to Italians with known sympathies with the regime of Benito Mussolini. J. J. Kennedy anil George McCartney of the New York bomb squad left Easton following an urgent call from New York headquarters and are investigating a tip that a known bomb maker in northern New Jersey may have manufactured the deadly missiles. Chief Postal Inspector Harry C. Getchell, who ordered the arrest of Anthony Rossi and Oscar Viola, two youthful Italians in the College hotel in Allentown, said at Easton today that every additional bomb mailed or expressed increased the chance of solving the mystery. Denies He’s Communist Viola, in an interview with the United Press in the Easton city jail, denied that he was a Communist, but admitted that he had been in Philadelphia when Dino Grandi, Italian foreign minister, was a guest of the municipality several weeks ago. At that time, Orlando Spartaco, anti-Fascist youth, was arrested by mounted patrolmen when he attempted to leap on the running board of the foreign minister’s car. He was convicted of inciting to riot in quarter sessions court. Judge Harry S. McDevitt sentenced him to two years in jail. Later, Spartaco was released on bail. Viola said his presence in Philadelphia during the time of Grandi’s visit had no significance. Postal authorities were of a different opinion. They have requested Philadelphia detective officials to carefully investigate all known anti-Fascisti and Communists for a clew which might connect Viola with either organization. Believed to Be Organizer Getchell said that he was satisfied that Viola was an organizer of the Young Communist League. "When we have an opportunity to compare printing on the bombs,” Getchell told the United Press, “we hope to definitely establish that the same persons are responsible for their mailings. "Once we can establish that fact,” he said, ”we hope to be on the way to a solution of the crime. "I am convinced that many more bombs are in the mail and that today we will have reports from cities further west than Chicago,” said Getchell today. It is important that all postal authorities and local police closely scrutinize all packages addressed to foreign consuates during the next few days." Getchell said that today every person who said he could identify the two swarthy foreigners who mailed the six packages in the Easton postoffice will be asked to inspect several thousand pictures of known communists and antiFascists from New York and Philadalphia. Hourly Temperatures 6 a. m. 45 8 a. m. 44 7 a. m. 45 9 a. m. 43

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1932, a Gay Young Buck, Makes Bow From Bedtime Story Hour to Milkman’s Hour, the City Celebrates. A grizzled and sadly battered old fellow buried in his coat collar, disappeared into a fog this morning. He was 1931. And as he turned the corner with skidding taxis loaded with revelers, a young buck stepping high, wide and handsome rolled into town in the person of Mister 1932. The inclement weather did not daunt Mister 1932. The unhappy mien of the grizzled old veteran did not daunt him. He celebrated. From the bedtime story hour Thursday night until the milkman’s hour this morning, he still was stepping and stepping strong. A series of automobile accidents were discordant votes in the swan song of the old year. Two Orchestras Play At the Indianapolis Athletic Club, two orchestras, aided by professional entertainers, catered to the crowds merrymaking. A dinner dance at the Columbia Club merged into a breakfast at 4 this morning. Dancing with “ham and" at 3 this morning brought the New Year to the Hoosier Athletic Club. City theaters catered to crowds of revelers at midnight shows. Raucous horns accompanied showers of confetti at county roadhouses and country clubs. Wetness of the New Year’s coming was of the weather variety for the most part. Police, although “run ragged” on minor accident and peace disturbance calls, reported but three persons arrested on drunkenness charges. Four blind tigers were raided during the night. Seven automobile drivers were detained for operating cars while under the influence of liquor. Federal agents, stationed at hotels and clubs, reported a lively, but guarded welcoming of the New Year. City churches celebrated the New Year with special watch night serv5,000 at Cadle At Cadle Tabernacle, approximately 5,000 persons heard Betram C. Day discuss “the New Year.” The Rev. George Arthur Frantz, pastor of the First Presbyterian church outlined the church’s spiritual program for the year, in a night service. Holy communion at the Barth Place Methodist church celebrated the advent of 1932. Today, besides its headaches and late brakfasts, found Govrnor Harry G. Leslie holding open house at the gubernatorial mansion A tea and reception was scheduled at the Meridian Hills Country Club and the Propylaeum. Members of the Scottish Rite also held open house. All governmental offices of the city were closed. No residential mail deliveries were made. Railroads, busses and interurbans reported increased travel, with all scheduled maintained despite slippery rails.

CRASH KILLS THREE Pilot Is Confused by Fog and Plane Plunges. By United Press SPRINGFIELD, O., Jan. 1.--Foggy, hazy weather was blamed today for the tragic crash of an American airways passenger plane that took the lives of three persons late Thursday night on the muddy field of a farm near Brighton, O. The dead are: A. L. Wenner, Cincinnati; A. G. Mayer, Louisville, and Louis E. Stone, Norwood, O. Pilot L. L. Bowen, Louisville and W. B. Weiback, Cincinnati, are near death in a hospital here. The plane left Cleveland at 4:33 p. m. bound for Louisville, with four passengers homeward bound for the holidays. Unable to penetrate the fog, it is believed that Pilot Bowen tried to make a forced landing in the dark. The ship buried its nose in the mud after striking the water-soaked hayfield on the farm of C. L. Snodgrass, one mile south of the National highway, near Brighton. BOY SHOT; NEAR DEATH Wound From Christmas Air Rifle May Be Fatal. Russell Lovick, 15, of 843 Eastern avenue, was near death today in city hospital, with a bullet wound in the neck from a Christmas air rifle. Lovick and John Sandstrom, 12, of 1232 Broadway, Apt. 7, were playing at Lovick’s home Thursday when the Sandstrom boy pointed the rifle at Lovick and pulled the trigger, not knowing it was loaded.

TWO SHIVER ALL NIGHT IN COLD RAIN TO BE FIRST TO SHAKE HOOVER HAND

By United Press WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.--President and Mrs. Hoover arose early today to greet the new year and prepare for the traditional reception to their fellowcitizens. But long before the first stir of life at the White House two young government employes, drenched to the skin, but happy in the knowledge they would be first to grasp the President’s hand, stood at the great iron gate. They were William L. Wilson, 20, Holyoke, Mass., clerk in the general accounting office here, and his friend, Otto Kafer, DunOkla., a District of Columbia

GAG ON PRESS DEMANDED IN DEATH TRIAL Judge to Decide Monday on Attorney’s Request to Bar Reporter. CLEARED OF CONTEMPT Knoxville (Tenn.) Newspaper Scorns Jurist’s Call for Apology. By United Press MT. STERLING, Ky., Jan. 1.--Exclusion of a Knoxville newspaper man from the Montgomery county circuit courtroom during the William Hightower murder conspiracy trial, will be decided upon Monday night. Hightower, president of the Evarts (Ky.) local, United Mine Workers of America, is charged with conspiracy to murder Jim Daniels, one of three Harlan county deputy sheriffs slain in a gun battle near Evarts last May 5. The killing climaxed a series of labor disturbances in the southeastern Kentucky coal fields. Hearing on a motion by the prosecution in the Hightower case to bar John T. Moutoux, member of the Knoxville (Tenn..) News-Sentinel staff, originally was scheduled for today. It was postponed, on request for further time to prepare the defense by W. H. Townsend, Lexington, Ky., attorney for Moutoux. Reporter Is Attacked Moutoux no sooner was released from a cantempt of court citation by Judge Henry R. Prewitt Thursday than he was ordered to show cause why he should be permitted to remain in the courtroom, by motion by W. C. Hamilton, commonwealth attorney. Hamilton presented an affidavit by J. B. Snyder, prosecution counsel, charging that Moutoux had made statements “derogatory to the courts" and “very antagonistic to the prosecution.” Judge Prewitt, in the contempt of court proceedings, held that a special article Moutoux had written for the News-Sentinel, following the recent trial of W. B. Jones on similar charge to those against Hightower, which criticised the conduct of Hamilton, was not contempt. He held an editorial published in the paper was in contempt, however, and ruled that no representative of the News-Sentinel could “take notes” in his courtroom until the newspaper apologized. In an editorial Thursday, the News-Sentinel said it had no apology to make. Barred From Courtroom Judge Prewitt gave Moutoux permission to remain and report the trial as a special correspondent for the United Press, on condition that he not write anything for the NewsSentinel. It was when he returned to the courtroom in this capacity that the prosecution motion to exclude him was made. Moutoux is barred from the courtroom pending outcome of the hearing. Hightower is the second of ten defendants whose trials were transferred here, 200 miles from the scene of the Harlan county slayings. Jones, secretary of the Evarts union, was the first of the group brought to trial. He was sentenced to life imprisonment upon conviction early in December. Like Previous Case Prosecution testimony in the present trial closely parallels that presented in the Jones case. Numerous witnesses have testified as to hearing the shooting in the May 5 battle, some as to seeing it, but none are able to identify definitely the participants. Other witnesses have told of asseretd incendiary speeches allegedly made by Hightower in union meetings at Evarts. George Maze, a miner, testified Hightower once said: “We’ll have to get rid of those thugs up there before we can do any good,” in referring to efforts of the miners to unionize the open shop mines of the district. Maze said deputies were called "damnable thugs” by the miners. WOMAN HELD IN THEFT Marie Brown Charged With Taking $500 Diamond Stickpin. Miss Marie Brown, 431 North Illinois street, was arrested Thursday on a charge of grand larceny by detectives John Marren and Edward Glenn. They charge Miss Brown stole a diamond stick pin valued at $500 from W. F. Reagen of Bridegport. The pin was recovered in a pawn shop.

employe. They had been there since 1 a. m. Wilson and Kafer went into the warm interior of the executive offices, on the west wing of the White House, where they were joined by Martin J. Breadbold of Minneapolis, the third arrival. Shortly before 7 a. m., H. Walter Barrows Jr., 14, took up his position at the front gate. Walter lived for fourteen months in Shanghai, the son of a SeventhDay Adventist missionary, and returned to his home here a few months ago. He was equipped with an umbrella and heavy clothing to withstand the rigors of a cold drizzle and biting wind.

INDIANAPOLIS, FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 1932

1931 Gloom Is Buried; 1932 Joy Is Here

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Scat! Hard Times. Beat it! Depression. I’m here. I'm Miss Happy Year. I’ve got the key that’ll unlock your chest of “blues.”

CHINCHOW FALL REPORTED NEAR Japanese Advance Toward Manchurian City. By United Press TOKIO, Jan, 1.--The advance guard of Japanese troops moving on Chinchow, Manchuria, reached the Taling river today to encounter the last remnants of Chinese defenders. Although expecting a heavy fight, General Jiro Tamon, commander of the Japanese brigade, apparently found little opposition in his drive toward the lone Manchurian city still held by the Chinese. Conflicting reports were received here as to the leaving of Chinchow by Chinese troops under Marshal Chang Hsueh-Liang, but it was believed Tamon would enter the city without trouble. It was understood that American, British and French military attaches stationed at Chinchow had left the city during the night for Peiping. With Chinchow all but within their grasp, Japanese militarists now control every part of Manchuria. Chinese soldiers for the most part have withdrawn inside the Great Wall. SENATE HITS JAM President Pro Tem. Battle Slows Up Work. By United Press WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.--Congress enters the new year with none of its domestic emergency problems disposed of and with not much legislation ready for action. The fortnight of sessions prior to the holidays was devoted in both houses largely to organization. The house completed this task. The senate engaged in an intermittent battle over selection of a president pro tem. and still has not decided whether a new officer shall be elected or whether Senator Moses (Rep., N. H.) shall be permitted to carry on as a holdover from the previous congress. Democrats have not worked out their tax program to be offered as a substitute for that of Secretary Mellon, but they have completed the broad outlines of the bill. LOVE SPURNED; 2 DEAD Tailor Kills Wife, Self When Holiday Reconciliation Fails. By United Press PEORIA, Ill., Jan. 1.--Ernest Beck, 65, tailor, came here to effect a New Year’s eve conciliation with his wife Elizabeth, 66. When he failed, he shot and killed her and then committed suicide. Beck came here from Chicago hopeful of settling the differences with his wife from whom he had been separated twelve years. When they could not agree, he drew a revolver, shot the woman, fired a bullet wildly at his daughter, Mrs. Mary Hammond, and then shot himself.

WILSON in a derby hat somewhat too large for him, and wearing a yellow trench coat, black shoes and gray spats, stood huddled in a nook behind a massive gate post, seeking meager shelter from the cold January rain. Kafer, when the United Press correspondent arived on the scene, had gone to the Coffee Pot down New York avenue for a bite to eat, and Wilson spoke for the pair of them. Yes, he was pleased as Punch to be first in line for the public reception, and yes, he was almost equally pleased to submit to an interview. No, he had brought no lunch, but did not say whether he expected to be fed in the White

And sure I’m a girl, because it’s Leap Year. When I climbed out of my crib this morning for this big break, I had a heap of headaches to

Appalling Automobile Death Toll in 1931 Is Grim Warning to Marion Co. for New Year

176 Traffic Fatalities Is Ghastly Record of Last Twelve Months. Residents of Marion county--mo-torists and pedestrians, alike--today began anew year with the blame of a record of 176 traffic deaths in the last twelve months resting heavily on their shoulders. New Year resolutions will mean nothing and efforts of newspapers, police and some citizens meant nothing during the last year, when every available resource was called into the battle to block the appalling rise in auto deaths. The latter part of the year the auto death rate was terrific. In four days, less than a month ago, six persons were killed by automobiles. No blame can be placed on officials for the increase in the death rate during 1931. Responsibility Is Placed But responsibility can be placed, city officials say. It rests with the reckless and drunken motorist; the speeding motorist, and the one who thinks traffic signs, preferential streets and police orders merely are decorative and do not apply to him or her. And pedestrians must take much of the responsibility. Jay walkers who skip across the street in heavy traffic and then chuckle because they “made it,” are dangerous. Many of them haven’t “made it” recently. Persons who persist in running against traffic signs at intersections are as liable as the reckless or drunken motorist. Some accidents actually are unavoidable. But this number is so small among the hundreds which occur during a year’s time on city streets and county roads that it almost is neglible. Traced to their source, practically all collisions which result in property damage, personal injury, or death are caused by carelessness or wilfull disregard of the law by a pedestrian or motorist. Drivers to Blame Courts have co-operated with police in enforcing the laws to halt accidents and the death toll. But this has not aided the situation. Men, women and children have been struck down on streets and others have been injured and killed while riding in automobiles, which were the targets of unheeding drivers. Most fragrant defenders of the decade are hit-and-run motorists. They fell their victims, perhaps stop, and then flee. Many of them are not caught. This may be because police are not sufficiently active, but many times it is due to failure of witnesses to obtain license numbers or accurate descriptions of the vampire car and its pilot. The Times on Labor day opened a two-week campaign to protect

House, as were Charles J. Ruby and Arthur J. Demars, last year's early birds. Incidentally, Demars’ whereabouts this year was a bit of a mystery. By mail, he notified the United Press that he was first last year, despite a “misunderstanding” which gave Ruby the credit, and that he contemplated being first again in 1932. But at 3 a. m. he was nowhere to be seen, and his provocative warning, “You may be interested to know what I do this New Year,” was the sole indication that he might be somewhere at the gate disguised as an elm tree or a White House policeman.

contend with, but was I solemn? Not me! I’m the original faststepping prosperity babe of 1932, and it’s my time to howl. Of course, I’m really Miss

children, returning to school, from injury or death for automobiles. The campaign was successful. At the request of parents, school authorities and law enforcement agents, The Times continued its campaign for a month with the slogan, “Lose a minute and save a life.” Perhaps if it had not been for this campaign, that horrible death toll of 176 might be higher. During its campaign, The Times predicted the automobile casualty list would reach 160 by Dec. 31. It reached that figure several weeks ago and continued steadily upward. Marion county was one of the largest contributors to the national record auto death toll of 35,000 for the year. That, however, is one

GAS KILLS SIX AT ‘RAG DOLL DINNER’

Tough on Jack By United Press WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.--Speaker Jack Garner of the house of representatives, whose shrewd, kindly face is weatherbeaten from braving Texas winds, whose eyes are like gimlets from staring across Texas plains, received a gift the other day. It was an alleged likeness of himself thirty years ago. The likeness was on a campaign badge he gave out for his first political battle, and the badge was brown with age. “I can’t believe I ever looked like that,” said the Speaker.

OIL FIRMS ARE MERGED Magnolia Petroleum Officials to Direct Socony Vacuum Unit. By United Press DALLAS, Tex., Jan. 1.--Consoli-dation of the staffs of the SoconyVacuum Oil Corporation, Houston, and the Magnolia Petroleum Commany, Dallas, became effective today with the new year. Joint headquarters will be established here. Magnolia officials will direct both concerns in their future operations in Texas and Louisiana. Both organizations are subsidiaries of the Standard Oil Company of New York. Charley F. Meyer, president of the parent company, made the consolidation plans. Blast Shakes Vincennes By United Press VINCENNES, Ind., Jan. 1.--A mysterious explosion of moderate intensity shook scores of homes here today. Police said the blast was felt over the entire city, but no damage was reported. Police were unable to learn the source of the explosion.

BEFORE Wilson and Kafer and others who joined them later can shake the presidential hand, there will be a line of silk hats and gaudy uniforms to be accounted for. Always first in line on New Year’s day are the cabinet, the diplomats and other high officers. They start moving at 11 a. m. At noon, President and Mrs. Hoover take time out for lunch, and at 1 p. m., begin the democratic task of shaking their constituents’ hands. Anyhow, all who so desire and who have sufficient time and selfcontrol to stand in line for hours, may grasp the executive hand for a split second today and say

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thing of which Indianapolis and its environs can not be proud. That point will not be recorded in booster pamphlets circulated in the state and nation. It’s something of which to be ashamed. During the first nine months of 1931 the Indiana death toll from accidents was 325. Now it is nearly 400. In addition, 1,040 persons were injured in that period. That figure, too, has been boosted the last three months. Death toll, those injured and the number of accidents recorded by the state showed large increases over 1930. The blame has been placed where it belongs. Can Marion county improve in 1932?

Children Are Found Dead on Floor by Mother, on Return From Work. By United Press MARYSVILLE, Mich., Jan. 1.--Six children are dead today because 4-year-old Phyllis McClure tried to cook a New Year’s dinner on her working mother’s gas stove, for her rag doll. Mrs. Steve McClure, mother of four of the young victims, discovered the tragedy late New Year's eve, when she returned home from working at a salt company factory to find six bodies on the kitchen floor of her modest little home here. The dead afe Alice, 9; Rayfield, 7; Phyllis, 4, and Rollin McClure, 2, and Martha, 16, and Shirley Earl, 10. From the positions of the bodies, Coroner Albert A. Falk of Port Huron, six miles from here, believed that Phyllis had gone into the kitchen to “cook” a dinner for her rag doll. She turned on four gas jets and went to a corner of the room to dress the doll, where she collapsed. Most of the other children either were in the room or came there later and were overcome by the fumes. Martha Earl, who, with her sister, had been taken in by her aunt, Mrs. McClure, to watch out for the others, fell beside the gas stove; first the younger, then Martha, apparently, had made heroic efforts to stop the gas flow, only to fall unconscious. Batteries and Cash Stolen Storage batteries and $25 in cash were stolen early today, when prowlers gained entrance to the gasoline filling station of Claude Butts, 422 South Rural street.

“Happy New Year, Mr. President.” The custom was begun by the second President, John Adams, and his wife Abigail, and has been a White House tradition ever since. Possibly five hours will elapse before the last patriot has been satisfied and the Hoovers may retire with impunity. In that time, they will shake perhaps as many as 5,000 hands. The order of precedence in the official morning reception is along lines of long-established precedent. The only innovation this year will be the ranking of those who wear the congressional medal of honor. They will enter the White House ahead of all the begwigs of the army and navy.

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PROHIBITION IS PUT TO ROUT BY FINLAND Three to One Ballot for Repeal Is Registered in Election. THRONGS CHEER RESULT Hilarious Crowds in Cases Rejoice Over Doom of Dry Law. BY A. M. TOLLET United Press Staff Correspondent HELSINGFORS, Finland Jan. 1. --An overwhelming repudiation of Finnish prohibition was recorded today in complete, but unofficial, returns in the nation-wide dry law referendum. The final figures showed a vote of more than three to one in favor of repealing the laws which have been in effect since 1919. The city of Helsingfors, voting a landslide for repeal, celebrated the wet victory in the most hilarious New Year’s eve of the last decade. Despite the severe economic depression, hotels, restaurants and clubs were crowded with gay parties, drinking a toast to the new year and cheering every new announcement of returns from the referendum. Three Choices Given Offered three choices in a prohibition referendum--repeal of the dry law, continuation of the existing regime, or modification to allow manufacture and sale of light wines and beer--the country voted as follows: For repeal (incomplete figures), 181,631; for continuance of prohibition, 55,688: for modification, 2,621. The general expectation of a heavy dry vote in the farming districts and among laborers failed to materialize. In both rural and urban districts the vote for light wines and beer was practically negligible. Parliament Must Act The referendum was advisory and parliament must act on the issue. The government’s need for increased revenue which could be obtained from a liquor tax was believed to make certain the approval of sale of alcholic liquors. The most surprising feature of the referendum was included in the returns from farming areas in the south, where the drys were supposed to be comparatively strong. Official returns from eighty-eight rural constituencies disclosed a vote of 78,953 for abolition of prohibition as compared to 18,858 in favor of continuing the present laws.

GRID WEATHER CLEAR Tulane-Southern California Game to be Played Under Warm Sun. By United Press PASADENA, Cal., Jan. 1.--Bar-ring a sudden change in the weather, the Southern California-Tulane football game in Rose bowl this afternoon will be played in warm, bright sunshine. A few hours before game time the sun was shining out of a blue and almost entirely clear sky. A few fleecy clouds were all that remained to indicate the threat of rain. DEMPSEYS ‘SETTLE UP’ Estelle Taylor Gets Costly Home and $40,000 in Cash. By United Press LOS ANGELES, Jan. 1.--Estelle Taylor and Jack Dempsey have ended their marital difficulties with the filing of a property settlement agreement. It provides that Miss Taylor, film actress, will retain her $100,000 Hollywood home and receive $30,000 in cash and $10,000 for her attorneys. The couple separated last summer and Dempsey obtained a divorce in Reno. Miss Taylor filed suit for a divorce of her own, but dropped the negotiations a week ago. SHOTS ROUT INTRUDER Householder Fires Through Door, But Prowler Escapes. One burglar won’t wait for next December to make a New Year’s resolution, if he was taught anything by his brush with Matthew Ghensde, 930 Greer street, early today. The prowler, or maybe it was a last year’s drunk trying to find his 1932 home, attempted to force open the front door of Ghensde’s home. Ghensde shot at the prowler through the door. The door was riddled by bullets, but the intruder escaped unharmed.

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