Indianapolis Times, Volume 43, Number 205, Indianapolis, Marion County, 5 January 1932 — Page 2

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FOUR MEMBERS OF FARM BOARD FACING CONTEST Plans Arc Made to Break Alleged Monopoly of Lucrative Jobs. Plans were being made today to Shatter alleged self - perpetuating policies of Indiana board of agriculture members by contesting the election of at least four of the eight members whose terms expire now, at the reorganization Wednesday forenoon. Four who are expected to face opposition are Guy Cantwell of Gosport, representing the Second district; R. C. Jenkins rs Orleans, Third district; Thomas Grapt of Lowell, Tenth district, and Levi P. Moore of Rochester, Thirteenth district. These men direct important functions of the state fair. Elected by Breeders The members are elected by the chairmen of the various livestock breeders’ associations which began meeting here Monday. The other four, whose terms expire are: C. H. Taylor of Boonville, First district; E. D. Logsdon of Indianapolis, Seventh district; F. J. Claypool of Muncie, Eighth district, and U. C. Brouse of Kendallville, Twelfth district. Although no open fight is made upon Taylor and Claypool, it is reported that they may be succeeded by S. W. Taylor and W. W. Wilson. Through rotation in office, C. Y. Foster of Carmel will be succeeded by O L. Reddish of Waveland as president, while E. J. Barker will be re-elected secretary-treasurer. Fight on Grant is reported backed by Lake county Democrats. Foster may be re-elected to the board from the Ninth district. Elect Wabash Man At the meeting today of the Chester White Breeders of Indiana, Arthur Tomson of Wabash was elected president; Levi P. Moore was elected vice-president, and E. E. Horton of Rushville, secretarytreasurer. Tomlin will vote on the agriculture board members. The Poland China Breeders’ Association wiil elect officers tonight, while the Berkshire breeders made their choices Monday. Although suggestions to cut the four-day county fairs to two days, were discussed at the annual meeting of the Indiana Association of County and District Fairs today, no definite action was taken. Myers T. Cooper, former Governor of Ohio, will be the principal speaker at the annual dinner at the Claypool tonight. Governor Harry G. Leslie will deliver the address of welcome. Officers are to be elected late this afternoon.

COUNTIES PAY STATE $7,656,188 IN TAXES Final 11131 Installments Show Tin Delinquencies. Indiana state funds were enriched by $7,656,188.28, the money being the final installment of 1931 taxes from the ninety-two counties of the state. According to a tabulation made by William Cosgrove, assistant state auditor, all counties paid money due, with the exception of several who acknowledged the full amount, but were delayed in sending cash due to bank closings. There will be no delinquencies in the state tax payments, Cosgrove declared. The final payments Vere due Dec. 31. Revenues were divided as follows: State revenue $3,713,597.20: state sctiool revenue *1.759.958.01: teachers’ retirement fund $569,983.30: world war memorial. $182,117.73: board of aariculture. $59,536 78: Dunes state nark. $47,551.66 state forestry fund. $47,551.66: educational improvement fund. *475.506.93: library building fund. $118,877.62: common school fund interest. $648 564.67: permanent endowment fund interest $23,202.13: unclaimed fees. s6l. and docket fees from the circuit courts. $9.679.09. Highway department revenues, which run more than $20,000,000 per year, are not included in the tabulation. They are derived from gasoline taxes and automobile license plate sales and not from the general tax levy. INTERURBAN CARS STOP DESPITE SUIT BY CITY Greenfield Fails to Prevent Execution of C©ii mission Order. Although an injunction suit to halt abandonment is pending in Hancock circuit court, interurban service was discontinued between Indianapolis and Dunrieth on the Richmond traction line today. Approval of abandonment has been given by the public service commission, but is being fought by the city of Greenfield. Service to Richmond is now being carried on by the Insull owned Indiana Railroad via Newcastle to Dunreith. Insull also offers bus service from here to Greenfield. Although abandonment as of Dec. 31, was approved for all Indianapolis & Southeastern interurban lines, the route to Greensburg still was being operated today it was reported. LEAVES SWEET TRAIL Store Burglar Scatters Sugar, But Not Enough of It. It was a sweet trail the burglar who robbed the Standard grocery 1208 East Tenth street, left behind him early today. But it was not long enough for Sergeant Noel Jones to trace him. The thief stole only five pounds of eugar after breaking a large window for entrance. Flying glass cut the carton and police were able to trace the burglar’s flight from the store some distance in an nearby alley. IDENTIFIED AS BANDIT Virgil Mcore Named in Holdup of Filling Station. Virgil Moore, 21, Millersville road and Sixt„ -second street, today was Identified as the bandit vyho obtained $lO and five gallons of gasoline Dec. 18 in a filling station robbery, deputy sheriff., said. According to Deputies Tom Scanlon and Charles McAllister. Moore jvas identified by Fred Olson, emof a station at Eighty-sixth street and Millersville .toad. He is kg fes fObfesfi. _

Former Circus Clown Is First Patient at Veterans Hospital

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John Donnelly, Sergeant in World War; Capacity Expected in Month. A circus clown, who was a sergeant in the field artillery overseas during the World war, is the first patient in the new United States veterans’ bureau hospital, Twenty-sixth street and West Riverside drive, today. He is John Donnelly, 51, of 1630 West Michigan street. He suffers from heart disease. Donnelly occupied the first bed today in the 152-bed institution. Within thirty days, John H. Ale, regional veterans’ bureau manager, expects to fill the hospital. Five patients will be admitted daily. The hospital was dedicated Dec. 14. Plans for erection of another wing to the building, to raise the bed space to 300, will be considered by the present session of congress. The institution now consists of the hospital, a nurses’ home, a service unit, and a warehouse.

MODEL SCHOOL SYSTEM CITED Citizenship Training Goal, Says Stetson. “The model school system always should bear in mind that its chief function is to train for effective citizenship,” said Paul C. Stetson, superintendent. of Indianapolis schools, in an address Monday night before the Mystic Tie Masonic lodge at the Masonic temple. “Because we are the metropolis of the typically American cities,” said Stetson, “we should create a school system the most truly representative of the very best thought and procedure in American public education. “It would mean a system free from any hint of partisan or bipartisan politics. “The children should be housed in safe, sanitary, commodious and artistic school surroundings. “The teachers should be selected and retained only upon evidences of merit.” The superintendent asserted that there is no other nation which even “approximates our free public school system in its function, scope, method of support and government.” The Mystic Tie lodge observed past masters’ night and memorial services were held for members who died in the last year.

RETAIN _PLAN POSTS O’Connor, Atherton to Be Renamed by Mayor. Reappointment of George T. O’Connor and J. W. Atherton, Butler university secretary, whose term as city plan commission members expired Jan. 1, will be made soon by Mayor Reginald H. Sullivan, it was learned today. Sullivan said he had not made the appointments formally, but expected to do so within a few days. Action on the vacancies was delayed because of failure of sanitary board members to agree, on a successor to B. J. T. Jeup. Sullivan favored O'Connor for Jeup's post, it was understood. Failure of O. C. Ross and City Engineer A. H. Moore, holdover sanitary board members, to agree on Jeup’s successor, leaves the choice to Circuit Judge Harry O. Chamberlin. CLUB I4EADS Asa Chambers New President of Indianapolis Kiwanians. Asa E. Chambers, secretary of the Bethard Wall Paper Company, will be installed as president of the Indianapolis Kiwanis Club Rt a luncheon Wednesday in the Riley room at the Claypool. Installation of other officers will mark the club's first meeting of 1932. They include: Howard S. Young, vice-president; Fred J. Ostermeyer, treasurer; O. C. Herdrieh. secretary, and Francis P. Hutton. Ernest L. Barr. Arthur M. Hood and Ralph J. Fenstermacher, board members. BAR ~GROUP TO ~MEET Association Will Install Officers, Hear Reports Wednesday. January business meeting of the Indianapolis Bar Association will be held at 6:30 Wednesday night at the Indianapolis Athletic Club. Installation of officers, reports of the treasurer and grievance committee and discussion of activities for 1932 are scheduled for the session, Howard S. Young, president, said. RAZE OLD BUILDING State Makes Way for New Eibrary “Structure; Plans Almost Ready. Wrecking of old buildings on the site of the new state library w’as begun today, it was announced by R. J. Bailey, state librarian. Bailey said that plans and specifications will be ready for bidders near Feb. 1, and that bids will be received Jdarch 1. Dissembling of the site is in charge of the New- Wrecking Company, In-

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Upper—John Donnelly, first patient at the new United States veterans’ bureau hospital, with Dr. H. F. Machlan, clinical director of the hospital, as his history is taken. Lower—The former circus clown prevented from making “mugs” by the thermometer in the hands of Miss Mary H. Culbertson, the hospital’s chief nurse.

HENRY FRANZ DIES OF HEART DISEASE

Paint Company Employe Had Been Resident of City for 35 Years. Henry P. Franz, 56, assistant superintendent of the Indianapolis Paint and Color Company, died of heart disease at his home, 1523 , South East street, Monday. Mr. Franz, born in Louisville, came to Indianapolis thirty-five years ago. Mr. Franz had been associated with this company ten years. Previously he had served the Advance Paint and Color Company for twenty years. He was a member of St. Catherine’s Catholic church. Funeral i arrangements have not been completed. Mrs. Mary J. Williamson, 48, died at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Edward A. Pierson, 1428 Burdsal Parkway after several years’ illness. Twenty-three years ago, Mrs. Williamson came to Indianapolis from Hamilton, 0., her birthplace. Her husband, John P. Williamson, a postoffice employe, died five years ago. Last rites will be held at the Flanner & Euchanan mortuary. Funeral arrangements have not been announced. Howe Rites Wednesday Services for James L. Howe. 80. who died at his home, 2624 North Capitol avenue, will be held at the Flanner ,& Buchanan mortuary at 10 Wednesday with burial in Crown Hill cemetery. Mr. Howe, a retired broker, came to this city sixty-six years ago. Services for Miss Mary Alice Sloan, descendant of a pioneer Indianapolis family, were held today at 11 in Christ Episcopal church with burial in Crown Hill cemetery. Miss Sloan died Sunday in Craig Hall, Atlantic City, N. J., after an illness of several weeks. Last rites were to be held today at St. Mary’s. 0., for A. L. McDonald, 50, of 2264 North New Jersey street, who died Sunday. Mr. McDonald was state representative of the Retail Druggists Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Cincinnati, 0., and had livod in Indianapolis six years. Mildred Williamson Dead Services for Miss Mildred Williamson, 34, who died at the Methodist hospital Sunday night after a short illness, will be held Wednesday at 9 at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral of which she was a member. Burial will be at Emporia, Kan. Miss Williamson, lived in the city sixteen years, resided at 2442 North Illinois street, with her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Williamson. Last rites for Mrs. Susie A. Roberts, 63, 250 North Tacoma avenue, will be held Wednesday at Pleasure ville, Ky. Mrs. Roberts, widow !of Newton Roberts, died at her home Monday after a short illness. Governor Names Judge Governor Harry G. Leslie today i appointed Moses Leopold as judge of I the Jasper-New’ton county circuit I court, succeeding the late George A. Williams. 666 66 I.innid nr Tablet# u**t internally and 066 Salve externally, make a cmplete and effective ireatmrnt lor Ctrirta. $5,000 in Cash Prizes

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It Jarred ’Em By United Press CLEVELAND, Jan. s.—Sinister package. Addressee President Hoover. Suspicious mail clerk. Police conference. Cautious . prying. A jar, labeled “Good for stiff neck, sore throat, croup, lumbago, chilbains, etc., and etc.” Deep groans—relief and chagrin.

DRAFT SALES TAXES Democrats to Urge Levies on Autos, Radios. By United Press * WASHINGTON, Jan. s.—The Democratic tax bill will include some sale taxes, very likely on automobiles and radios and possibly a federal tax on gasoline, Representative Henry T. Rainey, house Democratic floor leader said today. “We will have to have some sales taxes in order to raise sufficient revenue,” Rainey said. “I think automobiles and radios will be included. We also may put a tax on gasoline and include some stamp taxes.” AUTO INJURES MAN LEAVING STREET CAR Salesman Also Is Hurt When Crowded Into Safety Guard. Struck by an auto at Twenty* second street and Central avenue Monday afternoon, Willis Connor, 62, of 2135 'lorth New Jersey street, was injured on the head. Witnesses said he stepped from a street car and walked into the path of an automobile driven by R. D. Hippie, 5548 Broadway. Connor was taken to the city hospital. When his car was crowded into a safety zone guard at Blackford and Washington streets Monday night, Webster C. Rose, North Salem salesman, suffered side and head injuries. He told police the taxi which forced him into the zone marker did not stop. Three men who crashed their automobile into a parked car and fled are sought today by police. The accident occurred at Station street and Roosevelt avenue where Paul Thorp, 2142 North New Jersey street, parked his car. The automobile from which the men fled was believed by police to be a stolen car.

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'CONSPIRACY,' IS VEHLING REPLY ON INDICTMENT Prejudice Roused Against Him by Newspapers, Says Coroner. (Continued from Page 1) others who were ‘'business competitors” seeking to “ruin and destroy the defendant's business and reputation.” Vehling is anunder taker. Delay Filing Venue Motion Attorneys were given an opportuntiy to file a motion for a change of venue by Baker, and the state said no objection would be entered. “We do not care to file such a motion at this time,” Eph Inman ‘told Baker. When Barrett referred to the court's statement that Baker had talked with Vehling several months ago. Baker declared: “I met Vehling in the courthouse basement after reading one or two newspaper articles. I told him it was a reflection on his conduct and if he were not violating the law, it was all right, but if he were, I’d send him to prison as soon as any other man. “These are my convictions. Charge of law violation against a. public office holder is serious. If officials and attorneys can not be trusted, then man is in a bad way.” File in Circuit Court Attorneys for Vehling also filed an abatement plea in circuit court, where impeachment proceedings are pending. First hearing is set before Judge Harry O. Chamberlin next Monday. This plea sets out that similar charges are on file in Johnson county against Vehling and the first case holds the preference. Vehling is charged with seeking $l5O from relatives of Benjamin Stickel, gas victim. He is alleged to have threatened to alter the death verdict unless paid the amount. County commissioners dropped their resignation demands against Vehling today, after receiving an opinion from Charles Clarke, county attorney, that since Vehling’s post is elective they have no authority to demand his withdrawal. “I have nothing to worry about,” Vehling said after the court session. “My attorneys will take care of it.”

BEGIN MURDER TRIAL Jury Selected for Alleged Killer of Deputies. By United Press LAFAYETTE. Ind., Jan. 5.—A jury of one merchant and eleven farmers was selected in Tippecanoe j circuit court here today to try Samuel Baxter, 23, accused of the murder of two deputy sheriffs in 1928. Special Prosecutor A. K. Sills presented the opening statement for the state. E. B. Davidson was' to open the case for the. defense. In the trial of John Burns, who was convicted on the same charges faced by Baxter, the state called twenty-one witnesses. Two of these have died, hence it was believed the state will summon the other nineteen in its attempt to show that Baxter killed Deputies John Grove and Wallace McClure while Baxter and Burns were being taken to the state reformatory. Burns Sis serving a life term. The defense indicated that Baxter will testify in his own behalf and attempt to prove that Burns fired the fatal shots. It is expected that taking of testimony will require three days. Baxter was remarried in the sheriff’s office to the mother of his baby. He wed first under the name of A1 Casey and the second ceremony was for the purpose of giving the child the name of Baxter. SENATE GETS LIST OF HOOSIER POSTMASTERS President Passes Names to Upper House for Approval. By Times Special WASHINGTON, Jan. s.—lndiana postmaster nominations sent to the senate by President Hoover include the following: Grace K. Freeman. Ambov: Guy J. Shaughniss. Aneola: Roscoe V. Dunn. Atlanta: J. Frank McDermonri Jr.. Attica; Neil D. McCallum. Batesville: Edward R. Sieeel. Boonville: Arthur J. McLaughUn. Cedar Lake: Ralph E. Busse. Chester s on; , James E. Reed. Columbus: Robert E. Black. , Corydon: Frost H. Harden. Covington: Ivan W. Blase. Cvnthiana: Harvev E. Mavall, i Decker: Bur S. Balser. Delphi: John W. 1 Sweenev. Bugger: Lester L. Wildman. Dui pont: Wiliam Teutemacher. Dver: John A. ; Thompson. Edinburg: Arthur E. Dill. Ft. Branch: Raymond B. McConnell. Francisco: ; Carl W. Sims. Frankfort: Clvde W. Ward: Gas Citv: Normal V. McClellan. Good Sand; Frank M. Martin. Gosport: Clarence w. Bertram: Haubstadt: George O. Davidson. ! Idaville: Ernest M. Hunt. Kokomo: Harry E. Nichols. Madison: Logan Motsinger. Medora: George H. Merrill. Michigantown: Carlyle D. Barnes. Milford: Harry R. Manlove. Milton; William H. Wright. Montezuma: Philip E. Rose. Mt. Vernon; Henry B. Long. New Harmony; Charles E. Ballance. Oaktown: Dwight N. Hayes. Odon: Pearle H. Mouton. Parker: Nellie G. Haliowell. Pendleton: Llovd Burch. Petersburg: Jacob C. McCarter. Pierceton: Sol. A. Tuttle. Pleasant Lake; Alfred M. Johnson. Princeton: James J. McCauley. Richmond; Ernest A. Bodev: Rising Sun: Hilbert Bennett. Rockport: Frank B. Harding. Rockville: Tver C. Bain. Russellville: Sylvester H. Klueh. Marv-of-the-Woods: Travis E. Carter. Seymour: Alfred W. Hill. Shelburn: Oris T. Kercheval. Sheridan: Newton H. Brown. Star Citv: Charles L. Grishaw. Tipton: Omer R. Huff. Troy; Clvde H. Peters. Vallonia: Gretchen H. Cole. Vevav: Valance U. Slater. Warren: Claude C. Darnell. Wavnetown: James C. Harris. Windfall, and Harrv J. Baker. Worthington. Jewelry Theft Reported Theft of jewelry valued at $l6O from the home of Mrs. Ruth Borrick, 434 North Rural street, was repeated today to detectives.

‘UNCLE JIMMY,’ CITY SERVANT, SUCCUMBS

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“Uncle Jimmy” and “Mother” Dietz

Custodian of City Pest House 23 Years Dies Monday. “Uncle Jimmy” Dietz, 75, for twenty-three years custodian of the city pesthouse, near city hospital, died Monday night at city hospital. For nearly a quarter century it had been his task, with “Mother” Dietz, to operate the detention hospital where all smallpox cases were sent up to a few years ago. In recent years smallpox victims have been treated at the city hospital isolation ward. Thousands of patients were cared for by the couple in their years of service. “Uncle Jimmy” knew that he had a job that nobody else wanted. But he was satisfied, and happy. With his wife, he served as nurse, proprietor, custodian and gardener. His smile and contented attitude gave hope to hundreds of suffering patients. Rarely did he leave the old pesthouse. In recent years his only companions were his wife, his cat and his dog. At times, but not often, he would saunter over to the city hospital to visit his friends, the doctors. COMMITTEE TAKES TAXATION BURDENS Settle, Farm Bureau President, and Kinghan to Name Group. Decision to leave lire tax program for a special legislative session to the committee to be appointed by William Settle, president of the Indiana Farm Bureau, and John Kinghan, meat packer, was reached by farm bureau directors today. It was felt that as the bureau will have representations upon the special committee, there is no need to enlarge upon the tax equalization suggestions already made, according to James R. Moore, editor of the Hoosier Farmer. The board declared that it was well satisfied with the progress made by the bureau in 1031, and urged a campaign to increase the membership 10 per cent in 1932.

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OUSTER IGNORED BY ROAD CHIEF C. F. Mann Clings to Post; Gharges Awaited. County highway work was continued today under direction of Charles W. Mann, Republican, who still is at his post as superintendent, despite county commissioners’ orders ousting him. “It is my purpose to remain on the job and keep the work going for I still am superintendent,” Mann asserted. Simultaneously, assistants of John S. Mann, Democrat, named by commissioners to succeed to the highway post, remained at home, pending settlement of the dispute. Democratic Commissioners Tom Ellis and Dow W. Vorhies, board president, conferred with County Attorney Charles B. Clarke in their efforts to oust Charles Mann, who holds a contract for two more years service. Although commissioners declare they will get rid of Mann by “trying him on charges of incompetency, malfeasance and neglect of duties,” no such charges had been filed today. Saturday has been set as the trial date. RADICALISM IS ‘BOOMED’ Old Soap Box Issues Now Vital Business Problems, Says Frank. By United Press NEW YORK, Jan. 5.—01d soap box issues argued by agitators row have become problems of business necessity, Dr. Glenn Frank, president of the University of Wisconsin, believes. The educator, here in connection with publishing a book, called attention to many industrial leaders now arguing for high w-ages, rhort hours and low prices as corner stones of business stability.

JAN. 5. 1932

BROTHERS WHO SLEW SIX DIE IN POUCE TRAP Missouri Outlaws Killed in Houston, Tex., After Bullet Battle. (Continued from Page 1) Springfield shooting, which occurred late Saturday, and to have driven a stolen automobile to Texas, wrecking it in their haste to reach Houston, where Harry’s bride lives. Call to Police Three shots were heard behind the closed door of the bathroom, after the gas bombs were tossed in. These were followed by a shout of “Come and get us—we’re dead.” . The officers, suspecting a ruse, waited until the tear gas cleared. Then the bodies were removed. Harry Young was taken in an ambulance to a hospital, where stimulants were given him. Detectives began at once to question him regarding the identity of his companions in the Springfield masascre, in which Sheriff Marcel Hendrix and five other officers were mowed down by concentrated machine gun and shotgun fire. Refuses to Talk Detectives were particularly anxious to determine whether Charles (Pretty Boy) Floyd. Oklahoma outlaw sought for four murders, had been with the Young boys, as was suspected. A few minutes later, Harry died, refusing to the end to answer the detectives’ questions. “I won’t talk,” he said. Thus was fullfilled the prophecy of their mother and sisters the brothers, despite machine-gun-backed bravado in fighting off the. Springfield (Mo.) officers, would not be taken alive, because they feared to face the law. The news flashed back to Sprignfield, to the widow of Sheriff Hendrix, now wearing her husband’s star as his successor. Two other members of the gang that killed Sheriff Hendrix and five other officers and wounded three more, apparently are still at large. Mrs. Hendrix is in charge of the search.

Greeting to Old Friends The Illinois Central System starts 1932 with “Old Customer Week.” The first full week of the year has been set aside by the railroad for greeting those who have been its patrons for considerable periods of time. Seconding the re* newal of our pledge of efficient service, the representatives of out organization in all parts of the United States and in foreign countries ’will extend in person their pledges in support. Old friends ar# I y comfort, old a valued asset to any business concern. Time tests all relationships and confirms those that are worthy. The Illinois Central System hopes M may long continue to serve those whom it has pleased. Constructive criticism and suggestions are Invited. President, Illinois Centre! System Chicago, January 1, 1932. • This railroad is now hoginning its eighty-second yoar of efficient public service. • ILLINOIS CENTRAL SYSTEM DEPENDABLE FOB II TEAKS i