Indianapolis Times, Volume 43, Number 281, Indianapolis, Marion County, 2 April 1932 — Page 3

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PROGRESSIVES LIKELY TO TURN TO DEMOCRATS Republican Insurgents See No Hope Within Party for Hoover Revolt. BV RAYMOND CLAPPER United Press Staff Correspondent WASHINGTON, April 2.—Refusal this week of Governor Gifford Pinchot to enter the Oregon presidential primary emphasied the bewilderment of homeless progressives in this year's presidential campaign. Republican insurgents, progressives, liberals and dissenters apparently will be compelled this year to seek self-expression by switching to the Democrats. The huge primary vote in North Dakota for Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt, which exceeded the regular Democratic vote of the state, indicated that insurgent Republicans there at least see hope chiefly ; in the Democratic party this year, j Wisconsin Standing Alone The refusal of Pinchot, one of President Hoover’s severest and most persistent critics, to carry the opposition fight in Oregon, served to write a final footnote to the abandoned plans of progressives to •work up a protest campaign against the renomination of the President, j Apparently, Wisconsin is to be j left to stand alone in its customary insurgency. The Wi.sconsin presi- ! der.tial primary Tuesday probably will result in selection of twentyseven Republican convention delegates hostile to the President. They probably will be pledged to Senator George W. Norris of Nebraska, dean of the Republican in- j surgents. For years, Wisconsin has ! sent a dissenting delegation to the Republican convention. Murray Provides Test The discouragement of progressive Republicans elsewhere is not expected to cause any break in this tradition now. Otherwise, the story of the Republican insurgents this year has been a discouraging one, from their point of view. Despite the continuation of the depression, no reaction has crystal* lized in the presidential race. The clearest test has been the campaign of Governor William H. (Alfalfa Bill) Murray of Oklahoma. An eloquent spokesman for the discontented, he failed to live up to expectations in the North Dakota primary. He failed to make his appeal effective in the recent lowa Democratic convention. He lost clear out contests to the less radical Roosevelt in both instances. No Big Revolt Started The conclusion generally drawn from his experience is that while Roosevelt is gathering votes in the middle western primaries because he is represented there as a progressive and a liberal, the country is not yet ready to move away far to the left. In other words, it may be dissatisfied with conditions, but is not yet ready to kick over the applecart. There is no sign of an incipient revolt against Mr. Hoover in the Republican party. There will be a real attempt to reverse the party’s stand on prohibition, but thil will be led by the most conservative regular Republicans, who will stand by Mr. Hoover for the nomination to the last ditch, while trying to force him to reverse his stand on prohibition. MODERN BOY’S IDEA OF PLAY IS COSTLY L’ses Big League Baseball Instead of Hand-Wound One of Yore. By United Press DETROIT, April 2?—The modern boy, here, doesn't play baseball as boys of a decade ago played “one ol’ cat,” a list of baseball equipment to be purchased by the board of education has revealed. Instead of the hand-wound ball ! of former years, present day youth I plays with big league balls cost- I ing sll a dozen. The 25-cent bat, j which the team "chipped in” to j buy, has been displaced by sls-a---dozen bats. Detroit school boys wear uniforms costing $6.60 each, the list disclosed, and the team catcher wears a $2.75 rhest protector, a $4.50 mask, a $6 mitt, and $4.50 shin guards. ENEMIES SINCE 1910 Trotski-Stalin’s Feud Long-Stand-in, Letter of Dictator Shows. By United Press MOSCOW. April 2. —Joseph Stalin’s feud with Leon Trotski dates back at least to 1910, a letter by Stalin written that year shows. A copy of the letter, addressed to Lenin, recently has been discovered and is published with elaborate commentaries by the magazine Bolshevik. Writing from his exile in Vologda province, Stalin sided with Lenin, then an emigre in Europe, as against Trotski in connection with the latter’s proposal of a bloc of various revolutionary elements. Every document tending to show that Stalin was a better supporter of Lenin that was Trotsky now is being given the utmost publicity. A band concert and the play, “Mammy's Lil’ Wild Rose.” will be given for the benefit of the Sunshine Mission, 744 Virginia avenue, April 15 at 7:30 at school No. 39, State and Lexington avenues. Criminal Judge Frank P. Baker, vicepresident of the mission, will be master of ceremonies.

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It may be that Prince Nicholas of Rumania hopes to reign as king of the speedway. Anyhow, here you see him—with his commoner bride —as they made ready to compete in the annual Paris-to-Nice automobiie race. They won. The prince went to France to live after his marriage to the divorced wife of a former cabinet official aroused the anger of his brother. King Carol.

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Evelyn Brent By United Press HOLLYWOOD, April 2.—Suit seeking $750 has been filed here against Evelyn Brent, regal brunet star of the films. It is alleged she failed to pay for clothing.

WIDOW WINS ESTATE 15-Year Court Fight Ends for Soldier's Insurance. Fifteen-year court battle over the estate of an Indianapolis man killed in the World war ended Friday when Probate Judge Smiley N. Chambers adjudged Mrs. Tressie Barr, 31, of Franklin, 111., as his widow, and awarded her $3,000 remaining in the estate. Four relatives of the man, Delmar Davis, contested distribution of the estate to Mrs. Barr, alleging she lived with Davis only five days before being separated when Davis enlisted in the United States army in 1916. Mrs. Barr married a second time. At the hearing. Chambers held Mrs. Barr to be legal recipient of the estate over claims of the relatives, two brothers and two sisters of Davis. “A Night In Dixie.” a musical comedy, will be staged by Golden Rule Booster Club, U. O. W., April 11, at 116 West Maryland street. Cast members will be Frank Nelson. Ollie Treiter, Ida Jenkins and Vivian Good. H. G. Johnson is director.

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GETS INSURANCE POST Walter B. Williams Is Appointed to State Clerkship. Appointment of Walter B. Williams to the position of chief securities clerk in the insurance department was announced Friday by John C. Kidd, state insurance commissioner. Williams has been a field examiner. He is a son-in-law of M. E. Foley, Democratic member of the Indiana state prison board - of trustees. Williams succeeds Herman B. Gray, who retired from the position due to ill health, Kidd announced. WIDEN FAR TRAINING Rhode Island State College to Add 42 Courses Next Fall. By United Press KINGSTON, R. 1., April 2.—An expansion program to be started next fall eventually will add fortytwo courses to the curriculum of the school of agriculture at Rhode Island State college. “The experience of the last two or three years in Rhode Island agriculture,” said President Raymond G. Bressler, “demonstrates the need for careful study of agriculture as a profession as well as a vocation. The new curriculum is designed to meet both needs.”

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TAMMANY MARK ON ROOSEVELT, SAY REFORMERS Rabbi Wise and Dr. Holmes Resent Refusal to Oust Two Officials. By United Press NEW YORK, April 2.—" The Tapi- . many brand” is as clear on the record of Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt “as the stripes of a tiger,” Dr John Haynes Holmes and Rabbi Stephen S. Wise replied to Roosevelt's rebuke in refusing their request that he act to remove two New York Democratic officials. The stinging reply came as a letter read during a meeting conducted by two city affairs committee chairmen Friday night. It said the Governor was guilty of the "sheerest quibbling,” that he was “weak and “ambitious,” a “dangerous combination”; that he had removed Sheriff Thomas M. Farley only when Samuel Seabury, counsel for the Hofstadter committee, compelled him to act. View His Record The Governor had rebuked the two clergymen as “publicity seekers” with little regard for the rights to justice held by others; he said they wanted him to exert pressure on a court, and to remove a man elected by voters who knew his complete record when they elected him. Wise and Holmes had urged the removal of Sheriff James A. McQuade of Kings county because of unexplained bank deposits, the cause of Farley’s removal from office. Roosevelt had replied that McQuade’s acts were a matter of public knowledge when he was elected, tlTat Farley’s were not revealed until after election. They had urged Roosevelt to “exert pressure” on Surrogate Heatherington, considering charges and a request for removal of John Theofel, chief clerk of Queens sugrogate’s court, and a Democratic political leader. Roosevelt refused on the ground that Theofel was entitled to a hearing, and that such “pressure” was contrary to public welfare. “Driven to Silence” “You have shown more indignation in attacking us,” the letter declared, “than you have demonstrated against all the corruption revealed in New York City in recent months.” Holmes and Wise accused Roosevelt of “aiding and abetting the Tammany leaders,” saying: “Your whole attitude of adroit evasion of responsibility in the investigation of New York City was admirably summed up by Judge Seabury in his speech in Cincinnati when he said: “ ‘The power of Tammany hall not only is a menace in New York City—it is a menace to the nation as well. It drives public men, whose instincts would lead them to speak out in protest against the corruption that has been revealed, to a solemn silence.’ ” FEE REFUND TALKED Tow-In Drivers Who Paid May Seek Rebate. Possibility that refunds might be obtained by motorists who paid fees under the automobile tow-in ordinance, held unconstitutional Friday by Municipal Judge William H. Sfiaeffer, was dismissed today by James E. Deery, ctiy attorney, with the declaration “I don’t know of any way it could be done.” Officials have not yet decided whether the city will appeal to circuit court. Deery and members of his staff will meet early next week with the safety board to decide upon a course of action. The towing in of improperly parked cars was ordered stopped Friday by Police Chief Mike Mosrissey shortly alter Sheaffer announced his decision, which was in the case of Jack Klein, 322 North Capitol avenue. Copper near the surface of the ground is said to check growth of vegetation. For this reason airplanes are being used in Africa to spot likely deposits of copper.

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J, Harry Miles J. Harry Miles, president of the Indianapolis Home Builders Association, which sponsored the building of the 1932 model home, 5240 Cornelius avenue, in connection with the home show which opens today at the state fangrounds. OFFICER LEAVES FOR ENGLAND IN LINDBERGH HUNT Norfolk Go-Betweens Hint New Development in Search for Baby. By United Press HOPEWELL, N. J., April 2.—News of the departure of Major Charles Schoeffel for England indicated today that the police are following hitherto unrevealed clews in the Lindbergh kidnaping case. Colonel H. Norman Schwartzkopf, in a press bulletin Friday, revealed that Schoeffel sailed on the Mauretania Monday. Schwartzkopf’s only comment was: “Major Schoeffel is under special instructions, and no further information about his mission will be given out until he returns.” It was assumed Schoeffel would confer with Scotland Yard authorities in London. Servants Once Absolved Attention was directed to Great Britain early in the investigation when New Jersey state police sought information on Betty Gow, the kidnaped Lindbergh baby’s nurse, who formerly resided in Glasgow, Scotland, and about Ollie Wheatley, the Lndbergh’s English butler, and his wife. But after receiving reports from Scotland Yard, local officials absolved members of the household from suspicion. They repeatedly insisted Miss Gow was not under suspicion. There also were uncomfirmed reports at one stage that the baby had been smuggled out of the country. Norfolk Angle Watched Meanwhile, anew development in the negotiations at Norfolk, Va., with men claiming to be the kidnapers was hinted by Rear Admiral Guy Burrage. He declined to discuss it, however. It was learned that Mrs. John H. Curtis, wife of the shipbuilder, who with Admiral Burrage and Dean H. Dobson-Peacock are conducting negotiations there, left the city soon after Dean Dobson-Peacock returned Tuesday. Her destination was not known. Burrage denied that the “new development” had been the means of fixing a definite time within which the negotiators might expect the child’s return. New “Jafsie” Ad Appears In New York the American published another public notice in the mysterious “Jafsie” series, which sorr> observers have interpreted as notes from Lindbergh’s agents to the kidnapers. The latest note read: “Yes. Everything O. K. Jafsie.” None of the notes has contained any specific reference to the Lindbergh kidnaping, and Hopewell authorities have refused to com--1 ment on them.

RICH PHYSICIAN IS SAVED FROM KIDNAP GANG Rescued by Secret Six of Chicago Without Ransom Being Paid; Two Held. By United Press PEORIA, 111., April 2.—The Chicago Secret Six, unique organization of business men crime fighters today scored another victory with the return to his home unharmed, and without payment of ransom, of Dr. James H. Parker, 65, wealthy physician kidnaped March 14. Coincident with the safe return of the physician, two well-known Peoria men were taken into custoday on orders of Alexander Jamie, Secret Six director, who. with several detectives, has been working secretly on the case since the disappearance of Dr. Parker. The men were Joseph H. Pursifull. attorney, and J. W. Betson, contractor, and onetime mayoralty candidate. Although several demands for ransom were made to Parker's wife during the abduction. Police Chief Thomas McCann, said the kidnaping was not for ransom. Parker, who is president of the Tax Securities Corporation of Chicago, was kidnaped by enemies for an unrevealed purpose, McCann said. “The men who seized me,” Parker said, “treated me well at all times. I was given decent food and my health did not suffer.” Jamie revealed the two men were taken into custody Wednesday after, he charged, they had attempted to act the role of go-betweens in the abduction. Both of the men have been prominent in local reform activities. Release of the physician came after the local police were believed to have dropped all activity in the case at the request of Parker’s wife. The physician was abducted on the night of March 14 shortly after he left his home to drive to his club. Jamie refused to reveal the exact nature of the secret six investigation of the case. DUMMY MODEL TO WED Hollywood Theater Employe Picks Telephone Girl for Bride. By United Press LOS ANGELES, April 2.—ls Charles Sinsabaugh is the “dummy” partner during his married life, he only will be living up to his job. While posing as a wax dummy in a Hollywood theater, he met Helen Cole, telephone operator, and Sunday night they will be married.

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’‘DARK TOAD’ IS VICTOR IN RACE Champions and Favorites Lose Thrilling Dash. By United Press PALM SPRINGS. Cal., April 2. Champions and favorites of the toad racing world were in disgrace today, eclipsed by the feat of “Yellow Gold,” a dark toad entry which j rcurried across the finish line Friday to win the international horned toad derby before a distinguished gather- ! ing. The fickle favorites such as “Arizona Bill,” entered by Governor George Hunt of Arizona, and “Suni shine Ike,” entry of Governor James Rolph Jr. of California, failed to place in the qualifying heats. “Yellow Gold,” entry of George F. Mieding of Los Angeles, nearly lost the race a foot from the finish line when he stopped a moment for breath. Free State Delays Reply By United Press DUBLIN, April 2.—Delivery of the Free State’s reply to the British note warning against abolition of the oath of allegiance and retention of land annuities was delayed today for further consideration early next week.