Indianapolis Times, Volume 44, Number 30, Indianapolis, Marion County, 15 June 1932 — Page 2

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EVERETT SANDERS SLATED FOR CHAIRMAN OF G. 0. P.; DAWES BOOM IS LAUNCHED Chicago Committee Broadcasts Plea to Nominate General for President and Shelve Hoover. INDIANA INVITED TO JOIN MOVE Hoosiers Shy Away From Proposal; Watson and Leslie Mentioned for Second Place on Ticket. BY BEN STERN CHICAGO, June 15.—Shrouded in deepest secrecy, two events occurred here late Tuesday night and early today that put Indiana in the forefront of the Republican national convention and political picture. They are: P'irst, Everett Sanders of Terre Haute, former old Fifth district congressman, who resigned to become secretary to Calvin Cooiidge, has been selected by President Hoover to be chairman of the Republican national committee.

His election is slated at the first formal meeting of the committee following the national convention, it was learned authoritatively by The Times today. Second—The movement to draft Charles Gates Dawes for the Republican presidential nomination war, started here quietly Tuesday night and the Indiana delegation was the first invited to get behind the movementGoodrich Move Fails It was learned by The Times that President Hoover decided on Sanders after sifting the field, which included Postmaster-General Walter F. Brown, Frank C. Knox, Chicago publisher; William M. Butler, Massachusetts, and Ray Benjamin of California. He is slated to succeed Senator Simeon D. Fess of Ohio, attempts to put over Ex-Governor James Goodrich of Indiana failed, when it was learned that all the Republican leaders were opposed to any preferment or honor being given him and woqld not get behind him. It was indicated that Sanders will be chairman in name, only, while Postmaster Brown will be the real general for the campaign. Sanders, chief sergeant at arms of the convention, has been an at-torney-lobbyist in Washington since the Cooiidge administration terminated. May Seek Senate Post He came to Indiana in the 1930 campaign to speak in behalf of the Republican congressional candidates, and his prospective election is expected to stimulate his candidacy for the post now held by Senator Arthur R. Robinson, which expires in 1932. Indiana's prohibition repeal plank, adopted at the Republican state convention last.jvpek and written by Henry w. Marshall, Lafayette publiser, is the basis of the plank framed today by five wet members of the national convention resolutions committee who were ignored when Senator Simeon Fess, national chairman, selected the subcommittee on prohibition! Senator Hiram Bingham, repeal leader, declared when he announced the plank, that Marshall’s ideas and the Indiana temperance pronouncements were used as a model. Will Carry Fight to Floor He added that the six who pledged themselves against the proposed Hoover plank will fight it in the committee session this afternoon and then carry the battle to the floor on a minority report. Framers of the repeal plank are Bingham, Marshall, Frank Hitchcock of Arizona, John F. Harris of Florida, Ambrose Kennedy of Rhode Island and Jeremiah Evarts of Vermont. Indiana delegates expressed bitterness because Marshall was not appointed to the Garfield-Fess subcommittee, and asserted that the publisher, in a telephone conversation with Senator James E. Watson, declared he would not recede from his repeal position and that this caused him to be thumbed down when the pro-Hoover plank committee was selected. Circulars entitled “Can a Republican Win in November?” and signed by the “Republican Citizens’ ‘Draft Dawes’ Committee of Chicago,” inclosed in an envelope bearing the printed address of the Indiana delegation at the Palmer house, were delivered there by messenger boy during the dinner given by Will IF Hays, movie dictator. Fearful of announcing what was contained in the circulars, leaders of the delegation destroyed them and made no announcement of their receipt. Other States Sounded But it afterward was learned that leaders of forty-six other delegations also were sent similar packets lauding Dawes as a presidential candidate, and declaring that “Hoo- I veer can not be re-elected.” California delegates did not receive the circulars. It also was learned that plans of the committee include the staging a demonstration Thursday afternoon after the galleries of the Chicago stadium have been loaded with Dawes boosters of the city, and when nominations for the presidency are asked. That some belief exists in Washington that Curtis is to be dropped overboard was indicated today, when Senator James E. Watson held a telephone conversation with Marshall, resolutions committee member, and was particularly anxious regarding the vice-presidential situation. He is said to have inquired regarding the movement launched by John S. Moorman of Knox, Michigan City penitentiary trustee, to offer Governor Harry G. Leslie as a vice-presidential candidate. Marshall declared it “would be unkind” to the Governor to start such a movs and Leslie, upon his arrival for the dinner, said that he “absolutely was not and would not be a candidate.” Telegrams boosting Leslie were sent to members of the delegation. Later, it was reported that certain California delegates, who felt that Curtis would not be a great help to i

! the ticket and that a much stronger j member of the old guard was needed ias a running mate for President I Hoover, were considering Watson, I because of his position and geo- ; graphical location and a caucus for i that purpose was being discussed. The “draft Dawes” circular, after I asserting that the “sentiment of | your erstwhile loyal Republican ! home folks is anti-Hoover and that a large percentage of the inde- ; pendent voters will vote for anybody but Hoover,” declared: “It is our sincere belief that Presij dent Hoover, if renominated, can not win in November. “We are convinced that the majority of Republican voters do not want him for their standard bearer and that most of you delegates greatly would prefer someone else as the nominee. “We are convinced that the Republican party should break with tradition for its own good.” Saying that it is merely a custom to renominate a President, it continued to declare, “just because Mr. Hoover now is in the White House should not make it necessary to renominate him if Republicans do not want him.’’ After continuing a discussion ot the “foolishness of renominating Hoover, the circular adds: “May we then offer a suggestion —we have right here in Chicago a candidate who has the qualities President, Hoover lacks. Called Ideal Candidate “The man knows nothing of this appeal made by a few of his admirers- He has not (in contrast with the incumbent of the high office) made any attempt to secure the nomination. But he would make an ideal President and could win for the Republicans in November. “We refer to Charles Gates Dawes.” Indiana delegates are enthusiastically for Dawes for the vice-preSi-dcncy, if no home candidate makes a bid, but indicate that they do not want to get out on a limb with Dawes for the presidential nomination. PATCH LEAK IN POOL Rhodius Tank Won’t Be Ready for Use Until Thursday. Just a tough break. That's what the boys and girls in the neighborhood of Rhodius park are saying today. # After getting all ready for a good swim in the Rhodius pool today, and after patching up all the moth holes in their swimming suits, they learned late Tuesday that a leak had sprung in the tank. The leak was discovered Tuesday when the pool was given its baptism to water for the 1932 season. H. W. Middlesworth, recreation director, announced that the leak will be patched, and the pool ready for use by Thursday. CHURCH SPONSORS FETE Directs Celebration in Observance of Paving Job Opening. Opening of new paving of West* Michigan street between Tibbs and Luett. avenues will be celebrated Friday and Saturday under auspices of the Fairfax Christian church. One of the features will be pushmobile race with T. E. (Pop) Myers and other Indianapolis Speedway officials in charge. The celebration will include home beautification and popularity contests. PICKS TAX REV iEWERS Center Township Assessor Names Group to Hear Complaints. John C. McCloskey, Center township assessor, today announced appointment of a review board to hear complaints on township real estate j appraisals. Complaints on assessments in the mile square will be heard bv John ! Kirch and George T. Wheldon; I complaints on factories and indus- j trial buildings by W M. Miller and i Samuel J. Preston, and residential 1 property complaints by Norbert J.! Fox and Noble C. Hilgenberg.

In the Cards By United Pres* CLEVELAND, June 15.—A quarrel during a game of rummy with her husband had brought death today to Mrs. John O. Steer, 36. The husband. a middle-aged dentist, will be charged formally with murder, prosecutors announced. Mrs. Steer died from gunshot wounds and blows said to have been inflicted with the handle of a revolver. The dentist first told police the injuries were caused by burglars who entered their bedroom Sunday night. He later confessed, police said, that he had attacked his wife when she tried to shoot him over an argument concerning systems of playing rummy. Steer is alleged to have said that it was the first serious dispute in many years of married life.

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ASKS FOR OLD SCHOOL RIGHTS Williams Favors Giving | County Heads Power. Plea for the restoration of au- | thority to county superintendents of schools was voiced today by Charles O. Williams, secretary of [the Indiana State Teasers' Assofciation, in an address* the semiannual meeting of the Indiana County Superintendents’ Association at the Lincoln. Greater efficiency, economy and educational value were cited as advantages of the plan. Major Norman A. Imrie of Culver military academy, in a speech on "What America Needs,” stated that “Light, Heat and Power” were the requisites as symbolical of greater intelligence, sympathy and aggresj siveness. The afternoon speakers were to include George C. Cole, state school i superintendent, and representatives : of the state department. Ben Watt, Republican nominee for the office of I state superintendent of instruction, i was introduced to the meeting by Fred T. Gladden, presideent of the association. EX-COP IN DEATH TRIAL | Former State Policeman Accused of Fairground Killing. B)/ 1 nitril Pres* NEWCASTLE, Ind., June 15. State testimony in the trial of Carl Springmire, former state policeman, accused of of slaying Staley Coomes at the Fayette county fair last September, was continued today, with Raymond Springer, Republican I gubernatorial nominee, defending j Springmire. Springer presented the opening argument after a jury of ! farmers was accepted. Has No Sign of Asthma Now "I Buffered with asthma for over a j year," says Mrs. Helen Skaags, 717 E. ! 11th St., Indianapolis. "Much of the time I was unable to do anything and could not sleep at night. The first bottle of Naeor brought relief. In all. T took !) bottles, and my asthma yis I gone. I haven't had a sign of it for i three months now, and am feeling fine." Kind out how thousands have found lasting relief. Their letters and other vital information will be sent free, j Write to Naeor Medicine Cos.. 408 State j Life Bldg.. Indianapolis, Indiana.—Advertisement. Don’t Irritate Your Intestines Some laxatives are irritating to the sensitive intestinal nerves. Others increase intestinal bulk (like fodder), part of which always remains behind to ferment and decay. Others “lubricate,” coating intestinal walls with oily' 1 fluid, which may interfere with digestion. Don’t take a chance. Use French Lick Salts, the remarkably efficient systemic regulator. Easily and naturally, it produces thorough elimination; ! tones and regulates all body secretions and excretions, promotes normal functioning of all these delicately - balanced processes, causing them to work harmoniously. Quickly relieves even stubborn constipation. Makes you feel FINE! French Lick Salts is a blend of the same health-giving mineral salts found in the spring waters • tamoos Franck Lick Sprats. In era* water it ■Huitssi— merrily, is aa (kraaltasting sa a fine fountain *rkk. Ta keep “raftrar," taka a little at feast once sack weak. If yen an redacts#, taka Franck U* Salts as an aid. Today, at ytmr j *•*'• bvr e feattMi bettfe. Me. —Advertisement, * .. a

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In a Nutshell BY HENRY McLEMORE United Press Staff Correspondent CONVENTION STADIUM, CHICAGO, June 15.—Scorning the temptation of straddle or side-step the issue, the Republican convention Tuesday came out flat-footedly and unequivocally for the American flag and Abraham Lincoln.

who has watched the course of events in this country in recent years can doubt that the nation is at the parting of the ways. We can restore to free men the right to live their lives as they see fit ... We can accept the alien notion that the state is, of right, supreme over the individual . . . “The government extorts its revenue from the citizens and then uses the income to harass business, thus further reducing the possibilities for profit. “Without profits, business men can not repay their debts and can not accumulate capital neeaeci iji expansion. That, in turn, causes unemployment.”

SNELL BRANDS DEMOCRATS AS ‘FAULTFINDERS Calls Foes *A Mob of Feuds’ as He Becomes Chairman of Convention. BY MORRIS DE HAVEN TRACY I'nllfd Press Sts It Correspondent CHICAGO. June 15.—Representative Bertrand H. Snell of New York sounded the trumpets of expected victory before the Republican national convention today. Delivering his address as permanent chairman pf the convention, he glorified with eloquence the record of President Herbert Hoover 1 and his administration: compared his methods with those of that other engineer President. George Washington: and ridiculed the Democrats as “100 per cent perfect” in the role of a “fault-finding, cavilling minority opposition.” “We never have become a disorganized mob under the pressure of | great emergencies.” he cried referring to the Republican party. “We never have offered quack remedies for national disorders.” ‘Hoover Only Leader’ The speech was an old-time, ringing burst of oratory designed to fire the enthusiasm of Republicans and send them forth a fighting I force, determined to wring victory from the ballot boxes in November. As did Senator Dickinson, thg keynoter. Snell avoided all reference to prohibition. Snell reviewed the story of the present session of congress and the failure of the Democratic leaders to hold their forces in line. “This much must be stated to their credit,” he cried, “as long as they followed the leadership of the one man in America who furnished leadership in this great crises —Herbert Hoover—they functioned in splendid fashion. "But when they set out to carry forward their own program they exhibited colossal incapacity, hopeless division and disintegration with the result that there was complete col- | lapse of their party machinery.” “Chaos in Own Ranks” Confidence was destroyed, he told the convention, by the situation in the house of representatives. “The nation is asked to accept confusion as a national policy and disorder as a rule of government.” Jhe said, speaking of Democratic bids for victory. “The Democratic party is a mob of fueds and of factions unable to bring order out of'chaos in its own ranks.’” He reviewed Republican accomplishments beginning with the days of Lincoln and the building of the transcontinental railroads and ending with “the dreary battle against world-wide depression.” “In Lincoln's day,” he recited, “the people stood loyally by their President, who brought them out of the shadow of disunion. In Hoover's day, the people stand loyally by the President, who is bringing the country out of the shadow of j vast economic adversity." He digressed to defend the Republican tariff. i “That law has kept over 40,000,i COO American citizens at work in

Will ‘Cracks’ By United Pres* CHICAGO. June 15. —Will Hays, the motion picture man, has shaken so many hands that the second finger on his right hand cracked open. But that didn't prevent him playing host to about 150 Indiana Republicans Tuesday night at a dinner party.

LONG MOBILIZES ‘PAY ROLL ARMY’ IN TAX^ BATTLE 1,600 Parade to Relief Hearing: Assailed by Press. By United Prrs* BATON ROUGE. La.. June 15 Sixteen hundred state and city employes from New Orleans, who mobilized under “secret orders,” rushed to the state capitol and thronged the senate chamber during an open hearing on tax relief, were back at their jobs today. The demonstration, termed editorially the “parade of the pay roll brigade,” and purportedly authorized by United States Senator Huey P. Long, drew scathing fire from newspapers, The demonstrators, from almost every branch of public welfare work, received “marching orders” when they reported for work Tuesday. A sixteen-coach train carried them from New Orleans to Baton Rouge. A climax was reached when twenty New Orleans policemen, fully equipped with tear gas and *riot guns, sped out of town to reinforce the “brigade.” The “brigade” reached the senate chamber to find 200 representatives of the Louisiana Taxpayers’ Association at the open hearing on state economy proposals. Senator Long dominated the assembly, and ridiculed the taxpayers. spite of world-wide adversity,” he shouted. And then he recalled George Washington. “Washington as an engineer, solved stupendous and vexatious problems for the benefit of mankind,” he said. “It was said of Washington then, as it is said of Hoover today, that he was not a politician. In the baser sense he was not. but in the higher sense he had the profound political instinct of statesmanship and his statesmanship was good politics. The subtratum of Wahington's statesmanhip was his engineering experience, his practical accomplishments and his profound human sagacity. “President Hoover’s mind is the mind of an engineer. He first gets his facts and then he acts. No engineer has attained success by deciding his problems on a basis of expedience. . . . “Herbert Hoover, the engineer President of the United States, is solving and will solve stupendous and vexatious problems, as did our first engineer President, for the benefit of all mankind.”

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REPEAL PLANK DEMANDED BY PENNSYLVANIA Resolution Carries, 55-17; War Rages in Other State Caucuses. By United Press CHICAGO. June 15.—A resolution | placing the Pennsylvania delegation on record as favoring immediate modification of the Volstead act and repeal of the eighteenth amendment was carried at a state caucus ! today, 55 to 17. The resolution, introduced by James M. Hazlett. Philadelphia, provided for the state delegation ito reconvene immediately after adoption of the national platform and voice its wet sentiments. Joseph Mackrell, leading Pennsylvania wet, has prepared a resoI lution demanding withdrawal of i Tuesday’s adoption of the resolution to resubmit the prohibition question. Mackrell charged that the resolution was passed by “trickery” during the absence of many unalterable wets. His resolution will bo introduced after the national convention session this afternoon. Battle in Illinois Caucus The Illinois delegation, deadlocked over election of a national committeeman, engaged in a battle that reminded former Mayor William Hale (Big Bill) Thompson of Chicago of the 1924 Democratic convention. “What is this?’’ the picturesque 200-pound leader asked, "another Democratic convention? It sounds just like Alabama's twenty-four votes for Oscar Underwood.” Ballot after ballot was taken without result, and today it seemed the Republican national committee might be called upon to decide th® issue. Contestants were Frank L. Smith, repected United States senator, who was leading on the thirty-first ballot; Governor Louis L. Emmerson, Roy O. West, present member of the national committee, and Georg® Harding. Chicago leader. Wisconsin Delegates Clash Asa relaxation from their monotonous task, the Illinois delegates took off to recommend a platform plank calling for repeal of th® eighteenth amendment. The never-ending struggle between Wisconsin regulars and th® La Follette faction of the party broke out anew. The regulars presented a resolution to the credentials committee condemning the nine La Follette members of the delegation for refusal to pledge support to the party nominee and platform and refusal to rise in tribute at the convention* to the national colors and President Hoover. A flat demand for ouster of the La Follette group was overruled by a majority of the regulars, who feared this might make martyrs of the progressives. Buy from Times advertisers . . , it may win a hundred dollars for you.