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—This Is Your Column— You Say It Be Your Own Columnist; Page One Is Wide Open for Your Views. Editor Times—SINCE the five local men of Italian extraction received from the Itrlian government through the local vice-consul the medals of , merit, letters have appeared in protest and in defense of this action. To my mind the parties concerned have gone "haywire.” I care not whether the recognition is or is not deserved by these men. They have done some things in behalf of the Ualians/of this city. I, however, io protest vigorously the designaion of their work as an advancement of Italian culture. Have these men stood up in defense when the honor and dignity of the Italian people were questioned? Has their work been an advantage to the young people of Italian descent in this city? The matter of fact is that the supposed Italian culture advanced by these men and the organizations they represent is non-existent. f. In this city I have looked in vain for any evidence of a movement for promotion and inculcation of the arts and sciences that have made the Italian people famous. The work done by these men comes rather under the designation of parade marshals and promoters of dinners and dances to honor someone of the great men of Italy. A READER. u u u Editor Times—--IAM one of the criminals (so called by Herb Hoover) who were evicted at the President's orders. For the last year I have been traveling about the country trying to get odd jobs, most of the time in logging camps or shipping on freighters. I have a wife and four children whom I must support in some manner. The police chief was kind to us unfortunates. People brought is food and clothing and understood our position and tried to help us. But Hoover (the commander-in-chief of the army and navy and veterans) would not even listen to us. Instead, he turned the Ft. Myer troops out with drawn bayonets and tanks. Men died at the President's I order. I can’t quite forget that. I still see it. I am hoping that Franklin Roosevelt will really do things. It’s worth the change. EUGENE JONES. *r # # Editor Times —

THE TIMES certainly deserves a bouquet for being so generous and open minded regarding the political campaign. Last Friday when both Ritchie and Hoover were in Indianapolis, the front page of The Times did not have just Hoover’s picture or just Ritchie's, but had both and articles of equal concerning both our visitors, while another afternoon paper had only Hoover’s picture and so many articles concerning Hoover that it was impossible to find an item concerning Ritchie unless one turned to the hack of the paper. At least no partiality was shown by The Times. Even a Republican paper, for Hoover, could show enough good sportsmanship to give front page articles to as distinguished a visitor as Governor Ritchie, and not just give space concerning the Democratic party when it has something slurring to say. A DAILY READER. a u a

Editor Times — SO the Republican Governor of Indiana is keeping Luesse in prison because Luesse is said to have advised the neighbors of an evicted family to put the furniture back in the house! To see this case clearly, let every father and mother stop a moment and realize which side they would take if it was their furniture and their family and their children being set out in the street. Who is right? Leslie or Luesse? The well-to-do Republican politician, Governor Leslie, may have “law and order” on his side, but most certainly the lowly Luesse has the Carpenter of Nazareth on his. ”He stirreth up the people." That was the unpardonable sin in the time of Roman feudalism. Ls it stall the unpardonable crime in the time of modern American capitalism? Asa protest against the Leslies of the world, both ancient and modern, I shall take the side of humanity and cast my vote for Luesse in November. MRS. B. I. * * * Editor Times— EXISTING deplorable economic situation of our country could be much worse and will be if the populace elects Franklin D. Roosevelt at the coming election. President Hoover would have us fearfully believe. The President infers that we do not know when we are well off. Most certainly conditions could be worse and also most certainly they could be much better. Take the case of an English Cockney named Harry. His wife, Harriet being a shrew, Harry gave up the ghost and departed this life. Attending a seance Harriet asked to converse with her lately departed mate. The following took place: “ 'ello, ’arry.” “ 'ello. 'arriet.” “ow are you. ’arry?” “Fine, ’arriett." “Are you ’appy, 'arry?” “Yes. ’arriet.” “Are you as 'appy as you were With me. ’arry?” “Yes, ’arriet.” “And where are you, ’arry?” “In ’ell, ’arriet.” Shivering on the brink of etherealization. I have not yet reached Harry’s happy state. Though existing under 'eerbie 'oover's administration. I expect a bettei deal and I am going to get it. Not by dying and going to hell as did Harry, but by divorcing the Republican party and tying up with Franklin D. Roosevelt. L. W. KIMMER SMITH, [ 3451 W. Michigan St.

The Indianapolis Times Generally fair tonight with probably frost; Wednesday partly cloudly and somewhat warmer.

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NEVADA SHUTS BANKS; ORDERS ‘DEBT HOLIDAY’ Dozen Institutions Closed, Others Urged by State to Follow Suit. EVEN DIVORCES SUFFER Crash of Livestock Prices Causes Unprecedented Relief Action. BY GEORGE D. CRISSEY United Press Staff Correspondent

RENO, Nev. , Nov. I.—At least twelve of Nevada's twenty-five banks were closed today under a two-week "banking holiday,” proclaimed by Lieutenant-Governor Morley Griswold. Ed J. Seaborn, state bank examiner, issued a statement urging all banks to abide by Griswold’s proclamation. The twelve institutions which did not open for business were the "Wingfield banks,” with deposits exceeding $17,000,000, and controlled by George Wingfield, Republican national comrttttteeman from Nevada. Among those hit by lack of funds were many members of the large divorce colony here. Closing of the banks may, they fear, force postponement of the legal severance of marital bonds, unless they can borrow from some of the "ready money” gambling houses some of them patronize. Governor Seeks Funds Governor Fred Balzar was in Washington attempting to obtain Reconstruction Finance Corporation funds for banks of the state. Collapse of livestock * prices was blamed for the unprecedented proclamation. The sharp decline in agricultural prices three years ago and their failure to recover left bankers with most of their funds tied up in loans to livestock men. Nevada is a vast grazing area, devoted largely to sheep and cattle. Citizens were taken unaware by the proclamation, which Griswold issued late Monday night, acting in the absence of Governor Balzar. Many were without cash on hand and faced the likelihood of resorting to barter or scrip to carry on their daily business before the "moratorium” ends on Nov. 14. GriswolcK said the proclamation also provided a two-week moratorium on the payment of all debts, except taxes.

Some BankS Stay Open Reno, largest city in the state, had only one of its three banks open, the Reno National bank. Two banks in Las Vegas announced they would remain open. Since Wingfield is the acknowledged financial leader of the state, it was believed a majority of the banks in which he has no interest would follow his lead and accept the moratorium. Griswold told of the difficulties that led to his action, believed to be the first of its kind in the United States. Bankers had loaned as high as $8 a head on sheep when prices were at their top, Griswold said. The animals now bring not more than $2.50 a head. “The situation has at last been reached where the conditions no longer can be met by ordinary banking methods without reorganization,” Griswold said. “It has become necessary to call upon the public to understand the problem and to unite in an effort to solve it.’’ Pledges All Resources Wingfield, a native of Arkansas, whose colorful career carried him from a job as faro dealer to the financial and political leadership of Nevada, issued a statement declaring his ntire resources were available to restore the stability of his banks.

Gambling nails and speakeasies, both of which carry large reser\’es of silver dollars, were about the only business houses with cash on hand to conduct their business during the two weeks’ moratorium. It was considered probable they might become community bankers during the period. Nearly all divorce seekers in Reno were affected by the bank closing. Most of them live at the Riverside hotel during their six-weeks residence here, and deposit their funds at the Riverside bank, in the hotel building. The bank, one of the two Wingfield banks here, was closed. Loans Not Repaid Wingfield said the unique situation was brought about by the failure of banks to receive the $3,500,000 in farm loans which usually are repaid at this season. Wingfield was an early arrival when the gold mining boom hit Goldfield, and he opened a gambling hall at the same time the late Tex Rickard was active there. In 1906, Wingfield bought an interest in a gold mine, and made his first million dollars. His wealth grew until at one time he was reputed to be worth SIOO,000.000. He also gained prestige in politics. Hourly Temperatures 6a. m 37 10 a. m 39 7a. m 37 11 a. m 42 Ba. m 35 12 moon).. 42 9 a. m 35 1 p. m 45

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Compulsory Birth Control Made Law in Mexican State

By t nilrrl Press "ITERA CRUZ. Mexico. Nov. I. * Birth control legally became obligatory in the state of Vera Cruz today when the new civil code went into effect. The exact method of enforcement of the birth control feature will be known until the executive etablishes the birth control bureau authorized by the code. Dr. Salvador Mendoza, author of the code, said in an interview that the birth control feature

‘FEAR WHIP’ OVER VOTERS ASSAILED IN ROOSEVELT SPEECH

Modest Rome

By United Press ROME, Nov. I.—Fig leaves were being supplied today to sixty statues in the new sports stdaium. part of Premier Benito Mussolini's Roman forum project. Application of the leaves to the statues in Carrera marble was understood to be at the suggestion of the Vatican, which pointed out that the stadium was intended for girl athletes as well as men. The statues are in bold nudity, representing youths in various forms of athletic endeavor. Leaves were in place on six statues Monday and the others will be “dressed” gradually.

HUNGER MARCH HEADS JAILED

Spokesmen for Britons Meet Parliament Leader. By United Press

LONDON, Nov. I.—A deputation of four “hunger marchers” reached the house of commons late today and was admitted immediately. The marchers, representing several thousand in London, conferred with George Lansbury, Laborite leader, in his office. Shortly before Scotland Yard raided the dingy, smoke-filled headquarters of the “hunger marchers” today and arrested leaders of the unemployed demonstrators while police were mobilizing to prevent dis.orders in a threatened march on parliament. Serious rioting, which began with the mass demonstrations in Hyde Park Thursday, has been charged openly to Communists by the press and by parliament. W. A. L. Hannington, one of the organizers of the march, was charged with inciting mutiny. Another leader was detained on a charge of distributing seditious literature. Hannington. arraigned in Bow street police court, was remanded for one week. Eight plain clothes men from Scotland Yard conducted the raid quietly while uniformed men guarded nearby streets. Detectives searched the headquarters and seized numerous documents. FROST MAY HIT CITY Fair, but Cool Weather Is Predicted by Weather Bureau. Fair weather today and Wednesday, with frost probable tonight, was forecast by the weather bureau. After rain totaling .69 of an inch Monday night, the mercury slid downward to 35 degrees at 9 today as compared to the high reading of 48 degrees Monday afternoon. Total rainfall for the month is 3.23 inches, .45 of an inch above the normal.

LABOR CHIEFS HERE TO OPEN WAR ON WATSON

Confident that the railroad workers of Indianapolis and Indiana will repudiete .Senator James E. Watson and elect his Democratic opponent, Frederick Van Nuys, A. F. Whitney, international president of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, will speak tonight on the Republican party’s record against labor. The meeting will be held in Tomlinson hall. At tonight's meeting for labor, Major George L. Berry, president of the International Printing Pressmen's Union, will be another speaker to oppose the Watson senatorial policies and the G. O. P. labor record. “Senator Watson has represented the people many years and his record is such that the intelligent workers will cast their votes for a change,” Whitney said today. “I know railroad men. I’ve rep-

SOUTH SIDE CLUB PRESENTS FIRST LEISURE HOUR PROGRAM TONIGHT

SPENDING of the city’s hours of leisure will begin tonight when the Prospect-Sherman Avenue Club holds the first Leisure Hour program in the Phoenix chapel, Orange and Earhart street*. All resident* in the neighborhood or any one interested in the programs for occupying spare time of Indianapolis men and women are invited to attend tonight's program. The Prospect-Sherman Club is the first of sixteen Leisure Hour club units a program of

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has a sociological purpose, the government hoping through its enforcement to mitigate poverty, reduce the number of children suffering from malnutrition and, by sterilization of the physically unfiit. to prevent the transmission of their weaknesses to their offspring. The state’s decision to control the birth rate of its inhabitants was considered to be due principally to political and sociological reasons, rather than to a delib-

Administration Is Charged With Outpouring of Misstatements. BY FREDERICK A. STORM United Press Staff Correspondent EN ROUTE WITH GOVERNOR ROOSEVELT IN NEW ENGLAND, ' Nov. I.—Governor Franklin D. I Roosevelt today turned to southern i New England an his campaign to capture the northeast, and adi vanced upon Rhode Island and I Connecticut after a major address l in Boston, in which he accused the Hoover administration of waging a campaign of "threats and intimidai tion.” The Democratic presidential nominee planned to visit a number of i cities, including Providence, Woonsocket, R. I„ and Winstead and Canaan, Conn., before returning to his Hyde Park, N. Y., home tonight, thus completing a swing through all of the five New England states. Roosevelt spoke before 15,000 enthusiastic Democrats in the Boston arena, thrusting sharply at the President, and following it up with an enunciation of his plan for unemployment relief and a reiteration of his policies regarding the "forgotten man.” He also accused the administration of “an outpouring of misstatements,” and the spreading of fear "through certain Republican industrial leaders.” Roosfevelt summed up the Republican campaign by asserting that as a storm of approval for the Democratic policies has grown, “several moods have come over the utterances of the President, and his supporters.”' "First,” he charged, "they were plaintively apologetic; then they were indignant at congress. Finally, they have in desperation resorted to the breeding of fear. “At first the President refused to recognize that he was in a contest. (Turn to Page Six)

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resented them for thirty-five years and I know they are intelligent, thinking men, and will vote for the candidate that will do the most for the masses. It's not necessary for me to tell railroaders of your state how to vote, for the record of Senator Watson does that.” He charged that leaders of labor movements who backed Senator Watson and the G. O. P. party were, “on somebody’s pay roll.” “They’re like the paying of the prophet, ‘selling their birthright for a mess of pottage',” Whitney declared. Tonight’s meeting is expected to be one of the largest labor rallies held in the city. The meeting is sponsored by the Labor son League. ~ All city laboring men and other citizens are invited to attend the sessions.

winter amusement and pastime for neighborhoods in the city. Song and game leaders who will direct activities in the clubs will meet Wednesday night at 701 Majestic building to attend a school on community leadership and direction of songfests and ■ amusements, according to Dwight S. Ritter, director of the Leisure Hour movement, with headquarters, 911 Majestic building. The school will be a weekly feature with game leaders directed by F. O. Belzer. Boy Scout executive; Miss Ruth Martin of he Y. W.

erate anti-religious drive, "although Vera Cruz has been in the forefront of legislation restricting religion. n n r THE birth control provision, authorities said, really is a minor part of the new code which represents Governor Alberto Tejeda's advanced ideas of the social obligations of the government, including many provisions expected, for example, to lighten court costs for the poor and prevent impositions on the working classes.

U. S. SYSTEM IS MENACED, SAYSHOOVER Democrats’ Theories Pictured as Threat to ‘Destroy Foundations.’ BY RAYMOND CLAPPER United Press Staff Correspondent WASHINGTON, Nov. I.—President Herbert Hoover returned today from a twenty-hour tour of five eastern states, in which he reiterated the “Americanism” of his governmental policies, and brought his campaign to a climax with the charge that his opponents would “destroy the very foundations of the American system.” The special train carrying the President and his party arrived here from New York at 7:20 a. m. To the 150,000 citizens, who greeted him along his hurried way from Washington, and to the 22,000 who cheered him in Madison Square Garden Monday night, the President sounded a warning against “altering the foundations of our national life, which have been built through generations of testing and struggle.” To the communities through Which he passed, Mr. Hoover preached the doctrine of a protective tariff, declared his administration had “saved this nation from a quarter of a century of chaos and degeneration, and—saved the integrity of our government and the honesty of the American dollar.” And to the regular forces of democracy opposing him for the presidency, he linked as demanding “revolutionary changes of a profound and penetrating character”‘such dissident senators as Norris, La Folle f te, Cutting, Long and Wheeler. Throughout his speeches, Mr. Hoover returned, time and time again to the theme around which his exposition was built—“destruc(Turn to Page Six)

WHEAT DROPS AGAIN New All-Time World Low Set at Chicago. By United Press CHICAGO, Nov. I.—Wheat prices dropped to anew all-time world low level in early trading today on the Chicago Board of Trade, with December touching 42 % cents a bushel. That clipped % cent from the previous low mark for December of 4314 cents, set Monday. At 42 7 4 cents, December was 114 cents below Monday night’s close, and other future deliveries were at new seasonal low’ prices. The opening of trade found weakness in stocks and adverse news from Liverpool sending wheat prices down % to % cents. Pressure of the new Argentine wheat crop was blamed for sending prices lower at Liverpool. CRASH ON OHIO CAMPUS Columbus Students See Army Plane Wrecked; Fliers Are Unhurt. By United Press COLUMBUS, 0., Nov. I.—Academic routines were interrupted today when an army airplane roared across buildings of Ohio State university, seeking a landing place, struck an obstruction and crashed on the campus. Captain M. C. Harper and Lieut. C. G. Kenny of Mitchell field, L. I„ crawled from the ship uninjured.

THE FITNESS OF HOOVER How does Herbert Hoover’s past qualify him for the high office of President of the United States? Not in a muckraking sense will this be discussed, but merely as a careful analysis of cold facts, such as fairly could be applied as a test of any man. The first of a series of three articles on this subject will appear in The Times Wednesday. The author is Dr. Harry Elmer Barnes, famed liberal educator and editor, who writes for Scripps-Howard newspapers.

C. A.; Ross Clark of the Y. M. C. A., and aided by Emil Rath of the Gymnastic Union of North America, and H. W. Middlesworth, city recreation director. mm* OONG-LEADERS will be under under the direction of MrsFrank P. Hunter, chairman of the music committee of the Leisure Hour Clubs. Next Monday night club committees from the sixteen organizations will hold a general meeting

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Birth control so far has been almost unknown in Mexico, even among the highest classes. The medical association two years ago declined a proposition to discuss the subject, its officers expressing the opinion that Mexico was in no way prepared for it. Dr. Mendoza’s explanation of the purpose of his provision indicated that the writings of Margaret Sanger. American birth control advocate, largely were responsible for the measure, and

Robbery Marks Birthday

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T TER twentieth birthday will be recalled easily by Miss Ada Wood, 3350 North Meridian street, who, on arriving this morning for the day’s work as a bookkeeper at the office of the Indiana Baptist convention, 1729 North Illinois street, discovered that two safes had been battered open. Loot includes $199 in checks, contributions to Baptist missionary work; stamps worth SSO and sl6 in cash. Only a penny of the safes’ contents was left.

Monday night was the second consecutive night burglars entered the offices. A typewriter valued

CURTIS CONFIDENT OF G. O. P. VICTORY

Confident of Republican victory next Tuesday, Vice-President Charles Curtis came to Indiana today to deliver two addresses and wind .up the national G. O. P. campaign in this state. He will address a Sixth district rally at Sheridan tonight and a Tenth district meeting at Richmond Wednesday night. Visibly tired after a twelve weeks’

tour of twentythree states, Curtis said he had been informed of a noticeable trend toward the Republican party. He also predicted an upturn in business. “I have noted this in the states I have visited and I am confident that now, that there is an upward trend, it

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will continue,” Curtis said. “Railroad employes and industrial leaders inform me of this, and all that is necessary is more confidence. “Hoarded money is coming out of hiding and statistic* show that where last year there was in circulation only $36 per capita, there now is in circulation $45 per capita in the United States.” Upon his arrival here, Curtis spoke at a gathering of Young Republican Women in the HooverCurtis Club at the Lincoln. He praised the record of Senator James E. Watson, who, he said “holds a very strategic position in the senate by virtue of the fact that he is the second ranking Republican on the all-powerful committee on finance.” •‘That position is of tremendous advantage to any state, especially

to discuss program problems and to see a sample Leisure Hour program with charades, plays, spelling bees, and readings. The meetingplace will be announced later, Ritter said. The club being fortned at Central Christian church will meet at 8 p. m. Thursday at the church to discuss organization and programs. Every one in the church’s neighborhood interested in the community body is urged to attend the meeting. Ritter said efforts were being made to organize £ay time club-

that she probably would be consulted about the framing of laws for its application. m m m TT was expected broadly that prospective parents would* have to submit to a legal inquiry, certifying their physical and monetary ability to have children. Couples already overburdened with children, or those showing physical or mental defects, probably would be barred from reproducing.

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at SIOO was stolen Sunday night. In each instance entrance was gained by forcing the same side window. Canceling plans for a Halloween party in the offices Monday night proved an aid to the burglars. The Rev. T. J. Parsons is executive secretary of the Baptist organization and in charge of the offices. Two typewriters valued at SIOO formed loot Monday night from the office of another Baptist organization. the Baptist Christian Center, 161 North Blackford street. Miss Willa B. Walker is director.

Indiana, with its great agricultural interests,” Curtis added. At noon Curtis attended a luncheon of Hoover-Curtis Club workers. He departed for Sheridan later. Curtis will return here tonight, and after several conferences Wednesday will go to Richmond, where he will address another rally.

Bright Spots

By United Press Amerada Corporation reports third quarter earnings of 53 cents a share, compared with net loss of $498,835 in the like 1931 quaiter. Western Electric Company announces receipt of SIOO,OOQ in orders for new radio telephone apparatus. Union Pacific railroad recalls 110 men in connection with a rail replacement program. Syracuse Chilled Plow Company reopens its foundry, recalling sev-enty-five employees. Schulco Corporation reports r.3t profit for the first nine months of 1932 of $318,835, against $312,241 in corresponding 1931 period. Lehigh Portland Cement Company reopens its Newcastle (Pa.) plant, recalling 200 workers. Deisel-Wemmer-Gilbert Cigar Company recalls 100 employees at its Lima (O.) plant.

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SELECTED U. S. ENVOY F. L. Belin, Pennsylvania, Becomes Ambassador to Poland. By United Press WASHINGTON. Nov. I.—The White House today announced the appointment of F. L. Belin of Pennsylvania as ambassador to Poland.

rooms in the vicinity of New York and Chester streets. n * n “ A WOMAN in the vicinity has -fVcffered to donate the use of her basement for the club,” she said. The formulation of a Leisure Hour unit in the district of the American Settlement house, near Kingan & Cos. is under way. The need of an auditorium that will accommodate 500 persons by the settlement for the holding of programs is one of the parqjnount problems at present. Ritter said.

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BONHAM GIVEN COMMUTATION TO 99 YEARS Evansville Man Finally Wins Fight to Avoid E'ec* trie Chair. BOARD URGES ACTION Must Serve 33 Years in Prison Before Parole Can Be Considered. By United Press SPRINGFIELD, 111., Nov. I.—Sentence of Howard Bonham of Evansville, Ind., former United States marine orderly to the late President Harding, to die in the electric chair at Chicago Friday on a murder conviction charge, was commuted to ninety-nine years by Governor L. I. Emmerson here today. Bonham, also known as the "model chauffeur” to Major-General John A Le Jeune when the latter was commandant of the United States marine corps, was convicted in December, 1930, for the alleged murder of Paul Tulupan, Chicago restaurant manager. Under the generally accepted interpretation of Illinois law commuting of Bonham s death sentence to ninety-nine years means that he will have to serve that many years unless he is pardoned. Persons serving commuted sentences are not eligible for parole.

Witnesses Are Quizzed Accompanying Emmersons announcement that he had commuted Bonham s sentence was a statement by W. C. Jones, chairman of the state board of pardons and paroles, wherein he explained why the board had recommended a commutation. “Asa result of our investigation, extending over a period of weeks,” said Jones, “many facts pertinent to this crime were disclosed which had not been presented to the court or jury. “At our last hearing, five witnesses appeared who had not been called upon to testify at the trial. These witnesses were questioned and cross-questioned individually. All of them agreed that Bonham was at the home of Anne Savoy, proprietress of a rooming house, the night the murder was committed. Discrepancy Is Cited “Counsel for Eonham represented that none of these witnesses could be found at the time of the trial, and that he had to proceed without them. Asa result, there was practically no evidence submitted in Bonham’s behalf. “Bonham himself did not take the stand because of his counsel’s fear that his confession to the commission of several robberies with a gun would harm his-case. “Our investigation also brought out a discrepancy in the identification of Bonham as the murderer. “Judge Burke (the trial judge) and the jury acted conscientiously and with courage in performing a difficult task. However, the trial court and the jury did not have the advantage of hearing all of the testimony and other facts and circumstances which have been presented to this board.” Must Serve 33 Years

Jones called attention to the fact that this is the first case in which the present board recommended commutation of a death sentence. “Onr investigation disclosed that important inftrmation was not presented to the trial jury, and, after careful and conscieutious consideration of the facts, the board concluded there ewas sufficient doubt as to Bonham’s guilt to warrant the recommendation of executive clemency,” he said. “However, the board purposely refrained from recommending a commutation of life, as under that sentence, Bonham would be eligible for parole at the expiration of twenty years, while under a sentence of ninety-nine years, he can not be considered for parole until he has served at least thirty-three years.” Bonham was sentenced to death on July 15, 1931, in the court of Judge Joseph Burke, Chicago. He was alleged to have slain Tulupan with a sawed-cff shotgun during a holdup. Appeals Unsuccessful He made an unsuccessful appeal to the state supreme court, which affirmed the death sentence, and then to the state board of pardons and paroles, which last spring denied his application for clemency. Several witnesses at the pardon board hearing, however, testified to his presence at a birthday dinner party at the time of the murder, and because of this and other discrepancies his execution was stayed and he finally was granted another board hearing last month. An attempt to avert the death sentence by having himself declared insane also failed, a sanity trial resulting in a verdict to the effect that he was sane.

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