Indianapolis Times, Volume 44, Number 158, Indianapolis, Marion County, 11 November 1932 — Page 1

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Editor Times—--1 NOTICE in The Times where they were razzing the veterans for wanting their bonus. They fought and risked their lives for a cause that wasn't their own fault and thousands are sleeping in Flanders field and lying helpless in hospitals who wouldn’t be if they had done what the knockers did. They built a monument, but the veterans can't eat that or live in it. Thousands of helpless little children are starving who would eat if the money that was spent on buildings and homes for the President was given to the soldiers. With Roosevelt in I bet there won’t be any veterans sitting on the street corners and then maybe we will get to the corner where better times are that Hoover told us about for four years. TIMES READER. * * * Editor Timm — ONE of the letters in your column the other day stated that all married working women either married lemons or disliked the smell of bread and milk. I never knew that it was particularly laudable to like bread and milk. Personally, I prefer a good porterhouse steak. I always have been proud to earn my own living, and the fact that I married for love rather than a meal ticket seems to me to have been an honorable thing. I have worked for years and have spent considerable money in perfecting myself in my profession, and certainly have no intention of throwing that by the boards simply because I have chosen the honorable way and acquired a husband instead of a sugar daddy. This silly agitation against the married women is largely the result of jealousy and is not even a ■minor element in the depression. Why should society object when my husband and I together get S3OO a month when a man next door to me gets S3OO a month? I don't ask for caviar, but do want a steak when I can earn it honestly. ONE PROUD TO BE A WORKING WIFE. mum Editor Timm — AS a subscriber of the daily Times, I certainly appreciate your front page space for voicing the people’s views. It seems to me we are at the point ready to start upward again. To me, one of the quickest ways back to prosperity would be for every one to quit talking depression and count c>ur blessings. If landlords would cancel arrears In rents and encourage tenants who really have tried to pay, it would be a. great relief, as we just are starting into winter with coal bills and heavier expenses to pay. With so many empty houses and business rooms in the city, it seems to me that landlords would be very glad to keep their property occupied, instead of evicting good tenants. It seems to me that business in general has a brighter outlook and I am sure the people in general are inclined to be honest and deserving, so let us hope the man or woman with money can be humanitarian enough to continue a little while longer with the ones less fortunate and feel sure they will receive rich blessings. A SUBSCRIBER. MUM Editor Times— INFORMATION please! With the Morgan-Mellon-Hoover government defeated at the polls, will it now be possible to prosecute the politically protected blue sky peddlers who have smashed thousands of small banks and rendered destitute millions of investors? I am informed reliably that the distributors of many worthless issues were among the most liberal contributors to the Hoover-Curtis campaign war-chest, hence, automatically were purged of all guilt! I'm quite aware that the promoters of Richfield Oil tCalifornia) have been sent to prison: but, as the story goes, they were so foolish and illadvised as to operate without the formality of the right brand of protection. J. CHARLTON SMITH. Greencastle, Ind. M M m Editor Times — WILL you be kind enough to give space in your paper to the board members of the home loan bank to explain the workings of that great relief organization? I am going to insist on they give three specific examples as to how it really will benefit us taxpayers, and I also want them to be very exact as to how much salary, directors’ fees and office expense the various branches in Indiana will receive, and to tabulate how the federal government is going to get hold of this ready cash, how much interest it will pay to get it, how much interest it will receive on the loans made by it, and how much actual money will be returned to the United States treasury when the time of its activity expires. I can not. at present, imagine anything that would be so instructive to the taxpayers as a concise explanation of the plan of the home loan bank and its effect on the taxpayers. JOSEPH M’DONALD.

Bridge Fans! The bridge experts have decreed widespread changes in rules. What do they mean to the average player? Everything, say these experts. To give you a line on what it all means. The Times, next Tuesday, will start a series on the new rules of contract. The first two articles will give the proper definitions of the terms used In contract. Other articles will explain the play in relation to the new scoring system. Watch for them. They're informative and interesting. The first one Tuesday, remember.

The Indianapolis Times Cloudy tonight and Saturday continued cold with lowest temperature tonight about 28.

VOLUME 44—NUMBER 158

SCHOOLS FACE SHORTER TERM AND PAY CUTS ! Refusal to Drop Sinking Fund Item Threatens Teachers’ Wage. TAX BOARD HEARS PLEA Willson Agrees to Submit Budget to Meet Rate of 92 Cents. Reduction of local public school terms to eight months, and further slices in the pay of 2.000 teachers loomed today, as the result of a hearing before the state tax board on the school city tax rate appeal. Announcing that school board members will not violate the law by cutting the 5 per cent rate required for the sinking fund, President Russell Willson of the board agreed ,to submit a budget with reductions suggested to meet the 92cent rate. This rate was ordered by the county tax adjustment board, after school authorities had compiled a budget based pn a rate of $1,087, which they declared was the lowest for financing the regular ten months of the school year. Cuts Must be Made The 92-cent budget must cut the school year, make further reductions in teachers’ salaries, or both, unless the sinking fund appropriations are reduced. Superintendent Paul C. Stetson said it appeared that the school year must be cut, perhaps to eight school months. The board adjourned to study the matter and A. B. Good business manager of schools, will submit the new budget to the state board. The adjustment board suggested that the 92-cent rate be met by slicing $250,000 from teachers’ salaries and $535,000 from the sinking fund. A tax board order cutting the sinking fund appropriation last year was reversed in court. Not Opposed by Miess The 92-cent rate is not opposed either by Harry Miesse, manager of the Indiana Taxpayers’ Association, or William H. Book of the Chamber of Commerce. These groups brought the appeal to have state approval of the rate, it was explained. When the new budget is submitted, the tax commissioners can accept the shorter school year or again order a sinking fund reduction, it was pointed out. The three commissioners conducting the hearing expressed different views on the matter. Chairman James E. Showalter’s plan was carried out, which is to submit a budget based on the 92cent rate, rather tharf the $1,087 .budget which was before them today. Can’t Increase Rate Philip Zoercher wanted to approve the 92-cent rate and let the school authorities revise operations to adjust the situation. He pointed out that the state board only can approve or reduce the rates and is not empowered to make increases. Pliny Wolfard, board member, said he believed the state board should 1 make the cuts to meet the rate. County and civil city budgets were reviewed throughout Thursday, with but little accomplished. Mayor Reginald H. Sullivan defended the city budget Thursday afternoon. He declared that his administration had cut $1,000,000 from city operating expense and that the $1.26 rate is the minimum whereby governmental services can be carried on. Points Out New Services To the charge that his budget total was but $70,000 below that of 1927. the mayor pointed out that many new services now are being carried on. Among those listed were the police radio, municipal airport and anew five-story unit at city hospital. Budget critics attacked several points, but the state tax commissioners’ reaction seemed to favor the city. This was noticeable when further pay cuts for firemen and policemen were suggested. Other items for further reduction suggested were child hygiene, child health and the park budget. It was suggested that parks might be closed for two years. Answers Objections Sullivan made a plea for retention of all such services on the grounds that now more than at any time in the city’s history are such services needed. “You property owners should be glad the parks are open to divert attention of the unemployed from their plight,” he told objectors. “It means insurance against violence and perhaps is saving your property from vandalism. “These things are the most inexpensive insurance that you purchase.’’ DEMOCRATS 168,000 AHEAD IN KENTUCKY Counting Is Halted for Holiday With 654 Precincts Still Out. By United Press FRANKFORT. Kv.. Nov. 11.— Franklin D. Roosevelt had built up a plurality of approximately 168.0C0 votes .in Kentucky with returns counted today from 3.530 of the 4,184 precincts. The vote: Roosevelt. 499,041; Hoover, 330.394. Tabulations were halted for Armistice day. Senator Alben W. Barkley and the slate of nine Democratic congressional candidates led their opponents by margins approximating of Governor Roosevelt,

Kaiser Denies War i Guilt of Germany

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Ex-Kaiser Wilhelm of Germany is shown in the large picture as he appears today. Upper left, as he appeared in 1918 and, lower left, in 1914. His son, Prince August Wilhelm, is shown, lower right.

STATE HIGHWAY CHIEF MAY QUIT John J. Brown Ready to Resign, Is Report. BY DANIEL M. KIDNEY Director John J. Brown of the state highway commission today was reported ready to resign, after it was understood the selection of his successor had been discussed at a secret meeting of the commission Thursday. Commissioners declined to discuss the posibility, asserting there will be another session Nov. 23. Brown is said to be willing to relinquish the post in view of the future change in administrations, provided he is renamed to the state tax board, of which he served as chairman several years. Jess Murden, Peru, former state highway commissioner, would like to have the tax post when Pliny Wolfard’s term expires Dec. 1. According to reports, the commission is preparing for changes when Paul V. McNutt succeeds Governor Harry G. Leslie. While several prominent Democrats are being mentioned as Brown's successor as highway commissioner, chief support appears to be for William P. Cosgrove, deputy auditor of state. McNutt, during his campaign, promised to revamp both the highway commission and public service commission. Personnel of the highway commission is bi-partisan.

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By United Press Socony-Vacuum Corporation reports it has added 1,000 men to its pay roll during the last two weeks. Standard Oil of New Jersey, added 1,000 during September. United States Steel Corporation reports increase of 11,950 tons in its unfilled tonnage orders during October. New York Central railroad reports car loading last week of 40,013 cars, against 39,958 cars in preceding week. Bradstreet's food index advanced 3 points to $1.67. Baldwin Locomotive Works reports October new business totaled $572,000, against $501,000 in September. Department of agriculture reports its agricultural export index stood at 90 for September, against 64 in August and 86 in September, ,1931. California Water Service Company reports gross income for year ended Sept. 30 of $1,084,191, against $1,083,441 the preceding fiscal year.

BOY STRUCK BY BULLET FIRED AT FLEEING THIEF

Caught in the line of fire of a special policeman's revolver during pursuit of a thief today at Alabama street and Massachusetts avenue, Wilbur J. Caffe, 11, 314 East New York street, was shot in the leg. A bullet pierced the child's shin as he stepped into the street where a Negro thief, discovered in the Sears, Roebuck & Cos. store, was fleeing. The shot was fired by El wood Mullendore, 39, of 1117 North Jefferson avenue, special policeman for the Sears, Roebuck Company,

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Breaks Silence to Make Armistice Day Statement to World. The former emperor of Germany broke his long silence this Armistice day to declare vigorously in an exclusive statement to the United Press that Germany was not responsible for the war. His declaration has added Interest in view of the increasing feeling in Europe that a move is on foot to restore the Hohenzollern monarchy in Germany. (Copyright, 1932. in all Countries by United Press) DOORN, Holland, Nov. 11.—Germany was not responsible for the World war, and the accusation that she was is an “infamous lie,” his former majesty, Frederick Wilhelm 11, emperor of Germany and king of Prussia, declared in a direct authorized statement to the United Press today. The exiled former kaiser, who has lived in strict seclusion at Doom house since he fled from the German revolution, made his first formal utterance for publication since his notable statement to the United Press in 1928. Issues Statement Through an official spokesman, he issued the following forceful declaration : “Germany is not responsible for the outbreak of the World war. “The accusation of Germany’s war guilt is an infamous lie and the question of war guilt already has been settled definitely by impartial historical investigations.” Despite urging, he declined to amplify the statement or comment on other questions, which have come to the front through recent developments in Germany. His statement, however, is perhaps significant in view of the following factors: 1. The increasing revival of monarchistic sentiment’ among the German public, leading to rumors of a possible attempt at a Hchenzollern reconciliation. 2. Increasing participation of the former crown prince and his brother in German politics. Awaits Call to Return 3. Germany’s steadfast demand for arms equality. 4. Recrudescence of the campaign to revise the Versailles treaty which contains the “war guilt lie.” 5. Agitation in Germany to remove the war guilt stigma and restore Germany’s former colonies. 6. The former kaiser always refusing to comment on events in present-day Germany, had repeatedly and indirectly deprecated suggestions that he plans to return to his homeland, on his own initiative. It is recalled, however, that a close friend of Wilhelm’s, the Rev. Llewellyn Thomas, vicar of Aberpergym, Wales, recently returned to Britain from a visit to Doom, and told the press the former kaiser said he was ready to return to Germany if the Germans desired.

who had discovered the thief in the store. The boy was treated by a physician and was taken to the Methodist hospital. Charles Strub, 650 Collier street, told police he saw Mullendore was going to shoot and stepped against a wall. Strub said he did not have time to warn the boy, who had emerged from an alley into which the thief ran, Strub said. After striking the child, the bullet struck a utility pole and its force was dissipated. ,„, r _ n

COLD KEEPS ROOSEVELT IN BEDFOR DAY Trip From Albany to His Country Home Called Off by Wife. GOOD REST ORDERED President-Elect Says He Will Delay Decision on Cabinet Aids. BY FREDERICK STORM United Press Staff Correspondent ALBANY, N. Y., Nov. ll.—Presi-dent-Elect Franklin D. Roosevelt, suffering from a slight cold, today canceled plans for his trip to his country home at Hyde Park tonight. Mrs. Roosevelt said the Governor would remain in bed resting most of the day. If his cold is better by Sunday morning he may proceed to his Hudson valley home to remain until Monday night. “I am not going to let Franklin see anyone today,” Mrs. Roosevelt said, “not even the newspaper men. He has been on the go for a long time and deserves some relaxation.” At the mansion it was said that the Governor's cold was a mild one and that there was nothing to worrv about. Mr. Roosevelt took cold on an automobile trip the day before election, when he raced through towns in the vicinity of Hyde Park, greeting his neighbors. Campaign Ride Blamed He rode in an open car with the top down. The weather was cold and drizzly. Several times he stood bareheaded in the rain to address crowds. When he returned to Krum Elbow, his Hyde park home, he remarked that “I have a slight case of the snuffles.” The cold has not grown any worse, it was said, but Mrs. Roosevelt decided that a good rest and plenty of sleep were what he needed most. Mr. Roosevelt, showing a trace of annoyance at the reports of possible appointees to his cabinet, late Thursday issued the following statement under the caption: “In view of wholly unauthorized rumors with reference to positions under the federal government”; Reports to Be Ignored “In weeks and months immediately ahead, further unauthorized and unfounded suggestions may appear in print and otherwise. “To avoid any misunderstanding, I desire to make it clear that no decision has been reached, and no decision will be reached in regard to any appointments for at least two months. “I neither shall confirm nor deny such reports. Here and now I ask the public to disregard any and all such reports. “From now until Jan. 1, 1933. the greater part of my time will be occupied with my duties as Governor of the state of eew York.” He would not comment on reports that he planned to visit Great Britain and Europe before his inauguration March 4, but close friends assrted positively he had no intention of leaving American shores either before or after that time. Neither would the President-elect comment concerning the possibility of conferring with President Hoover in the near future on policies and programs looking toward economic rehabilitation. Sources close to Mr. Roosevelt represented him as saying that he possesses no federal authority as yet “and when you have no authority you can not exercise any.” The governor revealed he will leave Albany Nov. 20 or 21, and go directly to War mSprings, Ga„ to remain for several days. While there he plans a series of conferences with Democratic congressional leaders. SEEK VOTE RECOUNTS IN 2 STATE COUNTIES Petitions to Be Filed in Huntington and Cass; One Race Close. By United Press HUNTINGTON, Ind., Nov. 11.— Petition for recount of votes cast in Huntington county, Tuesday, will be filed by Burr H. Glenn, defeated for re-election as prosecutor by Arthur J. Palmer (Dem.). Glenn said the petition would be based on his contention that records show an inaccuracy of 100 votes in the Fourth ward of Huntington. By United Press LOGANSPORT, Ind., Nov. 11.— A recount of ballots for Cass county coroner was asked today by the county Democratic organisation. Republicans contended that Dr. M. B. Stewart was re-elected by a one vote margin. Democrats held that Dr. Donald Miller was elected by thirteen votes.

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CUBAN HURRICANE DEATH LIST RISES TO HUNDREDS; SEA DESTRO/S TOWNS

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Politics aside, there is much bustling about these days in the household of Elliott Roosevelt, the 21-year-old son of Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt, and his pretty wife, the former Elizabeth Browning Donner Cabove), in New York. For the stork is expected to visit there next month and leave Governor Roosevelt his fourth grandchild. The couple were married at Bryn Mawr, Pa., last Jan. 16.

FAMILY OF 5 DIE IN PLANE Crash in Wooded Section in Tennessee. By United Press KEMPVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 11.— The bodies of Joseph F. Hirt, 51, Chicago, and his wife, their daughter and two grandchildren, were found near here today in the wreckage of their airplane. Residents, who heard the sputtering of a crippled airplane motor Thursday night, then a crash in a heavily wooded section nearby, found the bodies of the flying family. The plane fell with such force that it splintered a large tree in its path. The motor was buried deep into the hillside. The bodies of the five occupants of the plane were scattered about it. Hirt was an industrial engineer, living in Chicago. Mrs. Elizabeth Hunter and her two children, also victims, had come from their home at Henry, 111., to visit the Hirts in Chicago, and joined them on their projected air trip to Fort Lauderdale, Fla. GIRL ELECTED ‘IN IFUN’ Pretty 21-Year-Old Stenographer Becomes Justice of Peace. COUNCIL BLUFFS, Ia„ Nov. 11. —Three girl friends of pretty Mildred Vanecek, 21-year-old stenographer, wrote Mildred’s name on the ballot for justice of the peace in fun. No other names were presented and she was elected. She is the first woman justice in county history.

DRIVE FOR RETURN OF REAL BEER GAINS MOMENTUM

By United Press Plans and policies to speed the return of real beer cropped up over the nation today. Cheered by the landslide that insured a predominantly wet Democratic congress, under a Democratic President, pledged to a wet platform, wet leaders talked “beer by Christmas.” They argue that legalization of beer at the December regular session will obviate necessity for a special session of congress next spring. The $500,000,000 a year revenue the most optimistic wets anticipate from beer tax would balance the budget. In Chicago and in Oakland, Cal., it was indicated police will not interfere with the beer industry. The Oakland action was official, following repeal of the state prohibition enforcement law. Mayor Anton J. Cermak of Chicago pointed out that police in that city rarely have enforced the Illinois search and seizure, act against fcjper.

SNOW COVERS CHILLED. CITY Mercury Takes Plunge to Below-Freezing Mark. In the grip of a cold spell which will continue for at least another t’venty-four hours,' Indianapolis today awoke under a blanket of snow and below freezing temperatures for the first time in the season. As the mercury dropped to 29 degrees, streets, lawns and house tops were covered with 1.1 inch of snow. More flurries are expected today, followed by cloudy weather tonight and Saturday, J. H. Armington, weatherman, predicted. Temperature will be about 28 tonight, Armington said. . The cloudy condition, extending over Indiana, Illinois and lake states, is expected to clear Saturday afternoon, but low mercury readings will continue, it was forecast. VENUE CHANGE GRANTED Hatchet Killing Suspect Will Be Tried Early .Next Year. By United Press CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind., Nov. 11.—Obtaining a change of venue to Fountain county, circuit court, Morris Green, 22, wdll be tried in Covington on charges on murdering Lila Jones, 23, Richmond school teacher. She was killed with a hatchet at the home of her parents, near Ladoga, Aug. 29. The trial will be held early next year.

A measure providing a SI,OOO annual license fee for 10 per cent beer and 12 per cent wine in groceries, department stores, and cases, introduced by Alderman John J. (Bathhouse John) Coughlin, was before the Chicago city council. Governor-Elect William A. Cornstock of Michigan announced that his first official act after taking office Jan. 1 will be to free all liquor law offenders in Michigan prisons. Voters overwhelmingly repealed the Michigan prohibition law. Brewers all over the country started getting their plants in order to produce real beer on a large scale Foreign brewers are selling' plant sites in the United States. Modification of the Volstead act to permit the sale of beer was urged today as the first measure to be considered when congress meets in December by Representative John McDuffie (Dem., Ala.>, a candidate for the speakership to succeed Vice-President-Elect John N. Garner.

HOME EDITION PRICE TWO CENTS Outside Marion County, 3 Cents

Wall of Water 20 Feet High Thunders Over Coast Villages. DAMAGE IS MILLIONS Relief Work Organized on Large Scale, as Refugees Flee Horror Scene. BY LAWRENCE HAAS United Press StatT Correspondent HAVANA, Cuba, Nov. 11. —Relief work on a large scale was mobilized by the government today for the hurricanestricken inhabitants of Camaguey and Santa Clara provinces, where unofficial estimates placed the death list at from 1,000 to 1,200. The injured were estimated at more than 1,000. None of the estimates was officially confirmed, communication being fragmentary and mostly by radio, The town of Santa Cruz del Sur was destroyed by a wall of water, twenty feet or more high, which moved in from the sea in the path of the hurricane, carrying away houses, men, women, children and animals in its rush of destruction. Bodies were scattered a considerable distance inland and hundreds were reported missing, presumably swept to sea. Death Estimate The Camaguey correspondent of the newspaper Heraldo quoted Mayor Rodriguez as estimating the number of dead in the city at forty-seven, with 200 injured. Earlier direct reports placed the Camaguey toll at approximately eighteen. Some reports received here said only 300 persons escaped at Santa Cruz del Sur, but the reports were regarded as the guess of excited refugees. If all but 300 of the population were lost, the dead at Santa Cruz alone would be around 3,000. A survivor from Santa Cruz, which is on the south coast and was directly in the path of the hurricane, said the cyclone drove the sea into the town and converted it “into a great lake.” The survivor said hundreds were trapped. Crops Are Ruined Most of the material damage was done to tobacco, sugar, and banana crops. The property loss will be millions of dollars. Railroads and utilities companies suffered severely. In Jamaica two were known dead and property damage was estimated at $5,000,000. Meanwhile, the hurricane was moving seaward east and south of the Bahamas. In its path was the naval tug Scotia, which signaled that it was sinking, and then was silent. The Scotia is believed to have a crew of thirty-five officers and men. Her position was 200 miles east of the Bahamas. Warnings Posted in U. S. The tail of the hurricane aroused gales along the western American gulf coast. Storm warnings were posted from Mobile, Ala., to Brownsville, Tex. High gales that whipped the eastern states causing heavy damage had blown themselves out. A relief train is leaving for Camaguey and Santa Cruz this afternoon, carrying physicians, nurses, and medical supplies. The most dramatic story of the fate of Santa Cruz del Sur was telephoned to Havana by a survivor, Elroy Garcia Figueroa, who reached Jatibonico, on the railroad in Santa Clara province, 115 miles northwest of Santa Cruz del Sur. Escape Through Swamps Figueroa, accompanied by his wife and a small child w'hom he rescued when its parents were swept to death in the torrents, reached Jatibonco after an arduous trip across the difficult, swampy country. Figueroa said the dead would exceed 300, most of them by drowning. One family of thirty-two perished. Santa Cruz del Sur is an important fishing, lumber, sugar and cattle port, and is used as a base by the United States fleet during annual maneuvers. Three hundred survivors reached Camaguey last night by train. Ten of them died en route and eighty others were hurried to the hospital in a critical condition. Guard Against Looting The military was in charge in Camaguey and the surrounding region, and strict measures were taken to prevent looting. Camaguey itself was badly damaged, but the casualties there did not appear to be high. Reports from town after town in the stricken area came in slowly over disrupted communication lines, reporting small numbers dead and injured here and there, and terrific damage. Thousands were homeless. Judge Johnson Hears First Case CHICAGO, Nov. 11. Federal Judge George E. Q. Johnson heard his first case in the federal building here Thursday, sentencing Lawrence Lucas. 23. to an hour in custody of marshals, on a liquor charge. Hourly Temperatures 6a. m 30 10 a. m 29 7a. m 30 11 a. m 28 Ba. ni 29 12 (noon).. 28 / 9 a. m 29 1 p. m 28