Indianapolis Times, Volume 44, Number 209, Indianapolis, Marion County, 10 January 1933 — Page 1
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CRAWFORDSVILLE DOWNTOWN FIRE LOSS $1,000,000 Business Buildings Left in Ruins by FourHour Blaze; Lives of Hundreds of Volunteer Fighters Periled by Flames. RELIEF WORKERS SEARCH DEBRIS Indianapolis Apparatus Is Rushed to Scene; Thousands of Spectators Gather From All Points of County. BY ARCH STEINEL Times Staff Writer CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind., .Jan. 10.—A section of the downtown district lay in ruins this afternoon after one of the largest fires in Montgomery county history leveled six buildings and caused loss which may exceed 5*51,000,000. After witnessing a desperate four-hour battle by firemen from five towns, residents of this city suspended all activity during the forenoon when ilames threatened the entire downtown section, disrupting business and periling lives of hundreds of volunteer fire fighters.
Only one man was believed] injured as a large fire brigade] at. noon continued to pour streams of water on the smoking ruins. Debris was being searched, however, for possible fire victims. The fire caused total loss to several merchandise houses, a drug store, several clothing stores and oflices of ton physicians, lawyers and sales firms. As thousands of spectators gathered from all points of the county to see the destroyed area, civic and business organizations of the city immediately began efforts to recoupe and provide work for more than 150 persons made jobless by the fire. Indianapolis Force Aids Although firemen estimated the property loss at $750,000, it was said property of intrinsic value such as notes, court documents and ledgers worth more than $250,000 had been destroyed. Fire apparatus from here, Indianapolis, Lebanon, Danville, 111., and Frankfort fought the blaze. Starting at Main and Green streets, in the rear of the Goodman department store, largest building *in the block, the flames spread rapidly and the entire nearby area was afire within a few moments. Local fire apparatus, unable to cope with the spreading fire, fought for nearly an hour with aid of volunteers before apparatus arrived from other cities. Water Facilities Taxed Falling walls hampered work of firemen, several of whom narrowly escaped death or injury from falling debris. Business buildings and homes for several blocks were in immediate peril of the flames. Volunteer fire fighters stood ready at several points to combat possible spread from the burning area. Water facilities of the town were taxed as networks of hose lines were laid and aimed at burning structures from all directions. The injured man is Stanley Walls, compositor on the Journal and Review. who was pinned beneath debris of a falling wall which crashed through the roof of the newspaper plant. He was taken to a hospital. Four-Story Store Burns The Goodman store and the fourstory Bischcf building which it occupied. were burned to the ground, as well ase the Crawford building, adjoining on the east. in the latter building were the firms of Tannebaum Bros.’ clothing store and he D. M. Jones pharmacy. The Walters pharmacy, the Schultz A’ Schultz book store, and the J. C. Penney store, west of the Goodman building, were destroyed. On Green street, business buildings destroyed included the Trask jewelry stoic, the Western Union Telegraph Company offices, the C. C Crist wall paper store, office of the Crawfordsville Building and Loan Company and offices of the Security Abstract. Company. new murder trial ASKED FOR HAMILTON Motion Contends Guilty Verdict Not Sustained by Evidence. jin Times Special LEBANON, Ind., Jan. 10—Fight to save Louis E. Hamilton, convicted of murder in connection with the death of Lafayette A. Jackson. Indianapolis chain store operator, had been reopened here today with filing of a motion for anew trial. The motion filed in the Boone circuit court, where Hamilton was convicted bv a jury Dec. 8. contends the verdict of the jury was not sustained by sufficient evidence It avers Special Judge Fred E. Hines erred in allowing the state to introduce a purported confession of the defendant, and in permitting two police officers to testify regarding the attempted robbery and fatal shooting of Jackson. Auto Fatalities Number 118 Jin I mini Press SEATTLE. Jan. 10.—The automo- ' bile fatalities of Seattle for the year to the middle of December was listed at 118. R. Takahishi. 55-year-old Japanese rancher, was the latest victim.
The Indianapolis Times Increasing cloudiness tonight, becoming unsettled Wednesday; warmer tonight with lowest temperature about 38; colder Wednesday fffternoon.
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PROBE DRINKING AT POOR FARM One Inmate Ousted: Seek to Trace Source of Rum Supply. Investigation to determine source of a purported supply of liquor to inmates of the county poor farm was started today by county commissioners. This course was taken by the board after an aged inmate had been ousted from the farm for alleged drunkenness. The inmate, according to commissioners, had access to liquor on several occasions. Charles Schlotz, farm superintendent, informed commissioners: “There seems to be an unlimited supply of booze getting into hands of inmates.” Inmates are allowed at liberty during the daytime, Schlotz said, and it is impossible to keep them from wandering from the infirmary grounds. ARMS EMBARGO IS URGED BY HOOVER Modified Message Given to Congress by President. Hii I ii ilnl Press WASHINGTO. Jan. 10.—President Herbert Hoover sent to congress today a modified arms embargo message urging that he be given author - tiy to limit or forbid shipment of guns for military purposes, provided other nations co-operate. The President for perhaps two weeks had had upon his desk a message in which he asked for flat authority for such an embargo. Opposition of certain members of his cabinet, and of America's largt arms manufacturers was understood to have caused him to rewrite the message. STEEL ORDERS STEADY Decrease of Only lfil Tons Is Shown in Company's Report. Bp l tiifrd Press NEW YORK. Jan. 10.—Unfilled orders of the United States Steel Corporation on Dec. 31 stood at 1.968.140 tons, a decrease of only 161 tons from the 1.968.301 tons at the end of November, the corporation announced today.
Bandman’s Widow Bares Tale of Unfaithful Love
By Vnitrd Prats CHICAGO, Jan. 10.—A pretty widow's tale of romantic episodes in the Greenwich village manner formed the background today against which police hunted a clew to the slaying of Edwin Schildhauer, talented and handsome musician. Mrs. Frances Schildhauer told police her husband returned from their honeymoon to attend a party, at which he suggested trading wives and husbands for the night. Similar free-and-easy relationships were frequent during their married life, she said. Police Captain John Stege. who had complained the charming young widow' was not co-operating in the inquiry in her husband's death, said Mrs. Schildhauer told little that was new to police. He said there still was no clew to the men whom Mrs. Schildhauer said she saw kidnap her husband as he left their home the night of Dec. 10. An hour later, at about ttfe time Mrs. Schildhauer was reporting the kidnaping to police. Scnildhauer's body was found on a lonely road in Cicero. Stege believes passions and jealousies roused by the Bohemian life I
INDIANAPOLIS. TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 1933
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“The Satellite,” anew specie of t arnation, was shown for the first time today at the State Florists’ Association of Indiana convention in the Antlers. It is a product of Baur Steinkamp & Cos. of Indianapolis, and will be entered next year in the trophy awarding. Miss Evelyn Nordloh. 406 North Riley avenue, regrets that the new carnation will not be eligible in this year's competition. The prize carnation. rose and sweet pea of the state were to be selected late today.
Four-Month-Old Baby Is Murdered With Stiletto Six-Inch Blade Penetrates Body of Infant Left Alone in Crib Near Open Window. BY DELOS SMITH United Tress Stiff Correspondent NEW YORK, Jan. 10.—From the chest of a 4-months-old baby protruded the hilt of a stiletto. The six-inch blade had penetrated the tiny body, and its point was embedded in
the mattress of the crib. This murder today puzzled the New York police department. Commissioner Edward Mulrooney, white-faced after a visit to the morgue where he examined the body, commanded a quick solution. There were no clews and seemingly no possible motive. All night detectives questioned Amando Cammarano, 25, the father, his wife, Josephine, and the baby's grandparents, Frank and Susie Cam-' marano. Believe Assassin Is Maniac All the Cammaranos live together. Teresa, 16, Amando's sister, had been appointed to look after the infant. Monday night she entered his room, and found him dead, the stiletto blade pinning his body to the crib. Nearby was a window which opened onto the porch. Police believed the assassin stood on the porch and leaned through the window to plunge the dagger into the baby's chest. The elder Cammarano has operated a Bronx barber shop for many years, and bears an excellent reputation. The father is a plumber’s assistant, and was at a trade school when the crime was discovered. Say They Have No Enemies Both insisted they had no enemies. Inspector Henry Bruckman said the crime was either one of revenge or jealousy, but said there was no evidence to support either theory. He said the questioning indicated innocence of the relatives. After consulting with a psychiatrist. Buckman concluded that only a maniac could have committed the crime. Neighbors said the Cammaranos were devoted to the baby, christened Frank Michael. Restaurants Are Graded Bp T nitrd Press BROOKLINE. Mass., Jan. 10.—Restaurants in this town are inspected by health authorities and listed as ••excellent,” “good,” or ''fair,” for the guidance of physicians in recommending eating places to patients. i
of the couple may prove the motive for the slaying. Two men were brought before Mrs.! Schildhauer as she underwent questioning m the Marquette police station. The first was Carl Bradberrv. i former sheriff's deputy, with whom she took a trip to Memphis. Mrs. Schildhauer readily admitted intimacies which Bradberry had revealed. But when Warren Greenwood, to whom she had been engaged before she married Schildhauer. faced her with a similar story her temper flared, and sue shouted "Liar.” Miss Charlotte Holland. 24—the same age as Mrs. Schildhauer—told in the widow's presence of finding Bradbery 3nd Mrs. Schildhauer in pajamas on erturning from a dance she attended with Schildhauer. The widow countered by saying Miss Holland was "running around unclothed” at the time. Miss Holland said Schildhauer was only a casual acquaintance, and other witnesses corroborated her statement. Mrs. Schildhauer said her husband had encouraged her in her affair with Bradberry so that his at(Turn to Page Four)
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CRASH FATAL TO ATTORNEY Auto Rams Bridge Abutment; Injuries Are Fatal to Harold Taylor. Second traffic fatality of the first ten days of 1933 was recorded today with death in St. Vincent's hospital of Harold Taylor, 70, prominent Indianapolis attorney, of injuries received in an auto crash Monday near his home in New Augusta.
Taylor, who maintained offices at 1005 Fletcher Trust building, suffered a skull fracture when his car skidded on the slippery surface of Stop 6 road,
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crashing into a bridge abutment. He was driving the car of Everett McGriff, 4185 Carrollton avenue, where Taylor had visited Sunday night. His car failed to start and he was permitted to use the McGriff auto to reach his home. He was returning to Indianapolis when the accident occurred.
THREATENS STRIKES FOR SHORTER WEEK Union Representative Is Heard by Senators. By United Press WASHINGTON. Jan. 10.—Threat of strikes if labor otherwise is unable to obtain shorter working hours was made today before the senate committee investigating the six-hour day, five-day week bill. Arthur J. Lovell, representative of the Brotherhood of Railway Firemen and Locomotive Engineers, was the witness today. He reiterated last week's statement by Wiliam Green, president of the American Federation of Labor, that labor might resort to its “economic force” to gain the shorter work week. FOUR MORE C. OF C. CHAIRMEN ARE NAMED Committee Heads Are Selected by President L. J. Borinstein. Heads of four more Chamber of Commerce committees hl&ve been selected by President Louis J. Borinstein, it was announced today. Perry W. Lesh. C. P. Lesh Paper Company, was named chairman of the publicity committee, with Julian Wetzel vice-chairman. The building trades committee will be headed by M. K. Foxworthy, Indianapolis Coal Company, as chairman, and Hugh J. Baker, vice-chairman. Howard T. Griffith. Udell Works president, was named manufacturers’ committee chairman, with Clinton E. Stoutenberg as vice-chair-man. The wholesale trade committee will be headed by William J. Mooney Jr.. Mooney-Mueller-Wnrd Company vice-president, as chairman, and Joseph M. Bloch, vicechairman. Faces Embezzling Charge fi’i United Press RUSHVILLE. Ind, Jan. 10. Bond of $5,000 as set Monday for Robert L. Newkirk, former secretary of the Farmers Trust Company here, who is charged with embezzling $7,599 of the institutions funds.
NEW UTILITY SETUP IS DEMANDED BY M’NUTT
Major Battle Is Fought Along Great Wall of China as Japanese Renew Drive Advance Apparently Is Intended- to Cut Off Province of Jehol and Add It to Manchuria; Fight Bitterly for Chiomenkou Pass. (Man of Chines? Trouble Zone. Pa.f Two.) BY HERBERT R. EKINS United Press Stiff Correspondent PEIPING, China, Jan. 10.—A major battle along the great wall of China at Chiomenkou Pass, just north of Shanhaikwan, was announced by the Chinese today after Japanese forces opened a drive apparently intended to cut off the northern province of Jehol from China, and add it to Manchuria.
CONFESSION OF MOOR FOUGHT Defense Attorneys Seek to Bar Alleged Killer’s Signed Statement. fill Times Special MARSHALL. 111.. Jan. 10.—With the jury barred from the room, attorneys at the trial of Hubert C. Moor, 32-year-old Robinson, dll.) teacher, charged with murder of his wife, Marjorie, this afternoon argued over admission of a signed confession alleged by the state to have been made by Moor several days after the finding of his wife's body. Albert E. Isley, defense attorney, who had outlined insanity as Moor’s defense in his opening statement today, continued along this line in his argument against admission of the confession. Premise of the defense is that Moor was insane temporarily at the time of the crime and remained in that condition throughout the time of his questioning and alleged confession. Carson Perdunn, state’s attorney, indicated in his opening statement that practically the prosecution’s entire case would be built around the confession. Elimination of the statement from consideration would be a severe blow to the state, it is believed. Among the witnesses appearing (Turn to Page Four) EXPECTANT MOTHER CHAIR DOOM LIFTED Carolina Governor Shifts Her Penalty to Life Term. Bit United Press COLUMBIA. S. C.. Jan. 10.—Governor Blackwood of South Carolina today commuted to life imprisonment the death sentence imposed upon Mrs. Beatrice Snipes, expectant mother, condemned to die in the electric chair, April 7, on conviction of murder. The commutation followed withdrawal of repeal for anew trial, now pending before the state supreme court. DEPUTY CONSTABLE IS DISARMED IN EVICTION Two Men are Held in Connection With Interferring With Officers. Revolver and handcuffs belonging to John Taylor, 201 North New Jersey street, deputy constable, were taken from him Monday by two men who resisted attempt of officers to evict a family from a house at 1002 Maple street, he told police. The men, Chester Brown, 27, who gave his address as “city,” and Harry Albers, 27. of 233 Bicking street, are held on vagrancy charges. They were arrested at Ray and West streets by police who were summoned by Taylor and Albert Deal, 332 North Webster street, Warren township constable. The revolver was found on Brown, but the handcuffs still are missing, police said.
Al Capone’s Ex-Lieutenant Is Listed as New Public Enemy No.l in Chicago
By Vnitrd Prrs* CHICAGO, Jan. 10. —Murray Humphries, debonair aspirant to the gang honors of A1 Capone, today was Chicago's new public enemy No. 1. The young lieutenant of the fast disintegrating Capone “syndicate" headed anew listing of thirtynine "public enemies'’ named by police today as an aid to Mayor Anton Cermak’s drive against organized crime. Humphries, who once fought the notorious gang chief's battles in the bloodily disputed near north side territory, has led an attempt to hold fast the lines of the old "syndicate” whose director now is imprisoned. Detective William Schoemaker. who compiled the new list, said Humphries han directed the gang's affairs from the no longer profitable beer and alcohol business into labor and “business racketeering. Mayor Cermak ordered the public enemies named, to help him in driving them from the city before
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A Chinese communique said Jap-anese-Manchoukou troops, including infantry and cavalry supported by airplanes and a regiment of artillery, entered Chomenkou pass, and immediately made contact with Chinese cavalry, who resisted repeated saber charges. Bombing Planes Over Lines At noon, the communique said, four Japanese bombers operated over and behind the Chinese lines, after which the Chniese received reinforcements and held their positions. At dusk, the Chinese continued in possession of Chiomenkou, the communique claimed. Although prepared for an attack, they were expected to withdraw within the wall about 7 a. m. Wednesday. Japanese cavalry, supported by tanks, moved behind scouts, with the apparent intention of a threecolumn advance via Kailu, Chaoyang and Chiomenkou, all on the eastern border of Jehol, in a direct north-and-south line from the northern part of the province to the great wall. Governor Spurns Japan's Offer Japan's admission of failure to persuade the governor of Jehol, Tang Yu-Lin, to join Manchoukuo after sixteen months of negotiations, was believed to explain the launching of the offensive. The Japanese military efforts to isolate the defenders of Jehol gives Tang Yu-Lin the option of resisting invasion or emulating General Ma Chan-Shan, the defender of the Nonni river in Manchuria and waging guerilla warfare indefinitely.
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By United Press R. G. Dun & Cos. reports business failures last week were 596, against 739 in the like week last year and 927 in the corresponding week of 1931. Reading railroad reports December freight loadings of 106.461 cars against 106,169 cars in November. General Motors Corporation reports December sales to consumers of 19.992 cafs, against 12,780 cars in November. Atchison, Topeka & Sante Fe railroad reports freight loadings last week totaled 18,530 cars, against 15,930 cars in previous week. Willys-Overland Company reports its pay roll has been increased by 300 employes during last four days. Shenango Furnace Company reopens its Sharpsville (Pa.) plant and recalls 100 workers. NEEDY WOMAN DIES WHILE WAITING HELP Police Hurry With Food and Fuel, but Find Her Troubles Over. When police returned to the home of Mrs. Bessie Pedro, 44, of 1114 South Illinois street, Monday, after a hurried trip to obtain food and coal, they found that she had died of heart failure during their absence. The officers, cailed to the home by Miss Maria Pedro, daughter of the dead woman, were told that there was no food in the house, and that thieves had stolen two baskets of coal provided by the township trustee. Dr. E. R. Wilson, deputy coroner, who investigated, ordered the body sent to city morgue.
the opening of the world s fair in June. A supplemental “who's who” of the second, third and fourth ranks of gangsters is also being prepared. About two-thirds of the names on the new list are members of the notorious Capone organization. Others are bitter old-time enemies of CUpone. A number of these appeared on the original public enemy list. Several represent “new blood” in the underworld—figures who have arisen with the breakup of Capone monopoly of the city’s liquor traffic. No. 2 on the list is William (Three-Fingered Jack* White, also a Capone lieutenant who has turned his hand to labor racketeering, operating largely through outlaw unions. No. 3 is William (Klondike) O'Donnell, west side beer magnate. No. 4 is "Machine Gun” Jack McGum, one of Capone's most efficient gunmen. No. 5 is Frank Nitti. business agent of the old Capone organization, wounded by police in a recent *raid on a downtown syndicate headquarters.
Abolition of Present Public Service and Highway Commissions Advocated in Governor’s Address to Legislature. CALLS FOR BAN ON PARTISANSHIP Dry Law Repeal, Old Age Pensions Recommended; Huge Deficit Faced Unless Remedial Action Is Taken. Embracing utility and highway commission reforms, dry law repeal, old-age pensions and a modified sales tax, Governor Paul V. McNutt’s economy program to “get Indiana out of the red” was laid before a session of the 1933 general assembly today. Campaign for abolition of the public service commission of five was outlined in a message, with McNutt recommending that the commission be reduced to three members and the office of public counsel added.
LIFE IN PRISON FOR STATE TRIO Michigan Judge Regrets He Can Not Impose Death Penalty in Murder. By Times Special MANISTEE, Mich.. Jan. 10.—Expressing regret that the death sentence could not be pronounced, Circuit Judge Hal L. Culter sentenced three Indiana men to life imprisonment in Michigan branch penitentiary at Marquette late Monday for the murder of Ellsworth Billman, cashier of the Kaleva (Mich.), state bank last Thursday. “I am sorry Michigan does not execute criminals,” Culter said. “It is regrettable that the taxpayers of the state must support you in prison for the remainder of your lives.” Pleas of guilty to robbery whilarmed were entered Monday by Robert Venaman, 25, and Henry Shelton, 25, both of Indianapolis, and Elmer Zellers, 28, La Porte, Ind. Fourth member of the bandit quartet, Wayne Robinson, 26, Indianapolis, is in a Hart (Mich.) hospital, suffering from bullet wounds inflicted by a farmer who aided in capture of the men Saturday night. His trial will be held when he recovers. Shelton, whom Indianapolis police claim has a long criminal record, is said to be a member of the once notorious Joe Traum liquor runners of Terre Haute. TAX MOVES HINGE ON BEER PROGRAM Garner Says Farm Relief Also to Be Settled First. f>u United Press WASHINGTON. Jan. 10.—Speaker John N. Garner today said that action to secure increased taxes at the short session largely would depend upon the success or failure of the Democratic program of beer and farm relief. “If we don't get our program passed and signed,” the speaker said, "what’s the use of taking up taxes. ’ Garner’s statement came on the heels of a bitter attack by Republican Leader Bertrand Snell, in which the administration spokesman predicted Democrats would fail to secure enactment of either beer or tax legislation. M’NUTT TAPES FINGERS Sore, Swollen Hand Is Souvenir of Inauguration Reception. Two bandaged fingers of the right hand is the souvenir carried today by Governor Paul V. McNutt, following his inauguration Monday. After shaking the hands of about 6,009 persons during the statehouse ceremony, McNutt appeared today with the fingers taped. Hourly Temperatures 6a. m 31 10 a. m 41 7a. m 32 11 a. m 45 Ba. m 31 12 (noon).. 48 9 a. m 34 1 p. m 51
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He also urged abolition of the present ‘‘four—members and director" state highway commission, suggesting that a full-time board of three members be provided, with one member acting as chairman and assuming duties now performed by the director. Solemnly affirming that political lines must be blurred and that partisan maneuvers for political advantage can not be tolerated, especially under present conditions, McNutt first informed the assembly that the estimated minimum deficit in the state general fund at the end of the fiscal year, on Oct. 1, 1933, will be $3,416,424, unless remj edial action is taken. Duty of Legislature “I realize,” he asserted, “that to balance a budget, not of your making, is an undeserved hardship, but i in this instance it is an imperative j duty.” McNutt received an ovation unequalled on previous similar ) occasions. He brought a cheering general assembly to its feet in ■ tribute as he finished outlining one I of the most liberal and progressive programs ever laid before a legislative body. A silence more flattering than outbursts of enthusiasm enveloped his words until the end of his annual message. There was no demonstration at any time, although smiles wreathed the faces of many when McNutt called for repeal of the Wright bone dry law. The legislators and a crowded gallery listened intently as the Governor outlined his program. Father Arouses Mirth Applause at the conclusion, veteran legislative observers said, was m marked contrast to the apathy that usually greets a Governor's message. Lieutenant Governor Clifford Townsend then introduced Judge John C. McNutt, the Governor's father .who lightened the tension by arousing the audience to laughter. “I never had the privilege of being a legislator,” Judge McNutt asserted, adding dryly: “ I always found it necessary to work for a living.” Three methods may be adopted to balance the budget, McNutt pointed out. These, he said, are: Drastic elimination of specific and deficiency appropriations, as well as statutory appropriations not budgeted; reduction or elimination of certain budgeted appropriations by consolidation or elimination of varous activities and retention, in the general fund, of some revenues now credited to specific funds; or adoption of new sources of revenue. “In compliance with what I consider the expressed wish of a majority of our citizens,” the Governor asserted. “I recommend immediate repeal of the so-called •Wright bone-dry law,’ and enactment of such regulatory laws as will prohibit forever the return of the open saloon. Would Provide for Licensing “It is advisable to provide now for the necessary licensing machinery for the sale and distribution of beverages now prohibited, if beer is legalized by congress or the eighteenth amendment repealed.” Re-emphasizing his inagural statement that it is the business of government to “make those adjustments which guarantee to every man the right to live as a normal human being,” McNutt called for adoption of an old age pension law, (Turn to Page Four)
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