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MARION MAYOR IS ACCUSED IN U. S. BOOZE CASE Sheriff, Former Sheriff, and Others Are Indicted; Dozen Are Arrested in Grant County by Marshal. POLICE CAPTAIN NABBED AT DESK Jack Edwards Made Target of Search; Gas City Suspects Also Are on Federal List. By 7 imre ftprrial MARION, Inri., Feb. 9.—While federal officials today searched the county for Mayor Jack Edwards of Marion for arrest on a charge of conspiracy to violate the prohibition law, Sheriff Bert White and Jacob C. Campbell, former sheriff, surrendered. Both White and Campbell provided bonds in the case, which it appeared today, would be a federal cleanup of Marion and Gas City. Shortly before noon, deputy marshals arrested Mayor Ed Day and Police Chief Elmer Veronet, both of Gas City.

Orville Wells, Grant county deputy sheriff, also was arrested during the afternoon. Marshal E. O. Hall, who arrived here aftrr 6 Wednesday night, arrested eight defendants, including Police Captain Charles Truex, during the evening. The arrests were made on three indictments which were among the 111 secret true bills involving 123 persons returned by the northern Indiana federal grand jury at Ft. Wayne last Friday. Besides Truex. who was arrested while on duty at police headquarters, those arrested on liquor conspiracy charges Wednesday night were: Harry E. Roberts, 49, criminal attorney. Harry Miller, 32, electric shop proprietor, who has been arrested several times previously on liquor charges. Others Are Nabbed Asher D. Quick, 28, Miller’s brother-in-law, who has been convicted of liquor charges in police court. Sylvester “Bill” Johnson, 32, garage proprietor. Arnold Scnefeld, former proprietor of Motor Row Inn, who already was under bond on another federal liquor violation charge. Mike Brown-, 44, proprietor of a restaurant at the Soldier s home corner. . , The marshal Wednesday night notified Sheriff White and Campbell to meet him at police headquarters today and surrender or provide bond. Federal officials declared that Mayor Edwards fled in a police car when he saw Deputy Marshal Hei - man Atkins approaching. He could not be found during the night. He was expected to surrender today, bringing bondsmen with him. Gas City Man Held Others expected to be arrested today included Roy Collins, city fireman and former assistant police chief, and two others, including a former deputy sheriff. The deputy marshal also arrested Ora Kirby, 40, Gas City restaurant proprietor, about 11 Wednesday night, on a capias charging perjury. Kirby, who was in bed when the officer arrived, protested vigorously against his arrest, claiming it was a violation of his constitutional rights to arrest him after 9 p. m.. out his objections were disregarded and he was taken to Marion. Marshal Hall was lenient with most of those on whom he served capiases, permitting Truex, Roberts. and Miller to go on their own recognizance until today, when they are to provide bond. Lawyer Is Arrested Roberts, learning of the marshal's presence in the city, arranged by phone to surrender his clients Miller and Quick. When he surrendered them he was confronted with a capias for his own arrest. His bond was set at $5,000. The marshal and his deputy were assisted by Charles Trump, special prohibition agent, in locating the persons sought. Trump headed investigators whose efforts brought the indictments. The prohibition agents began their investigation of conditions in Marion last August and are reported to have been occupied there almost continuously since. Assisting Trump were Joe Denny and Edward Devlin. special agents working out of Indianapolis. Denny and Devlin also helped prepare the Muncie and Anderson liquor conspicary cases a year ago.

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The Indianapolis Times Mostly fair tonight and Friday; continued cold; lowest temperature tonight about 5 degrees below zero.

VOLUME 44—NUMBER 235

LIBEL ACTION IS VOTED DOWN Senate Committee Refuses to Act Against Magazine in Barry Case. }i vln if rd /'rex* WASHINGTON, Feb. 9.—The senate judiciary committee today refused to authorize criminal libel proceedings against Alfred E. Smith's magazine, the :‘New Outlook.” which printed David S. Barry’s charge of congressional bribe taking. The vote was 9 to 5. Before quashing the libel action, tthe committee voted to eliminate from the proposed proceedings any further prosecution of Barry, former sergeant-at-arms, who was dismissed because of the article. The vote against favorably reporting the amended resolution directed solely against the magazine was: Against (9). Borah. Robinson (Ind.), Hebert, Austin Reps.), and King, Dill, Bratton, Black and Stephens Dems,), For, (5). Norris and Schuyler (Reps.), and Ashurst, Walsh (Mont.) and Neeley (Dems.). Chairman George W. Norris of the committee said sentiment was unanimous against, further prosecution of Barry. As originally drawn, the libel resolution, offered by Senator Walsh Dem., Mont.), would have certified to the federal district attorneys of Washington and the southern district of Neew York the record of Barry's unprecedented trial at the senate bar. ‘DICTATOR’ PLANS IRK G, 0. P. HEADS House Leaders Bolt; Pledge War on Proposals. By I nitrd Press WASHINGTON, Feb. 9.—House Republican chieftains today bolted President Herbert Hoover’s leadership. and announced their intention to oppose vigorously Democratic plans to give President-Elect Franklin D. Roosevelt sweeping powers to reorganize the federal government. House Minority Leader Bertrand H. Snell in a statement declared the reorganization authority approved Tuesday night by the senate would make Mr. Roosevelt “an absolute dictator." "The United States is not ready for a Mussolini." he declared, pledging his forces to a struggle against the grant of authority. MINE PROBE PROPOSED Illinois Legislature May Investigate Long Controversy. Bit ? lilted Press SPRINGFIELD. 111.. Feb. 9.—lnvestigation of conditions in Illinois coal fields and of a factional coal mine union controversy which has taken nine lives, is proposed in a joint resolution adopted by a voice vote in the house of representatives of the Illinois general assembly here today.

Carter Glass to Decline Treasury Secretary Post BY RUTH FINNEY Times Staff Writer WASHINGTON, Feb. 9.—Senator Carter Glass will decline to become treasury secretary in the Roosevelt cabinet. For weeks the 75-year-old Virginia senator has been considering' a return to the post he occupied in the closing days of the Wilson administration.

His decision has just been made, and will be communicated soon to President-Elect Franklin D. Roosevelt. While Glass has not announced his decision publicly, he has told a few friends about it. His health has not been good during the past year, and the Virginia

100 Families Homeless; Help Them With Sheltei

One hundred families are homeless. They need shelter at once. Any property owner with a vacant house appraised at $1,500 or less will receive credit for taxes if he will permit one of these families to occupy it. This appeal was made today by the Emergency Housing committee, of which Mrs. Robert F. Scott is chairman. With subzero weather, the need is immediate. The Community Fund is paying the rent of 1,000 families. Its funds can not be stretched to meet all needs. The arrangement to allow taxes on houses which are furnished to the committee has been made with the township trustee. Send a description of any house which you can offer to meet this emergency to E. Kersey McComb, 216 North Senate avenue, or to Haney E. Berry at the Union Trust Company. The committee thus far has been working quietly to meet the situation. The desperate necessity of families in the present subzero weather is responsible for the public appeal.

Island Periled Home of 700 Threatened With Destruction by Sea. By United Press ST. JOHN’S, Newfoundland. Feb. 9.—The entire island of Sandy Point off the west coast of Newfoundland. containing a settlement of about 700 people, w'as threatened with destruction by the sea today. Tremendous waves lashed at the sandy foundations of the island, three miles long and less than a mile wide, when the breakwater collapsed in the center. The inhabitants, panic-stricken because the highest point in the island is only five feet above sea level, began a frantic exodus in boats. The island is a mile from the mainland. News of the island's plight was flashed here at noon in the Newfoundland time report. The telegraph operator said the sea had cut to within a few feet of his office. MOLLISON OFF ON OCEAN HOP British Flier Over South Atlantic in Flight to Brazil. By United Preen DAKAR. Senegal Africa, Feb. 9. Captain James Mollison, British flier, hopped off today for Natal, Brazil, on his second solo venture across the Atlantic ocean. He was the first man to fly alone across the North Atlantic from east to west. The flier predicted after studying weather reports, which w'ere unusually favorable, that he would reach Natal in eighteen hours. Captain Mollison left England early Monday and flew here in two days with stops at Barcelona, Casablanca, Agadir, Morocco, and Villa Cisneros. Rio De Oro. He piloted the Heart's Content, the same small ship in which he flew the North Atlantic. The route Captain Mollison intended to follow was flown successfully a few weeks ago by Jean Mermoz, French air mail pilot, with six companions in the huge monoplane Arc-En-Ciel. The distance is about 2.000 miles. DIVORCED WIFE SUES HEINZ FOR CHILDREN Sole Custody of Three Youngsters Asked in Los Angeles Suit. By United Preen LOS ANGELES. Feb. 9.—Clifford S. Heinz, who. with his brother Howard, controls a wealthy Pittsburgh food packing concern, has been sued by his divorced wife for custody of their three children. Mrs. Sara Young Frazer, who was divorced from Heinz in Allegheny county. Pennsylvania. May 27, 1929, charged in her complaint that her husband was unable, because of business interests, to give proper care to their children. Through a previous property agreement, she said, each was given custody of the children half the time. Both have remarried since. Mrs. Frazer asked for sole custody of the children. Clifford S. Jr., 14; Nancy Irene, 11, and Dorothy Louise. 9. and a reasonable sum for then support. She said Heinz controlled a (WI non fortune

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INDIANAPOLIS, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1933

BILL SLASHES COUNTY FEES McNutt Puts Pressure on Legislature to Speed Economy. Both houses of the Indiana legislature caucused today on'an administration fees and salary bill which, Governor Paul V. McNutt says, will save $1,000,000 in salaries in Indiana counties. He asked immediate passage of the bill. Republicans were invited to the caucus by the Democratic majority in both houses, on the ground that the bill is an economy measure and non-political. In addition to the salary saving, more is expected to be put into the county treasury by fees which formerly went to the officials. Each county is given a salary schedule for officials and a county board of control is established to take charge of deputy hire in all offices in counties more than 20,000. They also will be empowered to fix deputies’ salaries within a stated minimum and maximum limit. With caucus approval, the bill will be rushed to passage under suspension of the rules in both houses this afternoon, and is expected to become law by the Governor’s signature tonight. Similar efforts have failed in past sessions, but the McNutt leadership expects success. Under the measure, Marion county salaries will be as follows: Auditor, $6,000; treasurer, $4,400; clerk, $4,800; sheriff, $4,800; recorder. $4,000: surveyor, $2,400; assessor, $2,880; school superintendent, $2,880, and county commissioners, $1,920. Lake county salaries are the same as Marion. All others are les. St. Joseph. Allen, Vandergurg and Vigo (Turn to Page Three) SECRET REPORT ON LUESSE IS PREPARED McNutt May Take Action on Trustees’ Findings. Secret recommendation from trustees of the Indiana state farm In the case of Theodore Luesse, imprisoned unemployed leader, was to be submitted to Governor Paul V. McNutt this afternoon. Board members, meeting at the farm in Putnamville, refused to divulge nature of its report, declaring the matter “will rest with the Governor.” Luesse was imprisoned in May, 1931, on a one-year sentence and a SSOO fine on conviction for obstructing a legal process. He was arrested during a disturbance at an eviction here. Release of Luesse has been a principal demand at several unemployed gatherings and “hunger marches” since his imprisonment. BANK CLEARINGS GAIN Rise For First Time in 31 Months Over Preceding Year’s Figures. By United Prcee NEW YORK. Feb. 9.—Bank clearings. a pertinent index of business activity, in New York last week showed the first gain over the preceding year in thirty-one months with a rise of 9.1 per cent over the corresponding week of 1932.

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Mutiny on the high seas is being enacted as a Sumatran crew pushes the Dutch battleship De Seven Provincien (pictured above) through the Indian ocean. Enraged because their wages had been reduced, they seized the vessel, kidnapped nine Dutch officers and some suboffleers and put out to sea. The entire East Indian fleet is searcliing for the vessel, which is heavily armed. The map shows Kuta Raja (A) where the vessel was seized and Melaboe (B) where the craft was sighted.

FLEET SET FOR MUTINY CLASH Dutch Warships Ordered to ‘Clear Decks for Action/ By United Press THE HAGUE, Feb. 9.—A squadron of Dutch warships, overhauling mutineers aboard the cruiser De Zeven Provincien, was ordered today to "clear decks for action.” It was understood the government would demand the unconditional surrender of the mutinous native seamen who seized the ship Sunday and have been chased through Sumatran waters ever since. The mutineers threatened to open fire on one pursuing government vessel, not a warship, unless the craft dropped back to a safe distance.. A squadron of modern fighting ships steamed from the Celebes sea to intercept the twenty-year-old cruiser while seaplanes scouted Its movement to Vice-Admiral Osten, in command of East Indies fleet. Admiral Osten, on orders from the government, was expected to ignore wireless messages sent from the cruiser outlining the mutineers’ surrender terms, which included liberty for 400 native enlisted men arrested at Sourayaba, Java, for protests against recent wage cuts. Admiral Osten's squadron was expected to encounter the cruiser today near southern Sundra strait, or off the southern Sumatra coast. Although the De Zeven Provincien is old, it carries eleven-inch guns. Admiral Osten therefore decided to use the most modern ships available, although less modern craft were stationed nearer to the runaway cruiser. SNELL HITS DEBT PLAN Lump Sum Payment Opposed by House Republican Leader. By United Press WASHINGTON. Feb. 9.—House Republican Leader Bertrand Snell today joined with prominent Democrats in opposition to European proposals for a lump sum settlement of the war debts. “I am absolutely opposed to lump sum payments,” he said. If we make this agreement, within six months they would be back and want a further reduction.”

Quiz Two Women and Man in Slaying of Policeman After Raid on Lavish Home

Three persons, including tw'o women, were being questioned by detectives this afternoon in connection with the slaying of Sergeant Lester E. Jones by machine gun _ bandits early Tuesday. The trio was nabbed by several squads of officeres who surrounded a palatial and lavishly-decorated residence at Fifty-ninth street and Keystone avenue. With machine guns ready for action, detectives entered the house, arresting Charles Link. 24; Miss Rozella Todd, 21. and Miss Fay Gates, 30. Each was charged with vagrancy after police said they found a large amount of silks, some liquor, cartridges, a rifle and revolver and

Love Is King Spanish Crown Prince to Give Up Throne Chance to Marry. By United Press AA'ADRID, Feb. 9.—The Prince of Asturias, eldest son of former King Alfonso and heir to the toppled Spanish throne, has renounced his royal rights to marry a Cuban girl, it was announced today. Basilio Alvarez, priest and deputy to parliament, said the prince had asked the dean of the Madrid cathedral for a document enabling him to marry a Cuban girl named De Pedro. .Simultaneously, Alvarez said, the prince resigned all rights as Spanish prince and ' heir to the throne.

Bright Spots

By United Press General Motors Corporation reports January sales of 82,117 units, highest since July, 1931. Pennsylvania railroad reports freight loadings last week were 47.202 cars, against 46,713 cars in preceding week. Cheviolet Motor Company reports January sales of 39.701 units, against 35,199 in January. 1932. Seaboard Oil Company of Delaware declares extra dividend of 10 cents a share. New York Central railroad reports freight loadings last week were 34,613 cars, against 32,961 cars in previous week. Laclede Gas Light Company reports 1932 income of $938,920, against $921,558 in 1931. J. J. Scwberry Company reports January sales of $1,883,098, increase of 2.6 per cent over January last year. Wabash railway reports freight loadings last week of 10,706 cars against 10,467 cars in preceding week. Film Writer Is Indicted By United Press LOS ANGELES. Feb. 9.—John Farrow, debonair Hollywood film writer, was indicted Wednesday by the federal grand jury on charges of making false statements in his application for registry as an alien visitor.

three rifle or shotgun cases in the house. In addition, police reported confiscation of airplane emergency landing flares and battered slot machines. Link, who stood by as the squads confiscated scores of women's gloves, bolts of silk, pajamas, ties and six cases of Canadian lager, declared the flash flares and the slot machines were the property of Chet Fowler. Fowler who. Link said, has not lived there for six weeks, last year was arrested as an alleged airplane bootlegger and eonvicted of booze possession in the local federal court. Ten thousand dollars worth of booze was found in the garage sub-

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Temperatures Will Continue to Be Recorded With Minus Mark Tonight, Is Forecast; Auto Traffic Dwindles. STREET CAR BUSINESS BOOMING All Extra Available Tram and Bus Equipment in Operation as Autos Are Abandoned; Air Service Resumed. Intense cold broke weather records of three years here today as the mercury, at 8:10 dropped to 9.5 degrees below zero. Riding the crest of an Arctic wave which is holding the nation in its grip, the cold apparently had reached its climax here, although below zero temperatures are scheduled to continue tonight.

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12 midnight -6 1 a. m -6 2 a. m -5 3 a. m -5 4 a. m -5 5 a. in -4 6 a. m -4 7 a. m -5 8 a. m -9 8:10 a. m -9.5 9 a. m -8 10 a. m -7 11 a. m -4.1 12 (noon) -4.1 1 p. m -1 53 DEATHS IN TOLL OF COLO Arctic Wave Spreads Into South and East to Cover Nation. By United Press NEW YORK, Feb. 9.—Extreme cold spread suffering and death ever almost the entire United States today as the Arctic wave which has frozen the midwest and Rocky Mountain states for several days swept over the south and the Atlantic seaboard. At least fifty-three deaths were attributed directly or indirectly to the cold. Seldom has a cold wave spread over such a great proportion of the country. From the western Rocky Mountain region to the Atlantic and from Canada far into the southland, temperatures ranging from 43 below zero to a few degrees above were reported. Cover the entire territory the already difficult task of caring for the destitute was made far worse. Damage to crops and livestock was heavy in some sections. The snow, which accompanied the cold wave when it first spread over the middle west, did not reach the (Turn to Page Thirteen) NOT GUILTY, PLEA OF MUNCIE PASTOR • Trial on Attack Charge Is Set for March 20. "•!! United Press MUNCIE, Ind., Feb. 9.—The Rev. G. Lemuel Conway, suspended pastor of the Madison Street M. E. church, will be tried in Delaware circuit court March 20 on charges of attempting to assault Miss Helen Huffman, 18-year-old high school girl. The minister unexpectedly appeared for arraignment before Judge L A. Guthrie late Wednesday. He pleaded not guilty. Mr. Conway waived arraignment on the other indictment returned by the grand jury, that of assault and battery on William Aurand, his choir leader. He also Dleaded not guilty to this charge. Aurand was knocked over the chancel rail during church services Jan. 22, when he engaged in an argument with the minister, the indictment charged. Both charges will be tried before a church jury' here March 15 and 16.

basement, which police entered today. Fowler's conviction recently has been reversed by the United States circuit court of appeals at Chicago. Federal authorities w ? ere expected to question Link and the two women this afternoon, after a hypodermic set and alleged narcotics were found in the house. Sergeant Jones, who was to be buried this afternoon, was slam early Tuesday w-hen he stepped into the garage of the Peoples Motor Coach Company. A machine gunner, fired three slugs through his body. Sergeant Jones and his squad had gone to the company offices at Twenty-second and Yandes streets, on report of an argument.

HOME EDITION PRICE TWO CENTS Outside Marion County, 3 Cents

so bitter was the cold that traffic throughout the city and :Jate dwindled to almost nothing as motorists abandoned autos for warmer means of transportation. Instances of intense suffering hourly were increasing in number as destitute families sought protection of relief stations and charity groups. Although food and clothing continued to be in demand, greatest number of pleas were for fuel. Township relief station reported that in twenty-four hours, 900 tons of coal were distributed and that indications were for an even heavier demand if the sub-zero weather continued. Four deaths in Indiana were attributed to the wave. Two men were treated at city hospital here for effects of cold. Plane Traffic Resumed A weather bureau forecast predicted the mercury tonight will hover near the 5 below mark with continued fair weather Friday. All available street cars and buses of Indianapolis Railways were placed in operation Wednesday night and today as thousands abandoned starting stubborn autos. Overloads were reported by operators of cars on most lines during early morning hours. After being grounded Wednesday because of heavy snows and danger of ice forming on wings, airplane traffic was resumed today between New York and the west coast, with plane movements regular here. Numerous Frozen Pipes and Meters Indianapolis Water Company officials reported numerous cases of frozen water pipes and meters in vacant houses and homes where heat was inadequate. Indianapolis public schools were operating normally. Paul C. Stetson, superintendent, said. Coldest point in the state was Ft. Wayne, where the mercury dropped to 12 below early today. Muncie reported 10 degrees below, while zero temperatures were reported from Evansville and Ohio river cities. The 9.5 below zero reading here was lowest since Jan. 18, 1930, when temperatures fell to 15 below. On Dec. 16, 1932, the mercury touched 6 below. J. H. Armington, weather forecaster. said tl>e area of cold today is more extensive than it was Wednesday. Its effect was being felt from the Atlantic seaboard to the Pacific and from Canada to the southern states. Drifts Cleared Away Hazardous driving conditions on northern Indiana roads were relieved today, according to the state highway commission and dozens of snow plows cleared drifts. Worst condition was reported in vicinity of La Porte, where traffic Wednesday was halted for hours. A snow bank derailed the locomotive of an Erie passenger train near Hammond, but no one was injured. Mike Misha. 40. Detroit, was taken from a railroad freight car at Emerson avenue and the Big Four railroad early today suffering from frozen ears and feet. He said he rode the “blinds” from the Ohio city. He is in city hospital. William DeWeese, 19, of 522’2 Abbott street, trustee’s employe, was taken to city hospital suffering from effect of cold while working for the city for a basket of food. Neither men were believed in a serious condition.

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