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ASK PUBLIC’S AID TO ROUT BOOTLEGGERS Wilson and Other Officers to War on Speakies and Beer Flats. ‘DRUNKS’ ARE WARNED Intoxicated Drivers to Face Full Fury of Law’s Penalty. Co-operation of the public and legal vendors of 3.2 beer and wine in driving out bootleggers, speakeasies and beer flats is asked today by Herbert E. Wilson, Marion county prosecutor, and federal authorities. Pledging the full support of his oifice and police in a drive against illegal purveyors of hard liquor and home brew, Wilson declared authorities "at the same time would afford the protection the law gives to the seller and purchaser of the legal product.’’ Public intoxication and drunken driving will not be tolerated, Wilson declared, and offenders will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. No Leniency to Be Shown Violators of the state beer and wine control bill will be prosecuted vigorously, and no leniency will be shown "just because congress has seen fit to legalize beer and w'ine,” Wilson ruled. He explained that authorities will proceed in enforcement and interpretation of the law as follows: Home-brew and other intoxicating liquors can not be sold legally, although beer and wine can be made for home consumption. Intoxicating liquor can not be transported legally. The legalized beverages can not be brought into the state unless the transporter holds a permit. Residents of the state, however, can transport the legalized beer and wine from one county to another for their own use. Stores sell by Bottle There is no restriction on the alcoholic content of beer and wine made for home consumption by the user. There can be no drinking of legalized beverages on the premises whme it is purchased, except in restaurants, clubs and other places designated by permit. Groceries and other stores selling bottled beer can sell by the single bottle, but it must not be opened on the premises. “Curb service" on beer and wine is prohibited. Any person intoxicated in public or driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of liquor, whether purchased legally or otherwise. will be subject to arrest. Bootleg War to Go On Although federal authorities predict a decline in federal court business as a result of new state laws in regard to the liquor traffic. Basil H. Minnick, deputy prohibition administrator for the southern district of Indiana, announced the war on bootleggers will continue. "Most of the bootlegging has been in hard liquor, and, in my opinion, giving the public beer won't reduce bootlegging at all,” Howard S. Young, United States commissioner, said today. FORMER PURDUE DEAN TO DELIVER ADDRESS Dr. Coulter to Speak at Children’s Museum on Saturday. A pre-Arbor day program will be given at 9:30 Saturday morning at the Children's museum, with Dr. Stanley Coulter, former dean of the Purdue university school of science, speaking on "Our Friends, the Trees." This is a part of the museum general science program designed for junior high school students. Children are invited to be at the museum at 10:30 Saturday morning, when Miss Hilda Cunniff of Bangkok. Siam, will speak on "The Land of Temples and To wars," She is a daughter of the advisor of Siam's king, and is in Indianapolis as a guest of her aunt. Dr. Mary Spink. NATURE CLUB TO MEET Program to Be Given at Library; Moonlight Hike Is Planned. J Lloyd Wayne 111, will be in charge of the program of the Nature Study Club meeting to be held % 7:45 Saturday night at Cropsev hall in the public library. He is chairman of the club's forces and resources committee. Club members will take a moonlight hike beginning at 7 Sunday night, led by Miss Dorothy White, club secretary.

48 Pages The Indianapolis Times today presents to its readers the Largest paper issued in its his-tory—forty-eight pages. A striking indication of the progress toward business recovery. ths edition contains the advertisements of more than one hundred city firms. It also contains the largest volume of advertising from any one store in years in this city —seventeen pages from the William H. Block Company. More than ninety thousand lines of advertising appear in this edition, representing every line of business of importance in Indianapolis and vicinity.

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VOLUME 44—NUMBER 284

Who Drinks? More Than Half of U. S. Population May If They Wish.

Bv United Press NINETEEN states and the District of Columbia, embracing slightly more than half the nation’s population, were entitled to drink beer legally today —if they could get it. United Press survey showed that beer sale was legal in the following states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Washington and Wisconsin. In the following states, sale will be permitted after the dates indicated: Louisiana, April 13; Connecticut, April 25; North Carolina and Vermont, May 1; West Virginia. May 10; Wyoming, May 18. The legislature of Maine, first prohibition state authorized sale ninety days after its legislature passed a beer law late in March, but referendum petitfons were in circulation and a state-wide popular vote may be necessary before sale is permitted. PLEDGE FIGHT FOR DRY LAW Continued Support of 18th Amendment Promised by Methodists. By 1 nited Press HUNTINGTON. Ind., April 7. Continued support of the eighteenth amendment was assured by the North Indiana conference of the Methodist Episcopal church today following a report submitted by distrist superintendents. The report recommended retention of the law and promised that the superintendents would help organize counties to fight repeal. It was read by Dr. Frank K. Dougherty, Muncie district superintendent. Dates for the 1934 conference were expected to be settled today and a convention city probably will be named Saturday. Chief business accomplished Thursday was enlargement of membership on several committees.

START DISTRIBUTION OF GARDEN SEEDS Center Township Trustee at Work on Project. Distribution of garden seed has been started at the office of the Center township trustee for use in community garden projects. Seed will be given only to those who have applications on file. For Decatur township residents, distribution will start at 2 Saturday afternoon at the Crandall filling station on State road 67, and for Wayne township from 10 to noon Saturday at School 14. MAKING GAME OFFICIAL Both Roosevelt and Garner to Take Part in Ceremonies. By United Press WASHINGTON. April 7.—For the first time in the history of organized baseball, both the President and Vice-President of the United States will participate in opening game ceremonies. Vice-President GarJwer today accepted an invitation to take part in the flag raising exercises when Washington and Philadelphia open the American League season here next Wednesday. He will march across the field with the players and band. President Roosevelt previously agreed to (Virow out the first ball. BANDITS' BOOTY SSO Two Filling Station Attendants Are Held Up, Robbed. By f nited Press PLYMOUTH. Ind.. April 7.—Two young men in an expensive sedan robbed two adjoining filling stations Thursday night and kidnaped both attendants, releasing them eight miles north of here. The bandits first robbed Orville Henderson of $25 after forcing him to open his safe. They made him lie on the floor of their car and drove across the street, where they robbed Ernest Lee of a similar amount. He convinced them, however, he could not open his safe. Lee was forced into the sedan with Henderson. Hourly Temperatures 6a. m S5 10 a. m 39 7a. m 35 11 a. m 40 Ba. m 37 12 inoonK. 43 9 a. m 37

‘3.2’ Intoxication Test Ends With Max Dizzy —‘Over a Blond’

BY RAY BLACK Vnitrd Prrss SUIT Correspondent CHICAGO. April 7.—The first authentic experiment to determine whether 3.2 per cent beer is intoxicating ended in a draw along about dawn today. • Never been more sober in my life.” said the subject. Nobody challenged the statement. The subject was Max Baer, who hopes to be the next heavyweight champion of the boxing world. He weighs 218 pounds and in fi feet 2. “Hmm,” said Dr. Edward F.

Generally fair and cool tonight; Saturday, increasing cloudiness and warmer.

PROBE GROUP HEARS AKRON WRECKSTORY Survivors of Airship Crash Questioned by Congressmen. WILEY READS REPORT More Details Expected When Quiz Resumes on Wednesday. By United Press WASHINGTON, April 7.—Lieutenant - Commander Herbert V. Wiley, only surviving officer of the Akron disaster, told his story of the crash to a congressional investigating committee today. In a soit clear voice the greyhaired Wiley read to the house naval affairs committee the report he presented to the navy department and which was made public Thursday. After hearing the three survivors, the committee adjourned until Wednesday, when Lieutenant-Com-mander Wiley is expected to submit to questioning and give additional details. He flinched as photographers’ flashlights lightened the dim hearing room almost as lightning had played around the Akron on its tragic cruise. He read rapidly: "Weather foggy—ceiling 300 feet . . . lightning visible to south . . . fog rise to flying altitude . . .lightning all around us . . . thunder* . . "hip was not struck by lightning ... ship was falling rapidly . . .’ Promise More Details "Started falling rapidly ... no longer could steer . . . looked out window at the waves.” “Gave order to stand by for crash ... no further conversation . . . when hit water crashed much harder than expected . . . water came in . . . submerged me . . . must have carried me out of a window . . .’ Upon reading his closely typed report, Wily carefully folded it, put it in his pocket and told the committee that upon resumption of the hearing next Wednesday he would have a fuller report of what happened. "I will try to remember everything that happened,’ he said. Boatswain’s mate R. E. Deal, one of the two enlisted men wha escaped. followed Commander Wiley. Ts 11 of Last Flight Deal told the committee in short, clipped sentences what he remembered of the last flight of the world’s largest airship. About 8:15 p. m., he said. Admiral William A. Moffett, chief of naval aeronautics, passed up the gangway by him. “I said ’good-evening Admiral,’ ” Deal said; "and he replied, ‘good 1 evenin.’ ” I “ ’Admiral.’ I said ‘you must like | flying on this ship.’ i “He said. T like it much better i than the other.’ I guess he meant heavier-than-air. ‘I like it much ; better than the Shenandoah.’ ” "I was on my feet when the ship i -started down by the tail,” said Deal. | "I noticed the tail struck the water. “I swam outside. I heard men | cry for help. I swam for twenty minutes. I saw some men on a floating gas tank. I clunk to it. | Due to high waves we lost our hold on the tank. I sighted a ship and told the men to paddle for it. Continue Hearing Wednesday “I slipped into a lifeboat. I do ; not remember anything further.” Metalsmith M. Erwin told his story extemporaneously. "The ship seemed to be heavy from the rain,” he said. "The lightning blinded me. but I tried to keep j the ship at a 1.600-foot altitude and I did so until I was relieved at 12. Then I lay down, and pulled off my j shoes. ‘I though the ship was climbing. ; All the motors were wide open. "So I went out on the keel and saw No. 7 girder carried away. I saw a whole gang of men trying to get the ship on an even keel. “When the ship hit the water, the lights went, out. “I jumped through the fabric, breaking it, and went through into j i the water. “The ship fell on me. I dived under it and swam beneath the I wreckage. “I saw a gas tank floating around j j and I climbed on it. Then came Deal and some other men.” The hearing adjourned with Erwin's testimony until Wednesday. RAIL FARE IS SLIC E D One-Cent a Mile Rate to Cincinnati in Effect Saturday. Fare of 1 cent a mile each way is j offered by the Baltimore & Ohio ! railroad for trips Saturday to Cinj cinnati for inspection of the new union passenger station. Return I limit will be midnight Sunday.

Addenbrooke, house physician at the Palmer house for eight years. ‘•I’ll have to check over my findings again. Off-hand, it seems the subject has exhibited some exhilaration. Maybe it was the music." a a a The test took place in the Greek case on Dearborn street, a favorit: haunt of preprohibition beer drinkers. Both doctor and boxer happened to be there from midnight on. waiting for a chance to sample the new beer. The physician was curious in the interests of his profession. | Baer was very thirsty. The test

INDIANAPOLIS, FRIDAY, APRIL 7, 1933

THIRSTY CROWD CAFES AND BARS AS LEGAL BEER GOES ON SALE

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Lid’s off! Here it is! Beer at 3.2 per cent and going as fast over the counters today as the hot dogs that accompany it on its way to • Prosit,” “Here’s how,” "Looking at you,” and whatever else you may say. Upper—The first thirteen cases of beer to arrive in the city was

First Beer Here in Mad Ride

Hijackers Lay Low; Truck Runs Cop Gantlet

BY ARCH STEINEL Times Staff Writer A MID brewery and train whistles, and through cheering crowds so boisterous that one woman was tossed over the fence into the brewer’s backyard, through hi-jackers—and even a police cordon in two states—lndianapolis and Indiana got their first legal 3.2 per cent beer today. Through rain, through snow, up and down hill, with motors forced to utmost, the beer you’ve been waiting for came through. The first truck clattered down Madison avenue in two General Motors trucks to Klee & Coleman Company, 421 South Delaware street, and arrived there at 5:12 a. m. from the Falls City brewery, Louisville. It was in Indiana at 12:12 a. m. And, at s:43—it must have been 5:43, because we have no second hand on our alarm clock —one who has trained on buttermilk lifted his first glass in a toast to W. C. Maish —a-hem-a-bar—no, waiter—at the Saratoga bar, Illinois and Washington streets.

materialized as such things will. Pete, the proprietor, and an interested crowd of diners refereed. The stein-by-stein record follows. Dr. Addenbrooke admitted some of it was more good fun than science. 12:40 A. M— Dr. Addenbrooke took Baer's pulse, temperature and blood pressure. “All normal," he announced. "Pulse is 72, temperature, 98.8, and blood pressure normal.” m m a 12:52 A. M —No beer yet. Pete brought olives, pretzels, cheese, and anchovies. “Why didn't you knock out

brought by the American Airways Corporation at 2:30 a. m. today. The beer was from the Atlas brewery in Chicago. It was not for consumer consumption, but went direct to the dealer. Center—A line-up at the Saratoga bar raising them on high at Illinois and Washington streets at the advent of the first beer. Lower —“The Press” is what

T)AUL REVERE was a piker, a tin-born sport, and a blowgun compared to the memorable ride we took that wound up with with a treat for the a-hem-a-bar —no, waiter —at the Saratoga. If hi-jackers were the only worry of legal beer runners, then a couple of waterguns would suffice to still them, this bringing the beer through on time for a populace than-which-some-are-no-thirstier is a powder-puff party at a ladies’ sewing circle. Hi-jacker! Hi-jacker! Are you armed? Have you written an “obit” for us? A tweak of the nose for A1 Capone's cohorts or any of the little Capones running around the southern Indiana underbrush. They must have slept at the car switch or got left at the post as far as the city’s first beer trucks were concerned. Even the Eagan Rats went into their holes when they saw us coming! But the coppers—well, they were out in force and gold braid, Indiana and Kentucky.

Kingfish Levinsky?” an onlooker inquired. “Just wanted to show him how long twenty rounds is,” said Baer. 1:15 A. M. The 24-vear-old fighter, who meets Schmeling in June, requested the band to play Kreisler's “Cradle Song.” 1:30 A: M.—Pete rushes in with hands full of beer bottles. There's a cheer from 100 throats, and the band starts “IJappy Days Are Here Again.” 1:35 A. M.—The subject finishes the first bottle. “That's a pretty I blond over there.” he remarks, j “And did you know that astroloI gets have the right angle on

Charles R. Hasse. 520 East Washington street, is calling his new beer luncheonette. He had a press of business, as the photo shows, with the uncapping of the first cases of Falls City into Indianapolis. Lonnie Lyster. old-time bartender, is back on the job, as shown in the background of the picture. He's a sandwich and bottle-beer passer today.

\ITE Driver Leslie Hesler, ▼ ▼ “Frosty” Williamson, nead beer runner, and Driver Bob Taylor and the Buttermilk—arrived at Falls City brewery at 10 p. m. Thursday. The brewery’s sign, with its lights gurgling foam into a bottle, seemed like the Statue of Liberty to the “Four Hoarsemen.” Crowds “saturated” the doors in front of the loading docks. “Here comes another one to get a load. It’s Indiana, where the 20-cent bottles will flow,” shouted a Louisvillian, with thoughts of his own 10 and 15-cent bottled beer with the possibility of nickel steins. "A drink,” was the first chorus of the “Hoarsemen.” The brewery was scoured. A photographer for a Louisville paper couldn't produce. One hang-er-on finally got out a one-half pint, whispering, “Indiana corn.” “Beer! Beer!” was shouted at him.” while the trucks are being loaded. “No beer until afier midnight. (Turn to Page Ten)

things. One told me I was due for success in a big way in 1933.” a 1:41 a. m.—The waiter brings a fresh consignment of beer. Dr. Addenbrooke ascertains that Baer’s pulse rate is now 100 a minute, his temperature still normal and his blood pressure slightly above normal. “I think it was the blond,” says the patient. 1:50 a. m.—Baer is laughing heartily at something supposed to be funny. He jumps up and toe dances a step or two. The waiter brings another pint of beer. 1:55 a. m.—The third pint is

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Saratoga, First in City to Get Shipment, Sold Out by 7 A. M.; Hurried Calls for Replacements. PLENTY TO BE READY BY NOON ‘Just Like Old Times/ Is Comment as New Brew Is Tasted; Rush Orders for Hotels. The advance guard of beer drinkers stormed Indianapolis restaurants and bars early this morning for their first taste of legal 3.2 brew, but the main contingent of the thirsty is scheduled to go into action at the noon luncheon hour. First place in the city to get a'shipment, the Saratoga, 16 South Illinois street, had sold out by 7 a. m., and hurried calls for replacements were sent out. The first bottle of beer sold passed over the Saratoga counter at 5:30 a. m. when Arch Steinel, Times reporter, gratefully relieved a parched palate after a long ride from Louisville with the first consignment of Falls City brew.

“How’sit,” queried \V. C. Maish, waiter, to whom went the honor of uncapping’ the first bottle. Steinel conceded it was more than a "little bit of all right." Joe Stahr, proprietor of the j restaurant and former famous bar ! of that name at 127 South Illinois j street, tasted the first bottle opened | at his establishment. “Just like old times,” beamed : Stahr with an appreciative smack.” j You know, this is the strongest beer j we've had since two years before ! prohibition. The brewers started ; cutting down the alcoholic content then to get people used to near beer.” Plenty for Luncheon Rush Stahr is offering a luncheon combination of a sandwich and beer for 20 cents in contrast to the price of I 20 cents for beer alone charged at most places. Majority of the hotels had not ob- | tained deliveries early this morning, | but were assured they would have plenty on hand for the noon luncheon rush. The Lockerbie reported its supply had not arrived, but that five cases were dropped off for a private party. The Harrison management said five calls for beer were received from guests before 8. but they had to wait until the beer had been cooled. Former Famous Bar Busy A famous bar of former days, now a lunchroom, was doing one of the biggest early morning businesses. 'Tom Buskirk. proprietor of what l used to be the Frank Hoffman bar | at 128 East Court street, had dis- | posed of several cases of Falls City ] to the breakfast trade. Many attorneys were frequenting I the establishment early, and on* 5 nonchalantly twirled six pretzels on his forefinger while he waited for a | refill. Beer Landed by Plane William E. Clauer, importer, asserted there were between 3,000 and 4.000 cases of beer delivered this morning and at least 25.000 cases would be distributed by this afternoon. One of the first shipments of brew to arrive was fourteen cases I of Atlas Special that was landed at municipal airport by an American Airways plane at 2:30 a. m. First customer at the Traction ; Terminal lunchrooms this morning I devoured a sandwich to the accompaniment of three pints end | volunteered it was "as good as he j ever tasted.” j Three customers at the Terminal | went from there to Monninger’s, on East Ohio street, near Illinois, for a taste of Berghoff. the brew that ] did for Ft. Wayne what Schlitz did | for Milwaukee. There Carl Monj ninger had ready a varied assort - ! ment of the kind of food that works best in double harness with oeer. Bad for Home Brew Sellers Monninger called in a photog- | rapher to take a picture of the first bottle sold, and plans to make it a ! part of the restaurant’s decorations. i Many thirsty patrons were on hand waiting for the 100 cases of Berghoff that were delivered. The Budweiser Bar, 102 South Illinois street, held appropriate obsequies Thursday night for the near beer it has been selling for years. Seven cases were disposed of at a “fire sale” at 5 cents a glass. Advent of legal beer even made itself felt on Madison avenue “booze row,” where resorts whose windows formerly were shrouded with cur-

half gone. Baer requests “California Here I Come” and sings it lustily. Some of the audience join in. a a a 1:57 a. m.—Baer decides to save the label off the first bottle. “It would be a good souvenir, you know.” The doctor is telling a joke himself now. 2 a. m.—Pete’s singing waiter starts dancing, and Baer leads the cheering. 2:02 a. m.—“ Experiment over,” says the physician. “I had a marvelous time. To which Baer answers, “Let’s start the test all over again.”

HOME EDITION PRICE TWO CENTS Outside Marion County. 3 Cents

tains, proudly presented open fronts with bottles of beer in the window. The new beer era also made itself felt in the home brew joints Thursday night, operators reporting what to them was a lamentable lack of the usual interest fn their product. Majority of them looked for a price war in an effort to compete with the real thing. The Claypool. Severin and Lincoln hotels were anticipating a heavy luncheon demand and the Columbia Club was preparing to offer a brew menu of eight brands, including Bruckman’s. Miller. Berghoff, Blatz, Atlas, Prima and Green Label, with Schlitz and Budweiser shipments due Monday. Do “Landolfiee Business" The Denison, a scene of many convivial days and nights in the old days, also was expecting a busy day with oldtimers returning to their former haunt. So was The Grill next door, which used to be known as the Cozy Bar. Blair s, Illinois and Washington streets, was doing a proverbial landoffice business early and called for reinforcements of 600 cases for this afternoon. Paul Fry. state excise director, and a large staff were working top speed far into Thursday night to get permits of all kinds into the hands of applicants who had been approved. Finally they resorted to the method of sending telegrams of authorization to 700 prospective permit ees throughout the state telling them to proceed with their business today and official permits would follow by mail. Retailers Are Announced Retail beer is available at many neighborhood groceries and drug stores. The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company took out licenses for eighteen stores, ten of which are in Indianapolis. Other retailers announced are: Fred Steinsberger, 2037 East Tenth street; Liberty restaurant, 455 East Washington street; Louis Shapiro, 808 South Meridian streetJohn Clones, 14 South Illinois street, Avalon Country Club Wilowbrook Country Club, Moose. Bor J p y's drug store, 2602 North Capitol avenue. C B. Lundy drug store. 3343 West Tenth street; Indianapolis Leiderkianz, 1417 East Washington street* Ignatz Krakovitz, 332 East Washington street; J. w. Rich & Company 1024 North Illinois street; Alex Rabin, 1625 Northwestern avenue; Charles W. Sweng. 330 Indiana avenue. Indianapolis Saengerbund, 49 North Delaware street, Joseph Rosner Jr, 2612 West Sixteenth street; A. & p. stores at 2330 Shelby street, 1525 North Illinois, 2701 West Washington, 2121 East Tenth, 221 North Illinois, 3360 North Illinois, d646 East Washington, 3822 North Illinois, 5367 College and 4183 College. Three New Wholesalers Austin R. Taylor, drug store, 39 East Thirty-fourth street; John W Finnerman, 1102 South West street; Specker’s market, 1048 South East street; Sattinger Brothers, 2029 Madison avenue; Bert N. Day, 669 East Thirty-eighth street; Robert’s restaurant, 47-55 Kentucky avenue. Cooper’s restaurant, 41 West Washington street; Lockerbie hotel; Louis Metelko, 902 North Haugh street; Mills & Lysacht, 1033 Fairfield avenue; Andrew Smyrinis, 238 North Illinois street; Pete Thomas, 1310 West Washington street. Yantis Toastee Shoppe, 2301 North Meridian street; John J. Bulger, 2501 North Delaware street; Montmarte sanitarium, R. R. L-4; Frankovitz market, 159 West Twen-ty-eighth street, and Virginia Grille, 35 East Maryland street. New wholesalers announced were: Gus P. Bisesi, 211 East Maryland street; Hoosier Sales Company and the East Side Beverage Company. FOOT IS AMPUTATED Jones Killer Suspect Is Operated on for infection. William Mason, one of five men to go on trial May 8 charged with the machine gun murder of Police Sergeant Lester E. Jones, Feb. 7. submitted to an operation for amputation of a foot at city hospital on Thursday. His condition is good.