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5 TERRIFIC BOMB EXPLOSIONS ROCK CHICAGO’S LOOP Police Squads Search City Under Orders to Arrest ‘Every Known Communist and Anarchist’ After Blasts. DAMAGE IS ESTIMATED AT SIOO,OOO Structures Housing’ Big Business Firms Targets of Alleged May Day Terrorists; Four Suspects Held. Hi/ t /ntfit I’rtsi CHICAGO, May I.—Police squads searched the city today under orders to arrest “every known Communist, anarchist and direct actionist,” while brother officers stood iruard over scores of buildings to prevent recurrence of May day terrorism which started in the early morning with five major bombings, doing SIOO,OOO damage.

Four suspects already were held in connection with the blasts, which roared in the loop and near north side districts shortly after 1 a. m., causing property havoc at five structures housing big business firms, shattering windows for blocks and awakening thousands of citizens. Polic Commissioner James P. Allman ordered he wholesale arrests and the posting of guards when estimates of property damage leaped to double the earlier figure ,and his officers assured him the dynamite bombs had been set off by terrorists as a May day threat to capitalists. Whether three parades scheduled for different parts of the city today by Communists and affiliated groups would be permitted still was undertermined. Communists Are Blamed Police were dispatched to the Masonic hall on the west side, where a "Free Tom Mooney Congress,’’ with 1,800 delegates from many parts of the United States ard Canada were considering a proposal to agitate for a national "one-hour strike” to protest Mooney's imprisonment. Several delegates from Communist groups are attending. Police had not decided jvhat steps to take if the throng at the congress carries out a plan to march with May day demonstrators, and thence to the Chicago stadium tonight for a mass meeting at which 30,000 persons are expected. Grower C. Neimeyer, first assistant state's attorney, promised an immediate investigation of today’s bombings. •‘This is undoubtedly part of a May day plan,” he said. "Suspicion is directed at Communist leaders. This office will delve into the outrage thoroughly.” The buildings bombed were: The Illinois Bell Telephone Cos. main office, the Hibbard-Spencer-Bartlett Hardware Cos., the Willett Bus and Teaming Company, the Sprague-Warner Wholesale Grocery Cos., and the Marshall-Field Cos. uniform division. Heavy Damage Caused Hundreds of windows and doors were shattered. Within a block of the telephone office, where the heaviest damage occurred, virtually every window was broken Hans Nelson, watchman at the Willett company, world's largest cartage firm, was cut as debris was hurled with terrific force. Arthur Mason, watchman In the Marshall-Field plant, was knocked unconscious. Equipment in the telephone company was badly damaged at the immediate scene of the blast. A loading platform was demolished and debris was six feet deep. At the Sprague-Warner Company, one of the nation's largest wholesale grocery firms, two large concrete pillars were snapped and gaps appeared in marble floors. A railroad car entrance was twisted into debris. GIGANTIC WATERWAYS PROGRAM IS DRAFTED Bill in House to Urge Spending of g 98.000.000 on Improvements. Bn l nihil Press WASHINGTON, May l.—A $98.000.000 waterways improvements bill, carrying large appropriations for all sections of the country, was prepared for introduction in the house today by Chairman Mansfield of the rivers and harbors committee. Mansfield explained that while his huge program was not formally an administration bill, it was so drawn j s to become a portion of President Roosevelt's public works plan. Times Index Page. Books 11 Bridge 12 Classified 10 Comics 11 Crossword Puzzle 9 Curious World 7 Dietz on Science 7 Editorial 4 Financial 9 Heywood Broun .. 4 Hickman Theater Reviews 7 Lodge Page 5 Radio 3 Serial Story 11 Sports 8 Talburt Cartoon 4 Woman s Page 6

The Indianapolis Times

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ADVANCE ARMS TRUCEJSCHEME Italian and German Envoys Will Hear Views of Roosevelt. BY WILLIAM miLIP SIMMS Scripps-Howard Foreign Editor WASHINGTON, May l.—A world arms truce will be broached here this week, it was learned, as the President began preparations for the second phase of his diplomatic parleys at the White House. Tuesday, the Italian finance minister, Guido Jung, Is expected here with a message from Premier Benito Mussolini that Italy considers that the success of the London economic conference in a large measure depends upon the success of the disarmament conference at Geneva. Friday comes Dr. Hjalmar Sehacht, president of the Reichsbank. With Dr. Hans Luther, ambassador to Washington, he will represent the fiery chancellor, Adolf Hitler, whose demand for increasing Germany’s military strength at Geneva, Friday, brought the meeting almost to a breakdown. In friendly fashion, President Roosevelt is expected to intimate to Sehacht and Luther that if Germany persists in her announced intention, and re-arms, she may find herself completely isolated among the world's principal powers. The administration feels that while the treaty of Versailles un(Turn <o Page Ten) HOUSE TO VOTE ON INFLATIONTUESDAY G. 0. P. Opposition Battered Down by Democrats. BY WILLIAM F. KERBI X nited Tress Staff Correspondent WASHINGTON. May l.—A determined house Democratic leadership today battered down Republican opposition to insure a vote Tuesday on President Roosevelt’s inflation program. In a brief, tumul'uous session, administration spokesmen failed to secure unanimous consent for immediate action on the provision of the expansion-farm relief measure. However. Majority Leader Byrns immediately summoned the rules committee to report a special resolution to force a vote Tuesday. The committee will bring in a special rule allowing no amendments to the inflation section of the bill, but providing for consideration with several hours debate. The remainder of the unprecedented measure, the sections dealing with agricultural relief, will be sent to conference for adjustment of house and senate differences. DAVIS TRIAL POSTPONED Pennsylvania Senator ‘Very Sick Man.’ Is riea to Court Bit Vnilnl Press NEW YORK. May I.—On the plea that Senator James J. Davis of Pennsylvania, is a “very sick man,” his trial with two others on charges of violating the federal lottery laws was postponed today until June 12. rtis co-defendants are Theodore G. Miller and Raymond Walsh. Today's Short Story Having a Chevrolet he wished to sell, E. J. Britz. 409 North Oxford street, came to Want Ad Headquarters Friday morning and inserted a ten word want ad for four days. The car was sold by 5:30 p. m. Friday, just a few hours after the ad appeared in The Times. Six persons desired to purchase the car. The ad being killed at the end of the first day. the cost to sell the car was only 27 cents. CHFVROI.FT—I-door sedan: rood runnine condition. 100 V Oxford. A FOR SALE AD in Tlie Times costs less that in any other Indianapolis pa per. Three cents a word, with special multiple rates. Call RI--5551, or come to Want Ad Headquarters, 214 West Maryland street, west of Capitol avenue.

Unsettled and cooler with probably showers tonight and Tuesday.

lOWA TROOPS EXTEND RULE IN FARM AREA Martial Law Is Declared in Third County of Revolt District. 100 ARE UNDER ARREST Soldiers Spread Out With Orders to Seize Mob Ringleaders. BY W. H. MILLHAEM X'nited Press Staff Correspondent LE MARS, la.. May I.—Martial law extended into a third lowa county today as national guardsmen continued with military precision their drive to arrest the leaders of the corn belt’s farm revolt. A detachment of fifty troopers was dispatched to Primghar in O'Brien county, and immediately arrested seventy-two men as alleged leaders in the revolt. Eleven others were sought. Already twenty-five men are under arrest here, the county seat of Plymouth county and at Denison, county seat of Crawford county. Colonel Glenn C. Haynes, national guard commander here, announced that Leon Powers, assistant attorney-general, and Judge Advocate Frank Halligan are en route here to determine whether the prisoners will be subjected to military court martial, or will be given a civil trial. All Courts Closed The troops were ordered out following the attempted lynching of Judge C. C. Bradley. At Denison, General Matthew A. Tinley said today he hoped to "mop up" the farm revolt swiftly and restore Crawford county to civil rule within the next two days. All courts, including justice of the peace courts, were closed today, as military law was enforced strictly. It was probable, however, that men arrested. all for alleged offenses committed before martial law was inaugurated, would be given civil trial. The military leaders hoped by prompt action at Primghar to halt definitely the entire movement, since both Colonel Haynes and General Kinley at Denison were convinced that the same ringleaders were involved. Church-Goers Carry Guns There was the further incentive behind prompt military maneuvers, it was believed, of showing to the National Farmers’ Holiday Association, which meets 5.000 strong at Des Moines Wednesday to formulate plans for a possible national farm strike. Sunday, scenes at churches resembled pioneer days. Parishoners went to their country chapels with revolvers in their pockets. Steelhelmet ed troopers deployed over the area and machine guns were posted at strategic points. At Camp Flaugher, where the guardsmen are stationed, the scene resembled a military post in battle. Hardware dealers in surrounding towns reported that their ammunition supply had been exhausted. Violent Storm Strikes Adding to already disrupted conditions. a violent storm struck here over the week-end. No fatalities were reported, but several barns were damaged and thousands of dollars' worth of cattle were killed. More than an inch of rain soaked the clay ground, making travel almost impossible. The first ten suspects in the attack on Judge Bradley brought in by troopers were placed under guard, five in Sioux City and five in the guardhouse here. The five were taken to Sioux Ctiv after authorities were informed of a purported plan of farmers to attack the camp and release their comrades. PRESIDENT OF CLOSED BANK ENDS OWN LIFE Aged Rushville Man Shoots Self at Home: Institution Shut April 22. Bn I nited Press RUSHVILLE. Ind.. May I.—Jasper D. Case Sr., 76. president of the closed American National bank, committed suicide at his home here. He shot himself in the temple. The American National bank was closed April 22. a few weeks after it had beeen given an unconditional permit to resume business at the end of the national banking moratorium. Survivors are the widow and one son. Jasper D. Case Jr., of Washington.

Indianapolis Water Company's Title to Canal May Be Questioned in Federal Court Hearing

Indication that the Indianapolis Water Company's title to the canal will be questioned, marked opening today of the company’s battle before Albert S. Ward, federal special master in chancery, for a higher rate. The water company's suit, which may require more than a week for hearing, seeks to enjoin, as confiscatory, enforcement of a public service commission order issued Dec. 31, setting the minimum domestic rate at 51.25. and fixing the company's valuation at not less than 522.500.000. William L, Ranson. New York, chief counsel for the water company. in his opening statement, indicated the company will contend

INDIANAPOLIS, MONDAY, MAY 1, 1933

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SENATE PASSES JOB RELIEF BILL Gigantic Measure Goes Back to House; Confer.ence May Be Necessary. 111/ l nited Press WASHINGTON, May I.—The senate today passed, after only a few words of debate, the administration’s $500,000,000 unemployment relief bill. There was no record vote. The bill must be returned to the house for concurrence in senate amendments. A conference may be necessary. WOMAN, INDICTED BY U. S. JURY, ENDS LIFE Mrs. Coral Enright of Marion Commits Suicide at Home By I hital Press MARION, Ind., May I—Mrs. Coral Enright, 36, indicted by the federal grand jury last February after investigation of an alleged liquor law violation conspiracy involving several local and Grant county officials, committed suicide at her home here by taking poison. The indictment against Mrs. Enright charged specifically she gave a sum of money in 1927 to Harry E. Roberts, attorney, who was named in the same indictments. MINIMUM TAXI RATE ASKED IN ORDINANCE Four Companies Reported to Be Backing Proposed Law. Minimum taxicab rate of 10 cents for each three-quarters of a mile is asked in an ordinance filed today with City Clerk Henry O. Goett to be presented to the city council tonight. Four companies are reported back of the demand that the city set a minimum rate while a fifth company, operating at a much lower rate, has refused to join the plea for an increase. Present rate charged by the majority of the companies has been brought down to 10 cents for each mile and a third, due to price cutting which began with the advent of milder weather. The company not joining in the ordinance request also has a maximum charge of 35 cents a trip to any place within the city limits. WILSON TO CONVENTION County Prosecutor Goes to Capital for Law Parley. Herbert E. Wilson, county prosecutor. left today for Washington, where he will attend the annual meeting of the American Law institute. He will be absent from his office until Saturday, he said. Chinese Repulsed in Battle By Vnited Press MUKDEN, Manchuria. May 1. Five thousand troops of General Hsing Lung-Hsien were repulsed by Japanese forces near Nantiemen today after a five-day battle, according to advices here. The Chinese left 200 dead on the battlefield.

it is entitled to a valuation, for rate-making purposes, of not less than $26,000,000. and will seek a return of 7!i or 8 per cent on that basis. The commission order last year set a return slightly in excess of 6 per cent on the $22,500,000 valuation. “The facts will show that the commission overestimated the earnings available for return under its rates,” Ransom stated. “The rate schedule fixed by the commission does not yield even the intended 6 per cent return upon even a valuation as low as $22,500.000. It still is more clearly confiscatory if an adequate valuation "id return are found.”

Radio Talks, Clinics and Addresses by Leaders Feature Observance. Children of Indianapolis ruled the city today. May day meant to them that a city and nation will participate in observance of National Child Health week which will continue through May 8. with the slogan “Mothen. and Children First.” Emphasis will be placed on the purposes of the week in daily radio talks and programs before civic clubs, schools, kindergartens and 4-H clubs. The work in the city and county is being directed by committees headed by Miss Mary A. Meyers, executive secretary of the Marion county tuberculosis association. Stress is being placed on finding child contact cases of tuberculosis among needy families, to bring about increased protection. Michael (Mickey) Murphy was one of the first of Indianapolis’ young to appear for examination at the Indianapolis Baby clinic at School 5. Mickey celebrated his first birthday on the scales at the school. Baby and kindergarten clinics will be neid throughout the week. Majority of the school programs will center on health, traffic and fire drills and cleanliness campaigns. MERCURY TOUCHES 81; COOLER TODAY Hail Falls in Upstate Areas Amid Rain. While a temperature of 81, anew high for 1933, was registered in Indianapolis Sunday, heavy rain accompanied by hail fell in northern Indiana, causing injury of one man and damage of several thousands of dollars. Ed Hopper was injured by hail which accompanied rain at Warsaw, where damage estimated at several thousand dollars was caused. Windows were shattered and glass of three greenhouses broken. A fox on the Howard Kimes farm was rendered unconscious when struck by hail. In a limited area, starting north of Kokomo and ending in Kokomo proper, hail stones measuring from one and one-half to two inches in diameter fell with force sufficient to dent hoods of automobiles. Rainfall of 3.57 inches, accompanied by hail, was recorded at Rochester. Heavy rain and hail also were reported at Angola and Farmland. No reports of damage were made. Average temperature here Sunday was 71, which is 13 degrees above normal. There is little likelihood of as high temperature today as the forecast is cooler with possibility of showers. ALL POLICE ON DUTY May Day Celebration Brings Whole Day Force to Park. May day celebration scheduled for 2 this afternoon at Military park meant overtime work for police. The entire day force, headed by Captain Edward Helm, was detailed to duty at the park and the night force was on regular day duty.

Scope of the evidence to be submitted was broadened by permission granted Sherman Minton, new state public counselor, to enter appearance on behalf of the con-sumer-public. George J. Hufsmith, assistant at-torney-general. pointed out that his duties were confined to defense of | the commmission order, whereas Minton, as public counselor, could i go farther. Objections of water company attorneys to Minton's appearance resulted in recess of the hearing to permit presenting the objections to Federal Judge Robert C. Baltzell. Ransom contended the act of the i legislature setting up the office of

BEER VIOLATOR IN COURT TODAY Seller of Brew Without License Warns Against Defense Fund. As the first test case of the state beer control act in Marion county was due to go on trial this afternoon. the defendant, Martin Levy, proprietor of Levy's Kosher Kitchen, 838 South Meridian street, warned restaurant owners and citizens against an attempt to raise an unauthorized defense fund in his behalf. Levy said he had received reports that persons were visiting city restaurant men and collecting money to defend him for the sale ol 3.2 beeer without a license. “I have authorized no one to collect money for my defense. I'd appreciate any one approached in this fashion to telephone me. Some one’s trying to make a racket of this,” Levy said. Arrest of Levy followed his open violation of the beer act due to a ruling of Criminal Judge Frank P. Baker, holding the beer licensing and control act “unconstitutional.” Sergeant Kent Yoh and squad arrested Levy and Miss Florence Taylor, 34, of 1224 Southeastern avenue, waitress, after she sold a bottle of beer to patrolman Orville Quinette. They were released later on bond. BRADSHAW TO MAKE NO COURT CHANGES Assumes Bench as Successor to Judge Thomas E. Garvin. Judge Wilfred Bradshaw, assuming the bench of municipal court one today as successor to Judge Thomas E. Garvin, announced he would make no changes in the personnel of court attaches. These are Omer Gillaspy, who has been bailiff of the court since it was founded in 1926: Robert Halbert, assistant bailiff; Mrs. Katherine Huff, reporter, and Charles Herman, clerk. Bradshaw, who was sworn in Saturday by Charles Ettinger, chief deputy county clerk, was informed by Garvin that the court docket is clear and no rulings are pending. Garvin began private practice today in offices at 1506-07 City Trust building. MUSIC WEEK TO OPEN Irvington Civic Orchestra Will Give Concert at School 57. The Irvington civic orchestra will open official “music week” in Indianapolis tonight at 8, with a concert in the auditorium of School 57. East Washington street and Ritter avenue. The Irvington orchestra was organized recently under the direction of Nathan D- Davis, and is composed of . approximately forty amateur players in Irvington. Arnold Davis. violinist, will assist in direction of tonight's program. Hourly Temperatures 6a. m 63 10 a. m 76 7a. m 68 11 a. m 77 8 a. m.... 70 12 (noon).. 78 9 a. m 74 1 p. m 79

public counselor did not involve actions then pending. Hint that the company's title to the canal and other property might be questioned cam' during examination of W. C. Via bee. water company chief engineer, the first witness. and who still occupied the witness stand at the noon recess. Besides Ransom, the water company was represented by Joseph J. Daniels. Indianapolis, and C. E. Williams. New York. Besides Hufsmith and Minton, the defense was represented by At-torney-General Philip Lutz Jr., Fred Weicking. assistant attorneygeneral. and Edward H. Knight, city corporation counsel, and James E. Deery, city attorney, as assistants to the attorney-general.

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COMMODITY PRICE RISE BEGINS HERE; FOOD COSTS SOAR Inflation Action in Washington Brings Climb; Wheat Boost Will Mean Thousands to Farmers. BEANS, FLOUR, BUTTER GO UP Eggs Follow Suit; Canned Milk and Cereals Increase; Tires Hiked 5 Per Cent as Rubber Jumps. Indianapolis today faced increased commodity prices as the first reaction to the national inllation situation and the advent of Indiana’s sales tax. The wheat crop collected hea\ ily on the local market, with the grain selling at 4 cents more a bushel than on Saturday. Over the week-end, the bushel price jumped from 63 to 67 cents. On a state-wide basis, this would mean thousands of dollars to Indiana farmers. —— Wholesalers and retailers in

Don’t All Rush 16 Gallons of Whisky on Trial —Receiver May Be Needed.

THE United States against sixteen gallons of red whisky!” The voice of the federal court clerk, Albert Sogemeier, announcing the case caused a titter in the courtroom of Judge Robert C. Baltzell today. “That ought to be enough whisky for all hands,” Baltzell commented. Telford B. Orbison, assistant United States district attorney, explained that the whisky, once in the possession of sam Koby, local business man, had been confiscated by the government and now was awaiting disposition in a libel suit. “I guess the proper thing would be to appoint a receiver in this case,” said Baltzell. The case is pending on a motion. PRESIDENT OF PERU IS ASSASSINATED Nation Under Rigid Martial Law After Killing. BY RIC ARDO P. LEON United Press Staff Correspondent LIMA, Peru, May I.—All Peru was under rigid martial law today as police sought possible accomplices of Abelardo Hurtado de Mendoza, who assassinated President Luis M. Sanchez Cerro. Hurtado de Mendoza was killed by a volley of bullets fired by members of President Cerro’s guard, after the murder of the President Sunday. One soldier w?as killed and three other soldiers and two civilians were wounded in a flurry of gunplay. General Oscar P. Benavides, elected president at a hastily convened session of congress a few hours after Cerro was killed, began his administration by refusing to accept resignations of members of the Cerro cabinet. Hurtado de Mendoza’s act w r as believed to have been on his own inspiration in revenge for Cerro’s rigid suppression of a political party of which he was an ardent member. He was arrested recently on a charge of distributing subversive propaganda. RAIL MESSAGE READY Congress to Get President’s Program Tuesday, Says Bvms. By 7 n itrd Prcx* WASHINGTON. May I.—President Roosevelt's special message providing a plan for reorganization of the nation's railroads is expected to be sent to congress Tuesday, House Majority Leader Byrns said today. SCHOOL BEER PROBERS Twelve State Investigators to Take Field on Wednesday School for the new beer control law investigators is being conducted today and Tuesday in the offices of Paul Fry, state excise director. The twelve appointees Wednesday will take the field for a checkup on permits and pending applications, it was announced. VOTE WORK ON STREET 522.000 to Be Spent on Improvement of Thirty-eighth. The Indianapolis works board today approved a resolution for the improvement of Thirty-eighth street from Archer avenue to Rural street. The cost will be approximately $22 - 000 of which the city will pay 87 5 - per cent and the property owners the remaining 12‘ 2 per cent. Street Commissioner Wilbur Winship announced „hat appioximateiy 150 “made work” laborers would be put to work on widening the berms and improving the drainage.

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the city were paying far more attention to the boost in prices than they were to the advent of the sales tax. The sales tax probably will be passed on to the purchasers, along with the increased prices. The bean market increased heavily, with Fred H. Bruhn, of the J. C. Perry Company, wholesale grocers, announcing California lima beans had jumped from $5 a hundred pounds to $6.75. Canned Milk Up Bruhn also said an increase of 15 per cent is in effect on peanut butter, and canned milx registered a rise of 10 per cent. Cereals also were on the increase list, averaging 15 to 30 per cent. One chain store organization said that the price of bottled milk was to increase on retail selling. Officials of the leading milk companies said there had been no price boost in milk in the last twenty-four hours. Advance-of 40 cents a barrel on flour was quoted by another retail grocery firm. Other chain stores said they had not received their quotations, but there was but slight change in general food prices. Butter and egg prices are on the upgrade, A. M. Feist of the Wadley Company, wholesalers, said. He announced that butter has risen 3 cents a pound in the last week and eggs 3 cents a dozen. See Speculative Market Schlosser Bros., butter and egg dealers, predicted a highly speculative market later. Roy Davidson, of M. O'Connor Company, wholesale grocers, said price boosts were not due entirely to inflation, but that farmers are pushing their surplus stock on the market. Majority of the wholesale dealers said they had not received complaints on price boosts, but dealers were “noting a restored confidence and are glad to see the change, for most products were selling far below? cost.” Restaurant operators said they felt the price boost in early buying today and predicted a rise in food costs at their counters within a few days. One proprietor said restaurants that have been selling lunches and dinners at a moderate plate rate will be forced to higher price levels. Tire Prices Climb The B. F. Goodrich Company today notified Indianapolis dealers that the price of tires has been increased approximately 5 per cent. Officials of the company said the boost will be nation-wide. They said the rise was due to cotton and rubber increases and it was the first price jump in eight years. 60 JURORS CALLED: ONLY 2 UNEMPLOYED Optimistic Note Is Hrard in Circuit Court Questioning Optimistic note regarding the return of improved business conditions was heard in circuit court today w'hen only two of sixty prospective jurors testified to being unemployed. On examination by John Linder, judge pro tem., twenty of the men drawn for jury duty, exhibited doctors’ certificates showing inability to serve. “Each of them said that he was workir.g. just the same, regardless of the doctor’s orders,” Linder said. “The other thirty-eight pleaded to be released because they were too busy,’ so I guess there is less unemployment.”

40 Entered There's a racing superstition that the last to enter the classic Indianapolis 500-mile grind will be the first to finish the May 30 race. That is why Speedway officials were busy today receiving eleventh-hour entry blanks and money deposits. The list closes at midm B ht tonight and all letters postmarked after that will be refused. The forty early entries are listed on The sport page today. Many more will join the ranks today.