Indianapolis Times, Volume 45, Number 16, Indianapolis, Marion County, 30 May 1933 — Page 3

MAY 30, 1933

DEFECTIVE CARS CAUSE INCREASE IN AUTO DEATHS Fatality Toll Lower Than Last Year, but Fewer Machines Are in Use. I} V Timm Special HARTFORD, -Conn., May 30. Approximately 7,500 deaths from automobile accidents in this country the first four months of this year are indicated on the basis of reports received from a majority of states by the Travelers Insurance Company. Although this record of deaths is nearly 10 per cent under the automobile accident fatality toil in the corresponding period of last year, the drop in registration of cars is fully as great in many states, according to reports, which show that some state registration figures are down even more than 10 per cent. Despite the decrease in the number of cars in use, more defective automobiles have been involv’d in accidents this year than last, according to statistics, which show an increase of nearly 9 p<w cent in this respect, and a much greater percentage increase of defective cars in fatal accidents. Many Cars Defective The gain in the number of cars defective as to brakes, tires, lights and steering mechanism, which have been involved in accidents having fatal consequences, has amounted to 40 per cent. Inadequate brakes are shown to be far more prevalent in cars this year, as the number of motor vehicles with poor brakes in fatal mishaps has increased nearly 29 per cent. That tires in bad condition also are in widespread use is disclosed by the fact that there has been an increase of a third in the number of such vehicles in fatal accidents. Poor illumination has been a more serious factor than even defective brakes and tires in accidents causing deaths, as the number of cars in fatal mishaps because of glaring headlights or inadequte lighting in front or rear, has increased nearly 60 per cent this year over the corresponding period of 1932. Improper illumination to such extent as evidenced this year will affect, materially the death rate of night accidents, which last year was nearly 44 per cent worse than daytime mishaps. Steering Mechanism Bad Trouble with steering mechanisms likewise has been prominent in accidents this year, as the number of cars in fatal accidents this year because of such defective equipment has increased 25 per cent. Although most of the states reporting automobile accidents fatalities show decreases, higher fatality tolls are indicated in Connecticut, Idaho, lowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Missouri. Nevada, North Dakota, Oregon, South Carolina, Vermont and West Virginia. Indiana’s record of fatalities shows a drop in 1933 from 1932 of 7.25 per cent. Fatalities in the first period of 1932 were 207; In the similar period of 1933 only 192. EX-SLAVE’S LIBERTY PRESERVED BY COURT Wife’s Effort to Place Aged Mate in Insane Asylum Fails. A merciful court interceded Monday and preserved for the last days of John Denny Scott, 88, of 922 Stillwell street, ex-slave, the freedom which Abraham Lincoln gave him in 1863. Scott’s freedom was about to be snatched away. Unable to support him longer, his wife, Sarah. 55. had filed a petition for his commitment to an insane asylum. But Judge Clarence E. Weir denied the petition. He directed Miss Hannah Ncone, Center township trustee, to give Scott a home at the county poor farm. “Evidence that Scott had “lost his memory” is not sufficient for commitment to the asylum,” Weir ailed. Mrs. Scott said she “no longer could care for my husband.” FIRST RACE RUN IN 1896 Duryea Car Was Winner in Time of 6’a Miles an Hour, Just thirty-seven years ago today, the first automibile endurance race was run, with the winner dashing across the tape at the terrific speed of six and one-half miles an hour. The race was run Memorial day, 1896. over a sixteen-mile course between New York City and Ardsley-on-the Hudson. The pilot drove a Duryea, forerunner of the custom-built StevensDuryea. high-priced car of several years ago. Drink of Kerosene Fatal t'nifc/i Pratt SLAYTON, Minn., May 30.—A drink of kerosene was fatal to the baby son of Mr. and Mrs. James Kinney, of Avoka, recently. They brought the child to the hospital here, but the oil had fatally burned the baby's lung tissues.

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While his mother looked on proudly, Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr., strapping 18-year-old son of the President, stroked the Groton school crew to a decisive victory over Belmont Hill school on the Nashua river at Groton, Mass. Here is Franklin, 6 feet 4 inches tall and tipping the scales at 180 pounds, aiding his crew mates in carrying out their shell for the race.

City Bankers Voice Grief at Mr. FrenzeVs Death

Notable Figure in State Finance: Insisted on I Sound Practice. Indianapolis bankers today joined in expressions of sorrow' because of the sudden death Monday of John P. Frenzel, 79, chairman of the Indiana Trust Company and Merchants National bank, and active in banking circles here since his youth. Members of Indianapolis Clearing House Association met Monday afternoon and issued a joint resolution of sorrow upon his passing. Bankers’ comments follow: Evans Woollen, Fletcher Trust Company president—-Mr. Frenzel was the most notable figure in Indiana banking. His remarkable qualities were seen at their best during the troubled months of February and March. The condition of his own banks then being such that a smaller man well might have been indifferent, he unhesitatingly concerned himself with the welfare of banking throughout. the city and state. It was a handsome performance in leadership and will be remembered as the crown of an honorable career. Fred C. Dickson, Indiana Trust Company President—ln the passing of Mr. Frenzel, Indianapolis has lost | a great personality and a great ; banker. My schooling under him j has been most valuable to me. He stood for what was right at all times, and would not violate the code of ethics for any one or anything in the world. Arthur V. Brown, President of j Union Trust Company and Indiana | National Bank—John P. Frenzel | was the dean of Indiana bankers. Conservatism was one of his outj standing characteristics and his influence was a stabilizer in the bank- | ing and business life of Indianapi oils. He began his business career ; in a bank and during his long life | continued in it without interruption, I giving his best efforts to his chosen i profession. Adelbert S. Benson, Livestock Exchange Bank President I have | knowui and been associated with Mr. | Frenzel since he was a mere boy I and always considered him one of i the finest bankers in the middlewest. His conservatism and insistence upon sound banking practices was a fine example to the banking business generally. He will be greatly missed. Elmer W. Stout, Fletcher American National Bank President—By reason of his long experience and intelligence, Mr. Frenzel was one of the outstanding bankers, not only in Indianapolis and the state, but in the nation, as well. He was a safe, conservative banker always, and his sound judgment was recognized generally by the banking fra- , ternity. OBSERVE ANNIVERSARY Diapason Harmony Club at Morristown. Did.. 98 Years Old Sunday. ft;/ Timm Special MORRISTOWN. Ind., May 30. Ninety-eighth anniversary of the founding of the Diapason Harmony club was observed at a meeting in the Christian church here Sunday. Among descendants of founders of the club at the meeting was John Spurrier. 89. of Rushville. Among those on the program wer.e Arthur Wolfe and the Victor trio of Indianapolis: Earl Haymond of Waldron; Jean quartet of Manilla. Ind.. and Dean McCutchan of De Pauw university and Mrs. Carl Sieber.

Gimme a Pass? That’s the Song Always Resounding in Ears of Steve Hannagan.

“C*AY, how about a pass?” Those are familiar words —very familiar—to Stephen Jerome Hannagan, completing his last year as publicity director for the Indianapolis Speedway. And if those aren’t the exact quotes, Steve has denoted the intention from more thousands than he possibly can remember. He’s had newsboys clamoring for free ducats and state legislators coming into his office and pounding on his desk about their rights. And the fact that the Speedway still is standing is credit to Hannagan. Because he’s been asked for everything that ever has been on the track. Hannagan soon will join the New York office of Lord & Thomas, internationally known advertising agency, in an executive position. But, “Say, how about a pass?” probably will resound in his dreams for many years to come. Oh, Steve, how about a ducat? HILL TRIES COMEBACK Game Los Angeles Speed Demon Returns After Six Years. Trying a comeback in today's race is gallant little Bennett Hill of Los Angeles, w r ho raced here last six years ago. Today, at the w'heel of a Highway Parts Special, he hopes to get his car going in the manner which made his name one of racedom’s famous many years ago.

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DRIVERS TO DE DINNER GUESTS UN WEDNESDAY Prizes Will Be Awarded at Banquet: Beautiful Trophies Posted. j The annual Speedway drivers’ dinner will be held at 7 Wednesday ; night at the Indianapolis Athletic ! Club, it is announced by the citizens’ committee in charge of the afI fair, headed by Paul Q. Richey and : Bowman Elder. The prize money and accessory prizes will be awarded the drivers, j as well as the consolation prizes to drivers who finish out of the first ten, and who are forced out during the race. The consolation awards are rated with the most going to the eleventh finisher and the least to the man forced out of the race first. In adidtion, the L. Strauss & Cos. trophy, a beautiful imported piece, will be presented to the winner. The Ford Motor Company will present the leader at 400 miles with anew Ford V-8, and the leader at 300 miles will win possession of the expensive Prest-O-Lite gold brick. The Julius C. Walk sportsmanship trophy, this year an elevenjewel, split-second stop watch, will be awarded to the driver judged to show the best sportsmanship in the race. A special committee will make the award, which is an annual presentation. One year it was awarded to the late Norman Batten, who stuck to his flaming race car as it came down the home stretch, rather than jump and let his car smash into the gasoline-filled pits. A Lost and Found Ad costs but 3 cents a word in The Times (lowest rate in city). Ri. 5551.

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