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LABOR CHIEFS DEMAND IOBS FOR MILLIONS Operation of Recovery Act Causes Clash With Government. HIGHER WAGES SOUGHT Fight on Working Time Limit Marks Cotton Code Hearing. BY RIJTH FINNEY* Times Special Writer WASHINGTON, June 29.—Labor and the administration disagree sharply as to objections to be sought under the national recovery act, it became evident today as the first hearing on a code of fair competition for the cotton textile industry drew near its close. Labor believes the act should be administered in a way to absorb the entire twelve and a half million unemployed into industry. President Roosevelt and Administrator Hugh Johnson have fixed six millions as the number they hope to get back to work as a direct result of the new plan for industry. Seek Employment Labor would like the maximum work week fixed low enough so that industries would be required to employ more men than they ever have before. The administration wants to get back into each industry an economically sound number of workers. This difference in point of view probably will run through hearings on codes for all industries. In decided on the length of the work week in different industries, the normal employment and the present deviation from that normal will be a primary factor, General Johnson has made clear. The administration does not intend that the same scale of hours shall apply to all industries. It emphatically does not intend that the work week agreed on for the cotton textile industry shall set a precedent for other business groups. Work Week May Be High Asa matter of fact, the work week in cotton textiles probably will be relatively high because discussion, so far, has disclosed that it is operating fairly to maximum capacity at present. ‘ But I want to disabuse the minds of every one that this will be a precedent,” said General Johnson after indicating that he will not favor pleas of labor men that the forty-hour scale be reduced to thirty, A scale somewhere between the two is probable. It finally will be fixed according to whatever set of figures the administration decides is most reliable in reflecting present employment in the textile industry and the number of workers immediately available. Wide differences in estimates have developed. Sidney Hillman, president of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers, and William Green, president of the American Federation of Labor, asked the administration Wednesday to strike a bold stroke at unemployment. Ask Higher Pay Both urged establishment of higher minimum Wages. Hillman suggested 50 cents an hour where both men and women work, and more where men alone , are. employed. Green asked for a minimum somewhere .between sl4 and sl6 a week. "We should emblazou in bold letters over our heads ‘remember March 3,’ ” said Hillman. "We are forgetting that we must tackle this problem in a big. way. . j "The textile industry has many orders at present,, but these are in anticipation of better times. I dread to tlvnk of next reason, when there will be no customers because millions of unemployed, and millions more employed on a $lO and sll minimum, will not be able to buy clothes and sheets. Working Hours Talked Green said the minimum necessary to support a family of five in j health and efficiency at the pres-! ent time is s3l a week. Much of the second day’s hearing was consumed in argument as to whether the number of hours which machines may run shall be limited. Russell E. Watson of Johnson and Johnson, manufacturers of surgical dressings, argued for removal of such limitations, saying that a limit, such as the code proposes, penalizes efficient plants and turns over part of the business to inefficient ones, thereby increasing consumer cost unnecessarily. Both General Johnson and Deputy Administrator Allen indicated that they favor establishment of a limit, primarily to avoid seasonal overproduction and consequent closing of mills. Times Index . Page. Book-a-Day 17 Bridge 9 Broun Column 12 City Briefs 13 Classified 16 Comics .„ 17 Crossword Puzzle ... 13 Curious World 7 Dietz on Science 16 Editorial 12 Fishing 7 Financial 13 Hickman Theater Review 15 Lippman Column 13 Obituaries 2 Radio 18 Serial Story 17 Sports 14 15 Talburt Cartoon 12 Vital Statistics 13 Woman's Pages 8, 9

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Roscoe ‘Fatty’Arbuckle Once Favorite of Film Fans, Is Taken by Death Heart Attack Is Fatal to Former Movie Idol Who Lost Place at Top of Hollywood Fame Because of Girl’s Death Scandal; Was Trying Comeback. BY JOHN R. BEAL United Pres* Staff Correspondent NEW YORK, June 29 —Roscoe < Fatty; Arbuckle, 46, once one of the most celebrated personalities of motion pictures, died about 2 a. m. todav of a heart attack. Arbuckle had been slightly ill for two weeks, but had continued his work at Warner Brothers studios where he was making two-reel comedies in a come-back attempt. Arbuckle was at the top ol the movie heap in 1921 when Virginia Rappe, a show girl and actress, died during a drinking party in a San Francisco hotel. He was tried and acquitted on a charge of manslaughter, but the circumstances of the girl’s death and the sensational details brought out at his trial, barred him from motion pictures until last year when Warner Brothes agreed to popularize the fallen idol.

The body was taken today to the Campbell funeral chapel, where the

funeral of another motion picture star, Rudolph Valentine, was the occasion of dramatic scenes several years ago. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p. m. Saturday by the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. No religious services will be held. The body will be

cremated at the Fresh Pond crematory, and the ashes will be returned to the Campbell chapel for disposition according to Mrs. Arbuckle's wishes. He was well along the return road to movie popularity at the moment j of his death, his manager told the ! United Press. The picture, completed Wednesday, “How’ve You j Bean?” appeared so well in preview that Warner Brothers had agreed to exercise their option and give him a long-time contract. Wedding Anniversary A feature picture for Arbuckle had been contemplated, his manager said, possibly a picture on j “Brewster’s Millions,” in which Ar- i buckle starred before his downfall.; Wednesday night Arbuckle and his third wife celebrated their firstj wedding anniversary. They went to the home of Billy Lahiff, restaurant proprietor and well-known Broadwayite, where they played backgammon. Returning to the hotel at midnight, they retired immediately. At 2:30 a. m. Mrs. Arbuckle awoke and discovered he was not breathing. She summoned the house physician, Dr. Kenneth L. Hoffman, who said Arbuckle had been dead half an hour. Well Toward Comeback Arbuckle had made six short comedies for Warner Brothers in the last year. They were well received. He weighed in the neighborhood of 240 pounds at the time of his death. At the height of his fame his weight was much greater. Mrs. Arbuckle was hysterical and (Turn to Page Six)

Mercury on Climb Again; Rain Brings Slight Relief

Little Temperature Change Is Forecast Here by Weather Man. Hourly Temperatures 6a. m 79 10 a. m 88 • 7 . m 81 a. m..... 91 Ba. m 84 12 (noon).. 90 9 a. m 86 1 p. m 93 Thunder storms and showers on Wednesday night failed to bring more than temporary relief from the heat wave, and although more showers may arrive today, there will be litttle change in the temperature. J. H. Armington. United States weather observer, said conditions would be unsettled today and Friday and that local showers and thunder storms were likely with little change in temperature. The mercury started off today to keep pace with that of Wednesday, hitting a 79-mark as early as 6 a. m. Today’s noon reading was only three degrees under Wednesday s mark at noon. Wednesday night's sudden drenching rain brought slight relief from the sun which had caused prostration of two persons. Two more persons were stricken by heat today. Mrs. Nona MacMillian, 35. of the Collier hotel, 224 1 -. South Illinois street, collapsed for the second time in two days. She became ill Wednesday and had to return from work today. v Eugene Henry. 41. Negro, rear 915 Rathbone street, collapsed in the 200 block of Indiana avenue. Lightning struck several places Wednesday, including the state fairground. Home Stove Company. 501 Kentucky avenue, and Indiana Traction Railway freighthouse, 526 Kentucky avenue. Miss Muriel Snow, 23. of 5320 Brookville road, fell unconscious to the pavement at Illinois street and the Union station when lightning struck a few feet from her. She was not burned, but was unconscious for an hour. Her condition is not serious. Miss Mabel Schofield, 17, of 540 East Ohio street, became hysterical when lightning struck near an automobile in which she was riding on State Read 67. She was taken to city hospital. The mercury reached 96 Wednesday, two degrees lower than the all-time June 28 record. Mean emperature was 87, thirteen degrees above normal. #

Lnsettled tonight and Friday with local showers and thunderstorms; little change in temperature.

STOUT OR BOPP MAY HEAD BANK Selection of Conservator to Speed Opening of American National. Appointment of Frank C. Bopp or Elmer W. Stout as conservator for the Fletcher-American National bank, to be known as the American National bank, was expected to be made today in Washington. J. F. T. O'Connor, comptroller of currency, said it was believed likely one of these two would be appointed and the appointment would be a step furthering immediate reorganization of the bank and opening of the new one. Meanwhile, the reorganization committee, headed by J. H. Trimble, is within 600 shares of the 100,000share subscription necessary for reopening. The stock drive will be continued in the hope of obtaining the quota by Friday night. HUNT MISSINGBOAT, 14 CHILDREN ABROAD Power Craft Unreported Since Leaving on Cruise. By United Press WOODS HOLE, Mass., June 29. Fourteeen Falmouth high school graduates and children of wealthy summer residents were reported today to be aboard the thirty-foot power boat C-47333, missing since it left Falmouth harbor on a sixmile cruise to Oak Bluffs Wednesday night. At first it had been reported that the missing power boat, manned by Joseph Josephs of Quissett, had only six passengers.

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Whoa, Now! Not Guilty, Says Alleged Drunken Driver of Water Wagon.

By l nited Press MADISON, Wis., June 29. Arthur Rinden pleaded not guilty late Wednesday to one of the most unusual criminal charges in the history of Wisconsin in police courts. Rinden was charged with driving a waterwagon while intoxicated. EXTENSION OF CITY POOL HOURS ASKED Recreation Head Urges Later Night Swimming on Mondays. Request that swimming in city pools on Monday night, which is "free night.” be from 8 to 11, instead of ending at 10, was presented to the park board today by H. W. Middlesworth, city recreation director. In order that workers may get a better opportunity to swim. Middlesworth recommended that no children under 16 be admitted to the pools on Monday nights, unless accompanied by parents. He asked that Friday also be made a free night at Douglass and Rhodius pools, where patronage so far this season has been considerably less than last year.

Sharkey and Camera to Fight for Title Tonight By L nited Press SEW YORK . June 29. Here are the facts on tonight's world heavyweight championship prize fight: Principals—Jack Sharkey, Boston, vs. Prime Camera, Italy. Distance—Fifteen rounds to a decision. At Stake—World heavyweight boxing championship. Site—Madison Square Garden bowl, Long Island City, N. Y. Expected Attendance—Sixty thousand. Expected Gate—s27s,ooo. Percentages—Sharkey’s, 374 per cent; Camera's, 124 per cent. Overnight Betting Odds—Sharkey favored, 11 to 10. Sharkey’s Record—4s fights, knockouts 12. won 22, drew 2, no decisions 2. lost 5. knocked out by 2. Camera’s Record—74 fights, knockouts 56, won 13. lost 5. Time of Main Event—B p. m. (Indianapolis time).

INDIANAPOLIS, THURSDAY, JUNE 29, 1933

M’NUTT DEFIED BY FAIR BOARD OVERSHAKEUP Governor Faces ‘Showdown’ as Appointees Are Refused Seats. MEMBERS UP IN ARMS Threaten Court Action to Test Authority of State’s ‘Czar.’ State fair board members today launched a counter-offensive against Governor Paul V. McNutt when they refused to seat two members appointed by the Governor Wednesday night. Final showdown is scheduled for this afternoon when they will vote on a resolution to fight the appointments through the courts. Governor McNutt was scheduled for a personal appearance in the battle before the board, but up until noon he was represented by his commissoner of agriculture, Lieuten-ant-Governor M. Clifford Townsend. Dubbed “Watson-Democrat” The Governor named Representative George Stolte (Dem., Ft. Wayne) and William H. Settle, president of the Indiana Farm bureau, to succeed R. D. Canan (Rep., West Lafayette) and Oren E. Felton (Rep., Fairmount). Settle has been dubbed a “Wat-son-Democrat.” Senator John Bright Debb (Dem., Indianapolis), w T as reappointed to the board by the Governor when he named the new members. Webb missed today’s meeting, as did other Democratic leaders, such as Representative E. S. Priddy, Warren; R. C. Jenkins, Orleans, and O. R. Jenkins, Osgood. Board Members Vehement The new members appeared with Townsend, but Settle left when the resolution was introduced by C. Y. •Foster (Rep., Carmel). Board members present were vehement in voicing their opposition to the Governor and his new appointees. Only Townsend protested. The resultion sets out that there is grave doubt of the Governor's constitutional rights in the matter and that this conduct is interfering with the orderly management of the board. It would create a committee of three, composed of E. J. Barker, board secretary, Canan and Felton to employ counsel and fight the ouster. • Barker Group Wins Special legislation was passed covering the board of agriculture at the 1933 legislative session and this, some claim, exempts appointments from the reorganization law's provisions. It is this special legislation which irked the Governor and laid the groundwork for such battles as are expected at the meeting today. McNutt sought to seize control of the board and oust Barker., But Barker and his cohorts won a legislative victory. Nevertheless, McNutt moved Barker’s successor, J. D. Hull, into the board offices, to be on hand when Barker’s contract expires Jan. 1, 1934. He paid Hull out of his emergency fund last month. WOMAN KILLS SELF~ AFTER LOSS OF JOB Former Federal Employe Takes Gas; Another Tries Suicide. By l nited Press WASHINGTON. June 29.—Individual tragedies in the great realignment of government positions under the new administration caused a woman to commit suicide • and brought a man near death by his own hand today. Mrs. Helen Warfield, 30, who lost! her job at the interstate commerce | commission, turned on the gas and I ended her life. John C. Perkins. 62, enrollment clerk of the senate under three Republican regimes, took poison and cut his throat. Hospital attendants believed he would die. Perkins lost his position when Democrats reorganized the senate on March 4. JULY 4 WARNING ISSUED Police to Arrest Persons Discharging or Selling Fireworks. Warnings were sounded for Fourth of July celebrants, Wednes- | day, by Chief Mike Morrissey who | ordered arrest of persons discharging fireworks before the Fourth without a special permit. Arrest of all jpersons found sell- j ing fireworks except after Saturday j was ordered.

LONDON PARLEY NEAR COLLAPSE; U. S. FIRM AGAINST STABILIZATION

Hoosier Princess Granted Divorce by City Judge

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Royal Husband Refused to Get Job, Testifies Former Diana Rockwood at Superior Court Hearing. AN international marriage, which four years ago thrilled Indianapolis society, crashed today when Diana, Princess Vladimir Eristavi d’Aragir Tchitcherine, formerly Diana Rockwood, obtained a divorce. Her husband. Prince Vladimir Eristavi d’Aragir Tchitcherine, was not present when Pro Tern. Judge Lawrence Henderson, in superior court one, granted the c'ecree. Nonsupport and cruel and inhuman treatment were given as grounds in the complaint, which was filed April 29 of this year, after a separation four days before. For more than an hour, the Hoosier princess sat in the stuffy courtroom. until her case, the last on the docket was called. She was accompanied by her father, George O. Rockwood. 1606 North Delaware street, local manufacturer, and John P. Frenzel Jr., local banker.

Both of the latter appeared as witnesses in the princess's behalf, after she took the witness stand. Dabbing at her eyes wth a wisp of handkerchief, the princess, in a hushed voice, showing signs of emotion, testified that her Russan husband had not supported her. She declared that on many occasions she had discussed with the prince plans for his employment, but that he had continued dependent upon her parents. Refused to Get Job Obviously aiding her by sympathetic questioning, J. S. White, her counsel, drew sufficient details regarding the princess’ married life to support her complaint. “Your husband, in refusing to find employment, followed the conI tinental idea and thought other - | wise?” White asked. “Yes.” the princess murmured. Rockwood told the court that prior to the marriage he had “investigated” and discussed with the prince his ability to support a wife. “He assured me he was capable of caring for her,” Rockwood said. Romance Began in Paris For more than two years the couple made their home with the Rockwoods at the Delaware street address, the princess said, although j her husband's refusal to work proved "humiliating and'embarrass- ■ ing.” The romance between the daugh- | ter of the local manufacturer and the prince resulted from a meetng I in Paris, while Miss Rockwood was abroad with her mother. Many years her senior, the prince proved “fault-finding and quarrelsome,’! the complaint alleged. In response to a question from the court at conclusion of the hearing, the princess declared that she did not wish restoration of her maiden name. HELD IN CORN THEFT Youths Charged with Stealing 100 Bushels of Grain from Farmer. By United Press LAGRANGE. Ind., June 29. Kenneth Ward. 20, and Clyde Albright, 20. both of near Scott, were held in jail here today in default of SI,OOO bond on grand larceny charges. They are charged with stealing 100 bushels of com from George Dunker, Scott farmer. . Divorcee Is Smcide By Vnited Press WARSAW. June 29.—Apparently despondent because of her divorce two years ago. Mrs. Edna Sanders. 24, ended her life with a bullet today.

Mass Murder? Ft. Wayne Man Accused of Poisoning 150 Canaries.

By United Press , pVT. WAYNE, Ind., June 29. A Benny Williams, Ft. Wayne, was held under $2,000 bond here today on charges of having poisoned a flock of nearly 150 canary birds owned by Mrs. Myrtle Fleming. A total of fifty-two birds have died from poison which, Mrs. Fleming told police, had been scattered in the cages and throughout her nome. Williams denied the charge placed against him, but neighbors told police they saw him enter the house during the absence of Mrs. Fleming.

Otto Kahn Admits Stock Sales to Take Tax Losses

BY LYLE C. WILSON XJritcd Press Staff Correspondent WASHINGTON, June 29.—Mystery of 1930 stock transactions which established a loss of $117,584 and was a factor in enabling Otto H. Kahn to avoid income tax in that year was dispelled in part today when the little banker told senate stock market investigators that he disposed of the securities to his daughter, Mrs. Maud E. Marriot. ' Were these stocks sold directly to your daughter and not through any exchange?” asked Ferdinand Pecora. committee counsel. “Yes,” said Kahn. Under persistent questioning, Kahn revealed he had sold stocks to his daughter or other members of his family at the end of other tax years. “Every year?” asked Pecora. “I am not certain how frequently,” Kahn replied. The banker said the sale Dec. 30, 1930, was in connection with creation of anew trust fund for Mrs. Mariott, explaining that she executed an assignment of the stocks returning them to him in March, 1931, but that for purposes connected with the trust fund the assignment was dated Dec. 31, 1930. Kahn said he sold the block *£ five securities, aggregating 3,350.

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Gold Countries of Europe, Angered by American Stand, Are Ready to Wreck Economic Conference. ULTIMATUM IS ISSUED BY FRANCE Agreement on Money Is Demanded Within Week, or Paris Will Propose Indefinite Adjournment. BY HARRY FLORY United Press Staff Correspondent LONDON, June 29.—G01d standard nations of Europe, at a secret meeting late today, drafted a plan for co-opera-tion between themselves and the United States and Great Britain, to eliminate speculative dollar fluctuations without interfering with President Roosevelt’s price-raising program. By United Press The world economic conference was at the crossroads of disaster today, with the United States stubbornly backed against the wall of inflation and the gold countries of Europe angrily pressing for monetary stabilization. Dramatic events of the last twenty-four hours, in the approximate order of their occurrence, follow: 1. Tiny Esthonia, an unimportant Baltic country, went off the gold standard. This seemingly minor occurrence spi'ead panic among Europe’s gold countries.

FACE LOSS OF TRACTION LINES Hundreds of Miles May Be Abandoned Under Receivership. Abandonment of hundreds of miles of traction lines operated by Indiana Railroads is predicted as a result of the receivership into which the traction company has been placed. Simultaneously with the abandonment, it is expected that a reorganization and strengthening of the traction holdings of the Midland United Company will follow. Lines which will be abandoned have been named as the Indianapolis to Ft. Wayne line, via Tipton, Peru and Huntington, and the Indianapolis to Louisville route through Franklin, Columbus and Seymour. The suit for receiver, which resulted in the appointment of Bowman Elder Tuesday, was brought by the General Electric Company, alleging that the Indiana railroad has incurred large operating losses. Reorganization of the traction systems is expected to retain only those lines which can be operated profitably, it was stated. LINKS TOO DIFFICULT; CONCESSION HEAD IRKED Asks Park Board for Cut in Fee; City Golfers “Can’t Take It.” Indianapolis golfers "can't take it” so far as the Coffin course is concerned, according to Mrs. O. M. Young, owner of the concession at the course. She appeared today before the park board with a request for a cut in the concession fee, stating that the course is so difficult that few will play it, and consequently, she suffers loss of income. The course has been put in excellent condition following flood damage. SCHOOL OFFICIAL ILL Milo Stuart, Confined to Hospital, in Serious Condition. Millo H. Stuart, asssistant. superintendent of city schools, is seriously ill at an Indianapolis hospital, it was learned today. Stuart has been unable to be at his office for more than a week.

I shares, to his daughter at the market price for cash, but that neither cash nor check passed between i them. The payment was made by a I transfer of credit on the books of Kuhn, Loeb & Cos. A treasury department field agent challenged the transaction in April, 1932, but the bureau of internal revenue held it to be ‘legitimate, Kahn continued, and ordered that the deduction remain. Pecora emphasized the fact that no cash changed hands. Mrs. Marriot, said Kahn, paid the full market value for the stocks and that she approved the deal fully. Kahn testified that it was his annual custom to sell substantial blocks of securities during the last week of the income tax year. “Were those sales to take tax losses?” asked Pecora. “Tax losses is an ugly word,” the witness replied. “I suppose the words tax losses will be abolished forever when you get through here” Kahn added. “I hope so” said Pecora. Kahn said he believed that the capital-profit-loss provision should bi removed and that some provision written in to make the law more Just. t

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2. As the pound soared and the dollar dropped, the gold bloc appealed desperately to England for aid. The Bank of England was reported to have offered to help keep the pound and franc relatively steady, but apparently this was not enough. 3. Neville Chamberlain, British chancellor of the exchequer, issued a note to the conference, urging the necessity of checking speculative fluctuations of currency. A secret committee meeting was held, at which the delegates exchanged words. Secretary of State Cordell Hull drafted a note to President Roosevelt, advising him of the serious situation. 4. Washington made a tentative offer of stabilization to France, based on a war debt agreement. France refused it. 5. The French issued an ultimatum that they would propose indefinite adjournment of the conference within a week if a stabilization agreement is not reached. 6. Prime Minister J. Ramsay MacDonald was reported to have issued a personal appeal to President Roosevelt to save the situation. The pound continued to soar, reaching a record high of $4.41 at 2:10 p. m. Moley Meets MacDonald By •<_ ntt u. Press LONDON, June 29. Professor Raymond Moley conferred with Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald for an hour today and it was understood he woulu attend the next meeting of the steering committee. He is expected to make an important move in the committee toward j meeting European currency de- ! mands. After the meeting with MacDonald Moley told the United Press that they had “exchanged viewpoints.” Asked if they had discussed currency stabilization, he said “No,” but he w r as not emphatic and quickly changed the subject. Cordell Hull, chief American delegate cabled to President Roosevelt news of the gravity of the situation Then an American spokesman said there was no prospect of temporary stabilization in the near future. He added that “some time” President Roosevelt might receive such a plan, for consideration, from O. M. W. Sprague, special American finance adviser. This announcement, added to delegates’ knowledge of the French ultimatum, brought general acute anxiety. It had been thought that, in view of the continued depreciation, the President would be ready to consider stabilization around the present levels of currency value. At a meeting of the gold standard countries, Emile Francqui of Belgium remarked hotly that the i only thing left for Belgium is to | withdraw from the conference if : she is not aided to remain on the gold standard. Delegates of the gold countries were beginning to intimate that their presence is urgently required at home, to handle the increasing critical currency situation. Deny Stabilization Rumor By United Press WASHINGTON. June 29. Reports that Undersecretary Acheson, Budget Director Douglas and E. A. Goldenweiser, economic adviser to the federal reserve board, were considering stabilization of the dollar were denied officially at the treasury today. Adjourn Arms Parley By United Press GENEVA, June 29.—The general disarmament conference today adjourned until Oct. 16, its members discouraged over their failure to find any avenue of approach to lessening of the world’s burden of militaristic activities. The conference adjourned despite Germany's vote against it, and Hungary's abstention.