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RECOGNITION IS GRANTED CUBA BY ROOSEVELT Expect New Deal for Island as Result of U. S. Decision. H i I nihil /*>• t. WASHINGTON. Jan 23—The United States today ex*“nded formal rerogmtion to the government of President Carles Mendieta of Cuba. At 2 p m. President Roosevelt instructed the state department to rable instructions to the American embassy in Havana to notify the Cuban government that the United States government was according immediate recognition of the Mendieta government. Notification was given the Cuban government bv Freeman Matthews. American charge d'affaires in Havana. Jefferson CafTery. President Roo evelt s personal representative in Cuba, who now will become American ambassador, at the present time has no official status in the Cuban rapital and it was therefore necessary for Mr. Matthews to carry the word of recognition. Fnd of Wars Seen President Roosevelt's decision to recogmw* immediately found State Secretary Cordell Hull at luncheon. Assistant Secretary o* State Sumner Welles received the President’s instructions and immediately obtained Mr. Hull's assent by telephone to dispatch them immediately to Havana. The President's action in extending recognition to the Mendieta regime was calculated to bring an end to the political chaos which has existed in Cuba since the overthrow of former President Gerardo Machado last July. Since then Cuba has had four presidents. Asa direct result of recognition negotiations are expected to begin immediately for revision of the commercial treaty between Cuba and the United States, looking to a rehabilitation of Cuban finances and economic life. New Deal for Cuba The following?!" believed to be salient points in President Roosevelt's "new deal 1 ’ plan for Cuba: 1 Snapping of rh Platt amendment which gives the United States the right to intervene in Cuba when orderly government there breaks down. 2. Ncgotiatio of a reciprocal trade agreem"nt. with a reduction of tariffs on Cuban products, particularly on sugar. The United States tariff commission has recommended that the present tariff of 2 cents per pound on Cuban sugar be reduced to 1.50 cents or less. 3 Negotiation of a sugar stabilization agreement for the United States, its territories and possessions. Cuba and Mexico, which will assure Cuba a definite quota in the American sugar market. 4 Reorganization of the Cuban external debt. 5 Recommendation of suggestion by the United States of other reform measures in Cuba to improve th economic condition of the island.

RACES

• Rare entries and scratches on Pane Three) AT TROPIC At. PARK First Race—isson. etaimms. 3-vear-o!ds: s'j furlongs' Screen iHunter 550 330 340 Tnldgets iCouccit 490 330 Bernie K i l.itrcnubergeri 4.10 Time -1:0*. Also Ran Appomatto’ Margaret Foley. P.-v'.\ Gee. Tremolo. Baby John. Poles Apart. Benares. Second Race—iS.soo claiming, S-year-oids: s'- 1 furlongs' Stre'ch Call l.itienoercer> 11 *0 410 320 Pr e Package .Gilberti 290 350 Witerset , Merritt > ... 600 Time 1 06 3-5. Also Ran Lauretta Nash. Tovtnne. Aga Rav TTansvcrse Teeny Weeny. Third Race—t6soo claiming. 3-vear-olds: s'j furlongs.' M jradl m Hughes 15.50 850 550 Churn?' Top 'Coucci l . . SCO 470 Seauoia Porteri 290 Time. 1 o 1-5 Also Ran Nourrice. Dolice. Kings M:n.trei Calvcanthus Wild Rosebud. Lynr.eapod E- en P'.av. URGES 4 SIGNALS AT DOWNTOWN CORNERS Recommendation Is Made to Safety Board by Chief Morrissey. Recommendation that traffic signals be installed at four downtown intersections on New York street was made to the safety board today by Chief Mike Morrissey. The intersections are at Massachusetts avenue. Capitol avenue. New Jersey street and Senate avenue. On petition of a group of south side civic leaders, the board of city council recommended that traffic on Union street be required to stop at McCarty street. The board also recommended that Raymond street from Shelby street to Madison avenue, and Union street, from Merrill to Caven street. made preferential streets. Times Index Page Bndgr 9 Broun 13 Classified 17.18 Comics 19 Crossword Puzzle 7 Curious World 19 Editorial 14 Financial 15 Hiekman-Theaters 13 Lippmann 15 Our Gang—A Series 13 Pegler l3 Radio 7 Sports 16.17 State News 10 Unknown Blorri 19 Woman's Pages 8,9

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Prince Louis (above), ruler of tiny Monaco, is reported ready to abdicate, turning his country, which includes Monte Carlo, over to French rule. Monaco, independent for eight centuries, has been dominated by France in recent years. NAZIS ‘REDS.’ SPEAKER SAYS Hitler Party Likened to Communists by Famed Journalist. “Like British roast beef, Nazism is brown outside and red inside.” Leland Stowe, Paris correspondent of the New York Herald-Tribune, quoted this remark, attributed to a famous diplomat, to the members of the Rotary Club at a luncheon in the Claypool today. "When the Nazis came into power, people underestimated their sterngth,” said Mr. Stowe. “It was thought at first that Hitler merely was the forerunner of a return to Germany of the Hohenzollern rule. “Actually, the Nazis have swung so far to the left, that it now seems very unlikely that the Hohenzollerns ever will return to power. It is more likely,” the speaker continued, "that eventually, Nazism will become something so .akin to Communism that the difference will be imperceptible.’’ “Like the Communists,” he said, ‘the Nazis have created a privileged class, the so/called Storm Troopers. Their propaganda methods .re similar to those employed by ihe Russians, but more effective. The Nazi spy system is more brutal even than the notorious G. P. U. "The Gestapo.’ or Nazi secret police. are a veritable terror throughout the length and breadth of the land. The stories of brutalities inflicted on Jews are not exaggerated. "The Nazi treatment of the wealthy classes is very similar to that accorded the Kulaks in Russia. Sooner or later, unless war comes, big industry in Germany will be ruined. "This will be caused by the reemployment scheme now enforced in Germany, where manufacturers are forced to take on more help whether they need it ro not. Profits are sacrificed to more employment. "In all parts of the fatherland, the machine is rapidly disappearing in favor of manual labor in order to give more employment. In the whole country, for example, only one cigar factory using machinery is in existence. The rest of the cigars are made by hand. "Many times I have been asked who dictates to Hitler, the dictator.” said Mr. Stowe. “My answer is that Hitler is told what to do by the Storm Troopers, the ruling class in the new Germany. Mr. Stowe, who won the Pulitzer prize in 1930 for the best foreign correspondence, returned from a six week's visit to Germany last month. LINDBERGH ATTENDS WASHINGTON SESSION Flying Colonel Attends Military Aircraft Meeting. By ('nitrd Press WASHINGTON. Jan. 23.--Colonel Charles A. L.ndbergh. Orville Wright and other noted figures in aviation attended a meeting today at which methods to tighten up secrecy in military aircraft development were discussed. Secrecy surrounded the visit of Colonel and Mrs. Lindbergh to the capital. His arrival came at a time when bills to stamp out kidnaping were pending in congress. The senate committee investigating ocean and air mail contracts also was holding hearings. Colonel Lindbergh's name was mentioned at previous sessions in connection with a block of stock given to him for his service as a technical director of an airline.

Tree-Eating Willie Gets Woman’s ‘Goat—and Lands His Master in Court

A LARGE brown and white goat played the leading role in a serio-comic situation, which shattered the Sabbath calm of staid Berkley road, it was revealed in municipal court today. And when the comedy suddenly changed to tragedy which held an audience of neighbors and students enthralled, the goat, tiring of the situation, nimbly cantered off to greener pastures. The prologue opened with Mrs. Clara Littel Apel. an elderly woman who raises flowers as an avocation in the backyard of her home at 4521 North Illinois street, open-

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LAWYERS ASX FREEDOM FOR DR. WYNEKOOP Release From Jail on Bail Is Sought; Mistrial Is Declared. By t nitril Prriis CHICAGO. Jan. 23. Attorneys for Dr. Alice Lindsay Wynekoop, suspected slayer of her daughter-in-law, Rheta, announced today they would seek her release on bail. A trial of murder charges against the woman physician was declared a mistrial yesterday. Judge Joseph B. David arranged the mistrial declaration after a committee of physicians reported i to him that continuance of the trial presented the danger of Dr. Wynekoop's death from heart disease. The action occurred in the midst jof the state’s presentation of its charges that Dr. Wynekoop chloroformed and shot Rheta to death to collect insurance payments and rid her son, Earle, of an unwanted wife. The defendant collapsed five times during the week of trial. Assistant State’s Attorney Charles S. Dougherty said he would oppose any attempt to win the defendant's release on bail. Dougherty said that after thirty days he would ask Chief Justice Philip J. Finnegan of the criminal courts to reassign the case for j trial. Judge David sent the case back to Finnegan without prejudice j to state or defendant. If Dr. Wynekoop fails to win release on bail and her condition continues too serious for trial, she may spend the rest of her life in jail. A United Press survey of the dismissed jurors’ opinions revealed that three jurors were “much impressed” by the state's case. Others said they hadn’t made any decisions. VOTER LAW IS CONSTITUTIONAL Registration Act Is Upheld by Supreme Court of State. Indiana’s 1933 voter registration law was held constitutional today by the supreme court. The low'er court mandate requirI ing the Marion county council appropriate sufficient funds to carry i out provisions of the law was sus- ! tained by the high court. All counts attacking the law as I unconstitutional were over-ruled in the opinion w r ritten by Justice James P.„ Hughes and concurred in ! by all members of the court. Mandamus action was brought when the county council failed to j appropriate sufficient funds to carry |on registration. Judge James D. Ermston, sitting as pro tern, in ! superior court four, issued the mandate. Appeal then was taken to the 1 high court in the name of the coun- | oil. Attorneys for the councilmen contended that the law abrogates the constitution in not giving the I sick and absent voter an opportunity to cast a ballot. The new statute provides that ev- | ery voter must register twenty-nine days before pach election. Upholding the law's constitutionality, the high court declared that it offers no discrimination and therefore does not deprive any class of voters of their right to vote. ROOSEVELT STUDIES EXTENSION OF CWA Economic Conditions in May Are Awaited. | By United Press WASHINGTON. Jan. 23.—Extension of the CWA dep°nds upon economic conditions prevailing by May. William Green, head of the American Federation of Labor, said ! today after a conference with President Roosevelt. Mr. Green indicated he had been assured it would be continued until late spring at least. It was understood the President was hopeful that 1.000,000 of the 4.000.000 nowon the emergency government pay roll would be absorbed by private industry by that time. SOLEM SIGNS 4-YEAR lOWA GRID CONTRACT State Board Approves Terms for Hawkeye's Head Coach. By United Pr< ss COUNCIL BLUFFS. la.. Jan. 23. —The lowa state board of education teday approved a four-year contract recently signed by Ossie S-olem. head football coach at the | University of lowfu at the salary which he has received for two years.

ing her window to enjoy the sight of her well kept garden in the bright morning sunshine. She uttered a horrified shriek as she saw the goat, known in the neighborhood as “Willie." nibbling on some tiny Norway maples which she had set out a few days before.” There was a whole row of the fledgling maple trees, according to Mrs. Apel. and the goat, apparently very much in need of a hearty breakfast, had started at one end of the row and industriously munched his way up to the end. \

INDIANAPOLIS, TUESDAY, JANUARY 23, 1934

Pictures Tell the Story! Pictures tell the story! Turn today to the cover of the Section Page of The Indianapolis Times for the first of the uncensored, official photos taken from Laurence Stallings' great war book. "The First World War.” All Indianapolis has been waiting for these photos, which have been praised by educators and civic leaders as a definite contribution to the cause of world peace. Words help, but pictures tell the story! Asa photographic history of the first World war. the Stallings uncensored collection will bring home forcibly to this generation the real horror of another conflict. A complete page of pictures from the Stallings' compilation will appear daily in The Times. Today, Wednesday and Thursday will appear companion pages of photos of Indiana veterans, scenes here in Indianapolis during the war and after, and scenes of Indiana soldiers in actual conflict overseas. You may recognize yourself or friends in these Indiana art pages. Start today on the Stallings’ compilation of "The First World War.” It will do more than anything could, except actual participation. to familiarize you with what faces the world if the great nations again seek trial by arms.

Roosevelt ‘Savior of American Labor , * Mine Union Leaders Declare President and NRA Are Given High Praise at Opening of National Convention Here; City May Lose Headquarters, Officers’ Report Reveals.

“Savior of American labor.” With this high praise for President Roosevelt and the national recovery act. the biennial report of international officers of the United Mine Workers of America was read today at the opening sessions of the | thirty-third convention in TomlinI son hall. The report carried with it a threat to take the international headquarters from Indianapolis to Washington, in a recommendation by national officers of the union. "Office headquarters originally were located in Indianapolis as a matter of geographical convenience. The shifting of production and development of new mining areas served to destroy the element of convenience in the Indianapolis location. In past years the officers of the organization have been required to spend increasing time in the nation’s capital,” says the report. The report declares that governmental regulation of the mining industry is an assured fact and urges the need for headquarters being near the national seat of government. West to Fight Move International headquarters occupy the eleventh floor of the Merchants Bank building. Delegates from western mining areas are expected to resist efforts to move the international offices to Washington, due to excessive rail cost to attend conventions. The report credited the United Mine Workers with giving major aid in the codification of all industry under the NRA. Dissension, bloodshed and cutthroat competition have been eliminated under the “New Deal, the report asserts. • “It is a far cry from the decimated industry of 1932 to the industry of 1934, with mine workers breathing the air of anew freedom,” the report says. Six-Hour Day Urged Unemployment insurance and retirement funds for officers and employes are new topics to be discussed at the convention, the report says. I A six-hour day will be sought with a possibility of higher wage scales. | Rebellion in the Illinois fields was j termed "practically settled,” with many said to be seeking reinstate- ' ment in the United Mine Workers. The report scored company unions j of operators and expressed the be- ! lief that their end is in sight. John L. Lewis, president; Philip j Murray, vice-president, and Thomas i Kennedy, secretary-treasurer, prepared the report. Scores Illinois ‘Deserters’ Mr. Lewis received the gavel from the temporary chairman, Adolph Fritz, secretary of the state federation of labor, and immediately; buried the international union's “dead cat”—the rebel mine workers of Illinois—with the opening statement: . "A group of declining men in Illinois decided to destroy the United Mine Workers. They destroyed themselves, their reputation, and they’re scattered to the four winds. That shows thee United Mine Work- , ers are stronger than ever before. "The coal mine workers have at last been set free by the NRA. Mr. Lewis said as he praised the recovery act and gave credit to his union for promoting the NRA. He took time out in his address to introduce the band of miners that played martial airs and greeted celebrities with, “We have with us today a band from the Monongah field in West Virginia. They were with us in 1927. That was the last time. They told me they were going to organize West Virginia. West Virginia is organized. That s vhy they're here today.” Gus Smith. Clarksburg. W. Va.. band-leader of the all-miner organization, was cheered by the 1,500 delegates. Despite placing the town of Sul- ;

“ww tILLIE." Mrs. Apel said she ▼ discovered, was tethered to one of her favorite trees by a long chain stretching seventy-five feet, wlvch gave him plenty of latitude for foraging. Recovering from her first shock. Mrs. Apel summoned, sufficient courage to march into the back yard and face the enemy. She approached the bewhiskered “Norway maple destroyer,” warily. The goat eyed her suspiciously, went on finishing his breakfast while Mrs. Apel loosed the chain. “Scat!” she cried, triumphantly.

John L. Lewis | livan. Ind., under martial law dur- | ing the late Indiana coal trouble. Governor Paul V. McNutt received I the heartiest ovation of the morning of official welcoming. The only interruption in the Governor's speech came as he exhorted ! the right of “every man and woman ! to be assured by the government the ; right to live.” “That’s right Governor,” broke in a delegate in the rear of the hall. “This state is friendly to organized labor.” the Governor said. He praised the mine workers supporting NRA and preserving the ideals of the nation, and concluded with,- “You can bring about anew deal as well as a square deal for labor. The United Mine Workers always are welcome in Indiana.” Other welcoming speakers, James Deery, speaking for Mayor Reginald Sullivan; T. N. Taylor, state Federation of Labor president, and John Smith, head of the city's Central Labor Union, stressed the kindly feeling toward the international headquarters and the convention. j Mr. Taylor declared Mr. Lewis was responsible for much of benefit to the coal miners in the in- ] dustry’s NRA code. He urged against internal strife and dissension. Temporary Chairman Fritz re-1 ceived an ovation when he said, “The day is not far away when we'll have government control of I the coal industry and the day is not far away when you'll reach that j goal of six hours of labor.” The Garment Workers Union of Indianapolis will give a ball Wednesday night in Tomlinson hall for the visiting delegates. Reports, routine business and ere- ; dentials of delegates occupied most of the day. CIVIC LEAGUE HITS TRANSIENT HOMES Have Tendency to Encourage Idleness, Is Finding. A resolution protesting against homes for transient l was adopted ; by the Garfield Civic League yester- J day afternoon. The league met in | the home of Mrs. M. L. Reiffel. 845 Middle drive. Woodruff Place. The resolution reads: “The idea of transient homes for wandering men and boys is opposed on the grounds that complaints have been registered with the league by taxpayers. who. regarded them (the homes* as posisble havens of rest! for the ‘I won’t work’ class; and also ! by the reason that no such places 1 ever have been suggested, and now are necessary, for homeless women and girls.” The organization referred particularly to Central Housing Foundation on Wabash street, Mrs. Reiffel, club president, said.

“Willie,” still mouthing the succulent maple shoots, regarded her malevolently. But Mrs. Apel bravely waved one end of the chain and the goat, apparently concluding that he had breaki fasted well anyway, ambled disdainfully off, trailing his long tether. To the small, but appreciative audience of neighbors who gathj ered to watch the proceedings, Mrs. Apel told her opinion of “folks who have the nerve to j tether their goats in other peoi pies backyards."

KIDNAPED BANKER’S WIFE COLLAPSES; FAMILY STILL SILENT ON NEGOTIATIONS

CITY SLUGGER FELLS WOMAN WITH HAMMER Victim, in Hospital, Refuses to Give Details: Robbery Believed Motive. Refusing to give details regarding a mysterious attack upon her, j Mrs. Margaret Freeman, 58, of 646 Ft. Wayne avenue, was treated at city hospital today for severe scalp wounds which police assert were caused by hammer blows. Mrs. Freeman was assaulted in the cellar of her home when, according to police, she went downstairs to fix the furnace. Her screams attracted the attention of neighbors who found the woman helpless on the cellar floor. Mrs. Laura Bentley of 115 East ! Walnut street, told police that Mrs. Freeman was in the habit of carrying considerable sums of money about with her. When Mrs. Freeman went to the cellar today, however. she left her money in her j bedroom. Police said they found more than S2OO hidden in the bedroom.

Senate Committee Votes Favorable Report on Roosevelt's Gold Bill By Vniiril Prrsx WASHINGTON. Jan. 23.—The senate banking and currency committee today voted a favorable report on the Roosevelt gold program, but approved amendments designed to limit the broad powers of the bill and to place it on an emergency rather than on a permanent basis. The committee's action was taken after a prolonged session in which those advocating the changes in the bill as it passed the house were successful in two out of three efforts.

One amendment adopted by the committee would place a two-year limitation on operations of the $2,000,000,000 stabilization fund which the bill would create. Another amendment, proposed by Senator Carter Glass (Dem„ Va.), and approved by a vote of 12 to 8, would set up a board of five to supervise management of the $2,000,000,000 fund, instead of giving Secretary of Treasury Henry Morgenthau sole control over it. Senator Glass and Senators McAdoo (Dem.. Cal.) and Gore (Dem., Ckla.) joined with the Republican members of the committee to obtain approval of the amendments. It was believed likely the Demo- i cratic leadership would be able to defeat these amendments and restore the bill to its original form during senate consideration if Pres- ! ident Roosevelt desired. No changes were made in the , basic features of the measure providing for seizure of the federal ; reserve banks’ $3,600,000,000 of gold i and for revaluation of the dollar at between 50 and 60 per cent of its old gold content. Senator McAdoo sought an amendment which would permit the reserve banks to retain half of their gold, but he was defeated. Senator Fess (Rep., O.) on the senate floor attacked the ethics of 1

BY TOM NOONE

NOONE’S SELECTIONS FOR TOMORROW Day’s Best—Smear. Best Longshot—Blast. Best Parlay—Moane Keala and Saxon Lady.

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WHILE she surveyed the alleged destruction, a middleaged man, who said he was John Ritter, 109 Berkely road, appeared leading "Willie.” Witnesses said later that Willie’s eyes gleamed ith an unholy light as he saw the partly finished maples. "What d’ye mean by turning this goat loose in the street.” Mr. Ritter, a contractor, is alleged to have demanded. "What d’ye mean by tethering him in my yard,” Mrs. Apel ri reported to have countered, spiritedly.

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Aged Father Is Believed Carrying on Private Negotiations for Release of Victim; $200,000 Ransom Ready. (Copyright. 1934. by United Press* ST. PAUL, Minn.. Jan. 23.—Kidnapers of Edward G, Bremer have communicated with his family for a third time, this time by telephone, the United Press learned today. The third contact, a telephone call to I)r. H. T. Nippert, Bremer family physician, is believed to indicate the $200,000 ransom demanded will be paid without police knowledge. By United Press ST. PAUL. Minn., Jan. 23. —As the wife of kidnaped Edward G. Bremer collapsed in her home, Adolph Bremer, father of the man held for $200,000 ransom and friend of President Roosevelt, was believed negotiating independently for his son's freedom. Developments in the sensational kidnaping were believed to indicate clearly that Mr. Bremer was proceeding independently of police to negotiate with the abduction ring. He was spurred in his efforts by the fact that the wife of young Bremer, who was president of one of the banks of his father’s chain, had suffered a nervous breakdown under the strain of 150 hours of waiting for her husband's safe return. Physicians attended her in her home.

devaluation as it concerns debts owed by the United States to other nations. Senator Fess termed as “dishonest” any legislation which would provide for such devaluation and subsequent issuance of greenbacks. “This would be fiat money,” he said, “and this percentage of the debt would be repudiated. Such legislation is a dishonest proposal when applied to contracts already made. “The question is not what percentage should be devaluaied, but should we devaluate at all?” BEER TAX DECLINES FOR FIRST 15 DAYS Revenue 53, 747 Less Than in Christnias Period. Quite a few of Indiana's beer drinkers made new year’s resold tions to imbibe less, Paul P. Fry, 1 state excise director, decided today. The report on beer taxes paid to the state for the first fifteen days this month shows a total of $29,962.71, a drop of $3,747 in revenue from the preceding fifteen days, which included the Christmas holidays. The revenue shown in today’s report includes $21,725 from Indiana brewers and $8,237 from importers.

RACE TRACK S elections

At Tropical Park — One Best—Flying Sailor . Idle Victory. Neon. Canobie Lake. 2. O'Neill, Gibby’s Choice, Suspicious. 3. Quick Step, Lucky Jack, Calgary Kay. 4. Moane Keala, James River, Cabouse. 5. Flying Sailor, Judge Schilling, Energetic Boy. . Major General, Trek, Lone Hand. 7. Rego. Cabochon. Border Patrol.

At this point, according to William Bosson, attorney for Mrs. Apel, the contractor is alleged to have hit the elderly woman twice, once in the face with his clinched fist. Still painfully but not seriously hurt, Mrs. Apel appeared in municipal court yesterday and swore out a warrant for Mr. Ritter. She told Louis Weiland. deputy prosecutor, that she didn't blame poor “Willie.” but was distinctly opposed to the actions of his master. A warrant charging assault and battery was issued for Ritter. The case will be heard Jan- SI.

STOCKS SPORTS PRICE TWO CENTS Outside Marion County, 3 Cents

Police Chief Thomas Dahill’s machine £iin squad sat tensely waiting to don bulletproof vests and escort the $200,000 ransom money to any designated spot and engage the abductors in a “no quarter battle.” Because of this, the Bremer family. reluctant to endanger the life of its scion, appeared to be using every means at its command to : keep further kidnap connections ! strictly unofficial. Both the silver-haired father of the victim and Dr. H. T. Nippert. . the family physician firmly denied | that a bottle, which crashed through ! Dr, Nippert’s front door Sunday night, had anything to do with the i kidnaping. That the bottle contained two notes in Mr. Bremer’s handwriting was vouched for by reputable informants. Deny Newspaper Ads The family and Walter Magee, contractor who received the first note and to whom one of the second, batch was addressed, refused to comment on a second newspaper advertisement, attributed to them. The advertisement appeared Monday morning after reception of th bottle and its disputed contents. The possibility that the $200,000, in $5. $lO and S2O denominations without consecutive numbering, | which was transferred to a Bremer bank in St. Paul, had been moved was also denied by Adolph Bremer, j It was thought that the money ! m i6bt. already have been given into the hands of the kidnapers after a f report was made of the mysterious and apparently prearranged meeting of a St. Paul taxicab and two big sedans in the outlying loop district of Minneapolis late last night. Family I s Reticent The cab. according to the report, met the other two cars at an intersection. The cab spotlight was flashed three times. The sedans fell into line and the procession sped away. The strange meeting in Minneapolis could be connected only by inference to the kidnap case. It was preceded yesterday by an unexplained spurt of activity among members of the Bremer family. Since the first reported disobedience of kidnapers' orders by Mr. Magee, the family has become increasingly reticent. The reported receipt of these notes was followed by the insertion of an advertisement in two Minneapolis newspapers. The advertisement read: ‘Rose, please ’phone today. D. O. C ” Police who have remained out of the ea.se lest their work endafiger young Mr. Bremer’s security, believed this advertisement signified that members of the family were willing to accede to the wishes of the abductors. The 'D. O. C.” initials were believed to mean that the fam.ly wished to pay the ransom on delivery of Mr. Bremer. The initials were to be reversed to read C. O. D. or cash on delivery. Verne Sankey Is Hunted Police arrested and held one suspect in the case. After questioning a disbarred attorney and releasing him, they brought in a middle-aged man with a scarred face. This man was questioned in the detective bureau for several hours and placed in a cell shortly after midnight. Extra guards were stationed about the cell-block. Police refused to reveal whas charges would be placed against him. They denied that the man was Verne Sankey, notorious renegade and suspected kidnaper. The rumors that the suspect was Sankey occurred after federal agents were in St. Paul and Minneapolis. These men were under orders to redouble their efforts to trace Sankey, who is wanted on kidnaping charges la St. Paul and Denver, Colo. Police advanced the theory that an experienced gang perpetrated the abduction. They indicated the hunt would swing to Chicago.