Indianapolis Times, Volume 45, Number 274, Indianapolis, Marion County, 27 March 1934 — Page 3

STARCH 27,1934.

ROOSEVELT’S ATTITUDE ON A. F. OF L. CHEERS CAPITAL; STRIKE EPIDEMIC IS AVOIDED President’s Policy of Favoring No Particular Union or Employe Organization Good News to Industrialists. By United Perm WASHINGTON, March 27.—Three critical weeks of rapid-fire industrial developments lead the administration to hope today what threatened to be the worst stride epidemic in American history has been aivoded.

Probable developments include: 1. Prevention of an automobile strike. 2. Continuation of efforts to compromise the railway wage dispute. 3. Submission of the Weirton Steel case to the courts. 4. Progress in raising hourly wage rates and reducing hours of labor. The railway dispute is stubborn. It may yet disrupt industrial peace efforts. Miners in the Appalachian bituminous fields confront operators with a demand for a seven-hour, $5 day. There are numerous lesser labor controversies. Policy May Be Fixed. But President Roosevelt's automotive settlement may have repercussions far beyond that industry. Capital will find in it desired assurances regarding administration attitude toward the American Federation of Labor. Many employers have feared and resented what they interpreted as an effort to force the federation into their plants. Unless the pending Wagner bill, in effect outlawing company unions, is enacted by congress, the provisions of the automobile code settlement probably will become fixed administration policy on union representation. Employers have been nervous since March 7, when recovery administrator Hugh S. Johnson warned of impending strikes and accompanied sharp repudiation of company unions by a deliberate friendly gesture to the A. F. of L. Speaking before the general NRA code authority conference, he said: Johnson Favors A. F. of L. “We have got to accord labor the rights (collective bargaining) guaranteed by this act. There is no law prohibiting a company union as such if there is no interposition whatever by employers and if the men freely choose it. But 99 times out of 100, you and I know this is not the case. “I want to tell you this for your comfort: I know your problems. I w'ould rather deal with Bill Green, John Lew'is, Ed McGrady, Mike MacDonough, George Berry and a host of others I could name, than with any Frankenstein that you may build up under the guise of a company union.” Some employers were frightened and some were enraged by the refer- ! ence to five of the most prominent ! organized labor leaders in the coun- j try. Capital Is Cheered But the automobile settlement seems to have ended uncertainty over Mr. Roosevelt’s attitude toward the A. F. of L. The agreement provides for unqualified proportional representation whereby employes in any single plant may join either federation or company unions. The fact that similar proportional representation is provided in the captive coal mines labor agreefnent indicates it is no chance expedient. It represents definite administration policy backed up by the statement that the government "favors no particular union or particular form of employe organization or representation.” That will cheer capital. WEEKLY LABOR PAPER AGAIN CHANGES HANDS The Union Is Purchased by NewPublishing Concern. The Union, a weekly labor paper, published here siiice 1884 and which was purchased several months ago by Kieth Johns, secretary of the Democratic strte committee, has been purchased by the Federated Labor Publishing Association. This is a newly incorporated concern. owned by labor leaders. Charles Lutz is president: Arthur Lyday, vice-president: Alex E. Gordon, secretary, and James L. Kinney. treasurer. Edward E. White will remain as editor and manager, it was announced. Offices are in the Century building. The paper is indorsed by Central Labor Union. BURGLARS’ HAUL NETS VARIETY OF ARTICLES Night's Loot Includes Taxicabs and Check Protectors. A variety of articles, ranging from check protectors to jewelry and taxicabs, were stolen last night by bandits and burglars. Losses included: Frank Masters. 32. of 705 East Thirteenth street, taxicab and $7.50 in cash; R. A. Schofield. 2364 North Pennsylvania street, scarf, cigaret case, and other articles, total value, S4O; Mrs. Georgia Pierce, Apt. 15. 331 East North street. Bible and silverware valued at $25; The Edward F. Dux Stone Company, 916 East Michigan street, check protector, valued at $55, and other articles worth $42. BOY'S WARNING SAVES THREE FROM SMOKE Blaze Discovered in Apartment House Basement. A Negro boy saved two women and a man from being overcome with smoke fumes Sunday when he discovered a blaze in the basement of the Hampshire apartments, 1215 Broadway. Joseph Fanis. 6, Negro, son of the apartment house janitor, discovered the blaze in the coal bin of the basement. He called his parents. They awoke J. P. Mullally, owner of the apartment, and Mrs. Mullally and other first floor tenants. Damage was SI,OOO. It was covered by insurance.

ART SHOW SET FOR IRVINGTON Amateur’s Handiwork to Be Feature of Exhibit April 14-16. Residents of Irvington are eligible to exhibit their work in the third arts and crafts exhibition, sponsored by the Irvington Union of Clubs, in Carr’s hall, April 14, 15 and 16. The purpose of the exhibit is to discover and foster talent among non professional artists and craft residents of Irvington. Entry blanks will be available at the Irvington branch library, the John Herron Art school, or upon request to Mrs. George M. Gahagan, chairman of the committee in charge. A jury of professional artists of Indianapolis will be appointed to judge the exhibits. Honorary awards will be givenfin each department. Work is to be entered under the following classifications. Oil paintings, mural or decorative painting; water colors, pastels, free-hand drawing, any medium; design for textiles, prints, etching lithograph, wood engraving, sculpture, handicraft, batik dyeing or block drawing or fabric, book binding, jewelry, leather, wood carving and pottery.

Palace Offers Prizes in ‘Riptide’ Slogan Contest

Catch Line for New Movie Will Bring Chance at National Awards. How would you like to win a cash prize in the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer SI,OOO national “ ‘Riptide’ TitleSlogan Contest”? It's easy and simple—you don’t have to write a story or scenario—just one brief, single line explaining the picture title. The contest is being run in connection with the motion picture, “Riptide,” starring the exquisite Norma Shearer, supported by popular Robert Montgomery, and soon to be shown locally at Loew’s Palace theater. First Prize Is SSOO First prize in this contest amounts to $500; second, $250; third, $l5O, and fourth SIOO. In addition to the national cash prize awards by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Loews Palace also will offer cash prizes to the slogans selected by the local judges, as being the most original. The prizes are to be awarded as follows; First, $lO in cash; second, $7.50; third, $5, and fourth, $2.50. In brief, the idea is this: “Riptide” marks the return of the beautiful Norma Shearer to the screen, in a smart and fashionable story that tells of the struggle within a woman’s heart when she tries to decide whether her love for her husband is worth more than the enjoyment and pleasures she had from life before marriage. Slogans Are Short “Riptide’’ is the final title of Miss Shearer's picture, but the producers feel that they should have a brief phrase to explain its meaning and so are offering SI,OOO in prizes to those who furnish the best title-slogans. A typical instance of what they mean is contained in the following phrases which describe the meaning of the new kind of love that is unleashed in this picture: “Riptide”—Whirlpool of Desire! “Riptide” —When a Woman Loves! "Riptide” Woman's Dangerous Age! "Riptide” Cross - Currents of Love! Easy, isn’t it, and maybe you have the phrase in your head that will win the grand prize of SSOO. or one of the other cash awards. This amazing cash prize contest will continue for one full week in The Times. You can submit as many title-slogans as you wish. The contest is so simple and easy that even grammar school pupils have a chance of winning. Surely you won't win one of the prizes by just think- ! ing about it! Send your entry to The Times Riptide Slogan Editor. The contest is open to every one ! except employes of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, the theater and this newspaper. FILM STARS SEPARATE Ruth Chatterton and Husband to Live Apart, He Says. By United Press HOLLYWOOD. March 27.—Reports that Ruth Chatterton and her husband. George Brent, have decided to separate were confirmed | today by the Irish actor. With his wife in New York, Brent admitted that they have agreed to live apart permanently. No mention was made of divorce. HUSKY THROATS Overtaxed by \ speaking,sinj- \ N** to ng, smoking \

Way Back in the Days of Long Ago

This is the sixth of a series of 'pictures of scenes and people depicting “the good old days ” in Indianapolis. Others will recall sites and people belonging to the past. The Times will pay readers $1 for each picture accepted to run in this series.

REPORT STEEL WAGEJNCREASE Ten Per Cent Rise Rumored for Entire Industry in Country. By United Press PITTSBURGH, March 27.—A 10 per cent wage Increase affecting the entire steel industry was expected in well-informed quarters here today to be announced shortly. No official announcement was available here this morning, but action of the Corrigan-McKinney Steel Company in Cleveland in announcing its wage increase precipitated and strengthened rumors. Rumor Substantiated By United Press NEW YORK, March 27. Dow Jones & Cos., financial news service, today said that leading steel producers tomorrow will announce a wage increase of probably 10 per cent, effective April 1. Statement of the increase, it was said, will be through the American Iron and Steel institute. It was indicated no change will be made in the forty-hour week as provided in the steel code. 30,000 Affected By United Press YOUNGSTOWN, 0., March 27. Steel companies in the Youngstown district are expected to announce tomorrow an increase in wages, probably of 10 per cent, it was learned today. More than 30,000 steel workers in the Mahoning valley area will be affected by the increase. FILLING STATION ROBBED Bandit Got $9, Police Told; Thief Attacks Negro Woman. A bandit robbed the filling station tended by Williard Zollers at 4002 East Washington street, and obtained $9 last night. Mrs. Fannie Lindsey, Negro, 532 Douglass street, was beaten by a purse-snatcher who attempted to steal her purse in the 800 block on West Ninth street.

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Different scenes from those seen today were shown on the sites of present day public buildings years ago. The popularity of bicycling in the gay nineties made the bicycle shop a rendezvous for the sport fans of the town. Upper Left—A group of cyclists gathered in front of a bicycle shop located where the federal building stands, at Pennsylvania and Ohio streets. The picture, taken from the collection of the Bass Photo Company, was made in 1886. Upper Right—Fifty-five years ago a cooper shop stood where the Real Silk Hosiery Mills now is located, north of North street, between

POLICE CHIEF BURSTS IN SOBS AS NEPHEW CONFESSES BURGLARY

By United Press CHICAGO, March 27.—Eugene Selk, 17, was arrested by suburban Maywood police 'on a charge of burglary. Maywood’s chief of police, Richard Bailey, personally questioned the youth and two companions until he elicited a confession. Then Bailey broke into sobs. Selk is Bailey’s nephew. STATE OPENS CAMPAIGN ON DRIVERS’ LICENSES Million Permits Is Goal; Warning Given All Operators. Campaign for 1,000,000 driver liense sales was launched yesterday by Frank commissioner of the motor license division, who asked co-operation of state and local police. The state now is 93.045 drivers’ licenses short of the 1933 figure Mr. Finney said. State police will demand to see the license of every motorist stopped, it was announced by Commissioner A1 Feeney of the state safety department. Car Hits Traffic Signal Albert Harris, 21, of 2427 Central avenue, suffered a broken cheek bone, right eye injury, bruised chest and cuts on the lips last night when he drove his automobile into the automatic traffic signal at Fourteenth and Meridian streets.

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MORE REGISTRATION BRANCHES OPENED Three Additional Offices Established by Clerk. Three additional branches for registration of Marion county voters were established yesterday by Glenn B. Ralston, county clerk in charge of registration, as the house-to-house canvass by deputy registration officers closed. There now are six branch offices in operation besides the election bureau headquarters at room 34 of the courthouse. The six branches are located at 3326 East Tenth street, 5463 East Washington street, 744 Virginia avenue, 2630 Indianapolis avenue, 6345 West Washington street, and 4302 Madison avenue. Since the closing of the house-to-house canvass, all persons who intend to vote in the primary May 8 must register at the courthouse or at one of the branch offices. Additional branches will be opened within the next few days, Mr. Ralston said. Registration closes April 9. CHILD FIRE VICTIM REPORTED IMPROVED Girl, Burned When Basket Caught Fire, Resting at Home. Condition of Marjorie Ann Yates, 3, of 852 Buchanan street, was reported improved today at her home. The child suffered severe burns when an Easter basket caught fire at the home yesterday. She was taken to city hospital and later taken home.

Cincinnati and Noble streets. The picture shows the shop, with the owner, Henry Schwomeyer, and members of his family. The picture is the property of Mr. Schwomeyer's granddaughter, Miss Mary Trost, 3622 Graceland avenue. Louver Left—Here is a view of the southeast comer of Meridian and Ohio streets, where the Board of Trade building stands now. The church is Christ Church, on the Circle. The picture was taken by the Bass Photo Company in 1905. Lower Right—The corner of Washington and Illinois streets was a busy spot even in 1910. This picture, from the Bass collection, was taken looking east on Washington street from Illinois street.

YALE’S MASCOT BACK AFTER LICKING BOOTS OF HARVARD STATUE

By United Press NEW HAVEN, Conn., March 26. —Handsome Dan 11, Yale’s famous bulldog mascot who was held captive for ten days at Harvard, was back home today, unhonored but not unsung. As mysteriously as he was spirited away from his comfortable bed a week ago last Wednesday, Dan came back Saturday night in custody of Charles Apted, superintendent of Harvard campus police, and William Hoppe, Crimson undergraduate. There were no explanations and no questions asked. Photographic proof of indignities Dan suffered at the hands of members of the Harvard-Lampoon staff were received here today. One photo showed the trusting Dan licking the boots of a statue of John Harvard; another pictured the dog attired in a bib and white hat and baby clothes, lapping liquor from a mug. ROUTS CHICKEN THIEVES Wounded One of Prowlers, City Man Tells Police. C. H. Lombard, R. R. 8, Box 89, told police that he believed he wounded one of a group of chicken thieves who attempted to rob his chicken roost early today. Last week, according to Mr. Lombard twentynine chickens were stolen from his roost. Early today he waited near the barn with a shotgun and fired when he saw the marauders. He saw one man stagger as the thieves fled.

HIGHWAY PROJECT BIOS ADVERTISED National Road East of City to Be Resurfaced. Resurfacing the National road east of Indianapolis from Cumberland to Greenfield, is one of the projects advertised for bids to be received by the state highway commission April 10. The letting is the eighth on the 1934 construction program, and includes city street and highway improvements in sixteen counties at an estimated cost of $1,600,000. Most of the work will be financed from the $10,000,000 Indiana allotment of federal funds under the national recovery act. Cities where work will be done include Michigan City, Terre Haute, Martinsville, Hammond, Marion, Evansville, Wabash and Auburn. Counties are Marion, Hancock, Greene, Owen, Morgan, Dubois, Crawford, Porter and La Porte. Theatrical Producer Dead MONROVIA, Cal., March 27. David Rice, 38, nationally-known theatrical producer for fraternal groups, died here last night after on illness of two years.

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$1,000,000 1$ REALIZED FOR WARMSPRINGS President’s Birthday Ball Proceeds Reported by Mrs. Roosevelt. By United Pres* WASHINGTON. March 27.—Between SBOO,OOO and $1,000,000 for the Warm Springs Foundation's work for infantile paralysis sufferers was raised at the President's birthday balls held throughout the country. Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt said today. Total receipts from these parties m January may never be known, she said, because in many places the money was used for local aid for crippled children. She consider* this an important benefit. "My husband thought that one result of the birthday parties would be to stimulate interest in crippled children throughout the country,” Mrs. Roosevelt said. "Now I know he was right,” she continued, explaining that she has received many letters telling of local work done with the funds. The funds turned over to the Work Springs Foundation will be used in three ways, she said: Part will go to the patients’ aid fund immediately; part will go into endowment, the interest on which will be used for the patients’ aid fund, which pays for the treatment of those who can not afford it themselves; and part will be used for building a fireproof dormitory to replace the four-story wooden hotel now used by many patients. The waiting list for help from the patients aid fund will be as long as ever, Mrs. Roosevelt said, because the appeals for aid from this fund have increased greatly, application is investigated to see whether Warm Springs treatment would be beneficial. CWA PROJECT WAITS PRESIDENT'S APPROVAL Kankakee Marshlands Number One on National Program. State conservation officials were notified today that the $2,500,000 CWA project for clearing the Kankakee marshlands in northern Indiana for a wild game and bird sanctuary is number 1 on the national program and is awaiting President Roosevelt’s signature. Seventy-five CWA engineers have been surveying and planning the 150,000-acre area for reclamation. Kenneth M. Kunkel, state game division chief, announced that as soon as the project was approved nine civilian conservation corps would be moved into the area to commence work. CITY~MEDICAL GROP WILL MEET TONIGHT Several Addresses Listed for Session at Indiana University. Speakers at the Indiana Medical Society meeting tonight will include Drs. Jack Berman, M. Joseph Barry, George Bond, Robert Moore, James Reeves, William Shimer, Maurice Kahler and Carl Habich. The meeting will be held in the auditorium of the Indiana university school of medicine.

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