Indianapolis Times, Volume 46, Number 33, Indianapolis, Marion County, 19 June 1934 — Page 1
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ROOSEVELT TAKES OVER NEW POWERS AS CONGRESS ENDS Weary Senators, Representatives Scatter to Political Campaigns, Vacations After Active Session. 200 BILLS AWAIT CHIEF’S SIGNING Lawmakers Subservient, Critics Say After Scanning Authority Given President; Most Effective, Say Others. By l nitrd Press WASHINGTON, June 19.—President Roosevelt turned today to the job of filling- out the blank check of authority given him by the extraordinary seventy-third session of congress which adjourned sine die last night. Anew house and one-third of the senate will have been to the voters for indorsement before congress meets again. Critics of the administration complain the seventy-third was a subservient congress. Administration spokesmen laud it as the most effective deliberating body which ever sat.
As weary senators and representatives scattered today to campaigns and vacations, they left behind with Mr. Roosevelt new authority to: 1. Purchase and coin silver until the metal currency reserve is 75 per cent gold and 25 per cent silver. 2. Raise or lower the tariff by 50 per cent in furthering the reciprocal trade agreement policy. 3. Exercise tremendous control over agricultural and manufacturing prices. 4. Spend a sum estimated at more than $6,000,000,000 on relief and recovery. 5. Regulate the securities business in all respects. 6. Make loans to private industry; purchase and retire marginal lands; purchase factories for rehabilitation and use. Licensing Provision Ends Holding over from the special session of a year ago are additional powers including unused authority to print $3,000,000,000 of funded paper currency to retire indebtedness or for emergency expenditure. As congress departed there lapsed the most far-reaching authority of all—the licensing provision of the national industrial recovery act. Under it for one year Mr. Roosevelt had the power to seize, operate or suppress any industry which refused to co-operate with the NRA code program. The licensing provision never was used. Congress refused Mr. Roosevelt some of the authority he sought, notably an extension of AAA licensing powers. Dispute clouded the real objective of the licensing amendments proposed by Henry A. Wallace, secretary of agriculture. But utilized to their utmost, it appeared they would have permitted the administration to fix prices and regulate production of agricultural products from farm to consumer. Housing Bill Passed Last through the legislative machine as congress fled was the administration's $1,000,000,000 housing program designed to make available to the property owner funds with which he may renovate, modernize and improve his buildings. The first task undertaken by the President in the congressional recess is the signing of some 200 or 300 bills, many of small importance, passed Saturday and Monday. Explaining that they would be taken care of as they came to the White House, Mr. Roosevelt said there were now about 125 scattered through departments and agencies for study and that others would be sent there before coming to him. He indicated that the important bills dealing with housing, labor and other matters would require several days’ study before he took action upon them. Leaves Early Tomorrow The President, who will leave early tomorrow- for New Haven, Conn., where he wall receive a degree from Yale university, said that bills also would be sent to his yacht Sequoia, w-hich he will use while there, In the quiet cabin of the Sequoia, he plan* to go over them carefully. He also will study new legislative measures at his home in Hyde Park, which he will visit for a brief period over the week-end. He will go to Hyde Park from New London, Conn., where he will witness the HarvardYale boat races. Before leaving the White House, however, he will approve the silver bill. Signing is scheduled for 8:45 tonight. On the Taylor grazing bill, legislation of moment to the cattle states of the-west, the President indicated that there were several highly technical questions involving w-ater rights that would have to be studied before he took action. Times Index Page Berg Cartoon 12 Bridge 8 Broun 11 Classified 16 Comics 17 Crossword Puzzle 18 Curious World 17 Editorial 12 Financial — ; 13 Hickman, Theaters 7 Let’s Go Fishing 18 Lippmann 11 Pegler 11 Radio 6 Serial Story 17 Sports ..14,15 State News 10 Vital Statistics i 16 Woman’s Pages 8,9
The Indianapolis Times Fair and slightly warmer tonight; tomorrow increasing cloudiness.
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RAINS AID CORN CROPJNJTATE Oats and Wheat Revival Also Shown, Grain Expert Says. Rain soaking through the earth an inch in most sections has increased the prospects of a good corn crop in Indiana, M. D. Guild, assistant manager of the Farmers National Grain Company, said today. The oats crop, thought at one time to be ruined, has been aided by the rains as have wheat, late hay, forage and garden crops, Mr. Guild said. The rainfall Sunday night and yesterday sank beneath the top soil and brought moisture to many dried roots. The chinch-bug menace in the state is slight, Mr. Guild said. The bug has been reported only in the northwestern section. Weather bureau forecasts are for cloudiness and possible showers in the next thirty-six hours. BANmfs _ GETS47oOOT IN ILLINOIS BANK RAID Four Desperadoes Dressed in Overalls Swoop Down on Rantoul. By United Press RANTOUL. 111.. June 19.—Four bandits in overalls strode into the First National bank of Rantoul today with menacing revolvers and loud profanity and looted the bank’s vault of between $4,000 and $5,000. By United Press MONTREAL. Quebec, June 19. Two men held up an uptown branch of the Provincial bank today and escaped with approximately $15,000. 1 A. M. DRINKING LAW BAN ORDERED DRAWN Safety Board Acts Following Receipt of Numerous Complaints. The city legal department today was ordered by the safety board to prepare an ordinance prohibiting the sale or use of intoxicating beverages after 1 a. m. in licensed dispensaries. The ordinance would include a provision preventing noise-making in such places after 1 a. m., the safety board ruled. This action comes as the result of hundreds of protests which have poured into the city hall and police headquarters since repeal. GIRL’S FATHER DEMANDS LIFE FOR BOY KILLER Prevent Repetition of Such “Terrible Things.” Parent Cries. By United Press CHICAGO. June 19.—The father of baby Dorette Zietlow, left to die in an abandoned ice house, today demanded that her 14-year-old kidnaper be sent away to prison for life “so he can’t do any more such terrible things.” The father, listening to the state s re-enactment, of the crime with which young George Rogalski, 14. is charged, clinched his fists and muttered. “The death penalty is out—they can’t do that to him. What good would that do? I want him put away for the rqst of his life.”
Elections, Probes Will Keep Congressmen Busy
By United Press WASHINGTON, June 19.—Congress was over today but for most of the 435 members of the house the fight was just beginning. The bulk of the membership is working for re-election. And for those not too worried about the home bailiwicks there are thirteen different investigations, some promising sensational revelations. Most newsworthy of the interim congressional inquiries are expected to be those into foreign propaganda, bondholders protective committees and war department purchases. The army investigation, in particular, has been predicted as likely to be
CITY POLICE LAUNCH ROUNDUP OF DOGS RUNNING AT LARGE ILLEGALLY ■ ivK visSCTliiw“i .y r '■ , -;-4. ..' vi vij. - i isgfpsl m HEAT* 1 STRIKE a threatened strike of members of s*!s.■■ ..*■■ , *"*. v '„ ■ ■f&ji the Amalgamated Mpat Cutters
U. S. AID ASKED TO BALK MEAT STRIKE Johnson Is Requested to Send Mediator. Labor leaders today wired General Hugh S. Johnson and Miss Frances Perkins, labor secretary, to send a federal mediator to prevent a threatened strike of members of the Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butchers Union at Kingan & Cos. and Armour & Cos., meat packers. After eight weeks of fruitless negotiation for union recognition, the union voted to sanction a walkout last week, labor officials say. First disturbance was reported yesterday when police arrested Tom Smith, a Kingan employe, who had been addressing a crowd of workers in front of the plant. The union claims 1,800 members. Galloway Is Arrested Fred Galloway, 42, of 29 North Mount street, labor organizer, was arrested this afternoon while addressing employes of Kingan & Company, where the Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butchers Union has authorized, but not called, a strike. Mr. Galloway was charged with disorderly conduct and with violation of the city picketing ordinance. Bail was set at SSO. EX-SENATOR’S BROTHER DEAD AT WINCHESTER Seward Watson, Prominent Business Man, Passes. By United Press WINCHESTER, Ind.. June 19. - Seward E. Watson, 77, brother of former Senator James E. Watson, died at the family homestead here last night. Mr. Watson was connected with the Winchester Journal for many years ana was prominent in social, civic and business life. FARM FUGITIVE CAUGHT Youth Nabbed Here Three Days After His Escape. His three days of liberty ended, Patrick Hamilton. 21. escaped prisoner from the Indiana penal farm, was seized by police last night at 530 North Miley avenue. He fled from the farm last Friday, officers said.
productive of sensational results. Chairman William N. Rogers (Dem, N. H.) of the house military affairs sub-committee, which recommended removal of Major-Gen-eral Benjamin D. Foulois as chief of the army air corps, will head the main house investigation. Mr. Rogers’ committee is on the track of an alleged “far reaching scandal” involving army officers apd army purchases. “A more rotten condition than could be surmised has been uncovered,” said Mr. Rogers. Other committee members hinted of the evidence of “cancelled checks” already uncovered.
INDIANAPOLIS, TUESDAY, JUNE 19, 1934
Indianapolis dogs were on the run today with the police right after them and with Chief Mike Morrissey, a self-confessed dog-lover and the owner cf two large police clogs, right after the police. No dog was safe which wasn't wearing a city license tag and not all license-wearers were safe. A licensed dog with a muzzle or on a leash, was all right. So was a licensed dog with proof of an anti-rabies vaccination. All other dogs were fair prey. Sergeant William Dever, assigned to the humane society, is shown (upper) with a rebuilt police radio coupe, the rear fixed up as a temporary pound cart. Shown with the regular humane society wagon (center) is dog-catcher Leonard Ragsdale. 2222 Avondale place, with Spitz. The little girl is Anna Catherine Dean. 6. of 1416 East Market street, and the great big dog with her is Pat, also 6. Anna Catherine is Chief Morrissey’s niece. Pat is the chief's dog, and a big, bad dog, at that. Anna Catherine is one of the very few persons who can manage Pat. Some time ago, Pat was taken to the pound. He leaped a sevenfoot fence and returned home. Chief Morrissey gave up. bought an extra-strength muzzle and made Anna Catherine Pat's keeper.
Broken-Boned Baby Gains, Casts Will Be Removed
Infant Now Able to Grab Mother’s Finger; Breathes Easier. Steady improvement in the condition of Caroline Ruby Mercer, month-old baby born with fifty bone fractures, was noted today as physicians prepared to remove the casts from her tiny body. Dr. J. E. Riggs, attending physician, said he would remove the casts Thursday in an effort to determine whether Caroline can survive her baffling ailment. Since shortly after birth, Caroline has been strapped to a rarrow board with her feet suspended by strips of gauze to an improvised framework. The precaution was taken to prevent further fractures. “Caroline is much better,” her 20-year-old mother, Mrs. Hazel Mercer, said today. “She tries to grab on to my finger now, showing that the bones must be healing. “Her body, which was caved in on one side when she was born, rapidly is filling out. She cries a good deal, but breathes easily.” Dr. Riggs and bone specialists at Riley Memorial hospital where the baby first w r as treated, said the fractures were caused by a disturbance in the calcium metabolism, but they could give no reason for the disturbance. Blood tests showed that both mother and baby had a normal amount of calcium. LAW "REFORM APPROVED Roosevelt Signs Bill Revamping Legal Procedure. By C'tii'fe'i WASHINGTON, June !9.—The federal procedure bill regarded by President Roosevelt as a distinct achievement In legal reform and in speeding the administration of justice, was signed today,
ROOSEVELT LEAVES CAPITAL TONIGHT TO RECEIVE YALE HONOR
By United Press WASHINGTON. June 19.—Congress has only a twenty-four-hour start on President Roosevelt in getting out of Washington. /The President, his plans unchanged due to the success in adjourning congress last night, will leqve late tonight for New Haven, CsSn., where Yale university will award him an honorary degree. Mr. Roosevelt also will watch the Yale-Harvard crew races and visit his Hyde Park( N. Y.), home before returning to Washington to clear his desk. He plans to leave June 30 on his trip to Hawaii. President Roosevelt plans to sign the administration silver bill before leaving tonight. HITLER RULE~DOOMED, ROTHSCHILD DECLARES Jewish Unemployed Starving, Banker Tells Nazi Probers. By United Press WASHINGTON, June 19.—Baron de Rothschild, international banker, today predicted the fall of the Hitler regime in Germany. “I don’t say it will be tomorrow,” Baron Rothschild said, “but some day the Hitler regime will fall.” His statements were placed in records of the house Nazi investigating committee. Baron Rothschild charged that in Germany aid has been refused unemployed Jews. “They are dying of starvation,” he said. Chicago Hotel Man’s Wife Die* CHICAGO, June 19.—Mrs. Marie Eitel, 51, wife of Max Eitel, Chi--cago restaurant and hotel owner, died today after two weeks’ illness.
PEACE PACT IN SEETHING STEEL DISPUTE IS NEAR AFTER CAPITAL PARLEY
ANTITYPHOID SERUM SENT NEW BETHEL Inoculation for Fifteen Provided; Fear Judge Has Disease. Sufficient anti-typhoid serum to innoculate fifteen persons was sent to New Bethel today by Dr. Oscar Ludwig, county health commissioner, at the request of New Bethel physicians. It was the first serum requested since Dr. Ludwig offered two weeks ago. on behalf of the county, to furnish serum for any persons unable to purchase it. Meanwhile, it was impossible to determine whether Superior Judge Joseph R. Williams, who was brought yesterday from his New Bethel home to Deaconess hospital here, actually was suffering from typhoid. The hospital admitted tests had been completed, but would not reveal results. The judge’s physician remained silent. There is a state law requiring reporting of all cases definitely diagnosed as typhoid to health officials. New Bethel has had approximately a dozen cases reported within the last two and a half weeks, one of which resulted in death. The prevalence of the disease there has been attributed by Dr. Oscar Ludwig, county health commissioner, to insanitary conditions in certain parts of the village. Today, however, the theory that New' Bethel might harbor a typhoid carried was brought forward by Dr. Thurman Rice, of the Indiana university medical school, who will be one of the speakers at the antityphoid mass meeting the village plans for 8 tomorrow night. DROWNING INQUIRY IS SET FOR FRIDAY tVlcClure Beach Fatality Witnesses Summoned. Witnesses have been subpenaed to appear Friday at the coroner’s office for questioning concerning the drowning of Betty Jean Nevins, 4. of 2053 Ralston avenue. The child sank beneath the water unnoticed by life guards and almost 1,000 persons who were present at McClure beach, Twenty-sixth street and White river, Sunday. H. W. Middlesworth, city recreation director, is making a personal investigation. Due to the press of other business, the coroner’s office has not been able to summon witnesses to appear before Friday. QUINTUPLETS’ WEIGHT SHOWS SLIGHT DECLINE Progressing Satisfactorily, However, Doctor Reports. By United Press NORTH BAY, Ont., June 19. Although a slight decline in weight of the Dionne quintuplets was reported today, Dr. A. R. Dafoe said all the tiny infants and their mother are progressing satisfactorily. Entering their fourth week of life, the babies “have excellent chances of becoming normal even though the still face great odds,” Dr. Dafoe said. The physician said the mother. Mrs. Olivia Dionne, remained in a nervous condition and would be forced to remain in bed for several weeks. NAZI CREDITS SUBJECT TO SEIZURE, IS BELIEF ’33 Foreign Exchange Act Provides Authority, Capital Thinks. By United. Press WASHINGTON. June 19. —The United States has ample powers under the 1933 foreign exchange act to seize German credits in this country as a retaliatory measure against the moratorium on exchange declared by Germany, it was stated in high authoritative circles today.
*Suicide Club’Member Dies in Weird Hanging Test
By United Press FT. WAYNE, Ind., June 19. Death by hanging of a 16-year-old youth here was attributed today to a weird “suicide club,” whose object was to determine human powers of resisting strangulation. Apparently overestimating his endurance, the boy, Howard Shelley Jr., died at the end of a rope in the basement of his home. His parents were unable to explain the mysterious death until the youth's brother-in-law, E, J. Nadeau of Kalamazoo, Mich., revealed the secret fraternity.
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Roosevelt to Get Four-Point Compromise Proposal Today; Labor Secretary, Union Heads Optimistic. SETTLEMENT IS LEFT TO OPERATORS Permanent Truce Conceded if Employers, Now Meeting in New Accept Plan Offered by Workers. By l nitrd Press WASHINGTON, June 19.—Settlement of the threatened steel strike was believed impending today. Shortly after steel union leaders handed Labor Secretary Frances Perkins a four-point compromise plan, she announced she would lay it before President Roosevelt later
‘PIE’ TRAYNOR PIRATES’ BOSS Named Manager, Succeeding George Gibson; Shift Is Unexpected. By United Press PITTSBURGH, June 19.—Harold J. (Pie) Traynor was named manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates this afternoon, succeeding George Gibson in an unexpected shift ordered by President William Benswanger. The change will be affective at this afternoon’s game. Benswanger would not elaborate on the change. He issued no formal statement, but merely telephoned newspapers shortly after noon to inform baseball waiters that Traynor, third baseman, would take over the helm. “We’ve been doing rather badly lately,” Benswanger said, “and w : e felt the change w'ould be advantageous.”
SALESMAN SEEKS CAR BANDIT PAIR SEIZED DU-RING TRYOUT TEST
Joseph Palumbo, 38, of 2419 . North New Jersey street, an automobile salesman, today is looking for a demonstration car which two prospective customers “borrowed” last night. Enthusiastic over the prospect of a sale, Mr. Palumbo smoothly was pointing out the good points of the car, when his two wouldbe buyers drew revolvers, and said, “That’s all right, buddy. All we Want is the car.” Mr. Palumbo sadly relinquished his charge and was told by the bandits that he would find the automobile today. The' holdup occurred near Beech Grove. BUTLER CASE SET FOR REVIEW FRIDAY Central Group to Restudy Athearn Charges. The case of Butler university will be reconsidered at an informal session of the North Central Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges in Chicago Friday and Saturday, it was learned here today. Charges against Butler were filed with the association by Dr. Walter Scott Athearn, ousted president of the university. Dr. Athearn charged “dual control” by the university downtown business office and interference by the board of trustees. The question of Butler’s accredited standing in the association came up at a meeting of the organization this spring, but action was postponed to give the board of review more time for study. THIEVES STEaT¥hISKY 24 Pints Taken From Hook’s Drug Store. Thieves entered Hook’s drug store at 242 North Illinois street, early today by removing a panel from a theater lobby next door. Twenty-four pints of whisky valued at $35 were stolen. Sol Klein, assistant manager, reported to police.
“It was made up of Howard and several other boys who had read in a detective story book how a man had resisted hanging eighteen times.” Mr. Nadeau said. This theory was strengthened when a Turkish towel was discovered around the dead youth's neck. Mr. Nadeau said Howard had told him the club had read that if a towel was coiled beneath the rope one “prohably could resist strangulation indefinitely.” During other meetings of the club at which “tests” were conducted, youths were cut down after they became unconscious, Mr. Nadeau said.
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today. Although noncommittal, Miss Perkins and the union executive committee, headed by Mike Tighe, Pittsburgh, appeared optimistic. Government observers also saw storm clouds lifting and expressed the belief a settlement was imminent. It was conceded the strike would be called off if the Iron and Steel Institute, the operators’ organization, accepted the union proposal. The institute was reported meeting in New York today, presumably to consider the offer. The plan differs slightly from one proposed by the recovery administration ten days ago and accepted by the steel barons. Also it follows closely provisions of the .newly enacted federal labor disputes resolution. William Green, president of the American Federation of Labor and spokesman for the union executive committee, appeared enthusiastic. He said that even though the operators rejected the plan, they still would have to abide by the new federal setup. “We are not threatening a strike,” he said, although the union offer* was in the form of an ultimatum. “We are trying to avert one. We want every one to have a clear understanding.” Auto Union Asks Probe By United Press CINCINNATTI, June 19. —Automotive workers union officials have asked Labor Secretary Francis Perkins to investigate working conditions at the Chevrolet plant at Norwood. 0., following discharge of Berle A. Kendle, president of the local union. Kendle claimed he had been discharged for union activities. He contended that shortly after he was elected union president he was given too much additional work and he was discharged officially for inability to perform the task. End Strike, Is Order By United Press SOUTH BEND, Ind., June 19. An immediate end to a strike which has tied up street car and bus transportation in South Bend since June 2 was demanded today by the city council. The council adopted a resolution calling for operation of the public transportation system within thirtysix hours. If this is not accomplished by 9 a. m. Wednesday, council members said they w'ould meet in special session “to grant permits for other means of conveyance.” INFANT BORN DEAD, REVIVED BY ADRENALIN Doctor Works Frantically Two Hours to Restore .Baby’s Life. By United Press NEW YORK, June 19.—A baby girl, born dead at Gramercy hospital, was alive today because a doctor quickly administered adrenalin and after two hours’ frantic work restored life to the child’s heart. The baby, born to Mrs. Esther Rauch, apparently was strangled just before it was born. Its heart was still and its lungs did not function. Dr. Bernard Zaglin injected alpha loblin as an aid to respiration, then injected adrenalin. As soon as the powerful drug took effect, the doctor forced air from his own lungs into the lungs of the infant. GARDNER ASKS RELEASE AT HEARING ON WRIT Actor’s Death Not Premeditated, Counsel Tells Court. Witnesses were called before Criminal Judge Frank P. Baker today to testify in a habeas corpus hearing for Frank Gardner, held on a first and second degree murder charge. Gardner, who is alleged to fatally have injured Thomas Sargent, Civic theater actor, is seeking freedom under bond until the trial date. His attorney contended that the act was not premeditated and that the charge should be manslaughter. The hearing was continued until tomorrow by Judge Baker. Hourly Temperatures 6a. m 63 10 a. m 84 7a. m 66 11 a. m 84 8 a. m 72 12 (noon).. 85 9a. m 77 Ip, in 87