Indianapolis Times, Volume 46, Number 153, Indianapolis, Marion County, 6 November 1934 — Page 3

NOV. 6. 1934

VOTERS OF NATION EXPECTED TO SUPPORT ROOSEVELT BY ELECTING NEW DEAL MEN Heavy Balloting Reported From Many Parts of Country in First Off-Year Test of President’s Policies. RV I.YLE C. WILSON I Pru. Staff Cirrf<Hli4fiil •Coßtrijh* IM4. tnr Unlt4 Prent NEW YORK, Nov. 6.—American voters today are electing a potentially radical congress. It will convene Jan. 3 and may drive big business and big bankers to President Roosevelt in defensive coalition against: 1. Exorbitant relief and PWA expenditures. 2. Currency inflation in various forms. 3. Additional statutory privileges for lal>or's masses. Democrats claimed some 33,000,000 voters are piling up bigger house and senate majorities for the administration

today. Postmaster-General James A. Earley informed Mr. Roosevelt in a final report that the party would gain six senate seats. Democrats hope to hold house losses to ten. Republicans expect some senate losses. But Chairman Henry P. Fletcher has made predictions of (tains in the house. The top Republican claim was sixty to seventy seats—made as the campaign ended. Former President Herbert Hoover warned in California thai prospective overwhelming Democratic control of congress jeopardized American institutions. Party lines are scrambled in this first national polling since the New j Deal smashed to power in 1932 New parties have emerged from Politi-! cal di'order and mav by next poll- j ing time supplant the old. Confusion of party alignments prevents a satisfactory national referendum on Roorevelt administration social. | monetrv and related policies and experiments. But in the aggregate, topheavy house and senate Democratic ma- j joriues will be maintained in an off year vote of confidence for Mr. Roosevelt. Sinclair Seen as Loser Bn I Pre t SAN FRANCISCO. Nov. 6—With the eyes of the nation fixed on the j results. California voted today in a ! gubernatorial election deciding \ whether the revolutionary ' EPIC - ’ program of one-time Socialist Upton Sinclair will be the ruling economic order of the golden state. Conservative opinion, as 2.000.000 Californians prepared to go to the polls, was that the policies of Sinclair. Democratic candidate, will not prevail and that Governor Frank F. Merriam. Republican, will win by at least 350.000. No election in twenty years has stimulated the excitement surrounding Sinclair's proposals to end poverty by state-aided subsistence farms, by pensions to the old, infirm ( and blind, and by converting idle j factories to the use of the unem- j ployed on a co-operative barter j baus. Considered a certain winner not less than a month ago. Sinclair lost ground rapidly under bitter attacks of partisan and nonpartisan groups in the last few weeks. So intense was the excitement as the polls opened that police departments in San Francisco, Los Angeles and other cities stationed special details at the polling places and organiz'd emergency squads for riot duty. The campaign for Governor overshadowed contest for other offices, state and local. United States Senator Hiram Johnson was certain of re-election as he had the Republican. Democratic and Progressive and Commonwealth party nominations. Twenty congressmen are to be i chosen, with indications that the Republicans will pick up a few seats now held by Democrats. Wisconsin Voting Heavy By ( Hitt il Press MILWAUKEE. Nov. 6.—Wisconsin voters went to the polls under clear skies today with only one re- j suit certain—that tickets will be scratched with the greatest abandon in many years and that the vote will be much heavier than usual lor an off-year election. Introduction of the new Progres- j sivp party into the issue has resulted in one of the bitterest and most puzzling campaigns of Wisconsin history. As the La Pollette faction of the Republican party, the Progressives courted and gained Democratic strength for forty years. Two years ; ago. after losing m the Republican j primary, the Progressives revolted against the G. O. P.. helped elect j Democratic state and national administrations. Asa result they had to step out as a third party to hold their own this year. On a basts of past performance, i the Republicans have enough votes ! to win if they can prevent a break j in their ranks. There has been evi- j dence of a Republican drift to Democratic Governor Albert G. Schmede- i man as the best bet to beat Philip F. La Follette, Progressive candidate. Ticket scratching in the senatorial contest was prompted by the President's friendly attitude toward Senator Robert M La Follette. and i coolness of party leaders toward ;

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John Callahan, Democratic candidate. Record Vote Predicted I nitrd Press CHICAGO. Nov. 6.—Experienced politicians of both major parties predicted a record off-year vote of 2.400.000 today as Illinois ended at the polls a political campaign in which national issues submerged local problems. The weather was ; clear and cold. Contests for twenty-seven congressional seats, especially the two representatives at large, dominated the election scene. Democrats predicted they would hold their majority of 19 to 8. New Deal Is lowa Issue By ( nitt and Press DES MOINES. la., Nov. 6. Whether lowa approves New Deal measures which have poured more than $350,000,000 into this state was the dominant issue today as an estimated 600.000 voters cast their ballots under a cloudless sky. Democrats closed their campaign with appeals to re-elect an entire state ticket, with exhortations to “stay with the New Deal.” The Republican party, on the other hand, was content to campaign entirely on state issues. Minnesota at White Heat tty I nitrti Press ST. PAUL, Nov. 6—The largest off-year vote in the state's history was expected in Minnesota today on a complexity of issues over which the continued rule of the FarmerLabor party and Governor Floyd B. Olson was considered paramount. Predictions were that nearly one million ballots would be cast, under favorable weather conditions, as compared with 797,000 for Governor and 780.629 for senator in 1930. Reasons for the intense public interest include: The most vigorous Republican campaign in years, opposing the “Communism” of Governor Olson, Farmer-Labor. Martin A. Nelson, a newcomer to state politics, is their candidate for Governor. Bitter attacks on both Republicans and Farmer-Laborites by John E. Regan. Democratic candidate for Governor, who fired an eleventh-hour blast in which he declared he was offered a $50,000 bribe by “the reactionary old guard” to withdraw. Bilgo Becomes Senator tty l nitrti Press JACKSON. Miss., Nov. 6—Theodore G. Bilbo became Mississippi's junior United States senator today —elected without opposition. Bilbo, spectacular figure in Mississippi politics for many years, defeated Senator Hubert D. Stephens in the runoff of the Democratic primary. Bilbo, although promising in his primary campaign to “raise more hell than Huey Long.” is expected to follow the Roosevelt administration in all matters of policy except inflation. Eye Commuter Vote By United Prrxg TRENTON. N. J.. No. 6.—New Jersey's electorate voted today to determine. indirectly, whether it stands by the Democratic New Deal or returns to its normal Republican adherence. The issue appeared to hinge on the so-called commuter vote concentrated in the north and south Jersey metropolitan preas. This vote generally appears only in presidential years and is usually Republican. Republican campaigners exerted special efforts to bring this bloc out. Lehman Is Favorite tty United Press ALBANY. N. Y., Nov. 6—Governor Herbert H. Lehman, only candidate indorsed by President Roosevelt, was expected to easily defeat his Republican opponent, Robert Moses, in today's voting. In addition to this gubernatorial race, the state elected a legislature, forty-three congressmen and a United States senator. Democratic victories were expected to be most numerous. Senator Royal S. Copeland was believed assured of reelection. In New York City. Tammany hall fought for a come-back after its humiliating defeat last year by Mayor Fiorello H. La Guardia. Democrats Are in Front tty l nitrd Press DENVER. Colo.. Nov. 6.—Fair, cool weather prevailed throughout the state today as Colorado voters went to the polls in an election made interesting largely by the fact that seven proposed amendments to the state Constitution were on the ballot. Re-election of Governor Edwin C. Johnson <Dem.>, running on a NewDeal platform, was conceded generally. The state's lour incumbent congressmen, all Democrats, were expected to be re-elected by heavy majorities. O’Mahoney in Battle tty t nit- and Prt m CHEYENNE. Wyo.. Nov. 6 —ln an election predicated almost solely upon the issue of the New Deal. Wyoming's electorate voted today under clear skies. The weather was only comfortably cool, and a heavy vote was anticipated. United Stales Senator Joseph C.

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O'Mahoney fDem.i was fighting bitterly to retain his seat. He was oppased by the state’s best votegetter, Representative Vincent Carter (Rep.), who was favored. Democrats Hold Edge Bn United Press PHOENIX, Ariz., No. 6.—Less than 70 per cent of the state's 147.385 registered voters was expected to turn out today to ballot on forty-two candidates for state and national offices. Senator Henry Ashurst and Congresswoman Isabella Greenway, Democratic incumbents, were assured of re-election. The New Deal had a place in the gubernatorial race with both Governor B. B. Moeur (Democrat) and Thomas Maddock, who campaigned as a “Roosevelt Republican,” vieing for New Deal votes. Mouer was favored. Cutting Fights for Post By United Press ALBUQUERQUE. N. M„ Nov. 6. The fate of United States Senator Bronson Cutting (Rep.), a Progressive who for ten years has been the state’s political overlord, hung in the balance today as New Mexico voters trekked to the booths under fair skies. Opposed to Cutting was Representative Denis Chavez (Dem.?, who had support of the national administration for the six-year term. Senator Carl Hatch (Dem.), was opposed by R. C. Dillon, former Governor and Cutting lieutenant, for the unexpired term of former Senator Sam G. Bratton. Rain Holds Down Vote Bn i niteti Press PORTLAND, Ore., Nov. 6.—Rainfall. general in Oregon except in the southeast, was expected to hold down the vote today. Representative Charles H. Martin (Dem.), Joe E. Dunne (Rep.) and Peter Zimmerman (Ind.) were ontestants in the state's most important race. New Deal May Win Bn Unitt and Pres* SEATTLE. Wash., Nov. 6.—With the New Deal as an issue. Washington voters today were choosing a United'States senator to take the place now held by Senator C. C. Dill, Democrat. Candidates were Lewis Schwellenbach, Seattle attorney who espouses New Deal principles, and Reno Odlin (Rep.), banker with a conservative background. Schwellenbach was the favorite. Kentucky Voting Light By l iiited Press FRANKFORT. Kv„ Nov. 6. Voting was light in Kentucky today, despite fair weather, as the state went to the polls to elect nine congressmen. state offices were not at stake, except for posts in the court of appeals. The congressional vote was in districts this year after nine Democrats had been elected at large In the last congressional election. Republicans were conceded a chance to take two seats. The vote count will not start until Wednesday, under Kentucky ‘election laws. Talmadge Re-Elected By United Press ATLANTA, Ga., Nov. 6.—Governor Eugene Talmadge was re-elected today. the Democratic ticket being without opposition in this state. Dry Elected Governor By United Press COLUMBIA. S. C.. Nov. 6 —Olin D. Johnston. New Deal Democrat and ardent prohibitionist, was elected to the governorship of South Carolina today without opposition. Hebert Is Favorite By United Press PROVIDENCE. R. I. Nov. 6 United States Senator Felix Hebert. Republican opposed to some phases of the New Deal, seemed likely to win re-election over former Senator Peter G. Gerry. Democrat favoring the New Deal in today’s election. The gubernatorial battle appeared close, with Governor Theodore

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Washington Bets Minton Will Beat Li’l Arthur BY DREW PEARSON AND ROBERT ALLEN WASHINGTON, Nov. 6.—This is how the “wise money” in the capital is betting on the outcome of today’s elections; Even that the Democrats will not lose more than thirty-five house seats. Giving 2-to-l odds that the Democrats will capture two-thirds control of the senate. This means winning five additional seats. Even that Pennsylvania’s die-hard anti-New Dealer, Senator David A. Reed, will be defeated. Giving 3-to-l odds that Ohio’s Tory Republican, Senator Simeon D. Fess, will go down. Offering the same terms that New Jersey’s multimillionaire administration foe, Senator F. Hamilton Kean, is defeated. Giving 2-to-l odds that Wisconsin’s Progressive party Senator Bob La Follette will be re-elected. Same money that the state’s Democratic Governor, Albert Schmedeman, will beat Bob’s brother, Phil. Even that New Mexico’s Senator Bronson Cutting, despite administration oppasition will be re-elected. Even that Indiana’s Tory Republican senator, L’il Arthur Robinson, will be defeated. Even that Michigan’s Republican senator, Arthur /Vandenberg, will be returned. Giving 2-to-l odds administration-backed Governor Lehman will beat Robert Moses in New York, and even money that he will do so by 500,000 majority. Offering 7-to-5 odds that Upton Sinclair will not be elected Governor of California.

Mrs. Grace L. Bennett, Hospital Officer, Dies Occupational Therapy Director at City Institution Was Brought to City in 1926 by Foundation. Mrs. Grace L. Bennett, occupational thirapy department director for city hospital, died last night unexpectedly after only one day’s illness. Mrs. Bennett was brought to Indianapolis by the Indianapolis Foundation in 1926 for psychiatric research. In 1927, she was employed by St. Margaret's Guild to direct the occupational therapy shop it maintains at city hospital.

Francis Green, Democrat and 100 per cent New Dealer, opposed for re-election by Luke H.'Callan, Republican and anti-New Dealer. Fair weather was in prospect.. Republican Is Favorite By United Press CONCORD, N. H.. Nov. 6.—H. Styles Bridges, Republican, who ignored the New Deal as an issue in his campaign, was a slight betting favorite over John L. Sullivan, Democrat, in today's election. Sullivan favors the New Deal. Bridges carries the indorsement of Governor John G. Winant, Republican and New Deal proponent. The weather was fair. Democrats See Hope By United Press MONTPELIER. Vt., Nov. 6. Vermont Democrats held hope of electing today their first United States senator in state history. Fred C. Martin, Democrat, who has wholeheartedly indorsed the New Deal, was conceded an outside chance against Senator Warren R. Austin, Republican and anti-New Dealer. Charles M. Smith. Republican opposed to the New Deal, was expected to triumph over James M. Leamy, Democratic New Dealer. Fair weather prevailed. Trammell Is Re-Elected By United Press MIAMI. Fla.. Nov. 6.—Senator Park Trammell (Dem., Fla.) was reelected today for his fourth term. Trammell has served in the senate since 1917. He was chairman of the naval affairs committee during the Seventy-third congress. Graves Is ‘Cinch’ By United Press BIRMINGHAM. Ala.. Nov. 6 Bibb Graves, Governor of Alabama from 1927 to 1931. was assured of reelection to that office in today’s election. Graves received the largest Democratic nominating vote in the state's history and was expected to receive another landslide vote against his three opponents—Edmund Dryer, Republican; Arlie Barber. Socialist, and John Davis, Communist.

Mrs. Bennett was a graduate of Centenary hospital, St. Louis, and of the St. Louis Occupational Therapy school. She was employed for two years as occupational therapist at the Illinois State hospital, Jacksonville, 111. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 Thursday in the Christian church. Tuscola, 111., with burial in Charleston, 111. Surviving are her mother, Mrs. Isabelle • Larimer, Tuscola; three brothers, George, Clyde and Donaid Larimer, all of Tuscola, and three sisters, Mrs. Maude Leonard, College Corner. O.; Mrs. Helen M. Davis, Detroit, and Mrs. Dorothy Behnke, Durand. Mich. GIRL WARD Tn CLASS FOR 0. INITIATION Franklin Ceremony to Be in Charge of Past Matrons. A girl ward of the Franklin Masonic home will be initiated into Franklin Masonic Temple Order of the Eastern Star Friday night with Marion county Past Matrons and Past Patrons’ Association in charge of the services. Taking part in the initiation ere Mrs. Rea L. Koehler, Perry Westenbarger, Mrs. Mona Thomas, Roy Tilford. Mrs. Ethel Emmons. Mrs. Lola Keenan, Mrs. Carrie Lee Jones, Mrs. Cora K. Weiland, Mrs. Martha Zoercher, Mrs. Charles Hittle, Mis. Frances Kyle, Mrs. Aileen Money, Mrs. Ethel Roberts, Mrs. Millie Gilmore, Mrs. Ida Meister. Mrs. Ethel Payton, Mrs. Mabel Shrum, Mrs. Cecile Kiser and Mrs. Dena Welsch. PHYSICAL EXHIBITION SCHEDULED AT TECH Class to Give Demonstration as ‘Open House* Feature. As one of the main features of “open house” to be held at Technical high school from 7:30 to 9:45 tomorrow night, an exhibition will be presented in the school auditorium by the boys’ and girls’ physical education classes. Buildings on the campus will be open to parents and to friends of the school for inspection. All departments will have exhibits, with regular classes being held in many sections.

GAINS CERTAIN FOR DEMOCRATS IN SENATE FIGHT New-Dealers Hope to Add Six New Members to Present Strength. tty United Pres* NEW YORK. Nov. 6.—The New Dealers seek in today's election to add a half-dozen votes to the preponderant Democratic majority which beat down all Republic op--1 position in the senate during the i last session of congress. Last-minute predictions by Chairman James A. Farley of the Democratic national committee spoke of anticipated gains which would give his party a two-thirds majority in the senate anc'. assure its control there for at least another six years. The and dash of many previous campaigns were missing to a large extent this year. But the issues, always centering around the program of President Roosevelt, were joined in deadly earnest ir* several of the states where senate seats were at stake. During the closing weeks of the campaign Democratic efforts were cenfered in an effort to defeat Senator David A. Reed, the handsome Pennsylvanian, who has represented conservative Republican policies in the senate since 1922. Reed Friends Hopeful His Democratic opponent is Joseph F. Guffey. Mr. Farley has directed a slashing campaign in his behalf. Republicans were confident, however, that Mr. Reed would survive the assault. There are senatorial elections in thirty-one states. In three of them —California, Florida and Mississippi—candidates w r ere elected without opposition. The successful senators there are, respectively, Hiram W. Johnson. Park Trammell and Theodore G. Bilbo. Maine, in its September election, i returned Frederick Hale for another six-year term. Mr. Farley’s predictions were based on confidence of success in six states and the possibility of picking up seats from a group of five others. Democrats admit the possibility of defeat in only one state, Wyoming, where Senator Joseph C. O'Mahoney is seeking return. Republicans Doomed The six states Democrats expect to gain are Ohio, Missouri, West Virginia, New Jersey, New Mexico and Maryland. All were represented by Republicans in the last senate. There is the possibility of Democratic triumphs, too, in Pennsylvania. Delaware, Indiana, Rhode Island and Vermont. Republican incumbents are seeking re-election from these states. Senator Robert M. La Follette, who deserted the Republican banner to form the Progressive party in Wisconsin, was opposed halfheartedly by the Democratic high command. Mr. Johnson and Mr. La Follette were enjoying rewards for their support of President Roosevelt before and after his election. Another Republican who bolted Herbert Hoover in 1932, Senator Bronson Cutting of New' Mexico, was opposed strangely by the Farley organization. His reelection was classified as doubtful. New England Doubtful The Republicans who appeared most likely of defeat were Senators Simeon D. Fess, Ohio; Roscoe C. Patterson, Missouri; Henry D. Hatfield, West Virginia, and Hamilton F. Kean, New Jersey. The New England situation was doubtful. Democrats expressed confidence that they would be able to defeat Senators Frederic C. Wilcott in Connecticut, Felix Hebert in Rhode Island and perhaps even Warren R. Austin in Vermont. The make-up of the senate in the seventy-third congress was sixty Democrats, thirty-five Republicans and one Farmer-Laborite. ENDEAVOR SOCIETY TO PRESENT PLAY FRIDAY ‘The Last Daze of School’ to Be Given By Group. The University Heights Christian church Christian Endeavor Society will present a play, “The Last Daze of School,” Friday night at the University Heights school gymnasium, 1350 Hanna avenue. The leading part will be played by Mabel Davis. Others in the cast include Ruth Gran, Robert Weddle, Marguerite Weddle, George Tolan, Mildred Smith, Ethel Davis, Dorothy Tolan, Lenora Webb, Leßoy Coy, Francis Weddle, Louise Campbell, Winifred Campbell, Olive Davis, Lloyd Weddle. Boyd Collins and Lowell Foreback, all members of the society, and drian Watts, a member of the church. Mrs. Walter Campbell is directing the play. The Rev. Jonas E. Collins in pastor of the church. BANKING CONDITIONS TOPIC OF CONFERENCE County Bankers to Discuss New Credit Bureau. Banking conditions and a discus- ; sion of the Marion County Credit • Bureau, an auxiliary of the Indianapolis Clearing House, will feature the meeting at 6 Thursday night of j the Marion County Bankers Association in the Washington. Leo M. Gardner, attorney, will be the principal speaker. Ewing Cox, j official of the newly formed credit i bureau, will describe its operation. Officers, directors, and representatives of all banks of the county are urged by William C. Grauel, president, to attend. Mr. Grauel is cashier of the Mer- I chants National bank. 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LUNCHEON TO OPEN SCOUTS’ FISCAL YEAR New Senior Program Is Explained at Division Meeting. The central Indiana council and the executive board of Indianapolis Boy Scouts will open the fiscal year of the organization Thursday with a luncheon in the Board of Trade building. S. L. Norton, assistant scout executive of Indianapolis, explained the new senior Boy Scout program to the troop committetemen's division of the organization in a meeting last night. Under the new plan scouts maj l become members of the senior division at 15 and would join a Rover crew for advanced work at 18. THROUGH STREET BILL INTRODUCED IN COUNCIL Ordinance Is Dcsignrd to Extend Kessler Boulevard. An ordinance seeking to establish Fifty-ninth street from Central to Keystone avenues as a through street, to facilitate its use as a part of Kessler boulevard, was introduced in city council meeting last night. An ordinance which would regulate the practice of advertising by dentists and dental equipment companies also was introduced. Action will be taken at the next council meeting, Nov. 19. HUNT PAY ROLL CARRIER Police Told Typist Is Missing With $74 in Salaries. Police today are searching for Earl Mayo, 34, a typist at the Indianapolis Housing Foundation. 222 East Wabash street, who is alleged to have stolen a pay roll amounting to $74 last night from the foundation offices. Leo McMahon and Robert Shutt, who are in charge of the pay roll, made the complaint to police.

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G.O.P. HOPES FOR GAIN OF 70 SEATSINHOUSE Farley Concedes Party Will Lose Ten: 30.000.000 to Decide. K;/ United Prex* NEW YORK. Nov. 6—Voters—--30.000.000 of them in forty-seven states —are deciding today whether the Roosevelt administration shall continue in absolute control of the house of representatives for the next two years. Democrats may retain a twothirds house majority. Even a lass of thirty Democratic seats would be short, of Republican success. Off-year elections usually result in greater setbacks to parties in power. * The Republican high command enthusiastically forecast house gains of sixty or seventy seats. Post-master-General James A. Farley. Democratic generalissimo, said the administration would suffer some losses, but contends the number will be fewer than ten. United Press reports indicated a Republican gain of about thirty seats. Present representation is: Democrats, 309; Republicans, 114; Far-mer-Laborites, 5; vacancies, 5. Average Turnover 49 A net. lass of twenty Democratic states would deprive the administration of a two-thirds majority, but Democrats would consider such a result a victory inasmuch as the average off-year turnover usually is forty-nine. For tiie first time since an American congress assembled, the nation's voters are picking house members who will take their seats in less than two months. The Norris “lame duck" amendment abolished the usual holdover session in which November defeated representatives sat through the ensuing winter. The best chance for the opposition party to cut into Democratic house strength appeared to be in California, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania. Failure to pick up seats in those states would result in continuance of the present Democratic majority through the seventy-fourth congress. Olher G. O. P. Possibilities However, other states showed possibilities of Republican victories which might affect final results. These included Delaware, West Virginia. Connecticut, Colorado, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New York. New Jersey and Washington. But in some of the listed states a Democratic gain was as likely as a Republican. Off-year elections almost invariably have given the party out of power increased representation in the house. Any trend otherwise today would bring New Deal rejoicr ing. For example here are the gains made by the “outs.” Since 1898-1902, Democratic gain 25; 1906, Democratic gain 18; 1910, Democratic gain 56; 1914, Republican gain 66; 1918, Republican gain 21; 1922, Democratic gain 75; 1926, Democratic gain 14; 1930. Democratic gain 58. It is up to the voters of the nation today to decide the trend. There were hosts of statistical data which would indicate shifts one way or the other.