Indianapolis Times, Volume 48, Number 2, Indianapolis, Marion County, 13 March 1936 — Page 1

SESSION MAY BE ADJOURNED ON WEDNESDAY House Completes Action by Passing Job Insurance, Health Measures. HEAVY VOTES PILED UP Closing Date Is Indicated by 4-Day Fund Extension. Thr special session of the General Assembly considering social security legislation is to be adjourned sine die Wednesday, it was indicated today by the Senate-House conference committee’s action in boosting the appropriation bill to $45,630. Originally, the appropriation for conducting the special session was $35,000. The measure also contains a $15,500 rider for election expense. The difference in the jump from $35,000 to $45,630 represents funds necessary to pay for four additional days of session. The House, of Representatives passed the unemployment insurance and public health bills, thus completing its action on all phases of the social security program for which the special session was called. Final Action Awaited There remains now only concurrence in such chat*.- as may be made in the secur' v iea.sures by the Senate, althoug.. ->oth houses must act finally on the bill appropriating session expenses. As the House recessed to 10 tomorrow morning. Speaker Edward H. Stein informed the members: “You’re all through and I thank the House for the speed with which vou have conducted your business.” Referring to Senate delay, he added: “It is not your fault that we have to stay here through the first of next week.” Meanwhile, the slowly moving Senate, its members fearful of being termed “Gov. McNutt’s rubber stamps," proceeded with its first official consideration of the controversial public welfare bill. Its work was hampered somewhat by the necessity of clarifying much of the bill’s phraseology and correcting typographical errors. Discussion Is Indicated First indication of dissension came when Senator Claude Mcßride <D.. Jeffersonville) offered an amendment to strengthen the bill so there would be no possibility of construing one of its provisions to permit the welfare department to take over township poor relief. Senator William D. Hardy (D.. Evansville), a member of the joint, social security committee and subcommittee chairman, said Senator Mcßride’s amendment merely would encumber the bill’s definitions. "There is no intention to usurp the township trustees' poor relief functions and the bill expressly guards against it,” said Senator Hardy. Senator Mcßride insisted the clarification wouldn't hurt. Senator Hardy retorted witl\ the suggestion (Turn to Page Three)

EVICTED SCIENTIST DIES AT 74 AS STATE WARD Br. Albert Rmndage Gave His Money to Aid Science. It a Veiled Press NEW YORK. March 13.—Dr. Albert, Harrison Brundage. 74-year-old toxicologist and public health authority, died yesterday in Central tslip "date Hospital less than two months after he was evicted from his home. Dr. Brundage. well-known educator. was forced from his home at Woou.iaven, N. Y.. Jan. 29, when k mortgage was foreclosed. He refused to sell his fine collection of thousands of medical books to forestall foreclosure. He had been in poor health several years. His financial difficulties. according to friends, were the result of devotion to science. CRITICS OF ROOSEVELT FLAYED BY ROBINSON G. O. P. Has Only “Pnllyanna Theory,” Senate I-eader Says, By United Press WASHINGTON. March 13.—Senator Joseph T. Robinson iD., Ark.), Senate majority leader, charged Administration critics last night with ' building up a case'’ which they hope the American people ‘‘will mistake for a program.” In a radio address Senator Robinson charged “the only thing offered by the Republican Party is a return to the Pollyanna theory of economic reform. You good people are very well acquainted with the Pollyanna theory, because it cost you dearly under the last Republican Administration. ADDITIONAL BARRETT GUARD IS APPROVED One More Night Man Is to Watch Condemned Murder. Chief Deputy Marshal Julius J. Wichser today received authorization from the Attorney General's office in Washington to employ an additional night guard to watch George W. Barrett, condemned murderer, in the Marion County jail. Mr. Wichser asked for two additional guards after Barrett threatened to end his life and kill his regular guards. Barrett is scheduled to die on the gallows a week from Tuesday for the murder of Federal Agent Nelson Klein.

The Indianapolis Times FORECAST—tonight followed by rain tomorrow; rising temperatures; lowest tonight slightly above freezing.

VOLUME 48—NUMBER 2

Bull Headed Today is Friday the thirteenth and that hadn’t slipped the minds of Henry Turner. 21, and Robert Graves, 31, Negroes, when they started out this morning. But they went anyway and pretty soon the cops started chasing their truck which had no license plates, and which is said to have contained three gallons of alleged contraband alcohol. After a long cha.se they were caught. Then, police reported, Graves turned to Turner and said with an air of resignation, tinged with bitterness: “I told you we shouldn’t deliver alcohol on Friday the thirteenth. Two years ago we were caught on this jinx day and sent to Pendleton. You’re just bull headed.”

JUDGE SCORES CITY OFFICIALS Williams Attacks Them for Alleged Indifference to Local Gambling. The alleged indifference of police and public officials to pool-ticket gambling and church bingo parties were attacked today by Superior Judge Joseph R. Williams. Judge Williams said he was “shocked” at evidence offered in" the appeal trial of former Patrolman William F. Gillespie, who was discharged by the Safety Board In March, 1934. The judge upheld the Safety Board, but said he was not impressed with evidence that Gillespie accepted protection money from Northwestern-av tavern and pool room operators. Condemns Gillespie “I condemn Gillespie for not making more arrests. He was not any worse than any of the other policemen, because there should have been thousands of arrests,” Judge Williams said. “We are becoming a nation of gamblers. They even gamble at churches with their bingo parties. The tragedy of gambling is that it takes money from the poor.” Evidence was offered that William Pt nish, who charged he had paid Gillespie protection money, paid SISOO to tl)e state gross income tax department in 1935 as his 25 per cent commission on pool ticket revenues. Did His Duty, Lawyer Says Paul Rochford. defense attorney, in his closing statement, said, “this is the first time I ever heard of a man discharged for doing his duty.” Testimony showed that several persons who testified before the Safety Board against Gillespie had been arrested by him on charges of possessing pool tickets. Rochford charged that Gillespie was discharged because he was interfering with a profitable pool ticket business.

POLITICS, ROOSEVELT REPLY IN WPA FIGHT Relief Program Looms as Major 1936 Issue. By United Press WASHINGTON. March 13. President Roosevelt said today that politics is the answer to the congressional controversy raging over administration of the works progress program in several states. The $4,000,000,000 program has become a major issue in the 1936 campaign as a result of charges that political factions were dominating relief administration in West Virginia and in sections of Pennsylvania. Illinois, Michigan and other states. WPA Administrator Harry L. Hopkins sought to refute the charges which had raised demands for a congressional investigation. “Os course, this is election year,” he said.MART DRIFTS DOWN IN AFTERNOON TRADING Ronds Sell Off With Stocks and Dealings Turn Dull. By United Prett NEW YORK. March 13.—Stocks drifted lower this afternoon, with the exception of a few issues such as Standard of New Jersey, which gained more than a point. Even the oil shares failed to follow the lead of Jersey. Motors held fairly ’veil. United States Steel was down slightly. American Telephone was off 2 l i at 166'i. Rails were fractionally lower. Westinghouse Electric declined a point. Bonds sold off with stocks and turned dull. Times Index The Comic Page is on Page 5 of the Third Section in today’s Times. On the Comic Page is today’s short story. Births 30 Movies 24 Books 21 Mrs. Roosevelt 18 Bridge 21 Music 16 Broun 21 Pegler 21 Clapper ... 21 Pyle •• 22 Editorials 22 Radio 16 Fashions .... 19 Serial Storv.. 19 Financial ... 26 Society 18 Hoosier Editor 22 Sports ... 27 Johnson .. 21 State Deaths. 17 MfuTy-Go-R and 20 Want Ads 30

FLOOD WATERS TAKE 9 LIVES !N NORTHEAST

Colder Weather Tonight May Check Danger; Damage in Millions. COAST GUARD TO AID Most Serious Situation Is Past, Is Announcement of Meteorologists. By United Press NEW YORK, March 13.—Melting mountain snow and ice poured extra thousands of tons of water into already-raging rivers in Northeastern states today, but colder weather forecast for tonight was expected to check the danger. At least nine deaths were reported and millions of dollars worth of property damaged. Five lives were lost in New England states, where lowering temperatures already were stemming flood waters. Potential danger still existed in flood areas of Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey. Most streams in Pennsylvania were receding, but the Federal Weather Bureau at Harrisburg predicted that the Susquehanna River would rise within 36 hours to the 23-foot level, five feet above flood stage. Coast Guard to Rescue Washington Coast Guard officials ordered three amphibian planes and 11 surf boats sent to WilkesBarre, Pa., to assist in flood rescue work in that area. Flood waters of the Passaic River in New Jersey, which inundated several communities along the river valley, reached their peak during the night and the river showed no further signs of rising today. The Susquehanna and Chenango Rivers in New York b-’gan receding today and Meteorologist Thomas E. Reed at Binghamton announoqfl that barring unforeseen developments, the most serious situation was past. Three bridges over the Delaware River in New Jersey were closed due to flood and ice floe damage, but the Delaware River bridge commission at Trenton said the flood peak had been reached and the waters were receding. Snowslides and floods took a toll of two lives in Quebec province. Telegraph and telephone lines were torn down. Roads in many sections were made impassable and a number of small villages were threatened with food shortage. Temperatures to Rise Rising temperatures tonight will turn snow to rain and end the twoday snow that March, which entered as a lamb, has seen fit to visit upon the city. The skies are to be cloudy tonight, but the lowest temperature is expected to be slightly above freezing. At 6 this morning it was only 23 and the rise throughout the day is not expected to be rapid. Indiana escaped flood threats. There were several ice accidents in the city and on county roads. Two women slipped on icy pavements here today and were injured. They are Bertha Colanese, 50. Negro. 511 W. Ninth-st, right ankle injury, and Mary Burton, 51. of 647 Arbor-av, right shoulder injury. WINTER BLAMED FOR INCREASE IN ILLNESS Scarlet Fever Reaches Highest Mark Ever Recorded by U. S.. By United Prrxn WASHINGTON, March 13.—Reports of increased illness over a major portion of the country by the United States Public Health Service was attributed today to an unusually severe winter. Scarlet fever in the week ended March 7 was at the highest total ever recorded by the service. Reports from 45 states showed 8807 new cases in the seven-day period. Smallpox increased, principally in Western states. Influenza likewise reached a high total since 1933. Working against the trend were measles and spinal meningitis, both of which declined.

DEGINS LIFE TERM 2 HOURS AFTER PLEA California Killer Sentenced in Swift Court Action. By United Brest SAN QUENTIN PRISON, Cal., March 13.—Jerome Von Braun Selz, 27. began a life term in San Quentin Prison today for the murder of Mrs. Ada French Rice. 58. He was sentenced in Redwood City last night in one of the swiftest Criminal Court proceedings in California legal history. Barely two hours after he had pleaded guilty before Superior Judge Aylett Cotton, waiving all legal delays, he stood before Warden James B. Holohan, head of the nation’s most populous prison. A “deal” with San Mateo County authorities spared Selz from facing hanging. F. D. R. Seeks New River Treaty By United Press WASHINGTON, March 13 . President Roosevelt said today that the government plans to seek anew St. Lawrence River treaty with Canada.

FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 1936

‘ALL GERMANS TO BE UNDER ARMS’

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AID FOR ROAD JOB WITHHELD City Rejected by State on W. Washington- St Underpass. Regretfully, the State Highway Commission has been compelled to tell the City of Indianapolis it is unable to do anything about the traffic condition that exists because of the underpass beneath the Big Four tracks near Roads 36 and 40. Headed by Mayor Kern, a delegation of city officials appeared yesterday before the commission and asked what could be done about the situation. The city is in an unfortunate position financially and is unable to bear the expense of the project, said to be necessary to solve the problem. The probable cost as far as the commission is concerned, is $250,000, plus the expenditure of approximately $40,000 for necessary right-of-way. The city is unable to pay that right-of-way. Not a project for the Works Progress Administration, it has become necessary, according to James D. Adams, commission chairman, to reallocate the funds which might have been used had the additional right-of-way been available. Chairman Adams and Commissioners John Wheeler and Evan Stotsenberg agreed that the situation required attention Mr. Adams said the commission regards the underpass as dangerous. The commissioners were supported by M. R. Keefe, the commission’s chief engineer, and Fred Kellam, engineer in charge of designing. Counter Proposal Offered Mayor Kern and members of the delegation offered a counter proposal which would not involve a straightening of the jog in Road 40, but which would involve raising the tracks four feet, and the changing of two minor railroad structures. Such a proposal, it was said, would not involve the purchase of right-of-way. The cost would be approximately $500,000, according to Mr. Adams. The commission, he said, regards its cost as prohibitive, and not as an effective answer as repairing the underpass. Consequently, in view of its survey, and allocation of possible funds for completion of other projects, the commission feels it can not do anything about the problem. Regretting their inability to do anything, commission members pointed out that Federal funds at their disposal can not be- used for right-of-way in cities of more than 3500 population.

WRECKS CELL. THEN ATTACKS JAIL MATES Wabash Prisoner Put in Solitary After Outbreak. By United Press WABASH, Ind., March 13.—Ross Richards, Servia, was in solitary confinement at Wabash County Jail today after he wrecked his own cell and attacked Jack Holcomb and other prisoners with an iron pipe. Richards was awaiting a sanity hearing. BOWLER BREAKS THUMB Sergt. Harry Schley First Casualty of Tournament. First casualty of the bowling tournament at the State Fairground took place today when Sergt. Harry Schley, bowling on the Indianapolis’ police team, broke his thumb when he failed to loosen his grip on the ball.

13? Boo! ‘Lucky’ Parachute Jumper Ready to Defy All Superstiitions.

Ill) United Prctw WASHINGTON, March 13. Louis A. Barr sat down today to write his own obituary while his superstitious friends shook their heads sadly and predicted Friday the thirteenth would be his unlucky day. Barr doesn’t think so. In fact his program for the day includes defiance of virtually every known superstition. To start with, his clock woke him up at 7:13 a. m. From then until he is scheduled—if he lives—to end his day with a spectacular parachute jump his program includes: Breaking a mirror. Walking under a ladder. Taking a third light off a match. Spilling salt. Stepping over a broom. Permitting a black cat to walk across his path. Having his picture taken before going up in the airplane. Entering the plane from the right side. Taking the black cat, named “Bad Luck,” up with him. Stepping from the plane at 6:13 p. m. Falling 13,000 feet before opening his parachute. Barr, a member of the Washington Parachute Club, will jump from the plane over Beacon Airport, 13 miles south of Washington. at an altitude of 14.000 feet. “Shucks, nothing to It,” Barr said as he checked over his list of 13 superstition-defying stunts. “I always have thought I was lucky and I’m going to prove it,” he said.. “I’m sort of superstitious that way,” he explained.

WEYERHAUSER PLOT SUSPECT CAPTURED Edward Bentz Nabbed in New York Flat. By United Press NEW YORK, March 13.—Edward Bentz, wanted in connection with the kidnaping of George Weyerhauser, young heir to a lumber fortune, last year, was taken into custody today by Federal agents who bombarded his flat with tear-gas bombs. Bentz, also sought as a participant in several bank robberies, was found hiding in a dumbwaiter, clad only in his underwear. The flat yielded two machine guns, a rifle, three pistols and hundreds of rounds of ammunition. Bentz was alleged by Federal agents to have been implicated in the $1,042,000 robbery of the Lincoln (Neb.) National Bank in September, 1930-EX-CONVICTS QUIZZED IN THEFT OF PURSES Police Say 2 Men Served Terms in Kansas Prison. Police today held two ex-convicts on charges of petit larceny and vagrancy following theft of purses from a downtown department store yesterday. Those held are John H. Marshall, 32, living in a S. Illinois-st hotel, and Herbert Boyce, 49. Emporia. Kas. Police records revealed both men had served prison terms in Kansas. They were captured after an alleged attempt to pawn the purses.

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TWO BOYS HELD IN AUTO THEFTS High School Youths Are Accused of Taking 16 Cars. Two Cathedral High School youths, whose taste in autos turned out to be identical with the tastes of some of the city's leading citizens, are to explain in Municipal Court this afternoon why they “borrowed” the cars without permission for joy rides. Police who arrested the youths yesterday, say they have stolen 16 cars in the last 25 days and have driven them aimlessly abont the streets until they ran out of gas, when they abandoned them. The youths are James Emerson, 16, of 124 E. 30th-st, and Maurice Cunningham, 19, of 1727 N. Talbotst. Among those whose cars were taken are Arthur V. Brown, 3921 Wash ing ton-blvd; William Ray Adams, of the Adams Roadscraper Cos., 4936 N. Meridian-st; Harriett J. Plant, 3060 N. Meridian-st; Mary Koehler, 3225 N. Meridian-st, and F. R. Buck, 1512 N. Meridian-st. The thefts began Feb. 17 and continued until yesterday when Emerson was arrested. He implicated his partner, poliee said. Detective George Gilby was given credit for solving the case when he found a diary of the number of cars stolen and a ring of ignition keys in one of the automobiles that had been recovered. This lead to Emerson’s arrest, police said. The youths were bound over to the county grand jury today after a hearing in municipal court. Each is under SIOOO bond.

HIGH COURT PONDERS GUFFEY ACT VALIDITY New Deal Says Decision May Involve Preservation of Constitution. By I nih il Press WASHINGTON, March 13-The Supreme Court took the validity of the Guffey Coal Act under advisement today with the plea of the New Deal that its decision may involve' the preservation of the Constitution. John Dickinson, assistant attorney general, departing from a prepared three and one-half hour argument, said: “This legislation is of an experimental nature. Much may turn on the decision of this court. The issues are much more tremendous than those of the present act. They are momentous. The issue of Federal power is at stake, whether there lurk interstices and crevices in the Constitution through which required Federal power may have shifted away,” NEW YORK EMPLOYERS END UNION BARGAINING Building Service Strikers Asked to Negotiate Individually. By United Press NEW YORK. March 13.—Employers of 40.000 striking elevator operators and other building workers made a flank attack on their union today, declaring they would negotiate with union leaders no further and inviting strikers to apply individually for reinstatement. The declaration of a complete break with the union threw negotiations for a peaceable end of the strike into confusion at a moment when they had seemed to be nearing success. Carloadings Show Drop WASHINGTON. March 13—The Association of American Railroads today announced carloadings for the week ended March 7 totaled 634 828 cars. 47.638 above the corresponding week in 1935 and 38,295 below the preceding week.

DANGER OF WAR STRONGER, FEAR; PARIS ADAMANT

Demands for Penalties on Nazis Rejected by England, Report. SOVIETS FOR FIRMNESS Moscow Is Disquieted by ‘Middle-of-the-Road’ Attitude. BULLETIN tty I nited Prexit LONDON, 5-arch 13.—Representatives of the Locarno treaty powers—Britain, France, Belgium and Italy—resumed discussion of the German crisis in a meeting at the foreign office at 5 i5 p. m. Foreign Minister Pit re Etierlne Flandin of France ’as accompanied into the me< ng by Minister of State Jos.’, i Paul-Bon-cour, who had just arrived from Paris reportedly with an important general staff report on the disposition of troops in the Rhineland, particularly regarding any menace to England from the air. BY FREDERICK KUH United Press Staff Correspondent LONDON. March 13.—Great Britain has rejected France's pro).>osal to apply economic and financial sanctions to Germany, reliable diplomatic sources revealed today. The Locarno powers Britain, France. Belgium and Italy—thus were deadlocked In their efforts to find a solution of the crisis before the League Council is asked tomorrow to vote penalties. France, assured of the support of Soviet Russia, even if it came to military action, refused to consider any proposal which would permit Adolf Hitler to retain the troops he now has in the Rhineland. The French proposal of sanctions was reported to have been met by the British objection that sanctions easily could lead to war with Germany and Britain is unwilling to incur tnat risk. French Persist in Demands The French persisted In their demand that the League Council, meeting at 11 a. m. tomorrow, first should strongly condemn Germany for violating the Locarno and Versailles treaties, and then should considtr punitive measures. According to the same sources, the French attempted to gain Britain’s support in principle to sanctions without proposing specific measures, but informed quarters told the United Press France envisages an embargo on German exports and a credit blockade. Maxim Litvinoff, Soviet foreign commissar, conferred for an hour today with Foreign Minister Pierre Etienne Flandin of Fiance. He not only renewed the Soviet promise of full support in any action the council may take, including political, financial, economic or military penalties, but was understood to have agreed to urge sanctions at the council meeting. Titulescu, LitvinotT Confer Litvinoff said Russia would continue to oppose, with the French, any negotiations with Germany so long as the troops remain in the Rhineland. The whole future ot the League, he said, depends on severe action against Germany. Nicholas Titulescu, Rumanian foreign minister, visited Litvinoff at the Soivet embassy at noon. It was believed they discussed participation of the Little Entente and Balkan Entente in the movement for sanctions. The two ententes comprise Rumania, Czechoslovakia, Yugoslavia. Greece and Turkey. The Franco-Soviet bloc was dissatisfied with what they regarded as Britain’s middle-of-the-road policy. . . (Turn to Page Three)

LAND IS CONDEMNED FOR USE AS LEVEE Six Owners on Fall Creek to Be Paid 5826. Condemnation proceedings for construction of flood levees on the east bank of Fall Creek from 16th-st to the canal, were completed today, the Works Board announced. Six property owners who had been relucant to turn over their land will be paid a total of $826. Labor is to be furnished by the Works Progress Administration The board also authorized the rental of equipment for the repair of the W. 10th-st bridge over White River at a cost of S7OOO. Continue Controversy The board continued its controversy with the Indianapolis Water Cos. over the installation of new mains on the far North Side until records of previous board actions can be checked. The company has asked permission to lay a 16-inch feeder main on E. 46ih-st between Central-av and the Monon Route tracks and a 24-inch main on Allisonville-rd from The Fall Creek pumping station to E. 42d-st. Mr. Steeg pointed out that there is a main on 46th-st and that the new main would cost the city $826 annually. He suggested that a previous board had reached a compromise settlement on payment of costs on new mains.

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Backed by Russia. France Insists on Penalties Against Hitler. EVEN BRITAIN HELPLESS Conflict Is Seen Possible as Germany Maintains Firm Attitude. BY LOUIS F. KEEMLE (United FrtM Cable Editnr) Europe was faced todaj with a real danger of war. France, egged on by Soviet Russia, was determined that Adolf Hitler either withdraw his troops from the Rhineland or be subject to penalties through the League of Nations. Hitler has made his refusal to withdraw the troops so emphatic there can hardly be any question of his backing down, unless a compromise so favorable to him can b offered that he could remove th# troops without losing face. Franco is in no mood to make concessions. A situation exists in which no nation wants war, but may be forced into it. Britain Is Helpless Even the power of Great Britain, which is determined to prevent war if possible, and not to be dragged into one in any event, may not bo able to prevent an outbreak. B* itain took a strong stand at tho London talks today, refusing to support the French demand for enforcement of League penalties. But if France feels that now it the time to suppress Hitler permanently before he has built up such a powerful nation that it would be difficult to conquer, it is conceivable that she might line up enough military support to do the job without Britain. Sanctions io Be Demanded The council meeting in Londo: tomorrow, therefore, will be perhaps the most fateful in the history of the League. Something may be worked out overnight, but as it stands today, France and Russia will insist, first, on strong condemnation of Germany, and then on the application of sanctions. They would be supported by Poland, Rumania. Turkey and perhaps by Italy and Portugal. Britain might vote “no” or abstain from voting. The other members of tha council are Argentina. Australia—which would go with Britain— Chile. Denmark. Ecuador and Spain.

ROME SENDS ARMIES INTO ETHIOPIAN DRIVE Major Offensive Is Ordered on Southern War Front. By United Press ROME. March 13.—Italy's armies swung into action in East Africa again today, beginning a majorscale offensive on the southern front. Convinced, following a temporary lull in hostilities, that no immediate war crisis is to be expected in Europe. Italy ceased marking time in her Ethiopian adventure and resorted to direct action while the diplomats talked in London. Dispatches from Mogadicsio, in Italian Somaliland, reported that Gen. Rodolpho Graziani had ordered his mechanized troops to the attack in a major drive. Chief objectives are Jigjiga and Daggah Bur. 7 KILLED IN SHIP BLAST Steamer Carrying oil for Italy’s Troops Sink in Red Sea. By United Press CAIRO. Egypt. March 13.— The steamer Marchigiana. chartered to carry oil for Italian use in Africa, sank after an explosion in the Re<| Sea today. Seven of the crew were lost. The remainder, about 15. were rescued by the British steanter Brighton. Cause of the explosion was not known. GAS FUMES KILL THREE Fourth Is in Critical Condition ia Michigan Hospital. By United Press PORT HURON, Mich..,March W. —Three persons were dead and Mrs. Ladora Ward, 23. in critical condition in a local hospital today as result of escaping fumes from a water heater in the Ward home yesterday. The dead were Jeanette MayWard, 3, and her sister, Donna Jean 18 months, and Foma Caskie, 21, Wayne, 0., Mrs. Ward’s sister. , IRVING HAMILTON DEAD Insurance Service Bureau President’ 111 Two Weeks. Irving D. Hamilton. Insurance Service Bureau president for the last 15 years, died today at his home on Davis-rd, southeast of the eity. He had been ill two weeks. Mr. Hamilton w*s bom in Indianapolis. He is survived by hi* widow, Mrs. Edith Hamilton and a sister, Miss Constance Hamilton,