Indianapolis Times, Volume 48, Number 25, Indianapolis, Marion County, 9 April 1936 — Page 5

APRIL 9, 1936

CARLOS M'NEILL, LILLY PLOTTER, SEEKING PAROLE U. S. Justice Department Studies Appeal Backed by Rep. Greenwood. TKfirrinl WASHINGTON, April 9. The Justice Department, Board of Re*l**’ today considered a pardon appeal for Carlos McNeill, 24-year-•ild former Indiana University stunent serving a five-year term at the Chillicothe (O.) reformatory for extortion. Rep. Arthur Greenwood appeared before the board to urge a parole for McNeill, who with James Woods, McNeill's chum in Paragon. Ind., pleaded guilty to sending an extortion letter to Eli Lilly Jr., Indianapolis capitalist. Both recently were denied paroles. Since McNeill is from Paragon in Morgan County, his mother came here and enlisted her congressman, Rep. Greenwood, to aid in the fight for her son's freedom. The youth’s father is a Newcastle physician. $25,000 Demanded in Note Mr. Lilly received a letter April 27. 1934. demanding payment of $25,000 on the threat of kidnaping himself or members of his family. He was ordered to place the money in a bag and board a train May 1 from Indianapolis to Vincennes. When he saw a white flag tied to a tree, he was to throw off the sack of money. Working with Federal agents and Detectiye Morris Corbin of the Indianapolis Police Department. Mr. Lilly followed instructions, except that money was not placed in the parcel. McNeill and Woods were traced through thp flag, which originally had advertised a revival service at a country church, and the typewriter used to write the threatening letter. Wanted Money for Marriage After authorities had checked specimens of typing on almost all of the machines in Morgan County, they learned that a man lent his typewriter to the two youhts. The specimens checked. The youths pleaded guilty on June 27, 1934, and were sentenced by Federal Judge Robert C. Baltzell. District Attorney Val Nolan has op-

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posed granting of paroles to McNeill and Woods. The youths told the julge that they had been unable to find jobs after they left college, and one said he wanted the money to finance his proposed marriage. CHEERS RILEY PATIENTS Young Woman Dressed as Rabbit Distributes Candy. A young woman, Miss Helen Bonham. dressed as a rabbit today enentertained patients in the James Whitcomb Riley Hospital for Children in a program arranged by the Hook Drug Cos. Appearing in each ward at, the hospital, Miss Bonham passed out baskets filled with candy. NAMED PURDUE EDITOR B. G. Evans, Indianapolis Student, Is on “Engineer" Staff. Timeßpreinl LAFAYETTE, Ind., April 9.—Appointment of B. G. Evans, 4825 E. Washington-st, Indianapolis, as an associate editor of The Purdue Engineer. university student publication, was announced today. He is a junior in the school of mechanical engineering. ASK ABOUT NORGE REFRIGERATORS Ten-Year Warranty WATSON’S NORGE STORE T’lS F. IWh CH rrrv 3411

URGES ORGANIZATION TO AID CANDIDATES Office-Seeking Clergyman Rallies Independents. Republican candidates are to meet at 4 p. m. today in the Clay pool to discuss a proposal of the Rev. Luther E. Markin, Southport. sheriff candidate, for the organization of a “Republican Independent Candidates’ Association” to combat primary activities by precinct committeemen. An invitation to attend the meeting was sent candidates in letters mailed by the Rev. Markin today.’ Candidates for offices of precinct committeemen and delegates to the 1

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