Indianapolis Times, Volume 48, Number 47, Indianapolis, Marion County, 5 May 1936 — Page 1

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ITALIAN TROOPS IN ETHIOPIAN CAPITAL; U. S. WARNS ROME

Arrival cf Duce’s Army Relieves Menace to 4000 Foreigners. MAKE TRIP IN TRUCKS Victorious Soldiers Reach Capital; U. S. Legation Is Reoccupied. By L nited F'rrss WASHINGTON, May 5. —The American legation at Addis Ababa was reoccupied by part of the American si aIT at 5 p. m. today. (Addis Ababa time), after being temporarily abandoned, the State Department was advised by direct radio from the legation. Bv United Preuß The drama of Italy’s conquest of the ancient kingdom of Ethiopia reached Its climax today when Italian troops occupied the smoldering ruins of what was the capital of the last independent kingdom in Africa. The Italian arrival at Addis Ababa relieved the siege of some 4000 foreigners, entrenched in the various legations. Prior to the Italian entry, the looting and burning already had abated as Ras Hailu, provincial governor, entered the city with ISO warriors and attacked the disorganized rioters. The deposed Emperor Haile Selassie was on a British warship in the Red Sea, en route to Palestine and exile. News of the fall of Addis Ababa was proclaimed in Italy by whistles. sirens and bells, summoning the entire population into the streets in a wild “victory” mobilization. United Press LONDON, May 5. pleted its conquest of Ethiopia today when a stream of triumphant Italian troops poured Into Addis Ababa, relieving the menace to more than 4000 Americans, British, French and other foreigners besieged in the legations. The Italian troops, in motor trucks, rolled down the Imperial Highway into the eastern quarter of the city and past the British legation compound, where the British and American residents of the capita! had been holding out behind barbed wire entanglements against ferocious attacks by the natives. News of the occupation was flashed to the Foreign Office hereby Sir Sidney Barton, British minister, over his own wireless. Sir Sidney said the Italians began passing the legation at about 4 p. m. Addis Ababa time (8:10 a. m., Indianapolsi time). Two Miles to Go From the British legation the Italian troops had two miles of rough, hilly road through thick eucalyptus groves and scattered huts before reaching “four kilometer,” the crossing of the Imperial Highway with the street from the old to the new palace, and the beginning of the town proper. Beyond “four kilometer” Is the dingy business section which four days of rioting reduced to ruins. Unless it has been completely destroyed by the looters, the new palace near the crossroads would be the logical seat of Italy's provisional government. It is almost the only building of any modernity owned by the former Ethiopian government. Official advices from Paris said meager wireless dispatches reaching the French government reported that the entrance of the Italians was preceded by detailed aerial observations by several air squadrons which flew over the capital for two hours. v The motorized column of white (Turn to Page Two) MAKES WRONG TURN: CAR GOES INTO CREEK Noblesville Men Treated at City Hospital for Injuries. A slight error in calculation sent Oscar De Moss and Simon Dorman, both of Noblesville. and their auto into Fall Creek at the east entrance of the Indiana Fairground early today. De Mass, the driver, told police that he turned off the road where he thought a turn in the boulevard should have been. He and Dorman were treated for scalp wounds at City Hospital.

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VOLUME 48—NUMBER 47

State Department Reminds Nation of Its New Responsibility. ‘PROTECTION’ PROMISED Hull’s Inquiry Is Believed First of Any Foreign Country. By United Press WASHINGTON, May 5. The United States has reminded Italy of her responsibility under the present circumstances for protecting the lives and property of foreign residents in Ethiopia, it was learned today. In reply (he Italian government promised that “all possible measures’’ would be taken to protect the lives and property of foreigners in the city of Addis Ababa “according to the rules of war” as soon as the city was occupied by Italian troops. The reminder to the Italian government was sent to Rome yesterday by Secretary of State Cordell Hull at the height of anxiety here for the safety of the American legation in Addis Ababa. Hull’s inquiry was, so far as was known here, the first official reminder given to Italy by a foreign government that the Italian government has now definitely taken over the responsibility and assumed the liabilities for protecting the lives and property of foreign residents in Ethiopia. Reminder Is Significant The reminder was considered significant in view of the many questions on the diplomatic side of the situation which must be reviewed in the light of Italy’s conquest, of a heretofore sovereign country. Enmeshed in these delicate diplomatic matters probably will be the question of the future status of diplomatic representation in Ethiopia. The present minister, Cornelius Van H. Engert was, and still is, officially credited to the government of Emperor Haile Selassie who is now a fugitive from the country without having abdicated his throne. While State Department officials were guarded in any comment on this phase of the situation it was admitted that the American position in the matter is one which will require the most careful study. 10 MILLION FASCISTS CELEBRATE IN ITALY Mobilization Test Surprises Nation’s Populace. By F nited Press ROME, May s.—Premier Benito Mussolini announced to the Italian nation tonight that his Fascist legions had occupied Addis Ababa and that the conquest of Ethiopia was completed, ending the war. By United PressROME, May s.—Ten million Fascist men, women and children poured into the streets of every city and hamlet in Italy late today in a vast test mobilization celebrating the occupation of Addis Ababa. Bells, sirens and whistles sounded the call and all dropped whatever task they had in hand to hasten in uniform to Fascist headquarters. The jubilation was tremendous. Flags and bunting covered every building. As they hurried to the mobilization centers, the people sang the Fascist hymn and other patriotic songs. The whistles and sirens started at 1 5: 45 p. m, catching the population by surprise, because there had been no intimation that the final “victory” was imminent. RELIEF BILL IS DUE IN HOUSE THURSDAY Debate Is to Start Drive to ‘Clear’ Must Work. By United Press WASHINGTON, May s.—Speaker Joseph W. Byms announced today .the $2,300,000,000 relief-deficiency bill will be brought up for action in the House Thursday in a drive toward clearing the House calendar of the Administration's nine ’ must” bills. Rep. Byrns’ announcement appeared likely to cast cold water on the drive of a House bloc to earmark a portion of the bill's $1,500,000,000 relief fund foi PWA projects. They were continuing their campaign, however. President William Green of the American Federation of Labor visited President Roosevelt today and placed the support of the Federation behind the PWA drive. Other “must” legislation is the tax measure the Interior Department bill, the Treasury - Postofflce measure, the Wars and Navy Department supply bills, the Agriculture Department bill, the District of Columbia bill and the State, Justice. Commerce and Labor appropriation measures.

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Claude E. Shover. opposing Sheriff Otto Ray for the Democratic nomination for sheriff as he v/ent to the polls today.

California, South Dakota, Alabama Hold Primaries Gov. Landon’s Name Is Entered in Two Western Contests of Republican Party. Bj United Press Gov. Alf M. Landon’s candidacy for the Republican presidential nomination entered primaries in California and South Dakota today. Returns from yesterday’s Democratic primary in Maryland showed President Roosevelt an approximate 6-to-l victor over the anti-New Deal candidate. Col. Henry C. Breckinridge of New York.

In California, a Landon-pledged slate of delegates, backed by Gov. Frank F. Merrlam and William Randolph Hearst, opposed an uninstructed slate allied with former President Hoover. In South Dakota, an uninstructed delegation favorable to Landon opposed a slate friendly to Senator William E. Borah. The California Democratic primary was among three sets of candidates. all pledged to President Roosevelt in different ways. One is backed by Upton Sinclair, leader of the EPIC movement; another by Rep. John S. McGroarty, Democratic sponsor of the Townsend Old Age Pension Plan. In South Dakota a Democratic delegation instructed to support President Roosevelt r all be elected without opposition. In Alabama, r. Southern, and, therefore, a “one party” state. President Roosevelt was the only candidate in the presidential preference primary. The delegates to the convention already have been picked by the state executive committee and are pledged to him. Tennessee G. O. T. Meets By United Press NASHVILLE, Tenn.. May s.—Tennessee Republicans met in state convention today with indications they would instruct for Gov. Alf Landon of Kansas. Egyptian Crown Prince Named By Untied Press CAIRO, Egypt. May s.—Prince Mohamed Aly, cousin of young King Farouk. was proclaimed Crown Prince today, thus becoming heir to the throne.

TUESDAY, MAY 5,1936

CALIFORNIA TU TEST LANDON POPULARITY Two Slates Oppose F. D. R. in Democratic Contest. By United Pres* SAN FRANCISCO, May s.—Gov. Alf M. Landon's drive for the Republican presidential nomination received an important test today as California voters went to the polls to settle Republican and Democratic controversies. The Republicans had the choice of voting for a convention delegation pledged to Landon, or a ticket free to vote as it wished at the national assembly. In the Democratic contest, President Roosevelt was opposed by delegates pledged nominally to Upton Sinclair, head of the “End Poverty” movement, and Rep. John Steven McGroarty, Townsend pen-sion-plan supporter. Both Sinclair and McGroarty promised to swing their delegation support to the President after the first ballot, should either win “he primary. Each party in California will have 44 votes to cast in the national conventions.

ELECTION DISPUTE FLARES HERE; COURT FREES MEN HELD BY RAY; LIGHT VOTE REPORTED IN COUNTY

STATE KM* SLOW DESPITE PENSjON ISSUE Ideal Farm Weather Keeps Many From Polls in Rural Sections. By United Press Apparently unconcerned over a test of Townsend Old Age Pension political strength and intra-party fights, Indiana voters throughout the state turned out slowly today for the primaries. Only in counties presenting vigorous contests was the balloting heavy. Federal agents observed the voting in St. Joseph County where Rudolph Ackerman and M. Edward Doran are working for the control of the county Democratic organization. Fair and warm weather, ideal for working in the fields, held the rural vote to a minimum, however. One exception was Kosciusko County where recent heavy rains have made the fields unworkable. There the early vote was reported almost four-to-one Republican, in keeping with past performances. Light in Cass County Cass County reported a light vote due to lack of a spirited contest for any major office. So did Lawrence County. Putnam County reported considerable interest in the congressional race, but sparce voting. Wilbur S. Donner, former Circuit judge, was one of the six candidates seeking the G. O. P. nomination. Decatur County reported a light vote, with contests only in the congressional and county auditor races on the Republican ticket. The Townsend test came in selection of congressional nominees. There were 75 candidates for the 24 ballot positions, Every one of the st? te’s 11 Democratic 'congresslneh and Charles A. Halleck, Rensselaer, the lone Republican incumbent, sought renomination. Halleck and four of the Democratic incumbents, as well as Hugh Barnhart, Roches(Turn to Page Three) ELECTION POSTPONES WPA PROBE REPORT Findings to Be Released After Poll. Times Special WASHINGTON, May s.—Whether Senator Frederick VanNuys or Gov. McNutt came out on top in the WPA investigation in Indiana will not be known until after the election today. A hour and one-half conference between the senior Senator and Col. Lawrence Westbrook, assistant to WPA Director Harry L. Hopkins, late yesterday brought this decision. Senator VanNuys explained that the investigation, launched by his charges of political coercion was “progressing satisfactorily” but that the complete Hopkins report would “not be made” until later this week. He praised the telegram Mr. Hopkins sent Wayne Coy, Indiana WPA director, advising of the rule to permit WPA workers to exercise their political rights freely. “I think Mr. Hopkins is sincere,” Senator VanNuys said. The conference with Col. Westbrook was merely a “pre-election emergency matter,” the Senator explained, citing the telegram as being “a necessary precaution taken to prevent coercion.” CONGRESSIONAL RACES HOLD ALABAMA STAGE President, Unopposed, Is Sure of State’s 22 Delegates. By United Press BIRMINGHAM. Ala., May 5 Alabamans voted today in a lifeless Democratic primary, with interest centered in congressional races in three districts. In the Ninth district Rep. Georg? Huddleston, anti-New Dealer, was opposed for re-election by five candidates. Five candidates were running in the Eighth district, and Rep. Frank Boykin is waging a hard battle JjO retain his First district seat against Frank Bunkley. President Roosevelt is unopposed for renomination, assuring him Alabama's 22 votes at the national convention. CONNECTICUTG. 0. P. CONVENTION TO OPEN Nineteen Uninstructed Delegates to Be Sent to Cleveland. By United I‘rrss HARTFORD, Conn., May 5 Nineteen uninstructed delegates to the national convention at Cleveland are to be elected at the twoday state Republican convention which opens here tonight with the keynote address of former United States Senator Hiram Bingham. Nine delegates at large and two from each of the five congressional districts will be selected Wednesday.

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Silent Vote ‘Just Walkin’ in and Walkin’ Out,’ Says Poll Worker.

A COMMITTEEMAN in Ward 10, Precinct Eight, when asked how the Shover-Ray voting was going, says: “The folks are just walkin’ in, voting and walkin’ out. They don’t say anything.” u n n Washington Township, Fourth Precinct, asked if there was any trouble connected with the vote for sheriff, said: “No, we don’t live in that kind of a district.” n n n The polls of the Fourteenth Precinct of the Eleventh Ward were moved from 22 N. East-st to 154 N. Alabama-st shortly before noon today. MUM CONGRESSMAN LOUIS LUDLOW returned to Indianapolis' today to case his vote but will leave before the votes are canvassed, to arrive in Washington in time to confer on an appropriations bill up for passage tomorrow. Mr. Ludlow expressed doubt that Congress will adjourn before the middle pf June. He said his proposed war referendum and anti-war profits amendment to the Federal Constitution is making rapid headway. nun Deputy election commissioners were called to the Fourth Precinct. Twentieth Ward, 4401 Cen-tral-av, on a complaint that a Republican election sheriff had been campaigning for his brother, a candidate for precinct committeeman. a n A BROTHER in the bond with Sheriff otto Ray, Patrick Shea, arrested by deputy sheriffs on a charge of violation of the 1935 election laws, today loudly disavowed the sheriff. Sitting in Municipal Court, Mr. Shea said, ‘You tell the world what I have to say about Otto Ray. I’m a brother Eagle, a brother Forty and Eight, a Brother Legionnaire, a brother member of St. Patrick’s Church, and I was vice commander of the Legion district when Otto was district commander. “I worked hard to elect Otto, and I’m working doubly hard now to beat him.” Sheirff Ray’s deputies said Mr. Shea was wandering around the voting places with slates bearing the name of Claude Shover, the sheriff's Democratic opponent. Mr. Shea lives at 881 Flecher-av and is a former policeman. tt u * Mrs. Martha Hawkins, 69, of 1007 Lexington-av, was bruised today when a small portion of the sidewalk crumbled under her in front of the polls at 830 Virginiaav. She refused medical aid and was taken home by police. MARYLAND~GIVESI6~ VOTES TO ROOSEVELT Republicans Back Gov. Dice’s Convention Slate. By United Press BALTIMORE, Md., May 5.—C01. Henry Breckinridge, New York attorney and anti-New Deal contestant in Maryland's presidential primary election, wired his advisers today that he was pleased with his showing of two votes for every 11 for President Roasevelt. Roosevelt won by state’s 16 delegates to the Democratic national election. With less than 60 of the state's 1425 precincts missing, the tabulation showed: Roosevelt, 35,344; Breckinridge, 17,262. In a telegram to his Maryland advisers, Breckinridge said that the Administration’s "relief political chain gangs” will not save it in the coming November elections. In the Republican primary, the Gov. Harry Nice slate won unanimously. The 150 delegates to the state convention will instruct the 32 to the national convention to cast their 16 full votes to Nice for the presidential nomination. SOUTH DAKOTA BALLOTS ON LANDON AND BORAH Republicans Offer Two Slates In Convention Delegate Race. PIERRE, S. D., May s.—South Dakota voters chose between Gov. Alf M. Landon of Kansas and Senator William E. Borah of Idaho today in naming their delegates to the national Republican convention. Republicans offered two slates of candidates for the eight delegate seats. Wnile Landon has done no active campaigning, the contest between the Landon and Borah factions was considered a clear-cut test of the preference of South Dakota Republicans for a presidential candidate. The slate of delegates known to support Landon for the Republican nomination is nominally uninstructed. The other slate, headed by Senator Peter Norbeck, is openly pledged to Senator Borah. Truck Overturns; Driver Dies By United Priss VALPARAISO, Inu„ May 5 James Warick, 35, Michigan City, was crushed to death in the cab of his truck today when it skidded off the Dunes Highway and overturned near Tremont.

Democrats Poll Larger Number in Early Hours at Precincts. REPUBLICANS ARE SLOW Larger Irvington Turnout Expected Late Today by G. 0. P. Leaders. A forenoon/vote which was termed “extremely light” by political leaders and observers was cast today in the Marion County primary election. Forecasts that the Democratic turnout would surpass the Republican vote by far was borne out in the balloting up to 12:30. Some populous precincts were reported voting as heavily as 4-to-l Democratic. This 4-1 ratio held true in the Fifteenth Precinct of Wayne Township, where a light ballot of 120 had been cast at 11:30. Other precincts reporting heavy Democratic voting were the Twelfth of the Tenth Ward and the Thirteenth of the Eleventh Ward. Heavy on North Side Early voting was fairly heavy on the North Side and in a number of Negro wards. The South Side vote, always heavily Democratic, and the Irvington vote, normally Republican, was expected to be swelled this afternoon by the balloting of homegoing workers. Unofficial information, furnished by party workers in the precincts, indicated the interest in the Democratic primary was centered on the Noone-McKinney treasurer race, the Ray-Shover sheriff contest and the struggle between the Pleas Greenlee and E. Kirk McKinney forces for control of delegates to the state convention. The contest between the incumbent sheriff, Otto Ray, and the or-ganization-backed Claude Shover apparently was nip-and-tuck affair, even those partisan wrokers claiming an advantage for either one being willing to admit “it’s close.” Claim Harrison in Front There was a preponderance of claims for Frank McKinney in his race for treasurer against Miss Hanna Noone, Center Township trustee. Mr. McKinney had the backing of the regular Marion County Democratic organization. On the Republican side, party workers claimed an advantage for William Henry Harrison over Thomas McNulty and John L. Niblack in the race for prosecuting attorney. The former two both were slated by the Republican County organization and Mr. Niblack was running as an independent candidate. Although the forenoon balloting generally was termed “light,” or “about normal,” several precincts in Washington and Perry Townships had such a heavy demand for ballots they were forced to send to the County Election Board for more supplies. County headquarters of both parties expected to know the results of all races some time tonight, but the official tabulation has been held up by the canvassing board decision to delay starting its work until 8 tomorrow morning. Voting I" Sporadic Voting in all precincts of the city was sporadic. In the Twentieth Ward, the home of E. Kirk McKinney., Democratic gubernatorial candidate, the balloting was heavy. A fight to name an uninstructed delegation, said to be favorable to Pleas Greenlee, Mr. McKinney’s opponent, Is said to have resulted in the heavy balloting. In the Twelfth. Seventh and Sixth wards, Negro sectors, the voting was heavy while on the South Side a fairly heavy Democratic vote was reported. Light in Irvington In the Irvington area the voting was reported as much lighter than the usual primary day. Members of both parties expressed the opinion that by nightfall the return of office workers from the downtown sector, coupled with the balloting of housewives would swell the vote totals. Workers for Democratic “antiorganization” candidates were plentiful at the polls. The Republican reorganization workers had numerous workers electioneering for the success, of precinct committee(Tura Three) PROBE OF TOWNSEND PENSION PLAN DELAYED Important Evidence From Pacific Coast Fails to Arrive. By United Press WASHINGTON, May 5. The House Old-Age Pension Investigation Committee today postponed for two weeks any quetsioning of Dr. F. E. Townsend, 70-year-old retired physician and author of a $24,000,000.000 annual pension plan. Townsend hearings were reopened today in the hope of starting questioning of the elderly sponsor. However, Chairman C. Jasper Bell <D.. Mo.) said an agreement had been reached to postpone the hearings due to lack of important evidence , expected from the Pacific Coast.

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Sheriff Arrests Workers on Charges of Distributing ‘lllegal’ Slates. 3 RELEASED BY BAKER Two Others Post Bonds of SIOOO After Hearing in Myers’ Court. BY ARCH STEINEL Clashes between judges, prosecutors, and county officials marked Marion County’* primary election today after Sheriff Otto Ray had detained five persons on charges of distributing illegal slates. County Coroner William Arbuckle, highest ranking enforcement officer in the county, served habeas corpus papers on Sheriff Ray for release of the political workers. The writ was issued by Criminal Court Judge Frank P. Bakei after a morning in which Judge Baker and Municipal Judge Dewey Myers had argued over jurisdiction in connection with the case. Judge Myers is an avowed lieutenant of Pleas Greenlee. Democratic gubernatorial candidate. He aided the Greenlee campaign for delegates in the county. The three men were released by Judge Baker on their own recognizance. No hearing date was set. Only Five Held by Ray Dr. Arbuckle appeared at County Jail with the writ. As it was served. Sheriff Ray said: “Well Doc. you supersede me this time. But there’s not many time! that you do.” The writ called for seven persons*but only five had been detained by Sheriff Ray out of 13 brought in for questioning. Two of the five were free on bond as Dr. Arbuckle served the papers. The other three were taken top Criminal Courtroom in handcuffi and chains. Two of Five Free on Bond The five men for whom Judge Myers set SIOOO bonds, Were: Patrick Shea, 881 Fletcher-av, a former patrolman. George Hitzelberger, 548 Fletch-er-av. James McCarthy, 1709 Englishav, state employe. Joseph Scollard, 1125 Bates-st. Fred Brown, 241 Park View-av. Mr. McCarthy and Mr. Brown had been released earlier on SIOOO bonds. The coroner's writ also named Daniel Sheehey, and Daniel Shea. Sheriff Ray said they had been released earlier in the day. The slates they were charged with distributing at the polls were Democratic organization handbills with the name of “Claude E. Shover” rubber stamped in ink. Officials Split, Report Prosecutor Herbert M. Spencer after several conferences with Fred Gause and W. W. Spencer, state election commissioners, said that nis office would not issue any warrants for any one detained by Sheriff Ray in connection with the slates. The two election commissioners were reported at odds over the legality of the slate. Mr. Gause declared the slate illegal, it was said. Mr. Spencer insisted it was legal, the same sources reported. Interrupted by Ray The clash between Judge Myers and Judge Baker ensued when the Criminal Court judge appeared in Municipal Court Room Three as Judge Myers was preparing to hold a bond hearing for the five men charged by the sheriff with passing illegal slates. Sheriff Ray was in the courtroom as Judge Baker, smiling, walked in, beckoned to the five men sitting on the prisoner’s bench, and said: “Let's go, boys. You men ara O. R'd. (released on own recognizance). “You are free.” “No, you’re not,” said Sheriff Ray, Judge Myers stepped from the bench and motioned the five men back to their seats. “Let’s get back on our benches, men,” he said. Jurisdiction Is Claimed “But I’m taking these men over to my court. They are under my jurisdiction,” replied Judge Baker. “I’m sorry.” said Judge Myers, “but we have concurrent jurisdiction in the county. Judge Baker.* “No, I believe you're wrong. I have jurisdiction in the county,* Judge Baker returned. “Get back on the bench, men,* motioned Judge Myers. Judge Baker then turned to Sheriff Ray and said: “You called me and said you were going to send the men over to my courtroom and when you did not I came for them.” Orders Bond Hearing Sheriff Ray replied; "That is not true. Judge. Yon told me to send them over to your courtroom.” Turning again to Judge Myers, the Criminal Court judge said: “You can't hold them here." “Get back." ordered Judge Myere as the five Democratic workers moved nearer the Criminal Court judge. Judge Myers then stepped on the Ilium to Page Three)