Indianapolis Times, Volume 48, Number 48, Indianapolis, Marion County, 6 May 1936 — Page 4

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Republican County Vote Tabulations

FIRST W ARD For Prosecutor—(l Precinct out of 17) garrison 51 McNulty 31 Niblaek 7 For Joint State Senator—(l Precinct nut of 17) Clark 32 Cox 50 For Treasurer — r (1 Precinct out of 17) Cones 57 jlouse .. 26 For Sheriff—(l Precinct out of 17) Bosson 49 Willis 15 for Surveyor—(l Precinct out of 17) jlaufler 11 schmldt 71 for Commissioner , list District) (l Precinct out of 17) C?np 0 •kincaid 62 SECOND WARD for Prosecutor—(3 Precincts out of 12) Harrison 131 McNulty ... 47 fliblack 55 For Joint State Senator—(2 Precincts out of 12) Clark ~.. 41 pox ; 84 For Treasurer—(2 Precincts out of 12) Cones 95 (House •. 45 For Sheriff— ; V (2 Precincts ot of 12) TBosson 78 iwiiiLs v ,9 For Surveyor—. ‘ <2 out of 12) (Haufler 1... 52 fechmjdt'Y ~v' F4 Fer Congressman V (2 Precincts out of 12l P?PP •. 45 Kincaid 94 v FOURTH WARD for Congressman (12th District) (5 Precincts out of 12) Beveridge 410 fciiiott 342 For Prosecutor—(s Precincts out, of 12) warrison 306 •McNulty 117 fyfiblack 303 For Joint State Senator (2 Precincts out of 12) Clark 51 ;|jpox 244 for Treasurer—(2 Precincts out of 12) ■Cones 270 Mouse 37 for Sheriff--12 Precincts out of 12) Bosson 194 iWillis 27 For Surveyor—(2 Precincts out of 12) (Haufler 89 pehmldt 192 For Commissioner j (Ist District) y (2 Precincts out of 12) ibapp 77 FIFTH WARD For Congressman |! (12th District) (2 Precincts nut of 11) Beveridge 106 Elliott 100 ! For Frosecutor — (2 Precincts out of 11) ,Harrison 129 : McNulty 39 Niblaek . .. 59 ,For Joint State Senator (1 Precinct out of 11) Clark 23 Cox 102 for Treasurer—(l Precinct out of 11) Cones 78 House 55 ’For Sheriff—(l Precinct out of 11) ■lßosson 72 Willis 16 ;For Surveyor—(l Precinct out of 11) IHaufler 54 JBchmidt 28 iFor Commissioner ! (Ist District) (1 Precinct out of 11) ’Capp 16 kincaid 46 SIXTH WARD •Tor Congressman f (12th District) (4 Precincts out of 13) i Beveridge 216 ■For Prosecutor — (4 Precincts out of 13) • Harrison 218 McNulty 2SB iFor Joint State Senator — (3 Precincts out of 13) 'Clark 120 (Cox 332 ■For Treasurer—(3 Precincts out of 13) 'lCones 230 House 261 (For Sheriff—(3 Precincts out of 1.3) •feosson 223 •Willis .119 Tor Surveyor—(2 Precincts out of 13) tHaufler 152 ISchmidt, 175 /For Commissioner ; (Ist District) (2 Precincts out of 13) tcapp 43 \Kincaid 289 SEVENTH WARD ‘For Congressman \i (12th District) (1 Precinct out of 13) (Beveridge 57 'Elliott 77 i for Prosecutor—(l Precinct out of 13) Harrison 67 'McNulty 30 iNiblack 48 f EIGHTH WARD (’or Congressman (12th District) (2 Precincts out of 13) leverldge 57 lliott 29 or Prosecutor—(J Precincts out of 13) i Harrison 70 fMcNulty 30 i-Niblack 10 f For Joint State Senator—(l Precinct oat of 13)

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Kelso Elliott, standing, wished his father. Homer Elliott, candidate for the Republican nomination for Congress from the Twelfth District, ‘‘all the luck in the world" at Republican county headquarters. They had come to study the trend of- the early returns.

‘LOOKS LIKE I’M IN,’ SAYS BOSSON

cJF %. ... “It looks like I am in." William Bosson Jr . left, a candidate for the Republican nomination for sheriff, told Paul E. Tegarden. Washington Township assessor, when early tabulations gave him a subs tan-, tial lead over five rivals'. "

For Treasurer— L, ’ % (1 Precinct *miT iff T3)' Cones 16 House 23 For Sheriff—(l Frecinct out of 13) Bosson 15 Willis 6 For Surveyor—(l Precinct out of 13) Haufler 8 Schmidt : 29 For Commissioner (Ist District) (1 Precinct out of 13) Capp 7 Kincaid 28 NINTH WARD For Congressman (12th District) (1 Precinct out of 16) Beveridge * 38 Elliott 54 For Congressman (11th District) (1 Precinct out of 16) Noe 3 Brewer 14 Roberts 37 Marsh 36 For Prosecutor—(6 Precincts out of 16) Harrison 314 McNulty 134 Niblaek 210 Joint State Senator—(2 Precincts out of 16) Clark 68 Cox 200 For Treasurer—(l Trcclnct out of 16) Cones 86 House 38 For Sheriff—(l Trecinct out of 16) Bosson . 70 Willis 15 For Surveyor—(l Precinct out of 16) Haufler 31 Schmidt 83 For Commissioner list District) (1 Precinct out of 16) Capp 20 Kincaid 92 TENTH WARD For Prosecutor—(s Precincts out of 16) Harrison ... 196 McNulty 110 j Niblaek 82 For Joint State Senator—(2 Precincts out of 16) Clark 44 Cox 88 For Treasurer— . (3 Precincts oat of 16) Cones 152 House 91 For Sheriff—(3 Precincts out of 16) Bosson 92 Willis 54 I For Surveyor—(2 Precincts out of 16) Haufler' 60 Schmidt 83 For Commissioner (Ist District) (2 Precincts out of 16) Capp 37 Kincaid 109 ELEVENTH WARD j For Congressman j (12th District)— { •cJiluH 83

For FllWrutor—(2 Precincts nut of 14) Harrison 33 McNulty 78 Niblaek 21 For Joint State Senator—(l Precinct out of 14) Clark 9 Cox 49 For Treasurer—(2 Precincts out of 14) Cones 108 House 20 For Sheriff—(2 Precincts out of 14) Bosson 91 Willis 7 For Surveyor—(2 Precincts out of 14) Haufler 32 Schmidt 91 For Commissioner (Ist District) (2 Precincts out of 14) Capp 21 Kincaid ; 98 TWELFTH WARD For Congressman (12th District) (1 Precinct out of 13) j Beveridge 11 | Elliott, .- 9 For Prosecutor—(l Precinct out of 13) Harrison 7 McNulty 11 Niblaek 2 For Joint State Senator—(l Precinct out of 13) Clark 8 Cox 9 For Treasurer—(l Precinct out of 13) Cones 6 j House 7 For Sheriff—(l Precinct out of 13) Bosson 8 ; Willis 2 For Surveyor—(l Precinct out of 13) Haufler 6 Schmidt 9 For Commissioner (Ist District) (1 Precinct out of 13) Capp 5 Kincaid ’ll THIRTEENTH WARD For Congressman (12th District) (8 Frecincts out of 16) Beveridge 101 Elliott , 238 For Prosecutor—(B Precincts out of 16) Harrison 187 McNulty 125 Niblaek 40 For Joint State Senator—(B Precincts out of 16) Clark 52 Cox 275 For Treasurer—(B Precincts out jt 16) Cones 151 House 180 For Sheriff—(B Precincts out of 16) Bosson 225 Willis .'2O For Survevor—(B Precincts out of 16) Haufler 88 j Schmidt 164 For Commissioner (Ist District! (8 Precincts out of 16) | Capp ; ....,, v 55 Kinruiifi ••••••*•••••••••<.225

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FIFTEENTH WARD For Congressman (12th District) (1 Precinct out of 10) Beveridge 10 Elliott 12 For Prosecutor—(l Precinct oat of 10) Harrison 8 McNulty IS Niblaek 3 For Joint .State Senator — (1 Precinct oat of 10) Clark 9 Cox 13 For Treasurer—(l Precinct out of 10) Cones j, 9 House 19 For Sheriff—(l Precinct out of 10) Bosson 16 Willis ] 4 For Surveyor—(l Precinct out of 10) Haufler 3 Schmidt 23 For Commissioner (Ist District) (1 Precinct out of 10) Capp 16 Kincaid 10 SEVENTEENTH WARD For Prosecutor—(4 precincts out of 15) Harrison McNulty ‘ g 8 Niblaek , 90 Joint State Senator—(3 precincts out of 15) Clark 30 cox :.:::::::::io3 For Treasurer—(3 precincts out of 15) Cones 90 House ; 53 For Sheriff—(3 precincts out of 15) Bosson 75 Willis 36 For Surveyor—(3 precincts out of 15) Haufler go Schmidt * so For Commissioner (Ist District) (2 precincts out of 15) Capp 25 Kincaid 33 EIGHTEENTH WARD For Prosecutor—(3 Precincts out of 8) Harrison 255 McNulty 38 Niblaek 228 For Treasurer—(l Precinct out of 8) Cones 125 House 30 For Sheriff—(l Precinct out of 8) Bosson 95 Willis 17 For Surveyor—(l Precinct out of 8) Haufler 59 Schmidt 97 For Commissioner (Ist District)— (1 Precinct out. of 8) Capp 73 Kincaid 84 TWENTIETH WARD For Congressman (12th District) (4 precincts out of 11) Beveridge 272 Elliott 462 For Prosecutor—(4 precincts out of 11) Harrison 271 McNulty 101 Niblaek 374 For Joint State Senator—(4 precincts out of 11) Clark 86 Cox *.. 408 For Treasurer—(Two precincts out of 11) Cones 227 House 64 For Sheriff—(Two precincts out of 11) Bosson 186 Willis 13 For Surveyor—(Two precincts out of 11) Haufler 110 Schmidt 157 For Commissioner (Ist District) (Two precincts out of 11) Capp 52 Kincaid 227 TWENTY-FIRST WARD For Congressman (12th District) <6 Precincts out of 13) Beveridge [ 344 Elliott 528 For Prosecutor—(6 Precincts out of 13) Harrison 338 McNulty 92 Niblaek 484 For Joint State Senator—(6 Precincts out of 13) Clark 173 Cox 723 For Treasurer—(6 Precincts of out 13) Cones 714 House 169 For Sheriff—(6 Precincts out of 13) Bosson 476 Willis 61 For Surveyor—--16 Precincts out of 13) Haufler 330 Schmidt 521 For Commissioner (Ist District) (6 Precincts out of 13) Capp 134 Kincaid 707 Center Township (Outside) For Prosecutor—(l Precinct out of 3) Harrison 77 NflcNulty 24 Niblaek 19 For Joint State Senator—(l Precinct out of 3) Clark 30 Cos:: 77 For Treasurer—(l Precinct out of 3).. Cones 61 House 49 For Sheriff—(l Precinct oat of 3) Bosson 63 Wiilis 8 For Surveyor—(l Precinct out of 3) Haufler 22 Schmidt 79 For Commissioner (Ist District) (1 Precinct oat of 3) 1 Capp 40 ‘Sinesid *••••••••••••••••* 54

SHERIFF RAY LEADS SHOVER IN ‘HOT RACE Other Anti • Organization Candidates, However, Face Defeat. (Continued From Page One) Ray while Mr. Shover placed third, beat Sheriff Ray in the Twelfth Ward, along Indiana-av, with a vote total of 1101 to the sheriffs 532. Mr. Shover polled only 110 votes in that district in 1934. The sheriffs supporters forecast that as all returns from Negro precincts are brought in it will send Ray far out In front of Mr. Shover. They asserted that Brown's hold on the Negro sections in 1934 prevented the sheriff from doing as well as he might have. As precincts from the Tenth Ward slowly were counted it was again apparent that the pugnacious Tenth was living up to its reputation as a ballot battleground. Ran Neck and Neck In the 1934 primary the three leaders in the sheriff's race ran a wire-to-wire race to win the Tenth with Mr. Shover polling 723 votes to 969 for Sheriff Ray and 704 for Mr. Brown. Throughout the primary eampaign the Tenth was a frequent scene of conversational and pugilistic scuffles over Ray-versus-Shovar. The former street commissioner opened his primary campaign in the Tenth Ward and on the night of the speech Sheriff Ray flung down the gauntlet when he “crashed” the Shover meeting. Shortly before Mr. Ray spoke he charged to newspaper men that efforts would be made to “steal" the election and declared that he would bring “G-men” to the polls on primary day to prevent fraud. The race from then on became a battle of charges and counter-charges. Clashed With Chief Shortly after Sheriff Ray went into office, a city policeman arrested a special deputy of his on a traffic charge. After some publicity the sticker was “fixed." Thereafter, Chief Morrissey left the city for a few days and Sheriff Ray conducted a series of raids on “bookie” places. He said he was “co-operating” with the chief in his absence. When he returned, the chief said he was glad to have cooperation from the sheriff in enforcement of the law. Minor clashes followed and built to a climax chat occurred during the primary campaign when Sheriff Ray asked Mayor Kern to discharge Chief Morrissey. The sheriff charged that city policemen, with the knowledge and permission of the chief, had been actively electioneering for Shover. This the chief denied. Shover Re-enters Race Shover, meanwhile, announced he had withdrawn from the race “in the interests of party harmony.” Instead of quieting the sheriff, this resignation served to set him off on new threats at the organization. After a few days, Shover re-entered the ca.npaign and said he had the tacit backing of the organization. Basing his re-election plea on his record in office, Sheriff Ray recited his activities in reducing the thefts of motor cars and chickens in the districts outside the city. He claimed his administration had bettered the civil functions of the office, through serving writs and legal papers. The sheriff was born in Indianapolis in 1888. He served as city councilman from 1921 to 1925. He was a member of the police department six years before his election in 1934 to sheriff’s post.

The Noone-McKinney race for county treasurer was one of the focal points in the anti-organization battle in the Democratic primary in Marion County. Opposed by the county organization, Miss Noone, Center Township trustee, charged in closing moments of the race that WPA workers were intimidated to vote for Mr. McKinney. Earlier in the campaign a countercharge was made by McKinney workers that Miss Noone's forces were instrumental in registering a FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP For Prosecutor—(l Precinct out of 2) Harrison 44 McNulty 12 Niblick 47 For Treasurer—(l Precinct out of 2) Cones 90 House 15 For Sheriff—(l Precinct out of 2) Bosson 54 Willis 13 For Surveyor—(l Precinct out of 2) Haufler 55 Schmidt 50 For Commissioner (Ist District)— (1 Precinct out of 2) Capp 34 Kincaid 71 WARREN TOWNSHIP For Prosecutor—(l Precinct out of 5) Harrison 54 McNulty 23 Niblaek 17 Joint State Senator—(l Precinct out of 5) Clark 27 Cox 70 For Treasurer—- ( 1 Precinct out of 5) Cones 70 House 35 For Sh .riff—(l Precinct out of 5) Bosson 56 Willis 6 For Surveyor—(l Precinct oat-of 5) Haufler 19 Schmidt 64 For Commissioner (Ist District) — (1 Precinct out of 5) Gapp 49 Kincaid 41 WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP Twelfth Congressional—(l Precinct out of 4) Beveridge .34 Elliott 47 Prosecutor—(l Precinct oat of 4) Harrison 31 !McNulty 11 3

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These Democrats seemed pleased with the return s collected early today at their county headquarters. Left to right are John Noonan, campaign manager f or Frank McKinney: Miss Eleanor Young, employed in the county treasurer’s office; State Senator Jacob Weiss, seeking renomination; Treasurer Frank McKinney. candidate for renomination; Paul Broody, worker for Senator Weiss; Lee C*Connor, worker for Mr. McKinney, and Miss Mary Murphy, clerk in the De mocratic county headquarters.

large group of relief clients to ballot in the primary. Strong on West Side Mr. McKinrfey’s campaign cen- j tered around group meetings of or- ! ganization workers. Anti-organiza-tion candidates were barred from the meetings but on several occa-; sions “crashed the gate” under the leadership of Sheriff Ray. Mr. McKinney, president of the j Fidelity Trust Cos., is serving his first term as treasurer. He was sworn in , in January. Born in Indianapolis, j June 16. 1904, he has been in the banking business since 1917. In a five-cornered race that split the backing of the two leading candidates for county commissioner of the Third District, Dow W. Vorhies, incumbent Democratic commissioner, and Harry Hohlt see-sawed in the lead. With 106 precincts tabulated. Mr. Vorhies led Mr. Hohlt. 5081 to 5631. Ballots of the other candidates. George W. Fox, Ernest Brier and John Routon, were split in a minor battle for third position. Mr. Vorhies was born Jan. 30, 1876, in Perry Township, and has lived in the township his entire life. He served 10 years as township assessor and eight years as trustee before becoming commissioner. He is serving his second term as county commissioner. • Mr. Hohlt has lived in Wayne Township since his birth. Sept. 14. j 1881. He is a truck gardener. He j has served as member of the advis- 1 ory board of the township in addition to county councilman. County Surveyor Herbert Bloemker, on returns from 79 out of 328 precincts, today seemed a certain; winner over Darrell Walton for nomination as surveyor on the Democratic- ticket. The vote in the 79 precincts was; Bloemker, 6448. Walton. 2187.

Given Erratic Support Mr. Bloemker was given “off-again-on-again” support in his race for re-nomination. The Democratic organization at first refused to approve his candidacy. The “machine,” early in, the campaign, was understood to have give its support to Mr. Walton. Shortly before the polls opened Mr. Bloemker was taken up by the organization. The unexpected change of political pace proved beneficial to the incumbent county surveyor. Mr. Bloemker is completing his first term as surveyor. He is a former field aid in the city engineer’s office and in 1931 became chief deputy in the county surveyor’s office. Improvement of grade crossings and reduction in expenses of the office formed a base for his primary campaign. Dr. Wilson received the backing of the county organization. Dr. Wyttenbach’s fortunes were linked with the anti-organization group. Born in Indianapolis, July 2. 1900. Dr. Wilson has served for the last four years as deputy coroner under Dr. William E. Arbuckle, incumbent. He campaigned on a plea for examinations for drivers’ license, physical examinations and blood alcohol tests to determine whether drivers of motor cars in fatal automobile accidents were intoxicated or under the influence of liquor. He opposed the establishment of a crime laboratory as proposed by his opponent. County CommLssiotier John S. Newhouse, incumbent in the First district, early today led Paul Russe. former bookkeeper in the county treasurer's office, by 1768 votes, with 78 precincts of the county's 328 precincts tabulated. The vote: Newhouse, 5493. Russe, 3725. Late precincts, according to Russe 'supporters, may whittle what seemed to be a winning lead of the organization-backed incumbent. Two years ago Mr. Russe lost to Mr. Newhouse for the commissionership by only a few hundred votes. Linked Self With Antis During the campaign Mr. Russe, piqued by the refusal of the organisation to approve his candidacy, linked himself with the “antis.” He felt, according to friends, that the Democratic County organization should have approved both him and Mr. Newhouse. and permitted the fight to become merely a vote duel at the polls. The campaigns of the two men were based on party and office records and did not deal in personalities. Mr. Newhouse, a hardware merchant, lives in Cumberland. He has been a member of the Marion County Council. During his present tenure of office he urged on every occasion the reduction of governmental costs and the slicing of tax levies. SHOW TINY CANVASSES The “25” gallery. 2242 N. Dela-ware-st, is displaying a group of thumb-box canvas sketches, measuring either Bxlo or 10x12 inches. All members took part In the exhibit, which is to continue through

Claude E. Shover, candidate in the Democratic sheriff race, remained confident of victory though workers telephoned him that Sheriff Otto Ray held a slight edge in the early returns.

FINDS AUTHORS BEST BETWEEN AGES OF 40.44 Educator Reveals Greatest Masterpieces Turned Out in Those Limits. Science Seri ice ATHENS. 0.. May .T.—Best sellers are mast frequently written by young writers between 40 and 44. according to Dr. Harvey C. Lehman, Ohio University. When Dr. Lehman speaks of best sellers, he does not mean those works that flare into popularity for a period only to fade out like a locket or a hit-of-the-week song. He means those books that have sold in enormous quantities over a long period of time. “In His Steps.’’ for example, published in 1896 by a Kansas minister, Charles M. Sheldon, is said to have sold more than 20,000.000 copies. And it is estimated that 50.000,000 copies of “Uncle Tom’s Cabin ‘ have been sold. “Such best sellers are books that make a very strong appeal to hu- i manity in general.” Dr. Lehman said. “In many instances they are books which appeal strongly to children and to semi-literates.” Books judged by critics to be among the world's best are also mast likely to be written by authors between 40 and 44, Dr. Lehman found. 33 to 39 for Women Women writers are likely to publish their greatest works at a somewhat earlier age. Their peak is reached between 35 and 39. This does not mean that beyond that age, authors lose their ability to do creative writing. Good books are often written -by writers of advanced age. Goethe was over 80 when he published the second part the great “Faust.” But such occurrences are the exception rather than the rule. “Best books ftat'e. of course, been published by authors of almost every chronological age level beyond early youth.” Dr. Lehman said, “Literary masterpieces of the first rank have been published most frequently, however, by men who were not beyond thei rforties. The age curves suggest that it would be highly absurd to attempt to establish a dead line. Ability Most Be Present “Do the decrements at the older age levels imply a corresponding decrement in the ability to write creatively? Certainly not. “It seems obvious that outstanding potential ability must be present in the individual who produces literary masterpieces. However, potential ability alone does not guarantee accomplishment.” “At the older chronological age levels, someone or more of the numerous variables that are essential to the fruition of literary genius tend either to wane or to disappear. “At the present time psychology cls unable to identify all of the Ma-

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tors that enable a particular individual to exhibit literary genius. Therefore, in instances where the fruits of genius fail to appear, it is not possible to ascertain which of the several essential ingredients are wanting.”

HENDRICKS RACE IS CLAIMED BT REGULAR G. 0. P. Plainfield Candidate Is Ahead in Campaign for Judgeship. Timex Special DANVILLE. May 6.—The “regular organization” Republicans of jtfendricks County today claimed" victories for every one on their slate. Republicans announced as nominated are Horace L. Hamma. Plainfield. Circuit Court judge; John A. Kendall, Danville, prosecuting attorney; Albert H. Shane, Danville, sheriff; C. R. Baker, Danville, coroner; Harold Cook, Danville, ‘surveyor; Chester V. Parker. Pittsboro. state representative, and Claude Hollett. Brownsburg. treasurer. The complete but unofficial county vote for Republican nomination of a joint state Senator, to be elected from Hendricks. Morgan and Owen Counties, gave Howard B. Johnson. Martinsville, 1465; R. H. Richards. Mooresville. 742, and Frank Sheets, Martinsville. 963. F. O. Fields, Plainfield, candidate in the Democratic sheriff race, and Carl Logan, Amo, seeking nomination for surveyor on the Democratic ticket, were said to be the party's choice for these posts. In the Democratic joint state Senator race. Harney Semones of Hendricks County polled 530 in his home county while Willard Andersqn of Morgan County, received only 365. KELLY PETILLO TO SIT IN CLUB HONOR CHAIR 100-Mile-an-Hour Champa Banquet Is Arranged for May 25. Kelly Petillo. Pacific Coast speed track ace. who last year won the Indianapolis 500-mile race in record time, is to occupy the honor chair at the head of the table when the Champion 100-Mile-an-Hour Club has its dinner meeting here May 25. Petillo established anew track record of 106.24 miles per hour at the 1935 Indianapolis race. In that contest he not only qualified for membership, but also became the highest ranking member of the exclusive record-breaking group. In order to become a member of the club a race driver must complete the 500-mile grind without relief at the wheel at an average speed of 100 miles per hour or more. “Wild Bill" Cummings, winner of the 1934 Indianapolis race and previous “Ace” of the Champion 100-Mile-an-Hour Club, must move down one place at the table to make room for Petillo. Cummings' 1934 speed of 104.863 miles per hour was the previous track record.”