Indianapolis Times, Volume 48, Number 56, Indianapolis, Marion County, 15 May 1936 — Page 3

MAY 1,1 1936

Ah, Good Old Summer! It’s Back Again and Now Seems a Good Time to Relax

INDICT FOUR ON MURDER CHARGE

Kroger Truck Case Arrests Come 14 Months After Driver’s Death. (Continued From Page One) is under arrest. They are alleged to have harbored the four men charged with the crime in their homes after the alleged attack. The grand jury also returned true bills charging Peats. Williams, Haygood and a fourth person not yet arrested, with malicious trespassing in connection with the stoning of Kroger stores in October. 1934. Approximately S3OO damage was done to one building at 3373 W. Mich-igan-st. Mr. Penny, 32, of 25 E. llth-st, was fatally injured March 7, 1935, when rocks allegedly were hurled Lhrough the cab of a truck he was driving on the National-rd half a mile west of Bellville. The truck lurched out of control, tore down a heavy wire fence and finally stopped in a field 50 yards south of the pavement. Suffering from a severe head wound Mr. Penny was taken to Methodist, Hospital, where he died on March 10. The alleged attack occurred in Hendricks County, but true bills were returned in Marion County because the driver died here. Prosecutor Herbert M. Spencer said today. A few days after Penny? death, detectives took Peats, Wiliam and Haygood into custody, but released them later for lack of evidence. At the time of the first arrest the Central Labor Lnion investigated the charges and stated that a defense fund of $25,000 would be raised in the event indictments were returned. Arthur W. Lyday, Central Union secretary, said this fund previously voted was not specifically for the men involved in the Penny case. “Thus far no fund of this kind has been raised,” he said today. “Any move made by the Central Labor Union will be made after a reconsideration of the charges and the evidence.”’ The Kroger company posted a reward of S2OOO, and the Kroger Employes’ Benefit Association SSOO for information leading to arrest and conviction of the alleged slayers. Haygood now is awaiting trial on charge of inflicting physical injury in the commission of a felony. He is alleged to have struck James Marks, filling station attendant at 401 Madison-av. with a chisel during a robbery December. 1935. Crickmore was arrested on a second degree burglary charge with Acton McClain after the two men were alleged to have broken inlo the Kibler Trucking Cos., offices, 1444 E. 19th-st. Criminal Judge Frank P. Baker promised an early trial of the Penny case. Executed in Gas Chamber By United Brest FLORENCE. Ariz. May 15.—Jack Sullivan. 23, illiterate, died today in Arizona’s lethal gas chamber for the slaying of a railroad special agent last year.

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OREGON HAS RECORD LIST OF CANDIDATES Townsendites to Test Strength in Congressional Races. By United Brent SALEM, Ore., May 15. —The greatest number of candidates ever to run in an Oregon primary election brought one of the quietest campaigns in recent years to a close today. Fully 60 per cent of the 478,186 electors—the largest registration on record for a primary—were expected to vote today as a variety of interests draw them to the polls. The Townsendites have their first chance to vote for congressional candidates. President Roosevelt is unopposed in a preferential ballot. Taking no chances with Townsendite competition, friends of Senator Charles L. McNary will be on hand to renominate him. Republicans, none too strong for Senator William Borah of Idaho, unopposed for President, have been talking of writing in other names. Senator Frederick Steiwer, keynoter of the Republican National Convention, is expected to get the greatest share of the write-ins.

LIEBER BREWERY GO. REORGANIZED HERE Only Few Changes Likely, Officials Say. Only a few changes are to be made in the production system of the Lieber Brewing Corp., Merrill B. Johns, new president and general manager, said today. The Lieber corporation has been reorganized with control centered m banking circles with headquarters in Chicago. Mr. Johns succeeds Richard Lieber as head of the concern. New filter, cooling and air conditioning systems are to be installed, according to Mr. Johns. “We do not intend to produce another beer.” he said, “but Lieber beer should be in the top quality group when our changes and additions are completed.” Employing more than 50 men, the company is located at 1254 S. West-st. New directors are F. B. Evans of the Paul H. Davis Cos.. Chicago; Mr. Johns; John J. Kennedy, treasurer; Rollin W. Spiegel, vice president of the Indiana National Bank, and John M. Simpson, general manager of Warner Gear Cos., Muncie. Earl H. Nelson is to continue as secretary. RITTER FIGHTS OUSTER Former Jurist Says He Is Planning Appeal on Senate Action. ' By United Pn st MIAMI. Fla., May 15.—Halsted L„ Ritter, who was removed recently from the Federal bench by the United States Senate on charges of general misconduct, refused to vacate his Federal Building offices today and said he believed the impeachment action against him was unconstitutional. He announced he was planning to appeal the Senate’s action in the United States Court of Claims.

A wind shift from the northwest to the south is expected to make it fair and warmer here tonight and tomorrow, the Weather Bureau said today. Cold Canadian blasts have kept the temperature below the seasonal normal for the last few days. Warmer weather also means a return of spring fever. One citizen

NEW YORK HITS AT VICE RING Luciano and Aids Brought to Trial Following Racket Probe. BY GEORGrE H. BEALE United Tress Staff Correspondent NEW YORK, May 15.—The little cogs in the greatest vice machine ever uncovered here turned in the full light in Supreme Court today as the state drew slowly closer to the shadowy figure it contends ruled the $12,775,000-a-year industry Charles (Lucky) Luciano. So far Luciano has not been named by any of the prostitutes or “bookers” called to testify from among the 121 held as material witnesses. Expensively dressed, his curly black hair pomaded, the swarthy racketeer listened intently to each witness, still grimly confident he would not be linked directly to the ring. But he has had two or three uneasy moments since Special Rackets Prosecutor Thomas E. Dewey charged that he was the dictator who pulled the strings from his suite in the fashionable WaldorfAstoria Hotel. One by one, all of his nine associates, also charged with compulsory prostitution, have been named in damaging testimony with the exception of Thomas (The Bull) Pennochio. Sordid Story Resumed A1 Weiner, son of “Cockeyed Louie" Weiner, once a prosperous “booker” but now serving a fiveyear prison term, resumed today the sordid story that drew David (Little Davy) Betillo into the net. With Pennochio, the boyish looking Betillo allegedly shared the favors of Luciano, kingpin of half a dozen lucrative rackets. Weiner, a cripple who quit school at 12 and grew' up to take over his father’s business, told how he booked

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65 or 70 girls until he was advised to attend a meeting of bookers called by Little Davy. Weiner admitted under cross-ex-amination that he had turned state’s evidence for the promise of a shorter prison term in a jail, “where I won’t be murdered.” Frederico Is Mentioned James Frederico, alleged general manager of the ring which controlled more than 1000 girls in 200 houses in the metropolis, was brought into the records by Mrs. Dorothy Arnold, who said she became a resort keeper after her husband took to narcotics. She told of giving her girls cards similar to meal tickets which were punched after every customer to indicate how much each prostitute made. Her share, she testified, would be $l5O of every S3OO, but this was reduced by the ring's many demands. PYROMANIAC HUNTED AFTER LOCAL BLAZE Set Fire to Richardson Building Is Claim; Damage Slight, Police today sought a pyromaniac who set fire to the Richardson & Cos. building at 3500 E. 20th-st early today. A box of paper matches was found near the scene by Allen Overton, company manager. The fire, which caused slight damage, was extinguished by firemen. Police were unable to obtain a description of the suspect. FURNACE WORKER HURT IN FALL ON STAIRWAY Harvey V. Archer Victim of Heart Attack, Hospital Reports. Harvey V. Archer, 60, of 633 N. Pine-st, today was in a fair condition at City Hospital after a fall down cellar steps at the home of Dr. Natha.. Stern, 5023 N. Capitol-av. Mr. Archer, who had been repairing a furnace, fell during a heart attack, hospital attendants said.

(left, above) started out by lying down for a brief sun bath and then decided he might as w'ell take a day off. The squirrel (middle) was so hungry he didn't mind eating this loiterer’s food. The bench-warmer (right) has a philosophy of his own. He has decided it is silly to hustle around on a day like this. All pictures were taken in University Park in the heart of the downtown district.

PARTY TO SCAN LOCALDISPUTES Finney Protests Election of Fry; Dispute Flares in Third District. (Continued From Page One) who had voted for Mr. Finney stand and indicate their vote. It was claimed that a majority designated in this way that they had voted against Mr. Fry. A statement issued by Mr. Fry said that members of the convention were intimidated through fear of jeopardizing state jobs held by themselves or relatives. Jackson Up for Re-election A 12-hour deadlock in the Third District was broken, according to reports, when a quorum was declared while some of the members of the convention were absent temporarily and M. Edward Doran, South Bend, was elected district chairman and Mrs. Sears Gardner, Goshen, vice chairman, defeating Lawrence Cannon, Michigan City, and Mrs. Hupp, La Porte. The winners are

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thought to be anti-Administration. Rudolph Ackerman, South Bend, former district chairman backing Mr. Cannon declared, it is reported, that there had been no election and the meeting was adjourned on a tie vote of six to six, and that the state committee should decide the question. The administration ticket for officers of the state committee calls for the re-election of Mr. Jackson, Mrs. Emory Scholl, Connersville, vice chairman and William Storen, Indianapolis, treasurer, and the appointment of the secretary by the chairman. Keith L. Johns is the incumbent secretary. $50,000 IS PLEDGED TO CATHEDRAL FUND Campaign to Finance Remodeling of Structure Ends May 25. Approximately $50,000 has been subscribed to the building fund to finance the remodeling of SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, it was announced today. The committee of 150, headed by the Rt. Rev. Raymond R. Noll, Cathedral parish rector, is to continue the drive among parish members until the deadline, May 25, it was announced. Total cost of remodeling both interior and exterior is estimated at approximately SIOO,OOO.

2 COMPLAIN ON USEOFSWITCH Women Say Trolley Line Equipment Endangers Nearby Property. Two residents of the 2700 block College-av today complained to the Works Board that the Indiana Railway Cos. was endangering their property by operating an alleged obsolete switch between 27th and 28thsts on College-av. Mrs. Elizabeth Grimes. 2707 Col-lege-av, and Mrs. Ora Bloor, 2700 College-av, said freight cars using the switch sent sparks from the trolley wires on to nearby property. They said that unless some action was taken residents would file suit against the company. The board ordered Northern-av from 37th to 38-sts to be graded, graveled and oiled, after Philip A. MacDowell, 3731 Northern-av, representing the Northeast Civic Club, said PWA gravel trucks had torn up the street. The board granted the Municipal Airport restaurant lease to Edward Gribe. Seeks to Reorganize Spencer House Realty Cos. today petitioned Federal Court for reorganization under Section 778 of the national bankruptcy act. The company’s statement showed deficits of $173,000.

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OFFICIAL WEATHER . ■ United Stales Weather Bureat___ Snnri.e 4:29 I Sunset 6:58 TEMPERATURE —May 15, 1935 T a. m 43 1 p. in 57 —Today— a. m. 49 10 A. M 62 1 a. m. 53 It 65 A a. m. 59 12 S5 9 a. m 61 1 P. M. 60 BAROMETER _7 a. m, 30.26 1 P. M. 30.21 Precipitation 24 hrs. ending 7 a. m... .00 Total precipitation since Jan. 1 11.15 Deficiency since Jan. 1 3,50 WEATHER IN OTHER CITIES AT 7 A. M. Station. Weather. Bar. Temp. Amarillo. Tex Clear 30.06 60 Bismarck. N. D Clear 29.86 54 Boston Clear 30.18 53 Chicago Clea 30.22 54 Cincinnati Clear 30.28 50 Denver PtCldy 29.90 58 Dodge City. Kas Clear 29.96 64 Helena, Mont Clear 29.76 58 Jacksonville. Fla Cloudy 30.08 72 Kansas City. Mo Clear 30.10 60 Little Rock. Ark Clear 30.18 58 Los Angeles Clear 29.94 58 Miami. Fla Cloudy 30.02 74 Minneapolis PtCldy 30.00 62 Mobile Ala Clear 30.06 68 New Orleans PtCldy 30.04 72 New York Clear 30.26 52 Okla. Citv, Okla Clear 30.08 64 Omaha, Neb. Clear 30.00 58 Pittsburgh Clear 30.24 50 Portland, Ore Rain 30.06 54 San Antonio. Tex PtCldy 30.06 66 San Francisco Clear 30.14 54 St. Louis Clear 30.22 54 Tampa. Fla Cloudy 30.02 72 Washington, D. C Clear 30.28 52 SAW BREAKS: MAN HURT E. C. Atkins Cos. Worker Reported Suffering Fractured Skull. Morris Owens, 50, of 237 Merrillst, an employe of the E. C. Atkins Cos., was injured seriously today when struck in the forehead by parts of a broken bandsaw. At Methodist Hospital he was reported to have suffered a fractured skull.