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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 1936

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BRITAIN TOLD ITALY OPPOSES EUROPEAN WAR

But Tension Is Growing as Incidents Multiply Periling Peace.

FOREIGNERS TAKE SIDES

Men of Other Nations Aid Rebels and Loyalists in Spanish Conflict.

By United Press

LONDON—Britain receives assurances Mussolini will co-operate to avoid war. MADRID — Five hundred rebel casualties occur when Loyalists repulse rebels in the vicinity of Navalperal, in the Guadarrama Mountains north of Madrid, authoritative sources say. GIBRALTAR—Disaffection among rebels reported in Morocco. SAN SEBASTIAN—Water ration cut still farther in beleaguered city. NORTHERN REBEL HEAD - QUARTERS — Foreign Legion regiment from Morocco leaves for * Guadarrama Mountains in preparation for march on Madrid.

ROME—Mussolini represented as opposing Italian intervention in Spain, believing it would precipitate European War. LONDON—The Board of Trade an- | nounces today that all licenses for the exportation of arms, ammunition and aircraft to Spain are revoked, effective today.

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By United Press LONDON, Aug. 19.—Great Britain has received assurances that Premier Benito Mussolini shares its anxiety to prevent the spread of the Spanish civil war into a war that would engulf all Europe, it was said authoritatively today. Germany, too, has. softened its position and, regarding a proposed neutrality agreement, is understood to have assured the government that the United States need not be included in itsistipulation that al countries which produce war material in big quantities must adhere.

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was said. But with all these assurances, and with Italy’s abandonment of-its de-. mand that Britain and France must suppress all comment hostile to the Spanish rebels, the fear grew that the proposed neutrality agreement will be worthless even if negotiated.

Tension Increasing

Reports of the last 24 hours, which tended inevitably to increase tension, follow: BARCELONA—One hundred forelgners -arrived by express train from Paris to enlist in the Layalist Workers’ Militia—a viqlation of neujrality. LONDON—The News Chronicle reported that 18 French army-type airplanes, six bombers and 12 com- ° pat planes, arrived at Barcelona for the Loyalists, piloted by French, Netherlands and Italian anti-Fas-cists—a violation of neutrality and a provocation to Italy and Nazi Germany. LONDON—The Hendaye correspondent of the Exchange Telegraph alleged that many foreign officers and men were directing, or even fighting beside, the Loyalists in the revolt. They include Belgians, French, Netherlanders, Germans and Scandinavians.

Documents Seized

MANCHESTER — The newspaper Guardian asserted that Spanish po- " lice seized thousands of documents comprising correspondence between Nazi branches throughout Spain and Nazi headquarters at Barcelona. It was alleged that German officials, particularly the foreign office, supported the network. PARIS—The" Spanish provisional government has protested to the French government against the delivery of large amounts of gold sent to ‘the Bank of France by the Loyalist government. BERLIN — The government will send replacement naval units to Spanish waters, at the same tithe (Turn to Page Three)

LIBERTY LEAGUE SUED

By United Press HN BOSTON, Aug. 19.—The American Liberty League, Inc., was named respondent today in a suit filed in Municipal Court by a stationery store that seeks collect $106 for merchandise—including two games of “Monopoly” at $1.85 each—allegedly delivered to the organiza tion. Plaintiff is Colonial Stationery, Inc.

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S-cooped! Chicken Thief Says He Sought Jail Term to Escape Wife.

AM HAWK, 27-year-old WPA worker who wanted to go to jail to get away from his “nagging wife,” got his wish today. And, of all things, young Hawk was caught stealing chickens, which gave the pun boys yards of material. When Hawk was arrested on June 17, Deputy Sheriff James

Brundage said the farm hand told -

him “I stole the chickens because I've been having a lot of trouble with my wife. She’s been accusing me of running around. Now she'll know where I am.” After he had pleaded guilty before Judge Frank P. Baker in Criminal Court and had been fined $1 and costs and sentenced to nine months on the State Farm, Hawk said: “Well, I guess after all its the best thing. Maybe she'll treat me better when I get out.”

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AWK was convicted of taking 175 chickens, valued at $40 from the farm of O. B. Brandonburg, R. R. 2, who formerly employed Hawk. Mr. Brandonburg wags chief witness against Hawk today and appeared reluctant to testify. Hawk said this was the first time h eever had been in trouble. Judge Baker said he was sorry, but that it was absolutely necessary to stamp out chicken-stealing in Marion County. Hawk's wife, Hettie, was in court when they led Sam away. She didn’t say what kind of a reception he'd get when he came back.

SUSPECT QUIZZED IN

FURTHER SLAYINGS

Killed Chicago Bride.

By United Press CHICAGO, Aug. 19.—A hulking Negro who, police said, confessed he killed attractive Mary Louise Trammell as she prepared to sleep in a hotel bedroom, was questioned about two other Chicago murders today—for one of which another man, believed mentally unbalanced, already is serving a 199-year prison

Tm. Rufe. Swain, 27, walked into the detective bureau yesterday and denied he knew anything of the killing. 0 Five hours later he broke under police questions and admitted he climbed through a window of Mrs. Trammell’s room and surprised her as she stood in a corner preparing for bed. He said he killed her because he feared she would scream, then ransacked the room and fled.

REASSESSMENTS FOR 3 COUNTIES ORDERED

Petitions for reassessments of real

estate in three counties were approved by the State Tax Board today. FY equests for reassessments were made by property owners in Wayne Township, Allen County; Marion Township, Lawrence County, and five townships in Floyd County. Board Chairman Philip Zoerchér is to go to Lake County Friday to hear Ross Township property owners’. petition for a reassessment.

The Sign Beater

BY NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL

HIS gent thinks the caution Tiignt means: to put caution behind him. He’s a professional - signal-beater who goes for amber like a mad bull goes for a toreador’s scarf. The only time this bird ever sees red is when John Law catches up with him which isn't often enough. He's a traffic fudger who couldn't be trusted to play a game of solitaire without cheating a little. Look out for the fellow who can’t wait to get started. He's a menace.

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HEAT SMASHES LOCAL MARKS RAIN EXPECTED

Drop in Temperatures Due Tonight or Tomorrow, Bureau Says.

MERCURY GOES TO 100

Mailman [3 Overcome on North Side; Treated at City Hospital.

HOURLY TEMPERATURES

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Mrs. Nancy N. Pearcy, 65, was overcome by the heat at her home, 667 Arch-st, this afternoon, and died on the way to the hospital. She was found by neighbors after Mrs. Marie Vermillion, 28, of 670 E. St. Clair-st, reported seeing her on the floor.

As a blazing sun smashed another heat record in Indianapolis this afternoon, Weather Bureau forecasters predicted showers and a drop of temperature by tonight or early tomorrow. At 12:30 p. m. this afternoon the mercury rose to 100 degrees, 6 degrees over the all time record for Aug. 19. It was the first time the mercury had reached the 100 mark since July 15 this year. It also was the first time the mercury had reached the century mark in August since Aug. 16, 1895. A low pressure area extending over Kansas and Nebraska brought showers and temperatures in the middles seventies to five states to-

ay. Rolling slowly eastward, the low pressure area is expected to break the 90-degree heat wave that has gripped Indianapolis for 12 days, breaking several all time records. Although a brilliant sun shown during the forenoon, the skies above the city began to cloud up this afternoon and the hot air was stirred by westerly breezes. "The light rains forecast for tonight and tomorrow are to be accompaniéd by thunder storms, J. H. Armington, said. The first heat prostration in several days was reported to police today. Stanley Sheard, 24, of 512 E, 51st-st, a mail carrier, was overcome at 4168 Broadway. He was treated at City Hospital and taken home.

Showers Help Crops

Light to heavy rains in the northern half of the state, particularly in the Wabash and Kankakee Valleys, caused improvement in the condition of corn in that area, the U. S. Weather Bureau said today in its report for the week ended Aug. 18. The extreme northwestern and southern sections of the state received little rain, however, and the corn condition in those areas was reported too far gone for any improvement. Ears are filling irregularly to fairly well in the better watered sections of both northern and southern areas, it was reported, but there has been considerable cutting for fodder in many sections where the crop has deteriorated too far for recovery.

UNWANTED SUSPECT IS HELD FOR POLICE

By United Press ST. LOUIS, Aug. 19.—Charles Lionel Mortiz, 29, was held today pending word from Indianapolis as to whether he is wanted there.in connection with the murder two years ago of Bert Callahan, 48, wealthy real estate dealer, by a burglar. Mortiz was recognized and arrested last night as a suspect in a local burglary. Indianapolis police officials said today that Charles Mortiz was not wanted here in connection with the Bert Callahan murder.

CORN PRICES SPURT AS SHORTS COVER

By United Press CHICAGO, Aug. 19.—Corn futures boomed to a new high since 1927 in a fresh burst of speculative buying on the Chicago Board of Trade today. Cash corn was at a new high

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Louis Blasts Way Back Into Fistic Picture

Sharkey, flat on his face, is shewn draped over the lower rope taking the count of

Bud Pettigrew Leads Young in Amateur Play

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By United Press TERRE HAUTE, Ind. Aug. 19.—

Leon (Bud) Pettigrew, Pendleton,

the defending champion, shot a 74, four strokes over par, to go four up on Keith Young, Lafayette, at the half-way mark in the 36-hole match in the state amateur golf tournament, today. The Pendleton youth fired a 39, four over perfect figures, on the out nine and. came home with a par 35. His opponent had 39-39—78. Phil Talbot, Bloomington, tournament medalist, was another favorite who grabbed an early lead in his third-round match, shooting a 75 to go six up on Harold Cork, Indianapolis, at the end of the first 18. Harold Brewer, Lafayette, Wabash Valley champion and former state junior title holder, was four down to Dick Taylor, West Lafayete, at the end of the first 18 of their scheduled 36-hole match.

FEAR FOUR TRAPPED "IN MINE ARE DEAD

Rescuers Attempt to Reach Men in Missouri Shaft.

By. United Press MOBERLY, Mo., Aug. 19.—Rescue workers fighting almost impossible handicaps in an effort to save four men trapped at the 110‘foot level of a coal mine expect to reach the men, now believed dead, within 48 hours. Frank Bunch, assistant state mine inspector. aiding his chief, Arnold Griffith, in directing rescue work, descended the air shaft of the mine, in which the men were trapped by a fire yesterday. When he came out, he said: “There is just alive.” Through the air shaft, clogged by debris and water pumped into the mine to put out the roaring fire that blazed in it yesterday, the men waded in waist deep water to the main shaft.

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Times Special OAKLAND CITY, Ind, Aug. 19.— Max Hollen, 35, a motorman in Liberty mine near here, died last night of injuries suffered when he fell from a motor.

SPLIT IN TAMMANY FLARES INTO BLOWS

By United Press NEW YORK, Aug. 19.—The bitter split in the ranks of Tammany Hall leaders flared into physical action today when Christopher D. Sullivan, one of the triumvirate appointed to direct the affairs of the organization, knocked down William P. Kenneally, chairman of the executive committee. The punch grew out of an acid exchange of remarks during a conference caused by the designation. of a steering committee of three by James J. Dooling, leader of Tammany, who is ill and unable to handle the many phases of prepara-

since 1920.

tion for the primary campaign.

STIGMA OF LOSS TOMAXIS GONE

He Whipped More Than Jack Sharkey, Says Coe of Battle.

(Other Pictures, Story Page 20)

BY CHARLES FRANCIS COE Author of “Knockout”

NEW YORK, Aug. 19.—At Yankee Stadium last night, in three blasting rounds, the Brown Bomber busted his way back. Between you and me, he beat more than a rejuvenated Jack Sharkey. The Lippy Lithe uanian was in .shape.. His body glistened in the flood lights, hi muscles rippled with might, and his heart’s pulsations were those of a champion. Jack has had his ups and downs. He had downs in that ring last night. But he had better ups. In his eye was the spirit that gave dear old Rutgers its principal publicity. Hail to. the loser, for he. lost after a grand: fight. He trieds. 0 i : I say that Joe Louis Beat more than Jack Sharkey. He did. He beat. an old master second in power only to Father Time.) That master (Turn to Page Three)

CHARLES V. M’ADAMS RITES ARE ARRANGED

Times Special LAFAYETTE, Ind, Aug. 19.— Funeral services for Charles V. McAdams, member of the first Indiana Public Service Commission, are to be held at 10:30 a. m. tomorrow. He died yesterday. Mr. McAdams, who was 78, was appointed to:the commission, known then as the State Railroad Commission, by Gov. Frank Hanley. After retiring from the Stdtehouse he practiced law in Indianapolis with Mr. Hanley and Judge Samuel Artman. He came to Lafayette in 1912. Who sons and a daughter survive

STEEL ORGANIZERS TO BACK ROOSEVELT

By United Press PITTSBURGH, Aug. 19.—Frank admission that the drive to unionize the nation’s half-million steel workers has assumed definite political aspects came today from headquarters of the Steel Workers’ Organizing Committee. : On the eve of Gov. Alf M. Lan don’s first campaign appearance in the East, came the announcement by S. W. O. C. that its campaign henceforth would be pushed along political lines. The admission was also its first open statement that it would support the re-election of President Roosevelt.

NEWCASTLE COUNCIL FAVORS NATURAL GAS

(Editorial Page 14) Times Special NEWCASTLE, Ind, Aug. 19.—Only the signature of Mayor Sidney E. Baker -is needed to put into law a proposed ordinance authorizing the change from artificial to natural gas for domestic consumers here. The measure has been approved by the City Council. Mayor Baker has indicated he will act on the bill

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Woman Driver Hurt as Auto,

Train Collide

Mrs. Emma Jean Cain, 43, of 2219 N. Drexel-av, was reported in fair condition at Methodist Hospital this afternoon after the auto she was driving collided with a freight train. She suffered cuts and bruises. Mrs. Cain was driving south in the 2100 block on Drexel-av when

fer, 2159 N. Drexel-av, who was sitting in his front yard and,;saw the accident, said the view of the track was clear and the train whistle was blowing, but Mrs. Cain drove into the path of the locomotive. The auto was thrown 35 feet. Mrs. Cain was wedged into the seat of the light coupe. Sidney E. Cain, her husband, works at night at the Denny Motor Transfer Co. Witnesses said he had crossed the tracks going home in the same auto just a few minu before the accident. ‘ Mrs. . Cain, according to Mrs. Helen Crum of Jeffersonville, a visitor at the Cain home, was driving to a nearby grocery,

The train, loaded at the Brightwood yards and en route to Lynn, Ind. was in ¢harge of Robert Kendall, 1859 'W. Washington-st, engineer. The conductor was D. A. Pummell; 926 N. Dearborn-st. Officers Shirley Nichols and Earl Wallace investigated.

RULING ON STICKER CASE DUE THURSDAY

Jacobs Test Trial Decision Awaited in Court. -

A decision on the test case of the city’s traffic “sticker” law is to be handed down Thursday by Municipal Judge Karabell. The case is that of Andrew Jacobs, attorney, who contested a charge of violating the overtime parking law on the grounds that the policeman who put a “sticker” on his car did not see him park the auto. Attorney Jacobs argued that the “sticker” law is unconstitutional because no officer witnessed the alleged illegal acts of the driver.

RITES ARE ARRANGED FOR STATE EXAMINER

Times Special TERRE HAUTE, Ind. Aug. 19.— A requiem high mass is to be held at 8:30 tomorrow morning for Thomas J. Ward, field examiner of the state board of accounts. Mr. Ward died Monday night. He was 71. A son, Arthur, Terre Haute; a daughter, Mrs. Rowena Forschler, Indianapolis, and three sisters survive.

BYRD-TO LECTURE AT WINONA AUG. 24

Times Special . WINONA LAKE, Ind. Aug. 19.— Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd is to make his second appearance at Winona Lake Aug. 24, it was announced today. He is to lecture: and show 9000 feet of motion pictures filmed on his last expedition into the Antarctic.

Appendectomy Kills Youth’s Wanderlust

BY PHILIPS PECK Fourteen-year-old Kenneth Graham, 1204 S. Emerson-st, who started out eight days ago to see the world, wound up in a Troy (O.)

Indiana Railroad Co. hurried to the Ohio city by automobile last night and reached her son's side in time to receive his tearful greeting as he was taken into the op-

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were favorable because of his excellent physical condition. Kenneth’s traveling companions on the 120-mile ride in'a jolting

latter's father, who drove Mrs. Gra- |

ham to her son’s bedside. Roy, oldest of the trio, Sunceived

in the detention home for three days before notifying their parents, Roy said. Mrs. Graham received a letter Monday informing her her two boys were safe at Troy. Last night a came Kenneth'’s

G.0.P. ACCEPTS RALSTON'S PLAN IN VOTE DISPUTE

Attorneys for Schortemeier Ratify Program of Registration Submitted in Circuit Court by County Clerk.

RIGHT OF INJUNCTION IS. WAIVED

16 From Each Major Party to Be Named to Register Citizens in 8 Branch

Offices Under Agreement.

Attorneys for Frederick

E. Schortemeier, Republican

county chairman, accepted a program of voters registration

today.

| proposed by County Clerk Glenn B. Ralston in Circuit Court

William McMaster, chief counsel for Mr. Schortemeier, then waived the right for a hearing on a temporary injunce tion against Mr. Ralston and the County Commissioners. The program provides for the appointment of 16 Repube lican and: 16 Democratic registration officers assigned to

CHEAP HOUSING POSSIBLE, CLAIM

Low Cost Dwelling Is Outlined by Purdue Project Head.

BY JOE COLLIER

Frank Watson, Purdue Research Housing Project director, today said he was “practically satisfied” that minimum standard dwellings can be built at a cost which rentals of $5 or $6 a month will pay taxes, upkeep

and completely amortize the investment within 14 years. He made this preliminary report to the State Planning Board, charity and health officials meéting at thé Claypool. He hastened to add, however, that this estimate did not include any return on the land investment. Mr. Watson and his associate engineers were asked to make a thorough study of costs and materials of low-cost houses and to determine if private land-owners could build slum replacement dwellings at no financial lose.

Dr. Rice Makes Report

Before he made his report, Dr. Thurman Rice, assistant state heaith director and Indiana University professor, told the assembly that bad housing “is the most difficult part of the entire health problem.” He also said that bad housing created social service problems other (Turn to Page Three)

HOPE IS SEEN FOR SCHOOL LEVY CUT

Gross Income Tax Money Share to Increase.

An increased distribution of £131,925 in gross income tax revenues to the Indianapolis school city will enable the School Board to cut the proposed school tax levy 1.75 cents, the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce estimated today. Marion County property taxes payable in 1937 have been reduced an estimated $166,000, according to a statement from Gov. McNutt’s of - fice today announcing the increased allotments. Total property tax saving to all Hoosier taxpayers will be more than $1,000,000, the statement said. In an announcement prepared by William H. Book, Chamber executive vice president, the Chamber said the school city tax rate still would be increased 30 cents to $1.19 unless a proposed program of salary increases and new school construction was changed. Marion County schools received $901,000 this year and the estimate for next year is $1,067,000. Indianapolis schools, which this year received $741,625, are to receive an estimated $879,500 in 1937. Distribution of gross income tax funds to school units throughout the state next year will be on the basis of $500 for each teacher, the Governor said, making a total distribution in excess of $10,100,000. The gross income tax distribution this year was based on $425 for each teacher and the additional $75 was determined on in conferences between Gov. McNutt, Edward P. Brennan, state budget director, and C. A. Jackson, gross income tax division head.

She Objects!

eight registration offices which are to be ‘open Sept. 10 through Oct. 5 from 10 a. m. to 10 p. m. In addition, the Courthouse regise tration office beginning Sept. 1 is to remain open uniii i0 p. m. One

deputy clerk is to be assigned to each branch office. Upon the receipt of a written ape plication, two registration clerks, one from each major party, will go to the homes of infirm persons and

| register them.

Mr. McMaster said his client did , not wish to interfer with the rege’ istration and that “certain assure ances of the clerk” were acceptable,

Suit Sought Injunction

In the suit filed early this month, Mr. Schortemejer asked that the County Commissioners be enjoined from paying a 5-Cent fee for each registration or transfer to the clerk, that deputy clerks be prevented from going outside the Courtho to register voters, that registration officers from both parties be named and branch registration offices designated. : = Mr. McMasters first proposed thas he withdraw his notice of the hearse ing on the temporary injunction, but Edward H. Knight, chief counsel for Mr. Ralston, objected that the Republicans then could renew the application for a temporary injunction at any time. After a consultation, Mr.. McMase ter said, “We agree to waive our right to a hearing on a temporary injunction.” “We would like to have a hearing as soon as possible on the permanent injunction and dispose of the case on its merits,” Mr. Knight said,

Make Copies of File

Circuit Judge Earl R. Cox said he would be available any time after Sept. 8 to hear the case. In announcing the agreement, Mr, McMaster said Mr. Ralston was em ploying clerks to type out eight copies of the master tile and that these would be ready by Sept. 10. “From a practical viewpoint you are saying that everything is being done now by Mr. Ralston that could be done?” Judge Cox asked Mr. Mc< Master. - The attorney said, “Yes.” Judge Cox asked that ‘a blank space in the complaint for the estie mated number of unregistered voters be filled in by the Republicans,

Ralston’s Acts Praised

Mr. Knight read to the court & statement signed by the six attor= neys for Mr. Ralston which said in part, “The clerk’s position today is the same as it has always been. He is conducting an impartial and comprenhensive registration in full compliance and in strict acordance with the spirit and letter of the law, “At all times the clerk has acted: impartially in registering any voters regardless of party affiliations, and he proposes to conduct the entire registration in a manner that will reflect credit not only to his own office, but on the administration of the law.” Mr. Ralston said the program had been outlined tot the .League of Women Voters. :

HOLDS REECE DEATH BY SHOOTING SUICIDE

A suicide verdict was returned toe day by Coroner William Arbuckle in the death of Miss Lyda Rose Hieeoe R , 23, of 5020 Pleasant Rune vd. She shot herself while riding in an auto with Elbert McDaniels, 31, of 2225 E. Riverside-dr, Sa ed afternoon, the coroner was told.

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