Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 20 November 1936 — Page 1
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DRUNKENAUTO DRIERISSENT TOSTATE FAR
Local Salesman Who. Struck Two Cars Last Night Gets 30 $ 30 Days.
ONE OF 80 IN COURT
Judge Disposes of 42 Cates; Others to Be Heard This Afternoon.
_ One of 80 motorists brought into Municipal Court today on traffic violation charges was sentenced to 30 days on the Indiana State Farm, several received fines and suspended costs and sentences, and judgment was withheld in’ other cases. David Lewis, judge pro tem, handled traffic cases exclusively, but was unable to clear the docket.
Other cases were to be heard his |
afternoon, Vernon LeFever, 1574 E. 10th-st, salesman, who struck two cars while driving last night, was sentenced to the Farm for 30 days, and fined $25 and costs for drunken driving. The fine was suspended but costs were assessed and he must serve the days. He also was fined $1 and costs for being drunk. License Is Suspended : Harry Farrell, 45, of 46th-st and
Shadeland+dr, charged with drunk-y
en driving, told Judge Lewis that he was not drunk but that he had had a bottle of beer and that he was blind ‘in one eye and had a cataract on the other. Judge Lewis suspended a $25 fine
and costs and 30 days but revoked |
Farrell's driver's license for a vear and recommended that “he n be issued another. Of the 42 cases handled, 20 were charged with driving through preferential stfeets; five with speeding, three with operating under the influence of liquor, three with disobeying automatic signals, one with driving into a safety zone, two with having no operator's license, three with improper parking, -one with reckless driving, two with license plates, and ofié with turning in’ the middle of ‘3. block. Approximately - 160 - persons have _ been arrested since the: iraffic de- * partment launched its drive on traffic law violators three days ago. Four fatalities in the last week
- raised Marion County's 1936 traffic
toll to. 141. Twenty-one ‘motorists paid fines ranging from $1 to $15 in Municipal Courts yesterday for trafic violations. Judgment was withheld in 10 cases, two were dismissed and 10 were continued. Truck Driver Treated “We arq concentrating on violators of offenses which are liable to result in accidents,” Traffic Captain Lewis Johnson said today. “We are not as interested in the motorist who drives with cut-out open as|we are in the one who drives through preferential streets or red lights.” Edgar Waldon, 20, Cleremont, was injured seriously today when the automobile he was driving crashed into a parked truck at State Road 34 and Girls’ Schoolsrd. He received multiple lacerations and posgible internal injuries, City Hospital physicians said. Otis Parker, 30, of Newtown, Ind. the truck driver, was treated at City Hospital for minor cuts. Blinded by the lights of an ap- ~ progching automobile, William Cartwright, 50, Acton, received lacerations about the face when he lost control of his automobile and crashed into the elevation abutment at Sgputheastern-av. and the Belt Railroad early today. He was treat‘ed at City Hospital.
"MAURICE MASCHKE, G. 0. P. LEADER, bis
By United Press. un - CLEVELAND, Nov. 20Matrioe Maschke, from early in the century a power in Ohio Republican politics, was dead today of pneumonia. | He died last night after a period ‘of jllness which followed his insistence on attending a sixiy-eighth Sith. a anniversary party which had arranged when he was still from an earlier infection.
. KAY FRANCIS’ SUITOR
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| VOLUME 45—NUMBER 21
New: Cabinet. Relief Post: Is F oreseen
By Seripps-Howard Newspaper Alliance WASHINGTON, : 20.— Creation of an eleventh Cabinet post, under which various relief and welfare agencies would be consolidated, appears now . to be a distinct and imminent possibility. The President has conceded that such a move is being considered, and well-informed New Dealers are ealling the projected unit the FDepastment . of ‘Public Welfare.” Such a department might embrace The Works Progress Administration. The Civilian Conservation Corps, relief functions of the Resettlement ' Administration, the Public Works Administration and its-housing division, the National Youth Administration. The Bureau of Public Health Service. The Office of Education and the Social Security Board. To -head the department, the President ‘might . choose - WPA Administrator Harry L. Hopkins, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Josephine Roche, or Chairman John G. Winant of the Social (Social Security Boal Board.
5000-ACRE RA PROJECT BEGUN
Agency Makes -First Pur. chase of Land in
Indiana. EE —
A 6000-acre Rural Resettlement project was started ih Indiana today with the purchase of a 295-acre tract near ~ Vincennes, according to Philip G. Beck, regional Rural Resettlement chief. This was the first land purchase by the agency in Indiana, according to Mr. Beck, but 4000 acres in Wabash, Knox and Daviess counties are under option. The project is to be divided into 125 farmsteads, to bé used in resettling families froth
state. It also will be sold to tenants and young couples on a long time | purchase plan.
Pearl J. Fridgeway, near wn today, Mr, Beck sald.
SECURITY ACT GETS. NEW, WIDE SUPPOR
By. United Press Ld The - new Social Security Act, storm center of a last-minute controversial attack in the presidential election campaign, received new support in ‘varied quarters today. Sogial legislation won impetus in| Ohio when :three judges of the United States: Circuit Court declared, Qhio’s minimum wage law for - women - and minors constitu-. tional. ‘The décision came . despite the fact that the Ohio statute differed only slightly from the similar New York ‘law, -declared unconstitutiondl - last- June by the United States Supreme Court. B. J. Altmeyer Jr. acting chairman of the Social Security Board, praised the American Federation of Labor before its convention at Tampa for defending the act and leading the fight: for’ its adoption. Industri#l and business support of the statute also came forward. Six hundred sepresentatives of New York State Chambers of Commerce heard Winthrop ‘W. Aldrich urge support of social security and | {advise business to welcome rather | than fear such legislation. P. W.
ber - president, spoke similarly at
perfections.
SECOND VICTIM OF
By United Press.
ond child died ed yesterday from burns
miles east of Lowell. Martha Ross, 'T, died 14 hours after the blaze in which her brother,
Jane, 14; Anne, 12, and Nancy, 17
hired -hand, were forced to jump from windows.
| here today for a pre i4poorer agricultural sections of the x, . :
A check for the 205-acre. farm: of 5 0) us. cou Todsy's' nearing.» wes. oh be. ‘held
upheld by : ‘appeals. Ee ; ; 2
LEGION PAYS TRIBUTE.
Litchfield. Goodyear Tire & Rub- |;
Boston where he called the act |; “a stép forward” despite minor im- |
FARM BLAZE DIES z=
HAMMOND, Ind., Nov. 20.—A ses
suffered in a fire which destroyed| The’ the John Ross. farm . home, seven |b Lhe
John Jr. 10, ‘was burned to death| A
months—and Joe Crownover, alin
Center Township Costs Are:
Reduced to $285,000, Grossart Says.
3 MONTHS COMPARED
Decrease in Eight Townships 1s More Than 860 : Per Cent.
A’drop of $263,070 in township direct relief costs in Marion County * during . the last = three months, compared to the same period in 1935, was disclosed today in a report: compiled: by County Auditor Charles A. Grossart, Relief costs “in all nine townships the last three months totaled . $323,252, compared -to $586,~ 322 during August, September and
}'October of 1935, the report showed.
In Center Township, which includes most of Indianapolis, relief costs dropped from $485210 in 1935 to $285,221 this year for the corresponding periods. The decrease in costs'in the eight other townships was more than 60 per cent during the last three months, compared to the same period a year ago, ‘according to the auditor's figures. During August, September and October this year, relief expenses in Decatur, Franklin, Lawrence, Perry, Fike, Warren, Washington and Wayne Townships totaled only $38,031, compared. to $101,112 for the same period a year ago.
DENHARDT ARRIVES
FOR FIRST FIRST, HEARING
Bi United Press : - NEW.CASTLE, Ky., Nov. 20.—His face showing signs of fatigue, Brig. Gén, Henry H. Denhardt, an “iron: man” of Kentucky polities, arrived ry. hear-
before Judge A. Sid Henry ‘County, whose refusal to. a low the defense. counsel to ‘inspect material evidence in the ‘case. was “the Ehiucky court: op
To ‘SCHUMANN-HEINK
"(Another Story, 1 Stary, Tage 9 ay Ynitod Pres BE - HOLLY W: body | of “Madame
funeral chapel today to the crowded American Legion Hall, where veterans who: had adopted the famed diva as the “Mother of the A. E. F.” were" to accord ‘her full military rites. The services were to open with an ‘invocation by Hjalmar Carlson, chaplain of the Fioliywood American Legion post. Rabbi Edgar Magnin will- deliver the eu .and Chaplain Carlson the benediction, after which taps will be sounded.
FORMER COLORADO GOVERNOR. ARRESTED
A’ former Governor. of Oolorado
CONFESSION IN MURDER REE
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$76, 153 Short;
“meeting of 3000 volunteer workers in the Claypool Hotel. Still $76,153. 3 short of the $745,742 leaders hoped last-minu ae would put the drive over the top. “We'll keep on fighting until it is all ovef. A last-minute change of mind by cifizens would assure sticcess,” said Harold B. West, general chair-
; riers. reported subserip1 tions of $19,850.22 yesierday, which brought the funds $669,588.82 ‘or 89.7 ‘per cent w the goal.
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Ends Tonight
KING TOBE WITH
MOTHER DEC. 25
Mrs. Simpson to Be Guest at Christmas Party Later, Claim.
BULLETIN By United Press LONDON, Nov. 20—King Edward VIII, nutsing a cold afier his two-day tour of destitute in Wales, restricted his offeial duties today but had bea, with
to visit her again Sout fe (Copyright, 1936, by U ted Press)
LONDON, Nov. 20.+<King Edward has decided to spend) tmas with his mother, Queen , and hold a
his own with Mrs. Wallis Simpson and others as guests, it was said today in reliable quarters. Believing that his duty lay with his widowed’mother, it was said, the King decided to spend. Christmas Day and “boxing” day—Dec. 26, also a holiday in Great Britain—with her at Sandringham.
~~ | He intends to leave Sandringham oT ‘Sunday; Dec. 27, it was said; and go | to his country home at Fort Belve-
dere, near London, there to Selehiate
vent | je c festival si. Joh | hi owii 4 So with. Ms
a Tt Christmas 2 tmas with
understood at. least that. the has
scored one major: victory. Itis | not {| friends oe oe in their drinks—: a not. inconsiderable feat in this country where cocktails often are served warm and highballs the tem-
"| perature of’ the room.
Court eircles, while interbsta, of reports that the Mrs. Simpson had had a
Sis friends” spat gver the problent of his “1attire at a’ dinner—dinner
8c mann-Heink was | aon from the tals.
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.In laughing off the story, people who know ‘the: King’s life pointed out that while he is independent in his dress variations, and: sometimes shocks tailors, his evening dress is; as they put it, basically correct and never careless. :
SUCCESSFUL AUTO
SHOW IS TO CLOSE |
(Editorial, Page ial, Page 4)
The Auto Show, wow, which has held forth at the Manufacturers’ Building at the -State Fairground since} last Saturday, is to close tonight. | Indianapolis . Automotive Trades | Association officials said it was one |
SER ver, bold,
Attendance did not. 80 over 1934; when. x. wd were give oa sot. Ten to lure the 1920 attendance, officials
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Worker Falls Off 200-Foot Chimney; Heel Catches ‘ in Tackle.
DANGLES HIGH
Firemen, Finding Ladders Too Short, Lasso Shaft, Rescue Him,
By United Press : GRANITE CITY, ‘n., Nov. 20.— Two Rundred feet above gropnd, Steeplejack Robert Berieter aside his brush, reached for the ~— supporting his wooden seat, and began to lower himself along the smokestack he had been painting. The rope slipped and Berieter lurched for it frantically. He was too late. With a sickening swish, he plummeted past ® the smooth
| sides of ‘the stack, at a speed that
away his breath. Eighly feet he
His body twisted and Whirled and his heel caught into a Joop of rope. With ‘a jerk that strained every tendon in his body, Berieter was brought up short; dangling head ‘first ‘120 feet above the ground. His smashed
low. be As his breath and co iousness returned, Berieter pd coma at his foot. To reach the rope with his hands would require a struggle that might loosen the rope and send him plunging the rest of the way. He looked down, saw a crowd gathering
below. Ladder Too Short
Some one called the Granite City fire department, - Firemen thrust up their ladder—the longest one in the ity. I was too short. Between Betieter snd he's tip of the ladder a gap he d not bridge. The East St. Louis fire depart. ment was. called." They had a lo ladder. While he waited, 4 aghitin to ‘stay conscious, the Berieter and : the smokestack. He
an ng on a string. ioe od Fhe Bt Son pls
They Pas Way
In the face of almost impossible chance; two East. St. Louis firemen started up the stack with ropes. They heaved a coil about the above their he nd above Ber: deter. Holding to ‘their Tope, they inched themselves slowly uj the side of the. stack to! the ed plejack.
“Two more: Albin. stopp up: the ladder. The men beside Berieter braced themselves, tied another rope about him, and cut the one that entangled his foot. Slowly, they lowered him to the men on the ladder, When they reached the ground, Berieter was gone. - At. a hospital, physiciarts said toered only from a wrenched leg. es
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plunged, the coils of rope whistling ; aug | burning past his legs
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Second-Class Indianapolis, Ind.
Mercury Dip Predicted by - Weather Man| |
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Although the temperature will be mild tonight, football fans tomorrow afternoon had better wear their fur coats and carry blankets, J. H. Armington, Federal meteorologist, warned today. A low-pressure area fo the northwest pulled south winds before it, bringing unusually warm weather. Tomorrow afternoon, Mr. Armington said, the mercury win drop from 15 to 20 degrees with freezing temperatures probable by night.
DAVIES NAMED MOSCOW ENVOY
New Ambassador to Russia Known as International Economics Expert.
By United Press WASHINGTON, Nov. 20. — Josep E. Davies, wealthy attorney and long a Democrat stalwart, was appointed Ambassador to Russia today to handle this government’s relations with the Soviet through one of the most critical European situations of recent history. He is 60. He was appointed by President Roosevelt to fill the post left vacant by the recent transfer of Ambassador William C. Bullitt to Paris, A former chairman of the Federal Trade Commission and an expert in international economic affairs, Mr. Davies was a staunch Roosevelt supporter in the recent political campaign. | His 1936 campaign contributions totaled $17,500. He was Democratic National Com‘mitteemar from Wisconsin for several years. He was United States Commissioner ‘of Corporations from 1913 to 1915, and later became chairman of the Trade Commission, resigning : in 1918 to become a
lh 2 ihe “Taonament of Santo
attorney for taxpayers. 9 1 Stock Valuation” tax ¢ case.
108 SEARCH BEGUN - BY 1s ingen
nited Press ASHINGTON, Nov. 20.— The United States Chamber of Commerce today launched a national campaign to co-operate with President Roosevelt's re-employment program by finding jobs for an estimated 4,000,000 jobless industrial workers. The campaign came .as the first step in a new movement by representatives of business and: industry to join hands with the Administration in the wake of Mr. Roosevelt’s election victory.
Industrial Leaders Pledge Social Security’ Support
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European Nations Believed Holding Key to Outcome | of Spanish Revolt.
BRITISH DEFY. BLOCKADE
{Son of Former Dictator Is
Executed; Madrid Gets . Respite From Bombs.
By United Press \ Indications this afternoon were that international idevelopments = surrounding the Spanish revolution may have a greater bearing on its outcome than the struggle for
possession of Madrid. The battered [capital had a slight respite from rébel attacks when a drizzle and bitterly cold wind checked the aerial operations of the | beseigers.. . Artillery . shelling continued, however, bringing new destruction on the city which already is badly scarred with crumbled masonry, twisted steel and shattered |
lass. 2 Complications -. surrounding a rebel threat to blockade ahd hombard Barcelona, major commercial and industrial city in the Mediterranean, appeared of extreme importance, . : British Move Is Question
The question of how far Britain will go to protect her shipping on the seas was aired in the House of Commons in London. Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden
‘read a communication from the in- | surgent. government. at Burgos,
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Recognition Move Seen Ominous Step’ Toward Hostilities.
AIDS GERMANY’S PLA
Soviet Leaders, Fu
Country, Are Powerless.
By United Press WASHINGTON, Nov. 28, — 1 United States received inc warning today from the Sp: rebel. government to keep American naval and commercial vessels out of the port of Barce< lona, which is under threat bombardment by.General Fra forces...
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20.Administration leaders be lieved the peace of Europd ‘was hanging by a slend: thredd today as a result recognition | of the Span rebel regime by Italy Germany.
After a 24-hour st uation created by observers here consider:
mature recognition move by the Fascist powers, state departmen officials believed an ominous & had *' been taken toward Euro long-expected hostilities. Recognition at this time, obsery declarerd, revealed an open. gard by the German and governments for Sisual diplc rocedure,
p In some quarters the Italo5 viewed as & |
warning foreign shipping to. Fe tiny
‘ate ghe harbor, | harbor. Eden disclosed t the government - had asked
ty zones at Barcelona, as Bator. at other. ports. attacked | the Fascists. Bas was .fo mean that would reco the privi
So to arrange with the rebels | oom
draw the lien" Drolesting her shipping ma which may lead to ' international ramifications in’ case of a disagree-
Halian Paper Speaks
A highly sig editorial apin the ..Glonale d'Italia in|Deed
Rome, recognized as Premier Musso:
lini’s. mouthpiece, which said that Ttaly “and other strong powers” had decided to prevent establishment of a red republic in Spain. The editorial hinted that Italy may take steps to prevent Soviet ships, which have been carrying supplies to the loyalist defenders, from reaching Spanish ports. In Alicante it was announced that Jose Antonio Primo de Rivera, Fascist leader and son of the former {military dictator of Spain, had been executed by loyalists.
England Will Defy Spanish Blockade Threat
(Copyright; 1036, by United Press) - LONDON, Nov. 20.—Great Britain has decided to challenge a Spanish rebel threat to blockade Barcelona
Sir Henry Chilton, “British ambassador]
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army were eo ‘intimidate France with pol of marching men and to cau:
Such a distraction, officials believe, would. enable Germs consolidaté the: peaceful pene tion’ which she ‘has been atten
1for. some time into .Czechoslov
‘with the object of bringing border nation into the economic political fold with Italy and many. With Czechoslovakia in and a corridor to the Soviet fi tier opened to Germany's Marc ‘Nazi oe, Chancellor Hitler wi ed only access to. Rumania’s fields to be ready to strike in war against communism which and his Nazi associates have openly preached,
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Formal Blockade of Barcelona Started
By United Press BARCELONA, Nov. 20—A cruiser was reported off the today, in token that the for or blockade of Barcelona had menced. American consular autho foreseeing a tense situation, i distinctive arm bands. to ait can citizens and Perkins visi Companys; of the semigovernment, seeking ot United States Citizens,
Plan to Evacuate Women
By United Press