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THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 1937

Entered as Second-Cla:: Matter

at Postoffice, Indianawn lis, Ind.

PRICE THREE CENTS

INVALID TAKEN FROM

Flood waters surged about the home of Silas Lilly, a bedfast invalid today, in the 2200 block of Thornberry St. He was removed by police and taken to the

RESIDENCE . . . .

home of a son. Police Sergeant Fred Hague is rowing.

STATE BILL ON

~ UNFAIR TRADE

Opposition Growing on Plan ~ Extending Merit System, | Is Report.

(Editorial, Page 14)

Measures defining unfair trade practices, abolishing voters registration in all cities under 45,000 population and providing installment payment of delinquent taxes were among 25 measures introduced in the Legislature today. Both Houses adjourned at noon until tomorrow morning. Meanwhile, it was Jeported that opposition was growing to a proposed extension of the merit system and to the so-called “eugenics marriage” bill. The Julk of proposed legislation came in the House, where 19 bills

were offered. Among the six Sen-|

ate measures was a proposed constitutional amendment ‘to provide for the appointment of Supréme and Appellate Court clerks. The Senate Constitutional Revision Committee indicated it would

report favorably on another pro-|

posed amendment which would make the Superintendent of Public Instruction an appointive official. A minor split appeared in the Labor Bloc over the proposed measure for establishment of a separate labor authority with’ power to arbitrate labor difficulties. The measure now being drafted by the State Federation of Labor Legislative Committee has Governor Townsend’s support. It would consolidate four existing labor bureaus. Point in dispute is whether the new authority shall be made a department or a division. A department has more authority.

Hits at Discrimination

The unfair trades practice measure, introduced by Rep. Robert C. Wadsworth (D. Castleton), contains one phase of, an “antichain store” * bill defeated after a lengthy fight in the last general session. The bill seeks to outlaw price discriminations by firms in one section of the State over another section. Re-enactment of the installment plan payment of delinquent taxes was sought in a House measure introduced by Rep. Paul B. Sturm (D. Dana). The bill would permit citizens delinquent in taxes to apply for the installment plan before May of this year. The first payments would be in 1938 and would be made semiannually through 1943. Attack on the vote registration - jaw from rural sections of the State : (Turn to Page Three) :

BOB BURNS |

Says, that mar-

riage is a whole lot like eatin’ mushrooms. You don't know whether it’s the real thing or not until it’s too late. That's one advantage about livin’ in a small town. A girl gits to know purty much all about the fella that she’s going with. What she don’t find out fer herself, somebody’s almost sure to tell her. The reason these short, whirl‘wind engagements turn out to be so disastrous is a girl ain't got no idea what she’s gittin’. I had five girl cousins down home and four of ’em married home-town boys and as far as I know none of ‘em had anything to kick about, but the other girl cousin married a strange fella that come in there from a neighboring county and fer four or five months it looked like they was perfectly suited tp each other. But one evenin’ she come home unexpectedly and there he was, sittin’ over there in the chair in the corner under the light, lookin’ at somethin’. She walked over to him and says, “What in the world are you lookin’ at?” and he says, “I'm readin’.an almanac.” Well, sir, she turned pale; she went back in her room: she threw herself on her bed and buried her face in the pillow. Her mother came back there and said, “What in the world are you sobbin’ fer?” The girl turned her tear-streaked

“Mamma, I've married a book-

Management

Governor Plans Statement To Alleviate Tension In Indiana Dispute.

Governor Townsend - announced | today that he hoped to issue a] statement this afternoon that would | alleviate the tension of the General Motors strike affecting 13,500 Indiana workers. . “The announcement may come in the form of a statement or telegram,” Dick Heller, the Governor's secretary, said. Observers believed that Governor Townsend might send a telegram. to Governor Frank Murphy of Michigan pledging his co-operation in an interstate mediation parley. The Governor said yesterday that he would be willing to co-operate with Governor Murphy, if asked.

Three Groups Ask Aid

While three groups. sought his aid, the Governor received reports from his own observers on the nationwide strike affecting workers in Anderson and Muncie. . “There is no evidence that the strike is getting out of hand,” he said. Informed that preliminary peace negotiations between General Motors and the United . Automobile Workers of America were apparent(Turn to Page Three)

BRITISH WATCH ROME MEETING

Hope for Agreement Between Italy and Germany on Spanish Aid.

By United Press MADRID—Work is being speeded

on the evacuation of mnoncombatants from the city. Authorities are taking advantage of lull in fighting on Madrid front due to heavy wet fog, to move the people from the city. Nearly 10,000 are scheduled to be moved every day.

BERLIN—Crews and passengers of two seized Loyalist ships have been released, according to late re- ' ports. LOND ON — British officials watch with interest the conference , between Goering and Mussolini hoping the outcome will bring an agreement between nations on Spanish intervention.

PARIS—The French Cabinet was presented a series of seven decrees today by Air Minister Pierre Cot for nationalization of the country’s air factories.

ROME—Gen. Hermann Goering arrived in Rome last night to confer with Premier Mussolini. .

By United Press LONDON, Jan. 14.—British officials were hopeful today that the Italian-German conversations now proceeding in Rome will result in a “stand-still” agreement among the European powers toward Spain and induce the so-called noninterventionist countries actually to cease intervening. The belief among the British was apparently growing that Premier Benito Mussolini will seek to exercise a moderating influence on Germany in this connection during his conversations with Col. Gen. Hermann Goering. Some surmised that Germany may require but scant persuasion to curtail her assistance to the Spanish Rebels. The British hope that one concrete achievement to be attained as a result of II Duce’s conversations with Goering will be the naming of a date in late January on which every principal European nation will definitely agree to prohibit the enlistment of their nationals with either side in the Spanish civil conflict. Among the reasons whicn the British feel is likely to cause Italy to enter the so-called “stand-still” accord on Spain’s troubles is the report that Mussolini is said to realize that his task of “developing” Ethio-

Continue Strike Parley; Townsend May

THIS YARD A LAKE . via . 25

and Labor

Give Aid

Fail to Agree in First

The home of Albert Ralph, 71, at 30th St. and R surrounded by water. He donned boots and waded through waist-deep water to escape before police arrived.

Session ; Efforts to Be Renewed.

By United Press LANSING—General Motors officials and union leaders halt negotiations for lunch.

WASHINGTON—Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins said she had discussed possible Presidential intervention in the strike with Mr. Roosevelt.

WASHINGTON — John L. Lewis, head of the Committee for Industrial Organization, today at- + tacked the American Federation of Labor and the “money sharks” of industry in his fight to force recognition by General Motors Corp. of the United Automobile Workers—C. I. O. Affiliate. FLINT—Additional Michigan National Guardsmen converged on this city to be ready in the event of recurring riots at closed automobile plants.

By United Press

LANSING, Mich., Jan. 14—Representatives of management and union leaders tried for two hours and a half today to find a basis for negotiating the General Motors strike and promised to renew their efforts after luncheon. “No conclusions were reached,” said William S. Knudsen, executive vice president of the corporation. The meeting took place in Governor Frank Murphy’s office with the window blinds draw and State Police on guard at every door. Both sides agreed to resume conference at 2 p. m. Indianapolis Time. Governor Murphy and union leaders declined to comment on what had happened at the conference, but the fact that the entire strike strategy committee of the union was called into the conference started rumors that a definite, proposal for negotiations was under discussion. :

SEEKS MODIFICATION OF INDIANA R. R. ORDER

A demand that a recent court order, continuing operation of the Indiana Railroad under a 12%; per cent compromise wage increase, be modified to comply with a 20 per cent increase request, was made to Superior Judge Herbert Wilson today. O. D. Zimering, counsel for the Amelgamated Association of Electric Railway and Motor Coach Employees, charged that employees signed petitions to accept the 12%; per cent compromise ‘under duress and threats of losing their jobs.” Judge Wilson two weeks ago ordered suspension of the railroad’s operation because of the 20 per cent increase demand. He rescinded the order when more than 90 per cent of the employees signed petitions to accept the compromise. Judge Wilson asked Mr. Zimering to present his request by legal petition and declined to act on the oral demand.

By United Press LONDON, Jan. 14.—A reliable source confirmed today that legal proceedings which Ernest Simpson started to defend his name in con-

nection with the divorce which Mrs. Wallis Simpson obtained were commenced about a week or 10 days ago. Mr. Simpson filed a slander suit against Mrs, Joan Sutherland, wife of Lieut. Col. Arthur Sutherland. The suit was based on a remark, said to have been made at a luncheon, at which Mrs. Sutherland was present, which alleged that Mr. Simpson was “well paid” for permitting the divorce. The informant said it was possible the case might be settled out of court. “But this is believed to be unlikely,” he added. “The case is not expected to break into the open for several weeks. The case is now sub judice (before the court). It will

| pia: will be far more formidable|after i

not be open to the public until At ds et

REPORT DENIES EXPENSES CUT BY FDR'S PLAN

Brookings Institute Survey Runs Counter to Wishes Of President.

By United Press. WASHINGTON, Jan. 14.—Senaie committeemen seeking Government reorganization economies met today to consider Brookings Institution recommendations denying President Roosevelt the free hand he desires in altering the executive branch. The recommendations

were for consolidations in Federal

credit agencies to save at least $30,000,000. : The Brookings’ reports are not complete. Chairman Harry" F. Byrd of the Senate committee published them with an emphatic statement they were submitted as a basis for committee work but should not be construed as the sense of the

| committee. pi

Publication of the research report and private expressions of -Congressional opinion since Mr. Roosevelt presented his reorganization plan strengthened observers’ opinions that Congress received the President's plan coldly and is not likely to adopt it in the proposed form.

Brookings Proposals

The Brookings report proposed: 1. Consolidation of Federal Hous-

ing Administration with Home Own- |.

ers Loan Corp. to eliminate duplicated personnel and expenses. 2. Transfer of Commodity Credit Corp. to Farm Credit Administration. 3. Speed liquidajion of Reconstruction Finance Corp. upon termination of its lending activities. 4. Transfer of lending activities of emergency Public Works Administration to Treasury Department. The institution, a-nonpartisan research agency, estimated the consolidations would save $30,161,000 annually. Byrd said he thought the economy would exceed that sum. He said he had discussed reorgan-

ization with Mr. Roosevelt who be-

lieved Senate committee recommendations for abolition and consolidation “might be used effectively to supplement his own recommendations.” Specific consolidations proposed are directly counter to the fundamental reorganization plan Mr. Roosevelt submitted to Congress this week. His plan would reserve all such decisions for the White House. Congress would merely determine “broad outlines of reorganization through the creation of the (two additional) executive departments and the adoption of the general policy that all administrative operating agencies shall be brought within these large executive departments.” The President's report insisted assignment of agencies is purely a task for the White House rather than Congress. . Byrd said the new chapter of Brookings recommendations would

" (Turn to Page Three)

Society Matron Named in Simpson’s Suit for Slander

statement has been delivered yet. There is no place where the public

case for the foregoing reasons.” The Daily Express reported that Mr. Simpson charged that the remark on which his suit was based was made at a luncheon party given by Maj. George Cornwallis-West, husband of the actress Mrs. Pat Campbell. : Mr. Simpson was understood to be in London today. Mrs. SutherJeng abou: 35, of medium build, a sma resser—was reported to be in Scotlang, Her a was said to be on his way to India. His father, Sir George Sutherland, had a long and distinguished career in India. All the people in the case are well known in society. Mrs. Sutherland is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George McKechnie, Her mother is a daughter of Capt. Brooke Gre-

wick and Greville.

Sutherland her hus Lieut. Col.

set down for hearing and ! No

served the Black WwW nt An ‘the Warld War,

ton Ave. was

might get information regarding the.

ville, kinsman of the Earl of War- |

WOMAN ROWED TO SAFETY . .

is 67 and recently had been

Two Mattson Case Suspects Are Captured

By United Press 3 ) EVERETT, Wash., Jan. 14—Two suspects, a blood-stained automobile and a rusty hammer were held

by: authorities today as the search for the degenerate kidnaper-slayer of 10-year-old Charles Mattson moved relentlessly forward. The search centered in Everett, near where the naked body of the little victim was found Monday in a snow bank. The automobile was virtually established to be the machine used by the criminal in disposing of the body, and there was a possibility that the hammer was the weapon that smashed the child’s skull after he had been knifed. The two suspects were held at Olympia. One was a known degenerate. The other was an exconvict and had been partly connected with the burglary of a home near that of the Mattsons in Tacoma. G-men impounded the 1936 black Chevrolet sedan picked up on an Everett street. One of the Olympia prisoners was a former gardener in the neighborhood of the Mattson home at Tacoma. Police Captain Ray Hayes said he was an ex-convict and admitted knowing the Mattson family. The man denied any connection with the Mattson case.

RITES SET FOR CHIEF'S MOTHER

Mrs. Catherine Morrissey Is Victim of Pneumonia; Burial Saturday.

(Photo, Page Three)

Funeral arrangements were completed today for Mrs. Catherine Morrissey, mother of Police Chief Morrissey, who died shortly after midnight at her home, 1416 E. Market St. Mrs. Morrissey, who had been ill

‘with pneumonia since Jan. 3, was

72. She was stricken while the Chief was ‘confined in a hospital with a stomach ailment. He has recovered sufficiently to be removed to his home. ~ Mrs. Morrissey, whose life was devoted to the rearing of a large family, came to Indianapolis from County Kerrey, Ireland, in 1881. Five years later she was married to John Morrissey. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary last June, Besides her husband and Chief

Morrissey, she is survived by an-|

other son, John, and a daughter, Mrs. Anna Dean, both. of Indianapolis. Seven other children preceded her in death. Two brothers died last year. . . The body is to be removed to the home tonight. Services are to be held there Saturday morning and in Holy Cross Church, of which she was a member. Burial is to be in Holy Cross Cemetery.

PIUS EXPRESSES WISH TO CELEBRATE MASS

By United Press VATICAN CITY, Jan. 14.—Pope Pius, enjoying the usual morning relief from pains in his legs, was placed in his new wheelchair today and wheeled into a salon adjoining his bedroom, where he conferred with Cardinal Pacelli, his Secretary of State. Afterward he received his sister, Donna Camilla, Ratti. The Pope yesterday expressed the wish that he might celebrate mass today, for the first time since he was bedridden Dec. 5, using a small portable altar placed over the wheelchair.

HOUSE BLOC FORMED TO FIGHT ARMS ACT

By United Press . WASHINGTON, Jan. 14.—A House Bloc was formed today to fight against new neutrality legislation unless it provides mandatory prevention of munition shipments— a feature opposed

position fo giving President

in | Roosevelt discretionary powers to |

arms

by. the White |

Deputy Sheriff Francis Dux is shown rowing Mrs. Miry Jane Smith to safety from her marooned home in Mars Hill, Third 2

an influenza victim.

White Rivers May, Cover Lowland.

Serious floods along the Wabash and White Rivers, south of here, were anticipated today by the V/eather Bureau as rains continued generally over the State and rising waters forced low-land dwellers from their homes.

bash from Terre Haute soiith to the mouth, and along White River, except at the West Branch ere, may be anticipated, J. H. Armington, Federal meteorologist, said. Both the Wabash arid White Rivers already were beginning to inundate lowlands as a reqiult of almost continuous showers since heavy sleet and rainfall last weekn

end. Rain added to the threat along the Ohio and Green River Valleys in Indiana and Kentucky. v

Ohio Over Flood Singe

The Ohio was reported already over flood stage at Newbuiz, Evansville and Cypress, Ind., atid Uniontown, Ky. Green River wis on the ‘verge of leaving its banks at Rumsey and Woodbury, Ky. | Livestock and farm iiachinery in the lowlands was rempved and several families retreated 'o higher ground on prediction thit several thousand acres of botibm land would be iundated by the ‘nd of the week. ~.4 Continued rains als! would threaten Villa Sites and Oakdale, outlying sections of Hvansville, where several hundred faiiilies live. Many county roads in {ie ‘“pocket” section were closed Hy floodwaters, as was U. S. 41, eizht miles north of Evansville. Road 38 Closed : Aft the eastern edge of ‘he State, the Whitewater River overflowed its banks in Wayne Couity, inundating lowlands and | highways. Streets of Cambridge ity were covered and some hoes were evacuated after the wat¢r reached first floor levels in some 1cuses. State Road 38 was losed at Green's Fork, and Stai¢ Road 1 near Milton was reporizd under water, New levees constructe:. WPA protected Terre H the Wabash River, which remained stationary at 19.2 feet ali day yesterday, but was rising agin today. Hood stage at Terre Hiute is 16 eet. Two grade schools i! Johnson County were dismissed a: d firemen were called to protect a bridge spanning Hurricane Cree’ in Franklin as continued rains :welled the small stream to flood sta:e. Flooded basements made it imossible to keep fires in the schools Readings on the Wiajsash and White Rivers at 10 a. n.. today as reported by the Weath:r Bureau, were: 4

by the ;ute from

" WABASH RIVEE Fiesent Flood Place . iiiage Stage Bluffton sesseseec 10 1 Logansport lB 15. Lafayette ........ evenness ast 112.7 13 Terre Haute ....cococo0000eesc 19.8 16 Covington, | 16 Vincennes 14 Mt. Carmel 16 New Harmony .....cccones oe nf WHITE RIVER (West Fork) Anderson Noblesville . indianapolis Elliston Edwardsport

Hazleton

‘CONFESSION IS CLAIMED 8y United Press

ve. West. She

Swelling Wabash and |

Serious conditions along the Wa-

environment, particularly clothing

reported they had sufficient tax

-|shps are: Center, $578,000; Law- | ren, $9500, and Wayne, $93,000. Part

Shs win WATER SURROUNDS DWELLING .'. .°

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lilly,

FLOODS

How It Rained

Statistics on the rainfall last night and until 10 a. m. today in Indianapolis are: More than two inches. 54,386 gallons to an acre. 34,743,040 gallons to a square

mile. 2,562,978,000 gallons within the corporate limits of the city. It would have been 20 inches of snow in colder weather,

FLU WARNING REPEATED HERE

Continued Caution Urged by Morgan as Temperature Remains High.

As temperatures continued at unseasonal highs, Dr. Herman G. Morgan, City Health Board Secretary, today issued another warning against danger of respiratory infections. He said, however, tHat he believes the peak has been reached in the current wave of pneumonia and influenza. So far this week 24 deaths have been attributed to pneumonia and six influénza against .41 from pneumonia and 11 from influenza last week, he said. : Dr. Morgan warned persons in inundated districts against dangers of cold resulting from wet feet and clothing. : At the same time he urged residents to keep fresh air indoors circulating and the temperature at about 70 or 72.

Precautions Against Influenza Listed

By Science Service No sure way of preventing an attack of influenza is yet known to scientists. There are, however, certain precautions which health authorities and physicians agree should be followed during influenza outbreaks. Here are eight rules useful in guarding against disease: 1. Secure adequate sleep and rest (eight to 10 hours’ sleep every night with windows open,/ but under enough covering to keep warm). 2. Eat a moderate, mixed diet and partake freely, at regular periods, of pure water. (six to eight glasses daily). 3.. Wearing clothing to suit the

which prevents chilling of the body surfaces and which keeps the body

* 4, Avoid. people with colds, especially those who are sneezing or coughing. J 5. Keep out of crowds. 6. ‘Avoid the yse of common towels, wash basins, glasses, eating utensils, and toilet articles. 7. Wash the hands thoroughly before eating. 8. Avoid alcohol and stimulants of all sorts. ,

$696,000 FOR RELIEF ASKED BY TOWNSHIPS

A $696,000 bond issue will be necessary to pay poor relief costs in five townships the first six months of this year, County Commissioners were told by trustees today. Trustees of four other townships

money to carry relief burdens in their districts until July 1. The

Decatur and Franklin. Amounts needed in the five town-

rence, -$3500; Perry, $11,000; Warwill be used to

Arthur Gibson, Mrs, Lilly’s son, were rescued by police,

MANY MAROONED HERE AS STREAMS OVERFLOW; FEARED |

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townships were Pike, Washington, | gqi

— Times Photos by Wheeler and Cotterman The Lilly home, 2221 Thornberry St., surrounded by water.

silas Villy, Mr. Lilly’s father, and

Families Taken From Homes as Water Pours In.

(Other Photos, Page Three)

Two-inch rains of last night drained today into White River tributaries, notably Big and Little Eagle Creeks, and forced many outlying Ine dianapolis families from their homes. Rain continued to pile up a big 1937 precipitation surplus. :

Storm sewers were clogged and police and deputy sheriffs set out

in all available boats to remove families marooned in their homes by the rising water.

HOURLY TEMPERATURES 6am... 54 10a. m... 50 Tam... 51 11am... 49 8 a. m... 51 12 (Noon) 48 9a. m... 51 1p nr... 47

Most affected were the Southeast and Southwest sections of the city,

fell in the last 24 hours to 7 a. m,, mostly last night, the Weather Bureau reported. This brings the 1937 total ‘precipitation to 3.87 inches, which is 2.31 inches above normal for this time of the year. The storm was general over the Midwest, the Weather Bureau said, but according to incomplete records, Indiana seemed to have received the largest share of it. First calls for rescue squads and boats came to police about 5 a. m. when White River and tributaries was rising rapidly. No one was re= ported in actual danger.

Water Halts Workers

Eight-five men were unable to work on the Harding St. sewer today when waters backed up over a

trenches dry. It was reported without confirmation that many WPA workers were unable to reach their projects because of the high water and had to return to their homes. The Weather Bureau predicted the possibility of more rain tonight and tomorrow, with lower temperatures tomorrow. The Weather Bureau reported that rainfall averaging about’ twa inches occurred mostly over the entire middle and lower Wabash River Valley, and over all of the White River Valley.

Aged Couple Rescued .

wife, Mrs. Mary Jane Smith, 67, were rescued from their home in Mars Hill, Third Ave., West, by dep= uty sheriffs. . Their home was surrounded by water from a State ditch that usually is dry. Mrs. Smith was recovering from influenza. The coal was under water, their fire out and their house cold. The family dog, which refused to enter the water and swim, was taken to saféty by boat. A pet cat, marooned on the woodshed roof, jumped into the water when it saw the deputies in (Turn to Page Three)

TIMES FEATURES ON INSIDE PAGES

Books ........13 Bridge .......16 Broun ........14 Clapper ......13 Comics Crossword ... Curious Worlazs

Merry-Go-R'd. 14 Movies ....,..10 Mrs. 18 Mrs. Roosevelt. 13

ation costs, Fabian ep! uditor e

A total of 1.93 inches of water

bulkhead erected there to keep .°

Samuel H. Smith, 78, and hit

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