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SCRIPPS — HOWARD VOLUME 49—NUMBER 2

SATURDAY, MARCH 13, 1937

Entered as Seconi-Class Matter at Postoffice, Indianapolis, Ind.

PRICE THREE CENTS

18 IN PERIL ON Ned and Italian Troops

anne cing Democracy, pain Protests to League

Stor of ptured Rebel Soldiers Reveal That 1 De Is Paving Families Subsidy While Hushands Battle Loyalists.

Br LOUIS F. KEEMLE United Press Cable Editor Republican Spain complained to the League of Nations today that

VESSEL AFIRE OFF HONOLULU

U. S. Cruiser Louisville One Of Three Ships Rushing To the Rescue.

SECOND SOS IS FLASHED

All of the Eight Passengers On British Craft Are Americans.

SAN FRANCISCO, March 13.— The crack United States Cruiser

Louisville raced today to the rescue |

of the British motorship, Silverlarch, on fire 480 miles from Honolulu with eight American passengers and a crew of more than 40

men aboard

Radio messages intercepted In San Francisco this afternoon h Globe Wireless indicated the fire was being kept in check. The Louisville expected to reach the Silverlarch, which early today sent its second SOS within three aavs, bv 2 p. m. (Indianapolis Time}

The Sil verlarch's master had reported to his London office that he hoped to transfer his passengers to the first rescue vessel that arrived In other messages, picked up by

iadic stations along the Pacific Coast. he intimated that he might be forced to put off all hands in life hnats Two other vessels were answering {he Silverlarch's SOS The Panamanian motorship Fijian expected in reach her late todav. The new 330-font Coast Guard cutter Roger B. Tancy alsn was speeding to the Silverlarch whose No. 2 hold was ablaz

Fire Out of Control

The latest distress call from the English vessel came early toda) when she reported her fire out of control and asked all ships within the vicinity to aid in removing her

crew and passengers Globe Wireless reported that the Silverlarch had radioed she was awaiting the arrival of the Louisville to remove her passengers and crew Ta Silverlarch, bound from Los Angeles to Calcutta with a cargo ot crude oil, flashed distress signals early Thursday when fire broke out 1 her hold. Later in the day she reported the blaze under control. Still later she reported the fire was again raging Early Friday the Silverlarch reported the blaze under control and said she expected to reach Honoilu safely. The third distress call earlv today described the fire as out of control and asked all ships to stand by for assistance. Taney to Stand By Coast Guardsmen said that the Louisville probably would remove the puenger s and transfer them to the cutter Tanev which will return to Honolulu. The Taney is Spied to stand bv the Silverlarch while her crew tries to work the ship to Hawaii

In London the Silver Line owners

said there were about 45 men in the ore Passengers were listed as Mr. Dobert. J. C. Lewis, Dr. A. K. Wilson, G. N. Camp, Mrs. and Miss Weller, Miss Gladvs Morris and Mrs. Grenfell All, it was said, embarked at New York for a world cruise by way of the Panama Canal. Los Angeles

and the Far East, Home addresse were not know it was said Heat from the flames was 80 In fence that tar used ito waterproof the seams on the deck melted and

bubbled out

3 DOGS PERISH AS BLAZE RAZES HOME

Three pet dogs were burned to death today when fire destroyed the home of Sam Hilt, Box 305, Kerr Road The dogs were locked in the house when members of the family left The blaze, of undetermined origin, destroyed the dwelling. Firemen from Indianapolis responded. but the structure practically was in ruins when they ar-

rived

Fascist Italy and Germany have combined to destroy her liberal democ-

racy by force of arms and make lier a subservient Fascist state. The international danger of the civil war, admittedly no longer a

local issue, any time since it started

The fact: that Italian and German troops. airplanes, tanks, war- | are employed in Spain has been established by ——————3&reputable evidence Stories of Italians and Germans

captured by the Madrid Government have focussed world attention sharply on the major issue of who actually fighting the revolution. Italian captives told reporters that the Rome Government is supporting their families with a subsidy of $31 a month while they are fighting in Spain, and that they were de- | Chrysler Corp. plants. Mayor Frank Couzens, son of the

ships ang and rapren

MORE SNOWOR RAIN FORECAST

Bureau Predicts Unsettled

Week-End; Mercury Not To Go Below 25.

LOCAL TEMPERATURES

Ch Wh oo... Tur. ....28 Ha... Bs Maw... 27 f a. m. 26 12 noon 26 Dm... 26 1p. 0.28

A week-end of unsettled weather

was predicted by the Weather Bureau today. The forecast said the snow during the night would be followed bv more. or rain, tonight and tOMOITOW The weatherman promised that the mercury would not go below 25

The second snowfall of the week

left citv streets in slippery condi-

tion. The slick coating disappeared rapidly in the downtown district. h presented a warning to drive cau-

ut streets in residential sections

tiouslv : This week has offered children

their first opportunity to use those sleds Santa Claus brought and, with | <chool recessed today, sledding was the popular pastime.

INCREASE REPORTED

IN SCARLET FEVER

Extra Precautions Urged by

Health Officer.

City Health authorities are com-

bating a “persistent spread’ of scarlet fever here. according to Dr. Herman Morgan, Health Board secretary

Approximately 125 homes were un-

cer quarantine today. New cases are being reported at a rate of five to six a day, Dr. Morgan said.

A total of 68 cases was reported to

the Board from March 1 to March 11. The February total reached 110.

Dr. Morgan said the disease has

{not reached epidemic proportions, but has gained considerable head-

way in the last few weeks. Less

than four cases a day were reported Jast month, he pointed out.

Authorities have found difficulty

in preventing the spread of scarlet

fever bacause the cases this vear are

generally mild and parents allow

their children to associate with others without realizing the seri-

ousness of their illness,

ZINC AND LEAD PRICES REACH 10- YEAR HIGH

Rv Dnt

JOPLIN. Mon.. March 1 Zine ana

lead prices in the tri-state mining

area advanced again today, reaching the highest point in more than 10 Tears Zine ore advanced $3.50 tod. v. making the price $49.50 a ton. Lead

ore jumped 310 to 835.51 a ton on contract

Both ores are in great demans,

smelters taking all that is offered

FARLEY PLANS TOUR WASHINGTON. March 13.—The

Postoffice Department announced | today that Postmaster General |

| James A. Farley will leave March | h {21 for a southern speaking tour jduring which he will dedicate sev- | | eral new postoffices and speak be- | | fore postal groups

thus has been brought more sharply to the fore than at

luded into going there in the belief | that they were really volunteering |

tor service in Ethiopia.

thev came to Spain “under orders’

and were told that the war is a ficht between Russia and the

Rebels Extent of Aid Unknown The extent of the foreign partici-

pation has not been officially estab- | lished. Spain charges that 120.000

Italian and German troops are within her borders, and that a Joint naval attack is planned on the prin-

cipal Loyalist ports of Barcelona

and Valencie, under pretext of protecting the coast The turn of events makes it clear

why nearly every impartial foreign observer has predicted for months that the Madrid Government is

doomed—on the ground that the inadequate Lovalist forces cannot in the end prevail against the resources of Ttalv and Germany, even with the aid of remote Russia.

The grim came went on to its

climax with the major powers making a hollow gesture of neutrality, now that it is too late.

Blockade Set for Tonight

An international naval and land blockade to prevent the further dis- | patch to Spain of “volunteers” and |

war material technically goes into | f effect this midnight, although it |°

will not be in full force for at least | a week. Nothing is done, however, abou the men and materials already in |

Spain, presumably of sufficient | strength to finish off the job, and |

dominate the one-third of Spanish |

if only y temporarily.

BRIGHT CASE ‘TIPPER’

MAKES GUILTY PLEA

Bond Set at $4000 on

Charge of Red Cross Theft.

Rul wited Presse

MADISON, Ind. March 13.--Wil-bur Kidwell, 25, WPA worker and | tip-off” man in an investigation of {he slaving of an Indianapolis pharmacist, was held under $4000 bond today after pleading guilty in City Court to charges of second dearee burglary and entering a buiiding to

commit a felony.

An automobile heater found at Kidwell's home led to the capture of

Vurtis Neal and Hugh Marshall

charged with murdering William H.

Bright, Indianapolis pharmacist.

Second degree burglary charys | were brought against Kidwell ofter | police caught him in a Madison Red | Cross storage depot Sunday night. | En route to jail, Kidwell allegedly | | slugged Patrolman Elmer Handlow. The officer shot the fleeing man twice in the legs and later captured |

im.

STRIKE FOR DETROIT IS GOAL OF STUDY TS. vn. war 18

Murphy Names 20 Prominent Residents to Help Evolve Formula.

Be Made Monday, Jurist Says.

committee of business, Two captured German fliers said Eo and social leaders appointed | to inquire into current strikes that | | have closed 12 automotive plants in the metropolitan area and left an 75.000 workers idle. While the Governor plans for a meeting of this com-

on the Chrysler injunction petition

would be disclosed Monday. Arguments Completed

Attorneys for Chrysler Corp. and

Time) in the hearing to show cause » the union should not quit

Almost at the same time, Goverr successful mediator General Motors strike announced his committee. In addition to the Detroit Mayor, i

Attorney General Raymond Starr; Attorney Edward C. Kemp; Dr. Wil-

Frederic Seidenberg of the University c Orville J. Bond, president of Michigan League of Women Voters Mrs. Caroline Parker of the Board Frank X. Martel, | president of the Wayne County FedHomer Martin and t Richard Frankensteen of the United | | Automobile Workers; | reer of the State Federation of | James McEvoy, Board of Commer ce; Jo hn A. Frv. president of the Mich- | Harry Lynn Pierson, State WPA head; Ernest | Len D. Upson. Prof. Blvthe Stason, University of Dr. Edgar De Witt Jones, Frotestant clergyman; Rabbi Leo M. Franklin and Frank Bowen, of the Relations Board.

| eration of Labor;

igan Stove Co.;

Kern, merchant:

National Labor

Group to Meet Monday The committee will plan where by strikes may be set“law and order

. A. delegates from General Motors plants, meeting to ratify

pact approved by the union and the corporation last night, afternoon after 2500-word agreement

of the agreement bracing grievances, wages and hours will be followed Mondav hv mal signing of the conferees.

TIMES FEATURES ON INSIDE PAGES

Meny-Go-R'd 12 Mrs. Ferguson 11

Mrs. Roosevelt 11 | = | after she was born.

| Curious World 17

JOEL BAKER SWEARS TO TELL TRUTH . . BLUSTERS AT TIMES’ STENOGRAPHER

New Worries By Mr. LL CWis.

John L. Lewis, square-jawed leader | of the Committee for Industrial Organization, today had the good

ladies of St. Paul's Episcopal Church | | guessing plenty. It all started several weeks ago | {when the ladies included in their |

annual tour (at so much per head)

JUDGE DELAYS RULING Mr. Lewis’ historic home which was

| built by the Surgeon General of the | Revolutionary Army. That decision irked Mrs. Bernice

Decision on Chrysler Plea to Flemming Holland, wealthy New York socialite. She vowed she would. [not show her home to tour custom- | ers if the ladies kept the Lewis]

home on the same itinerary.

| Mrs. Holland explained that she | {had no objections to Mr. Lewis per- |

sonally, but that she did not ap- | prove of his labor policies.

Today Mr. Lewis complicated mat-

ters. He filed a deed on the ancestral home of Gen. Robert E. Lee,

about the most historic showplace | {in the city.

While the church ladies are awaiting Mrs. Holland's return, there are two questions which puzzle them

ino end: Will Mr. Lewis move? If he

does, will Mrs. Holland impose the same ban on the Lee home?

JACKSON GIVEN TAX POST AGAIN

The Rev, T A. Dicus and Earl Crawford Named to Road Board.

Governor Townsend today reappointed Clarence A, Jackson, Newcastle, director of the Gross Income Tax Division. He has held the post since the division was created by the Legislature in 1933. Mr. Jackson also is director of the Unemplovment Compensation Division. Earl Crawford, Milton, Ind., banker, and the Rev. T. A. Dicus, Grant County school superintendent, were appointed to the State Highway Commission.

Mr. Crawford is to be chairman, !

| succeeding James D. Adams, Colum{bia City. The Rev. Mr. Dicus suc- |

ceeds Evan B. Stotsenburg, New Albany. A onetime secretary to former

| Governor McNutt, Mr. Crawford

served on the Highway Commission under former Governors Goodrich

| and McCray.

The third Commission member, Howard Atcheson, Scottsburg, was

named recently by the Governor, |

He is a Republican, while Mr. Crawford and the Rev, Mr. Dicuss are Democrats

U.S. TAX OFFICES WILL REMAIN OPEN

Midnight Monday Deadline For Income Levy.

Federal income tax department offices on the third floor of the Federal Building are to remain open until 4 p. m. today and midnight Monday to facilitate filing of tax returns Midnight Monday is the last moment. to file without penalty

1- POUND N. Y. BABY DIES DESPITE CARE

A Fwited Prrsce NEW - YORK. March 13.—The

| city’s tiniest baby weighing less

than a pound, died today—36 hours

She had command of the best

CF Ladies Given bd NET TEAMS

BATTLE TODAY

~ IN REGIONALS

Winnersin 1 16 Centers to Pair Off for Final Tests Tonight.

UPSETS ARE EXPECTED

Logansport, Martinsville and Central of Evansville Among Favorites.

(Another Story, Page Eight)

By United Press

Sixty-four state high school bas- | {ketball teams, survivors of an origi- | |nal field of 781, will resume com- | petition today at 16 regional centers | (in the 26th annual I. H. S. A. A. |

basketball tournament. The schedule calis for 32 afternoon games at the regional centers with the winners to pair off at =

o'clock tonight in the final engage- |

ments. Regional champions then will

| progress to four semifinal tourna- | ments next week-end in the battle

to determine the successor to Frank-

{ fort, which relinquished the state

title during sectional play when upset by Rossville. Crowds ranging from 4000 to 8000 are expected to witness the regional tournaments.

Logansport Favorite

Logansport, Martinsville, Central |

of Evansville and Central of Ft, Wavne are favored to come through unseratched in competition today. At other points, however, competition for regional honors is expected to be hard-fought with numerous

“dark-horse” quintets capable of |

trimming the favorites. Coach Cliff Wells’ Logansport aggregation faces opposition at its home tourney from Monon, Flora. and Peru, with the latter conceded the best chance against the Berries, Central of Ft. Wayne, runnerub in last year's state tournament and a popular choice to win the title this season, is a heavy favorite at the Huntington meet against Hartford City, Clear Creek or Berne.

Bears Face Weak Opposition

The Evansville regional presents | Coach Mark Wakefield's Central of |

Evansville Bears against Owensville, Dale and Tell City—teams that probably will offer little trouble for the Bears, who came through to the finals at Butler Fieldhouse last season. Rossville will hold attention of Hoosier fans at Lafayette. Technical will enter play at Anderson determined to stop Plain-

| field's high-scoring Forest Weber, 6-

foot 6-inch pivot man, and then avenge an early-season defeat at the hands of the Indians.

BOB BURNS

. Says. OLLYWOOD, March 13.-— When vou hear a fella braggin’ about bein’ a self-made man, if vou'll jest dig into his records real close, vou'll probably find that somewhere along his road to glory there's heen a good woman either pullin’ him or pushin’ him along. 1 had one uncle down home who never would work. He had the reputation of bein’ the laziest man of Crawford County and he used to complain about his wife naggin’ at him all the time about goin’ to work. 1 finally gave him upasa “ne'er do well” and kinda forgot about it, but the last time I went home, I was surprised to see him with a sparkle In his eye and he was workin’ steady and had got to be one of the leadin’ citizens of Van Buren. 1 says, “Well, your wife's naggin’ finally done some good and made a man out of you,” and he says, “No, it ain't that.” He says, “I got used to her naggin’' at me when I come home from fishin’ or loafin’ at the pool hall all day, but she carried it a little bit too far when she taught the parrot to sing “Little Man, You've Had a Busy Day.” (Copyright, 1937)

SPENCER TO ASK QUICK TRIAL FOR BAKER, CANCILLA

C ase May Be Set for Barly Next Week, Says Prosecutor; State Probe to Be Continued By Committee's ‘Aids.

REPORT MAY BE GIVEN TO GOVERNOR

Assailant of State \ Welfare Director Refuses To Testify at Hearing; Ousted Official Battles With Questioners.

Complete Verbatim Testimony, Pages 3, 4, 5; Editorial, Page 12.

| Immediate trial of Welfare Director, and Peter

murder Wayne Coy. { that the trial be set session of Criminal Court today. Although the Legislative Investigating Committee is in recess, an investigator and James K. Northam, deputy attornev general, are continuing the State's investigation of the | Information obtained by the two will determine the time of the next session, it was said, The Committee recessed vesterday after Cancilla stood and refused to testify and Joel Raker Spent two ion warding verbally with his questioners. ® A partial report, taken

intimidation case.

on his constitutional rights

MISS EARHART SET FOR FLIGHT

Takeoff aa Vomurow Despite Reports of Pacific Storms.

OAKLAND, Cal, , Amelia Earhart Putnam plans to head across the Pacific on the route of the sun for flight around the world. » she had her $90,000 plane

which it was only a matter of favor-

But storms were lashing the Pacific early today, the Pan-American

successive day,

half the $100,000 cost iti being furnished by . George Putnam, executive, and the rest, » Purdue University,

WN AIR CRASH

three-motored airplane the Lloyd Aero Voliviano was found wrecked 30 miles from La Paz towith Six passengers dead and

Curb stocks irregular Chicago stocks irregular

| French franc easier.

Grains irregular, Rubber irregular

A. Baker, ousted Marion County, A. Cancilla, his close associate, will be asked in Criminal Court Monday, Prosecutor Herbert M. Spencer said today. are under grand jury indictment on charges of malicious mavhem and assault and battery with intent to Prosecutor Spencer said he would ask early next week. There was no

from the testimony on record, Dyas will be submitted te Governor Townsend before - Committee reconvenes. Prosecutor Spencer attended vesterday’s hearing. ‘‘Physi« cians told nie last night that Mr. Coy would be able to leave the hose pital to testify next week,” Mr Spencer said. Asked today if he would seek a

| separate trial for Cancilla, Andrew | Jacobs, his attorney, said: “No { comment.” Joel Baker and Cans-

cilla were indicted jointly on the two charges. If Criminal Court Judge Frank P, Baker disqualifies himself as judge in the case, as he announced he probably would do, selection of a

| special judge would follow the usual

procedure. Would Name Three Lawyers

Judge Baker would name three lawyers as alternate judges. The prosecutor would strike one and the

second | defense counsel another, leaving the and officials said it take off until Monday The preatest woman flier was un-

third man as special judge. Both Joel Baker and Cancilla are free under $2000 bond. Baker sur=rendered to Sheriff Ray Thursday and his bond was signed by Keneth K. Woolling, whose wife is a

| member of the Marion County Wele

fare Board, which originally ape pointed Joel Baker Cancilla was captured by City Police in an Anderson (Ind.) taxi on Massachusetts Ave. yesterday, questioned hy detectives and then ree leased on cash bond provided by Jesse Peden, attorney Rising from the witness chair, shouting a.d pointing his finger, or lolling back in his chair and stating [“I cannot remember that,” Joel Baker yesterday denied knowledge

| Hieved the De was caught In a of the Coy slugging and the disap« mountain storm

MARKETS AT A GLANCE

By United Press Stocks irregularly Bonds irregularly | Government issues at new

pearance of the original Senate Welfare Merit Bill Not Quizzed on Lobbying

Asked if he did not return to Ine dianapolis from Miami, Fla., because the Federal Government was “look=ing into it,” Baker replied: “The

| answer is very definitely no.”

Committee members did not

| question Joel Baker about the $1500

he received, plus $1000 for expenses, fron the Standard Nut Margarine

| Co., Indianapolis, for lobbying in the

| 1935 session of Legislature. A come (Turn to Page Three)

‘~THIS IS NOT A COURT OF JUSTICE’