Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 21 July 1937 — Page 3

WEDNESDAY, JULY 21, 1087

DRIVER DIES IN BRIDGE MISHAP: TOLL NOW S 90

Local Investment Firm

Official Is Crash Victim.

While the drive to make Indianapolis streets safe continued with 54 arrests, the County's traffic toll for 1937 reached 90 today with the death of Louis Cooper Wilson, 33year old investment firm official. Mr. Wilson, who lived at 5556 Washington Blvd, was Killed instantly when the car he was driving struck the guard rail and abutment on the College Ave. bridge over White River. He was a lifelong city resident and was vice president of A. J. Wichmann & Co., Inc, an investment concern with offices in Circle Tower. His car was demolished, the motor pushed back into the front seat. Mr. Wilson apparently had been driving south on College Ave. when the accident occurred. There were no witnesses, police who investigated reported. . Wabash College Alumnus Mr. Wilson was a member of the Columbia Club and Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. He attended Wabash College. Survivors are the wife, Margaret Loer; two daughters, Sarah Jean and Diana Loer, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Wilson, all of Indianapolis. Three other persons were injured in traffic accidents reported overnight. Thirty-nine persons were convicted in Municipal Court on traffic charges today, and paid fines and costs totaling $205, an average of 85.26 each. 13 Speeders Fined

Heaviest penalties were imposed for speeding, where 13 motorists paid $104 fines and cost. Fred Smith, 20, of 4741 English Ave., lost his driver's license for 30 days when he told Judge Charles Karabell he

couldn’t pay a $1 fine and costs. Smith was found guilty of speeding in the 4600 block Englislh Ave. “People who haven't money to buy insurance or pay fines when they are convicted of traffic violations shouldn't be driving cars,” the judge said. In two reckless driving cases, one violator was fined $5 with costs suspended and another had judgment withheld. For failure to stop at a preferential street, seven violators paid a total of $48 and costs and for failing to obey a traffic signal, five others paid a total of $26.

Held After Alleged Fight

A young man and woman were held on assault and battery charges today after an alleged fight following an auto accident in the 3100 block Carson Ave yesterday. Oliver Ryan, 26, of 3603 Washington Blvd. one of the drivers, was stabbed in the back and left side during the fight, according to police. Officers said they were told that the car driven by Ryan was struck by one driven by Richard Gilbert, 20, of 508 W. Vermont St. Ryan and Gilbert began to fight, according to police and June Kelly, 21, of 27 W. Vermont St., passenger in Gilbert's car, is said to have stabbed Ryan. Police also charged Gilbert with failing to have a taxi meter.

MARION COUNTY TRAFFIC TOLL TO DATE

Accidents ‘een 0 ECE EY “ee

TRAFFIC ARRESTS Speeding Reckless driving Running red light Running preferential street ,.. Improper parking :

THEY'RE ALMOST TWINS Ry United Press COLUMBUS, 0. July 21.—Mrs. Irvin Underwood, 28, and Mrs. George Colclough, 25, live in the same double house here. To each was born a daughter within eight hours. They are in the same ward in a Columbus hospital.

Careless

This is a scene in Municipal Court 4 where 83 motorists, charged with traffic violations, were pa-

yesterday.

Senate Seems Indifferent To Problem of Philippines

By RUTH FINNEY Times Special Writer

WASHINGTON, July 21.—Senate freinds and foes of the TydingsDuffy Philippines Independence Act seemed equally indifferent today to any suggestion that independence for the island be abandoned. Senator Tydings D. Md), coauthor of the act and chairman of the Senate Insular Affairs Committee, preferred not to discuss the interview given by President Manuel Quezon to the Scripps-Howard Newspapers just before his departure from New York. He did indicate, however, that he was more inclined to favor quick independence than no independence. Senator Vandenberg (R. Mich.), who opposed deferring independence for 10 years as provided in the act of 1933, was outspoken today in support of immediate independence. Rep. Kocialkowski (D., Ill), chairman of the House insular affairs committee, said he was positive no action to change the islands’ status would be taken this year, at least.

Awaits Committee Action

Senator Tydings is deferring comment on the Philippines situation until after the joint prepara-

tory committee on Philippine affairs, now conducting hearings on economic problems connected with the islands, has completed its work. The joint preparatory cominittee was appointed in April after the interdepartmental committee on Philippine affairs had discussed with President Quezon the termination of preferential trade relations, and agreed with him that this should be done at the earliest date consistent with affording the Philippines an opportunity to adjust their national economy. In June, the preparatory committee held hearings in Washington on economic relations between the two countries, and this week it is continuing them in San Francisco. The committee is to sail Saturday for the islands. John V. A. MacMurray, ambassador to Turkey, is chairman, and there are 12 other members, six Americans and six Filipinos. Senator Vandenberg’s comment on the Quezon interview follows: “I'm in entire agreement with President Quezon that the present situation is intolerable. We are in that tinder box of the Far East with responsibility but no authority. “But it is too late to go back. We should grant full independence as soon as possible. “If I were a Filipino I would not be talking this way, of course. But then neither would I have been making speeches a few years ago asking independence.”

Manila Stocks Jump In Reply to Quezon

By United Press MANILA, July 21.-—A statement by President Manuel L. Quezon to the Scripps-Howard newspapers, in which he virtually invited a coun-ter-proposal from Congress looking to continuation of the American flag in the Puilippine Islands, produced immediate bullishness today

in security markets which had de-

IN INDIANAPOLIS

MEETINGS TODAY Lions Club, luncheon, Hotel Washington, noon, Kiwanis Club, luncheon, Columbia Club, noon. x Young Men's Discussion Club, dinner, YY. M,C A, p. rdue Alumni

Pu \ Association, Hotel Severin

luncheon,

noon. t Twelfth District American Legion, lunch.

eon, Board: of Trade, noon. Property Managers, luncheon, Hotel Washington, noon. Sigma Alpha Epsilon, luncheon, Board of Trade, noon,

MEETINGS TOMORROW

Advertising Club of Indianapolis, luncheon, lumbia Club, n : Sigma Chi, luncheon, Board of Trade,

noon. Construction League of Indianapolis, Jubcheon, Architects and Builders building, oon, Acacia, luncheon, Board of Trade, noon. Sigma Nu, luncheon, Hotel Washington,

noon, Rainbow Division Veterans, dinner, Hotel Washington, 6:30 p. m. Ind Motor raffie Association, Hotel Severin, noon. American Business Club, luncheon, CoIumbia Club, noon, Smoke Abatement League, luncheon, Hotel Washington, noon.

Club, luncheon,

MARRIAGE LICENSES

(These tists are from official records at the County Court House. The Tinies is not responsible for any errors of names or addresses.)

Johan Caletto, 45, Crawfordsville; Laura Baker, 44, Indianapolis, Kenneth Wasson, 19, R. R. 1, Indianapolis; Mildred Eaton, 18, of 1013 Brunswick ve, Samuel E. Hauth, 48, Beech Grove; Blanche Rauth, Beec rove, H t Holt, 53, of 705 N. Senate Ave.; , 56, of 2640 Albert Harold Chilton, 27, of 20 Rew ork St.; Dorothy Wilson, 21, Albert F. Michaelis, 23, of 821 N, Par-

ker Ave. Mildred E. Nally, 21, of 516 N. Dearborn St,

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clined steadily during the last few weeks, reaching their lowest levels in two years Monday. The Stock Exchange opened strong, advancing two to three points. Stocks closed as much as six points upwards. Businessmen were inclined to regard President Quezon's intimation as the most optimistic news since the Independence Law was enacted. National Assemblymen said the step was the most diplomatic that could have been taken.

Businessmen Are Impressed

Many businessmen said that a permanent Philippine-American tieup would be the best solution to the problem, particularly in view of the present gloomy outlook for Asiatic peace. Most businessmen favorably regarded President Quezon's new viewpoint. Political circles, however, were bewildered. Many leading politicians had campaigned on behalf of a previous suggestion by Mr. Quezon in which he advocated that the American Congress reduce to two or three years the period at the end of which the Philippines will be given their independence instead of delaying until 1945, as contemplated by the Tydings-Duffy act. The American-owned newspaper, Manila Bulletin, said: “The Quezon interview releases an economic and political tension which - has held the Philippines down since Quezon launched his early independence scheme.” President Quezon's earlier suggestion had created a sensation and wide discussion in the Philippines. It produced a panicky drop in Philippine stocks and bonds and forced businessmen and politicians alike to hasty reappraisal of the probable costs and consequences of independence, which had heretofore been viewed as a remote and somewhat theoretical contingency. President Quezon's suggestion for a new plan was in answer to a question by the Secripps-Howard Newspapers: “Are you, Mr. President, yourself convinced that independence will best serve the islands in the present state of world unrest?” “I do not believe that question is before the House—or before the American public at the moment,” he replied. “However, if it should ever become the subject of discussion, you may be certain that any substitute proposal, suggested by Congress to end the present unsatisfactory arrangement, will receive the serious consideration of the Philippine Commonwealth.”

UTILITY GAIN IN 37 GROSS NOTED

Overall Average Up 10 Per Cent, I. P. S. C. Is Told.

At a rate hearing before the Indiana Public Service Commission today, testimony was heard that the Indianapolis Power & Light Co. showed a 10 per cent average

overall gross income increase during the first six months of 1937 over the same 1936 period, despite a temporary rate reduction ordered April 1 by the Commission. This testimony was given by Harry E. Boggs, certified public accountant. He said the increases, by monhts, were: January, 9 per cent. February, 64 per cent. March, 14 per cent. April, 12 per cent (when the rate reduc. tion went into effect). May, 9 per cent. June, 10 per cent. Mr. Boggs exhibited figures which showed the average light and power residential consumer now pays $31 a year. : His exhibit also showed it costs the company $1.47 a month—$17.61 a year—to service this average residential customer. He called this item “demand cost.” The average customer, according to the exhibit, pays 37 per cent of the total company revenue of the total current produced.

JARRETT SILENT ON RIFT WITH ELEANOR

DALLAS, Tex, July 21.—Art Jarrett, whose wife, Eleanor Holm Jarrett, the swimmer, intends to seek a divorce, refused to discuss the matter last night and then stepped before his orchestra and condusted the piece, “Don’t You Know or Don’t You Care.” A big crowd at the Pan-Ameri-can Casino applauded wildly at conclusion of the number. Jarrett refused to say if it carried any special significance. He said it wouldn't be gallant to discuss his domestic affairs.

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raded before Judge Charles Karabell for hearings Most received fines and sentences.

BARKLEY NAMED SENATE LEADER

Lehman Guilty of ‘Great Disloyalty,” Says Earle Of Pennsylvania.

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of the 75 Democratic Senators was recorded, including that of Senator Bankhead of Alabama, who voted by proxy from his home in Jasper, Ala.

The outcome of the leadership election was disclosed after a 45minute session which ended in a burst of handclapping in the caucus room. Mr. Harrison moved to make the election unanimous and the motion was adopted. By agreement of supporters of Senators Barkley and Harrison the vote was cast by secret ballot. Harrison supporters had desired the secret vote, while Barkley backers generally favored an open roll call. Senator Minton, leader of Senator Barkley’s battle, was surrounded by friends who congratulated him as he left the crowded caucus room. Mr. Barkley, smiling broadly, was surrounded by reporters in the caucus room. “My policy,” he said, “is to be representative of the Administration as well as of the Senate in working out to the best of my ability the problems that face the Congress and the country.” Senator Bilbo (D. Miss), junior Senator to Mr. Harrison, cast his vote against the senior Mississippi Senator. His ballot made the difference between victory and defeat for Barkley. Senators Bilbo and Harrison have engaged in frequent political quarrels, Pittman, Harrison and Barkley stood in a group after the vote and talked to reporters. “For the good of our country and the unity of the party it has been a friendly contest,” said Mr. Pittman. “I have just congratulated this great Democrat,” Senator Harrison proke in, indicating Senator Barkey. Senator Bilbo, meanwhile, telling questioners: “I voted for Barkley. hitch I stay hitched.” Mr. Harrison, congratulating Senator Barkley, said: “We've got to fight together in the future, as we have in the past, for the progress of the country and the’ success of the Democratic Party.”

‘Disloyalty,’ Says Earle Of Lehman Letter

By United Press HARRISBURG, Pa, July 21.— Governor Earle today asserted that Governor Lehman of New York was guilty of “great disloyalty and a great mistake in judgment” in opposing the President's Supreme Court reorganiation plan. “If Lehman's feelings were sincere, he should have stated them when he wrote the President a letter sometime ago giving his position with regard to the Court Bill,” Governor Earle said. “To hold off and spring his stand at the crucial point in the fight, I think, was disloyal. “I have a feeling Governor Lehman is a liberal socially, but I am very much afraid he is not a liberal economically.” Governor Earle added he was “very much disappointed” and stated he has always “liked and admired Lehman.” He predicts that of the Democrats who opposed the President in this fight, “the great majority will never be returned to office.”

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European Situation Tense As Far Eastern Fight Quiets Down.

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crackle of musketry. Japanese sources said that a Chinese patrol of 10 men was “defeated” in a dawn engagement with the Japanese army there. Despite the explosive nature of the situation, there were distinct signs that serious fighting was ended for the present at least. For once, Chinese and Japanese authorities agreed in statements regarding negotiations, and the United Press was enabled to confirm reports that the 37th Chinese Division, which is regarded by the Japanese as that most likely to give them battle, began moving from the Papaoshan neighborhood just before noon today. Japanese Watch Withdrawal Japanese army observers watched the withdrawal. A Chinese official at Peiping said that an agreement for withdrawal was reached late last night. He said that Gen. Sung Cheh-yuan, chairman of the Hopei-Charhar political council which constitutes the northern government, agreed to withdraw Chinese troops toward Hsiyuan. This promise, the official said, was given only after the Japanese promised not to occupy the area evacuated or to advance their lines. Other Chinese cources asserted that the Japanese also were to withdraw from the “war zone.” It was agreed also, the official said, that upon completion of the withdrawal a peaceable solution of the entire dispute would be pur sued. The Japanese military protested at 6 p. m. against the slowness of the Chinese withdrawal, alleging failure of part of the 37th Division to evacuate as agreed.

Rebel Planes Active West of Madrid

By United Press MADRID, July 21.—Rebel airplanes bombed Loyalist territory over a wide area west of Madrid today, seeking to clear a way for heavy reinforcements. It was reported they were concentrating 200,000 men in the San Martin Val de Iglesias area. Loyalists believed that the Rebels sought to flank the Loyalist salient cut into their lines. In heavy fighting yesterday, apparently the start of this movement, the Loyalists admitted loss of a position called Hill 660 east of Villanueva de la Canada.

Mussolini Plan Reported In Paris Papers

By United Press PARIS, July 21.—French newspapers reported today that Premier Mussolini of Italy had sponsored a plan to send 15 divisions of soldiers —perhaps 75,000 men—to aid the Spanish Rebels. Under the plan, it was reported, Mussolini proposed to Adolf Hitler that Italy provide 10 divisions and Germany five. Hitler, in response, was asserted to have informed Mussolini. that he did not wish to engage himself definitely as regards Spanish policy until he knew the result of the discussion of British nonintervention proposals at London. The story went on to relate that Mussolini proposed that in compensation Germany exploit lead and iron mines in Spain and Italy mercury mines, which would give her almost a monopoly on European mercury.

Denial Is Issued by Italian Spokesman

By United Press ROME, July 21.—A Government spokesman denied emphatically today reports published in Pagis that Premier Mussolini had offered to send 10 divisions of troops to aid the Spanish Rebels if Germany sent five, “It is utter nonsense of the harm ful type,” he said. Mussolini, who imposed a press boycott against Great Britain for months, has decided to restore relations, it was disclosed today. An official announcement was

made that beginning Aug. 1 the|-

Stefani News Agency would reopen its offices in London.

KILLED IN HAYMOW FALL CONNERSVILLE, July 21.—Benson Kingery, 59, a farmhand, was killed instantly late yesterday in a 10-foot fall from a haymow on the R. H. Gamble farm west of here.

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Arms by Republic Co., Chief Testifies to NLRB

Chicago Officers Upheld by Coroner’s Jury in “Massacre” ; General Motors Asks Guarantees From Auto Union in Knudsen Letter.

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self was treated by a company doctor after being shot by a “company guard who was protecting his own home.”

He testified that Mr. Meyers had approached him on May 25 and “told me that they expected a strike in the near future and wanted to know if the Police Department was ready to handle the situation and how we stood.” “I told him we were not prepared to handle the situation if it got real serious.” Chief Switter said Mr. Meyers “offered me arms and ammunition to help us in any situation that might arise.” His testimony was received over the objections of Republic attorneys. John L. Lewis and the members of the executive board of the United Mine Workers attended the hearing in a body.

Police Upheld by Jucy In ‘Massacre’

By United Press CHICAGO, July 21.—State’s attorneys planned today to press criminal conspiracy charges against 64 men on basis of a coroner's jury finding of “justifiable homicide” in the fatal riots before the South Chicago Republic Steel Co. plant May 30. Defendants in the criminal conspiracy cases were arrested shortly after 10 men were killed by police in the battle with steel strikers and sympathizers. Judge Frank M. Padden of Felony Court continued the cases until July 23. “The testimony at the inquest showed to a moral certainty that C. I. O. leaders supervised the arming of the mob and planned and incited a violent attack upon the police,” Assistant State's Attorney Mal Coghlan said. “We will continue our investigation to obtain further evidence in legal proof of these charges. The Chicago Citizens’ Rights Committee charged the inquest and its finding was “a blatant attempt to confuse the public mind.”

Coroner, Attorney Battle

Coroner Frank J. Walsh contrasted the inquest with the investi gation of Senator La Follette’s Civil Rights Committee. “We must have called nearly 10 times as many witnesses as the La Follette Committee,” Coroner Walsh said. “A special effort was made to obtain impartial witnesses.” The inquest closed with a battle between David Bentall, C. I. O. atsorney, and Mr. Walsh. Mr. Bentall demanded the coroner attempt to learn who fired the fatal shots. “There was evidence that officers had sticks aside from their regular batons,” he said. “These should be introduced into evidence. It is important to the country that every policeman be called and in-

terrogated as to his part in the massacre.” “Do you want us to take testimony from 250 men?” Mr. Walsh replied. The jury consisted of six unemployed members of the American Legion.

G. M. Asks Guarantees In New Contract

By United Press NEW YORK, July 21,—~The General Motors Corp. announced today that the United Automobile Workers’ Union must provide guarantees against unauthorized strikes before negotiations could be started on other phases of the company-union contract. Replying to a letter from Homer Martin, union president, which placed blame for the strikes on the grievance procedure set up in the original contract, William S. Knudsen, General Motors president, said it was “obvious that it is not the grievance procedure which is responsible for the failure of the union to keep its agreement.” Mr. Knudsen suggested that a clarifying clause be inserted in the contract to give the company the right to discharge any employee responsible for an unauthorized strike and to permit termination of the contract if the union did not act to prevent strikes.

Indiana Plant Picketing Forbidden by Court

By United Press DANVILLE, Ill, July 21.-Strik-ing members of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America were prohibited by a temporary restraining order today from engaging in mass picketing around the BikeWebb Manufacturing Plant of the Kendall Co., in South Bend, Ind. Federal Judge Walter C. Lindley issued the order yesterday in a suit brought by the company against Harold Gibbons, and transferred here. The suit resulted from a clash at picket lines July 6 and 7.

Include Retail Employees In Wage-Hour Bill

By United Press WASHINGTON, July 21-~The House Labor Committee voted today to broaden the Senate Wage and Hour Bill to include local retail store employees among those whose working conditions would be subject to Federal regulation.

Expects ‘Break’ in Truck Strike Here Arthur C. Viat, State Labor Division conciliator, today said he “ex-

pected a break” in the six-day truckers strike which has tied up

VANNUYS HINTS

HE MAY REPLY T0 TOWNSEND

Senator Drafts Speech for Floor in Answer to Attack on Him.

By DANIEL M. KIDNEY Times Special Writer

WASHINGTON, July 21.-—Sene ator VanNuys ‘is gathering material for a speech on the Senate floor in which he will deal directly with the

Indiana political situation and the effort to read him out of the Demos= cratic Party, he declared today. The speech is to be delivered as part of the opposition debate on the Court plan “provided the debates continue for another 10 days,” Sense ator VanNuys said. In it he expects to trace the ene tire history of the interparty fight on him from the time of its ine ception under former Governor Mce Nutt, he explained. But it will be particularly die rected at the present political setup in the state and the verbal assault made on him by Governor Towne send at the White House, he declared.

He'll Have ‘Plenty to Say’

On the day that Senator Robine son was found dead, Governor Townsend left a conference with President Roosevelt to announce that there was no chance for Sena tor VanNuys to be renominated. At that time, the Senator dee clined to comment, but added that he would have “plenty to say when the time comes.” The first blast is to be the Sene ate speech, when and if delivered, he indicated. Governor Townsend's talk here has brought Senator VanNuys support from oldtime Democrats in the Sen ate and throughout the country. It received almost unanimous condems nation in the press, as clippings pouring in to the senior Senator's office show.

Offered Aid by Senators

Once more the Senator's mail is flooded with congratulations on his opposition to the Court plan. Many of the letters are from Indiana Democrats, he said. For several days his office phone was busy with calls from Democratic colleagues in the Senate saying what they thought of Governor Townsend's statements and offering to come to Indiana and campaign for his renomination. He thanked them, pointing out that the direct primary law was ree pealed in the state under the Mc« Nutt regime. He opposed its repeal, he said.

three transport lines here and kept more than 200 men idle. Meetings with the Truckers’ and Teamsters Union and with truck line operators are expected to ree sult in agreements, the Labor Die vision chief of staff said.

The State Labor Division today announced the settlement of a labor dispute at the Edgerton Manufacturing Co., of Paoli, where the United Wooden Boxworkers Union was granted sole bargaining

rights,