Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 9 March 1938 — Page 3

Last Three Defendants On Stand Tell of Deaths.

MOSCOW, March 9 (U. P)— Medical experts testified today at the treason trial of 21 former Bolshevik leaders to the use of poison to remove Soviet officials in their campaign to seize power. ;

The experts unanimously signed |

a report on an analysis of the air and the furniture in the office of

~ Nikolai Yezhov, secret police head.

Mr. Yezhov succeeded in that office Henry Grigorievich Yagoda, ore of the principal defendants in the trial, who has been branded archvillain of the plot to destroy officials by medical murder and poison. . : The report of the experts said their analysis of the office and of Mr. Yezhov’s urine showed definite efiorts had been made to poison him anc that if he had not been treated immediately, his life would have been in danger. The experts also reported on the deaths of Maxim Gorky, noted Soviet author; his son, Maxim Peshkov: Valerian V. Kuibishev, state planning commission head, and Viacheslav ‘Menzhinsky, Yagoda’s predecessor in the secret police. - It said the medical treatment of the four men ‘was criminal and deliberately aimed at causing their deaths. Mr, Gorky, it has been testified,

* was enticed into standing around

open bonfires, with his back exposed to chill winds; his son was made drunk and left almost unclothed on

- @& chilly park bench; Mr. Kuibishev,

who had angina pectoris, was induced to walk up three flights of stairs when his condition called for no exertion whatever; Mr. Menzhinsky, also a heart sufferer, was given the wrong medicines. JThe final three of the 21 defend-

ants testified today.

“Feared Yagoda”

Prof. Dmitri D. Pletnev, Russia's leading heart specialist, internationally famous, was today’s first witness. He confessed complicity in the murder of Maxim Gorky, Russia’s foremost writer. He said that treatment of Mr. Gorkv’s illness had been so arranged as to weaken his resistance and make him easily susceptible to disease. He testified also that Yagoda told him a political change was expected—one, according to testimony. by which Yagoda expected personally to seize leadership—and that help was needed to get rid of Valerian V. Kuibishev, State Planning Commission head. : “Why did you not report this plot?” demanded Prosecutor Andrew Vishinsky. “Becaused I feared Yagoda’s threais—the mighty head of the whole secret police,” said Pletnev.

Tells of Treatment

Nex: came Dr. Ignati N. Kazalov, father of a famous cure-all extract, so popular that a special institute was built for him and his practice was restricted to leading officials. Kazakov confirmed evidence given yesterday as to treatment of Viacheslav Menzhinsky, Yagoda’s predecessor as secret police head. It is charged, and admitted, that the treatment led to M. Menzhinsky’s death. Kazokov said that he visited M. Menzhinsky and, finding that the air in his home was bad, so as to be harmful to the patient, he opened the windows and kept him— suffering from bronchial-pneumonia —on 2 balcony for three hours. This was calculated to aid the patient, and Kzzakov said that when he returned home he received a summons to visit Yagoda. “yagoda talked like a despot to

. me,” said Kazakov. He said:

« ‘Who asked you to interfere?’ “He told me that I must act so

: that Menzhinsky would soon die.

He told me: ~ “‘He is sick and helpless. I warn you that if you resist I know how to take care of you.’ “Yagoda was afraid of me, afraid that I would e him away. He watched me closely. He was all-

- powerful, all-knowing.”

Last Defendant on Stand

Last of the 21 defendants was Benjamin A. Maximov-Dikovski, secretary to Mr. Kuibishev. However, the end of the trial

_ will not be if sight even when all : witnesses have been heard.

Under the Russian system the

Z next step will be for the court to : review evidence considered of diplo-

- matic importance.

Next Prosecutor Vishinsky is to

: deliver his summation.

Then each of the 21 defendants

- will have the right to make any - statement that he chooses—at any

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length. Fnallv, the court will retire and consider its verdict. > After Maximov-Dikovski had been heard, the court recessed until late

- afternoon for a secret session to : hear Yagoda again, and consider : testimony which already has been : presented, affecting foreign powers.

Brtish Deny : Espionage Charges

LONDON, March 9 (U. P)—

: Charges of British espionage made - at the trial of 21 Bolshevik leaders in Moscow are totally untrue and : are not likely to be credited outside

- Russia,

Prime Minister Neville

: Chamberlain told a House of Com-

mons questioner today. He declared Britain had not em-

- ployed any of the persons men- . tioned zt the trial to engage in sub-

: yersive activities.

* Jugoslavia - Backs League

« support

BELGRADE, March 9 (U. P)— Jugoslavia does not adhere to any ideological bloc, but will continue to the League of Nations,

: premier Milan Stoyadinovich told : the Lower House of Parliament

- today.

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Jewish circles that this paragraph will be applied in connection with other laws affecting Rumanian Jews. ‘ Meanwhile, a letter from Premier Miron Christea to the chief rabbi of Bucharest was issued indicating

that the Government plans no antiJewish measures.

Japs Halt, Hoping For Peace Mediation

SHANGHAI, March 9 (U. P.)— Japanese diplomats sought a third power today willing to instigate new negotiations for peace. Neutral military observers predicted a “political interlude” in the war before the Japanese attempt to force their way across the Yellow River against Chiang Kaishek’s . “Maginot Line” defending the railway and the national capital at Hankow. Reports received here today from the British Methodist mission at Chao-tung, Yunnan Province, said that Chinese bandits had looted the mission and murdered the Rev. R. Heber Goldsworthy, of Bristol, England. Chinese Pleased at Success

Although it was believed almost certain that the Japanese would

not halt until they captured Hankow once they crossed the river, observers believed that the Japanese command would prefer to end the costly war if China would agree to Tokyo's demands. On the other hand, Chinese and foreign circles at Hongkong said it was unlikely that Chinese officials would be willing to talk peace at present in view. of the relatively successful defense of the Lung-hai and Tientsin - Nanking railway fronts. . Peace moves were being made here and in Hongkong, reportedly with British and Italian support,

Tokyo Denies Naval Talks

TOKYO, March 9 (U. P.).—The Foreign Office spokesman today denied reports in London that the naval situation was being discussed informally by British and Japanese officials in London and Tokyo.

Col. Batista Alleges

Hints at Intervention

HAVANA, March 9 (U. P.).—Col. Fulgencio Batista, Cuba’s “strong man,” charged today that leaders in a plot to assassinate him had sought support -of - Army and Navy officers by .arguing that unless he was removed from power, the country would face intervention by a foreign | power. a Unofficial sources expressed belief that the power referred to was the United States.

Polish Minister Toasted in Italy

ROME, March 9 (U. P.).—Foreign Minister Count Galeazzo Ciano of Italy and Josef Beck, Foreign Minister of Poland, exchanged toasts and expressions of mutual esteem last night at a dinner in Minister Beck’s honor at the Military Club. Minister Beck recognized Italian conquest of Ethiopia.

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Hungarian Premier Seeks New Cabinet

BUDAPEST, Hungary, March 9 (U. P.) —Premier Kalman de Duranyi resigned today, but: was requested by Admiral Nicholas Horthy, regent, to form a new government of national concentration.

Rebels Claim

Loyalists Desert

HENDAYE, March 9 (U, P.).— The Rebel reports reaching here today said that large numbers of

Loyalist troops were deserting Government lines on the Teruel front.

The contents of each of these boxes was once a . man. The photo shows part of an awesome procession leaving a Japanese troopship with 450 small

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Refuse German Demands; dical Murders Described

against China.

white boxes, each containing the ashes of a Japanese soldier who lost his life in Japan’s campaign

F.D.R. TO STUDY RAIL PROBLEMS

Minority Congressmen Hit Naval Bill as Step to ‘Quarantine.’

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tion, plotting and neglect of duty hurtling about the Board for a week, on Friday. Chairman Arthur E. Morgan directed most of the fire against his two associates. Yestérday Senator Norris (Ind. Neb.), TVA Act author, asserted in a Senate speech that Dr. Morgan was prompted by jealousy.

Victory Predicted For Naval Bill

Times Special WASHINGTON. March 9.—The Administration’s $1,121,546,000 naval construction bill will steam onto the House floor tomorrow for its first major engagement, with every indication of victory. In the 12 hours of debate a small but articulate minority will open fire from both sides of the floor. A minority report just issued by four House: Naval Affairs Committee members—Reps. Brewster (R. Me), Church (R. 11), Cole (R. N. Y) and Shannon (D. Mo.) —indicates that the attack will concentrate on charges that: 1. This is a diplomatic, not a national-defense program. Circumstances, they say, indicate that the bill originated not‘ with the Navy Department but with a White House desire to implement the President's “quarantine” or collective-security policy. . 2 > 2. The bill authorizes three new

‘75 miliion dollars battleships when

the Navy has not yet asked funds to build three previously authorized. 3. It limits naval aircraft to 3000, while England has just launched a program for 12,000 planes. The minority declines to comment on the issue of planes vs. battleships, since “the committee refused to secure even in executive session the pertinent information as to the results of bombing tests.” 4. The bill fails to “give Congressional expression to the almost universal desire for a disarmament conference.”

PERSHING CONTINUES GAINS TUCSON, Ariz, March 9 (U. P.. --Gen. John J. Pershing, commander of the American Expeditionary Forces during the World War, showed definite improvement today in his fight against heart and kidney ailments, his physicians reported.

Edward Eikman

The list of candidates for the of Juvenile Court was increased to Attorney Edward C. Eikman that he

Enters Race

For Juvenile Court Judgeship

Democratic nomination for judge four today with announcement of would make the race.

Others in the race are Judge John F. Geckler, incumbent; Municipal Court Judge Wilfred Bradshaw, supported by the Juvenile Court Committee, and Homer J. Sandusky. Seeking the Republican nomination are William H. Remy. backed by the committee, and Har-

Twelve candidates have filed with Secretary of State August Mueller for nominations for State Representative. None were from Marion County. Democrats filing were Charles H. Bartley, Jasper, for Dubois and Martin Counties; Byron Radabaugh, Marion, for Grant and Blackford Counties; Thurman A. Hopper, Walton, for Cass County; I. Emory Carter, Fairmount, for Grant County; Leroy Smith, Lebanon, for Boone County, and Edward H. Stein, Bloomfield, Speaker of the House in the last session. Republicans: Frank T. Millis, Campbellsburg, for Orange and Washington Counties; Calvin M. Koontz, South Whitley, for Kosciusko County; Roy binson, Terre Haute, for Vigo County; aude Cline, Huntington, for Huntington County; Charles DeLoss Hardesty, Hammond, for Lake County, and Herbert H. Evans, Neycast e, for Henry County.

File for Committeemen

Five Democrats and six Republicans filed at the County Clerk’s office this morning, all for precinct committeemen, except Walter Bradford Jr., who entered the race for the Democratic nomination - for Wayne Township assessor.

Supreme Court justice to succeed himself." Judge Shake was appointed to the high court Jan. 4 to succeed Judge Walter C. Treanor, who resigned to accept appointment on the United State Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago. *

Mr. Eikman’s candidacy is ached.

by a- committee of 50, with Dr. Thomas H. Walsh as chairman. The candidate is a native of Hancock County, was graduated from Cen-

tral Normal School and Indiana.

Law School and taught in grade and high schools six years. He has practiced law in Indianapolis since 1906 and in 1914 was elected State Senator from Hancock, Fayette and Rush Counties.

Air Hitch Hiker Is Held After Trip From City

DAYTON, O., March 9 (U. P.).— John Henry Hagaman, 23, Pittsburgh newsboy who stowed away on an airliner from Indianapolis to Dayton, was held by police today, but air line officials said he would not be prosecuted. Hagaman was mei by a “reception committee” of detectives last night when the plane landed here. The young man said he was trying to reach his mother whom he believed might have been endangered by last week’s floods at Van Nuys, Cal. He hid in the plane’s washroom at Indianapolis. He found out later that the plane was going east instead of west. “The passengers were scared at

‘| first,” Hagaman said. “They seemed

to think that I had a bomb or something.” He said he went to Indianapolis by freight. train and hitch-hiking. “That was too slow,” he said. “I thought I might as well take a plane.” :

SENATOR DAVIS PAYS TRIBUTE TO SGRIPPS

Lauds Late Publisher's Civil Service Defense.

WASHINGTON, March 9 (U. P), —In a vigorous defense of the Civil Service System, Senator Davis (R. Pa.) today paid tribute to the late Robert Paine Scripps as a loyal friend of Civil Service Administration. “While we are considering high standards of public service,” Senator, Davis said, in’ an attack upon the. Governmental reorganization bill, “the passing of Robert Paine Scripps deserves consideration. “Here was a man whose constant thought was concerned with the use of his publishing establishment as an agency of general welfare. : “The principle of the merit system had no more loyal friend than Robert P.: Scripps. In season and out of season he kept hammering away at this theme. “Give light and the people will find their own way’ was his motto. The enlightened editorial policy of his papers has done much to promote the principles of constitutional government and an increasing realization of the worth of the individual. ; “I feel personally indebted to this public spirited citizen for his untiring emphasis on social responsibilities of government and industry.”

BOB BURNS

. OLLYWOOD, Say. S. March 9.—I know people often’ wonder how the producers can get everything in the picture so authentic. I know one producer who wanted to make a hill-billy picture ' / so he went down

to Arkansas and stayed with one family back in the mountains for two months. When he left, he told the old farmer why he had stayed there and he says, “I stayed with you because you've got such a perfect hillbilly dialect.”

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‘PRICE OF MILK

Distributors Say Cut in Payments to Producers + Is Necessary.

Indianapolis distributors have told the Indiana Milk Control Board that they must be allowed to pay milk producers less in order to retain the present 12 cents a quart retail price.

Producers’ representatives, agreeing that an increase in retail price would lower consumption, asked the State Board at a hearing yesterday to fix a fair producers’ selling price, but not to penalize them for inefficiencies of the present Indianapolis distribution system. . All interested parties have five days to file briefs, after which the Board is scheduled to issue an order. Specifically, the distributors asked that the price they now pay producers for milk of 4 per cent butterfat content be reduced from $2.54 to $2.42 per hundredweight.

Dairy Costs Increase

Pointing out that dairies serving 50 per cent of the local market showed increased costs, C. Winfield Hunt, secretary of Indianapolis Milk Council, Inc., a distributors organization, said: “With the dairies, it is either a case of buying the milk cheaper or going to the consumer for more

| money. If we raise. the resale price,

down will’ go consumption.” He said that present efforts fo control prices. had. resulted in an increase in the quality of milk coming into the Indianapolis area. George H. Whiteside, R. R. 12, Box 497, asked {4f a more efficient distribution, system would not wipe out the present losses suffered by dairies. Mr. Hunt replied that the efficiently operated plants were showing losses and declared: “We are not asking for the price reduction to producers which the inefficient dairies would like to see adopted.” :

Want Stable Market

J. D. Littleton, representative of the Indianapolis Dairy Council, a producer organization, and Local Milk Committee chairman, said he

felt the Board would be able to fix

a fair price. He said producers

‘he represented were interested in

maintaining a stable retail market here. Testimony also was given on re-

tail milk prices in the following.

neighboring cities: Louisville, 14 cents; .St. Louis, 14.6 cents; Cincinnati,; . 13 cents; Columbus, 125 cents, and Chicago and Detroit 13 cents.

WORKER HAS HUGE SAVINGS

SAN FRANCISCO, March 9 (U. P.).—When Michael Flapley, WPA worker, was injured while working on a WPA project and taken to a hospital, $1429 was found in his clothing. He declared it was all savings from his WPA wages.

FORTS TOPAY RANSOM FAILED

FATHER ADMITS

Police Are Believed Ready to Enter Levine Case, In 13th Day. *

NEW YORK, March 9 (U. P.)~—A police patrol boat was sent out to search New York harbor in the vicinity of Ft. Hamilton, Brooklyn, today after reports were received that the body of a boy had been seen floating in that

area. Police said if a body were found an immediate effort would be made to determine whether it was that of Peter Levine, 12-year-old New Rochelle school boy kidnaped Feb. 24.

NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y., March 9 (U. P.).—Murray Levine, whose 12-year-old son, Peter, was kidnaped 13 days ago, admitted today that Fefforts to deliver the $30,000 ransom demanded by the boy's abductors has failed. “There has been no ransom payment,” he told reporters who telephoned his home. “Any report of

that is incorrect.” ‘Mr. Levine's statement was interpreted to mean that the kidnapers had not responded to his reiterated | appeals, by press and radio, that they renew the contact made last week after the ransom note was received. The anxious father refused to answer any specific questions concerning his efforts to get in touch with the abductors. “There is nothing new,” he said, and hung up. ; . Activity around the Mr. Levine home strengthened the belief that Levine’s attempts to contact the kidnapers were becoming increasingly desperate. From time to time men apparently living in the Levine home would emerge from the house, peer into automobiles parked in the vicinity, scan passing cars and return. It was believed the men, whose identifies were not learned, were seeking some sign from the holders of the boy. Meanwhile, official beltef that the boy might be dead and impatience over police delay in entering tne case, was growing among Westchester County and New Rochelle authorities. Mr. Levine kept constant vigil beside two telephones in his home. Only his continued refusal to answer questions could be thken as any indication that a break might be imminent, During a telephone conference with newspapermen last night, Mr. Levine was asked if there was “anything new.” “Well,” he replied, “I am told to tell you there is nothing new.” He refused to explain what he meant, and appealed again to veporters and photographers to remain away from the vicinity of his ome. -

BAKER LEADS HOWARD 2-1IN INDORSEMENTS

Barrett Heads Race for ~ Vice Presidency.

Final unofficial totals of indorsements received .in the nomination of candidates for office in the International Typographical Union were announced here today by Woodruff Randolph, secretary-treas-urer. / : Claude M. Baker, San Francisco, received 478 indorsements for president. Charles P. Howard, president since 1926 and present secretary of the C. I. O. received 204. Leading in the contest for first vice president was Francis G. Barrett, New York, with 365. Alfred J. Whittle, New Rochelle, received 332. For second vice president John J. Conley, Fort Worth, Tex., had 460. Clyde M. Mills of Washington had 241. For secretary-treasurer, Mr. Randolph received 426. Harry B. Schaudt, Chicago, had 280. ' The union election to choose from the nominees will be held May 25.

ee ‘POPE HONORS AL SMITH

WASHINGTON, March 9 (U. PJ). ~The Apostolic - Delegation today was informed from Vatican City that Alfred E. Smith, former New York Governor and 1928 Presidential candidate, has been made a

papal chamberlain of the cape and sword. &

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The new Russet is just around the corner from our old location.

QUALITY foods and good cooking are the prime considerations with Russet patrons, and economy interests

Corp oration ‘Autos Lose Exemption to City Traffic Fines

Open Hereafter to Usual Penalty for Overtime Parking.

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when she ran into the side of a bug at E. Washington St. and Emerson Ave. * Kenneth Shelton, 7, of 1226 Pleasant Run Blvd., was hurt when he ran into-the side of an auto in the 700 block Shelby St. Both were treated at City Hospital. Mrs. Vera Weidlich, 41, of 59 W. Fall Creek Blvd. was hurt slightly when the car she was driving struck another at Illinois and 22d Sts. State Police made the arrests for violation of the directional signal law. Those arrested were Albert Gray, 43, of 2113 Avondale St., and D. Jasper Busch, Greencastle. . Busch was convicted in Municipal Court and ordered to pay $22. He was taken to County Jail until his Greencastle business partner reached court with the money. The Accident Prevention Bureau in a report to Police Chief Morrissey said that 652 traffic accidents occurred here this year up until March 5. Fifteen were killed and 262 injured. During the period, 2175 persons were arrested on 2705 charges, with 2617 convictions on the charges. Ninety-five were arrested on

Seattle Labor Given Warning By New Mayor

SEATTLE, Wash., March 9 (U.P). —Arthur B. Langlie, who was elected Mayor yesterday in what was described as a popular revolt against the City’s labor-political machine, said today that he would remain impartial on the labor question. “I am not going to run a crusade against labor,” he said. “But it is up to labor to clean its own house. Labor will not be permitted to step on the toes of innocent persons.” Mr. Langlie, a 38-year-old lawyer and City Councilman for the past three years, defeated Lieut. Gov. Victor A. Meyers in yesterday’s election. Latest returns from the City’s 508 precincts .gave him 79,997 votes to Mr. Meyers’ 48,114. On June 6, Mr. Langlie will succeed Mayor F. Dore, the ally of Dave Beck, head of the powerful Teamsters’ Union, who dominated City politics for several years.

Democrats Win

Kansas City Primary

KANSAS CITY, Mo. March 9 (U. P.).—The city Democratic machine rolled up better than a 2 to 1 plurality over opposing coalition candidates yesterday in the municipal primary. The run-off election will be held March 29. Mayor Bryce B. Smith, candidate for re-election, received 85,984 of the 124218 votes cast and Col. Frederick: E. Written, his coalition opponent collected 38,234. Municipal Judge Thomas V. Holland, running for re-election, led the Democratic ticket with 86,360 votes.

'| ing totaled 441.

‘charges of driving while drunk and 57 convicted. Convictions for speed

Ten Are Injured in Head-0On Collision

FRANKFORT, March 9 (U! P.) = Ten persons were injured, six'serie ‘ously, when two cars collided head on today a mile north of Michigan town on Road 29. Eight of the ine jured were brought to a Frankfort hospital in three ambulances. Those ‘in the ‘hospital were. Ray Johnson, Max Caldwell, Wayne Gaylord, Edward Shure and Walter Goff, all of Forest, Ind.,-and Mrs, Riley Sanders, her son, William, 10, and her aunt, Mrs. Mary Beougher, all of Kirklin, ‘Ind. “ili Also ‘injured but not treated at the hospital were Riley Sanders and a daughter, Annabelle. re

SERVICES FOR CIVIC LEADER SET FRIDAY,

Walter F. Reimer, who died yese terday after a brief illness, will be buried at Crown Hill following funeral services at the WwW. Moore Funeral Parlor at 10:30 a. m. Friday. He was 48. President of the E. Michigan St. Civic League, Mr. Reimer also was active in the Indianapolis Electric League. He was born in Indianapolis and operated an electrical contracte ing business here 20 years Survivors are his wife, Martha L. mother, Mrs. Fred E. Reimer; sisters, Mrs. Gertrude Mitchum, Mrs, Hazel Fleener and Mrs. Alga Crease ger, all of Indianapolis. —

POLICE FAIL TOFIND MISSING TECH YOUTH

Police today reported they had found trace of Kenneth Helton, 11, ch High School senior who disappeared from his home on Middle Drive, Woodruff Place, Feb. 27, His mother, Mrs. Kathryn Helton, had ' told police he left his home, saying he would “see a friend” in the neighborhood. He has not been heard from since. Investigation in Logansport, where the youth had expressed a Sesire to visit relatives, was fruite ess. ;

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