The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-07-19
Times Wcshin0ton Bureau,
1929 Mem York Arenue

testimony in the recent Pennsyl-
vania primary investigation in an
ticipation of the prospective contest
to unseat William S. Ware. winner
of the 100000 campaign. Re-
publican senator's. some of whom
will defend Wares right to his seat
in the event he is elected next fall,
privately admit that Wares ousting
Is a foregone conclusion.
The Philadelphia Congressman and
his friends spent sS00,114 for his
nomination. Senator George Whar-
ton Pepper and his hackers expended
s1,s04,974, or Smore than twice as
much. Expenditures in behalf of
Governor Clifford Pinchot totaled
$1SS, 4S9.
Truman H. Newberry spent $685.
600 in Michigan and the Senate, In
a resolution, termed this sum
inimical to sound policy the honor
and dignity of the Senate, and the
perpetuity of the American Govern
ment. Vare's outlay was more than
four times that of Newberry.
Wares Plea
In testimony before the commit
tee Wares defense was a plea that
he was virtually unknown outside OF
Philadelphia, except unfavoEably be-
cause of his association with the
Philadelphia organization which
bears his name; that he was con-
fronted with the excessive use of
money by his opponents and there
fore he had had to spend great
deal.
In the absence Of legislation fix
ing the limit of costs in primary
camuaign, the Senate, which is the
sole Judge Of the qualification OF It's
members, might have accepted this
excuse. Senators say, but for sew
eral circumstances which Indicate
improper use OF money and hidden
contributions by undisclosed per-
sons.
High spots in the testimony which
Senator's are preparing to use
against Ware follow:
1. The Philadelphia organization
which rolled up a vote Of 100000 for
Ware: 1000 for Pepper. and $4,000
for Governor Pinehot. In some vot-
ing districts .yare's opponents did
not get a vote. whereas Ware got
800 and 400. Ware. defending his
organization, insisted that itS abil-
ity to dominate so overwhelmingly
us based on service to the people
He added, 1--WE try to help deserv'
l.
Realty Man Involved
2. Total contributions OF $125,00O
by Albert N. Greenfield. Philadel-
phia's largest real estate operator,
who also is realty adviser for Phila-
delphia public utilities. Greenfield
obtained 100000 of the s125.OOO
from banks on notes which Ware
signed jointly with him. Greenfield
asserted that these were mere 'ac-
commodation notes" and that
Wares signature was required be-
cause he, Greenfield. was an officer
Of the banks from which the loans
were made. He personally paid the
notes, Greenfield asserted. Senators
questioned Greenfield sharply and
extensively.
3. Failure of Thomas Cunning
ham, Philadelphia, treasurer of the
State Republican committee and
clerk of the court OF sessions. to
answer a subpoena before the com.
mittee adjourned. Cunningham con.
tributed $4,000 to the Ware fund. it
was testified. When Senators sought
his explanation he disappeared.
Through an attorney he has just in.
formed the committee he is willing
to testify when wanted.
Alleged Bride
4. The alleged offer of a bride to
Magistrate Francis x. OConnor,
Philadelphia. to withdraw from the
race for Congress and drop his OPP
position to Ware. O'Connor told re-
porters the day Of the primary that
he had been offered $4,000 to
$780, 900 and also future political
preference. On the witness stand he
twice denied accuracy of the report.
Three reporters insisted he had made
the statement, as did Senator George
Wharton Pepper.
According to Peppers testimony
OConnor told him the following
story: O'Connor had met Ware and
Greenfield by appointment and Ware,
20 whom he had not spoken for
three years, greeted him cordially
End welcomed him into the fold.
Ware then said, "Well, am running
for the Senate and I don't want to
talk too much. but whatever Green
dheld says goes and am going"
Ware left the. room and Greenfield
said to O'Connor, Now, Frank,
don't be a damn fool. Come along
with us. There will be something
in 1t for you--$75,O 900 in cash"
O'Connor said the premise OF election
as sheriff also was made.
Cited to United States Attorney
Because of the discrepancy be.
tween O'Connor's testimony and that
of Pepper and the reporters, the
committee has cited the entire tes-
timony to the United States attor-
ney for the District of Columbia,
suggesting that he take such action
against O'Connor as he deems
proper.
5. Thomas S. Watson, Sr., treas
urer Of the Ware campaign commit
tee. coal dealer, and an Office
holder. contributed $4,000 to the
Ware fund in cash. His daily bust
ness receipts are 5000 to $500, he
testified. but despite this he took the
money out Of his safe, where it had
been accommodating" Watson,
through a two-hour cross.examina-
ton by Senator Reed of Missouri