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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-08-22
Al to Take Over Command
of Democratic Forces
of U. S. Tonight.
CITY GAY WITH COLOR
Striking Contrast to Scene
of Nominees Arrival rs
Years Ago.
BY THOMAS L. STOKES
United Press staff CORRESPONDENT

ALBANY, N. Y. Aug. 22-The
man who came to this city twenty
five years ago, unheralded and
known only as "A1'' Smith, a slender
young fellow with the tang of the
Bowery, in his speech, will take COM
mand tonight of the Democratic
forces of the Nation.
An East Side boy who has at
tanned high political success, he vii
stand in proof of the American ro-
mantle legend-a hero plucked from
one of those old-fashioned plays in
which he delighted to act as a young
man. In those days he usually was
picked for the villain. Tonight he
will be the hero.
Striking Contrast in Scene
Governor Alfred E. Smith, the
Democratic nominee, will see a
striking contrast as he stands be-
fore the vast throng and looks down
brightly lighted State ST., fluttering
with banners, and recalls a young
man who trudged up the same
street, dark and forbidding, one cold
January night, twenty-five years
ago, to take up his duties as an as
semblyman.
He probably will remember an in
cident Of that night. When he saw
the then Governor Benjamin B.
Odell, who came on the same train
with him from New York, step into
a sleigh and wrap fur robes about
him. he turned to his companion,
Tommy Caughlan, and said:
That's the job for me"
Throngs Reach City
There was an atmosphere of the
county fair on Governors day
about the town today, as thousands
more came by automobile, train and
boat to join the thousands already
here in milling about the streets
and about the grounds before the
domeless capital where most of
them will have to stand tonight to
hear the Governors address.
Union station was a panorama of
special trains, more than twenty Of
them arriving this morning.
During the day, the Governor
turned his attention to the future,
discussing his speaking tour, which
will begin soon after Labor day
with party leaders-John j. Ras-
kob, chairman of the national COM
mittee; his running-mate, Senator
Joseph T. Robinson of Arkansas;
Senator Key Pittman, Nevada;
Senator Peter G. Gerry, Rhode Is
land, chairman of the advisory COM
mittee; Senator Pat Harrison, Mis-
sissippi, who will largely direct the
southern campaign; Senator Harry
B, Hawes. Missouri, western man
ager, and others.
Broadcast Speech
The crowd will begin to seek
places to stand long before the noti-
f1cation ceremonies are scheduled.
1t has been estimated that at least
100000 will be massed in the park
about the capitol and in the streets
leading away. According to an Of
fetal estimate made last night 144,-
600 can get within this area.
Governor Smiths acceptance
speech, which is expected to begin
about 6:45, will be preceded by an
address of welcome by Mayor John
B. Tacher, Albany. and the notif1ca-
ton speech of Senator Key Pitt
man, of Nevada. Broadcasting will
begin with Senator Pittman's ad-
dress. Raskob will preside.
Approximately ninety stations
are in the radio hook-up for
the notification and acceptance
sOeecheS
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-08-22
MACHINE GUNS MISS TWO
CAPTIVES IN LIQUOR FIGHT

chine guns. Although bullets moved
grass at the roadside, neither of the
Pattersons was struck. After a few
minutes, battle, the three surren-
dered to their foes and the Patter-
sons were permitted to return to
their trucks and drive away.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-08-22

CHE forget She tried find
happiness easily
mature wild impulses still
trip to Havana by boat made her forget her worries but it
this trip that she met Richard.
The entire of life changed
reaped the whIlwind."
Whrlwind life
come back again brought her the the world Of hap
pneSS
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-08-22

Arrests, all on Vagfancy
charges, which provoked the
Worley-W feud on tactics
of professional bondsmen
we're:
Homer Wright, 27, 1929 N. Ala
bama ST., alleged leader Of Louis
vile (Ky0 liquor ring affiliated with
a Chicago syndicate, for whom, it
is believed. the machine gun fire
which killed Shannon was intended.
James Walker, "a, Michigan Ho-
tel, member of Wright's "gang" and
intimate friend Of the slain Shan
non.
Mrs. Anil Walker, %, wife Of
James Walker, Michigan Hotel.
Miss Mary Ryan, 80, Of Kansas
City, arrested with the Walkers at
the Michigan Hotel.
Donald Hunt, %, of Detroit, ar
rested at the Roosevelt Hotel, an
alleged member of the Wright
crowd. The cases today were con-
tinued until Sept. IL.
Within three hours after the ar
rest of Wright and the two women,
5000 bond each had been provided
for their release. Donald Under
wood, ex-convict and professional
bondsman, and William F. Rathert,
653 Middle Dr., Woodruff Place,
brother and business partner of City
Councilman Paul E. Rathert, signed
Wright's bond, and the two, with
Sand Weist. proprietor of deli
catessen store on Market St.,
signed the bonds for the women.
Threaten BlOw-Up.
Underwood and other bondsmen
next moved to obtain the release Of
Walker on a similar bond. But
Lieutenant Simon got wind Of what
was going on and ordered the bond
increased to $4,000
When Chief Worley was informed
he ordered Walkers bond boosted
to $4,000 and fixed a like amount
on Hunt when he was caught. Both
men remained in Jail today.
Worley called Judge Wetter by
phone Tuesday night to demonstrate
vigorously against his approval Of
the bonds.
Judge, don't you know that there
will be a big blow-up about this
thing some of these days?" Worley
said he asked Wetter Don't you
know that one of the signers of
these bonds is a professional bonds
man and an ex-convict and that by
permitting these bonds to be signed
you have hampered police investiga-
ton of the Shannon murder?"
Judge Wetter today said, "A
mans constitutional rights must be
respected. They can't keep anybody
in jail just to satisfy somebody's
whim. I absolutely insisted on
good substantial bond signed ny
reputable citizens"
Admits Expecting Profit
Rathert admitted he expected to
be paid for signing the bonds. He
admitted he didn't know" the
prisoners, but explained:
"You know how it is. A customer
of our grocery at ISL S. Meridian
st. knew these people and asked
me to sign the bonds"
Underwood was the customer,
Rathert admitted, insisting he didn't
want "to be involved in this kind
of a thing any more than I have
to. I'd rather be kept out of this
particular case"
did you receive pay for signing
the bonds of these three people?"
he was asked.
mo, but I expected to. Under
wood always split the fee with me.
He came to my store and said. Bill,
there are some people locked up on
a vagrancy charge whose bond I
want you to sign-it has been o. KID
by Judge Wetter.
"He had asked me to sign bonds
before and no person had skipped.
I know these people are bad actors,
but they are too well known to the
police to skip"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-08-22
Boards Lion

William Hawkins, 48, of 954
N. Pershing Ave, told police
today that he slept with a gun
under his pillow for protection
and some darn" thief walked
in and stole it while he was
sleeping.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-08-22
VETS WIN VERIFIED
Democrat Is Victor in Ohio
Primary.
Bv United Press

DIV UWTItU fTto5
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug 22.-The
official count in the State pri-
mary election held Aug. IA today
gave the Democratic short-term
United States senatorial nominal
ton to Graham P. Hunt, Cincinnati
dry modiflcationist.
Hunt defeated Senator Cyrus G.
Locher. Cleveland dry, by the slim
majority Of 757.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-08-22
Missions Session Opens

BIZ Times Special
WINONA LAKE, Ind, Aug. 22.-
Three-day conference of the Inter-
national Union of Gospel Missions
opened here today in connection
with the annual Bible conference
This evening a mass meeting will be
held in the Billy Sunday tabernacle
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-08-22
CONSULATE is BOMBED
Italian ENJOYS in Belgium Escape
Blast.
Bv United Press

BU Untted Press
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Aug. a.
The Italian consulate at Liege was
damaged badly by a bomN explosion
at IL o'clock Tuesday night. No
casualties were reported.
Both the Italian consul and VICE
consul we're absent at the time Of
the explosion.
Authorities believed the bombing
was the work of anti-fascists, seek
ing revenge against an Italian spy
living in Laege.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-08-22

"TTOW do men like Governor
H Jackson get by, anyway?
MY love for the memory of
Debs makes this State a sort Of
Holy Land and I hate to see it in
the hands of such people as jack
son and your two United States
Senators, who are perfect exam
Piles of the political four-fiusher."
After he had spoken at the hall,
an aged man with a huge white
mustache approached Thomas and
shook his hand.
You are a worthy successor to
Gene, the old man said.
THAT is the finest tribute that
could be paid to man." was the
candidates reply.
Thomas was accompanied here
by August Claessens, professor in
the Rand School of Social Science,
New York City, and McAllister
Coleman, labor journalist and the
publicity man for the Socialist
campaign.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-08-22
TWO DIE IN HOTEL FIRE
BIZ United Press

Firemen Killed Fighting Blaze at
Saginaw, Mich.
BIZ United Press
SAGINAW, Mich, Aug. 22.-Two
firemen were killed, two were over
come by smoke. and bell boy was
injured there last night in a fire
which badly damaged the Benjamin
Franklin Hotel here. Damage was
estimated at $75,000
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-08-22
HONOR SACCO, VANzETTI
Radicals of Country to Observe
Death Anniversary.

BIZ United Press
BOSTON, Aug. 22.-Even in death
the magic names of Sacco and Van
zetti have sounded clarion call
and Thursday supporters OF their
lost cause will meet in many Ameri-
car cities to honor the memory Of
the famous Italians on the first an
niversary of their execution as muir
derers.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-08-22
ACCUSES B0OTLEGGER
Prisoner Says Negro Sold Him
Whisky, Then Slugged Him.

Jess W. Addison, 81, who lives near
Ohio and Spring Sts., had bad
night and today faces charges Of
drunkenness. He told police that
Tuesday afternoon a Negro bootz
logger look him to 817 Fowler St.,
sold him some whisky and then
slugged him and robbed him of
$1750 Police found no one at the
Fowler st address, but few pieces
of furniture were there.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-08-22
DOG BITES CURIOUS BOY
Lad Peeks Through Fence; Canine
Nips His Nose.

Erenst Peterson, Jr., 6, 1920 Pleas
ant ST., walking down an alley with
his daddy this morning, displayed
boyish interest in the barking of a
dog behind a high board fence.
Ernest scampered to a big knot
hole, peered through, chubby nose
protruding.
The dog barked, lunged, bit
Ernest's nose.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-08-22
Shocked!
Socialist Chief DepIoreS
Wave of Tyranny in
DebS' State.

"TNDIANA is incredible" is what
i Norman Thomas, New York
City, 44-year-old Princeton gradu-
ate, former Presbyterian preacher
and s'0w Socialist candidate for
President of the United States.
chose to term the Hoosier State
while here to address his party
members Tuesday night.
This tall, slender, black and
gray-haired native of Marion,
Ohio, home of the late President
Harding, combines the voice OF
preacher, the brow of an idealist
and the jaw of Gene Tunney in
such a manner that even his
enemies are impressed.
He has a cause for which he left
the pulpit and he never tires of
talking about it. That is why he
invited newspaper men to his
room at the Hotel Washington
Tuesday night, following his ad-
dress at K. of P. Hall, and talked
while he packed his travelling bag
to leave for Toledo, Ohio. where
he speaks tonight
n
"VXTHAT is the matter with In
wv diana ?" he asked and pro-
seeded to answer his own question.
Why, this State has the long
distance record for officials that
are or ought to be in jail.
1T is difficult for an outsider to
imagine a commonwealth that will
stand for a Governor whose only
claim to remaining outside prison
walls in the statute of limita-
ton. Why, his only plea was that
the people didn't find out that he
did wrong soon enough.
Post Civil War conditions, illit-
eracy and racial problems offer
some explanation for Ku-Klux
Klan tyranny in the south. But in
Indiana one expected better
things. Yet this State became the
most shocking example of Klan
tyranny and so far as / know it is
still dominated by the same group
that put a jackson in the Cover
nor's chair and Arthur Robinson
in the Senate.
Indiana is outstanding now for
one thing-apathy in the face of
proved political corruption. Isn't
that a fine record for a State
which has produced a mass Of
American literature and the great
humanitarian figure of Eugene V.
Defs.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-09
UpSHAW "EGGED" DURING
MISSISSIPPI ADDRESS
Georgia Congressman Not Struck BY
Missiles But Others on
Platform Are Hit

Jackson. Miss. Oct. 3 R-Denied
use of Poindexter Park by Mayor
Walter A. Scott. former Congress
man William D. Upshaw Of Georgia
delivered one Of series of ad-
dresses in opposition to Governor
Alfred f. Smith. on property Of
Jackson church last night, and re-
ceived an egg shower.
Mr.. upshaw was not struck by
the missiles, but others near him
we're. including Mrs. T. 8. Ward.
whose husband has offered 500 re-
ward for the name OF the thrower:
George Horroh. member OF the
Kinds county democratic executive
committee. challenged the guilty
person to meet him face to face.
Frequently. during the address Of
Mr.. Upshaw. persons in the audi
ence shouted "Hurrah for Al
Smith"
Mr.. Upshaw told his audience he
Is a democrat Of the south who
will not follow my party into the
White House under the leadership
Of Tammany Hall" Upshaw added
that Smith Is not ftted morally nor
spiritually" to lead the nation.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-09
Many Speakers On
Political Matters

New York. Oct. ? R-Pclitical
speakers on the radio tonight IN
clude:
Republican
Major General James G. Harbord.
metropolitan chairman of the finance
committee. at 7:16 p. m. over
WABC and ~ affiliated stations.
Governor Fisher Of Pennsylvania
from Philadelphia at $50 p. m. over
WABC and ~ affiliated stations OF
the Columbia chain.
Louis Cochin. candidate for state
senate. 18th district, at 3 p. m. over
WABC.
Democratic
Mrs. ]. Ramsey Reese. New York
county parole commissioner, at Z p.
m. over WIZ and WHAM.
Representative David J. O'Connell
of Brooklyn ut p. m. over wD0H.
Actors. Authors and Artists Club
For smith-Mrs. Minnie Nal1ern
Fiske, Augustus Thomas. Raymond
Hitchcock and Willie Ceilisr at II
p. m. over wABC and IT, Ceauabaa
chain Of ~ statieaA
(Tfmss gives afe eoseesD etaA-
! aarA).
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-09
LENIENCY TO Be ASKED
OF CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR
This Is Now Sole Hope For Saving
Hickman-Supreme Court
Fight Abandoned.

Washington, Oct. > R,-Efforts to
obtain from 4 justice OF the supreme
court an appeal for William Edward
Hickman. at Los Angeles under SEN
tence OF death for the murder of
Marian Parker. we're abandoned here
today after counsel for Hickman had
vainly urged Justices Butler and
Holmes to permit the case to be
brought up.
Efforts will be made to obtain a
commutation Of sentence from the
governor Of California as the last
hope of saving the life Of Hickman
whose execution date 10 October 10
Jerome Walsh of Kansas City. and
his associate. Richard H. Cantillon
Of Los Angeles. Hickman's counsel
will leave Washington this after.
noon. They have sent a telegram
to the governor of California asking
for a hearing.
i feel that my associate and my.
self have done all possible for ou1
client and we have exhausted ever,
possible legal remedy" said Walsh
We will now urge the governor Il
commute the sentence"
Walsh yesterday interviewed Jus
tices Van Devanter. Brandeis ant
Sutherland. urging each to gran
him an appeal, insisting that Hick
man had not received n fair trial.
Today he and his associate called
upon Justice Butler but found hin
as unwilling a. the other justices Il
bring up the case. Failing In Al
appointment to zee Justice Stone
Walsh and Cantillon put the case be
fore Justice Holmes. who also re
fused 10 interfere.
Walsh then decided It would b.
useless to see the other four mem
bers Of the court
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-09
'BOSSY' STARTS WORK
IN LAUNDRY OF JAIL
Presence of "HizzOner" al
Tubs Spurs Laborers
to New Vigor

Salem. Mass. Oct. 3 (UP)-With
the fatalistc attitude of a house
wife doing her Monday wash.
"Bossy" Gillis, incarcerated mayor
Of Newburyport, went to work in
the laundry of Salem Jail today.
His assignment to the laundry
climaxed diligent search by Dep
uty Sheriff Edward P Carlin for
something which would be tanta-
mount to the hard labor" men,
toned in connection with "Bossy's'
two-month sentence.
Somewhat bored after five days
Imprisonment. during which he had
spent most of his time reading
newspapers and eating fruit and
other delicacies. the mayor accept
ed the assignment as a welcome re-
lief from lonely hours in his bare
cell.
Turning the crank of the washing
machine wringer came easy to his
honor. for frequently he had turned
the cranks Of the pumps at the un-
authorized gasoline filing station
that got him into trouble.
Honored by this latest addition ia
their ranks. other laundry laborers
went about their tasks with fresh
vim and vigor. and Jail authorities
noted an almosts immediate inn
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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-09
LEGIONNAIRES March
IN annual PARADE
| Celebrate 40 Years After
in San Antonio With
58 Bands

San Antonio, Tex. Oct. 3 R-
Thousands of veterans Of the World
War celebrated their ten years aft
err" by marching through the streets
of San Antonio today in the an
nual American Legion parade.
The streets they traversed are, the
streets many Of them skylarked
upon more than q decade ago when
they we're preparing for the front
line trenches In France. Before
them the conquista dores tramped
the same streets and the reviewing
stand was set up In front of the
Alamo. where Texas greatest heroes
lost their lives.
Flags OF six nations. whose SOL
diers have held those streets. decor
ated the course of the parade. In
addition to the dag Of the conquis.
tadores. the Jesuits and the Fran
ciscans. who first planted 4 nag IN
this soil, there were Maximilian'i
French flag. the Mexican nag Of
Santa Anna, the Lone Star Of the
Texas republic. the Stars and Bars
of the Confederacy and the Stars
and Stripes. .....-
Music from IS Legion bands and
drum and bugle corps from a num-
ber of local bands and from sew
eral Mexican musical organizations
set the cadence for the march
Leading and directing the parade
was Colonel Beaumont Buck. one Of
Texas most popular heroes. Colon
el Buck, as a major general In
France was reprimanded for twice
advancing with the first wave OF his
attack, armed only with a riding
whip. After his return to this coun-
try he was retired as q colonel. but
was awarded the Distinguished
Service Cross for his heroism.
The parade. feature and sole busi-
ness Of the second days program
OF the tenth annual American lie.
gion convention, was the magnet
that promised to bring attendance
to its peak. Adding to the $4,000
distant visitors estimated to be here
now, hosts of south Texas residents
poured into the city today to wit
ness the events.
More than three hours it was es'
timated would be required for the
marchers to pass one OF several re-
viewing stands erected near Texas
shrine Of patriotism, the Alamo. fol-
General John J. Pershing. Secretar,
of War Dwight Davis. Field Marsha
Viscount Allenby. Major Genera
Henry r. Allen, commander of the
9oth division on the Rhine. and 9TH
er distinguished visitors.
Two thousand wounded veteran'
were given vantage points to view
the pageant. Mothers. lives and
sisters OF the Legionnaires had posi-
tions in the line Of March.
The march wan to climax scores
Of impromptu and informal parade'
that have been going on almost
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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-09
Democrats DESIRE
FINANCIAL Helpers
,Cullman Appeals to Con-
necticut to Aid Smith
Campaign With Money

Hartford. Oct. 8 F,-Com mission
er Howard S. Cullman. assistant to
Herbert H. Lehman, director of fl
nance of the democratic national
committee. in an address today to
approximately 100 prominent demo
Gratis from all sections of the state
appealed for the financial support
of the people of Connecticut that
Gov. Alfred E. Smith may have the
opportunity he SO well deserves.
Commissioner Cullman's address
was given at a luncheon at the
Hartford Club today. rendered
James W. Gerard. former ambassa-
dor sfrom the United States to Ger
many. and treasurer OF the demo-
cratic national committee.
Commissioner Cullman related
that in 1916. the second Wilson cam
paign, the democratic national com
mittee raised $1.6oo.00o; in 1920 for
the Cox campaign $1,2oo,oo0 was
raised; in 1924 for the Davis cam
paign 5000. 900 was contributed.
OF the $4.ooo.ooO fixed as the bud
get for carrying on the democratic
campaign. $2,ooo.oo0 has been con-
tributed by fewer than ten thousand
contributors.
He explained that for radio alone
the preliminary budget was over
100000. and it might he increased
to $750.0co. due to the great demand
throughout the country to hear Gov
Smiths addresses, as well as those
speaking in his behalf.
He declared that contributions OF
81. IS and $40 often means greater
sacrifice than contributions of $25..
600 or s50.o0o and it is the hope Of
the national committe that the fl.
nancial campaign will I've funda
mentally a campaign of the people
themselves. which it must be if 1t is
to be successful
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-09
5. 5. ALBERT BALM
IN PORT after STORM
Hamburg.American Liner
Badly Battered by At
lantic Hurricane

New York, Oct. 3 LpD - Battered
by a terrific gale shA bucked to
render assistance to another storm
stricken vessel the Hamberg Ameri-
can liner Albert Ballin docked today
with an Injured list of 81 passengers
and one member of the crew. All
the injured had recovered sufficient
ly to be able TO walk ashore.
While about 1000 miles off the
coast of Newfoundland on her way
to New York last Wednesday the
Albert Ballin picked up a distress
call from the Dutch freighter
Celaeno. While going to her as
sistance the German ship was
struck with the full fury of the gale
and an enormous wave buffeted her
on the port quarter forward. smash
ing windows and flooding the
promenade deck.
Almost all the passengers were
shaken up and bruised but only "a
had to be treated for their injuries
Mrs Jamie Morck of New York
and Mr.. and Mrs. Emanuel Collin
OF Woodcliff. N. j., were on the
promenade deck forward when the
great wave struck the ship.
Three of the thick window glasses
and . door leading to the lower
deck were smashed in and the
broken glass and water fairly en-
quilted the three passengers. When
they were picked up by stewards
it was found that Mrs. Morck had
severe cuts on both legs which re-
quired several stitches Collin was
unconscious and Mrs. Collin had suf-
fered severe bruises on her left leg
and ankle.
As the ship sped to the aid of the
Celaeno. the passengers accepted
the delay cheerfully. realizing the
ship was on mission of mercy.
Captain Paul Weihr of the Albert
Ballin did not leave the ships
bridge for 2s hours. Just when the
ship was nearing the Celaeno that
vessel sent word she was out of
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