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The Washington times., 1929-08-23
Los Angeles Ready
To Welcome and Aid
Zep on Her Arrival

LOS ANGELES, Aug. % Q.N.S).
With the Graf Zeppelin started on
it's Tokyo-Los Angeles leg of the
round-the-world flight, preparations
here for welcoming the big dirlg1ble
were completed today.
A mooring mast has been brought
here from San Diego and installed:
crew of Marines from the same
will assist in landing the famous
craft, and Federal and city officers
are to cooperate in handling great
crowds at Mines Field to view the
airship.
Mayor John C. Porter today was
selecting a representative committee
to assist him in greeting DIR. Hugo
Eckener and passengers and crew.
In response to DR.. Eckener's s
wishes, the various groups will join
in one function for the official well
come to Los Angeles. Details of
the reception were withheld pending
the approval of DR.. Eckener.
Reports from the U. S. Weather
Bureau today indicated the Graf
Zeppelin probably would have favor
able conditions. Officials stated, how
ever, that weather conditions change
quickly in that area and that it was
practically impossible to predict con-
ditions two or three days in ad-
vance.
This forecast was sent to DR..
Eckener:
Pressure Is falling rapidly over
Bering Sea and marked distur-
bance is moving north-northeast.
ward from middle latitudes of the
ocean over the Aleutian Islands
and thence south-eastwards to the
tropics. with maximum barometers
above $3.50 inches in latitude 4S
north, and longitude 104 west. The
disturbance over the Gulf of Alaska
is moving gradually eastward"
The Washington times., 1929-08-23
If zeppelin EXPECTS TO REACH LOS ANGELES ON TUESDAY
FIELD QUIET AS Yep TOURISTS
CALMLY AWAIT PACIFIC START


pelin. or that the first Zeppelin
world-flight would never have
been possible without Japan's
sportsmanlike cooperation.
No Ones Fault
It is no one'sl fault that the
mishap occurred. Such things
happen every day to steamers
and nobody mentions or takes
notice of them. As l walked
out of the airdock, / saw the
Zeppelin crew and the Japanese
sailors already busy, mending
the damage. We feel more
genuinely sorry for the Japa-
nese force at the air station
than We do for ourselves.
Our mishap, of course, had 10
be a let-down after the highest
peak had been reached in the
entertainment accorded US by
the Japanese. Following closely
upon the German embassy re-
ception came a big dinner, ten
dered US by the Mitsudishi Com
pany, the second greatest indus
trial concern of Japan in the
Tokyo retaurant quarter.
Seventy-five tables, with an
equal number of gorgeously-.
gowned Geisha girls, musicians
and singers. Nothing was
spared to celebrate with lavish
generosity. Tokyo turned itself
inside out to entertain the Yep.
pelin's travellers.
Readers may think | am in
clined to overdraw the picture
Of the reception in Tokyo, but
/ can assure them nothing writ
ten or recounted can describe
adequately the feverish Japanese
enthusiasm, national and indi-
vidual. Unprecedented scenes
ruled last night as we departed
on the special train at midnight
bound for Kasumigaura. Tre-
mendous crowds streamed to the
station, beseiging many special
trains already overflowing.
Woman Weeps
We of the Graf had q special
coach, re-echoing with the tap
tapping of our typewriters. We
arrived at Kasumigaura and
found a perfect carnival in
progress.
The miles of long road were
lined with booths and restau-
rants and closely packed with
picturesque bicycles of every
description. Tens of thousands
of people had been travelling to
the Graf since morning, sacri-
ficing sleep, rest and a whole
days wages just for a sight Of
our silver airsl1ip,
Mrs. Byas, wife Of the editor
of the Japanese Advertiser, adj
mitted she wept at the sight
of the Graf flying between the
setting sun and the rising moon
when it arrived. Many others
admitted the same. The Japan
ese press reported many weep
ing with emotion at a sight so
beautiful as to be almost un-
earthly.
The strictest guard was kept
of the Zeppelin, with remark
ably few passes given to out
siders for the airdock itself.
The passengers meeting again
were like old friends-the whole
subject of talk being the inn
pending arrival in Los Angeles.
There isn't the slightest fear
or misgiving even among the
new passengers joining US here.
The highest and most ambitious
expectations are entertained for
this third lap of the world
flight. We are all hoping to
make another record, although
DIR. Eckener claims safety first
is the only record he wants.
Los Angeles seems to hold a
subtle fascination for everyone
aboard the Graf. Whether it is
the charm of the Golden State"
or the lure of Hollywood, /
would not like to say.
The Washington times., 1929-08-23
Brother of Slams King
Suffers Heart Attack

NEW YORK, Aug. % Q.N.SA-
H. r. H. Prince Purachatra. brother
of the King of Siam, was forced to
cancel all engagements here yester-
day when he suffered a slight heart
attack while on the. street and was
rushed to the Ritz-Carlton Hotel.
The prince came to the United
States to study modern railroads,
and the engagements cancelled in
cluded one with newspaper men dur
ing which the prince was to tell Of
plans to improve Siam.
The Washington times., 1929-08-23

:
quest Of the
Pacific.
The Graf
Zeppelin is no
worse for its
hit mis-
h a p, a n d
there is not
the slightest
&C ce OF
n ar vousness
among tn e
pass engers.
Japanes e
naval circles
are grateful
to DR.. Eek
The Washington times., 1929-08-23
Dry Agent and Prisoners
Hurt as Auto OYerturnS

LOS ANGELES, Aug. % Q.N.So.-
Four men were seriously injured
late yesterday when an automobile in
which a prohibition officer was
bringing three Italians to Los An.
geles for LIQUOR violation trials
turned over at Calabasas. near here.
Prohibition Officer George V. Rey.
nolds. of San Luis Obispo, was driv'
ing the car.
The Washington times., 1929-08-23
AUTO MISHAP is FATAL

HAGERsToWN, Nd, Aug. 2S.-
proved fatal. Peer died in the hos
pital at Bedford, Pa, from a frac-
tured skull. The accident happened
a few days ago, when Peer lost con-
troll of his automobile and crashed
into q pole.
The Washington times., 1929-08-23
D. c. ATTORNEY
. SHOT At HOME
Continued from First Page.)

continued from Flfst Page.J
legged, his wife iran around" with
other men and passed herself off as
a widow. She even took up a. col
lection among gfellow-employes at the
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
to decorate her ''hero-husband's s"
grave, he charged.
The wife's alleged sweetheart was
Emmett Lanier. Wood managed to
get himself released from the insane
asylum on May rs. 1925. Before he
was released he gave his address as
in care of Colonel Joyce with offices
in the Fendall Building 1t is not
known how long he had been living
with Colonel and Mrs. Joyce in Clar-
endon.
The Washington times., 1929-08-23
STAUNTON WOMAN DIES

STAUNTON, Va. Aug. 2S.-Mrs.
Ida M. Fitzgerald, So. wife Of A. D,
Fitzgerald. died here. Besides her
husband. Mrs. Fitzgerald is survived
by six children. Mrs. Minnie Law
horn. Cora Lee, Frances, Allen, Rol'
lie and Roy,
The Washington times., 1929-08-23
FRANCES WINS FIRST PRIZE

tional News Service he knew nothing
of reports that the Japanese govern
ment planned to purchase the Graf
Zeppelin.
If an average speed Of so miles an
hour is maintained during the 5000
mile hop across the Pacific. the Graf
should arrive in Los Angeles some
time Tuesday.
The Washington times., 1929-08-23
, Photos by international


GIRLS CONSOLE GRIEVING MOTHER
THE DAUGHTERS OF MRS ANNA KOLESAR, of
Manville N j. shown trying to comfort her, she
grieves over the fatal shooting of her 10yearod
john slain as he played in nearby cornfied The top
photo shows Helen Kementovitch and the middle picture
her brother Joseph, both of whom wounded by the
buckshot charge which snuffed out Johns life. Craig
Hoffman, wealthy farmer, is being held without ball.
charged with the murder.
The Washington times., 1929-08-23
BIG MAPLE SUGAR CROP

TORONTO, Aug. %. - Maple
sugar and ma pie syrup produced
In Canada this year IL valued at
S6,OOO,O00.
The Washington times., 1929-08-23
Nv LADY DRUMMOND HAY

tCouyrislt, 1879, In United States and
ali other countries except Continental
Europe, by King Featmreh Syndicate,
ductiom In whole or in part prohibited.
Copyriwht, 1899, In Continental Europe
by August Scherl. q. M. b. H., and by
Ullstein. C0pyright. 1922. In Japan,
its colonies and depenencies by
Dentgu.l
The Washington times., 1929-08-23
ABOARD THE GRAF Yep
PELIN, KASUMIGAURA
AIR STATION. Aug. %.

WE are all sitting in the
w saloon of the Zeppelin,
" ready for departure. But
there is a crosswind at the
hangar. When that dies down a
bit, we go out and up into the
welcoming air, off on our con-
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-09-04
seek AID or
BUSINESS MEN
More Donations Needed for
Police Radio Fund.

An appeal was made today by the
Citizens Police Radio commission
to moro than 10000 indianapolis
manufacturers and business and
professional men for subscriptions
to complete a $4,000 fund to equip
the police department with radio
system.
The commission hopes to complete
its drive within ten days, although
donations will be received until Oct
/. according to Andrew J. Allen
general chairman. If the goal is
not reached then. he declared, the
project will be dropped.
Other officers of the commission,
which recently was appointed by
Mayor L. Ert Slack to collect the
funds. are: Donald J. Angus,
Scientech Club, e-chairman;
Herman E. Smoke, Junior Chamber
of Commerce, secretary, and Frank
D. Stalnaker, indianapolis Clearing
House Association, trustee for the
subscriptions and equipment dona-
tionS.
Tests soon will be made with the
WFBM emergency station to deter
mine whether the city has any dead
spots for radio reception, due to in
reference of geologic nature, or
from tab, steel buildings.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-09-04
ATTORNEYS PROTEST
Declare Law Enforcement
Program incomplete.

Members of the special law en-
forcement committee of the Indi-
ana State Bar Association are dis
satisfied with the tentative pro-
gram for the state law enforcement
conference called by Governor Har-
ry c. Leslie.
They will meet with the arrange
ment committee, headed by Sena-
tor G. Oliver Holmes, Gary, at the
office of Attornes- General James M.
Ogden, president of the bar associa-
ton, to iron out difficulties next
Saturday.
A letter from j. A. Van Osdol,
Anderson, chairman of the bar core =
mittee, addressed to Holmes asked
the meeting be held. Van Osdol
points out he feels sufficient stress
has not been riven the part in law
enforcement TO be played by the
lawyers and courts.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-09-04
SENATE Gets
NOMINEE LIST
Farm Board and Diplomat
AppOintees Included.

BIZ LHiiCd Press
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4.-Nomi-
nations of all farm board members,
severVl diplomats, and army officers
to be promoted we're sent to the
senate today by President Hoover.
The farm board members, already
serving as recess appointees, are:
Alexander Legge. Illinois, and
Charles C. league, California, for
one year; William F. Schilling, Min
neSota, and Roy McKelvie, Nebraska,
two years; c. B. Denman. Missouri,
three years; Charles S. Wilson, New
York, four years; James G. Stone,
Kentucky, five years, and Carl Will
liamS, Oklahoma, six years.
Among diplomatic nominations
are: John w. Garrett, Maryland,
ambassador to Italy; G. j. Doekema,
Michigan, minister to Holland, and
George It. Summerlin, Louisiana,
minister to Venezuela.
Among army appointments were
Brigadier General Ralph H. Vande-
man and Brigadier General Frank
Ross Mccoy, to be major generals
Colonel George Clyner Shaw and
Colonel James Fuller Mckinley to
be brigadier generals.
Marine corps promotions included:
Brigadier General Smedley D. But
Ter to be major general, Colonel Cy-
rus R. Radford to be quarter master
general with the rank of brigadier
general and Colonel John T. Myers
to be brigadier general.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-09-04
ASKS MRS. HERT
TO keep POST
Hoover Wants KentuCkian
on Committee.
BIZ [ uitcd Press

BIZ LHjtCd Press
WASHINGTON, Sept. AIRS
Alvin T. Hert, of Kentucky, who
several months ago submitted her
resignation as vice chairman of the
Republican national committee, has
been asked by President Hoover to
retain the post.
This was revealed in a telegram
from Mrs. Hert to DR.. Hubert Work,
retiring chairman of the committee.
The President also asked that the
committee take no action upon her
designations at its meeting here next
Monday at which Claudius Huston
of Tennessee will be selected to
succeed Work.
Mrs. Hert directed Women's &C
tivities in the Hoover campaign.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-09-04
SUIT TO GUST GOVERNOR
OF WISCONSIN FOUGHT
Challenge Holds Impeachment Only
Method of Removal.
gv THft,d Press


MADISON. Wis, Sept. 4-Chal-
lengt of the civil suit to GUST Gov
ernOr Walter J. Kohler was made
today before Judge James Wickham
by the Governors counsel.
Demurring to the action by which
La Toilette progressive leaders
would remove KOhler as Governor
on a charge of violating the corrupt
practices act, Kohler's attorneys
argued impeachment is the only
method by WHICH the states chief
executive can be ouSted.
The action is a forfeiture pro-
cedurG outlined in the corrupt prac-
tees act 1t is based on the charge
100000 was spent with the knowl-
edge and consent of the Governor
10 secure his election. Attorney
General John w. Reynolds author
lied the suit in the name OF the
state.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-09-04
Man, Knitted in Drunken
Bru70L, Dies i'm Hospital
John Ellis Is Victim of
Wounds inflicted in
Quarrel.

John Ellis, "a, died early today in
city hospital from knife wounds
said to have been inflicted by a
woman Sunday morning during a
quarrel which police say climaxed
an alI-night drinking bout at Oil
North Capitol avenue.
Mrs. Lavina Taffe, 90, who for
three days sobbed her remorse and
prayed for Ellis recovery, collapsed
in her Jail cell when Sheriff
George Winkler gave her the message
she knew doomed her to face first
degree murder charges.
"Oh, I don't care what happens
to me now" she cried.
"All of Us Drunk"
1--WE we're drunk, all of US she
said, including Johns brother, vii =
liam, 81. and Vern Hutto. 40, of the
North Capitol avenue address, who
are held on vagrancy charges as
material witnesses. Mrs. Viola Ellis,
the dead mans eX-wife, who went
to the house after the Stabbing, also
is being held as witness.
For ten years, since she came to
indianapolis from New Albany, Mrs
Taffe told the sheriff this morn
ing she and John had been friends.
Then, after her husbands death in
February. which Coroner G. H. Kee-
yer termed a probable suicide,
they became lovers.
For week prior to the party that
ended with the Stabbing, they had
been drinking heavily, she said.
illustrates Stabbing
when John was drunk he was
touchy," Mrs. Taffc told Winkler. Il
don't remember what We quarreled
about. I was cutting bread in the
kitchen and he struck me"
Two swollen, purple eyes testify
that he. or some one else, hit her
81 grabbed the knife and cut
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-09-04
BATTLE
TO PICK JURY
is CONTINUED
Only Two Needed to Fill
Box in Trial of Sixteen
Textile Strikers.

Bn nifcd Press
CHARLOTTE, N. c., Sept. A
bitter battle over selection of the re-
naming two of the twelve men in
whose hands rest the fate of the six
cen Gastonia textile strikers being
tried on murder charges continued
mere today as examination of the
third special venire panel was be-
gun.
The state which has only thirteen
of its original f1fty-eight peremptory
challenges left, is using every legal
subterfuge 70 place the talesman in
such position he will be excused by
the judge for some opinion he has
formed on the various aspects Of the
case,
The defense has fifty-nine Of its
original 1913 challenges and is using
them laviShly.
State and defense examiners have
made such a thorough investigation
of veniremen before questioning
them that little remains 10 be de-
ternlined in the courtroom.
They are asked about their re-
llgion, their views on organized
labor. their opinions on capital
punishment, whether the fact some
of the defendants were from north
ern states would prejudice their YER
dict if approved as jurors, whether
they would send the defendants to
the electric chair on Circumstantial
evidence
The ten jurors accepted in ques-
tioning of 800 of the regular and
two special panels present an inter
eSting representative group Of the
state. All are of pure Anglo-SaXon
stock and have inherited the beliefs
of their pioneer forefathers.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-09-04
CONVENE SATURDAY
Latter Day Saints to Hold
Quarterly Conference.

The northern Indiana district of
the Church of Jesus Christ of the
Latter Day Saints will hold its
quarterly conference at the chapel
at the corner of Prospect street and
Villa avenue, Saturday night and
Sunday.
President Noah S. Pond, Chicago,
and Orson F. Whitney, Salt Lake
City, Utah, will be the principal
speakers. Lunch will be served
Sunday by the relief society of the
chIlrol1
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-09-04
LESLIE RETURNS
TO STUDY TAX
BOOST FIGURES
Considers Appointments
After Absence of Sew
eraI Weeks.

Governor Harry G. Leslie re-
turned to the statehouse today,
after an absence of several weeks,
to find his desk piled with appoint
ments needing consideration and
figures from which he will obtain
aid in deciding the state tax rate.
Necessity for a or 7-cent in
crease in the present state rate Of
% cents is conceded.
Decision will be made soon by
the Governor, members of the state
tax board, state auditor and state
treasurer.
Seeks Teachers Post
Among the first callers at the
Governors office, upon his return
was Estes Duncan Of Cloverdale,
who seeks the post Of o. H. Greist,
Winchester, as executive secretary OF
| the Indiana state teachers retire
ment fund. He held the post before
Greist was appointed, under the
Jackson administration.
Duncan is said to have Leslie :
approval. The decision is to be
made at the meeting of the state
board of education, Sept. 10.
William A. Hough, Greenfield
chairman of the state tax board
also was among the callers, but
failed to see the Governor before
noon. His term expired Sept. /
| He has been a member of the board
for the last eight years.
Calvin Faris, Muncie, parliament
tartan of the house of representa-
tives, and James Showalter, Wabash
are mentioned as possible successors
| TO HoUgh, with the former holding
the post position.
Will Not Comment
The Governor refused to comment
whether or not Hough will be reap
pointed.
Alfred E. HogOSton, state fire mar
shall, is scheduled for reappointment
Oct. l, and it is reported that nu-
merous changes are being made in
his personnel staff SO that the re-
tention of the post will be assured.
Rollie Granger, time promi-
nent Ku-Klux Khan worker, is said
to be the next on the schedule to
leave Hogston's office, several others
having been shifted recently.
Leslie has been slow on making
appointments and it may be that
some of these positions will hang
five, as did the acknowledgements
for many months.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-09-04
OIL COMPANY FORMED
Midwest Petroleum Corporation
Files Papers.

Offices Of the newly incorporated
Midwestern Petroleum Corporation
were opened today at $40 North Me-
ridian street. Papers were filed
Tuesday with the secretary Of state.
IncorporatorS are Eugene w. Field,
president; Charles E. Foreman, sec
retary- treasurer, and William Henry
Harrison, president.
Capital stock is $4,000. The con-
Germ will operate tank wagons, have
it's own brands of oils and greases
and a chain of filling stations.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-09-04
AUT0IST is CONVICTED
Walter Follcweil Goes to State
Penal Farm.

Walter Followed, 43, of 943 Park
avenue. was fined $50 and costs and
sentenced to forty-five days on the
Indiana state farm today when
found guilty by Municipal Judge
Paul c. Wetter on charges Of drunk
enneSS and drunken driving.
He was arrested Aug. 3, 1t was
his second cffense. Judge Wetter
notified the secretary of state of the
conviction. which will result in Fol-
lowell's drivers license being re-
voked for ono year.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-09-04
WHISKY FREIGHT RATE
FOR MEDICINE UPHELD
High Charges by Railways Approved
by Examiner.

hF ififN fEtNN
WASHINGTON. Sept. 4.-Reduc-
tons in freight rates on medicinal
whisky. which sells at $3.50 a gal
Ion, was held not justified today in
an examiners report to the inter
state commerce commission.
The American Medicinal Spirits
Company, Brown Foreman DiStillery
Company and R. E. Warthen Co.,
all of Louisville. Contended whisky
in cases and barrels, shipped from
Louisville to Los Angeles and San
Francisco. were taxed excessive
rates.
The report recommended that. in
aSmuCh as whisky docs not move in
sufficient volume TO warrant appli-
cation Of commodity rates. the rail-
roads we're justified in charging
high rates. Il also added the car
riers' charge OF $3.50 for guarding
whisky seemed fair.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-09-04
Police QuelI Strike Rioters

BW IIWtS NUtClII
STOCKHOLM, Sept. 4.-Sixteen
persons were injured in a clash be-
tween police and striking omnibus
workers early today. The police were
forced to draw their sabres to quell
the near-riot.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-09-04
Fl FOREST FIRES RAGING
Summer Tourists in AdirOndacks
Pressed Into Service.

BH HitCd Press
ALBANY, N. Y, Sept. 4.-Twen-
ty-one forest fires in various sec
tions of the state we're reported TO-
the conservation commission today.
1t was said the greatest danger
threatening the states forests in
years was being STAYED off by vol
unteer fire fighters, directed by
state troopers and fire and game
WardenS.
Summer tourists, leaving the va
cation grounds in the Adirondacks,
we're pressed into service by the
fire wardenS.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-09-04

him-here' She drew her hand
across her right breast. II don't re-
member it, but they say tried to
take poison after that"
The other members Of the party
sent Ellis to the hospital, and took
Mrs. Taffe riding in an automobile.
Returning to the house later all
we're placed under arrest, and Mrs.
Taffe is said to have admitted WELD
ing the knife.
No survivors are know except Ell
lis brother and divorced wife.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-09-04
TRUCK LINE OPPOSED
Greyhound Lines Object to Bee
Line" Petition.

Greyhound Lines. Inc, today filed
objection with the public service
commission to the petition of the
Dixie B Truck Line. Evansville,
establishing a freight line between
Evansville and Indianapolis. The
tlunk line also has petitioned for
service from Evansville to New Al
bany and Cannelton.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-09-04
CIGARET USE GROWS
Average Americans Smoked $50
Lays i'm 1928.

WASHINGTON. Sept. 4-The
average American smoked $50 ciga-
rets last year, as compared with 800
in 1927. the commerce department
reported today.
Cigsrets smoked in this country
last year we're estimated to number
102, 765. 900, 600.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-09-04
ASSOCIATE PASTOR TO
FILL VACANT PULPIT
The Rev. E. w. Griffen Chosen at
University Place Church.

The Rev E. w. Griffen. associate
pastor of the University Place
Christian church, will succeed the
Rev. Gerald L. K. Smith, pastor Of
the University Place church for the
last three years. The announcement
was made by the Rev. Virgil P.
Brock at a farewell reception given
for the Rev. and Mrs. Smith at the
church Tuesday night.
The Rev. Mr.. Smith will leave I'M
mediately for Shreveport. La, where
he has accepted pastorate of the
Kings Highway Christian church.