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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-04-15
TRACTION KING
TRYSTS Barred
BY ACTRESS

BIZ United Press
NEW YORK, April 15.-Olga Ed
wards, 81, testified today in her own
defense at her trial on charges OF
extortion and named her accuser,
Nathan L. Amster, 60-year-oid
traction magnate, as the father OF
her 6~-year-old son Lee.
The defendant told of innumerable
trysts with Amster and described a
meeting in Paris wherein, she said,
they discussed the characteristics Of
a child they hoped to have.
st remember" she testified in a
clear, carrying voice, that he said
in their family, they always had
wanted a girl and were disappointed
because they never had one. ]
always wanted a boy. I asked him
if it wouldn't be all right if I had
one"
II told him that love children
often were more intelligent and
beautiful than others. I said /
wanted a son to have his marvel
ous brain, because he was so good
and sweet. He said he wanted it
to have my eyes"
Miss Edwards, clad In the same
worn blue suit, blue hat and brown
fur she has worn daily throughout
the trial in general sessions court,
described her meetings with Amster
in detail that became so intimate
Judge RoSalsky finally suggested
much of the testimony could be
eliminated.
She denied Amster's allegation
that she had told him she wanted
TO have a "eugenic baby like lisa
dora Duncan'S.
"Why, I thought eugenic meant
healthy" she explained.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-04-15
Fight for 1t
By United Press


By United Press
DETROIT, April IS
Theresa M. Ar0nicG,
seeking a divorce from
Perry Aronicd, charges
him Nth cruelty, IN that
he refused to permit her
and the children to listen
to Amos n Andy on the
radio each evening.
No sacrifice is too great to
hear Amos n Andy on the
radio, in the opinion Of mill
lions of the nations broadcast
fans. They're irresistible on
the air, and the story of their
life, as it is being published In
The Times, Is equally good.
Turn to Page Is for today's
interesting installment, then
call The Times circulation de-
partment, Riley 5551, and sub
scribe, so you'll get all the re-
manning articles in this great
series. And don't forget to
ask for back numbers, start
ing with last Fridays issue,
when the Amos n Andy series
began.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-04-15
ARMED GUARD
DOUBLED AT
MARION JAIL
"Details on Page 81
BY CHARLES E. CARLL
Times staff Correspondent

MARION, Ind, April 15.-A terse
message that cracked over the
underworld grapevine telegraph
into police headquarters here to.
day Spurred police in their search
for Lloyd Humphrey, Elwood
brother OF two men held in con
nection with Marion bombing out.
RACES.
The message to police was thai
Humphrey would not be taker
alive. Attached with it was {
rumor that a car had been seer
on Elwood streets, a machine gur
mounted in the tonneau.
An affidavit charging conspiracy
to murder was filed today against
Lloyd Humphrey.
Startling revelations in a new
angle to the bombing case were ex-
pected today when an unidentified
person was being interviewed by de-
tectives.
Armed Guard Doubled
With Walter Mazurka, Chicago
henchman of Scarface Al Capone
in county Jail, Marion authorities
grew fearful of gang outrages and
ordered the armed guard at the jai.
doubled.
Although Mazurka, who noncha'
lantIy called Police Chief Lewis Lin
denmuth on the phone and the1
gave himself up Monday Afternoon
to find out what 1t vas all about,
denied he was connected with an!
gangsters in "a business way" po'
lice were wary.
After hours of questioning by po'
lice and detectives, Mazurka wa
placed in jail for more questioning
this morning after the arrival o
Ora Slater, noted investigator.
Object of Wide Search
Mazurka became the object of /;
nationwide search when three Chi,
cago men, held here on charges 0.
murder in connection with three
bombings that took five lives, were
driving his car last Tuesday whe1
arrested.
Mazurka denied any connection
with bombings and admitted loan.
ing his auto to Peter Kmieciak anC
Joe Beckett, alias Eddie Multanski
under arrest here. He said Harry
Danforth, alias Joe Pardo, was nor
with them when they left Chicago
in his car ito drive into Indiana
for a few hours"
Others under arrest in the bomb
ing inquiry are Mrs. Erma Fern LIE.
COS, widow of Andrew Legos, labo1
leader; Vernon and Duke Hum
phrey Of Elwood. Muzurka denieC
knowing these persons.
Legos was killed when a boml
exploded in his car when he stepped
on the starter a few weeks ate.
three men lost their lives when thu
local labor temple was reduced Il
ruins by a bomb.
Kmieciak and Beckett were Ques'
toned again early this morning
after Mazurka completed his state.
ment. It was understood that thu
chief point in Mazurka's Statement
was that he made liars out of TIT
others"
Two afidavits charging the sus,
poets with conspiracy to commi
murder were fled in circuit cour
today when defense counsel de
manded preliminary hearing in mu
nicipal court. Those accused in tn
new affidavits are: Kmieciak, Dan
ford, Beckett, Mrs. Legos and IN
HUMPHREY brothers.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-04-15
DRY LEAGUE
CHARGED With
CORRUPT ACTS

BB United Press
WASHINGTON. April 15.-De-
mand that the senate lobby COM
mittee investigate the activities of
the Anti-SaloOn League and the
southern Methodist board of tenn
perance and social service was
made today by Representative Tink-
ham (Rep, MasS.), in concluding
his charge of lobbying by prohibi-
ton organizations.
Tinkham, colorful wet representa-
tive of an aristocratic Boston dis
trict, charged the Anti-Saloon
League with fragrant and audaci-
ous violation of the federal corrupt
practices act"
The southern Methodist board.
which is headed by Bishop James
Cannon Jr., was accused of "coercive
lobbying
In two previous appearances at
the senate committees inquiry into
lobbying by wet and dry organiza-
tons, Tinkham had assailed the
Methodist board of temperance,
prohibition and public morals and
the federal council of churches. ask
ing the activities of each be inyeSti-
gated.
Cannon Is Made Target
Bishop Cannon was the particular
target of Tinkham'S attack today.
Cannon, one of the most Jealous
of the anti-Smith Democrats in the
last presidential campaign, was
charged with having made in 1926
an "audacious ~Sectarian appeal for
prohibition legislation with an i'm
piled threat of political reprisals."
These charges followed Tinkham'S
presentation of a letter from Can
non to Vice-PreSident Curtis, at
that time Republican floor leader of
the senate. The letter asked Curtis
to bring up certain prohibition legiS-
lation in the senate.
T1nkham asserted the Anti-Saloon
League and its state branches had
spent S13, 065. 313 from 1920 to 1925
and filed only "meager returns" in
its report to the clerk of the house.
Paid VOIStead Expenses
He said the leagues expenditures
from 1888 to 1926 aggregated
SGT. sos ,313 and that these vast
sums were collected and expended
for political purposes"
Tinkham asserted the Anti-Saloon
League had paid the campaign eX-
penses of Andrew j. VolStead, know
ing Mr.. VolStead was to introduce
the So-called VolStead act and was
to be chairman of the committee
to which would be referred the bill
in question"
The Massachusetts representative
asked the lobby committee to in
quire into the sources of the leagues
revenue, saying they have never
been made public.
Referring to F. Scott Mcbride
general superintendent of the
league. as its "chief lobbyist" Tnk-
ham declared every large sums OF
money are still being raised by the
league for political and legal pur-
poses.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-04-15
BATTER UP!

took part and numerous hoats
added glamour to the booster event.
Seven city bands were distributed
among the five parade sections and
the ball players Of both teams rode
in the first group along with
city officials, club officials and other
dignitaries. Prizes galore have been
donated for parade features and for
"hrsts" during the opening day con-
test and the diamond FASTENERS who
have the fortune to get away with
colors flying will be rewarded for
their efforts.
A squad of marines we're to be at
the park to raise the flag after the
annual march to center field. City
boosters have given willing hands
to popping up the opening and Il
the average fans" usually quiet,
but nevertheless important, do their
share, a crowd Of goodly proper
lions was expected to be present
when the first swatter went to the
plate.
Exclusive announcement in The
Times Monday naming Cvengros
and Sheehan as starting pitchers
still held good at noon, according to
statements by Manager Corridor
and Zwilling.
Naturally, these fingers were 70
come in for close observation during
the warm-up this afternoon, but
there was hardly a chance either
pilot would change his mind.
Eddie Sticking, Tribe second SACK
err, was a doubtful starter, owing to
a spike injury received Sunday, but
was eager for action, and advised%
Corriden he would be Sin there" Il
the injured ankle showed any i'm
provement in drill. Otherwise Bud
Connolly was to be stationed at
second, where he performed for
more than two years. Pitchers
Boone and Payne were others
marked up on the crippled list by
minor ailments.
Johnny Corriden, Tribe boss. be-
neved Mike CvengroS up to form
after a glowing training season and
inquired the lefthander would give
Tom Sheehan a real battle for
m1uud honora Ia the inaugural
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-04-15
Muscle Shoals
Bill Is SheLUed
by Committee
BIZ United Press

By United Press
WASHINGTON, April 15.-The
house military affairs committee
definitely shelved the Norris resolu-
ton providing for government OPP
Grafton of Muscle Shoals today.
The bill was withdrawn after pre-
liminary discussion within the COM
mittee revealed Widespread oppoSi-
ton.
The bill passed the senate for the
third time several weeks ago.
A subcommittee of five was ap-
pointed to draw up a new bill pro-
viding for leasing Of Muscle Shoals
to a private corporation.
BY its action today the commit
tee virtually junked all the Muscle
Shoals measures now before it.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-04-15
Booze LaW May
Block Mothers
Gold Star Trip

HDEST1RoTT, April 15.-A gold star
mother, Mrs. Elizabeth White, SO,
today found herself ~entangled in
the laws of the country for which
her son Stanley sacrificed his life.
Mrs. White was at liberty on a
personal bond, charged with selling
a half pint of liquor to a policeman,
She denies her guilt.
In meager circumstances, Mrs.
White has been planning to visit
her sons grave in France through
the Gold Star Mothers pilgrimage,
financed by the government, this
summer.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-04-15

THE TIMES invites every voter in Indianapolis to register his or her
choice on strict enforcement, modification or repeal of the nations
dry law, as a check on the countrywide poll being sponsored by the Lit
erary Digest This action is taken in acceptance Of an invitation from
The Digest.
The votes will be checked carefully to prevent duplication, and every
effort made to insure a absolutely fair ballot. Please vote promptly. do
not fail to write your name and address clearly, and state whether male
or female. Vote on one proposition only. Mail or bring your ballot to
The Times Office. A ballot box is provided on the first floor of The Times
Office for your convenience. Mail votes should be addressed to The Times
Vote Editor.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-04-15
VOTE WET OR R
IN TIMES BALLOT

Latest but incomplete figures for indianapolis in the
Literary Digest prohibition poll today give: For enforce
ment, APO; modification, 6,466; repeal, 6,543; total, 17,429
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-04-15
GUSTS MINE GROUP
Charter of Illinois District
Revoked by Lewis.

Carrying out a systematic cam
paign against mine union seceS-
Sionists in Illinois, John L. Lewis,
president of the United Mine Work
erS of America, today announced re-
vocation Of the charter of sub
district 4, District IL, at Springfield,
I'll
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-04-15
HOTEL ELEVATOR FALLS
Chattanooga Mayor. Nine Others
Hurt in F~Our-Story Drop.

BID United Press
CHATTANOOGA, Ten, April Is.
Mayor E. D. Bass and nine other
persons, injured when an elevator in
the Patten hotel plunged four
floors, were in hospitals today.
Fifteen persons filled the elevator
to capacity, when the "a plunged
to the basement.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-04-15
STRIVE TO SAVE KITTEN
Capital Fremen May Tear Down
Wall to Rescue Cat.

BIZ United Press
WASHINGTON, April Is. - A
starving kitten has caused the fire
department rescue squad here two
days of hard work, and it isn't
through yet.
The kitten fell through a hole be-
tween two walls of an apartment
house.
Efforts to rescue it with graphing
hooks have failed and the cats
would-hs savers fear they will have
to tear down part of the wall.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-04-15
EASTER THEFT IS FATAL
Lad Stealing Copper TO Buy New
Suit Is EIectrocuted.

SAN DIEGO. Cal, April IS
When he climbed into a power
tower to steal copper wire so that
he might have money to buy a new
Easter suit, Lewis Mccoy. Il. came
in contact with a 50o.O0-volt wire
and was killed.
The Alaskan., 1930-03-07
sITKA

sS
 Between the 18th and 23rd of last month; Rev. Webster, assist Cd by Wiiiian wells, held evan gelistic services in the Chapel in the Village. The services prov led of great interest and each ev- ening every seat was occopied. Special ;rnosic was furnished by the christian Endeavor Choir. on the 21st ana 22nd of Feb Fruafy, q declafaatofy contest was staged in the Sheldon Jackson school Anditorfurfn by the Fresh man and sophomore grades. Owing to the large number of
 contestants, two nights were giv-
 en the affair. Paul Ozawa. re-
 citing How Tom Sawyer White wasaaea the Fence,'' was awarded
The Alaskan., 1930-03-07

to enjoin the Treasurer from making this payment. The Fed eral Court in the First Division said 1t was all right, but the Cir cult Court of Appeals said Il was all wrong and required that the, money be returned to the treasury. And cidentally Ju- neau was told that there was 8 Delegate to .s Congress who was in Washington to look after Alaska legislation.
 That occurred more than five years ago but Dr.-yea-Judge --Bunnell ignored the fact that the expense of his lobbying at Juneau and Washington Is also illegally paid, not to speak of the many months, or years. of time that he wastes from useful occupation. And he must always go himself, for he won't permit any of his Trustees to enjoy one of these junketing trips. But there must, some day, come an end to all these soft snaps. 'l,
The Alaskan., 1930-03-07

a white blanket over the ground. Report from Haines way is that there is about eleven feet of snow down that way. Up here we need snow shoes to go even short distances. This is the worst winter experienced here in many years.
 Daniel Katzeed was taken to Haines for medical attention. After examination by the Army Post doctor, he was sent to the
 When Daniel became so ill he had to have medical aid, fourteen brothers dOnned trav- .elling clothes and snow shoes and took him to HaineS on a sled a distance of 21 miles. The trip was one that taxed the strength and nerves of every man, but it was made. The Camp has pe- titioned for a nruse but the Bu- reau seems to give scant heed to our petitions. We wonder, must we die like sheep in a storm with a benef1cent government indifferent to our dire need?
 We want nurse at Klukwan at least during the winter months when traffic between Haines and Klukwan is next to impossible.
The Alaskan., 1930-03-07
Craig

A missionary society was or ganized by Mrs. David Wagon CT and the following officers were elected: Mrs. Howard Frank, President: Mrs. George Vandal, Vice President; Mrs Victor Johnson, Corresponding Secretary; Mrs. George Charles Recording Secretary; Mrs. Bill Cummings, Treasurer; Mrs. Vic tor Edenso, Literature Secretary | The work of the Presbyterian Church and s. E. Society was greatly encouraged by the meet ings held by Rev. Samuel C. Davis and Rev. David Waggoner
 Mrs George Edenso, President Of the A: N. 8. and Mrs. Hannah Cogo,s Vice President, gave a card party in the Movie Hall and a large group of friends enjoyed themselves.
 Mrs. George Vandall and MT George VandalI took the honors in the ladies and mems games respectively. Mrs. Arnie Wahl and MT. Bill Cummings took the boobie honors. After the cards dancing was enjoyed by the younger folk.
 On the 18th of March, the two Camps will stage an old Indian |custune dance following which will be. given a modern dance ir the Moose Hall. Coffee ane lunch will cap the program.
The Alaskan., 1930-03-07

The Indian Dance, given by the Sitka Camps for benefit of the Hall, was very interesting and carried to a successful con- clusion. Many towns people be- sides Villagers, were present. Mrs. Ray James, President of the Grand Camp of the Sisterhood gave an interpretation of the dances for the benefit of those to whom such dances are for eign. The following dances were given: Tsimpshean Dance; h. teriOr Indian Dance. Haida Dance (by two Clans) with Billy Williams principal dancer for one clan and George Ross prin- cipal for the other. Indian Arm iStice, Ceremony of Peace Treat ies; Yake or Spirit Dance by
 William Kasko and Billy Will
 Hams.
The Alaskan., 1930-03-07

blankets. A night passed and the two "prodigals" failed to re- turn. Tn the meantime snow began to fall right heavily. The next day, the town was in an up-
 roar of excitement about those two "Tnjun Magellans." Search parties were organized and sent out only to return heavy heart ed. An afternoon of anxious waiting and out of the now clear sky, came our two lost "sheiks"
 unexpectedly and unconcerned as to tn efurore they had arous- ed.
 Harry Saito, Japanese, was placed in the hands of the U. s. Marshal at Juneau by the City Chief of Police. Harry used to run a bakers shop in Pete Hob sons building to which place he moved after being elected from Moses Jamestown from his place. The charge against Saito: Furn- ishing three schools girls Japan csc Saki. Some of the high power liquid was sent in as evil |dence. Formal complaint was made by two resident business
The Alaskan., 1930-03-07
SALARY, NOT sEkvICE, Io
IS JUfiN>S AIM

For ten years past, Attorney General John Rustgard received 9 very substantial "hand-out" from the Territorial treasury, and largely for doing those things that he now says Stirs up "antagonism against industrial institutions" This type of citi- zen he now says in his platform should be eliminated from the public life of the Territory" And John is willing to have himself eliminated if the voters will only send him to Washington as De- legate to Congress, and double his present salary. Ever since he has been in public office, John has been seeking higher salary and rendering less real service each year.
The Alaskan., 1930-03-07
Divisional Notes
KASAAN

At a recent election of officers the following were ei=>tcd by the Sisterhood: President. Mrs. Pad dy Henry; Vice President. Mrs Emma Irvine; Secrs.,ry, Miss Mabel Irvine; Treasurer, Mrs, Joseph Jones; Council, Mrs. Brown Jones, Mrs. J. Peel and Mrs. Samuel c. Davis.
 All members are paid up and in good standing and an ac- counting made with the Grand Treasurer.
The Alaskan., 1930-03-07
V bsNKaIIeY;i..'

fey 0'Malley.
 1 Jud Travis and William Blean
 are planning on starting brain
 ranch at Klawock. They will
 offer premiums for prize pro- ducts. s.T
 Fnas been busy taking stock , r. The Klawock Commercial O..
 has completed it's annual inven- ltory of stock and Mir. Hawkes.
 worth, Superintendent of the U Is. Bureau of Education opera tions in the Division has com lpleted his auditing of the com tpany's books. :" n
 ' Since Eouis T. Watson has quit smoking he has not been much troubled with bumeritis. i Dog days are around and it's tough on the poor old hound not
 worth the tax which the Council has instructed the Chief of Po- lice to collect from all dog own
 CTS or a ticket to the kingdom of dogdom for the hound.
 Miss Leona Smith, belle ot
 the town has been on sick list this week.
 I Little Jimmie Hobson has been on sick list with a bad cold for the past several days. ! The Alaskan's newsboy for Klawock is a very busy boy. He not only delivers his papers but he Is up at daylight every morn ing milking goats for his fath- Ter. He wishes he had more sub |scribers to deliver to. Ed. note Get lem sonny and ask for the commission.
 Peter Annisket has been laid up in bed with a dislocated spine. He was working on the beach, handling a peavy when he slipped and fell, hurting his back. Miss Justina Demmert, popu-
 lar teacher In our school, assist ed MT. Hawkesworth with the
 Commercial Company's books during his audit.
 MT. Smith, principal of tf.e school is very proud of his staff of teachers in the Bureau School and they are all Native teachers.
The Alaskan., 1930-03-07
YAKUTAr

Officers for the Sisterhood for 1930 were installed on the End of January as follows: Presi- dent, Mrs. Jack Ellis; Vice Presi- Gent, Mrs. Dora Charley: Cor responding Secretary, Mrs. An nie James; Recording Secretary, Mrs. Sadie Ophium; Financial Secretary, Mrs. Susie Abraham, Treasurer, Mrs. Annie Johnson, sergeant-at-arms, Mrs. Marie Henenger.
 Officers for the Brotherhood were listed In a recent issue. ,>
 On the last Admiral Rogers was received a bill of lumber which will be used to lengthen the, A, N. B. Hall. When com pleted the hall will be eighty feet in length. This is prelim- mary step which is in prepara- tion for the convention of the. A. N. B. at Yakutat in 1891. The slogan at Yakutat is "Yakutat, 1881" The Camps of Yakutat make this announcement and invitation to forestail any other that might be presented at a lat CT date
The Alaskan., 1930-03-07
Klawock

klaWOck <.
 Report has been current that the Standard Oil Company is planning to put an oil station in at Craig Of Klawock. Latest re- port is that 1t will be put in at Klawock. Mir. Charles Demmert offered the company free loca- tion, including dock and water.
 Charles (Chief Eagle Horse) Cutter has started the founda- tion for his new residence on View Point" north Of the, Dem inert Packing Company's cam nery. v
 The Klawock-Craig telephone Company Is making good pro- gress on their line between Kla- wock and Craig. Their line inc pa ral1els the government tgail, b- cally known as the Mind Trah." !"
 George Ashdown IS laid up with a game leg. He says It fs raricose veins, but the general runnor is that 1t is the gout. on account of his, illness, Mrs. Ash down, who Is secretary Of the Sisterhood, has been unable lto attend the regular meetings ot the Camp.fss1e 9%Ssesspee' >ra
 Fred Alton was guest of Capt Teddy Carlton for g few days and while here, Alton poug glat tas 2asboat "Redwing" from Arthur James. A Y
 The herring are showing !tlr around Klawock at night and a few king salmon are being caught 6or which Re thank Egen-