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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-05-24
JUDGE DELAYS
ON PROSECUTOR
IN VOTE PROBE
Witness in Fraud Probe
Spirited Out of Town,
Is Charge.

appointment of special prose-
cutor to head the grand jury probe
into alleged election corruption will
not be made until early next week,
it was indicated by Criminal Judge
James A. Collins.
Pending the appointment, the
grand jury adjourned for the week
end, to resume the investigation
probably Monday.
Charges that a witness called to
testify in the fraud probe has been
spirited out of town were being in
vestigated today by Prosecutor Jud-
son l.. Stark.
The man is Charles Foster. BIT
East North street, a deputy election
commissioner, who allegedly has
failed to respond to a grand jury
subpoena issued a. week ago.
Several attempts to locate him
nave been futile, it is understood.
During the primary, Foster is said
to have been dispatched to the
Twelfth precinct of the First, ward,
to learn reason for delay Of poll Of
ficials in making a return of vote
regults. Foster failed to find poll
officials at their posts. and brought
ballots and other election papers
to the courthouse.
Election laws provide that only
poll officials are charged with the
safety of ballots.
Friday marked the end of the
third week of the jury's probe into
the election situation. Much of the
time has been consumed by jurors
in the successful move to unseat
Stark as the probe leader.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-05-24
NEWCASTLE
PROSECUTOR
QUITS OFFICE
Weeps as He Resigns After
Telling His Story of
Abduction.
PICKED UP ON ROAD
Henry County Official Had
Been Missing; Warrant
for Arrest Sworn.
PICKED UP ON ROAD
BIZ United Press

BIZ Unftcd Press
NEWCASTLE, Ind, May "a
Resignation of Wesley w. Ratliff
as Henry county prosecutor was
handed today to Herbert H. Evans,
president OF the Henry county bar,
and Newton Goudy, city editor of
the Newcastle Times, after they To-
Gated him in secluSion in the coun-
try.
Ratliff wept as he handed in his
resignation. He made no comment
concerning the story of a kidnapping
and maltreatnent, which he told
after being picked up on a road
near Connersville Friday night.
A petition to Judge John H. Nor
ris of Henry circuit court earlier in
the week asked that Paul r. Ben
son, former prosecuting attorney, be
named to fill the vacancy created
by Ratliff's absence, and it was ex-
pected today that Benson would be
named to serve the remainder of
Ratliff's term.
Since taking Office the first of
the year, Ratliff has been the center
of a turbulent political scene. He
had ignored previous demands by
the bar association that he resign
Evans made statement charging
the prosecutor with various felonles,
and had sworn out a warrant for his
arrest.
Judge Morris, likewise, had con-
demned Ratliff for his repeated alb
sence from duty, and affixed his
name to request for the resigna-
ticn.
Ratliff now is faced with di-
vorce action filed by his wife, who
charges that he deserted her at
their KnightStown home, and had
been thoroughly sober no more than
twelve days since he took office.
Friday night, Ratliff, bound hand
and foot, was picked up by Edward
Scharpor, a farmer, on road near
Connersville. He was disheveled
and his clothing nearly was rent
from his body.
Tells Story of kidnapping
He told of being kidnapped on
May IA by three men who forced
his car into q ditch while he was
en- route. from his home to New
castle. He said three men forced
him into their machine, after rob-
bling him of his car and all valu-
ables. He claimed they kept him in
their car by day and tied him in a
woods at night, Tor nine days.
Authorities gave no credence to
Ratliff's story; inasmuch as he. re-
vealed no details which would as
sist in tracking the supposed abduc-
tors. They said he showed no signs
of the mistreatment he had men
toned receiving. or of being bound
over long periods of time.
Ratliff broke down when ques-
toned today, and gave vent to his
feeling in an uncontrolled outburst
of tears.
He expressed the hope that his
resignation would put an end to the
turmoil which has surrounded his
Office for five months.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-05-24
P0RKERS SELL OFF 10
CENTS AT CITY YARDS
Cattle Market Nominal; VealerS so
Cents Lower.

Hogs were steady to 10 cents lower
in today's light trade at the Union
Stockyards. the bulk. 100 to $50
pounds. selling at 5000 to $105o.
Top price, S1050. Receipts were es-
timated at 4.500; followers were $50.
The cattle market was nominal
affair. with receipts Of so. vealers
sold so cents lower at S1l.50 down.
Calf receipts were 200.
Sheep we're quotably steady with
receipts of So
Chicago hog receipts were 5000.
including 5000 direct. HoldoverS
we're 5000. Today's opening was
steady with Fridays average. an
occasional load of ITO to 210-pound
weights selling at Slo.25 TO $1,000.
Two hundred and eighty pound
averages brought $40. Cattle re-
ceipts we're 200: sheep. 5000.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-05-24
MOSLEMS IN REVOLT
Called by Leaders in India
to Join HinduS.

IN United Press
KARACHI, India. May 24.-MoS-
lem leaders issued statement to-
dav calling on MoSlems to join in
the Indian independence movement.
in which Hindus have been the
chief leaders.
Eighty MoSlem leaders met Fri
day night and drew up the resolu-
ton calling on MoSlemS of Karachi
and Sind to be prepared to aid in
publication of independence litera-
ture, boycott and picketing of liquor
shops and boycott of foreign goods
The program was in line with the
orders of the Mahatma Gandhi.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-05-24
TWO END LIVES
IN DEATH PACT
ON HONEYMOON
Canadian War Veteran and
Bride Keep Pledge
in Auto.
Bu,United Press

Bu.URited Press
CHICAGO, May ga death
pact was carried out by young
Canadian couple as they sat in
their car by the moonlit waters OF
Lake Michigan Friday night.
Their bodies We're discovered by
policeman. who went to their au-
tofnobile, parked near the beach in
teh exclusive north shore residen-
tial district of Glencoe, to warn
them that parking was prohibited
after nightfall. - 81
In the right hand of the man,
later identified as William Coch-
rane Murray, 80, Toronto (Ont.) /,
war veteran, was an automatic
pistol.
His left hand clasped that of mis-
bride, with whom he had come to
Chicago on a honeymoon trip.
Murrays bride had been nurse
in an English hospital, according to
the doctor.
In the couples room at the
Stevens hotel police found a note
which had been written TUESDAY
and addressed to Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Saynor of Toronto.
Long before you receive this we
will both be in another world,
where peace and happiness and love
remains supreme. My wife-my
darling, beloved Maryland myself
fully realize what is before us and
both happy to go.
"W. c.. MURRAY" e.
Thursday night the Murrays were
seen by another policeman at the
place where they carried out their
suicide pact Friday night. He had
told them that they must move on,
and learned that they were on their
HONEYMOON.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-05-24

TERRE HAUTE. Ind. May "a
Applications for passports for pill
grimage of Gold Star mothers TO
the graves of American soldiers in
France have been made at the office
o. Fred Stalnaker. Vigo county
clerk here. by four women. Seven
Viao county mothers have been an
nounced as candidates for the trip.
which VIII start in August.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-05-24
MEAT MARKET ROBBED
Burglar Enters Lunchroom After
Stealing Pork Chops, Ham.

Getting fifteen pounds Of pork
chops and three hams from the
K. F. Veris meat market at 437
North Noble street, burglar went
around the corner and entered the
William Lynch lunchroom at 633
East Michigan street, taking cigars,
cigarets and candy valued at more
than $25.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-05-24
DOROTHY DWAN WEEDS

Noted Film Actress Becomes Bride
of California Oil Man.
BIZ United Press
HOLLYWOOD, May 24.-Dorothy
Dwan, screen actress, and P. N.
Boggs Jr., son of Union Oil Com
pany official, we're married here Fri
day. Miss Dwan was the widow Of
Larry Semon, film comedian.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-05-24
Landing in Flight South Is
Dependent on Weather
at Rio de Janeiro.

= pERNAMBUCO, Brazil, May "a
The Graf Zeppelin sailed farther
into the south today on its newest
conquest of the air.
Refueled and freshly proyisioned
Germanys big ship was headed
toward Rio lie Janiero on sixty
hour roun0 trip voyage-an inter-
lude to its flight to Lakehurst, N. j.
and hack to FriedrichShafen.
The dirigible left Pernambuco at
s:52 Friday night, central standard
time, aftee hating here about thirty
hours following its transatlantic
flight from Seville, Spain. Two
hours later it passed over Maragcgy
state of Alagoas, sailing smoothly
towards the Brazilian capital.
1T passed over Bahia at $40 a. m
central standard time.
DR.. Hugo Eckener, dirigible ex-
pert and commander Of the Graf,
was not positive when he boarded
the ship Friday night whether
landing would De mace al sFtlo OS
aneiro. If one is made. he init
mated the ship would remain only
two hours and rise again for a
flight to Sac Paulo and Santos, two
large cities south of the capital.
Twenty Hours Required
It was considered probable. how
ever, the dirigible will stop at Rio
De Janeiro. Dependent upon weather
conditions.
The fight to the capital will re-
quire approximately twenty hours.
which would place the ship over the
city around p. m, central stand
ar dtime. tonight. The distance
roughly is l.l65 miles by airline. but
Dr., Eckener planned to follow the
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-05-24
GAS STATIONS ROBBED

Bandits Get $130 in Two Raids on
Shell. Sinclair Attendants.
Bandits got $50 from Daniel Gold
rick, 4807 Broadway, Shell filling
station attendant at Capitol avenue
and Twenty-f1rst street, and 500
from the Sinclair filing station at
Meridian and Twenty-second streets,
Friday night.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-05-24
In the Air

Weather conditions in the air at
8 a. M:
Northwest wind. IS miles an hour;
barometric pressure, 1892 at sea
level; temperature, So; ceiling, I'M
limited; visibility, IL miles; field,
good.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-05-24
HUMANE SOCIETY TO PROBE
DOG CREMATION CHARGES

Despite denials of Peru Qnd)
police that stray dogs there have
been cremated alive as a means of
radiance. investigation of the al
legged cruelties will be made by the
Indiana Federation Of Humane
Societies.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-05-24
DIES OF SPINAL DISEASE

Child, 8, Increases Meningitis Toll
to 127 Since Dec. 9.
The death of Norma Mitchell, 8,
of Gil Villa avenue. in the admitting
room at city hospital today, in
creased the total deaths from
cerebrospinal meningitis to 127
since Dec. 8.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-05-24
CHILD BITTEN BY DOG
Girl, I, May Lose Use of Leg as
Result of Attack.

Bitten by dog this morning,
Thelma Smith, 7, Of 644 Douglas
street, may lose the use Of her leg.
The dog, ownership of which was
not established, is being held for
observation and the child was taken
to CITY hospital.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-05-24

The speedster, driven by
Ernie Triplett of Los Angeles,
with Bert Williams, also of
the west coast, acting as rid
ing mechanic, skidded on the
slippery northwest turn late
Friday afternoon and crashed
into the retaining wall.
Neither was injured seriously. all
though both were shaken severely.
The track. moistened by a sloW,
driz2Jing rain, was extremely
slippery on the turns and Triplett,
driving up the backstretch at a gait
estimated at 10J miles an hour,
skidded into the upper concrete re-
tanning wall.
Car Stays Upright
The car caromed down to the
lower portion of the track, remain
ing upright. 1t was a fortunate
escape from death for the two
Pacific coast youths, for had their
car tipped over, death or serious in
jury probably would have resulted.
The auto, a Guiberson Special, is
Millermotored four-c ylindered
creation, one of the fastest of the
little machines at the track. The
car was not badly damaged and
today was put in shape for it's trial
A thrilling duel of speed was
looked for today in the battle for
the coveted pole" position. Cars
qualifying today will be ranked in
the order Of their speed, the fast
est car being placed on the pole"
of the first row, with the next fast
est, and third speediest, aligned in
the front row.
Forty cars will start the race next
Friday, thirteen rows of three cars
each, and an additional machine
in the fourteenth row.
Three Stand Out
Each pilot must jockey his car
around the two-and-one- half mile
brick oval for four laps Cten niles
at minimum average pace Of
eighty-five miles an hour to qualify
for the race.
Three outstanding candidates for
the pole" position early today we're
Louis Meyer, 1923 champion, in his
sixteen-cylindered Sampson special,
designed exclusively for the Indian
apolis race; Harry Hartz, in his
Miller Hartz front-drive eight, and
Bill (Shorty) Canton, in his Miller
Scofeld special, high-speed four
cylinder creation.
Hartz' machine has circled the
track at the fastest gait for the
practice season, Ralph Hepburn
wheeling it around the oval at 2
112-mile-an-hour clip.
Meyer has SKINNED over the
bricks at III miles an hour and
Canton has clicked off ITO miles an
hour.
Others Make Bids
Others expected to make real bids
for front row berths are Louis
Schneider of indianapolis, in his
Bowes Seal-Fast Special, an eight;
Lou Moore in his Coleman 'front.'
drive, four, and Tony Gulotta, in
his NAVY Special, also four.
Peter De Paolo, 1925 winner and
holder of the 500-mile record Of
10113 miles an hour, was regarded
by many as apt to spring a surprise
during the afternoon and wheel his
Duesenberg eight on the bricks for
a swift qualification trial. De Paolo
has not yet been on the track.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-05-24
OLD SPANISH COSTUME
Woman Accused of Stealing Shawl
Burned It After Quarrel"

BIZ United Press
CHICAGO, May 24.-"Its just an
old Spanish costume" Mrs. Loretta
Mullen, 26, testified when she was
charged with stealing shawl from
William Melvin.
She said Melvin gave her the
silawl-a Spanish one-for present
and that she burned it after quar-
rel. The case was continued.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-05-24
College Head to Speak

MUNCIE, Ind, May 24.-Dr. Earl
Harper, president of Evansville col
lege, will deliver the commencement
address to- graduates of Central high
school here June. 5. More than 300
graduates will be given diplomas.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-05-24
BODY IS IDENTIFIED
Man Found in Canal Held
Victim of Alcohol.

The body of a man found in the
canal at North Missouri and West
Walnut streets Friday was identified
tentatively today as that of James
Miller, an employe of the Universal
foundry, living near Thirteenth
street and Capitol avenue. Police are
investigating.
Following an inquest, Deputy
Corpner o. H. Bakemeier held death
of the man was due to alcohol.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-05-24
INDIAN 1876 YEARS OLD
Tells Census Taker He Remembers
Death of Washington.

DULUTH, Mimi. May 24.-Joe
Robinson, an Indian. has given his
age to the census taker at 1875 years.
Robinson says he remembers the
death Of George Washington
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-05-24
Union CITY Man Dies

BV Times Special
UNION CITY. Ind, May 24.-Ar-
chibald Davis, rs, retired farmer,
is dead here. Mrs. A. l.. Stump, 70,
following a two years illness. is
dead southwest of here. She leaves
her husband and a son.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-05-24
FEARS DANGER; KILLED
Girl, s, Denied Plea to Stay Home
From School, Car Victim.

BIZ United Press
KENMORE, Va. May 24.-As-
sailed by fears of some unseen
danger, 8-year-old Airline Shiflett
asked to remain at home from
school Friday. But she went, re-
signedly.
Today she was dead, an automo~
bile struck her as she was walking
home from the Schoolhouse.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-05-24
AID HUBBY IN THEFTS

Wife Asserts She Was Forced to
Drive Bandit Car; Wins Divorce.
BIZ United Press
SPRINGFIELD, Mo-, May "a
Mrs. Charles D. Groty obtained a
divorce here when she told the
judge her husband forced her to
drive the family car for him while
he robbed stores and fling stations.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-05-24
MAJESTIC MEN MEET

Dealers Discuss Sales, Distribution
For Radio, Refrigerator.
Sales and distribution methods
for the Majestic radio and the new
tajeStic refrigerator were dis
ssed by 225 Majestic radio dealers
the SEVERN Friday.
A special train will carry a num-
Der of the dealers to the Radio
Manufacturers Association annual
trade show at Atlantic City, June 2.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-05-24
Mein Freund Schmeling
as Seen by an Artist

Max Schmeling young from Germany Is about to
battle Ter the heavyweight championship of the world
of the most interesting fighters the since Dempsey
and story Werner Larfe. win picture the fighter
Hamburg Service The Times Laufer. who
speaks Maxs language visited his training camp End
cott " " and his series win the intimate side of the
German battler.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-05-24

WATCH FOR THE FIRST ARTICLE IN THE TIMES PINK MONDAY
New Britain herald., 1930-10-03
Y. ". C. A. NOTES

New officers have been elected by the Tanglewood club of the Y. w. C. A. as follows: President, Mary Nappi; secretary, Arlena Powell; treasurer, Adelina Carino. The club will meet tonight at ' o'clock to work on bracelets.
 Girls absent last week will have an opportunity to begin their jew elry work a half hour earlier. This ' o'clock handcraft period was plan ned so that time would be left for a new members party and a short rehearsal of a play the club will give later in the month. Ten new girls are expected to join. Other working girls over IS are invited. The club supper planned for Oc- tober 10 has been waived in favor of a rehearsal and further work on the bracelets. The October 17 meet ing stands as planned. This meet ing will be devoted to an informal talk on applied psychology followed by a club discussion and question period. This may continue until Halloween.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-03
Chapter 35 STARTLING NEWS

So Dagger drove up to the Palace that evening, alone, trusting abso- lutely to herself, her ability to read character, her capacity to handle men and to control any situation.
 The Palace guard turned out for her. A handsome. young officer of the Tu-chun's staff received her in the courtyard. and conducted her past the notionless sentries into the great hall, very foreign in appear ance. despite the wealth of Chinese ornaments scattered about in care- less protusion. Chang, himself, ap- peared immediately from cur tained doorway, austere, proudly deferential.
 T appreciate your coming" he said simply. If you are not fatigued, would you care to see my collec- tions?"
 Dagger assented enthusiastically. She had heard of the countless beau- tiful objects he possessed, spoil of years of unchecked lootings, the most valuable collection of Chinese ! curios and art in the whole world men said. And she followed him 1 from room to room with unaffected | peasure. Here were representative l pieces from all the several periods of the golden ages of China's past: pottery, porcelain, paint
New Britain herald., 1930-10-03
Prince Leopold Buried;
 Won Hindenburg Present

Munich, Germany, Oct. 5 (UP)- The funeral of Prince Leopold of Bavaria was held today with Presi- dent Paul Von Hindenburg attend ing.
 Detachments of cavalry, artillery and infantry, marching with fixed bayonets, participated in the funeral procession through crowded streets where the blue and white flag of Bavaria decorated almost every building An airplane from which long black streamers floated flew overhead.
 The coffin was borne on a gun carriage, with Prince Leopold's hel- met and sword placed on top. Prince Adalbert represented the exiled kali Ser. President Won Hindenburg came here from Dietramszell. going to the church without participating in the procession.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-03
DAGGER
 by Mary Dahlberg

Synopsis: Dagger Marley, spirited young niece of Texas ranchman, loves two men and loses both. Blaine Howard, the first, is killed on the Western Front in France. Captain John Vaneering, war ace, the second. and whom she marries, meets death in an airplane accident. In France, Dagger refuses the love of the Due de Pontoise, and decides to make a pilgrimage around the world as Howard had done before her. He visited three friends in Africa, India and China. seeking their answers to the riddle of life. She does the same. In Africa Sidi Marut, Arab chief, tells her one should do what he thinks right. Ghulam Bulk. Buddhist holy man, says happiness lies in forgetfulness of self. In China, Chang Kai Sho, powerful war lord. tells her that his philosophy is 'The strong man sue ceeds.' Chang shows unusual inter- est in Dagger, and she fingers in his capital out of curiosity.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-03

ed panels, carvings in ivory, in wood, in stone, in jade. An, the jade! She was acquiring an appreciation of this essentially Chinese stone and never had she seen such matchless jades as Chang possessed. Armor, too, and ancient weapons; garments lay and priestly. crusted with gold and silver and precious stones. Jewels in heaps and trays.
 Unperceiving all else, she climbed with him from floor to floor, pass ing sentries and chamberlains, until they came to a mossive door, where two immensely fat men mounted guard. These stood aside at word from Chang, who paused with one | hand on the heavy bronze handle.
 You have seen my treasures" he said. Here are my wives"
 And he pushed the door open, leaving a space for her to look through upon a scene which im- pressed Dagger as presenting the appearance of a meeting of wom- ems bridge club in San Antonio allowing for the fact that all the members had come in their kimonos. There were 20 or 30 women in the large room, fat women, thin women, beautiful women, women with in tellectual faces, women with lovely, vapid faces blonde women, dark women, white women, brown wom- en, yellow women. Some were drink ing tea, some ere nibbling candy, some were playing games, some were sewing and gossiping. It was precisely the kind of scene which might be going on in thousands of homes all over the United States, i There was actually the same dis orderly buzz of conversation as Chang stepped in the doorway.
 He gave Dagger the one bird S. eye view, and closed the door, grin of what she interpreted as irony twisting his lips. Her mind was spinning dizzily. Why this revela- | tion, obviously so dramatically staged? But Chang gave her no clue.
 Come" he said. T fear I have bored you. And dinner should be ready"
 Dagger murmured that he wasn't bored and indeed, she was enthrall- ed. The evening promised better than she had anticipated, although she couldn't very we'll say so, and she returned downstairs, walking demurely at his side, trying to guess what would happen next.
 Chang led her through a series o rooms on the ground floor to a ter. race set in the midst of forma Chinese garden. The grass wa. groomed as carefully as thorough. bred's hide; the stars were reflected in a pool where water-lilies grew and a soft wind, signing up iron the war-torn South. rustled thu branches of trees that were hal unseen. Overhead, the sky was {