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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-07-18
ID|DN'T KILL
KOLB ROARS IN
MURDER trial
Alleged Wife Poisoner SobS
on Stand During Stiff
GriIIing by State.
DENIES FILLING CAPSULE
Case Is Expected to Be
Given to Jury Late
Monday.
DENIES FILLING CAPSULE
BY BEN STERN
Times staff Correspondent

GREENFIELD. Ind, July Is. =
Shouting denialS at the top of his
voice and then bursting into sobs,
George Kolb, 57-year-old Rush
county farmer, underwent Cruel
ling croSS-examination this morn
ing by the state.
mol" he shouted when asked if he
poisoned Matte Rhoades Kolb, his
second wife, and Edna Dagler Kolb,
the third wife.
II didn't fill the quinine capsule
for Edna" he roared at Paul Ben
son, former Henry county prose-
cutor and now head of the prose-
cution.
Pounds at Defense
Mercilessly lashing again and
again at the defendants denial Of
having had strychnine on his farm
before and during the deaths Of the
two women, Benson would half rise
from the chair as he hurled the
questions intended to- show murder.
Kolb skillfully evaded traps and
adhered to the testimony he gave
Thursday afternoon under the we'll
planned examination Of one of his
counsel, Raymond Springer, Con-
nerSville.
Presentation of defense evidence
ended with Kolb'S testimony and
the state began introduction of re-
buttal witnesses. Defense rebuttal
witnesses probably will quit the
stand by adjournment of court this
afternoon.
Judge Arthur G. Van Duyn will
adjourn court until Monday, when
the state and defense will make
final arguments, and the jury prob
ably will be locked up late Mon
day.
Kolb Wipes Eyes
Nervously twisting a handker-
chief, which he frequently applied
to his eyes the gray-haired farmer,
called by the prosecution the
"Hoosier Bluebeard," told the story
of his three marital adventures.
He adhered closely to the story
outlined by other state witnesses.
Kolb told how his second wife, Mat
tie, had been of nervous, irritable
disposition, subject to heart at
tacks, and bad used Strychnine tab
lets. The defense contends that the
strychnine found in her stomach
had accumulated from the heart
stimulating medicine.
Carefully adhering to the defense
theory of suicide he told the story
of Edna Dagler Kolb's dependency
over the death of her son Russell,
on an auto race track.
He Substantiated the story of her
having eaten light breakfast and
5teadfastly denied that he had seen
his wife take a quinine capsule or
any other medicine.
Did Not See Her
Edna told me that she had taken
a capsule and that quinine would
not hurt me. took the quinine,
but did not see her take it" the
defendant answered.
Despite the hammering of the
state he would not change his testi-
mony.
When the grand jury began the
investigation of the deaths of the
two women and accusations of
murder were being made, Kolo at
tempted suicide.
ut was more than I could endure,
so I went to Rushville and bought
some Strychine,' he said.
IT thought I would wind up all
my sorrows"
Frederick c. Atkinson, Indian
apolis chemist, was the last wit
ness for the defense. He said that
the cold tablet taken by the third
wife contained strychnine.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-07-18

have his expensive furniture
thrown around the room.
Doylel" ne shouted, standing up
in the dark, "thatTl be enough of
that!"
Doyle was repentant. He went
on with his speech. He said that
a famous American scientist would
die before the year is out. Mr..
Wolf asked for the name Of this
scientist and Doyle graciously
spelled it out. "J-y-m-n-t." Some
body called for a repeat, but there
was no mistake. The matter was
left standing at that.
=
THE spirit Of S. Arthur then
4 announced tina the medium
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-07-18
Ne7U Serial

"A fascinating story of the
battle of millions against the
barriers of exclusive society
starts Monday in The Times,
with the first installment of
Kathleen Norris great serial,
"Birthright."
The thrilling tale of the des-
perate efforts of a newly rich
family to crash the gate of the
four hundred of Dearbridge is
narrated in this fiction master
piece.
Be sure to read every chap
ter of this interesting story.
Call The Times circulation de-
partment, Riley 1851, and make
certain that you get Mondays
paper, with the opening install
ment.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-07-18

ey and the unruly Indian chief
down to earth.
The Seance was held in the
apartment of Harold Mann, who
combines the vocations of interior
decorator and astrologer. Most
of the guests we're in formal dress
and shad roe was served between
acts.
The affair reached climax
while Doyle was speaking. The
spirit was just predicting that de-
parted souls will be able to break
in on radio programs within three
years. when Joseph Dunninger, the
investigator of mediums, asked
Doyle if he could move the coffee
table which sat in front of the
mediums cabinet.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-07-18
TYPHOON HITS JAPAN
Fear Cities on Nippon Isle
Damaged by Storm.

BIZ United Press
TOXIC, July ia typhoon was
reported sweeping Kyushu, south
ernmost of the three principal
islands of Japan, today.
1t was feared that the cities of
Nagasaki, with an estimated popu-
lation of more than 10000 persons,
Kagoshima, Sasebo and Tshushirna,
each of the latter having population
in excess of $4,000, had been dam
aged.
Ten persons were injured in a
train wreck at Kokura, near Moji,
which was caused by the storm.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-07-18
new WAVE OF
HEAT ON WAY
Warmer Forecast for
Tonight, Saturday.

Refreshing breezes this morning
counteracted high temperatures that
threatened indianapolis with an
other heat wave. Forecasts by the
United States weather bureau here
predicted fair and warmer weather
for this vicinity tonight and Satur-
day.
At 6 a. m. the mercury stood at
68 degrees; at 9 a. m. it was 81.
Thursday afternoon thermometers
registered 81 degrees, the highest
since a record-breaking mark of 100
degrees last Saturday.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-07-18
BoRAH TO HOSPITAL
Senator, Exhausted by Long Session,
to Return 20 Baltimore.
T'Hlfcd Press
WACuTNGTO

WU 7 TITTW TTTNN
WASHINGTON. July lex
hausted by the aIduouS session Of
congress. Chairman Borah Of the
senate foreign relations committee
expects to return Saturday to Johns
Hopkins hospital. Baltimore, it was
said at his office today. He visited
the institution Thursday for an ex-
animation.
Borah. who is IS. answered his
name at the opening roll call of the
special senate session today. but his
duties have been largely taken over
during consideration Of the London
naval treaty by Senator Reed CRep.,
Pa.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-07-18
ONE KILLED in WRECK
Rail Removed, Officials Claim
Showing Deliberate Move.

BIZ JHitfu Press
TRINIDAD, Colo, July 1S.-One
man died early today, another was
in a serious condition and several
passengers were cut and bruised
after the Colorado g. Southern pas
senger train No. 2 was wrecked
eleven miles south of here Thurs
day night.
Railroad officials said a rail had
been removed. apparently in a de-
hberate attempt to wreck the train
which carried a score of passengers.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-07-18
Mayor Sullivan, Runnerup,
Has 11,487 Coupons to
Victor's 1882.

Hail the King Long live the
King!
For, 10, the King of the BROWN
DERBY is Sheriff George l..
Winkler!
With a tornado of ballots from
outlying precincts and with boxes
stuffed to their necks, Sheriff
Winkler won the regal knob-sitter
today by 11,901 plurality over Mayor
Reginald H. Sullivan.
In winning the BROWN DERBY
and the honor of being crowned
with the noble kelly" Saturday
night at 8:15, when the Veterans Of
Foreign Wars stage their "Siege Of
1919 at the state Playground, the
sheriff went through one of the
hottest political scraps of his career.
Winkler Is Jubilant
Injunction suits, poison pen let
tiers, bride charges, attempts to
counterfeit ballots, teemed through
out the day.
Even as the polls closed at The
Times at 8 a. m. today battle
royal narrowly was avented between
Sullivan and Winkler supporters, as
they watched the dauntless Jo-Jo,
the dog-faced judge, count the
ballots fearleSsly as threats were
made on his life, his ball-and-chain
and his misplaced bunion.
Crowned unofficially with the
honor of being the city's most dis
tinguished citizen, Sheriff Winkler,
when informed, said: 1T was a
great fight. 1t was fair, but hard
fought battle. 1t is with deep dis
tresS that 1 must admit my head is
larger than the mayors, as I wear
a 73s, and so I feel my supporters
were justified in seeking the biggest
coronet they could find the
BROWN DERBY"
Boosts Mayor Sullivan
THE mayors a good loser. He
tried to win and win honestly. 1
congratulate The Times and the
Veterans of Foreign Wars and hope
my dome always will be true, re-
CARELESS of dandruff, cray hairs, or
badness, to the idc<'S of the
BROWN DERBY" concluded the
sheriff.
Mayor Sullivan, like a real sports
man worthy of the Smithsonian
katy" congratulated Sheriff Wink
Ter on his victory.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-07-18
SAW KILLER AS
he SHOT DOWN VICTIM,
STATES ATTORNEY SAYS
Sound Effects

BIZ United Press
DENVER, Col, July 18.-His
wife's constant "nagging' at
him during mealtime forced
him to eat so rapidly he got
indigestion, Kenneth K. Hart
mann charged in asking dl-
vorce from Celia Hartmann in
district court. A preliminary
divorce was granted.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-07-18
COURT APPROVES SALE

$4,000 Bid Accepted on Equipment
of Radio Cabinet Firm.
Sale of equipment and furnish
ings of the Radio Allied Industries,
Inc. to the Indianapolis Machinery
and Supply Company by George R.
Foote, federal receiver, for $4,000,
was approved today by Federal
Judge Robert G. BaltZell.
Foote was named receiver May 2
on a petition fled by Boynton &
Co., Chicago.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-07-18

trial in 1917 was false.
Although the new petition
involves Billings only, it is
closely linked to the Mooney
case. because of a disposition
by Governor C. C. Young to
consider the two as exact par
allels.
Recognizing the 'loophole" pro-
vided bv Governor Young last week
when he denied Moneys pardon
application. the petition points OUT
that Macdonald soon Will be avail
able for public hearing to tell ms
repudiation story. as the Governor
suggested he should.
The suggestion that Macdonald
be found was made by Young IN
acting unfavorably on the Mooney
pardon application after the SUI
preme court had declined TO recon-
rlent a rardon for Billings.
Court Must Act Favorably
In each case the Governor and a
majority of the supreme court
viewed MacDOnald's original testi-
nonv as important and declined to
accept a reputation affidavit MADE
by the waiter in 1921.
The reason Billings has appealed
. 20 the supreme court for a new
hearing while Mooney has not is the
court must act favorably on Billings
case before the Governor has au-
thority to pardon MIN while this
is not true in MONEYS case.
California law provides that con-
victs with more than one conviction
must receive the supreme court
recommendation for a pardon.
In event the supreme court grants
the rehearing. it is probable that
Governor Young will be guided by
its recommendation and that he
will pardon both if the court recon-
mends a pardon for Billings.
5000 Words in Petition
The petition, filed by Edwin V.
Mckenzie, attorney Tor bllllngS'
contained 5000 words which re-
viewed both trials in detail.
A significant point in the petit
ton is a declaration of the SINH
larity OF the cases.
The petition requests that Billings
be permitted to produce MacDon-
aid before the court for examina-
ton and closes the prayer:
May We most respectfully point
that it is said that Macdonald is
i'll; that we know of no means OF
holding him in California against
his will, and, therefore, ask such
an early hearing as is consistent
with the courts other duties, its
convenience.
I'VE pray that the application OF
Warren K. Billings be reconsidereo
and upon such reconsideration 8
recommendation be made by this
honorable court 10 the Governor OF
the state Of California recommend
ing executive clemency."
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-07-18
Graz Zeppelin Nears Base

BIZ nfffu Press
BESANCON. France, July 16.-
The Graf Zeppelin. getting closer to
its base at FriedrichShafen, flew
over Besancon at $40 p. m.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-07-18
ONE MARY IS PLENTY
So Sweetheart of Screen" Seeks to
Change Niece's Name.

BIZ United Press
LOS ANGELES, July 18.-Mary
Pickford believes one Mary Pick
ford in a household is enough.
In a petition by the film player,
on file in superior court here to-
day. it was asked that the name OF
her niece, Mary Charlotte Picktord,
be changed to Gwynne Pickford.
The actress said the 14-year-old
girl was the daughter OF Lottle
Pickford and Albert r. Rupp, for
mer husband of Lottie.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-28
WAGE REDUCERS
SCORED BY GREEN
Labor Leader Brands En-
pIoyers Who Take Advantage
"PubIic Enemies"

Employers who take advantage OF
de current economic and industrial dis
tress to reduce wages and lower stand
ards Of living are puSxc enemies" in
the opinion of William Green, presl.
dent of the American Federation OF
Labor.
In a statement made public today,
Green said he referred specifically to
employers in the textile, bituminous
coal and boot and shoe industries and
to those in some of the miscellaneous
manufacturing enterprises.
1.-THE wrongs which they are per-
petrating." Green's statement asserted,
ARE against the public and serve to
undermine our national economic struc-
ture at time when the leaders in Gov
eminent and public-spirited, people are
striving to maintain wage standards
so that we can facilitate and hasten
return to normal conditions"
Mr.. Green contended that in every
national emergency there are those
who attempt to exploit. the workers and
thus secure an unfair economic and IN
dustrial advantage"
"There are employers" he said, "who
are taking advantage of the economic
and industrial distress TO lower living
standards through forced reductions in
wages. Such men can well be classified
as public enemies
"Such tactics reduce the purchasing
power Of the workers and consequently
the return to normally and prosperity
Is delayed and injury is inflicted upon
the industries in which employers and
workers are striving to maintain estab-
lished wage standards" Green's state
ment continued.
Declaring that the Federal Govern
ment has committed itself to the main
tenance Of wage schedules and working
standards, Mr.. Green declared it is the
duty of all working people to support
this policy and to hold fast to wage
schedules already established.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-28
AMERICAN GOLFER
| LAUDED BY PRINCE
Wales Tells Admiration for
Jones and Lindbergh,
at Dinner.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
LONDON, November 2s.-Two events
in the last six years stand out In the
mind of the Prince of Wales, who was
the guest Of honor at the annual
Thanksgiving dinner of the American
Society at the Savoy Hotel last eve
ming.
These two. he told the Americans,
are the flight of Col. Lindbergh to
Paris and "the appearance of Bobby
Jones on the British golf horizon"
The prince remarked that all persons
strove toward perfection whether in
science, industry, agriculture, art or
sport, and that the Englishman, in an
effort to attain perfection, admired any
individual success on the other side OF
the ocean.
Ambassador Dawes also spoke.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-28

Kennedy street, has been promoted
from the rank of lieutenant colonel to
that of colonel in the Reserve Corps Of
the Army. It was incorrectly stated in
yesterdays Star that he had been COM
misSioned to the lesser rank.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-28
Skater Breaks Arm.

Claude c. Skinner, Is years old, Of
6415 Illinois avenue, fractured his right
arm yesterday afternoon when he fell
while roller skating in front of his
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-28

r Denotes Increase.
- Denotes Decrease.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-05-03
IMPROVEMENTSMADE
 FOR ELKS' AFFAIRS

erous improvements have been made in the Elks Hall for the regular Saturday night dances which will be given there during the spring and summer by Earle Hun ter and his Moonlight Serenaders.
 New and attractive decorations have been put in, the floor has been scraped and polished so that i. looks like new, three-play ren- ger sounding shell has been built and all lights in the auditorium have been dimmed. These improve ments will be in effect for the first time at the regular dance tonight.
 A. B. Hall Improvements
 The management of A. B. Hall, where dances are conducted by the Juneau Amusement Company, with an eight-piece orchestra in the pit, also announces moonlight effects" tonight, patterned after devices used in the largest dance halls in the States. These effects will be produced tonight for the first time to the patrons of this popular dance center,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-05-03
RETURNS COME IN SLOWLY ON
 PRIMARY TEST
Wickersham Increases Lead Over Rustgard-No
 Material Change

Five precincts reporting in the Territorial Republican primaries since yesterday made no material changes in the standings of the several candidates except to in- crease the lead of Judge James Wickersham over Attorney General John Rustgard for Delegate and add slightly to w. K. Keller's ad- vantage over L. w. Breuer for Com missioner of Education.
 Hyder returns were received in this Division, Latouche, Afognak and Kodiak in the Third, and Mc- Grath in the Fourth. Rustgard car ried Hyder but lost the other three precincts
 In the Hyder vote, R. J. Sommers gained seven votes over W. A. Hesse for the Democratic nomination for Highway Engineer and now has a lead of 20 votes according to the unofficial returns which are incom- plete.
 Tn the Divisional Republican pri- mary, Walter P. Scott gained slight ly over Pete Sommer and Noland lost two votes in his race with w. L. Paul. c. T. Gardner for the Senate lost one vote to w. A. Steel.
 The Territorial vote for the sev- eral G. o. P. candidates follows: First Division, Rustgard 1892, Wick ersham 1,648; Knight l,259, Smith 1,753; Cole 1907, Reed l,50l; Breuer 1,197, Keller 1,726. Second Division, Rustgard 93, Wickersham l04; Knight 20, Smith 146; Cole 25, Reed TIP; Breuer 112, Keller 66. Third Division, Rustgard $50, Wickersham 923; Knight 721, Smith SIS; Cole 891, Reed ASA; Breuer 832, Keller 554. Fourth Division, Rustgard AS, Wickersham 690; Knight 352, Smith 645; Cole ATS, Reed 438; Breuer 414, Keller 466. Totals, Rustgard 2,763, Wickersham 3,336; Knight 2,352, Smith 3,422; Cole 2,998, Reed 2,595; Breuer 2,55l, Kel- Ter 2,848.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-05-03
BENISCHKE LEAVES
 FOR TAKU COUNTRY

M. R. Benischke, mining scout for the onsolidated d Mining and Smelling Company of Canada, one of the largest of the Canadian min- ing concerns, this morning left for the Taku country in company with T. E. Arnold, who recently staked a group of claims on the south branch of the Taku, about eight miles from the fork.
 According to information given out by local mining men this after noon, Benischke has given or is prepared to give $l00000 option on the property This informa- ton, however, has not been veri- fled, and 1t is believed the outcome of the deal is dependent upon the inspection which Benischke will make while in the Interior.
 Other mining activity in Juneau is notable among the many engi- neers and mining men who have come here from Vancouver during the past week. One of them is E. c. Pickett, who is leaving for the Taku within a day or two. He has a bond on the Tiger mine on Alice Arm, south of Prince Rupert, B. c.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-05-03
TWO THOUSAND CRAFT STRUCK BY ST0R M ON
 JAP ANS COAST
Ninety-four Bodies Already Recovered-One Hun
 dred Persons Are
 Reported Missing

TOKYO, May 3. = Deaths from a typhOOn which swept the southern portion of Sag haIien Island and the north crn coast of Hokkaido, have reached nearly 200.
 Me ssages received here state 94 bodies have been re- covered and 100 persons are missing.
 The storm descended upon Odomari Bay just after 1O,- GOO fishermen, attracted out to sea by the appearance of great schools of herring, in about 1000 fishing boats were we'll out from land when the typhoOn struck.
 Property damage is esti- mated at $2,500,O00.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-05-03
TWO TURNOUTS FOR BASEBALL PLAYERS
 ON THIS WEEK END

Two baseball turnouts are booked for the weekend, according to an announcement made today by Karl Theile, City League President. The first of these will be tonight at 6:30 D. m. and the second tomor- row afternoon. Players will have use of the ball grounds from noon tC. evening MT. Theile said
 Monday complete assignments of all players to the teams in the league will be made by MT. Theile, and will appear in The Empire that day.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-05-03
CANDHI FACES ARREST ON ONE
 OF Z THREATS
Next Move by Indian Gov ernment Being Watch
 ed With Interest

LONDON, May 3.-The next move by the Indian Government is await ed with considerable interest here.
 The feeling is widespread that Gandhi will be arrested.
 Bombay dispatches indicated that Gandhi's arrest may be made when ever he fulfills either of two threats, first TO come to Bombay and lead personally the passive re- sistance campaign and the second to move on Dharsana and seize the Government controlled salt depots there.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-05-03
CLITHEROS VISIT
 HERE THIS WEEK

Visitors in Juneau .fis week in- clude MT. and Mrs. George I Clithero of Seattle, who, after spending a few days here early in the week, have completed the Triangle Tour aboard the Admiral Rogers.
 MT. Clithero is the former owner of the Caledonian Hotel in Seattle. He recently disposed of this, but continues to operate an apartment house in the Puget Sound city. He also has interests in the Wiley Brothers diving operations off the southerly end of Douglas Island. MT. and Mrs. Clithero expect to re- main here for several weeks.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-05-03
STOCK SALES BREAK RECORD
 FOR SATURDAY
Largest Day in Two-Hour Trading in History
 of Exchange

NEW YORK, May 3.-Sales n the Stcck Exchange today ,talled 4,S67,000, the largest lumber of any twO-hour Sat ,rday in the trading history.
 Weakened m arginal ac- ounts and pool holdings were umped overheard in the sell hg which continued from yesterday but this was scarce ly attributable to anything in the days news.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-05-03
MRS. OXREIDER ON
 WAY TO EAST COAST

Mrs. R. B. Oxrieder, accompan- jed by her son, Jack. left this morning on the Princess Alice for Vancouver on her way to Phila- delphia for an absence of about six months.
 While in the East she expects to be patient at the Walter Reid Hos pital for some time. Later she will visit with her parents in College vile, Penn, not far from Phila- delphia.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-05-03
Wilkins UnfOIds PIans
 For Submarine Trip to Arctic Region m I93I

in an especially equipped sub marine, Wilkins plans to go through the North Pole regions to Alaska, 2,000 mile trip.
 The last two months will be spent in efforts to find an observation base about TOO miles northeast of Point Barrow, Alaska,