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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-20
HENRY KEEPER DIES
Veteran City Resident Was
Civil War Veteran.

Death Friday claimed Henry E.
Klepper, 80, of 623 Pine street, a
resident of Indiana Tor sixty years,
and a Civil war veteran. He was a
native of Germany.
During the Civil war he enlisted
with a New York regiment and
served later with Company F, One
hundred sixty-f1fth infantry, Ohio
volunteers.
He learned the cabinetlnaker' S
trade in Germany, and worked at
the Big Four shops here for many
years.
Mr.. Klepper was a member Of the
G. A. r., and belonged to num-
Der Of the old singing societies here.
Funeral services will be held at
$3.50 Monday morning at the home.
Burial will be in Crown Hill ceme-
terry.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-20
DOGS, FURS STOLEN
Burglars Enter Home; Loot
Totals $500.

Heat wave warped the judgment
of thieves Friday, dogs and furs
comprising part Of the loot report
ed stolen.
Entering the home of Mrs. C. D.
Green, 208 East Thirty eighth street.
Apartment z, burglars stole furs and
jewelry valued at $500, she informed
police.
Mrs. Dan c. Gill, 3O45 Park ave-
nue., told officers that man who
looked at a Chinese chow pup at
her home late Friday stole the one
he thought he might buy" and an
other, both valued at $3.50.
Mrs. Gill said he asked her to
watch for an auto from garage
that was to tow in his car, which
was broken down" While she
looked the thief started his car and
fed with the dogs.
Tables, lamps, a victrola and 100
records were stolen from the resi-
dence of Mrs. M rgaret Reybold
GAS Birch avenue, she told police.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-20
BY BEN STERN

BY DEN S1EnAN
" A PLATFORM which will go on
IA the back Of a postal card is
demanded by State Representa-
tive Earl Crawford Of Milton,
Democratic caucus chairman in the
last session Of the legislature.
THE shorter the platform, the
more it will be read" he said.
Crawford also declared that he
would join with other candidates
nominated for the legislature. in the
primary, to demand hand in writ
ing the platform to be adopted by
the 1882 state convention.
eve have a right to protest at the
manner in which platforms are
adopted" he complained.
although candidates for the leg
isIature are called on to fulfill party
pledges made in convention, they
rarely, if ever, have voice in franz
ing the platform.
THAT is palpably unfair, as can
didates will find themselves running
on a platform to which they by
principle could not agree"
In this connection perhaps It
should be remembered that Craw-
ford is a perfervid dry, having voted
even against the medicinal whisky
bill in the last session, and is afraid
of adoption Of moist plank. AS a
banker, he also is prone to oppose
the retention of the income tax
plank.
Other legislators are joining with
Crawford in the demand that they
have voice in the party platform.
However, with the types Of can
didates for the assembly which
have been nominated in the last few
years, it would be weeks before any
creed would be adopted and then it
would be of so conservative, rather
reactionary, a complexion that there
would be no demarcation between
parties.
The Democratic partys salvation
in Indiana, at any time, depends
upon its adherence to a liberal pol
icy, for the conservative voters
steadfactly will remain in the Re
publican ranks, their natural habi-
tat.
Incidentally, Crawford, who was
a candidate for the nomination for
Governor in 1928, indicated he
would not enter the field next year
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-20
JOBS INCREASE
IN CITY, STATE
U. S. REPORTS
Labor Department Bulletin
Notes Improvement
During May.

By Times Special
WASHINGTON, June 2o.-Fur-
Their reduction of unemployment in
indianapolis was noted today in the
labor departments monthly en-
ployment bulletin for May.
In regard to Indianapolis the re-
port said:
Tehere was a further increase
in employment reported in the
foundries, machine shops and sew
eral other industries. Building and
construction projects increased and
absorbed large number of build
ing trades men and unskilled la
borers.
State road work. municipal i'm
provements and public utility con-
struction and repairs afforded en-
ployment for many men. A slight
increase was noted in railroad
maintenance of-Way forces. There
was plenty of agricultural help for
the small demand"
The improvement was general
throughout the state, the bulletin
reported, although "a surplus of
labor prevailed in all sections Of the
state"
More Improvement Seen
Increased outdoor activity re-
suited in an appreciable reduction
in unemployment" said the report
on Indiana, and further improve
ment is anticipated for June.
State and county road and
Reconstruction work expanded
considerably and absorbed a large
number Of men. Municipal i'm
provements in several cities offered
employment to many laborers.
There was a seasonal increase
in the forces employed in the
railroad maintenance f-way and
construction departments, while
the car-repair shops operated with
curtailed forces.
Reduction Is Seasonal
"a further seasonal reduction in
mine production and
forces occurred during May.
"The volume Of building, which
included many large projects, still
was insufficient to absorb all the
trades men
Although practically all plants
operated, many worked part time
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-20
1T GIRL BLOND
NOW, PLANNING
FILM COMEBACK
Return a Brand New Clara
Bow She Says, Taking
Ranch Cure.
BvUnifed Press

BIZ United Press
NIPPON, Cal. June 2o.-"Out
where the west is west and all
that" to describe it in her own
words, Clara Bow, a platinum
blonde now. is regaining her health.
making plans to resume her career
as an actress and getting ready to
write the history Of her life
The screen favorite is roughing it
after fashion on Rex Bells $780,
000-acre ranch on the California
Nevada border Except for a posi-
bic trip or two to Hollywood she
expects to remain for month or
five weeks.
During that time her main con-
Germ will be her health and she in
etnds to get plenty of exercise and
be faithful to the vegetable diet
prescribed for her after her recent
nervous breakdown.
I'm going to keep on riding
horseback and roughing it and eat
ing only fruit and vegetables until
I'm completely better" she said.
Il feel my health has improved q
lot in the few days I've been here.
I'm going to return to Hollywood a
brand new Clara Bow
i just love it out here, where the
west is west and all that. I have
nothing to worry about and believe
me that's something after what I've
been sss:ough the past year"
Miss Bow said that she had gained
about eleven pounds. weighing 125
now. Her guess appeared con-
sentative enough.
Il go riding on Andy He's my
favorite horse" she said. Il read
a bit and plan the book I'm going
to write. There's no night life here
and it's sort Of like roughing it bes
cause I sleep-la what used to be
the storeroom and we have no cleo
trio lights or any such convent
ences."
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-20
STRIKES CAUSE
ABANDONMENT
OF OHIO MINES
WaIkoutS, Violence Climax
War Between Rival
Unions.
BIZ United Press

BIZ United Press
ST. CLAIRsVILLE, O., June 20.
The coal mining industry of cast
ern Ohio was paralyzed today with
the abandonment of mines as the
result of successive strikes led by
conflicting labor unions.
Spreading rapidly to every sec
ton of the area. the strike was
climaXed with the announcement
of the Clarkson Coal Company that
the company would close two of its
largest mines. The company's
action was believed in answer to
separate strikes called at the Provi-
dent mine by the National Miners
Union and the United Mine Workers
of America.
Abandonment Of the Provident
mine and the Fairpoint mine No. 2
of the company is q severe blow to
st. Gainesville business interests.
The two mines constitute the larg-
est industry in this community OF
$500 persons. Citizens Of the town
are petitioning the mine owners to
reconsider their decision.
JaiIs Are Crowded
White st. Clairsville was fighting
for existence, authorities sought to
prevent similar action Of mine
owners in Jefferson county by ar
resting representatives of the radi-
cal National Miners Union, who are
picketing mines in that county.
Over twenty persons were taken
into custody by special deputies FIJI
day. and are held on open charges.
Jails in Belmont, Jefferson and Har-
rison counties are crowded With
strikers arrested during hand-to-
hand struggles with deputies and
mine guards.
Governor George White has been
asked to confer with the conflicting
unions and operators in hope Of re-
lieying the, situation.
Situation Is Tense
Over a score of persons have been
injured in clashes between mine
guards, deputies and strikers since
the walk-outs started two weeks ago.
With other walkouts scheduled Tor
today, authorities moved to rein
force guards at the mines, and to
strengthen highway patrols.
Criminal syndicalism charges were
lodged against Leo Thompson,
Pittsburgh, an avowed Communist,
and three other strike leaders who
allegedly led demonstrations and at
tacks on county officials. They are
held under $4,000 bond.
Agents representing the National
Miners Union are attempting to
raise security for the bail.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-20
REPTILE BITES 'SKIPPY'
Percy Crosby'S Baby Son in No
Danger After Experience.
BIZ United Press

2 Z
WASHINGTON, June 20. The
real "Skippy' has had his first great
adventure. He was bitten by a
snake. This "Skippy" is Percy
Crosby Jr, 1-year-old son of the
creator of the moving picture and
cartoon youngster.
Percy Jr, was playing in the yard
Of the Crosby estate when a five
foot black snake struck his arm.
Crosby killed the snake, cut the
wound with a razor and sucked to
remove venom from the wound. Elk
animation of the reptile proved it
to be nonpoisonous. A physician
said "Skippy" was in no danger.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-20
CYCLIST SUCCUMBS
TO CRASH INJURIES
Perfect Mate

BIZ United Press
CHICAGO, June 2O.-In the
will OF a 30-year-old woman
was found today the perfect
tribute to a husband.
Il earnestly request" wrote
Mrs. Naoma Hartford Ashbeck,
just before she died last May
2, that at the earliest moment
possible my husband remarry
some good woman and that he
shall make her life as happy
as he has made mine"
The husband, William L.
Ashbeck, was left an estate
worth $4,000. A daughter,
Lois, 6, was bequeathed $4,000
worth Of jewelry.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-20
Three Held on Dry Charge

Three Bloomington men who were
arrested there in a dry raid, were
today in the Marion county jail in
lieu of $500 bond each on federal
dry law violation charges. Those
arrested are James Webb, Lyman
Wright and Bruce Order. Each
pleaded not guilty.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-20
YOUTH DIES OF WOUNDS

Albert Murphey. 10, Of Providence,
Ky. has achieved his goal after ten
days OF waiting
He died Friday night in city hos
pital from self-inflicted wounds fol-
lowing his suicide. attempt June g.
Murphey shot himself in the head
Murphey hitch-hiked to Acton
where he obtained a job in a bar
becue. He became respondent when
he failed to receive letters from his
home.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-20
CONNIE POWDERS
ALIENATION SUIT.
AGAINST ARNO.
Warned Him Number of
Times Says Vanderbilt
of Desert Chase.
BY EARL X. LEFT
United Press stan Correspondent

RENO, New, June 20-Cornelius
Vanderbilt Jr., aggressor in a gun
race across the Nevada desert, was
seriously considering" today an
alienation Of affection suit against
Peter Arno, winner Of the race, as
an aftermath Of his surprise divorce
action against Mrs. Vanderbilt.
The young society author took
matters into his own hands when
he unsuccessfully pursued the hand
some cartoonist with an unloade<
revolver, but he disclosed today that
he was not prepared to end the con-
fiict there.
Yes he said, Il am discussing
with my attorney a suit against
Arno for alienation Of affections"
Contest Is Faced
The sudden divorce suit, filed in
Washoe county courts Just as a con-
ference OF attorneys had been
called to discuss a separate main
tenance action. was promised a con-
test when Mrs. Vanderbilt said she
viii possibly file a cross complaint.
The suit, along with many others,
will be on the "washday" docket of
the divorce courts next Monday.
William WOODBURY., counsel for Mrs.
Vanderbilt, declared that IF any,
body gets a divorce it will be Mrs.
Vanderbilt"
Vanderbilt charges cruelty" he
said, "but If there was any cruelty
it was on his side, not hers. We
will fight the suit every inch of the
way"
WOODBURY. said counter-suit
may not be necessary"
Caused by 'Arno Incident
Sam Platt, attorney for Wander
bilt, replied that leach issue VIII be
met" The suit taking advantage
Of Nevada laws, made no specific
charges beyond stating the cause Of
action.
Vanderbilt and Plat both indi-
Gated the suit grew out of the now
famous "Arno incident" when Van
derbilt claimed his wife was escort
ed to the door of their home early
last Monday by the caricaturist.
Asked to recount again the de-
tails of the affair, Vanderbilt said
he could see the pair approaching
through a small glass aperture in
the door.
I seized a gun and exhibited it
through the glass and cried.
See what I've got here! I'm
going to kill Arno.'
Mrs. Vanderbilt turned and
screamed, Look out-he's going to
get your
Admits Making Threat
"Arno disappeared as I opened
the door. was in pajamas and
slippers. ran after him for some
distance, and then turned my weak
ankle slightly. I decided to return
to my home"
Mrs. Vanderbilt and Arno, how
ever, claimed that all tire had been /
to a night club and returned for /
AN amiable visit" Arno said that, /
to his surprise, Vanderbilt tele- /
phoned him the next morning and /
threatened him
Vanderbilt readily admitted the
threats today.
I gave him fair warning a num-
Der of times" he said Several /.
days before the affair of this week |
end I called him up and told him
TO stay away from my wife
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-20
HOSPITAL CONTRACT LET
City Firm Will Build S127,O97 Addi-
ton at TT. Harrison.

Contract for a hospital addition
at TT. Benjamin Harrison has been
awarded at Washington to the
American Construction Company
here. The work will cost 1927, 097.
The addition is a part of a gen.
eral building program at the fort,
authorized by the last session of
congress.
The local work is a part of $4,000
900 in contracts let at Washington
Friday by the quartermaster-
general
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-20
ALTENHEIM HOME TO
CELEBRATE FOUNDING
Program Sunday Will Mark Twenty
second Anniversary of Institution.

TWenty-second anniversary of the
Altenheim Old Folks home, Capitol
avenue and twentieth street, will
be celebrated at 4 Sunday after
noon.
Joseph Gardner, president Of the
home, will give the address of well
come and Superior Judge John w.
Kern will speak.
Selections will be given by the
Murat chanters. Other numbers on
the program will include violin solo,
Miss Sarah Olinger, accompanied by
Miss Frances Wishard: soprano solo,
Miss Erma Day; reading Miss Lena
BoS; piano solo, Miss Mabel Pruitt;
prayer and benediction, the Rev.
Thee Schory.
Supper will be served by the
ladies auxiliary.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-20
NEW YORK BANKERS
FACE PRISON TERMS
Jury Finds Them Guilty of Mis-
application of Funds.
BIZ United Press

application of Funds.
BIZ United Press
NEW YORK, June 20.-Three
officers of the closed Bank of United
States were found guilty of willful
misapplication of funds by a jury in
general sessions court today. A mis-
trial was declared in the case of
the fourth defendant.
After celebrating for nearly
twelve hours, the jury returned
verdicts of guilty against Bernard
K. Marcus, president; Saul Singer,
executive vice-president, and Sing
-er@s son, Herbert, a 24-year-old law
clerk. They face possible
maximum sentence Of seven years
each in prison and fines of $1,000.
Judge George L. Donnellan will pass
sentence June %.
The trial grew out of charges the
defendants made an illegal trans
action involving 100000.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-20
MRS. AUMANN is DEAD
Funeral Services for City Native to
Be Held on Monday.

Mrs. Minnie Aumann, II. native
Of indianapolis, died Friday night
at her residence, 637 Home place.
She had been i'll since the death Of
her husband, Charles F. Aumann,
Feb. 10, 1880
Mr.. Aumann until his retirement
a year before his death was con-
nected with E. G. Atkins & Co., saw
makers, for fifty-nine years. Funeral
services for Mrs. Aumann will be
held at Monday at the home.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-20
BACK HOME AGAIN

stolen automobiles recovered By police
belong 70:
Edward Baldwin. Coatsville. Ind. Ford
sedan. found at Brooks end Twelfth streets.
Chrvsler sedan. 56-SS3. -Jund in rear OF
$50 West Walnut street.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-20
County Traffic Toll Raised
to II by Death of
Youth.

Auto death toll in Marion county
reached seventy-seven since Jan.
today following the death Of Sol
Mesalan, "a, of 1929 Shelby street,
in city hospital from injuries re-
ceiyed Wednesday night in a traffic
crash.
Mesalan, driving a new motor
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-20
Gone, but Not Forgotten

Automobiles reported to police as stolen
belong to.
George Amt. 621 Virginia avenue Ford
coupe 7s0-770. from 62i Virginia avenue
Oliver Moulelien. 5606 EslSam avenue.
Chevrolet coupe. 3q-S24 from Indiana
avenue and North street.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-20
Raises BABY SQUIRRELS ON Snoor

NNeIASes bdUN squirrels on Spoon
ST. PAUL, June 2O.-Frances Law
ton, II, is raising three baby Fsquir-
rels on a spoon. They objected to
milk from a bottle. She gives them
peanut butter for dessert.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-20

III ClJy uOSplJdI from injuries Ie-
ceiyed Wednesday night in traffic
crash.
Mesalan, driving new motor
" cycle, crashed into the
side of an auto driven
TT by Marcus Stapert, 81,
II of 1922 Linden street
at Shelby street and
Southern avenue.
Mesalan was hurled
over the auto and suffered COM
pound leg and skull fractures.
His parents survive him at FL
wood where the body will be taken
for burial.
Coble M. English, Ft. Harrison
soldier, narrowly escaped death Fri
day night when he drove in front
OF a train at the Big Four crossing
on Thirty-eighth street.
apparently not bearing the train
whistle, witnesses said English did
not see the train until it was but
few feet from his auto. English's
injuries are not serious. He was
taken to the post hospital.
Lying more than half an hour in
the street at East and Washington
streets early today, John Given, 48.
Linden hotel, was found in critical
condition from injuries inflicted by
hit-and-run truck. He was taken
to the city hospital.
Given was unable to describe the
truck that hit him. Given is an
employe of the postoff1ce.
Miss Albert Weber, %, of $50
South Alabama street, sustained a
broken left arm Friday night when
the car she was driving collided
with another on Kentucky avenue.
Derrell Garrigus, 1855 South State
avenue, driver of the other car, took
Miss Weber to the city hospital.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-20

Butler swimming pool in the
field house. Forty-ninth street
and Boulevard place, will be open
to the public for the summer, be-
ginning Monday. Miss Louise
Schulmeyer, director of physical
education for women at the uni
versity, announced today.
Miss Susie Harmon and Vergil
Jones, member of the Red Cross
life saving corps, will assist Miss
Schulmeyer in supervising the
pool. Jones will act as swimming
instructor and life guard.
The pool, Of regulation size and
kept clean by a chemical filter
plant will be open from 9 a. m.
to p. IN. daily, except Sunday.
with curtailed forces. These in
cluded some automobile and acces-
sorry factories and assembling plants
foundries and brass plants, iron
and steel mills, furniture and wood
working establishments, and auto
mobile body plants.
Several factories in various GEN.
tiers operated full time, with normal
forces engaged. There was an in
creased demand for farm help, with
a plentiful supply available"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-20

cycle, crashed into the
side of an auto driven
by Marcus Stapert, 81,
of 1922 Linden street
at Shelby street and
Southern avenue.
MeSalaO was hurled
Nogales international., 1931-03-21
BRIDGE CLUB
I: 4; y y i !: \

Mrs. w. D. Knight entertained
members Of her bridge club Thurs
day afternoon at her home on Cur
tis Street. Appointments after the
Easter manner were used, and club
prize was won by Mrs. Wasnidge.
Those playing were: Mrs. l.. L.
Odle. Mrs. Earl Seger, Mrs. Craig
Pottinger, Mrs. Ralph Rawsthorne,
Mrs. B. 3. Hardwicke, Mrs. An
drew Bettwy, Mrs. William Was
nidge and Mrs. Knight.
Nogales international., 1931-03-21
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

Bible school, 10 A. M.
Young women's bible class, 10 A.
NJ. Mrs. N. B. Mercer, teacher.
Morning worship, II A. NJ. Ser
mon topic: Unity, A False SyS-
tenn.
Junior and Senior B. Y. P. US
6:45 P. N.
Evening worship, 7:45 P. M.
Sermon topic, The Value Of a
Soul"
Bible study, Book Of Daniel,
Wed. 7:30 P. M.
All are most cordially invited to
these services.
w. c. Downing, Pastor
Nogales international., 1931-03-21
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4 i: 4: 4. i i i
SEWING CLUB

The Tuesday Sewing club was en-
tertained this week by Mrs. F. z.
westerland. Needlework and con-
yersation were enjoyed during the
afternoon, and delicious tea was
served by the hostess at the conclu-
sion of the afternoon. Those present
were: Mrs. Harold Stiles, Mrs.
Clarence Fiscus, Mrs. Fred Allen,
Mrs. j. w. Haddock and Mrs. West
erland.
m#mM##*#**##
On Wednesday evening Mrs. l..
l.. Odle was hostess to a fourSome
for contract. Refreshments were
served at late hour, to Mrs. Ro-
bert Laney, Mrs. Earl Seger, Mrs.
Craig Pottinger and the hostess.
Nogales international., 1931-03-21
SOLVING the Problem of
Easter Frocks

Plain crepe5; prints in reverse colors;
perky frocks in pastel shades; Ensen
bic jacket suits in contrast prints and
colors; suits in prints, elbow sleeves
with circular flounces; plain colors
with the new capes; floral prints. In
sizes for Women-and smaller women.
Frocks smart enough to meet the fancy
Of all. In sizes here to fit your figure
and priced also to fit your 1881 bud
get figures. We feel certain that these
styles cannot be duplicated here at this
price.
Nogales international., 1931-03-21
EzpecHiap Too Much

Some people yearn for the i'm
possible. A writer asks for less
emotion and more logic in politics.
Milwaukee Journal.
Nogales international., 1931-03-21
Slow Pay

Collections are always slow 30
the man who assumes that the
world owes him a living.-Toied0
Blade.
Nogales international., 1931-03-21
just Naturally Run Down

Pedestrians used to be run down
at the l,eels. Now they are run
down all Over.-Florida Times
Union.
Nogales international., 1931-03-21
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!!;,A'lI.l!,|I,' ANNOUNCEMENTS 80
ST. ANDREWS
EPISCOPAL CHURCH


8 a. m. Holy communion.
10 a. m. Church school.
II a. m. Public worship. Anthem
by the choir, under direction OF N.
d. Pomeroy: Send Out Thy Light"
by Charles Gounoud. Sermon by
the rector.
5 .. n. Confirmation Glass.
Lenten weekday services:
No service on Wednesday on ac-
count of the rector's absence to
conduct a series Of services in Doug
las. Friday, sis p. N. Litany and
Lesson.