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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-05
OWEN YOUNG'S
SOLDIER BONUS
PLAN BOOSTED
House Committee to Begin
Study of Proposals
Next Week.
DELAY CHARGE HURLED
Favor Idea to Advance
Needy Veterans Cash
on Certificates.
BY THOMAS L. STOKES
United Press stan Correspondent

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.-Ths
house ways and means COMMITTEES
will begin next week to consider this
various bonus proposals before it
with most members now favoring a
compromise along lines suggested by
Owen D. Young.
1.-THE Young plan," which is to adj
vance needy veterans cash on their
certificates instead of paying all vet
Grams, was mentioned favorably fire.
quently today by members of tbs
committee as hearings continued.
When the committee met today
there was no one present to be
heard, which led Representative
Garner Dem., Tex to charge that
the hearings merely were delaying
action, and Representative Crisp
(Dem., Ga) to move that the COM
mittee go into executive session to
consider legislation.
This Democratic move met with
opposition from Chairman HaWley.
who announced the COMMITTEES
would begin to consider measures
next week. House members who
wanted TO appear were notified and
the hearings went on.
Among those who advocated a
cash bonus today were Representa-
tives Howard (Dem., Neb), Han
cock (Dem., N. c., Stafford CRep.,
Wis.,. Kvale Farmer-Labor. Mimi
and Christgau (Rep.. Mimi.
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T. McCray, who, to this day, con-
tends there was no intent to de-
fraud the people of Indiana when
his farm loan operations forced him
from the governorship into federal
penitentiary at Atlanta in 1923.
Introduced in the house by
Speaker Walter Myers, McCray, in
black overcoat, his black derby held
at his breast, was escorted to the
orstrum by two representatives.
Applause broke out as he stepped
to the speakers table; then one
after another representative arose
to his feet until all were standing.
Il remember we'll when I stood
here in 1923 and said Indiana well
could declared a closed season on
legislation" said the former Gov
ernor. THE same might be said
now, except" he hastened to add,
that we are watching your efforts
toward tax reduction.
From Is to 100 per cent Of the
gross revenue of farms is consumed
by taxation today. The farmer is
not alone with his problem, but we
hope you will do something to re-
lieve the tax burden and we hope
this session will close with construc-
tive legislation on the statute
books"
Applause greeted the Ex-Governor
in the senate, when, introduced by
Lieutenant-G Governor Edgar D. Bush,
he sounded The same tax plea
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-05

plain the cause of the gossip.
Miss Key came to me again and
said she needed $4,000 to clear up
her debts. I agreed to give her
that and $1,000 more to go to
China or some place just to put a
stop to the gossip.
Studio Police Called
when she called for the check
Wednesday it was ready for her.
Instead she demanded $4,000, SO
I tore up the check and threw it
on the floor.
Then the fight started. She
beat me something awful and broke
every window in my dressing room.
Cliff Edwards (Ukulelle Ike) went
for the studio police and they came
to my rescue"
Miss Key, when questioned about
the incident, laughed and said:
Call up Mr.. Keaton and see
what he has to say about ii"
She otherwise refused to affirm OF
deny the reported manhandling.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-05
DEATH GUN SHOWN
First Witnesses Called in
Jordan Murder Trial.

First witnesses called by the state
in presentation of evidence on which
the prosecution expects to send
Frank Jordan, 25, to the electric
chair for the murder of Raymond
Cole, 81, described the scene of the
murder, in criminal court today.
One of them, August w. johnson,
Kokomo, friend Of Cole, said Jordan
once had shown him a revolver, ex-
hibited in the courtroom. The state
will try to prove that it was the
gun from which three bullets ended
Coles life in a lonely lane near
Greenfield.
Roy E. Cursor, 81, South Dear
born street, and Floyd E. Winrich,
81 Whittier place, hunters, who
found Coles body in the lane,
described the scene, and DR.. oscar
Heller, Hancock county coroner,
testified that Cole died from the
wounds.
William E. Russell, Hancock
county prosecutor, told the jury
the state will prove that Jordan and
Coles wife, Mrs. Marie Cole, plotted
to kill Cole after carrying on love
affair for six months. Mrs. Cole is
charged with completely in the
crime.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-05

LIE pulled at his pipe as an
a. other answer to a question
was pulled from him.
I've got two cellmates. No, I
don't know what they're in for. 1
haven't asked them. One fellows
been in the army and last night
we talked about that. No! None
Of them has asked me anything
and I haven't asked them any
thing.
eyes, I met fellow here who
used to know me. He's a taxi
driver. Said he used to drive
me around a lot. Yes, 1 ate a good
breakfast. The boys are all nice
to me here. I'd rather be In this
Jail than any I know Of, for it
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makes me feel as if I'm still at
home" and he removed the pipe.
y n
IT'LL eat just what they feed
l. here, except, Of course, when
Mrs. Duvall brings things In" he
added.
you've got enough pictures of
me-" he remarked as he refused
to pose for a photograph.
II guess that's all you want with
me?" he questioned the turnkey.
The turnkey nodded to the man.
who at one time answered to
Mayorl Oh! Mayor" Then he
took up the ''Duvall-Duvall re-
frain of calling another prisoner
to the ''bullpen's' door with,
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-05
STATE ROADS
BOARD HIT BY
ABOLITION Bill.
FuII-Time Commission OF
Four Members Asked in
Senate Measure.

Bill to abolish the present In
diana state highway commission and
dictatorship and establish full-time
commission of four members was
introduced in the senate today by
Senators Charles L. Strey Rep.,
Kosciusko and Wabash, and An
derson Ketchum Oem., Bartholo-
new, Decatur, Franklin and Union).
The bill provides for retention of
the present four highway districts,
and appointments of a bipartisan
commission, to be nominated by the
Governor and approved by the sem
ate.
One of the commissioners would
be elected chairman and, in case
of tie, the Governor has the decid-
ing vote. The chairman would
sign contracts and handle other
legal affairs now carried on by the
director. Salary Of all commits
sioners would be $4,000 annually.
Denounces Brown
Strey and Ketchuln are prime
movers in the senate committee in
vestigating failure of the present
department and commission to col
lect federal aid.
Strey, chairman, announced to-
day that Director John j. Brown
will be. called early next week for
questioning. He accompanied the
announcement with scathing de-
nunciation of a speech made by
Brown before the Indianapolis
Kiwanis Club Wednesday.
Brown told the KiwanianS that
they ought to have good business
men, in the legislature" Strey point
ed out. ut seems to me that he is
poor authority.
Our investigation already has
disclosed that the charge that his
department went into debt and
borrowed $1,60O,OO0, while more
than $3,500,000 in Indiana federal
aid funds lay idle and uncollected
at Washington is true.
Hits at Leslie and Brown
Contractors were given certif-
Gates of indebtedness amounting to
100000, in addition to this loan,
and some of them were required to
do work payable next April. Mean
while, the federal aid continued to
pile up uncollected.
IF that is Browns idea of good
business and the legislature follows
the same policy, the whole state
will be bankrupt"
Brown told the KiWanians he well
coined the investigation of his de-
partment and had tried to get Gov
ernor Harry G. Leslie to urge it in
his message to the legislature. Les
lie refused, he said, because he felt
such probe "unwarranted."
THE Governor and Brown were
so eager to help that they did every
thing they could to block my reSo-
luton in the senate upon which this
investigation is based" Senator
Strey asserted.
Brown to Get Chance
"But about Monday or Tuesday,
Brown can come over before the
committee and give us a lift, since
he is so eager to aid. Maybe Gov
ernor Leslie ought to appear also
and tell us which one of the con-
f1icting stories is correct about his
visit with the commission at the
Murden cottage on Lake Manitou
and what was done there"
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entered the breakfast line for his
oatmeal, sausage, molaSses, cof-
fee and bread, he found his old
taxi driver also behind the barred
scenes.
And he found, too, that his
turnkey, Yves Stout, worked with
him engaging horses for har-
ness meet which the former mayor
staged last year at Walnut Gar
dens.
"HELL be treated just like any
Il Il other prisoner" vouched
Jail officials as they showed the
bull pen," where DuvalI will live
for thirty days.
Jones, come here-Duyall-
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thirds vote of the common council
and approval by the mayor.
Competitive civil service examina-
tons must be the basis for employ
ment of the personnel for the util-
tiles, with the exception Of common
and unskilled laborers, the bill
sets out.
The utilities board is given the
authority to issue bonds for the
betterment or purchase of a utility.
These bonds, however, will be re-
garded as mortgages upon the prop
erty and the city or utility district
can not be held responsible for the
indebtedness, the bill sets out.
The bonding limit of the city
would be increased from ] to 2 per
cent, according to the bill.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-05

so desires, right to own and operate
telephone and other systems of
communication. Included also are
provisions for local transportation
systems Of any kind operated upon,
above. or below any street or terri
tory within said city, or outside the
city within the limits now or here
after authorized by law.
The latter provision is expected to
take care of requests by residents
of suburbs for participation in the
service offered by the municipality
owned utilities. All such controlled
utilities are removed from the ju-
risdiction of the public service COM
mission.
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Jones - Duvall," halloed Stout
through the bars.
The one-time city executive who
answered to "Mayor-Oh! Mayor"
in 1925, approached the bars.
"A man to see you, john" said
the turnkey as he dropped the
"Duyau."
How'd I sleep? just fine. No,
the beds not quite like I'm used
to, but it's comfortable enough.
Yes, I made my bed this morn
ing and it's about the first bed
I've made" he said as he stuck
the briar in corner of his mouth.
He was dressed in a black suit,
green shirt, no tie and tan shoes.
"Just the same clothes I always
wear. No different"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-05
SLUGGED BY BANDITS
Junk Dealer Is Beaten and
Robbed of $50.

Two bandits today brutalIy beat
Tony Solotken, so, operator of a
junk yard at $40 South Missouri
street, and robbed him of $50.
Solotken is in city hospital in
critical condition, suffering from
skull fracture.
Police were told the men de-
manded money from Solotken.
When he refused, one of the duo
grabbed a hammer and struck him
three times on the head. The other
hit Solotken several times, police
said.
Solotken, dazed from the attack,
told police he always keeps the
front Office door locked, but the
bandits sneaked through a small
rear room.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-05

The utilities board is permitted
to increase its membership from
the present number of five, to any
number not exceeding eleven, in
order to take care of the mounting
duties as an increasing number of
utilities would be operated by the
city.
The power to lease any such
utility property for not more than
25 years to any person, partnership
or corporation without the approval
of the state public service commits
sion, is given the board.
Check on leasing of municipality
owned utilities is placed in the bill
by requiring all such contracts TO
be approved and ratiflesi by a two
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-05
BILL is INTRODUCED IN HOUSE TO
GIVE UTILITIES CONTROL TO CITY

Doors we're thrown wide open to-
day to municipal control of all
utilities by the city of Indianapolis
on house bill drafted by the city's
legal department and introduced by
Representative John F. White
(Dem., Marion).
Broad powers are given the city
in this amendatory measure. It
declares the utilities board. created
by 1929 statute, shall have the
exclusive government, manage
ment, regulation and control of all
public utilities consisting of any
water works, gas works, electric
light works, heating and power
plants of any kind and character
Thespill also gives the city. If 1t
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-05
John ID. Juror
BIZ United Presa

By United Press
NEW YORK, Feb. 5.-John
D. Rockefeller III is SO richer
today after appearing among
talesmen summoned for jury
duty in federal court. He was
told to return today, after an
swering mo" to the question,
Don't you want to be ex-
cused?" He said any one sum-
moned for jury duty should
serve if he could.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-05
Maybe He's Training for Congress


NOGALES Ariz, 5-W1lam Woertz
today Of spending the position
went Mexico California
charging had entered the United States illegally
started back Mexico but authorities ordered
suggested he imaginary boundary
pretend neither country. hours
omd all the while Sympathetic
him umbrella,
him shelter night, n jail
American Immigration officials said
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-05
ENGINEER IS KILLED
Factory Accident Is Fatal to
Francis E. Wilmer.

Blow inflicted by a flying piece
of an emory wheel in the Schwitzer-
Cummings Company. 1125 Massa-
chusetts avenue, Wednesday after
noon, proved fatal this morning to
Francis E. Wilmer, 40, of 1909 Gull
ford avenue, mechanical engineer.
Mr.. Wilmer was grinding sam
pie casting for experimental pur-
poses when the mishap occurred,
Coroner Fred Vehling was told. He
had been with the firm about year.
The company manufactures auto
motive parts.
Mr.. Wilmer was a Canadian by
birth, but had lived in Indianapolis
for eighteen years. Survivors arr
the widow. Mrs Nellie Wilmer, and
two sons, Harry and Francis Wilmer
Jr
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Calls Butler "FooIo
Charges Are Withheld
81 United Press

81 United Press
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.-Secre-
tary of Navy Adams today said
that the navy department would
not make public the charges upon
which Major General Smedley D.
Butler will be court-martialed in
advance of the trial Feb. is.
1t was indicated today, however,
the charges are much more severe
than had been anticipated. Butler
was back at his Quantico (Va) ma
rine base today, after having the
charges served on him here Wednes-
day
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was recovering to-
day rom cuts,
b r u / s e S and
scratches reported
ly in file t e d by
Kathleen Key, for
mer screen actress.
Miss Key was ar
rested, but was re-
leased when the
actor declined to
sign a complaint,
police said.
Keaton said the
actress had gone
to his d re in 6
room at the Metro
Goldwyn-M a y err
studio and tried to
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-05
BY ARCH sTENEL
TAILS not so bad"

TAILS not so bad.
- Smoking a briar pipe be-
hind cell doors, like a reviewer Of
drama in a thef r lobby. ex-
Mayor John L. DUAL today pro-
nounced this critique OF his FIRST
night" in the Marion county jail.
The curtain Of his drama arose
Wednesday night, when he was
sentenced to serve thirty days in
jail and pay $1,000 fine for vio-
lation Of the corrupt practices
act, by Criminal Judge Frank P.
Baker.
Nor can the former mayor feel
lonesome among the dramatis per-
sonae of the Jail for, before he
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-05
FARM CROPS IN PERIL
Chairman Legge Fears Heavy Loss
From Winter Drought.
BIZ United Press

BIZ United Press
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.-Serious
damage to the farm crops by the
winter drought is feared by Chair
man Alexander Legge Of the federal
farm board.
Legge said today the drought is
causing more damage to farm crops
than could be caused by surplus
Of wheat.
Rainfall in the United States dur
ing the past year has been only ~
per cent Of normal, a shortage of
seven tons of water an acre, Legge
said. This shortage will cause seri-
Gus damage to livestock and other
agricultural crops, including wheat,
he said.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-05
100000 FIRE
SWEEPS STORE
Button Sees Worst Blaze
in Its History.
By United Press

By United Press
BLUFFTON, Ind, Feb. 5.-A
100000 fire, the worst in the his
tory of Bluffton, swept through the
four three-story buildings of the
Leader store here early today.
Only the walls of the buildings
were left standing. All of the stock
and equipment of the store, valued
at between $4,000 and 100000, was
destroyed. Building valuation was
$4,000 or $4,000.
Other than slight water and
smoke damage, fire companies, aid
ed by those from Ft. Wayne, pre-
vented great loss in nearby build
ings. Some forty or fifty large plate
glass windows in show windows of
the vicinity were cracked by heat.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-05
MORAY CHEERED
BY LEGISLATORS

A stocky man with the horid face
that comes from outdoor work on
the farm-once familiar in Indi-
ana'S statehouse-climbed to ros-
trums in senate and house today to
receive applause that bespoke
friendly encouragement in his
comeback" effort.
1t was former Governor Warren
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-05
FACES GUNMAN TRIAL
Man Accused Of Shooting Collector
Returned From Florida.

John Patrick, charged with rob-
bling and shooting j. E. Free. collec-
tor of the Hook Drug Company,
Nov. %, was returned to face trial
today by Detective Albert Shulz.
He was arrested in Miami.
Patrick and John Velonis, still
sought, obtained $1,000 in the hold
up, police say. Free recently was
released from st. Vincert's hos
pitaL
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so I agreed to pay
her the bet any
way.
"Then she took
the check, had n
photostatic copy
made and spent
the money. She
had held that
copy over my
head to collect
more money.
Then she made
many thre a t S.
against me. Ru-
mors reached the
S tudio officials
and I had to eX-
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-05
Rns Line Asks Permit

Greyhound Lines, Inc. has petit
toned the public service commits
sion for authority to lease the IN
disnapolis Marion bus route of the
indiana railroad The Greyhound
now operates BUSES through Mar
ion on indianapolis Detroit route.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-05
BILL TO TAX SHOWS,
RACES, GAMES FILED
10 Per Cent of Receipts Sought an
Fee by Senate Measure.

An amusement tax measure was
introduced in the senate today
which would require licenses from
the state auditor to operate NOV
ing picture show, horse or auto
mobile race, ball games, boxing and
other events.
License fee would be 81 and the
state would get 10 per cent of the
gate receipts or, in case of the
movies, 10 per cent Of gross receipts
payable monthly.
Fines Of 500 to $1,000 are provid-
ed for violations and imprisonment
up to six months on the state farm.
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obtain money from him.
"We have been friends for many
years" Keaton said. "She came tc
me and said she was in desperate
financial straits. I told her that il
she could get her weight down she
would be big bet in talking pic
lures.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-05
KEATON LOSES
F|ST|C BATTLE
WITH ACTRESS
Comedian Charges Woman
Sought Hush Money,
Beat Him Up
BIZ United Press

By United Press
HOLLYWOOD, Cal, Feb. BUS
ter Keaton, who began his acting
career as a child by being tossed
around the stage by his parents,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-05
SCOTCHMEN SPEND!
Joke Is ON EngIiShmen This Time


Sc
IL contribute o charity
gasped Scotch myth exploded.
the exhibition Scottish antiques
historical 10
which
lie Killed Scots filed past relics rosary Mary
Bible printed
lof the famous thief Armstrong.
S0leS Just Siz&Ie Off Fleeing Feet
CHICAGO ST Chicago police department.
SSs this happened today, it be
Willie Negro pistol
The the
When officers attempted to arrest Willie whizzed
the street furry Of bullets sdded
cmb finally landed in the policeman coming
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-05
BlackmaiI Charged

"'I'll bet you $500 I can take Off
twenty pounds in ten days. she said
to me. agreed. When she came
back she had lost only six pounds.
She said she owed lots of money.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-05

Free golf lessons that
should be an inducement for
any girl in the city. And
your chance is here.
Forty Indianapolis girls will
get their chance for training
by professionals in a contest
just launched by The Times.
If you're interested in taking
up golf, read the details on
Page 3.
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Grape Jatice2 Never Again, Says Ed


of his life - ~
Garcia was arragned in police court yesterday
Ing grape juice and then trying whip
Guilty not gulty?" asked judge
Not began Garcia as he got loud ex-
poson nterruptng him. Judges had blown
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him
Friday tie 18th Wrecks Student Cast
COLUMBIA Mo- 5-Friday 49, was selected as the date
which students
mystery thriller Immediately successive DAVIS
The leading lady her dersudy the
separately to hospital for appendicitis
The three stricken
Adrian Huntey Ill., and Annabel Cotton The play
VIII be presented Thursday cast
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-05

DON'T lie abed and shirer; get
up and get more covers.
And further to ward of serious
colds and fiu, read Or. Morris
Fishbein's articles. starting Fri
dap In The Times
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E0LD SETTLERS BACK

Ex-Senators Have Reunion at State
House; Pipes for Bush.
1t was "old settlers" day today in
the state senate. EX-senatorS in
indianapolis for a reunion, pre-
sented Lieutenant-G Governor Edgar
Bush with a huge box of hurley
tobacco and two corncob pipes.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-05

This Is q Bogey, Golfers DISCOVER


golfers dropped
round of golf just at Wednesday,
Scott A D.
and they started
the Miami Country Club
They dropped $75 between them caddes
broke After the their money ground
bandits still hidden in the hedge,
Nov may off,"
dd-in a
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y. Mexican authorities sent word they would send