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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-07-07
Life Is MOcker
Doctor, rs, Loses Saw
ingS in Bank Crash;
Legs Broken by Car.

By United Press
NEW YORK, July lizard
IN luck gave DR.. Otto Goldie.
76-year-old eye, ear, nose and
throat specialist, three successive
set-backs until he was brought
into Magistrate Benjamin. Green
spans court here.
First, DR.. Goldie lost his life
time savings of $4,000 in the
failure of the Clarke Brothers
bank. After forty years of prac-
tice, he was penniless.
Nine months ago an automobile
struck the aged physician, break
ing both his legs. He was dis
charged two weeks ago from the
hospital, crippled and penniless.
The third misfortune, which may
end happily, came when police
found him unconscious from lack
of food in a vacant lot. He was
arrested for vagrancy.
Magistrate Greenspan heard the
case and obtained DR.. Goldie's
consent to be held without bail for
three days until aid could be
found.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-07-07
Demand for
Hamilton s
Death Made

By Times Special
LEBANON, Ind, July 7.-Presen-
tation of evidence by which the
state hopes to send Louis E. Hamil-
ton to the electric chair for the
murder of Lafayette A. Jackson,
Indianapolis chain grocery oper-
ator, was to be started in Boone
circuit court this afternoon.
Jury to try Hamilton was impan-
eled at 1890 this morning. Imme-
diately afterward, Floyd Mattice,
Marion county deputy prosecutor
made the opening statement for the
state, demanding Hamilton die in
the electric chair.
He was followed by Ira M.
Holmes, chief of defense counsel,
who was to conclude when lunch
con adjournment was taken. Tes-
timony was to be started on recon-
vening of court.
Defense counsel, in questioning
prospective jurors asked if they
would be influenced should the state
present witnesses who were af-
flicted in any way or brought into
court on an invalid couch. This
referred to evidence given by Miss
Sue Sawyer, lola. Kan, in the trial
of Charles Vernon Witt, awaiting
death in the electric chair for the
murder of Jackson. She is an in
valid.
Hamilton evinced deep interest in
moves of attorneys during early
proceedings. He is charged with
having fired the fatal shot in the
Staying.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-07-07
PREPARATIONS FARLEY SAVED
BY WAR DEBTS AGREEMENT

mons today, enumerated various
points of the nglo-American
agreement, but did not accept the
American proposal in principle. His
counter proposals included:
Reduction of the maximum size
of capital ships to $4,000 tons and
a maximum gun caliber of eleven
inches.
Reduction of the maximum size
of cruises to 1000 tons and 6.1-inch
guns.
Reduction of aircraft carriers to
1900 tons with 81 inch guns.
Abolition of submarines and con-
sequent reduction of destroyer ton
mage by one-third. If submarines
can not be abolished entirely, max
imum surface tonnage would be
fixed at ESQ tons, with strict limita-
ton on total tonnage and the num-
Der Of units.
Complete prohibition of air bomb
ing except within strict limits, and
no attacks whatever on civil pop
lllation.
Restriction Of the numbers Of
military aircraft.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-07-07

The navy yard signalled
ships in the vicinity to aid in
the search.
Hundreds of women and children,
including relatives of the crew.
thronged the docks in anxious vigil.
The Promethee, which began her
trials last December, was almost
finished with them, and was about
to enter active service.
The promethee was one of the
tieet OF large cruiser-type subma-
rlneS being built by France.
1t was armored speed craft, 302
feet long, and capable of nineteen
knots. 1t was Diesel-powered, with
twin screws. It's cruising radius was
about thirty days.
The disaster occurred while the
submarine was engaged in surface
experiments, with matches open. so
that those aboard were trappad
beyond hope by the rush of water.
The cause was not certain. nut
was belyieved to have been a. ex-
plosion, since survivors said hey
were blown off the deck. They were
still dazen, however, and una lie to
give a coherent story.
The seven saved included the
commander of the submarine.
The loss of the Promethee was
the worst submarine disaster in the
history Of the French navy.
Others included the F'arfadet,
sunk in 1905 with fourteen deda:
the Lutin, sunk in 1918 with four
teen dead; the Pluviose, sunk by a
steamed in 1910 with twenty-six
dead, and the Vendemiare, rammed
by battleship in 1912 with TWEEN
ty-Seven dead.
The British submarine M-2. sunk
in the channel last January, cost
fifty-four lives.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-07-07
Offer Counter Plan

~ CHttc0 PfeSS
LONDON, July Great Britain,
while welcoming President Hoover's
disarmament proposals, as step in
the right direction, announced coun-
ter proposals today providing for
extensive naval and aerial disarma-
ment calculated TO surpass the
Hoover one-third reduction.
Stanley Baldwin, acting prime
minister, in announcing the Brit
ish proposals to the, house Of COM
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-07-07
GEORGIAN HEAD OF
PROHIBITION TICKET
Never Get Rich

By United Press
NEW YORK, July t. The
pinch of economy has struck
the army, from colonel to pri-
vate, quartered hereaboutS,
and even the finance officers
are harassed by bill collectors.
The army is BROKE" pend
ing passage of the annual APP
preparation bill by congress,
causing many embarrassing
problems, including:
How to pay stevedores for
unloading incoming transports.
How to settle the accounts
Of soldiers ending their enlist
ment.
How to get fuel for the
Chateau Thierry, due to sail
for Panama today.
Also officers in transit on
July l fear they will be pen
niless as no travel funds are
available after the start of the
new fiscal year.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-07-07
SIS KILLED when
new SUBMARINE
SINKS IN TIES T.
Submarine Disaster Occurs During Trials of
Big Vessel; Ship Was of Most
Modern Type
ARE REPORTED RESCUED
Many Besides Crew Aboard for Trips Which
Would Have Put Diver Into Actual
Commission in Short Time.
BIZ United Press

By United
PARIS, July THE French submarine Promethee
sank off Cherbourg today with loss of sixysx officers and
men, the ministry of marine announced officially
The ministry said the Promehee normally carried four
officers and fftynine but in addition engineers and
naval experts were aboard today for the trials
fishing boat rescued seven members of the crew. re-
ports from Cherbourg said.
News of the disaster caused turmoil in Cherbourg
Dozens of small boats sped the scene hoping to pick
up survivors,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-07-07
GIVE POLITICS A VACATION,
EASE INDIANA TAX BURDEN.
LESLIE TELLS LEGISLATORS
Governor Pleads for Constructive Action
at Special Session; Dry Law Fight
Precipitated in House.
IYERS AND BUSH VIEW CONFLICT
Clashing Programs Are Outlined by Speaker
and Lieutenant Governor; 40-Day
Grind Seems Assured.

ShOuld this country collapse, there will be revolt
like any that happened BEFORE because 1t 0 not be
revolt of the pr0letGriGt.
at wH be the revolt of those Vho put their life savings
IN banks and lost them because the banks failed
1T mill be revolt of those Who put their life savings
IN homes and lost them through foreclosure
ut a0U be revolt of those who put their life savings
IN farms and lost them through tao sales"
These words fired at Indiana legislators today by
Speaker Walter Myers of the house of representatives and
plea by Governor Harry G. Leslie that they abandon par
san politics and devote their time to relieving the bur-
de marked the opening of the special session of the Indiana
general assembly.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-07-07

The Since Slavery" approaching
After twelve of trial twelve controversy
and dispute nation that became legally dry by constitutional
political parties ready
to consider a change.
What has been the history Of this noble
How did the dry movement begin in America?
progress?
What has it done? What has it failed
btion stand now? What the prospects future?
In wholly unbiased and neutral manner Cation
writer tells the story of the prohibition
America series of four timely articles
Monday The Times.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-07-07
INDICTMENT is QUASHED
Drop Income Tax Fraud Charge
Against Logansport Man.

Indictment against George Norris,
LoganSport business man, charging
income tax fraud was dismissed to-
day by Federal Judge Robert c..
Baltzell on motion of George r.
Jeffrey, district attorney. Defense
counsel pleaded the statute of lini-
tations against the indictment,
which was returned in February.
1t was charged Norris defrauded
the government of $616 in 1926 and
1915 in 1927.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-07-07

question, and Germany's payment
in lieu Of reparations.
2. A gentleman's agreement not
to ratify the general convention
until war debt settlement is OBJ
tanned, including presumably ac-
ton by the United States.
8. An accord between Britain and
France and Britain and Italy sus-
pending war debt collections by
Britain until an agreement is
reached at Washington, or the
Lausanne treaty is ratified.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-07-07

and narrower. The job confronting
the lawmakers is to prevent the
pyramid from topping over of its
own weight.
Cites Economy, Equity
Expressing confidence in the abil-
ity of the senate to meet the Situa-
ton in its lawmaking, Bush closed:
"The future of the most funda-
mental institution in American life
is at Stake-the American home.
Hoosier home owners everywhere
are looking to us, praying for and
expecting relief at the hands of this
general assembly.
Let us keep the faith"
Carrying out similar thought for
protection of the home owner and
the smaller property classes, Myers
commended:
"The big taxpayer always has
passed, and always will pass, the
taxes he pays to the man below him.
He uses it as an excuse to lower
wages. The cost of government
must be reduced, state and local, but
particularly local.
IF mans pay is cut so per
cent, he must live on so per cent
less. Why should political subdivi-
sions do any differently?
Utility Adjustment Favored
"a lot of money might be saved if
public utilities, whose rates are
backed by the state, were required
to make adjustments to fit the re-
duced incomes of those who pay the
bills.
For after all, rates backed by the
power of the state, rates that must
be paid for or service discontinued,
are nothing more or less than an
indirect tax.
The orderly and buSineSslike
thing for us to do is, first, to reduce
the cost of government and the ex-
penditure of public money to the
lowest possible sum.
That will fix our budget. Then
II the sum necessary to meet the
cost of government, as thus reduced,
is not sufficiently met by present
taxes, the next step is to meet the
deficit by proper distribution or
otherwise"
In closing, Myers challenged the
house to do its bit.
First resolution to be introduced
in the house at the opening of the
special session was offered by Jacob
Weiss Dem), Indianapolis, asking
that only unemployed persons with
families to support be hired as
employees.
Custom has been to hire youths,
relatives of legislators as pages, at
the rate of So day on a seven-day
Turn to Page 81
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-07-07
Ex-C Congressman UpShaW
Nominated on Second
President Vote.

William D. UpShaw of Atlanta,
Ca, former Democratic congress
man, today was named presidential
candidate Of the national Prohibi-
ton party at the Cadle tabernacle
convention. He was chosen on the
second ballot.
Frank S. Regain of Rockford. Ill.
UpShaw's chief rival in the race for
the presidential nomination. was
named vice-presidential candidate
by reclamation.
Upshaw announced prior to the
balloting that he will withdraw il
the party national committee de-
cldeS to unite with other prohibition
organizations in third party coali-
tlon. The understanding is that
senator William E. Borah of Idaho
Will accept the nomination if the
ory forces can muster sufficient
strength.
Three Withdraw
UpShaw received seventy-four
OF the 40 cast. Regain was given
Slxty-tWo votes. Balloting on the
nominees was opened following the
withdrawal of three candidates, Will
liam F. Varney of Rockville Center.
N. T., 1928 nominee; D. Leigh Col
vim OF New York City, national
chairman, and DR.. Clinton N. How
ard OF Rochester, N. Y, keynoter.
Following the first ballot. in
which Upshaw received ffty-eight
votes as against sixty for Regan.
Major Richard Cannon, California
congressional candidate and son of
Bishop James Cannon Jr. of the
Methodist Episcopal church, south,
pleaded with the delegates to leave
the nomination to the national
committee. His request was refused.
Many Gone Home
Many of the delegates had gone
home before the balloting started.
Only twenty states and the District
OF Columbia were represented in
the balloting. Representatives from
thirty-eight states were present
Wednesday.
UpShaW was a member of con-
gress from 1919 to 1927. He was
read out of the Democratic party
in Georgia because of his OPPOSE
ton to Alfred E. Smith in 1928. He
also is former vice president of the
Anti-Saloon League.
The party platform, adopted at
Wednesdays session, pledged the
party to oppose the repeal or
weakening of the eighteenth amend
ment or of the laws enacted there
under"
1t f1ayed the Democratic and Re-
publican parties, pledged economic
relief, reduced taxation, aid to agri-
culture, conservation of natural re-
sources, and reform Of judicial pro-
cedure.
The party stand favored public
ownership of utilities and the abo-
ition Of child labor. A plank to
favor prohibition of the manufac-
ture and sale of tobacco for smok-
ing, chewing or Snufing" was de-
feated.
The platform, as adopted, practi-
cally as it was brought from the
committee room, represents a vic
tory for the older members of the
party.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-07-07
H00SIER AlRMAN LOST
IN WILDS OF MEXICO

Missing More Than Two Weeks,
Firm Heads Reveal; Search Started.
By United Press
TROY, o., July 7.-Clarence Nc
Elroy, Medaryville, Ind, commercial
air pilot, has been missing in Mex
leo for more than two weeks, it was
learned here today by officials of the
Waco Airplane Company.
McElroy left here to fly an air.
plane to Honduras for delivery to
an air line there. He last was
sighted over Mexico. Another plane
which left with him, arrived safely
in Honduras.
1t was believed the flier was
forced down in some remote Mex
lean province.
The Mexican government has in
Stituted an extensive search.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-07-07
DELAY WATER HEARING
Three-Judge Federal Court to Hear
Petition for Injunction.

Continuance from July Is to July
Il OF hearing on a petition of
the Indianapolis Water Company
for an interlocutory injunction to
prevent enforcement Of the recent
rate schedule set by the public
service commission. was granted to-
day by Federal Judge Robert C.
Baltzell. Delay was granted on mo-
ton Of company counsel.
The heering viii be before three
judges sitting en- banc-Baltzell.
Judge Will M. Sparks Of the United
States circuit court of appeals. Chi
cago, and Judge Thomas w. Slick
of the northern Indiana federal
court. South Bend.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-07-07
GARNER'S IAN INFANT
So Says His Wife in Talking About
Her Future Plans.
BIZ United Press

WASHINGTON, July THE wife
of Speaker John N. Garner seems
proud, but not otherwise impressed
by her husbands nomination for the
vice-preSidency.
II guess I'll go back to Texas
when the session of congress is
over" she said, discussing her plan.
But if Mr.. Garner stays here, I feel
I really ought to stay and take care
of him.
He's such an infant"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-07-07
HOME SPLIT IN TWO
BY CHALK LINE ORDER
Couple Reunite After Court Edict
and Erase Boundary.

By United Press
CHICAGO, July THE chalk
line that divided the home of Max
and Lillian Fergon was erased to-
day.
Inc line was drawn at the order
OF Judge Daniel p Trude to keen
the couple from fighting.
The court ordered Max to live
on the right side of the line and
Lillian on the left.
After few hours of life on their
respective sides of the line the
couple was reconciled, and rubbed
out the line.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-07-07
POSTAL RECEIPTS GAIN
Activity Nearly Double That of
Same Day Last Year.

Postal receipts at the indianapolis
poStoffice Wednesday, first 5ay of
increased postal rates, totaied $33.-
l65, according to announcement
made by Postmaster Leslie D.
Clancy.
Activity Wednesday morning, dur
ing which $4,000 1-cent stamps and
100000 Of the new Scent stamps
were sold, nearly was double that of
the same day last year, Clancy said.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-07-07
HAAS ORDERED TO PAY
TRUST FUND SHORTAGE
Trustee Must Replace S1O,722 and
Pay Costs, Judge Rules.

Pay Costs, Judge Rules.
Decree ordering Schuyler A. Haas.
attorney and Republican party lead
er, to pay $10,722.74 as a result of
his alleged negligent and improper
handling of trust fund was filed
today in pprobate court.
Albert Rabb, judge pro tenn. is
sued the order which demands nav
ment of $7.S85 to the estate of
Christian F. Wishmier, former IN
dianapolis business man.
An accounting ordered bv the
court on complaint of Wishmier
heirs. showed this amount is miss
inc from the trust fund.
Haas also must pay attorneys 81
$50 for handling the accounting suit
and $3.50 fee to an accounting for
auditing books.
The payment is to be made to
John J. Reilly, who was appointed
substitute trustee, replacing Haas
last December.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-07-07
Rob Bank in Fire Confusion

By United Press
DUNDEE, Mich, July Two
"gentlemanly'' bandits of about so
took advantage of a fire started
mysteriously on the outskirts of
Dundee today, to holdup and rob
the Monroe county bank of ap-
proximately $4,000 in cash.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-07-07

They do more than swim at city
park pools these days.
There is beauty among those
present, and glorifcation of it in
Miss Helen Sanford, II, of 11O2
Richland street.
Miss Sanford, a golden blond,
was crowned queen of the bathing
beauties at Rhodius park this
week. She's figured to hold the
crown a long time.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-07-07
ROOT BEER FIGHTS FIRE
Wet Farmhouse Roof With 1t When
Barn Burns.
BIZ United Press

By United Press
MIDDLETON, Conn, July T.
Frank and Joseph Gallo brewed 100
bottles of root beer during the win
ter and put them away until it gets
hot"
They decided it was plenty hot
enough to use the root beer when
their barns burned down and flames
scorched the farmhouse.
So-lacking water-they ordered
the firemen to wet down the roof
of the house with root beer and the
place was saved.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-07-07
LIGHTNING POPS CORN
Bolt Strikes Thousand Bushels
Stored in Barn.
By United Press

2 FVVtU
SANDUSKY, O., July Light
ming popped" or very nearly, some
six thousand bushels of popcorn on
the farm of L. E. Coleman.
The bolt struck a barn where
the corn was stored and the crack
ling of the wood was augmented
by the loud popping of the pop
corn.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-07-07
Cherry Picking Accidents XIII Two

FIT. WAYNE, July THE second
fatality among persons picking
cherries in local orchards occurred
today, with the death of william
Durbin, So. who fell from tree.
Peter J. Mettler. 70. died in SINH
lar accident last week.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-07-07
D0UBLE-0' CAN'T LOSE

Ashurst Wins Prize as Picker of
Next President.
By United Press
WASHINGTON, July 7-Senator
henry F. AshurSt Dem, Ariz)
Claims a prize as a political prog
nosticator. '0e
He recalled that he publicly pre-
olcted two years ago that the next
PRESIDENT would have a double 20"
in his name.
can't lose now" Ashurst said.
IL VIII be Hoover or Roosevelt"
Imperial Valley press., 1932-01-16
Here And There
In Sport World

United Press
ST. LOUIS. Mo, Jan. 10. -
Jerome CDizzy) Dean, pitcher, has
signed his contract with the ST.
Louis Cardinals, It was announced
today. He affixed his signature
after a conference with Branch
Hickey, president. Dean won
26 games and lost 10 for Houston
In the Texas league last year.
NEW YORK, Jan. l6.-William
Muldoon, the grand old man of
athletics, was recovering "satisfac-
torily" today from a major opera
ton at Post Graduate hospital.
The 86-year-old chairman and dean
Of the New York state athletic
commission underwent a second
stage" operation for removal Of
the PROSTATE gland yesterday.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. l6.-Rarry
Stuhldreher, football coach at Viii
lanova and one OF Notre Danes
famous -Four Horsemen," may re-
Imperial Valley press., 1932-01-16
SPOR i S
JOE SALDIVAR GETS VERDICT
OVER ALICANTE IN LOCAL BOUT

Lujon over Kid Espinosa, baby
faced Filipino who was clever as
sin.
Lujon Not in Shape
Lujon did nothing to deserve the
verdict. Ordinarily a fine little
fighter, he has been out of the
game for four months, had not
trained we'll and was in poor condi-
ton. Espinosa kept a left popping
into his face throughout the fight
and was miles ahead on points.
There was speed to burn in the
movements Of both boxers, but not
any too much action. Lujon seemed
unwilling to take the offensive and
he was short time and again with
his blows. He found Espinosa now
and then with solid smashes to the
body, but he missed more often
than he found.
Following the verdict Espinosa
challenged Lujon to a l0-round
bout, winner take all, and Lujon
promptly accepted. If Lujon is In
shape for this fight when 1t Is
staged, he may win, but he will
have a swell time doing 1t. We'd
risk a dime or so that next time
Espinosa will make Bill Tackett
eat last nights decision.
Joe Garcia pulled the unexpected
in the four-round special when he
scored a technical Knockout over
Max Villion. Villion had the bet
ter OF the going In the first round
Garcia appearing too cautious de-
spite a good advantage In height
and reach, particularly the latter.
In the second round Garcia
started to go places and toward
the end managed to catch Villion
in a corner and smashed him on
the jaw, preceding 1t with o
rousing wallop in the stomach.
The Filipino gave a splendid exhi.
bition Of doging and tried to pull
himself out Of trouble. but Garcia
kept on him and soon had him
helpless.
Tackett was on top of both
IlgnterS, Watcnlng the Filipino
closely and stopped the battle
when he saw that Villon was un-
able TO defend himself. Wilton
was on his feet and deserved
hand for his gameness.
Pelino Garcia took the opener
from Young Alicante, in a wild hit
ting contest, neither boy paying
much attention to defense and
seeking TO make every punch a
finisher. Alicante started out we'll
but Garcia was too tough for him.
1t was bad night for Filipino
fighters, the final score being
Mexico. 4; Philippines, o.
They were good fights and de-
served better patronage than they
received.