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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-18

Two men were slain and two
others are held today as slayers
after petty arguments in a pool
room and barbecue ended in trag-
edies Wednesday afternoon and
night.
Joseph McClanahan, IS, operator
of a barbecue near Valley Mills
faced a manslaughter charge after
he shot and killed Daniel Stewart
%, former Valley Mills high school
basketball star.
Robert Nance, 80. Of 26l5 Butler
avenue, is held on murder charge
after fatally stabbing Clarence Ba-
ker, so, poolroom operator, at sos
East washington street.
Stewart died in less than fifteen
minutes after being shot under the
left arm during an argument over a
bill with McClanahan.
Nance is alleged to have been
drunk as he entered Bakers pool
room. Baker attempted to quiet
Nance. according to witnesses. AT
that point, Nance drew q knife and
stabbed Baker i've times in the alb
domen and chest.
Nance fed from the poolroom and
was arrested while running past po-
lice headquarters. He attempted t.
stab his captors. who at the time
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-18
TWO WOMEN INJURED
IN AUTO ACCIDENTS

Particles Of Glass Hurled in Vic
TINS Eyes, When Cab, Car Collide.
Two women we're injured in au-
tomobile accidents Wednesday night.
Mrs. Kate Malkus, go, of 7ls East
Morris street, suffered cuts. and
bruises and particles Of glass were
hurled in her eyes, when an auto
mobile driven by Miss Julia Miller,
same address, collided with a taxi
cab at Thirteenth and North Della
ware streets.
The cab driver, Frank Capana, rs,
Of Isl Fletcher avenue, was ar
rested on charge of driving with
out a chauffeur's license.
Minnie Bell, Is, Negro, 1881 La
fayette avenue, suffered head in
Juries when she walked against the
side Of an automobile driven by
Chester 3. Ellis, 80, Of 1903 North
Keystone avenue, at Twenty-flfta
and Montcalm streets.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-18
RUM RUNNERS
BODY is FOUND
Slain in Road, Cargo of
Alcohol Scattered.
BIZ United Press

By United Press
FOWLER, Ind. Feb. 18.-Edwin
Gill, alleged Calumet City Ill.)
liquor runner, was found slain in
his automobile here early today,
apparently lured to his death, au-
thorities said, by a decoy telegram.
Around the automobile were scat
tered 125 one-gallon cans of alco-
hol.
Andrew (Andy) Bandura, alleged
leader of Cook county liquor gang
and ellis companion when the
latter left Calumet City last
Wednesday night, was missing.
Deputy sheriffs suggested that he
might have been kidnapped by the
slayers of Gill, or killed, and his
body removed.
Gill's destination, when he left,
was Cincinnati. In going by way
of Fowler, he took the least travelled
of several optional routes. 1t was
pointed out that Gill's slayers may
have known his travelling habits
and possibly waited in ambush for
him. Fowler is approximately fifty
miles south Of Calumet City.
The Staying was discovered by a
truck driver who came upon ellis
automobile standing near the high
way, the alcohol thrown out on all
sides.
Gill's body was found on the
ground, near the automobile. He
had been shot through the neck.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-18
GOLDEN WEST
DREAM FADES
Tech Students Lose Guns
and Adventure Hope.

Dreams of James Petranoff, II,
Technical high school pupil, of gal
Looping across his fathers ranch in
the west with his "trusty As" on his
hip, faded today in municipal court.
Evidently prepared for his sum-
mer adventure in the wide open
spaces, young Petranoff was ar
rested for carrying a gun.
The weapon, he told Judge Will
liam H. Sheaffer today, had been
intended for use on the ranch.
ST wanted to get in practice" he
said.
Facing the same charge with
Petranoff was Lawrence Hoffman,
II, of Mars Hill, also a Tech pupil.
Hoffman had revolver with a
long barrel which Petranoff want
ed, so the two traded, with Petran-
off paying $3.50 ito boot" Judge
Sheaffer was told.
The swap" was made on the
Tech campus. Almost Immediately
it was brought to the attention of
school officials, who summoned de-
tectiveS.
And now Petranoff's much priced
gun no longer exists.
Sheaffer confiscated weapons of
both youths, and withheld judg-
ment on the charge, penalty for
which is a heavy fine and impris-
onment.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-18
TWO SLAIN AFTER
PETTY ARGUMENTS

did not know of the poolroom STAY
ing.
Baker died within a few minutes
at city hospital.
Mr.. and Mrs. Baker lived over the
poolroom.
In the barbecue argument, Nc
Clanahan had refused to extend
more credit to Stewart, a regular
patron.
Witnesses said Stewart rushed to-
ward the stand operator and struck
him.
Roland Loitved Of 1859 Reisner
street, a witness, and two other men
attempted to hold Stewart.
McClanahan seized a shotgun,
fearing the former athlete would
overpower him, he told deputy Sher-
IFS. A moment later Stewart
dropped to the floor, wounded fatal
ly, officers were told.
you got me, Joe, didn't your"
Stewart said.
Coroner Fred w. vehling, who
investigated, ordered McClanahan
released. but deputy sheriffs placed
the suspect under arrest.
Stewart, who played freshman
basketball at Butler university in
1924. receiving his class numerals
had been unemployed several
months. His wife had gone to Rush
vile to I've with her parents.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-18

Ex-Congressman Richard Pear
son Hobson, above, hero of the
Merrimac, whose vigorous dry
oratory rang through the nation
at the height of the prohibition
battle and accomplished much for
the cause, drew $171,249 between
1914 and 1922, the senate found.
'honorariumS' for Anti Saloon
League lectures, apparently on a
basis of the a percentage of the col
lections taken at his meetings.
TINE organization that was able
l. to pay lecturers on this scale
was born among college professors
and students at Oberlin, O., about
1894. It had its root buried deep
in the past-in the old Temperance
Society of 1906 when that word
meant what it said; in the nations
Prohibition party which first ap-
peared at the polls in 1869; in
Frances Wizards w. c. T. U. which
came along about 1880; in the &C.
tivities of the redoubtable Carrie
Nation and her Ratchet.
But the real war on liquor never
got very far until the Anti-Saloor
League Of America came upva the
scene-and then it went forward
like an avalanche.
Cautiously, the youthful league
began to feel its way-working con-
stantly toward its goal, but never
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-18
DUNN PERJURY APPEAL
DISMISSAL SEEN LIKELY
Supreme Court Cites Important
Omission in States Brief.

Questions put by supreme court
judges to attorneys arguing the
Paul S. Dunn perjury appeal by
the state have indicated the action
may be dismissed by the high court.
Dunn was charged with perjury
when it was alleged he swore nd
was property holder to quaIifH
as Marion county councilman in
1927.
Judges Julius Travis and David
Myers of the supreme court point
ed out that the states brief fails
to set out the fact of his being 4
council member, which, they inS
dictated, is vital to prosecutions
Dunn was freed of the charge in
Marion circuit court.
V. Ed Funk, deputy attorney
general, appeared for the state;
Clinton H. Givan, county attorney
at the time Dunn was in Office, for
the defense.
The court also heard arguments
on the kidnapping case Of Herbert
Cox, who is serving life sentence.
The case was affirmed at one time,
but rehearing granted. Cox was
convicted Of kidnapping Gloria Jean
Huffer, 7-year-old Columbus girl.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-18

scanty stage attire ned to nearby
hotel.
The blaze apparently was started
by short circuit in a floor lamp.
Stage hands rolled down the ashes
tos curtain, but the flames spread,
and shot out over the orchestra pit.
Playing the Palace. rated as the
country's premier vaudeville house,
is the goal of every variety artist.
Miss fuckers appearance was some
thing Of comeback" for her on
that stage, for she had not ap-
peared there in many seasons.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-18
COUNTY FACES
REVENUE LACK
OF 100000
Huge Shortage Revealed by
Sexton; Tax Sales
Are Failure.
ORDER RIGID ECONOMY
Effort Will Be Made to
Collect Funds Held in
DefunCt Banks.
ORDER RIGID ECONOMY

Marion county faces $1,000, 900
shortage in revenues this year, ac-
cording to County Treasurer Tim
othy P. Sexton, who today said there
is little hope of collecting taxes and
other funds due.
The shortage includes more than
100000 in delinquent taxes and
s502,55286 of county funds on de-
post in defunct banks.
Attempt to collect part of the de-
linquent taxes, largest IN the coun-
tvs history, apparently has failed.
No buyers have appeared at the
county tax auction for several days.
Hats Tax Sales
For this reason Sexton today halt
ed sale of real estate for taxes.
About $4,000 worth has been sold
since the sales started Feb. 8.
These startling revelations from
the treasurer's Office caused county
officials to consider the most rigid
economy measures ever contem-
plated.
Sexton has received orders from
the county finance board to take
any steps necessary to collect funds
from the closed banks. He con-
templates suits against the defunct
banks bonding companies.
Buyers Fear Tax Suits
Conclusion of the tax sale, at
which 10000 pieces of property
were placed on the auction block
had been set for Tuesday. A con-
ference between Sexton and Fay
Wright, deputy treasurer, caused
the poStponement for an indefinite
period.
Buyers have been afraid of this
tax sale because of several suits
filed against the county by tax
payers" Sexton said.
These suits practically all were in
opposition to tax assessments,
charging 1881 assessments were
unfair and unproportionate."
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-18
BY ROBERT TALLEY
NEA Service Writer

Copyright. 1882. NEA Service. Incl
XXTESTERVILLE, O., Feb. 49,
w Today, twelve years after the
Anti-Saloon League of America VIC
toriously climaxed its fight for a
national prohibition law-folIowing
a generation of effort and $685.
100000 spent to put prohibition in
Uncle Sans Constitution = the
league finds its labors still far from
ended.
To sum it up: The league seems
to feel that it has the law, but it
hasn't got prohibition. Therefore
the leagues sees as it's double
barreled duty:
l. To defend the law against the
assaults OF repealistS and modifi-
cationiSts;
2. To make prohibition a fact by
vigorously enforcing the law against
vlolaters, and by educating the
public to the point where peoule
VIII no longer want to drink LIQUOR
This answers the oft-repeated
question as to whether the Anti
Saloon League has outlived it's use
tulneSS, since the last saloon was
outlawed more than decade ago
obviously, the league doesn't think
it has.
I found this out when came To
Westerville, cradle of prohibition
and headquarters of the Anti
Saloon League, to investigate the
organizations Straitened circun-
stances in these days of depression,
contributions have dropped from
nearly million dollars in 1919 r.
less than one-fourth of that at
present, high officials have not been
PAID in four months past, salary
cuts were made Jan. 1, and activi-
ties have been curtailed ell down
the line to reduce expenses.
IT'S labors far from being ended,
l. hundred years of work NAV lie
before the league, said Bishop q,
=. Richardson Of Philadelphia, new
~ elected league president, in his
inaugural address last month.
You have summoned me to the
presidency of the National Anti
Saloon league at a time when the
league is under heavy attack. !"
Bishop Richardson said. Before
constitutional prohibition was
achieved, the enemies of the le-
gained liquor traffic conducted a
hundred years war.
we are prepared to conduct
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-18
DEMOCRATIC CHAIRMAN
DEGREES G. o. P. PLOT

Peters Charges Republicans Are
Spreading RumOrS of Strife.
Republican strategists were charged
with intrigue, Misrepresentation
and every conceivable devise in a
vain effort to promote disharmo-
ny in Democratic ranks" by r.
Earl Peters, Democratic state
chairman, at meeting of the North
indianapolis Democratic Club,
Twenty-ninth and Clifton streets,
Wednesday night.
"At state headquarters we are too
busy endeavoring to detect and
combat the false rumors and propa-
ganda given circulation by Repub-
licans to countenance exaggerated
reports about factional strife within
our party" the chairman said.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-18
We're Thrifty
INDIANAPOLIS won
not extravaoant.

4 not extravaganza.
This assertion was made to-
day by r. L. Polk 81 Co., COM
pliers of commercial statistics,
following a recent market sur
vey Of the city.
OF women heads of families
interviewed, SO per cent pay
less than 81 for hosiery; 30
per cent less for 81 for milli-
merry; so per cent pay less than
So for street dresses: IS per
cent do not buy evening dress
es, and 30 per cent do not buy
fur coats.
Forty-four Of 100 families
here do not have automo-
biles, forty-eight do not own
vacuum cleaners, and twenty
six do not use gas ranges, the
survey disclosed.
Among other examples Of
probable markets for merchants
are facts that thirty-nine Of
the 100 families have no ra-
dos, Seventy-six own no pianos,
sixty-five do not possess wash
ing machines, and only twelve
own electric refrigerators.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-18

"Pussyfoot" Johnson-who just
to poke fun at the cartoonistS,
dolled up like their conception of
a prohibition reformer-drew $18,-
BOT as an Anti-Saloon League
lecturer from 1917 to 1926, the
senate found.
another hundred years war, if
necessary, to maintain that which
we have achieved"
I interviewed Boyd P. Doty, who
manages the American Issue. the
Anti-Saloon leagues great propa-
ganda organ, and is high in the
leagues councils.
Is the league short of money?
Why, the league has always been
short Of money! I've never seen a
time when we had all the money
we needed Tor our work.
eff you dumped a million dollars
on this desk right now I could
spend it effectively. What's mil
lion dollars? A hundred million
people in the United States-only
10 cents head!
"How far would that go in the
vast educational work that lies be-
fore us?"
TINE Anti-Saloon League knows
\ how to spend money to educate
the people-and a lot of money,
too.
Appearing before a senate commit
tee in 1926, the late Wayne 3.
Wheeler, legislative superintendent
of the league, admitted that his or
ganization had spent $35 ,000,000 to
put prohibition in the Constitution
The senate investigation of the
league in 1926 disclosed that pro-
hibition lecturers with big reputa-
lions were paid handsomely.
Ex-Congressman Richmond Pear
son HobSon, hero of the Merrimac
in the SpaniSh-American war and
later prohibition campaigner, was
paid $171 ,249 during the period be-
tween 1914 and 1922.
William Jennings Bryan was paid
$11 900 as a lecturer.
"Pussyfoot'' Johnson-who still
lecturers for the cause-drew $18,897
between 1917 and 1926.
Ex-Governor Frank B. Willis of
Ohio Cater senator) was paid 81 200
in 1919.
The Rev. Sam Small, famous
evangelist, drew $32,674.
Congressman william D. Upshaw
of Georgia (afterward beaten for
reelection collected handsome
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-18
WOMAN, ALLEGED HEAD
OF RUM GANG, HELD
Mrs. Edna Boyer, Anderson, Bound
Over to u. S. Grand Jury.

Mrs. Edna Boyer, Anderson, Bound
Over to u. S. Grand Jury.
With Mrs. Edna Boyer. 80, bound
over to the federal grand jury,
authorities today held nineteen al
legged members Of the Anderson
booze ring in custody. Mrs. Boyer,
wife of an Anderson roadhouse pro-
prietor, was bound over to the jury
on $4,000 bond by Commissioner
Howard Young.
Mrs. Boyer, sought for months by
federal agents, was arrested Mon
day when she appeared at her home
in Anderson.
Department of justice agents told
Young Mrs. Boyer was one of the
ringleaders of the liquor conspiracy
case, one of the largest barred in IN
diana in several years.
One of the largest stills ever
found in the state, with a daily
capacity of 500 gallons, was found
on the Bronnenberg farm near An
derson. The case is to be presented
to the federal jury in a few days.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-18
REALTY VALUES SLASH
URGED BY ASSESSORS
Reasonable Reduction Is Favored,
State Report Reveals.

Reasonable reduction in real
estate valuations was recommended
by the Indiana County Assessors
Association in letter sent out by
the organizations officials Wednes-
day.
I'm numerous localities, so per
cent reduction has been demanded
1t is our opinion that such reduc-
ton is not warranted by the facts,
the message stated.
A survey by the state tax COM
mission. reported in the letter, indi-
Gates: Fifty-five counties had 2,251
real estate transfers at sale price
of SO, ,274, with an assessed valu-
alton of $9,l62, 1877.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-18
DRIVE WILL Be
Renewed FOR
HUNGER RELIEF
House to Take Up Measure
Similar to La Toilette
and CoStigan Bill.
OTHERS BEING DRAFTED
Senator Wagner to Request
Two Billion Fund for
Public Works.
BY RUTH FINNEY,
Times STAFF Correspondent

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1s.-on
both sides of the capitol. new drives
to secure federal help for the
hungry are under way today.
The house labor committee will
report relief measure by Repre-
sentative David j. Lewis of Mary
land, companion bill to that in
trod',ced by Senators La Toilette
and Costigan, within the next few
days.
In the senate, while the authors
of the direct relief bill have not
announced their plans for the
future, Senator Wagner of New
York, has introduced the amend
ments offered by him during the
hunger debate as separate bill,
and has had it sent to the man
ufactureS committee of which La
Toilette is chairman.
Black Bill Is Pending
The Black 'sloan" bill, introduced
just before defeat Of the La Fol-
lette-Costigan bill, is pending be-
fore the committee on poStofhceS
and post roads.
In addition to these measures, two
pieces of legislation providing ex-
tenSive public works programs are
to be pressed for action at once, as
a result of the evidence developed
during the last three weeks of seri-
GUS want through the country.
Senator La Toilette is asking for
immediate hearings on his five and
half billion dollar public works
bill, and probably will secure them.
Senators Metcalf, La Toilette and
Copeland compose a subcommittee
of the senate committe on educa-
ton and labor which has been as
signed to consider the bills.
Wagner Drafts Bill
Senator Wagner proposes to in
troduce a two billion dollar public
works bill, for beginning the pro-
gram of the federal sterilization
commission within the next few
days, but has not decided what
committee he will ask to hear it.
When the Lewis bill, providing
$375, 100000 for direct relief, is re-
ported by the house labor commit
tee it still will have run the gaunt-
let of the rules committee before it
is given time for debate on the
floor of the house.
1t will, however, have strong back
ing, not only from its author, and
Chairman Connery of the labor
committee, but from the ranking
Republican of the committee, Rep
resentative Richard j. WEIGH Of
California.
The attitude of Speaker Garner
and the Democratic leadership has
not been made known.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-18
URGES CARE OF ROADS

Warning to counties against neg
Letting roads taken into the dotted
line system, while awaiting main
tenance by the state, was sounded
today by Chairman Albert ]. Wede-
king of the state highway depart
ment. Wedeking stated such neg
lect would delay the state taking
the roads over, as rebuilding would
be to-, costly.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-18
RABBI FEUERLICHT TO
SPEAK ON WASHINGTON
First Presidents AmericaniSm viii
Be Topic at Temple Service.

S6A~~SAANS
Be Topic at Temple Service.
Rabbi Morris M. Feuerlicht will
speak on THE Americanism of
George Washington at 8 Friday
night in the indianapolis Hebrew
Congregation temple.
Another phase of Washington's
life, George Washington as a
Property owner" was to be dis
cusSed by James M. Ogden, attor-
ney-general of Indiana, at the In
dianapolis Real Estate Board meet
ing today In the washington.
Members of the Lions Club of In
dianapolis held Washington BIZ
centennial program in the Wash
ington Wednesday. The Lions and
Kiwanis basketball and volley ball
teams will clash at the English ave-
nue. Boys Club tonight for the
benefit of medical and dental elm
les and other social work being
carried on at the clubhouse.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-18

Bill Powell looks sort of lonesome these DAYS
OF course, his wife, Carole Lombard, keeps him
pretty busy and is darn good company But both
of Bills pals are on the ION leave list" Ron
aid Colnan has been making tour of the world.
AND Dick Barthelmess left just few days ago
with his wife to meet Ronne in Yokohama.
ESTELLE TAYLOR still is secuperating in the
IL hospital from injuries sustained in an auto
mobile accident Christmas eve. However her phy-
sicianS say chat she will be able to resume her
career in couple of months
Carl Laemmle Jr. going into the Brown Derby
with an unknown blond That youngster who is
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-18

vaudeville house,
Wednesday night
when flames en-
veloped the back
drop, drove mere
than 1,700 patrons
into Times square,
and resulted in
injuries to four
persons.
Among the per-
formers forced to
fee was Bill Rob-
1nS0n, veteran Me-
gro tap dancer,
presenting an act
called "Hot From
Harlem. Girls in
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-18
CITES ATTENTION NEED
OF ORDINARY STUDENT
Butler President, However, Sees
Value Of "Prodigies Plan"

Butler President, However, Sees
Value OF "Prodigies Plan"
More attention should be given
ordinary students than those of
more brilliant mentality, according
to Dr. walter Scott Athearn, But
Ter university president, discussing
a proposal by President Walter
Dill Scott of Northwestern univer-
sity for special classes for prodigies.
Northwestern, DR.. Scott pointed
out, has two prodigies now-Harold
Finley, junior, who was enrolled
at Is, and Betty Clark Seeley, who
entered the university at 16. He is
seeking six Child wonders" to form
a special class next year.
The Butler president expressed a
belief that more persons who were
not exceptionally brilliant as chill
dren have reached distinction than
those of more promising mentality
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-18

pretty good pilot. Guess he wouldn't take Dorothy
up II he wasn't, since they are going to be married
soon-Enaybe. Dorothy says they are, but maybe
she 1orgets that the director has been involved in
All OF them almost have started those wedding
bells-hut not quite.
ELLA HYAMS and her husband, Phil Berg,
IL dancing. She certainly is proof that a sue
cessful screen actress can be happily married One
seldom hears OF her private life In fact even in
Hollywood number Of people don't know she is
married Wonder If she is one of the reasons Joan
Blondell is getting ready to take that fatal leap
with George Barnes, one of HollvwoOd's best
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-18
V0LLEY BALL TEAM IS
HURT IN CAR CRASH
Eli Lilly & Go. Players Injured In
Dunreith Mishap.


Five members of the Eli Lilly g.
Co. volley ball team. injured Tues
day night when an automobile in
which they were riding crashed into
a parked truck near Dunreith, Ind,
were reported recovering today at
their homes.
E. d. Campbell of 1417 Tuxedo
street. driver, received broken leg
and head decorations. Other mem
bers of the team escaped with
minor injuries. They are:
Kenneth w. Mainland Of $50 Eu-
gene street, Clarence Paul Of 1913
Fletcher avenue. John Hodges OF
3I5 South Hamilton avenue and
Walter Sweeney OF 246 North Tenn
pie avenue. ,a.