The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-04-30
BY BEN STERN

tuesday primary on tickets OF both
major parties. exclusive Of the con-
gresslonal and legislative aspirants
OF this number It is but natural
that two or three will be the lead
ing primary contenders for each
post
Some By virtue Of their records
and organization strength will be
easy winners, regardless Of their
qualifications.
The major county Office which be-
comes vacant this year is that Of
circuit judge. Five Democrats and
two Republicans are seeking this
bench.
ChamberIin G. o. P. Favorite
There is little doubt that by vir-
tue OF his twelve years record on
the bench the incumbent judge,
Harry O. Chamberlin. will be nom
mated by the Republicans. So Ger
tain does this appear that he has
been slated by the George V. Cof-
I'm organization.
become a candidate for reelection
by 100 Republican members Of the
Marion county bar. His opponent
is A. Jack Tilson, a young attorney.
The Democratic contest has de-
veloped a great deal Of bitterness
because OF the large number Of
candidates. all of whom are highly
recommended for their legal ability.
The three front runners are
James Z. Deery, city attorney and
former judge of the city court;
Earl r. Cox and Chalmers Schlos-
ser. twice Democratic nominee for
congress and once nominee for the
circuit court. The other candidates
are Carl z. Wood, who has prac-
ticed here for twenty-five years,
and Ezra Stewart.
Organization Backs Deery
Deery's strength comes from his
past record on the bench. and the
fact that he is supported by the
Democratic organization.
Cox is supported actively by Judge
Frank Baker of the criminal court.
Type of some Of Cox's support has
tended to weaken his candidacy.
The long years Of legal and party
service by Schlosser and Wood is
expected to aid them.
Record Of the incumbent pros
ecutor, Herbert E. Wilson, leaves
him without opposition for the
Democratic nomination; while four
are seeking the Republican prose-
cutOrship nomination.
The contest is between Judson L.
Stark, who was defeated for re-
election by Wilson in 1880 after one
term. and John o. Lewis, a young
LAWYER. who before admission to
the bar in 1880 had been a deputy
county clerk. The other candidates
are George A. Hoffman and Frank
c. Riley.
Stark Stands on Record
stark is running on his previous
record and is supported by the
anti-Cofin group, while Lewis
brought out by the Young Repuo-
licans. became the Coffin candidate
on a trade and is being slated.
Three candidates are seeking The
treasurer nominations on both
tickets The real fight is in the
Democratic ranks between Timothy
p sexton. incumbent, and William
f Clauer. supported by the or
ganizatiOn.
sexton for twenty-three years
was director and officer of the FL
deity Trust Company and has been
prominent in the business activities
of the community.
Clauer was secretary Of the Indi-
annapolis baseball club for thirteen
wears and was a member OF the
citv council from 1922 to 1925. In
1924 ne was the nominee for county
treasurer and led the county ticket
in the election. In 1925 he was city
chairman.
The third candidate. John E.
Flaherty. comparatively unknown
here, IS a native Of Peru and for
mer salesman.
Insurgents For Cones
All the Republican treasurer
candidates are in there pitching.
Frank Cones. real estate dealer, was
the anti-Cofiin choice two years ago
and is receiving the insurgent sup
port this year.
Arthur F. Eickhof. a former
deputy treasurer, is also a real
estate dealer and builder and is OPP
posed BY the Coffin organization,
which. it is said. will slate L. Lynn
Logsdon, president Of the Peoples
Coal and Cement company and
head OF the Berkley realty COM
pany.
The sherlff's race in both parties
Is a complicated affair, with nine
Democratic and ten Republican
candidates. The large number Of
Democratic aspirants divides the
opposition vote to the incumbent,
Charles L. Sumner. who is the or
carnations choice.
His opponents are: Leonard
Hollt, Perry township assessor:
Frank NJ. Swindler, owner Of the
A. B. c. Coal company: Andrew
jackson Bluehr, milkman; Claude
F. Shower, yardmaster: Louis <.
Wolverton, bricklayer; Patrick Nc
CleIry. Carl j. Parham. private de-
tective; oscar H. Wilson, and Jacob
Miller, farmer.
G. o. p. Sheriff Race Hot
Outstanding contenders in the
Republican sheriff race as far as
primary vote-getting ability goes
are Orel Chitwood. former police
captain, who is the Coffin choice;
George L. Stone. retired captain Of
police and detective agency head
and Omer Hawkins, one-time
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