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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-04
Scenes of Horror Follow
Explosion and Fire
on Tanker.
BIZ United Press

By United Press
MARCUS HOOK, Pa, Feb. A
The Sun Oil tanker Bidwell was
shattered by series of terrific ex-
plosions early today and many Of
the siXty-one persons aboard were
killed.
Five members of the crew died in
hospitals and rescuers at midday
removed bodies of seven unidenti-
fed persons from the charred re-
mains Of the craft.
The company today listed ten as
missing. Three men and the wife
of Captain Rivers are in hospital
here.
The tanker was tied up at the
dock at Trainer, after unloading
her cargo of crude oil, brought from
Mexico. A few members of the
crew and stevedores were cleaning
out the tanks. Some members of
the crew were asleep.
Panic After Blast
Suddenly there came the first
blast. Confusion followed. Three
more blasts came quickly. Members
of the crew and Stevedores screamed
and fought for safety. Several
leaped into the water, one swim
ming a quarter of a mile in water
so cold he almost was paralyzed.
Many were injured, their bodies
scared by the flames. These were
taken to hospitals, where four died
today. Others were in such serious
condition their lives were despaired
of. Not until Woodworking were
rescue crews able to go onto the
craft.
Then they discovered first the
body of Captain Joseph Rivers,
Jamaica, N Y, in his cabin. Sub
sequently they came upon the badly
burned bodies of seven thus far
unidentified.
The four other victims were:
Stephen Marx, Philadelphia,
Negro stevedore.
Roy Hamilton, Marietta. Ga.
Edwin Russell, Marcus Hook.
Edward Gielow, Michigan City,
Ind.
Cook Tells of Horror
Ivor Kimander, cook aboard the
Bldwe1, told graphic story.
I was asleep in my bunk" said
Kimander, when the first explo-
sion threw me out. 1 jumped up
and ran for the companionway.
Others already were there, fight
ing to get on the deck. The pass
ageway was jammed with cursing
men, trampling over one another.
Finally, got on deck. The
whole fore of the ship was in
flames. I could hear terrible
screams from men caught below in
the first tank. I ran toward the
stern. There the lifeboat was all
damned up.
Just then I saw launch pull
alongside. I threw a rope over the
side and slid down it on to the
launch. Others followed. We
picked up some more from the wa
ter until there were about twenty
aboard. The launch was loaded to
capacity, so we made for shore. An
other explosion went off just then.
Il could hear frantic screams
from aboard the Bidwell. Those
caught in the tank were done for"
Mrs. Rivers, wife of the captain,
was rescued by firemen. who found
her in room of flaming oil.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-04
JOB OUTLOOK is BLEAK

Head of Hoover Relief Group Sees
No Improvement Before Spring.
By United Press
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4.-Walter
S. Clifford, director of President
Hoover's unemployment relief or
ganization, said upon leaving the
White House today that he expected
no change in existing unemploy-
ment conditions before spring.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-04
SEEK FARM BOARD END
Agricultural Organizations Appear
Before Senate on New Bill.

Agricultural Organizations Appear
Before Senate on New Bill.
By United Press
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4.-Govern-
ment regulation OF commodity prices
and abolition Of the federal farm
board were urged today by repre-
sentatives of leading farm organi-
cations.
They appeared before the senate
agriculture committee to seek action
on bill drawn up by the Farmers
Cooperative Union and introduced
by Senator Thomas Dem, Okla.).
The measure would do away with
the farm board and transfer its
functions to the secretary of agri-
culture, who would be empowered
to establish a fair" price for farm
products based on production costs.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-04
BLIZZARD WHIPS
CHICAGO REGION
Winters Worst Storm Hits
North Central States.

A blizzard unparalleled this win
ter dashed the upper central states
today, piling up a six-inch blanket
of heavy snow and Gripping trans
portation.
Three deaths in Chicago were at
tributed to the storm and two street
car motormen, blinded by the wind
whipped curtain of flakes, sent their
cars into collision in the near west
side, injuring score, three serious
ly enough to be taken to hospitals.
From five to seven inches of snow
lay over northern Illinois and In
diana and southern Michigan. The
fall began last midnight in Chicago
and continued until 10 a. m.
Mounting drifts slowed transport
tation, caused numerous minor ac-
cidents and brought an unexpected
boon to hundreds of unemployed
who found jobs clearing the car
lines.
Suffering of the destitute was in
tensif1ed. Delivery of food by relief
workers TO impoverished and hun
CRY families was delayed. Dormi-
tories and relief shelters were
crowded.
After a minor drop in tempera-
ture since Wednesday, weather bu-
reau forecasters said the mercury
probably will slide to IS or 20 to-
night. The mercury had slipped to
% at noon.
Accompanied by rain and some
snow, the temperature drop is
scheduled to continue through Fri
day. At municipal airport today
warnings were issued to planes be-
cause freezing rain and light sleet
were falling.
Friday will be fair, the bureau
predicted.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-04

Treasury officials said that
Arthur A. Ballantine, now as
Slstant secretary of the treas
ury, would be recommended
to replace Mills as undersec-
rotary.
The White House made known
Mills selection while he was in con-
ference with President Hoover.
Upon leaving later, Mills said he
was not advised as to when the
change would take place. He in
dicated Melons resignation has
not been submitted officially.
Mellon Reminisces
Il assume he will wait until he
Is confirmed as ambassador by the
senate" Mills said jokingIy. THAT
is what I would do"
Mellon discussed his new post at
MS morning conference with news
paper men, along with reminis-
cences OF the eleven years he has
served as secretary of the treasury.
He said that he expected to re-
main in Washington about a month
One has to change about in this
lie" the secretary said of the am
oasSadorial appointment. It feel the
change in the treasury should be
made at once"
He said he did not expect the new
position to be particularly difficult
and that he found living abroad
congenial.
Asked whether he would wear
knee breaches when attending court
Mellon replied that he had not given
the matter any consideration, and
that such a choice rested with the
individual himself.
Dawes Action Recalled
It was recalled that his predeces-
sor, Charles Gates Dawes, refused
to wear the breeches when attend
ing the court of St. James. Dawes
in explaining his action, said: 81
wear ordinary business clothes when
I call on the President of the
United States and I recognize nc
higher official"
In looking back over his work as
secretary of the treasury, Mellon
disclosed his philosophy of life when
he said:
"The purpose of life is to be oc-
cupied and serve in the most useful
capacity, provided it is honest en-
deavor. The question is to find
where one can give the most service.
My main pleasure in work is being
able to accomplish results"
Answering questions concerning
his appointment to secretary of
treasury, he said that when I
talked with President Elect Harding
at Marion, told him that for his
administrations sake I thought he
could do better than to name me"
GraSped His Chance
Il asked him just one favor"
Mellon continued. THAT was that
he should find some one else to
take the post. At that time re-
ally did not want to become sec
rotary of treasury.
81 felt that I was so involved
with corporations and business that
I could not free myself from them.
Then I realized the connection
would have to end at some time,
so I decided that the post of sec
rotary of treasury offered an ideal
chance"
At the conclusion of the confer
ence he said that one of his great
est desires was to make Washing
ton the most beautiful capital in
the world.
st have been very happy in my
work as secretary of the treas
ury," he said.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-04
TOWN CASE DROPPED
Deputy Prosecutor Brennan Freed;
Witness Fails to Show

Deputy Prosecutor Edward Bren-
nan today won his battle against
impounding of his car Sunday,
without a shot being fired.
Appearing in court after he had
baked at payment of the So as
SeSSment, Brennan discovered there
was no prosecuting witness to
testify against him.
That witness was patrolman Roy
Losh, commander of the tow-in
truck. Attaches could find Losh
nowhere in the building.
Municipal Judge William H.
Sheaffer dismissed the charge for
lack of evidence.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-04
DOZEN DIE IN SHIP
BLAST; TEN MISSING
SnOzU-Ba1OI

Like the state banking de-
partment, the state highway
department also has what
might be termed frozen as
SETS"
In the highway department,
these take the form of snow
plows. Last fall $34,977.75 was
invested in eighty-one snow
plows and they were stationed
at strategic points throughout
the state.
Thus far, there has been no
use for them.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-04
LINDBERGH IS 80 TODAY

Anniversary Is "Just Another Day"
to Eagle, Devoted to Business.
By Unucd Press
NEW YORK, Feb. 4.-Colonel
Charles A. Lindbergh was 80 years
old today, but it was just another
day TO the famous f1ier, who per-
sonally celebrates no anniversaries,
even his own.
He planned no festivities, for the
day vas Just Feb. to him.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-04
BY MILES w. VAUGHN
United Press Stzff Correspondent

TOXIC, Feb. 4.-The government
today published its identic replies
rejecting two points in the pro-
posals of world powers for peace in
China, the second and fifth points.
The replies we're handed to the
United States ambassador. w.
Cameron Forbes, and the British
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-04
BY JOSEPH II. BAIRD
limited Press STAFF COrresDondenf

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4.-Japan's
refusal to cease preparations for
hostilities at Shanghai, pending adj
justment of her differences with
China, came today as an unexpected
blow to the Anglo-American peace
overtures for war-torn Shanghai.
The official Japanese reply to the
five-point peace program fatty re-
fused to accept two of the points.
Rejection of the fifth point-settle-
ment of all disputes IN the spirit
of the Kellogg pact"-was expected.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-04

ure now before congress.
Six years ago Mills career seemed
to have been ended before it had
begun. He just had been crushed
by Al Smith in the 1926 guberna-
torial battle, to the extent of a
100000 majority. But on the side
walk outside his ritzy town house
in the upper sixties. Representative
Ruth Pratt, an old family friend,
said that night:
Don't worry. Our boy Ogden
will rise to the top again"
Mills then was in the house,
whittier he had progressed after a
few terms in the New York state
senate. Despite admitted ability on
all matters dealing with finances,
he suffered from certain handicaps
which held him back.
He was too intolerant, too impa-
tent, too "Snobbish," as the cloak
room gossips put it. Many time
he sank back into his seat, although
well fortified for speech, because
he could not swap verbal punches.
AS undersecretary, however, he
has mellowed and has been quite
successful in his encounters with
press and politicians. He has grown,
broadened, because more philo-
sophic.
MILLS was born at the social
1VA resort of Newport at the
height of the social season. Rich
ancestors showered upon him all
the gifts which the good fairies
gave to the little girl in the story
books. He matriculated at Harvard
university and law school, and was
poised for dignified success at the
bar. But he ran out" to the dis
may of his relatives.
So Mills, as he phrases it, ode
cided to pull his oar in the shell"
He entered politics, by a lowly back
door AS a district worker and
ward heeler, he rang door bells, in
terviewed mothers and merchants
and sped errands for hard-boiled
bosses on New York's upper east
side. He proved worthy of promo
ton, and was sent to Albany as a
state senator in 1914.
Following distinguished service
with the A. E. F., he was elected to
congress from the silk stocking dis
trict which fringes the eastern side
OF Central park.
Ever since, he has worked hard
at his profession of politics and
government. Coolidge made him
undersecretary in 1927, shortly after
his defeat by Smith. Despite his
loyalty to the Old Man." he is be-
lieved to have entertained an ambi-
ton to become actual secretary, if
only to prove to Scornful relatives
he wasn't so foolish many years ago.
His longtime ambition, however,
is to represent New York in the
United States senate.
= 4
| EOR all his sticking to his last,
4 Mills enjoys life. He owns a
fine stable of horses, and in summer
time he gathers a group to accom-
pany him on Mediterranean trips
aboard his luxurious yacht.
Except for golf, he has few hob
bieS. He reads a good deal, keeping
up with each new financial book or
magazine article of worth. His fav-
orite study hour is at night, lying
in bed under a specially arranged
reading lamp.
He keeps physically fit by daily
gymnastic and calisthenic exercises
at his home that are directed by an
ex-pugiliSt.
Hes a good guy" comedies
Happy Jack" Garner. And one of
his great assets will be his friend
ship with the humble, homespun
! Democratic Speaker of the house.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-04
SPARES GEMS FOR S1O0
Chicago Bandits $500 Demand Is
Argued Down by Women Victims.
HI Unifcd Press

n JNifcd Press
CHICAGO, Feb. 1.-Two sisters
bargained with a bandit and when
they were through talking he took
500 cash instead of $4,000 worth of
jewels.
The bandit entered the gold coast
apartment of Mrs. Mildred E. Olson
who was entertaining her sister,
Mrs. Elizabeth Lebhart. Milwaukee.
He demanded their jewels. The
women begged that the gems be
spared.
Give me $500 and I won't touch
the jewelry," he said. The women
argued him down to 500, cashed a
check and sent him on his way.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-04

ing deficits. Be
sides his expert
ence and quail
hcations, he is a
political power
in New York
state and close
to the great
financial lead
ers Of the ma
ton.
1t was Mills
VINO conducted
all the details
of the German
moratorium, for
Mellon was in
Europe W h e n
that idea was
conceived. 1t
was Mills who
leaped up to de-
fend the Presi-
dents position
at the famous
White H GU S e
conference on
Oct. 6, just as
he has shielded
and spoken for
his soft man
nered superior
at congressional
hearings a n d
roug h - a n d -
tumble press
conferences.
1t was Mills
who has ham
died refnancing
necessitated by
the deficit, and
framed the tax
iroroaea ,,oooe
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-04
BANDIT GETS 10 YEARS
Confession Brings Long Term at
State Reformatory.

State Reformatory.
Criminal Judge Frank P. Baker
today sentenced Roy E. Skaggs, 20,
70 ten years in the Indiana reforma-
tory for rohbing a filling station at
tendant.
Skaggs pleaded guilty to robbery
and auto banditry. He was charged
with holding up Thaddeus Shaw,
1850 West Washington street.
The court did not sentence Her
bert E. Johnson, 10, of e3S Fletcher
avenue. who confessed twenty-five
robberies to police. The Judge sent
him to the Michigan City prison
hospital for mental treatment.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-04
NICE, TOLERANT HUEY!
Hoover as Good as Any of Miser-
able Party He Admits.

By United Press
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4.-Huey P.
Long, the new Democratic senator
from Louisiana, met President Hoo
yer today for the first time. Upon
leaving the White House, Long
said:
For the miserable party he rep
resentS, I guess he is about as good
as any of them"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-04
BY H. r. EKINS
United Press staff Correspondent
Copyright. 1882. BY United PRESS

SHANGHAI Feb. 4.-Japanese marines rushed strong
achievements into the front lines today desperate
effort to block furious Chinese offensive which threatened
to overwhelm them.
The Japanese prepared for counteroensive to throw
back troops, who had claimed victories wide front
The Chinese reported they had trapped two baaons of
japanese marines.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-04
Who's This
Mr.. Mills?
Comeback
BY RAY TUCKER
Times STAFF CORRESPONDENT

NTAsHINGTON, Feb. 4.-To the
w broad shoulders of Ogden
Livingstone Mills, undersecretary Of
the treasury for the last year, today
were shifted the burdens carried
since 1921 by Andrew w. Mellon.
Loyal to Mellon, to whom he re-
fers affectionately as "the old man."
Mills actually has been handling
Uncle Sans finances during the
critical period brought on by the
stock market crash and mount
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-04
OutLandiSh

By United Press
PORT JERvIS. N. Y. Feb.
4.-Wiliam O'Hearn, who totes
his As on his hip back home
in albuquerque. N. M, didn't
dream the practice was against
the law in the effete east. A
judge fined him $40. Il never
heard of such an outlandish
law!" he stormed.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-04
SAVAGE CHINESE
ATTACK BREAKS
JAPANESE LINES
Reinforcements Rushed to Aid Invading
Marines, Hurled From Positions
by Furious Onslaught
FOREIGN SETTLEMENT IN DANGER
Flames Again Rage Across Ruins of Chapel;
Planes Race Over Conflict Area,
Dropping Bombs.


SHANGHAI, Friday, Feb. 5.-Terrific fighting
resumed on the North station battlefront at to-
day. after uII of six hours during which the blazing
ruins of Chapel the only signs of warfare.
Defenders of the foreign settlement held their posi-
Ons aertly fearing that the Chinese if routed would
attempt to rush the settlement gates.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-04
PAUL DUNN HEARING SET
State Seeks RetriaI of Former
County Councilman.

County Councilman.
Oral arguments in the case of
Paul S. Dunn, former county coun-
Gilman, charged with perjury in
connection with an affidavit of
property ownership at the time of
his election nearly five years ago,
we're set for Feb. II today by the
state supreme court.
The case was appealed by prose-
cutors after Marion county SUI
perior court judge absolved Dunn,
whose term ended in 1880, of guilt
of the alleged act. Retrial of Dunn
is sought by the state.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-21
Janet Gaynor. Charlie Farrell in
"Mcrely Mary Ann" Heads Dou-
bic Feature Bill at Strand.

The ever popular team of Janet
Gaynor and Charlie Farrell heads
the double feature program open.
Ing at Warner Brothers Strand
theater to-day for three days.
Their newest coop hit Merely
Mary Ann" furnishes top notch en-
tertainment and Is one Of the
brightest nickers they have APP
peared in for some months.
The story, acting, scenic archi.
lecture and direction Is oil of the
highest order and the result Is "a
smooth running talltie that begins
to entertain with the opening Sc
ouence and doesn't let up until the
Anal fade out.
The companion feature on the
bill Is Branded Men" O hard rid.
ing tale off adventure in the west.
Ken Maynard, king Of the saddle,
and one of the prime favorites
to-day In this sort of role. Is the
star. The supporting cast come
through with flying colors and
cake the picture a thrilling. coll
orful epic. One that the reviewer
can sit through and thoroughly
enjoy. :,
Starting Thursday another all
rdequest program will be present.
ed that will include Warner Bax-
ter and Leila Hyams in Sur
render" and Chester Morris in
Cock of the Air" with Billie
DoVa -
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-21
RUTH CHATTERTON
AND WILLIAM POWELL
AT THE NEW GARDEN

Your opportunity Is to-day and
tomorrow TO see at New Garden
theater, Ruth Chatterton in ITO
morrow and Tomorrow" Chat
terton as you like her best, Is the
backbone theme of this picture. A
picture that is tailored to fit the
brilliant star like no ohter film
she has appeared in since Sarah
and Son." You will see Chat
terton in a type of characterize
ton which few others could pos
sibly portray. A portrayal that
requires discerning delicacy
Of handling combined with a Wig
orous naturalness in it's style. She's
seen as a wife to whom COM
partnership in marriage is not
enough. A wife who wants to go
the whole route and be mother
as we'll. The manner in which
she achieves fulfillment of this
innate instinct of womankind pro-
vides the unusual plot fabric of
this modern, moving play. Ruth
Chatterton as you like her best
with Paul Lukas, the best-liked of
the ladies' men," Has married life
changed William Powell? Powell
fans are looking forward with an
ticipetion to his latest picture,
High Pressure" which is the
companion feature.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-21
BY VIM II. Nick ENNEY
Secretary, American Bridge Lcagu,

Applying just good common
sense on the part of North de-
feats the declarer's contract one
trick In the hand given below.
The Bidding
South opened with one heart.
Holding two biddable four card
suits, the higher ranking suit Is bid
first. West doubled. North passed
Spouse to the double. East bid two
to hsar what East had to say In re-
clubs. South, lacking distributional
strength and with q double over
him preferred to pass rather than
to show his diamond suit. West
bid three spades, North went to
four hearts, East bid four spades,
South,and West passed.
The Play
10th spades and clubs have been
bid by the opponents. 1t seems
natural for North to open heart,
tho suit bid by his partner, but
holding six. he feels quite conf
don't that they are not much good
defensively and that his partners
side strength must DO in diamonds,
so North makes u good sound
opening with the 10 OF diamonds,
dummy plays the three South wins
the trick with tho king and West
tries to false card by playing the
queen. South, however. will not be
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-21
FREDERIC MARCH AND KAY
FRANCIS IN "STRANGERS IN
LOVE" AT FOX-POLI PALACE

Els amazing facility for dual
characterization which made the
talking version of CDR Jekyll and
Mr. Hyde" one Of the most thrill
ing OF recent screen releases,
stands Fredric March In good
stead for his latest Paramount ap-
pearance, strangers In Love-" cur
rent at the Fox-Poli Palace the
alter.
March as himself and a twin
brother, in double personality
part, Is more genteel than in the
spine- chilled, and has a great deal
moro business of pleasing romantic
type.
The story. adapted from the
novel, 1.-THE Shorn Lamb" relates
In fast moving and sharp-witted
manner Of the regeneration of q
"black sheep" who gives up tramp
Ing over the world to come home
and claim his rightful inheritance
and a no mean share of romance.
Kay Francis, George Barber. Ju.
liette Compton, Lucien Littlefield
and Stuart Erwin in another OF his
enjoyable comedy portrayals, round
out the featured cast.
Direction Is by Lother Mendes.
Settings are Of New York and
fashionable estates on Long Island.
Fox Movietone News, comedy
and sport reel completes the pro-
gram.