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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-10-26
City Teacher Robbed of
Purse by Glib iSlicker'
Relative From New York
Talks Way Into Home
of Woman.

Two smooth-tongued "slickers
wove their webs last night, one I'M
successfully, while the other fled
with a purse containing $40 in
money and personal belongings.
Victim of trickery was Miss Belle
Sense, 2613 Broadway, a teacher in
School As, who admitted into her
apartment a Well-dreSSed man,
whose glib tongue convinced her he
was New York relative.
When Miss Sense left the room for
a moment, the relative" dashed out
with her purse. A protracted con-
versation previously had convinced
her the man was near-relative, a
New York doctor, because of his
familiarity with family affairs.
Mrs. Grace Caldwell, SO West
Twenty eighth street, unmasked an
interloper, who attempted to work
the ESTATE racket" Mrs. Caldwell
told police the man called at her
home several months ago, claiming
to be an attorney settling an estate
in which she was beneficiary.
He returned last night, but fled
when Mrs. Caldwell pointedIy told
him "she thought he was fake"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-10-26
FEAR LOAN TO
BUY GAS FIRM
MAY Be DENIED
City Officials Confer on
Possible Objections
to Project.

Possible objections to granting a
federal 100000 loan for municipal
acquisition of the Citizens Gas Com
pany we're raised yesterday at a
conference of the emergency works
board, Mayor Reginald H. Sullivan
and attorneys.
Principal stumbling block to the
project may be that only a third Of
the loan will be used for improve
mentS and employment, while the
greater part will be used to re-
tire outstanding Indebtedness.
Desire of the government to make
loans which will give maximum
employment was pointed out by Otto
P. DeluSe, board chairman, and John
Napier Dyer, Vincennes, board
member
Stock to Be Bought
Present plans for the project call
for spending $2,95O,O0O in adding to
mains and equipment of the gas
company. Mayor Sullivan and Al
bert L. Rabb, attorney for the util-
ity district, explained
In order for the city to acquire
the company, it will be necessary to
purchase approximately $3,000,000 in
outstanding common and preferred
stock.
An additional 100000 in bonds
may not have to be retired imme-
diately, it is said, although provision
must be made for taking up the
bonds if necessary.
Suit Is Hindrance
Unless the bonds are retired, the
government will have to secure its
loan with a second lien on the prop
erty, Mr.. Dyer explained, a move
which has been avoided in granting
other loans.
Another objection is the suit for
receiver of the gas company brought
by Allan Williams. The suit now is
before the Indiana supreme court.
City officials were assured that the
board will give the loan request
prompt attention, and that a rec
concentration will be forwarded to
Washington within ten days.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-10-26
APPENDICITIS FATAL
TO CITY DETECTIVE
Clarence A. Colder Is Dead
After Operation,

After being on sick leave for sew
eral months with heart trouble,
Clarence A. Colder, So, of 2914 North
Sherman, member of the local DO
lice department for eighteen years,
died yesterday at city hospital, fol-
lowing an appendicitis operation.
Mr.. Colder, detective sergeant.
was taken to the hospital Monday.
He was appointed to the police force
in 1915 and made a detective SER
geant in 1920. He was reduced to
patrolman in 1923, but became a
detective again in 1926.
Surviving him are the widow, Mrs.
Ruth H. Colder; two daughters and
and son. Funeral arrangements
have not been made.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-10-26
Wilson Charges Shortsighted Economy Has
Crippled Enforcement in Indiana;
Cites Trial Difficulties.
Attorney and Witness in Notorious Chapman
Case Open Fire on Methods as
Convicts Spread Terror
BY HELEN LINDSAY
Times STAFF Writer

Blame for the of bank banditry which holding
Indiana In grip of deposited squarely the
dooseps of Indiana lawmakers today by Prosecutor Herbert
Wilson, who charged that shorsghed economy has crippled
law enforcement.
Prosecutor Wilson joined in his assertion by Lloyd
D. Caycombe former state representative and former
Der of the state bureau of criminal identification and Fred
Lon 922 West Thyecond street. of the chief state
witnesses in the trial of "One-Arm' Wolf
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-10-26
KIDNAPPING OF PROMINENT
STATE man FEARED NEXT
MOVE OF D|LL|NGER GANG
Underworld Rumbes Indicate Terror Mob
May Turn to Abduction Racket
Wealthy Men Hire Guards.
GUARD JOINS IN CHASE
Loot Obtained in Bank Raids Smooths Crime
Path for Desperadoes; Prison
Delivery Threat DWindles.

Fear that the terror mob of convcts hidden safely from
law enforcement agents for than twentyour hours
may attempt the kidnapping of prominent Indiana resident
prevalent today after underworld rumbes indicated this
might be the next strike of the gang.
Theories of immediate attempt by the convcts and
their criminal satellites to free pals from the prison.
the refomaory the Marion county JAIL had dwindled
day with the reports.
The Times learned that several residents of Indiana who
believe their financial standing and business social posi-
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-10-26
ARSON PROBE TO
FOLLOW HOME FIRE
Rags Soaked With Gasoline
Found on North Side.

Gasoline-soaked rags found in the
nome OF William Henderson, 4049
Boulevard place, after a fire last
night, caused police to begin inves-
tlgatlon OF a possible arson plot.
Mr.. Henderson told police that he
returned to his home after a forty
i've minute absence, and found the
rear OF the house in flames. He dis
covered the rags.
A neighbor told of seeing two men
run down a nearby alley shortly
before the fire was discovered. Mr..
Henderson extinguished the fire
himself, limiting damage to about
$40.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-10-26
Edward c. LeibIe Boasts
of 60-YearS Service
With Group.

Celebrating his sixtieth year of
continuous service with the local
water supply organization, Edward
c. Leible, cashier and assistant
treasurer Of the indianapolis Water
Company, will be honor guest at a
luncheon Saturday at the Columbia
Club.
Sixty citizens who have been pa
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-10-26

that Indiana is doing herself an in
justice by abiding by such a law"
The law suggested by Mr.. Loftin
was approved by a committee from
the Local Council of Women, and
was drafted from a similar one in
effect in Ohio. which provides the
fund for transportation of witnesses
in criminal cases from the fines and
forfeitures fund.
Mr.. Loftin cited also the case of
D. c. Stephenson, kan chief, now
serving life sentence. In his trial
$50 witnesses were required to APP
pear, Mr.. Loftin said. making the
trip to Noblesville. where the trial
was held, at their own expense.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-10-26
Water Company to Pay
Honor to Veteran Aid

irons Of the water company continu-
ously for more than half century
will attend. Other guests will be
Mr.. Leible'S business associate, to-
gether with Mrs. Leible and their
son, Arthur B. Leible, Indiana uni
versity professor.
Leibles sixty years service is be-
heyed to set a worlds record in
the water supply field. according to
Howard S. Morse, manager. In
quiries among other water COM
panies, he said, have failed to re-
veal any employe or officer with a
longer service record.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-10-26
LIONS OPEN NEW DEN
Club Praised for Dental Clinic Work
at Celebration Dinner.

More than seventy-f1ve Lions Club
members, their wives and other
women guests, celebrated the open
ing of their new den" with din
ner at the Washington last night.
Walter Prentice, Jeffersonville, dis
trict governor, reported that Indi-
annapolis Lions lead the state in
membership activities and welfare
work in the Boys Club dental clinic.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-10-26
PETITION is CONSIDERED
State Board Asked for Extension OF
West Tenth Car Line.

Petition asking extension of the
West Tenth street car line from
Tibbs avenue, its present terminus,
to the city limits at DIN avenue,
today was being considered by the
public service commission.
The petition asked that the change
be made when Indianapolis Railways
Inc. installs tracklesS trolleys on the
line.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-10-26
SERVICE CLUBS ARE
PRAISED BY SPEAKER
B'nail Birth Director on Program
at Kiwanis Luncheon.

Praise of service clubs and Of the
good will and tolerance they foster
among nationalities and sectS Of the
United States was voiced yesterday
by Richard Gutstadt, Chicago,
executive director of the Anti-De-
famation League of B'nai Birth, at
the Kiwanis luncheon in the Co.
lumbia Club.
Mr.. Gustadt was introduced by
Louis j. BERNSTEIN, Chamber Of
Commerce president. America is
developing superculture which will
prove the most important move
ment ever developed by any ma
ton" Mr.. Gustadt said.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-10-26
COSTUME PARTY is SET
Tabernacle Presbyterian Church
Social Tomorrow Night.

Sponsored by the recreation de-
partment of the Tabernacle Pres
byterian church, a Halloween party
will be given tomorrow night in the
church recreation hall.
Admission is by tickets only,
which may be obtained at the
church Office: Twenty-Five prizes
will be awarded for costumes.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-10-26
COAL THEFT REPEATERS
WILL GET FARM TERMS
Municipal Judge Announces Penalty
of SIS and SIXTY Days.

"a YV @Ou ECtAty OdySs
Warning to coal stealers was
given yesterday by Municipal Judge
Dewey E. Myers, at a hearing of
two men on charge of taking coal
from railroad yard.
Second offenders will be fined SIS
and costs and sent to the state farm
for sixty days, Judge Myers indi-
Gated in finding Ernest Smith, Ne
gro, 437 Bright street, guilty.
According to court records, Smith
had been released on a coal stealing
charge recently. and his reappear-
ance in court brought the fine and
sentence.
His companion, Henry Raymond,
Negro, of the same address, was
fined 81 and costs and sentenced to
serve ten days in jail, for a first
offenSe,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-10-26
Auto Wrecked; Driver Held

Driving his automobile into a
safety zone guard at Meridian and
Georgia streets early today, Irwin
Boyer, 81, of 1880 Stewart street.
suffered cuts on the arms and
hands He was arrested on a
drunken driving charge. The car
was demolished.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-10-26
BLOCKS TO TAKE OVER
NEW ANNEX ON NOV. 16
Building Now Used by Cooper Lunch
to House Tire Department.

Possession of the building lust
west of the William H. Block Com
pany on Market street has been re-
queSted by November 6, according to
S B. Walker, controller of Blocks.
The building is occupied by the
Cooper lunchroom. 1t will be used
for the tire department of the Block
store, in order to give space for the
display of toys and Christmas mer-
chandiSe in the annex.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-10-26
WARREN CENTRAL TO
HOLD FALL FESTIVAL
High School Girls to Present Play
on Program Tonight.

UH 1IUSIdu 1UHISHI.
The annual fall festival of War
rem Central high school will be held
tonight at the school building. The
Warrenette girls, directed by Mrs
Belle Luse and Mrs. Myrtle Rodden
will present a musical show, 1.-THE
Worlds Fair and Lovely" Other
attractions include a fish pond
ghost house, telling booth
and playlet, who's Crazy Now?'
Fred Pierpont is chairman of the
festival.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-10-26
CITY WOMAN HON0RED
Place on National Hadassah Board
Given Mrs. Samuel Frommer.

Mrs. Samuel E. Frommer, Indian
apoliS, has been elected to the ma
tional board of Hadassah, according
to word received here from Chicago
where the national convention was
held.
Mrs. Frommer is the first Indiana
woman named to the board. She
served as indianapolis chapter presi-
dent five years.
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-09-22
Hold White Man
Son For Shooting
Negro

Aiken, S. c., Sept, 90, (ANP) Two
white men are being held for the muir
der of Irven Allen Monday morning
] w. and Tom Heath, father and son
are the men held. The father J. W
Heath is being charged with the muir
der, while his son is held as an &C
cessory.
The circumstances leading to the
slayinr Of Allen seems somewhat shady
but police were able to advance this
bit of information. 1t is reported that
Allen had row with the two whites
and is ALLEGED to have stood outside
their home and called to them to come
out and settle it like men.
The elder Heath is said to have an
swcred the challenge by firing bullet
into the chest of Allen His son Is also
alleged to have discharged shotgun
blast into the body of the colored man.
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-09-22
REV H. J. RILEY TO PREACH
AT NEWELL CHAPEL

Rev. H. ]. Riley, pastor of st. Eliz-
abeth NJ E. Church, South Side, Of
this city, will preach at Newell Chapel
Church at 300 P M.
The pastor is giving away three cakes
to the class leader or member as fol-
lows:
First, the class having the highest
number of persons present. members
or non-members, will get cake.
Second the Individual member who
brings in the arrest number of persons
will receive a cake.
Third the class reporting the highest
amount of money over $100 will re-
ceive a cake. All classes must have at
least seven persons present in order to
receive a cake All members and friends
are urged to be present A special
effort is being mada to raise money
on church Indebtedness.
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-09-22
Attorney S.
D. Redmo nd
Makes Ap-
pointment

Attorney S. D. Redmond of Jackson,
Miss, who is chairman of the Advis-
DRY Council for Negroes under the
auspices of the Urban League of the
state of Mississippi, has just notified
Rev Young that he, as chairman Of
this organization in Mississippi, has APP
pointed him-Rev. Young, as chairman
in the city of Meridian.
1t is understood that this is welfare
movement with the object in view of
assisting the matter of Negro employ
ment under the N. R. A. If Rev
Young accepts the craftsmanship in the
city of Meridian it is understood that
an organization under the E A. c. is
to be given all the necessary informa-
ton with reference to Negro employ
ment under the N. r. A All appoint
ments that are made must be confirmed
or rejected by the New York head
quarters.
The name of Rev Young, together
with all city chairmen will have to be
registered in the National Council,
whose headquarters will be in the Of
flee of the National Urban League-1l33
Broadway, New York.
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-09-22
Haven Rust Club To
Present Cantata

By r l.. Chalmus, Chr Pub. Com.
With due considera ion OF the part
performances and the very high rank
reached along "a dramtic line, the Haven
Rust Club will reach even higher rank
offering a different type of entertain
ment with the presentation of a sacred
canta,a
The Cantaa Esther The Beautiful
Queen" is one Of the oldest sacred plays
known and doubtless one cf the most
outstacd,n.' productions of the ages.
This caraa protrays an ancient IRON
of government, especially the made Of
choosir a mate pursued by rulers of
day Of Xcrxcs, Hannah and such other
great rulers. also the amount of re-
verence paid those in authority.
Those Of you who have been privil-
eyed to witness debuts by the Haven
Rust Club will await with utmost i'm
] ltience this most stupendous, super
lative and sacred production, Others
viii avail themselves Ct the opportunity
to witness a higher type of entertain
ment.
Watch for further information and date
tf presentation.
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-09-22
Now Is Time For CT
william Camp Enl-
istment Places For
Many Cclored Boys

Washington, D. c., Sept, %, CAMP
With the coming of winter the federal
government is planning another six
months for the Civilian Conservation
Corps camps an effective weapon a.
5ainst employment Hundreds @.
Negro memt ars Of the civ4lan army
will be re-enlistcd for the new si,:
month terra.
Comfortable winter camps will be
provided TO care for these men ard en-
rollment will be in as soon as Cctot'cr
Those who are already enlisted will
be given an opportunity to return tc
their homes with a view towards Sc
curing employment Upon their failure
to obtain work they will be asked tc
re-enlist in the Civilian Army of Re-
forestation work.
1t has been expressly pointed out that
they are not to displace any employee
to secure work for themselves. They
are to return tc the camps in thal
event
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-09-22
Knight Still In
Hospital

Tuscaloosa, Ala, Sept, %, CAMP
Atty. General Thomas Knight, Jr. who
was mysteriously shot in court have
last week, is still confined to the Druid
City hospital Some doubt remains as
to whether or not he will re-ain full
use of his right foot as several bones
were shattered by the force Of the rifle
bullet which strick him in the ankle
Knight, who conducted the prosecu-
ton against the Haywood Patterson,
one of the Scottsboro boys, at Decatur,
was shot while pursuing grand jury
investigation into the lynching of Dan
Pippen, Jr, and T J. Hardin
When Knight was first shot, he thought
the Communists, greatly feared in this
region, had got him, and an investiga
ton was Immediately begun.
The Rev. Samuel Reynolds, pastor
of the Third Baptist church here, de-
clared in his sermon Sunday morning
that the injury to Knight was Gods
way of warning him against making
political capital out Of the race hatred
of ignorant whites in Alabama.
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-09-22
Seek Teaching Ger
tificate At Age
Of Eighty

Columbia, S. c., Sept, %, CAMP An
application was received here this
week by the state department of educa-
ton for a tea hers certificate from
Thomas Mclean, II st, Philip street
Charleston, S. c
With his application, Mr.. Mclean,
sent a diploma to show that he was
graduated from the University of South
Carolina in 1877, nearly sixty years age
Mr.. Mclean is now eighty. He is one
Of the few living graduates of the uni
versity of that time.
Mr.. Mclean attended the University
of South Carolina during the Recon-
..luctlon Days when Negro students
we're admitted Before enterin1', he
vent to the Putnam high school at
Newburyport, Mass, from which he
was graduated in 1874, and spent one
year at Amherst college.
He claims teaching record of az
years, having taught in the Indian sum-
mer school service in Oregon and North
Dakota, and in Texas for nine years
He has also tau hit in several South
Carolina schools.
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-09-22
Ouartette At Worlds
Fair

Chicago, Sept, %, (ANP)-The Will
ley Quartette has just completed the
first lap of $4,000 mile tour of good
VII, having covered Illinois and Wis
concin thoroughly. The Quartette met
with tremendous success in Chicago.
IGore than 1900 people were thrilled
at their contribution in this field at the
Soldier Field Stadium on National
Negro Day at A Century of Pro
held in Chicago last month.
During its weekly visit to Chicago
valuable aid was given by Atty. M. w.
Dogan, DR. Count j. Toffner, Mr. Chan
ming McFadol'. Miss Ruth Chatfield
and Mr.. Wilson char e of the Hall of
Religion on the Exposition grounds.
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-09-22
r. A.
Funds For
eachers

Washington, D. c Sept, %, CAMP
The Office of Education Of the Depart
nient of the Interior has mailed to 7,577
public schools, state universities and
colleges officials information on the
Public Work program so far as it al
fects schocl Luilding projects. This
emergency measure employed by the
Government TO provide loanG to schools
will climate the cutting Of the salaries
of school teachers in the south. Money
can thus be secured to meet this crisis.
A program will be inaugurated Tor
the purpose Of erecting school build
ings to provide work fer as many peo-
PIE as possible, and 10 give better edu-
cational ia ilities fer school pupils.
The oolorcd citizenly of Atlanta, Gcor-
{ a has added their voices to the pleas
the use o. the Atlanta Board Ct Educa-
tion. It was pointed to the Public
that the government allot $1,000 900 for
Works Commission that if this request
would be complied with it would
greatly reduce Grim nality in Atlanta
ard give employment to unpaid teach
ers
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-09-22
Urge II. z. A. Funds For Teachers
Lower Than The
Worst Criminal

Dallas, Texas Sept, g. (ANP)-In
the South no Negroes must be accord
ed any titles of respect by white. No
matter how distinguished Nero may
be, white man feels entitled to call
him by his first name, or by some
ponlpous title. Negro women are
never recognized as wives, nor are
maidens respected as misses
But not with whites. The most des-
picable white character, is a human
being and is granted the respect ac-
corded by civilized peoples daily in
tercourse A case in point concerns
the notorious bringand, Harvey Bailey
who recently ESCAPED from the Dallas
county jail. A federal judge comment
in upon the manner in which this cri
ninal Isl being guarded, stated:
Il hear Mr.. Bailey got gun and
broke jail last Monday at Dallas. | re-
gard Mr. Baily as a very dangerous
man. don't believe he would hest
tate a moment to murder man to OBJ
tain his objective"
Nevertheless, this desperaden was
mister" in the eyes of this Judge One
Of the counts a -ainst Judge John j.
Parker, once nominated as an associate
Justice of the United States Supreme
court from North Carolina, was that
he had objected to lawyer IN his
court addressing a colored woman as
Mrs" Samuel Leibowitz, defending
iHevwood Patterson at Decatur, Ala 3,
in the Scottsboro case, had to insist
that the prosecution respect Negro wit
ness. But his insistance did no good
Negroes are simply not good enough
to be "Mr." or Mrs or maybe they
are too GOOD
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-09-22
Texas Active In Tu-
berculois Fight

Fort Worth, Tex, Sept, %, (ANP)
F. River Barnwell, director of health
work among Negroes in Texas, states
that the annual Negro Health Week
has done more to stimulate health in
terest among the race than any other
health movement in the last two de-
cades This city won this year one Of
the three Silver Cup trophies awarded
by the Texas tuberculosis Association.
The death rate Of the Negro from Tub
erculosis in Texas has shown marked
decline
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-09-22
Colorado Eastern
Star Convenes

Denver, Colo, Sept, %, (ANP) More
than 100 delegates assembled here to
attend the two day annual meeting OF
the Columbia Grand Chapter of the or
der of the Eastern Star last week The
busy session was orderly and finished
their work in rapid time Mrs. Anna
Hamilton was elected Grand Matron;
Mrs. Mildred Westbrook was elected
grand treasurer, Mrs. Della Wells, as
sociate grand matron, Mrs. Lula
Daughety, associate grand conductress,
and Mr. Ogelive Lawson, grand patron