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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-09-22
UTILITY PLOTS
TO BAR RATE
CUT, IS CLAIM
Sherman Minton HurlS
Charge at Officials of Pub
lie Service Company.
ARMED WITH LETTERS
Accusations to Be Aired
Before Commission at
Hearing Monday.

Armed with letters to prove his
contention. Sherman Minton. public
counselor, today charged that an
organized effort is being made by
Public Service Company of Indiana
officials to procure protests from
small stockholders against rate re-
auctions.
Minton will face company attor-
news before the public service COM
mission Monday in an effort to OBJ
tain reduced rates throughout the
entire south system" of the COM
pany.
Should he be successful, it will
mean a savings for rate payers IN
224 southern Indiana cities and
towns.
A circular letter to stockholders
from President John N. Shannahan
of the company and penciled letters
from two stockholders. one a widow,
are included in the MintOn evidence
of an alleged built-up opposition by
the company.
One of the letters set out that
dividends have been skipped at the
last quarter. Minton alleges that
this was done purposely to influence
the rate case and pointed out that
the company had a S1,393.7l0 sur
plus at the beginning of the year.
He also asserted that their cleo
trio revenues in 1882 amounted to
S10.63O.654 while electric expense of
production and distribution was but
s3,O94I
Business Gains. Is Claim
Last year, the company paid pre-
ferred dividends amounting to
Sl.O46.181 and common of S274 $50
according to its annual report.
However. s70.811 was drawn from
surplus to finance the common stock
dividend.
Minton contends that the COM
pany books show that electric rev.
enues have increased in June and
July of this year. as compared to
the same months last year.
He predicts that with revival Of
industry under NRA. these increases
will continue and more than recon-
pense the company for any addi-
tional expenditures made under the
recovery code.
NRA Code Is Cited
The NRA code expenditures is
one point cited by Shannahan in
-. 49, - e4ooL-bDfIarc oS q req =
son why rates should not be lowered
now.
Another point set out for stock
holders to know is as follows:
How political and promotional
activities are striking to make
further drastic reductions in our
income. thus iniuring this business
in which you have your money in
vested. and from which you have
been receiving dividends
Closely typewriter on two pages,
the letter then outlines and con-
dennis moves now being made to
build municipality owned plants.
Letter of Protest Written
That stockholders have responded
to the company presidents plea is
indicated by letters coming from as
far away as Tompkins Corners,
n. Y.
Frank w Smith wrote a song
letter of protest from there. He
is an attorney.
Both pencil letters came from
Seymour. Ind. The one from the
widow reads.
7 will rite few lines in regard
of nv savings. Sir, 1 am a widow
woman and I have my hard savings
invested in the Interstate. 1t may
seem little to YOU but is lots 10 me
for in my old age. Hope you will
do the best YOU can for us
The Public Service Company alb
Sorbed the Interstate.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-09-22
MAN TRAPPED BY FISH
NETS BROWNS IN LAKE

Weight Of Corded Irvine Drags
ChicagOan Beneath Water.
BIZ United Press
CHICAGO, Sept. 22.-Lucas Wat
son, 30. today was victim of his
own efforts to capture fish.
While placing nets in Lake Michi-
gan off Waukegan Harbor, Watson
became entangled in the corded
twine. He was pulled beneath the
surface by the heavy net and
drowned.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-09-22
POSTS CONDITION GOOD
World Filler Injured in Plane Crash
Thursday at Quincy, I'll.
RnInilcd Press

~ HIff0 FTfst
QUINCY. Ill. Sept. 22.-Condi-
ton OF Wiley Post. round the
world f1ier who crashed shortly
after taking off from the local air
mort Thursday. was reported salts
factory" today by attaches at St.
Mary's hospital.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-09-22
Daring Sale

Today's Times presents a
Daring" Merchandising event.
This issue contains a section of
sixteen full pages of advertising
for the VIM. H. Block Co. de-
voted to merchandise being
featured Saturday in their
store-wide Daring Sale"
Times readers will welcome
the unusual buying opportuni-
ties offered in this issue. We
recommend your careful peru
sal of the advertising columns
of TODAY'S TIMES.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-09-22
Killer Gang Hees With
Mail Loot; Officer Slain
Estimate of Haul Ranges as High as S500,0OO Chicago
Policeman Is Murdered in Cold Blood.
By United Press

CHICAGO, Sept 22-Estimates ranged today high
100000 the total amount of checks securities
and cash obtained by bandits murderous mail hodup
the pOStofice shortly after midnight 1t emphasized
however, that much of the loot nonnegOtabe
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-09-22
Bandit MlprisOns -Four in
Business office; Gets $500
Rifles Safe of Cash After TAPPING Two Employees to
Chairs: Forces Woman, Daughter Into Room, FIees.

In the third downtown holdup in two days, neatly
dressed bandit shortly before today fled with approx
matey $500 from the Offices of the Sterling Loan Company
2O3 State Life building Is East Washington street. after
tapping two employees to chairs and imprsonng woman
client and her 3-vearOld daughter.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-09-22
FARMER MILKS MULE
Stops During Days Flowing to Do
Unusual "Chore."
BIZ United Press

BIZ LNtte1 PTcss
NEWPORT, Tex, Sept. AL
though farmer John Clifton has to
stop and milk his mule during a
days blowing. he believes the ami
NAL worthy of her hay. The mule
has given milk like a Jersey COW
for months, declares Clifton, whose
barn has attracted many visitors.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-09-22
MACHINE GUN ROBBERS
TAKE $500 PAY ROLL
Messengers for Silk Company Held
Up at Peckville, Pa.

BIZ HfCd PrCSS
SCRANTON, Pa, Sept. 22.-Four
machine gun bandits held up mess
engers from the Dunlap Silk Com
pany, Peckville, and escaped with an
.',100 pay roll today.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-09-22
Suspect in $24, 900 Bank
Stickup Held in Dayton
Witnesses Seek to Identify Prisoner as Leaping Gunman
in Three Indiana RobberieS: Branded Public Enemy

TIT TIE &c TTuTd7d hUUDcT oo OF ou0u u0T1O E0'TJ'
Witnesses three Indiana bank robberies ncud
ing the $2 900 Massachusetts Avenue State bank job here
three weeks ago. to Dayton today in effort
identify John Dnger alias John Hail. 3d. held by police
there.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-09-22
BEER PUTS OUT FIRE
Melting Coils Smother Blaze of
Business Section.
By United Press

BIZ United Press
BURLINGTON. VT, Sept. %. -
Occupants of Burlington business
block have beer to thank for pre-
vention of possible confagration.
A fire started in the basement of the
building. The flames melted copper
coils through which beer was
pumped to first floor restaurant.
The resultant flood of foaming brew
extinguished the fire.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-11-27
Anchorage Feeders.
(Anchorage Times.)


 It was the boast of ancient Romans that All Roads Led to Rome" Her roads and far-flung provinces fed Rome and made her the mistress of the world.
 Geographical location made Rome the center Of a vast empire Geographical location makes An chorage the center of a vast empire Within the last three years almost innumerable Alaskan high ways of the air have been developed-and by direct or indirect routes they lead to Anchorage.
 These new highways of the air rival all land roads leading to this live Alaskan metropolis as factors of importance A wealth of new business has been pouring into Anchorage the last three years, increasing in volume yearly gradually mount ing, pouring tens of thousands of dollars into this center that did not come before.
 Many a plane arriving here brings orders to Anchorage wholesale and retail houses for goods The money filters into every channel Of trade into every pocket It is the biggest increase of business experienced in Anchorage since the establishment of the railroad
 Business from Cook Inlet points, Willow gold mines Bristol Bay points lower Kuskokwim, upper Kuskokwim Flat, Iditarod, Ophir, McGrath, Bethel, Naknek Dillingham-way over on the far Yukon, in the Copper River, far Kodiak, down the Alaska Peninsula
 hotels and spending a lot of money-spot cash and a pickup to Anchorage-and the travel and mer- cantile business is valuable tributary business to the Alaska Railroad, trunk land service of the region
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-11-27
FAIR CLOSES-REOPENS NEXT YEAR

The Century of Progress Exposition at Chlcago has closed after five months of operation, durng which it entertained than 22.25OOOG persons from all parts of the world The fair ended as it began in a blaze of glory that derived it's original motivating power from the fardistant star Arcturus
 ray of light which left that star during the Chicago Worlds Fair of 1893 was captured at Wis- consin observatory and relayed through series or intricate machines to turn the multl-colored lights of the exposition for the first time last June 27. Another ray, which left the same star Just as the 1893 exposition closing, was captured on closing night, relayed in the manner and used to turn on for the last time the lights which now have become historic
 After receiving requests to do so from President Roosevelt, Alfred E. Smith, Mayor Kelly ana thou- sands of other persons Worlds Fair officials decided to continue the exposition in 1884 but the AghVhs system will be different then.
 The coloring of the buildings another of the outstanding features of the 1883 exposition also Will be changed. The giant sky-ride towers, now part of the steel gray background, will look like oaroer poles thousands of muti-colored lights VIII shine up from the lagoon between the mainland and enchanted island, principal buildings VIII De repainted and the whole general aspect of the expo sition will be different.
 Conceived in a period when business was boom ing throughout the land and opened during de- pression when all similar activities were almost at standstill the fair ended with record achieve ment which officials say is "unbelievable
 One of the most unique features of the expo stion was the fact that it had no public subsidies of any kind It paid for by Chicago citizens in advance They took the chance that they would recover what they put into it.
 Not counting $75,O00,00o worth of art exhibits which were borrowed for the duration of the expo sition the fair approximately S43,25Oooo industry The original bond issue was for SlOOOOooo The fair took in $l5,7oO000 in five months. Those who subscribed to the bond issue have received approximately 50 cents on the dollar thus far. Far officials predict that the 1884 income will make 1t possible to pay back 100 cents the dollar, thus making this exposition the only one in history to do
 Most of the business firms which subscribed to the bond issue did in the belief that whatever they lost that investment they would more than make back in increased business revenue The pre- diction was than borne out. Reliable agencies estimate that Worlds Fair visitors spent more than S200O00O00 in Chicago in addition to what they spent at the fair. One railroad counted up and found that it had hauled 651,l47 persons into Chicago for the fair.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-11-27
THERE IS A DIFFERENCE-YES!

The Alaska Division oi phe Bureau of lnoiah Affairs has been authorized to immediately 1urhlSh employment for 260 persons in useful WorK con- nected with the Indian villages of Alaska An approximate sum of S650OO has been allotted for this purpose The work is to be outlined at once and last until February 15
 Recently, at the annual convention of the Aiaska Native Brotherhood the delegates passed resolu- ton that the Alaska Panhandle should be sold to Canada as the Dominion of Canada is con- siderate of the Indians. Yes-according to certain Canadian newspaper, Indians in one district asked for money. The reply practically this-'We have given you large tract of land it is in pros porous condition. built you community buildings given you an education make good"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-11-27
To-day and TomOrrO,U
- By WALTER LIPPMANN -
 The Changes at the Treasury

amidst all his other duties, the President can find the time fol such a formidable task. It is plain ly one which calls for some kind of collective responsibility in which the Secretary of the Treasury and the Governor of the Federal Re serve Board are something more than loyal personal subsidiaries of the President. For no man can hope to encompass with his mind all the relevant factors in an undertaking of this sort. The Presidents task ought to be that of determining the large objec- tives and then of seeing to it that all the principal departments which will be drawn into 1.-the Treas ury, the State, N. R. A, and A. A. A.. principally-have a com- mon strategic plan.
 
 It must be said, I think, that all the indications from Washing ton are that there is very little real collective responsibility, and that we have not only an immense concentration of power in the Executive, but an undue concentra- tion of the executive power in the person of the President. This is disquieting. It is one thing to have an administration which is united in purpose. It is another to have one composed of more sub- ordinates.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-11-27

soldier President Roosevelt's announcement tn recognition had been extended to the Russian Go ernment
 He said:
 The members of the American Legion are good soldiers We will do nothing to em- barrass nation, to obstruct the ef- forts of Government agencies but whether we accept defeat gracefully or not, the American Legion will never approve the admitted tenets that opposed in prn- cipe and in practice to our belief in the deity and belief in American institu- tions and government.
 We hope recognition will not permit an easier dissemination of those tenets for their encouragement in the United States. If it does, then the American Legion will continue to oppose them in every legal way possible.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-11-27
GOOD BLUFF-AND TT GOES.

When the announcement made that President Roosevelt intended to purchase gold on the world markets, British Treasury officials are reported saying the Chief Executive was playing glgantlc poker game with the dollar The officials declared the President bluffing, for after few days no purchases known to have been made We wonder what the same officials say now with pur- chases actually being made. The bluff was called if such it
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-11-27
MEMBER OF MAROONED
 PLANE PARTY GOES SOUTH

J. k. Nixon, Medtra miner, who was aboard the McGee plane which became marooned at Shell Lake, near Anchorage, owing to a forced landing and then being caught in the ice, is a passenger aboard the Northwestern enroute to the States
 When we put down." said MT
 Nixon, we had flown from Me Grath and Medfra, and had good trip through the pass. Although 1t was foggy, we got through without trouble, but after passing Shell Lake we began to run into snow.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-11-27
Merited Advancement.
Seward GateWay.)

Steward Gateway)
 Alaskans in general and Seward in particular welcome the goods news that Fred B. Tracy has been promoted to General Agent in Seattle, of the Alaska Steamship Company.
 MT Tracy visited Alaska few months ago re- newing his Territorial-wide friendships with thou sands of new and odtimers. He was the same Fred we have known in days gone by and we were glad: glad that the hectic life of big city Seattle-had not changed him. Big men generally are like that simple generous and kindly.
 veteran employee of the Alaska Steamship Company for almost 40 years, the latest advance ment of this Sourdough flirting with the top of the ladder calls for congratulations to not only Fred Tracy but to the Alaska Steamship Company.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-11-27
2n YEARS AGO
NOVEMBER 27. 1913.
From The Empire

! NON EMbEh ~, IJlo.
 Thanksgiving Day was observed by all of the business houses and offices of Juneau, Dauglas and Treadwell Practically everyone rushed through their turkey din ner in time to attend the great gridiron battle between the Tread well and Gastineau teams which was fought to a tie-score of ' to 2 on the field at Treadwen dur ing the afternoon, while others had turkeys and trimmings in the evening, with zestful appetites af- ter an afternoon spent in the open watching the exciting contest.
 Special ferries crowded with rooters and fans left Juneau for Treadwell at 12, 12:30 and l O. clock in plenty of time for all to reach the grandstand in time for the opening at 1:30 o'clock. Among the most noticeable of the Ju- neau crowd was a bunch of or ganized rooters who gave yells and did stunts in familiar college fash ion.
 This game ended the series of two games that had been arranged and in which there had been such keen interest shown. It was not thought likely that there would be any further games be- tween the two teams.
 A grand Thanksgiving Day ball, given under the auspices of the Ladies' Altar Society at the Elks' Hall was on the schedule for the evening.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-11-27
DR. PHILIP s. SMITH
 HOST AT DINNER ON
 SATURDAY EVENING

On Saturday evening Dr. Philip s. Smith was host at a delightful dinner party given at the Coffee Shoppe on Third Street which was followed by contract bridge.
 Sixteen were seated at the long table, attractively decorated with silver flowers and shaded candles. An interesting touch was given to the dinner when wedding cake was placed before the host and it was revealed that it was his thirty third we dding anniversary. The pleasant surprise had been arrang- ed by one of the guests who was cogntzant of the significance oi
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-11-27

Fearing the wings inIgnt ice up and force us down, we turned back to Shell Lake, where McGee has a relief cabin and gas supplies. We landed on the lake O. K, but when attempting later to take off the ship broke through the ice We had taxied down the lake O K, and were turning to take long run, when the ice gave way, and the plane broke in and rested on the wings and tail We were mighty quick in scranbling out on the ice, and got everything out in good shape. The plane prob ably will be gotten out in good time without much damage"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-11-27
ATTENTION EASTERN STARS

Past Matron and Past Patron night will be observed at the regular meeting of the Order of Eastern Stars, Juneau Chapter No. ', Tues day evening, Nov. 28. All mem bers are requested to be present.
 FANNIE L. ROBINSON, -adv. Secretary.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-11-27

the date. On the cake were miniature bride and groom with pasteboard sign post pointing one way to Washington and the other to Juneau.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-11-27

The old-fashioned who enjoyed his medicine show in tent enjoys it on the radio It sure is wonderful the cure-als that are broadcast.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-11-27

President Roosevelt has taken another good step he moved in, appointed a commission and the strike on the Southern Pacific lines in Texas and Louisiana has been delayed.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-11-27

Mo- Anxious we don't think the Vets will at tempt to retaliate after Repeal by raidng w. C. T. U meetings-(P Philadelphia Inquirer)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-11-27

Senator Norris is lining up with the insllrgent farmers against the Administration After having one of the biggest dams in the country named after him, this near to being ingratitude.-(New York Times)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-11-27

Having undertaken to the industries of the country and control their labor difficulties the Federal Government finds it has grabbed whole caveful of bears by their multitudinous tails-(Ch- cago NeWs0
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-11-27

J. E. Resner, Lodi, Cal, farmer, pulled a carrot in his field and found it encircled by gold ring, through which the vegetable had crown
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-11-27

Twelve paintings by Claude Mo- net, French impressionist, brought S45,7 at a recent New York que ion,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-11-27

Hueys book ought to be in great demand among bridge hostesses who want something for booby prize-(Ohio State JournalO
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-11-27
LEGION BOWS TO RECOGNITION.

Edward A. Hayes, National Commander of the American Legion, has accepted with the spirit of
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-11-27

Now that we think about it-there are onl twenty-two more shopping days before Christmas.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-11-27

The farm strike leaders report that their cause is gaining, but do not mean to encourage consum- CTS to try the same thing Indianapolis News)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-11-27

We in Alaska will have plenty to be thanki' for on next Thursday Think it over.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-11-27

The complication of the matter raises the question as to whether the Administration is adequately manned and properly organized to handle it. The departure of MT. Woodin and of MT. AcheSon does not radically alter the situation that has existed virtually since March 4; namely. that the Presi- dent is his own Secretary of the Treasury, and also Governor of the Federal Reserve Board. The change in policy, rather than of personnel. is the real change. Un- til October g the basic policy even allowing for the abandonment of the gold standard was essentially orthodox, calling only for more or less routine administration But now there is an active. ex- perimental policy. which will re- quire continual decision and ex- ercise of judgment
 It is impossible to believe that,
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1933-03-09
Roosevelt's High Kick
Broke School Record

AS a student at Groton, Franklin
ID. Roosevelt was more excited over
setting a record for the running
high kick" that in scholastic achieve.
ments, his mother, Mrs. james
Roosevelt, said, in an interview pub,
lished in Good Housekeeping Maya
zine.
"of the thousand applicants from
the various preparatory schools who
took the tiarvardD tests" Mrs.
Roosevelt said. "Franklin headed the
grade with sixteen points. the best
rating conferred, and We were i'm.
mensely proud OF his achievement.
He on the other hand. did not
feel that either this his winning %
the all-schOOl Latin prize WAS of any
special Importance. And he was in.
definitely more excited over his
breaking the school record for what
they call the running high kick and
establishing one at feet, 31S inches
that was to remain unshaltered for
years."
Golf was another sport which
aroused young Roosevelt = enthusi
assn, his mother said. and he intro
duced the game to Campobello is
land. eff the coast OF Maine, where
the Roosevelts passed their summers.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1933-03-09
Clarifying the Apple

The apple is indeed the fruit of
youth. AS we grow old We crave ap,
Piles less. 1t is an ominous sign.
When you are ashamed TO be seen
eating them on the street; when Won
can carry them in your pocket and
your hand not constantly find its
way to them; when your neighbor
has apples and you have none, and
you make no nocturnal visits to his
orchard; when your lunch hasket is
without them and you can pass a
winters night by the fireside with
no thought of the fruit at your el
bow, then be assured you are no
longer boy either in heart or
years.-John Burroughs. Quoted In
Our Dumb Animals.