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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-10-12

Last week, the basket sys-
tenn was abolished under
Books orders and purchase of
food placed in the hands of
those receiving relief to shop
wherever they desired and
make their own deliveries.
The investigation staff has been
increased from twenty to thirty, all
new appointees being social work.
ers approved by Book. In addition,
there has been added to Miss
Noone's Office, head supervisor and
two other supervisors who also are
social workers.
According to the figures from the
trustees office, this has meant a
pay roll increase from $3,215 in Sep
TENDER last year to S8,193.50 for
September this year.
Program Bitterly Fought
The whole program is being con-
tested bitterly by many trustees
who claim that political appointees
are better than social workers for
the investigation jobs and that the
political system is less costly than
the new plan.
What has been done is just
starter, however, it was learned.
The new plan includes setting up
of poor relief districts in Indian
apolis and abolishing the present
township system entirely. These
districts will handle all food distri-
button, whether financed by local
or federal funds.
Power to bring these things about
comes from federal rulings and poor
relief statutes enacted by the 1888
legislature under orders from Gov
ernor Paul V. McNutt.
Politicians Jeer at Ideas
The federal department is under
Harry Hopkins, a trained social
worker, who has ruled that trained
social workers must get all the jobs.
This idea has been scoffed at by
old line politicians who declare that
a housewife, who has been a good
party worker, is better equipped to
tell what family needs than
"spinsters trained from books or by
schools"
Miss Nadia Deem. Mr. Books as
sistant. formerly conducted a school
for social workers here.
Miss Mayme Smith is the staff SUI
'pervisor in Center township, who
was approved by Mr. Book and now
has charge instead of Miss Noone.
Increase Is Reported
Township reports show 1850 bas-
kets distributed during September
week in 1882 and 7.440 for the same
week this year.
While the investigation staff al
ready has been increased so per
cent, more are to be added, Mr..
Book said 1t will mean better re-
lief work and in the long run, econ
omy, he asserted
This view is challenged by the
politicians. some of whom are pre-
dieting that it will cost $4,000 a
year more for administration.
Trustees have called on the Gov
ernor from various counties and
many are building up political OPP
position to the plan.
But the Governor, under one of
his laws, has power to remove any
trustee who does not properly handle
poor relief and he is sole judge of
the proper handling"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-10-12
PRINCESS NAMED ON
LEGION COMMITTEE
Descendant of President Grant Is
Honored by Auxiliary.

Announcement of the appoint
ment of Princess Cantacuzene,
granddaughter of President U. S
Grant, as chairman on the commit
tee on national defense of the
American Legion auxiliary was
made made at legion headquarters
today.
Princess Cantacuzene's appoint
ment was the first official act of
Mrs. William H. Biester Jr., Phila-
delphia, national auxiliary presi-
dent, upon her arrival in Indian
apolis today.
1t was announced that Princess
Cantacuzene, who makes her home
at Sarasota, Fla, will direct an ag-
gressive program of national de-
Tense for the organization.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-10-12
PEC0RA HURLS THREAT
AT N. Y. EXCHANGE

Gives Wall Street Until Tomorrow
to Produce Records.
By United Press
WASHINGTON, Oct 12.-Senate
stock market investigators today
dug into a cooperate affiliate of Dill
Ion, Read & Co. to determine
whether it was created to avoid in
come tax payments on rich interna-
tional profits
Previously Pecora said he had
given the New York Stock Exchange
until tomorrow to produce pool,
joint trading accounts, and other
records which the committee had
requested.
He threatened to subpoena the
records if his demands are not
complied with.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-10-12
Governors Aid to Be Given Power to Order
LOO Township Trustees to Do His
Bidding, Plans Reveal
PROGRAM is BITTERLY CONTESTED
Present System to Be Abolished Entirely,
According to Scheme of New Setup;
Act Under 1888 Statute.
BY DANIEL NJ. KIDNEY
Times staff Writer

William H. Book, director of the Governors commission
unemployment relief will be dictator of poor relief this
winter with power order the 100 township trustees do
his bidding under state administration plans disclosed today
Steps already have been taken toward this end in Cen
ter township here with Miss Hannah Noone the elective
trustee reegaed to the role of saying yea Mr. Books
program.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-10-12
MartS Closed

All leading American stock,
grain and commodity ex-
changes were closed today in
observance of Columbus Day
holiday.
Trading In livestock markets
were continued today. Trad
ing will be resumed in all sec
tons as usual Friday morning.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-10-12
Game Is Played in Court
By United Press

By Jnlted PTcSs
LAWRENCE, Mass, Oct. IA
regular game of "beano," including
the ballyhoo, was played in SUI
perior court here recently at trial
to determine whether it was game
of skill or chance.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-10-12
NRA is CRITICISED
AT A. F. OF L. FARLEY
Coupled With Statement of Full
Support for Roosevelt.

Support for Roosevelt.
BIZ United Press
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12.-Direct
criticism of the NRA was voted to-
day by the American Federation OF
Labor.
The criticism was coupled with a
statement that the Federation would
give whole-hearted support to Pres
ident Roosevelt in his recovery
efforts.
Attacks upon the policies of the
NRA came in resolutions adopted
and in speeches from the floor. The
convention criticised results of the
recovery program after advocates Of
the industrial union form of organ
ization had suffered another defeat.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-10-12
COLUMBUS H0N0RED By
NATIONAL OBSERVANCE
Mammoth ParadeS Feature Many
of Celebrations.
local details on Page Ten)

local details on Page Ten)
By United Press
NEW YORK. Oct. 12.-Chris-
topher Columbus. an Italian of Span
ish leanings, who discovered the
North American continent AL years
ago. was honored today in country
wide celebrations.
Schools. banks. exchanges, the
higher courts and numerous business
houses in major cities were closed.
American and Italian flags were
raised at sunrise. Mammoth parades
featured number of celebrations.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-10-12
BY HELEN LINDSAY
Times staff Writer

HELEN LINDSAY
Writer
battling last week st. Eliza
- Churchman He ptted his strength
against ability of two Indianapolis
the life of newborn baby The
the baby exhausted and lay
watched the battle
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1933-11-29
JERSEY ENACTS
RUN CONTROL

TRENTON, N. j., Nov. %
G.N.SO .-Followin bitter and
prolonged debate which held the
upper house of the legislature in
session throughout the night, the
New Jersey senate early today ap-
proved a State liquor control bill.
Previously passed by the assem-
bly,, the measure now goes to the
governor for approval.
Effective December 5, the bill
provides for State control of all
liquor manufacture, distilling, rec
tifying, and wholesale distributing
organization. Municipal excise
boards will control retail sale and
distribution in towns of $4,000 or
more population. Local officials
may make rules for sales in rural
areas.
The bill appoints D. F. Burnett
State liquor control commissioner
for seven years at $4,000 yearly,
and names the governor, the presi-
dent of the senate, and the
speaker of the house as a board
of review. The control commits
sioner will make rules for the State
at large governing distribution
and sale of liquor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1933-11-29
SALOON BANNED
BY CHICAGO

CHICAGO, Nov. 20 GN.S0.
Mayor Edward j. Kelly's sigma
ture today was affixed to the
new emergency ordinance passed
by the city council regulating
the sale of hard liquor and beer
after repeal becomes effective
December S.
Under the control bill the sale
Of liquor, wine, and beer is per-
mitted at bars only if the
drinker is seated.
The city council passed Mayor
Kelly's bill on the assumption
that the legislature will pass a
State liquor control bill which
will grant the city home rule.
Chicago will have no saloons
under the ordinance, that word
being forbidden in advertise
ments and signs.
No places selling liquor will
be permitted to remain open
after l a. m, nor will they be
permitted to operate earlier than
z a. m. on weekdays. The ordi-
nance forbids screens, curtains
and partitions that hid the view
of saloon interiors from the
streets in preprohibition days.
The new city licenses are to
cost $3.50 for six months.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1933-11-29
ILLNESS BA[KS
JOHN D, TRIP

TARRYTOWN, N. Y, Nov. 20
GN.SJ.-Illness which for the
past two weeks hal confined John
D. Rockefeller, ST., to his Pecan
tico Hills estate may prevent his
annual trip to his winter home
in Florida. breaking a 30-year-old
precedent.
A spokesman for the Rockefeller
family said Mr.. Rockefeller was
suffering from an attack Of "old
fashioned grippe" which, while
not keeping him to his bed. left
him with a cough which he has
not yet shaken off.
Specialists called into consulta-
ton this week at the insistence
Of John D. Rockefeller, jr., agreed
that the 94-year-old millionaire
is in remarkable physical condi-
ton. His pulse and respiration
are almost normal"
Sun-ray glass has been installed
in his bedroom, overlooking the
Hudson, and other improvements
have been made to fit the
mansion better for winter use.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1933-11-29
BY GEORGE r. HOLMES


Slow, but steady depreciation Of
the dollar, effected through cau-
tious increases in the gold price
at irregular intervals. apparently
is to be the administrators policy
for the time being in the monetary
situation.
No violent fluctuations are an
ticipated Instead, the policy ap-
parently is to be one of steady
pressure, with ample time being
given for study of the shifting
price levels and the effects of the
policy.
Yesterdays advance of the gold
price to a new high Of 1885 per
ounce was accepted on all sides
today, as marking the trend Of
President Roosevelt's policy and
his reply, as well to those who
have been demanding abandon
ment Of the gold experiment.
Goal Is Unknown
What mark the administration
is really driving at has not been
stated. Nor can it be, according
to those directing the experiment.
The announced purpose of the
gold experiment is to force prices
up to the 1925 level.
If that can be accomplished by
boosting the gold price to $38 or
500 an ounce, there it will stop.
But the Administration is pre-
pared to go to $41.34, if neces-
sary. That is double the statu-
tory price for the yellow metal,
and would represent a dollar
depreciation of SO per cent.
1t is not believed the Admin
iStration will go beyond that
point, and many doubt it will
go that far.
Eugene R. Black, governor of
the Federal Reserve Board, who
has been in "amiable disagree
ment" with the gold experiment,
was in Warm Springs today to
confer with Mr.. Roosevelt. The
Capital has been filled with
rumors for days that his retire
ment is in prospect.
He Opposes Policy
Although Black is known to
oppose the policy and to doubt
the efficacy of the whole expert
ment, he has consistently denied
that there has been any friction
between the Treasury and the
Reserve Board.
Nevertheless, where there are
conflicting views, there is bound
to be a certain amount of friction,
and Washington would not be
surprised if Black soon returns
to his old post as governor of the
Atlanta Reserve Bank.
eaSury officials expressed
satisfaction today with the rate
of conversion on the Liberty bonds
called on October IL. The Treas
ury called $1,9O0,0OO,00O of the
Fourth Liberty's for exchange for
1O-to-12 year bonds bearing
slightly lower interest rates. Up
to now, $500 900, 900 of this amount,
or about half, have been accepted.
Acting Secretary of the Treasury
Morgenthau announced the books
would close on this transaction
on December 2.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1933-11-29
PRES|DENTGETS
MONEY CHIEFS
REPORT TODAY
Federal Reserve Board Head
Called to Georgia for
Farley on Policies

WARM SPRINGS. Ca, Nov. 20
G.N.SO President Roosevelt to-
day called in Eugene Black, gov
ernor of the Federal Reserve
Board, and Henry Bruere, Fed
eral credit liaison coordinator, for
a conference on the Governments
monetary and credit policies.
Mr.. Roosevelt already had made
it clear he has no intention Of
changing the present policy,
which was roundly scored by Al
fred E. Smith and others. There
fore, today's conference was ex-
pected to be more in the nature
of a report by the two finance
experts than anything else.
Resignation Denied
Reports that Black was coming
here to resign were officially con-
sidered groundless. The Federal
Reserve Board chiefs views were
known to conflict, partially, with
those of the President, but it was
felt that he fought his battle
within the reserve board and, los
ing, is conforming to Admins
tration policies. Certainly the
banker has no idea of resigning
now, it was made clear.
The conference with finance
experts was . follow a meeting
between the President and Eugene
Vidal, Assistant Secretary Of Com
merce for Ae1onauticS, at which
plans for a three-year commercial
aviation program were discussed.
Afterward it was made clear
that this proposal, put forward
by Vidal, was in a preliminary
discussion stage and that there
are no developments on it i'm
pending Immediately.
Continues Recreation
Except for the meeting with
Black and Bruere, Mr.. Roosevelt
planned to continue his recrea-
ton program, which includes a
sunbath in the morning, and an
automobile ride.
There have been many Admin
istration officials here since the
President arrived, but he has not
yet once sacrificed this program
to business.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1933-11-29
Missing Man Sought
After Visit To Bank

Having failed to return home
after starting to the Hamilton
National Bank to withdraw some
Of his funds, Walker T. Winfree,
30, Of the 1900 block Of Seven
tenth st. N. w., was the object
Of a police search today.
Winfree's wife said he left
home yesterday afternoon to get
money at the bank, and that he
had not been seen since leaving
the bank.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1933-11-29
All Set to Splinter AtOm--Maybe
~" ">a
big Bertha Science Built for Test Generates Electric Bolts

The generator consisted of two
columns, 30 feet high, atop which
were perched two hollow balls OF
polished aluminium, is feet in di-
ameter. These were the electrodes
on which was stored the tremend-
on which was stored the tremen'
douS voltage.
The balls were separated 40
feet and when charged with cleo
tricity, a stream of blue flame
streaked across the gap, accom-
panied by loud explosions. Sparks
also shot the girders on the root
of the hangar and were accom-
panied by a rapid rat-tat-tat like
a machine gun.
Operators of the generator were
inside the hollow spheres, while
they were charged with electricity,
but were safe from harm, because
they were insulated from the
ground by the columns which sup
ported the spheres.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1933-11-29
CROF TON SOCKS
STAR'SESCORT

HOLLYWOOD, Nov. 20 G.N.SO.
Reports of a one-punch fight be.
tween James Crofton, millionaire
sportsman and former husband
of Mona Rico. darkeyed film star,
and her escort, Robert Stockton.
at an Aqua Caliente (Mexico)
hotel were confirmed mere today
by Crofton.
According to the reports, Stock
ton and Miss Rico entered the
hotel dining room and were
seated. Miss Rico walked to
Crofton's table and they chatted.
Suddenly Stockton went to the
Crofton table and directed a
sizzling right hook to Crofton's
jaw. Miss Rico'S shoulder de-
Elected the blow somewhat. Crof-
ton arose and plunged after
Stockton. who stumbled and fell,
ending the encounter.
Miss Rico and Crofton were di-
Vorced in October after a second
HONEYMOON in Hawaii,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1933-11-29
SOLD PROPERTY
To HIS OWN
COMPANY
Syndicate Got Options on Land
Needed for Terminal
in River Project
BY International News Service
An initial net profit of $405, 900

BY International News Service
An initial net profit of 10000
was made by a Detroit syndicate
through real estate options on the
Inflated Detroit and Canada Tun-
mel Co., Judson Broadway, former
president Of the company, revealed
today before the Senate Banking
and Currency Committee.
The $17,000,000 tunnel enter
prise later went into receivership.
Broadway, a Detroit real estate
man, acted as manager for the
syndicate.
Dummy Options Used
Using dummy options to con-
seal the identity of the syndicate
group, the committee was told,
Broadway tied up Detroit real
estate valued at $1,159,000. This
property was intended for use as
an American terminal.
In the summer of 1928 the syn
dictate transferred the property
DO the tunnel company and re-
neived from the Central Union
Grust Co., Of New York, a total Of
e405, 900 in lieu of $4,000 shares
Of common stock in the tunnel
company.
Profits Were Larger
Broadway admitted that profits
from the real estate syndicate
operations in Detroit and Canada
totaled a much larger sum, with
Huston Rawls of Bartles, Rawls
q Donaldson as its guiding
spirit" the syndicate group en-
tered into a subsequent agree
ment with the tunnel company
which included:
Payment to the syndicate mem
bers of $3,526,971 in cash, in
return for real estate options
and other expenses; transfer
to the syndicate Of 100000
shares of common stock in the
tunnel company.
Broadway said:
"The cash settlement in
cluded 100000 for lawyers
fees"
Senator Fletcher CD of Flor
Ida, committee chairman, asked:
"Where did this 100000
to pay RawlS come FROM"
"The corporation got all its
money from the sale of bonds,
debentureS and common stock.
There was $S,5OO,OOO in first
mortgage bonds, and equal
amount in debentureS and the
common stock"
Broadway testified that the big
block of common stock assigned
to the syndicate represented
promotion profits"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1933-11-29
L|NDYS REMAIN
At CAPE VERDE

ST. VINCENT, Cape Verde
Islands, Nov. 20 Q.N.SJ.-Still
uncertain regarding plans for the
immediate future, Col. and Mrs,
Charles A. Lindbergh remained
on the Cape Verde Islands today,
failing to make the early start for
an unannounced destination they
had tentatively planned.
The Lindbergh plane still was
moored in San Maritime Bay,
about five miles from Praia, CAPT.
tai of the islands.
Authorities here did not know
whether the Lindberghs would fly
back to the African coast from
the islands, or proceed westward
across the South Atlantic to
Brazil.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1933-11-29
GORDON INCOME
S4,555,43z

NEW YORK, Nov. 20 Q.N.S0.
Waxey Gordon's net profits from
the operation of two New Jersey
breweries in the depression years
of 1880 and 1881 were placed at
more than 100000 by q Treas
ury agent on the witness stand
today in the Gordon income tax
case.
The agent, Arthur ]. Fecteau,
placed the exact amount at
$4,555,437. Fecteau's figures were
larger than those in the indict-
ment on which Gordon is being
tried. They made a visible i'm
preston on the jury and caused
the defense to ask for a recess.
Gordon and his lawyers left the
courtroom and went into confer
ence in the United States mar
Shars office.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1933-11-29
JAILED AS KIN c
THREATENER

LONDON, Nov. 20 QN.S0.-A
consulting engineer claiming to
be a nephew of King George
was arraigned in Bow Street
police court today charged with
demanding money from the King
by threats.
The prisoner - Clarence Guy
Gordon Haddon-was remanded
in custody for a week, the magis-
trate ordering a medical report
to be made in the meantime.
A tall, well-dressed man of 40,
Haddon claimed to be the ell
legitimate son of the late Duke
of Clarence" The Duke of
Clarence, brother of King
George, died in 1892 at the age
of %.
Haddon was arrested last night
after an intensive search by
Scotland Yard, inaugurated after
Buckingham Palace officials had
turned over threatening letters
sent to the King, allegedly by
Haddon.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1933-11-29
HOBO TEST|F|ES
HELEFTG GIRLS
On TRAIN
ScottSboro Case Witness Says
He Fled to Avoid Mann
Act Arrest

COURTROOM, DECATUR, Ala,
Nov. 20 U.N.S0.-The hobo trip
which ended in the famous
Scottsboro case in which IL
negroes were accused Of attacking
two white mill girls, was .
planned pleasure excursion, Lester
Carter, 21-year-old itinerant youth,
known as the Knoxville Kid"
testified in the trial Of Haywood
Patterson, negro, today.
Interrogated by Samuel 8.
Leibowitz, of New York, chief de-
Tense counsel, Carter, a defense
witness, declared he and Victoria
Price and Ruby Bates, the alleged
victims, and another youth named
Jack Tiller, arranged a hobo "joy-
ride" from Huntsville, Ala, to
Chattanooga.
At the last minute Tiller was
unable to go, but the two girls
and the Knoxville Kid hoped
freight train and made the
journey, the witness said.
Four Boarded Freight
In Chattanooga, Carter related,
they met Orwell Gilley, known as
Carolina Slim" and, after .
night in a "hobo jungle" there,
the quartet again boarded
freight to return to Huntsville.
Carter denied the two girls were
in the gondola car in which Vic
toria Price and Gilley testified the
fight with the negroes occurred.
He said he, Gilley, and the two
girls were in a gondola two cars
away and watched the fight.
When he saw the white boys were
outnumbered and were being
thrown from the train, he leaped
off himself, Carter said. He de-
clared no attacks took place while
he was on the train. Attorney
General Knight asked:
why did you jump off the
train and leave the girls be.
hindu"
Carter replied:
W~S @AE6AW DC &ErcSGGU
for several reasons. didn't
want to get in trouble over
crossing the State line with the
two women"
Question Ruled Out
Defense counsel asked:
"Was anything said between
you and the girls about getting
into trouble for crossing the
state line together, or what
should be done about it If YOU
were caught?"
Attorney General Knight leaped
to his feet and objected Vigor.
ously.
Leibowitz explained to Judge
w. w. Callahan that he was seek.
ing to show motive for the
charges Of attack against the
seven negroes. Callahan sus-
tanned the objection and Liebo-
WITT entered an exception.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1933-11-29
Vocational Glasses
Urged By DR.. look

More opportunities for voca-
tional education in manufacture
ing processes was urged today by
DR.. George F. Zook. U. S. Com
missioner of Education, in bull
letin published by the Office OF
Education at the Interior De-
partment.
Big industries are finding
greater need constantly today, he
said, for trained workers who
have specialized in mechanical
and chemical steps of manufac-
ture.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1933-11-29
Policeman Shoots
Suspect In Foot

William Feredee, colored, "a, OF
the 1900 block Washington Place
N. E., was shot in the left foot
last night by Policeman E. j,
Scott, who said he was trying to
arrest Feredee on a charge of
grand larceny. Scott reported
that he was with Policeman S. R.
Mckee when he encountered the
suspect in the 1900, block Kramer
st. N. E.
Feredee was taken to Gallinger
HOSPITAL.