The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-08-09
DALEY
DOOMED FOR
SENATE RACE
MCNutt Group Is Expected
to Back indianapolis
Attorney.
CONVENTION IS ENDED
Governor Delivers Address,
but Fails to Mention
Draught Beer.
By JAMES DOSS
Times stan Writer
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SPHINX WAWASEE HOTEL. LAKE
WAWASEE. Ind. Aug. 9-Ths
polyglot asSemhlaee that makes up
the attendance at an Indiana Demo-
cratic Editorial Association conven-
ton went home today bordering
new probable candidates. and Won
dering why Governor Paul V. Nc
Mutt didn't say something about
draught beer
Since two days before the conven-
ton opened Monday. new names
have been added 10 the list of those
likely to seek the nomination 10 the
United States senatorship. now
held by the Republican dry. Arthur
r. Robinson
Some OF the names we're old ones.
but two were new and have provided
some fine fuel for the fire of con-
lecture that has been smoulderinu
Tor months. They were Tom Tag
CART. Democratic national commit
teeman, and Frank Daley former
unsuccessful candidate for Governor
and now member of the Indianapo-
lis safety board.
Daley Is Mentioned
Persistent reports that DALEY
may be persuaded to make the race
have revived a story that gained a
great deal OF credence when Me-
Mutt sought the Governor nomina-
ton
Many political observers. several
of whom asserted they knew" in
sisted McNutt was so grateful TO
DALEY for rejecting overtures to
seek the governorship that McNutt
agreed then he would go for
Daley" is the latter ever wanted
TO run for the senate.
Daley. it is reported. would be
very acceptable 10 The clique of
McNutt lieutenants who oppose the
as yet unaniounced. but certain.
candidacy of r. Earl Peters. Demo-
cratic state chairman.
OStensibly. the McNutt cabinet ia
grooming Sherman shay Minton.
public service commission counselor.
for the nomination. but those who
insist they are familiar with all
angles Of the probable lineup, be-
lieve Daley Will get all the adj
ministration support if he decides
TO run.
Candidates Are Present
Several often mentioned Senato-
rial possibilities we're in attendance
Tuesday night when the convention
ended. These included John w.
Eggeman. Fl. Wayne, who was presi-
dent of the recent prohibition re-
peal convention. and Walter Myers.
former speaker of the house and
loser in the last sensational nomi-
nation contest TO Frederick Van
Mugs, the Democratic incumbent.
Two names unofficially were
brought forward Tuesday in hotel
room conferences for the state
chairman post, which Peters must
relinquish when he makes his sem
ate bid.
These were Clarence Jackson.
state income tax collector, and
James d. Adams, highway commits
sion chairman. Jackson, being an
administration man. naturally has
the support of most Of the McNutt
crowd
Adams, it is believed. would be
more acceptable TO Peters. because
Adams owes to great extent. his
highway commission post TO Peters.
Peters Stills CIamor
The incumbent chairman at
tempted at Tuesdays nights BAN
quet TO still some of the coniec-
ture which many Democratic
leaders believe is disrupting the
party.
Now isn't the time Peters as
serted, ito be talking this far ahead
Tor candidates. for anything.
Every effort must be devoted to
the tremendous task of economic
rehabilitation that is facing state
and nation. That's what we ought
to center our thoughts on now and
talk candidates. later"
Several names were brought for
ward unoficially for state posts.
one OF the most frequently men,
toned being that OF Adolph Fritz,
state labor federation secretary,
for secretary of state.
Many at Meeting
More than 500 editors. lobbyists,
state officials, and mere visitors
damned their way into the SPHINX
Wawasee hotel dining room and a
thunderous roar went up as
VanNuys, McNutt. Peters. Mrs. A. p.
Flynn, vice-chairman, and Wray
Fleming, association president, adj
yanced to the speakers table.
Although the word had been
passed out in advance that McNutt
was going to shun the troublesome
subject of draught beer, there was
an air of expectancy several times
during his talk.
However, he devoted his remarks
to defense OF his administration
finance program and paid glowing
tributes 10 President Roosevelt and
VanNuys. He made one OF the most
effective talks Of his career and got
all the attention OF a sweltering
audience.
VanNuys gave the principal ad-
dress, brief but comprehensive
resume Of the Roosevelt administra-
tior achievements. chiefly the Ma
tional Recovery Act.
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