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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-05-12

There was rain, reported to
be moving southwark in low
hanging clouds, in the Da-
kotas where the spring wheat
belt has been ravaged by UNI
precedented dry weather.
A light night rain at Winnipeg
and dull, overcast skies hanging over
the vast grain lands of western
Canada strengthened the possible
ties of an early breaking of the
whitening drought.
What soaking rain would mean
to the worlds richest farm terri
tory was indicated dramatically as
grain spectators scrambled to cover
yesterday at the first intimation
that an end of the drought was in
sight.
May wheat futures, which sold at
SO cents in the morning after an
18-cent advance in two weeks, to-
bogganed in an hour to $685. cents.
Across third of the country news
of the spreading storm area brought
joy in SLATED homes where a re-
signed despair had become the
dominant feeling. To the wheat
region of Kansas, Nebraska and the
Dakotas, the corn belt of Iowa and
Illinois, the dairy sections of Wis
conSin and Indiana and the cotton
fields of the south the promise OF
rain meant Succor from threatened
ruin.
Relief from an unprecented May
heat wave and the gigantic dust
storm of Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday added to the spirit of en-
couragement.
Passage of the dust cloud. which
powdered New York skyscrapers
yesterday with CRIME from the far
northwest before blowing itself out
to sea. left clear skies and a spark
ling sun.
Damage Wreaked by the sitting
dust was estimated in the millions
of dollars. Livestock sickened and
died after eating dirt covered vege-
tation. Buildings, furnishings and
clothing were covered with silt.
Officials of the Chicago Laundry
owners Association estimated that
the storm brought approximately
$4,000 additional business to asso-
citation firms on yesterday alone.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-05-12
GIRL K|DNAPERS
Get FREER HAND
Federal Agents Withdraw
From Case; Father Sees
New Hope.
Bv United Press


TUCSON, Ariz., May 12.-The
kidnapers of June Robes, 6, were
given freer hand to negotiate with
her distracted family today by the
withdrawal of all but two depart
ment of justice agents and by a
diminution of all police activity.
Ten federal agents were ordered
back to Los Angeles to take up a
new hunt in tracking down the kid
napers of William F. Gettle. Peace
officers returned to their regular
duties.
The almost complete cessation of
police activity inspired Fernando
Robes to new hope that the kid
napers of his daughter would an
swer his plea for them to accept
$4,000 instead of $4,000 ransom
money. An authoritative source
said the father was more hopeful
than ever that negotiations now
could be carried out without inter
ference.
The same source said Robes be-
lieved the kidnaperS would commu-
nicate with him within the next
twenty-four hours, convinced of his
sincerity in saying in his pubic APP
peal that $4,000 was all the money
he could raise.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-05-12
RAIN IN PARCHED GRAIN
BELT RAISES HOPES FOR
EARLY BREAK IN DROUGHT
Showers Fall During Night in Iowa, North
and South Dakota and in Several
Parts of Canada
MAY WHEAT FUTURES ON TOBOGGAN
News of Spreading Storm Area Brings Joy to
Countless Homes Across Scared
and Fearful Midwest
By United Press


CHICAGO May 12-Rain scattered portions of the
great grain belt omnou dark clouds today raised
hopes for break in the worst drought of generation within
the next twenty-four hours.
aand in several parts of Canada bringing relief to
regions where the devastating drought has taken toll Of
millions.
1t was raining today at Fl. Dodge Storm Lake and
Carroll in the heart of the Iowa belt and Omaha
ported drenchng shower last night. Sioux City, Ia also
reported rain followed by forecasts of real downpour today
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-05-12
BOETCHER MAY
Get PARTY JOB
Named Likely Choice for
Democrats; Emmelman
G. 0. P. FaVorite.

Walter o. Boetcher, works board
president, and Wayne Emelmap,
were slated to be named Democratic
and Republican county chairmen,
respectively, this afternoon at con-
ventions of the parties new precinct
committeeman.
Boetcher was decided on at a
meeting of Democratic candidates
yesterday, when H. Nathan Swain,
present Democratic county chair
man, rfustd to accept the post again.
After Boetchers nomination and
election, others slated to be elected
include Mrs. Edna Bingham. county
vice. chairman; Joseph Mcnamara,
Thirteenth ward chairman and
deputy Attorney general, county
committee secretary. and City Clerk
Henry o. Goett, treasurer.
While it was agreed there would
be no steam-roller tactics used at
the Democratic convention, it was
believed the choice of Goett would
satisfy insurgents and there would
be no upsets.
Following the county convention,
the Twelfth district Democratic
convention will be held. UE-
yesterdays agreement, WILLIAM j.
Mooney Sr. will be renamed Twelfth
district chairman, if he will accept,
and Mrs. Carl E. Wood, district
vice chairman. In event Mr..
Mooney refuses to accept. James E.
Deery, city attorney and former city
Judge, is slated for district chair
man.
Besides election of Emmelman,
who has been county Republican
committee secretary ten years, the
Republican group is expected to
name Mrs. Bloomfield Moore vice.
chairman and j. Edwin Mcclure,
secretary. Republican Twelfth dis
trict nominations were uncertain.
The Democratic convention will
be held in the Claypool, and the
Republicans will meet in superior
court two.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-05-12
TRAIN HITS AUTO;4
PERSONS ARE KILLED
Two Men, Two Women Lose
Lives in Crash.

By United Press
TOLEDO, o., May 1.-TWO men
and two women, including nurse
and an attendant at the Toledo
State hospital, were killed early to-
day when their car was struck by
an east-bound New York Central
train at a crossing, eight miles
south of Toledo.
The dead:
Iva Noggle, a. Toledo State hos
pital nurse.
Mrs. Helen Hampton. 38, private
nurse.
Spencer Taylor, A, State hospital
attendant.
Dewey Kemple, IS, machinist.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-05-12
SILVER REVOLT
CAN BE HALTED,
PRESIDENT TOLD
Western Senators Must
Take What Roosevelt
Gives Them or Nothing.

By United Press
WASHINGTON, May 12.-Presi-
dent Roosevelt emerged today in
command of the silver situation
with assurances of Democratic con-
gressional leaders that they can
crush any silver rebellion.
Western senators appeared to
have been claiming more than really
was won in bargaining conferences
with Treasury Secretary Henry Nor
genthau Jr.
The WesternerS are confident con-
gress will enact silver legislation.
In the final analysis, however,
they must take exactly what the
President is willing to give, or go
without their bill.
No Revolt Danger
Mr.. Roosevelts leaders at the
Capitol have assured him there is
no danger of silver revolt, which
would override White House wishes
Some legislation distasteful to the
President might be approved, but
there is not enough strength to pass
it over a veto.
Mr.. Morgenthau, taking more
conciliatory attitude than formerly
yielded ground yesterday in his con-
tact with the silver senators. He
made no definite commitments
however, and said what the Sena-
tors knew all along--that Mr.. Roose-
welt would be consulted before a
final decision could be reached.
There seemed to be little doubt
but that the President would agree
to a fiat statement that the United
States would consider silver as pri-
mary money, or that he would &C
cept the 25 to rs proportion of sill
yer to gold in the metallic reserves.
Action Seems Mandatory.
Mr.. Roosevelt does not want, how
ever to be bound to any definite sill
yer purchase plan.
Some silver senators maintain
that, with a decisive declaration, 1t
would be mandatory for the admin
istration to purchase silver. Others
state that the President, even
though he might not consider the
legislation mandatory, would look
upon it as the will of Congress and
carry through accordingly.
Still others feel that hard and
fast legislation must be enacted to
make a silver program effective.
Arguments have developed over
what is permisSive and what man
datory. And in some cases both
parties to the argument have been
in agreement on everything except
definitions of the words they were
using.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-05-12
SHOWERS ARE
PROMISED HERE
Chilly Weather DiScourageS
Prospective WearerS
of StraWS.

Clear skies but chilly weather to-
day left members of the male sex
undetermined whether or not to
observe the day as unofficial straw
hat day.
Official straw hat day is next
Tuesday, May Is, but today was set
as the unofficial day to start wear
ing straw lids.
The day was expected to remain
clear and cool, with cloudinesS to-
night and tomorrow, probably re-
Sulting in showers tomorrow after
noon or night.
The thermometer had dropped to
AZ at a. m. today.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-05-12
RILEY HOSPITAL TO
HONOR BENEFACTORS
Plaques to Be Dedicated TO Ply
sicianS Friday.

Plaques to Be Dedicated TO Ply
sicians Friday.
Physicians who have rendered
services to the Riley hospital will be
honored Friday afternoon and night
by trustees and officers of the
James Whitcomb Riley Memorial
Association.
Plaques which are to be installed
in the lobby of the hospital will be
dedicated in the afternoon, and a
testimonial dinner will be given at
night
James w. Fesler, president of the
Indiana university medical center
trustees, and DR.. William Lowe
Bryan, university president, will pre-
side at the two meetings. The
celebration is in anticipation of the
tenth anniversary of the hospital.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-05-12

Closeness of the race for
congress in the Twelfth dis
trict and county clerk left the
four top candidates in the
dark as to the actual count.
Managers of Delbert o. Wilmeth
claimed on an unofficial count of
212 precincts to have beaten Harry
o. Chamberlin, former circuit judge,
by between 100 and 1876 ballots in
the congressional battle.
Edgar Hart was conceded only a
1OO-vote lead over George 0.
Hutsell in the race for county
clerk.
The Hutsell forces. however,
claimed a lead of 100 over the
G. o. P. county chairman with the
possibility than an entire recount
would be demanded by either side
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-05-12
Injured nv Ealing Pole

EVANSVILLE. Ind. May 12-
Charles MCGEE, 90, is in local hos
pital suffering from serious injuries
received yesterday when a telephone
pole fell upon him. Mr. MCGEE was
struck when a car driven by Roy
Wilson, 10. tore down a guy wire
causing the pole to fall.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-05-12
CONFLICTING DEMANDS THROW
EFFORTS TO FREE KIDNAPPED
COAST MAN INTO CONFUSION
Series of Anonymous Calls
Puzzle Both Intermediary
and Officers.
NEW CONTACT AWAITED
$4,000 Ransom Message
Is Believed Authentic in
Coast Case.
RnTLmcs SpcciaI

u r 'H'fN ''I'fftN
LOS ANGELES, May 12.-
A series Of anonymous tele-
phone calls, purportedly from
the kidnapers of William F.
Gettle, Beverly Hills million
aire, and two conflicting ran
som demands today threw
into confusion efforts to gain
the abduction victims re-
lease.
Ernest F. Noon. attorney. and in
termediary representing the Gettle
family, said ransom negotiations
were in a turmoil as a result Of con-
flicting demands for $4,000 and
S75 900 ransom.
Mr.. Noon remained at his Office
throughout the night in hope that
the real kidnapers would clarity the
confusion.
Five anonymous telephone calls
came to Mr.. Moons Office yesterday
and last night while he was out.
Each time the caller inSiste don
talking only with Mr.. Noon. When
his secretary replied that he was
not in. the conversation was ended
abruptly.
First Believed Authentic
Mr.. Noon believed that at least
some of the calls were authentic.
The conflicting ransome demands
came by telephone and letter. A
few hours after an anonymous caller
had been assured that SIS, 5000 would
be paid over the millionaire'S free
dom, pOStOffice authorities inter-
cepted a letter that demanded
$4,000 ransom. OF the two COM
munications, Mr.. Noon and authori-
ties believed the first was authentic
There is so much confusion be-
tween the various messages that
am asking the kidnaperS to get in
touch with me again." Mr.. Noon
said in a public statement. L shall
be in my office all day, waiting for
any message"
Hopes for Call
He was hopeful the kidnapers
would call and reaSsure him it was
they who telephoned him yester-
day forenoon, placing $751; 900 as the
price of Mr. Gettle's freedom. and
also would offer him guarantee the
money would secure the prisoner
release.
He said he had the money ready
for direct negotiations.
Mr.. Noon was seated at his desk
when the first telephone call came
will you pay seventy-1v
gran?" he was asked.
Why" he Stammered.
Make up your mind" the caller
said CURLY.
"All right-wen pay" replied Mr.
Noon.
We'll. then. you follow inStruc-
lions and everything will be al
right"
Plane May Have Been Used
The attorney caught some vague
reference to an automobile anc
then the connection was broken
either by mistake or by the caller
hanging up.
Possibility that the kidnaper:
were hiding their wealthy hostage
in Mexico arose from the report o.
immigration inspectors that a plane
flew at high speed across the Dor.
der a few miles east of Tijuana al
dawn Thursday.
The plane was flying so high 1t:
identifying letters and number coulc
not be deciphered,'5' the border re.
port stated.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-05-12
BASEBALL EQUIPMENT
Is STOLEN FROM CAR
Thieves Pry Lock of Parked Auto;
Take SIS Articles.

With the baseball season in full
swing, w. E. Trennepohl, 3840 West
Morris street, discovered early to-
day that he was without equipment.
After parking his automobile at
Delaware and Market streets, some
one pried open the door lock and
stole one baseball uniform, one
baseball glove, suede upper jacket
and first aid kit from the car.
The total value is SIS.
Other thefts reported include:
Harry Buck, 2188 North Capitol
avenue, golf clubs, valued at SIS;
Oren Briggs, 225 West Sixth street,
Gary, clothing valued at S35; Mar
ion j. Wilson, Greencastle, wearing
apparel, valued at SIS; Albert
Schrower. 1850 Nordyke avenue,
typewriters and an adding machine,
total value, $152.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-05-12
H0OSIER Is NAMED AS
AAA CATTLE ADVISOR

Morris Douglas of Flat Rock One
of 25 Appointed.
BIZ Times Special
WASHINGTON. May 12.-Morris
Douglas, Flat Rock, Ind, has been
named as one of twenty-five rep
resentatives of the cattle producing
industry to work with AAA on an
adjustment program to benefit beef
producers.
Announcement of the appoint
ment came from Chester c. Davis,
administrator.
Meeting of the committee was
called for this week.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-05-12
100000 POUNDS OF
PORK DISTRIBUTED
Poor Relief Figures for Indiana
During April Released.

BIZ Times Special
WASHINGTON, May 12-Hoos-
iers on poor relief we're given $780,
900 pounds of pork during April,
according to a tabulation from the
Office of Harry Hopkins, federal re-
lief administrator, made public to-
day.
Other federal poor relief distribu-
ton in Indiana for April included:
297 ,485 pounds Of butter, 34,492 gall
Ions of syrup, and $50 tons of coal.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-05-12
SH0RTRIDGE GIRLS WIN
2 DEBATING CONTESTS
Negative and Affirmative Teams
Defeat Terre Haute School.

Negative and Affirmative Teams
Defeat Terre Haute School.
Girls debating team from Short
ridge high school won two debates
from Wiley school of Terre Haute
yesterday. The Shortridge mega
tive team met the Wiley affairm-
atives at home and won an unan-
imuos decision of the judges.
The affirmative team won its de-
bate from the Wiley negatives in
Terre Haute. Members of the two
shortridge teams were Eleanor Firth,
Mary Roland, Marjorie Newman,
Mary Hinkle, Jean Knowlton, Rose
mary GLADDEN., Aline Bailey and
Evelyn Devices.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-05-12
In the Air

Weather conditions at a. M:
South wind, IL miles an hour
barometric pressure, 81 II at sea
level; temperature, So; general con-
ditions, smoky; ceiling, unlimited;
visibility, 6 miles.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-05-12
TO
CLOSE FARLEY TODAY
Election of Officers Is Scheduled at
Marott Session.

Election of officers was scheduled
today at the closing session of the
thirteenth annual meeting Of the
central section, American Anthro-
biological Association, in the Marott
DR.. Robert Redfield, research ex-
plorer in anthropology for the Uni
versity of Chicago. spoke last night
at Butler university, on the Mayas
of today. He showed that they have
retained many characteristics and
customs Of 400 years ago.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-05-12
Girl. II, Fatally Injured

BH United Press
ROCHESTER, Ind, May I'm
Juries received when the car which
her father was driving hit a utility
pole Thursday were fatal to jean
cite Wisely, y. here last night. She
suffered a fractured skull.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-05-12
LAWYERS TO CONSIDER
CHANGE IN BYLAWS

Committee to Make Recommends
tiOns at Luncheon Monday.
Proposed changes in the bylaws
of the Lawyers Association of In
dianapolis will be submitted to that
body at a luncheon Monday in the
Washington by subcommittee APP
pointed some time ago to study the
problem. Mondays meeting also
will consider plans for the associa-
Eion's annual picnic and will hear
papers on legal topics by four men,
bers.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-05-12
Mare, 80, a Mother
By Times Special
cnNTZAArR UT ~

SPOKANE, Wash, May r.
Veterinarians said it couldn't be
done, but Molly, 33?year-old mare,
gave birth TO a colt and survived
the ordeal today on the Bar Sd
ranch south of Spokane.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-05-12
FIFTEEN B0OTLEGGERS
ARRESTED IN INDIANA
Six Stills Nabbed in One Week by
U. S. Agents.

BIZ TIMES SpectnI
WASHINGTON, May 12.-Fifteen
bootleggers we're arrested in Indi-
ana the week ending April %, ac-
cording to report today from the
bureau of industrial alcohol.
1t showed that inspectors for the
bureau seized six Hoosier stills with
a total capacity of ATS gallons. They
confscated 1873 gallons of liquor,
2,170 gallons of mash and one rum
running truck.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-05-12
CITY BANK EXPANSION
is APPROVED BY u. S.
Merchants National Branch a.
Thirty eighth Street o. X.

81 Times special
WASHINGTON, May 12.-An-
nouncement of the approval on May
8. of a branch of the Merchants
National bank of Indianapolis to be
located at the southwest corner of
Thirty eighth and Salem streets
was made here today by the Office
of the comptroller of currency in
the treasury department.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-05-12

At Churchill DOlCnS-
One Best-Wise Daughter
l. Belle Grier, Roulade, Hoosier'S
Pride.
2. Ross, Almac, Early Dawn.
8. Chimney Sweep, Strait Jacket,
Spring Station.
4. Four Spot, Old Lady, Retteff.
5. Wise Daughter, Blue Again,
Judge Leer.
6. Bye Lo. Elteebe, st. Bernard.
7. New Deal, Big Beau, Open
Hearth.
s. Blast, Terrain, Southland Lad.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-05-12
INDIANAPOLIS, SATURDAY, MAY II, 1884
Wilmeth Forces Claim
100-VOte Victory Over
Harry @. Chamberlin
Edgar Hart Conceded 100Vote Lead Over HutSe in Race
for County Clerk Nomination on County
Republican Ticket

Official totals from the primary election canvassng
board will determine winners in two Republican
Unofficial canvassing closed when the final Republican
city and county ballots read early today
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-05-12

At Aurora
One BeSt-Gay FollieS
1. Leasing. Leflore, Hot Shot
2. Gay Folies, Miss Chilla, Monk S
Bella.
5. Slipknot. Droit. Blonde Baggage
T. Town Limit, Happy Lad. Ruth
Jelenik.
5. Gailliardia, Altmark. Flying Ca
oct.
g. Captain Danger, Longus, Sergt.
Hill.
Z. Foxy CUTLER. Erech, Wait Not.
8. Athens, Boston Common, Ce-
sare.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-05-12

At Jamaica
One BeSt-General A.
l. General A, Happy Scot, We'd
ding Ring.
?. Judge Schilling, Volta Maid
Billy M.
3. Ted Husing, Angelic, Plateye
T. Watch Him. Okapi. LaITanaga
S. Integrity, Rego. Pardee.
6. Off Duty, Texas Tommy
SnoQps.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-05-12
fSsDAg. RACE R TRACK
a. ~ Selections
MONIES SELECTIONS FOR TODAY
By TOM NooNE

Days Best-Wise Daughter.
Best Longshot-Revonah.
Best Parlay-Bye Lo and All Rowes.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-05-12

At PimlicO-
One Beside Valera
1. Philistition, Quick March, Ter
matt.
2. White Bird, Khamseen, Rustic
Rest.
8. Our Mae, Rustic Joe, Ten Law.
f. Revonah, ViShnu, PennwiSe.
s. Cavalcade, High Quest, Discov-
cry, Agrarian.
6. De Valera, Star Porter, Candle
scent.
7. Gloritone, leicester, Honey
Sweet.
8. All Rowes, Gallo, Old Depot.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-09-13
FEDERAL FARM LOAN BONDS

Home Loan
IS May l, 1964-44 ........... $500 $500
As July l, 1851 ...,........ $500 $500
Federal Farm Mortgage Corporation
3As March IS. 1964-44 ...... 1920 $500
The three latter quotations are in thirty
seconds.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-09-13
SECURITIES UP
FRACTIONS TO
THREE POINTS
Western Union Shows Gain
Despite Sharp Drop
in Earnings.
BY ELMER c. WALLER
United Press Financial Editor

NEW YORK, Sept. 13.-Stocks
frmed gradually in the early after
noon trading today and around !
p. m. were fractions to 3 points
above the previous close.
Trading continued light. Sales to
/ p. m. totaled 10000 shares,
against 10000 shares in the cor
responding period yesterday.
Phillip Morris was the feature on
the upside. II reached 34is, up
points. and within IL points Of its
high for the year. Tobacco shares
generally we're higher.
Gains of point or more were
made by several issues. including
American Commercial Alcohol and
Du Pont. Sears Roebuck rose nearly
a point. United States Steel and
Bethlehem we're slightly higher.
General Motors and Chrysler also
held small advances. Western Union
was up in the face Of a sharp re-
duction in earnings.
Standard OIL of Indiana contin-
ued easy. 1t sold down to IS. of 2
point. and a new low since listing
on the exchange. Goodrich pre-
ferred broke points TO 38 in the
rubber division.