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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-05-10
Dust Sweeps City

Little hope tor relief from the
three weeks drought which has
parched the middlewest, seriously
affecting crops, was seen in storm
clouds which gathered over Indi-
annapolis today.
Heavy dust clouds which descend
ed on the city about 1880 q. m. were
said by J. H. Arlington, meteoro-
logist, to be the result of high winds,
originating in the northwest, carry
i'm clouds of dust from the baked
western plains.
The mercury climbed to 88 at 4:3O
yesterday, a new high for the year
Mr.. Arlington forecast possible
spasmodic showers today, with a
temperature drop late this afternoon
which will bring fair weather tomor-
row but temperatures somewhat
lower than today.
He said reports from many Sec
tions of Indiana point to crop
damage.
The damage is not yet as heavy
as had been anticipated" he said
but effect of the long drought and
serious deficiency in precipitation is
being felt"
Mr.. Arlington said the present
deficiency in precipitation in Marion
county is 1853 inches, with a de-
ficiency of l inch since May 1.
About the same deficiency prevails
over the state.
There has been no effective rain
here since April Is. he added.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-05-10
KIDNAPERS Get
RICH BROKER
Wealthy Californian Taken
From Estate by Two
Masked Men.

BIZ United Press
LOS ANGELES, May 1O.-Two
masked kidnapers defied the IRON
drilled gates and high walls of an
exclusive Arcadia estate to kidnap
William F. Gettle, AZ, wealthy Bev-
erlv Hills broker and hold him pris-
oner today.
Police we're convinced Gettle was
held for ransom, rather than as the
victim of revenge.
Gettle was seized last midnight
just as a swimming party was
breaking up at his palatial home.
He and James P. Wolff, a friend,
were lettering in a party house in
the rear of the grounds when the
two abductors appeared. They COW
cred the broker and his guest with
revolvers, bound them with rope and
adhesive tape, then fed with Gettle
as their hostage.
Wolff was left behind, tied to a
tree.
Listen you, this is kidnapping, q"
Wolff was warned as the men dis
appeared.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-05-10
BOILER EXPLODES;
CITY MAN INJURED
Blasts Break Windows in
Apartment Building.

A boiler exploded two stories un-
derground at the Davlan apart
ments, 430 Massachusetts, avenue,
today, severely scalding William
Warrenf1eld, so, 1717 North Talbot.
apartment engineer.
The powerful combustion Of the
explosion blew out two plate glass
windows of the Cooperider Furni-
ture Company, 424 Massachusetts,
avenue.
The sidewalk near the boiler room
was broken by the force of the
blast. Firemen quickly put out the
blaze in the basement before much
damage occurred. Other mechanical
equipment in the boiler room was
not injured.
Mr.. Warrenfeld was taken to
Methodist hospital. His condition is
not serious.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-05-10
PurpOrted Meyer-Kiser
Indictments GiUen WdQe

formation could be revealed only
after the fugitives we're under arrest.
Although no further specific in
formation could be obtained. court
attaches believed that the fugitive
indictments named the former
Meyer-Kiser officials.
The members of the grand jury
were Mr.. Krauss, Alvs H. Van Horn,
James Knowles. Roy Kennedy and
Theodore W. Ripple
Referring to Judge Bakers trip
to the Kentucky derby Saturday
when the indictments first were
ready. Mr.. Krauss said, Judge
Baker. did you win any money at
the derby?"
No, 1 came away with less than
l started with" Judge Baker re-
piled.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-05-10
ROOSEVELT APPROVES
1894 REVENUE BILL
Tax Measure Designed to
Raise S417,O00,OO0.

81 United Press
WASHINGTON, May 1O.-The
1884 tax bill designed to raise
100000 additional revenue over
full year was approved today by
President Roosevelt.
A group from the capital and
treasury were on hand as the chief
executive signed the measure which,
among other things, provides re-
duction of the income tax in the
lower brackets and an increase in
the higher ones.
In connection with one of the acts
features, that imposing tax on
coconut oil. the president will trans
nit a special message to congress in
day or two expressing his dissatis-
faction with that provision.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-05-10
PETERS VICTOR,
HACKERS CLAIM
Former Democratic State
Leader Reported Ahead
of Minton.

R. Earl Peters, former Democratic
state chairman, moaved far out in
front in his race with Sherman
Minton. McNutt- backed candidate,
for teh nomination for United
States senator at the convention,
June IL, Peters hackers claimed to-
day.
Results in thirty-nine counties
give Peters 861 of the 1.076 ballots
necessary to nominate, it was as
serted by his supporters.
Discounting this report, James
Jenman. Minton's campaign mana
ger, said, I'VE are not at all con-
cerned about Peters claims. 1t still
is too early to get a reliable check
up"
Taking Clay. his own county as
an example, Mr.. Penman said that
whereas Peters claims thirteen dele
gates pledged to him he actually
has only one or to.
Little doubt existed, however. thai
Peters forces had swept several i'm
portant counties. In Fl. Wayne and
Allen county, even administration
spokesman conceded Peters eighty
five to ninety-seven delegates.
Peters headquarters here claims
ninety or more. Allen is Peters
home county and it was indicated
that he would gain control of its
Democratic organization.
Peters victories also were claimed
in Shelby county, where Pleas
Greenlee, the Governors secretary
and patronage diStributr,o had
waged a bitter fight for the Nc
Mutt faction: Cass county and Mon
roe county.
All these claims we're denied by
Minton supporters. Greenlee deny
ing that Peters. victory in Shelby
county was as crushing as indi-
Gated.
Other counties in which Peters
triumphs seemed certain were Ben
ton, Wayne. Henry, and Greene.
home of Paul Fry state excise di-
rector
In most cases. denials of these
claims by McNutt hackers took the
form of attempts to minimize the
completeness of the Peters victories.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-05-10

Three fugitive indictments believed
to invole four former Officials of
the Meyer-Kiser bank were returned
today by the grand jury.
The courtroom was silent as the
jury foreman. Paul H Krauss. en-
tered the room and said. We have
a report to make. Do you want to
accept it?H Criminal Judge Frank
B. Baker gave his assent.
The jury returned indictments
against ten persons now under ar
rests. three fugitive indictments and
three no bills. Judge baker &C
oepted the indictments and placed
them in his pocket.
Reporters trsiled Judge Baker
into criminal court. questioning him
as to the nature of the fugitive bills
He refused to divulge their con-
tents on the grounds that should in
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-05-10
No Policies in u. S.

NEW YORK, May 10.-Franklin
D. Roosevelt, in the opinion of ex-
pert insurance actuaries. is in a
far stronger position from the
standpoint of health and immunity
from accident or any other unto
ward event than many of his pre-
deCessorS
Word from London today that
considerable" insurance had been
taken out with Lloyds against any
unfortunate event connected with
the President was met by assurance
from the New York agent for Lloyds
that no policies had been issued of
this nature in America.
London insurance, at the rate of
5 per cent against Mr.. Roosevelt's
death by accident or assassination.
was regarded as particularly low in
view of his high office.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-05-10
insult RELEASE
PLEA IS DENIED
Ex-UtiIities Magnete Must
Stay in Jail Until Bond
Is Raised.

81 utCd Press
CHICAGO. May 10.-Judge Will
M. Sparks. Of the United States cir
cult court of appeals. today denied
writ of habeas corpus to reduce
the 100000 bond demanded for re-
lease of Samuel insult from the
county Jail
Judge Sparks. in denying the writ
and ordering that the 74-year- old
fallen utility monarch remain in the
jail until his friends obtain the
100000 bail. said:
Il do not want to make this court
of appeals attractive for such petit
tons
insult. sitting in a wheel chair in
the hospital ward an the Jail. heard
the news of his court defeat philo-
sophically.
L haven't anything to say now. .
he said, putting on long black
cigar and showing no trace of emo
ton.
L guess I'll be here for a while"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-05-10
POLICIES ISSUED
ON ROOSEVELT
LIoyd's Active Gambling on
Anything Happening to
President.
Copyright. 1894. by United Press

Copyright 1894. by United Pressl
LONDON, May 10.-Lloyd's world
wide insurance agency, is doing a
considerable business issuing policies
against anything happening to
President Roosevelt, it was learned
today.
Such importance is placed in Eu-
rope on the Presidents continuance
in Office and the completion Of his
recovery program that business men
and traders are gambling on his
survival and ultimate victory.
The insurance policies at present
take the following forms:
l. A premium of per cent
against Mr. Roosevelt's death by
assassination or accident.
2. A premium of IL per cent
against his death by natural causes.
3. A premium of 2 3-5 per cent
against his being totally incapsci-
tated for duty.
The heaviest amount of insurance
is in the third category. the United
Press was informed.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-05-10
BAKERS ASSOCIATION
PLANS ANNUAL PARTY
Dance Floor Show to BE Held in
New Quarters Saturday.

The Indianapolis Retail Bakers
Association will have its second an
nual dance, floor show and party
in its new quarters in Odd Fellows
hall, Prospect and South East
streets, Saturday night.
John Friel, recording secretary. is
chairman of the entertainment
committee which will present the
Rosalyn Ludwig and Johnnie Sweets
revue with music furnished by
Helen Nelis and her rhythm boys.
officers of the association are
Charles Friel, president; John Hart
man ST., president; Ted Feucht,
financial secretary; William j Haw-
thorne, treasurer, and John Friel.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-05-10

A United Press survey Of
agricultural conditions and
crop prospects from the Great
Lakes to the gulf and west to
the Rockies, revealed condi-
tons of almost unparalleled
devastation from the undra-
matte but deadly natural men
aces of drought and parasites.
Fields of winter wheat, their yield
already reduced by months of mois-
ture deficiency parch in heat rang
ing from 80 to 100 degrees. Corn
crops, just being planted, likely will
fail unless rain comes soon. Alfalfa
hit by the drought. is being attacked
by aphids.
The wheat crop now appears to
be little more than so per cent of
normal, or under 500 .000, 900 bushels,
and unless there is rain soon it will
be less.
Dust storms have added to the
damage. For weeks high winds
swept from the north and west and
the earth, powder dry, was carried
away, leaving roots exposed and dy-
ing. So severe have been the dust
storms and drought in Nebraska
that the state relief director pre-
dicted the states relief bill would
be raised more than $250,O0C
monthly.
st. Paul today was engulfed in
one Of the worst dust storms of the
year. The airport last night re-
ported visibility at half mile. Dust
blew in huge fog-like clouds from
the Dakotas. 1t was predicted the
storm will engulf half of Wisconsin
Dust Storm at Fargo
Fargo, N. D., also reported a dust
storm today. A cloud of dust be-
tween 1000 and 1900 feet high
moved over the town.
How far general downpours over
the large area would go to reviving
crops is problematical. j. F. FARRELL
in charge of ths agricultural de-
velopment department of the
Santa Fe railroad, consulted reports
and said:
The country from the Great
Lakes in a southwesterly direction
to the Gulf of Mexico and the Pa
cific ocean is in the throes of a
drought which in severity has had
few equals. East Texas is the only
area which has sufficient moisture
Central Oklahoma is getting along
pretty well, The rest of the country
described is rapidly approaching the
suffering stage. However, most
weather and crop specialists with
whom I have talked say crops gen.
orally car hold out without more
rain until May Is. But unless rain
and lots of it, arrives before then
a general crop failure is forecast"
Governor Albert r. Schmedeman
of Wisconsin sought to mobilize
state wide cooperation to forestaI
what may become the most dan
gerous forest fire hazard in Wis
consin's history"
Heavy to light rains during the
night over some sections of the
drought stricken area brought some
little relief.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-05-10
JULY WHEAT FUTURES
ADVANCE ON REPORT
OF CROP DISASTER

BIZ nited Press
CHICAGO, May 10.-July wheat
futures today advanced the limit
of fuctuation. 5 cents bushel.
Heavy buying came into the
market as results of reports of
crop curtailment though the mid
western drought. Other deliveries
showed gains of almost 4 cents
per bushel.
The grain pits were in turmoil
with the weather situation the
predominating factor.
At 1885, cents a bushel July
wheat was cents above the clos
ing yesterday and had jumped
the full range permitted by board
of trade regulations.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-05-10
UTAH CAPITAL FACES
DIRE WATER SHORTAGE
Worst Drought in History Caused
by Winter Snow Lack.


SALT LAKE CITY. Utah, May 10.
Salt Lake City. where water is
usually so plentiful that streams of
it flood uptown cutters. today faced
probably the most acute water
shortage in its history.
A committee informed Mayor
Louis Marcus that the summer de-
mand was for $50 second feet of
water a day and that the visible
supply was only 36.5 second feet.
Drinking fountains have been
turned off Irrigation regulations
probably will be adopted
The shortage resulted from lack
of the customary winter snowfall.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-05-10
BUNK DEFENSE WILL
ASK FOR DISMISSAL
State Plans to Close It's Case
Against DilIinger Guard.

By United Press
GROWN POINT. Ind May 10
Defense in the trial of Ernest
Bunk, correspondence school fin
gerprint expert, will ask for a dis
missal on grounds the state has failed
to prove collision between Blunt
and John Dillinger, notorious out
law whose escape Bunk is charged
with aiding.
This was revealed today as the
state continued to call jail guard:
to the stand to recite details Of th5
escape. The state planned to close
its case late today.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-05-10
URGES EDITORIAL PUNCH
American Newspapers Need More
Forward Looking Writings.

COLUMBIA. Mo. May 10
American newspapers need more
militant. aggressive. and forward
looking editorial pages" Clark Nc
Adams. editorial writer of the St.
Louis Post-DiSpatch said at Uni
versity of Missouri journalism week
program here.
Another warning was sounded by
Webb Miller. general European news
manager of the United Press AS
ISOLATION. Dictatorships and news
censorship, Mr.. Miller said. will be
more responsible than any other
factors for the start of the next
war"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-05-10
HUGHES SEES NEED OF
ROBUST CIVIC SPIRIT
Such Sentiment Effective Crime
Weapon, Chief Justice Says.

By United Press
WASHINGTON. May 10.-Chief
Justice Charles Evans Hughes Of
the United States supreme court to-
day characterized a robust civic
sentiment as the most effective foe
of crime and graft"
The justice outlined before the
American Law Institute changes in
court rules approved by the supreme
court for the purpose of prompter
decisions on appeals and to cut red
tape which has hampered law en-
forcement.
mo community" said Chief
Justice Hughes, can be trusted to
promote social welfare which does
not have the self-respect ard stam-
ina to insist upon the enforcement
of its laws"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-05-10
MANY CONGRATULATE
ELLIOTT ROOSEVELTS
President Sends Greetings to Par
ents of His Fifth GrandchiId.

BIZ United Press
FORT WORTH, Tex, May TO-
Ruth Chandler Roosevelt, born yes
terday as the newest grandchild Of
the President, today found a world
eager to welcome her.
Messages of congratulations to her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs Elliott Roose-
welt, came from all parts of the
country. From the White House
a message was dispatched by the
President and Mrs. Roosevelt.
The baby's mother. who before
her marriage to the Presidents son
last July was Ruth Googins, Ft,
Worth society girl. was reported
doing nicely Her daughter is. the
fifth grandchild of President and
Mrs. Roosevelt.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-05-10
Moskins Observes Anniversary

Moskins Credit Clothing Com
pany. 131 West Washington street,
is observing the twenty-ffth ami
versary of the founding of the or
ganization OF which it is a part.
Arthur Moskin. son of the founder
is at the local store to participate in
the celebration.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-05-10
SUNNYSIDE HOSPITAL
TO HOLD OPEN HOUSE
tuberculosis Sanatorium Invites
Public to Inspection.

Sunnyside Sanatorium. Marion
county's tuberculosis hospital will
hold open house all day Saturday in
observance of National Hospital
day with the general public invited
By DR.. William Mcqueen, superin-
tendent, to inspect its facilities.
Special guides will conduct visitors
through the hospital and X-ray pic
lures will be exhibited to show the
reasons for various forms of treat
ment. The occupational therapy
department, maintained to afford
convalescents opportunity for re-
Mobilization. will show specimens of
these patients work.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-05-10
STRIKERS INJUNCTION AGAINST
POLICE REIGN IS 0VERRULED
BY NDIANA'S SUPREME COURT
Temporary Order Issued Circuit Judge Cox
Without Giving Chief Morrissey
Hearing, High Jurists Rule.
HEARING ON WRIT SET FOR MAY Is
Peaceful Picketing Resumed at City Hosiery
Mills; Labor, Mediator Returns to
East; Peace Efforts Fail.

The Indiana supreme court today issued writ of prohi
on against enforcement of injunction issued yesterday
Circuit Judge Earl R. Cox which restrained police from IN
terfering with picketng by hosiery mill strikers.
The writ was obtained by E. H. knight, city corpora
ton counsel Hearing the writ signed by Justice James
Hughes was set for May Is.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-05-10
TEMPLARS NAME HEADS
Eightieth Annual CcncIave Closes
at Bloomington Today
By UHitcd Press

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. May TO-
Election Of ifficers and competitive
drills between Fl. Wayne and Elk
hart teams closed the eightieth an
nuaI conclave of Indiana Knights
Templar here today
DR.. Roy D. Smiley, Washington,
is expected to be elected president
of the organization.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-05-10
Marine Corps League to Meet

Richard j. Litz detachment. Ma
rine Corps League, will meet to-
morrow night in English hotel Ar
rangements will be made for Memo
rial day services. May d, William
Smith, conmandant. announced.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-05-10
Macon to Be Tested Further

WASHINGTON. May 10.-The
giant airship Macon, theoretically
destroyed" in fleet maneuvers. will
be subjected to further tests be-
fore the navy determines its flu
ture policy on hghter-than-air
craft. Rear Admiral Ernest j. King,
chief of naval aeronautics, said to-
dav
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-05-10
MORGENTHAU BALKS
AT SILVER PROGRAM
Treasury Head Widens Breach in
Battle With Senators.


By HjtCd Press
WASHINGTON, May 10.-The
break betwe enHenry Morgenthau
Jr., treasury secretary, and the
senate silver group was widened to-
day with the statement by Senator
Elmer Thomas Dem, Okla) that
he believed the treasury would Of
fer distractions to any program
for expanded use of silver.
Senator Thomas said Morgen-
thaus attitude indicated he would
not go along whole heartedly on any
silver program, even though it was
enacted into law The silver sem
ators arranged another conference
on the subject with Mr. Morgen-
thau for this afternoon.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-05-10
Finished Steel Shipments Gain

NEW YORK, May 10.-Shipments
of finished steel products by the
United Stated States Steel Corpora
ton during April increased $4,000
tons to $4,000 tons on April 50,
the company announced today.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-05-10
Worst Drought in Years
Grips Pdrched MIDWEST;
Crop Loss Staggering
Dust Storms and Parasites Add to Damage as Usually
Fertile Acres Are Barren and Brown; Unparalleled
Devastation Revealed by Survey
Copyright. 1884. by United Press,

KANSAS CITY, Mo-. May 10.-The midwest its
ally fertile acres dusty and brown today in the grip of
the worst drought in generation.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-05-10
Dust Storm Sweeps st. Louis

bU Lhttfh Fffss
ST. LOUIS. May 10.-A heavy
dust storm nearly obscured the sun
for several hours here today.
The Washington times., 1934-04-17
Stepin GirdleS

Women's and Misses sizes. q N
Lastex Stepins; also Rubber ,
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The Hecht Co. Basement
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Sofa Pillows

5:s Ss'' ;s.;sS: ;~: M :;; forS1
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5-ft. Bamboo
Porch Drops
81 90

Natural color bamboo. Strong.
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fixtures.
The Hecht CO.-Basement
The Washington times., 1934-04-17
Chair Covers

Chintz boudoir chair covers. c.
Any color mbination. Only
100 in the lot.
The Washington times., 1934-04-17
Girls and Tot,
Girls Sweaters

Wool slipovers, fancy - G,
weaves; pastels and for )
street cOlOrs. Sizes wi
The Washington times., 1934-04-17
ChintZ DrapeS

Full width drapery sets, az e.
yards long; pinch pleated;
with tie-backs.
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Some seconds of "Jim Dandy"
shirts. Perfect Bob Lee Shirts
and Blouses. Sport and regu-
lar models. Plain colors;
fancies; sizes 4-141s.
The Hecht CO.-Basement
The Washington times., 1934-04-17
Mems New
Wash Ties
6 for Il

Cool, fresh Summer patterns;
checks, stripes, plaids. Dozens
u, q patterns. Stock up now.
The Hecht CO.-Basement
The Washington times., 1934-04-17
Tots 3-Pc. Sets

For Infants. Sweater, cap3
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The Washington times., 1934-04-17
Hose and
Underwear
ChardOniZe Hose

Women's perfect a Cd
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seam backs; knit
to fit. Sizes S15
to 10h:
The Washington times., 1934-04-17
Mems
Socks
3 prs. 81

Some are imperfect. Solid
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The Hecht CO.-Basement