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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-10-27

Windows in houses within
a half-mile area surrounding
the blast scene were shaken
by the force of the explosion.
After an examination, physicians
pronounced Mr.. Clouse's condition
as critical; Mr.. Jonas, serious.
Their clothing in flames and
grooming from injuries, the two
men staggered from the shop fol-
lowing the explosion. They at
tempted to eXtinguish the flames in
each others clothing, but fell to the
ground exhausted. Robert Miles, 35,
of 3547 East Michigan street, work.
ing in a nearby shop, ran to the
scene and beat out the fire. Mr..
Clouse's brother, Harley Clouse,
rushed the pair to the hospital.
Mr.. Clouse was burned about the
head, arms, legs and chest. Mr..
Jonas was peppered all about the
body by fine pieces of concrete and
was bruised in the abdomen where
a large stone struck him.
Firemen believed that the eXplo-
sion occurred as large switch was
thrown in the shop and ignited the
gasoline fumes which had collected
in a bricked-off corner where an
electrically-operated gasoline pump
was located.
Mr.. Jonas was welding in the
shop, which is about 100 yards from
the main shops Of the company, and
was being aided by Mr.. Clouse.
Although the two men were too
severely injured to furnish any in
formation, firemen believed that
the force of the explosion crumbled
the dividing wall between the shop
and the pump. Both men we're
caught in the debris of flying stones
and were burned by the ignited
fumes.
The heat treating plant had been
opened recently. The shop was a
concrete, brick and steel structure.
Actual property and equipment
damage by The explosion was said
to be slight.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-10-27

the procession started down Broad
way. His wife and two children
followed in an automobile.
Many of Longs expeditionary
force joined in the crowd to watch
the parade go by. Others followed
closely behind the cadet corps in
mild disorder, shocting: Murray for
Huey!" Were with the Kinghsh E"
Vanderbilt, Louisiana is here!" and
Who's all right?-the kingfishl'
Hundreds of visitors mIlled around
the campus and fraternity houses
and hotels were damned to capacity.
Longs delegation, however, was
only a fraction of the enthusiastic
fans that filed the city's hotels. The
streets were lined with automobiles
bearing Louisiana license plates.
The mercants fell in with the
spirit of the occasion. Many hung
flags in front of their stores. One
had big sign, Hi, Huey " in the
window. A restaurant had sign:
We feed hungry Louisianans-if
they've got the money
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-10-27
D|LL|NGER JAIL
BREAK EXPOSE
is POSTPONED
Arrests Are Delayed to
Complete Case, Is
Announcement.
BREAK IS DUE SOON
BARGE Continues Probe of
Crown Point Wooden
Gum Affair.
BIZ Times Special

81 imes Special
HAMMOND, Ind, Oct. 27.-De-
sire fully to complete investigation
Of the John Dillinger escape from
the Crown Point Jail today halted
the revelation of the secret of that
escape by j. Edward BARGE, deputy
attorney-general, and Lake county
officials.
Rumors that the expose of the
jailbreak, with the arrest of four
or five persons, would eliminate
last night were dispelled today as
Mr.. BARGE assured newspaper men
that nothing would happen for at
least tWenty-four hours"
Mr.. BARGE intimated that the jail
break probe had not been COM
pleted and that arrests would not
be made until all facts were known.
Three public officials and an at
torney have been mentioned as I'M
der the eye of Mr.. BARGE and his
investigators for aiding and abet-
ting in the wooden gun" delivery
Of Dillinger.
No Warrants Issued
Despite the fact arrests are ex-
peCted momentarily Mr.. BARGE said
no warrants had been issued.
Robert G. Estill, Lake ounty
prosecutor, who was photographed
with his arms around Dillinger upon
the latters return after capture at
Tucson, Ariz., differed with Mr..
BARGE on the time of arrests.
He declared the expose would be
broadcast and arrests made this
afternoon.
Mr.. BARGE and Mr.. Estill have
been busy for the last two days GULL
ing evidence in connection with the
escape.
In purported conversation with
a Gary newspaper reporter, the
Lake county prosecutor is reported
to have said: You may expect
something today and Mr.. BARGE will
be in your office by 10 o'clock with
full statement outlining the case"
Probe Started March 3
The attorney-gen Office, aid
ed by Lake county officers and pri~
vate detective agency, have been
working since March 3, the day of
the escape, in an effort to learn how
the terror mobSter effected his
freedom.
Ernest Bunk, f1ngerprint expert,
was indicted for aiding Dillinger to
escape, but was acquitted. 1t was
Blun'1 whom Dillinger kidnapped in
escaping in an auto. Bunk was re-
leased by the gangster in Illinois.
A second Indictment against Sam
Cahoon, Grown Point jail employe,
in connection with the escape was
dismissed.
The grand jury that indicted
Bunk and Cahoon was cited for
contempt by Judge w. J. Murray,
Lake criminal court, for criticizing
him for overruling a petition of
Sheriff Lillian Holley to have Dill
linger removed to the Indiana state
prison for safe keeping before the
escape. The contempt charges were
dismissed.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-10-27
NEW GROUP ENTERS
SCHOOL BOARD RACE
Former Teacher Heads List of Nom
partisan Slate.

The new ticket for school board
which has been confused in some
quarters with the citizens school
committee has announced its can
didates and begun barrage of pub
licity.
1t is the nonpartisan ticket with
Mrs. Josephine Frey, Arthur E.
Bradshaw, Joel D. Eastman ST.,
Wilmington K. Cooper and A. Ross
Manly as candidates. A long list
of advisors includes the names of
many plumbers, contractors and
others engaged in the building
trades.
Mrs. Frey is a former Indianapo-
lis school teacher, whose daughter
has been an unsuccessful applicant
for a permanent position in the
schools; Mr.. Cooper is president of
a construction company; Mr.. Brad
shaw is associated with the building
material business; Mr. Eastman is
a cleaner and Mr.. Manly is an off,
cial of a savings and loan associ-
alton.
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C. 0. P. LEADER
BACKS MINTON
Robinson Bitterly ASSaiIed
by John Scott Before
5000 at Gary.
BIZ Tfmes Specfal

BIZ Times Special
GARY, Ind, Oct. 27.-The disaf-
lection in the Republican ranks in
Indiana became manifest here last
night when Sherman Minton, Dem
ocratic nominee for United States
senator, was introduced before a
crowd of 5000 by John Scott, for
mer First district Republican chair
man.
Mr.. Scott, former state senator
and Republican candidate for con-
gress, is one of the younger leaders
of the Republican party in Indiana.
He pointed out in introducing
Mr.. Minton that it might seem
strange that he, lifelong Repub-
lican and former district chairman.
should act in such capacity, but he
felt that the time had come to re-
tire Senator Arthur R. Robinson,
"one of the greatest bogus states
men we've ever had" from the
United States senate.
Six years ago, Senator Robinson
was striding up and down the state
attacking Wall street and telling
the voters what he was going to do
about it," said Mr.. Scott. His
name is not attached to any bill
that curbed any predatory inter-
est or any bill that did much about
anything
Delighted cheers came from the
audience as it drank in the picture
of Republican leader laying bare
his disgust with the inconsistency
and shortcomings of the titular
head of the Indiana Republican
party and its nominee to the United
States senate.
Mr.. Scott also termed Senator
Robinson "one who drinks wet and
goes around making dry speeches
for money" obviously referring to
the senator's longtime lip fealty to
the Anti-Saloon League and the
Women's Christian Temperance
Union.
Mr.. Minton drew thunderous
cheers from the packed Gary arm
DRY as he attacked Senator Robin
sons record on national affairs and
his refusal to confine himself to the
issues of the senatorial campaign,
instead of devoting his attack to
the state administration.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-10-27
HOTEL BANDITS
SOUGHT IN CITY
Police Rushed to National
Road After HoIdup at
Greenfield.

Police squads we're rushed out
to the National road today to cut
off the flight of four five armed
bandits who held up the Robin Hour
tourist hotel, three miles east of
Greenfield, this morning. The
loot was $500 and four slot ma
chimes.
The automobile in which the BAN
dts fled is an Auburn brougham
with Ohio license plates, according
to information received here. I'm
mediately after the holdup the ban
dit car raced west on the National
road. Greenfield officials notified To-
cal authorities and state police.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-10-27
HAUPTMANN, VISITED
BY HIS SON, WEEPS
Lindbergh Suspect to See
Baby Each Week.
By United Press

By United Press
BENNINGTON. N. j., Oct. 81. -
Bruno Richard Hauptmann, alleged
Lindbergh kidnaper. will be allowed
to see his 11-months-old baby at
least three or four times a week,
authorities said today.
Hauptmann saw the baby for the
first time in several weeks yeSter-
day. Mannfried, dressed in a blue
snow suit, was handed into Haupt-
mann in his cell. He fondled the
child, wept. The baby laughed,
seemed pleased at seeing his father
Mrs. Hauptmann has taken
room in the home of Pennington
family and she and the baby will
remain here until Hauptmann's
trial. Jan. ?.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-10-27
SHOP OWNER SWINDLED
Threatened With Fine He Buys
Bogus License.

Cowed by threats that ne was
liable to a large fine. Daniel Day,
PAT North Davidson street. paid a
man who claimed TO be a state
license inspector 50 for store tax
license several days ago. Yesterday
Mr.. Day went TO the statehouse
looking for his license inspector or
his So. He found neither, so police
now are searching for the bogus
official.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-10-27
PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD
TO PROBE RAIL WRECK
Train Crew to Be Questioned at
Session Here Tuesday.

The Indiana public service COM
mission will conduct a hearing on
the Big -Four railroad wreck at Earl
Park, Ind. last Tuesday night at
9. Tuesday in the Big Four building,
los South Meridian street, it was
announced yesterday.
The investigation, headed by Ray
Gilbert, chief inspector of the COM
missions railroad division, and
Joseph Reilly, assistant inspector
who visited the scene of the wreck,
will question the train crew, the in
spector who passed the train before
it left Chicago and the Big -Four
maintenance superintendent, it was
announced.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-10-27
FORMER CITY TEACHER
LOSES ALIMONY FIGHT
Wed Three Months, Divorce Sought
by Mrs. Carol Williams.

By Unitcd Press
DETROIT. oct. 27.-Mrs. Carol
Williams, 90, former Indianapolis
schoolteacher, today lost her motion
for temporary alimony in her di-
vOrce action.
Mrs. Williams. whose maiden
name was Palmer, told Circuit
Judge Thomas J. Murphy that she
would need at least Sis monthly
alimony as she was used to the
good things of life"
Judge Murphy refused to grant
any alimony, pointing out she was
married only three months ago-on
June %, 1884 in Indianapolis-and
should be able to get job as
a teacher again.
The complaint charges Williams
was cruel, refused to allow her to tell
her friends that she was married
and made her work in his uphol-
stery shop where she was considered
"one Of the help"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-10-27
TWO CITY MEN
ARE BURNED IN
GASOLINE BLAST
Windows in Houses Within Half Mile Area
Shattered by Ignited Fumes at
Heat Treating Factory.
FIRMS PRESIDENT SERIOUSLY HURT
Clothing in Flames and Battered by Falling
Stone, Pair Staggers From Building;
Rushed to Hospital

An explosion caused by ignted gasoline fumes in the
heatreang plant of the Machine Products Company
Kentucky avenue, this morning ripped out wall
and seriously injured two men.
Burned and crushed by falling stone, Richard NJ Couse,
&c. living the National road west company president and
welder Harold Jonas, %, of 1888 Shepard street.
rushed to Methodist hospital
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-10-27
FALL KILLS HOUSING
ADMINISTRATORS WIFE
Mrs. James A. MOffett Topples
From Eighth Floor.

bW INTItu FFtNS
NEW YORK, Oct. 27.-James A.
Moffett, federal housing admins
traitor and former vice-president of
the Standard Oil Company of New
Jersey. was saddened today by the
death of his estranged wife, who fell
eight stories from the bedroom win
dow of her home.
Mr.. Moffett hurried by airplane
from Washington when he heard
of the tragedy. He denied himself
to all callers. The Moffets had been
eStranged for ten years and main
tanned separate residences.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-10-27
MRS. SANKEY IS FREED
Her Acquittal Brings BOettcher
Case to Close.
BIZ United Press

SIOUX FALLS, S. D. Oct. 81
The government today reached the
end of its campaign to punish the
kidnapers Of Charles Boettcher IL
Denver banker, following acquittal
of Mrs. Verne Sankey, mother of
two small children, on charges that
she helped plot the crime. Her hus-
band. Verne, who gave up railroad
ing for kidnapping. hanged himself
in jail last spring while awaiting
trial
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-10-27
CAR STRIKES CITY MAN
Harry MOser Is in City Hospital
Seriously Injured.

Harry Moser, SO, of 1411 East Co.
mar avenue, is in a serious condition
at city. hospital today as the result
of injuries suffered last night when
he was struck by an automobile
driven by Eugene Lawrence, %, of
1850 Arrow avenue. at East Tenth
street and Brookside avenue.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-10-27
M'ADOO'S DAUGHTER
is DEPRIVED OF CAR
Il Can Walk" Says Ellen After
Action by Father.

d. JWTfCU FTCS6
HOLLYWOOD, Cal, Oct. 81
Senator William Gibbs McAdoo,
whose role in his daughters romance
has been that of the stern, forbid
ding father, today deprived her of
an automobile in which to drive her
movie actor fiiance on pleasure
jaunts.
Not one whit disturbed, however,
was 19-year-old Ellen Wilson Nc
Adoo, whose sweetheart, Rafael Lo-
pei de Onate, is twice her age and
the subject of dispute over his ra-
cial lineage.
Il can walk" said Ellen with a
toss of her dark head, and I will
walk"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-10-27
Cass County Official Dead

BIZ United Press
LOGANSPORT, Ind, oct. 81
Lora Wilson, SO, former cass county
commissioner and president of the
closed Farmers State Bank Of
Young America, was killed late yes
terday when his automobile struck
a concrete abutment.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-10-27
FACES MURDER COUNT
Edinburg Man Under Indictment on
Stabbing Charges.
By United Press

bY JHtItU FTbSS
FRANKLIN, Ind, Oct. 27.-Chan-
ley Hedger, 81, Edinbmg, was
under indictment by the johnson
county grand jury today on charges
Of fatally stabbing Robert Whitlock,
II, of Kentucky, during a dice game
at Edinburg last week. The indict-
ment charged first and second-de-
gree murder.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-10-27
LONDON NAVAL TALKS
ARE NEARING CRISIS
Japan Refuses to Retreat From
Demands for Parity.
By United Press

Demands for Parity.
By United Press
LONDON, Oct. NAVAL limita-
ton negotiations seemed today to
be approaching a crisis that will be
reached next week when the Ameri-
can delegation meets the British
and Japanese delegations in separ-
ate meetings.
In the conversations so far Japan
has shown no disposition to yield
on its demands for absolute naval
equality with the United States and
Great Britain, and for fixation of
a total naval tonnage figure within
whose limits a nation could build
such ships as it liked.
Neither the Americans nor the
British have shown any disposition
to grant these demands.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-10-27
CLOTHING WORTH $500
STOLEN FROM HOTEL
Thief Enters Rooms by Fire Escape,
Bolts Doors.

Clothing and valuables estimated
at more than $500 we're stolen from
rooms in the English hotel last
night by thief who took the pre-
caution to bolt the doors from the
inside after he had entered by way
of the fire escape. Mrs. Helen York
on the third floor lost articles
valued at s212, and Fred L. Schultz
estimated his loss at SIT.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-10-27
Dry Goods Store Robbed

Clothing valued at SOB was stolen
from the Morris dry goods store at
943 South Meridian street last night,
Ike Morris, proprietor, informed po-
lice today.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-10-27
Fire Damages Residence

Sparks from an overheated CHM
ney today caused a roof fire which
did $1,000 damage to the home of
James E. Wilde, sawsmith, 1856
Boulevard place.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-10-27
O'NEILL NOBEL PRIZE
WINNER, IS REPORT
American Playwright to Receive
Award, Is RumOr.

hW LNITtU TTtNS
STOCKHOLM. Oct. 27-It was
rumored here today that Eugene
O'Neill, American playwright, would
receive the 1884 Nobel award for
literature.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-10-27
ADDED FEATURE

Available in connection with
Ellen Worth patterns, which
will appear daily on the wom-
ans page of The Times be-
ginning Monday. is fall and
winter fashion book, for only
10 cents.
The book l. Of a much diff
ferent type than unusually is
offered with a pattern service,
its features including half
tone illustrations, many Of
them in color.
Orders for the book may be
placed with those for patterns.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-10-27
T0DAY'S WEATHER

Tomorrow's sunrise, $40 a. m;
sunset, 4:48 p. m.
Mondays sunrise, Gil a. m; sun
set, 4:47 p. m.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-10-27
He's Safe Now

IF a senator can be excused for
his mistakes. then making mistakes
is lust as good as doing a good job.
The truth of the matter is that
Senator Robinson knows the reason
he voted for those measures is that
he didn't dare do otherwise. He
knew the people out here wouldn't
have stood for it. but he's safe now
He can say that he made a mis-
take and that they're unconstitu
tional because he won't get any
Democratic votes. His only appeal
IS TO the reactionary Republican
element"
Senator Tydings said: Il see o.
den Mills was in town yesterday
I have a high regard for Mr..
Mills" he continued. He is a man
Of broad vision and one OF the abIeSt
in the Republican ranks. but the
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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-07-25
EXPECT BANDIT
PALS AT RITES
Police Alert for Visit by
Baby Face Nelson and
Hamilton.

Two of the hottest" men in the
United States are expected in Indi-
annapolis today.
George (Baby Face Nelson and
John (Killer) Hamilton, accompa-
MED by seven other members of the
famous but dispersed Dillinger band,
plan to pay last homage to their
former chief by attending the flu
neral of John Dillinger in haywood
and Indianapolis this afternoon,
The Times learned on excellent au-
thority.
City and state police were keeping
vigilant watch on all roads and
highways leading into the city as
the hour of the funeral approached
Nelson and Hamilton, with char
acteristic bravado, coupled with feel
ings of affection for their slain
leader, would not hesitate to be
among those present" at the f1nal
curtain for the man who made
eric wooden-pistol- conscious
police say.
Nelson has been sought by federal
agents and authorities from score
of states ever since he shot down
fe'erol agent when he and Dillinger
escaped from the Little Bohemia
tourist camp in northern Wisconsin
last spring.
Hamilton. reported dead several
times by both police and members
of the gang, is wanted for the STAY
~ III ~
police sergeant, last December. He
is reputed to have been Dillinger's
chief lieutenant during the months
following the Michigan City break
last summer.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-07-25
Tornado Hits City

A Whlrllng tornado whipping IN
from the northwest early last night
wrecked property in the west and
far south sections of the city and
caused injury to at least four per-
sons, but failed to break the heat
wave.
The storm struck suddenly, hit
ting the edge of Haughville about
$50, uprooting trees, Gripping util-
tiles and cutting swath through
family garages.
Floren S. Mcdaniel, 80. of 1886
West Michigan street, tower man,
was crushed and seriously injured,
when the Big Four signal tower at
Tenth street was wrecked. He was
taken unconscious from the debris
and sent to Methodist hospital.
Margaret Thomas, IA, of 928
Rochester street, was cut badly by
flying glass when the tower over
turned. She was given first aid and
returned home.
Others injured were Mrs. Eva
Mechan, A, r. R. 4, Box 2-E, who
was cut by glass from a shattered
window in her home, and John
SchueSler, 81, of 131 North Belmont
avenue, who received back injuries.
Speedway Roof Damaged
The storm lifted the roof of
Gran0stand E at the southwest
curve of the Indianapolis Motor
Speedway and tossed it upon high
tension wires 400 feet away, where
it went up in flames. The garage
roof of the Art Clay Company in
Speedway City also was torn away
and burned on tension wires.
Live wires ripped from utility
poles were a menace and extra
shifts of linemen were sent to the
vicinity of Speedway City and West
Sixteenth street to repair twelve
poles blown down.
The storm was confined to a
small area and lasted only a half
hour. Police were sent into the
storm twisted area Immediately.
Spectator Tells of Gale
An eyewitness to the tornado
Hollie Mershon. 1927 Tibbs avenue,
said, Il saw something in the air
that looked like the tail of a black
cat. While I was watching it
swung downward. l heard a ter
rife crash. I looked up and the
porch roof was gone. 1t all hap
pened so suddenly that I didn't
have time to move"
approximately twenty houses
we're damaged, automobiles were
pushed down the streets, and smoke
stacks toppled over.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-07-25
.COHN TESTIFIES
IN OWN DEFENSE
Banker Defends FraiIiCh
investment as Good
Business.

Melville S. Cohn. vice-president of
the defunct MeyerKiser bank, in
dicted on embezzlement charges
took the witness stand today in his
own behalf as the trial progressed
into its fourth day.
Mr. Cohn testified that he never
solicited business from the Frsilich
Realty Company to which the bank
is alleged to have paid dividends
out of depositorS' money. Mr.. Cohn
declared that in his opinion, the
$4,000 preferred stock investment in
the Frailich company was a good
investment and that the property
never was worth less than $4,000
Payments of dividends to the
realty company stockholders was in
the best interests of the banks
clients. Mr.. Cohn declared.
Julian j. KiSer, another vice
president of the bank, preceded Mr..
Cohn today. resuming his testimony
where it ended yesterday.
During gruellIng cross examina-
ton yesterday by Floyd j. Mattice,
chief deputy prosecutor handling the
states case, KiSer testified that APP
proximately $4,000 in dividends had
been paid by the bank to Frailich
company stockholders and that
$4,000 of mstured company stock
had been retired.
Stock that was taken up by the
bank was carried on the books as
an asset at full face value, although
the bank never realized any money
on the $4,000 of stock, Kiser also
testified.