davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-01-02

heat and light to the building for
twenty-four hours.
Emergency cases were removed to
private hospitals. while those less
seriously i'll huddled under added
blankets. Candles provided the only
illumination.
Culver City, Venice and south
western Los Angeles were under
water. More than twenty bridges
were destroyed Some streets were
under four feet of mud and rocks.
Others were filled with earth from
curb to curb.
The Montrose-La Crescentia area
felt the storms full fury. 1t was
there large proportion of the death
toll was counted. At least ten were
killed there when a f1fty-foot check
dam in Pickens Canyon, designed to
divert flood waters, failed.
Water Wall Wrecks Building
A wall of water roared down upon
the Montrose American Legion hall.
sweeping the building from its
foundations and sending boulders
and debris through a broken wall
of the structure. The water, mud
and rocks also swept away a service
station and moved homes from their
foundations.
Under a brighter sky, which ush-
tered in the second day of the IT, =
year, hundreds of workers today
made a further search of debris
throughout the flood area.
Where yesterday bodies were re-
cover Vi on lawns and on the streets,
today it was a grim task Of search
ing mud-flled areas for possible
other victims.
The count Of dead stood at forty
today in official records, and an
other score of persons was missing.
Officials said it was certain more
dead would be found.
Car Plunges Into Arroyo
Seven persons were killed in auto
mobile accidents directly attribut-
able to the storm. One motorist,
creeping through the binding rain,
plunged into an arroyo where
prldge had been washed out Five
of the six persons in the car were
drowned
A woman, panic stricken when
water swept around the car driven
by her husband, opened the door
and was swept to her death.
A gay New Years eve party at a
resort built over wash was halted
in panic when the flood waters rose
quickly, battering the pavilion from
its foundations. One woman was
drowned, swept to death in holiday
flnery. Others fought their way
through the sWirling waters to high
er ground. Their automobiles were
wrecked, tossed like cordWood
against the building.
Hundreds were homeless through
out the flood area today. Others
returned to damaged houses as the
waters receded. Among the dam
aged homes were those of members
of the film colony at Malibu Beach.
None of the stars was endangered.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-01-02
Gone From Public Service Commission
Books, Investigators for Times Told
by Government Aids.
BACKGROUND OF FIRM IS STUDIED
Entrance of insult Machine Into Indianapolis
Recalled; Appraisal Lists Also
Said to Be Lost
BY BASIL GALLAGHER
Times staff Writer

Missing from the files of the public service commission
the reports of proceedings of the merger of the ndanap
oils Light and Heat Company and the Merchants Heat and
Light Company authorized by the commission JAN TO- 1927
The indianapolis Times learned today.
AS of law these reports must be available The
specifically states that all documents relating to mergers
ct ceera should be file at the public service commission
offices in the statehouse and available for public perusal at
all times.
The present public service commission, appointed by
Governor Paul v McNut when he took office last can
not be blamed for the absence of the documents for the
present commission merely inherited conditions existing
der former public service commissions it is pointed out.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-01-02
AL SMITH CRITICISES
TUGWELL PROPOSAL

bureaucracy Is Complaint of
Editor; Gov. Rolph Scored.
BIZ United Press
NEW YORK, Jan. 2.-Alfred E.
Smith criticises the so-called Tug
well bill regulating foods, drugs and
cosmetics" as further evidence OF
the problems of bureaucracy pop
ping up every day in the federal
government" in the January issue
of New Outlo18 cut today.
But he praised~President Roose-
welt again for his part in the repeal
of the eighteenth amendment, and
attacked Governor Rolph of Cali
fornia for falling to act to prevent
the recent double lynching in San
Jose
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-01-02
Bank Code DELAYED

Statement to the public explain
ing that the proposed banking code,
which would have resulted in almost
prohibitive service charges for ac-
count holders, is not in effect now
was issued today by Felix M Nc
Whirter, Indiana Bankers Associa-
ton president.
Mr.. McWhirter pointed out that
many depositors are not aware of
the fact that General Hugh S.
Johnson ordered such codes, pre-
pared by banking groups in every
city of the country, held up pending
investigation.
The codes we're prepared under
federal orders which General John
son said were issued without his
knowledge by subordinate.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-01-02
BURGLARS TAKE LIQUOR:
FAIL AT OPENING SAFE
North Side Drug Store Entered by
Breaking Door.

An undetermined amount of liquor
was stolen last night from the
Haag drug store at 1902 North Me-
ridian street by burglars who broke
in through the front door and vain
ly attempted to break open a safe.
Samuel MUIR, 636 Harland drive,
manager of the store, discovered the
burglary when he came to work
early today The combination had
been knocked off the safe, but the
yeggmen were unable to pry it open.
Police found some burglars tools in
the store.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-01-02
HEART ATTACK FATAL
TO RADIO LISTENER
Prison Farm Guard Dies During
Football Broadcast.
BU { nited Press

LONDON, O., Jan. "A heart
attack suffered while he was listen
ing over the radio to an exciting
moment in the Columbia Stanford
Rose Bowl football game New
Years evening caused the death of
William Edward King, 81. a guard
at the London prison farm.
While listening to the radio
broadcast Of the game from PASADENA
Cal, King turned to a companion
saying. I'm leaving you now" he
died before medical aid could be
summoned.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-01-02
STRAUS DENIES STORY
HE'LL QUIT PARIS POST
Ambassador. in Washington, Con-
ferS at State Department.

WASHINGTON. Jan. ,. - Jesse
Isdor Straus, American ambassador
TO France. today fatty denied puo-
liShed reports that he anticipated
resigning his post
Mr.. Straus said he had not re-
signed and had no intention of do
ing so. He conferred for nearly an
hour with Undersecretary of State
Philips and then went into confer
ence with Assistant Secretary of
State Carr.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-01-02
REPORTER IMPROVES
AFTER CAR MISHAP
Fred Hedges Plans to Leave
Hospital Tomorrow.

Rapid improvement in condition
of Fred Hedges, "a, of 857 South
Pershing avenue, police reporter for
The Times, who was injured SER
iously Sunday night when struck
by car, was reported today at city
hospital.
1t was believed Mr.. Hedges would
be released from the hospital to-
morrow.
He sustained a brain conclusion
and scalp wounds when he stepped
in the path of car driven by Harry
Wenz Jr., %, Of 1853 North Glad
stone avenue, at Sheffield avenue
and Morris street. Mr. Wenz was
eXonerated of blame BY police.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-01-02
DOLLAR GAINS SLIGHTLY
Pound Sterling Closes at l Cent
Over Yesterday.

BIZ United Press
LONDON, Jan. 2-The American
dollar gained only slightly today,
opening at s515s4 to the pound and
closing at s5.1414, against yester-
days close of s5.15h.
French francs closed at SO to the
pound. unchanged from the opening
and from yesterdays close.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-01-02
Senate Leaders Anxious to
Close Session by
May |.

ny = UttCu russ
WASHINGTON, Jan. "A legis-
lative program stressing early ac-
ton on liquor taxes and reciprocal
tariff treaties TO stimulate foreign
trade was decided upon by senate
Democratic leaders today in prepar-
alton for the opening of congress
tomorrow
Activity speeded up after the holi-
day lull on both sides of the Capitol
The beginning of the first regular
session of the seventy third con-
gress was given added interest and
color with indications that Presi-
dent Roosevelt would come to the
capitol tomorrow to deliver his
message in person.
Senate Majority Leader Joseph T
Robinson and ten other members OF
the senate policy committee dis
cussed policy and legislation at a
lengthy morning conference.
Liquor Revenue First
The group, after canvassing the
legislative outlook, decided to shape
congressional affairs in such a way
that they could aim for adjourn
ment by May l.
Speaker of the House Henry t
Rainey agreed with Robinson that
the liquor revenue bill would be the
first business.
las soon as the house disposes of
the liquor revenue BILL" Senator
Robinson said, its enactment will
be facilitated through the finance
committee and the senate, in order
that the government may have the
benefit of the additional revenue
which it will provide"
The Importance which the admin
istration is placing on stimulation
of foreign trade was indicated by
Senator Robinson's indication that
the senate was ready to give the
President power, with certain limita
tons, to conclude these treaties
without senate ratification.
Increase Presidents Powers
There was some discussion of the
proposal which may be advanced
giving the President power to enter
into reciprocal tariff agreements
with foreign countries" Senator
Robinson said. 1T is not yet known
what suggestions or recommended
tons will be made by the President,
but inasmuch as<the policy of en-
tering into reciprocal trade arrange
ments will require a large number
of agreements, it seems probable
that this power will be granted with
such limitations as may be found
necessary and acceptable"
Mr.. Robinson said that comforting
of this right upon the President
would not be a surrender of the
senate's treaty making perogative
since the senate would define any
limitations which it felt should he
imposed upon such a concession to
the executive branch Of the govern
ment.
The budget also was discussed by
the committee but with no con-
illusions.
Director of the budget Lewis
Douglas was visitor at the Capitol,
discussing with various leaders the
federal financial estimates which
are expected to be laid before con-
gress.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-01-02
THIEVES ROB CITY CAFE
Utensils and Equipment Valued at
SIS Reported Gone.

Thieves who broke into a res
taurant at 1850 West New York
street last night through a rear
door ransacked the place of utensils
and equipment valued at SIS,
Charles Martin, proprietor, reported
TO police.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-01-02
ROOSEVELT KIN DIES
LISTENING TO RADIO
Missouri Republican Leader, 73, Suf
fers Stroke.

d. 2 HtItN TTTfss
ST. JOSEPH, Mo, Jan. Elliot
Marshall, 70, Republican leader and
distant cousin of President Roose-
welt, died at his home here last
night after a long illness.
Marshall also was directly related
to John Marshall, former United
States supreme court justice. He
served three terms as mayor of St.
Joseph and had held the postmas-
tership and several other federal
posts.
He suffered a stroke after listen
ing to a broadcast of the Stanford
Columbia football game
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-01-02
SNOW OR RAIN, is
FORECAST FOR CITY
Temperature Tonight to Be
Near Freezing.

Continuation of cloudy and un-
settled weather, with probability
of snow or rain tonight and tomor-
row, was forecast for indianapolis
by j. H. Arlington, United States
meteoroiogist.
Lowest temperature tonight was
expected to be near the freezing
point. Temperature reading last
night was "a.
From all indications, tomorrow
will continue moderate, with no in
dication, however, of the high
temperatures of last week
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-01-02
40 ARE SWEPT TO DEATH IN
CALIFORNIA STORM; SCORES
MISSING; LOSS IS $5,OOO,OOO
Los Angeles Clears Away Debris of Worst
Deluge in History; Many More Are
Feared Buried in Mud.
TORRENTS BATTER 5000 HOMES
Streets Flow as Rivers, Landslides Bury
Highways; Los Angeles Area Is
Panorama of Destruction.
BIZ nited Press


LOS ANGELES, Jan. 2.-Counting its dead two score,
with half many missing and possibly drowned and est
mated property damage of $5OOOOOO metropolitan Los An
gees today began to clear away debris of the
local history.
A deluge of rain swept the foothills and coastal plain
New Years eve and dry arroyos turned into raging
water courses that carried of rock and silt from the
hills to batter at homes in the valleys.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-01-02
THREAT OF HARD COAL
STRIKE Is CHECKED
Government Aids in Delaying Walk
out of $4,000 Miners.

BIZ United Press
WILKES BARRE, Pa, Jan. g.
Threat of a general strike in the
hard coal fields subsidized today when
the United Anthracite miners of
Pennsylvania met here in special
convention.
Pressure of civic and business Or
carnations and the federal govern
ment at least temporarily averted
an industrial war that would have
affected $4,000 or more miners.
Thomas Maloney. president of the
union, said that it was not likely
the convention would consider a
strike call.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-01-02
VICTOR M'LAGLEN IS
REPORTED MISSING
Actors Home Is in Los Angeles
Flood District.

By CHtted Press
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 2. - Fear
was felt today for the safety of Vic
tor McLaglen, screen actor, reported
by neighbors to have been missing
since Sunday from his home in La
Crescenta. The district was in the
center of the disastrous floods Sun
day night and Monday.
Neighbors said McLaglens four
automobiles were washed away from
his garage and his house consider
ably damaged.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-01-02
OKLAHOMA CITY FACES
OIL WELL FIRE THREAT
Gusher ExplOdes. Injuring One and
Starting Roaring Blaze.
BIZ Hitcd Press

OKLAHOMA CITY. Jan. a.
Frank Russell Petroleum Company's
No. l Reno oil we'll endangered east
Oklahoma City today with roaring
fire after an explosion that sent one
man 10 a hospital.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-01-02

1t was indicated by defense attor-
neys that a postponement would be
asked when the case is called. Even
prosecution attorneys said a delay
of a week or ten days was not i'm
probable. The defense wishes addi-
tional time to prepare its case.
Attorney w. w Smith, who re-
Gently joined Frank Tyreu as de-
tense attorney for the physician,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-01-02

The present public service
commission, headed by Perry
L. Mozart and composed OF
Samuel L. Trabue and Mole
Cook, has prosecuted vigor-
ously all abuses of public util-
ity trust since taking office.
Sherman Minton, public counselor
before the commission, not only
brought the present action against
the indianapolis power and Light
COMPANY to show cause why electric
rates in indianapolis should not be
reduced. but also brought similar
action against the Public Service
COMPANY of Indiana. This action
nov is under consideration for the
writing of a final order by the COM
mission.
Investigation by The Times over
a period of eight months dlScloseS
that these important records of the
merger proceedings, involving mil
lions of dollars worth or property.
are missing.
Told Records Are Missing
Investigators for The Times have
checked the files of the public serv-
ice commission and made requests
for the merger reports of Jan. 10,
1927, many times, only to be told
that the records are missing.
Also missing from the files of the
public service commission are seven
of eight appraisals made by five
appraisal engineers of the properties
of the Indianapolis Light and Heat
Company and the Merchants Heat
and Light Company referred to IN
the order of Jan. 10, 1927.
Under the public service COM
mission act (the Shivley-Spencer
utility act of 1889 Section 80
states:
''All facts and information in the
possession of the commission shall
be public and all reports, records,
files, books, accounts, papers and
memoranda of every nature whatSo-
ever in their possession shall be open
to inspection by the public at all
times except as provided in Section
3d.
Section Is Quoted
Section 80 of the same act states
whenever the commission shall
determine it to be necessary in the
interests of the public to withhold
from the public any facts or infor-
nation in its possession, such facts
may be withheld for such period
after the acquisition thereof, not
exceeding ninety days, as the COM
mission may determine.
Section "a of the act states:
mo facts or information shall be
withheld by the commission from
the public for a period longer than
ninety days, nor be so withheld for
any reason whatsoever other than
the interest of the public
When a representative of The
Times requested the eight apprais-
ais made by experts for the In
dianapohs Power and Light Com
pany. employees of the state inSti-
Turn to Page Fourteen)
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-01-02
Wynek0Op Lawyers Seek
Chance to Prepare Case
Defense Attorneys Describe 62Year0Id Physician as
Sick Woman; to Ask Trial PoStponement


CHICAGO Wynekoop, scheduled trial
daughter law Rhea de-
by today woman"
physician confined to the Jail hospital
chooform-
shooting the 22yearold yiolinist to death
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-01-02
NOVELIST DEAD
Jacob WaSsermann. Exiled by Nazis,
Passes at Vienna.
o 2 { NiTtU FFtNS
VIENNA j

VIENNA. Jan. 2.-Jacob Was
sermann, so famous German nov
elist. died yesterday at his country
estate, an exile from Na1 Germany
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-01-02
Arrest Eight in Chilean Plot

By UHitcd Press
SANTIAGO, Chile, Jan. 2. AL
though the government is unwilling
to admit the existence of a political
plot, police confirmed today chat
eight persons had been arrested.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-01-02
JIMMY WILSON NAMED
MANAGER OF PHILLIES

Former Cardinal Catcher Signs to
Pilot Club in 1884.
BIZ United Press
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. Jimmy
Wilson, formerly of the st. Louis
Cardinals, was named manager of
the Philadelphia Phillies baseball
club today for the 1884 season.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1934-10-05
REMEMBER!!!

The Lutheran Ladies' Aid GOODY
Sale will be Saturday, Oct. 6, at
the Juneau Restaurant. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1934-10-05
IN EW APPAREL IS
READY ATLEADER
FOR PURCHASERS
George Brothers Store Dis.
plays New Fashions for
New Fall Season

From evening frocks to ski suits,
whatever one wishes new, for any
member of the family, it is pretty
certain to be found among the new
merchandise offered for Juneau's
inspection at the George Brothers
Leader Department Store.
Metal trimmings on day, dinner
and evening frocks. fur on coats
and suits and even on dresses mark
them of the new season.
Evening and dinner dresses at
the Leader vary to please the tastes
of maids or matrons. Some evening
dresses have jackets of school girl
simplicity concealing their low
necked Formally Shades are new
and dark and wintry, or pastel to
contrast with the usual dark shades
of fall And skirts are straight
lined and slit.
Fur-lined Coats
New and interesting are the sport
coats, fur-lined for cold weather,
or with warm, removable blanket
Innings. They are of tweeds or polo
cloths and guaranteed to keep their
wearers warm through the coolest
Taku.
Other coats and suits with long
jackets are fur-trimmed and for
more dressy wear One suit, with a
jacket of Persian lamb cloth,
matching muff and a separate black
wool skirt, would tempt any young
person whom it would fit. Other
suits have long lapin jackets-long
enough for separate wear.
H Tailored wool frocks for school
and office wear are checked or
plaided. Taffeta is featured in day
time dresses, also in plaids that
will lend bright touches to fall ap-
parel. Many are two-pieced with
long or short tunics, or separate
jackets.
Wool jersey blouses are here to
be matched with wool skirts for
Isports wear. BlouseS have become
formal, too, and joined the throng
of Sunday night fashions for wear
with long skirts of satin, wool or
velvet.
Mrs. E. c. Guerin and Mrs. Diana
Ayers, who assist Tom George,
manager of the Leader, in the
ladies' ready-to-wear department,
will ind something to suit the
needs of every patron. If they
don't they will suggest a dress
made from one of the lovely fall
fabrics on the Leader shelves.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1934-10-05

and Yentna to the mouth Of the
Kahiltna.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1934-10-05
POTATO KING" GIVES PART
OF CROP TO ELKS; CHARITY

James McGrath, potato king" of
the Tanana Valley. still reigns
supreme as the leading potato
farmer in his district.
Between thirteen and fifteen tons
of potatoes were grown on each
acre of the McGrath ranch on
Engineer Hill this season. Mr. Nc
c4rath has turned over all seconds
and oversize potatoes to the Elks'
Lodge to be used for charity pur-
poses during the winter.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1934-10-05

Daily Empire Want Ads Pay!
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1934-10-05
FREIGHTER "DENALI'
LEAVES FOR WESTWARD

The Alaska Steamship Company
freighter "Denali," Capt. William
Mcdonald, commander, Jack Gar
ity, purser, left here wednesday
afternoon for the westward after
unloading a large cargo of coal and
general freight in Juneau.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1934-10-05
MINER GOES SOUTH

Barney Walsh, well-known placer
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1934-10-05
FAIRBANKSANS END VISIT

Mrs. Hiram D. Segbers and
daughter, Beverly Joan, have re-
turned to their home in Fairbanks
from Dawson where they have been
spending the summer visiting MIR.
and Mrs. B. w. Gladwin and j. A.
Segbers.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1934-10-05

miner of Flat, who has been in
the Anchorage Hospital for some
time, has left for the States in
the hope that his health will i'm
prove.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1934-10-05
TRAPPER OUTFITS AT
ANCHORAGE FOR YENTNA

Burns Wood, of the Yentna area,
is one of the trappers who recent
ly got his outfit for the winter in
Anchorage. He left Anchorage re-
Gently on the launch Alert. Capt.
Austin, for the trip up the Susitna
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1934-10-05
LARSEN, SEC'Y ANCHORAGE
B.P.O.E., RETURNS TO HOME

Lyle Larsen, secretary of the An
chorage Lodge of Elks, has return
ed to his home feeling fine and
fit after undergoing major oper-
alton in Seattle.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1934-10-05
GIRL ATTENDS
SCHOOL IN SEATTLE, WASH

Miss Mary Preston of Fairbanks
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. George
Preston, will attend the University
of Washington and enter Provi-
dence hospital to train as a nurse
in Seattle. Before leaving Fair
banks she was honored with a
large farewell dancing party at
which the Misses Sylvia Schmidt,
Emma Miller and Janet Preston,
were hostesseS.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1934-10-05
DAwsoNITE RECEIVERS

Jack Wyness of Dawson, who
went south about two months ago
to undergo an operation in Van
couver, has fully recovered, ac-
cording to the Dawson News
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1934-10-05

Mrs. Oscar Monson, of Homer,
Alaska, died recently following a
long illness from tuberculosis. She
is survived by her husband and
four children.