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The Indianapolis times., 1934-05-19
FIRE
RACES 7 HOURS
Massachusetts Blaze Laid
to PyromaniaC; Two
Boys Questioned.
BIZ United Press

By tHue0 Press
NEWBURYPORT, Mass, May 10.
While firemen from many cities
continued to pump water on to the
smoldering ruins of eighteen build
ings, state and local police joined
in search for f1rebug blamed for
million-dollar conf1agration which
ragged uncontrolled for seven hours
early today.
Authorities at noon still were
questioning two schoolboyS-juve-
niles whose names were withheld
after they had been found near the
scene of one of seven fires attributed
to a pyromaniac that terrorized
the city throughout the night.
An intoxicated man, found partly
overcome by smoke in a burning
building, had been eliminated as a
suspect, but police still hoped to
gain from the two boys helpful
clews. They told investigators they
saw two men acting suspiciously
near the Dodge Brothers shoe fac
tory, where the fire started, and
described the men.
Meanwhile scores of reports of
other suspects" poured into police
headquarters. But most of this in
formation was SO vague that it
hindered rather than helped the in
Quiry.
Not one person in Newburyport
remained indoors. Hundreds crowd
ed into the blazing districts while
other hundreds carried furniture
from blazing houses into the streets.
In all parts of the city streets were
piled high with family belongings.
Police began an immediate hunt
for the pyromaniac. Two high
school boys found lettering near a
building soon after it burst into
flames we're arrested for investiga-
ton. Their names will not be re-
vealed until police have checked
their stories
The Indianapolis times., 1934-05-19
BULGARIAN KING
GIVES UP RULE
Strong Hand Government
Is Set Up in Sofia
Under Boris.
BY United Press

Political upheaval in the troubled
Balkans today resulted in the eSta b.
lishment of strong hand" gov
ernment to supplant the parliament
tary regime that has ruled under
King Boris III.
Troops took charge of Sofia, the
Bulgarian capital, while the 40-year-
old monarch appointed the coun-
try's first parliamentary gov
ernment. presumably at the demand
of dissatisfied army leaders.
During the immediate transition
communication between Sofia and
the outside world was interrupted
and wild rumors spread over cen
trail Europe concerning the Bull
garian situation.
One such rumor, which reached
Vienna, said that the royal family
had been bombed.
With re-esta abliShment of COM
munication, it was indicated that
the change of government had been
effected without violence and that
the troops had been withdrawn
from the streets of Sofia.
The Indianapolis times., 1934-05-19

laps at an average speed of
1899 miles an hour, Petillo
roared around the course on
his third lap at 122.166 miles
an hour, a new record.
The diminutive Greek speed star,
teammate of Wilbur Shaw, Indian
apoliS driver, was the third man TO
qualify during the mornings trials
and his brilliant performance. one
of the greatest ever seen at the
Speedway, is expected to win him
the coveted pole position for the
American Grand PriX, the 500-mile
Memorial day classic here
The first two qualifiers were
Frank BriSko, Of Milwaukee, who
piloted his Four -Wheel-Drive Spe-
cial around the track at an average
speed of 1884 miles an hour for
his ten laps, and Mauri Rose, of
Dayton, who qualified at an average
speed of 1904 miles an hour.
A feature of this years qualifica-
ton trials is the fact that every
qualifying car must travel twelve
complete laps on three gallons of
gasoline. Every one of the three
The Indianapolis times., 1934-05-19
MAYOR BACKED
/. IN SENATE RACE
Executive Seen as Likely
Choice in Event of
Deadlock.

With the Democratic senatorial
nominee situation becoming more
and more muddled by conflicting
claims, the attention of Democratic
leaders is being directed toward a
hitherto unmentioned figure. Mayor
Reginald H. Sullivan of Indian
apoliS.
Mayor Sullivan, it is pointed out,
is one of few outstanding Demo-
Gratis who might be persuaded to
run and one who might serve to
cement warning factions of the
party, if the convention June II
develops into the predicted dead
lock.
The mayor is not a candidate,
but his friends say that such is his
devotion to the party that he might
be prevailed upon to take the NOM
ination, if bitterness over a sena-
torial fight threatens a more serious
rupture than now exists.
1t is no secret that his nomination
would be very pleasing to Senator
Frederick Van Nuys, the leader of
the party in the state, and he would
have a strong nucleus of votes from
the big Marion county delegation.
This latter fact-that he is from
Marion county-probably is the one
big objection to Mayor Sullivan,
observers say, because the remain
der of the state feels, just little
bit reSentful about anything that
looks like hogging of the political
spotlight by the capital.
This argument also IS voiced
against DR.. Carleton B. McCulloch,
retiring Democratic state chairman.
A third Marion county potential
ity is Louis Ludlow, Twelfth district
representative and renominated for
that post.
There is a growing feeling that
neither R. Earl Peters, former
Democratic state chairman. and
Sherman Minton, the administra-
tion-backed candidate, has as much
strength as credited to them.
In this connection, the report
persists that if Mr.. Peters finds he
can not win, he will release his
delegates to Albert Stump.
If Mr.. Minton, too, can not win,
it is predicted the administration
strength will be put behind Harvey
Cole, Peru attorney.
The Indianapolis times., 1934-05-19
DEMOCRATIC
PRIMARY VOTE
TOPS G. 0. P.
Congressional Candidates
Lead by 100000 in
10 Districts.
STATE BOARD REPORTS
Republican Ballots Total
325,O92 to 417,003
for Rivals.

Democratic candidates for cong
ress polled nearly 100000 more votes
that Republicans in the May 8 pri-
mary in ten of the twelve districts,
figures of the state canvassing board
showed today.
The state board tabulated votes
in all districts except the first and
twelfth, both of which are COM
posed of single counties. The can
vassing board tabulates figures only
on candidates who draw votes from
more than one county.
Official figures showed that 4l7,-
DOB Democratic votes we're cast in
the ten districts Republicans
totalled 325,092. Each party had an
unopposed candidate. James 1. Far
Farley, Democratic incumbent In
the Fourth district, and Chester A.
Davis. Republican, in the Ninth
district. were those on which figures
were not tabulated.
Total Democratic and republican
votes in each of the ten districts
tabulated by the board follow:
Second 1882; Re
publicans, 59,948.
Third-Democrats, 34,526; Repub-
icans, 30,479.
Fourth-Democrats (unoppoSed) !;
Republicans, % 1923.
Fifth-DemocratS, Al $50; Repub-
licanS, 16,330.
Sixth-DemocratS, 51,469; Repub-
licans, 1928.
Seventh-Democrats, 65,997; Re
publicans. 41,149.
Eighth-Democrats, 57O32; Repub-
licanS, 27.572.
Ninth-DemocratS 58,843; Repub-
licans, (unOpposed.
Tenth-Denlocrats, 34,246; Repub-
licans, 51,221.
acknowledgements, 34,276; Re-
publcans, 25,802.
The Indianapolis times., 1934-05-19
GRAND JURY QUIzzES
9 IN BALLOT PROBE
Changes in TabIuation of
Vote Studied.

Eight clerks and the supervisor of
the election canvassing board we're
quizzed today by the grand jury in
connection with alleged irregular
tiles in the primary ballot count.
James Lamkin, supervisor of the
board, was summoned before the
high jury by Prosecutor Herbert E.
Wilson, in the lengthy query into
alleged changes in the tabulation
sheets OF the Hart-Hutsell race for
G. o. P. county clerk nomination.
The eight clerks summoned to
testify before the jury were: Rob-
ert Rutherford, Samuel Langley,
Harold GeiSel, o. B. Jameson, G. E.
Bohannon, Shearer Sterrett, Law
renee Allen and Lewis Meredith.
The Indianapolis times., 1934-05-19
RATE FIGHT IS
LOST BY CITY
WATER FIRM
Property Valuation Found
Too High by Master
in Chancery.

Efforts of the indianapolis Water
Company to obtain a higher rate
making valuation of its property
will be frustrated if federal court
approval is given Communications
of Albert Ward, special master in
chancery, submitted to federal
court late yesterday.
In his report, Mr.. Ward held not
only that the $22,500000 valuation
figure complained of by the COM
pany as confiscatory of its property,
was not confiscatory, but that the
true valuation is only $20,282, ,143.
The water company, in hearings
conducted over a period of several
months last year before Mr.. Ward,
contended its rates should be based
on an per cent return on valua-
ton of more than $28,O00,O00," in
stead of a per cent return on
$22 100000, as fixed by the commits
sion.
Returns Held Adequate
Mr.. Ward held that per cent is
a fair return, adding that on the
basis of the present rates and valu-
alton, the company is earning a
return of 6.38 per cent.
The report of Mr.. Ward will be
left on file twenty days for the fl"
ing of exceptions, before it is con-
sidered by a three-judge federal
court composed of Judges Robert G..
Baltzen, Thomas w. Slick and
Evan A. Evans. Appeal from the
findings may be made to the United
States supreme COURT
The master in chancery recon-
mended that no injunctions be
granted the company, that the COM
pany's complaint be dismissed Tor
want of equity, and the public Serv-
ice commission and the city of In
dianapolis, the defendants, recover
the costs of the case.
Two Year Battle
The company's complaint followed
a battle of two years which began
when the city and a group OF con-
suIners asked the commission TO
order a rate reduction.
The group reached a compromise
agreement. reducing the minimum
domestic rate from $3.50 to $1.08 a
month. and lowering the city's hy-
drant rental.
However, a group of larger users OF
water, whose rates had been IN
creased by the agreement, reopened
the case, and the commission issued
a new order, reducing rates of large
consumers but increasing the domes-
tic minimum rate to the present
$125 a month.
COmpany'S Claims Pared
Eight years ago, valution of the
company was fixed by the supreme
court at $19,OOOOOO, and it was
granted a return of per cent.
In arriving at his reduced valua-
ton figure, Mr.. Ward pared the
companys claim of $1,000000 for
water right along White river, near
Noblesville, and the Oaklandon dam
site. to $685. sos. Going value was
reduced from the cOmpany'S figure
of $2,697 500, to S1,564,241. Numer-
Gus other drastic reductions were
made in valuations claimed by the
company.
That the company engineers failed
to give proper consideration to de-
clining prices in 1882, in pricing in
ventory of the property, was assert
ed in the report.
The Indianapolis times., 1934-05-19
RELIGIOUS FADS FLAYED
Baptist Moderator Delivers Plea for
Established Order.

Striking at religious cults and
fads. DR.. S. S. Reed. moderator Of
the Union District Baptist Associa-
tion, advocated an established reh-
gious order before the association
meeting at the Mt. Zion Baptist
church yesterday.
He said that the Baptist church
stood for the New Testament ethical
theories, the fatherhood of God and
the brotherhood of mankind.
The Indianapolis times., 1934-05-19
TWO MEN KILLED IN
POWDER PLANT BLAST
Five Injured in Fire and Explosion
at PainesviIle, o.

D z WfFFu TTFHS
PAINESVILLE, o., May 19-The
Brown Powder Company plant was
wrecked by an explosion and fire
today in which two men were be-
lieved to have been killed and five
others injured critically.
Four of the five injured were ex-
pected to die in Painesville hospital,
where they were taken after being
carried from the burning plant by
flremen.
The Indianapolis times., 1934-05-19
TWO STRIKERS JAILED
ON RIOTING CHARGES
Pair Gets 30 Days on State Farm
Two Others Fined.

Four strikers from the Real Silk
hosiery mills, received fines and Jail
sentences when they were arraigned
before Municipal Judge William
Sheafer today. The men were
charged with inciting to riot in con-
nection with recent disturbances at
the mills.
The convicted men are Virgil Ed
munds, 1915 East Michigan street,
500 fine and thirty days on the
state farm; Cecil Gardner, 1855
Broadway, same sentence; Kenneth
Fdlford, 1925 East Eighteenth street,
and James Arthur, 1863 North Hard
ing street. 500 fine each.
The Indianapolis times., 1934-05-19
FIRE PROVES WARNING,
HOUSING FRIENDS SAY
S3,OOO,O 900 Project Would Eliminate
Menace. Beckett Asserts.

indianapolis sits on keg of
dynamite" Joe Rand Beckett, lead
er in the proposed 100000 federal
housing project for the city, said to-
day, upon hearing of the razing by
fire of ten houses in the area near
Thirteenth street and the Monon
tracks.
Mr.. Beckett was vehement in term
ing this mornings near-tragedy a
warming that lives of citizens are
endangered by poor housing condl-
tions.
Louis Borinstein, chamber presi-
dent, pointed out that the new prof.
ect not only planned absolutely
fireproof homes but that only 20
per cent of the area to be occupied
will be taken by buildings" \"
The Indianapolis times., 1934-05-19
.DISMORE DISBARRED
BY FEDERAL JUDGE
Baltzell Orders Name Removed
From All Courts.

Name Of Arthur NJ. Dinsmore, az
torney, was ordered stricken from
the rolls of practicing lawyers in all
courts today by Federal Judge Rob-
ert c. Baltzell.
Judge Baltzell took the sentenc-
ing of Dinsmore, convicted several
days ago for violation of the World
war veterans act. under advisement
until June %. but ordered his at
torney to have his name removed
from all courts of the state as
lawyer.
The judge expressed the opinion
that he could dispose of the case
without DinSmore serving time
The Indianapolis times., 1934-05-19
GRAND JURY RECALLED
IN THOMPSON SLAYING
Murder Evidence to Be PrObed in
Death of City Man.
By Times Special

By Times Special
NATION, Ill, May 19.-Recall
of the county grand jury was or
dered today to consider first degree
murder charges in connection with
the Staying of Carl V. Thompson.
43, assistant sales manager Of the
Indianapolis Casket Company.
Mrs. Ann Sandstrom is held in
jail here in connection with the al
legged murder. She will be repre-
sented by William Remy, former
Marion county, Ind, prosecutor.
In purported confession, Mrs.
Sandstrom, admitted intimacy with
Mr.. Thompson over several years
and asserted the shooting resulted
in an attempt to commit suicide.
The Indianapolis times., 1934-05-19
DILLINGER is INDICTED
BY u. S. AUTHORITIES
MobSter and Nine Oothers Accused
of Conspiracy.


By United Press
MADISON, Wis, May 19.-Fed-
eral authorities seeking an air
tight case against John Dillinger in
the event of his capture obtained
indictments today against him and
nine associates for conspiracy to
shelter each other from the law
Those indicted, with Dillinger are
John Hamilton, George (Baby Face
Nelson, Tom CARROLL, Homer Van
Meter, Pat Reilly, Marie Conforti,
alias Rose Ancker; Jean Crompton,
alias Ann Sothern; Mrs. George Nell
son, alias Marian Mari, and Patricia
Young
All Of the women, except Patricia
Young, were captured in the resort
said.
The Indianapolis times., 1934-05-19
STATE RESTS CASE
IN FRECHETTI TRIAL
Counsel For Dillinger's Girl and
Others Aswks Dismissal.

By United Press
ST. PAUL. May 1e.-The pros
ecution rested today in the trial of
Marion Evelyn Frechette. John
Dillinger's sweetheart, and two
others charged with harboring the
Indiana outlaw.
Attorneys for Miss Frechette, DR..
Clayton May and Mrs. Augusta Salt
Immediately began presentation of
motions for dismissal of the indict-
mentS.
The government rested after in
PRODUCTION of testimony which in
dicated that both Dr. May and his
nurse, Mrs. Salt, knew that Dillinger
was a fugitive when they gave him
medical attention for a bullet wound
received in the machine gun escape
here March 81.
The Indianapolis times., 1934-05-19
GOVERNORS TO MEET
ON MACKINAC ISLAND
Conference Place Designated at
Meeting of Committee Here.

Mackinac Island, Mich, today
was chosen for the 1884 convention
of United States Governors, the Sc
lection being made by committee
of governors meeting at the Indian
apoliS Athletic Club.
The conference will be held July
1928 with the delegates meeting in
Detroit July 25 to make the trip to
AIackinac by boat.
The Indianapolis times., 1934-05-19
DEMAGORIANS TO TALK
Technical High Group Will Present
Series Tomorrow.

I'm His Steps" will be the sub
ject of a series of talks to be pre-
Sented by the Demagorians of Tech
nical high school tomorrow night,
at the West Michigan Street Meth
odist church.
The speakers include Doris john
son, David Fowler. George MeSSmer,
Fern Messmer, Jack Hyser, and
George Curtis.
Charles R. Parks public speak
ing instructor. is IN charge of the
group.
The Indianapolis times., 1934-05-19
OFFICERS RENAMED BY
INDIANAPOLIS RAILWAYS
Rehabilitation Program so Per Cent
Complete, Is Report.


All officers, the executive commit
tee and three directors of the Indi-
annapolis Railways were reelected
yesterday at the annual meeting.
officials predicted 60 per cent COM
pletion of the ten-year rehabilita-
tion program in the first two years
of the company's life.
officers are Charles w. Chase,
president: D. E. Wilson, vice -preSi-
dent and general counsel; George
c. Forrey Jr., vice-preSident; L. T.
Hixson. secretary-treasurer; Lillian
r. Siegrist, assistant secretary
treasurer.
Members Of the executive COM
mittee are Mr. Forrey, Irving W.
LemauX and Roy G. Shaneberger.
The reelected directors each to
serve three years. are Mr.. Forrey,
Mr.. Lemaux and Mr.. Shaneberger
S. E. Test was elected to the board
to serve two years.
The Indianapolis times., 1934-05-19
FUGITIVE FROM STATE
PENAL FARM NABBED
Prisoner EludeS Police Once; Is
Caught in Room.

Russell Bolts. escaped prisoner
from the Indiana state farm, eluded
capture last night by police in a
chase. but today was caught in a
room at 1914 East Market street.
Bolts was seen IN an auto at
Georgia and East streets last night.
He escaped police. Later police
went to the Market street address
and arrested him. A large guam
tity of clothing was found in his
possession.
He is held on charges of va
grancy and as a fugitive from the
penal farm.
The Indianapolis times., 1934-05-19
Common Dividend Declared

% 7 FWts NptCTuT
NEW YORK. May 19.-Interna-
tional Harvester Company this week
declared the regular quarterly divi-
dend of Is cents. a share on the COM
mon stock. payable July Is to stock
holders Of record June 20.
The Indianapolis times., 1934-05-19
Daring Little Californian Seems Certain
Winner of Coveted Pole Post for
500-Mile Race May 80.
Frank BriskO and Mauri Rose Are Other
Two Drivers to Pass Time Trials
at Great Motor Course
BY VERN BOXELL
Times staff Writer

Tires screechng and skiddng the turns little Kelly
2eto California driver manhanded what seemed like
runaway today at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway
set One-ap record for rear-whee drive cars in
qualification trials.
Hurting around the great speedway track for ten timed
The Indianapolis times., 1934-05-19
HERE'S YOUR CHANCE

Details of the MGM- Times
Palace theater movie and voice
tests to be staged in Indian
apolis. will be found today on
Page 2.
The Indianapolis times., 1934-05-19
POLICE RUSHED INTO
STRIKE RIOTING ZONE
Four Men Reported Injured In
Minneapolis Outbreak.
BIZ THited Press

MINNEAPOLIS, May ia po-
lice riot call was broadcast today
reporting four men injured and am
balances on the way to the produce
market district wher picketS were
stopping truck loads Of perisable
food being moved into the district.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-11-22

LOS ANGELES, Nov. %. up
Paralysis of city and interurban
street car and bus service impend-
ed today as the regional labor
board made q last-minute attempt
to avert strike of Los Angeles
railway workers.
A statement by railway officials
that they would not be bound by
any recommendation for a wage
increase without increased earn
ines cast gloom over q conference
called to elect three members of
an impartial board Of arbitration.
I'VE stand on our original posi-
tion, that if operating costs are in
creased, the board will have to
show US the way to meet them,"
said S. M. Haskins, railway presi-
dent.
The situation confronting the
10000 patrons of the Pacific Elec-
trio company was even more al
arming By a vote of 1850 to So,
traction workers decided to break
off all negotiations and call a
strike on the line which provides
service for thousands Of commut-
ers from hollywood. Pasadena,
Santa Monica, Long Beach and
ether inJerurban points.
No date for the walkout was set
Imperial Valley press., 1934-11-22
Routine Meeting
By City Council

Routine business matters occu-
pied the attention of the city coun-
Gil at meeting held in the city
hall last night.
The council voted two tax ad-
justments, refused permit to hold
a tent gospel meeting at Fifth and
Olive and granted permission for
the construction of new service
station on East Main street.
The council discussed a clause in
the proposed contract between the
city and the county relative to the
extension of the present city sewer
system on south Eighth street to
connect with the county farm and
the matter was finally referred to
the city attorney for further con-
sideration.
Members of the council subscrib-
ed to a fund which is being raised
by the Safety League to be used in
purchasing prizes for the safety
essay contest now being conduct
ed among local school children.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-11-22
SAILOR
CONFESSES TO
SLAYING MAN

LOS ANGELES, Nov. %. U.P)-
Breaking after five hours of
steady questioning, David R. Fcss,
2O-year-old sailor, confessed killing
Ray McLachlin, minor political
worker and gas company collector,
according to police claims today.
Officers said the seaman admit
ted beating McLachlin to the
ground with his fists and then
dropping a heavy concrete slab on
his head. The alleged murder took
place November II. FoSs' home is
at Eaton, Colo. He is attached to
the U. S. S. Pennsylvania.
Authorities instituted a search for
NJ. P. Asbill, 81. another sailor, who
was incriminated in the alleged
confession as an eyewitness.
According to police, Foss said he
became infuriated at McLachlin s
language and struck him three
times with his fist, before hitting
him with the concrete block. The
seaman was quoted as saying he
did not know McLachlin was killed
until three days later.
Foss was arrested aboard ship on
information Of police experts that
his fingerprints tailed with those
left on the windshield Of McLach-
Inns automobile. The car was
abandoned at Los Angeles harbor.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-11-22
COLD STRIKES
IN MIDWEST
Heavy Rains Reported In
Many Areas Long Suffering
From Severe Drought

KANSAS CITY, Mo. Nov. %.
<U.P,-Rain which turned to snow
and temperatures that dipped be-
low the freezing mark today
brought to an end the midwest's
Indian summer.
Sweeping northeastward the
storm left in its wake colder wea-
ther generally and soaking rains
that gave the farms moisture that
was badly needed.
The area IN winch snow fell in
an appreciable amount was not
large, the weather bureau report
ed, but the rains were widespread.
a section extending from Oklaho-
ma City and Wichita at the Sou
thWestern edge, northeastward
through Iowa, Wisconsin, and into
Michigan has received heavy rains
and in the Mississippi valley preci-
pitation has been exceedingly
abundant. AT Memphis there has
been 1920 inches of rain in the
last 48 hours.
The snow at Kansas City mea-
sured three inches, and reports
were that similar falls were record
ed northWard through st. Joseph
and up to Omaha There also was
snow in northern and northwest
Oklahoma during the night, but it
melted almost as quickly as it fell.
East of Kansas City there was
little snow but considerable rain.
Temperatures also were higher to
the east, the weather bureau said
While the mercury dropped to 29
in Kansas City, it was in the fif-
ties at st. Louis and Chicago This
was because that section was near
the center Of the storm area, while
points to the west were on the
edge Of it.
The forecast for the next "a
hours calls for continued near
freezing temperatures in the mid
west, but with little or no more
precipitation
The lowest temperature last
night in the United States was at
Havre, Mont, where it was II
above zero. 1t was IA at Sheridan,
Wyo., and 16 at Bismark, N. D. The
cold wave also extended far south,
with the mercury dropping to "a
at Santa Fe and 80 at Amarillo
Texas.