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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-02-17
FARLEY RIGHT,
ROARS BLACK
Ruling Will Accelerate
Aviation'S Progress,
Says Senator.


WASHINGTON, Feb. 17.-Hopes
of air mail operators for last min
ute modification of drastic govern
mental cancellation of air mail con-
tracts evaporated entirely today in
the face of a singing attack by
Senator Hugo Black, chairman of
the air mail investigating commit
tee. and a New York court decision
ruling that companies deprived of
contracts could not sue the govern
ment.
Meanwhile, the army was pre-
pared to take over flying the mails
midnight Monday and the capital
awaited the long expected appear
ance of Walter F. Brown, post
maSter-genera in the Hoover cabi-
net, before Senator Blacks COM
mittee. BIZ. Brown has been fire.
quently mentioned as a witness be-
fore the committee. He will APP
pear Monday at his own request.
Senator Blacks attack last night
was upon air mail contract dealings
under former President Hoover. He
charged that 'profiteerS and stock
manipulatorS' made million S
through government subsidies.
FarIey'S Policy Defended
Senator Black defended Post
master-General James A. Farley's
recent order annulling domestic air
line contracts. He said the cancel
lation would accelerate aviation's
orderly progress"
1t was never intended by
patriotic citizens" he said, that this
governmental aid should be diverted
by collusive agreements into the
pockets of favored bankers, brokers,
or stock manipulators. politicians
and lobbyists"
Senator Black outlined evidence
before the committee relating to an
alleged "spoils conference" in the
poStoffice department in 1880, at
which air line operators were said
to have divided various mail routes
and receyed contracts without COM
petitive bidding.
Charges High Bid Accepted
Southern Democrats charged that
in one instance in 1880 in which
competitive bidding was held, the
high bid of the Transcontinental
Air Transport, Inc. and Western
Air Express was accepted by the
PoStmaSter-G General" According to
documentary proof and sworn evil
dence." he said. this high bidder
was an amalgamation of companies
selected by the group of operators
and the postmaster general, to re-
ceive this contract, long previous to
its award. and even long before it
was advertised for bids.
If the government had awarded
this bid TO the low bidder, it would
have saved the taxpayers 1885 ,215
per year"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-02-17
KILLED
SHERIFF, SHOUSE
TELLS OFFICIALS
Dillinger Gangster Identifies Trigger Man
as Slayer Of Lima CO., Officer in
Delivery of Leader.
CONFESSION VOLUNTARY, IS REPORT
Failure to Collect His Share Of Bank Loot
Alleged Reason for Statement by
Desperate in Prison

Confession which both Indiana and Ohio authorities
hope will result in death sentences for the Dnger gangsers
in the Lima, o. Jail has been procured from Edward
Shouse member of the still held at the Indiana state
prison, it learned today.
This revealed by Wayne Coy, McNutt secretary in
charge penal affairs who procured the alleged confession
together with Prosecutor Ernest Botkn of Allen county,
Ohio.
Mr. Coy told of the confession after had been reported
that ShOuse being held at Michigan City because he in
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-02-17
BYRD'S CRAFT
CONQUERS ICE
Bear of Oakland on Way to
Little America After
GrueIing Battle.
BIZ I HitCd Press

By mica Press
ABOARD THE S. S. BEAR OF
OAKLAND, BAY OF WHALES, Feb.
II. - via MacKay Radio - With
another great adventure behind her,
this 6O-year- old vessel is ploughing
through more or less open water
toward Little America, apparently
none the worse for violent battle
with pack ice that threatened to
freeze her in.
Having made number of records,
penetrating the unknown 100 miles
beyond the record northeast coast
ing of the British ship Discovery
and charting 5000 square miles Of
hitherto unknown seas, Rear Ad-
miral Richard E. Byrd is anxious
to reach his base as soon as possible
because of the rapidity with which
the bay ice has disintegrated. He
fears the difficulty Of finding a safe
mooring of the Bear.
Three days ago, during her voyage
of exploration. the Bear became sur
rounded by thick, heavy, jagged ice
pack. or hours Captain R. A. j.
English sought an opening. One cold
night, he knew, would freeze the
vessel in for the winter.
Finally, early yesterday open water
was discerned on the other side of
a point of the pack. The passage
was about half a mile wide. English
ordered the vessel into the pack. The
Bear rammed ice blocks and showed
them aside. Often progress was by
inches 1t was disconcerting at times
but there was no backing up be-
cause of the danger to the rudder
from the jagged ice. Finally, after
hours of struggling the ship was
maneuvered into the open water.
Hourly Temperatures
6 a. No.. II 8 a. No.. 20
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-02-17

In this way, the adminis-
tration seeks to facilitate the
upsWing in the hope that mil
lions of workers can be taken
off CWA role and absorbed
by industry in the summer
and fall months.
Some difference of opinion exists
among administration advisers as
to the best way to accomplish the
forcing Of credit into business. Cow
ernor Black is believed to be in
favor of establishment of a series
OF intermediate credit banks to
make direct loans to industry, while
Mr.. Jones believes that current gov
eminent lending operations could
be extended to accomplish this end.
Although the Federal Reserve
banks have authority and are M
ing direct short term loans to il
duStry, it was recognized that their
present setup Is not ample to do
this business on large scale. This
has led to study of the intermediate
credit bank idea.
Commercial Aid Suggested
On the other hand, Mr.. Jones be-
lieves that additional mortgage
companies can be formed with
RFC money to make direct loans
or that a system of matching RFC
money $3.50 with commercial banks
can be worked out, whereby the
commercial banks would make loans
with RFC assistance.
A general program of credit as
sistance to business is expected to
be sltted out of these various ideas
some time next week and a possible
legislative program evolved. Cur
rent federal laws, like the securities
act and the banking act passed last
year, are being studied to deter
mine whether they are interfering
with the flow of investment capital
into industry.
Another step of the administers
ton to promote recovery meanwhile
was ready for operation. This was
the export-import bank of WASH
ington, formed last week with RIO
capital, to promote trade with the
Soviet Union. Actual operation of
the bank awaited only the accept
ance by George N. Peek of the
presidency of the institution.
Auto Output Gains
Reports of continued improve
ment in business activity continued
to come into the capital as the adj
ministration studied further indus
trial promotion plans.
The steel industry this week
stepped up its operations to nearly
40 per cent of capacity, the highest
rate in many months. Last week
automobile output reached 65,143
units, or more than double the
output of 27,063 units in the COR
responding period of last year.
Bituminous coal output continued
to gain, reaching 7750,OO0 tons last
week, against 7,736,00O tons a year
ago. Electric power output was
ia per cent above a year ago. and
rising department store sales were
reported in various parts Of the
country.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-02-17
INDUSTRIAL CREDIT EXPANSION TO
SPEED UPSWING IN BUSINESS IS
AIM OF ROOSEVELT PROGRAM
President Satisfied Some Industries Are
Suffering From Lack of Credit and
Moves to Help Them.
DIFFER IN BEST METHOD
Federal Reserve System or RFC May Be Used
in Program; Continued Improvement
in Conditions Reported


WASHINGTON, Feb 17-New administration moves
promote the upswng in business by reopenng of
industrial credit reservoirs reported completion
today
President Roosevelt is satisfied that lines Of BUSH
ness suffering from lack of credit and has ordered his
fiscal assistants to study whereby normal flow Of
credit into business be attained.
Next week, Governor Eugene R. Black of the federal
reserve system will confer with Chairman Jesse H. Jones
of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation possible fed
era legislative other assistance help the flow of credit
into business.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-02-17

radiant. breathless, and announced
their pardon.
THANK God, am not too late"
he said.
Relatives of the prisoners were
admitted to see them, crying With
joy.
Socialist leaders on the Czecho-
slovakian border of Austria, Austrian
Nazis on the German border Italian
troops on the Italian frontier I'M
PEELED the French cabinet to hang
back on any effort toward revitallz-
inc the disarmament conference.
The collapse of the Socialist re-
volution in Austria meant only the
revival of an old problem here-the
ultimate fate of little Austria,
amasculated heart of Europe, torn
between Nazis and Fascists.
Anthony Eden, British lord OF the
privy seal, and Lord Tyrell, British
ambassador and veteran diplomatist,
sought in conference with bat
terry of French cabinet ministers
today to advance the idea of a
seven-power European disarmament
conference.
But minds we're not on disarma-
ment. Frenzied over riots of their
own, having heard over wireless
hookups speeches that indicated
German and Austrian Nazis were
waiting their chance to step over
the German frontier into Austria
and seize power, French cabinet
ministers sought to strengthen
Frances own position.
By United PresS
PARIS, Feb. 17.-Austria's blood
bath has killed efforts to revitalize
the world disarmament conference
on it's present basis, it was learned
today.
Not only were France and Ger
many far apart on disarmament,
but the picture of Europe torn be-
tween Socialist and Fascist parties,
caused democratic governments to
postpone any plans they might
have had for rapprochement.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-02-17
Nurses Apartment Lnoted

Thieves who broke into the apart
ment Of Misses Aileen Mcguire and
Eva H. Evans, Methodist hospital
nurses, at 1923 North Capitol ave-
nue., stole articles valued at $40
yesterday afternoon. The loot in
Guided two bed pillows, alarm clock.
eight dresses, four white uniforms.
five sheets, three blankets and other
articles.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-02-17

IT was in 1889 that Charles
Il Dickens. then a youth of q.
decided to take a trip to America.
He had already written several
successful novels. and was cast
ing about for material for further
books. He saw in America posi-
bilities for material in its rough,
unhewn wilderness.
So, after turning the matter
over in his mind for a couple of
years, he definitely made up his
mind 10 make the hazardous voy-
age, and on Jan. 3, 1912, I opened
the door of. and put my head into.
a state room on board the Brit
tannia steam packet. 1900 tons
burthern per register, bound for
Halifax and Boston. and carrying
Her Majesty's mails"
SO Mr.. Dickens describes his
embarkment for the wild and
woolly shores Of America, with
sstirical pen which never once
lost its sarcastic venom during his
trip through the states.
A FTER touching at Halifax,
IA the Britannia locked at Bos-
ton. and Dickens. along with his
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-02-17

TENDS 10 turn state eNlueIlCe
He said it was procured
voluntarily from the prisoner,
who was one of the ten who
escaped last September.
II is alleged that Shouse divulged
details which identify Harry Pier
pont. Dillinger mob trigger man,
as the one who shOtt and killed
Sheriff jess Sarber IN the Lima jail
when they broke in and released
John Dillnger. gang leader.
Principal reason for Shouse
wanting TO confess was because IN
bank robbery Jobs Of the gang,
staged between their escape ana
capture. ne failed TO share the loot,
so he is alleged to have said.
Names PierpOnt Leader
when 1 was informed at the
prison. on trip there two weeks
ago. that ShouSe wanted to con-
fess. I got the prosecutor who will
try the case to come at once" Mr..
Coy said. 7 then sent for Captain
Matt Leach of the state police. En-
route he was in an automobile acci-
dent, so the prosecutor and myself
took the confession"
Miss Marie Croft of the criminal
bureau travelling with Captain
Leach, still is suffering from in
imies due to the accident in which
the car in which they were riding
overturned.
ShOuse, according to Mr.. Coy,
charged that PierpOnt was the
strong man and real leader OF
the Dillinger mob He also said
that Pierpont is kill crazy and was
constantly pulling his gun and
threatening every one.
John Hamilton was another gang
member who didn't get his share,
Shouse is reported TO have said.
Trump Card in Case
He gave the Ohio prosecutor COM
plete details of the entire plan of
delivery of Dnlinger, according to
Mr.. Coy.
This confession is expected to be
a trump card in the states case, he
said.
Shouse was not among those cap
tured in the Tucson. Ariz., roundup
He was taken some time previously
at Paris. Ill. where the police fusll-
lade killed officer Eugene league OF
the Indiana state police.
Two girls were travelling with him
at the time. He had a car which
IL was learned later. had been stolen
from another of the escaped con-
victs-RuSSell Clarke
After the Tucson captured. 1t also
was learned that ShOuse was "on
the list" with the other gangsters
both for stealing Clarke's car and
for being girl crazy This latter
description Of him is credited TO
Mary Kinder. the Dillnger gun
moll. who is facing trial here for
aiding IN the prison delivery in
which ten cOnvictS escaped.
Shouse is said to have been with
the gang at the time Of the shoot
ing Of the sheriff and the delivery
Of DIlinger from the Lima jail.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-02-17
COUNTY TRAFFIC
TOLL NOW "A
Auto Kills Pedestrian on
State Road: Driver
Not Arrested.

Marion county traffic fatality toll
mounted to fourteen last night with
the deathfof John P. Beaver, 46, OF
6029 Colonial avenue. after being
struck by an automobile on state
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-02-17
SUGGESTS PUBLISHER
FOR POSTOFFICE POST
Lew ElIingham Recommended for
Fl. Wayne Task.

Fl. Wayne Task.
Lew Ellingham, member of the
Indiana advisory board on federal
public works and Fl. Wayne pub
Usher, was recommended today as
acting postmaster at FIT. Wayne by
Representative James I. Farley
Dem, Ind.
The recommendation sent to the
postoffice department is expected to
receive approval of the President.
Mr.. Ellingham will succeed Ernest
j. Gallmeyer. He has been active in
state and national politics and is
the publisher of the Fit. Wayne
Journal Gazette.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-02-17

Road %. near Fifty
ninth street.
Mr.. Beaver was walk
ing north on the road.
The car was being
driven south by Mar
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-02-17

shah A. Raber. l21 West Thirty
fourth street. who was not arrested.
Mr.. Raber said Mr.. Beaver walked
IN front Of the car. The latter was
unmarried and lived with a brother
Charles.
Milton NJ. Zawter, 65. Of 1918 East
New York street, sustained a leg
fracture last night when he stepped
into the path Of car driven by
julius Hiden. ~. Of l114 North Haw-
thorne lane. in the 400 block East
New York street. He was taken 10
city hospital.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-02-17
Austrian Jail Officials
Turn Back Clock, Save
Six Men From Hanging
dramatic Renreve nv President Rescues Socialists Con-
demned to GaIows by FaSCiStS; Two More
Nav Be Pardoned.
By United Press

VIENNA. Feb 17-Ja officials, turning back the hands
of clock saved the lives of six today and gave pic
ture of the aftermath of Austras Socialist revolution
Fascist court-marta condemned the who had been
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-02-17

At Fairgrounds
One Best-Zekies
l. Plucky Girl, Finnic, First Regi-
ment.
2. sedgie, Light Mint, Judge
Direnzo.
8. Bitter Root, Fabulous, Cherokee
Sal.
q. Ezekiel. Rubio, Ladino.
5. Chrysostom, Our Justice, Pa
checo.
s. Southland Duke, Almadel Jr.,
Six Bells.
7. Whippercracker, Clitto ms
Queen, Happen.
8. News Hawk, Brookhattan'
Brighter.
9. Manners, Charlie, Inflnity.
At Cdhente-
One Best-POOr Pan.
1. Bright Sun, Bud Elder, Hindu
jim.
2. Bill Andy, Nor Cheri, Catan-
fiddle.
3. Poor Pan, Jennie Gal, Bowcroft'
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-02-17
PitifuI Scenes Enacted

While the fire was at its height,
tenants ran through fire equipment
screaming Historically for missing
relatives. They were herded back
into houses because of their scanty
attire, but dashed out again the
moment the watch over them was
relaxed.
The chief mourner was Mr.. Ter
ranolo. A fireman carried him for
chile down a ladder with his daugh-
ter, Frances, Is. His wife and two
other children were inside, he
screamed, and he wanted to rescue
them. Firemen attempted to get
back into the fourth floor apart
ment, but the flames barred them.
Later they found the bodies of the
mother and one child. The third
child was misSing-feared dead.
Tenants in the house next door
were evacuated and sheltered in
buildings nearby. F'iremen after a
long fight prevented the flames
from spreading.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-02-17

4. San Luis Rey, Lois Pan, Broad
way Breeze.
5. Happy Fellow, North Shadow,
Manitobian.
6. Atcines, Friar's Choice, Pub
LEGATION.
7. Warning, Carmel, Irene F.
8. Orange Plume, Lord Vale, Don
Fernando.
9. For Play, JAZZ Pal, Hal Dryer.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-02-17
ARM0O RACE TRACK
teSstRE9se Selections

MONIES SELECTIONS FOR TODAY
Days Best-Zekiel.
Best Longshot- Sedgie.
Best Parlay-Southland Duke and Garlic.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-02-17

At H1GteGh PGTk-
One Best-Mrs. Fab.
/. Garlic, Scout Master, O'Neil.
2. Mrs. Fab, Lovesick, No Saint.
3. Miney Myerson, The Pelican,
Groom.
4. Springfield, Clarity, Mad
Trump.
5. Time Supply, Open Range, Zulu
Lad.
6. Big Red, Polo Bar, Pre- War.
7. Pat c., Traffic Judge, Water
way,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-02-17
SEVEN KILLED
IN TENEMENT
HOUSE BLAZE
Firemen Seek More Bodies
in Ruins of 5-Story
Building.
FOUR IN FAMILY BURNED
Survivors, in Night Clothing,
Brave Near-Zero
Weather.
By United Press

By CHtted Press
NEW YORK, FEB. 17.-Fire ragged
through another of Manhattan's
squalid and crowded tenement
houses today, taking a known toll
of seven dead. One was known to
be missing and firemen searching
the debris of what had been a five
story building housing dozen or
more families, feared that several
additional bodies would be found.
The single stairway was ablaze
and near collapse before barking
dog of one of the tenants aroused
his master, who gave alarm. AL
escape was cut off and firemen
hauled men, women and children
down ladders.
The survivors were clad in their
night clothing. Temperature was
ten degrees above zero.
The survivors were taken into
tenements nearby and watched
their homes and possessions go in
flames.
Water Freezes Rapidly
Fire equipment was massed in all
neighboring streets. Firemen fought
the blaze for two hours before they
could get into the building.
Water froze almost as soon as it
left the nozzles. Within a few
minutes the front of the building,
the sidewalk, and the street were a
mass of ice.
Bodies of the Wechselbaum fam
lily, father, mother and three chill
dren, we're found in the basement
They had dropped there when the
fourth, third and second floors
collapsed.
Before the floors collapsed, fire
men found the bodies of a woman
and her child, They were believed
to be those of Mrs Giovannia Ter
ranolo, So, and Anna Terranolo, H.
All were so charred identification
was difficult.
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1934-12-07
Cheap For Cash

Have short talk with me. and you
will get some good things suitable sfor
EVERY BODY, and gifts for XMAS
you can't get everywhere.
Beautiful cloth for dresses. all kinds and
Colors.
Ladies Stockings. Handkerchief.
Vests, ETC..
Mems Hats. Caps. Ties. Socks
and Shirts:
Special in White BroadcIoth
Shirts; Linen and Soft collars. Flame
Pants. Dress Pants. Belts. Braces Arm
Bands.
Clothing For Tropical Suitings.
White Drills, Kaki and Linen
Also Navy Blue Serge the Admirals
wear. at a reasonable price.
BOOTS & SHOES
Umbrellas for Ladies and Gents
After Shave Lotion and Perfumery Etc.
| do not know what you really want.
but lam trying to please you for over six-
teeo years.
Come and Talk Business.
"CHEAP FOR CASH"
Chr. Joseph
FREDERlKSTED ST. CROIX vi.
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1934-12-07
Notice

1t is hereby made known that an extra.
ordinary meeting of The Colonial Coun-
ell is called. by order of the Chairman
for Wednesday, December IL, 1884, at
2 90 o'clock P. NJ for the continuation
of discussion on pending matters
Colonial Council office. hri-tiansted.
Dece mber 5, 1884.
ARNOLD NJ. GOLDEN.
Chairman.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-06-25
PAT PACE GETS
SIGNALS MIXED
AT COURT TRIAL
Court Calls Time Out While
Coach and Counsel Go
Into Huddle.

Harlan Orville Page missed the
signals today.
Now to every football fan in the
nation that doesn't mean a thing.
But when you say that H. o.
fPat Page, former coach at Indi-
ana university, missed his signals,
then all devotees of the coonskin
coats and forward pass know
whereof one speaks.
For Pat" was in federal court
today attempting to obtain $4,000
damages from the university in a
suit for an alleged breach of con-
tract.
But Pat" on the witness stand
and Pat" giving a sweating huddle
of moleskin boys advice between
halves isn't one and the same
thing.
Pat" and his attorney, James
Bingham, were forced to confer sew
eral times while Pat" was testify
ing and his attorney was attempting
to get the witness into the clear for
legal touchdown.
At last, Federal Judge Robert c.
Baltzell declared time out" in the
case and ordered a short recess in
order that Pat" and his attorney
could get their signals working.
The case involves an alleged
breach of contract in April, 1881,
when Page was dismissed by the
university, although he claims his
contract had one year to run. 1t
was estimated, in testimony, that he
was damaged to the extent of $500
in the first year of his dismissal
through being forced to take a job
at $4,000 year at the University
of Chicago. His salary at Indiana
university ranged as high as S12,500
His attorney brought out that the
famous coach was forced to leave
his home at Bloomington and to
pay rent elsewhere because of the
alleged broken contract.
The question of the right of the
university's athletic board of con-
troll to make contract with Mr..
Page was brought out by Frank C.
Daley. attorney for the univerSity's
control board. Mr.. Daley said all
contracts we're approved by the
board of trustees of the university.
1t is the contention of the attor-
neys for the coach that the board
of control for athletics is an agent
of the board of trustees and can
make a contract.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-06-25
Relief Corps to Meet

George H. Chapman post, No. 10,
Woman's Relief Corps, will meet at
1870 tomorrow at TT. Frinedly, 512
North Illinois street. Mrs. Lottie
Cook will preside.