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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-11-06
HEAVY STATE
VOTE LIKELY
TO SET MARK
Record Ballot Year Indi-
Gated by Reports From
Indiana CenterS.

Reports from both rural and
metropolitan precincts indicated
record vote for an off year election
in Indiana was being cast today.
Heavy voting marked the opening
of polls in Kokomo, with interest
apparently conferred in hot mayor
atty race. Most of the voters were
slow in marking ballots, indicating
considerable scratching"
Goshen reported much heavier
vote than in previous off year cleo
tons.
Early voting was slow in Peru,
but a rush was expected as the day
progresses.
Clay Vote Is Heavy
Clay county election workers re-
ported the vote was the heaviest in
the history of the county.
Early reports from Vigo county
indicated an unusually heavy vote.
Registration was 63,050, whereas the
total vote cast two years ago was
44,443.
With the election interest in Lo-
gansport centered in the race for
mayor, voting during the early hours
was much heavier than of any pre-
vious election.
In the largest precinct of the
county where more than 900 voters
are registered more than one-third
of the votes had been cast before
1G o'clock.
La Porte Vote Also Heavy
Major party leaders today pre-
dicted rs per cent of the registered
voters in Grant county would go to
the polls. An unusually heavy vote
was reported during the first few
hours the polls we're open. There
are $4,000 registered voters in the
county.
The heaviest off-year vote in his
tory was predicted for La Porte
county. Polls generally were damned
throughout the day.
Agricultural Posey county, where
marked pro New Deal sentiment
prevails, was casting heavy vote
in a very quiet election.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-11-06
RooSeveItS Cast Votes


HYDE PARK. N. Y, Nov. g.
Motoring to the town hall in a
heavy downpour. President RooSe-
welt, with members of his family,
cast his ballot for Governor Herbert
H Lehman and others on the DEM
ocratic ticket today.
It was at 11:44 a. m. Qndianapo-
lis time) when the chief executive,
with his mother, Mrs. Sara Delano
Roosevelt, Mrs. Roosevelt. and
group of close personal friends en-
tered the hall where voting machines
had been set up, along with the
bright lights and cameras of pho
tOgraphers.
How do YOU like working under
Kleig lightS?" the President asked
a woman election inspector.
Her reply was. Name. please"
Everybody laughed and then the
President walked to the voting
booth. snapped shut the curtain and
cast his ballot.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-11-06
new DEAL GAINS IN
FIRST REPORT TOWN
New Ashford, Mass, Gives
Senator Walsh Edge.
By United Press

By United Press
NEW ASHFORD, Mass, Nov. g.
New Ashford, additionally Repub-
lican and first town to report re-
turns in state and national cleo
tions, today gave Gaspar G. Bacon
CRep) % votes for Governor, COM
pared with 10 for James M. Curley
Dem), and one for Frank A. Good
win Ind0.
In the United States senatorial
contest the vote was:
Senator David I. Walsh (Dem.), 10.
Robert M. Washburn CRep), II.
Mr.. Bacon's margin over Mr.. Cur
ley was three votes smaller than
that polled by the late William S.
Youngman Rep), over Governor
Joseph B. Ely CDem.), in the guber-
material election of 1882.
Senator Walsh's two-vote margin
over WashbuTn represented a big
Democratic gain, william M. Butler
(Rep), having polled 90 votes to 4
for Senator Marcus A. Coolidge
(Dem), in the senatorial race of
1880.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-11-06
CORRECT, QUIcK-THATS TIMES SERVICE

ular staff reporters of the press
association, viii flash the news
from every voting place in the
nation.
The state will be covered by The
Times own staff, augmented by
United Press service.
Every precinct IN the county
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-11-06
REPUBLICANS LEAD
IN VOTE STRENGTH
Democratic Areas Tagging,
Survey Shows.

Indianapolis and Marion county
voting precincts which in 1882 were
in the Republican column, appeared
at noon today to be polling a larger
proportion Of this years record
breaking registration than was be-
ing recorded in Democratic strong
holds.
Analysis of the voting up to 11:45
disclosed that an average of 40 per
cent of the registered voters in four
precincts of the Twentieth ward had
cast their ballots. This ward went
Republican by 1894 votes in the
1882 balloting.
Considered significant was the
small proportion of the vote cast in
the normally Democratic Thirteenth
Turn to Page Eight
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-11-06
MILLIONS GO
TO POLLS; At
STATES VOTING
Violence Flares in Two
Sections: Four Are Slain,
rs Wounded.
THREE KILLED AT RALLY
Heavy BaIloting Reported
All Over Country by
Officials.
THREE KILLED AT RALLY
By United Press

The first nationwide test of
sentiment since President Roosevelt
inaugurated the New Deal brought
millions of voters to the polls in
forty-seven states today for a
significant of-year election.
Sunny skies in most states except
the east indicated a record vote in
an election so holly contested that
Tivalries in two states fiared into
open violence in which five we're
killed and twenty-five wounded.
In Pennsylvania. where three we're
slain in a political rally shooting at
Kelayres and an isolated shooting in
Philadelphia, feeling was intense
and federal and state officials joined
in assigning strong guards at polling
places.
In Missouri. one man was killed
and another seriously wounded in a
shooting believed to have been
caused by political bitterness.
In New York, redoubled police
guards Of 1900 held disturbances
to a minimum during the morning
and early afternoon. Extra police
precautions we're taken in almost
every large city. The state of Del
aware had several hundred armed
watchers on duty.
Most states reported heavy or
above normal balloting. with half a
dozen reporting the turnout less
than average. Lightest voting was
in the south.
Rain in New York. Pennsylvania.
New Jersey and other scattered
areas kept the early vote at a low
point. but clearing skies in those
regions we're expected to bring out
the electorate in the afternoon.
Democratic victories we're general
" forecast in most states, with the
New Dealers expected to maintain
control of the house of representa-
tiveS and gain several seats in the
senate.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-11-06
GOOD WEATHER HELPS
BRING OUT LARGE VOTE
Conditions Generally Fair in State.
Bureau Reports.

The sun shone brightly in a
clear sky today in Indianapolis. and
the greater part Of the state. as
voters went TO the polls. Many who
otherwise might not have cast their
ballots were led TO the polling
places by the weather bureau pre-
diction of a clear election day,
sandviched between two days OF
bad weather. Tomorrow is expected
to be unsettled although somewhat
warmer.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-11-06
United Press


MT. WASHINGTON, Mass, Nov.
democrats scored heavy gains in
Mt. Washington, second town to re-
port returns in today's state cleo
ton, as compared with the 1892
election.
Earlier, Democrats had registered
gains at New Ashford. In the
gubernatorial contest the vote was
Bacon (Rep), 81.
Curley (Dem.), Is.
In 1882 the Republican vote was
26 and the Democratic vote 10.
In the senatorial contest the vote
was:
Washburn (Rep), %.
Walsh DEM, II.
In 1880 the Republican senatorial
vote was 20 and the Democratic
vote Z.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-11-06

win be contacted by Times repre-
sentatives, who viii flash the vote
to The Times Office for the cleo
ton extra tonight and for a clean
up on the situation tomorrow.
Comparative tables which will
give you the electioe trend at a
glance viii be published in tonor-
rows paper. Several pages Of
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-11-06
Times Index
SUCH POPULARITY

Time. independent national
news weekly. says Of Senator
Arthur X. Lii Arthur Robin
son. in its current issue:
Republican Senator Arthur
Robinson was campaigning for
reelection on the ground that
his opponent. Sherman Minton.
was hand-picked by Governor
McNutt. and Governor Me-
Nuts parole board freed John
Dillinger q year and q half
ago. Senator Robinson, be-
cause of his vicious personal
attacks upon the White House
and its occupants. probably
would be the least missed man
In the chamber by his Repub-
lean colleagues If defeat came
his way this week
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-11-06

TAKING a forward step in
Il election coverage in Indianap-
oils. The Times tonight and to-
morrow viii supply its readers
with comprehensive surveys of ma
tional, state, county and city cleo
ton results.
A apecial wire Of the United
Press. manned By experts and reg
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-11-06
POSTAL WORKER HURT
Victim Critically Injured as Motor
cycle CoIIideS With Auto.

William T. Ricketts,, 30. OF 814
Foltz street, a postal employee. was
injured critically today when a
motorcycle which he was driving
crashed into an automobile driven
BY Claude Tinna, IS. of 1925 South
Lynhurst drive. at Washington and
fremont streets.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-11-06
Fl. Wayne Vote Heavy
BIZ United Press

By United Press
FIT. WAYNE, Ind, Nov. O.
Heavy voting without disorder was
being recorded in Allen and sur
rounding counties today.
At 9 a. m. it was estimated one
fourth the total vote Of the 1882
election had been cast. The vote in
Allen county in 1882 was $4,000.
Election officials predict balloting
today will be the largest in history.
Marshall, Kosciusko and Fulton
counties were reporting heavy polls,
running approximately one-fourth
that in 1882 three hours after the
polls opened.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-11-06

election news viii be available to
Times readers tomorrow.
You should obtain a Times cleo
ton extra tonight and then fol-
low through on the final results
Of one Of the greatest elections in
recent years BY reading IT. Times
Tomorrow.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-11-06
Troops Called Out

ID WTTTW ~
ALBUQUERQUE. N. NJ. Nov. g.
National guard attachments were
sent into two New Mexico counties
to preserve order at polling booths.
Although no violence was report
ed. fears of San Miguel and Valencia
county officers resulted in sending
of troops TO those points.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-11-06
HERRI0T RESIGNATION
BRINGS NEW CRISIS
Radical Leader and Five Others
Quit Doumergue Cabinet.

bV niIfu EFtSS
PARIS, Nov. 6.-Edouard Herriot
and five other radical members of
the cabinet handed their resigna-
tons TO Premier CASTOR Doumergue
today, precipitating a new crisis
which may lead to resignation of
the salvation government.
The designations, effective only if
Doumergue persists in asking for a
vote of confidence Thursday on the
governments plea for three months
credit, came as parliament as
sembled for a new session which
may be momentous for France and
all Europe.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-11-06
PARKING OWNER BEATEN
Victim Is Rushed to Hospital With
Serious Injuries.

William Harris, SO. of 731 East
Eleventh. street, is in a serious con-
dition at city hospital today follow
ing an attack last night in which he
was slugged at his parking lot, 1893
West New York street.
Mr.. Harris is suffering from
decorations and serious head in
juries. He said that he had no
money with him at the time Of the
attack.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-11-06
BANKS TO OBSERVE
ARMISTICE CLOSING
Business to Be Suspended Monday
in Honor of Veterans.


All indianapolis banks will re-
main closed Monday, Indianapolis
Clearing House Association officials
decided today. Sunday is Armistice
day, legal holiday in Indiana, and
Clearing House bylaws provide that
whenever legal holidays fall on Sun
day. Monday will be observed as a
holiday by all member banks.
MagnuS j. Kreisle, Tell City, In
diana Bankers Association preSi-
dent. announced today that he had
urged all banks throughout the state
TO observe Monday as a holiday by
remaining closed out of respect for
World war veterans and their
families.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-11-06
Violence Flares in Chicago

CHICAGO, Nov. 6.-Gunfire and
violence broke out at a polling place
on the south side of Chicago today.
DR.. Joseph E. King, Negro CAM
paigner. was kidnapped and his alb
ductors escaped amid a barrage of
bullets.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-11-06
Detroit Voting Heavy

DETROIT, Nov. Ga heavy vote
was being recorded in Detroit and
most Of Michigan today as voters
thronged to the polls early. taking
advantage Of a bright, clear fall
day.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-11-06
Armour's Chief Dies

By United Press
CHICAGO, Nov CT. G.. Lee. So,
president of Armour & Co.. died in
Presbyterian hospital today after
a four months illness which fol-
lowed an operation.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-11-06
ToDAYS WEATHER
In the Air

Tomorrow's sunrise, 6:21; sun
set, 4:37 p. m.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-11-06

In the Air
Weather conditions at a. m:
Northwest wind, eleven miles an
hour: barometric pressure, 30.19 at
sea level; temperature, AZ; ceiling.
unlimited: visibility, fifteen miles.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-06-18
ASA PLANES ARE KEPT BUSY WITH
 SPECIAL TRIPS

The seaplanea Chichagof. of the Alaska Southern AirWays, R. E. Ellis. pilot and John Elliott, me- ohanic, arrived here Saturday even- ing with two passengers from Pet ersburg and left for Ketchikan this morning at 10:30 o'clock. Outgoing passengers were F. A. Burgy and Walter [ Rooney.
 HThis afternoon the Chichagof will make the West Coast of Prince of Wales Island and is due to return here late this evening to take the Washburn exploration party to Li- tuya Bay.
 Seaplane Baran8f
 This morning the ssaplane Bar anof, Gene Moring pilot, made two scenic flights with passengers on the steamer Alaska. Il is sched- -uied to make charter flisht so Tenakee this afternoon or early tomorrow morning and will also make its weekly scheduled trip to Sitka and way points tomorrow.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-06-18
STOCK MARKET QUIETkT 0DAY,
 FEW CHANGES
Shares Move Hesitahtly 4 Some New Peaks Reach
 ed Some Soft Spots


 NEW YORK, June 18. - Stocks shuffled hesitantly today andprice changes were narrow and meaning less. Several issues were firm. Some new highs for the year were re corded. There were also a number of soft spots..s The close wasiIir- regular.
 The fact that. Congress is still on the job apparently was a de- terrent to any substantial expan- sion of trading rally
 Corn, rye and barley enabled wheat to finish higher Metal, sugar and tobacco shares were found following with gains of frac- tions to two -or more points for U. s. Smelling, American Smelling, Howe Sound. Dome, Mcintyre and Depasco.
 Losers around fractions to two points included Union Pacific, Am eriean Telephone and Telegraph, General Motors, Chrysler, United States Steel New York Central and Santa Fe. -
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-06-18
JOINS BEAUTY PARLoR

Miss Margaret Lindsey has joined the staff of the American Beauty Parlor. Miss Lindsey is an Alaska girl, graduated from the Douglas grade and high schools, and was formerly manager of the American Beauty Parlor under. the ownership of the late Grace Mccartney. She also owned and operated beauty parlor in Anchorage.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-06-18
PETERSBURG COUPLE COME TO JUNEAU BY
 PLANE FOR WEDDING

, fa q Al
 Miss Villa Wyckpff, daughter of A. M Wyckoff, district ranger for the U. s. Forest Service at Peters burg, and Richard Tate arrived in Juneau by plane from their home in Petersburg on Saturday even ing at 7:30 o'clock and shortly af- forwards were married ina Trinity Cathedral by Dean c. E. Rice. Witnesses to the surprise ceremony were Mrs. c. E. Rice and Miss Esther Kaser.
 The newly married couple left this afternoon on the steamer Alas ka to return to Petersburg by way of Sitka.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-06-18
WILLIAM WAINWRIGHT UNDER ARREST, CHARGE
 OF ALLEGED ASSAULT

William Wainwright is in the Federal jail on charge Of alleged assault as the result of an argu- ment at the Salmon Greek road house between 8 o'clock and 5 o'clock Sunday morning during which he is accused of hitting Conrad Nordberg on the head in- flicting severe cut near the eye.
 Little is known of the cause of the row and several others were struck with chairs before they ;ould get out Of the way of Vain wright according to the story told the police.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-06-18
WARSHIPs SENT AFTER PIRATES
Chinese Kidnap, p, Six Prom + inent British, Two Are
 Naval Officers

SHANGHAI, June 19. -- British and United States warships have been ordered to seek the pirates who Kidnapped six British citizens, including two British naval of- ficers, from a British commercial steamer at the mouth of the Yellow River. M
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-06-18
MIR. AND MRS. MAX SMITH ARRIVE HERE TO OPEN
 BRANCH OF KRMSE STORI

MT. and Mrs. Max Smith, of Skagway, owners of the Kirmse jewelry and curio stores there, ar rived in Juneau today MT and Mrs. Smith, who previously oper- ated branch of their stores in Juneau, will announce plans re- garding their reopening here, with in short time. Dan Kirmse, son of Mrs. Smith, is in charge of the Skagway stores.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-06-18
NORCO IS ri
 SOUTHBOUND TOMORROW

Motorship Norco is scheduled to arrive in port tomorrow afternoon at o'clock, southbound for Seat tie. The Norco called on the trip north from Seattle at all regular ports in Southeast Alaska, except Juneau, but went to Port Althorp and Sitka in place of the North land.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-06-18
LARGE SHIPMENT ARRIVES

The largest shipment of Star Brand all-leather shoes ever to arrive in one consignment for Ju- neau is now being opened and dis played by the B. M. Behrends Com pany, Inc. The shipment consists of the very latest styles in shoes for men, women and children.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-06-18
MRS. ORDWAY LANDS fr SCRAPPY KING AFTER
 HARD BATTLE SUNDAY

After prolonged and exciting battle yesterday, during which she was almost jerked overheard, Mrs. Fred Ordway landed huge king salmon, on light tackle, near Mar mion Island MT. ordway. an ex- perienced light-tackle salmon fish erman, said 1t was one of the largest and scrappiest he has seen.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-06-18

Westerners at the selection of Hen ry P. Fletcher. These politicians knew all along that the chances of any radically different outcome were very slim.
 A month ago it was pointed out in these columns that, being con- stituted as it was, the committee could do nothing but compromise on someone diplomatic enough to offend no one, and persuasive enough to raise a campaign fund; that what the committee would do would be to choose not a general, but an ambassador"
 This the committee did both fig uratively and literally when it agreed on Ambassador Fletcher.
 Still, in the long run, FletcherS lack of experience in organization politics may be an asset.
 Political generals of first rank have been developed once or twice out of just such disrupted situa- ton as now confronts the Repub- lican party. u
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-06-18
TANKS EXPLODE;
 MANY ARE DEAD
Half a Hundred Are Also Reported to HayeB Been
 Injured at Fire s.

JAMESTOWN, N Y, June 18.- Between l2 and 20 persons are re- ported to have been killed late this afternoon, and about 50 in- jured when gasoline tanks exploded while several hundred were watch ing firemen battling blaze. be- lieyed to have been caused by an electric spark hAa
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-06-18
WILLIAMS RETURNS FROM
 CRUISE OF TIE TIMBER

Jay Williams, Forest Examiner, United States Forest Service re- turned here Saturday after several weeks in the field. He was engag- ed in cruising hemlock areas for tie timber. He will leave within a few days for the Ketchikan dis trict to continue this cruise.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-06-18
F. A. BURGY LEAVES

F. A. Burgy, regional representa- tive of the Chamberlin Weather Strip Company, who has been in Juneau for the past few weeks, left this morning on the seaplane Chi chagof, Pilot R. E. Ellis, for Ketchi- kan, where he will catch the steam CT Alaska for Seattle. sf
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-06-18
8a la9eaAs Nsy a.a 2 VEAL THY MAN IS SHOT DOWN

ELDORADO. Ill, June ls,-
 H. L. Meyers, aged 55, wealthy dentist, was found shot dead ap- parently victim of Kidnapping and robbery. A couple identifying themselves as MT. and Mrs. L. E. Armstrng, went to a farm with pr. Meyers, pretending they were possible purchasers. They are held.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-06-18
SECOND SCHOTTISCHE
 CONTEST HELD AT WOODLAND GARDENS

Woodland Gardens held the sec- 0nd of their popular schottische contests Saturday night for which three prizes were awarded. Winners of the first prize. case of beer, were Fred Lehto and Miss Vera Bauman; second prize, one half case of beer, Ray Hansen and Mrs, H. Fl. Anderson and third prize, one half case of beer. Mrs. Irene Rossi and Roy Anderson.
 Judges for the contest were T L. George, Ernie Carter and Steve Bailey.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-06-18

Ter 43, Curtiss-W Wright 35s. Fox Films 1854, General Motors B, In- ternational Harvester 33h, Kenne- colt 22A, Southern Pacific 257s, Standard Oil of California 367s, Ulen Company, no sale; United Aircraft 211s, United States Steel 42%, Warner Pictures 6. Pound S5.C47s, Nabesna, bid 1.09 ask 1.12.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-06-18
CLOSING PRICES TODAY

NEW YORK, June 18.-Closing quotation of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is 20A, American Can 99, American Power and Light, 8A, Anaconda 16hs, Armour B, no sale; Bendix Aviation 1Ss, Bethlehem Steel 36A, Briggs Manufacturing 17%, Calumet and Hecla 5, Chrys-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-06-18
SKIPPER MKINNON IS
 IN ST. ANN'S HOSPITAL

Simpson MacKinnen, Jr., entered St. Ann's. Hospital today for a tpnsilectomy, performed this morn ing. Young Skipper" is getting along fine, according to his physi- clan.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-06-18
V. NICKINOvICH LEAvES FOR GODDARD HOT SPRINGS
 TO SPEND NEXT 2 MONTHS

". .Nickinovich. Juneau property owner, left today, on the steamer Alaska for a two-month visit at the Goddard Hot Springs for re- creation and rest. .t
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-06-18

The baromec pressure deratey low oyer except the extreme Southeast Islands It is most Southern Alaska The Interior the Bng Sea coast and in the potrion Alaska Temperature changes have slight