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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-11-08
GOV. RITCHIE
Of MARYLAND
IS DEFEATED
Bid for Record Term of
Service Fails When
Republican Wins.
LOSES BY 1000 VOTES
Local Issues Responsible
for Downfall of
DryS' Foe.
BIZ United Press

BALTIMORE, Nov. 8.-Governor
Albert C. Ritchie's bid for a record
term of service as Governor of an
American state failed TO-DAY when
final returns showed his Republican
opponent, Harry w. Nice, Baltimore
attorney, victorious.
Mr.. Nice'S final plurality was ex-
pected to be about 1000 votes. With
only seventeen tiny precincts unre-
ported, he led by $500 votes and his
election was mathematical certain
ty He becomes Maryland's third
Republican Governor since the Civil
war.
Governor Ritchies defeat came
after four terms as Maryland's Gov
ernor. He had bid for the fifth
term which would have given him
nineteen years in the Office, a longer
term than any American Governor
ever has served
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-11-08
5 ARE HURT IN
PLANT MISHAPS
One Workman Near Death
From Burns; Another
Loses Arm.

Five indianapolis men were suf-
fering today from injuries received
late yesterday in industrial acct
dents. Three of the five were in
critical condition, one believed to be
near death.
-Four of the five were burned by
a solution of caustic soda and water
at Van Camps, Inc, POOP South East
street, when the solution boiled over
the edges of a 150gallon tank in
which tin cans we're being washed
Plant officials said the tank had
been heated too rapidly.
Most seriously burned was John F.
Van Horn, IS, of 2161 Singleton
street, who, Methodist hospital at
tacheS said, was not expected to live
through today.
G. W. Thompson, as, of 2161 South
New Jersey street, whose condition
also is serious; Obie Umbarger, 40,
DAT East Iowa street, and Lloyd
Lewis, AZ, TIA Pleasant Run park
way, were less severely burned. All
were taken to Methodist.
Virgil Thomas. 38, of 219 Orange
street, was in serious condition at
Methodist hospital after amputa-
ton of his left arm yesterday aft
ernoon following an accident at the
Indianapolis Drop Forge Company,
1900 Madison avenue.
Mr.. Thomas was changing dies
and had lifted forge hammer with
a block and tackle and placed tim
Der to support it. The block and
tackle slipped, causing the hammer
to fall with such force that it
crushed the timber and mangled
Mr.. Thomas arm.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-11-08
WHITE HIBISCUS CASE
GOES TO JURY TODAY

DOke Defense Advances Unwritten
Law in Final Plea.
By United Press
WOODLAND, Cal, Nov. 8.-At-
torneys for the defense today pitted
the unwritten law against the prose-
cution's demand for hanging YER
dict or nothing" in the final stages
of the white Hibiscus" Staying
trial
With only legal formaIties re-
naming, the fate of Judson C. Doke,
who killed the poet-lover of his
pretty wife. was expected to be in
the hands Of the jury late today.
The case was nearing its close
without appearance of Mrs. Helen
Louise Doke. paramour of the slain
22-year-oid Lamar Hollingshead,
University of California poet.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-11-08
Get TITLE FOR
SLUM PROJECT
Federal Attorneys Appear
Before BaItzeIi in Legal
Move.

H. F. Helwig. counsel for the pub
lie works administration housing di-
vision. appeared before Federal
Judge Robert c. Baltzell today and
obtained permission for the govern
ment 10 take possession OF the pro-
posed Slum clearance site east of
city hospital.
Condemnation proceedings to en-
able the government 10 obtain a
clear title to the property were filed
by Mr. Helwig and Frank c. Daley.
local attorney for the department Of
justice. several weeks ago.
An attempt will be made to have
contracts for the razing Of buildings
in the site awarded by Dec. l, Carl
Ferguson. PWA engineer. said.
The project will involve construc-
ton of approximately twenty-five
apartment buildings.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-11-08

The debts and credits were
mixed in checking up the gen.
eral assembly prospects. The
Democrats lost ground in both
houses. The house of repre-
sentatives will be $3.50 Demo-
cratic.
This is a Republican gain Of
twenty-six over the 1888 standing
and will prevent Democrats from
suspending the rules if the admin
istration attempts to ram through
some pet party legislation. Sixty
seven votes are required to suspend
the rules, so the Republican minor
ity can block all attempts, If the
voting is along strictly party lines.
Even with the 65-35 lineup, the
majority will have a margin OF
fourteen votes on the passage Of
bills.
The Republicans gained only two
seats in the senate, where the
Democratic holdovers can control
that body.
Lands G. o. p. Winner
Also on the debit side in the state
was the loss of one congressional
seat in the former solid bloc Of
twelve. Frederick Lands, dynamic
Logansport editor, retired Repre-
sentative George Durgan in the sec
ond district.
For time, three other Republican
congressional candidates threatened
to come through and this morning
there still remained the possibility
that Fred S. Purnell, Attica. might
defeat Mrs. Virginia Jenckes, Terre
Haute, in the sixth district. How
ever, Mrs. Jenckes is leading with
unreported votes from Vigo county
expected to put her over.
In Indianapolis and Marion coun-
ty, everything was in blue ink.
Sweep County, City
Superior Judge John w. Kern,
the Democratic mayoral nominee,
defeated Walter Pritchard, Repub-
lican and Coffin-backed nominee.
by a plurality that probably will be
10000 to 1000. Early returns in
dicated a plurality for Judge
Kern, but Mr. Pritchard cut into
Turn to Page Three
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-11-08
FRANK DEE, FATHER
OF FILM STAR, DIES
Hole Official Formerly
Lived in City.
BIZ [ nited Press

By United Press
SAN FRANCISCO. Nov. g.
Stricken suddenly while entertain
ing friends in his apartment here,
Frank Dee, so. father of Frances
Dee, motion picture actress, died to-
day. Heart disease was believed to
have been the cause. Mr.. Dee, who
was connected with the Home own
ers' Loan Corporation, recently came
here from Washington.
Frank Dee, who died in San Fran
cisco today, was industrial relations
department manager for the Public
Service Company of Indiana and
other insult properties. He lived in
Indianapolis a number of years,
making his home at the Indianapo-
lis Athletic Club, and, later, at the
Glenn Martin apartments.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-11-08
A Pledge Fulfilled
Typical Times Service

Z ESTABLISHING precedent in election The In
T. danapo today completes the which pledged
which include
still continuing in COM
munities carried this edition
These tables will be found Pages a glance
of campaign in
home which interested.
the first indianapolis newspaper
Republican conceded
presented in the
election extra were available
reception election
Indianapolis Marion and the state
more O Times service o which you rely.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-11-08

hour. Laval went back to the Elysee
palace and told the President he was
unable to form a cabinet.
Lebrun delegated Pierre-Etienne
Flandin. public works minister, lead
er OF the left Republican party OF
the centriSt group in parliament. to
try where Laval had failed.
The situation was an anxious one.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-11-08
Cutting in Lead
BIZ United Press

BY JHlFed PfeSS
ALBUQUERQUE, N. M, Nov. s.
United States Senator Bronson Cut
ting, progressive Republican, ap-
peared today to have survived a
Democratic landslide in New Mexico
With all but seventy-Seven pre-
cincts of the states 1888 reported
Cutting held lead, in his fight for
reelection, of $50 votes over Repre-
sentative Dennis Chavez, his Demo
cratic opponent.
United Press tabulations from I'll
precincts gave:
Cutting, 67,793.
Chavez, 67,263.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-11-08


Today, at the home Of the
family's Christian Science practi-
toner, John C. Dean, 926 North
East street, both mother and
father agreed to have the child
treated by the practitioner.
I'VE have had success with
Christian Science with all of the
minor ailments that Jimmie has
had and we believe that this can
be taken care of in that way,
too" Mrs. Hart said, after talk
ing for some time with her huS-
band in the garage in the rear Of
the Dean home, where Mr.. Hart
was working.
JIMMIE was born in Science,
- and always has been WE'LL she
added.
Mrs. Hart called Mr.. Dean last
night, after police had Informed
her that the dog, which, the child
says, bit him in several places on
his hands and wrists, had rabies.
She asked the practitioner to work
on the case at that time.
Mr.. Dean, one of the oldest
members of the Christian Science
faith in Indianapolis, and a prac-
titioner since 1920, expressed be-
lief today that medical aid was
unnecessary.
Il do not know whether an In
dianapolis Christian Scientist ever
has been treated through Science
for injuries from a dog with rabies
or not" he said. II have treated
many cases of all kinds, with sue
cess. and may have treated some
of this kind. but do not recall
them"
THE marks on Jimmie's chubby
Il hands appear to be scratches,
which, he told his mother had
been inflicted by Tiny" the little
white poodle which was his daily
companion.
Tiny" had developed fits sever
al weeks ago, Mrs. Hart said, but
recovered from them.
Early. Sunday morning. the fam
lily was awakened by the sound Of
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-11-08
Guffey Lead Is 125,3OO

By United Press
HARRISBURG, Pa, Nov. 8.-The
rout of Republican forces in Penn
sylvania's Tuesday election shattered
traditions of a century.
Complete tabulations today told
the full story of the party's most
devastating defeat since it came into
existence.
The vote for 1880 precincts, 81
missing, was:
For Senator-Joseph Guffey,
l ,495, 450; David A. Reed, 1,370.150.
For Governor-Earle, 1,470,856;
Schnader, 1,410O80.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-11-08
Lynn Frazier Victor
By United Press

bW UNTItW TTtS8
BISMARCK, N. D., Nov. 8.-Sen-
ator Lynn j. Frazier, Republican,
today clinched victory over his
Democratic opponent, Henry Holt, in
what had promised to be the bitter
est fight of North Dakotas election.
On the basis of returns from all
but 324 Of the states 2,242 precincts
Frazier held substantial plurality.
Mrs william H. LANCER conceded
victory to Thomas Noodle in the
gubernatorial race. Returns from
1913 precincts were: Noodle
Dem), 1879; LANCER (Rep),
98,473.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-11-08
CHESS PIECES MADE
IN MODERNISTIC STYLE
Student of Architecture Displays
Porcelain as Medium.

~ nIFf1 FTfNS
SEATTLE. Nov. S.-A set of
chessmen in moderniStic design is
the production of Fred Herman.
University of Washington senior in
architecture.
Bust of a queen, with tall head
dress. somewhat resembling an
cient Egyptian art. was among the
most striking of the new designs.
Other cheSSmen appeared in fu-
turistic lines far different from the
medieval designs used in the game
for centuries. Mr.. Herman cast
his cheSSmen in ceramic porcelain.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-11-08

Bv agreement. Pierre Laval, Dou-
mergue's foreign minister, was dele
gated by President Albert Lebrun to
form a new cabinet. II was taken
for granted that he would succeed,
and some members of the Doumer-
cue government accepted their old
portfolios.
But within little more than an
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-11-08
HUMSTON WILL FILED
Patsy Louise Lynch. Evansville, Is
Bequeathed $4,000 Estate.

An estate valued at approximately
$4,000 is bequeathed TO Patsy Louise
Lynch. Evansville, in the will Of Mrs.
Minnie B. Humston, filed for pro-
bate today by Fletcher Trust Com
pany, as executor. Mrs. Humston,
widow Of the former Frank B. Hura-
ston, for many years Indianapolis
city Monon railroad passenger agent.
died last week in Miami, fla.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-11-08

1913 for Frank M. Drake, his Re-
publican opponent, with 125 pre-
cincts of 621 counted.
Harry Ramey, Republican, con-
coded deefat in the Seventh dis
trict.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-11-08
Fear Town Destroyed by Fire

BIZ JnifCd Press
JOHNSTOWN. Pa. Nov. 3.-The
entire town of Cherrytree. of the
Indiana Cambria county line, was
feared destroyed by fire today after
a gasoline truck exploded at a serv-
ice station.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-11-08

Emmett ONeal, in the Third dis
trict, Louisville, and A. J. May, in
the Seventh, both doubtful districts
for the Democrats, we're believed
safely in the lead although the
count was not complete.
Emmett ONeal had $3.50 votes to
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-11-08
Famed Psychologist Is Dead

BIZ United Press
PARIS, Nov. 8.-James Mark
Baldwin, 70, distinguished American
psychologist. died today of pneu-
monia in the American hospital at
Neullly.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-11-08
RICKENBACKER OFF IN
QUEST OF NEW MARK
Colonel Hopes to Beat Own Trans
port Time TO New York.


Bv THiffd Prrss
LOS ANGELES. Nov. S.-A big
Douglas sirliner. under command
Of Captain Eddie Rickenoacker,
scared away from United air ter
minal AZ 5.42 a. m. T:42 Indian
apolis timel today in an assault on
his own I3-hour-2-minute trans
continental record for transport
planes.
n Only one refueIling stop was
planned on the flight 70 New YORK.
Colonel Rickenbacker hoped 10
reach Chicago before the dual
motored ship was landed after nd
ing through the substratoSphere-
The plane carried 500 gallons OF
gasoline.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-11-08
PET CROW MOTHERS
BROOD OF CHICKENS
Bird Feeds Fowl; Keeps Them Away
From Travelled Highways.

By Unitcd Press
BLOOMSBURY, Pa, Nov. 81
Norman Shelter Of Almedia, near
here, has a tame crow which has
been taught to watch over flock
of chickens. The crow has been
lnothering the chickens since they
were young, carrying food to them
First Congregational church here.
When the chickens are allowed
freedom the crow keeps them in the
yard and away from the road.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-11-08
Paris Faces Craze Crisis
as DOumeryue Rule Falls

Doumergues salvation CABINET
wrecked To-Day on
Of politics crisis preclpnateo
stationed pubic reaoS
tier resigned
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-11-08
Kentucky G. O. p. Breaks
Up Solid House Delegation
nitcd Press

LOUISVILLE S-Kentucky had
Democratic Republican
John NJ Robson Barbourvle
Republican stronghold the
aoritv of2 0voteS
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-11-08
Tucson Man in Custody,
Two More Arrests Are
Awaited in Robes Case
I'm Not Guilty., MutterS Friend of 6-Year-0d Girls
Father, Charged With kidnapping and Claiming
Her to Cage in Desert.

PHOENIX Of additional suspects
predicted kidnapping little June Robes whose mpson-
a southwest last April
who departed for I'M
H
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-11-08
NEW DUTIES FOUND
FOR TRUANT OFFICER

Must Fight Liquor and Obscene
Picture Statesmen, Farley Told.
By United Press
ST. LOUIS, Nov. 3.-Truant off,
GERS no longer are concerned with
seeing that children attend school,
according TO William L. Bodine, Of
the national league Of compulsory
education. Their chief duties now"
he explained, are combating in
nuence of liquor peddlers, obscene
picture statesmen and distributors
Of salacious literature"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-11-08
TODAY'S WEATHER
In the Air

Tomorrow's sunrise 6:24 a. M;
sunset, 4:34 p. m.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-11-08

Hart His Dog Bit
their faith in the Christian Science religion Mr. and
~ street today refused medical aid
said by police to have been bitten by
a infected with rabies.
Though by police the which had been little
positive examined by
Katherine Hart the mother told
would consult husband before making de-
provided
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-11-08

North wind. eighteen miles an
hour; barometric pressure. 2999 at
sea level; temperature. "A: general
conditions. clear; ceiling, unlimited
visibility. seven miles.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-12-22
PRODUCE TRADE
SHOWS DECLINE
Shipments Off Few Hundred
Carloads Compared With
Year Ago.
BIZ Times Special

By Times Special
WASHINGTON, Dec. 22-Shp-
mentS of produce have decreased a
few hundred carloads per week as
compared with the movement a year
ago, the Department of Agriculture
declared today in its review of Mid
western market. The Southern
freeze accounts for most of the diff
ference, it was said.
String beans, peppers, tomatoes,
cabbage and lettuce are coming in
much lighter volume. Texas, Cali
fornia and Arizona crops mostly
escaped heavy damage from weather
and these have been filling the gap
in market supply at rising prices.
Northern vegetables move in steady
volume. Price changes have been
mostly on tender winter produce,
some of which advanced sharply
with gains of 20 to 100 per cent or
more.
Many lines of Florida truck sold
in Northern markets at So to 81 a
crate or hamper Northern vege-
tables are mostly steady in price but
old cabbage advanced 81 to SIS a
ton in some markets and carrots
gained 81 or more in Eastern pro-
ducing sections. Celery and sweet
potatoes held previous gains. Po-
tato and onion markets are nearly
unchanged
Prices of potatoes have no more
than held their own since the mid
die of the month. There was even a
slightly Sagging tendency in the
Middle West the third week of De-
Cember although prices in Michigan
and Wisconsin we're still near so
cents per 100 pounds sacked and city
markets ranged 80 cents to ST.. Po-
tatoes still sold from 40 cents to 60
cents in Eastern producing sections
and around 60 cents in the Far West
although Nebraska shipping points
quoted red stock above 81.
Dealers are still talking of market
improvement expected in January
but there was little in the current
position to support confidence. The
December report showed a slight i'll
crease in the crop estimate. Losses
in southern Florida were COMPARE
lively slight in market influence.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-12-22
FINANCIAL DATA
AS OF June S0l

During the - months period ended
June 80. cash and securities in
creased 81 400 900. Inventories. how
ever. were 100000 less. but net
working capital was practically the
same. SURPRISES dropped about
$500 .000 On June 80 last the cur
rent ratio was better than 81 TO l
with cash and securities alone more
than 6ia times current liabilities
The book value of the common was
S44.5 or rs cents less than the year
previous.
From 1929 through 1888 earnings
steadily declined. but stayed out
of the red: 70 cents was earned on
the common in 1888 and S305 in
the first nine months of this year
The present 81 annual dividend
rate has been maintained several
years. In addition to the regular
dividend. however. a So cash extra
was paid Nov. l and another So
cash extra declared Feb. /. 1885.
General Cigar was incorporated
in 1906 in New York. Both classes
Of stock are listed on the New York
Stock Exchange. The common is
currently selling for around 56ia
giving a yield of 7 per cent on the
regular dividend and selling for
about IA times estimated 1884 earn
ingS.
AL right reserved. winchester Institute
OF Finance Winchester Mass
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-12-22
WEST COAST VOLUME
OF BUSINESS SPURTS
Dollar Volume and Quantity Gain
Over Last Year.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 22.-Mer-
chants and industrial firms in Cali
fornia during the past month have
been doing larger volume of bust
ness than year ago, both in dollar
volume and quantity, according to
the Wells Fargo Bank and Union
Trust Co.
Inventories are at about the same
level or somewhat smaller than
those of last year. Department
store sales in the state continue at
high levels, showing increases in
October and November of 206 per
cent and 1875 per cent above the
corresponding months of 1888, or
nearly double that of the nation as
a whole.
AS a result the banks index of
Pacific Coast business advanced in
November to 500 per cent of the
1923-25 average level, from SO per
cent in october and 67.2 per cent
in November. 1888.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-12-22
CAR L0ADINGS HIGHER
Increase of 28,924 Units Reported in
Dec. Is Week.
BIZ United Press

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22.-The
Assn. of American Railroads an
nounced today that car loadings for
the week ended Dec. Is totalled
579,935 cars, 1924 cars above the
preceding week and 20,516 above the
corresponding week in 1888.
Miscellaneous freight totalled 1885,
813 cars, 8O8 less than in the pre-
ceding week, but 1896 above the cor
responding week last year Mer-
chandise in less than carload lots
totalled 154,949 cars, decrease of
2,129 below the previous week and
4,764 below the same week in 1893.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-12-22
HOLIDAY TRADE RISES
FOR MARSHALL FIELD
December Business Seen 20 Per Cent
Ahead of Last Year.

BIZ Times Special
CHICAGO, Dec. 22.-December
business of Marshall Field & Co.
will be approximately 20 per cent
greater than for the corresponding
month last year, according to F. D.
Corley, vice president.
1t was said that December, 1888,
was not bad" month, but that the
current months trade will be sur
prisingly close to the 1880 and 1881
figures.
Figures on business are not avail
able as the company does not break
down reports into months.