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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-10-31
SINCLAIR BEGINS
FINAL DRIVE IN
GOVERNOR RACE
Epic Candidate Refuses to
Quit Despite Lack of
New Deal Support.

BIZ Scripps-How1rd Newspaper Alliance
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 81 - IN
spite of rumored administration ef-
forts to persuade him TO withdraw.
Upton Sinclair has started his
EPIC" campaign machine uphill
toward Utopia on its last weeks
trek.
He was a tired and haraSSed little
chauffeur, and he was driving en-
tirely on his own power. Missing
was the support he expected from
the administration at Washington.
George Creel. California Demo-
cratic leader and administration
confident, had charged the man at
the wheel with reckless driving and
had dismounted from the car. John
Lewis, collector of internal reve-
nue.. had indicated similar desertion
by declaring for any candidate who
supports the Democratic platform"
Harold Ickes, militantly liberal sec
rotary of the interior. had come
here to dedicate this city's new
water system and left without
word about California politics.
In the minds of informed Cali
fornianS. the Sinclair EPIC plan
and the Roosevelt New Deal not
only are separate vehicles but are
running in different directions.
Neutrality Necessary
It was no accident that brought
about this rather sudden clarifica-
ton of issues. 1t was the final reali-
cation by the White House last
week that in spite of his pro-Roose-
welt proteStationS. candidate Sim
clair had become a political liabil-
ity to the Democratic party and
marplot to its program of economic
reform.
If he should win, administration
leaders are fearful he would con-
tinue his "lurch to the left" to their
embarrassment and dismay If he
should lose without their having
disavowed his program. they fear it
would be taken as a New Deal set
| back.
In either case, whether through
failure of his program, which seems
! IllGNlIdBlG, VI AdllulG VI ITO OdllNtA-
dacy. the administration would be
blamed unless it made its neutrality
/ apparent.
Indiscreet Remarks Blamed
Sinclair himself is blamed by
some of his followers for having
| forced the Administrations hand.
They point to a woman's meeting
here last week. during which the
candidate pulled out his watch and
prophesied that within four hours
President Roosevelt would say
something in his radio speech that
would ELECT me Governor of Cali
fornia."
The incident set the wires buzz
ing. Newsmen in Washington were
quick to ask the President what he
intended to say to make Sinclair
Governor. The President said he
would say nothing. 1t was one of
many recent indiscreet remarks
that have kept Sinclair in hot
water.
The great bulk of Sinclairites, in
Guiding EPIC's campaign staff, re-
fuse to admit that the administra-
ton has left them to their own
! devices.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-10-31

/ evictor to throw a family's furniture
on the sidewalk, the license Of mon
opoly to nail down the shutters OF
the independent man.
The freedom to Starve, the lib
erty to be a slave, the license to
eXploit-such privileges have no
place in any American bill of rights
They have been barred forever from
the American system b. the New
Deal Of Franklin Roosevelt.
What is the true liberty which
We seek? It's background is the
Constitution and the faith of our
fathers. Its objective is freedom to
develop the economic and spiritual
resources of America for all. Its
methods are those of Democracy
and the New Deal.
Through the candidacy Of Sher-
man Minton, the voters of Indiana
have the opportunity to strengthen
the New Deal by sending to Wash
ington an able and devoted repre-
sentative, whose pulse beats in
unison with the common people, and
who will uphold the hand of Presi-
dent Roosevelt.
Praises Governor McNutt
ALREADY, the state administration
of Governor McNutt is doing its part
nobly. Let not this great state be
divided in the councils Of the senate
of the United States. When you
place Sherman Minton by the side
Of Frederick Van Mugs, whose
progressive principals and splendid
talents already have proved an
ornament to the senate, you will
speak with a united voice to the rest
of the nation.
One hundred and thirty million
people of America will know that
you have enlisted Fundamentally in
the cause of a better life for them
ALL" he concluded.
The senator was given tumultuous
acclaim and the huge crowd filed
out of the tabernacle. 1t had been
a great rally and everv one was
pleased, with the possible exception
of Republican leaders who saw their
own big rally of three weeks ago
eclipsed, and of a somewhat be-
fuddled celebrant who hung about
the entrance to the tabernacle.
He wondered somewhat mourn
fully where all those campaign
cigars were that he'd heard about"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-10-31

ing in strength. Even during the
I glittering nineteen twenties, when
/ so many people had been dazled
/ by the flare of false prosperity, we
( Of the Democratic faith had peered
/ beneath the surface.
our moral sense had been
shocked by unlimited want in a
land of unlimited plenty. We had
seen, in what was called the best of
times. 100000 men idle despite
their eagerness to work. We observed
the old and the sick uncared for.
We noted children's lives twisted
and torn by poverty and exploita-
ton. Ten per cent of the people
were receiving more than 90 per
cent of the national income, while
half of America was forced to live
in the cold cellars of everlasting
poverty.
When the greatest of present day
Democrats entered the White House
in 1888, he led a party that was
prepared to serve because it had
grappled honestly with the problems
Of American life.
Expenditures Are Justified
1.-THE record of the last twenty
months is an incredible tribute to
the genius of Roosevelt and to the
abiding strength of Democracy"
Senator Wagner recited the ac-
compliShmentS of the national adj
ministration. He challenged the Re
publican assertion that the New
Deal is Gripping business and de-
clared that its policy is to strike off
the shackles of exploitation and de-
ception.
NO longer can the path to bust
ness success be Travelled by trimming
the consumer and starving the wage
Garner" he asserted.
The senator spoke of the meas
ureS adopted to relieve human dis
tress and declared that every dollar
spent can be justified as cold bust
ness proposition.
True Liberty Sought
THE one thing that America can
nOC aIIOTQ Is 10 neglect us people,
he said mo nation ever has failed
to profit by protecting its citizens
and by inspiring them with respect
and love for their government. The
renewed faith in the United States
that is visible today is the Surest
demonstration of the validity Of the
New Deal.
las in the past, my friends, those
who are having their privileged toes
stepped on are masking their dis
pleasure behind a pretended love Of
liberty.
"Ah yes, they would defend the
liberty of the unemployed to go
hungry, the right of the child to
labor in a factory when it ought
to be in school, the liberty of the
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-10-31


ported 6 years, is in Indianapolis
for a few days calling on the
atrical friends of his father. a
member of The Flying Merkles,"
a vaudeville team we'll known
here.
His father said that he began
training Jackie TO follow in his
acrobatic footsteps when the boy
first display ed his powers OF sec
ond sight" two years ago by an
nouncing that his fathers watch,
which had been stolen, could be
located in a New Orleans pawn
shop. Investigation, Mr.. Merkle
said. proved this true and Jackie
has been playing the vaudeville
circuits ever since.
The Merkles called at The In
dianapoliS Times office after
practically no persuasion and an
nounced that Jackie would be glad
to answer any weighty questions
the staff might care to ask.
A curious reporter wrote several
questions on piece of paper. The
questions were inspected by the
father who then directed Jackie to
answer the gentleman's ques-
tons"
Jackie, at this moment, was
much more interested in racing
up and down the office corridors
than in answering the gentle
mans question" which was, who
will win the 'mayoralty election,
Kern or Pritchard?"
Jackie concentrated, finally
y came out with something which
sounded like Turn"
"What?" said his father.
Kern"
"By how many votes?" was the
next unseen question.
Seven hundred, I mean seven
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-10-31

America more than four billions of
dollars in sale Of surplus products
abroad and thus threw 5000 900
American wOrkmen and farmers out
OF employment.
How can Arthur Robinson have
the face to come back to Indiana
and parade what ne says IS his love
for the laoonng man when ne con-
tributed specifically to throwing
5,000lOOO men out Of work?
Branded Fair Weather Friend
Il have watched Senator Robin
sons career as a senator and I can
say to you that he is no friend of
union labor when the going is hard
when the labOring man IS the
underdOg. He wants to be the labor
ing mans fair weather friend"
Cheers greeted Mr.. Tobin's declar-
alton that the President wants you
to retire Senator Robinson and send
Sherman Minton to the senate"
Mr.. Powell spoke briefly, but glow
ingly Of Senator Wagner's manifold
attainments.
Some men achieve national and
international fame when they go
to the United States senate" Mr..
Powell said. Such a man is Sena-
tor Wagner. Others become merely
logrolling nonentities"
The crowd laughed when Mr..
Powell added. Il need not tell you to
whom am referring by that, but
the people of Indiana will remedy
it next Tuesday"
New Deal Paramount Issue
"Tne paramount issue in this
election is the New Deal, whose ban
ner is being carried Dy President
Roosevelt" Senator Wagner de-
clared.
For all those who appreciate the
services being rendered the Amer
lean people, there is but one choice"
= continued, and that is. through
the election of Sherman MintOn and
the entire Democratic ticket, to sup
port the peerless leader and inspired
party that brought the New Deal
into American life.
What did our people lack between
1929 and 1888 which made them
powerless to prevent the ever-wid-
ening spread of misery and social
disintegreation. Then, as today, the
wealth and manpOwer of our ma
ton were here. Then, as today, the
essential courage and faith of our
common people never were quenched.
One thing alone was lacking-vision,
daring and intelligence had fled
from the Republican leadership
which then was entrusted with the
management of our national govern
ment.
Democracy Grows in Strength
For so long had they served the
powerful alone, that they were OBJ
livious of the grim econ mic forces
that were crushing the life and ex-
tinguishing the hope of the aver
age man. When the cries Of an
guish and poverty, rising from
billions of'American homes, finally
penetrated to the inner corridors of
Republican Washington, the recep-
ton was cold, timid and evasive.
During four long years of inaction,
mems hopes trembled, their very
lives hung in the balance.
But during these perilouS times,
the spirit of Democracy was grow
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-10-31
Ren-Hnr to Hold Dance

Members of Arrius court, Ben-Hur
Life Association, will give Hallow-
cen costume dance tonight in
the Modern Woodmen'S hall, 322
East New York street. Prizes will be
awarded winning costumes, accord
ing to Sidney Book, entertainment
| committee chairman.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-10-31
Kern by Seven Grand,
Says Romping Psychic
Six-Year-Old Second Sight Prodigy Also Predicts
Mintons Election, Kidnaper's Capture
BY Upton BLISH
Times staff Writer

POSITIVE prediction that Superior Judge John Kern would
n mayoay election by plurality grand"
Mele described
doing of the psychic
prodges record
haired lad who seemed pretty HUSKY for his
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-10-31
$4,000 HEAR
SEN. WAGNER
FLAY C. 0. P.
New Yorker Urges Election
of Mint0n; Parade
Features Rally.

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-05-17

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 be bound over to the next term of superior court, which will be held Sn June. Should he be bound over, the suspect will be transferred to New Haven jail until he faces trial zn superior court.
 The finding by Coroner John T. Monzani yesterday ended almost n month of uncertainty for Benson and brought to q head the charges that he must face. Found crim- inally negligent by the coroner af. ter more than 20 witnesses had been questioned. Benson's fate Is now in the hands of the state. . Defense for Benson " The coroner's finding empha- sized one point that 1t was report cd might be used as defense for Benson, when 1t made 1t clear that on the day on which the Rowland boy was killed, tho wind was blow ing the smoke away from the fire in the gutter into the lawn and not onto the street. It had been aaid that one of Benson's claims, should he admit on the stand that he was on Columbia boulevard. would be that the smoke from sev- eral piles of burning leaves made 1t extremely difficult to see clearly on the boulevard.
 . Still unable to raise the $5,000 Bond set for his release, Benson will be held at police headquarters till his hearing Monday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-05-17
TROUBLE ABOUT
 GERMAN VESSEL
Anti-Nazi Demonstration in B0stOn-POlice and
 Federals on Guard

Boston, May 17.-(UP).-Bosto police, federal agents and marines have made elaborate preparations to guard against any violent turn In an anti-Nazi demonstratioE planned by 30 organizations out- side the navy yard late today as protest against presence of the German cruiser Karlsruhe. The plan to parade, dis. play banners attacking the Hit. Ter government, listen to ad. dresses, and shout derisively in the direction of the anchored cruiser, week-long guest of the city and the navy yard.
 Possibility of a factional clash among Harvard students was most feared by the law authorities. The Harvard chapter of the National Student League plans to be among the 30 demonstrating groups. But student military officers at Harvard, on their own initiative, have warn- ed that they will attempt by force if necessary to keep the radical undergraduates from the scene. Four officers of the Karlsruhe's crew were entertained at Lowell House at Harvard Tuesday night. and a group of student military ofiiceds have been credited with forestalling a hostile show against the Germans.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-05-17
BABY CAMPAIGN
 OF MUSSOLINI IS GOING FORWARD
Nuptial Insurance Policy Has Been Endorsed By
 the Premier

Rome, May f7.--(UP)--Premier Benito Mussolini gave his cam. paign for moro Italian babies an- other push today by bostowing SD. proval on "nuptial insurance policy" plan which is going to make things bottor for couples that acquire half Q dozen children. Tho idea is in line with the fascist program for m increased birth. rate. Tho National Insurance In. stitute camo forward to throw tho weight of its huge organization in favor of the campaign for more babies.
 Tho "nuptial policy" is offered to young married couples at the time of their marriage and very favor- able conditions. The company valves payment of tho first threo months premiums and offers Q Special nuptial prlzer to those poiicy-hoiders who havo six living children born after the celebration of their wedding. Tn this case, there is also the further advantage to the insured couple of the imme- diate payment of the sum duo un- der the policy after tho birth of the sixth child instead of after 25 years of matrimony.
 Couples who do not have six children receive the total sum of the insurance on their silver wed- ding anniversary or on the death of the husband. Tho policy is en. trusted to parish priest celebrating tho marriage, who hands 1t to the newlyweds after the ceremony, to- gether with a book published by the Eucharistic League of Milan containing precepts and councils for matrimony and Q copy of Pope Plus xI's famous encyclical on marriage, "Casti Connubii,"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-05-17
Joseph Healey Was Victim or Beating
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Foley began the investigation for Hhe police department. They wis. ted the scene of the assault, near e4 Canal street, and visited the Chatfieid avenue place where Heaiey had been making his home. He had not been living with his family recently.
 s- The case was turned over off. cialiy this morning to Coroner John T. Monzani. after m autopsy had been performed by Dr Edward Kirschbaum. medical examiner. The police Investigation prom. ased to move ahead in several dif. xerent circles, as what are believed 10 be important clues presented fhomseives. Arrests in tho case were expected late this afternoon or early tonight.
 The beating was probably ad- ministerod with a heavy, blunt in- etrument. Medical Examiner Dr 1<irschbaums said, possibly piece of pipe, q lead weight or some Nuch instrument. Brutally battered And beaten, Healey underwent ter. Eific punishment before his at- 4acker or attackers fled.
 = He suffered q multiple fracture of the skull, hemorrhages of tho Brain, tho spine and about the ribs, multiple cuts, bruises, lacerations and abrasions of the face, head, .kEees. hands and arms.
 ~e Dr Kirschbaum characterized the skull fracture as the most fevcre he had ever seen. He dls-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-05-17
PANAMA CANAL
 COULD BE TAKEN
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(Continued from Page 1.) dent Roosevelt May 31, just how impressive the manoeuvres were.
 The fleets passage through the canal, in 47 hours to meet theor- etical enemy which might, for manoeuvre purposes, have been on either side, was one feature of the operations.
 More important from the stand point of war was the great opera. tions of the month-problem 15.
 This had two phases.
 In the first a blue fleet under Admiral J. M. Reeves, conveyed the fleet marine force of 1,200 marines from Quantico, Va, 1,500 miles from the canal to Culebra Island in the Virgins group.
 It was a slow ship convoy, strong in capital ships. It started May 5 and landed its force, which might have been many times its number, May 10.
 It was opposed by the gray fleet Under Rear Admiral Frank H Brumby. The gray fleet was strong in fast, light ships, cruisers, des- troyers, submarines.
 In this connection 1t may be re- membered that the United States and Great Britain have the great est strength in capital ships, while other nations in recent years have specialized in light ships.
 The heavy blue fleet moved re- sistlessly through the water. But 1t was slashed mercilessly by the hornet-like attack of the fast fleet. and it's ships were crippled. theore- ticaily, over and over again. and had to be replaced theoretically by other ships.
 For the duration of tn manoeures the fleet lack only an enemy be- fore it to complete the picture of war. Under q blazing tropical sun it was 90 degrees on deck and as high as 173 degrees in the fire rooms. Decks were darkened al night. Ports were covered and matches closed. When the ships reached an area or rain squalls. exhausted men going off watch dropped to the open decks to sleep. 1 One period of ship censorship last six days.
 One objective of the manoeuvres was to bring the fleet to the zenith of fighting efficiency, and it was agreed today that the objective had been attained. The fleet is ready for what may come. and each of the 10000 odd officers and men knows what the next var will mean.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-05-17

tSVHbiuQCQ AEVAH EaBS AsI increase in. business and the need of larger quarters she removed to the Buckingham building where she carried on business until 1880. Her last association in local bus- mess circles was Q well known ladies wear and gift shop which was located at the corner of Leav- enworth and Grand streets.
 A few years ago Miss Carley re- tired from active business in this city and in company with her sis- ter, Miss Annie Carley, opened the Tavern Rosanne" on North street, Middiebury, which has been suc- cessfully operating since its open- ing.
 Miss Carley was a charter mem- ber of the Quota club and took an active interest and tended great amount of support to any of tho functions sponsored by the organ ization. She was also distinguished in that she was the first woman member of the Waterbury Cham- berL of Commerce. Miss Carley was 6 woman of high culture, ar- tistic taste and refinement and her business ability was an outstand- ing factor in securing for her the high mark of success which she attained and the esteem in which she was held by her many business associates and friends.
 Miss Carley is survived by one sister, Miss Annie l.. Carley.
 The funeral will be held on Sat- urday afternoon from the homo on North street. Middlebury, at q time to be announced later. Burial will be in the family plot in Mid- dlebury cemetery. The Tavern Rosanne will be closed until Mon- day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-05-17
Roosevelt Approves
 Buddy Poppy Sale
Proceeds to Be Used For V. F. w. National Home FOI
 Vets Widows and Orphans in Michigan

Every orphan deserves . chance for happiness equal to that enjoyed by the average American child. This opportunity 10 given the or. phans of veterans by the V. F. w. national home at Eaton Rapids, Michigan, maintained by the Vet. erans of Foreign Wars of the United States.
 "Proceeds from the annual sale of Buddy Topples make possible tho maintenance of this orphanage. Buddy Topples also offer . source of employment and relief for needy and disabled veterans in their home communities. For these two very real reasons, we all should wear Buddy Topples on Me. noriai Day."