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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-11-01

court,
When Judge Geckler asked the
child whom Mr.. Layton is alleged
her great-grandmother, Mrs. Elvia
CumminS, 1915 BrookSide-av, where
to have kidnapped from the home of
she wished to go, Betty Joan rushed
to her mother.
Paul C. Wetter, former municipal
Judge, a defense attorney, objected
to the appointment of L. Russell
Newgent, court referee, as special
prosecutor.
Don't Forget, I'm the Boss"
"Mr. Newgent has not been APP
pointed by Prosecutor Herbert M
Spencer to act in this contempt case,
as the law requires" Mr.. Wetter
said.
Il don't care about that" Judge
Geckler said, I'm going to appoint
Mr.. Newgent as a friend of the
court"
Judge Geckler threatened Louis
Rosenberg, attorney, now under a
contempt citation; Mr.. Wetter and
his brother, Will G. Wetter, with
contempt citations.
After a bitter argument. Judge
Geckler pounded the gavel for
order and said, Don't forget that
I'm the boss here"
Attorneys Question Legality
Defense attorneys questioned the
legality of the hearing, alleging that
a court order was faulty.
I'm going to overrule any offer
to attack the order" the judge said.
After Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence
Nichols, managers of a hotel at 139
N. DelaWare-St, denied that Mr..
Layton brought Betty Joan there.
Judge Geckler said he would ask
for a grand jury investigation of the
child'S disappearance.
Benjamin C. Reed, court investi-
gator was named guardian ad litum
for the child, and Frank MARITIME
was chosen as special judge to hear
a child neglect charge against Lay
ton.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-11-01
COLD WEATHER
is DUE TONIGHT
Mercury Expected to Go to
28; Quake Is Felt
Locally.

In the path of the backlash Of
the cold wave that has spread over
the West, Indianapolis tonight is
expected to feel a severe drop in
temperatures.
The mercury slipped four de-
greeS from 6 until noon, hating at
so. Another skid to % is antici-
pated tonight.
Meanwhile, Helena. Mont, the
coolest place in America, enjoyed
some relief from its below zero
weather when the mercury regis
tered degrees above today.
Even with the years first cold
wave on the way, the weather di-
vided prominence with an earth
quake last night that was felt in
Indiana and indianapolis.
Distinct shocks were felt FIT.
Wayne and Kokomo, and son In
dianapolis citizens reporteGt. ley
felt a temblor about midnig ~,
Seismologists say the quake, %Heh
was much more distinct in tn, east,
probably originated in large quit
along the st. Lawrence River {it.ch
is described as the second most &C
tive fault in the Western Henri
sphere.
They also said that the quake
apparently did not disturb either of
Indianas major faults, one of which
extends directly under indianapolis.
The approaching unreasonable
cold will be about 10 degrees be-
low normal, a sharp contrast to the
above temperatures of the
last few weeks.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-11-01
STEPHENSON RULING
IS SET FOR NOV. 8
La Porte Judge to Decide
States Plea.
Rn TTnitcd Prcss

BIZ United Press
LA PORTE, Ind, Nov. Ruling
on the states motion to quash D. c..
Stephenson's habeas corpus petition
in La Porte Circuit Court will be
made Nov. 7, Judge Writ Worden
announced today.
There was no indication how the
court would rule
Stephenson, former Indiana XII
KluX Klan dragon and political
leader, is serving a life term in the
state prison.
If the states motion to quash is
denied the way will be open for
presentation of additional evidence,
with Stephenson likely to testify.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-11-01
Only Pixies and Sprites Missing as
City Celebrates HdIL0Ween on Circle

crowd could be crashed by end-run
tactics.
Indians, cowboys, pseudo doctors,
the Invisible Man, padded out por-
trayers of mankind in all shapes and
sizes-and even the Quints-were
present.
David Heiss. Sand Lake, Mich,
probably has dared his last Indian
apolis Halloween crowd. He at
tempted to circle the Monument
with a truckload Of apples and the
Adams of the crowd "had-'em" to
the tune of several boxes before a
police escort could rescue him and
the truck.
All-in-all the downtown crowd was
orderly. with malice depending on
whether one could take 1t.
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Grandma had on grandpa's pa
jamas, heavy underwear inundated
the streets, and contents of linen
closets and old clothes hampers were
dumped into Monument Circle last
night-but there were no pixies or
spriteS.
1t was a Halloween of stubbed
toes and pounded bunionS, as the
citys play spirit walked in merry
go-round on the Circle. IN Illinois
st. and down Westinghouse
The Police and Firemen's band
tried to play dance tunes. The mill
ing crowd tried to dance. Neither
was very successful. The cracking
tumult of noise makers, the shouts
of youths walking convict style
through the mass of dreSSed-up and
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-11-01
FINAL S54,422 GOAL
OF FUND WORKERS
Drive Ends Tonight: Lead
erS Are Hopeful.

Although leaders predicted the
sixteenth annual Community Fund
Campaign may fall $4,000 short of
it's $724 800 goal, workers attempted
to bridge the last gap today. The
drive ends with a final meeting in
the Claypool at els tonight
A total of $26,261 was reported
yesterday.
With 1868, 937 already reported, an
additional $54, 422 must be collected
today if the quota is to be reached.
Campaign leaders have been report
ing pledges as fast as they come in.
Only one of the four major divi-
SionS in the fund organization-the
individual gifts division = had
reached its quota at yesterdays re-
port meeting.
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City with its 100000 population to
isolated cross-road villages, house,
holders ran into the streets in night
clothing
Window panes ratified and some
collapsed, furniture slid across floors,
pictures fell from walls.
Called Surface Shocks"
Scientists quickly announced thtre
was nothing to fear. Some said the
quakes were due to a disturbance
along the Logan Geologic fault ex-
tending south from the st. Law
renee line to Alabama.
Otherse said that in all probable
ity great rock mass on the bed
of the Atlantic some 300 miles OF
the New England coast had coll
lapsed. But all agreed that the
temblors were isolated and not like
ly to be followed by more.
The Rev. Joseph J. Lynch, S. j..
head Of the Physics department Of
Fordham University, said the tenn
blors were surface shocks" which
never did great damage.
Father Lynch and other scientists
said the quakes were not connected
with the long series of temblors that
caused further loss of life and prop
erty damage in Helena, Mont. yes
terday. They were unanimous in
regarding the eastern shocks as
minor and without danger.
Minor Fires Break Out.
But to the millions over the great
area danger seemed real enough
when they were awakened from
sleep by trembling earth. Cracked
walls were reported in Buffalo,
Boston. Toronto Montreal. Roch-
ester, Syracuse, New York City and
smaller places.
Communications were disrupted
in many sections and minor fires
broke out in cities and towns.
FrenZied scenes were duplicated
in hundreds OF communities. Peo-
pie were thrown from their beds,
dishes ratified and fell. window
E<S~A%SD NCAAH k'oNAs ShuAlZ,
furniture slid across floors. Police
cars raced through the streets an
swering panicky alarms that build
ings were collapsing.
Damage Is Slight
From the emotional chaos of the
first few minutes. calm emerged and
careful checks showed no deaths
and no injuries and but minor DAM
age.
All of metropolitan Boston was
rocked and the temblors seemed
most severe along the water front.
Guests in the Statler Hotel were
awakened and swamped the desk
clerks with inquiries. The night
clerk in the Finegate Hotel wax
thrown out OF his chair. At Boston
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BULLETIN
Downright 1895 bv United Press)

(Copyright, 1885, by United Press
DENVER, Colo, Nov. Pres
ident Roosevelt expects Gov. ALT.
NJ. Landon of Kansas 70 be his
opponent when he seeks re-elec-
ton in November, 1886, it was
learned here today.
The President indicated as
much, at least indirectly, to five
Colorado Democratic leaders in
the course of his recent cross
country sortie, the United Press
was told by usually reliable
source.
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SHERIFF RAY, SICK.
CONDUCTS SHAKEUP
SuSpendS Seven, Fires One,
Denotes Markey.

Chief Jailer Charles Marley was
denoted today by Sheriff Ray as he
conducted a shakeup from his sick
bed.
He also suspended seven deputy
sheriffs. Another resigned and a
ninth was fired.
Deputy Lawrence Turner replaced
Charles Markey as chief jailer and
Deputy Marley became night turn
key. Deputy Ralph Greene was
fired anG Deputy Ernest Metcalf was
suspended for 80 days, with no pay,
for negligence.
Deputies Orville Bray, Paul Gary,
Mike Lane, Roscoe Bredell, Charles
McAllister, Gilbert Thomas and
Fred Cretors were suspended for
three days each, with no pay, for
negligence. Deputy Cretors re-
signed.
Sheriff Rays condition is reported
as better.
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dressed down celebrants, hampered
band and dancers.
Two white-haired septenarians,
creaking at the knees, cupped ears
to hear the far-of dance music
Then, as a crowd circled around,
they gave an imitation of Turkey
in the Straw" to the yells Of Go
to it, Grandma"
The wallflowers. unmasked and
looking supercilious at their gal
livanting neighbors, were in the ma
jority. They damned curbs and
squatted on perches on the monu-
ment to criticise Of crowd at the
jewellers.
The feminine influence in garb
ran the gamut.
And if any one was in a hurry
to call a doctor or catch train the
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-11-01
Judges Sue for Pay

Three suits were filed today ask
ing Circuit Court to mandate the
County Council to pay $51, 029 in
back salaries alleged to be due
Marion County judges, bailiffs and
court reporters.
Action is brought On the theory
the law permits judges to fix SAL
aries and gives the council no re-
course except to appropriate funds.
AS the result of salary reductions
made by the council, the auditor
has been paying salaries fixed by
the judges for nine months of the
year and nothing for the balance
Of the year.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-11-01
King Breaks Silence
By United Press

bV tNTTtU IFtNS
ROME, Nov. liking Victor En-
manuel broke long silence today
to assert the justice and necessity
of Italy's war on Ethiopia. Thus
he refuted reports that he dis
agreed with Premier Benito Musso-
lini on war policy
In speech at the new Univer-
sity OF Rome, where he received an
honorary doctorate in literature, the
king said
1T is not without significance that
this fortress Of thought opens its
halls for noble and severe studies
while my country is engaged in an
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ENGINEERS DUE HERE
TO STUDY ELEVATION
Mayor Kern Makes Announcement
On Return From Washington

Col. George Babcock. assistant
regional director Of WPA under
Wayne Coy. and staff of engineers
are scheduled to arrive here this
afternoon for an inspection of pro-
posed track elevation project.
Mayor Kern announced this today
on his return from Washington,
where he conferred with President
Roosevelt and Harry L. Hopkins in
reference to Federal aid for the
project.
L had feeling when I went to
Washington that the project had
been showed into a dusty file" the
Mayor said. L believe I was able
TO resurrect the idea in the con-
ferenceS I had there.
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(Other Details Page 81
Offices
committee named Ralph Gregg
advocate John Ruddk accountant
national treasurer
A. national who held both
aduant, said
instead of not termed
"Shakeup' officials
Ruddck officer and Mr. Gregg district
w. reelected national historian
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-11-01
FUNDS LACKING FOR
STREET IMPROVEMENT
Works Board Abandons Project on
w. Washington-s

The Works Board today definitely
abandoned hope of receiving $3.50
900 in Federal funds for straighten-
ing the hairpin turn on w. Wash
ington-st near the Rockville I'd
junction.
Inability to obtain funds to apply
toward purchase of rights-of-way
between 5000 and 5000 w. Washing
ton-st prompted Hubert S. Riley,
board president. to announce that
the city would be unable to under
take the project.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-11-01
THREE BODIES FOUND
IN CAR AT CLEVELAND

Man, Woman and Child Believed to
Have Entered Suicide Pact.
By United Press
CLEVELAND, Nov. IA man,
woman and 13-yearold child were
found dead in closed car here to-
day in what police said was a
suicide pact.
Police found a 20-foot section of
hose leading from the exhaust pipe
into the car.
The man was about 40 years old
and the woman about SO.
The car was parked in the rear
of night club in one of the bust
est sections of the city.
A drivers license found in the car
was issued to T. E. Davis, Phoenix,
Ariz. The same name was on card
in the woman's purse, police said.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-11-01
Thousands Panic-Stricken as Four Distinct
Tembors Shake Area; Shocks Are
Conferred in Nipissing District.
All Large Metropolitan Centers Affected;
One of Harvard Seismographs Is Crippled
During Earth Disturbance.

NEW YORK, Nov. 1. = The earth shook beneath II
states and all of eastern Canada early today routing
thousands from their beds panic but causing little damage
All cities of eastern America, where upward OF
2O000O00 humans live in close proxmity-New York Chi
Boston, Toronto, Philadelphia Pittsburgh Washington
Montreal and far west ndianaposfe three
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-11-01
MakaIe Reported Taken

LONDON, Nov. 1.-The EXCHANGE
Telegraph Adds Ababa correspond
ent said today that unofficial re-
ports said the Italian northern
army occupied Makale, its next OBJ
jectiye, at dawn.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-11-01
MRS. ELLA SLITH DEAD
Widow of Pioneer City Business
Man Passes at SO.

Mrs. Ella E. Slith, widow of Henry
Sith, pioneer indianapolis bust
ness man, died today at the home
Of daughter, Mrs. Charles D.
Bracket, 1923 E. Fall Creek-blvd.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs.
Bracket, Mrs. Frank F. Brandt,
and Mrs. George w. Bauer, and
sister. Miss Lilly Morris. all of In
dianapolis. Mrs. Slith was SO.
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By UHitCd Press
HYDE PARK, \. V, Nov, l.

By United Press
HYDE PARK, \. Y. Nov. l.
President Roosevelt was awak-
ened early today by earthquake
shocks that shook his Duchess
County home.
The Chief Executive said the
shocks lasted for about Is sec
Onds. He added that other per-
sons in the house also were
awakened, that lights suddenly
were switched on and state
troopers on guard at the place
began running around, appar-
emily unaware that the commo-
ton was caused by earth
tremorS.
Asked if he knew immediate
ly what had occurred, the Pres
ident laughingly remarked that
he did after realizing that the
house was going sideways.
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Rug Thief Pleads Guilty

Charles Nellans, one Of band of
alleged rug thieves who robbed
homes Indiana and Illinois homes,
pleaded guilty to burglary today in
Criminal Court and was sentenced
to four years on the Indiana State
Farm.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-11-01
ViG0 LEVY Is SLASHED
S128,153 Saving for Taxpayers Made
by State Board.

A saving of $128,153 for Vigo
County taxpayers was made by the
State Tax Board today when the
county general levy was reduced
from 70 to So cents.
The levy was made on the basis
of total county valuation of SOL
$4,000.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-11-01
ATTORNEY FOR HITCH
TO ASK NEW TRIAL
Ira M. Holmes Will Charge Errors
in Criminal Court Action.

Charging errors in his trial, Ralph
Hitch, former chief deputy sheriff
this Afternoon was to file a motion
for new trial in his embezzlement
case. Hitch is serving 2 to 81
years in the State Prison. The mo-
ton was to be filed in Criminal
Court by Attorney Ira M. Holmes.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-11-01
Girl, 5, Chooses Mother
But Court Refuses Plea
Child, Alleged to Have Been Kidnapped by Father, Made
Ward of Court; Contempt Trial Continued

Robert 26year-old dental
yesterday
defense attorneys,
Although the asked
be
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-11-01
Bank Bandits Get $500

BU THiffd FTcsS
CONNEAUTVILLE. Pa. Nov. l.
Three bandits held up the Farmers
National Bank OF Conneautville to-
day and escaped with $500.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-11-01
EARTHQUAKE ROCKS II EASTERN
STATES, ALL CANADA'S MARITIME
PROVINCES; DAMAGE TOLL SLIGHT
Helena in Grip of Zero
Weather After Latest
TembLOr Kills TU0 Men
Several Reported Injured in Montana City; Scores Are
Homeless and Highways Are Crowded With Autos
Leaving Area; Buildings in Ruins.
BIZ Tnited Press

Mont, Earthquakes, weather
the prolonged Montana.
constitute parts
devastated
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BIZ United Press

ny bHtttU tItht
VATICAN CITY, Nov. An ed
jtorial in tomorroWs issue Of the
Civita Cattolica, regarded generally
as the most authoritative of Roman
Catholic publications, will urge that
Italy be granted mandate over
Ethiopia, it was understood today.
Since its foundation in 1849, Ci-
vita Cattolica's editorials have been
written under the inspiration Of the
popes, and Pope Plus XXI is said
TO read its proofs himself before it
goes to press.
The editorial as written, it was
understood, argues that the League
of Nations ought not to hesitate any
longer to grant Italy a mandate over
Ethiopia if it desires to prevent
serious repercussions in Europe and
perhaps the world,
1t argues that Italy is entitled to
n mandate. if not as a matter of
strict moral justice, because it re-
ceived nothing in the distribution of
mandates among other powers at
the end of the World War.
In its concluding portion the edi-
torial urges Roman Catholics IN
France and Great Britain to seek a
broader understanding of Italys
necessity.
Because OF the publications au-
thority, Of the fact that it is under
the direction of pontifcal college
OF Jesuit fathers, of its intimate as
ISOLATION with the Pope. the edito-
rial was linked at once with the &C
tivities Of MonSignor Luigi Magli-
one, papal Nuncio at Paris
Msgr. Maglione has conferred fire.
quently in past weeks with Premier
Pierre Laval, in turn with ambas-
sailors of major powers. Ethiopia
has Indicated that it might consent
to a mandate under the League;
hence a suggestion for one would
pre-Suppose concessions by Italy
and Ethiopia both.
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Times Index
Falls Dead While Walking

Henry Ziegler, r. R. II, Box 377,
fell dead today while walking in the
400 block N. Arlington-av. He
was 81.
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Two Negroes Killed in Cells

GRETNA, La, Nov. 1.-Two Ne
groes held on charges of assaulting
two white women were shot and
killed in their Jail cells here today
when they tried to escape with the
aid of a gun struggled to them.
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Vatican Publication Due to
Plead for Mandate, Is
Understanding.
MAKALE FALLS, REPORT
Activity on Northern Front
Increases; King Stands
by II DuCe.
THE WAR TODAY
BULLETIN

BULLETIN
By United Press
LONDON, Nov. Wholesale
slaughter Of relatives of the trait
orous Ras GugSa, SOn-in-law of
Emperor Halle SclaSSie, by his fol
lowers in the Tigra province was
reported today by the Exchange
Telegraph correspondent with
Italian forces at Adigrat.
Women and children were in
Cluded in the slaughter, the cor
respondent said. Rss Gugsa, the
story continued, has been notified
that If he is captured, he will be
killed in the manner reserved for
thed in linen coated
with wax and honey and set afir2.
ROME 100 Guards stationed
around British embassy after
snti-EngliSh disorders. Catholic
organ close to Pope urges Italy
be given mandate over Ethiopia.
LONDON-Italian capture of
Makale. key to Adds Ababa, be-
lieved imminent. Exchange Tele-
graph reports it has already
fallen.
GENEVA-Britain and France
agree Italy must accept League
terms. closing door to private
settlement.
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Yeggs Batter Safe; Get SIPS

Yeggs battered the safe of the
Crescent Oil Co., 514 w. Wyoming st,
early today and took S128.
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She had back homem
this fanatic But do 1t?
There telephone her house The street
the night and she had with
which
make the afoot She
a slowing walk when she too
another
nearing Columbus Circle rough
blue aosed
trouble with at asked
looked at her sharply and said
Well, here and We'll take
wherever YOU go"
like Of the but she Just HAD to
climbed started off, Hurredly, she
automatic showed
ampit
Lady" anything baby won't
0 police Wen take Of him, pronto'
This Anti Climax Was Almost Too Much
Kahn-frst her baby In danger,
threatened
SHAMELESS
they pleaded with them to walt out
In all right They agreed
hurried the house 10 ner
peacefully his crthe old safely
his
the house until
the morning.
the oanoses that everything was all
would them TOT INC 0oo
looked sort Of stunned when
out Of one side OF his
sad
God bless US But thanks
anyway Wen be needing before the nights over
Kathryn Because the next day read
by men who got away
a roadster
@-wN userlcs
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aN@nd
ADVENTURES
CLUB
|M@9aN
"Death's Messenger"
BY FLOYD GIBBONS
Famous Headline Hunter.


DUT your bumpers fellow adventures Here's yarn
terrifying that half expect old Doctor u Mancnu
himself to walking into the picture
happen Oriental ncuo Dut
not to South children their home
kath Shine of South Boston
Andhe o all about It.
their evening meal one evening
Kathryn Shine opened the door and
asked her she had any chores
nights lodging
Kathryn told him she didn't have any chores MS race TOOK on
such panied told him she
him for the night
II Was Queer Old Duck They Sheltered.
and he told her to do whatever she
Kathryn prepared him hot meal
70 he almost profusely
they all went Into the
old this Time seemed
himself pretty much at home
thing that Kathryn didn't Ike very mucn
Blu esaid obviously tired.
evening developed that the old something of
especial of kathryns children
IA
repeating again that he
God"
Kathryn disturbed by
drawing him lock the In his
. night.
Kathryn leave She had job that occupied
her midnight morning
Kathryn Gets a Unusual Scare
lying the kitchen
thendt think OF 1t until after she had arrived
a worked
al screamed aloud For
words Messenger
the old repeated assertion that