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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-04-15
A SOCIAL EXPERIMENT

The real story of the gigantic
Tennessee Valley Authority
undertaking is being told today
in The Times.
Page 9 of this issue is de-
voted to the first of the series
of Talcott PoWell's inside story
of IVA. Mr. Powell went into
the area of the IVA and has
returned with one of the most
startling stories of a social ex-
pertinent ever revealed.
The series by MI. Powell is
not secondhand, nor is it based
on publicity. 1t is a series
written by the man who saw
for himself. TURN TO PAGE
9 FOR THE FIRST OF THESE
GREAT STORIES.
With Mr.. Powell's story on
Page 9. Times readers will find
The Times feature page listed
as Page II, opposite the
editorial page.
Tomorrow will be a big day
to many Times readers. Hey
wood Broun will return from
his vacation and his first re-
turn column has something to
say about the Harvard war
demonstration. Don't miss his
after vacation offering.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-04-15
James p. Scott, Mckinney ALIH NeW
Patronage Dispenser for Democrats

different sources and have been un-
able to obtain satisfaction because
no one cared TO undertake re-
sponsibility in an unofficial capacity.
1t is with these problems that Mr..
Scott will deal.
His appointment is viewed as a
triumph for the E. Kirk Mckinney
faction of the party as it was known
when the election of a new chair
mar was contemplated that he
would have the Mckinney group
support.
The new patronage secretary"
only last week was appointed by
Mayor John w. Kern as the city's
representative on the Marion county
liquor license hearing board under
the new excise enforcement setup.
He is president of the trucking
company which bears his name.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-04-15

There had been no complaints
against the leadership of Mrs. Edna
Bingham, county vice-chairman, but
it was felt a man could cope more
successfully with the ever difficult
problem of patronage.
Accordingly. Mrs. Bingham, Henry
o. Goett. and Joseph Mcnamara,
county committee treasurer and sec
rotary. respectively. met and decided
to retain Mr.. Scott ito deal with
problems in connection with the
mems organization of the county
committee"
A letter so informing all Demo-
cratic precinct committeeman was TO
be sent out today under signatures
of the three committee officers.
Since Mr.. Boetcher's resignation,
committeeman have taken their
patronage troubles to a half-dozen
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-04-15
BUDGET IS
REVEALED IN BRITAIN
Favors AdroitIy Distributed
to Poorer Glasses.
By United Press

By United Press
LONDON, April 15.-A balanced
budget with a surplus, lower income
taxes for the sm~all-salaried worker
and restoration of pay cuts to all
government employees, including de-
Tense forces, was announced to the
House of Commons today by Neville
Chamberlain. chancellor of the ex-
chequer, in the budget for 1935-1936.
He also reduced the tax on
cheaper theater seats, vitality affect
ing the movies.
1t was a mastery budget, cal
culated to bring joy to the hearts
of millions of voters-and there is
a general election coming next
year. The adroit chancellor dis
tributed virtually all his favors to
the poorer sections of the commu-
nifty.
Chamberlain's speech was buoy
ant, contrasting to the gloom and
anxiety of recent years. He electri-
fed the house by declaring Britain
has recovered 80 per cent of her
prosperity"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-04-15

James P. Scott, Twentieth Ward
chairman, has been named patron
age secretary" of the Democratic
county committee. it was learned to-
day, in order to avert the calling OF
an election to elect a new county
chairman.
Mr.. Scott was not given the title
of patronage secretary" but his
connection with the county commit
tee will be just that. Previous to a
meeting of the county committee
officers Friday night, Democratic
leaders had contemplated election of
a chairman to succeed Walter Beet
cher. resigned.
The names of Mr.. Scott. Frank
Mckinney. county treasurer-elect.
and Hendricks Kenworthy. Ninth
Ward chairman, were under con-
sideration.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-04-15
France Files Protest
Copyright. 1885 by United Press

Copyright. 1885 by United Press
GENEVA, April 15-Germany's
violation of the Versailles Treaty
was put before the League of Ma
tions council today at a meeting CAL
culated to test the leagues author
ity and prestige.
France called the meeting. She
seeks a declaration against treaty
violations in general and action to
punish promptly and severely, by
economic, financial and commercial
measures, future treaty violations.
France has the backing of Great
Britain and Italy, though they are
not parties to her protest against
Germany's compulsory army service
law and her Inauguration of a mill
tary air force.
Fresh from Stresa, the British,
French and Italian council delegates
began conferences as soon as they
arrived to find the sentiment of
delegates generally on their pro-
gram,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-04-15
GIBSON COURTHOUSE Is
SWEPT BY $4,000 FIRE

Blaze RACES for Two Hours at
Princeton; Records Saved.
By THifed Press
PRINCETON, Ind. April 15.-Fire
ragged through the Gibson County
courthouse for two hours today,
causing damage estimated at SIC. 5000.
The blaze was brought under con-
troll after the arrival of two Evans
vile pumper trucks with ladders
long enough to reach the top of the
building. The fire started in the
wooden belfry. apparently from de-
fective wiring.
Virtually all the records and fur
niture we're saved. The courthouse.
a brick and stone structure, was
built in 1884.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-04-15
POST TO AWAIT
NEW EQUIPMENT
Speed Filler Forced Down
at Lafayette on Rec
ord Attempt.
BIZ United Press

~
LAFAYETTE, Ind, April IS
Plans of Wiley Post to cross the
United States through the strato-
sphere will be abandoned until he
obtains new equipment, ne an
nounced today.
Post was forced down at the
university airport here yesterday by
supercharger trouble in his mono
plane Winnie Mae. 1t was the third
unsuccessful attempt he had made
to fly through the stratosphere from
California to New York.
I'm getting tired of making emer-
gency landings without landing
gear" he said today as he rested
at a Lafayette hotel.
81 have no intention Of abandon
ing my stratosphere plans. but I
don't think I will try again with
my present equipment.
He plans to stay here until the
landing gear. which he dropped from
the plane to lessen wind resistance,
after her take-off, can be brought
from Burbank.
A defective clutch on a super
charger, Post said, forced him out
of the stratoSphere somewhere be-
tween Chicago and Cincinnati. He
turned back, intending to land in
Chicago. but halted at Lafayette.
The fier was in frankly bad temp
er when he stepped from the pug
nosed Winnie Mae after a success
full landing on skids which did duty
for the landing gear dropped after
his takeof at Burbank.
I'm sick as a horse" he COM
planned. Il don't want to answer
questions"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-04-15
STABBING OF YOUTH
PR0BED BY DETECTIVES
20 Year-OId Victim at Point Of
Death in City Hospital.

With Oscar Reiger, 20, Of $40
Prospect-st, near death today in
City Hospital, detectives were in
vestigating strange circumstances
surrounding his stabbing.
Mr.. Reiger was found early yes
terday lying in a bed at his home
suffering from a knife wound in
his abdomen. Although he said he
was stabbed in a brawl at a beer
tavern at 2614 Brill-st. no one at
the tavern admitted knowledge OF
the affair.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-04-15
TIRE STRIKE THREAT
is ENDED BY TRUCE
Union Members Dissatisfied
With Agreement.
BIZ United Press


AKRON. o., April 15.-Tension
caused by a threatened strike in the
tire and rubber industry here was
eased today after employees of the
three factories reached a truce
agreement with their employers.
The union workers. although not
entirely satisfied with the agree
ment, nevertheless believed it paved
the way for true collective bargain
ing" in the future. The agreement
provided that the companies-Good-
rich, Firestone and Goodyear-open
negotiations with representatives of
the United Rubber Workers Union
pending a ruling by the courts on
the legality of employe elections
ordered by the National Labor Rela-
tons Board.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-04-15
Dust Hats Trains

- ffftfN hNH
KANSAS CITY, Mo. April Is
Sitting and killing dust storms swept
portions of five states today.
They were the newest in a series
Of destructive storms which have
smothered the wheat country of
Western Kansas, Eastern Colorado,
The Texas and Oklahoma Pan
handles and Eastern New Mexico
Since February.
The worst affected area today ex-
tended from Central Kansas west
and southwest. Dust was carried
by northwest winds ranging up to
SO miles an hour in velocity.
Dust clouds also billowed east
ward into Missouri. Southern Ne
braska and Iowa reported dust.
Trains Cancel Schedules
A United Press correspondent at
Hutchinson, KaS., reported:
"A black funnel whirled in from
the west. The storm struck with
unusual force. In five minutes it
was so black that motorists had to
NNt blitli AAtdhlAbAAtos humans AOhAo
not stand in the singing blast"
Airplanes were forced to travel at
10000 feet to avoid the dust. Albu-
uuerque was the first open" air.
port west of Kansas City. Others
reported no visibility and no CELL
ing.
Santa Fe trains through western
Kansas Cancelled schedules. The
inhabitants were marooned in sealed
homes. Schools were ordered closed
unit the storm ahated.
Amarillo and other Texas Pan
handle cities were Smothered. The
bust will cover all of Texas today.
the government weather bureau
said.
Cold Wave Is Forecast
Between Felt, Okla. and Clayton,
N. NJ, a United Press staff CORE
spondent lost a race with a dust
storm. The storm in striking felt
"hke a Shovelful of dirt thrown in
our faces he reported.
Accompanying the winds that
swept the fve-state region were
lower temperatures. A cold wav
was forecast generally.
Arizonas today awaited a brisk
southeast wind. promised by the
weather bureau, to carry away the
blanket of dust that has hung yer
the state since Friday.
MeteorologistS said the dust would
remain in the atmosphere for two
days more and then be swept away
by the s~outheaSter. Meanwhile an
"air wall prevented the dust from
rolling into California because Of a
continued low pressure area along
the Pacific coast.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-04-15
NaZiS Rebuff Swiss
Tnited Press

bV UVFFFW TTtNs
BERLIN, April 15.-Switzerland's
demand for the return of Berthold
Jacob. anti-Nazi German kidnapped
on Swiss soil by Nazis and taken into
Germany, was rejected today by the
German government.
The German government in
formed the Swiss legation that Mr..
Jacob would continue to be held in
custody and would be tried in Ger
many. The incident has threat
ened serious complications due to
Switzerland's strong protest.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-04-15
Is ACCUSED IN
Staying OF PARENTS

Collegian Shot Mother, Father,
Burned Them, Is Claim.
By United Press
WOODWARD. Okla, April IS. -
Authorities today charged Russell
Boley, 10, college student, with
numbering his aged parents whose
bodies we're found six weeks ago in
the smouldering ruins of their home
near Mutual.
The youth confessed. police
claim, that after finishing the
chores the evening of Feb. : he
killed mis- mother and father with a
shotgun. Then. according to his
statement, he poured gasoline on
their bodies and set fire to the
house.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-04-15
CHARGE UTILITY SPENT
S83, 1875 IN POLITICS
Federal Trade Commission Receives
Testimony From Examiners.

b. United Press
WASHINGTON, April l5.-The
Federal Trade Commission today re-
ceived testimony purporting to show
that Ohrstrom Utility interests spent
$50. 7S5 in an unsuccessful political
campaign in 1929 and 1880 TO obtain
distribution Of their gas through the
Omaha tNeb1 municipal plant.
which was selling artificial gas.
The assertions were made by John
H. Crabtree and F. X. Patterson.
commission examiners. as the Fed
eral Trade Commission began its IN
uuiry into natural gas companies
after a Six-year investigation of
electric utilities n which it
mended Congress eliminate or dras-
tically regulate holding companies.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-04-15
THREE GERMANS HURT
IN POLAND OUTBREAK

Hundreds of Windows Shattered in
Neustadt Rjoting.
BIZ United Press
NEUSTADT, Polish Corridor, April
15.-Hundreds of windows were
smashed. shots fired and German
speaking citizens assaulted today in
an anti-G German demonstration.
Several hundred persons, led by
the burgomaSter. paraded in a mani
f~estation against the German mi
nority in this part of Poland. Three
Germans gravely injured. The
outbreaks followed meetings at
which the treatment of the Polish
minority in Germany was de-
nounced.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-04-15
GEN. JOHNSON

Starting tomorrow. The
Times will present Gen. Hugh
Johnson's column on Tuesdays.
Thursdays and Saturdays. Due
to transmission difficulties, the
column does not appear today.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-04-15
JUDGE RALPH SMITH
IN CRITICAL CONDITION
Appellate Jurist Suffers Relapse at
Methodist Hospital.

The condition of Appellate Judge
Ralph N. Smith, so, Laporte. was
described as critical at Methodist
Hospital today after he suffered a
relapse over the weekend.
He was stricken with a heart at
tack at Vincennas two weeks ago
and was brought here a week later.
Until the relapse. his condition had
shown steady improvement.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-04-15
4Os Pairs Of Stockings Stolen

Thirty-four dozen pairs OF wom-
ems stockings we're stolen from a
truck driven by Paul Kleppe, ITO
W~eghorst-st, somewhere between
the Real Silk Hosiery Mills and 430
Kentucky-av. late Saturday. The
stockings were valued az $3.50.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-04-15
AERO CLUB TO INSTALL
Louis Schwitzer to Assume Duties
at Dinner Thursday.

Officers will be installed by the
Indianapolis Aero Club at a dinner
dance to be given Thursday at Raw
enswood. Louis Schwitzer is the new
president. Members have been
asked to meet at 7 p. m. at the en-
trance of Broad Ripple Park.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-04-15
ENROLLING OF 10000
Is STARTED BY CCC

Government Distributes First Jobs
Under Relief Program.
By United Press
WASHINGTON, April 15.-The
government today distributed the
first jobs under the s 1880. 900, 900 re-
lief program when the Civilian Con-
servation Corps began enrolling no.
900 recruits.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-04-15

Eugene Murray. %. OF 900 N.
Sherman-dr, faces vehicle taking
charges following his arrest yester-
day as he was alleged 10 have en-
tered q car reported stolen from
William Lively, 1909 E. Ohio-st.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-04-15

day when she was struck at Arsenal
az and New York-St by an auto
driven by Miss Adrean Bouvy, "a,
of 1902 2. North-st.
Ninety-seven traffic violators were
arrested during the weekend.
Capt. Lewis johnson, head of the
police safety division, today called
attention to the responsibility of
pedestrians to use caution in cross
ing streets as a step toward curbing
the list of traffic injuries and
fatalities.
Daniel Webster, "a, of BIT E.
Westfield- blvd, was arrested early
today on charges Of drunken driving
and failure to stop al a prefer
entail street following a collision at
16th-st and Central-av.
Other persons arrested on drunk
en- driving charges ove the week
end were John Lewis, IS, of 934
Chadwick-st; George Koepper, 81,
of 141 Leota-st; Joseph Arnold, Oc-
cidental Hotel; Harold McDaniels,
20, of 3040 N. Sherman-dr, and
Frank H. Johns, 405 N. Rural-st.
Harlan Crouch, AZ, of 401 S. Ar
lington-av, faces five charges as the
result of his arrest yesterday after
a police squad car chased him for
several blocks. He is charged with
vagrancy, speeding, reckless driving,
improper license plates and failure
to have a certificate of title.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bryant Smock. 30
Minker-st, and their four children,
Ralph. II; Charles. 6; Raymond, 10.
and William. 3, received cuts and
bruises yesterday when the auto in
which they were riding was in COL
lision with a car driven by Foley
Shaw, 404 w. Riverside-dr at YER
mont and Lynn-sts. They were sent
to City Hospital.
Paul Blake, 5. of 2314 w. Ray-st,
suffered a broken right arm and
head injuries Saturday when he ran
from behind a parked car and was
struck by an auto driven by Ber-
nard Pace. %. of 1923 Haines-av,
at JoneS-st and Belmont-av.
Cecil Dickey. %. of 625 Langs-
dale av. was injured seriously Satur-
day night when he was struck by
an auto driven by Robert Leamon.
80. of 1917 N. Tremont-av, m the
300 block w. 16th-st. MI. Dickey
suffered head injuries and was sent
to City Hospital. Mr.. Leamon was
not held.
An analysis of the arrests during
the weekend shows that so we're
charged with failure to stop at a
preferential street, II with diSobey-
ing an automatic traffic signal and
eight with drunken driving.
Despite the heavy spring traffic
yesterday there were no accidents
reported in the county outside the
city limits.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-04-15
TAXES NOT PAID ON GR0SSART
PROPERTY, OFFICIAL LISTS SHOW
But Lots Registered in County Auditors
Name Did Not Appear on Lists Advertised
for Sale in 1892.
DRAWS SALARY OF $4,000 A YEAR
High Marion Official Owed S3179O8 in Unpaid
Levies, Interest and Penalties When
Duplicates Filed This Year.

Properties assessed to Charles A.. Grossart, County Audi
tor, did not appear on the list of properties advertised for sale
in 1882 for nonpayment of taxes, The Indianapolis Times dis
closes today following an investigation of official records.
According to the records of the County Treasurer's of
flee, the 1890 taxes, due in 1881, on IA lots in Center town
ship, held in the Auditors name, and on his residence, 5148
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-04-15
KILLS 2 CHILDREN, SELF
Unemployed Man Also Wounds
Wife Seven Times.
By THited Press

By United Press
OMAHA. Neb.. April Isl M.
Foley. 40. today shot and killed his
two children. Betty Lou. s.. and Billy.
10. seriously wounded his wife. Mrs.
Marie Foley. and shot himself to
death. Foley. unemployed. recently
suffered a nervous breakdown. Mrs.
Foley was wounded seven times.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-04-15
Traffic Death List
Reaches A; Girl, 8,
Critically Injured
Child on Way to School Is Struck by Car, Hurled Is Feet;
81 Are Arrested by Police; Pedestrians
Given Warning.

Betty Jean Holt. 3 of 20 w. Vermont-st, vas injured critically to-
day on her way TO School 2 when she was struck by an auto driven by
Charles Bremen. 43. Of 410 Conege-av. at Meridian and Mchigan-stS.
The child was hurled IS feet and was still unconscious upon her arrivS3
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-04-15
T0DAY'S WEATHER

Tomorrow's sunrise, sos a. M;
sunset. 6:24 p. m.
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n. Merldlan-St, were unpaid
when the delinquent tax sale
was held in February, 1882.
The properties were listed on the
record of delinquent lots and lands
on file in the Auditors Office, but
did not appear on the list printed
in two indianapolis newspapers.
Indiana laws relating to delin-
quent taxes in 1882 required the
Auditor to make out and record in
a book a list of lands and lots
returned and remaining delinquent
for taxes :" and also required
the Auditor to cause a copy of such
list" to be posted on the door of the
court house and published in two
newspapers three consecutive weeks
before the sale.
Hundreds of Lots IN List
Property assessed to Frederick G..
Grossart, also delinquent according
to the Treasury records, when the
tax sale was held, did not appear on
the published list printed by the
Indianapolis Commercial. but did
appear in the list published by The
indianapolis Times.
Hundreds of other properties did
appear on the published lists.
Further investigation shows that
properties assessed to Mr.. Grossart
did not appear in the 1884 tax sale
advertising. The sale in that year
was Cancelled by the courts because
the sale had been advertised to be
held on a legal holiday.
However, in 1888, Mr.. Grossart had
placed his 1880 and 1881 tax de-
linquencies under the moratorium
plan adopted by the 1888 General
Assembly.
Draws $4,000 Salary
Meanwhile Auditor G~rossart con-
tinued to draw his official salary.
which now is fixed by law at $4,000
a year.
The descriptions of the properties
assessed to MI. Grossart and which
did not appear in the 1892 adver-
Using, were Of the "a lots in the
Grossart subdivision, 1. c. r. r.
Co.'S addition, in Center Township.
and the Grossart home, assessed to
Mr.. Grossart and his wife.
According to records Of the Coun-
ty Treasurer, Mr.. Grossart owed tha
county S3,179O8 of unpaid taxes, in
terest and penalties, when the cur
rent tax duplicates were filed this
year. This figure might be subject
to reduction Of the taxes on seven
Of the IA Center Township lots
decided in December, 1888, by Mr..
Grossart to Mark R. Gray.
Extension of the tax delinquency
moratorium and enactment of addi-
tlonal laws preventing ak sales in
1882 prevented a sale Of lands for
tax non-payment this year.
Record Arranged Alphabetically
The record of delinquent lots and
lands, on file in Mr.. Grossart's
Office, is arranged alphabetically.
On this record the Grossart prop
critics are shown in their proper
position.
Preceding the description Of the
Grossart properties were shown the
names Of Louis E. and Emma Gross,
owners Of property in the McCarty
division, Center Township.
F0llOwinr tho Groccor+ a~ovo~tfo~
on the original record, the James
Of Fred w. and Alvina Grossman,
Garfield Park property. appear.
In the advertised lists, Auditor
Grossart's property did not appear
between the Gross and Grossman
descriptions. and a check of The en-
tire list shows that it did not appear
elsewhere therein
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-04-15

az 0AbE L1OCBAANis
Mr.. Bremen, who was arrested on
vagrancy charges, took the child to
the hospital and reported the acct
dent himself. The child was UNI
identified for some time, until her
mother, Mrs. EIla M. Tipps, called
police to say mat her daughter was
missing.
The third fatality since the police
safety driving campaign started
April : occurred yesterday when Ray
HALEY, los Hancock-st, died as the
result of injuries suffered Saturday
when he stepped into the path of
an auto driven by Mrs. Helen Muir
ply, Sc. Brazil. He was the forty
fourth victim of fatal accidents in
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Times Index
Albert ]. SeIigman Dead

BY Cntte1 Press
NEW YORK, April 15.-A1bert J..
Seligman, rs, retired banker and
mine operator. died yesterday after
a short illness. Funeral services
will be tomorrow.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-04-15

Marion County This year.
Mrs. Anna Maulick, SO,
of sos N. Oxford-st, died
Saturday afternoon at st.
Vincent'S Hospital from
injuries suffered Thurs