The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-04-25
Report Conference Held


statement on that later.
Report Conference Held
Asked If vote of precinct COM
mitteemen, taken by the county
central committee on all Demo-
cratic races, would affect any ac-
ton by the central committee in
fayoring Sheriff Ray and whether
it had anything to do with Mr..
Showers withdrawal he said, Il
have noting to say now"
It was reported in political circles
that it was after midnight confer
ence of party leaders that the an
nouncement of Mr.. Showers with
drawal was made.
Mayor Kern and Mr.. Boetcher
denied reports. of the conference.
1t was also reported that Mr..
Shower was called from his bed to
write mis- resignation.
Nothing to It"-Kern
There is nothing to that" de-
clared Mayor Kern.
Mayor Kern refused to say
whether Mr.. Shower, former street
commissioner, would be restored to
his former position. Mr.. Shower re-
signed to enter the sheriffs race.
Fred Eisenhut, his assistant, was
named as street commissioner.
THAT is another matter I can not
discuss at this time" said Mayor
Kern.
Mr.. Shower had previously been
given the unqualified support of
the organization" according to a
statement of Mr.. Boetcher at the
time he entered the sheriff's race.
Denies Statement Made
Chairman Boetcher today denied
making the statement of organiza-
ton support for Shower.
reports were current that the
Shower withdrawal from the race
and the wholesale oral attack of
Sheriff Ray also would result in an
attempt to gain party harmony
through the withdrawal of Miss
Hannah Noone from the race for
county treasurer.
Miss Noone is opposed by Frank
Mckinney, incumbent county treas
urer. Mr.. Mckinney is said to have
the support of the County Central
Committee and Mr.. Boetcher, as well
as organization workers.
Miss Noone denied today that she
would withdraw from the race.
I am in the race to stay and I'm
going to WIN" the Center Township
trustee said.
City Hall in Furor
Sheriff Ray declared, following
his demand for Chief Morrissey's
resignation, that he would have
"eX-servicemen as watchers at the
polls in the primary"
Il want to insure every candi-
date fair vote count" said Sheriff
Ray as he added a charge of re-
ports received of possible ballot
frauds"
The withdrawal of Mr.. Shower
created a Juror in city hall and
Marion County Courthouse offices.
Some politicians saw in the move
an effort to restore harmony in the
party while others saw in it the
possibility of deal in which one
organization candidate, opposed by
clique in the party, might be kept
of the organization slate as a trade
Tor the withdraway of Mr.. Showers
name.
Charged Double Cross"
The former street commissioner
entered The sheriff's race Just a few
minutes before the filing time of
candidatS closed
AT the time of his entrance in the
race the organization was supposed
to be in support of Sheriff Ray.
Sheriff Ray charged that a last
minute meeting was held and that
county Democratic leaders urged Mr..
Shower to enter the race because one
of the sheriff's deputies filed for
precinct committeeman.
Sheriff Ray charged the organ
ization leaders with failing to keep
their word with him and permitting
him to run unoppoSed.
The legal date for withdrawing
Mr.. Showers name from the ballot
has passed and the official ballots
have been printed. 1t is said that
his name will remain on the ballot
Shower Makes Statement
A few politicians see in the move
an effort to let Sheriff Ray open up
his attack on Chief Morrissey and
that one the "Sub-rosa" friends of
Mr.. Shower may attempt to win
with him regardless of his with
drawal.
A statement attributed to Mr..
Shower follow:
I'm seeking the Office of sheriff of
Marion County I was anxious to
realize an ambition that I've had
for several years. I did not, how
ever, enter the present race until
many of my friends signing my Pc
tition from various wards and town.
ships urged me to do so. I had
hoped to obtain the Endorsement of
the Marion County Democratic
committee. Being unable to secure
the Endorsement of the Democratic
organization and being adverse to
conducting campaign as an anti
organization candidate I am asking
my friends to cease their efforts in
my behalf. I am taking this action
in an effort to promote party har-
mony and to insure complete Dem
ocratic success in the coming gen.
eral election"