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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-18
WAR PROBERS HINT
AT BIG ARMS CRAFT
Brazilian RevoIters Called
Losers in Deals.
By United Press

By CHited Press
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18.-Senate
munitions investigators charged
today that large part of 81 lis 900
deposited in New York for arms puc-
chases for Brazilian revolutionists in
1882 passed into the hands of IAN
association of grafters."
William P. Brown, New York ex-
porter'S agent and admittedly the
'pay-off" man for the group sup
posedly aiding the revoiutionists,
testified that the record makes it
appear" that some members of the
gun-purchasing ring pocketed fat
commissions built up through fic-
titious invoices.
On one occasion. Mr. Brown said
he paid S49,0 600 for 100 machine
guns which the United States Army
had sold as junk for $3.50
II was disguised with the whole
business" said Mr.. Brown. who ad :
mitted he adopted the alias of
Harry K. Smith" during the ne
gotiations.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-18
B0rah, Norris See IVA
Ruling as Great Victory
Decision of Tribunal |,
Received Here With
High Praise.

indianapolis persons in public life
today we're cautious about COM
menting on the Supreme Courts
decision validating the IVA.
Out of approximately so called by
The indianapolis Illness, only a
comparatively small number would
express an opinion.
Those agreeing with the decision
were less reticent about saying so
than those who disagreed.
Mrs. Clarence MerrelI, League of
Women Voters-"Nine years ago en-
gineers set out plan for develop
ment of power and industries in the
Tennessee Valley Identical with the
plan that has been taking physical
shape under IVA. Undoubtedly it
was, in the language of Chief
Justice Hughes, adopted in the
public interest as distinguished from
private or personal ends" We are
gratified by the decision of the court
in upholding the law. It's effect in
improving social conditions in the
Tennessee Valley undoubtedly Fwill
be great.
Atty. Gen. Philip Lutz Jr.-I have
not read the full text of Chief
Justice Hughes opinion, but 1
gather from the newspaper reports
that the only question decided was
the one before the court holding
valid the right of IVA to purchase
the transmission line of the Ala
bama Power Co.
This carries with it a finding of
constitutionality on the right of
IVA to sell surplus power. This
undoubtedly is a great victory for
the government and is a straw
which indicates to me the consti-
nationality of the entire IVA pro-
gram. This means lower power
rates to consumers through the
country and especially in Indiana.
Fred Bates Johnson, Attorney for
indianapolis Power and Light Co.
would prefer to read the decision
before commenting.
Paul C. Wetter, President Indian
apolis Federation of Community
Civic Clubs-The federation has
been a sponsor for municipalities
and for the last two years has &C
lively engaged in fostering munic-
ipal ownership. We feel the SUI
preme Court decision is a step in
the right direction.
James E. Deery. City Corporation
COUNSEL am glad to hear that the
Supreme Court upheld IVA. BY US
ing this project as yardstick, all
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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-18
PIERCE-J0SEPH VERDICT
IN QUINNETTE Staying
MAY BE GIVEN TONIGHT
ACquittaI of One Suspect Is
Demanded as Case
Nears Jury.
HAD NO GUN, IS PLEA
Suspects Did Not Know
Visitors Were Detectives,
Lawyer Says.
BY JERRY SHERIDAN
Times staff Writer

GREENFIELD, Ind, Feb.
ia plea that Donald
Joseph be acquitted and Paul
Pierce found guilty of in
voluntary manslaughter was
presented to a Hancock Cir
cult Court jury this afternoon.
The case of the two Indianapolis
gunner charged with the murder
OF Detective Orville Quinnette in a
gun battle Dec. in the Hazel Dell
Apartment, indianapolis, is ex-
pected to reach the jury this aft
ernoon. A verdict may come to-
night
If you have reason to believe
Pierce shot Quinnette in self-de-
tense, return verdict of involun-
tary manSlaughter Joseph did not
have a gun and should be &C.
quilted" Defense Attorney William
G. Ewing said in his address to the
jury.
Defense Closes Unexpectedly
Deputy Prosecutors James A.
Watson and Henry o. Goett were to
make their closing arguments this
afternoon.
The defense rested its case I'M
expectedly today after two witnesses
failed to appear.
Testimony of Detective Russell
Chatham, Quinnette's partner in
the raid, was attacked by Mr.. Ewing.
What would you do if two UNI
identified men came to your door
with drawn pistols?" he asked the
jury. I'D think Chatham was o
soda fountain jerker."
Detectives Are Criticised
Dramatically holding before the
jury the clothing of the slain de-
tective, Mr.. Ewing asked, Where
do you see the badge with which
Quinnette is supposed to have
identified himself?"
He charged that Detectives Quin-
nette and Chatham had not gone
to the apartment to arrest Pierce
and Joseph, but were probably
loafing around to put in time"
Circuit Judge Arthur VanDuyn
pointed out to attorneys during a
recess of the jury that the jury
could fix a lesser penalty than the
indictment called for under a new
act
Admitting practically everything
contained in their confessions ex-
cepting who fired the first shot in
the fatal battle at the apartment,
Pierce and Joseph spent most of
yesterday on the stand.
Both charged that Quinnette and
Chatham failed to identify them
selves as detectives. Joseph, first
witness called by the defense. testi-
fed in muf1ed, nearly inaudible
tones. He denied that he had a
gun and said he believed Pierce
and Quinnette fired simultaneously.
In contrast, Pierce answered
questions in loud, unhesitating
voice. He told virtually the same
story as his pal
Identifying guns placed in evil
dence, he said of nickel-plated 3D.
caliber revolver:
The last time saw this gun was
when I shot Detective Ouinnette."
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-18
SENATE VOTES
ON NEUTRALITY
Proposal for Permanent
Program Defeated.
BIZ United Press

By United Press
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18.-The
Senate today rejected proposal
that Congress work out perman-
ent neutrality program at this SEES
sion instead of extending the pres
ent temporary law until May l, 1887.
The vote was 81 to Is.
An amendment by Senator Ben
nett Champ Clark Cd, Mo- pro-
viding for a three month extension
with the understanding that the
time be used to formulate a per-
manent policy was defeated.
He proposed that the extension
be until June 1, 1886
Clark's proposal had the support
of stringent neutrality advocates,
including Chairman Gerald Nye of
the Senate Munitions Committee
Nye, however, was absent from the
city as the proposal came up and
the neutrality debate got under
way.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-18
PROSECUTOR DEMANDS
CONVICTION OF CANN

Liggett Suspect Alibi Shattered, He
Says in Final Plea.
BIZ Unitcd Press
MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 18.-Brand-
ing the assassination of Walter Lig-
gett q "dastardly crime" the state
closed it's final argument against
1sa1ore Blumenfeld today with a
rigging appeal for conviction of the
accused slayer.
The prosecutor said Blumenfelo's
alibi has been shattered. He said
there remained mo reasonable
doubt that Blumenfeld was the
man who fired the machine gun
which sent five fullets into Liggett s
back last Dec. 9.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-18
No Kicking
By United Press

By United Press
WASHINGTON. Feb. 10
Rep. John j. O'Connor Cd,
N. " apologized in the House
today for threatening to kick
the Rev. Charles E. Coughlin
down Pennsylvania -av, but he
renewed in bitter terms his
attack upon the priests politi-
cal activities.
Striding to the we'll of the
House while a tense and crowd
ed chamber shouted enthusi-
astically, the chairman of the
Rules Committee said he was
mot proud" of his kicking"
remarks.
But OConnor spared no
words in denouncing Father
Coughlin's activities.
O'Connor said that he had
never heard" other than that
when a clergyman steps into
the political rostrum "he lays
aside the robes of his office"
He asserted that Father
Coughlin is mot true priest"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-18
VETERANS OF CHACO
RULE IN PARAGUAY
President Is Refugee After
Swift Revolt.
By United Press

By United Press
ASUNCION, Paraguay, Feb. 18.-
Angry veterans of the Chaco War.
charging that they had been be-
trayed by political leaders, claimed
full control of the country today
after swift, efficient revolt against
peace terms negotiated by the gov
eminent and approved by Congress.
President Eusebio Ayala was
refugee on gunboat in the Bar
aguay River. Revolt leaders an
nounced that he gave them his
resignation.
Foreign Minister Luis Riart was
under arrest, and it was reported
that Gen. Jose Felix Estigarribia.
who was commander-in of the
army in the Chaco War, was held
as precaution.
Complete calm was reported
throughout the country in Bulletins
of the revolutionary chiefs.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-18
STRIKE CRIPPLED PLANT
DEMANDS POLICE HELP
Majority of Men Want to Work,
Goodyear Officials Say.

bV tnitCu FFCSS
AKRON, O., Feb. 18.-ReSponsi-
bility for transporting non-striking
workers into the picket
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co.
plant today was delegated to local
peace officers by Goodyear officials.
The company announced its posi-
ton after irate tire builders, on
strike because 70 of their number
were being laid off, succeSSfuiiy de-
fed the entire Akron police force
to escort non-strikers into the idle
plant.
"A majority of our men want to
work." the company said in state
ment issued after a two-hour con-
ference. 1T will be up to the mayor,
the sheriff, the Governor and the
people who have much at stake to
see that they are permitted to work
unmolested."
Operations at both of Goodyear's
huge plants were at a standStill.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-18
City's Elementary Pupils
Freed From Classes
at Noon.
ZERO TONIGHT FORECAST
Days Low Is Record for
This Late in February
Bureau Says.

Recovering after a dizzy
27-degree plunge, the mer-
curry started a slow climb this
morning, reaching 2 below at
lis.
T. was II below zero at s. a rec
ord here for mid February, as the
longest cold wave in the city's his
tory got its second wind.
The temperatures will continue to
move up this afternoon, but the
Weather Bureau forecasts the mer-
curry will hover around zero to-
night, Slight relief is predicted for
tomorrow.
Schools Close at Noon
City elementary schools we're to
close at noon, but high schools we're
to remain open. Grade school teach
es are to remain at their buildings
until to care for pupils who
brought their lunches, prepared to
stay the entire day. Regular sched-
ules will be resumed tomorrow I'M
less further announcement is made,
Superintendent Paul G. StetSon
said.
All municipal buildings are to re-
main open during the cold wave,
Albert H. LoSche, City Purchasing
Agent, said today. Although down.
town buildings use utility heat, the
City Hospital, fire stations. park
buildings and sanitary department
use coal for fuel The city is pro-
tected, Mr.. Losche said, by a con-
tract signed Jan. l which gives the
city precedence over other deliver
les.
Food for Birds Urged
A plea for Boy Scout troops Of
the city and state to put out food
for birds in their communities was
issued today by F. o. Belzer, Scout
executive. He also asked co-opera-
ton of schools in the state to pro-
tect bird life.
Suburban areas reported wide
range of unofficial temperatures at
7 this morning. Rocky Ripple and
Plalntleld were the hardest hit,
with 18 below recorded on neigh
borhood thermometers.
Unofficial temperature readings at
7 this morning in communities sur
rounding Indianapolis were Rocky
Ripple, is; Plainfield, is; Ben
Davis, IA; Broad Ripple, IA;
Warren Central, ~; Ravenswood,
10; Southport. IL; Speedway
City, 3; Acton, IL; New Augusta,
IA; Antrim, -12: Lawrence, -12;
Clermont, 10; Bridgeport, 10;
Mooresville, ii; Oaklandon, -12,
and Beech Grove, 10.
Schools at both Plainfield and
Mooresville were closed and snow
drifts of from three to four feet
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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-18
Z0NING BOARD STUDIES
FILLING STATION PLEA
Only Counc:! Can Act on North
Side Petition, Steeg Says.

Side Petition, Steeg Says.
Members of the Board of zoning
Appeals today attempted to de-
termine whether they have a right
to refuse an application for build
ing a filling station at 3Sth and N.
Meridian-sts.
H. B. Steeg, city engineer, told
the board yesterday that it had no
legal power to act. He said the
question should be presented to the
City Council
The Vanderbilt Realty Co., rep
resented by Roy c. Shaneberger,
filed the petition. Objection was
raised by Mr.. and Mrs. H. B. Marks,
owners of a nearby apartment.
The board reelected George T.
O'Connor, president; George T.
Whelden, vice president, and Val B.
McLeay, secretary.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-18
HEAVY LOSS REPORTED
Italy Claims 5000 Philippians Killed
in Enderta Battle.

ROME. Feb. 18.-Between 5000
and 5000 Philippians were killed and
about 10000 wounded in the battle
of the Enderta on the northern
Ethiopian front, an official bulletin
said today.
Italian losses were put at 1876
Italians and native Askaris killed
and 523 wounded One bombing
airplane was lost in the battle, it
was said, and many prisoners were
taken.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-18
TOLEDO u. HIRES SPEARS

Deposed Wisconsin Coach to Direct
Athletics at Ohio School.
By United Press
TOLEDO, o., Feb. 18.-Dr. c. w.
Spears, depoSed University of Wis
consin football coach, today became
football coach and athletics director
at the University of Toledo.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-18
BANKERS CASE DELAYED
Reinhart Trial Is Continued From
Feb. "a to April 13.

Trial of Mark Reinhart, former oil
rector of the defunct Washington
Bank and Trust Co., today was con-
tinued in Criminal Court from Feb.
"a to April Is. The delay was grant
ed on motion by Fred C. Cause,
attorney. Mr.. Cause is taking his
wife, who is Ill, to California. Rein
hart is charged with violation of
the bankers embezzlement act.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-18
BLAST ROCKS UTICA, N. Y.
Gas Explosion Jars Downtown
Block; Reported Injured.

By United Press
UTICA, N. Y, Feb. 18.-An ex-
ploSion in a gas main rocked a
downtown business block today
Manhole covers were thrown high
into the air. Two persons were re-
ported injured.
Workers in Office buildings in the
block we're ordered to evacuate.
Authorities feared leaks in the gas
system might cause further explo-
sions. Two fires broke out after
the explosion, but damage was re-
ported slight.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-18
INFANT Is FOUND DEAD
Baby Suffocates While Sleeping
With Mother, Father.

A 3-weeks-old baby, sleeping with
its mother and father, was found
dead this morning. The infant,
James Arthur DeWese, son of Mr.
and Mrs. william DeWese, 1890
Oliver-av, had suffocated, Coroner
William Arbuckle reported.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-18
a BIDS TO BE RECEIVED
Safety Board to Get Estimates on
Three Cars, Truck.

Bids on three five-paSsenger cars
to be used by police squads and a
light panel truck for the weights
and measures department were au-
thorized by the Safety Board today.
The board also granted 30-day
leave of absence to James Cas-
sadly. fire department repair divis-
ion, which was recommended by r.
A. Mckinney, acting chief.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-18
MART UP lRREGULARLY
IN EARLY AFTERNOON

Aviation, Motor, Farm Issues Stand
Out in Session.
By United Press
NEW YORK, Feb. 18.-Avia ton,
motor and farm equipment shares
stood out in an irregularly higher
stock market early this afternoon.
Utilities recovered after an early
sinking spell but still were fractions
to more than a point under the
previous close. Most of the rails
were higher with Chesapeake &
Ohio at new top at sos up IL.
United States Steel was just under
its high since 1888 at 81 up point.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-18
Grandpa Gable

b. United Press
HOUSTON, Tex, Feb. 18. =
CLARK Gable, the screens ro-
mantle conception of dynamic
youth, is a grandfather.
In a way, that is.
His step-daughter. Mrs. T. w.
Burke, wife of a Houston doc
tor, is the mother of a boy born
Feb. IA, 1t became known
today.
That. according to those who
have figured it out, makes
Gable a grandfather of sorts.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-18
7 DIE AS HOME BURNS

Kansas Family Killed When Blaze
Destroys Frame House.
By United Press
HUTCHINSON. Kas., Feb. 49,
Frank o. Broyles, Sc; his wife Flor
ence, 81, and their five children died
today when fire destroyed their
three-room frame house.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-18
Silicosis Investigation Advised

BIZ United Press
WASHINGTON, Feb 18-The
House Labor Committee today
unanimously reported resolution
for a nation wide investigation of
the industrial disease known as
silicosis.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-18
FATHER AND DAUGHTER
ARE KILLED BY GAS

Five Others Are Overcome in East
st. Louis Homes.
By United Press
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill, Feb. 49,
A father and his daughter were
asphyxiated and five other persons
overcome from escaping gas" in
their homes today.
The dead: Frank Singer, IS, and
his daughter, Lorraine, Is.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-18
MARCH % SUGGESTED
AS BRUNO DEATH DATE
Attorney General to So Recommend
to Judge at Resentencing.
IFarIier nefaiIs Pare Al

BIZ United Press
TRENTON, N. j., Feb. 18-Bruno
Richard Hauptmann will be resen-
fenced today or tomorrow to die
the week of March % if Justice
Thomas w. Trenchard follows the
recommendation of the Attorney
Generals Office, it was learned here
today.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-18
Taxi Driver Robbed of SIS

A passenger held up and robbed
Joseph Pettitt, 26, taxi driver, 901
N. New Jersey-st, of IS and his cab
today near Georgia and East-sts.
The cab was recovered by police at
337 S. Easiest.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-18
F. D. R. CALLS MEETING
President to Confer With Lending
Agencies Heads at 2.
By United Press

By United Press
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18.--Heads
of government lending agencies
were called by President Roosevelt
to meet with him today at 2.
The meeting was described at the
White House as a continuation of
discussions that have been held by
the President and the lending
agencies officials.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-18
0KLAHOMA'S 0LD-AGE
PENSION STRUCK DOWN
State Supreme Court Find Flaws
in Way it Reached Electorate.

By United Press
OKLAHOMA CITY, Feb. 49,
The State Supreme Court today
struck down Oklahoma's most am
bilious attempt in social welfare
the s30-a- month old-age pension
amendment voted last fall.
The court did not pass on the
merits of the pension plan. but
found flaws in the manner by
which it reached the electorate.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-05-22
VALLEY READY
TO SIGN UP ON
SOIL PROGRAM

Imperial Valley is already to be-
gin actual signing up on agricul-
tural conservation program and
Thursday w. r. RalSton, in charge
of the program in Southern Cali
fornia, pointed out that more
people than was first supposed will
be able to benefit from this farm
measure.
RalSton conducted an all day
training meeting Thursday at the
court house with the 40 commu-
nifty committeeman, election of an
executive committee with J. l..
Dubois as county chairman having
been announced previously.
Those farmers who did not grow
soil depicting crops in 1885 and
who are therefore unable to es-
tablish the base year required, may
nevertheless come under the pro-
gram, being permitted to go back
as many years as necessary to
establish their base year although
in this supplementary form their
base is less liberal
Dates for community meetings
have been announced at which
growers will fill out work sheets
SO that as soon as the applica-
ton blanks are received at the
farm advisors office, they may
sign up for inclusion in the prof.
eCt.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-05-22
TYPHOID VACCINATIONS WILL BE
GIVEN WORKERS AT LAGUNA DAM

the shots required TO complete the
course. The shots were given TO
workmen. officials. engineers, and
their families.
Among the school children in the
vicinity OF the dam. diphtheria
immunization was given to approx
imatcly 85 per cent of the total en-
rollment.
Weekly sanitation inspections Of
the camps and construction works
arc made by the county health de-
partment as a means of maintain
ing healthful conditions and pre-
venting the outbreak of disease, Fax
said.
Wells and the sources of bottled
water used by dam and canal
workers. the officials, and the fam
lilies Of both, all have been inspect
ed as part of the preventive cam
paign.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-05-22
POISON SPRAY
LAW PROPOSED
BY BEEKEEPERS

BeekeeperS of the valley met Fri
day morning with representative of
the agricultural commissioner Off
ice and of the district attorney S
office to discuss a proposed ordi-
nance making it necessary for all
sellers of poisonous insecticides and
for all purchasers of the same to
notify the agricultural commission
CT Immediately on all sales.
The name of the buyer, the date
sold, the purpose to be used will have
to be included in the information
given. The agricultural commits
sioner will then notify the beekeep
ers on the days on which spraying
is to be done so that they may in
turn confine the bees during the
danger period
This ordinance is to be presented
to the board of supervisors Tuesday.
Those present were B. A. Harri-
gan, agricultural commissioner; Art
Sinclair deputy; c. G.. Halliday,
deputy district attorney, j. L. Aus
tin, Lee B. Cole, w. c. Miles, Rich.
ard Mitchell and G. F.. Austin Of
Brawley; w. w Fairchild, w. d.
Moffatt and Garry Cross of Ell Cen.
trO.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-05-22
To RESTRIC
LAW MAKER s
| N SESSION
Controversies Must
Be Avoided, He
Declares

SACRAMENTO, May %.
CUP) - Controversial legis7
lation will not be permitted
to creep into the special
session which convenes here
Monday morning, Gov. Frank F.
Merriam reiterated as he conf
pleted the formal call which re-
stricts the lawmakers to specified
subjects.
Had he granted the wish OF
every legislator who desired to
submit other proposals, there
would have been close to 100 bills
drafted. and the lawmakers would
have faced a month-long session.
For example, A request was
made that he include a mortgage
moratorium extension in his call.
This was one of the most bitterly
contested subjects during the regu-
lar session last year, when Demo-
Gratis fought vigorously to esta-
blish a liberal act This one sub
ject alone would be sufficient to
send legislators into heated de-
bate for two weeks.
Ignored Proposal
There was some agitation, also.
to reopen the general topic OF
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