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XLI. No. 357 ATTEMPT What's the Real News in Public Affairs Day-by-Day History of These Momentous Times Interpreted for the Home Reader by a Skilled News Observer. -BY PAUL MALLON WASHINGTON Austro-German accord, THE whereby Germany promises to respect the independence of Austria, has been hailed as a great step the pacification of Europe. toward, optimism is likely to cool shortly when the implication behind the agreement sinks in.

It looks good on the outside, belessens the danger of an causediate outbreak, but what worries the diplomats on the inside is the series of events leading up to the handshake. They happen to know that Mussolini decreed that Germany could get together with Austria again and sanctioned the inclusion of a nazi in the Austrian government. This means a rapprochement. between Mussolini and Hitler. They confidently expect that this friendliness of the European dictators will probably lead to an ItaloGerman understanding in the near future.

And it is likely to include a promise by Hitler to guarantee the Austro-Italian frontier. Thus, behind the happy accord stalks a ghost bearing an unhappy resemblance to the old triple alliance-Germany, Austria and Italy. Strength Neither Hitler nor Mussolini would have okayed this Austrian deal a few months ago. Hitler would not, because he did not have much confidence in Mussolini as an ally in event of an Italo-British war. Mussolini would not, because he did not want Austria to go German and risk involving himself in a European war while he was tied up with the African campaign.

Now it's an entirely different story. In fact, two different stories. The Austro-German accord is Hitler's subtle answer to the Anglo-French military general staff agreement, whereby the general staffs of both nations plan to crush Germany in event of a new war. It is Mussolini's answer to Britain and sanctions. Together they stand again, the two continental dictators, the only men of action in Europe.

If that means peace, it means peace at their price. Pressure The one nation most panicstricken by the so-called peace move is Czechoslovakia. It sticks up between Germany and Austria like a piece of cement roadway expanded by the heat. part of the old Austro-Hungarian empire, it has a large German population. Austria now professing itWith, German state, the little nation in the middle will certainly be ironed out before long.

There is an unwritten international law among governments providing that no one shall ever make an international incident out of a spy case. If you find a foreign spy, you ship him home quietly and let it go at that. To create an incident causes illfeeling between the people of the two nations. Unless one government deliberately intends to stir up war fever, nothing is done except to get the spy out of the country. Of course, if one of your own people is involved, you prosecute him, but only in extreme cases, where beneficial disciplinary results are expected.

This is what happened in the two notable naval cases recently developed. In both instances, the real spy was missing. The truth is more than a dozen suspected foreign spies have been told comparatively recently that their presence in this country was no longer desirable. The way this works is this: Once army or navy intelligence confirms suspicions concerning a foreign agent, they slip the word to immigration authorities. The immigra(Please Turn to Page 4, Column 6) WELL The Enquirer and News Radio Station Recommends TONIGHT 10:30 p.m.

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DROUTH RAVAGES REACH CRITICAL STAGE IN NATION But Lowering Temperatures Slow Inroads on Human Life; 4,100 Dead. MORE RAIN IS VITAL NEED CHICAGO (P) The heat wave which has sent temperatures soaring to all time highs throughout the west and north central states and burned up millions of dollars in crops will continue practically unabated for two more days, Weather Forecaster J. R. Lloyd predicted today. CHICAGO- (P) -Ravages of drouth reached the critical stage in a widening area today despite lowering temperatures which slowed heat inroads on human life.

The nation counted more than 4,100 dead in 13 days as the torrid wave abated at points where the heat was most fatal. Even as federal agencies charted plans to allay the poverty of families ruined by crop destruction in five western and northwestern states, new apprehension was expressed by farmers of the corn belt. Rain Needed Vitally Dr. Andrew Boss, University of Minnesota agronomist, declared most of the Minnesota corn crop would be ruined unless rains fell within a week. were cut for feed in northwestern Minnesota and along the western border.

The outlook was for continued heat with only scattered showers. A federal meteorologist's bulletin at Lincoln. said "all vegetation steadily" during the still the deteriorated, possibility of a fair corn crop if timely rains were forthcoming. Pastures were reported as "prac- (Please Turn to Page 4, Column 6) WORKMEN INJURED DETROIT- men at work on the roof of temporary field office at the Brewster slum clearance project at St. Antoine and Erskine streets, were injured when the struccollapsed just before noon.

Several of the men were pinned beneath the splintered timbers of the building. Battle Creek EVENING CREEK, MICHIGAN, OF Aligns CALLS PRESIDENT LIAR' IN SPEECH TODAY Townsend, Coughlin, Smith Confer Today During Cleveland Meet. REJECTS LANDON VIEWS CLEVELAND-(P)-The Rev. Fr. Charles E.

Coughlin aligned himself with Dr. Francis E. Townsend today and in an address to the Townsend national convention termed President Roosevelt a "betrayer and liar." The founder of the National Union for Social Justice told Townsend delegates, "as far as the National Union is concerned, no candidate which it endorses for congress can support the great betrayer and liar, Franklin Roosevelt. 'Greatest Public Debt' "He who promised to drive the money changers from the temple has built up the greatest public debt in the nation's history," he said. "Is that driving the money changers from the temple?" Father Coughlin declared "he has adopted communistic measures." said he was forced to "repudiate" the philosophy of Gov.

Alf M. Landon, republican nominee for president. Shortly before entering Public auditorium for his address, which was announced only last night, Father Coughlin met with Dr. Townsend and the Rev. Gerald L.

K. Smith, head of the Share-theWealth movement. Coughlin told the delegates the three organizations would retain their separate identity but that they would work for the same principles. 'Stand Together' "We will stand together against this unholy trinity of Landon, (Please Turn to Page 5, Column 4) LEWIS MAY DEFY NEW TRIAL ORDER A. F.

L. 'Rebel' Leader Feels Executive Council Acted Without Authority. (Copyright, 1936, By Associated Press) WASHINGTON John L. Lewis, leader of the American Federation of Labor's rebels, was represented today as feeling that the A. F.

of L. executive council acted without authority in summoning him and 11 other union leaders to stand trial August 3 on charges of "insurrection." His opinion that the council's summons had no basis in A. F. of L. law led to speculation that he might defy the order and refuse to stand trial.

The labor world, agitated for weeks over the possibility of a great schism in the A. F. of awaited his decision eagerly. Lewis, president of the United Mine Workers, only smiled when told that the council had decided last night to postpone vote on a proposal to suspend the insurgents. The council, yielding to entreaties of members working for delay and eventual peace, agreed to hold the trial instead.

'Mr. Polly Moran' Comes Home in HuffAnd Now Must Face Charge of Assault Screen Comedienne Decides to Divorce Mr. Malone, However, After Early Morning Fracas in Which Police and Neighbors Participate. BEVERLY HILLS, (A) Even a doctor couldn't keep Polly Moran in bed today as the plump star of film comedy set out to divorce the real estate broker who didn't like being called "Mr. Polly Moran." The broker's most important engagement, however, is 13 days hence.

Under his real name of Martin Malone he must appear in justice court July 29 for preliminary hearing on charges he assaulted his actress-mate with a deadly weapon when the dawn came up on Beverly Hills yesterday. Polly, a veteran of 23 years of movie making, said she would consult her attorney on the question of marital freedom from the 32- year-old Malone and take the required legal steps after the criminal case is settled. "There's absolutely no chance for a reconciliation," she declared. "I) Enquirer, and The Weather Generally Fair Tonight and NEWS Friday; Warmer THURSDAY, JULY 16, 1936 -CITY EDITION PRICE THREE CENTS ENGLAND'S KING FAILS WOMAN KNOCKS GUN FROM HAND; MAN CAPTURED Violent Scuffle Follows As Edward VIII Passes Down 'Constitution UTMOST CONFUSION IN CITY (Copyright, 1936, By Associated Press) LONDON- attempt to assassinate King Edward VIII of England was frustrated today by a "woman in grey" and by quick-acting London police. The woman, spectators said, knocked loaded revolver from the hand of a stocky, full-faced man who aimed it at the King as he rode at the head of troops to Buckingham palace.

In a violent scuffle, the weapon was precipitated into the roadway. Police took the would-be assassin into custody. Name Given The prisoner's name was given by police as George Andrew Mahon, described as a newspaperman. He was charged with intent to endanger the King's life and with unlawful possession of a firearm. Authorities described him as middle aged, slightly bald and seemingly club-footed.

He limped to the dock in Bow street station and was remanded for eight days. Detective Inspector John Sands, giving formal evidence of arrest, said the prisoner told him (Please Turn to Page 4, Column 5) CHICAGO WOMAN ADMITS SLAYING Case of Mrs. Mildred Bolton Expected to Go to Jury Sometime Late Today. CHICAGO-(P)-The case of Mrs. Mildred Mary Bolton, pudgy 46- year-old widow who admitted on the witness stand yesterday that she shot and killed her broker-husband, Joseph, was expected to go to a jury qualified for the death penalty in criminal court late today.

Cross-examination of the widow, whose sudden admission fell like a bombshell on the crowded courtroom yesterday, was resumed by Assistant State's Attorney Wilbert F. Crowley and Morris G. Meyers. The widow's confession of the shooting, which occurred during a quarrel June 15 in her husband's loop office, followed her denial of the testimony of state that she had been the aggressor in numerous rows and on one occasion put him in a hospital. MINOR 'QUAKE IS FELT IN PACIFIC NORTHWEST Residents Awakened As Shock Rattles Windows in State Of Washington.

SPOKANE, -An earthquake of several seconds' duration awakened residents throughout most of the Pacific northwest late last night by rattling windows and furniture. The tremors were the most severe felt here since last October 18, when the "backwash" of the quake which devastated Helena, was felt. The Montana city escaped last night's quake. Minor shocks were reported throughout eastern Washington, northern Idaho and Oregon, variously between 11:05 and 11:15 p. (1:05 and 1:15 a.

E. S. Wenatchee, reported two separate shocks. Milton-Freewater, in the Walla Walla valley, reported the heaviest loss of any shaken town. The corner of the Union Pacific depot collapsed, showering masonary and bricks to the sidewalk.

ACTOR DIES, FUNERAL SET TODAY IN SAN FRANCISCO SAN FRANCISCO -Funeral services arranged today for Ralph W. Bell, 53, stage and screen actor and director, who died here Tuesday night. Bell was connected with Columbia and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studios in Hollywood in the production of several pictures and was stage director of a Los Angeles theater. His widow, known on the stage as Marie Gordon, survives. PHYSICIAN DIES RICHMOND-(P)-Dr.

J. F. McCarty, a practicing physician for 40 years, is dead at his home here. He was 65 years old. with Townsend; Slashes at Roosevelt DEMOCRAT STATE MEETING IN SEPTEMBER EXPECTED TO BRING 4,000 VISITORS HERE Freighter Rams Chesapeake Bay Boat In this aerial view the steel-laden freighter, Golden Harvest, is shown with its prow rammed deep into the side of the Chesapeake bay boat, State of Virginia, after a violent collision outside the Baltimore, harbor.

The freighter pushed the passenger vessel aground to keep it from sinking as 235 passengers, including Gov. Harry W. Nice of Maryland, were rescued and removed to safety. (Associated Press photo) SENATOR KILLED IN AUTO MISHAP Louis Murphy, lowa Democrat, Dies; Wife, 2 Others Hurt in Wisconsin. CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis.

(AP) United States Senator Louis Murphy of Iowa, was killed and his wife and two other persons were injured in an automobile accident near Bloomer, north of here, today. Mrs. Murphy was brought to a hospital here, where Dr. J. A.

Kelly said she was suffering from shock and a possible rib injury. Mr. and Mrs. F. W.

Woodward, of Dubuque, who were riding with the Murphys, were -treated at Bloomer for bruises. Mrs. Murphy told Dr. Kelly that a front tire of the car blew out, and that after skidding off the road the machine overturned. Senator Murphy, who was driving, was crushed against the steering wheel, dying instantly.

Murphy, a democrat, was elected to the senate in 1932. He was collector of internal revenue for Iowa from 1913 to 1920 and was an income tax counselor for 11 years. DEATH TOLL IN SPAIN'S LABOR DISORDERS IS 28 Fighting During Last 2 Days Accounts for 10 Victims; Fear Socialist Coup. MADRID disorders over labor and political disputes brought Spain's casualty record today to 23 killed and 68 wounded in the last two weeks. Ten of the deaths resulted from fighting during the last two days which brought governmental fears of a prospective socialist coup d'etat.

Police and guard forces added strength to their drive against fascists with 150 party members jailed. A state of alarm, lifted in some provinces but continued in others, was extended for another month. 'Mercury' Crew To Be Quizzed in Crossing Mishap ERIE, Mich of the crew New York Central's new stream-lined train, "Mercury." were to appear before Coroner Eli Allore in Monroe today for questioning concerning a grade crossing accident which caused the death of Leo Rowe, 34, of Deerfield. Rowe's car collided with the train on its initial trip between Detroit and Cleveland. The whose schedule calls for speeds in excess of 80 miles an hour, was delayed 10 minutes, but completed the run in spite of minor damage to its I locomotive.

PARTY PLANNING TO HAVE BIGGEST CONVENTION YET Michigan Committee Favors City in Preference to Detroif, Grand Rapids. MUST RAISE SOME MONEY Nesting Undisturbed Pigeons. Steeple Moves DETROIT- (P) -Nesting pigeons are the barometer by which Contractor Carl F. Henrichsen gauges the power applied in moving the steeple of Central M. E.

church from its old site to a new resting place. Henrichsen's crew moved the steeple 18 feet yesterday without disturbing the birds. "That's sure sign she's riding without a the contractor explained. Completion of the engineering feat, the most unusual ever attempted here, was expected late today. The 180-foot steeple had but 11 feet to go as workmen began early today to roll it gently on its way.

COLUMBIA HEAD HITS PLATFORM OF G. O. P. Nicholas Murray Butler Sees Is As 'Most Reactionary' In History of Party. NEW YORK- (P) -Dr.

Nicholas Murray Butler says the republican platform is "the most reactionary in the party's history." The Columbia university president, returning from Europe, issued a statement last night in which he asserted "the doctrines set out and defended in the Cleveland platform are economic nationalism of the narrowest and most dangerous sort." The Cleveland convention was the first republican convention Dr. Butler has missed since 1888. He said his "life-long work as a member of the republican party has rested, first and chiefly, on principles and public policies." Dr. Butler based his attack on the platform largely on the tariff and foreign affairs planks. SEEK TO NATIONALIZE FRENCH WAR INDUSTRY Proposal Also Made to Reorganize Bank of France to Create Board cf 20 Directors.

PARIS- of two major government bills--nationalization of war industries and reorganization Bank of France- was asked of the chamber of deputies today. Adoption the measures was considered assured despite the rightist opposition to the nationalization measure. Right wing deputies esitmated the cost of taking over munitions factories at 1,000,000,000 francs The proposal to revise statutes governing the Bank of France would create a board of 20 directors to manage the institution. LIFE SENTENCE LIFE SENTENCE LAPEER- (AP) -Steve Mrofchak, 49, was under a life sentence to Marquette prison today for the murder of his stepson, Frank Rapshak, 20. He pleaded guilty at his arraignment before Circuit Judge Louis C.

Cramton late yesterday. IT RAINED, BUT LEFT NO TRACE City Gets a Sprinkle So Light That Is Cannot Be Measured. Rain fell late Wednesday afternoon but it so light that not even a trace was registered at the government weather bureau at No. 3 fire station. Adults and children alike stood out in the rain and gazed at the clouds as they welcomed the rain drops.

No one made an effort to reach. shelter. Nearby communities reported more rain than Battle Creck. The temperature here was the lowest on Wednesday since the heat wave started the first of last week. Last night was coolest night in a week with the thermometer registering a minimum of 58 degrees.

Yesterday's maximum was 87. Today's noon reading also was 87 degrees. No rain is in sight for the immediate future with a weather forecast of generally fair tonight and Friday and somewhat warmer. LONDON, KNOX POLISH ACCEPTANCE SPEECHES Vice Presidential Nominee Plans Northwest Tour After Notification. TOPEKA, -Just a week before the date of his formal notification, Gov.

Alf M. Landon began today a final draft of his acceptance speech, designed as opening bid for votes to oust deal. The republican presidential al nominee and his running mate, Col. Frank Knox, carefully went over their acceptance addresses yesterday and outlined a division of the campaigning without fixing exact dates or itineraries. Knox, whose notification ceremony will be held at Chicago July 30, said his "first big tour" would be into the Pacific northwest.

Before that, he said, he will return to Chicago, work on speeches for ten days. in New Hampshire, and speak twice, at Connersville, August 8 and at Huntington, W. August 13. HOW SMART ARE YOU? (Let each member of the family write down bis OI ber OWD answer. 1.

at school. let each pupil write down the answer to each question. of the 10 questions. four correct answers 18 8 fair average for adults. three for children under 12.

The correct answere will be fount on the news note page.) 1-Vho is the ruler of Mar chuko? 2-What is a puree? 3-What is meant by 4-In Norse mythology, who was the god of war? 5-What is the commercial name for calomel? 6-How far is the moon from the earth? 7-What European nation has never been engaged In any war? 8-What is a rattlepate? 9-When does Thanksgiving Day fall in the United States? 10-What are homonyms? Battle: Creek was in the pleasant position today of having had a big convention dropped into its lap almost unsolicited. It was the democrat's state convention, which the democratic state central coinmittee, meeting in Lansing late 'Wednesday afternoon, decided to hold here on September 25 and 26: Don Wi. Canfield, secretary of the central committee, told the Enquirer anil News that it might be the biggist convention Michigan democrats have ever held. He said the city could expect to entertain about 4,000 visitors for the two days. To Name Candidates The chief purpose of the convention 'vill be to nominate the party's cAndidates for secretary of state, afiditor general, attorney general, treasurer, and for justice of the hupreme court to fill a vacancy.

County, conventions, to elect delegates to fattend the state meeting here, were committee. set for September 21 by Detroit! and Grand Rapids, both bidding ictively for the state convention, turned down when the committee voted, 25 to 19, to come to Battle Creek. When Howard W. Cavanagh, Battle Creek member of the committee, reached the meeting, he found (Please Turn to Page 4, Column 7), MAN AND WOMAN WILL DIE IN CHAIR Interference by Governor Now Only Hope for Creighton Wpman, Applegate. Spies OSSINING, N.

Y. (P) Mrs. Frances Creighton, prostrated for weeks iri her Sing Sing prison cell but declared sane and healthy in a special examination, looked today to Gov. H. Lehman as her only hope to escape death in the electric chair tonight for the poison killing of Mrs.

Ada Appelgate. Everett C. Appelgate, husband of the victim, will die with Mrs. Creighto, unless the governor intervenes. Governor Lehman made public without comment last night a report of his commission of five, including four physicians, saying they found evidence of disease" after examining Mrs.

Creighton. Prison; attendants at Sing Sing have reported the last few weeks that the 36-year-old condemned woman seeined paralyzed with fear at her approachng execution and was able to retain only liquid nourishment. "Mrs. Creighton is welldeveloped, and muscular," tine governor's commission reported, "If she has lost weight it is not apparent." Mrs. and Appelgate were convicted of murder in the death, last September of Mrs.

Appel268-pound woman. The state charged! the defendants gave her poison in an egg-nog. feel sorry for Mr. Malone, but I'm through." At the advice of her physician, Dr. Frank Nolan, the actress refused to sign the assault complaint against Malone and a deputy sheriff had to supply the signature.

As Polly told the story, with gestures for the news photographers, highly dramatic incidents preceded the screams of "Don't kill me!" which aroused the neighborhood about the Martin-Moran mansion and brought a siren-screaming car of officers to the door early yesterday. "Marty is starting to campaign some judge," the comedienne for, related. "So to help him, I suggested we begin a drive to get one of those firefighting machines for the forestry service boys. You know--it climbs hills, jumps over (Please Turn to Page 5, Column 3) Too Hot for Horses, but Patrolmen Still Patrol PITTABURGH- (P) -Charles L. Dye, acting superintendent of police, decided the heat was too great for the: horses and ordered them kept in their stables.

The riolicemen? They'll continue at foot. FACE ARRAIGNMENT PO afraigned PONTIAC-(P)-Three men were to be in municipal court today for the theft of a strongbox containing $1,400 in cash, bonus bonds and checks from a grocery store. 'They are Richard Lutes, 21; Ray Conklin, 24; and Vern Winters, 24.1 At.