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OFPICK A3 SD CLASS MAIL MATTER NEW YORK CITY, TUESDAY, AUGUST 14, 1934 26 PAGES THREE CENTS s.Ayjnui. Ex-Lenislator National City TAYLOR DESIGNATED Guns Boom Welcome As Japanesp Prince And Princess Arrive FOR CONTROLLER AS PRIAL WITHDRAWS Leaders Make Choice After Insurgent Gives Pledge Not to Enter Primaries Decision to Name Brooklyn Man Is Unanimous i A Hi i I 0 1 500 Riot as I. R. T. Officers Beat Man Gun Squad Called to Quell Mob Protesting Assault on Negro Accused of Stealing Ride at Times Square Station Riot broke loose in Times Square early today when a frenzied mob of more than 500 persons milled, shoved and shouted on the mezzanine platform of the I.

R. T. station, in protest at the beating a Negro was receiving at the hands FOR CONTROLLER II A tf Associated Press Photo Prince and Princess Kaya of the reigning house of Japan, as they arrived in New York today aboard the Majestic. Notables Join in Greeting to Royal Pair He'll See Ball Game While She Shops Maybe They'll Do a Night Club jjj? tJ, Offers Home Repair Loans U. S.

Housing Drive Gets Off to Flying Start as Institution Acts The Federal home modernization nd repair drive got off to a flying start here today with an announce ment from the National City Bank that it would advance cash to deserving borrowers in co-operation with the Federal Housing Adminis tration. The announcement followed by a few hours the opening of the regional office of the Federal Housing Administration at 11 W. 42d Manhattan, which will be In charge of Julian M. Gerard, whose appoint ment as regional director was an nounced on Sunday. Gratified at Pledges Gerard today expressed himself fci highly gratified with the prom ises of support he has received so tar and particularly with the an nouncement from the National City JBank.

National City is the first bank to (announce formally Its co-operation In the drive, although other large and small lending institutions have privately indicated their intention to assist. Formal announcements are (Expected from them very shortly. In Its announcement, National City explained that the loans would be handled by its personal loan de partment, would be made without co-makers and on the basis of a 5 percent discount in lieu of Interest charges. Loans will be made up to $2,000, depending on the requirements and the income of the bor-ttwer or borrowers. Swamped by Callers Gerard, a military-appearing man greatly resembling Police Commissioner O'Ryan, was swamped with callers at his new offices today.

Many represented building con tractors, building materials manu- iacturers and building supply houses. They were particularly anxious to assure him of their co operation in the drive which Is ex pected to open employment opportunities for several hundred thousand artisans in York City and to create Jobs for a total of 2,000,000 in the nation. Appointment of a district director tor the metropolitan area and the appointment of local committees in Brooklyn, Queens and other parts of the city to spur the moderniza tion drive are to be made shortly, Mr. Gerard said. His function In the campaign will be chiefly educational, he explained.

A speakers' bureau will be organized Continued on Page 19 Gold Transfer Sends Dollar Up 1 Inflationary fears about the American dollar diminished sharply today when it became known that arrangements had been made to ship $1,000,000 of gold from this country to Paris. The transaction, arranged the Guaranty Trust Company and fully sanctioned by license of the U. S. Treasury Department, represents the first of its kind since revaluation of the dollar, more than Six months ago. The Immediate reaction to the announcement was a sharp advance in the dollar, both here and abroad.

The British pound was quoted at here late in the afternoon, a gain of about of a cent. The French franc, the principal foreign gold currency, dropped 2V4 points. The dollar in Pans lumped cen times In unofficial trading as spec' tilators who had been selling the dollar short, rushed to cover- U. S. Treasury bonds also firmed appreciably as did numerous other prime obligations.

The move had little effect on Stocks. Prices about 2:30 were a trifle under yesterday's close but the tone of the market was distinctly firm. Mining shares were generally soft. Commodities were relatively quiet Wheat held unchanged to up a half-cent a bushel. Cotton dipped about 6 to 9 points.

(Stock Table on Page 20) BALDWIN HEADS BOARD The Mayor today appointed Joseph Clark Baldwin 3d to head a reception committee to meet the (French liner Normandie, expected ito arrive here next July. In Today's Eagle By ISABELLE KEATING Bent on seeing an American baseball game and perhaps even a night club, Prince Taunenori Kaya, a cousin of Japan's empress, and his consort, Princess Toshiko, arrived in New York today on the White Star liner Majestic. They will spend about five days In the city, viewing the surround Crushed to Death On William Henderson Falls Between Corona Station Platform and Car William Henderson of 315 240th the Bronx, a building contractor and formerly a State Assemblyman, was crushed to death today between west bound train and the platform of the Willits Point elevated station in Corona. The train was in charge of Mo-torman James Gallagher, of 35-36 33d Astoria. The body of Henderson was wedged upright between the support of the door at the rear of the first car and the station platform.

Police were unable to determine just how the tragedy took place. It was thought he had been stand ing on the platform and approached the edge as the train came m. Seen Seated on Bench George Chase of 200 W. 109th Manhattan, said he had seen Mr. Henderson seated on a bench on the platform a short time before the accident.

The body was taken to the Queens Hospital mortuary. where it was later identified. Mr. Henderson had been visit ing Mr. and Mrs.

John Armstrong at 36-29 169th Fiusmng, and was on his way home. It was believed that he boarded a B. M. T. train at Flushing bound for New York and, discovering that the train would not lead to a connection for the Bronx, decided -to get off at the next station to change.

a VanSchaickHit On Bond Plan Court Scores Insurance Chief for Approving Mortgage Firm's Idea Justice Cropsey In Brooklyn Su preme Court today severely criticized George S. Van Schaick, State Superintendent of Insurance, for approving a reorganization plan Involving property at 426 Eastern Parkway that would benefit only the Bond and Mortgage Guarantee Company, which is "In rehabilita tion," and cause a heavy loss to the holders of the "guaranteed" mortgage certificates. The Idea of the plan was to ex tend the $270,000 mortgage and reduce the interest to 4 percent over a period of two years, dating back to June, 1933, and to 5 percent from June, 1935, until the end of the extension period, the owner to be relieved from amortization payments. The mortgage is held by the Title Guarantee and Trust Company. The property Is owned by "426, which in turn Is owned by Abner sins, 221 McKibbm.St.

Plan Disapproved The plan was disapproved by Jus tice Cropsey when the details showed him that the guarantee company would profit considerably by payments lor mortgage exten sions and that it had already charged for the one proposed as part of this plan. The Bond and Mort gage Guarantee Company guaran Continued on Page 3 Gilford Cochran Estate $3,497,917 Gifford A. Cochran, former presi dent of Alexander Smith and Sons, carpet manufacturers, and one of the country's most preminent turf men, who died on Dec. 5, 1930. left an estate valued at $4,705,658 gross ana net, according to a transfer tax appraisal filed today in Manhattan Surrogate's Court.

The largest Item ol the estate consisted of securities valued at notes and cash totaled household furniture and $62,325, and miscellaneous property including 28 racing horses were valued at $100,300. 4Baby Face' Nelson Trailed on Coast Los Angeles, Aug. 14 UP) Federal State and county officers patrolled all main highways in this area today with orders to "shoot to kill" after receiving information George (Baby Face) Nelson, America's "Public Enemy No, 1," was headed in this direction. Department of Justice agents said they had positive information Nelson was the bandit who held up a gas station in Salt Lake City, then fled along the highway to Los Angeles. RECEIVED BY POPE Castel Gandolfo, Italy, Aug.

14 (IP) Pope Pius today gave an audience to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Murray of New York and their children. Mr.

Murray Is receiver of the Intcrborough Rapid Transit Company. The Murray hom li at w)0 St. Mark'! Ave. of six subway special officers. Eight radio police cars, a detective gun squad and other patrolmen from the area came rushing to the scene.

With greatest difficulty the 25 or more policemen fought their way through the menacing crowd and finally brought the Negro and his captors to safety. Meanwhile, on the street level, hundreds of men and women, attracted by the screams of the police sirens, and the cries which issued forth from the subway kiosks. Jammed and trampled over the whole of the area about the busy intersection at 42d St. and Broadway. Not since the taxi riots has Times Square seen such turbulence Negro's Scalp Torn The Negro is Allen Russell, 34, of 115 W.

129th Manhattan. He was treated by an ambulance doctor from Flower Hospital for lacerations of the scalp, face and left eye. Four stitches were taken in his scalp to mend a gash said to have been inflicted by one of the subway policemen's blackjacks. For Russell, the disturb.uice ended in the W. 47th St.

police station. He was charged with disorderly conduct; specifically, attempting to ride the subway without paying a fare. Russell, his wife and another Negro man and woman had passed through the turnstile. Thomas Martin, a special officer, accused him of slipping through. Martin at tempted to push Russell out and, when' he resisted, drew a blackjack.

The crowd began to gather as five other officers came to Martin's aid. They piled In upon them, shouting threats. It was then that a riot call was sent. Harvey Requests $1,610,883 More Borough President Harvey of Queens wants $1,640,883 more on which to run his borough in 1935 than he had in 1934, according to budget figures revealed today. There was no item which he did not ask to have boosted.

For personal service alone which includes such items as salaries, maintenance, additions to the bor ough staff and the like he requests $4,320,458, as against $4,119,064 last year. Increase in the number of employes amounted to $650,082 in the new budget. In addition to personal service requests, he lists $126,000 for fuel, as against a mere $47,000 for 1934. And, although he received only $170,000 of $493,345 asked last year for highway material, the borough president this year optimistically seeks $626,934. Tne new budget also includes a request for an additional $31,858 over the $181,854 of 1934 for the District Attorney's office.

The sum would provide for three new as sistants. TO CENSOR RADIO SONGS A Committee consisting of well- known orchestra leaders has been formed to ban suggestive songs and titles from the air, Richard Himber, sponsor of the idea and a member of the committee, announced today. The other members are Paul White- man, Guy Lombardo, Abe Lyman and Rudy Vallee. Rubbish Arrests Lehman Call to Scrap Charter Board Brings Attack by McMahon, Thomas and Pounds-Smith and Seabury Defend the Governor Governor Lehman's plan for a new city charter revision commission, composed of nine members to be named by Mayor LaGuardia, today drew criticism and praise from members of the old commission, which he would scrap. Edward Ward McMahon, Brooklyn member of the present board, declared If the Legislature turns the job of picking the new commissioners over to the Mayor, it will amount to a complete surrender of Democratic government." Samuel Seabury, who resigned as vice chairman in the fight over borough autonomy, said the Governor is "entirely right," but hit at his "soft-soaping of the political Interests that dominated the old commission.

Former Gov. Alfred E. Smith In dorsed the stand of Governor Leh man, declaring: "I have no doubt whatever that the Mayor of New York will select a competent com mission. Plan Favored at Albany Meanwhile, In Albany, Assembly man Irwin Steingut, Democratic mi nority leader, backed the Governor's stand, and Senator John J. Dunni gan, the Democratic majority leader, said he would vote for the plan If Continued on Page 2 Rossiter Dies OnNorwayTrip New York Central Treas- urer jfasses Away on His 61th Birthday Tk A Edward L.

Rossiter, treasurer of the New York Central Lines, died today in a hospital In Bergen, Nor way, a cablegram received at the company's executive offices an nounced. Mr. Rossiter, while on a vacation trip, was injured July 15 in a vehlc ular accident in Bergen and died from complications that resulted In pneumonia. Hs death took place on his 64th birthday, he having been born at Great Neck Aug. 14, 1870, the son of Edward Van Wyck Ros siter and Estelle Hewlett Rossiter.

He was educated at Holbrook Mil itary Academy, Brooklyn Polytech nic Institute and Flushing Institute, Clinton Rossiter's Kin Mr. Rossiter was a nephew of the late Clinton L. Rossiter of Brooklyn, one time president of the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company, who died at his home in the Hotel Margaret on Nov. 12, 1925. Clinton Rossiter was widely known here in civic, philanthropic, business and religious circles.

At the time of his death he was president of the Apollo Club, treasurer of Adelphl Academy and College and trustee and treasurer of the Lafayette Ave nue Presbyterian Church. Mr. Rossiter is survived by his wife, who was with him in Norway; a son, Lawrence F. Rossiter of Pas adena; a daughter, Mrs. Raymond G.

Daly of Greenwich; a brother, Arthur W. Rossiter of Glen Cove, and two sisters, Mrs. L. Leonard Twlnem, Flushing, Queens, and Mrs. Charles E.

Titus of this city. Mr, Rossiter's son and daughter sailed on Aug. 4 and reached Bergen Swv day. Mr. Rossiter's home was in Green wlch, Conn.

Move to Restore 1 Income Tax Eagle Burcaa. Capitol Building. Albany, Aug. 14 The Democratic controlled Senate Finance Com mittee today moved to accept re sponsibllity for about $14,000,000 In new taxes, to be raised by restoring the repealed 1 percent tax on gross incomes. This money would be used to in crease State aid to education about $13,400,000, bringing It to the level called for under the Fnedsam act Only two votes were cast against the tax proposal the committee It was reported as an amendment to the Porter bill, previously passed by the Assembly.

That measure appropriated the education funds, but made no provision for raising them, the Republicans contending that the responsibility for rectm mending new taxes rested with the Governor. By CLINTON L. MOSHER Democratic leaders from the five counties this afternoon designated former Welfare Commissioner Frank J. Taylor of Brooklyn as the organization candidate for Controller in the Fall election. The selection was made after Frank J.

Prial, the former Acting Controller, who had threatened to battle the machine for the nomination, announced that he would not enter the primaries. The designation was made at a conference of the seven leaders at the National Democratic Club in Manhattan. After the executive session had ended, Public Administrator Frank V. Kelly walked out of the elevator into the club lobby and said: "The seven leaders have unanimously agreed on Frank Taylor of Brooklyn for Controller." Deputy Register Thomas Wogan, one of the leaders at the conference, said the designation for Congrss-man in his district will go to Alderman Richard J. Tonry if there is no legal barrier.

Taylor had been slated for that designation. The leaders agreed yesterday that the place would go to Taylor if, by reason of his 23 years of friendship with Prlal he could persuade Prial to keep out of the Mr. Whalen' i accoHipiisiiea loaay. The runner-up in the race Is former police Commissioner Grover Whalen, the choice of Postmas ter General Farley. Farley, however, merely Indicated a preference, maintaining a hands-off policy as the decision neared.

Berry Is Skeptical Former Controller Charles W. Berry, under whom Prial served as a deputy, when Informed of Prial's statement, expressed the opinion that nevertheless Prlal will run In dependently. I say that he will run," said Berry. "He should run, too, be cause he Is the best fitted man In the City of New York for the job." However, Prials statement was interpreted by leaders as meaning that he will not go after the Con- trollership as an independent. Prial, in announcing his decision to newspapermen at his office, 2 Lafayette Manhattan, made a Continued on Page 2 Buckner Must Pay $7,500 Tax on Fee Washington, Aug.

14 UP) The Board of Tax Appeals ruled today t-mory R. Buckner must pay $7,500 income tax on the compensation paid him by the City of New York for services in the Investigation and prosecution of three officiate in Queens County In 1928. Buckner received $30,000, the decision pointed out, for his services as a Special Assistant Attorney Gen eral in the investigation and conviction of Maurice E. Connolly, President of the Borough of Queens; Frederick Seely, an assistant engineer employed by the City of New York, and John M. Phillips, who was indicted with the other two but who died before he could be brought to trial.

Jordan Rejoins Dodgers Today Cincinnati, Aug. 14 Jimmy Jordan, infielder mysteriously A. W. O. L.

from the Brooklyn ranks for almost two weeks, rejoined the Dodgers when the club arrived here from Dayton today. His appearance followed a long-distance telephone conversation with Manager Casey Stengel yesterday. On the Inside Inside the Soviet second in a series of articles by Thelma Nurenberg; Page 13. Was NRA-er Henderson wrong when he said business would be better by the Fall? Mr. Million's answer; Page 13.

Frank Reil analyzes left-hand driving erf Miss Stammers, British threat in U. S. tennis championships; Pag 14. Frank J. IU.v.

Mrs. Coo's Past Still Mystery Meager Hint as to Her Nationality Dropped at Her Murder Trial Cooperstown, N. Aug. 14 (P A meager hint as to the obscure background of the mysterious Mrs. Eva Coo was given today as her attorney questioned a prospective Juror in the trial of the woman on a charge she murdered an employe for his insurance.

Five jurors have been selected. "Would it make any difference if it developed that the defendant was a Canadian?" James J. Byard, defense counsel, asked a venireman, who said he was born in Great Britain. The man answered "No." Mrs. Coo, 42-year-old road house operator, since her arrest kist Jun steadily has refused to talk of her past.

It was reported she had lived on a farm in Manitoba, Canada, leaving there for the United States after her husband had died. Remains Calm Wearing the same brown outfit she wore on the opening day yesterday, Mrs. Coo watched the proceedings closely. Her calmness and alertness were still with her. Named by the State as accom' plices in the murder of Harry Wright last June, Mrs.

Martha Clift and Mrs. Coo were separated to permit the prosecution to use Mrs. Clift as a witness against the blond innkeeper. The defense repeatedly has sought to force Prosecutor Donald Grant to show his hand. He has ignored contentions that Mrs.

Clift was granted immunity in exchange for her story from the witness chair. Each woman, the District Attor ney said, accused the other of drlV' ing an automobile over Wright in a road. Insurance, through double indemnity due to accidental death. made him worth $13,900 as a corpse Stir Judge suspended sentences on 92 offenders, Magistrate Sabbatino exploded ver bally when Mrs. Elvera Cavalero of 8518 24th Ave.

was brought be fore him for parking rubbish on the curb in front of her home. "There are too many nonsensi cal summons being served," he told Hughes. "I think rubbish obstructs less traffic at the curb than at the building line, where pedestrians are passing." "I disagree with the court." spoke up Inspector Hughes. "Rubbish at the curb is constantly being knocked into the street by autos. Magistrate Sabbatino ended the argument with a glower, (P.

8. Mrs. Cavalero received suspended sentence.) 70,000 Fans At Yanks' Park Huge Crowd Gathers for Series Opener With Detroit Leaders SCORE BY INNINGS Tigers 0 0 0 0 Yankees 3 0 2 0 Batteries Crowder and Hay- worth; Gomez and Dickey. The Lineup First Game Tigers Fox, rf. White, cf.

Gehringer, 3b. Goslin, If. Rogell, ss. Greenberg, lb. Owen, 3b.

Hayworth, c. Yankees Crosetti, ss. Saltzgaver, 3b. Ruth, rf. Gehrig, lb.

Dickey, c. Chapman, cf. Selkirk, If. Lazzeri, 2b. Gomez, p.

Crowder, p. Umpires Kolls, Hilderbrand and Dlnneen. Yankee Stadium, Aug. 14 (P) Be for a humming crowd of 70,000 the Yankees and Detroit Tigers opened their hand-to-hand battle for the American League pennant here to dav In a double-header. The Yankees were four and a half games behind the fiery league leaders when the first game started and were faced with the necessity of sweeping the five-game series which ends on Friday in order to regain first place.

In their desperate bid to overcome the leaders the Yanks pinned their Continued on Page 18. -NEWS HUNT. FLIER'S BODY Norfolk, Va Aug. 14 UP) Search is being continued today for the body of Ensign James H. Kelsey Jr.

of Stoughton, killed yesterday afternoon when the Navy flighting plane he was operating In maneuvers with the aircraft carrier Lexington, plunged into the sea 50 miles off Cape Henry. VANISHES IN AIR Maywood, N. Aug. 14 UP) George H. Gray, 42-ycar-old banker who vanished Aug.

2 while enrouie to the World's Fair at Chicago by plane, today was the object of a nationwide police search. KNIFER STRIKES AGAIN Defiance, Ohio, Aug. 14 This cltys' madman knlfer and clubber struck again today his sixth attack within two months. He stabbed Miss Mabel Krott, middle-aged spinster, inthe left forearm. ing country its tall buildings, motoring through its parks, sightseeing like visitors from the hin terland.

Tomorrow, the Princess, who Is tall and slim and occldentally modish, will go shopping, and the Prince, a stocky little man, will attend the baseball game between the Yankees and Tigers in the Yankee Stadium. Night Club In Doubt Their attendance at a night club is still in doubt. When reporters asked them about it, as the Majestic brought them into port, the Prince and Princess and all their slim little party bowed back and forth with laughter like reeds blown by a playful wind. When the interpreter had regained his composure, he said owlishly, "No time for night club." Nevertheless, members of the en tourage later questioned reporters about "a place that would be mid way in type between Park Ave. and Continued on Page 3 Mary and Doug To Hold Parley Pasadena, Aug.

14 UP) Mary Pick' ford disclosed upon her arrival here from Chicago today that she will meet her estranged husband, Doug las Fairbanks, in Hollywood soon, but she asserted she "probably will have less to say concerning my do mestic affairs following that con' Terence than I have now." Narragansctt Results PTBST RACE Home Loan, flnt; Tutti curio, iccond; Court Gossip, third. FLASHES HARRIMAN ESTATE $143,368 Herbert M. Harriman, youngest son of the late Oliver Harriman and prominent in New York society, who died near Londonderry, Ireland, Jan, 2. 1933, left an estate valued at $150,689 gross and $143,368 net, the transfer tax papers, filed In Man hattan today, disclosed. CUBAN POSTAL STRIKE GROWS Havana, Aug.

14 UP) A strike of Cuba's postal and communications employes grew more serious today as Treasury Department workers, some bus and trammcn and a group of dockworkers threatened to Join it LURED TO DEATH Montreal, Aug. 14 UP) Three unidentified men who apparently lured Alexander W. SoulgikofT. police court interpreter, to a false street address surrounded his automobile early today and shot him to death, Against Sanitation Campaign Anfelo Patrl 10 Art Arthur i I Brldi 10 Claiilfled Ad I Comlrl 25 I Death Notice! 11 I Dr. BradT 10 I Dr.

Hajt'a Diet Srittm. 10 Editorial 14 Financial 10-51 Helen Worth 15 Lost and Found, Perionall. i Movies 6 Novel 10 Kaitlo Real Eltalt SO sthip Newa IK I Hoeiety IS Uporti 16-11 theater Ht m. A debate, with Magistrate Sab-batlno arguing the negative and Chief Inspector Hughes of the Department of Sanitation valiantly upholding the affirmative, took place In Coney Island Court today. The subject was: Resolved, That rubbish Is more sanitary on the building line than on the curb.

The argument was precipitated when Magistrate Sabbatino was confronted by the tenth victim of summons Issued today by a corps of sanitation Inspectors who have been touring Coney Island and Brighton Beach in an intensive drive against sanitary code violations. Recalling perhaps the example of Magistrate Marvin, who last Friday.