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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-02
FATHER CALLED HIS l6-EAR-0LD
 SON "A CURSE
The Lad Tried to Poison Him to Get Insurance to Pay to His Sick Step= Mother

Albany. x. Y., Feb 2.-UP)-An embittered father, whose 16-year-old son allegedly attempted to poison him to collect insurance money for his sick <step-mother, denied to-day that he abused the youth or his wife. Recovering from the effects of the poison, administered in a cup of cof- fee Friday. Nearle Dwight Fuller, 46, a tailor at Altamont, termed his son, Merle Victor Fuller. a "curse."
 Hes curse to me-" Fuller said yesterday. "A ten-year curse. He told one of my men he would shoot me if he thought he could get away with it. More than once I found his gun loaded in the house. He threat ened to beat me when he became 21." The youth, held for grand jury action on Q charge of attempted murder, told police his father heat him and abused his step-mother, who now is with relatives in Penn- sylvania.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-02
CHURCH TRIAL BOARD IN THE BISHOP CANNON CASE BEGINS
 TO ARRIVE AT THE CAPITAL

of the churchmen selected has been informed of the identity of others in the group. And they will meet for the first time when they consid- CT the charges in secret session to- morrow.
 The 12 churchmen are to act in much the same capacity as a grand jury. and the only decision to be reached by them is whether Cannon should be subjeced to regular church trial. In that case, he would be suspended until the spring of 1894 and be trieG at the next gen. eral conference.
 Cannon. weakened by illness, stands ready to defend himself. but there is some doubt as to whether he will be given the opportunity to be heard.
 The bishop. long a controversial figure in church and political affairs alike. reentere.i S.bley hospital on his return here last week from Marlin. Tex. Before going to Texas. he had undergone three months treatment n, the hospital fo- arthritis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-02
PRINCE GUSTAV. OF SWEDEN WILL
 WED COMMONER
Announces Engagement Al= though the King Hasn't Agreed = May Elope in Order to Please Royalty

Stockholm, Feb 2-(UP).-Prince Gustav Lennart, grandson of the king, defied the traditions of royalty to-day and announced his engage ment to Miss Karin Nissvandt, commoner, without obtaining the ap- proval of the king. King Gustav had disapproved the engagement when it first became k-own last week, but it was understood the from which he turned on the romance of his grand son with the daughter of a wealthy industrialist was not severe.
 The prince's father, Prince Will helm, was hurriedly recalled from a European journey and conferred yes- terday with King Gustav. There were many house of anxious waiting in court circles, but no announcement was made as a result of the con- ference. There were many rumors, however. the chief being that com promise mad been reached. The king steadfastly refused to sanction the engagement of his grandson, but 1t was said he would give his silent approval if the young prince fol- lowed the dictates of his heart and eloped and was married abroad.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-02
FIFTY MILE FRENZIED DASH OFTHREE CONNECTS ENDED IN
 DEATH OF TWO OF THE MEN

the direction of New York. and an alarm was sent ahead to the towns and villages through which they would pass. They reached Yonkers. however. before a policeman saw them. There. Patrolman Charles Smith spotted the sedan as 1t drew up to a curb and two of the men got out. He hit one of them over the head with his revolver. and the man, Reynolds. slumped. The other Jumped into the car again and 1t sped away in the direction of Man. haitian.
 Clark and Sirico abandoned the car before they reached the New York city line, and hailed a taxicah driven by Ch""' ,valdman. But the city police were watching for them. Patrolmen Raymond Scanlon. Fran cis Bartley and Max Little, riding in a police car. saw the fugitives in the c, and decided to question them. As they started in pursuit, volley of shots ripped out the rear win doy of the taxi. They returned the fire, and the taxi driver stopped and jumped under his machine to escape the bullets. When they opened the door of the taxi they found Clark dead and Sirico dying. None of the policemen were injured.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-02
FIREMEN HAD TO
 WEAR GAS MASKS
 AT BOSTON BLAZE
Coal Pockets of the Boston and Maine Railroad Were on Fire-Man Run Down By Switch Engine

Boston, Feb 2.-(UP)-One man was probably fatally injured and sev- eral firemen were overcome during a stubborn three alarm fire which ragged to-day in the coal pockets of the Boston & Maine railroad dock at Mystic wharf. Blinded by dense smoke which blanketed the neigh borhood, Thomas Bradley, 60 of Roxbury, a longshoreman, tumbled into the path of a switching engine and suffered Q fractured pelvis and five broken ribs. He was taken to Haymarket Relief hospital where he was reported near death.
 Bremen. prote ,ted by gas masks, battled the blaze for hours in re- lays. handicapped by snow and Ice. Coal valued at thousansd of dollars was destroyed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-02

Washington. Feb 2-(UP).-Bish- op William N. Ainsworth of Birm- ingham, Ala. head of the Methodist College of Bishops, was expected here late today to complete arrange ments for the church's investigation of secret charges against Bishop James Cannon. Jr, of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South.
 The investigation will begin at the Mount Vernon place church here to- morrow with 12 of Bishop Cannon's fellow -clergymen serving as jurors. There have been no definite state ments. but 1t has been intimated by church leaders that the charges concern Cannon's personal, rather than his political, activities.
 They are understood to have de- veloped since the bishops exoner- ation last spring by the general con- ference at Dallas, Tex, where other accusations were inquired into after Cannon's marriage last autumn to Mrs Helen McCallum of New York
 Bishop Ainsworth has not divulged the names of the 12 jurors. None
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-02
MOVIE HOUSES OF
 LONDON OPENED
 UP DOORS SUNDAY

London, Feb 2-CUP).-Proprie ors of London cinemas were one up on agitators for enforcement of the city's ancient blue laws to-day. Hun dreds of motion picture theaters drew capacity audiences yesterday when managers decided to defy the law and put the next move up to the courts.
 Thousands of Londoners stood in line in the rain for hours awaiting admission to the Sunday cinema shows. The proprietors will con- tinue to open on Sunday as usual until they are officially ordered to close, or are ignored.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-02

New York, Feb. 2.-UP).-A frenzied, 50-mile ride of three es- capped convicts in stolen automo- bile, racing to reach a safe hide away in Manhattan's underworld, had resulted to-day in the killing of two by police and the capture of the other two. The race began in front of jewelry store in Beacon. N. Y. The four convicts, James Clark, Charles Sirico. Peter Reynolds and John Creedon, alias John Mich ael Lyons, were robbing the store when surprised by police. Clark, Sirico and Reynolds had cut their way out of East View penitentiary at East View, N. Y., last Christmas ave
 Creedon was acting as lookout in front of the store. and whistled as he saw the police approaching. The oth- CTS rushed out and jumped into a v iting automobile. knocking him down in their haste. He was captured by police. The car roared away in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-02
Looks to People of Water- bury, and Those of Hart- ford as We'll, as Though the Local Attorney Was Using the Double Barrel- ed System to Save Own Job
JUDGE BEARDSLEY
 IS USED AS FOIL
(By DEMOCRAT STAFF MANY

(By DEMOCRAT STAFF MANY
 Hartford, Feb 2.-Action on the part of Prosecuting Attorney Will liam J. Larkin, Jr, in introducing bills pertaining to the Waterbury court of common pleas is looked upon here and in Hartford as a double-barrelled move upon the part of Attorney Larkin to safeguard his position under the guise of saving to Judge Harry J. Beardsley his re- nomination as head of the Brass City court. Attorney Earkin's bills are technical, from political point of view. and are aimed to save him and give him two chances for re- appointment against the one chance of Judge Beardsley for renomination.
 Bills Introduced by ttorney Lark
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-02
Larkin Bills Sayor Of
 Self Interest
PASTOR IN DISGUISE AS JEREMIAH THE
 PROPHET

New York, Feb 2-(UP)-At. tired in flowing Oriental robes and disguised by a gray wig, mustachc and beard, the Rev Dr Christian Rcisner appeared be- fore his congregation in the Broadway Temple M e h odist Episcopal church in the role of the prophet Jeremiah and dis claimed authorship of the famed book of lamentations.
 "Whilc I spoke many warning messages I did not write the book" declared the pscudo-Jcr- cmiah.
 eff I were alive to-day | would ridiculc the Baumes law. I would expect every criminal some day to be cured"
 Asserting that "sin has twisted and poisoned the wet politicians" the speaker said that current crime and graft conditions arc not due to prohibition but to nulliflcatiOn and its encourage mcnt.
 The Baumcs law to which he referred Is a New York state statute providing life imprison- ment for fourth offenders.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-02
SACRED COW OF
 INDIA STARTED
 RIOT YESTERDAY

Rawalpindi. India, Feb 2-(UP) The COW, sacred animal to the Hindus and only beef to the Mos lems, has resumed it's often import ant part in Indian life yesterday when a Moslem cooked beef at the village of Dewell, near here, riots started in which Hindu temple was desecrated and a Sikh watch man as burned alive.
 An undetermined number of per- sons was reported killed or injured in the fighting. Fifteen shops were footed and burned. Police were rushed from Rawalpindi to restore order and remained on guard in the village to-day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-02
Prohibition Scored
 By New York Pastor

New York, Feb 2.-UP)-Dr Charles Francis Potter. who won w. c. T. U. medal when IA years old for his lectures against liquor, to-day offered an indictment Of pro- shibition on 10 counts flor immoral ity." They were presented before the First Humantst society of New York which recently organized a committee it calls it's temperance versus prohibition committed to work for abolition of prohibition. The former "boy orators" indict- ment includes these counts:
 It has bred disregard for law because it's unenforceable.
 It has bred the speakeasy which children who didn't enter a saloon now enter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-02
THOSE J0BLESS
 WANTED STEAK
 WITH POTATOES
Five Men Charged With Trying to Incite Bread Line to Riot for Much Better Food to Eat

San Francisco, Feb 2-UP)- Five men were charged to-day with melting several hundred unemployed comrades to riot in protest against the bill of fare offered them free by philanthropic kitchen on San Francisco's "skidway". The riot was broken up by police after a battle in which one man was knocked un- conscious and many others suffered minor injuries.
 "Why should we eat stew and beans? Give us steak and baked potatoes!" one of the leaders shouted to the men in the "bread line''-af- ter all had received tffeir meals from the kitchen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-02
TWO KILLED BY
 PECULIAR FALLS
 OVER HARVESTER
Fell First to Her Death and Neighb0r Looking Down at the Body Plunged to Death

Los Angeles, Feb 2.-(UP)-Po- lice were called after Mrs Julia Vegas, 30, fell over a bannister and dropped four stories to her death in a rooming house.
 While the officers were examining the body, Juan Valenzuela, 30, stepped from his fourth floor room, peered over the bannister to see what the commotion was about and toppled from almost the exact spot Mrs Vegas had fallen from. His body fell beside that of Mrs Vegas. The police said there were indications both the victims had been drinking.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-02
PRAISE CAPTAIN
 WHO WAS KILLED BY CUARDSMEN
Eulogized as Fine Church= man, Good Husband and Father, and a Good Friend

Lunenberg. N. s., Feb 2-CUP)- Captain William Cluett of the rum runner Josephine K, who was killed recently by coast guard shell out side New York harbor, was eulo- gized as "a fine churchman. a good husband and father, and good friend" at his funeral.
 Legislators, heads of business firms, sea captains and leading townspeople crowded the church here yesterday for the service. The Rev Major Ryder, rector, described Captain Cluett's s death as-..one of the major tragedies that follow the hy- pocrisy of prohibitions"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-02

It has developed people who vote dry and drink wet.
 It exempts sacramental wine.
 It has made prohibitionists unable to accept truth when it contradicts their prejudices.
 A baleful emanation seems ..to po1lute high minded people witness the Wickersham commission" "It has made President Hoover sud- denly act like an obstinate lunatic."
 It's strongest advocates are boot leggers, speakeasy operators, and racketeers.
 It delays human progress by con- suming time and money.
 It causes crime 1t was intended to suppress.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-02
BUTLER IS
 LIABLE TO
 GET MERCY
While Secretary of Navy Adams Insists on DeaI= ing Firmly With the Gen. eral, Hoover and Others Disposed to Be Lenient

Washington, Feb 2-CUP)-The navy department announced to-day that the court martial of General Butler will be held in Philadelphia February 16 at 10 a. m.
 The navy department at the time said the specific charges against the general will not be made public until it ascertained if Butler desires them to be published. The charges are an outgrowth of remarks allegedly de- rogatory to Premier Mussolini of Italy which Butler made in a speech at Philadelphia.
 The trial will be held at the navy
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-02
WRECKACE OF THE LOST PLANE HAS
 BEEN SIGHTED
Believed to Be That of "TradeWind" Which Started for Azores on Jon 10 With Man and Woman

Washington, Feb 2.-CUP)-The navy department was advised to-day by the steamship Youngstown that it had sighted bit of wreckage believed to be an airplane wing about 275 miles west Of Horta. Azores Island. Navy officials believe the wreckage may be part of the trans Atlantic airplane Tradewind, which left Bermuda for the Azores. Janu- ary 10.
 In the wreckage sighted was part of the Tradewind, the plane, allow ing nothing for drift, fell 103 miles short of it's goal, and slightly to the northwest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-02
GOVERNOR CROSS AND
 SUPPORT
Will the Republican Legis= lature Back Him Up in His Plans and Thus Aid Minority - Whole State Is Watching It

By GEORGE R. MORRIS, JR. United Press Staff Correspondent
 Hartford, Conn, Feb 2.-(UP)- Now that all the proposed measures are in the general assembly, the out standing question in political r>les is. "How are Governor Cross and the democratic minority going to fare at the hands of the republican-con- trolled legislative committees?"
 Beginning tomorrow, the various committees will begin consideration of 1511 bills. Contained in many of the measures are paragraphs
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-02
Thirty States Of Nation File
 Their Reports
Labor Leaders and Officials Say That Unemployment Decreased in Jan uary and Employment Will Grow Better This Spring
(Copyright, 1931. by United Press)

Chicago February (UP) - Unemployment in the United slightly during January according today by the United Press in 30 of the 48
 Almost without exception and officials predicted that with the coming of spring further decreases in the ranks of the idle estimated by William Green president of the American red of Labor, a 5.700,000, will be noted.
 Upward half billion dollars being public and private throughout legislatures and considering appropriations additional millions The survey
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-02
Late Bulletins
CALLED HIM ROAD HOG AND WAS SHOT

Huntington l.. l., Feb 2-(CP)-Frank Morris, 2l, is in the hospital with bullet wounds in the ung abdomen and shoulder after calling Benjamin Hartough taxi drver a "road hog" The latter is under arrest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-02
TEN DEAD FROM POISONED FOOD

Grafton N. D.. Feb 2-(UP)-With ten persons al- ready from poisonous food served at party physi clans worked other guests to-day to death of all those who attended the gay affair at Edward Heins farmhouse
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-02
IS CHINESE OPIUM DENIS RAIDED

Newark, N. J., Feb 2-(UP)-Federa authorities smashed their way into 15 opium dens todayseizing 147 Chinese and about $5OOO in opum-afer they had been advised that tong about to break out and that five men had been marked for death.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-02

Now that holiday season Is all over, mother is no doubt tired out from the strain of preparations an,l entertaining. Start to-day and drink at least n pint of WOrdcll's Safe Milk to relieve that strain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-02

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-02
JUDGE THOMAS CASE IS NOLLED

Judge Edwin S. Thomas given nolle in town court here to-day charge of speeding the Boston Post road at 60 miles per hour.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-02
BANK DIRECTOR ARRESTED.

. BANK DIRECTOR ARRESTED.
 New York, Feb 2-(UP-Joseph ph Brownstone, director of the closed bank of United States was arrested today when he refused to say before the public hearing conducted by special Deputy General Max Steuer whether re had gambled with money borrowed from the bank.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-02

New York, Feb 2-(UP)-Members of the Savoy so- cety Brooklyn being called to order by their pres ident Angelo Arnone when they heard the order hands up" from six armed nonmembers who lined up the 27 took S96O watches other personal property
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-02
FIRST SLEIGH ACCIDENT OF SEASON

Newton Mass, Feb 2-(UP)-In the first accident of it's kind in this section in many years George Goodband and companions injured yesterday when thrown from sleigh after their horse had run away.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-02
LOS ANGELES TRIP.

Lakehurst. N. J., Feb 2-(UP)- Final preparations were made today for start Gf the flight of the dirigibie Los Angeles to the Canal Zone ;o- morrow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-02
HACK WILSON SIGNED CONTRACT

Chicago Feb 2-(UP)-Hack Wilson, slugging Chi cago Cubs outeder signed his 1881 contract to-day club officials announced The contract for year. Wilson was reported to have asked $40,0OO
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-02
1000 PERSONS A DAY ARE DYING

Washington, Feb 2-(UP)-A thousand persons day are dying of starvation in this country Senator Car away democrat Arkansas asserted in address in the senate to-day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-02

after her 86yearod husbands death of pneumonia Mrs John Doeman IT, suffered fatal heart attack They had been married 58 years
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-02
NO DRY LAW DECISION AS YET

Washington, Feb 2-(UP)-The supreme court to-day adjourned for three-week Its next decision will be February 24 No decision in the Clark prohibition case can be handed down before then.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-02
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Feb 2.-(UP)-The treasur. net balance January 30 was Sl57,190,2 209 96.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-02

and shoulder after calling Benjamin Harough taxi driver "road hog'. The latter is under arrest.
 NODRY LAW DECISION AS YET
 Washington, Feb -(UP)-The supreme court to-day adjourned for threeweek recess Its next decision will February 24 No decision in the Clark prohibition case can be handed down before then.
 WIFE FOLLOWS HUSBAND IN DEATH
 Winthrop Mass, Feb 2-(UP)-Less than eight hours after her s6yearod husbands death of pneumonia Mrs John Doleman IT, suffered fatal heart attack They had been married 58 years.
 FIRST SLEIGH ACCIDENT OF SEASON
 Newton Mass, Feb 2-(UP)-In the first accident of its kind in this section in years George Goodband and two companions injured yesterday when thrown from sleigh after their horse had run away.
 JUDGE THOMAS CASE IS NOLLED
 Orange, Conn., Feb 2-(UP)-Unted States District Judge Edwin s. Thomas given nole in town court here to-day charge of speeding the Boston Post road at 60 miles per hour.
 NON-MEMBERS HOLD-UP MEMBERS
 New York Feb 2-(UP)-Members of the Savoy so cety Brooklyn being called to order by their dent Angelo Arnone when they heard the order hands up" from six armed non-members who lined up the 27 present took $960 watches and other personal property
 IS CHINESE OPIUM DENs RAlDED
 Newark N. J., Feb 2-(UP)-Federal authorities smashed their way into opium dens today-sezing 147 Chinese and about $5OOO in opumafer they had been advised that tong about to break out and that five men had been marked for death.
 1000 PERSONS A DAY ARE DYING
 Washington, Feb 2-(UP)-A thousand persons day dying of starvation in this country Senator Car away democrat Arkansas asserted in address Tn the senate to-day
 TEN DEAD FROM POISONED FOOD
 Grafton N D. Feb 2-(UP)-With ten persons al- ready dead from poisonous food served at party phys clans worked other guests to-day to death of all those who attended the affair at Edward Heins
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1931-05-14
Antelope News

Antelope-Dave Bertelson who went
to Clarks Fork, Idaho, a couple Of
months ago returned recently to An
telope.
Charles Mclaughlin took a Truck
load Of students consisting of the
high school physics class to Williston
Friday to visit the Power Plant. 1t
was some trip but the young folks
all report it lots of fun.
This week will almost finish the
wheat seeding near Antelope. Now
everyone wishes for a good rain
John Lipska who recently opened
a blacksmith shop in the old Garage
Building is kept busy sharpening
pillow lays and doing other blacksmith
work.
Mrs. Ed Van Hee and children
came down from Plentywood Tues
day afternoon to visit Mrs. Van He's
parents Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. Stewart
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. R. A. Berg
on April %, a son.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1931-05-14

these demands were from nearly the
same locality. We are told that at ev-
cry meeting Of the Board, delegation
after delegation meet up demanding
more and more roads, and yet we are
all demanding the reduction Of taxes.
How can it be done in the face of all
these inconsistencies?
This road expense is one which We
must watch, one of the big ones, and
a substantial cut can be made in it
without injury to anyone. We must
have the cooperation of all the resi-
dents. We must sit tight in a number
Of things, re-trench and prepare for
what's coming. A critical situation is
facing US, there are several tough
problems coming up very soon, among
them some special Levies, New Bonds
and other re-adjustments.
Our Taxpayers Association can't do
everything. Our County Officials
can't do it alone. One remedy is to
demand less-get along with what
we have, at least until the storm
blows over.
Editors Note - Regarding road
work. now that Referendum 35 has
carried. there will be between so and
95 miles of state and federal high
ways built in this county, which at
this time must be kept up by the
county government. These roads will
be kept up ct stateand federal ex-
pense and such funds as are now used
to maintain our principal roads will
be saved, or car. be used for maintain
ing u principal roads. Our county
commissioners must surely plan on re-
trenching heavily on road work as
they laid off our county surveyor at
the last meeting, allowing him only
three days work each month.